irishracing.com | Race Result Newbury, Sat, 28th Dec, 2019, Betway Handicap Chase of £13,800.00 4-y-o plus

1.15 Betway Handicap Chase of £13,800.00 4-y-o plus(Class 3) 2m. 92yds.

Newbury Results Sat, 28th Dec, 2019

Going - Soft.

1.15 2m. 92yds. (Class 3) 4-y-o plus 10 Ran
Betway Handicap Chase of £13,800.00 4-y-o plus 1st - £8,058.00, 2nd - £2,366.00, 3rd - £1,183.00, 4th - £591.00, 5th - £350.00, 6th - £350.00 , 7th - £350.00, 8th - £350.00

Stewards Report

The Turf Club

Permission was given for Vado Forte (FR) to be mounted in the chute.

An enquiry was held into the running and riding of I'dliketheoption (IRE), ridden by Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

and trained by Jonjo O'Neill, which was held up at the back of the field and asked for an effort turning out of the back straight before staying on under apparent tender handling to finish ninth, beaten by 17¼ lengths.

The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer reported that two post-race examinations of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The rider stated his instructions had been to drop I'dliketheoption (IRE) in and get the gelding settled as I'dliketheoption (IRE) has a history of racing keenly.

He further added that his instructions were to get the gelding jumping and run on up the home straight to finish in the best possible position.

He stated that he felt the other runners had gone quickly up front and I'dliketheoption (IRE) had jumped carefully over the first few fences, resulting in the gelding becoming outpaced.

He further stated that the field had slowed turning into the back straight which allowed him to travel better and make up ground.

He added that the tempo had quickened again turning into the home straight, whereupon I'dliketheoption (IRE) had again been outpaced.

He further added that the gelding had taken a blow between the third and second-last fence before getting a second wind and running on one-paced after jumping the final fence.

The trainer stated that the ride accorded with his instructions and he was satisfied with the ride given, adding that I'dliketheoption (IRE) had perhaps not appreciated the ground, which was officially described as Soft on this occasion, and would prefer a faster surface.

Their explanations were noted.

An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line involving the winner, Defi Sacre (FR), ridden by James Best, Amoola Gold (GER), placed second, ridden by Harry Skelton, and Vado Forte (FR), placed third, ridden by Robert Dunne.

The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved any of the runners’ placings and was found to be accidental as Defi Sacre (FR) had shifted marginally left-handed after jumping the final fence before being corrected by its rider, resulting in Vado Forte (FR) being carried left-handed as the rider of Amoola Gold (GER) had manoeuvred right-handed in order to remain on the racing line, causing Vado Forte (FR) to be slightly tightened for room and Defi Sacre (FR) in turn to be carried off its intended line.

1st

Defi Sacre (FR) 11-10 (Mr I Wills)
ts⁺sr Rated 123
Network (GER) - Iowa Sacree (FR)(Trebrook (FR))
Breeder - Jean-Francois Magnien

(Morning price: 2/1 15/8 2/1 15/8 2/1 9/4 5/2 11/4 5/2 11/4 3/1 11/4 5/2)
(Ring price: 11/4 5/2 9/4) SP 9/4fav

Richard Hobson

James Best

Tote Win £3.20 Place £1.40

off the pace in 4th, closer at 7th, led 4 out, driven and strongly pressed from elbow on run-in, held on gamely, all out

18th Dec, 19 Newbury
1st Hcp Chs Rated 111 This
Race 7th Nov, 20 Aintree
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 128

2nd

shd

Amoola Gold (GER) 11-11 (Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink)
sr Rated 124
Mamool (IRE) - Aughamore Beauty (IRE)(Dara Monarch)
Breeder - Gestut Romerhof

(Morning price: 15/2 7/1 15/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 7/1 13/2 11/2 5/1 9/2 4/1 10/3 5/2 10/3)
(Ring price: 3/1 10/3 7/2 4/1) SP 4/1

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

Place £1.80

chased leaders in 3rd until approaching 9th, chased leaders, staying on under pressure when not much room briefly on inside from elbow on run-in, strong challenge near finish, just failed

7th Dec, 19 Aintree
7th Hcp Chs Rated 125 This
Race 28th Feb, 20 Newbury
5th Hcp Chs Rated 128

3rd

nose

Vado Forte (FR) 12-0 (Roberts, Churchward, Whittal-williams)
hd⁺sr Rated 127
Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gloire (FR)(Sillery (USA))
Breeder - Marie-Therese Verdys

(Morning price: 8/1 9/1 15/2 8/1 15/2 8/1 15/2 9/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 9/1 10/1 9/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 17/2 8/1 15/2 7/1) SP 7/1

Tom Lacey

R T Dunne

Place £2.20

held up off the pace in 6th, headway chasing leaders approaching 4 out, went 2nd between last 2, ridden and every chance from elbow on run-in, just failed

