Racecards
18:45 Taunton
Southwest-racing.com Handicap Chase
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 1P3696
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer N J Hawke
- Jockey D R Dennis
chased leader, headway and led 9th, ridden after 4 out, hard ridden and headed 3 out, not quicken
- Form 1P7P75
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey Mr T J Dreaper
prominent, ridden after 4 out, one pace
- Form 211023
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in mid-division, ridden to hold position 10th, headway on inside approaching 3 out, led last, swerved left under pressure flat, held on
- Form 33P125
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey W T Kennedy
held up in mid-division, headway 9th, kept on same pace
- Form 42495P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey S Durack
in touch, lost place 7th, tailed off
- Form 2PP372
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey R Young
held up in mid-division, not clear run after 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
Tin Symphony
20- Form 58PF43
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer B J M Ryall
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up last, headway on bit after 4 out, challenged and led 3 out, soon ridden, headed last, hampered badly flat, not recover
Mendip Manor
22- Form 07P-00F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer S C Burrough
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
led to 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 55/P343
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 4 out
- Form 437454
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
chased leader, headway and led 8th, headed 9th, ridden 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out
- Form 4352U5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 84
always towards rear, no impression
- Form 4PP254
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer A E Jones
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
prominent, hit 2nd, ridden 4 out, stayed on well from 2 out
- Form 895PPP
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 78
in touch, hit 4th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
Verdict
Red Society is made a cautious selection in preference to Barnards Green and Jupon Vert. Philip Hobbs' representative has won two races over hurdles round here last winter and while his backers will have been disappointed that he didn't win at Ludlow on his last racecourse start, there was enough there to suggest that his turn should come around soon. Barnards Green would take a hand in this if the ground remains on the fast side. Robert Alner is sending out plenty of winners of late and on this occasions, conditions at the overnight stage appear to suit. Jupon Vert is plenty exposed on a variety of trips and going. Having said that Ron Hodges has certainly worked the oracle with him this year and in a weak contest, he is not without some appeal. Hold up performer Angel Delight was a beaten favourite on her last start. She is generally pretty consistent at her level and this most certainly is it. Ideal Jack does not maintain his ability of some years ago and on balance a 12lb rise for a second place round here a couple of weeks ago appears harsh. Not a classic by any stretch of the imagination and it is Red Society who secures only the most tentative of votes.
Formwatch
Red Society (IRE) 15-8fav Keen and in touch, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, every chance approaching last, not quicken flat, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Talbot Lad at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Mar.
Angel Delight 4-1fav Held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 4 out, ridden next, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Jaffa at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd.
Tosawi (IRE) 13-2 Held up towards rear, blundered and behind from 2nd, soon tailed off and eventually pulled up 3 out in race won by Brooklands Lad at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-110 (D) gd, 5 ran.
Correct And Right (IRE) 4-1 Held up in 3rd, mistake 10th, chased winner after 4 out, no impression from 3 out, 2nd of 3, 9l behind Flinders at Hereford 3m 1f mrs hcp chs (E) gd in Oct.
Tin Symphony 11-1 Held up rear, headway after 9th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Just Muckin Around at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Mar.
Rattina (GER) 10-1 Chased leader to 8th, weakened after 4 out, 3rd of 7, 23l behind Woodenbridge Dream at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) gf in Mar.
Barnards Green (IRE) 5-1 Chased leader, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 5, 22l behind Brooklands Lad at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-110 (D) gd.
Wun Chai (IRE) 5-1 Held up in touch, kept 2nd, ridden and one pace from 4 out, 4th of 7, 5l behind Silvergino at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Mar.