4:55 Newton Abbot 3 Jul 2015
Francis Clark Handicap Chase
(Class 4) (2m75yds) 2m½f Good To Soft 13 fences
1st
£3,898.80 2nd
£1,144.80 3rd
£572.40
Error
| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
|
Jockey
Trainer
|
Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 | 1112 h | 119 | 123 | 125 | – | ||||
| b g Beneficial - Bro Ella (IRE) (Cataldi) | ||||||||||
| Led 2nd, reached for 3rd, strongly challenged after 4 out, narrowly headed soon after last, rallied close home, all out to win on nod (op 5/4) | ||||||||||
|
10 | 110 | 107 | 110 | 114 | – | ||||
| ch g Captain Rio - Speed To Lead (IRE) (Darshaan) | ||||||||||
| Tracked winner from 2nd, ridden for strong challenge from after 4 out, took very narrow advantage soon after last, lost on nod (seven-day ban: used whip above permitted level (Jul 18-20, 23-24, 26-27)) (tchd 7/2 and 9/2) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 113 tb | 110 | 44 | 77 | – | ||||
| b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Starry Lady (IRE) (Marju) | ||||||||||
| Led until 2nd, soon chasing leading pair, not travelling or that fluent from 6th, beaten 4 out, tailed off (vet said post race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 11/8) | ||||||||||
- 3 ran Off time: 4:56:19 Winning time: 3m 59.90s (slow by 8.90s) Total SP: 111%
- Non-runners: Agapanthus (unsuitable ground)
- 1st owner: Roger Oliver & Claire Harding (Easily Pleased) 1st breeder: Mrs Eleanor Hadden
- 2nd owner: K W Bell (Red Skipper)
- 3rd owner: Blackmore Vale Syndicate (Third Act)
- Tote win: £2 Ex: £6 CSF: £4.65 Trifecta: £3.90
