Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Chepstow and Warwick

This afternoon´s jumps racing comes from Chepstow and Warwick, with some large fields and competitive but low-grade racing. Nicky Henderson could be the trainer to follow at Warwick and can take the opening maiden hurdle at 15.20 with Lindeman and the novice hurdle at 16.25 with the Queen´s Gold Award, both partnered by barry Geraghty. Some German-breds running here with chances include Backbord (Lucy Wadham/ Dominic Elsworth) in the novice chase at 15.50, last-time-out winner Figurita (Charlie Mann/ Noel Fehily) in the mares handicap hurdle at 17.35 and Early Wings (Caroline Bailey/ Andrew Thornton) in another handicap hurdle at 18.10. Several of the top jockeys will be in action at Chepstow, including Tony McCoy, who can land a double with Jim Best´s Mount Benger in the claiming hurdle at 15.40 and David Evans´ Rash Moment, who won at Uttoxeter on Saturday and can follow up under a penalty at 16.50.