16:10
Broxton Gates Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m4f72y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-120, 7 runners
Winning time 5m 5.87s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 15 fences
Result
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Settled midpack early - moved up wide approaching 10th - moved into second place 4 out - hit the front 3 out and opened a big gap - driven out 2 out - kept finding more to the line with ease
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Held up at the back - improved into 9th before hampered approaching 10th - fourth from 3 out under pressure - kept on well from 2 out to snatch second close home
Callum Pritchard (3)
Ben Pauling
Sat behind the front group early - urged into third after 3 out - driven in pursuit of the winner 2 out but couldn't find extra gear - eased back a spot near the finish
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain
Went straight to front - lost command 3 furlongs out and driven to keep tempo - shaken up but couldn't quicken 2 out - finished fourth well beaten
Charlie Maggs (3)
Donald McCain
Held up at the back - untidy over the obstacles and pushed along past the 7th - offered nothing thereafter to finish fifth
Bryan Carver
Chris Gordon
Held a midpack position - urged on 3 out but found nothing - dropped right away to finish last of the group
Benjamin Macey (5)
Gary Hanmer
Held a forward spot early - dropped back and driven on approaching 4 out then clipped the following obstacle and toiling - eased out of contention before 2 out
Non-runners: Carrigeen Castle (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.