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Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2)
Class 5, 7f14y, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-70, 7 runners
Winning time 1m 27.39s
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Result
P J McDonald
John Mackie
Settled at back early - urged forward approaching final 2f - eased into contention with front pair around 1f out - driven to front and drew clear for the win
Kieran O'Neill
Scott Dixon
Settled midpack early - moved up outside approaching 2f out and into contention for third before final furlong - stayed on well to snatch second at the line
Jack Callan (5)
Kevin Ryan
Went straight to front - driven with 2f remaining - overtaken and shaken up inside final furlong - handed up spot then battled on for third
Conor Whiteley (7)
David O'Meara
Held up at the back - driven into contention for fifth two out then fourth inside the final furlong - stayed on to finish fourth
Sam James
James Owen
Handy early - driven to fight for third approaching 2f out - in with a shout inside final furlong but outpaced by winner - stayed on to finish fifth beaten 2 1/2 lengths
Cian Horgan (5)
Patrick Morris
Held up wide in rear of pack - urged forward approaching 2f out - failed to find extra and finished sixth beaten 4 lengths
Jack Garritty
Jedd O'Keeffe
Held up behind pace-setter - shared second spot 2f out - pressed for effort and lost ground - eventually finished 7th
Non-runners: Age Of Time (vet's certificate, temperature), Singoura (vet's certificate, off colour)
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.