Dinham Novices' Chase 2m
- (5yo+, 2m, Class 4, 11 runners)
- Winner £3,899 2nd £1,145 3rd £572 4th £286
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 Filbert | 7/1 | |
| 2nd | 7 Sustainability | 1¼ | 15/8f |
| 3rd | 1 Big News | 6 | 40/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5673-5 |
|
7 | 154 11-0 t1 | R Lee | M G Nolan (5) | 110 | 40/1 | |
| 2 | 11U3-34 |
|
7 | 154 11-0 | R Lee | J E Moore | 109 | 28/1 | |
| 3 | 31/7P-49 |
|
7 | 154 11-0 | P J Hobbs | R Johnson | 115 | 7/1 | |
| 4 | 6P05-54 |
|
8 | 154 11-0 | O Sherwood | L Aspell | 125 | 10/1 | |
| 5 | 010/F42 |
|
7 | 154 11-0 | T R George | J M Maguire | 125 | 3/1 | |
| 6 | 179-36P |
|
7 | 154 11-0 t | R Lee | S Thomas | 107 | 66/1 | |
| 7 | 11P-251 |
|
8 | 154 11-0 | Miss V Williams | Aidan Coleman | 122 | 15/8f | |
| 8 | 58-5860 |
|
5 | 151 10-11 | Miss V Williams | R T Dunne (3) | 100 | 100/1 | |
| 9 | 0120-P |
|
5 | 151 10-11 | N J Henderson | David Bass | 123 | 11/2 | |
| 10 | 34-2217 |
|
5 | 151 10-11 | Evan Williams | Paul Moloney | 124 | 16/1 | |
| 11 | 67-7244 |
|
8 | 147 10-7 | R Woollacott | Matt Griffiths (3) | 83 | 150/1 |
In depth
Verdict
Tom Du Lys, a dual winning hurdler in France, has shown nothing in two starts for Nicky Henderson and doesn't have a chasers pedigree. Ugo has been making good progress over hurdles and wasn't beaten far in a Listed contest at Market Rasen last time while Furrows showed some promise on his debut over fences at Hereford last month. Heez A Cracker has been very unfortunate not to have won over fences as he was clear when falling two out on his chasing bow at Wetherby and was beaten a short-head at Catterick last month. He's an obvious threat to all but SUSTAINABILITY could have his measure. Venetia Williams' charge, who completed a four-timer over hurdles a year ago, battled on stoutly to score over 2m3f at Newbury and his rider will ensure this is run at a fast pace to bring his stamina into play.
Formwatch
Filbert (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Loose Chips (11-7) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Dec.
Sustainability (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, led narrowly next, mistake 9th, headed 11th, led again 4 out, mistake next, clear before last, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Dec beating Double Dash (11-1) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Big News 5-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching next, 5th of 9, 29l behind High Storm (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft in May.
Furrows 20-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, in touch 4 out, never near leaders, jumped left and no impression 2 out, 4th of 7, 12l behind Vulcanite (11-0) at Hereford 2m nov chs (4) sft in Dec.
Heez A Cracker (FR) 3-1fav (11-0) In touch, went 3rd after 4th, taken wide back straight, hit 7th, went 2nd 4 out, challenged next, led 2 out, 4 lengths clear when not fluent last, soon ridden, hard pressed flat, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Jackies Solitaire (9-13) at Catterick 2m beg chs (3) hvy in Dec.
Chiquilline (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, in touch 4th, chased leaders before 3 out, weakened approaching next, 4th of 9, 29l behind Two Rockers (11-5) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Hazy Dawn 5-1 (11-2) Led, not fluent 3rd, ridden and headed after 3 out, no impression last, 4th of 7, 9l behind Jupiter Rex (11-8) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Tom Du Lys (FR) 6-1 (11-5) In touch, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Dark Lover (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Dec, 17 ran.
Ugo (USA) 20-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, headway when mistake
Sarraco (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, 9th 4 out, soon eased, pulled up before next, in a race won by Balbriggan (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f beg chs (4) gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Dungeness 9-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, lost place before 3 out and soon pushed along, 11th of 12, 32l behind Rocky Elsom (11-1) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.