Racecards
14:40 Sedgefield
John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Chase (Class E )
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 3m 3f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 46-4451
- Age 9
- Weight 12-2
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey Jim Crowley
mid-division, mistake 8th, close up next, led 13th, ridden clear after last, ran on comfortably
- Form 3P5266
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey G Carenza
chased leaders, outpaced 11th, ridden and no impression from 2 out
Alfy Rich
27- Form 1122B3
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey P Robson
mid-division, reminded 10th, soon struggling, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 6-03135
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
tracked leader, led 12th, headed next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
- Form U123U-F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 93
held up in rear, mistake 6th and 7th, some headway 13th, ridden and no impression from 2 out
- Form 032-563
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Miss H C Knight
- Jockey K Mercer
chased leaders, mistake and lost place 5th, reminder 10th, soon outpaced
- Form 004524
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 92
behind, hit 4th, never dangerous
- Form 24-214P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer C C Bealby
- Jockey N D Fehily
mid-division, close up when hit 9th and 12th, ridden 2 out, no impression approaching last
- Form 323-206
- Age 11
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P G Atkinson
- Jockey K Johnson
led to 12th, ridden to chase leaders after 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form P036-3P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey B P Harding
always behind, tailed off from 2 out
In depth
Verdict
A seven pound penalty might not be enough to stop Devil's Run who is chosen to beat Supreme Breeze and Alfy Rich . John Wade's gelding seemed to relish this sticky ground at Wetherby last time, maintaining a relentless gallop, he came away in the straight to beat King's Bounty by 26 lengths. He does have 12st 2lbs to shoulder today but looks up to the task. Supreme Breeze may provide most danger. Sue Smith's ten-year-old disappointed at Worcester last time, but previous efforts included an easy victory at Hexham and if electing to put his best foot forward today he must have strong claims. Alfy Rich will relish this ground as he did at Hexham last time when third to Miss Royello, he still looks on a fair mark and must be involved in the finish. Potoffairies is a rare Sedgefield runner for Henrietta Knight so watch for any market move, but Devil's Run is hard to oppose in this mood and he gets our vote.