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15:50 Fakenham

At The Races Novices' Chase (Class 3)

  • 3 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 110y
  • Going: Good (Good in Places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £11,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 24.90s
  • Off Time: 15:51:06
  • 3 Ran
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1
Silk -

Badger

4/6

    1
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN and RED (quartered), RED sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, RED cap

    Badger

    12 D
    4/6
    • Form 783022-
    • Age 9
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 86

    led, headed 2nd, remained with leader, led again 8th, headed 10th, reminders 12th, led again approaching 14th, clear 2 out, ran on

    2
    Silk - Emerald Green and White diamonds, Orange sleeves and cap

    Finnegans Rainbow

    9 C
    7/1
    • Form 46P47-7
    • Age 7
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 75

    tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 8th, led again 10th, ridden and headed approaching 14th, soon lost touch with leading pair

    4
    Silk - Yellow, black chevrons, striped cap

    Pelo Du Bief (FR)

    17
    15/8
    • Form 633666-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    tracked leading pair, ridden to join winner 14th until outpaced by winner 2 out, kept on

    3
    NR

    No Panic (IRE)

    113
    • Form 33932U-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 128

    Nonrunner

    Previous results

    2008
    Silk -

    Ocean du Moulin (FR)

    9/4
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    In depth

    Verdict

    A disappointing field of just four turn up for this relatively valuable Novice Chase and the lack of interest could be down to the presence of NO PANIC who should land this without breaking a sweat leaving Badger and Pelo Du Bief fighting for minor prizes. The pick is rated at 128 after a decent high class Novice campaign this season including picking up some decent prize money behind some smart sorts. It is a little concerning he lost his pilot last time out but with Tony McCoy returning to the plate we can expect a victory. Badger would be the main danger, that word is used very lightly as he is rated 42lbs worse than the pick according to the official ratings. His form is solid but nothing to get excited about and he has it all to do to win. Pelo Du Bief has a little less to find based on his hurdles form having run well at this level in that sphere but this is a tough assignment for a chase debut. The only other in the race Finnegans Rainbow may be best staying at home as he'll need a massive improvement to even get close to No Panic.

    Formwatch

    Badger 13-2 (10-9) With winner until 13th, no chance after 4 out, 2nd of 4, 27l behind Hold Em (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m nov stks (4) gf in Apr.

    Finnegans Rainbow 100-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, lost place 4th, soon detached, 7th of 8, well behind Dishdasha (10-12) at Ludlow 2m nov stks (3) gd in Apr.

    Pelo Du Bief (FR) 7-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, slightly hampered on bend after 7th, never in contention, well beaten after 9th, 6th of 11, 38l behind So Now (11-9) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.

    No Panic (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, hit and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Kia Kaha (11-4) at Fakenham 2m 5f nov chs (3) gs in Jan, 6 ran.