Racecards
13:30 Kelso
Rosie's Bistro Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form F23312
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Mrs B Thomson
- Jockey M Foley
led, ridden approaching last, headed flat, kept on under pressure
Amber Moss
174- Form 332P-U6
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs C Kerr
- Jockey J P McNamara
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, outpaced from next
- Form P4F-050
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs H Graham
- Jockey M H Naughton
tracked leader, pushed along and dropped rear 11th, outpaced 5 out, kept on again approaching last to go remote 3rd flat
- Form 11111P/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer L Lungo
- Jockey B P Harding
held up in rear, headway 4 out, challenged last, with left and ridden to lead flat, ran on
In depth
Verdict
Skippers Cleuch was a top class hurdler a couple of seasons ago and was far superior to any of these rivals. The gelding from the Len Lungo yard is still held in high regard and has reportedly schooled well over fences. It is for that reason he is the TEAMTALK selection. Interdit rates the main Danger. He was second behind Direct Access here last time out but he may find the concession of twelve pounds to Skippers Cleuch beyond him. Amber Moss was well behind Extra Proud in a similar contest here last time out and needs to improve while Rosalyons may improve for this his first run over fences.