Results From Down Royal - Friday, 26th December 2025
Down Royal 11:40 Result
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle
- 4yo+, 18 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,314, 2nd £2,355, 3rd £1,116, 4th £496, 5th £248, 6th £124
- Distance 2m 4f 15y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 11:41
- Winning Time 04:57
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 5th, pushed along and led narrowly 2 out, good jump last, ridden out run-in, always doing enough
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2nd1 ¼More
prominent, pressed winner 2 out, no extra run-in, no match for winner
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Phill Anderson - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
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3rd1 ¾More
led early, headed 2nd, led again before 5th, headed and lost second 2 out, weakened gradually run-in
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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4th7 ½More
in rear, steady headway from 3 out, went fourth run-in, nearest finish, eyecatcher
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5th2More
prominent, jumped right 2 out, weakened before last
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6th6 ½More
midfield on inner, headway 3 out, no impression from 2 out
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7th¾More
midfield on outer, weakened from 2 out
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8th3 ¾More
in rear, some headway from 3 out, hung right and weakened from 2 out
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9th3 ½More
midfield, in touch with leaders before 5th, weakened after 3 out
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10th10More
took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, led 2nd, headed before 5th, lost position 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, eased before last
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11th4 ½More
midfield on outer, weakened quickly after 3 out
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12thnkMore
took keen hold, towards rear, some headway before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out
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13th11More
always behind, tailed off
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14th7More
in rear throughout, tailed off
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15th21More
in rear throughout, tailed off
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16th14More
midfield, lost ground and struggling before 3 out, soon tailed off
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17th11More
midfield, lost ground and struggling before 3 out, soon tailed off
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18th11More
in touch with leaders early, midfield before 5th, soon pushed along and dropped to rear, tailed off from 3 out
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unsuitable ground
Down Royal 12:15 Result
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- 4yo+, 10 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £9,752, 2nd £3,141, 3rd £1,488, 4th £661, 5th £331, 6th £165
- Distance 2m 1f 53y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 12:15
- Winning Time 04:19
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
disputed lead early, in touch with leaders after 2nd, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along approaching last, kept on well and ridden out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- The Irish Sun
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2nd2 ¼More
towards rear, short of room when hit 3rd, headway before 3 out, raced wide but prominent 2 out, went second last, kept on well
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3rd3More
disputed lead, raced in second after 2nd, joined leader 4th, briefly led before 2 out, lost second last, no extra run-in
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Dave Stephens - SPOTLIGHT
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4th3 ¾More
soon disputed lead, led after 2nd, joined 4th, not fluent 5th, weakened gradually from 2 out
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5th11More
in touch with leaders, jumped right 3rd, weakened after 3 out
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6th½More
towards rear, weakened after 3 out
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7th7 ½More
in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, weakened 3 out
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8th4More
towards rear, lost ground from 6th
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9th38More
in rear throughout, tailed off
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UMore
took keen hold, towards rear early, headway and prominent 3rd, unseated 3 out
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NRMore
coughing
Down Royal 12:48 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
- 3yo+, 20 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,095, 2nd £1,963, 3rd £930, 4th £413, 5th £207, 6th £103
- Distance 2m 1f 53y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 12:48
- Winning Time 04:23
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
in rear, steady headway and midfield halfway, headway on outer 3 out, joined leader 2 out, soon sustained duel with runner-up, led final strides
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2nd½More
disputed lead, led after 2nd, joined 3rd, not fluent 4th, led clearly 6th, pushed along then ridden when joined 2 out, soon sustained duel with winner, headed final strides
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3rd6 ½More
midfield, outpaced and short of room before 2 out, rallied and went modest third final strides
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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4th½More
towards rear, headway before 3 out, prominent when jumped left 2 out, outpaced and hit last, lost third final strides
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5thshdMore
towards rear, dropped to last halfway, some headway but plenty to do when hampered by faller 2 out, on outer and ran on run-in, nearest finish
Tipped by:
- Dave Stephens - SPOTLIGHT
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6th¾More
disputed lead, prominent after 2nd, outpaced before last, weakened run-in
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7thhdMore
in rear, steady headway from 5th, in touch with leaders when switched left after 2 out, no extra run-in
