2:05
Cheltenham
13 Mar 2012
Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Grade 1
(Class 1) (1m7f199yds) 2m Old Good 13 fences
1st
£74,035 2nd
£27,781 3rd
£13,910 4th
£6,929 5th
£3,484 6th
£1,742
Error
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 | 117 | 169 | 168 | 176 | – |
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bb g
Network (GER) |
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Jumped well, raced keenly in 3rd, quickened to lead on bridle 4 out, still on bit approaching 2 out, shaken up after last as 2nd tried to close, never any danger, eased closing stages, impressive (op 4-5 tchd 10-11 and 5-6 in places) | ||||||||||
6 | 117 | 155 | 159 | 167 | – |
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b g
King's Theatre (IRE) |
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Led until mistake and headed 9th, chased winner from 4 out, stayed on well to try and close on winner after 2 out and 4 lengths down soon after, readily outpaced from last but stayed on well for clear 2nd (op 7-1 tchd 15-2) | ||||||||||
7 | 117 | 151 | 132 | 150 | – |
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b g
King's Theatre (IRE) |
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In touch, headway to track leading duo after 4 out, ridden and hit 3 out, 7 lengths 3rd and ridden when blundered and weakened 2 out (op 9-1) | ||||||||||
7 | 117 | 160 | 128 | 148 | – |
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gr g
Dom Alco (FR) |
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Tracked leader, challenged 7th, led 9th until blundered and headed 4 out, weakened 3 out (op 7-2 tchd 11-4) | ||||||||||
7 | 117 t | 147 | 124 | 141 | – |
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b g
Imperial Ballet (IRE) |
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In rear but in touch to 8th, weakened from 4 out (op 16-1) | ||||||||||
8 | 117 | 139 | 76 | 107 | – |
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b g
Woods Of Windsor (USA) |
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Always in rear, no chance from 8th | ||||||||||
- 6 ran Off time: 2:05:00 Winning time: 3m 51.10s (fast by 0.90s) Total SP: 112%
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1st owner:
Mrs Caroline Mould (Sprinter Sacre)
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2nd owner:
Mrs Jean R Bishop (Cue Card)
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3rd owner:
Mrs Diana L Whateley (Menorah)
- Tote win: £1.60 PL: £1.20 £3.20 Ex: £6.30 CSF: £6.21