16:10
Ruby Lodge Care Home In Thirsk Handicap
Class 5, 1m4f8y, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-75, 6 runners
Winning time 2m 38.44s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
P J McDonald
Andrew Balding
Set the pace from the off - pushed along approaching final two furlongs - eased further ahead in the last furlong - drew away for a comfortable win
Connor Beasley
Charlie Johnston
Sat close up in second early - pushed along approaching 2f out - pressed the pace-setter with a furlong left - unable to get on terms but stayed on to finish second beaten 3 lengths
Kaiya Fraser
Rebecca Menzies
Settled towards the back - pressed for effort with 3f left - made gradual progress 2f from home - moved into third a furlong out but not a threat to leaders
Duran Fentiman
Tim Easterby
Moved left after start and settled with strong grip - sat close to the pace on the rail - urged forward 3f out - driven with 2f left - lost touch soon after and faded to finish fourth
Barry McHugh
Liam Bailey
Pulled hard early - travelled well on the outside - faded to the back after 5f - pushed on 3f out with little response - well held at the finish
Oisin Orr
David O'Meara
Up with the front group early - fell away to last after 2f - worked forward after 5f - pressed for effort over 3f out - faded badly from 2f out and finished a distant 6th
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.