17:30
Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Class 4, 1m4f51y, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-85, 7 runners
Winning time 2m 35.80s
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Result
Daniel Muscutt
Charlie Johnston
Settled just behind the pace as it broke free 2f out - urged along and drifted slightly left approaching the final furlong - narrowed the gap in the closing stages - hit the front inside the last 110 yards to score comfortably
Hector Crouch
Ralph Beckett
Moved across to the front early - opened a big advantage over 2f out before the margin shrank under pressure inside the last furlong - overtaken and unable to respond close home finishing second
Alexandra Egan (7)
James Owen
Settled 3rd early - eased back to 4th before pressing on to regain 3rd inside final furlong - stayed on well - held no threat to winner finishing 3rd
Rowan Scott
Kevin Philippart De Foy
Settled just behind the pace - moved into 3rd with 8f left - pressed for effort 2f out but soon lost momentum - dropped to 4th inside the final furlong
Rob Hornby
James Owen
Checked and eased left at the off - settled towards the rear - improved a position with 4f remaining - asked for effort but faded from 2f out and finished fifth
Stevie Donohoe
David Simcock
Sluggish start and never a factor - drifted left approaching final furlong - finished sixth well beaten
George Wood
Roger Teal
Settled in mid-pack early - dropped back with 4f remaining then found little when asked for effort inside final 2f - unable to challenge finishing seventh
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.