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Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2)
Class 6, 7f36y, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-55, 7 runners
Winning time 1m 30.05s
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Result
Billy Loughnane
Phil McEntee
Handy early - closed on the pacesetter 3f out - roused to hit the front 2f out - pushed along a furlong out - pulled away inside the last to win comfortably
Myla Coppins (7)
Tony Carroll
Held up towards back of the pack - pushed along approaching final 2f - eased right a furlong out and found extra to claim second close home - unable to challenge winner
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr
Settled with a firm grip early - sat close to the pace - asked for effort with 2f left - moved into second inside the final furlong but couldn't threaten the winner - edged out of the frame close home to finish third
Finley Marsh
Grace Harris
Settled in the pack early - improved into contention 3f out - pressed for effort 2f out and lost ground inside final two - kept going without changing gear late to finish 4th
George Wood
Jennie Candlish
Raced fresh and eager early - hit the front before being challenged and passed 2f out - lost place approaching the final furlong to finish 5th
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Patrick Morris
Held up towards the back showing eagerness to go forward - pushed for effort with over 2f left - dropped away soon after and well held at the finish
Charles Bishop
Sam Thomas
Held up at the back throughout - never a factor - finished well held in 7th
Non-runners: Koji (off feed)
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.