15:35 Huntingdon 05 Mar 2023
John Bigg ''Oxo'' Handicap Chase
Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £14,259 - 8 ran
tracked leaders, shaken up going well after 2 out, led approaching last, ridden run-in and strongly pressed closing stages, just held on
towards rear, cajoled along after 5th, pushed along after 10th, headway after 3 out but plenty to do home turn, rallied and went 4th 2 out, stayed on dourly and ridden run-in, pressed winner closed stages, just denied
chased leaders, hit 6th and 7th, pushed along 9th, struggling 4 out, ridden after 3 out, rallied before 2 out, kept on and took 3rd towards finish, not trouble leaders
handy, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and one pace run-in
mid-division, mistake 4th and dropped to rear, headway before 11th, led 12th, pushed along before 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden and weakened run-in
towards rear, headway after 3 out, push along and went 4th home turn, kept on, not pace to challenge and faded before last
pressed leader, pushed along before 3 out, weakened quickly home turn
led narrowly, headed 12th, reminders to remain prominent, lost position 3 out and pulled up quickly
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £3.63 |
| CSF | £12.39 (4, 7) |
| Tricast | £46.96 (4, 7, 2) |
| Win | £3.25 (4) |
| Place | £1.20 (4), £1.50 (7), £1.90 (2) |
| Swinger | £4.10 (2, 4), £5.80 (2, 7), £2.20 (4, 7) |
| Exacta | £11.60 (4, 7) |
| Trifecta | £53.70 (4, 7, 2) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Soft | 6 | Nocte Volatus | 7 | 11 6 | 122 | P-F1R1F | 30 days | T Lacey (137 miles) | Stan Sheppard | 10/ 3 | 5:23.90 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 8 | Copper Coin | 8 | 11 7 | 120 | 2F49-36 | 127 days | M Scudamore (135 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 7/ 1 | 5:12.40 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 9 | Canelo | 7 | 11 12 | 125 | 141-360 | 23 days | A King (115 miles) | Tom Cannon | 14/ 1 | 5:24.25 |
