16:23
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
Class 4, 6f3y, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-80, 8 runners
Winning time 1m 10.04s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Tom Marquand
William Haggas
Settled off the pace in midfield - progress built approaching the final two furlongs - pushed to the front inside the last - had to dig deep as a rival came at closely - stuck on to prevail
Jack Mitchell
Martin Dunne
Sluggish start - settled at the back holding a strong pull - moved right approaching 2f out - progress gained inside final 2f - up into second - pushed along and matched strides with winner into the last furlong - kept responding but edged out close home
Darragh Keenan
William Haggas
Settled behind the front group - faded from contention over a furlong out - found renewed energy - moved into third inside the final furlong - held no threat to the front two late on
Joey Haynes
Chelsea Banham
Went straight to the front early - pushed along and lost the advantage inside the final two furlongs - lost more ground close home to finish fourth
Pat Cosgrave
Adam Kirby
Settled towards the back - pushed into contention approaching the final furlong - kept trying on the inner but couldn't quite land a blow - finished fourth
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
Julie Camacho
Isolated on far rail early - travelled well into the race - urged to challenge with 2f left - hit front for a stride inside final furlong before giving best and dropped away late
George Wood
Philip McBride
Settled with the pack early - pushed for effort approaching the final 3f and edged into contention 2f out - lost momentum inside the last furlong to finish well back
Rose Dawes (5)
Chris Dwyer
Held up eagerly early - tracked leading group - dropped away when pushed along 2f out - edged left through final stages - weakened inside final furlong to finish eighth
Non-runners: Fantasy Master (unsuitable ground), Valley Ofthe Kings (vet's certificate, injured in box)
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.