Ascot Saturday 22nd December
- Going: Heavy Surface: Turf
- Placepot £318.50, Pool: £183,320.00, 420.07 winning tickets
- Quadpot £90.50, Pool: £11,717.70, 95.8 winning tickets
12:55 Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 3m, Class 4, 13 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51/3-551 |
De La Bech
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5 | 11-12 | P J Hobbs | R Johnson | 3/1f |
| 2 | PP48-60 |
Oscar Papa
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7 | 11-11 | N J Gifford | L Treadwell | 50/1 |
| 3 | 2-33 |
Cheat The Cheater (IRE)
|
5 | 11-10 p1 | Miss R Curtis | A P McCoy | 10/1 |
| 4 | 61-F14 |
Highland Retreat
|
5 | 11-9 | H Fry | Mr J Barber (7) | 16/1 |
| 5 | 34-3644 |
Top Dancer (FR)
|
5 | 11-8 | B I Case | K Moore (7) | 14/1 |
| 6 | 2413/3 |
Cornish Ice
|
8 | 11-6 | R Dickin | H Oliver | 14/1 |
| 7 | 2025/33 |
Kaylif Aramis
|
5 | 11-4 | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 14/1 |
| 8 | 3474/11 |
Okafranca (IRE)
|
7 | 11-4 | J A B Old | M D Grant | 5/1 |
| 9 | 4224-42 |
Koultas King (IRE)
|
5 | 11-4 t | Tim Vaughan | M Byrne (5) | 16/1 |
| 10 | 11643-0 |
Wings Of Icarus (IRE)
|
5 | 10-13 | D Pipe | T Scudamore | 5/1 |
| 12 | 4-62141 |
Call Me Sir (IRE)
|
10 | 10-11 | Mrs S Gardner | Miss L Gardner (5) | 20/1 |
| 13 | 340F50/ |
Bally Sands (IRE)
|
8 | 10-8 | R Mathew | D Crosse | 25/1 |
| 14 | 31-456 |
Tothemoonandback (IRE)
|
4 | 10-7 | G L Moore | J E Moore | 10/1 |
| 11 | P055P-5 |
Struanmore
|
5 | 10-11 | P R Webber | L Heard | NR |
Formwatch
Struanmore 66-1 (10-11) Led from 1st, headed 3rd, led again 3 out, headed before last, weakened run-in, 5th of 15, 8l behind Tanerko Emery (11-11) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy.
De La Bech 7-2 (10-12) Led, headed narrowly before 2 out, led again between last 2, stayed on well to go clear flat, comfortably, won at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov beating Until Winning (10-12) by 20l, 8 ran.
Okafranca (IRE) 9-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 9th, went 2nd soon after 3 out, led soon after, idled flat, driven out, won at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft beating Fortuna Rose (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Highland Retreat 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 5th, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on flat, 4th of 12, 10l behind Midnight Appeal (10-12) at Hereford 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Tothemoonandback (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, pushed along and in rear before 4 out, soon tailed off, last of 6, 25l behind Billy Merriott (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Kaylif Aramis 9-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th or 5th, ridden when close up 2 out, went 2nd when mistake 2 out, no impression on winner before last, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Tealissio (10-12) at Leicester 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Call Me Sir (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Held up in rear, good headway on outside to 3rd after 3 out, went 2nd and closed approaching next, led approaching last, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Wincanton 2m 6f NH Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-105) (3yo+) (4) sft beating Be All Man (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cheat The Cheater (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked winner until 5th, stayed handy, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, no extra flat, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Grouse Lodge (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Wings Of Icarus (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, tailed off, 13th of 17, well behind Lamps (11-9) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Nov.
Top Dancer (FR) 6-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, driven 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression before last, 4th of 13, 19l behind Fred The Shred (10-3) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy.
Bally Sands (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened rapidly 6th, tailed off, 20th of 23, well behind Aegean Dawn (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov '10.
Oscar Papa 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear, ridden after 9th, behind 13th, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Pete The Feat (11-12) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Nov.
