13:50 Wincanton 16 Apr 2023
McCreery Military Forces Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,960 - 5 ran
close up, led 2nd, made all from there on, hit 4th, went 6 lengths clear 6th, jumped left and hit 7th, asserted before 2 out, soon in command, went clear again after last and pushed out
close up throughout, closed on leader before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, chased winner after last but always held
close up, chased leaders 2 out, soon struggling, stayed on for modest third
unseated rider on way to start, close up, dropped to rear before 5th, mistake 5th, struggling after 3 out out, gradually weakened and finished tailed off
reluctant to line up, led to 1st, soon headed but remained prominent, keen approaching 3rd, chased leading pair 2 out, ridden when wandered approaching final flight, hit last and unseated rider when veered violently right soon after landing
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £2.66 |
| CSF | £6.56 (3, 4) |
| Win | £2.50 (3) |
| Place | £1.30 (3), £1.90 (4) |
| Swinger | £4.00 (3, 4) |
| Exacta | £6.10 (3, 4) |
| Trifecta | £20.50 (3, 4, 6) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 6 | Merry Berry | 6 | 11 11 | 114 | 8052-11 | 286 days | F O'Brien (73 miles) | V Sollitt | 7/ 2 | 4:50.24 |
