17:40
National Racehorse Week Handicap
Class 4, 1m2f70y, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-80, 6 runners
Winning time 2m 23.68s
- Going
- Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Franny Norton
Charlie Johnston
Set the pace from the start - travelling strongly two furlongs out and pressed for effort - opened up in the last furlong - driven out to the line unchallenged
Lewis Edmunds
Kevin Frost
Held up towards the back - forced into progress on the inner to move into second inside the final furlong - unable to match the winner's stride and held on for second
Paul Mulrennan
Michael Bell
Settled off the front group early - roused into contention 3f out then improved out wide entering the last furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish third
Jason Watson
Andrew Balding
Held a forward spot early on a tight rein - driven and lost touch with leaders 3f out - battled on in closing stages to finish fourth
Sean Kirrane
Adam West
Sat close up on the rails - travelling nicely with two furlongs left - asked for effort but faded approaching the last furlong - finished 5th
Shane Gray
K R Burke
Positioned prominently early on the outer - asked for effort and lost touch with rivals 3f out - unable to find more 2f out - well held at the finish
Non-runners: Winterfair (unsuitable ground)
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.