17:45
30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap
Class 6, 2m56y, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-65, 8 runners
Winning time 3m 40.00s
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Result
Jason Hart
Ewan Whillans
Settled second early behind the front-runner - improved into position after 4f - moved through to lead 3f out looking comfortable - pushed along when challenged in the final furlong - fought back to score narrowly
Sean D Bowen
James Owen
Broke a touch clumsily - settled midpack - moved up nearer the far rail after the home bend - squeezed for space when shifted left with 3f left - moved into second a furlong out - stayed on into the finish but never able to reach the leader
Alistair Rawlinson
Rebecca Menzies
Held up at the back - still detached with 3f left - found renewed energy inside the final 2f - stayed on strongly through the last furlong - grabbed third close to the line
Amie Waugh (3)
Gary Rutherford
Settled at the back early - dropped away after 2f - made progress from 3f out - moved into contention after shifting course 2f out - briefly up to third before fading out of the frame late
Cam Hardie
Adam Nicol
Handy early - made ground into midfield by halfway - sitting third rounding the bend - checked approaching the final 3f - moved up to second but drifted right with 2f to run - lost momentum in the last furlong and dropped to fifth close home
Jack Doughty (3)
Tony Carroll
Slow to break - settled towards the back before easing into mid-pack by halfway - closed on the front group 3f out - pressed for effort 2f out - lost momentum and eased back in the final furlong to finish sixth
Rhys Elliott (7)
Ewan Whillans
Settled towards the back - lost touch from 2f out - dropped away in the final furlong to finish 7th
Kieran O'Neill
Gary Rutherford
Sent to front and dictated a gentle pace - soon opened a big advantage - margin cut back after 4f - found extra gear past halfway - driven on down the home bend - overtaken 3f out - lost place rapidly from 2f out - well beaten by the finish
Non-runners: Hajey (travel problems)
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.