Full Result 2.20 Fakenham | 30 October 2024

Greene King Novices' Handicap Chase

(Class 5) (0-100, 4yo+) (3m38yds) 3m Good 18 fences

1st £3,960.75 2nd £1,822.50 3rd £911.25 4th £456 5th £227.25

Error

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Lunar Contact (IRE) 7/1 Mr Jack Andrews ³ T Ellis	Mr Jack Andrews ³ T Ellis	6	112 tp	91	–	–	–
b g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE) (Shantou)
Made all, went clear after 3 out, ridden and reduced lead on turn before last, stayed on final 110yds (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improved form shown, that the gelding may have benefitted from the first time application of cheekpieces on this occasion) (op 9/1)

2 2½	7. Illogical Logic (FR) 11/2 Brian Hughes Christian Williams	Brian Hughes Christian Williams	6	111	87	–	–	–
ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR) (Robin Des Champs)
Disputing second, outpaced and lost position on turn before last, rallied when carried right run-in, went second towards finish (op 4/1)

3 nk [2¾]	4. Instant Gambler (IRE) EvensF Richie McLernon Alexandra Dunn	Richie McLernon Alexandra Dunn	8	116 7	92	–	–	–
b g Getaway (GER) - Ostarakov (GER) (Sholokhov)
Held up in rear, headway on outer before 2 out, went second on turn before last, soon hung left, edged right run-in, no extra and lost second towards finish (op 5/6)

4 4 [6¾]	3. Awesome Foursome 9/2 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	7	117 t	93	–	–	–
b g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck (Kayf Tara)
Didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, steady headway before 3 out, outpaced on turn before last (op 6/1)

5 2½ [9¼]	2. Up For Appeal (IRE) 14/1 Nick Scholfield Christian Williams	Nick Scholfield Christian Williams	6	1113	99	–	–	–
b g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna (Oasis Dream)
Disputing second, not fluent 4 out, lost position 3 out, weakened before last (tchd 16/1)

6 2½ [11¾]	6. Henry Box Brown (IRE) 16/1 Ellis Collier ⁷ Evan Williams	Ellis Collier ⁷ Evan Williams	7	1011	90	–	–	–
ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE) (Bob Back)
Took keen hold early, in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, weakened before 2 out (op 11/1)

6 ran Off time: 2:20:20 Winning time: 6m 29.18s (slow by 25.18s) Total SP: 109%
Non-runners: Cluain Aodha (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Keith F J Loads (Lunar Contact) 1st breeder: Burgage Stud
2nd owner: Trembath Nisbet Hughes Wright (Illogical Logic)
3rd owner: Lycett & Wbb (Instant Gambler)
Tote win: £8 PL: £2.70 £2.40 Ex: £31.60 CSF: £39.96 Trifecta: £85.30

2:20 Fakenham 30 Oct 2024

Greene King Novices' Handicap Chase