Full Result 2.45 Ascot | 20 February 2010

Betfair Handicap Hurdle

(Class 2) (4yo+) (2m3f58yds) 2m3½f Good To Soft 10 hurdles

1st £30,980 2nd £9,200 3rd £4,600 4th £2,295 5th £1,150 6th £580 7th £290 8th £140

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Beshabar (IRE) 9/4F R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	8	112	142	138	147	–
ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - In Our Intrest (IRE) (Buckskin)
Tracked leaders, hit 5th, challenged from 7th until slight lead from 3 out, driven along when challenged 2 out, kept on well under pressure run-in, ridden out (op 10-3)

2 nk	16. Tender Falcon 20/1 Colin Bolger Ron Hodges	Colin Bolger Ron Hodges	10	102	128	123	131	–
br g Polar Falcon (USA) - Tendresse (IRE) (Tender King)
Chased leaders, hit 2nd, ridden 3 out, lost place soon after and under pressure 2 out, stayed on well approaching last and kept on well to take 2nd run-in, closing on winner near finish but always just held

3 3¼ [3½]	11. Consigliere (FR) 10/1 Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	7	109 tb	135	127	135	–
ch g Trempolino (USA) - Gianna Nannini (ITY) (Fire Of Life)
Held up towards rear, hit 1st, steady headway 3 out, driven to challenge 2 out, chased winner last but no impression, no extra and lost 2nd run-in (op 8-1tchd 12-1 in a place)

4 nk [3¾]	12. Chief Yeoman 12/1 Rhys Flint ³ Venetia Williams	Rhys Flint ³ Venetia Williams	10	105	134	126	134	–
br g Machiavellian (USA) - Step Aloft (Shirley Heights)
In touch, tracked leaders 4 out, travelling well when challenge 2 out, soon ridden, no extra and weakened run-in

5 1½ [5¼]	17. Martys Mission (IRE) 25/1 Jay Pemberton ⁷ Richard Rowe	Jay Pemberton ⁷ Richard Rowe	8	98	127	117	125	–
b g Zaffaran (USA) - Parson's Lodge (IRE) (The Parson)
In rear, driven along 3 out, stayed on well approaching 2 out and kept on same pace soon after

6 4½ [9¾]	10. Benfleet Boy 20/1 Wilson Renwick Brendan Powell	Wilson Renwick Brendan Powell	6	109	135	121	130	–
gr g Fasliyev (USA) - Nicely (IRE) (Bustino)
Slight lead until narrowly headed 3 out, weakened next

7 nk [10¼]	18. Majaales (USA) 11/1 Ciaran Mckee ¹⁰ Tom George	Ciaran Mckee ¹⁰ Tom George	7	94 1	126	112	121	–
b g Diesis - Roseate Tern (Blakeney)
Chased leaders, challenged from 3 out, weakened from 2 out, no chance when hit last (tchd 10-1 and 12-1)

8 nk [10½]	7. Ashkazar (FR) 16/1 Hadden Frost ³ David Pipe	Hadden Frost ³ David Pipe	6	109	138	123	132	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Asharna (IRE) (Darshaan)
Held up in rear, stayed on from 2 out but never a threat

9 4½ [15]	3. El Dancer (GER) 20/1 Leighton Aspell Lucy Wadham	Leighton Aspell Lucy Wadham	6	115	145	126	137	–
b g Seattle Dancer (USA) - Elea I (GER) (Dschingis Khan)
Mid-division, ridden and stayed on from 4 out, chased leaders after next, weakened 2 out (op 25-1)

10 5 [20]	5. Mutual Friend (USA) 66/1 Gerry Supple David Pipe	Gerry Supple David Pipe	6	111 p	141	117	126	–
gr g Aljabr (USA) - Dubai Visit (USA) (Quiet American)
In rear, hit 4 out, never in contention (tchd 100-1 in a place)

11 1¾ [21¾]	8. Dee Ee Williams (IRE) 8/1 Liam Treadwell Nick Gifford	Liam Treadwell Nick Gifford	7	1011 b	137	111	123	–
b g Dushyantor (USA) - Fainne Oir (IRE) (Montelimar)
Took keen hold chased leaders, still well there 3 out, weakened before next (tchd 9-1)

12 1 [22¾]	9. Secret Tune 66/1 Sam Thomas Tom George	Sam Thomas Tom George	6	1010	136	109	119	–
b g Generous (IRE) - Sing For Fame (USA) (Quest For Fame)
Chased leaders, challenged from 7th to 3 out, soon weakened

13 21 [43¾]	2. Tasheba 9/1 David Bass ⁷ Nicky Henderson	David Bass ⁷ Nicky Henderson	5	115	152	103	116	–
ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Tatanka (IRE) (Lear Fan)
Chased leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened next (tchd 10-1)

14 6 [49¾]	14. Halla San I 25/1 Brian Hughes Richard Fahey	Brian Hughes Richard Fahey	8	104	130	74	89	–
b g Halling (USA) - St Radegund (Green Desert)
Hit 4th, always towards rear

15 27 [76¾]	15. Zabeel Palace 8/1 Paul Moloney Barney Curley	Paul Moloney Barney Curley	8	103	129	44	63	–
b g Grand Lodge (USA) - Applecross (Glint Of Gold)
In touch to 4 out, weakened next (op 7-1)

PU	13. Midnight Sail 12/1 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	7	106	132	–	–	–
b g Midnight Legend - Mayina (Idiots Delight)
Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

16 ran Off time: 2:45:00 Winning time: 4m 49.50s (slow by 15.50s) Total SP: 127%
Non-runners: Lough Derg (2nd preference), Souffleur (2nd preference)
1st owner: Mrs M Findlay (Beshabar) 1st breeder: John Cotter
2nd owner: P E Axon (Tender Falcon)
3rd owner: E A P Scouller (Consigliere)
Tote win: £2.90 PL: £1.50 £5.90 £1.70 Ex: £98.40 CSF: £55.18 Tricast: £404.78 Trifecta: £858 Pool: £2,435.03 - 2.10 winning units.

2:45 Ascot 20 Feb 2010

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