Racecards
15:05 Wetherby
Tetley's Bitter Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good
Hunters Tweed
170- Form 34000-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer P Beaumont
- Jockey R Garritty
tracked leader, led 7th, joined next, ridden approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, headed and no extra flat
- Form 3P0/334
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer B Mactaggart
- Jockey B Storey
held up and keen, weakened from 12th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
Dionn Righ (IRE)
188- Form 22F14U-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey K Renwick
towards rear, jumped slowly 1st, behind from 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
- Form R/16114-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R McGrath
prominent, led 5th to 7th, disputed lead from next, ridden approaching 3 out, hit next, led flat, kept on
Lunar Maxwell
233- Form 0/62132-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Charlton
- Jockey B Gibson
held up, jumped slowly first two, ridden 12th, never dangerous
- Form 0/33220-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey R Greene
led to 5th, ridden approaching 10th, soon no impression
In depth
Verdict
Hunters Tweed, a useful hurdler at best, looks a horse with a future over fences and he should outclass his rivals. Mister Bigtime has plenty of experience over fences and turned in his best performace when runner-up to Moor Lane at Newbury. He had several useful rivals behind that day, but while he will have no trouble winning a novice event, he will find the selection a tough nut to crack. Chasing debutante Jungle Jinks, a dual hurdles winner, faces a tough task on his debut over fences, but he may be good enough for the minor honours.