14:15 Ludlow

Wednesday 5 December 2018

All12:1012:4013:1013:4514:1514:5015:20

Watch Racing UK On BT TV Novices' Chase

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 6m 32.40s

1^st

Coup De Pinceau

611-8

7/2

T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden

2nd until 6th, chased leaders, ridden after 13th, led from 3 out, stayed on

2^nd

2 ½

Darius Des Bois

510-12

9/4

T: N J HendersonJ: S Bowen

Led, mistake 10th, hit 3 out and headed, stayed on same pace flat

Also Ran

Head To The Stars

710-12

10/1

T: H D DalyJ: Hugh Nugent (7)

Not always fluent, in touch, took keen hold, jumped right 1st, 4th but still in touch when slipped badly on landing 4 out and lost any chance, clambered over next and pulled up

Red River

510-12

6/5f

T: K Bailey & M NichollsJ: David Bass

Tracked leaders, every chance when slipped badly on landing 4 out, lost all chance and pulled up

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Non-Runners

Theclockisticking¹⁵

Weight: 11-4| Age: 6

T: S Edmunds J: C Gethings

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.80EX:£8.40Trifecta:£8.70SF:£11.35

Forecasts

Red River (6/5), Darius Des Bois (9/4), Coup De Pinceau (7/2), Theclockisticking (7/2), Head To The Stars (10/1)

A strong looking novices' chase in which it would be dangerous too dismiss any of the five runners. Both Coup De Pinceau and Theclockisticking were found lovely races in which to be introduced to their respective chasing careers. However, although a degree of proficiency and experience has been established, a 6lb winners penalty is also incurred. Wind surgery and a step up in trip proved beneficial for Darius Des Bois over hurdles but fellow chasing newcomer RED RIVER is of more interest. Absent since winning at Musselburgh in February, this ultra-progressive novice hurdler (145-rated) remains an intriguing prospect over fences for the much respected Kim Bailey.

Red River
Coup De Pinceau
Darius Des Bois

Previous Winners

2017

Western Climate

Weight: 10-12 |Age: 8

J: C Poste | T: T H Weston

8/1

Prize Money

1st: £8,837.002nd: £2,595.003rd: £1,297.004th: £649.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00