15:50
Mick Walsh Open Ditch Novices' Handicap Chase
Class 5, 3m41y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-100, 6 runners
Winning time 6m 41.50s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 19 fences
Result
Charlie Price (3)
Maurice Barnes
Set the pace and cleared obstacles cleanly throughout - kicked clear at the final fence - kept finding a bit more to the line unopposed for the win
Bruce Lynn
Catch Bissett
Settled towards the back in 5th - jumped poorly a couple out early on - moved into 3rd then dropped back to 7th - blundered at the 13th - slipped to 4th by the 15th - regained 3rd approaching 2 out - improved into 2nd around the home turn - driven out and kept responding up the run-in - narrowly denied at the line
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Lizzie Quinlan
Sat just off the front early - nudged up into second for a spell before slipping back - settled in third from the 7th until 2 out - held that spot into the home turn - faded away and well held by the front two up the run-in finishing third
Harry Bannister
Sara Ender
Sat close to leader early - dropped to 4th for a spell - urged forward before 3 out - dropped away on home bend - faded fast and finished last
Sam Coltherd
Stuart Coltherd
Held up at back of field - lost touch with leading group 4 out - well beaten at the finish
Danny McMenamin
Jackie Stephen
Went wide early - held a share behind the front group - faded to the back before the 7th - blundered at the 12th and was pulled up
Non-runners: Lucky Soldier (self certificate), Worth The Walk (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.