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Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race)
Class 4, 1m2½f, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-80, 9 runners
Winning time 2m 10.12s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Edward Greatrex
Ian Williams
Settled in midfield early - made progress into contention 3f out - hit front with a furlong left after a nudge along - powered away to score
Oisin Murphy
Andrew Balding
Settled off the front runners early - moved through to challenge approaching halfway and travelling strongly with 3f left - pushed along and stayed on at one speed from the final furlong to finish second
Aiden Brookes
Micky Hammond
Held up in the pack early - pushed along and made progress over 2f out - kept responding through the final furlong to finish third
Toby Moore (7)
Donald McCain
Disputed pace early before hitting front after 2f - pushed along a furlong out then lost advantage - faded inside final 110 yards
J F Egan
David Evans
Held up towards the back - fighting the bridle early - pressed for effort with 2f left - stayed on late without threatening the frame
Zak Wheatley
Tony Carroll
Settled in the pack - made a short-lived forward move approaching the final furlong - flattened out and finished sixth
David Probert
Ian Williams
Held up early towards the back - pushed along with 2f left - unable to land a blow - finished 7th
Tom Eaves
Sam England
Disputed front for two furlongs - sat second before dropping away under pressure with two to go - well held at the finish
Laura Pearson
David Loughnane
Settled around midfield - pressed for effort with 3f remaining - dropped away inside final 2f - finished 9th well beaten
Non-runners: Naples
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.