14:25
QuinnBet Beginners Chase
3m, Chase, 5yo+, 7 runners
Winning time 6m 47.50s
- Going
- Soft To Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 17 fences
Result
Brian Hayes
W P Mullins
Sat second early behind the pace - went in front from the 4th - challenged three out and driven along before nudging back in command at the final fence - kept up the fight on the run-in for a battling win
Darragh O'Keeffe
Henry De Bromhead
Held a forward spot early - hit the fence at the 12th - shared front running looking strong 3 out - asked for effort and lost command near the last - held on for second without gaining further ground
Jack Kennedy
Gordon Elliott
Up with the front pair on the rail - blundered 2nd - nudged forward at the 9th - driven into 3rd three out and unable to close on those ahead - stayed on at the one speed to finish third
Jack G Gilligan (5)
Paul John Gilligan
Held up towards the back - shaken up into 5th before moving into 4th 2 out - unable to find more but stayed on at same rate to finish 4th
Jordan Gainford
Gordon Elliott
Went straight to front but hesitant at 1st and lost lead 4th - sat close up behind pace - slipped to back and needed urging 8th - mid-division and suffered a heavy check 3 out - unable to close from there
Sean O'Keeffe
W P Mullins
Held up early - couldn't land a blow - finished well held in 6th
Danny Mullins
W P Mullins
Settled midfield early - closed on the front pack by halfway - pressed for effort in fourth before coming down 3 out
Non-runners: Built By Ballymore (coughing), Wingmen (stone bruise)
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.