14:05 Sandown 07 Jan 2012
32red Handicap Chase
Class 2 | 5YO plus
Winner £12,512 - 9 ran
Good to Soft (Soft in places, back straight Good in places)
Draw Advantage: None
chased leading trio, went 2nd 7th, led 3 out, clear before last, stayed on strongly
held up in touch in 5th, ridden 8th, outpaced 10th, stayed on well from 2 out, went 3rd flat, took 2nd post, no chance with winner
chased leading pair, chased winner from 2 out, about 2 lengths down when blundered 2 out, soon no impression, weakened flat, lost 2nd post
took keen hold early stages, held up in 6th, headway approaching 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, disputing 3rd last, weakened flat
held up in last trio, slow 3rd, headway to 4th from 4 out, went 3rd approaching next, staying on same pace when blundered badly 2 out, weakened soon after
chased leader, led 4th, hit 6th, joined 4 out, ridden and headed next, weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, never really travelled, not keen on paddock bend after 2nd, modest 7th 2 out, never a factor
always behind, never on terms, tailed off
led until mistake and headed 4th, chased leader until 7th, weakening when blundered 10th, soon in rear, tailed off when blundered last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £20.01 (5, 9) |
| Tricast | £70.92 (5, 9, 1) |
| Win | £4.80 (5) |
| Place | £2.00 (5), £2.00 (9), £1.70 (1) |
| Swinger | £5.90 (5, 9), £5.00 (9, 1), £3.70 (5, 1) |
| Exacta | £27.60 (5, 9) |
| Trifecta | £87.50 (5, 9, 1) |
