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Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase
Class 3, 2m4f15y, Chase, 10yo+, Rated 0-135, 4 runners
Winning time 5m 21.74s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 17 fences
Result
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard
Settled just behind the leading pair - clipped a fence four out - moved into second two out - pressed the leader but stumbled at the final fence - fought back on the run-in to prevail
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Sent straight to the front and dictated matters - opened a three-length advantage after the 10th - kicked on again 3 out - advantage narrowed approaching the last - challenged and overtaken close home - unable to fight back and beaten three-quarters of a length into 2nd
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain
Held second spot early - jumped awkwardly 12th and lost touch with front two after two out - dropped away beyond the final fence
Ben Jones
Evan Williams
Settled at the back but within range - lost ground from 3 out - dropped away by the finish
Non-runners: Hurricane Bay (self certificate, blood analysis not normal), Numitor (withdrawn; unsuitable ground)
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.