Racecards
16:35 Worcester
Fred Rimell Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 0-35321
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J Spearing
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up in touch, went 2nd after 8th, still going well and every chance when fell 4 out
- Form 63-F231
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P Flynn
led until hit 4th, led again 6th, hit next, ridden after 8th, jumped right from 4 out, edged left flat, kept on
- Form 40P60-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G Prodromou
- Jockey B Hitchcott
tracked winner until led 4th, headed 6th, ridden and lost 2nd after 8th, left 2nd 4 out, one-paced from 2 out
- Form 2P4600
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs P Ford
- Jockey D Flavin
held up and restrained in rear, lost touch after 3rd, soon tailed off, pulled up before 4 out
In depth
Verdict
Toi Express is taken to follow up his easy Newton Abbot success here with conditions again in his favour and he can dominate this small field from the start. Knight's Emperor looks the main danger he won well last time out at Southwell but he gives the impression he will be better over further. Arawak Prince was a good hurdle winner last time out but will have to