15:50 Wincanton 06 Jan 2024
Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
Class 5 | 5YO plus
Winner £4,225 - 6 ran
prominent, led still going well approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out where good jump, kept on strongly run-in
held up in touch, good jump 4 out, ridden turning for home, went 2nd 3 out, challenged 2 out, slow jump last, held by winner
raced in last, slow jump and pushed along 4 out, stayed on for 3rd, no chance with front pair
led early, headed after 12th, asked for effort turning for home, weakened before 2 out
raced in 5th early, progress to lead after 12th, slow jump 4 out and pushed along soon after, headed approaching 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out
held up in touch, struggling in last 5 out, pulled up 4 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £5.80 |
| CSF | £27.61 (2, 6) |
| Win | £5.00 (2) |
| Place | £2.10 (2), £2.70 (6) |
| Swinger | £2.80 (2, 5), £3.60 (2, 6), £3.80 (5, 6) |
| Exacta | £24.70 (2, 6) |
| Trifecta | £78.00 (2, 6, 5) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 11 | Beyond Redemption | 9 | 11 12 | 98 | 41211-8 | 256 days | Harry Derham (64 miles) | Paul O'Brien | 7/ 1 | 6:59.22 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 8 | Heavey | 8 | 11 12 | 103 | 54427U | 13 days | N Mulholland (29 miles) | Richie McLernon | 15/ 2 | 7:09.40 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 13 | Ede'iffs Elton | 7 | 11 12 | 105 | 279-6U1 | 37 days | R Walford (25 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 7/ 2 | 6:45.70 |
