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Clarke's Electrical Contractors, Castletown Geoghegan Beginners Steeplechase
3m, Chase, 4yo+, 4 runners
Winning time 6m 47.10s
- Going
- Good To Yielding
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Ben Harvey
William Harvey
Settled at rear early - up into 3rd 3 out - pressed but couldn't get closer to pace - inherited lead at last and idled home unchallenged
Danny Gilligan
Gordon Elliott
Contesting the front spot early - clear from three out - challenged at the second-last but shook that off again - two lengths to the good and going strong when came down at the final fence
Michael Kenneally (5)
Declan Queally
Sat close up in third early - moved into second three out - shared advantage for a stride two out before being overtaken and needing urging - was left clear again in the closing stages but fell at the final obstacle
Paul Townend
W P Mullins
Shared front spot - came down three out
Non-runners: Affinity Rock
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.