13:30
Heather Small Live At LeicesterRaces Saturday 4th July Apprentice Handicap
Class 6, 1m2f, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-60, 7 runners
Winning time 2m 11.08s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Jack Callan
Edward Bethell
Pulled hard early - up with the front group - moved to second 3f out and closed on the pacesetter over 2f out - soon asked to front the field - drifted about over 1f out then drew well ahead - margin trimmed late but comfortably on top
No. 1, stall 5
3yo, 9-6, OR 60
J: Jack Dace (3) · T: William Muir & Chris Grassick
Jack Dace (3)
William Muir & Chris Grassick
Raced up with a strong grip early - moved clear in front from 2f in - pushed along 3f from home - challenged for the front 2f out before losing the advantage - lost position turning into the last furlong - stayed on well at the finish - second beaten half a length
Taryn Langley (3)
Jack Morland
Poor start - settled towards the back - pushed along with two furlongs left - closed on the front group approaching the final furlong - stayed on well to finish third
Harry Vigors (5)
James Horton
Settled with the pace early - pushed along to close 2f out - dropped a place inside final furlong - weakened to finish fourth
Owen Lewis (5)
Roger Teal
Held mid-pack early - pushed along 3f out - unable to close final furlong - finished fifth well held
Olivia Haines (5)
Mark Walford
Fought for control early - shared front spot before giving it up after 2f - pushed along and slipped to third 3f out - dropped away 2f out to finish sixth
Ethan Tindall (3)
Richard & Peter Fahey
Held up early - remained at rear throughout - finished well beaten in 7th
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.