
Results From Taunton - Friday, 30th December 2022
Taunton 12:45 Result
Alne Park Stud Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 3yo, 14 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,119, 2nd £2,358, 3rd £1,179, 4th £590, 5th £350, 6th £350
- Distance 2m 0f 104y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 12:45
- Winning Time 04:17
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear, good headway from 3 out, pushed along and went second before 2 out, led just after 2 out, hit last, ridden out run-in
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2nd4 ½
led narrowly, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and 4 lengths ahead after 3 out, reduced lead just before 2 out, headed just after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on but no match for winner
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
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3rd10
midfield, headway after 3 out, pushed along and went third before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened run-in
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4th17
held up in midfield, slow jump 3rd, soon lost position and towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, kept on after 2 out, went remote fourth run-in
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5th1
raced freely, prominent, went second and hit 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, mistake and nearly lost jockey 2 out, soon weakened
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6th7 ½
never better than mid-division
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7th6 ½
midfield, awkward jump 4th, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and weakened 2 out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Rob Wright - The Times
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8th5 ½
never better than mid-division
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9th4 ¼
prominent on inner, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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10th17
pressed leader, pushed along and lost position 6th, soon ridden, weakened and behind after 3 out
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PU
prominent, pulled up quickly before 6th, looked to go wrong
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- The Guardian
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Templegate - The Sun
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PU
didn't jump well, always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
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PU
towards rear, pushed along and behind 5th, pulled up before 6th
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PU
didn't jump with fluency, always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£270.3
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Exacta£2103.8
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Trifecta£3746.7
Taunton 13:15 Result
Rob Snook 70th Birthday Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 14 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,901, 2nd £2,258, 3rd £1,129, 4th £565
- Distance 2m 3f 1y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 13:15
- Winning Time 04:49
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
disputed lead, chased leader 3rd, close up when good jump 2 out, led last, drifted left and ridden run-in, kept on well, pushed out towards finish
Naps:
- The Punt - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- TOPSPEED
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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2nd1 ¾
disputed lead, led after 3rd, hard pressed 2 out, headed last, ridden run-in, kept on
Naps:
- Rob Wright - The Times
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd16
in touch with leaders, pushed along and went third 2 out, no extra approaching last
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4th15
towards rear, headway halfway, lost ground before 2 out, went modest fourth approaching last
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5th3 ¾
raced freely, in touch with leaders on outer, weakened quickly before 2 out
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6th2
towards rear, headway 4 out, weakened before 2 out
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7th1 ¼
towards rear, headway 4 out, weakened from 3 out
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
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8th1
towards rear, mistake 5th, well behind from 3 out
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9th3 ½
always towards rear, lost touch after 3 out
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10thnse
midfield, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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11th81
always towards rear, lost touch 3 out
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PU
in touch with leaders, mistake 4 out, weakened 3 out, soon got well behind, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
midfield, weakened 3 out, soon got well behind and pulled up
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PU
raced wide, towards rear of midfield, weakened 7th, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
Taunton 13:45 Result
League Of Friends Of Musgrove Park Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 11 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,991, 2nd £2,760, 3rd £1,379, 4th £691, 5th £350, 6th £350, 7th £350, 8th £350
- Distance 2m 7f 3y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 13:45
- Winning Time 06:04
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
disputed lead, led narrowly after 3rd, headed and close up 7th, led again after 10th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on, gamely
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2nd2
held up in midfield, headway 4 out, soon went fourth, pushed along 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on and went second final 110yds
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3rd1 ¾
midfield on outer, headway and prominent 9th, ridden and went second after 4 out, no extra and lost second final 110yds
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Templegate - The Sun
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4th1 ¾
towards rear, headway when mistake 4 out, soon pushed along, slow jump 3 out, ridden and stayed on from last, went fourth run-in
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5th4 ¼
prominent, pressed leader after 3rd, led 7th, pecked on landing 10th, soon headed and prominent, pushed along after 4 out, ridden before 3 out, weakened run-in
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
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6th10
disputed lead, pecked on landing 3rd, in touch with leaders after 3rd, mistake 11th, soon pushed along, reminder after 12th, ridden and weakened before 3 out
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Rob Wright - The Times
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FELL
prominent on outer, fell 4th
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- The Guardian
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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PU
towards rear, pushed along and struggling from 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Naps:
- - sportinglife.com
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PU
towards rear of midfield, mistake 12th, soon ridden and struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
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PU
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, mistake 9th, pushed along and lost position 5 out, slow jump 4 out, soon eased and pulled up
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PU
midfield, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£12
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Exacta£58.9
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Trifecta£306
Taunton 14:15 Result
Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
- 3yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £12,529, 2nd £4,701, 3rd £2,354, 4th £1,173, 5th £590, 6th £295
- Distance 2m 0f 104y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 14:15
- Winning Time 04:08
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
midfield, headway 5th, chased clear leader after 3 out, nudged along 2 out, wandered around and made challenge last, ridden to lead when hung left run-in, kept on
Naps:
- Mercury - Daily Post
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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2nd1 ¼
led, went clear after 3 out, ridden and reduced lead 2 out, faced challenge last, headed run-in, switched right towards finish, kept on
Naps:
- The Score - Racing TV
- Jeffrey Ross - Sporting Times
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- TOPSPEED
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd9 ½
towards rear, headway 3 out, lost ground 2 out, no extra approaching last
Naps:
- Luke Tucker - Cambridge Evening News
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4th16
midfield, headway 5th, weakened 3 out
