Racecards
15:30 Wincanton
Tote Exacta Handicap Chase (Class E)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 110y
- Going: Firm
- Form 211336
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey A Thornton
chased leader, led after 3rd to 5th, led after 6th, ridden 16th, headed 4 out, weakened 3 out, tired when blundered 2 out
- Form P16431
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up last, headway 7th, going well and chased winner 4 out, ridden and found nil approaching 3 out, kept on landing after 3 out, weakening when mistake last
Salford
17- Form 633P51
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N Hawke
- Jockey James Davies
led to after 3rd, led 5th to after 6th, ridden 16th, led 4 out, driven clear approaching 3 out, readily
- Form 22P221
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
prominent, ridden and lost touch 7th, weakened 15th, soon behind
In depth
Verdict
Another tough contest to weigh up despite the small field with all having a chance on their best form but we will side with Step Quick. The gelding won well last time out when defeating Mr Laggan and although he has never won over a trip this far before he is taken to score with conditions in his favour. Grey Ciseaux rates the main danger he won well last time out when defeating Baloo but he had previously looked very one paced as a row of seconds would indicate and he will find this tougher under his penalty. Klondike Charger is also worthy of respect he is taking a drop in grade and will not be far away despite top weight. Salford won well last time out when defeating Moody Blues but he has never won over a trip this far before and is not the most reliable so we are happy to stick with Step Quick.