Racecards
15:20 Sedgefield
Sam Berry Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 314F2P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey P Robson
led to 5th, stayed prominent, jumped slowly 6th, reminders next, ridden 3 out, held when blundered last
- Form 02-3341
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey Mr F King
held up early, headway 8th, reminder approaching 4 out, led after next, comfortably
- Form 43/450-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
in touch, mistake 6th, behind from next, stayed on under pressure approaching last, not trouble leaders
- Form 055045
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
held up in rear, reminders 3rd, headway when mistake 5 out, beaten from next
Jenko (FR)
173- Form 4/605P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey Jim Crowley
tracked leaders, led 8th, mistake 4 out, headed after next, held and disputing 2nd when blundered badly last, not recover
In depth
Verdict
Sorrento King was an easy winner over this course and distance last time out when he easily defeated Strawman, and he will be hard to beat despite his penalty with conditions again in his favour. Ashgar could also go well if the change of stable has had the deserted effect but he is not the most natural of jumpers and if things are not going his way he soon downs tools. Boogy Woogy was a fair third after a long absence last time out and he is sure to strip fitter here but his best form is with a little more cut in the ground. The remainder need to improve on there latest form to take a hand in the finish.