Full Result 2.35 Chepstow | 28 December 2013

Coral Welsh Grand National (A Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (3m4f198yds) 3m5f Heavy 22 fences

1st £56,950 2nd £21,370 3rd £10,700 4th £5,330 5th £2,680 6th £1,340

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	15. Mountainous (IRE) 20/1 Paul Moloney Richard Lee	Paul Moloney Richard Lee	8	100 5	137	139	147	–
b g Milan - Mullaghcloga (IRE) (Glacial Storm)
In touch in midfield, closed and chased leaders after 17th, pressed leader 2 out, every chance last, driven to lead flat, all out and held on gamely close home

2 hd	11. Hawkes Point 14/1 Ryan Mahon Paul Nicholls	Ryan Mahon Paul Nicholls	8	100	137	139	146	–
b g Kayf Tara - Mandys Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
Chased leaders, joined leaders travelling strongly 18th, led 3 out, ridden between last 2, headed flat, driven and rallied gamely towards finish, just held (op 12/1)

3 ½ [¾]	1. Tidal Bay (IRE) 10/1 Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	12	1112	163	165	172	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - June's Bride (IRE) (Le Moss)
Held up in rear, steady progress from 15th, chased leading pair last, driven and switched right flat, kept on well towards finish, never quite getting to leading pair

4 7 [7¾]	20. One In A Milan (IRE) 50/1 Conor Ring ⁷ Evan Williams	Conor Ring ⁷ Evan Williams	8	97 11	137	134	139	–
b g Milan - Kitty Star (IRE) (Montelimar)
In touch in midfield, pushed along briefly before 12th, headway on inner before 18th, 4th and driven between last 2, no impression

5 3¾ [11½]	6. Merry King (IRE) 9/1 Richie McLernon Jonjo O'Neill	Richie McLernon Jonjo O'Neill	6	103	140	134	139	–
ch g Old Vic - Merry Queen (IRE) (Anshan)
Held up in touch in midfield, pushed along and headway after 17th, chased leaders 19th, ridden and beaten 2 out, weakened before last (op 10/1)

6 2¼ [13¾]	10. Vintage Star (IRE) 10/1 Ryan Mania Sue Smith	Ryan Mania Sue Smith	7	102 2	139	132	137	–
b g Presenting - Rare Vintage (IRE) (Germany)
In touch in midfield, headway to chase leaders 11th, went 2nd 13th until led 18th, headed 3 out, beaten after 2 out, weakened last (op 11/1)

7 4½ [18¼]	13. Amigo (FR) 20/1 Conor O'Farrell David Pipe	Conor O'Farrell David Pipe	6	100 2 tb¹	137	126	128	–
b g Ballingarry (IRE) - Allez Y (FR) (Pistolet Bleu)
In touch in midfield, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, no threat to leaders and plugged on same pace after (op 25/1 tchd 18/1)

8 1¼ [19½]	9. Goonyella (IRE) 8/1 A E Lynch J T R Dreaper	A E Lynch J T R Dreaper	6	101	138	126	128	–
br g Presenting - Miss Fresher (FR) (Pampabird)
Held up in touch towards rear, ridden and effort after 15th, no progress 19th, outpaced and well held 3 out, plugged on

9 8 [27½]	2. Teaforthree (IRE) 14/1 Patrick Corbett ⁵ Rebecca Curtis	Patrick Corbett ⁵ Rebecca Curtis	9	1011	153	136	137	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Ethel's Bay (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Chased leader until after 6th, chased leaders after, jumped right 14th, ridden before 18th, weakened before 3 out

PU	3. Hey Big Spender (IRE) 20/1 Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	10	107 4 t	144	–	–	–
b g Rudimentary (USA) - Jim's Monkey (Monksfield)
Held up in touch towards rear, mistake 11th, ridden and struggling 16th lost touch next, tailed off when pulled up 18th (op 25/1)

