16:20
Peter J. Taylor Memorial Handicap Chase
Class 4, 2m214y, Chase, 4yo+, Rated 0-120, 5 runners
Winning time 4m 13.26s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 12 fences
Result
Paul O'Brien
Charlie Longsdon
Settled in the back early - improved to third by the 6th - moved to the front approaching 3 out - stumbled slightly clearing 2 out and closed up again before the last then cleared the final obstacle well and pulled clear to win
Kevin Brogan
Alexandra Dunn
Sat handy behind the front group - moved into second at the home turn under a shake-up - edged upside the pacesetter after 2 out but drifted left - squeezed for space and shifted right approaching the last - kept on under pressure but outpaced by the winner
Bradley Harris (3)
Harriet Dickin
Settled towards the back - clipped the 4th and hampered slightly at the 6th - stayed on past tiring others to move into 3rd approaching 2 out - held on for a distant third
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard
Up with the pace early - hit front 4th - lost that spot soon after but stayed in touch - clipped fence 7th - back in charge 4 out - serious error 3 out and lost the advantage - dropped away quickly after
Jack Hogan (3)
Tom George
Went forward early on but travelling too eagerly - blundered 4th and lost front spot - regained command soon after - lost lead 4 out - pushed along in third rounding the last bend - faded quickly to finish well beaten
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.