16:55 Chepstow

Monday 26 August 2019

All14:0014:3515:1015:4516:2016:5517:30

Sir Gordon Richards Handicap (Sponsored By Heath House Stables)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   3 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:55  |   Winning time: 3m 35.15s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
2
(4)
Horse silk
Distant Chimesp5(ex 5)
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-12| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR:  85| D
1/2
Has been in excellent form this season with four wins from his four starts. He was successful at Kempton (2m) last time on the AW. Has a 5lb penalty here on his opening appearance on turf. Leading contender to continue his hot streak.
3
(1)
Horse silk
Graceful Lady16
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-3| J: Darragh Keenan(3)| T: R Eddery| OR:  81| D
7/2
Scored for the first time this season on her latest start at Newmarket over this distance in an empathetic 6L success. Has gone up 7lb for her latest victory so she may need more from this career high mark but she has to be considered.
4
(3)
Horse silk
Charlie Dp,t24
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-2| J: Jane Elliott(3)| T: Tom Dascombe| OR:  80| C
4/1
Won for the second this year at Bath (2m1f) on his latest attempt where he proved his stamina around this trip. Has been raised 5lb by the handicapper. Drops down slightly in distance. One to think about.

Non-Runners

1
(2)
Horse silk
Alfredo16
Weight: 9-13|  Age: 7
T: S Durack  J: F Sweeney
NR

Forecasts

Distant Chimes (1/2), Graceful Lady (7/2), Charlie D (4/1), Alfredo (12/1)

Verdict

DISTANT CHIMES has done no wrong this season with success in all four of his starts. This is a different surface for him as it is his turf debut, however, he can defy his 5lb penalty to land another victory at this distance. Graceful Lady is now off a career high mark following her latest win over this distance, however, expect her to be in the mix again, while Charlie D has proved he is capable at this trip so should not be too far away as he looks to follow up from his success at Bath.
  1. Distant Chimes
  2. Graceful Lady
  3. Charlie D

Prize Money

1st: £7,246.002nd: £2,169.003rd: £1,084.004th: £543.005th: £270.00

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