19:00
Franklin Hodge Handicap
Class 6, 1m4f51y, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-55, 9 runners
Winning time 2m 40.67s
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Result
Pat Cosgrave
David Evans
Held up in the pack early holding a tight rein - improved into contention after 2f - moved up to second position 6f from home - driven on with 2f to go - hit the front out wide as the field straightened - asked for more effort a furlong out and drew away to win
Stevie Donohoe
Jessica Bedi
Sat just behind the front group - asked for effort with 2f remaining - moved into second inside the final furlong - stayed on at an even gauge but unable to trouble the winner
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Ian Williams
Sat close to the front group early - urged forward from midfield around 6f out - moved wide entering the straight - improved into third soon after - stayed on under pressure but no match for winner
Paddy Bradley
Patrick Morris
Settled at rear of group early - urged forward on inner passage two out - made progress but drifted left approaching final furlong - unable to threaten leaders despite continued effort - closed gap between rivals to claim fourth close home
Elizabeth Gale (5)
Nikki Evans
Held up rear of field - improved wide but drifted markedly left approaching final furlong - stayed on inside but dropped a place near the line finishing 5th
Darragh Keenan
Jennie Candlish
Took strong hold early - hit front and set pace for 3f - eased back to third around halfway - driven inside over 2f out then dropped away final furlong to finish sixth
Kieran O'Neill
Stuart Kittow
Held up eagerly behind pace early - hit front with 9f left - driven and overtaken entering straight - dropped away in final furlong to finish 7th
Tommie Jakes (5)
James Evans
Hesitant getting going and off the pace early - dropping further adrift with 4f left - well held at the finish
Finley Marsh
Tom Ward
Held up wide behind pace early - eased back through the field after 3f - driven approaching 3f out then dropped away
Non-runners: Praying For Time (self certificate, cast in box), Rose Light (self certificate, cut leg), Three On Thursday (withdrawn; vet's advice)
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.