15:35 Uttoxeter
Saturday 18 March 2017
All13:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4517:2017:50
Betfred Midlands Grand National (Listed Handicap Chase)
- 5YO plus  |  Class 1  |  4m 1f 92y  |  Soft  |  20 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:35Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 9m 11.0s
T:Â F O'BrienJ:Â P J Brennan
Mid-division, headway 19th, mistake next, left 7th and plenty to do when mistake 4 out, rallied after 3 out, hit 2 out, challenging when mistake last, stayed on, led towards finish op 12/1
T:Â M ScudamoreJ:Â R T Dunne
Mid-division, headway 20th, soon not clear run briefly, led 3 out, pressed flat, headed towards finish op 9/1
T:Â W GreatrexJ:Â G Sheehan
Held up towards rear, hit 7th, mistake 15th, headway 20th, 2nd after 3 out until before last, stayed on same pace
T:Â Miss V WilliamsJ:Â Thomas Bellamy
Prominent, mistake 18th, beaten 2 out, plugged on flat, took 4th close home op 18/1
T:Â Mrs S J SmithJ:Â Danny Cook
Mistakes, mid-division, closed from 17th, every chance 3 out, held from next
T:Â N A Twiston-DaviesJ:Â Jamie Bargary (3)
Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, hit 20th, no impression 2 out op 14/1
T:Â Jonjo O'NeillJ:Â Killian Moore (3)
Tracked leaders, mistake 10th, hampered 4 out, no impression after op 13/2
T:Â P GriffinJ:Â A W Short (7)
Towards rear, hit 14th, some headway 20th, no impression, well held from 4 out
T:Â Kerry LeeJ:Â J E Moore
Jumped right at times, led, headed 3 out, weakened next
T:Â N KentJ:Â Henry Brooke
Towards rear, ridden and struggling 17th, never dangerous, well beaten 4 out
Also Ran
T:Â David DennisJ:Â T E Whelan
Prominent, mistake 20th, every chance when fell 4 out op 16/1
T:Â N A Twiston-DaviesJ:Â Mr Zac Baker (7)
Held up in rear, well beaten 20th, pulled up before 2 out tchd 40/1
T:Â D PipeJ:Â C O'Farrell
Chased leaders, weakened before 20th, pulled up before 2 out
T:Â Evan WilliamsJ:Â Adam Wedge
Held up in mid-division, hit 7th, mistake and struggling 17th, pulled up before 20th op 28/1
T:Â W GreatrexJ:Â Andrew Tinkler
Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, slow 4th, struggling after 12th, pulled up before 20th op 22/1 tchd 25/1
T:Â N P MulhollandJ:Â N D Fehily
Towards rear, lost touch before 12th, pulled up approaching next
T:Â J HughesJ:Â W T Kennedy
Prominent, reminder after 6th, lost place after 17th, mistake when weakening 19th, pulled up before 20th op 50/1
T:Â Miss V WilliamsJ:Â L Treadwell
Mid-division, ridden 5th, towards rear when mistake 11th, slow 12th, behind when pulled up after 16th op 25/1
T:Â Paul MorganJ:Â D F O'Regan
Towards rear, ridden after 15th, well behind 20th, pulled up before 2 out op 17/2
T:Â Mrs G CallaghanJ:Â R Johnson
Not always fluent, in rear, some headway 20th, no impression, well held from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out op 8/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£15.90Pl:£3.20, £2.20, £4.00, £4.80EX:£137.80Trifecta:£3,548.20Tricast:£1,447.31SF:£88.30Swingers:£27.80, £47.00, £31.30
Forecasts
Spookydooky (6/1), Mad Brian (13/2), Mysteree (8/1), Court Frontier (10/1), Chase The Spud (11/1), Cogry (12/1), Gevrey Chambertin (12/1), Final Nudge (14/1), Goulanes (14/1), Warrantor (16/1), Gonalston Cloud (16/1), Houblon Des Obeaux (20/1), Blakemount (20/1), Out Sam (20/1), Portrait King (25/1), Alfie Spinner (25/1), Emperor's Choice (33/1), Firebird Flyer (33/1), Silver Man (40/1), Benbens (50/1)
A solid line up is set to face the tapes for what will be a most stern test of stamina and resolution. The likes of Mysteree and Court Frontier have to be given plenty of respect as leading contenders on these terms, and certainly come into the reckoning as options for savers for punters who like to cover a few corners. However, GONALSTON CLOUD is a more adventurous alternative and, given that he may excel when he starts to draw on the reserves of his stamina, he rates as good value on these terms. The recent record of 10-year-olds is a slight concern but his proven determination is a persuasive factor. Others capable of making the frame include Silver Man and Cogry, who have gone well at the course in the past, while Mad Brian ran a blinder at Punchestown recently and can give Richard Johnson, who is bound to have been buoyed by guiding home the winner of the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday, another good spin from the foot of the handicap.
- Gonalston Cloud
- Mysteree
- Silver Man
Prize Money
1st: £70,338.002nd: £26,500.003rd: £13,262.004th: £6,625.005th: £3,325.006th: £1,662.007th: £825.008th: £425.00
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