Full Result 5.15 Cheltenham | 14 March 2014

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup Handicap Grade 3

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m62yds) 2m½f New Good 14 fences

1st £51,255 2nd £19,233 3rd £9,630 4th £4,797 5th £2,412 6th £1,206

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup Handicap Grade 3, 2m½f - Good, Class 1 5yo+

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. Savello (IRE) 16/1 Davy Russell A J Martin	Davy Russell A J Martin	8	115 h	147	139	157	–
ch g Anshan - Fontaine Frances (IRE) (Lafontaine I)
Not always fluent, held up in midfield, headway 3 out, ridden before last, stayed on to lead final 100yds, on top close home (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had made a bad mistake three out at Fairyhouse and was unable to recover.) (op 33/1)

2 1¼	21. Ned Buntline 6/1J Paul Carberry Noel Meade	Paul Carberry Noel Meade	6	1010 h¹	138	128	146	–
b g Refuse To Bend (IRE) - Intrum Morshaan (IRE) (Darshaan)
Held up, not fluent 9th, good headway approaching 2 out, chased leaders before last, stayed on to take 2nd close home, not pace to get to winner (op 8/1)

3 nk [1½]	13. Claret Cloak (IRE) 6/1J Noel Fehily Emma Lavelle	Noel Fehily Emma Lavelle	7	110	142	132	152	–
b g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Bewildered (IRE) (Prince Sabo)
Held up, steady headway 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out where blundered when challenging, still strong challenge final 100yds, no extra close home (tchd 13/2 and 15/2 in a place)

4 nk [1¾]	12. Next Sensation (IRE) 7/1 Richard Johnson Michael Scudamore	Richard Johnson Michael Scudamore	7	110 t	142	131	149	–
b g Brian Boru - Road Trip (IRE) (Anshan)
Led, clear from 4th, reduced advantage approaching 3 out, ridden before last, kept on gamely until headed final 100yds, one pace close home (op 6/1)

5 3 [4¾]	1. French Opera 33/1 Nico de Boinville ⁵ Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville ⁵ Nicky Henderson	11	117	154	140	160	–
b g Bering - On Fair Stage (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
Chased leaders, hit 3 out, effort and well there 2 out, not quicken approaching last, stayed on same pace run-in

6 9 [13¾]	7. Eastlake (IRE) 20/1 Maurice Linehan ⁵ Jonjo O'Neill	Maurice Linehan ⁵ Jonjo O'Neill	8	110	147	122	144	–
b g Beneficial - Guigone (FR) (Esprit Du Nord)
In touch, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, outpaced approaching last, kept on run-in but no impression (tchd 25/1 in a place)

7 3¾ [17½]	16. Dare Me (IRE) 14/1 Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	10	110	142	113	135	–
b g Bob Back (USA) - Gaye Chatelaine (IRE) (Castle Keep)
Midfield, pushed along after 9th, ridden after 3 out, no impression after (op 16/1)

8 1¾ [19¼]	24. Lucky Landing (IRE) 66/1 Dougie Costello Tony Coyle	Dougie Costello Tony Coyle	8	108	136	105	129	–
bb g Well Chosen - Melville Rose (IRE) (Phardante)
Held up behind, hampered 7th, struggling on get on terms after, never a threat

9 2½ [21¾]	10. Tanks For That (IRE) 12/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	11	112	144	110	135	–
br g Beneficial - Lady Jurado (IRE) (Jurado)
In touch, not fluent 1st, hit 2nd, pushed along and weakened approaching 2 out, eased when well beaten before last

10 ½ [22¼]	19. Anquetta (IRE) 50/1 Mr Sam Waley-Cohen ³ Nicky Henderson	Mr Sam Waley-Cohen ³ Nicky Henderson	10	108	139	104	134	–
b g Anshan - Quetta (IRE) (Alphabatim)
Handy, chased clear leader after 4th, still well there when mistake 2 out, beaten last

11 nk [22¾]	9. Viva Colonia (IRE) 40/1 Nick Scholfield Brian Ellison	Nick Scholfield Brian Ellison	9	112	144	109	138	–
ch g Traditionally (USA) - Ansariya (USA) (Shahrastani)
Behind, hampered 5th, keeping on but nowhere near leaders when badly hampered and stopped to walk last, no danger (op 50/1)

12 3¾ [26½]	22. Changing The Guard 25/1 Wayne Hutchinson Dr Richard Newland	Wayne Hutchinson Dr Richard Newland	8	109 t	137	97	124	–
b g King's Best (USA) - Our Queen Of Kings (Arazi)
Chased leaders, blundered 2nd, mistake 7th, weakened 4 out (op 22/1)

