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15:05 Wincanton

Connaught Cup Handicap Chase (Class C )

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 1f 110y
  • Going: Soft
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 7m 11.30s
  • 7 Ran
1
Silk - Red, emerald green Cross Of Lorraine and sleeves
16/1
  • Form 214-601
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 128

held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, went 2nd 3 out, kept on

2
Silk - DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE and YELLOW quartered cap
  • Form 1U2FF4
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-10
  • Official Rating 126

led to 2nd, chased leader and mistake 6th and 14th, soon lost place, weakened 16th, tailed off

3
Silk - YELLOW, MAROON and YELLOW hooped sleeves, quartered cap
10/1
  • Form 000-120
  • Age 11
  • Weight 11-9
  • Official Rating 125

mid-division, headway 13th to chase leader, ridden 16th, not quicken

4
Silk - White, Emerald Green cross belts, Emerald Green cap
11/4
  • Form P5/11-23
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-8
  • Official Rating 124

held up towards rear, hampered bend after 13th, weakened 16th, pulled up before 4 out

5
Silk - RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and star on cap
  • Form 11P-6P1
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 123

chased leader, led after 2nd, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily

6
Silk - Orange, Blue and Chocolate hoops, Orange cap
9/4
  • Form 26F3/11
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-6
  • Official Rating 122

held up last, mistake 10th, some headway 14th, went 2nd 4 out, ridden and weakened 3 out

7
Silk - Mauve and yellow check, yellow sleeves
  • Form 31131/5-
  • Age 12
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 116

prominent, headway 15th, ridden 4 out, one pce

In depth

Verdict

In this chase the vote goes to Almost Broke, but there are many that can be rated as dangers. The selection hails from the stable of this track's leading handler and, lightly-raced, he has created a favourable impression in winning his last two starts. The latest came at Chepstow and it could be that a 10-pound ratings rise has understandably understated his full ability. Looking at the others and Zaffamore came back to form last time with a Ludlow win for which he has been raised five pounds. Limerick Leader has a chequered jumping career but has a chance if putting it all together. Carryonharry has been beaten twice since being revised following his Ludlow win but is another that has to be afforded a chance. Fox In The Box's Newbury third to Willie John Daly off today's mark has a pretty decent ring to it, while hold-up tactics were successfully applied to Bathwick Annie last time when she came good over course and distance and, despite being raised nine pounds for that success, she won well on that occasion, her confidence is on a high and she can also go well. King On The Run has also to be afforded some respect as he is now rated six pounds below the mark from which he won at Kempton in January 2002. However, he has been seen only once since and it would be a fine performance from his trainer to bring him back with a win. Once again, then, Almost Broke created a very favourable impression when scoring at Chepstow last time and, despite having been raised 10 pounds for that victory, can continue along his upward curve of improvement and win again.