Alice & George & Terry Peak Graduation Chase 3m
- (4yo+, 3m, Class 2, 5 runners)
- Winner £10,397 2nd £3,053 3rd £1,526 4th £763
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 Restless Harry | 5/4f | |
| 2nd | 3 Tullamore Dew | 11 | 6/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/138-11 |
|
7 | 161 11-7 t | D O'Meara | Jake Greenall | 140 | 11/8 | |
| 2 | 34311/F- |
|
8 | 161 11-7 | A King | R Thornton | 128 | 16/1 | |
| 3 | U20PP-B |
|
10 | 161 11-7 | N J Gifford | D F O'Regan | 138 | 6/1 | |
| 4 | 410F-64 |
|
8 | 154 11-0 | R Dickin | H Oliver | 138 | 5/4f | |
| 5 | 1331-PP |
|
7 | 154 11-0 | Andrew Martin | Mr J Martin | 106 | 66/1 |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Time For Rupert (IRE)
|
7 | 11-8 | P R Webber | D F O'Regan | 8/15 |
In depth
Verdict
Tullamore Dew was just beaten over 3m at Ascot in February but has shown little in four runs since, albeit in decent company. Trifollet's hunter chase form wouldn't be good enough and Stoney's Treasure has clearly had his problems recently and may just need this. RESTLESS HARRY, a Grade 2 winner over hurdles, is still seeking a first win over fences but placed efforts last season behind Join Together and Teaforthree was decent form and he should be approaching peak fitness now. Getting 7lb from the enigmatic Rose Of The Moon, he has to be the choice though David O'Meara's charge is on a hat-trick over fences after wins at Wetherby and Sedgefield.
Formwatch
Restless Harry 2-1 (11-1) Jumped left, led until 1st, led next, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon outpaced, switched left and rallied after 2 out, hampered last, stayed on, no impression, 4th of 5, 4l behind Minella Class (11-1) at Ascot 2m 5f beg chs (3) sft in Nov.
Tullamore Dew (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Towards rear until brought down 4th, in a race won by Roberto Goldback (10-10) at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Stoney's Treasure 7-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, mid-division after 10th, blundered 13th, weakened from 3 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Prophete De Guye (10-10) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Nov '11, 11 ran.
Rose Of The Moon (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Led to 12th, led again 16th, clear before last, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov chs (4) sft beating Dannanceys Hill (11-0) by 13l, 4 ran.
Trifollet 28-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, behind and pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Rumbury Grey (11-10) at Stratford 3m 4f nov hts chs (2) gd in Jun, 16 ran.