Racecards
14:35 Newton Abbot
Newquay Zoo Handicap Chase (Class 5)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,500 added
- Winner: £3,080
- 2nd: £898
- 3rd: £449
Respectueux (FR)
295- Form U32278-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer S-J Davies
- Jockey W T Kennedy
led, clear before 3rd, headed before 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 0/F6P83-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey T Scudamore
tracked leader, led before 2 out, clear before and mistake last, eased towards finish
- Form 954422-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer A Stronge
- Jockey T J O'Brien
towards rear, pushed along 2nd, blundered badly 5th, reminders after next and in rear, went poor 4th before 9th, plugged on and never dangerous
- Form 243P7-U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey James Davies
always towards rear, weakened before 10th, soon pulled up
- Form 622826-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer A Sadik
- Jockey Alex Edwards
in rear, went 3rd before 10th, one pace and no impression on front pair
- Form 586264-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mark Gillard
- Jockey Mr Gary Derwin
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along halfway, weakened from before 10th
In depth
Verdict
Most of these have their limitations but UMUSTBEJOKING looks a possible exception. He improved considerably for his UK chase debut with a staying-on second at Southwell last month, and this former French chasing winner should go well here for a yard that is ticking along nicely. Moneymix ran pretty well on just his second chase start behind Shantou Breeze in a modest Plumpton chase and should appreciate the drop in trip on the evidence of that performance. Meirig's Dream has claims but is rather frustrating, although a good run wouldn't necessarily surprise. It's hard to get a handle on Respecteux and the market should provide the best guide.
Formwatch
Respectueux (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway after 5th, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 15, 31l behind Jigsaw Financial (10-4) at Worcester 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Nomadic Storm 7-2 (10-0) Held up in 5th, tracked leading trio before 5th, went 3rd 8th, one pace and no impression before 2 out, kept on flat, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind The Informant (10-2) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Moneymix 11-4 (10-13) Chased leading pair, not fluent 7th, went 2nd 10th, hit 4 out, ridden to lead and edging left from 2 out, hung left and headed approaching last, hung left and no extra flat, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Shantou Breeze (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in Apr.
Meirig's Dream (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Jumped right, led until 2nd, led again approaching next, blundered and unseated rider 10th, in a race won by One For The Boss (9-7) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (5) sft, 8 ran.
Finch Flyer (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, jumped right in places, weakened before 4 out, 6th of 7, 44l behind Daliance (11-9) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Lady Bridget 16-1 (9-12) In rear, weakened before 5 out, 4th of 5, well behind Mr Mole (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f nov chs (3) gd in Apr.
Umustbejoking (FR) 3-1fav (10-9) Held up in rear, headway 2 out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on to go 2nd after last, never reached winner, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Tayarat (10-3) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.