Racecards
16:00 Taunton
Monty Beaumont Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Terek (GER)
15- Form 4-41264
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakening when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
- Form 03-0332
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P Hedger
- Jockey James Davies
led, mistake 5th, headed 6th, mistake 8th, ridden 4 out, led 3 out, driven out from last, edged left close home
L'orphelin
18- Form 4-PU2U4
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
prominent, jumped left 7th and 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 0-02540
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer J O'Shea
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, ridden 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on well from last, not reach winner
Sunshan
295- Form 66565-P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer R Hodges
- Jockey A Honeyball
chased winner, joined leader 3rd, led 6th, ridden and headed 3 out, not quicken
- Form 4P0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer R Hodges
- Jockey Mr James White
held up last, reminders after 5th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 4 out
In depth
Verdict
Jack Fuller has been shaping well this season, and should gain due reward here over Terek and L'Orphelin. Jack Fuller has been a regular sight at Folkestone, placed on each of his last three starts over fences, and his best effort was reserved for last time at the Kent track, thanks to the fitting of a first-time visor. The faster going will suit him and Peter Hedger's charge should go close. Terek has got topweight but does have the assistance of Richard Johnson, but a bigger threat may be L'Orphelin, if he can get his jumping together. The small field should help and he is the other danger to the selection Jack Fuller who has the best form overall.