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4 Oaks Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m4f, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-110, 6 runners
Winning time 5m 14.15s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 15 fences
Result
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen
Handy early - hit front 3rd - not quite in rhythm and challenged for command 10th - lost front spot 11th - rallied to regain command 3 out - challenged again 2 out - driven out and edged away before last where hampered on landing but stayed on strongly to win
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain
Held a central group early - close to the front pack four out - asked for effort soon after - closed to challenge the winner two out - unable to match that surge and lost momentum - stayed on at one speed to the line finishing second
Charlie Todd
Ian Williams
Settled towards the back early - stumbled at the first - still in contention 4 out - travelling well 3 out - shared third spot 2 out - asked for effort soon after - stayed on at one gear through the finish to complete third
Harry Cobden
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Settled at the back early - still within range with four to go - pushed along and shared third spot two out - stumbled and slipped back approaching the last then faded
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies
Jumped a shade untidily early - hit the front then lost it approaching the 3rd - regained command 11th despite another mistake - blundered and surrendered lead 3 out - sent along and slipped to the back - lost touch after 2 out - held on for 5th but well beaten
Jack Tudor
David Pipe
Handy early - dropped away rapidly before 6th - pulled up
Non-runners: Snowy Evening (self certificate, heat in leg)
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.