prominent, jumped well, disputed lead after 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly before last, ridden and stayed on gamely run-in
8 15:35 Sandown 09 Dec 2023
Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5YO plus)
3m 4f 146y Heavy (Soft in places)
in rear, in touch, mistake and blundered 10th, steady headway on inner from 18th, disputed lead after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and headed narrowly, stayed on and every chance run-in, no extra closing stages
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, hampered by loose horse 11th, not fluent 17th, hit 18th, kept on into 3rd approaching last where jumped left, stayed on run-in, not reach leaders
led, hit 6th, headed after 3 out and pushed along, no extra from 2 out
towards rear, mistake 5th, closed up before 4 out, 3 lengths behind leaders and not asked for effort when fell 2 out
prominent, awkward jump 1st and unseated rider
tracked leaders, slow jump and lost position 16th, ridden after next and behind, lost touch 5 out and soon pulled up
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £7.20 |
| CSF | £21.27 (5, 2) |
| Tricast | £67.30 (5, 2, 4) |
| Win | £6.50 (5) |
| Place | £2.50 (5), £1.80 (2) |
| Swinger | £2.40 (2, 4), £3.00 (2, 5), £3.70 (4, 5) |
| Exacta | £21.00 (5, 2) |
| Trifecta | £71.50 (5, 2, 4) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 11 | Quick Wave | 9 | 11 12 | 140 | F5165-1 | 327 days | V Williams (148 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 11/ 2 | 7:49.00 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Highland Hunter | 8 | 11 12 | 145 | 23F125 | 259 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Harry Cobden | 9/ 1 | 7:55.00 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 7 | Doing Fine | 12 | 10 11 | 130 | 41-5163 | 20 days | N Mulholland (19 miles) | Millie Wonnacott | 15/ 2 | 7:58.90 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 8 | Morney Wing | 9 | 10 0 | 121 | 136-132 | 20 days | C Mann (60 miles) | Rex Dingle | 12/ 1 | 8:09.10 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 10 | Benbens | 12 | 10 13 | 135 | 8P34-74 | 21 days | N Twiston-Davies (95 miles) | Mr Zac Baker | 14/ 1 | 7:40.10 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 13 | Rocky Creek | 10 | 11 12 | 144 | 40P3-64 | 27 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Jack Sherwood | 10/ 1 | 7:33.90 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 15 | Carole's Destrier | 7 | 11 10 | 146 | P4115-5 | 28 days | N Mulholland (19 miles) | Noel Fehily | 5/ 1 | 7:36.75 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 6 | Tales Of Milan | 7 | 10 8 | 118 | 661621 | 8 days | P W Middleton (42 miles) | H Haynes | 7/ 1 | 8:03.30 | |
| 2013 | Good | 13 | There's No Panic | 8 | 10 7 | 129 | 32U6-P5 | 15 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 9/ 1 | 7:31.60 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 5 | Lively Baron | 7 | 10 5 | 126 | 3195-13 | 24 days | D McCain (178 miles) | Richard Johnson | 15/ 8 | 7:55.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 8 | Deep Purple | 10 | 11 12 | 149 | 46-3U34 | 240 days | E Williams (155 miles) | P Moloney | 10/ 1 | 7:57.90 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 8 | Eric's Charm | 11 | 11 1 | 135 | 682P5-0 | 28 days | O Sherwood (60 miles) | Leighton Aspell | 8/ 1 | 7:54.60 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 16 | Kilbeggan Blade | 9 | 11 7 | 137 | P320P-1 | 41 days | T R George (100 miles) | A P McCoy | 6/ 1 | 7:41.60 | |
| 2007 | Soft | 8 | Kilbeggan Blade | 8 | 11 1 | 129 | 11P44-3 | 13 days | T R George (100 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 4/ 1 | ||
| 2006 | Soft | 12 | Tana River | 10 | 11 5 | 133 | P432P-1 | 16 days | E Lavelle (67 miles) | B Fenton | 15/ 2 | 7:47.60 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 7 | Willie John Daly | 8 | 11 0 | 127 | 1547-63 | 22 days | P Hobbs & J White (161 miles) | Richard Johnson | 7/ 2 | 8:05.30 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 9 | Historic | 8 | 10 7 | 126 | P2151-8 | 22 days | T R George (100 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 8/ 1 | 7:46.00 | |
| 2003 | Good | 13 | Kings Mistral | 10 | 10 2 | 116 | 68-1141 | 274 days | P Chamings (36 miles) | Richard Johnson | 13/ 2 | 7:44.00 |