19:25
Bernard Hunter Metal Recycling Handicap Stakes
Class 4, 5f, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-85, 5 runners
Winning time 58.65s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Oisin McSweeney
Adrian Keatley
Tracked the front runner early - urged forward approaching final 2f - hit the front inside last furlong under pressure - had to fend off a rival close home - stayed on strongly in the closing stages to prevail
Lauren Young (5)
Jim Goldie
Settled in fourth early - improved into contention 2f out - guided across to the right approaching final furlong - pressed leader inside last - narrowly denied in second
David Nolan
David & Nicola Barron
settled at back of the field - made progress but boxed in for room 2f out - eased across left under pressure over 1f out and kept on to finish third by three quarters of a length
Kevin Stott
Katie Scott
Set the pace early - driven approaching 2f out - lost the advantage inside final furlong - dropped away quickly - held no more in the closing stages
Connor Beasley
Michael Dods
Settled handy early - urged forward with two furlongs left - driven approaching final furlong - unable to quicken through closing stages - faded to finish last of the group
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.