Racecards
15:00 Uttoxeter
Marchington Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Good
- Form 0-15040
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey A P McCoy
tracked leader, jumped slowly 6th, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 6PP-22U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked leader, led 11th to 13th, ridden 16th, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 00P-R03
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs P Ford
- Jockey D Flavin
reluctant to race and well behind, closed up approaching 5th, mistake 15th, weakened from next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (wore cheek pieces)
- Form P4-2100
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Noel Glynn
- Jockey R Greene
led to 11th, led again 13th, made rest, clear 2 out, ridden out
- Form 564134
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey L P Aspell
held up and keen, headway 15th, ridden approaching 3 out, well held when jumped right next
In depth
Verdict
A moderate contest with several disappointing types on view. Something Dandy has plenty of experience over fences and may be good enough in this. Jorodama King has at least managed to win a novice chase, but that was as bad a race as you are likely to see and he looks to have a hopeless task giving weight away, despite the assistance of the champion. Garolsa and Athleague Guest should fight out the places.