Racecards
15:20 Kelso
Pat De Clermont Handicap Chase
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 31P708
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey C Sharkey
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 6P1542
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey Jim Crowley
in touch, headway 4 out, led last, hampered by loose horse flat, headed close home, no extra
- Form 4P3412
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on strongly flat to lead close home
- Form 64P114
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer F P Murtagh
- Jockey P Robson
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form U0P-4PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J N R Billinge
- Jockey A Dobbin
towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 3F/12-65
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey F Keniry
chased leaders, ridden 7th, weakening when mistake next
- Form F42136
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
chased leaders, pushed along 7th, outpaced 4 out
- Form 42P332
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 99
towards rear, blundered 8th, tailed off when blundered 2 out, soon pulled up
- Form P-2F427
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P Beaumont
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, some late headway, never dangerous
- Form 541P3P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Miss S E Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
always behind
- Form 342231
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer W Coltherd
- Jockey G Lee
towards rear, headway 4 out, effort 3 out, no impression from next
- Form 65P-3PP
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs B K Thomson
- Jockey K Mercer
in touch, effort 2 out, one pace under pressure
- Form 6F3524
- Age 9
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 85
led 22 lengths clear when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
- Form P35655
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Mrs J C McGregor
- Jockey B P Harding
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 493157
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer A Robson
- Jockey D C Costello
prominent, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up run in
Compadre
6- Form 345223
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey N Mulholland
tracked leader, left in lead 3 out, headed last, one pace under pressure flat
In depth
Verdict
The revised terms give Midlem Melody a good chance of reversing recent form with Hollows Mill and, as such, Stuart Coltheard's game mare is fancied to be the one to beat here. Others to consider include Kids Inheritance, who is capable of figuring strongly at this level, while Powder Creek should not be underestimated now that he seems to be back in good form. The drop in trip probably inspired his revival of late and, as he could be still well treated from his current mark, the son of Little Bighorn looks a solid each-way proposition if the prices permit. A similar comment applies to Compadre even though he is 3lb wrong at the weights. Peter Monteith's representative has held his form well this term and can make another bold bid to defy the handicapper's expectations on ground that poses no problems. Fiori is also worth noting in the betting market as he has a habit of popping up when least expected. Already a multiple winner under rules, the nine-year-old is better than he has been showing in Hunter Chases of late. He returns to handicap company on a very fair mark and should not be dismissed to quickly. A few of the rest have shown better form over further and the likes of Gangsters R Us and Galway Breeze are opposable on these terms. Therefore, we return to Midlem Melody as the most reliable option. Graham Lee gets on very well with this ultra-tough performer and, having already coaxed three wins out of her in the past, the Irishman is safe in the knowledge that he has a very willing partner when push come to shove this afternoon.
Formwatch
Galway Breeze (IRE) 25-1 Chased leaders, headway 8th, weakened 4 out, last of 8, well behind Noisetine at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (C) sft.
Kids Inheritance (IRE) 7-2 Raced keenly in touch, led 3rd, joined approaching 3 out, headed next, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Mighty Fine at Catterick 2m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gs in Mar.
Powder Creek (IRE) 5-1 Held up, hit 6th, mistake 10th, headway after 11th, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Fool On The Hill at Newbury 2m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs.
Hollows Mill 5-2 Held up in rear, hit 7th, headway when blundered 3 out, soon ridden and beaten, last of 4, 30l behind Posh Stick at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) hvy in Mar.
Mystic Lord (IRE) 14-1 Always behind, trailing from 6th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Tell Me See at Naas 3m hcp chs 0-116 sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Fiori 20-1 Led to 1st, chased leaders, hit 11th, weakened from 12th, 5th of 10, well behind Star Jack at Ayr 2m 5f hts chs (H) gs in Mar.
Lauderdale 7-2fav Led to 4th, chased leaders until outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 30l behind Powder Creek at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (E) hvy in Mar.
Gangsters R Us (IRE) 11-2 Held up in rear, steady headway approaching 10th, ridden to4 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Kerry Lads at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Mar.
Sharp Single (IRE) 5-1 In touch and keen, ridden to chase leaders approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 15, 21l behind Clouding Over at Catterick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gs in Mar.
The Miner 50-1 Towards rear, lost touch halfway, tailed off and pulled up at the last in race won by Stormy Lord at Kelso 2m 1f nov chs (B) sft in Mar, 8 ran.
Midlem Melody 11-4fav Held up, headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, led when hit last, kept on well, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Mar beating Glenfarclas Boy by 4l, 9 ran.
Javelot d'Or (FR) 66-1 Chased clear leader to 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mr Midaz at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in Feb, 13 ran.
Apadi (USA) 11-2 Led to 9th, chased winner until weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 5, 19l behind Polar Gunner at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Feb.
Salvage 14-1 Mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 10l behind Celtic Legend at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Jan.
Superior Weapon (IRE) 9-1 Mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 12, 39l behind Lanmire Tower at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Mar.
Compadre 6-1 Led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed between last 2, kept on, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Tribal Dispute at Sedgefield 2m beg chs (E) gd.