16:40
Forge Cattery, Fernhill Heath, Worcester Handicap Chase
Class 5, 2m4f, Chase, 4yo+, Rated 0-100, 13 runners
Winning time 5m 1.53s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 13 fences
Result
Ellis Collier (7)
Evan Williams
Settled towards rear early - travelling comfortably 4 out - made ground into contention nearing last - finished best to hit front close home and win with something in hand
Charlie Todd
Ian Williams
Went straight to front - upped the pace turn for home - pushed along 4 out - opened daylight 3 out - fought back strongly from last but overtaken close home - stuck on to finish second
Kevin Brogan
Alexandra Dunn
Held up towards the back - improved into contention with a shove approaching 4 out - moved up to second at 2 out but stumbled there - stayed on at one speed inside final furlong
Gavin Sheehan
Katy Price
Held a handy spot on the rail - dropped away rounding the bend before recovering to stay on despite an awkward jump two out - rallied late from the back to finish fourth beaten 15½ lengths
Bryan Carver
Chris Down
Sat close to pace on the outer - pressed for effort nearing 4 out and lost touch - dropped away from 3 out - finished well held in 5th
Liam Harrison
Robbie Llewellyn
Held up towards the back - driven when others quickened 4 out - unable to find more 2 out - well held at the finish
David Noonan
Joe Tickle
Held up at the back - unable to make an impression - well held throughout
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies
Settled around midfield - urged forward but couldn't gain ground into the home turn - well held at the finish
Sean Houlihan
Sheila Lewis
Settled off the pace early - jumping awkwardly and losing touch from the 6th - eased out of contention and withdrawn after the 9th
Philip Armson (3)
Chris Down
Held up in leading group early - driven to keep pace before fading fast into home turn - eased and pulled up before 4 out
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley
Tracked pace-setter from inner - urged up but faded 5 out - eased and pulled up before 4 out
Brendan Powell
Sheila Lewis
Settled midfield - clipped a fence 4th and needed encouragement before fading into the home turn - eased and pulled up before the last
Ben Poste
Archie Watson
Settled at back of field - lost touch from 9th - eased and pulled up before 4 out
Non-runners: Harrys Hope (self certificate)
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.