Naps:
- West Tip - Western Morning News
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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5th4
prominent, lost position and mistake 3 out, soon weakened
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6th12
always towards rear, mistake 3 out, soon got well behind
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PU
always towards rear, ridden and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
prominent, mistake 4th, soon dropped to rear, well behind when pulled up before 4 out
Taunton 14:45 Result
Farewell Doctor John Heathcock Handicap Hurdle
- 3yo+, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,753, 2nd £3,111, 3rd £1,555, 4th £779, 5th £350, 6th £350
- Distance 2m 7f 198y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 14:46
- Winning Time 06:10
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear of midfield, reminders after 9th, headway 3 out, pushed along and went second before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, 3 lengths down last, kept on well and led final strides
Naps:
- - The Guardian
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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2nd½
travelled strongly, pressed leaders, led 9th, shaken up and 3 lengths ahead when last, ridden and reduced lead final 110yds, no extra and headed final strides
Naps:
- West Country - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
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3rd7
held up in midfield on outer, good headway 3 out, disputing second after 3 out, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, not fluent last, ridden and no extra run-in
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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4th6
midfield, headway and prominent when hit 3 out, disputing second after 3 out, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, not fluent last, weakened run-in
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5th20
held up in midfield, not fluent 8th, headway when not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened before 2 out
Naps:
- Moorestyle - Daily Star Sunday
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
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6th27
prominent on outer, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before 2 out
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PU
disputed lead, led narrowly 4th, not fluent 6th, not fluent and headed 9th, soon ridden, weakened and behind after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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PU
held up in midfield, pecked on landing 1st, pushed along before 8th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Naps:
- Sunday Express
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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PU
disputed lead, not fluent and lost position 4th, pushed along and dropped to rear 8th, mistake 9th, behind 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
prominent, reminders and lost position 8th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
in rear, never going well, well behind 8th, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
in touch with leaders, pushed along when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
towards rear, slow jump 6th, not fluent 7th, soon reminder, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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NR
vet's certificate
Tipped by:
- James Burn - LAMBOURN
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NR
unsuitable ground
Taunton 15:15 Result
Claire Hitch 50th Birthday Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,629, 2nd £2,133, 3rd £1,066, 4th £534, 5th £350, 6th £350, 7th £350, 8th £350
- Distance 3m 2f 57y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 15:15
- Winning Time 07:10
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pecked on landing 1st, headway and prominent 5th, soon dropped to midfield, headway 12th, pushed along and chased leader when not fluent 3 out, made challenge last, ridden run-in, ran on to lead final strides
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2ndnk
took keen hold, midfield, headway 9th, pressed leader going easily 15th, led 4 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and faced challenge last, hard pressed run-in, headed final strides
Tipped by:
- The Guardian
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Rob Wright - The Times
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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3rd20
disputed lead, led 8th, mistake 15th, headed 4 out, weakened 3 out
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Templegate - The Sun
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4th4
disputed lead, chased leader 9th, weakened 4 out
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5th48
in touch with leaders, lost position halfway, well behind from 4 out
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PU
disputed lead, soon dropped to midfield, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Jonathan Neesom - SPOTLIGHT
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PU
towards rear of midfield, got behind 15th, pulled up before 4 out
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PU
in touch with leaders, slow jump and lost position 3rd, headway 9th, mistake 12th, weakening when mistake 15th, blundered 4 out, soon pulled up
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PU
always towards rear, mistake 12th, pulled up before 4 out
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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PU
always towards rear, mistake 7th, well behind when pulled up after 4 out
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PU
always towards rear, well behind when mistake 4 out, soon pulled up
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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PU
midfield, mistake 14th, chased leaders 4 out, weakened 3 out, soon pulled up
Taunton 15:45 Result
2 For 1 Tickets On 9th January Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle (RE Initiative)
- 3yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,119, 2nd £2,358, 3rd £1,179, 4th £590, 5th £350, 6th £350
- Distance 2m 3f 1y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; 5.8) changing to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 2 (13:15)
- Off Time 15:45
- Winning Time 04:53
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
travelled strongly, prominent, pushed along and went second when not fluent 2 out, hit last, soon ridden, kept on well and led final strides
Naps:
- Scottish Sun
Tipped by:
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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2ndnk
disputed lead, led 7th, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well but headed final strides
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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3rd8
pressed leaders, pushed along and outpaced just before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra run-in
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
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4th2
midfield, pushed along and lost position before 6th, soon towards rear, rallied 3 out, went fourth before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on
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5th18
towards rear of midfield on outer, pushed along 3 out, soon no impression and beaten
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6th4
midfield, hit and nudged along 6th, weakened after 3 out
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7th7
raced freely, towards rear, headway and midfield 5th, prominent when hit 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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8th10
raced freely, prominent, pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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9th1 ½
midfield, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and weakened
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10th14
in rear, slightly hampered 2nd, not fluent 7th, soon pushed along, weakened and well behind after 3 out
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11th6
disputed lead, lost position 7th, soon pushed along and weakened
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PU
prominent on outer, lost ground from 4th, reminder after 5th, in rear 6th, weakened and well behind 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
held up in midfield on inner, ridden after 6th, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out
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FELL
towards rear of midfield, fell 2nd
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PU
in touch with leaders, ridden after 7th, hit 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tote Returns
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Total Win£4.5
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Exacta£20.3
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Trifecta£48.4