Racecards
14:30 Newcastle
Back The Buzz Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Didifon
7- Form 0-60331
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer N McCormack
- Jockey Jim Crowley
tracked leaders, led approaching 4 out, soon ridden, headed when blundered badly last, no chance with winner
- Form 6P4444
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G Harker
- Jockey Ben Orde-powlett
took keen hold, led 2nd, jumped badly right 5th, headed 7th, close up when blundered and unseated rider 8th
- Form 5P-P06P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer T D Walford
- Jockey Mr M Walford
held up in rear, pushed along after 10th, soon behind
- Form 430420
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
led to 2nd, remained close up, mistake 6th, behind from next
- Form 056-5F2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
prominent, led 7th, ridden and headed 4 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 2-P4646
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
held up, headway to go 3rd approaching 10th, soon ridden, weakened from 3 out
- Form 622224
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
held up, steady headway 9th, challenged on bit 2 out, led last easily
In depth
Verdict
A disappointing turnout from 18 entries and Supreme Fortune looks to have been found a soft race in which to lose his maiden tag. He was far and away the best of these over hurdles and while he has yet to convince over fences, this looks his easiest task to date. Didifon can provide the main threat. He was a fortunate winner when left in front by the fall of The French Furze at Sedgefield, and looks to have plenty on in this under his penalty. Red Hustler is open to improvement, but he will need to, as will River Bailiff, who may do better when he goes handicapping.