led to 2nd, tracked leader, left in lead 5th, made rest, driven and stayed on well
3 13:45 Kempton 26 Dec 2006
Stan James Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Good to Soft (Good in places)
held up last, headway to track leading pair 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, no impression
mostly tracked leading pair until 3 out, driven and no impression before 2 out, went 3rd flat
keen hold, held up in touch, went 2nd before 3 out, driven and no response when hit 2 out, weakened and lost moderate 3rd flat
held up in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
raced in 4th place until dropped to rear 4th, never going well after, well behind when blundered 3 out
F
1 Afsoun (FR)
4 11-7 154 7
led 2nd, clear 4th, 2 lengths clear when fell 5th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £74.28 |
| Win | £10.40 |
| Place | £2.60, £2.90 |
| Exacta | £73.20 |