led until 3rd, led next, headed 7th, hit 13th, pushed along after 4 out, led next, driven approaching last, stayed on under pressure, held on
3 14:40 Cheltenham 17 Mar 2011
Ryanair Chase (Registered as the Festival Trophy Chase) (Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
2m 5f Good (Good to Soft in places)
held up in rear, hit 4 out, headway when hit next, 6th approaching 2 out, stayed on under pressure before last, kept on flat, held by winner
prominent, led 3rd until next, led 7th until 9th, led next, blundered and headed 3 out, 2nd and driven after 2 out, no impression on winner flat, one pace final 75 yards
tracked leaders on inside, ridden after 4 out, soon outpaced, rallied approaching 2 out, pressing for places approaching last, one pace flat
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, outpaced by leaders approaching 2 out, beaten when hit last, one pace
mid-division, took keen hold, headway going well approaching 4 out, soon went 3rd, chased winner briefly 2 out, soon ridden, beaten last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, hit 12th, soon ridden along, mistake 4 out, outpaced when hit 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, hit 2nd, lost place after 6th, mistake 10th, well beaten when blundered 4 out
held up towards rear, took keen hold, mistake 8th, effort when hit 13th, soon no impression, well beaten after 3 out
held up towards rear on outside, hit 2nd, blundered 5th, hit 4 out, well beaten next
in rear, mistake 8th, hit 10th, soon lost touch, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £46.39 (1, 6) |
| Tricast | £633.52 (1, 6, 10) |
| Win | £6.20 (1) |
| Place | £2.20 (1), £2.40 (6), £2.90 (10) |
| Swinger | £5.30 (1, 6), £23.70 (6, 10), £21.40 (1, 10) |
| Exacta | £32.30 (1, 6) |
| Trifecta | £417.90 (1, 6, 10) |