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2:35 Aintree 4 Apr 1997

Mumm Melling Chase Class A (Grade 1)

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m3f200yds) 2m4f Mildmay Good 16 fences
1st £47,460 2nd £17,915.50 3rd £8,732.75 4th £3,941.75
Pos. (Draw)
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
Jockey
Trainer
Age WGT OR TS RPR MR
1   
10 1110 164 178
b g Idiots Delight - Lady Martha (Sidon)
Blundered 1st, held up and behind, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching last, soon clear
2  5
6 1110 160 173
bb g Strong Gale (IRE) - Lets Compromise (No Argument)
Jumped well, always prominent, led 2 out, soon headed, not pace of winner
3  [8½]
10 1110 158 172
b g Viking (USA) - Fourth Degree (Oats)
Chased leading pair, outpaced 4 out, blundered next, soon beaten
4  20 [28½]
8 1110 142 157
b g Strong Gale (IRE) - On The Scratch (Le Bavard)
Jumped well, led, ran wide bend after 8th, headed 2 out, soon weakened
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