Andrews has them in pieces as she sees off the boys

Gina Andrews (second from right, with the champagne) celebrates a birthday winner on ActinpiecesCredit: David Carr

Who needs a claim? On the day that French authorities gave women riders a weight allowance, Gina Andrews showed she's more than good enough to beat the men on level terms.

The former champion lady point-to-point rider celebrated her 25th birthday in perfect style with a feature race success.

She produced Actinpieces to hit the front just after the final fence in the £11,000 mares' chase, capitalising on leader Total Asset's blunder, and went on to score by three and a quarter lengths.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 3 February 2017inReports

Last updated 18:27, 3 February 2017

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