Racecards
14:40 Wincanton
Connaught Plc John Bull Chase (Class B)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Form 243-121
- Age 11
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
made all, quickened well when cld 3 out, clear next, easily
- Form 2121-21
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
jumped left throughout, tracked winner, effort approaching 3 out, soon no chance with winner, eased flat
- Form 23455U
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Hodges
- Jockey L P Aspell
chased winner until outpaced after 11th, soon no chance
- Form 3183P6
- Age 12
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey M Bradburne
chased winner, mistake 7th, ridden after 11th, soon behind
In depth
Verdict
Edredon Bleu has looked as good as ever this year, winning the Haldon Gold Cup and the Mid Season Chase. That last-named race was over today's course and distance and, bearing in mind that he is officially rated one pound higher than Best Mate, has an outstanding chance here. Iznogoud finished second in last year's Royal & SunAlliance Chase but disappointed in the Hennessy Gold Cup upon his return. Poliantas followed up his Thomas Pink Gold Cup second with a good win over today's course and distance and he certainly adds flavour to the field. The Land Agent and Castle Prince cannot be realistically entertained in this company.