12:45 Newbury 02 Dec 2017
Ladbrokes John Francome Novices' Chase
Grade 2 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £22,780 - 5 ran
led until 8th (water), with leader, led again 10th, joined 3 out and again last, driven and stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, left in 2nd place 3 out, every chance when not fluent last, kept on run-in, always held
took keen hold, tracked leaders, hit 4th, outpaced before 14th, rallied next, no impression when left modest 3rd 3 out, hit next
never that fluent, held up last, mistake 13th, weakened 4 out, left modest 4th next
tracked winner, mistake 1st, not fluent 3rd, led 8th (water) until 10th, pressed winner, every chance when knuckled on landing and fell 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £7.19 |
| CSF | £16.60 (2, 1) |
| Win | £5.80 (2) |
| Place | £2.60 (2), £1.50 (1) |
| Exacta | £14.80 (2, 1) |
| Trifecta | £92.00 (2, 1, 4) |
