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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div 2)
Class 6, 1m2f, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-50, 8 runners
Winning time 2m 8.93s
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Result
William Carson
Michael Attwater
Settled midfield early - improved on the rail with 2f remaining - driven up to hit the front approaching the last furlong - kept finding under hand riding to win
Rossa Ryan
Kevin Frost
Settled midpack early - dropped towards the back by halfway - driven up to make ground with 2f left - into fourth with a furlong to run - stayed on late but couldn't reel in the winner
Tyler Heard
Damien Wingrove
Settled behind the front group early - midfield turning into the back straight and asked for effort over 2f out - kept on late to finish third without threatening the front pair
Paddy Bradley
Pat Phelan
Slow to break - travelled strongly on the outside up with the pace - asked for effort 2f out challenging for the lead - eased back into fourth late
Jason Watson
Tony Carroll
Dwelt at the start - settled towards the back - made progress with 7f left - hit the front 6f out - driven approaching 2f out - overtaken entering the final furlong and faded weakly
Jack Dace (5)
Jim Boyle
Held eager rein early - sat close to the pace - asked for effort over 1f out then dropped away quickly
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Stephanie Cassidy
Held up wide towards back early - improved into third with 4f left - urged for effort but faded from over 2f out to finish seventh
Jude Fernandes (7)
Paddy Butler
Went straight to front - overtaken 6f out and settled just behind pace - pressed for effort 3f out then dropped away - finished well beaten
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.