Racecards
14:05 Taunton
Taunton Racecourse 75th Anniversary Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Just In Time
34- Form 043-111
- Age 7
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A Thornton
held up in 3rd, hit 7th, went 2nd approaching 8th, ridden after 11th, weakening when hit 2 out
- Form 120-311
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
chased leaders and not fluent, ridden after 10th, soon behind, left poor 4th approaching last
- Form 521-512
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey S Durack
led after 2nd, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on well, readily
- Form 3/32UP1-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey T Doyle
held up in touch, chased winner after 3 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace
Nick The Jewel
211- Form 0F004-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
led and keen, headed after 2nd, stayed prominent until weakened approaching 11th, poor 4th when pulled up approaching last, dismounted
Final Chance
13- Form F/60-064
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
behind until blundered and unseated rider 9th
In depth
Verdict
An interesting event and, effectively, a three-horses race. These are Just In Time, Comex Flyer and Dantie Boy. Just In Time has won all three of his chase races, and carries penalties as a consequence. Comex Flyer has also won three from three over the larger obstacles, although the latest was a walkover. He gets the weight-for-age allowance. Dantie Boy has not seemed a natural jumper as of yet, something that might make the difference here. Paul Webber has a good eye for future chasers although Duke Of Buckingham, a maiden point-to-point winner, might need the experience at this level. The TEAMtalk selection has to be Comex Flyer from the in-form Paul Nicholls yard.