17:00
Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m4f72y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-120, 4 runners
Winning time 5m 35.60s
- Going
- Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 15 fences
Result
Stan Sheppard
Henry Daly
Sat behind pace early - moved up to second at the 4th before edging up again 3 out - hit the front in strong style before 2 out - pulled away nearing the last - won with plenty in hand
Paul O'Brien
Harry Derham
Held up at rear but not far off leaders - moved into third before two out - pushed into second approaching final flight - stayed on same speed to finish clear second
Jack Hogan
Alastair Ralph
Front early - gave way after 4th - back in front before 6th - not clean at 8th - soon under pressure and surrendered lead - slipped to rear on a poor jump 2 out - left third at the last having faded badly
Ned Fox (3)
Venetia Williams
Settled in second early - dropped a place for a moment before the 4th - moved through to the front after that fence - overtaken before the 6th - drew level with the pacesetter after the 8th - regained command at the following obstacle - driven on but overtaken before 2 out then slipped back and fell approaching the last
Non-runners: Kykorock (self certificate, 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.