14:30
Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Chase
Class 3, 1m7f36y, Chase, 4yo+, Rated 0-135, 5 runners
Winning time 3m 44.30s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 13 fences
Result
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell
Sat close up early - nudged in front 4 out - drifted left and stumbled slightly 2 out - drifted left again over last and into the run to the line - kept responding under pressure to assert
Danny McMenamin
Ann Hamilton
Settled in 4th and up with the leading group - moved into contention before 4 out - untidy jump and left 2nd 3 out - short of room approaching the line and couldn't peg back the winner
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain
Settled at rear early - made ground into 4th out - shifted into third but bumped 3f out - unable to threaten leaders and faded near finish
Robert Dunne
Gary Hanmer
Tracked front group early - urged forward before 4 out and soon lost touch - dropped away 2 out
Brian Hughes
James Ewart
Sent clear early - overtaken by a whisker four out - close alongside when blundered and dislodged jockey three out
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.