20 Apr 2012 14:30 Fontwell
Winner: £3,700 (Penalty: £2,404); Distance: 3m 4f; Class: 4; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places).
Hardings Catering Services Handicap Chase
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 |   | - | Current Climate (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 13) | 426415 / 9 | Jump (25) | P J Brennan | R Rowe The Encore Partnership… | 7/1 | |
| held up in last pair, good headway to 3rd at 15th, led before next, clear before 4 out, stayed on well | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 4 |   | 10 L | Cebonne (FR) (Gelding, bay, 11 6) | 17/24P-6 / 11 | Jump (20) | Paul Moloney | Mrs S Leech Mr C J Leech | 8/1 | |
| held up in rear, headway when blundered 17th, went 2nd before next, trying close on winner when stumbled 3 out, held when blundered next | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 1 |   | 8 L | Bishophill Jack (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 7P1176 / 9 | Jump (66) | Sean Quinlan | K Bailey & M Nicholls The On The Bridle… | 10/3 | |
| chased leading trio, mistake 15th, went 3rd approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace from next | ||||||||||
| 4th | 6 |   | 15 L | Ballyvoneen (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 7) | 7742F1 / 10 | Jump (12) | Alex Merriam | N B King The Ridgeway Racing… | 10/3 | |
| held up in touch in 5th, dropped to rear and reminders 15th, went modest 4th before 3 out, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 5th | 8 |   | 55 L | Guydus (IRE) (filly, bay, 10 4) | P52221 / 8 | Jump (11) | Harry Challoner | Miss V Williams Zara & John Johnstone,… | 7/2 | |
| chased leaders until weakened before 16th, tailed off | ||||||||||
| PU | 2 |   | - | Sole Agent (IRE) (Gelding, bay, 11 10) | 3P/21-R2 / 11 | Flat (2008), Jump (53) | Mr W Russell | Mrs D Grissell Mrs Suzie Russell | ||
| 3 |   | - | Or Sing About (FR) (Gelding, bay, 11 7) | 14PP45 / 11 | Jump (44) | W P Kavanagh | J W Mullins Gp Capt C J Lampard… | |||
| PU | 7 |   | - | Duke Of Ormond (IRE) (gelding, chestnut, 10 4) | PP36PP / 10 | Jump (11) | C Poste | Mrs A E Brooks Brooks And Robinson | ||
