Full Result 1.40 Cheltenham | 13 December 2013

CF Roberts Electrical + Mechanical Services Handicap Hurdle

(Class 3) (0-135, 3yo+) (2m179yds) 2m1f New Good 8 hurdles

1st £7,507.20 2nd £2,217.60 3rd £1,108.80 4th £554.40 5th £277.20 6th £139.20

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. The Skyfarmer 4/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	5	110	123	126	138	–
br g Presenting - Koral Bay (FR) (Cadoudal)
In touch, headway 3 out, challenged 2 out, rider dropped whip before last, led soon after driven, found plenty final 150yds, ran on strongly (tchd 9/2 in a place)

2 4	2. Lyvius 7/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	5	114	127	126	138	–
b g Paolini (GER) - Lysuna (GER) (Monsun)
Held up in rear but in touch, headway approaching 2 out, chased winner well before last and soon challenged going ok, no extra under pressure and outpaced final 150yds

3 27 [31]	3. Canadian Diamond (IRE) 8/1 James Banks ⁵ Brendan Powell	James Banks ⁵ Brendan Powell	6	1013 p	127	95	114	–
ch g Halling (USA) - Six Nations (USA) (Danzig)
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led soon after, joined 2 out, headed soon after and dropped to 3rd well before last, no chance with leading duo after but held on for 3rd run-in (op 17/2)

4 3¼ [34¼]	10. Zafranagar (IRE) 7/1 Tom Scudamore Ian Williams	Tom Scudamore Ian Williams	8	104	113	77	97	–
b g Cape Cross (IRE) - Zafaraniya (IRE) (Doyoun)
Held up in rear, headway from 4 out, chased leaders under pressure in 4th after 2 out but never any chance and soon well held (tchd 15/2)

5 1¾ [36]	7. Dresden (IRE) 16/1 William Kennedy Sarah-Jayne Davies	William Kennedy Sarah-Jayne Davies	5	110	123	85	107	–
b g Diamond Green (FR) - So Precious (IRE) (Batshoof)
In rear, ridden 3 out, moderate progress under pressure approaching last

6 1½ [37½]	1. Dan Breen (IRE) 20/1 Mikey Ennis ⁷ David Pipe	Mikey Ennis ⁷ David Pipe	8	115 p	135	96	116	–
b g Mull Of Kintyre (USA) - Kunuz (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Chased leaders, ridden after 4th and 4 out, dropped to rear 3 out, moderate progress again run-in (tchd 18/1)

7 7 [44½]	8. Uhlan Bute (FR) 7/2J Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	5	1011	120	73	96	–
ch g Brier Creek (USA) - Jonquiere (FR) (Trebrook)
Chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened (op 10/3)

8 ½ [45]	5. Maxi Chop (FR) 7/2J Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	5	112	125	77	102	–
b g Muhaymin (USA) - Scotch Mockery (FR) (Persifleur)
In rear but in touch, headway 3 out, in touch next, weakened soon after (op 4/1)

9 32 [77]	9. Glencree (IRE) 50/1 Wilson Renwick John Wade	Wilson Renwick John Wade	9	109 p	118	31	64	–
b g Presenting - Hidden Ability (IRE) (Alphabatim)
Led, joined 3 out, soon headed and weakened (op 66/1)

9 ran Off time: 1:40:13 Winning time: 4m 1.31s (slow by 4.31s) Total SP: 114%
Non-runners: Fourth Estate (vet's certificate), Western Approaches (self certificate)
1st owner: Mrs Joanna Peppiatt (The Skyfarmer) 1st breeder: Barkfold Manor Stud
2nd owner: Trevor Hemmings (Lyvius)
3rd owner: Nicholls Family (Canadian Diamond)
Tote win: £4.30 PL: £1.50 £2.40 £2.20 Ex: £31.80 CSF: £31.47 Tricast: £211.10 Trifecta: £241.10 Pool: £2630.48 - 8.18 winning units.

1:40 Cheltenham 13 Dec 2013

CF Roberts Electrical + Mechanical Services Handicap Hurdle