Racecards
16:00 Wetherby
Wilmot-smith Memorial Cup (A Hunters' Chase) (Class H)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
1
Evs
- Form 342P3-P
- Age 12
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Christian Williams
made all, clear after 4f outy, easily
2
9/2
- Form 31U6-43
- Age 11
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer R Tate
- Jockey Mrs F Needham
held up, not fluent 11th, pushed along 5 out, soon beaten
4
2/1
- Form F312/11-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-4
tracked winner to 6th, dropped rear 9th and weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before next
5
14/1
- Form 1/PPP-44
- Age 12
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey Mr T Greenall
prominent, tracked winner from 6th, ridden 4 out, soon no chance
In depth
Verdict
A few fading stars here and preference goes to form star chaser Macgeorge, who had a reasonable season last year and still looks capable on his day. At his best, Earthmover looks a danger but his last three runs have been poor suggesting his days are numbered as a major force. Trade Dispute will be the most reliable completer in the field and has place chances.