Racecards
15:30 Plumpton
Redeye Sports Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Heavy
- Form 5212/0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Miss E C Lavelle
- Jockey B Fenton
held up, left 3rd at 8th, chased winner 4 out, ridden after next, stayed on well flat but always held (broke blood vessel)
- Form F321/22-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey A Honeyball
close up, led after 4th, mistake 3 out, stayed on gamely flat, all out near finish
Lord Dixon (IRE)
323- Form 300112-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer C Gray
- Jockey M Batchelor
held up early, close up in 3rd when fell 8th
- Form P-P5PP2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N Mitchell
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
tracked leaders, left 2nd at 6th, blundered 12th, ridden and lost 2nd 4 out, weakened next
Sunlit Boy
42- Form PP3P0/0
- Age 11
- Weight 11-3
made most to 4th, lost place and dropped rear at 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
In depth
Verdict
It's Beyond Belief has been brought on steadily by connections and having finished second on both his racecourse appearances looks to have the ability to land this contest on ground which on breeding looks sure to suit. With his trainer in fine form it will be a surprise if he is not good enough to open his account. Lord Dixon showed ability in bumpers in his early days and showed himself a capable jumper when running well in point-to-points last season. He may struggle after a lay off but is one to consider. Another Moose will be better for his reappearance run at Exeter last month and was a promising hurdler in his day. There is no reason why he should not go close for his in-form stable and ground he is proven on.