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14:50 Haydock Park

Edward Hanmer Memorial Chase (A Limited Handicap) (Class A)

  • 3 Runners
  • Distance: 3m
  • Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 11.30s
  • 3 Ran
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1
Silk -

Swansea Bay

6/4

    1
    Silk - MAUVE and PINK check, WHITE sleeves

    Kingsmark (IRE)

    337
    15/8
    • Form 0124/13-
    • Age 10
    • Weight 11-10

    chased leaders, outpaced from 13th, 6 lengths down in 3rd when blundered and unseated rider last, remounted and continued

    2
    Silk - Dark Blue, Lilac sleeves, Lilac and White quartered cap

    Hussard Collonges (FR)

    200
    2/1
    • Form 1/252P-F
    • Age 8
    • Weight 11-6

    led, blundered 2nd, headed 2 out, ridden and one pace flat

    5
    Silk - Yellow, light blue braces and armlets

    Swansea Bay

    8
    6/4
    • Form 16P-111
    • Age 7
    • Weight 10-7

    tracked leader, led 2 out, ridden out

    3
    NR

    Chives (IRE)

    225
    • Form 3/2220P-
    • Age 8
    • Weight 11-2

    Withdrawn

    4
    NR

    Ad Hoc (IRE)

    204
    • Form 1233U1-
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-1

    Nonrunner

    6
    NR

    Enrique (GER)

    22
    • Form 1P6211
    • Age 8
    • Weight 10-6

    Nonrunner

    7
    NR

    Indian Scout (IRE)

    274
    • Form 11P/12F-
    • Age 8
    • Weight 10-4

    Nonrunner

    Previous results

    2002
    Silk -

    Kingsmark (IRE)

    10/3
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-10

    2001
    Silk -

    Kingsmark (IRE)

    11/2
    • Age 8
    • Weight 11-1

    2000
    Silk -

    Kingsmark (IRE)

    7/1
    • Weight 10-11

    In depth

    Verdict

    Assuming that Ad Hoc will be rerouted elsewhere after finishing last of the six finishers in a Listed race at Cheltenham - and easier options will be sought for Indian Scout following his gallant placed-effort in handicap-company at Wetherby during yesterday's action. Kingsmark will most probably face just four rivals as he bids to equal Silver Buck's record of four consecutive victories in this Grade 2 contest. The lightly raced 10-year-old renews rivalries with last year's runner up Chives, who is 6lb worse-off this time around, and also takes on last season's nearly horse Hussard Collonges, who has a little to prove as he bids to get his career back on track. However, this trio are more likely to be suited by the conditions than the improving Swansea Bay, who takes a big step up in class as he bids to maintain his unbeaten run this term. And although both Chives and Hussard Collonges are very much respected in their claims, history is with Kingsmark and he is fancied to reach his landmark victory today. This course brings the best out of the son of Roselier and the patience shown by his connections has already been rewarded as the rain poured down on Merseyside on Saturday. Hussard Collonges is just preferred to give the selection the most to do as he finally gets his ground. Peter Beaumont also knows exactly what is required to get one ready for this race and a bold bid is anticipated from his charge. But Kingsmark has the more reliable profile and, as a proven weight carrier, he can again defy the burden of top weight on his favourite course.