13 5 [31½]	8. Drumshambo (USA) 40/1 Liam Treadwell Venetia Williams	Liam Treadwell Venetia Williams	8	112 p	144	98	126	–
b g Dynaformer (USA) - Gossamer (USA) (Seattle Slew)
Held up, pecked badly 1st, niggled along 6th (water), struggling approaching 9th, behind after

14 nse [31½]	15. His Excellency (IRE) 14/1 Tom Scudamore David Pipe	Tom Scudamore David Pipe	6	110 b	142	96	131	–
ch g King's Best (USA) - Road Harbour (USA) (Rodrigo De Triano)
Midfield, steady headway approaching 2 out, no impression and well held when badly hampered and stopped to walk last, well beaten (op 16/1)

15 2½ [34]	17. Lancetto (FR) 50/1 Conor Ring ⁷ Evan Williams	Conor Ring ⁷ Evan Williams	9	106 v¹	141	92	123	–
b g Dubai Destination (USA) - Lanciana (IRE) (Acatenango)
In touch, hit 2nd, mistake 7th, lost place 8thg, behind and outpaced 4 out

16 13 [47]	23. Shooters Wood (IRE) 40/1 Harry Derham ³ Paul Nicholls	Harry Derham ³ Paul Nicholls	10	106 t	137	72	104	–
b g Needle Gun (IRE) - Talbot's Hollow (IRE) (Strong Statement)
Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened (jockey said gelding stopped quickly) (op 50/1)

BD	4. Easter Meteor 25/1 Richie O'Dea ¹⁰ Emma Lavelle	Richie O'Dea ¹⁰ Emma Lavelle	8	1010	148	–	–	–
b g Midnight Legend - Easter Comet (Gunner B)
Held up, hit 1st, niggled along in rear approaching 10th, brought down 4 out

F	2. Oiseau De Nuit (FR) 28/1 Brendan Powell Colin Tizzard	Brendan Powell Colin Tizzard	12	1111 t	153	–	140	–
b g Evening World (FR) - Idylle Du Marais (FR) (Panoramic I)
Midfield, headway 8th, chased leaders, ridden and weakening when fell 2 out

F	3. Raya Star (IRE) 7/1 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	8	117	149	–	–	–
b g Milan - Garden City (IRE) (Shernazar)
Held up, blundered 2nd, fell 5th, fatally injured (op 15/2 tchd 8/1)

F	20. Passage Vendome (FR) 33/1 D J Casey W P Mullins	D J Casey W P Mullins	8	1010	138	–	–	–
b g Polish Summer - Herodiade (FR) (Starborough)
Held up, fell 1st

F	18. Competitive Edge (IRE) 40/1 Mark Walsh Conor O'Dwyer	Mark Walsh Conor O'Dwyer	7	1012	140	–	–	–
b g Presenting - Sanghasta (IRE) (Un Desperado)
Held up, hampered 5th, fell 4 out

F	5. Mr Mole (IRE) 7/1 A P McCoy Paul Nicholls	A P McCoy Paul Nicholls	6	115 t	147	–	144	–
br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Emmylou Du Berlais (FR) (Kadalko)
Midfield, not fluent and lost place 4th, not fluent 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, keeping but no impression on leaders, disputing 7th when fell last (op 8/1 tchd 9/1 in a place)

PU	11. Astracad (FR) 22/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	8	111 tv	143	–	–	–
br g Cadoudal (FR) - Astre Eria (FR) (Garde Royale)
Prominent, soon chased leaders, hit 3rd, blundered 5th, not fluent 8th, lost place 9th, pulled up quickly approaching 4 out (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)

23 ran Off time: 5:25:55 Winning time: 4m 1.30s (slow by 2.30s) Total SP: 135%
Non-runners: Oscar Hill (withdrawn; bolted on way to start)
1st owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Savello) 1st breeder: Anthony Walsh
2nd owner: John P McManus (Ned Buntline)
3rd owner: Hawksmoor Partnership (Claret Cloak)
Tote win: £21.10 PL: £4.40 £2.20 £2.30 Ex: £165 CSF: £102.54 Tricast: £674.60 Trifecta: £1,540.30
Jackpot: Not won.
Placepot: £44,616.30 to a £1 stake. Pool: £1295966.10 - 21.20 winning tickets
Quadpot: £2,700.20 to a £1 stake. Pool: £62580.81 - 17.15 winning tickets

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