Full Result 2.45 Wetherby | 26 February 2025

racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (0-120, 5yo+) (3m45yds) 3m Soft 19 fences

1st £4,901.40 2nd £2,258.10 3rd £1,128.60 4th £565.20

racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race), 3m - Soft, Class 4 5yo+

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. De Legislator (IRE) 16/1 Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	8	112 p¹	108	105	122	–
b g Shirocco (GER) - Reynard's Glen (IRE) (Old Vic)
Jumped slightly left throughout, held up in last but in touch with leaders, pushed along after 15th, headway from 4 out, soon went third, ridden after 2 out, challenging when mistake last, led run-in, won going away (op 8/1 tchd 15/2)

2 2¾	4. Art Of Diplomacy 3/1 James Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen	James Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen	9	115	111	105	119	–
b g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express (Rail Link)
Raced wide, pressed leaders early, prominent from 2nd, drifted left 15th, led 3 out, headed run-in, stayed on (op 11/4)

3 5 [7¾]	1. Micks Jet (IRE) 7/2 Joe Williamson ³ Philip Kirby	Joe Williamson ³ Philip Kirby	7	1110 p	119	109	122	–
ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) (Old Vic)
Jumped right on occasions, pressed leaders early, prominent from 2nd, pressed leaders 11th, not fluent 13th, led before 4 out, headed 3 out, lost second after 2 out, soon no extra (op 3/1 tchd 4/1)

4 52 [59¾]	2. Broomfield Present (IRE) 13/2 Tom Bellamy Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	Tom Bellamy Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	9	1111 tv	117	59	68	–
b g Presenting - Diklers Oscar (IRE) (Oscar)
Pressed leaders, led after 1st, mistake 2nd, headed 9th, led again after 10th, headed before 4 out, weakened 3 out, tailed off (op 8/1)

PU	3. Support Act (IRE) 5/4F Kevin Brogan Toby Lawes	Kevin Brogan Toby Lawes	7	115 w²	111	–	–	–
b g Affinisea (IRE) - Carrigbuck (IRE) (Buckskin)
Raced wide, led, pressed leader when headed after 1st, led 9th, pressed leader when headed after 10th, lost second and struggling after 15th, jumped left and weakened from 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon pulled up (jockey said gelding weakened quickly in home straight; vet reported gelding lost his left-hind shoe) (op 7/4)

5 ran Off time: 2:46:10 Winning time: 6m 36.50s (slow by 32.50s) Total SP: 111%
Non-runners: Ultra Beat (self certificate)
1st owner: J Sword, Russell & Bristol Boys (De Legislator) 1st breeder: Gareth Metcalfe
2nd owner: Peter Bowen Racing Group (Art Of Diplomacy)
3rd owner: North South Flyers Syndicate (Micks Jet)
Tote win: £17 PL: £5.20 £1.50 Ex: £35.40 CSF: £61.88 Trifecta: £96.70

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racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2:45 Wetherby 26 Feb 2025