13:05
BetMGM Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)
Listed, Class 1, 1m7f149y, Chase, 5yo+, M, 5 runners
Winning time 4m 10.03s
- Going
- Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 13 fences
Result
Paul O'Brien
Harry Derham
Settled just behind the front group - moved into second by the 3rd - hit the front 3 out - kept finding under encouragement to the line - eased clear to win comfortably
Brendan Powell
Emma Lavelle
Set the pace early - jumped awkwardly 4 out - lost front spot 3 out - driven on before 2 out - battled to the line under pressure - held for the win
No. 6
8yo, 11-2, OR 109
J: Nick Slatter · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Nick Slatter
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Held up early - improved into third by the 9th - driven up before 3 out - kept on same gait to finish third
Isabel Williams
Evan Williams
Settled close up early - sat behind the leading duo 3rd - dropped back 9th - driven on after 4 out and soon struggling badly
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball
Settled behind the pace - stumbled at 2nd and again at 4th dropping to the back - needed urging to stay involved - fell away before 3 out to finish well beaten
Non-runners: Kilbarry Saint (travel problems)
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.