Racecards
15:20 Chepstow
Betfred Poker Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) (Class D)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
Dream Falcon
13- Form 22P68-U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey James Davies
took keen hold, held up last, ridden and weakened approaching 5th, pulled up before 6th
- Form F51300
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer L A Dace
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
took keen hold, held up, no chance when hit 4 out, pulled up before next
By Degree (IRE)
206- Form 21/2PU5-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
in touch, chased leader approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, joined and pressed last, driven out
- Form 221-122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 114
tracked leaders, led 7th to 4 out, weakening when blundered next
- Form 9113P6-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer C Roberts
- Jockey Christian Williams
tracked leader, effort 6th weakened approaching 4 out
- Form 1605-01
- Age 11
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
led to 7th, led again 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, rallied under pressure last, not quicken flat
- Form 0741-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
took keen hold, held up in touch, hit 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, no chance with front pair
- Form 0/12179-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
held up, driven and mistake 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
- Form 3-2PPP8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J L Flint
- Jockey R Stephens
weakened 6th, hit 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Mouseski took advantage of a favourable mark over hurdles when landing a similar contest over course and distance last month and is taken to follow up at the main expense of Latin Queen and Always Waining. The last mentioned should strip fitter for a recent outing on the flat but faces no easy task giving weight away all round. Just Beth lacks a recent outing and may be in need of the run, while Dream Falcon gave little sign for encouragement on his reappearance. Miss Fahrenheit is another that has claims but lacks a run this term, while Musimaro may possibly want a faster surface. Latin Queen has not raced since July but Jimmy Frost's horses have been in good form so he has to be respected but Mouseski remains very well treated on his chase form and is taken to follow up his course and distance success.
Formwatch
Dream Falcon 14-1 (11-5) Prominent, led 4th to after 5th, 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Phar Out Phavorite (11-10) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gf in Oct, 11 ran.
Latin Queen (IRE) 4-7fav (11-2) Chased leader, led 3 out, jumped left last, headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Theocritus (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gf in Jul.
Just Beth 7-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and some headway to chase leaders 5 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Altitude Dancer (9-8) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in May.
Miss Fahrenheit (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Chased winner, ran wide stable bend, rallied and prominent until weakened approaching 4 out, 6th of 10, 31l behind Mr Dinglawi (10-11) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Mar.
Mouseski 11-2fav (10-8) Always in touch, headway to lead 4 out, clear last, ridden out, won at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Oct beating Shalako (11-11) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Musimaro (FR) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, soon behind, 9th of 16, 48l behind San Marco (11-3) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Jul '04.
Laudamus 12-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden and close up 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 16, 11l behind Comanche War Paint (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl (D) gd in Apr.
Always Waining (IRE) 11-8fav (11-3) In touch, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, joined leader 2 out, left well clear last, eased flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (C) sft in Feb beating Penneeck (11-3) by a distance, 8 ran.