Racecards
13:15 Kempton Park
J.P.A. Recruitment Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Class B)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Form 15140-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
led, not fluent 4th, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 46615-5
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Mrs P Townsley
- Jockey P Hide
in 4th, outpaced from 7th, left poor 3rd last
- Form 110P-22
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
never going well, not fluent, blundered 5th, soon lost touch, left poor 4th last
Island Sound
302- Form 412P5-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey N D Fehily
chased leader, mistake and weakened 3 out, 3rd and well beaten when blundered and unseated rider last
- Form 12-11
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, effort on bit 3 out, led approaching next, ridden out
In depth
Verdict
A poor turn out for the money and it is hard to ignore the claims of French import Epervier d'Or. The lightly raced four-year-old has shown plenty of ability in his two wins for Paul Nicholls and although he is likely to be a very short price, he is the one to beat. His weight-for-age allowance off-sets his 7lb penalty and he can score at the main expense of Got One Too, who will provide a useful medium for evaluating the worth of the form. Ideal du Bois Beury fared better over fences in his latest outing but shapes as if a step up in trip will suit him better. Alka International has plenty to find with Epervier d'Or, whilst Island Sound is best watched on his chasing debut.