Full Result 4.40 Newbury | 21 March 2009

Emma Lavelle Racing Handicap Chase

(Class 3) (0-125, 5yo+) (2m92yds) 2m½f Good 13 fences

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

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	7. Gershwin (IRE) 9/4F Timmy Murphy Philip Hobbs	Timmy Murphy Philip Hobbs	6	106	105	89	117	–
gr g Alhaarth (IRE) - Galletina (IRE) (Persian Heights)
Took keen hold, held up in rear but in touch, hit 9th, tracked leaders 4 out, quickened to lead on bit last, edged left run-in, easily (op 3-1 tchd 7-2 and 2-1 in places)

2 2¾	5. Russian Flag (FR) 4/1 Alex Merriam ⁵ Neil King	Alex Merriam ⁵ Neil King	6	1011	115	96	121	–
b g Kingsalsa (USA) - Nousa Nousa (FR) (Top Ville)
Chased leaders, led 3 out, blundered next, narrowly headed last, soon outpaced by winner but kept on (op 3-1)

3 1½ [4¼]	4. Raysrock (IRE) 6/1 Miss L Horner ⁵ Kahlil De Burca	Miss L Horner ⁵ Kahlil De Burca	7	1011	115	94	120	–
br g Anshan - Sovereign LeaderI (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
In rear but in touch, chased leaders 9th, driven to challenge 3 out, hit 2 out, stayed on same pace (op 11-2)

4 11 [15¼]	2. Its Crucial (IRE) 7/2 Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	9	115	118	85	114	–
b g Beneficial - Balda Girl (IRE) (Mandalus)
Led and blundered 1st, stayed with leader until slight lead 5th, narrowly headed 8th, slight lead 9th, hit 4 out, headed and weakened 3 out (tchd 10-3 and 4-1 in places)

5 6 [21¼]	3. Arumun (IRE) 8/1 John Kington ⁵ Michael Scudamore	John Kington ⁵ Michael Scudamore	8	1013	117	77	108	–
b g Posidonas - Adwoa (IRE) (Eurobus)
Led after 1st, slight advantage until headed 5th, stayed challenging, led 8th to 9th, blundered and weakened 3 out (tchd 13-2)

6 78 [99¼]	6. High Oscar 8/1 Paul Moloney Richard Rowe	Paul Moloney Richard Rowe	8	1012	111	–	29	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Highfrith (Deep Run)
Always in rear, jumped slowly 4th, no chance when veered badly left 4 out, (tchd 15-2)

6 ran Off time: 4:40:00 Winning time: 4m 0.85s (slow by 2.85s) Total SP: 110%
Non-runners: Coach Lane (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Favourites Racing XI (Gershwin) 1st breeder: Trevor Stewart
2nd owner: The Drovers & Drifters (Russian Flag)
3rd owner: A Irvine (Raysrock)
Tote win: £3.10 PL: £1.70 £2 Ex: £8.10 CSF: £11.19

4:40 Newbury 21 Mar 2009

Emma Lavelle Racing Handicap Chase