19:55
PKF Francis Clark Summer Social Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m75y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-120, 6 runners
Winning time 4m 0.59s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 12 fences
Result
Jay Tidball (5)
Paul Nicholls
Front from the outset and fencing boldly throughout - stretched the field 3 out - eased on the run-in to score
James Bowen
Deborah Cole
Sat close up early - stumbled and driven on approaching 3 out then dropped away by the winner - stayed on at same rate to finish second
Richard Patrick
Kerry Lee
Sat behind the leading duo - dropped away 3 out - stayed on for a distant third
Kevin Brogan
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Held up at the back from the start - unable to land a blow - finished a distant fourth
Jack Tudor
John & Rhys Flint
Off the pace in midfield - dropped away around the 5th - trailed home a distant fifth
Harry Cobden
Olly Murphy
Struggled to hold a position from the off - detached at the back of the field - eased and pulled up 2 out
Non-runners: El Borracho (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.