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1m. 7f. 169yds. (Class 4) 3-y-o plus6 Ran
KLF Insurance Brokers Handicap Hurdle of £12,400.00 3-y-o plus
1st - £6,372.00, 2nd - £2,936.00, 3rd - £1,467.00, 4th - £735.00, 5th - £350.00, 6th - £350.00 6 Ran
- Stewards Report
An enquiry was held into the running and riding Method Madness (IRE), that finished last of six runners, ridden by Jonathan Burke and trained by Alastair Ralph which was held up and tenderly ridden from the last hurdle in the back straight.
The rider and the Trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Surgeon reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
The rider stated that the Trainer had left the way the gelding should be ridden to him.
He added that the gelding normally races keenly and he realised quite early on in the race that Method Madness (IRE), was not travelling as well as he expected and had changed legs several times.
He further added that he had considered that this was because the gelding was unsuited by the Good to Firm, Good in Places going, having had good form on Soft ground, which he had reported at scales on weighing in.
He further added that that he had asked the gelding for an effort around the final bend but Method Madness (IRE) had failed to pick up and had again changed legs.
The trainer confirmed that the way the horse was to be ridden was left to the rider as he had schooled and ridden Method Madness (IRE) in his work at home and added that he was satisfied with the ride given.
The trainer further added that the gelding had been difficult to train having suffered an injury following its previous run at this course in January.
Their explanations were noted.
Following the race Richard Patrick reported that Fight For It (IRE), placed fifth, ran too free and Alastair Ralph reported that Method Madness (IRE), which was last of six runners, would prefer a softer surface than today’s Good to Firm, Good in Places.
ts+cp4 Rated 115
Medicean (GB) - Jadeel (GB)(Green Desert (USA))
Breeder - Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd
(Morning price: 5/1 11/2 7/2 4/1 9/2 4/1 9/2 4/1 7/2 4/1 9/2)
SP 9/2
ts8 Rated 115
Passing Glance (GB) - Petrarchick (USA)(Arch (USA))
Breeder - P. G. Horrocks
(Morning price: 15/2 8/1 9/1 14/1 16/1 12/1 10/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 16/1)
(Ring price: 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 18/1 16/1)
SP 16/1
hd6 Rated 97
Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Ryoshi (GB)(Rakaposhi King)
Breeder - J. N. Dalton
(Morning price: 13/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 9/1 15/2 11/2 5/1 4/1 9/2 4/1 7/2 4/1 7/2 4/1 7/2 4/1)
(Ring price: 4/1 9/2 4/1 9/2 4/1)
SP 4/1
ts4 Rated 92
Sholokhov (IRE) - Sorivera (GB)(Irish River (FR))
Breeder - Cathal Ennis
(Morning price: 7/1 13/2 7/1 15/2 7/1 5/1 11/2 6/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 7/1)
(Ring price: 11/2 6/1 7/1)
SP 7/1
sr Rated 106
Camelot (GB) - Dorothy B (IRE)(Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Breeder - Marengo,Carhue,Grousbridge & Dermot Ryan
(Morning price: 4/1 7/2 10/3 7/2 4/1 5/1 4/1 9/2 5/1 9/2 5/1 9/2 4/1 9/2 6/1)
(Ring price: 9/2 5/1 6/1)
SP 6/1
hd7sr Rated 110
Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Inishbeg House (IRE)(Glacial Storm (USA))
Breeder - B. Kavanagh
(Morning price: 9/2 4/1 9/2 3/1 10/3 7/2 10/3 11/4 5/2 11/4 2/1 15/8 2/1 9/4 2/1 11/8)
(Ring price: 15/8 7/4 13/8 6/4 11/8 6/4 11/8 6/4)
SP 6/4fav
Time 3m. 38.34 secs, which is 1.09 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £49.40
Tote Trifecta- £329.80
CSF- £55.99.
Non runner Coastguard Station ( Vets Cert (Pulled Shoe Off) )
2021 Just The Man 5 11-6 Adam Wedge 9/2 (J G M O'Shea)
2020 Dave And Bernie 5 12-0 T J O'Brien 10/1 (Oliver Signy)
2019 Mix Of Clover 5 11-5 L Treadwell 14/1 (A Ralph)
2018 New Agenda 6 12-0 R Johnson 6/1 (Paul Webber)
2017 Peruvien Bleu 5 11-7 Chester Williams (7) 13/2 (Nick Williams)