Racecards
14:45 Newton Abbot
South West Racing Club Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 0-52311
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey L P Aspell
held up last, headway 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish
- Form 46-4355
- Age 12
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs S Williams
- Jockey S Stronge
tracked leader, lost place and behind 10th, tailed off 15th, pulled up after 4 out
- Form 3PP1P5
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey R Thornton
led and mistake 1st, disputed lead 7th, left clear 14th, headed approaching 2 out, weakened before last
- Form P443P3
- Age 11
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Mitchell
- Jockey T Doyle
prominent, lost place 7th, behind and reminders 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out
- Form 300013
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey P Flynn
held up towards rear, reminders 9th, ridden 15th, one pace from 4 out
- Form P3012P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
held up in mid-division, headway and went 2nd 14th, challenged and lead on bit approaching 2 out, pushed cear from last
- Form 104-30P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
pulled hard and held up last, mistake 1st, reminders 12th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 14th
Drum Battle
33- Form 1PP-135
- Age 11
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, disputed lead 7th, blundered and lost place 14th, not recover
- Form 536-635
- Age 14
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer F Tucker
- Jockey P J Brennan
prominent, ridden 15th, one pace
In depth
Verdict
Venetia Williams has a fantastic record when bringing back horses from absences and Son of Light is given the nod here. He looks to have found his niche since Andy Streeter sent him over extreme trips and the ground should suit. Bold King is a frustrating character but clearly able. He is impossible to predict but if he knuckles down to the task, there is every suspicion that he could be good enough to take this prize. Pharaway Citizen and Ambleside are not certain to be suited by today's going. Our Jolly Swagman has had many, many chances while Drum Battle is watched in the market.