Racecards
13:10 Wincanton
Wise Catering Harry Dufosee Handicap Chase (Class D )
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form 22340-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer C J Down
- Jockey James Davies
led to approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
Saffron Sun
39- Form 1045P5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J D Frost
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up in touch, weakened 11th, no impression
- Form 12-1112
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer P D Cundell
- Jockey J Tizzard
held up towards rear, ridden 13th, soon weakened
Luneray (FR)
16- Form 2212-PP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Christian Williams
held up in touch, ridden and chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon led, headed approaching 2 out, no extra
- Form 3106P0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 106
in touch, blundered 6th, mistake 7th and 10th, soon behind
- Form 3116P6/
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leader, led approaching 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, rallied and led approaching 2 out, driven clear from last
- Form P2424U
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R H Buckler
- Jockey P Flynn
mid-division, ridden and chased leaders 4 out, weakened 3 out
Newick Park
40- Form 22F-P43
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer R Dickin
- Jockey B Hitchcott
chased leader, ridden 11th, weakened 4 out
- Form U511-PP
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey R Walford
mid-divsion, tailed off from 13th, behind when mistake 2 out and last
- Form 3P5353
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey L Stephens
behind and soon outpaced, tailed off from 11th
In depth
Verdict
The ultra-consistent Three Days Reign should be capable of landing another prize with Paddy The Optimist and Luneray looking the most feasible alternatives. While fans of Three Days Reign may have been disappointed with her recent second placing at Sandown - in retrospect that run was probably an improvement from a formbook perspective and another bold bid should be expected here. Paddy The Optimist has an obvious chance at the bottom of the handicap. Third to Just Jolly on his most recent start - any rainfall will significantly assist his claims. Luneray has to be respected from the Paul Nicholls camp. Her form of last season would be good enough at this level but there has been little encouragement this term. Blackchurch Mist knows how to win around here but her best form is unquestionably when she hears her hooves rattling. Beau Supreme is likely to front run but faces a tough task off these terms. Three Days Reign looks to have been found an obvious opportunity to score and we will not look to oppose.