20:40
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
Class 6, 7f, Flat, 4yo+, Rated 0-55, 8 runners
Winning time 1m 30.46s
- Going
- Soft
- Surface
- Turf
Result
No. 10, stall 4
8yo, 8-10, OR 47
J: Mason Paetel (5) · T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
Mason Paetel (5)
Rachel Cook & John Bridger
Sat behind pace early - moved into second spot with two furlongs left - pushed to the front approaching final furlong - stayed on to win comfortably
Pat Cosgrave
Adam Kirby
Settled in the pack early - asked for effort with 2f remaining then advanced into contention approaching the final furlong - moved up to second inside the closing stages but unable to reel in the leader - stayed on to be edged out by a short margin at the line
Kieren Fox
Charlie Pike
Held up in the pack - eased over towards the left approaching 2f out and pressed on - lost touch a furlong out - found third place inside the final furlong but unable to trouble the leading pair
Thomas Greatrex
Henry Candy
Dwelt briefly at the start - seized the initiative and bolted into a commanding lead after 2f - margin gradually cut back from 2f out - challenged and passed over 1f out - faded inside the final furlong to finish 4th
Stevie Donohoe
David Simcock
Sluggish start - settled towards the back - eased left approaching the final 3f - pushed along but only modest progress inside the last furlong and beaten with little left to offer
Connor Planas
Phil McEntee
Set the pace early - lost command before halfway but stayed handy - pushed for effort with 2f left - dropped away inside final furlong
Charlie Tucker (7)
Simon Hodgson
Settled towards the back of the pack early - dropped away from contention with over 2f left to race - well off the pace at the finish
Tom Queally
Murty McGrath
Poor start - stayed in touch with the back markers throughout - well held in 8th
Non-runners: Court Of Session (vet's certificate, inflammation), Dayman (self certificate, pulled muscle)
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.