Results From Cheltenham - Friday, 11th December 2020
Cheltenham 11:30 Result
British EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- 4-6yo, 6 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,256, 2nd £1,848, 3rd £924, 4th £462, 5th £231, 6th £116
- Distance 2m 0f 179y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 11:31
- Winning Time 04:12
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
tracked leaders, led home turn, ridden and headed last, kept on well run-in, led again inside final 110yds, won going away
Naps:
- Daily Express
- Daily Mail
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Boow - SPOTLIGHT
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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2nd1
held up in behind leaders, tracked leaders after 3 out, led narrowly last, soon hard ridden, kept on but no extra when headed inside final 110yds
Naps:
- RP Ratings - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- The Guardian
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3rd12
raced freely, led narrowly or disputed lead, ridden when headed home turn, soon edged left and held, no extra run-in
Tipped by:
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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4th33
held up in last, pushed along after 3 out, went fourth home turn, weakened approaching last, tailed off
Tipped by:
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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5th13
led narrowly or disputed lead, not fluent and headed 2 out, soon ridden and held, weakened approaching last, tailed off
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U
tracked leaders, sprawled on landing when mistake and unseated rider 5th
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
- Marlborough - Telegraph
Cheltenham 12:05 Result
International Decorative Surfaces Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 5 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £12,512, 2nd £3,696, 3rd £1,848, 4th £924, 5th £462, 6th £232
- Distance 3m 1f 56y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 12:05
- Winning Time 06:48
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
jumped well, tracked leader, challenging when pecked on landing 3 out, led before 2 out, went clear when ridden approaching last, hung left but stayed on run-in, ridden out
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Steve Boow - SPOTLIGHT
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Templegate - The Sun
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2nd3 ¾
tracked leaders, went third after 11th, pushed along after 4 out, ridden when outpaced after 3 out, stayed on and went second run-in, always held
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3rd12
led, hit 14th, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon held, no extra when lost second run-in
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings
- TOPSPEED
- Rob Wright - The Times
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PU
held up in behind leaders, went fourth after 14th, struggling after 4 out, beaten when hit 3 out, soon eased, pulled up before 2 out
Naps:
- West Country - Racing Post
- Andy Morris - Shropshire Star
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- The Guardian
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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PU
jumped right throughout, tracked leader, close up but lost position when not fluent 11th, pushed along from 13th, weakened after 15th, pulled up 16th
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
Cheltenham 12:40 Result
Catesby Handicap Hurdle
- 3yo+, 16 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,213, 2nd £2,118, 3rd £1,059, 4th £529, 5th £350, 6th £350, 7th £350, 8th £350
- Distance 2m 0f 179y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 12:44
- Winning Time 04:14
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear of midfield, bit short of room on turn after 2nd, still plenty to do when pushed along just after 2 out, ridden and headway when left in fourth last, kept on strongly run-in, led inside final 110yds, won going away
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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2nd2 ¼
led until 3rd, tracked leader, led again just after 2 out, ridden and headed when left in lead last, drifted right against near rail run-in, headed but kept on inside final 110yds
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3rd1 ¾
prominent, nudged along going okay after 2 out, ridden and outpaced when left in third last, briefly went second run-in, edged left and no extra final 110yds
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4th2 ½
midfield, headway 2 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, stayed on against near rail and went fourth final 110yds
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5th1 ½
prominent, going easily after 2 out, shaken up and every chance when badly hampered by faller last, soon ridden, no extra and lost fourth final 110yds
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6th2 ¼
held up in behind leaders, nudged along and outpaced after 2 out, slightly hampered last, soon ridden and stayed on, not pace to challenge
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7th5 ½
held up in behind leaders, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and lost position, no impression from last, weakened inside final 110yds
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8th¾
always towards rear, mistake 4 out, made no impression
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9th6
held up in last, brief headway on outer after 2 out, ridden approaching last, soon no impression
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
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10th1 ¾
held up in rear, good headway on outer and tracked leaders after 3 out, ridden and weakened before last
Tipped by:
- Rob Wright - The Times
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11th2
prominent, good jump and briefly led 2 out, soon ridden, weakened quickly before last
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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12th1 ¼
close up until led 3rd, headed 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
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13th2 ¼
midfield, not fluent 2nd, good headway on outer and pressed leaders before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly
Naps:
- Rory Delargy - The Irish Field
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14th23
always towards rear, not fluent 4 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, eased before last, tailed off
Tipped by:
- The Guardian
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15th11
always towards rear, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, eased before last, tailed off
Naps:
- Ipswich Star
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
- Templegate - The Sun
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withdrawn; unruly beforehand
