18:08
Dermot Hughes Car Sales Novice Chase
2m5f150y, Chase, 5yo+, 3 runners
Winning time 5m 22.50s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Kevin Sexton
Gordon Elliott
Shared front spot early - hit the front from 6th and dominated from there - slightly awkward at 7th - opened up a big advantage after 4 out - kept finding more from 2 out - allowed to coast approaching the final furlong for a comfortable win
Ben Harvey
William Harvey
Settled at rear early - urged forward entering straight - moved into second before 3 out - stumbled 2 out - unable to threaten leader but stayed on same effort to finish 2nd
Gavin Brouder (3)
W P Mullins
Shared front spot early - never quite clean over obstacles - lost command at the 6th - pressed for effort but couldn't match winner from 4 out - eased back through the pack after 3 out to trail home well held
Non-runners: Minella Sergeant (ran the previous day)
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.