16:35
Diony Dash Handicap
Class 5, 7f96y, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-75, 10 runners
Winning time 1m 32.89s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
Result
David Allan
Tim Easterby
Settled handy in third early - asked for effort approaching 2f out to close on the front pair - burst clear entering final furlong - stayed on strongly to the line - scored in fine style
Harry Russell
Ollie Pears
Held up at back - progress from 3f out - moved to middle ground and closed on front pack a furlong out - kept on strongly to grab second near line - no match for winner
Sam James
Craig Lidster
Sat close to the front early - settled second - pushed to challenge the pace-setter a furlong out - lost ground inside the final 100 yards - stayed on without finding more late
Daniel Tudhope
David O'Meara
Went straight to front and dictated a fast gallop - pressed for effort when overtaken inside the final furlong - lost more ground late to finish fourth
Ray Dawson
Dylan Cunha
Settled in the pack - nudged along to advance inside the final furlong - lacked the speed to threaten at the front fifth
Jack Garritty
Jedd O'Keeffe
Settled close to the pace - asked for effort over 2f out and driven inside the final furlong - faded quickly to finish sixth
Mark Winn
David O'Meara
Held a forward spot early - driven on with 3f left before losing touch inside the final 2f - dropped away fast approaching the line to finish seventh
Joanna Mason
Mark Walford
Held up at back of the field - drifted left on the turn 3f out - dropped away in the closing stages
Shane Gray
Kevin Ryan
Held mid-pack early - driven and slipped back on the turn 3f out then pressed for effort 2f out - fell away in the closing stages to finish well beaten
Billy Garritty
Michael & David Easterby
Dwelt at the start - settled at the back of the field - never a factor - well beaten before the final furlong
Non-runners: Reliable Ricki (unsuitable ground), Space Moon (vet's certificate, off feed), Stay Salty (vet's certificate, lame)
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.