Full Result 2.25 Sandown | 9 March 2019

Matchbook Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (1m7f216yds) 2m Soft 8 hurdles

1st £42,202.50 2nd £15,900 3rd £7,957.50 4th £3,975 5th £1,995 6th £997.50 7th £495 8th £255

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	9. Malaya (FR) 7/1 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	5	102	136	129	141	–
b m Martaline - Clarte D'Or (FR) (Kendor)
Looked well, held up in 7th and in touch, smooth progress when blundered badly 2 out, recovered to chase leader before last, ridden and kept on well flat to lead final 80yds (op 9/2)

2 1¼	14. Monsieur Lecoq (FR) 7/2 Chester Williams ⁷ Jane Williams	Chester Williams ⁷ Jane Williams	5	98 1 2	135	126	137	–
b g Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR) (Smadoun)
Looked well, held up in 6th and in touch, progress to lead before 2 out, 3 lengths clear before last, headed final 80yds, kept on (op 4/1)

3 4 [5¼]	1. Call Me Lord (FR) 3/1F Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	6	1112	160	146	158	–
bb g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) (Cape Cross)
Held up well off the pace in last quartet, steady progress after 3 out going well, tracked leading pair after 2 out, ridden and one pace from last (op 5/1)

4 3¼ [8½]	10. Storm Rising (IRE) 20/1 Charlie Hammond ⁵ Dr Richard Newland	Charlie Hammond ⁵ Dr Richard Newland	6	910 b	135	117	131	–
b g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Before The Storm (Sadler's Wells)
Off the pace in 8th, urged along after 3 out, never pace to challenge but kept on under pressure from 2 out (tchd 16/1)

5 3 [11½]	3. First Flow (IRE) 9/1 David Bass Kim Bailey	David Bass Kim Bailey	7	1010	144	122	137	–
b g Primary (USA) - Clonroche Wells (IRE) (Pierre)
Impeded start, close up behind leaders at strong pace, went 2nd briefly on long run before 2 out, faded after 2 out, not disgraced (op 10/1 and tchd 14/1)

6 nk [11¾]	2. Speredek (FR) 16/1 Tom Buckley ¹⁰ Nigel Hawke	Tom Buckley ¹⁰ Nigel Hawke	8	102 p	146	124	137	–
bb g Kapgarde (FR) - Sendamagic (FR) (Sendawar)
Led after 2nd and maintained strong pace, kicked clear after 3 out, headed before 2 out, steadily weakened

7 3¼ [15]	16. Benny's Bridge (IRE) 8/1 Paddy Brennan Fergal O'Brien	Paddy Brennan Fergal O'Brien	6	100 8	134	108	122	–
b g Beneficial - Wattle Bridge (IRE) (King's Theatre)
Looked well, held up well off the pace in last, progress on inner on long run before 2 out, one pace and no impression on leaders before last (tchd 15/2)

8 5 [20]	6. Dream Du Grand Val (FR) 6/1 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	6	105 h	139	106	122	–
b g Puit D'Or (IRE) - Apple Mille (FR) (Apple Tree)
Held up well off the pace in last quartet, tried to close on long run before 2 out, no progress soon after 2 out, faded (op 13/2)

9 3¼ [23¼]	15. Our Merlin 20/1 Bryony Frost Robert Walford	Bryony Frost Robert Walford	7	100 7	134	97	116	–
b g Pasternak - Lorgnette (Emperor Fountain)
Led at strong pace but headed after 2nd, stayed prominent, disputed 2nd briefly on long run before 2 out, soon weakened (op 25/1)

10 12 [35¼]	5. Chti Balko (FR) 25/1 William Kennedy Donald McCain	William Kennedy Donald McCain	7	107	141	88	112	–
br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR) (Murmure)
Close up behind leaders at strong pace, driven 3 out, soon weakened

PU	12. Pyromaniac (IRE) 50/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Alastair Ralph	Sam Twiston-Davies Alastair Ralph	9	100 t	134	–	–	–
b g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Silly Goose (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
Held up well off the pace in last quartet, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out (op 40/1)

PU	7. All Yours (FR) 66/1 Gavin Sheehan Sean Curran	Gavin Sheehan Sean Curran	8	103	137	–	–	–
ch g Halling (USA) - Fontaine Riant (FR) (Josr Algarhoud)
Never better than 9th, weakened after 3 out, well behind when pulled up before 2 out (op 100/1)

PU	11. Totterdown 14/1 Daniel Hiskett ⁵ Richard Phillips	Daniel Hiskett ⁵ Richard Phillips	8	910	135	–	–	–
b g Pasternak - Yeldham Lady (Mujahid)
Looked well, shied start and unable to lead, chased leader at strong pace from 3rd until after 3 out, weakened rapidly, pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly)

13 ran Off time: 2:27:31 Winning time: 4m 2.50s (slow by 10.50s) Total SP: 125%
Non-runners: Blu Cavalier (vet's certificate), Extra Mag (vet's certificate), Solomon Grey (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey (Malaya) 1st breeder: Athanase Poulopoulos
2nd owner: Mrs Jane Williams (Monsieur Lecoq)
3rd owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (Call Me Lord)
Tote win: £7.20 PL: £2.60 £2.50 £1.80 Ex: £39.50 CSF: £31.96 Tricast: £93.38 Trifecta: £239

2:25 Sandown 9 Mar 2019

Matchbook Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)