15:45
Guinness Chase
2m6f111y, Chase, 5yo+, 3 runners
Winning time 6m 3.20s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 14 fences
Result
Jack G Gilligan (7)
Paul John Gilligan
Sat behind pace early - moved through to hit front before the 4th - laboured 4 out as rival drew level - overtaken 2 out - regained command early on run-in and stayed on strongly to the line
James Smith (7)
Matthew J Smith
Up with the front group - under pressure and unable to land a blow before 2 out - plugged on at one speed along the run-in to claim 2nd inside the final 100 yards
Mr R James (7)
Gordon Elliott
Front early - lost advantage before the 4th - jumped awkwardly 5 out - shared the front from 4 out and hit the front 2 out - caught on the run-in and soon under pressure - faded in the final furlong to finish third
Non-runners: Donacheady Gale (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.