Cornish Ice 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, ridden before 3 out, one pace and no impression before 2 out, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Moscow Presents (11-0) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (5) sft.
Koultas King (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 3rd, headed 3 out, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Dreams Of Milan (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
13:30 Shawbrook Bank Graduation Chase
- 4yo+, 2m 5f 110y, Class 2, 4 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1264-16 |
Solix (FR)
|
6 | 11-7 | Ian Williams | P J Brennan | 5/4j |
| 2 | 202-P51 |
Brass Tax (IRE)
|
6 | 11-4 | B I Case | A P McCoy | 8/1 |
| 3 | 12/150-4 |
Cedre Bleu (FR)
|
5 | 11-0 pt | P F Nicholls | R Walsh | 5/4j |
| 4 | 334/13-F |
On Trend (IRE)
|
6 | 11-0 | N J Gifford | Tom Cannon | 12/1 |
Formwatch
Cedre Bleu (FR) 5-2fav (11-12) Led until 6th, remained prominent, every chance 3 out, soon under pressure, no extra from last, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sizing Santiago (10-13) at Newbury 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov.
Brass Tax (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2 out, driven out and joined post, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Nov deadheating with Alpine Breeze (11-12), 7 ran.
On Trend (IRE) 17-2 (10-9) Held up in rear when fell 5 out, in a race won by Ulck Du Lin (10-2) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs, 15 ran.
Solix (FR) 8-1 (10-3) 6th of 8, 8l behind Tir Au But (9-13) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 5f hdl G2 (1) hvy in Nov.
14:00 Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4yo+, 3m 1f, Class 1, 7 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1F01-02 |
Cucumber Run (IRE)
|
7 | 11-7 | N J Henderson | B J Geraghty | 12/1 |
| 3 | 258P-98 |
Kayf Aramis
|
10 | 11-7 b | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 66/1 |
| 4 | F/1R16-6 |
Master Of The Hall (IRE)
|
8 | 11-7 | N J Henderson | A P McCoy | 8/1 |
| 5 | 4453-20 |
Prospect Wells (FR)
|
7 | 11-7 t | P F Nicholls | R Walsh | 8/1 |
| 6 | 3/4753-2 |
Reve de Sivola (FR)
|
7 | 11-7 | Nick Williams | R Johnson | 9/2 |
| 7 | 0/123F-3 |
Smad Place (FR)
|
5 | 11-7 | A King | R Thornton | 15/8f |
| 8 | 3236-11 |
Trustan Times (IRE)
|
6 | 11-7 | T D Easterby | D C Costello | 11/4 |
| 2 | 260-044 |
Five Dream (FR)
|
8 | 11-7 | P F Nicholls | Non Runner | NR |
Formwatch
Five Dream (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Disputed lead, driven approaching 2 out, soon no chance with easy winner, weakened to 4th last, last of 4, 27l behind Big Buck's (11-8) at Newbury 3m hdl G2 (1) sft.
Reve de Sivola (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Held up 4th and last, driven after 4 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 9l behind Big Buck's (11-8) at Newbury 3m hdl G2 (1) sft.
Smad Place (FR) 10-11fav (11-4) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 6, 25l behind Tidal Bay (11-0) at Wetherby 3m 1f hdl G2 (1) gs in Nov.
Trustan Times (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, taken wide before bend after 6th, headway 4 out, led 2 out, kept on well from last, driven out, won at Haydock 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov beating Holywell (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Prospect Wells (FR) 15-2 (11-0) Mid-division in touch, headway 4 out, chased leaders under pressure next, kept on same pace, no impression before last, 10th of 18, 17l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Master Of The Hall (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, blundered 9th, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, last of 6, well behind Silviniaco Conti (11-5) at Wetherby 3m 1f chs G2 (1) gs in Nov.
Cucumber Run (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up in touch in mid-division, mistake 5th, headway 9th, challenged 3 out, no impression on winner flat, stayed on, 2nd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Fair Along (11-12) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (3) sft in Nov.
