Racecards
12:25 Warwick
Highflyer Bloodstock Novices' Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3)
- 1 Runners
- Distance: 2m 54y
- Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £18,000 added
- Winner: £9,803
- 2nd: £4,516
- 3rd: £2,257
- 4th: £1,130
- Form 22R16-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Non Runner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Pembroke was a more-than-useful novice hurdler last season and only beaten a length on his chasing bow at Uttoxeter. However, he was probably the first beaten when favourite at Aintree next time and MATATA may have his measure here after a thrilling front-running performance at Ffos Las.
Formwatch
Pembroke 5-4fav (11-10) In touch, hit 3rd, not fluent 5th, shaken up before 3 out, soon ridden along, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 5, 32 3/4l behind Master Chewy (10-10) at Aintree 2m hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Matata (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Made all, jumped well, forged clear on bridle from 3 out, soon well in command and coasted home, easily, won at Ffos Las 2m hcp (3) gs in Oct beating Cruz Control (10-12) by 10l, 6 ran.