13:35
Thames Alfa Romeo Apprentice Handicap
Class 6, 1m31y, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-55, 6 runners
Winning time 1m 48.31s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Olivia Tubb (3)
Jonathan Portman
Handy early - roused approaching final furlong and edged in front close home - eased clear to score
Jack Nicholls (3)
David Simcock
Held up in last order eager to go forward - hampered for room and forced left approaching 2f out - pushed along and shifted right into the final furlong - stayed on well - closed on leader but no more to give at the line - beaten half a length in 2nd
Tyrese Cameron (5)
Alice Haynes
Sluggish start after fighting for control early - settled midpack - made ground fluently over 2f out - hit front and driven soon after - challenged approaching final furlong - overtaken close home - one paced finish gave way to third
Donagh Murphy (7)
Hilal Kobeissi
Held mid-pack early - urged for effort with two furlongs left and eased over to the left rail - stayed on through the last furlong - finished fourth without threatening the front
No. 6, stall 1
3yo, 8-12, OR 45
J: Ashley Lewis (5) · T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
Ashley Lewis (5)
Rachel Cook & John Bridger
Fought for control early - hesitant start settling mid-pack - moved through to hit the front 3f out - urged on and challenged for the advantage - overtaken inside the final furlong - dropped away quickly after finishing fifth
Ryan Kavanagh
Ed de Giles
Raced enthusiastically early - hit the front before being overtaken 3f out - pushed along and slipped to the back inside the final furlong
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.