Naps:
- Postdata - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- POSTDATA
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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FELL
towards rear, good headway on outer and chased leaders before 2 out, pushed along to lead when fell last
Tote Returns
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Total Win£4.6
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Exacta£59.7
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Trifecta£936.9
Cheltenham 13:15 Result
CF Roberts Electrical & Mechanical Services Mares' Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares' Series Qual')
- 4yo+, 11 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,213, 2nd £2,118, 3rd £1,059, 4th £529, 5th £350, 6th £350, 7th £350, 8th £350
- Distance 2m 4f 127y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 13:16
- Winning Time 05:30
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
jumped well, midfield, headway after 10th, went fourth 11th, made strong challenge after 3 out, led home turn, left clear 2 out, kept on well, ridden out
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2nd5 ½
led, mistake 9th, ridden and headed home turn, left in third when hampered 2 out, rallied and went second again run-in, stayed on but always held
Naps:
- The Score - Racing TV
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
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3rd2
held up in rear, steady headway from 10th, mistake 4 out, ridden and held when left in second 2 out, no extra when lost second run-in
Tipped by:
- Steve Boow - SPOTLIGHT
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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4th15
midfield, headway after 10th, in touch with leaders when ridden after 3 out, weakening when left in fourth 2 out
Tipped by:
- Templegate - The Sun
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5th7 ½
midfield, hit 8th, headway from 9th, disputing second 13th, ridden after 3 out, weakening when awkward jump 2 out
Naps:
- Jason Heavey - The Star
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- TOPSPEED
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- The Guardian
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Rob Wright - The Times
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6th10
tracked leader, lost position gradually from 5th, dropped to last and struggling 8th, well behind from 4 out
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7th8
always towards rear, pushed along 8th, never on terms
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8th6
midfield, headway and tracked leaders after 5th, lost position when badly hampered 10th, soon became detached, tailed off
Naps:
- The North - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Richard Young - THE NORTH
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FELL
travelled strongly, tracked leaders, made strong challenge after 3 out, fell heavily 2 out
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
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PU
midfield, pushed along after 9th, towards rear when slightly hampered 10th, soon became detached, tailed off when pulled up 4 out
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FELL
tracked leaders, fell 10th
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tote Returns
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Total Win£35.5
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Exacta£327.5
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Trifecta£2609.8
Cheltenham 13:50 Result
Fitzdares Club Loves The Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £21,356, 2nd £8,014, 3rd £4,013, 4th £1,999, 5th £1,005, 6th £503
- Distance 2m 3f 168y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 13:50
- Winning Time 05:12
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
jumped well, prominent, led before 2 out, pushed along when not fluent and joined last, soon ridden, kept on strongly and went clear final 110yds, ridden final 110yds
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2nd1 ¾
held up in rear, steady headway from 4th, went fourth after 6th, nudged along 12th, ridden after 3 out, went second 2 out, made strong challenge last, kept on but no extra final 110yds
Naps:
- Moorestyle - Daily Star Sunday
- Melissa Jones - Mirror Online
- Glendale - The Scotsman
- Sirius - The Sun On Sunday
- Paul Kealy - Weekender
Tipped by:
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd5 ½
in touch with leaders, pushed along after 9th, pecked on landing and badly hampered by faller 3 out, went third after 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge
Naps:
- Rockavon - Sunday Mail
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
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4th8 ½
tracked leaders, went second from 9th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, lost third approaching last, weakened run-in
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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5th6
held up in behind leaders, ridden after 3 out, close up 2 out, weakened run-in
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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6th7 ½
in touch with leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
Naps:
- Irish Herald
- The Guardian
- The Sun
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
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7th23
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off
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FELL
held up in behind leaders, headway after 12th, disputing third and going okay when fell 3 out
Naps:
- Karl Hedley - Irish Post
Cheltenham 14:25 Result
Unibet Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 7 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £22,780, 2nd £8,548, 3rd £4,280, 4th £2,132, 5th £1,072, 6th £536
- Distance 3m 2f 0y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 14:25
- Winning Time 07:08
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
jumped well, made all, 5 lengths ahead 8th, not fluent 4 out, much reduced lead before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead when left clear last, hung left then hung right and idled run-in, hard pressed inside final 110yds, just did enough
Naps:
- The Duke - Yorkshire Post
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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2nd1
towards rear, headway but not fluent 9th, mistake 5 out, soon ridden, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, 6 lengths down when left in second last, rallied and pressed leader inside final 110yds, just held
Naps:
- Farringdon - Morning Star
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3rdnse
raced wide, held up in rear, headway 15th, chased leader 3 out, shaken up and weakened before 2 out, 8 lengths down when left in third last, rallied run-in, pressed leader inside final 110yds, just held
Naps:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Chris Wright - Liverpool Echo
