Racecards
15:00 Newton Abbot
Alan Davies 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f 110y
- Going: Good
Burra Sahib
16- Form P0-03
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Ritchens
- Jockey R Greene
disputed lead, not fluent 9th, headed after 13th, mistake next, soon ridden and weakened approaching 15th
Dear Deal
26- Form 32P4-22
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey A Thornton
prominent, chased leaders from 5th, disputed lead from 11th, headed 16th, ridden and one pace approaching 3 out, no chance with winner
- Form P/4101-3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
held up in touch, headway to lead 14th, drew clear approaching 3 out, easily
- Form 2214/2P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D Turner
- Jockey Mrs A Hand
chased leaders, behind from 12th, tailed off when pulled up before last
Belitlir
16- Form 5542-04
- Age 10
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Miss S Young
- Jockey Miss S Young
chased leaders, behind from 11th, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Polar Champ looks the one to be with. He was the best of these over hurdles and granted a clear round, he should have too much class for Dear Deal, who has plenty of experience over fences and will be the one to take advantage of any mistakes from Polar Champ.