Full Result 4.50 Cheltenham | 15 March 2016

146th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase) (Listed Race)

(Class 1) (5yo+) (3m7f170yds) 4m Old Good To Soft 25 fences

1st £59,960 2nd £18,730 3rd £9,360 4th £4,680 5th £2,340 6th £1,180

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	7. Minella Rocco (IRE) 8/1 Mr Derek O'Connor Jonjo O'Neill	Mr Derek O'Connor Jonjo O'Neill	6	116 t	143	98	160	–
b g Shirocco (GER) - Petralona (USA) (Alleged)
Held up, reminder after 8th, headway 4 out, upsides 2 out, led just before last, stayed on well and edged right run-in, kept up to work towards finish (tchd 17/2 and 9/1 in a place)

2 1¼	8. Native River (IRE) 7/1 Mr Michael Legg Colin Tizzard	Mr Michael Legg Colin Tizzard	6	116 p	149	96	160	–
ch g Indian River (FR) - Native Mo (IRE) (Be My Native)
In touch, blundered 13th, chased winner 19th (water), lost 2nd and ridden after 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, rallied run-in and hung left, went 2nd final 120yds, stayed on to close on winner near finish (op 17/2)

3 6 [7¼]	6. Measureofmydreams (IRE) 9/1 Ms K Walsh W P Mullins	Ms K Walsh W P Mullins	8	116	147	90	153	–
b g Shantou (USA) - Le Bavellen (IRE) (Le Bavard)
In rear, blundered 4th, headway 19th, went 2nd after 4 out, led just before 3 out, joined 2 out, ridden and headed just before last, lost 2nd final 120yds, one pace (op 10/1)

4 5 [12¼]	13. Southfield Royale 5/1F Ms N Carberry Neil Mulholland	Ms N Carberry Neil Mulholland	6	116 p	147	85	148	–
b g Presenting - Chamoss Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)
Midfield, headway 19th, every chance 3 out, ridden soon after, close 3rd when blundered 2 out, no extra final 150yds (op 11/2 tchd 6/1 in places)

5 2¾ [15]	14. Vicente (FR) 14/1 Mr William Biddick Paul Nicholls	Mr William Biddick Paul Nicholls	7	116 h	153	82	150	–
b g Dom Alco (FR) - Ireland (FR) (Kadalko)
Held up, steady headway from 4 out, chasing leaders when hampered by loose horse 3 out, outpaced 2 out, plugged on run-in but no danger

6 5 [20]	15. Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) 25/1 Mr R P Quinlan David Pipe	Mr R P Quinlan David Pipe	7	116 p	146	77	141	–
ch g Sabiango (GER) - Indecise (FR) (Cyborg)
Midfield, blundered 11th, headway approaching 3 out, effort and handy before 2 out, weakened before last (tchd 33/1)

7 7 [27]	5. Local Show (IRE) 14/1 Mr Tom David Ben Pauling	Mr Tom David Ben Pauling	8	116	147	70	137	–
br g Oscar (IRE) - Loughaderra Rose (IRE) (Roselier)
Chased leaders, hampered 20th and lost place, rallied approaching 3 out to chase leading bunch, weakened before 2 out (tchd 16/1)

8 41 [68]	17. Viva Steve (IRE) 66/1 Mr R O Harding Mick Channon	Mr R O Harding Mick Channon	8	116	130	29	97	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Eluna (Unfuwain)
Chased leaders until weakened after 4 out (tchd 100/1 in a place)

F	4. Johnny Og 100/1 Mrs Claire Hardwick Martin Keighley	Mrs Claire Hardwick Martin Keighley	7	116 b	132	–	–	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Mrs Roberts (Bob Back)
Raced keenly, chased leader after 3rd, led before 14th, soon clear, reduced advantage 18th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, behind when fell 2 out (op 66/1)

F	2. Definitly Red (IRE) 12/1 Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Brian Ellison	Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Brian Ellison	7	116	140	–	–	–
ch g Definite Article - The Red Wench (IRE) (Aahsaylad)
Midfield, not fluent 9th, lost place when hit 17th, in rear when blundered 3 out, fell 2 out

