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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Point-To-Point Flat Race
2m, NH Flat, 4-7yo, 6 runners
Winning time 4m 27.40s
- Going
- Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Mr H C Swan
Gordon Elliott
Shared control early - asked for effort 3f out then eased back to third with 2f left - held that spot into the final furlong - found renewed energy to fight back - got up in the closing strides to win
Mr J M Halford (7)
Nigel Thomas Slevin
Settled at the back early - moved into 4th with 3f left - improved to join the front pair 2f out - asked for effort to hit the front approaching the final furlong and furiously challenged inside it - caught close home for second
Mr R James (7)
Jack Foley
Sat behind the front group early - still going strongly in 3rd 3f out - pushed along to share command 2f out before losing that spot 1 1/2f out - eased back to 3rd and unable to find more late on finishing third
Mr A P Ryan (5)
P J Rothwell
Shared control early - pressed and lost front spot 3f out then slipped to 4th with 2f left - unable to threaten those in front late
Mr Alan O'Sullivan (7)
Eugene M O'Sullivan
Sat close behind front pack in 3rd - pushed along 4f out and slipped back into 5th entering straight - unable to threaten in closing stages
Mr J C Barry
Ms Claire O'Connell
Sat just behind the front group early - into 5th by halfway - pressed for effort with 4f left before fading out of contention late
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.