held up in mid-division, headway and pushed along to chase leaders after 3 out, led and not fluent 2 out, clear last, driven out
3 13:50 Ascot 31 Oct 2009
United House Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
3m Good (Good to Firm in places)
chased leader, blundered 9th, lost 2nd 4 out, outpaced from next, rallied approaching last, kept on well run-in to take 2nd final 100 yards
held up towards rear, not fluent 9th, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, kept on well flat, took 3rd near finish
blundered 1st, in rear, steady headway from 5 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, stayed on into 2nd and jumped left last, no impression and lost 2 places run-in
chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened from last
close up on inside, ridden after 3 out, one pace approaching 2 out, no extra flat
led, ridden and headed 3 out, stayed well there until driven and weakened between last 2, beaten when went left last
behind, under pressure 5 out, never a factor
in rear, not fluent 12th, ridden and struggling 4 out
in rear, blundered badly and rider lost irons briefly 2nd, ridden and struggling 5 out, never in contention
close up until ridden and weakened soon after 4 out
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 14th, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, dropped to rear 14th, struggling after, tailed off
in touch on outside, weakened and behind from 5 out, tailed off
behind when fell 3rd
blundered and unseated rider 2nd
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £468.76 (15, ) |
| Tricast | £4,591.72 (15, , 2) |
| Win | £103.70 (15) |
| Place | £19.40 (15), £4.00 (), £1.80 (2), £2.00 (7) |
| Swinger | £217.50 (15, ), £217.50 (15, ), £70.90 (, 2), £155.30 (15, 2) |
| Exacta | £1,422.20 (15, ) |
| Trifecta | £9,395.00 (15, , 2) |