Racecards
14:50 Towcester
John King Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (Class F)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Soft
Liniyan (IRE)
192- Form 13P/UF-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
in touch until outpaced 12th, lost touch 3 out
- Form 1R23PP-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey R Thornton
held up, headway approaching 3 out, led and 1L lead when blundered and fell last
- Form 2360-42
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey Reserve
held up behind, blundered 11th, headway 3 out, staying on when hampered last, not recover
- Form 23-36F3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey J Goldstein
in touch, hard ridden 2 out, 6th and beaten when left poor 4th last, stayed on flat, no danger
- Form 0S15P4
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
with leaders, led 7th, headed approaching 2 out, every chance when left in lead last, headed flat, kept on
- Form 2P4RP-0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer John R Upson
- Jockey B Grattan
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 3 out
Red Gold
191- Form 563PF-0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey O McPhail
tracked leaders, narrow lead approaching 2 out, 3L behind whn blundered and fell last
- Form 12P4P-2
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey J Culloty
held up, headway 4 out, hard ridden and 2L behind in 4th when left 2nd last, stayed on to lead flat
In depth
Formwatch
Liniyan (IRE) Finishing record hardly inspires confidence and no real chance here.
Cedar Green Failed to finish on last two stars but had put up a couple of decent efforts prior at Fontwell and Wincanton; should run well.
Dick McCarthy (IRE) Began to improve slightly towards the end of last season and looks one of the most likely finishers; placepot banker but may not win.
Grumpy Stumpy Fair level of form last season but has failed to spark to date this term and not a guaranteed stayer.
Chatergold (IRE) Runs well at this time of year; prone to the odd mistake but has definite place possibilities here.
Over Zealous (IRE) Progressive a couple of years ago but stable has been under a cloud for far too long now to
Red Gold Another who runs well at this time of year; trainer in form and this could be a lively outsider to consider.
Deliceo (IRE) Ran up to his best last time out but trainer out of form and this gelding is too inconsistent to trust.
Royal Event Held his form well last season and ran promisingly last time out at Fontwell; could be his day in this poor contest.