Kayf Aramis 20-1 (10-11) Led, headed narrowly after 3 out, driven next, every chance between last 2, weakened flat, 8th of 12, 22l behind At Fishers Cross (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) hvy.
14:35 Champagne Bollinger Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed)
- 4yo+, 3m, Class 1, 6 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2887-1U |
Roberto Goldback (IRE)
|
10 | 11-12 | N J Henderson | B J Geraghty | 4/1 |
| 2 | 9P/41F1- |
Hey Big Spender (IRE)
|
9 | 11-8 | C L Tizzard | J Tizzard | 9/2 |
| 3 | 1/110-35 |
Hold On Julio (IRE)
|
9 | 10-11 | A King | R Thornton | 9/4f |
| 4 | 25P-231 |
Ackertac (IRE)
|
7 | 10-2 p | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 7/1 |
| 5 | 0874-F0 |
Katenko (FR)
|
6 | 10-1 | Miss V Williams | L Treadwell | 9/1 |
| 6 | 3/11F2-1 |
Wyck Hill (IRE)
|
8 | 10-0 | D G Bridgwater | T Scudamore | 4/1 |
Formwatch
Wyck Hill (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Made all, pressed from 3 out, strongly challenged after last, held on gamely (2 fences ommited), won at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Nov beating Fill The Power (11-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Katenko (FR) 25-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 47l behind Trustan Times (11-12) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Roberto Goldback (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) In touch when blundered and unseated rider 14th, in a race won by Bobs Worth (11-6) at Newbury 3m 2f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs, 19 ran.
Hey Big Spender (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 16th, challenged last, led flat, driven out, won at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Jan beating Fredo (10-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ackertac (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, bumped 3rd, closed 5th, reminder 8th, 3rd and ridden when hampered 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on, hung left close home, won at Ascot 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov beating Vino Griego (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Hold On Julio (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 16th, kept on under pressure from last, never nearer, 5th of 19, 27l behind Bobs Worth (11-6) at Newbury 3m 2f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs.
15:10 Ladbroke (Listed Handicap Hurdle)
- 4yo+, 2m, Class 1, 21 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U/39-511 |
Petit Robin (FR)
|
9 | 11-12 | N J Henderson | Mr N De Boinville (7) | 25/1 |
| 2 | 11FU-31 |
Balder Succes (FR)
|
4 | 11-4 | A King | R Thornton | 7/1 |
| 3 | 31115-2 |
Cash And Go (IRE)
|
5 | 11-2 | N J Henderson | B J Geraghty | 11/2f |
| 4 | 42F50-1 |
Olofi (FR)
|
6 | 11-1 pt | T R George | P J Brennan | 9/1 |
| 5 | 227/243 |
Bothy
|
6 | 10-13 | B Ellison | P Corbett (7) | 25/1 |
| 6 | 712613 |
Cause Of Causes (USA)
|
4 | 10-13 | G Elliott | D J Condon | 25/1 |
| 7 | 201316 |
Rattan (USA)
|
7 | 10-13 | W P Mullins | D E Mullins | 14/1 |
| 8 | 2-32F14 |
Double Ross (IRE)
|
6 | 10-13 | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 14/1 |
| 9 | 2F11- |
Ranjaan (FR)
|
4 | 10-12 t1 | P F Nicholls | R Walsh | 8/1 |
| 10 | 21218-2 |
It's A Gimme (IRE)
|
5 | 10-11 | Jonjo O'Neill | A P McCoy | 8/1 |
| 11 | 3151-62 |
Princeton Plains (IRE)
|
6 | 10-10 | E P Harty | N P Madden | 25/1 |
| 12 | 104-148 |
Urbain De Sivola (FR)
|
4 | 10-9 | Nick Williams | N Scholfield | 20/1 |
| 13 | 21147-0 |
Kazlian (FR)
|
4 | 10-6 | D Pipe | T Scudamore | 16/1 |
| 14 | F12P72 |
Thomas Edison (IRE)
|
5 | 10-6 t | A J Martin | M P Walsh | 33/1 |
| 15 | 203-P33 |
Dan Breen (IRE)
|
7 | 10-6 p | D Pipe | F J Hayes (10) | 25/1 |
| 16 | 1217-1 |
Lyvius
|
4 | 10-6 | N J Henderson | J McGrath (5) | 14/1 |
| 17 | 268P-52 |
Rigidity
|
5 | 10-4 pt | Tim Vaughan | R Johnson | 25/1 |
| 18 | 7638-25 |
Bar De Ligne (FR)
|
6 | 10-4 | S Gollings | D C Costello | 33/1 |
| 19 | 9P-1902 |
First In The Queue (IRE)
|
5 | 10-3 | N J Henderson | A Tinkler | 66/1 |
| 20 | 3216-3F |
First Avenue
|
7 | 10-2 | Mrs L J Mongan | Tom Cannon (3) | 25/1 |
| 21 | 21146-2 |
Into Wain (USA)
|
5 | 10-1 | S Gollings | B Hughes | 16/1 |
