Racecards
15:50 Sedgefield
European Breeders Fund/tattersalls (Ireland) Mares' Only Novices' Chase (Qualifier) (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 345606
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
held up, headway 10th, left 2nd 11th, every chance approaching last, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 02025
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey G Lake
prominent, led 5th until 8th, led again 9th, ridden 2 out, hard pressed last, ran on well
- Form 25-1146
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D Forster
- Jockey Richard Guest
held up in mid-division, fell 10th
Minioso
11- Form 341-152
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
led, headed 5th, led 8th, mistake and headed 9th, close up when fell 11th
- Form 222-P15
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey Derek Byrne
held up, headway 9th, brought down 10th, remounted and carried on until pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0PP-0PP
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer E Caine
- Jockey Mr K Burke
in touch, reminders 8th, struggling when blundered and unseated rider 10th
- Form 060656
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
refused to race, took no part
In depth
Formwatch
Forever Grey (IRE) Has bled this season and doesn't find a lot off the bridle; has won over fences, at Hexham back in May; this isn't a strong event so she could put in a show.
Begsy's Bullet Tries chasing now after a couple of placed efforts (including in a seller); has some scope for chasing but hard to be strong on her chances first time up.
Fireside Girl (IRE) Easily beat Begsy's Bullet over hurdles in October at this track; a dual hurdle winner, she makes her chasing debut here, which she is certainly bred for.
Merry Christmas She finished 14 lengths behind Forever Grey here last year in a similar event; she hasn't shown anything yet this year.
Minioso Ran quite well on her chasing debut when finishing second at Catterick (2m3f,soft/heavy); in a weak event,she holds every chance.
Shuildante (IRE) Would have needed her most recent run; had pretty good novices' form last season; makes chasing debut today.
Swiss Comfort (IRE) Moderate form and can't be seriously considered for this.
Tudor Gale (IRE) Hasn't shown a lot at this game and is now tried in first-time blinkers.