Racecards
13:50 Kempton Park
Betfair.Com Chase (Class B)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Demasta (NZ)
34- Form 11-1PP4
- Age 12
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
close up to 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off
Eskleybrook
20- Form F30U6-1
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer V Gethin
- Jockey Mr D Mansell
made virtually all, hard pressed 2 out, stayed on strongly from last, all out
- Form 2-302U6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
close up, went 2nd 4 out, chased winner and every chance 2 out, no extra flat
- Form 22-3664
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
tracked winner, outpaced after 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, kept on one pace
Red Blazer
15- Form R11-123
- Age 12
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
always behind and tailed off from 5th
In depth
Verdict
Although Turgeonev's preparations for this race were interrupted when he unseated at this track on his penultimate start he had previously shown himself a potential champion with losing runs in handicaps under huge weights. His trainer is in good form and he should go well back at his favourite distance. Wahiba Sands will have his supporters after having proved himself a genuine performer in the past. However he may prefer further. Eskleybrook can not be ruled out having proved himself very smart on his last appearance. Though his change of stable has done him well he seems to prefer a softer surface. Demasta should not be discounted and has shown himself an useful athlete on a firm surface and he will be suited by this trip.