Racecards
15:30 Fakenham
Weatherbys Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good to Soft (Good in the back straight)
- Form 2-24213
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
not jumped well, led, hit 1st, headed next, remained close up, reminders 3rd, hit 7th, ridden and weakened over 1 out
- Form 60-0560
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs P Sly
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up, headway under pressure 3 out, led after 2 out, clear approaching last, ridden and stayed on flat
- Form 1/103-F3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
tracked leaders, ridden and mistake 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on one pace
- Form 1442
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G Prodromou
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
held up in touch, reminders 11th, mistake and led 14th, soon headed, weakened 2 out
- Form 1240-46
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey J P McNamara
led 2nd, headed and hit 14th, weakened 3 out
- Form 0P-P0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
always in rear, blundered 12th, behind and pulled up before 4 out
- Form P21-3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C R Egerton
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up, headway to join leaders 5th, ridden 13th, hit next, soon led, headed after 2 out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Not the toughest of novice chases and Motcomb Jaml is taken to supplement his recent success, with Diamond Monroe and Winding River chosen to follow him home. Motcomb Jam was most impressive when winning over a shorter trip here last time, and although it wasn¿t the strongest of races he is given every respect in his follow up bid. Diamond Monroe is making his chasing debut and will no doubt have been well schooled by his talented handler. He was only an average hurdler but may improve for the switch to the larger obstacles. It is interesting to see Winding River taking on fences after just one outing over hurdles, he is from a very shrewd yard and this one could be worth a look in the betting, but for the selection we will side with Motcomb Jam