Formwatch
Cause Of Causes (USA) 12-1 (11-0) Held up behind, headway 3 out, chased leaders before last, ridden and staying on when not clear run and switched left flat, went 3rd towards finish, not reached leaders, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Petit Robin (FR) 11-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, led before 2 out, strongly challenged after last, all out, just held on, won at Sandown 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) sft beating Into Wain (10-2) by ns, 12 ran.
Dan Breen (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) In touch, headway 3 out, went 2nd approaching next, led narrowly between last 2, headed and 1 length down when stumbled and almost unseated rider last, soon lost place, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 20l behind Dark Lover (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy.
Double Ross (IRE) 4-1fav (11-10) Led, ridden and hit last, headed run-in, lost 2nd last 100 yards, no extra, 4th of 12, 7l behind Yesyoucan (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Nov.
First Avenue 10-1 (11-2) Held up in last pair, good headway on inside to chase leading pair 2 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd and every chance when fell last, in a race won by General Ting (10-3) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Nov, 12 ran.
Princeton Plains (IRE) 5-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in close 4th and not clear run 2 out, stayed on to challenge approaching last, strongly pressed winner in 2nd run-in, no extra last strides, 2nd of 10, nk behind Lough Ferrib (10-12) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl hvy in Sep.
Bar De Ligne (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, went 5th 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 12, 14l behind Yesyoucan (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Nov.
Into Wain (USA) 15-2 (10-2) Mid-division, headway 2 out, soon chasing leaders, every chance after last, just failed, 2nd of 12, ns behind Petit Robin (11-5) at Sandown 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) sft.
Urbain De Sivola (FR) 12-1 (10-7) 8th of 9, well behind Esmondo (10-7) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 3f 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) hvy in Nov.
Thomas Edison (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Waited with, improved travelling well to track leaders from 2 out, struggling to get to winner when not fluent and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Beef To The Heels (9-3) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-150 gs in Nov.
First In The Queue (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway from 2 out, went 2nd flat, stayed on, not able to get to winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Petit Robin (11-9) at Ascot 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) sft in Nov.
Ranjaan (FR) 7-2fav (10-5) Raced keenly, held up mid-division, switched outside approaching 3rd, headway 5th, led when not fluent 2 out, hard pressed when not fluent again last, ridden out flat, won at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gs in Jan beating Third Intention (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rattan (USA) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway after 4 out, chased leaders after 2 out, kept on same pace on stands side rail approaching last, no impression, 6th of 18, 6l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Kazlian (FR) 9-1 (10-11) In touch, mistake 4 out, weakened after 2 out, 14th of 18, 39l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Olofi (FR) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division on outside, headway 4 out, went 3rd 2 out, effort when not much room on stands side rail and switched left before last, led soon after, stayed on well flat, won at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov beating Cash And Go (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Balder Succes (FR) 1-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 3 out, led before last, stayed on strongly and drew clear run-in, ridden out, won at Haydock 2m 4yo hdl (2) sft in Nov beating Hollow Tree (11-6) by 6l, 4 ran.
