Racecards
17:00 Newcastle
Pricewaterhousecoopers Hunters' Chase (For The Northumberland Hussars Challenge Trophy) (Class H)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
1
4/11
- Form 131FP-1
- Age 10
- Weight 12-5
- Trainer Miss Pauline Robson
- Jockey Mr W L Morgan
led, mistake 1st, hit 5 out, headed next, weakened approaching last
2
7/2
- Form 00-3221
- Age 11
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer Mrs Clare Moore
- Jockey Mr T Oates
tracked leader, headway to lead 4 out, ridden out
3
6/1
- Form 22-P111
- Age 12
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs Sarah L Dent
- Jockey Mr L Bates
chased leaders, outpaced 6 out, rallied and effort approaching 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat
In depth
Verdict
It's unfortunate that there are only three runners, but it could be a good contest nonetheless. Hazel Reilly is in good heart, coming here on a three-timer. Coole Abbey's win from the subsequent Christie's Foxhunter third, Last Option, reads very well and he's the only course winner in the race. Thosewerethedays was no mug under Rules, having beaten Europa at Kempton as a novice. It is not the easiest to call, but Coole Abbey just gets our nod.