Racecards
14:40 Newbury
Jewson Handicap Chase (Class 3)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £18,000 added
- Form 1P5-404
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer J R Cornwall
- Jockey Joseph Cornwall
in rear, ridden and struggling 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 13FP34-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer R H & Mrs S Alner
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division, ridden towards rear 12th, behind when blundered 13th, tailed off
- Form 07P-6B2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer N J Hawke
- Jockey D R Dennis
with leader, led 9th to 13th, soon lost place, tailed off
- Form 3131-17
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer R H & Mrs S Alner
- Jockey Mr S Allwood
led to 9th, reminders and struggling 12th, well behind when blundered 4 out, tailed off
- Form P9731-7
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
chased leaders, led 4 out, hard driven and in command last, stayed on well run-in
- Form 6222-53
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
in rear, well behind and no chance when blundered 13th
- Form 356P6-7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Miss H C Knight
- Jockey S Thomas
mid-division, ridden and lost place 6th, dropped to rear next, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
- Form 4P/6PP-8
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey P J Brennan
chased leaders, not fluent 6th, challenged 11th, led 13th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 3182-63
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer R H Buckler
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
held up in rear, steady headway approaching 4 out, chased leaders from next, blundered and weakened last
- Form 2039-65
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
mid-division, ridden along 5th, challenged from 4 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace last
- Form 9421-86
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up in rear, headway from 4 out, chasing leaders when hit 3 out, mistake and weakened from next
- Form 4/23160-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey B J Geraghty
not jump well, in touch, blundered and lost place 8th, behind when blundered 12th, tailed off
High Oscar
24- Form 0012P-1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey D P O'Dwyer
ridden to 6th, always behind, tailed off when pulled up 12th
Pepsyrock (FR)
244- Form 23151P-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
chased leaders, hit 13th, weakened 2 out, dismounted after line
In depth
Verdict
The return to fences may see Jean Le Poisson put up an improved show, however he has a little to prove and it is HIGH OSCAR who receives the nomination ahead of Appleaday and Portland Hill. A tricky handicap but Richard Rowe's gelding could still be well-treated despite a hefty 13lb rise in the weights for a recent Plumpton walk in the park. The step up in trip should not pose too many problems and off a nice racing weight he could run well. Briery Fox was well-fancied last time but let down backers, whilst Bob Bob Bobbin and Aztec Warrior are dangerously well-handicapped if putting their best foot forward. Pepsyrock and Jean Le Poisson have a bit to prove but it is hard to discount any of Nicky Henderson's horses, whilst Portland Bill looks the pick of the Alner pair. Timmy Murphy catches the eye as a jockey booking and the horse has gone well fresh in the past. Double Dizzy is consistent but his strike-rate is poor and he looks to be on a high enough mark, so in a competitive heat we will take a punt on High Oscar.
Formwatch
Kings Brook (10-1) Held up, headway and every chance last, no extra, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Jazeb (10-1) at Auteuil 2m 2f ch in Sept.
Portland Bill (IRE) 2-1 (11-6) Held up, hit 3rd, not fluent 4th, blundered 9th, headway approaching 12th, beaten 4 out, weakened after 3 out, last of 4, 9l behind Trigger The Light (11-6) at Warwick 3m nov chs (3) sft in Mar.
Loulou Nivernais (FR) 10-1 (10-8) Held up, headway after 5th, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 7, 17l behind Richard's Sundance (11-8) at Exeter 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
Charlies Future 16-1 (10-0) Led until 13th, chased leaders until weakened 16th, 7th of 12, 37l behind Roll Along (11-1) at Ascot 3m hcp chs (2) gd.
Alright Now M'Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Led, headed 10th, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 9, 31l behind Nenuphar Collonges (11-12) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy.
Briery Fox (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (11-11) Held up, headway 11th, soon chasing leaders, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Kandjar D'allier (11-10) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Aztec Warrior (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakening when mistake 16th, 7th of 12, well behind Cornish Sett (11-2) at Wincanton 3m 1f lst hcp chs (1) sft.
Bob Bob Bobbin 13-2 (11-8) With leader, led 10th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 40l behind Nenuphar Collonges (11-12) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy.
Double Dizzy 16-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, stumbled 1st, headway after 15th, every chance after 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 17, 9l behind Hoopy (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m amt hcp chs 0-140 (2) sft.
Chiaro (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden after 13th, weakened before 4 out, 5th of 8, well behind Nevada Royale (10-12) at Exeter 3m nov chs (3) hvy.
Appleaday (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway 13th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 22l behind Nenuphar Collonges (11-12) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy.
Jean Le Poisson (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Hit 3 out, stumbled badly 2 out, mainly towards rear, 14th of 18, well behind Pagano (11-12) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Feb.
High Oscar 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, ran on, won at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs beating Flight Command (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Pepsyrock (FR) 10-1 (10-6) Tracked winner after 2nd until 8th, mistake 10th, ridden after 13th, weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Island Flyer (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Mar, 16 ran.