19:07
Dennison JCB Maiden Hunters Chase
2m7f150y, Chase, 5yo+, 7 runners
Winning time 6m 5.10s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Mr P A King (5)
William P Murphy
Held up early - improved into third by halfway - moved into contention but blundered three out - driven approaching two out - went in front entering the straight and stayed on strongly to win
Mr D J Hanlon (7)
Patrick Eugene Turley
Set the front early - driven out approaching two out and again before last - overtaken entering straight - couldn't quicken and stayed on same gear to finish second beaten two and a half lengths
Mr S R Hamilton (7)
Patrick Eugene Turley
Held up towards the back - moved into 5th at halfway - crept into 3rd three out - pressure applied after the following fence - stumbled heavily after the last - plugged on at one tempo on the run-in to finish third 12.5 lengths adrift
Mr B M Coonan (7)
A J Martin
Held a midfield spot early - 4th at halfway then driven to chase on after four out but unable to close - finished well held in 4th
Mr B O'Neill
D M Christie
Sat close up early - second at halfway - urged forward after four out but couldn't get on terms with those in front - dropped right away by the finish
Mr F P Murphy (7)
Peter Maher
Held up towards the back - made no headway from 4 out - lost touch and pulled up before 2 out
Mr J W Hendrick (7)
Paul Nolan
Sat close to the pace early - parted company with rider at the 8th
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.