always prominent, led 3 out, edged left flat, held on
3 15:10 Exeter 18 Oct 2011
Best Mate Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) (4YO plus)
2m 1f 110y Firm (Good to Firm in places)
prominent, lost place when not fluent 3rd, bumped 5th, soon closed, challenging when mistake 4 out, not fluent next, left 2nd 2 out, stayed on towards finish
sometimes jumped left and not always fluent, held up in 5th, mistake 4th, ridden after 8th, outpaced by leaders before 4 out, no impression, hit 3 out, left 3rd when mistake and badly hampered 2 out
soon led, headed approaching 5th, lost place and ridden 8th, well held 4 out
tracked leaders, closed 3rd, blundered next, led approaching 5th, mistake 4 out, headed next, about 1 length down when fell 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £25.26 (2, 1) |
| Win | £4.70 (2) |
| Place | £2.20 (2), £2.60 (1) |
| Exacta | £38.50 (2, 1) |