1:50 Cheltenham 19 Nov 2017
Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Registered As The November Novices' Chase) (Grade 2)
(Class 1) (1m7f199yds) 2m Old Soft 13 fences
1st
£19,932.50 2nd
£7,479.50 3rd
£3,745
Error
| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
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Jockey
Trainer
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Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 115 | 149 | 143 | 158 | – | |||||
| br g Kayf Tara - Ellina (Robellino) | ||||||||||
| Jumped well, led until 3rd, tracked leader, challenging when pecked 3 out, soon led, drew clear from next, pushed out (op 7/4) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 112 | 144 | 117 | 137 | – | ||||
| b g Oscar (IRE) - Clarin River (IRE) (Mandalus) | ||||||||||
| Chased leaders, niggled along from 6th, lost touch after hitting 4 out, jumped left from next, 18 lengths down on 3rd jumping last, ran on to snatch 2nd nearing finish (trainer said the gelding was unsuited by the going and would prefer a sounder surface) (op 5/6) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 112 | 145 | 116 | 137 | – | ||||
| b g Oscar (IRE) - Private Official (IRE) (Beneficial) | ||||||||||
| Raced keenly, led 3rd, joined when mistake 3 out, soon headed and held, jumped left 2 out, weakened run-in, lost 2nd nearing finish (vet reported the gelding lost its right fore shoe) (op 6/1) | ||||||||||
- 3 ran Off time: 1:52:46 Winning time: 4m 6.50s (slow by 14.50s) Total SP: 107%
- Non-runners: Capitaine (unsuitable ground)
- 1st owner: Mrs G Widdowson & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes (North Hill Harvey) 1st breeder: E Cantillon
- 2nd owner: Grech & Parkin (River Wylde)
- 3rd owner: Bradley Partnership (Ozzie The Oscar)
- Tote win: £2.30 Ex: £3.10 CSF: £3.40 Trifecta: £3.10
