Racecards
14:25 Leicester
Keith Whitehorn's 80th Birthday Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy
Bow Strada
13- Form F01-223
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A P McCoy
led after 2nd, headed 5th, led again next, made rest, hit next, ridden approaching 3 out, clear approaching next, easily
Captains Table
526- Form F/6-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R Dickin
- Jockey D R Dennis
in rear, tracked leaders after 2nd, ridden approaching 3 out, chased winner approaching next, hit last, no chance with winner
Cobbet (CHR)
20- Form 2344-62
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up, hit 4th, ridden to go 2nd approaching 3 out, no impression approaching last
- Form 5150-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
led, headed after 2nd, led again 5th, headed next, ridden 5 out, soon lost place
Uncle Wallace
254- Form 0/60420-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
chased leaders, behind and no impression from 3 out
- Form 0010-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Ms A Embiricos
- Jockey S Fox
towards rear, hit 1st, blundered 4th, soon behind, pulled up before 5 out
In depth
Verdict
Bow Strada hails from a stable in outstanding form and can get off the mark for the season. The five-year-old put up a fine performance when a close second to the high-regarded Starts Out Tonight at Exeter two outings ago. Despite, not appearing a natural over fences, McCoy will make the difference in the saddle. The moderate opposition is headed by Cobbet who created a favourable impression on his chasing debut at Cheltenham and will appreciate this easier course. Chasing debutant Uncle Wallace will improve upon some fair efforts over hurdles but the others cannot be strongly fancied. TEAMtalk's selection is Bow Strada.