1:10 Cheltenham 13 Nov 2011
Independent Newspaper Novices' Chase (Registered As The November Novices' Steeple Chase) (Grade 2)
(Class 1) (1m7f199yds) 2m Old Good To Soft 13 fences
1st
£13,668 2nd
£5,128.80 3rd
£2,568 4th
£1,279.20 5th
£643.20 6th
£321.60
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| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
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Jockey
Trainer
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Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 112 | – | 133 | 159 | – | ||||
| gr g Dom Alco (FR) - Maralta (FR) (Altayan) | ||||||||||
| Raced in 3rd behind clear leaders at strong pace, steady headway 4 out, went close 2nd after 3 out, led on bit approaching last, pushed along run-in, easily (op 10-11, tchd Evens and 4-5 in places) | ||||||||||
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5 | 112 | 138 | 124 | 149 | – | ||||
| br g Cadoudal (FR) - Astre Eria (FR) (Garde Royale) | ||||||||||
| Chased clear leaders at strong pace in 4th, steady headway 4 out, challenged 3 out and soon led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last and soon outpaced but well clear of moderate 3rd (op 8-1) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 112 | 127 | 78 | 115 | – | ||||
| b g Trempolino (USA) - La Musardiere (FR) (Cadoudal) | ||||||||||
| In rear, hit 5th, well behind when blundered 3 out, still last approaching 2 out, stayed on past weakening rivals to take moderate 3rd run-in (op 33-1) | ||||||||||
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6 | 112 | – | 72 | 111 | – | ||||
| b g Court Cave (IRE) - Dangerous Dolly (IRE) (Jurado) | ||||||||||
| Slight lead but always hard pressed at strong gallop and clear of 3rd, coming back when definite advantage 4 out, joined again 3 out, mistake and soon headed, weakened rapidly, lost moderate 3rd run-in (op 6-1) | ||||||||||
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6 | 112 | 128 | 70 | 112 | – | ||||
| b g Urban Ocean (FR) - Little Warden (IRE) (Bellman) | ||||||||||
| With leader at strong pace and clear of 3rd, weakened 4 out, no chance when mistake next, well off leading duo when blundered last | ||||||||||
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7 | 116 | – | 69 | 114 | – | ||||
| b g Silvano (GER) - Bella Vista (GER) (Konigsstuhl) | ||||||||||
| Took keen hold and held up off strong pace behind clear leading duo, headway and blundered 4 out, in touch when mistake 3 out, soon beaten, no chance when hit 2 out (trainer said gelding finished distressed) (op 9-2, tchd 11-2 in places) | ||||||||||
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6 | 116 t | 122 | – | – | – | ||||
| b g Oscar (IRE) - Summer Break (IRE) (Foxhound) | ||||||||||
| Blundered 1st and 3rd, tailed off when fell 6th (op 12-1) | ||||||||||
- 7 ran Off time: 1:12:00 Winning time: 3m 54.90s (slow by 2.90s) Total SP: 113%
- Non-runners: Lancetto (unsuitable ground), Toubab (unsuitable ground)
- 1st owner: J Hales (Al Ferof) 1st breeder: J Rauch & G Chenu
- 2nd owner: H R Mould (Astracad)
- 3rd owner: M Deren (Maggio)
- Tote win: £1.90 PL: £1.60 £2.70 Ex: £5.50 CSF: £6.81 Trifecta: £99.30 Pool £7,347.43 - 54.75 winning units.
