Racecards
15:05 Newton Abbot
Tom Holt And Reality Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f 110y
- Going: Good
- Form 1221P-P
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey S Stronge
disputed lead, led after 3rd, mistake and reminders 9th, clear 12th, headed 16th, ridden and mistake next, weakening when mistake 3 out (water)
- Form 4-53113
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in touch, headway and mistake 15th, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression after
- Form 212-222
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
chased leaders, ridden from 9th, weakened approaching 4 out
- Form 3P4124
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey S Durack
disputed lead, headed after 3rd, chased leaders, led 16th, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on well
- Form 14/2PP3
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer D Turner
- Jockey Mrs A Hand
always behind, tailed off from 12th
In depth
Verdict
Lucky Clover saves his best form for this sharp track he will love the ground goes well fresh and he will be hard to beat despite top weight. Simber Hill has shown improved form of late and he would have won last time but for a bad mistake three out and if his jumping holds up he will be danger to all. Tathmin could also go well but he was beaten at odds on last time and he appears not to relish a fight. Maidstone Monument is also a course and distance winner but he looks in the handicappers grip at present.