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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PU
didn't jump with fluency, chased leaders, niggled along briefly after 7th, not fluent and pushed along briefly 11th, weakened and pulled up after 4 out, never going well
Naps:
- Brian Flanagan - Irish Daily Star
- Fortunatus - Sheffield Star
Tipped by:
- Steve Boow - SPOTLIGHT
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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U
chased clear leader, not fluent 4 out, ridden 2 out, 2 lengths down when mistake and unseated rider last
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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PU
towards rear, hampered 3rd, niggled along 12th, slow jump 15th, soon ridden and struggling, well behind when pulled up after 3 out
Naps:
- Luke Tucker - Cambridge Evening News
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PU
didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, pushed along when blundered 16th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out
Cheltenham 15:00 Result
Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- 5yo+, 10 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £17,517, 2nd £5,174, 3rd £2,587, 4th £1,294, 5th £647, 6th £325
- Distance 3m 6f 37y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 15:02
- Winning Time 08:49
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up in midfield, mistake 10th, went fourth and hit 22nd, went third when not fluent 29th, chased leader after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 4 lengths down last, stayed on final 110yds, led final stride
Tipped by:
- Rob Wright - The Times
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2ndshd
tracked leaders, prominent 11th, led 18th, 4 lengths ahead last, soon ridden, stayed on run-in, headed final stride
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3rd9 ½
held up in rear, hit 9th, steady headway from 27th, went third and ridden after 2 out, stayed on but not pace to challenge
Naps:
- Jon Freeman - The i
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- The Guardian
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4th1 ½
held up in rear, dropped to last 16th, still plenty to do 27th, ridden and headway after 2 out, stayed on and went fourth run-in, never on terms
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
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5th3
held up in midfield, not fluent 18th, ridden after 3 out, some headway after 2 out, never dangerous
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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6th6
tracked leaders, went second 26th, ridden when lost second after 3 out, stumbled and lost third 2 out, weakened approaching last
Naps:
- Lambourn - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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7th32
led, tracked leader when headed after 4th, tracked leaders from 9th, weakened 27th, tailed off
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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8th38
prominent, led after 4th, tracked leader when headed 18th, lost second 26th, weakened 28th, tailed off
Tipped by:
- Templegate - The Sun
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PU
midfield, pushed along when towards rear 23rd, stumbled badly 26th, weakened after 27th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
Naps:
- Mercury - Daily Post
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PU
held up in rear, dropped to last when almost fell 21st, pulled up after 23rd, not recover
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
-
NR
unsuitable ground
Naps:
- Scottish Sun
Cheltenham 15:35 Result
Citipost Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,948, 2nd £3,234, 3rd £1,617, 4th £809, 5th £404, 6th £203
- Distance 2m 7f 213y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) changing to SOFT (Good to soft in places) on the Chase and Hurdle course after Race 2 (12.05)
- Off Time 15:35
- Winning Time 06:10
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, held up in rear, good headway and chased leaders after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, good jump last, soon led, edged left but kept on well run-in, won going away
Naps:
- sportinglife.com
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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2nd5 ½
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden after 2 out, every chance approaching last, went second run-in, no extra towards finish, always held
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
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3rd1
held up in rear, pushed along and still plenty to do 2 out, ridden and some headway approaching last, kept on well run-in, went third inside final 110yds, nearest finish
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- Templegate - The Sun
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4th1 ¼
took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, dropped to midfield after 3rd, headway and tracked leaders 6th, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, rallied from last, kept on well and went fourth towards finish
Tipped by:
- Rob Wright - The Times
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5th½
close up until led 4th, headed 6th, ridden after 2 out, held approaching last, kept on but no extra run-in
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6th¾
led until 4th, pressed leader, mistake 5th, not fluent but led again 6th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and hard pressed approaching last, headed just after last, weakened run-in
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7th6 ½
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway into midfield 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, made no impression
Tipped by:
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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8th2 ¼
never better than mid-division
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9th1
always towards rear
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10thshd
towards rear, headway on outer before 2 out, shaken up and no response after 2 out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- The Guardian
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11th7 ½
midfield, mistake 5 out, not fluent 4 out, ridden and dropped to rear after 3 out, soon got well behind
Naps:
- Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Steve Boow - SPOTLIGHT
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PU
chased leaders, mistake and lost ground 7th, soon pushed along, ridden and dropped to last after 2 out, soon pulled up
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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NR
self certificate
Tote Returns
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Total Win£5.4
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Exacta£30.7
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Trifecta£134.3