Racecards
13:45 Chester
Controlled Solutions Group Novice Stakes (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f 127y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £11,592 added
- Winner: £6,163
- 2nd: £1,845
- 3rd: £923
- 4th: £500
- Form 77-8080
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 17
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey Victor Santos
held up in touch, slightly hampered over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 4f out
- Form 505636
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey Rossa Ryan
steadied start, held up in mid-division, steady progress over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 0-08670
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 39
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey J Garritty
switched left soon after start, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, soon struggling
- Form 57-9580
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey Connor Murtagh
carried slightly left start, held up mid-division on inside, pushed along over 3f out, short-lived effort over 2f out
- Form -
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey Elisha Whittington
started slowly, soon struggling in rear
- Form 2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer R Varian
- Jockey J Mitchell
held up in touch, pushed along and effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
Guandi (USA)
42- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Tom Dascombe
- Jockey Jane Elliott
always close up, ridden 4f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, no chance with winner
- Form 2-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey S De Sousa
made all, clear over 1f out, easily
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Tom Dascombe
- Jockey David Probert
went slightly right start, soon prominent, chased winner over 4f out until pushed along over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 7-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A Carson
- Jockey Callum Shepherd
slowly into stride, soon struggling in rear
- Form 899900
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 42
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey Gavin Ashton
went slightly left start, prominent until pushed along and weakened over 3f out
Torochica
25- Form 7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Kieren Fox
slowly into stride, soon well behind, switched right and headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to take 3rd towards finish
Verdict
BARDO CONTIGUO made a promising debut when runner-up at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and a bold bid is expected with normal progress. Hero Hero failed to land the odds when only third at Chelmsford on his reappearance and steps up in trip. But he looks the main threat to the selection given both Torochica and Guandi have plenty of improving to do with the latter’s stablemate and newcomer Mogsy preferred as a half-brother to four winners with David Probert on board.
Formwatch
Mr Wing (IRE) 250-1 (9-3) Always behind, lost touch 3f out, eased over 1f out, last of 11, dist behind Capofaro (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Caledonian Gold 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Rock In Society (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Just Heather (IRE) 80-1 (8-7) 13 held up and behind, niggled along over 4f out, soon struggling, last of 12, 31 1/4l behind False Id (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Lambrini Lullaby 66-1 (8-9) Fly leaped start and went left, behind, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Desert Fox (10-0) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Piccolo Ramoscello 150-1 (10-7) Towards rear, struggling over 6f out, soon behind, last of 9, dist behind Jimmy The Digger (11-0) at Ludlow 1m 6f (4) sft in Dec.
Bardo Contiguo (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Tempus (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Guandi (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Fox Chairman (9-5) at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Apr.
Hero Hero (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Tracked leader, took keen hold, switched right to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Jubiloso (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (3) pol in Apr.
Mogsy (IRE) Dandy Man gelding out of Dictatrice.
Dolly McQueen 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 27 3/4l behind Twist 'n' Shake (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn fll stks (5) sft in May.
Isabella Red (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Always behind, 10th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Fairy Fast (9-5) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
Torochica 33-1 (8-10) Soon outpaced in rear, never a threat, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind San Carlos (9-8) at Chelmsford City 7f stks (4) pol in Apr.