Racecards
17:30 Chelmsford City
Sri Lanka The Wonder Of Asia Novice Stakes (Class 5)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £7,649 added
- Winner: £4,948
- 2nd: £1,472
- 3rd: £736
- 4th: £368
- Form 65
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer H Palmer
- Jockey P Cosgrave
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, never nearer
Favre (USA)
208- Form 5-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey Tom Marquand
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
For Richard
29- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey K T O'Neill
in touch, headway over 1f out, no impression
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey Dylan Hogan
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
Kiowa
66- Form 48
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey Danny Brock
behind, beaten halfway
- Form 73-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Kieren Fox
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
- Form 70
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Mrs L Pearce
- Jockey B Doyle
chased leaders, under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 4-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer R Varian
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
led after 1f, driven clear inside final furlong, readily
- Form 80-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Samuel Farrell
- Jockey E J Walsh
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
- Form 66
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M Appleby
- Jockey Nicola Currie
led 1f, remained prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
- Form 56
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M Botti
- Jockey Gabriele Malune
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace, final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
slowly away, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
Journey Of Life
166- Form 6752-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Jason Watson
Nonrunner
Verdict
Journey Of Life sets the standard rated 80 though was still well beaten when runner-up at Lingfield in November ahead of Molivaliente and has a high draw to contend with. Seraphim showed no improvement at Wolverhampton last time and Bawaader has a tough task conceding weight to younger horses so a chance is taken on the returning DARING VENTURE. Roger Varian’s filly made only a modest start when fourth at Newmarket in August but this looks an easier task and she should have progressed during the interim. Desert War could prove best of the newcomers.
Formwatch
Bawaader (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly away held up, headway and close up over 5f out, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Willy Sewell (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Mar.
Desert War (USA) Oasis Dream colt out of Gracie Square.
Favre (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Driven to chase leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 18 1/4l behind Furious (8-11) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in Oct.
For Richard 50-1 (9-0) Went left start, soon outpaced, always behind, 10th of 11, 20l behind May Sonic (9-0) at Kempton 7f stks (6) pol in Apr.
Fountain Of Life Garswood gelding out of Suerte Loca.
Kiowa 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 21 1/4l behind Questionare (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Mar.
Molivaliente (USA) 11-1 (9-2) In touch, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 7 1/4l behind Red Impression (9-4) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Reformed Character (IRE) 250-1 (9-5) Keen in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out, last of 12, dist behind King Of Change (9-5) at Nottingham 1m stks (5) gf in Apr.
Daring Venture (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt close up stand side, pushed along and headway over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 10, 10l behind Dubai Beauty (9-0) at Newmarket 7f fll stks (4) gf in Aug.
Katie O'hara (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Keen early, close up on inside, pushed along over 3f out, weakening when not much room over 2f out, 5th of 6, 26 1/2l behind Liliofthelamplight (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Apr.
Luna Princess 66-1 (8-7) In rear, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 18 1/4l behind Inspired Thought (8-12) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Red Moon Lady Epaulette filly out of Maisie's Moon.
Seraphim 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Nearooz (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll stks (5) pol in Apr.
Shawwaslucky Coach House filly out of Shaws Diamond.
Jubiloso 11-4 (8-12) Green in 5th, progress on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (3) pol in Apr beating Dominus (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Journey Of Life 5-2 (9-2) Headway to lead after 1f and set strong pace, ridden clear with winner over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Red Impression (9-4) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.