Racecards
14:40 Taunton
Tote Placepot Chase (Showcase Handicap) (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 313321-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up mid-division, ridden 4 out, blundered 3 out, soon behind
- Form 1/P551-4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
towards rear, blundered 9th, lost touch and pulled up before 10th
- Form 211-232
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey J Culloty
in touch, chased leaders 4th, blundered 8th, ridden 4 out, pecked 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 35-1243
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
prominent, mistake 3rd, led 8th, ridden and not fluent 3 out, stayed on well from last, driven out
- Form U-5111P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer N Hawke
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
chased leader, led before 3rd to 6th, ridden 10th, one pace
- Form 4-P111F
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
led to after 2nd, led 6th to 8th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 824-P62
- Age 11
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer J Frost
- Jockey A Thornton
held up, headway 9th, ridden and every chance 3 out, switched right and effort before last, no extra flat
In depth
Verdict
Missing for almost a year shouldn't be a problem for Perange, who has gone well fresh in the past. 5lbs higher than when winning last time, he would appear to have every chance. Saddler's Realm will need to put behind him a poor effort last time, and there is also a suspicion he may be better on a stiffer track. Asparagus is a game and consistent sort, but he is 20lbs higher than his last winning mark, but Hidden Valley, despite his advancing years, is still capable and must have a squeak off an 8lbs lower mark than when last successful. A chance is taken with Indalo, who has faced some stiff tasks since winning his novice at Haydock. He will appreciate the drop in class and he is taken to regain the winning thread. Dual course winner Two Tears looks to have more too do in this company.