Full Result 7.55 Chepstow | 24 April 2009

Braceys "The Friendly Builders Merchant" "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle

(Class 5) (4yo+) (2m11yds) 2m Good 8 hurdles

1st £1,951.50 2nd £573 3rd £286.50 4th £143.10

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. China Gold 7/4 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	6	110	120	52	103	–
br g Bob's Return (IRE) - Oh So Bright (Celtic Cone)
Chased leaders, challenged from 4 out, and still upsides under pressure last, led soon after, all out (op 11-8 and 15-8 in places)

2 nk	3. Fistral Beach I (IRE) 8/13F R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	6	110 b¹	125	51	103	–
b g Definite Article - Empress Of Light (Emperor Jones)
Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, led soon after and joined by winner, not fluent 2 out, ridden last, headed soon after and no extra under pressure (op 10-11)

3 4½ [4¾]	6. JauntyI 50/1 Peter Toole ⁷ Dai Williams	Peter Toole ⁷ Dai Williams	6	107	–	46	100	–
ch g Pivotal - Invincible (Slip Anchor)
Mistake 1st, in rear, headway 4th, chased leaders 4 out, stayed on from 2 out to close on leading duo run-in but never a threat (op 66-1)

4 13 [17¾]	2. Creagh Bay (IRE) 25/1 Charlie Huxley ⁵ Evan Williams	Charlie Huxley ⁵ Evan Williams	10	109	–	31	89	–
b g Tidaro (USA) - Martha Anne (IRE) (Brush Aside)
Chased leader, led approaching 4 out, headed soon after, weakened from 3 out (tchd 28-1)

5 2¾ [20½]	10. Spangle Island 66/1 Paul Moloney Evan Williams	Paul Moloney Evan Williams	6	107	–	21	80	–
b m Heron Island (IRE) - Slave's Bangle (Prince Rheingold)
In touch, headway 3rd, chased leaders and ridden 4 out, weakened next

6 8 [28½]	5. Hi Tide (IRE) 100/1 William Kennedy J R Jenkins	William Kennedy J R Jenkins	5	110	–	18	81	–
br g Idris (IRE) - High Glider (High Top)
In rear, headway to close on leaders 4 out, never in contention and soon weakened (op 66-1)

7 36 [64½]	4. General Simara 125/1 Mattie Batchelor Tony Carroll	Mattie Batchelor Tony Carroll	5	110	–	–	52	–
b g Baryshnikov (AUS) - Hinton Bairn (Balinger)
Behind most of way, tailed off (op 100-1)

8 hd [64¾]	9. Ray's Round 200/1 Mr John Monk ⁷ Stephen Hughes	Mr John Monk ⁷ Stephen Hughes	6	100	–	–	45	–
gr m Commanche Run - Doubting Donna (Tom Noddy)
In rear when hit 4th, tailed off (op 100-1)

9 26 [90¾]	8. Gospel Spirit 40/1 Daryl Jacob J R Jenkins	Daryl Jacob J R Jenkins	4	109	–	–	26	–
b g Cool Jazz - Churchtown Spirit (Town And Country)
Led, ran wide bend after 1st, headed and weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off (op 33-1)

10 2 [92¾]	7. Stratford Stroller (IRE) 50/1 Richie McLernon ⁵ Jonjo O'Neill	Richie McLernon ⁵ Jonjo O'Neill	5	109	–	–	29	–
b g Beneficial - Kemchee (IRE) (Kemal)
Behind from halfway, tailed off

10 ran Off time: 7:56:00 Winning time: 3m 57.34s (slow by 11.34s) Total SP: 113%
1st owner: Bob Tullett & Denny Chambers (China Gold) 1st breeder: Mrs Audrey Goodwin
2nd owner: C G Roach (Fistral Beach I)
3rd owner: R Williams (JauntyI)
Tote win: £2.80 PL: £1.10 £1.02 £7.20 Ex: £3.20 CSF: £3.06
Placepot: £69.20 to a £1 stake. Pool: £60,580.93. 638.22 winning tickets.
Quadpot: £7.80 to a £1 stake. Pool: £5,172.51. 486.76 winning tickets.

7:55 Chepstow 24 Apr 2009

Braceys "The Friendly Builders Merchant" "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle