14:05
Fakenham Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m59y, Chase, 4yo+, Rated 0-110, M, 3 runners
Winning time 4m 14.00s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 12 fences
Result
Brendan Powell
Samuel Drinkwater
Settled in third early - moved smoothly through gap into second after two out - hit front approaching home turn and soon opened daylight - stumbled at last but powered on for the finish
Charlie Todd
Dan Skelton
Set the pace under pressure early - fumbled at the 5th and edged in front there - hit the front once more 3 out - dropped back to third after the following fence - soon left behind for pace - stumbled at the last then rallied to snatch second on the line
Tom Broughton (5)
Fergal O'Brien
Up with the pace - cleared the 4th awkwardly and went to the front at the 5th - struggled over the obstacles 3 out and surrendered the advantage momentarily - hard ridden after the following fence - passed going to the home straight - soon had nothing more to offer - faded and dropped to 3rd in the closing strides
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.