12:40 Cheltenham
Friday 17 November 2017
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Markel Insurance Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase
- 4YO plus | Class 3 | 3m 1f | Good to Soft | 15 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 12:42 | Winning time: 6m 40.20s
T: D PipeJ: Mr R O Harding
Mid-division on outside, took closer order halfway, led after 3 out, clear next, ridden and reduced advantage flat, just held on, all out
T: N J HendersonJ: Mr H Hunt (3)
Mid-division, towards rear and struggling 4 out, still plenty to do after next, soon ridden, headway under pressure after last, finished well to take 2nd near finish, not quite reach winner
T: C J MannJ: Mr R P Quinlan
Prominent early, mid-division, outpaced after 4 out, ridden after next, late headway under pressure last, stayed on well to take 3rd near finish, not quite reach leaders
T: N & W Twiston-DaviesJ: Mr Zac Baker
Towards rear, outpaced 3 out, headway under pressure after next, ridden and stayed on well flat, took 4th near finish, not quite reach leaders
T: A J MartinJ: Mr B O'Neill
Led to 2nd, in touch, hit 12th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to chase winner last, kept on same pace, held when lost place towards finish
T: Ian WilliamsJ: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
In touch, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, one pace when switched right flat, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders
T: D McCain JnrJ: Mr Derek O'Connor
Prominent, ridden and outpaced by front pair after 3 out, stayed on to dispute 2nd last, kept on same pace flat
T: K Bailey & M NichollsJ: Mr J J Codd
Held up behind, headway 13th, mistake next (water), in touch on outside, soon chased winner, ridden and lost place last, weakened final 100 yards
T: R H BucklerJ: Mr Joshua Newman (3)
Chased leaders to 7th, mid-division, reminders before 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
T: N C KellyJ: Mr N McParlan
Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, tailed off
T: P Hobbs & J WhiteJ: Mr Jake Bament (7)
Mistake 10th, always behind, tailed off
Also Ran
T: A J HoneyballJ: Mr William Biddick
Led 2nd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up approaching last
T: J & A O'NeillJ: Mr James King
Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
T: C L TizzardJ: Mr M Legg
In touch on inside, fell 10th
T: G P CromwellJ: Ms Lisa O'Neill
Prominent, tracked leaders when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£13.30Pl:£4.60, £3.10, £3.00EX:£113.70Trifecta:£733.70Tricast:£783.13SF:£82.92Swingers:£18.20, £19.20, £12.40
Forecasts
Dueling Banjos (5/1), Indian Castle (6/1), What Happens Now (6/1), Sugar Baron (15/2), Pickamix (9/1), Tintern Theatre (10/1), What A Moment (11/1), Phil's Magic (12/1), Regal Flow (14/1), Solstice Son (20/1), Gentleman Jon (25/1), As De Pique (25/1), Lamb Or Cod (33/1), Mont Royale (50/1), Angus Milan (66/1)
Sugar Baron is young enough to carry on improving and is respected despite top weight, while Tintern Theatre's lack of chasing experience does not seem to have deterred his trainer from running him in handicap company and he is also one to note. However, the recent C&D contest in which WHAT HAPPENS NOW beat Indian Castle and Regal Flow looks a serious pointer to the outcome of this race and the selection is taken to confirm the form given the authority with which he won. Pickamix, Duelling Banjos, What A Moment, Phil's Magic and Solstice Son are all capable of bold shows in a wide-open contest.
- What Happens Now
- Indian Castle
- Tintern Theatre
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £13,191.002nd: £4,121.003rd: £2,059.004th: £1,030.005th: £515.006th: £260.00
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