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8th1 ¼More
prominent on outer, lost position 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon outpaced
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9th½More
in rear, some headway then not fluent 2 out, not clear run but kept on run-in, never dangerous
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10th1 ¼More
awkward start, midfield, some headway 2 out, weakened run-in
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11thnkMore
in touch with leaders on inner, switched left before 2 out, hampered by faller 2 out, soon outpaced
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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12thnkMore
towards rear throughout
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13th2 ¾More
raced wide, in touch with leaders, weakened gradually from 3 out
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14th3 ½More
prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out
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15th3 ½More
always behind
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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16th1 ¼More
midfield on outer, weakened gradually from 6th
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17th40More
towards rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
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PUMore
towards rear, weakened halfway, pulled up before 3 out
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FELLMore
prominent, disputed lead 3rd, raced in second 6th, lost position then fell 2 out
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UMore
disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, unseated when ran out 6th
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reserve
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reserve
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reserve
Tote Returns
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Total Win£22
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Exacta£679.4
Down Royal 13:23 Result
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,314, 2nd £2,355, 3rd £1,116, 4th £496, 5th £248, 6th £124
- Distance 2m 4f 130y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 13:23
- Winning Time 05:13
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
raced in second, led narrowly 2 out, ridden and went clear before last, kept on well run-in
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2nd3 ¾More
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 9th, went third 2 out, went second last, kept on run-in, no match for winner
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3rd1 ¼More
towards rear, headway into midfield 4 out, in touch with leaders and going okay after 3 out, bit short of room and switched left before last, went third final 110yds, nearest finish
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4th6 ½More
led, headed 2 out, soon rallied, lost second last, weakened quickly final 110yds
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Dave Stephens - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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5th7More
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 7th, going okay after 3 out, weakened quickly from 2 out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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6th8More
towards rear, headway into midfield 4 out, weakened quickly before 2 out
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7th4 ¾More
in touch with leaders on outer, weakened quickly after 3 out, eased from 2 out
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8th2 ¾More
in touch with leaders, mistake and pecked on landing 8th, pushed along and lost ground after 3 out, weakened quickly before last
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9th4 ½More
midfield, lost ground and towards rear after 3rd, reminders after 6th, struggling 4 out, tailed off from 3 out
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10th6More
in rear throughout, tailed off from 3 out
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11th16More
in rear, lost touch from 4 out, tailed off from 3 out
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PUMore
didn't jump with fluency, in touch with leaders on inner, pushed along briefly after 2nd, lost ground and towards rear before 8th, reminders after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Down Royal 13:58 Result
BAR 1 Betting Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,876, 2nd £1,570, 3rd £744, 4th £331, 5th £165, 6th £83
- Distance 2m 4f 130y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 13:58
- Winning Time 05:15
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
prominent, disputed lead 7th, led clearly 2 out, went further clear approaching last, kept on
Tipped by:
- Dave Stephens - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd4 ½More
midfield, in touch with leaders halfway, ridden after 3 out, stayed on and went second last, no match for winner
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3rd5 ½More
led narrowly or disputed lead, raced in second 2 out, lost second last, soon no extra
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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4th5More
raced wide, prominent, disputed lead 7th, lost position before 2 out, weakening when not fluent last
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5th9More
in touch with leaders, no impression
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6th1 ½More
never better than midfield
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7th6More
in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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8thnkMore
in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out
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9th1 ½More
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, some headway after halfway, never on terms
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FELLMore
towards rear, fell 3 out
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PUMore
always behind, mistake 2nd, pulled up after 6th (jockey reported mare burst a blood vessel; vet confirmed jockey report)
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PUMore
pressed leader, lost position and in touch with leaders 2nd, weakened quickly halfway, pulled up before 3 out
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PUMore
