Racecards
15:00 Market Rasen
Bruce And Joe Carr Memorial Trophy Novices' Handicap Chase (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Form 14U-6U5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey T Siddall
in touch, headway approaching 3 out, challenged next, ridden approaching last, stayed on well to lead towards finish
- Form P23231
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey R McGrath
chased leaders, blundered 4th, weakened 4 out, pulled up soon after
Hi Lily
14- Form 323P22
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Bealby
- Jockey N D Fehily
in rear, blundered 5th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
Sabi Sand
14- Form 76-2814
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer N Mason
- Jockey Mr L McGrath
in touch, ridden and every chance 4 out, weakened approaching next
- Form P-5UU51
- Age 10
- Weight 10-13
led, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when headed 2 out
- Form 100P-43
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer John R Upson
- Jockey M Mello
towards rear, behind from 7th, pushed along and detached approaching 10th, ridden and headway approaching 4 out, led 2 out, one-paced when headed towards finish
In depth
Verdict
Altregan Boy managed to win here last time out from a country mile out of the handicap and while he is hardly an original choice, he is the most logical selection in this contest. Rigadoon managed to force his head infront after three winless years. He isn't the easiest of rides though and with his tendency to sulk during the race, he seems a bit too worldly-wist these days. He had Sabi Sand well behind on that occasion but the conditions should suit the latter here. Any monies for Agincourt would be highly interesting. He went well for this jockey during his amateur days and the Upson string seem to be in decent nick at the moment.