Racecards
20:00 Uttoxeter
Nsh Hunters' Chase (Class H)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Form 11411-1
- Age 12
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Miss A Goschen
made all, clear 3 out, comfortably
- Form 25235P-
- Age 13
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer R Tate
- Jockey Mrs F Needham
tracked winner until fell 8th
Derring Dove
12- Form 5P233-P
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer H Lavis
- Jockey Mr A Tinkler
held up, chased winner 10th to 13th, soon weakened
Master Jock
12- Form 1/4121-4
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Jones
- Jockey Mr G Hanmer
held up, left 2nd 8th, chased winner 13th, ridden 3 out, kept on, no chance with winner
In depth
Verdict
A small field goes to post for this Hunter chase and Earthmover looks to have a straight forward task. The gelding from the Paul Nicholls yard is at the top of his game at the moment and he goes on any ground. He will be hard to beat with his young jockey again taking a handy five pounds off his back. Joint Account rates the main danger but his best form is on much more galloping tracks over a longer trip and this does not look to have the pace to win on this fairly tight circuit. Derring Dove and Master Jock need to improve on all known form to take a hand in the finish.