Racecards
13:55 Plumpton
totepoolracing Follow Us On Twitter Handicap Chase (Class 5)
- 2 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 152y
- Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Winner: £3,899
- 2nd: £1,145
- 3rd: £572
- 4th: £286
- Form U52434
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey Kevin Jones
led, pushed clear after 3 out, slowed into hit 2 out and joined, ridden and headed before last, no extra run-in
- Form 7P1324
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P Henderson
- Jockey J E Moore
tracked leader, pushed along as leader quickened after 3 out, closed 2 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in
In depth
Verdict
Flugzeug’s only win over fences in 20 attempts so far came back in 2014 and he’s been well beaten over hurdles recently. MISS OSCAROSE is preferred in this match as she won a chase over a shorter trip here in December and Paul Henderson’s mare can race off a similar mark today.
Formwatch
Flugzeug 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hampered 6th, some headway before 3 out, 4th when not fluent 2 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 30 1/4l behind Ultimate Dream (10-11) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Miss Oscarose (IRE) 10-3fav (10-4) Always towards rear, weakened from 12th, soon went remote 4th, 4th of 8, 31l behind Benability (10-5) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Mar.