Full Result 2.45 Newbury | 5 March 2010

totesport Supports West Berkshire Mencap "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle

(Class 4) (5yo+) (2m4f118yds) 2m4½f Good To Soft 10 hurdles

1st £2,927.25 2nd £859.50 3rd £429.75 4th £214.65

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Bai Zhu (IRE) 10/1 Felix De Giles Nicky Henderson	Felix De Giles Nicky Henderson	6	1012	–	69	117	–
bb g Anshan - Cool Thistle (IRE) (Mandalus)
Tracked leaders, challenged from 5th, upsides from 3 out until slight lead before last, hard driven run-in and narrowly headed final 50yds, rallied gamely to lead final strides

2 nse	9. The Big Orse 9/2 Colin Bolger Pat Phelan	Colin Bolger Pat Phelan	8	1012	118	69	118	–
b g Benny The Dip (USA) - Polar Queen (Polish Precedent)
Tracked leaders, challenged 5th, hit next, upsides again from 4 out, hanging left and hit 2 out, still edging left when challenged before last, slight lead under pressure when rider had whip knocked out of hand final 75yds, caught last stride (op 6-1)

3 12 [12]	7. Quizwork (FR) 8/1 Jodie Mogford Graeme McPherson	Jodie Mogford Graeme McPherson	6	1012 t	121	58	107	–
b g Network (GER) - Galene De Saisy (FR) (Montorselli)
In touch, chased leaders 3 out, ridden, hung left and lost place 2 out, stayed on again to take well held 3rd on line (op 17-2)

4 nse [12]	1. Moleskin (IRE) 2/1F Mr Joshua Guerriero ⁷ Victor Dartnall	Mr Joshua Guerriero ⁷ Victor Dartnall	7	111	122	68	117	–
b g Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Magic Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Led, idled and reminder stable bend after 3rd, joined from 5th, kept slight advantage when hard pressed from 3 out, weakened and headed before last, lost well held 3rd on line (op 11-4)

5 14 [26]	4. Chef Junior (FR) 9/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	5	1012	–	44	94	–
b g Chef De Clan (FR) - Toskiana (FR) (Sin Kiang)
Took keen hold, chased leaders until weakened after 3 out (op 11-2)

6 3¼ [29¼]	6. Dingat (IRE) 9/2 Dean Coleman ⁵ Tim Vaughan	Dean Coleman ⁵ Tim Vaughan	5	107	–	41	91	–
b g Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Dianeme (Primo Dominie)
Towards rear, not fluent and outpaced 4 out, headway approaching next, weakened soon after (jockey said gelding hung right-handed throughout) (op 11-2)

7 ¾ [30]	10. Witch's Hat (IRE) 66/1 Timmy Murphy Jim Old	Timmy Murphy Jim Old	7	1012	–	40	90	–
br g Hubbly Bubbly (USA) - Bold Shilling (IRE) (Meneval)
In rear, moderate progress approaching 3 out soon weakened (tchd 50-1)

8 9 [39]	5. Constant Cupid (IRE) 150/1 David England Graeme McPherson	David England Graeme McPherson	6	1012 v	–	32	82	–
b g Winged Love (IRE) - Eva Ross (IRE) (Furry Glen)
In touch, ridden to chase leaders approaching 3 out, weakened soon after (op 100-1)

9 19 [58]	3. Ballyegan (IRE) 13/2 Harry Skelton ³ Bob Buckler	Harry Skelton ³ Bob Buckler	5	109	–	13	65	–
b g Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Knapping Princess (IRE) (Prince Of Birds)
In rear, lost touch quickly after 4 out (op 9-2 tchd 7-1)

9 ran Off time: 2:45:00 Winning time: 5m 11.20s (slow by 19.20s) Total SP: 116%
Non-runners: Solar Express (self certificate)
1st owner: The Perfect Day Partnership (Bai Zhu) 1st breeder: Coisdeel Syndicate
2nd owner: Ermyn Lodge Stud (The Big Orse)
3rd owner: Mrs S M McPherson (Quizwork)
Tote win: £12.80 PL: £3.40 £2 £2.40 Ex: £80.60 CSF: £55.23

2:45 Newbury 5 Mar 2010

totesport Supports West Berkshire Mencap "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle