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16:40 Worcester
Betfair Valerie Lewis Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 3)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Winner: £4,436
- 2nd: £1,310
- 3rd: £655
- 4th: £328
- Form 412-111
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Adam Wedge
tracked leaders, chased winner from 3rd, ridden and no impression after 11th, lost 2nd 3 out
- Form F/1135-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey Felix de Giles
made all, jumped well, clear after 11th, eased flat
- Form 3/13153-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
in touch in rear, shaken up after 6th, driven 9th, behind next, hampered 11th, went 3rd flat, no chance
Home
6- Form 7641-11
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in touch, closed after 6th, 3 lengths down in 2nd when fell 11th
- Form 2P51-35
- Age 9
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey D Elsworth
tracked winner until 3rd, remained handy, ridden after 11th, went 2nd 3 out, no chance with winner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Trooper Clarence and Home arrive on the back of hat-tricks and both race off a 10lb higher mark here. Neither looks to have finished improving yet and they're likely to dominate the betting, but a chance is taken on SIR IAN. He's won twice over C&D, went close again here last time when headed on the line and may provide a bit of value compared to the principals. Earth Dream is another to consider though he may need a longer trip now, while High Jack has plenty to find in this company.
Formwatch
Trooper Clarence Evensfav (11-8) Led until after 1st, led 4th, clear when stumbled 2 out, ran on well, pushed out, won at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in May beating Won More Night (9-11) by 8l, 6 ran.
Sir Ian (IRE) 4-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, led 6th, clear approaching 4 out, ridden flat, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Qulinton (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Earth Dream (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, closed 5 out, chased winner after 4 out, every chance approaching 2 out, soon unable to quicken, 3rd and stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Balthazar King (11-8) at Cheltenham 3m 1f nov chs (2) gd in Apr.
Home 7-2 (10-9) Chased leader until before 6th, prominent, led 3 out, came well clear before next, very easily, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May beating The Wee Midget (10-6) by 14l, 11 ran.
High Jack (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Raced on inside, tracked leader, led 8th until 4 out, dropped to 3rd soon after, stayed on same pace from 3 out, weakened from 2 out, lost 2 places towards finish, 5th of 7, 25l behind Home (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in May.