PU	8. Well Refreshed 10/1 Joshua Moore ³ Gary Moore	Joshua Moore ³ Gary Moore	9	101 2	141	–	–	–
b g Nikos - Cool Spring (IRE) (Zaffaran)
Held up in touch in rear, some progress when blundered badly 13th, soon ridden and not recover, well behind when pulled up 17th (op 8/1)

PU	19. Harouet (FR) 100/1 Jamie Moore Peter Bowen	Jamie Moore Peter Bowen	8	100 7 p	137	–	–	–
ch g Vertical Speed (FR) - Lairna (FR) (Beaudelaire)
Always in rear, mistake 4th, lost touch 13th, tailed off when pulled up 16th

PU	14. Chartreux (FR) 66/1 Paddy Brennan Tom George	Paddy Brennan Tom George	8	100 3	137	–	–	–
gr g Colonel Collins (USA) - Ruaha River (FR) (Villez)
In touch in midfield, mistake 12th, ridden and beaten after 17th, behind when pulled up 3 out

PU	17. Ace High 14/1 Kieron Edgar ⁷ David Pipe	Kieron Edgar ⁷ David Pipe	9	97 5	137	–	–	–
b g Kayf Tara - Celtic Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
Chased leaders until 6th, steadily lost place and behind when ridden after 11th, lost touch 14th, tailed off when pulled up 16th (op 25/1)

PU	7. Wyck Hill (IRE) 22/1 Tom O'Brien David Bridgwater	Tom O'Brien David Bridgwater	9	103	140	–	–	–
b g Pierre - Willow Rose (IRE) (Roselier)
In touch in midfield, ridden after 11th, struggling and lost touch 15th, tailing off when pulled up next (op 20/1)

PU	12. Knock A Hand (IRE) 16/1 Richard Johnson Richard Lee	Richard Johnson Richard Lee	8	100 4 b	137	–	–	–
br g Lend A Hand - Knockcross (IRE) (Lake Coniston)
Chased leaders, went after 6th until led 8th, headed 18th, soon ridden, weakened before 3 out, well beaten and weakening when pulled up 2 out

PU	18. Red Rocco (IRE) 25/1 Adam Wedge Nigel Twiston-Davies	Adam Wedge Nigel Twiston-Davies	6	100 7	137	–	–	–
ch g Croco Rouge (IRE) - Youbetido (IRE) (Eurobus)
In touch in midfield, mistake 11th, ridden and struggling 13th, soon dropped out, well behind when pulled up 17th

PU	4. Highland Lodge (IRE) 13/2F Leighton Aspell Emma Lavelle	Leighton Aspell Emma Lavelle	7	106	143	–	–	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) (Presenting)
Led until 7th, chased leader until 13th, stayed chasing leaders until weakened quickly 3 out, jumped right next, behind when pulled up last (op 8/1)

PU	16. Tour Des Champs (FR) 14/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	6	100 5	137	–	–	–
bb g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Massada I (FR) (Kashtan)
In touch in midfield, blundered 8th, ridden after 11th, struggling 14th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 18th

PU	5. Goulanes (IRE) 20/1 Tom Scudamore David Pipe	Tom Scudamore David Pipe	7	106 b¹	143	–	–	–
b g Mr Combustible (IRE) - Rebolgiane (IRE) (Red Sunset)
In touch in midfield, mistake 11th, ridden and struggling before 18th, behind when pulled up 3 out (op 16/1)

20 ran Off time: 2:41:33 Winning time: 7m 54.90s (slow by 31.90s) Total SP: 126%
1st owner: Walters Plant Hire & James & Jean Potter (Mountainous) 1st breeder: Lady Melissa Brooke
2nd owner: C G Roach (Hawkes Point)
3rd owner: Andrea & Graham Wylie (Tidal Bay)
Tote win: £21.90 PL: £4.70 £4.20 £2.60 Ex: £276.80 CSF: £252.69 Tricast: £2,983.79 Trifecta: £3,151.20 Pool: £56628.48 - 13.47 winning units.

2:35 Chepstow 28 Dec 2013

Coral Welsh Grand National (A Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)