mid-division, went close 3rd before 8th, led narrowly before 15th, pushed along after 3 out, joined 2 out, sustained duel with runner-up thereafter, ridden run-in and stayed on gamely to win on nod (first fence in back straight omitted both circuits)
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15:00 Ascot 15 Feb 2025
Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
2m 7f 180y Good (Good to Soft in places)
handy, led 6th, headed and remained close up before 15th, pushed along home turn, disputed lead 2 out, sustained duel with winner thereafter, ridden run-in, stayed on well, beaten on nod
in rear, in touch, effort and headway before 2 out, pushed along into 3rd before last, ridden and every chance run-in, kept on well but no telling impression on front pair
towards rear, untidy 5th, closed into mid-division 9th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and stayed on but no impression after 2 out
towards rear, pushed along 4 out, kept on into 5th 2 out, soon ridden and no further progress
mid-division, pushed along home turn, plugged on, never able to get on terms
chased leaders, pushed along home turn, stayed on until weakened before final fence
towards rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 3 out, no response
prominent on outer, mistake 2nd, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened before last
led, headed 6th, ploughed through next and lost position, dropped away quickly 8th and pulled up
chased leaders, pushed along and dropped away 4 out, pulled up 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £40.39 (2, 1) |
| Tricast | £324.61 (2, 1, 3) |
| Win | £4.50 (2) |
| Place | £1.60 (2), £3.30 (1), £2.70 (3) |
| Swinger | £6.20 (1, 2), £8.30 (1, 3), £7.40 (2, 3) |
| Exacta | £38.50 (2, 1) |
| Trifecta | £276.50 (2, 1, 3) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 9 | Threeunderthrufive | 9 | 12 0 | 152 | U684-22 | 63 days | P F Nicholls (96 miles) | Harry Cobden | 5/ 1 | 6:07.23 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 14 | Cap Du Nord | 10 | 10 8 | 127 | 5-53502 | 21 days | Christian Williams (143 miles) | Jack Tudor | 11/ 2 | 6:08.18 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 9 | Fortescue | 8 | 10 12 | 143 | 11-3723 | 28 days | H D Daly (137 miles) | Hugh Nugent | 7/ 1 | 6:34.89 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 10 | Captain Chaos | 10 | 10 9 | 135 | 21-PP04 | 35 days | D Skelton (93 miles) | Harry Skelton | 10/ 1 | 6:22.04 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 8 | Ballyoptic | 10 | 11 10 | 157 | PF-1140 | 70 days | N A Twiston-Davies (85 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/ 1 | 6:23.25 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 8 | Calipto | 9 | 10 8 | 143 | 1-U5U13 | 21 days | Miss V Williams (120 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 15/ 2 | 6:00.25 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 6 | Regal Encore | 10 | 11 5 | 150 | 1P8-03P | 56 days | A J Honeyball (120 miles) | Richie McLernon | 6/ 1 | 6:14.30 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 7 | Tenor Nivernais | 10 | 11 7 | 152 | 2P5-343 | 21 days | Miss V Williams (120 miles) | Liam Treadwell | 6/ 1 | 6:04.40 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 5 | Sausalito Sunrise | 8 | 11 10 | 150 | 22F-P12 | 66 days | P Hobbs & J White (144 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 3/ 1 | 6:14.20 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 6 | Carole's Destrier | 7 | 11 0 | 142 | 10-21P4 | 21 days | N P Mulholland | B J Geraghty | 5/ 4 | 6:10.73 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 7 | Restless Harry | 10 | 10 7 | 141 | 00UU15 | 21 days | R Dickin (93 miles) | Charlie Poste | 4/ 1 | 6:21.60 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 9 | Vino Griego | 8 | 11 3 | 138 | 442F21 | 21 days | G & J Moore (36 miles) | Jamie Moore | 11/ 4 | 6:25.50 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 12 | Massini's Maguire | 11 | 10 13 | 148 | 23531-P | 63 days | D Pipe (140 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 9/ 1 | 6:00.60 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 8 | Iconoclast | 10 | 10 4 | 130 | S11P3-1 | 109 days | A M Hales (76 miles) | P Moloney | 7/ 1 | 6:15.88 |