Results From Down Royal - Thursday, 17th December 2020
Down Royal 12:15 Result
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle
- 4yo+, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,500, 2nd £2,093, 3rd £992, 4th £441, 5th £220, 6th £110
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 12:15
- Winning Time 05:14
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
led narrowly or disputed lead, mistake 4th, led overall 5 out, eased clear after 3 out, went well clear when mistake last, pushed out run-in, comfortably
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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2nd4 ½
chased leaders, mistake 5th, mistake 4 out, headway and went second after 3 out, ridden briefly after 2 out, ridden and kept on but no chance with winner run-in
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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3rd6 ½
led narrowly or disputed lead, headed when mistake 5 out, pushed along and disputing second before 3 out, mistake 3 out, ridden and lost position after 3 out, kept on run-in, went modest third final strides
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4thhd
soon midfield, in touch with leaders before 4 out, headway and went third after 3 out, pushed along 2 out, no extra run-in, lost third final strides
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5th6 ½
took keen hold, midfield early, chased leaders after 3rd, pushed along and lost touch after 3 out, mistake and ridden 2 out, kept on
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6th14
held up in rear, bumped rival after 3rd, some headway before 4 out, in touch with leaders before 3 out, no impression when mistake 2 out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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7th18
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8thhd
held up in rear, bumped after 3rd, mistake and pushed along briefly 4th, pushed along and struggling after 5th, minor headway after 3 out, never dangerous
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9th2 ¼
close up, pushed along and disputing second before 3 out, ridden and lost position after 3 out, soon weakened
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10th½
always towards rear, didn't jump well, not fluent 1st, not fluent 2nd, mistake 4 out, no impression before 3 out
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11th28
never better than mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 3 out
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12th5
chased leaders on outer early, dropped to midfield after 3rd, towards rear when slow jump 5 out, pushed along and weakened after 4 out
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13th9 ½
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, ridden and weakened from 4 out
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NR
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NR
reserve
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NR
Tote Returns
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Total Win£2.8
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Exacta£8.6
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Trifecta£58.9
Down Royal 12:45 Result
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,000, 2nd £3,220, 3rd £1,525, 4th £678, 5th £339, 6th £169
- Distance 2m 1f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 12:45
- Winning Time 04:26
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
chased leaders, went second after 4 out, made challenge and pushed along before 2 out, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well and went clear towards finish
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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2nd2 ¼
took keen hold, led, hard pressed going okay before 2 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, no extra towards finish
Naps:
- Mercury - Daily Post
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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3rd20
didn't jump well, held up in behind leaders, not fluent 2nd, close up after 4 out, mistake 3 out, pushed along when mistake 2 out, no extra after 2 out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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4th½
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5th4 ¼
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6th9 ½
midfield, mistake 4th, in touch with leaders and pushed along before 3 out, no extra when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, mistake last
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7th26
tracked leader, pushed along briefly after 5 out, lost second after 4 out, chased leaders and ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
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8th14
held up in rear, nudged along before 4 out, minor headway and switched left after 3 out, kept on after 2 out
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9th8 ½
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10th7
didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, some headway after 4th, ridden and no impression before 3 out
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11th7
never better than mid-division, pushed along towards rear and no impression after 4 out
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12th8
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out
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NR
stone bruise
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NR
reserve
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NR
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NR
Tote Returns
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Total Win£3.5
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Exacta£7.8
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Trifecta£20.1
Down Royal 13:15 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,250, 2nd £2,013, 3rd £953, 4th £424, 5th £212, 6th £106
- Distance 2m 1f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 13:15
- Winning Time 04:32
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
made virtually all, went clear after 2nd, jumped left 3rd, reduced lead after 5 out, pushed along and went clear again after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, good jump last, kept on, readily
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd5
close up early, chased clear leader after 2nd, prominent after 5 out, hit 4 out, close up 3 out, soon ridden and chased winner, kept on but no match for winner
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3rd1 ¾
