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15:00 Huntingdon

Kitty Ward Thomas Novices' Chase (Class D)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 110y
  • Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 19.40s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Ins And Outs (IRE)

4/1

    2
    Silk -

    Bronzesmith

    12/1

      1
      Silk - Light Blue and Maroon stripes, hooped cap

      Kelrev (FR)

      64 D
      7/2
      • Form 21F111
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-11

      hld up, went prom fr 4th, j.s 7th, rdn and wknd appr 2 out

      2
      Silk - MAUVE and PINK check, WHITE sleeves

      Jericho III (FR)

      14 D
      11/10
      • Form 141P-F1
      • Age 6
      • Weight 11-8

      raced keen, led, sn clr, fell 3rd

      3
      Silk - Dark Blue, White epaulets, striped sleeves, White cap

      Bronzesmith

      48 D
      12/1
      • Form 62/13-3F
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-2

      msk 1st, chsd ldr, hmp 3rd, led 5th, rdn 3 out, hdd appr last, wknd flat

      4
      Silk - MAROON and RED check, RED sleeves and cap

      Ins And Outs (IRE)

      26 D
      4/1
      • Form 4419/4F
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-2

      in tch, msk 2nd, hmp 3rd, sn left in ld, hdd 5th, rdn 3 out, led appr last, rdn out flat

      5
      Silk - White, Maroon disc

      Mercato (FR)

      15 D
      13/2
      • Form P056-43
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-2

      hld up in rr, hdw 6th, e.c wh u.s rdr 9th

      In depth

      Verdict

      Although it is difficult to weigh up his French form, there can be little doubt that Kelrev is a talented gelding. A faller on his fencing debut back home, he has since come out and completed a hat-trick in chases across the water under Jacques Ricou. This is a similarly small field to those in which he has been racing, which should suit, as should both the trip and the soft ground. With his chasing experience he is taken to continue an impressive run of form and win on his English debut. Of the remaining quarter, the obvious alternative is Nicky Henderson-trained Jericho III. Another to have fallen on his chasing debut - at Taunton in his case - the six-year-old thrashed a similar sized field on soft ground at Leicester last time. Sure to have benefitted from that success, he should give the selection most to do. Inns And Outs has run well enough on his two chase starts so far, but is one who looks likely to benefit from further in the future. Mercato has got ability and stayed on well up the Cheltenham hill last time. This is a different track and he has got a course win to his name here. He is also owned by racing pundit Dave Nevison, so look out for any money for him prior to the off. Bronzesmith fell last time out and does not really look up to this, though he has had a break and if Timmy Murphy can work some of his magic on board, then we should at least see some improvement.