Bothy 10-1 (11-7) Led to 2nd, led after 4 out, headed before 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 4, 33l behind Countrywide Flame (11-7) at Newcastle 2m hdl G1 (1) hvy.
Lyvius 7-2 (10-7) Chased leaders, led 2 out, ridden clear last, comfortably, won at Newbury 2m lst hcp hdl (0-150) (1) sft in Nov beating Edgardo Sol (11-3) by 2l, 6 ran.
Rigidity 85-40 (11-1) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 4th, hit next, no chance when lost 2nd approaching 4 out, rallied to 2nd again approaching last, never any chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Kie (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m beg chs (3) gd in Nov.
It's A Gimme (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up in touch in mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, chased winner and strong challenge flat, every chance until found no extra towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Raya Star (11-12) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gs in Nov.
Cash And Go (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway before 3 out, effort on inside approaching last, went 2nd flat, kept on, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
15:40 BGC Partners Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 2m 1f, Class 3, 7 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20P-364 |
Falcon Island
|
7 | 11-12 | C L Tizzard | J Tizzard | 8/1 |
| 2 | 8/1-3115 |
Gus Macrae (IRE)
|
8 | 11-9 pt | Miss R Curtis | P Corbett (7) | 14/1 |
| 4 | 7023-31 |
Ulck Du Lin (FR)
|
4 | 11-5 | P F Nicholls | R Walsh | Evsf |
| 5 | 800-332 |
My Brother Sylvest
|
6 | 11-2 b | D Pipe | T Scudamore | 10/1 |
| 7 | 408-442 |
Vino Griego (FR)
|
7 | 11-2 b | G L Moore | J E Moore | 7/2 |
| 8 | 421513- |
El Lobo (FR)
|
5 | 10-13 t1 | D Pipe | A P McCoy | 15/2 |
| 9 | 8P1-424 |
Nozic (FR)
|
11 | 10-5 bt | Miss Z C Davison | G Gracey-davison (5) | 33/1 |
| 3 | 2/2P32-1 |
Majala (FR)
|
6 | 11-9 t | T R George | 2nd Preference | NR |
| 6 | 123136 |
Nobunaga
|
7 | 11-2 | Miss V Williams | L Treadwell | NR |
Formwatch
Majala (FR) 2-1fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led 7th, made rest, clear when mistake last, eased run in, won at Taunton 2m beg chs (3) sft in Nov beating Renard D'Irlande (11-0) by 10l, 7 ran.
Nobunaga 16-1 (11-2) Raced in 4th and off the pace, pushed along 9th, ridden before 11th, driven after 3 out, weakened next, blundered last, 6th of 10, 14l behind Shoegazer (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f listed hcp chs (1) sft in Sep.
Ulck Du Lin (FR) 2-1fav (10-2) Tracked leaders on inside, headway 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and stayed on well to go clear from last, won at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs beating Oh Crick (11-2) by 4l, 15 ran.
Nozic (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Led until after 3 out, one pace before last, 4th of 7, 7l behind George Nympton (11-7) at Warwick 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft.
Falcon Island 20-1 (11-5) Led 3rd, tracked leader, led again 6th to after 8th, remained prominent, ridden 2 out, stayed on to press for 2nd flat, no extra in 4th towards finish, 4th of 15, 5l behind Ulck Du Lin (10-2) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs.
Gus Macrae (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) In touch, effort to chase leaders 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 8l behind Ulck Du Lin (10-2) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs.
El Lobo (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Led, headed approaching 4 out, chased leader until next, 3rd and well beaten when blundered badly next, 3rd of 6, 34l behind Oscar Gogo (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy in Dec '11.
My Brother Sylvest 15-2 (11-12) Led until 2nd, led next, jumped right and headed 4 out, pecked slightly 3 out, led 2 out, went right last, headed flat, held close home, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Mentalist (10-6) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Nov.
Vino Griego (FR) 13-2 (11-6) Prominent, led 2nd until 4th, led 5th, not fluent next, headed 4 out, led again before 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ackertac (11-11) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov.
