16:30
Weatherbys Scientific Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 3, 2m4f216y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-130, 3 runners
Winning time 5m 16.46s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 16 fences
Result
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex
Held third early - moved up into second before four out - hit the front three out - kicked away approaching two out - slight mistake at the last while well ahead - allowed to idle near the line for an easy win
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard
Held second early - clipped a fence and slipped back to third after the 3rd - needed urging from the 6th - rallied to regain second before 5 out - unbalanced 4 out and slid to the back - stumbled 2 out but battled on to snatch second near the line
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball
Held the front until overtaken three out - pushed along before two out then dropped away - faded late to be caught for second near the line
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.