2:50 Ayr 2 Jan 1999
Racing Channel Novices' Handicap Chase Class E
(Class 4) 2m4f OMS Heavy 13 fences 4 omitted
1st
£3,454 2nd
£1,042 3rd
£506 4th
£238
| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
|
Jockey
Trainer
|
Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 | 108 | 85 | 45 | 95 | – | ||||
| ch g Caerleon (USA) - Sagar (Habitat) | ||||||||||
| Mistake 1st, close up, led 3 out, clear when mistake last, kept on (op 5-4) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 100 | 77 | 34 | 81 | – | ||||
| b g Durgam (USA) - Commanche Song (Commanche Run) | ||||||||||
| Led to 9th, outpaced next, rallied 2 out, no chance with winner (op 8-1 tchd 10-1 in places) | ||||||||||
|
10 | 102 | 79 | 35 | 82 | – | ||||
| b g Majestic Streak - Gala Lane (Gala Performance) | ||||||||||
| With leader until blundered and outpaced 9th, rallied 2 out, no impression last (op 5-1 tchd 7-1 in places) | ||||||||||
|
8 | 114 | 95 | 25 | 81 | – | ||||
| ch g Phardante (FR) - Croom Cross (Menelek) | ||||||||||
| Mistakes, held up in touch, headway to lead 9th, headed and hit 3 out, beaten next (op evens) | ||||||||||
- 4 ran Off time: 2:50:00 Winning time: 5m 57.60s (slow by 1m 9.60s) Total SP: 105%
- Non-runners: Fen Terrier (unsuitable ground)
- 1st owner: Ken Batey (Chummy's Saga) 1st breeder: Patrick Eddery Ltd
- 2nd owner: W M Johnstone (Thorntoun House)
- 3rd owner: J M Dun (Kings Lane I)
- Tote win: £2 Ex: £6.70 CSF: £9.13
