Racecards
14:40 Wincanton
Lord Stalbridge Memorial Gold Cup (A Handicap Chase) (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 110y
- Going: Good
- Form 05/P1-3F
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S Sherwood
- Jockey R Biddlecombe
led and set fast pace, ridden before 4 out, headed before 3 out, ridden and held in 4th when fell last
- Form 5P330-4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
held up in mid-division, mistake 10th, ridden and weakened 15th
- Form F-51121
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Christian Williams
held up towards rear, ridden 15th, headway 16th, challenged 4 out, led before 3 out, hard ridden and headed flat, no extra
- Form 5116-32
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey L P Aspell
prominent to 4th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 15th
- Form 1P46-41
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Dr J Naylor
- Jockey R Walford
tracked leader, ridden and outpaced 4 out, rallied and headway 2 out, hard ridden and led flat, all out
- Form 4-43163
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P Flynn
chased leader, ridden in 2nd when blundered badly and unseated rider 16th
- Form 6P-0P4U
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R Brookhouse
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
held up last, blundered 3rd, ridden 13th, tailed off 15th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form P1112P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden 15th, soon behind
- Form 3P-0365
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer C Mitchell
- Jockey P J Brennan
held up in mid-division, ridden and outpaced 7th, rallied 4 out, hung left when staying on from 3 out, went 3rd last
Verdict
Comanche War Paint toyed with the opposition on his last visit to Wincanton and Paul Nicholls charge looks the one they all have to beat here. A progressive individual, he possesses good jumping ability and a turn of foot. He looks very difficult to oppose on this occasion. Indian Chance and Orswell Crest renew rivalries after finishing first and third in the Silver Buck Chase at the track. The former did not make it into the weights of the Welsh National and comes here as an alternative engagement. They should give the favourite something to think about. Commanche Jim and Jaybejay are admirable types who probably need it much softer before we will see them at their best. Comanche War Paint looks the real deal though and is our selection.