Racecards
14:00 Newbury
Stan James Telebetting Uk Handicap Chase (Class B)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Heavy
- Form 1/121U6-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
behind, steady progress to chase leaders 4 out, in 4th 2 out, mistake last, ran on flat
- Form F/PPP-PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey R Flavin
prominent, mistake when in lead 3rd, led until 8th, 2nd until 5 out, mistake 4 out, weakened next
- Form U-2C113
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
behind when pulled up before 5th
- Form 116F-0P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Francis
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
mid-division until 10th, ridden next, weakening when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 435-6P1
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey A Thornton
always mid-division, under pressure 9th, mistake 4 out, one-paced from 3 out
- Form 4-3252U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
held up in touch, lost place from 10th, soon weakened
- Form 1313-14
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M Bradstock
- Jockey A P McCoy
led until 3rd, 2nd when pecked 4th, disputed 8th, led next until 2 out, soon one-paced
Collier Bay
127- Form 2124/2-5
- Age 11
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
always struggling in behind, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 1-222P6
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
prominent until 5th, weakened from 11th
Ardstown
42- Form 13122-2
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
held up, progress to chase leaders 8th, mistake 10th, took 3rd 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, went clear approaching last, readily
- Form 614152
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey M Bradburne
prominent when mistake 2nd, in touch until 11th, soon under pressure, weakened next
- Form 3P4211
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey A Maguire
always prominent until taking 2nd 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, one-paced from last
In depth
Formwatch
Castle Sweep (IRE) His best form is over shorter trips but he will go very close if he is tuned up for this his seasonal debut.
Kadou Nonantais (FR) Has failed to cross the finish line in his last six runs and is easily passed over.
Misty Class (IRE) Will have to be back to his very best to take a hand off this high mark.
Fard du Moulin Mas (FR) Is well handicapped on his best form goes in the ground but the trip is the worry.
Step On Eyre (IRE) Revels in the mud won well last time out and he looks the one to beat here.
King of Sparta His very best form is on fast ground and hewillhave to be at the top of his game to take a hand here.
Plaid Maid (IRE) All her wins have been on right handed tracks but she is well in here and should go well if she handles the track.
Collier Bay Former Champion Hurdle winner who is lightly raced of late and it is hard to know what to expect.
Magic Dancer (IRE) Is very moody but he will go in the ground and he could go well if in a going mood.
Ardstown Ran well in point-to-points last season from a top yard and worth a look in the market.
Gayles And Showers (IRE) Is in good form but he will have to improve again to take a hand here.
Chergan (IRE) Has won his last tow races but they were weak affairs and he will need to improve to take a hand here.