Full Result 1.50 Ascot | 20 February 2016

Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (An Ascot Appearance Money Scheme Race) (Grade 2)

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m7f180yds) 3m Soft 20 fences

1st £22,887.20 2nd £8,655.20 3rd £4,387.20 4th £2,239.20 5th £1,179.20

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. Vyta Du Roc (FR) 9/2 Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	7	110	145	99	151	–
gr g Lion Noir - Dolce Vyta (FR) (Grand Tresor)
Tracked leaders, closed after 3 out, slightly impeded 2 out but soon in 2nd, quick jump last and soon led, driven out and held on

2 ½	5. Minella Rocco (IRE) 12/1 Noel Fehily Jonjo O'Neill	Noel Fehily Jonjo O'Neill	6	110 t	143	98	151	–
b g Shirocco (GER) - Petralona (USA) (Alleged)
Settled in last, still there after 3 out, ran on from 2 out, took 3rd last and 2nd final 150yds, closed on winner near finish (regarding the apparent improvement in form, the trainer said the gelding jumped better on this occasion.) (op 14/1)

3 3½ [4]	1. Le Mercurey (FR) 12/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls	Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls	6	117 tp	140	102	155	–
b g Nickname (FR) - Feroe (FR) (Bulington)
Tracked leaders, closed after 3 out, jumped slightly right 2 out but soon led, 2 lengths clear before last, headed soon after last and one pace flat

4 7 [11]	4. Drumacoo (IRE) 7/4F Nico de Boinville Ben Pauling	Nico de Boinville Ben Pauling	7	110 h	143	89	142	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - My Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
Jumped slightly erratically early, led to 3rd, chased leader, challenged from 14th until led after 3 out, driven and headed after 2 out, weakened last (op 6/4)

5 7 [18]	2. Onenightinvienna (IRE) 9/4 Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs	Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs	7	114 p	149	87	138	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Be My Granny (Needle Gun)
Jumped well, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out (trainer said the gelding would benefit from a trip longer than three miles) (op 11/4)

F	3. Ballyalton (IRE) 12/1 Aidan Coleman Ian Williams	Aidan Coleman Ian Williams	9	110	140	–	–	–
b g Pierre - Almilto (IRE) (Mandalus)
In touch in rear until fell heavily 7th (op 10/1)

6 ran Off time: 1:50:11 Winning time: 6m 14.10s (slow by 19.10s) Total SP: 109%
1st owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (Vyta Du Roc) 1st breeder: Andre Le Gall
2nd owner: John P McManus (Minella Rocco)
3rd owner: Colm Donlon & Chris Giles (Le Mercurey)
Tote win: £5.10 PL: £1.80 £5 Ex: £58.20 CSF: £43.66 Trifecta: £235.50

1:50 Ascot 20 Feb 2016

Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (An Ascot Appearance Money Scheme Race) (Grade 2)