Racecards
15:20 Sedgefield
Johnny Ridley Memorial Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 115215
- Age 10
- Weight 12-5
- Trainer J Haldane
- Jockey Mr T Davidson
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 7th
- Form 31/40P6
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey R Wakley
jumped slowly 7th, led 4 out, not fluent and headed 2 out, hard ridden and one-paced approaching last
- Form 0PP4-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer H Orde-Powlett
- Jockey Mr Ben Orde-Powlett
towards rear, pushed along 9th, weakened from 4 out
- Form 14F0P0/
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs J Oliver
- Jockey B Storey
towards rear, some headway 9th, weakened 4 out
Minster York
22- Form 5PP-326
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
held up until headway 8th, led 2 out, driven out
- Form 634-310
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
towards rear, pushed along 4 out, hit next, kept on same pace
Mutasarrif (IRE)
561- Form 00F43F/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G White
- Jockey B P Harding
pulled hard until headway and slightly hampered 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened
- Form 50P445
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M E Sowersby
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, effort 3 out, weakened approaching last
- Form P0P-260
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
led, headed 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from next
- Form 124-060
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, stayed on to take 2nd flat
Romany Hill
203- Form 665405-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey C McCormack
in touch, mistake 6th, pushed along 9th, blundered next, soon weakened
Sierra Storm
47- Form 00F/0-00
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
in touch, weakening when mistake 8th, soon behind
In depth
Formwatch
The Alleycat (IRE) Course and distance winner on penultimate start but carrying a large penalty today; will struggle with all this weight on his back, even with his jockey claiming 7lbs.
Diamond Hall Won a hurdles race over this distance back in 1999. Was soundly beaten last week at Uttoxeter. Has something to prove today but coming from an in form yard; would have chances on his better form.
Irlandais II (FR) Much improved run when fourth to Ichi Beau at Ayr in April. Has not been out since and likely to need the run; still has a lot to prove.
Loudy Rowdy (IRE) Has not run since 1999 and has not won since 1997; unlikely prospect today.
Minster York Beaten 28L by Apadi on latest start. Was second to Ei Ei in penultimate start over fences at Southall; needs to improve to win today.
Mutadarra (IRE) Won penultimate start at Worcester, but was disappointing when soudly beaten at Uttoxeter latest; off a lower mark today and cannot be ignored.
Mutasarrif (IRE) Fell on latest start in Marck 2000; little to recommend him today for new trainer.
Paddington Jones (IRE) 33L beaten by Divet Hill last time over 2m5f. Moderate form over all distances; others preferred.
Victor Laszlo Best form must be respected. Conditions and trip will suit him today; cannot be ignored with a good jockey booking.
Flaxen Pride (IRE) Makes chasing debut today. Flat and hurdle form of late shows only moderate but in this poor contest would have chances.
Romany Hill Makes chasing debut today; hard to recommend on hurdle form.
Sierra Storm Chris Grant's other runner making a chasing debut. Easily beaten last time here over hurdles; others preferred.