Full Result 4.10 Ascot | 18 February 2017

Racing UK Club Day Today Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final)

(Class 3) (0-125, 4yo+) (2m7f118yds) 2m7½f Soft 11 hurdles

1st £9,747 2nd £2,862 3rd £1,431 4th £715.50

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	9. Forthefunofit (IRE) 20/1 Aidan Coleman Jonjo O'Neill	Aidan Coleman Jonjo O'Neill	8	116 p	119	126	131	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sommer Sonnet (IRE) (Taipan)
Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led soon after 2 out but joined, driven and stayed on well from last (The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the gelding, compared with its previous run at Uttoxeter on 28 January 2017 where the gelding was pulled up. They noted the trainers representatives explanation that the gelding did not take to fences and has taken its time to find its form back over hurdles. They ordered the gelding to be routine tested.) (tchd 22/1)

2 1	3. Joe Farrell (IRE) 12/1 Jonathan Moore ³ Rebecca Curtis	Jonathan Moore ³ Rebecca Curtis	8	119	125	132	137	–
b g Presenting - Luck Of The Deise (IRE) (Old Vic)
Held up well in rear, still there when awkward 8th, good progress 3 out, challenged 2 out, pressed winner after, stayed on but held last 100yds (op 11/1)

3 5 [6]	2. Fortunate George (IRE) 11/4F Richard Johnson Emma Lavelle	Richard Johnson Emma Lavelle	7	1112 v	125	127	131	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back)
Slightly flat-footed start, held up in rear, progress from 8th, ridden after 3 out, kept on to take 3rd between last 2, not pace to challenge (op 3/1)

4 10 [16]	8. Max Forte (IRE) 8/1 Kieron Edgar ³ Chris Down	Kieron Edgar ³ Chris Down	7	116	122	116	119	–
br g Indian River (FR) - Brook Forte (Alderbrook)
Pressed leaders, led 8th, driven and headed soon after 2 out, weakened last, finished tired (op 14/1 tchd 16/1)

5 2¼ [18¼]	5. Desert Sensation (IRE) 5/1 Nico de Boinville Dr Richard Newland	Nico de Boinville Dr Richard Newland	5	1110 tv	123	115	118	–
b g Authorized (IRE) - Awwal Malika (USA) (Kingmambo)
Raced wide, led after 1st until after 5th, lost place from next, rallied from 8th on terms 3 out, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out (jockey said gelding hung left throughout) (tchd 9/2)

6 nk [18½]	6. Wizards Bridge 18/1 Paddy Brennan Colin Tizzard	Paddy Brennan Colin Tizzard	8	1110	123	115	116	–
b g Alflora (IRE) - Island Hopper (Be My Native)
In touch in midfield, effort 8th, driven to take 3rd briefly after 3 out, weakened 2 out (op 16/1 tchd 20/1)

7 6 [24½]	13. Doctor Look Here (IRE) 16/1 Lucy Gardner ³ Sue Gardner	Lucy Gardner ³ Sue Gardner	7	107	109	96	97	–
b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Eye Vision (IRE) (Taipan)
Raced wide, held up in rear, progress from 8th, in touch 3 out, urged along and weakened before 2 out (op 14/1)

8 1 [25½]	1. Bon Enfant (FR) 7/1 Noel Fehily Warren Greatrex	Noel Fehily Warren Greatrex	6	1113 b	126	112	112	–
gr g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Montanara Paris (FR) (Turgeon)
Slightly flat-footed start, held in last, ridden before 8th, progress under pressure to chase leaders after 3 out, weakened 2 out (tchd 13/2)

9 2½ [28]	12. Spellbound 8/1 James Banks Alan King	James Banks Alan King	8	110	113	97	97	–
b m Doyen (IRE) - Kasamba (Salse)
In touch in midfield, last of 9 with a chance after 3 out, weakened before 2 out (op 11/1)

10 5 [33]	4. Theatre Goer 20/1 William Featherstone ⁵ Noel Williams	William Featherstone ⁵ Noel Williams	8	117 p¹	125	104	104	–
b m King's Theatre (IRE) - Clover Green (IRE) (Presenting)
Chased leaders until lost place 8th, behind after 3 out (The Stewards considered the running of the mare which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the trainers explanation that the mare had been unsuited by the step up into a more competitive race. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.)

11 3¼ [36¼]	7. Awaywiththegreys (IRE) 16/1 Sean Bowen Peter Bowen	Sean Bowen Peter Bowen	10	1110 b	123	99	99	–
gr g Whipper (USA) - Silver Sash (GER) (Mark Of Esteem)
With leaders, challenged 7th, mistake 8th and lost place, mistake 3 out and dropped to rear, well beaten after (op 14/1 tchd 12/1)

12 nse [36¼]	14. Dartford Warbler (IRE) 16/1 Sean Quinlan Sue Smith	Sean Quinlan Sue Smith	10	1010	109	85	85	–
b g Overbury (IRE) - Stony View (IRE) (Tirol)
With leader, led after 5th, made most to 8th, blundered 3 out and quickly weakened (op 14/1)

13 ¾ [37]	11. Captainofindustry (IRE) 33/1 Jamie Moore Mark Pitman	Jamie Moore Mark Pitman	8	110 p	113	89	88	–
b g Definite Article - Talk Of Rain (FR) (Turgeon)
In touch, ridden 6th, struggling after, well behind 3 out (op 40/1 tchd 50/1)

14 5 [42]	10. Ballyheigue Bay (IRE) 25/1 Tom Cannon Chris Gordon	Tom Cannon Chris Gordon	10	111 t	114	85	84	–
b g Rudimentary (USA) - Terinka (IRE) (Erins Isle)
Led to after 1st, with leaders, led briefly 7th, weakened quickly from next (op 28/1 tchd 33/1)

14 ran Off time: 4:10:46 Winning time: 5m 55.80s (slow by 17.80s) Total SP: 125%
1st owner: John P McManus (Forthefunofit) 1st breeder: Vincent Finn
2nd owner: M Sherwood, N Morris & R Curtis (Joe Farrell)
3rd owner: The George Inn Racing Syndicate (Fortunate George)
Tote win: £23 PL: £6.60 £4.20 £1.80 Ex: £433.40 CSF: £239.37 Tricast: £883.24 Trifecta: £2,773.50

4:10 Ascot 18 Feb 2017

Racing UK Club Day Today Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final)