Full Result 2.35 Newbury | 17 December 2008

Coolmation Novices' Chase (Limited Handicap)

(Class 3) (0-125, 4yo+) (2m7f86yds) 2m7½f Soft 18 fences

1st £6,505 2nd £1,910 3rd £955 4th £477

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Tricky Trickster (IRE) 15/8F Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	5	115	117	93	134	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Pavlova I (IRE) (Montelimar)
Disputed lead until definite advantage approaching 4 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on under pressure run-in (op 7-4 tchd 13-8)

2 3½	8. Tank Top I 100/30 Sam Thomas Tom George	Sam Thomas Tom George	7	113	115	88	127	–
b g Sovereign Water (FR) - Sabeel (Local Suitor)
Slight advantage but strongly pressed until headed approaching 4 out, rallied under pressure from 2 out and kept on run-in but always held (op 11-2)

3 8 [11½]	6. Sharajan (IRE) 16/1 Jimmy McCarthy Alan King	Jimmy McCarthy Alan King	8	115 b	117	83	123	–
b g Desert King (IRE) - Balakera (FR) (Lashkari)
Chased leaders, challenged 7th, still right there 4 out and ridden, held when blundered 2 out and no chance after (op 25-1)

4 ¾ [12¼]	10. Borero (FR) 7/2 Noel Fehily Charlie Mann	Noel Fehily Charlie Mann	5	112 t	114	79	116	–
ch g Discover D'Auteuil (FR) - Harmonique (FR) (Exit To Nowhere)
Chased leaders, ridden 4 out, soon outpaced (op 3-1)

5 34 [46¼]	9. Matcho Pierji (FR) 10/1 Dominic Elsworth Jonjo O'Neill	Dominic Elsworth Jonjo O'Neill	6	113 b¹	115	49	83	–
b g Cadoudal (FR) - La Brindille (FR) (Dom Pasquini)
Chased leaders from 8th, ridden 14th, weakened from 4 out, tailed off (op 15-2)

6 13 [59¼]	5. Kildonnan 16/1 Timmy Murphy Jim Old	Timmy Murphy Jim Old	9	115	117	39	92	–
b g Bob's Return (IRE) - Celtic Tore (IRE) (Torus)
In rear, headway 7th, still travelling ok 14th, weakened quickly 4 out, tailed off (op 14-1)

7 1½ [60¾]	7. Keepitsecret (IRE) 25/1 Richie McLernon ⁷ Jonjo O'Neill	Richie McLernon ⁷ Jonjo O'Neill	7	1011	116	36	69	–
b g Topanoora (IRE) - Try Your Case (Proverb)
In rear, hit 3rd, ridden after 13th, soon weakened, tailed off (op 33-1 tchd 20-1)

PU	2. Alfasonic 14/1 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	8	119	121	–	–	–
b g Alflora (IRE) - Lady Solstice (Vital Season)
In rear 8th, struggling under pressure next, tailed off when pulled up before 14th (op 20-1)

UR	11. Lancaster Sound (IRE) 14/1 William Kennedy Bob Buckler	William Kennedy Bob Buckler	6	107	105	–	–	–
b g Naheez (USA) - Lovely Affair (IRE) (Roselier)
In rear, headway to chase leaders 10th, still in touch when mistake and unseated rider 13th (op 12-1)

9 ran Off time: 2:35:00 Winning time: 6m 26.80s (slow by 38.80s) Total SP: 119%
Non-runners: Or Jaune (withdrawn; unsuitable ground), Orphelin Collonges (unsuitable ground)
Rule 4: Or Juane was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal was 8-1. Rule 4 only applies to on course bets and not SP bets. Deduction of 10p in the pound.
1st owner: Million In Mind Partnership (Tricky Trickster) 1st breeder: Donie O'Brien
2nd owner: R & L Channing And A & P Hurley (Tank Top I)
3rd owner: Tony Fisher & Mrs Jeni Fisher (Sharajan)
Tote win: £2.80 PL: £1.40 £1.50 £3.90 Ex: £9.20 CSF: £9.32 Tricast: £76.21

2:35 Newbury 17 Dec 2008

Coolmation Novices' Chase (Limited Handicap)