didn't jump well, towards rear, midfield 4 out, pushed along and raced awkwardly after 3 out, went third before 2 out, ridden and no extra when awkward jump last
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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4th2 ¼
in touch with leaders, midfield 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on and went fourth run-in, made no telling impression
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5th1 ½
close up early, chased clear leader after 2nd, prominent after 5 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and lost ground, no extra run-in
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6th6 ½
took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, headway 2 out, mistake and no extra last
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7th½
in touch with leaders, prominent after 4 out, ridden and weakened gradually after 3 out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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8th19
never better than mid-division
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9th7
midfield, in touch with leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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10th1 ¼
midfield, mistake and dropped to rear 5 out, ridden before 3 out, made no impression
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11th13
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PU
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
reserve
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NR
reserve
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NR
Tote Returns
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Total Win£7.4
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Exacta£68.2
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Trifecta£306.8
Down Royal 13:45 Result
Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Irish EBF Beginners Chase
- 4yo+, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,000, 2nd £2,254, 3rd £1,068, 4th £475, 5th £237, 6th £119
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 13:45
- Winning Time 05:19
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
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2nd2 ¼
held up in midfield, headway after 3 out, chased leaders and pushed along before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well towards far side run-in, went second towards finish, no match for winner
Tipped by:
- Justin O'Hanlon - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
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3rd2
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4th2 ½
midfield early, not fluent 3rd, chased leaders before 8th, close up and pushed along before 3 out, went second after 3 out, soon challenging, ridden after 2 out, mistake last, no extra run-in
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5th¾
chased leaders, reminders soon after start, went second after 1st, pushed along when lost second after 3 out, soon ridden, chased leaders when mistake 2 out, no extra after 2 out
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6th7
held up in behind leaders, ridden on outer after 3 out, no impression when not fluent 2 out
Naps:
- Irish Daily Star
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- The Irish Sun
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7th3
midfield early, chased leaders when not fluent 2nd, ridden briefly after 3 out, lost touch when not fluent 2 out
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8th6
jumped left on occasions, prominent, soon tracked leader, not fluent 1st, tracked leaders after 1st, not fluent 5th, lost position before 7th, midfield when mistake 8th, no impression when mistake and jumped left 3 out
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9th13
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10th10
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11th2
always towards rear, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, no impression when mistake 2 out
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12th6
held up in rear, mistake 2nd, pushed along briefly after 3rd, pushed along after 5th, became detached 6th, minor headway 5 out, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, weakened 3 out
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PU
midfield on outer early, mistake towards rear 2nd, mistake 6th, mistake 5 out, dropped to last after 4 out, soon became detached, pulled up before 3 out
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NR
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
reserve
Tote Returns
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Total Win£4.8
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Exacta£35.8
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Trifecta£177.8
Down Royal 14:20 Result
Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,000, 2nd £1,610, 3rd £763, 4th £339, 5th £169, 6th £85
- Distance 2m 4f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 14:21
- Winning Time 05:26
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
close up on outer, led 8th, joined after 4 out, pushed along and went clear from 2 out, eased final 110yds, comfortably
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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2nd1 ½
prominent, disputed lead after 4 out, ridden and lost ground after 2 out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner
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3rd4
prominent, not fluent 2nd, ridden and went third before 2 out, edged right and no extra run-in
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- The Irish Sun
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4th2 ¾
chased leader, mistake 2nd, every chance when not fluent 4 out, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, mistake last, went fourth inside final 110yds, not reach leaders
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5th2 ¾
led, mistake and headed but close up 8th, not fluent 4 out, rallied and every chance before 3 out, soon ridden, outpaced and lost third before 2 out, beaten last
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6th2
held up in rear, hit 1st, not fluent 5th, steady headway 7th, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, no impression from 2 out
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7th1 ¾
midfield, dropped to rear and reminders 5th, pushed along and struggling 8th, headway 2 out, ridden and no impression before last
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8th2 ¼
towards rear, dropped to last after 3rd, steady headway after 7th, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, beaten 2 out
