Full Result 2.05 Cheltenham | 12 March 2013

Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Grade 1

(Class 1) (5yo+) (1m7f199yds) 2m Old Soft 13 fences

1st £85,425 2nd £32,055 3rd £16,050 4th £7,995 5th £4,020 6th £2,010

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. Simonsig 8/15F Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	7	117	160	127	163	–
gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Dusty Too (Terimon)
Took strong hold in 3rd until after 5th, blundered 9th, soon recovered and tracked leader 10th, led after 3 out, ridden run-in, stayed on well (tchd 4-7)

2 2¼	2. Baily Green (IRE) 33/1 D J Casey M F Morris	D J Casey M F Morris	7	117 t	147	124	158	–
b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Dream On Boys (IRE) (Anshan)
Tracked leaders, hit 3 out, went 2nd after 3 out, driven 2 out, stayed on well run-in but always held

3 13 [15¼]	3. His Excellency (IRE) 80/1 Tom Scudamore David Pipe	Tom Scudamore David Pipe	5	117 b¹	151	108	146	–
ch g King's Best (USA) - Road Harbour (USA) (Rodrigo De Triano)
In rear, headway 9th, driven to take 3rd 2 out, kept on but no chance with leading duo (op 66-1)

4 15 [30¼]	5. Overturn (IRE) 7/2 Jason Maguire Donald McCain	Jason Maguire Donald McCain	9	117	165	89	135	–
b g Barathea (IRE) - Kristal Bridge (Kris)
Led, shaken up after 4 out, blundered next, soon headed and weakened (op 9-2)

5 16 [46¼]	7. Tap Night (USA) 25/1 A P McCoy Lucinda Russell	A P McCoy Lucinda Russell	6	117	145	67	115	–
ch g Pleasant Tap (USA) - Day Mate (USA) (Dayjur)
In rear, jumped slowly 7th (water), hit next, soon weakened

6 4½ [50¾]	4. Majala (FR) 33/1 Paddy Brennan Tom George	Paddy Brennan Tom George	7	117 t	152	61	115	–
b g Lavirco (GER) - Majae (FR) (Dom Pasquini)
Blundered 1st, in touch, hit 2nd, weakened after 8th (op 25-1)

PU	1. Arvika Ligeonniere (FR) 15/2 R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	8	117	155	–	–	–
b g Arvico (FR) - Daraka (FR) (Akarad)
Tracked leader, challenged 6th until not fluent and weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (op 7-1 tchd 13-2)

7 ran Off time: 2:40:00 Winning time: 4m 1.64s (slow by 9.64s) Total SP: 111%
1st owner: R A Bartlett (Simonsig) 1st breeder: Simon Tindall
2nd owner: R A Scott (Baily Green)
3rd owner: Mrs Jo Tracey (His Excellency)
Tote win: £1.60 PL: £1.30 £7.60 Ex: £23.10 CSF: £19.84 Trifecta: £252.80 Pool: £62736.28 - 186.10 winning units.

2:05 Cheltenham 12 Mar 2013

Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Grade 1