Racecards
15:10 Wincanton
Connaught Plc Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 2125-21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up, ridden 3 out, 3rd and held when fell last
Tailored (IRE)
682- Form 43321/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division when fell 5th
- Form 23P2-46
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
held up towards rear, went 2nd 5 out, challenged and led 2 out, headed approaching last, not pace of winner flat
- Form P15324-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A Dobbin
went 3rd 5 out, headway and challenged 2 out, driven to lead approaching last, quickened clear flat, readily
Fluff 'n' Puff
239- Form F32F53-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
chased leader, blundered 10th, left in lead 11th, ridden and quickened approaching 3 out, headed next, weakened flat
In depth
Verdict
Joyeux Royal won with a little in hand at Plumpton last time out and is taken by TEAMtalk to score again despite a penalty under similar conditions. His yard is still in top form and he has proven form on soft ground. Hell-Of-A -Shindy is well in on his best form but he was let down by his jumping at vital stages in races last year and will have to brush up in that department before his true potential is shown. Scoring Pedigree would also have a chance on his best form but needs fast ground to be seen at his best. Tailored is one of the least exposed in the field. He won a Kempton novice chase in good style last season on his only run and his stable are in top form. He could go well at a fair price in a tight affair. The remaining two runners have long absences to overcome.