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14:40 Taunton

Bluestone South West Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 3f
  • Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 55.50s
  • 4 Ran
1
Silk - Yellow, Emerald Green diamond, armlets and diamond on cap
  • Form UP5-153
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-12

held up last, pecked 7th, ridden and not fluent 4 out, headway and chased winner approaching 3 out, 2 lengths 2nd when fell 3 out

2
Silk - ORANGE, BLACK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars
  • Form 32413F
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-8

tracked leader, ridden and weakened after 4 out, took poor 2nd after last

3
Silk - White, Red Cross of Lorraine, diabolo on sleeves
  • Form 223432
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

held up in mid-division, mistake 6th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and hampered 2 out, poor 2nd when blundered last

4
Silk - Dark Blue, White seams, White sleeves, Dark Blue seams and cap
  • Form 03FP-40
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-0

led, quickened on bridle 8th, left clear 3 out, unchallenged

In depth

Verdict

Master T is given one last chance to get his head in front with Island Stream and Celtic Star rating the main dangers. The selection was beaten at odds on last time out when second behind Cal Mac. However he fell and then was remounted. He jumped well in the main on that occasion and if he puts in a clear round here he will be hard to beat under conditions that suit. Island Stream rates the main danger on his latest third behind Translucid but that was 140 days ago and he will do well to give weight and a beating to the selection after such a break. Celtic Star is another that could go well he had every chance until falling in a race won by Xcellance last time and if his confidence has not been effected he will not be far away. However he would not want any more rain. Barnards Green needs to improve on all known form to trouble the principals. This is a trappy affair and stakes should be kept to a minimum but for the winner we return to Master T.