Racecards
15:00 Plumpton
Fastrack Films Matelots Champions In Europe Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form RP2432
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey A P McCoy
led to 2nd, tracked leaders to 7th, soon outpaced, some headway 11th, jumped badly right 13th and pulled up
- Form 343132
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J O'Shea
- Jockey Gary Richards
close 4th when blundered and fell 4th
- Form 20236-P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer A Whiting
- Jockey A Thornton
in rear, went moderate second 14th, just held on for poor second, run in
- Form 623325
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey T Doyle
tracked leaders, went second 7th, led 9th, clear from 14th, unchallenged
- Form P2011P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey P Flynn
led 2nd, blundered 8th, headed next, weakened 14th, tailed off when blundered next, stayed on under pressure to press for poor second, run in
In depth
Verdict
Connections of Mr Nemo are obviously keen to get a run into their charge and it could be significant if he turns up here are being pulled out with a vet's certificate at Ascot on Saturday. The Venetia Williams-trained Radcliffe and John O'Shea's Cush Jewel are worthy alternatives though and has to be given a second look when the prices are confirmed. However, Mr Nemo has performed well in better races than this of late and is worth giving another chance to with Tony McCoy in the saddle.