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9th7
held up in rear, steady headway and in touch with leaders before 7th, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened
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10th¾
raced wide, in rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, never on terms
Tipped by:
- Justin O'Hanlon - SPOTLIGHT
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11th5 ½
in rear, ridden and struggling halfway, never on terms
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12th29
took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, headway and close up 7th, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, lost touch and eased run-in
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PU
midfield on inner, slow jump and lost position 7th, not fluent and ridden 8th, soon outpaced, lost touch and pulled up 3 out
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NR
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NR
reserve
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NR
reserve
Down Royal 14:55 Result
Bluegrass Horse Feeds Hunters Chase
- 5yo+, 10 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,500, 2nd £1,449, 3rd £686, 4th £305, 5th £153, 6th £76
- Distance 2m 5f 100y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 14:56
- Winning Time 05:43
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
disputed lead on outer early, soon tracked leader, jumped right 1st, disputed lead from 4th, led 6th, joined 7th, headed and close up 8th, pushed along briefly before 3 out, joined leader going best before 2 out, soon led, ridden and went clear run-in
Naps:
- - The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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2nd6 ½
disputed lead early, soon led narrowly, joined from 4th, headed and close up 6th, disputed lead 7th, led narrowly 8th, pushed along and joined before 2 out, soon headed, ridden approaching last, kept on but no extra run-in
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3rd1 ¾
chased leaders, close up on outer after 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on run-in
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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4th11
midfield, disputing fourth after 6th, lost position after 7th, midfield and nudged along after 3 out, kept on approaching last, disputing fourth when mistake and pecked on landing last, kept on run-in, never near to challenge
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5th3 ½
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, disputing fourth after 6th, soon went fourth, pushed along before 3 out, lost position after 3 out, midfield and not fluent 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on run-in
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6th¾
held up in rear, towards rear of midfield and in touch with leaders 4 out, headway and chased leaders going okay before 3 out, went fourth after 3 out, pushed along when mistake 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, not fluent last, weakened run-in
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7th13
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8th25
didn't jump well, held up in rear, not fluent 1st, not fluent 3rd, mistake 5th, mistake and lost touch 5 out, minor headway before 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 3 out
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9th½
towards rear, not fluent 6th, not fluent and pushed along briefly 7th, pushed along and lost touch after 4 out
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PU
Tote Returns
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Total Win£2
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Exacta£21.8
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Trifecta£62.6
Down Royal 15:30 Result
Bluegrass Horse Feeds (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- 4-7yo, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,500, 2nd £1,449, 3rd £686, 4th £305, 5th £153, 6th £76
- Distance 2m 1f 0y
- Going SOFT (Soft to heavy in places)
- Off Time 15:30
- Winning Time 04:27
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
made virtually all, soon led on inner, hard pressed going easily 3f out, pushed along going best from under 2f out, ridden and kept on strongly inside final furlong, comfortably
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2nd2 ¾
slightly awkward start, chased leaders on outer, close up going easily from over 3f out, went second over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and switched right 1f out, kept on well but held inside final furlong
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3rd4 ½
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4th4
pulled hard, briefly led early, soon tracked leader, close up going easily 3f out, pushed along and lost second over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened and lost third inside final furlong
Naps:
- Steve Mullington - 888Sport
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- The Irish Sun
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5th6 ½
held up in behind leaders on outer, pushed along from over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression under 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Justin O'Hanlon - SPOTLIGHT
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6th12
chased leaders on inner, ridden under 3f out, no extra 2f out, soon weakened
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7th8
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8th77
took keen hold, chased leaders on inner and stumbled soon after start, lost position after halfway, midfield and pushed along 6f out, weakened and lost touch from over 4f out, soon tailed off
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9th1 ½
towards rear of midfield on outer, ridden from under 6f out, no extra and weakened from 4f out, soon eased, tailed off over 2f out
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10th17
towards rear of midfield on outer, ridden and no impression under 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off 4f out
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11th1 ¾
towards rear on outer, in touch with leaders 5f out, ridden and no extra from over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off under 3f out
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12th29
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13thdist
towards rear on outer, pushed along from 6f out, weakened and lost touch from 5f out, tailed off from 4f out
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NR
coughing