17:30
John Charles Heal Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Class 4, 1m3f198y, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-78, 7 runners
Winning time 2m 30.12s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Jason Watson
Andrew Balding
Went straight to front and dictated pace - asked for effort 2f out - drifted off a true line when niggled along inside final furlong and a half - had race won with no rival near in closing stages - eased to the line and won cosily
Jack Doughty (3)
Tony Carroll
Settled towards the back early - made smooth progress from 4f out - pressed for effort 2f from home - stayed on well through the final furlong to move into second close home - unable to trouble the winner at the line
Pat Cosgrave
Jim Boyle
Settled in the pack early - closed on the front group with 4f left - moved into second 3f out - pushed along with a furlong to travel - faded in the closing stages to finish third
Darragh Keenan
Daniel & Claire Kubler
Settled up with the pace early - driven when dropping back over 2f out - faded fast in the final furlong to finish fourth
Jack Dace (7)
Sheena West
Handy early - urged into effort with 4f left - lost touch late on to finish fifth
Luke Morris
Jim & Suzi Best
Slow into stride - settled at rear and lost touch - crept into contention on the home turn - unable to challenge late and well held
Rhys Clutterbuck
Gary & Josh Moore
Set to race up with the pace early - lost touch with rivals 6f out - dropped away from over 4f out - well beaten through final furlongs to finish seventh
Non-runners: Lexington Knight (vet's certificate)
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.