F	9. Noble Endeavor (IRE) 15/2 Mr J J Codd Gordon Elliott	Mr J J Codd Gordon Elliott	7	116 p	141	–	141	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE) (Old Vic)
Held up, not fluent 14th, headway approaching 3 out, ridden in 6th about 6 lengths off the pace when fell 2 out (op 7/1 tchd 8/1)

F	12. Shantou Flyer (IRE) 25/1 Mr B O'Neill Colin Bowe	Mr B O'Neill Colin Bowe	6	116 t	143	–	–	–
b g Shantou (USA) - Carrigmorna Flyer (IRE) (Bob Back)
Midfield, fell 18th

PU	1. Bally Beaufort (IRE) 66/1 J J Slevin Nigel Twiston-Davies	J J Slevin Nigel Twiston-Davies	8	116 p	139	–	–	–
b g Old Vic - Miss Compliance (IRE) (Broken Hearted)
Chased leaders, lost place before 14th, hit 21st and ridden, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (op 50/1)

PU	18. Waldorf Salad 66/1 Mr Jospeh Knox Venetia Williams	Mr Jospeh Knox Venetia Williams	8	116 h¹	131	–	–	–
b g Millenary - Ismene (FR) (Bad Conduct)
Soon in midfield, lost place before 15th, behind 19th, tailed off when pulled up before 21st

PU	11. Pont Alexandre (GER) 15/2 Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	8	116	149	–	–	–
b g Dai Jin - Panzella (FR) (Kahyasi)
Held up, went wrong and pulled up before 20th, dismounted, fatally injured (op 7/1)

PU	10. Pleasant Company (IRE) 25/1 Mr D G Lavery W P Mullins	Mr D G Lavery W P Mullins	8	116	141	–	–	–
b g Presenting - Katie Flame (IRE) (Alderbrook)
Chased leaders, mistake 18th, weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out (op 33/1)

PU	19. Warrantor (IRE) 66/1 Mr Joshua Newman Warren Greatrex	Mr Joshua Newman Warren Greatrex	7	116 t	138	–	–	–
b g Turtle Island (IRE) - Pixie Dust (IRE) (Desert King)
Midfield, headway 15th, in touch 17th, blundered 4 out, rider lost irons and saddle slipped, well behind when pulled up before 3 out

PU	16. Vintage Vinnie (IRE) 66/1 Mr H D Dunne Rebecca Curtis	Mr H D Dunne Rebecca Curtis	7	116 h	136	–	–	–
b g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Bobby's Jet (IRE) (Bob's Return)
Led, blundered 12th, headed before 14th, continued to chase leader until 19th (water), blundered 20th and lost place quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

PU	3. How About It (IRE) 100/1 Mr S G Carey Rebecca Curtis	Mr S G Carey Rebecca Curtis	7	116 b¹	124	–	–	–
b g Kayf Tara - Midnight Gift (IRE) (Presenting)
Held up, in last place 12th, struggling 16th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

UR	20. Ballychorus (IRE) 9/1 Mr S Clements Ms Margaret Mullins	Mr S Clements Ms Margaret Mullins	7	1013 t	143	–	–	–
b m King's Theatre (IRE) - Royal Rosy (IRE) (Dominion Royale)
Chased leaders until hit and unseated rider 13th

20 ran Off time: 4:53:06 Winning time: 8m 14.00s (slow by 4.00s) Total SP: 126%
1st owner: John P McManus (Minella Rocco) 1st breeder: Eclipse Bloodstock & C & G Hadden
2nd owner: Brocade Racing (Native River)
3rd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Measureofmydreams)
Tote win: £8.40 PL: £3 £3.50 £3.40 Ex: £94.10 CSF: £61.28 Tricast: £530.55 Trifecta: £564.20

4:50 Cheltenham 15 Mar 2016

146th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase) (Listed Race)