always behind, mistake 3rd, jumped left 5th, weakened quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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PUMore
towards rear, weakened quickly and pulled up before 9th
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PUMore
towards rear, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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NRMore
stone bruise
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
Tote Returns
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Total Win£4.9
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Exacta£69.7
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Trifecta£285.4
Down Royal 14:33 Result
BAR 1 Betting Hunters Chase
- 5yo+, 16 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,876, 2nd £1,570, 3rd £744, 4th £331, 5th £165, 6th £83
- Distance 3m 0f 0y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 14:33
- Winning Time 06:16
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
prominent, outpaced and lost ground 2 out (usual 3 out), rallying omitted 2 out, led before last, ridden out run-in, idled final 110yds
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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2nd1More
in touch with leaders, challenging omitted 2 out, went second last, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner
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3rdnkMore
prominent, reminder 3 out (usual 4 out), rallying when wandered around omitted 2 out, kept on well run-in, went third final 110yds
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4th1 ¼More
towards rear, steady headway 3 out (usual 4 out), challenging omitted 2 out, lost second last, weakened gradually run-in, lost third final 110yds
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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5th2 ¼More
in touch with leaders, pressed leader 2 out (usual 3 out), soon led, faced challenges omitted 2 out, headed and weakened before last
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6th1 ¼More
towards rear, some headway 3 out (usual 4 out), pushed along omitted 2 out, keeping on before last, not reach leaders
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7th½More
in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost ground 2 out (usual 3 out), rallied and some headway before last, not pace to challenge
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
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8th4 ½More
led, pestered 2 out (usual 3 out), soon headed and lost ground, weakened quickly omitted 2 out
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9th1 ¼More
never better than midfield, weakened 2 out (usual 3 out)
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10th2More
never better than midfield, weakened 2 out (usual 3 out)
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11th10More
midfield early, lost position and towards rear 7th, struggling halfway, no chance 2 out (usual 3 out)
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12thshdMore
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened quickly 2 out (usual 3 out)
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13thnseMore
in rear throughout, never on terms (jockey said gelding made a noise from the top of the hill)
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14th21More
midfield, lost ground and struggling 3 out (usual 4 out), tailed off 2 out (usual 3 out)
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PUMore
towards rear, lost touch 2 out (usual 3 out), tailed off when pulled up omitted 2 out
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PUMore
didn't jump well, in rear, mistake 1st, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 2 out (usual 3 out)
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reserve
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reserve
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reserve
Down Royal 15:08 Result
BAR 1 Betting (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- 4yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,876, 2nd £1,570, 3rd £744, 4th £331, 5th £165, 6th £83
- Distance 2m 1f 53y
- Going Chase course - GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course - YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 15:08
- Winning Time 04:16
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
prominent on outer, going best when led over 3f out, pushed along and clear over 1f out, readily
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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2nd18More
soon in touch with leaders, ridden and kept on over 1f out, went modest second towards finish
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3rd¾More
took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, lost second towards finish
Tipped by:
- Phill Anderson - SPOTLIGHT
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4thnkMore
midfield, ridden and stayed on home straight, nearest finish
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5th1 ¾More
prominent, outpaced home turn
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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6th2 ¼More
towards rear, stayed on
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7th1More
took keen hold, towards rear on outer, some headway home turn, no impression
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8th1 ¾More
in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out
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9th3 ¾More
towards rear throughout
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10th5 ½More
raced wide, in touch with leaders, weakened home turn
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11th2 ¾More
took keen hold, prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, weakened quickly over 2f out
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12th12More
in touch with leaders, weakened 3f out
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13thnseMore
held up in rear, never on terms
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14th61More
towards rear, weakened quickly 5f out, tailed off
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15thshdMore
never better than midfield, weakened quickly 5f out, tailed off
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NRMore
coughing
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NRMore
cast in box
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lame