Racecards
15:20 Wincanton
Bathwick Tyres Lord Stalbridge Memorial Handicap Chase (Class D )
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 110y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form 63-4F4U
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey Christian Williams
held up mid-division, reminders approaching 14th, ridden and went 2nd 3 out, stayed on one pace
- Form 1/51F-0P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
prominent, ridden 14th and lost touch, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 31/1-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up last, lost touch 14th, pulled up before 4 out
Indian Chance
366- Form P46/411-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Dr J R J Naylor
- Jockey R Walford
held up towards rear, lost touch 14th, pulled up after 3 out
- Form 231U1/2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey J Tizzard
held up towards rear, mistake 11th, headway 14th, left 2nd 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 243-220
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
prominent, ridden 7th, fell 8th
- Form 33P513
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Ms Bridget Nicholls
- Jockey M Bradburne
chased leader, led 6th, joined by winner when fell 4 out
- Form 0R-066F
- Age 12
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
held up towards rear, brought down 8th
- Form 066-642
- Age 12
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer C W Mitchell
- Jockey P J Brennan
led 6th, left in lead 4 out, pushed clear 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Bunratty Castle gets the verdict in a typically competitive renewal ahead of Lord's Best and Dear Deal. Marcus Foley gave him a sympathetic enough reintroduction at Aintree following a long absence and the handicapper has not been mischievous in keeping his rating at 115. Lord's Best has always been held in high regard by Alan King. The trainer remains convinced that he is better suited by faster ground but the gelding seems to give his all regardless of the underfoot conditions. Dear Deal has disappointed this term but his best performances are invariably in smaller fields and this is one of his easier tasks for some time. Prince Highlight has been in good form of late and this trip looks a little more palatable than the three-and-a-half mile trip he has recently been campaigned over. Indian Chance is watched in the betting on return to the racecourse. Bunratty Castle gets the verdict in our sixth race of the programme.