3rd Dec, 19 Southwell
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 127 This
Race 15th Jan, 20 Newbury
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 131

4th

10L

Monsieur D'arque (IRE) 11-3 (Mr Ian Lawrence)
ts⁴ Rated 116
Muhtathir (GB) - Nervous Breakdown (FR)(Miesque's Son (USA))
Breeder - Miss A. Lindsell

(Morning price: 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 33/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 25/1)
(Ring price: 25/1 22/1 20/1) SP 20/1

Dan Skelton

Bridget Andrews

held up and off the pace towards rear, mistake 7th, headway on outside chasing leaders approaching 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out until ridden between last 2, chased leaders, weakened run-in

17th Dec, 19 Catterick
4th Hcp Chs Rated 119 This
Race 12th Mar, 20 Doncaster
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 116

5th

Ardmayle (IRE) 11-13 (The Wishful Thinkers)
Rated 126
Whitmore's Conn (USA) - Welsh Connection (IRE)(Welsh Term)
Breeder - Michael G. Daly

(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 11/1 9/1 8/1 15/2 8/1 6/1 8/1)
(Ring price: 9/1 17/2 8/1 15/2 7/1) SP 7/1

A Stronge

J Bowen

chased clear leader, closer at 7th, challenging for the lead when mistake 9th, chased winner 4 out until before 2 out, chased leaders, weakening when mistake last

30th Nov, 19 Newbury
6th Hcp Chs Rated 128 This
Race 29th Jan, 20 Leicester
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 114

6th

1.75L

Go Long (IRE) 11-13 (Mr & Mrs William Rucker)
Rated 126
Hurricane Run (IRE) - Monumental Gesture (GB)(Head For Heights)
Breeder - Pat Tobin

(Morning price: 13/2 6/1 5/1 9/2 5/1 9/2 4/1 7/2 10/3 3/1 10/3 3/1 11/2)
(Ring price: 5/1 11/2 6/1 11/2 6/1 11/2 6/1 13/2 7/1) SP 7/1

E Williams

Adam Wedge

off the pace in 5th, closer at 8th, pushed along approaching 4 out, weakened before 2 out

29th Nov, 19 Newbury
9th Hcp Chs Rated 128 This
Race 18th Jan, 20 Haydock
8th Hcp Chs Rated 123

7th

shd

Buck's Bin's (FR) 11-7 (Mr R S Brookhouse)
ts⁶hd¹ Rated 120
Khalkevi (IRE) - Buck's Bravo (FR)(Kapgarde (FR))
Breeder - M Esteve Rouchvarger & M Henri Poulat

(Morning price: 12/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1)
(Ring price: 25/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1) SP 20/1

Tom George

J J Burke

held up in rear, not much room on rail on bend after 9th, headway approaching next, weakened before 2 out

21st Nov, 19 Wincanton
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 122 This
Race 30th Jan, 20 Wincanton
4th Hcp Chs Rated 116

8th

2.75L

Mine's A Pint (GB) 10-11 (Goodfellers Racing)
ts⁷hd⁹ Rated 110
Network (GER) - Ryme Bere (FR)(Until Sundown (USA))
Breeder - Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd

(Morning price: 6/1 13/2 7/1 13/2 15/2 8/1 15/2 8/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1) SP 20/1

K Burke

Tom Bellamy

towards rear, not fluent 5th, never involved

14th Apr, 19 Wincanton
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 107 This
Race 26th Jan, 20 Sedgefield
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 109

9th

0.75L

I'dliketheoption (IRE) 11-12 (Mr John P McManus)
ts⁺sr Rated 125
Presenting (GB) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
Breeder - Stephen O'Flynn

(Morning price: 7/1 15/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 18/1 22/1 25/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 28/1 25/1) SP 25/1

Jonjo O'Neill

Jonjo O'Neill Jr

always behind, awkward 8th, pushed along and struggling before 4 out, never a factor

2nd Jul, 19 Stratford
5th Hcp Chs Rated 127 This
Race 28th Aug, 20 Fontwell
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 125

10th

37L

Chozen (IRE) 11-6 (Pearn's Pharmacies Ltd)
hd⁺WS Rated 119
Well Chosen (GB) - Kneeland Lass (IRE)(Bob Back (USA))
Breeder - Kedrah House Stud

(Morning price: 11/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 12/1)
(Ring price: 11/1 12/1 11/1 10/1) SP 10/1

Tim Vaughan

Alan Johns

led and raced freely, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, joined when headed briefly at 9th, headed next (4 out), weakened quickly next, tailed off

26th May, 19 Uttoxeter
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 120 This
Race 16th Mar, 20 Southwell
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 117

Off 1.15
Time 4m. 9.30 secs, which is 2.73 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £11.70
Tote Trifecta- £64.00
CSF- £11.15
Tricast- £53.44.

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Newbury Results Sat, 28th Dec, 2019