Full Result 1.50 Cheltenham | 26 January 2013

Victor Chandler Chase (Registered As The Clarence House Steeple Chase) Grade 1

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m62yds) 2m½f New Heavy 14 fences

1st £39,389 2nd £14,840 3rd £7,247 4th £3,710 5th £1,862 6th £931 7th £462

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	8. Sprinter Sacre (FR) 1/5F Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	7	117	179	111	178	–
bb g Network (GER) - Fatima III (FR) (Bayolidaan)
Tracked leader 3rd, challenged 6th, led next, came easily clear after 3 out, impressive (tchd 1-4, tchd 2-7 in a place)

2 14	4. Mad Moose (IRE) 50/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	9	117 b	138	92	156	–
ch g Presenting - Sheshollystar (IRE) (Fourstars Allstar)
Given early lead, remained clear until steadied 5th, joined next, headed 7th, dropped to 3rd 9th, lost place and pushed along 3 out, 4th and ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on run-in to re-take 2nd closing stages but never any chance with winner (op 80-1)

3 2¼ [16¼]	7. Somersby (IRE) 8/1 Dominic Elsworth Mick Channon	Dominic Elsworth Mick Channon	9	117	165	89	155	–
b g Second Empire (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE) (Presenting)
Prominent, 3rd after 3rd until chased winner 9th, never any chance, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace, no extra and lost 2nd closing stages (op 12-1)

4 13 [29¼]	6. Sanctuaire (FR) 6/1 R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	7	117	167	71	143	–
bb g Kendor (FR) - Biblique (FR) (Saint Cyrien)
Held up in rear, headway from 9th, went 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and never near winner, weakened after 2 out

5 8 [37¼]	3. Kumbeshwar 25/1 Wayne Hutchinson Alan King	Wayne Hutchinson Alan King	6	117 b	150	60	134	–
b g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) (Lahib)
Soon tracking leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened and hit next, no chance when hit 2 out

6 ¾ [38]	5. Oiseau De Nuit (FR) 33/1 Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	11	117	157	59	133	–
b g Evening World (FR) - Idylle Du Marais (FR) (Panoramic I)
In touch 5th, weakened 3 out

7 dist [68]	2. Kinkeel (IRE) 150/1 Mattie Batchelor Tony Carroll	Mattie Batchelor Tony Carroll	14	117	64	–	–	–
b g Hubbly Bubbly (USA) - Bubbly Beau (Beau Charmeur)
Chased leader to 3rd, tailed off from 6th

7 ran Off time: 1:51:00 Winning time: 4m 32.68s (slow by 33.68s) Total SP: 119%
Non-runners: Esteem (self certificate), William's Wishes (self certificate)
1st owner: Mrs Caroline Mould (Sprinter Sacre) 1st breeder: Christophe Masle
2nd owner: Middleham Park Racing XXXV & Partner (Mad Moose)
3rd owner: Mrs T P Radford (Somersby)
Tote win: £1.20 PL: £1.10 £7.70 Ex: £29.50 CSF: £20.49 Trifecta: £164.90 Pool: £5,475.88 - 24.89 winning units.

1:50 Cheltenham 26 Jan 2013

Victor Chandler Chase (Registered As The Clarence House Steeple Chase) Grade 1