13:55 Cheltenham 14 Dec 2012
Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase
Grade 3 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £25,628 - 8 ran
Heavy (Soft in places; Cross Country: Soft, Heavy in places)
Draw Advantage: None
made most, ridden after 3 out, headed narrowly between last 2, rallied to regain lead flat, held on gamely
in touch, dropped to rear 9th, headway on outside 12th, went 3rd when mistake 4 out, left 2nd next, challenged 2 out, led narrowly between last 2, soon ridden, headed flat, kept on
held up behind in touch, switched outside and headway after 4 out, left 3rd when not fluent next, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, no impression with front pair
in touch, driven and outpaced when left 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before next
mistake 1st, not fluent, chased leaders, pushed along 13th, hampered 3 out, jumped right next, plugged on from last, never on terms
pressed leaders on inside until 11th, chased leading pair, mistake 15th, lost place next, behind when weakened and jumped slowly 3 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders on inside, outpaced when mistake 5 out, ridden after next, no impression when hampered 3 out, behind when mistake and unseated rider last
with winner on outside, every chance when fell 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £43.76 (7, 3) |
| Tricast | £343.06 (7, 3, 2) |
| Win | £13.20 (7) |
| Place | £2.50 (7), £1.80 (3), £2.20 (2) |
| Swinger | £5.40 (7, 3), £5.00 (3, 2), £12.10 (7, 2) |
| Exacta | £45.10 (7, 3) |
| Trifecta | £312.70 (7, 3, 2) |
