Racecards
14:25 Sedgefield
W. A. Stephenson Memorial Novices' Chase (Class C)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Form 16114-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R Garritty
led to 7th, led again 9th, made rest, stayed on strongly
- Form 61120-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
tracked leaders, reminders 8th, pushed along 11th, ridden to chase winner 3 out, effort next, one-paced under pressure
- Form 4643-42
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
in touch, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 22143-R
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
pulled hard in rear, jumped badly left 1st, led 7th to 9th, remained in touch, ridden and effort after 3 out, no extra between last two
Sea Drifting
11- Form 14P32-F
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey D N Russell
held up, pushed along 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression on first two
In depth
Verdict
Sea Drifting was the classiest hurdler among these novices and is taken by TEAMtalk to land this race on his second run over the larger obstacles having fallen on his debut. His trainer sends him out quickly enough after that setback suggesting he feels his jumping is sound. Mr Cospector was a useful hurdler himself but may just need this first outing of the season to put him spot on. Jungle Jinks was no slouch himself over hurdles and showed he his liking for fences when winning well at Wetherby earlier this month. He may find things more difficult giving weight away to all but Lord Jack who won over course and distance here two weeks ago. He may need to improve on that effort to win again and will appreciate any more rain.