tracked leaders, 2nd going well before 2 out, upsides 2 out, led between last two, clear last, very easily
4 14:00 Warwick 09 Dec 2021
Actioncoach Invest In The Best Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m 4f Soft (Good to Soft in places)
led, ridden and joined 2 out, headed between last two, soon readily outpaced and no chance with very easy winner
slightly hampered 1st, held up towards rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out, went 3rd run-in, never any chance with winner
chased leader until 10th, chased leaders, 2nd again next, pushed along after 3 out, lost 2nd before next, weakened into 4th run-in
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 12th, blundered badly 4 out, no chance after
held up in last trio, pushed along in modest 5th after 3 out, never on terms
tended to jump right, last pair, some headway out wide approaching 11th, outpaced and struggling 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders until blundered rider lost iron briefly and lost place 3rd, mid-division, rallied 7th, 2nd at 10th until stumbled badly 11th, blundered and unseated rider next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £2.98 |
| CSF | £25.83 (1, 3) |
| Win | £2.75 (1) |
| Place | £1.20 (1), £3.50 (3), £2.70 (6) |
| Swinger | £5.40 (1, 3), £12.10 (1, 6), £29.40 (3, 6) |
| Exacta | £26.20 (1, 3) |
| Trifecta | £506.30 (1, 3, 6) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft | 7 | Zambella | 5 | 11 5 | - | 1U44-71 | 29 days | N Twiston-Davies (40 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 9/ 4 | 5:17.60 | |
| 2019 | Heavy | 4 | Sensulano | 6 | 11 0 | - | 1124-21 | 34 days | Noel Williams (64 miles) | Leighton Aspell | 8/ 11 | 5:33.60 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 7 | Atlanta Ablaze | 7 | 11 0 | - | 253113 | 35 days | H Daly (58 miles) | Richard Johnson | 5/ 1 | 5:13.30 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 6 | Briery Belle | 7 | 11 0 | - | 83121-1 | 31 days | H Daly (58 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 9/ 4 | 5:18.20 |