Haldon Extension Official Opening On 10/11/09 Beginners' Chase

1^st

711-4

9/1

T: Ian WilliamsJ: J M Maguire

Held up behind leaders, not fluent 12th, clear 3rd after next, closed to lead 4 out, jumped right final 3, clear 2 out, stayed on

2^nd

511-4

11/1

T: B G PowellJ: Jimmy McCarthy

Led, ridden, headed after 14th, beaten before 4 out, disputing 2nd when left clear in that position 2 out, no chance with winner

3^rd

dist

511-4

4/1

T: N & W Twiston-DaviesJ: P J Brennan

Not always fluent, held up behind leaders, weakened after 14th, left poor 3rd, hampered 2 out

611-4

4/9

T: P Hobbs & J WhiteJ: R Johnson

Tracked leader, not fluent 11th, led after 14th, sluggish jump when headed 4 out, again 3 out, soon beaten, disputing 2nd when fell heavily 2 out

SF:£59.87

Ballydub (IRE) (4/9), Kilvergan Boy (IRE) (4/1), Hunters Ploy (IRE) (9/1), Plane Painter (IRE) (11/1)