Racecards
14:20 Wetherby
'Francis Cummins Testimonial' Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 110y
- Going: Good
Golly (IRE)
23- Form U-3124
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D Williams
- Jockey Mr J Diment
keen, tracked leaders, mistake 5th, headway to lead 8th, headed 11th, 2nd and weakening when blundered 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 0424-21
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey W Marston
in touch, reminders 9th, disputed lead 11th, driven and outpaced when mistake 13th, went remote 2nd after 4 out, no chance with winner
Lunar Maxwell
280- Form 32/3245-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer J Charlton
- Jockey B Gibson
chased leaders, early reminders, pushed along halfway, lost touch after 12th, tailed off when left poor third 3 out
- Form F22-433
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey J R Ryan
led to 8th, remained in touch, led again 11th, drew clear approaching 4 out, eased after last unchallenged
In depth
Verdict
Tipsy Mouse is touted as a long term Grand National candidate and local trainer Sue Smith looks to have found an ideal opportunity for the full brother of Royal Athlete. Stable companion Mister Dave's invariably runs a bad race given his ability. That said, he does go well at Wetherby and should provide a useful lead for his stable companion. Golly reportedly joined his newer connections after reportedly been described as "unridable" during his time in Lambourn. He comes to this race on the back of a fall but has shown glimpses of ability for James Diment. Lunar Maxwell stays further than this and is watched on reappearance. Tipsy Mount is suggested as the most likely winner of the quartet.