24 Oct 2012 14:40 Worcester
Winner: £2,100 (Penalty: £1,437); Distance: 2m; Class: 6; Eligibility: 3YO to 5YO; Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places).
Linda's Birthday Bumper 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 |   | - | Westward Point (GB) (gelding, chestnut, 11 10) | / 8 | T Scudamore | W Greatrex Mr J F F White | 16/1 | ||
| made all, soon clear, hung left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, unchallenged | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 10 |   | 8 L | Woodpole Academy (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 8 | J M Maguire | D McCain Jnr Nobaj Ltd | 10/1 | ||
| held up in rear, headway 4f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 4 |   | 2½ L | Noble Friend (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 10 | Ruby Walsh | P F Nicholls Chris And Barbara | 5/4 | ||
| held up towards rear, headway on outside 8f out, chased winner over 3f out until 1f out, no impression, one pace | ||||||||||
| 4th | 12 |   | HD | Dr Aussie (IRE) (gelding, grey, 10 7) | / 3 | F Keniry | P A Kirby Mr Ryan P Hadfield | 25/1 | ||
| held up in touch, ridden 4f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on towards finish | ||||||||||
| 5th | 1 |   | NK | Catch The Rhythm (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 5 | N D Fehily | C E Longsdon Mr Roy Swinburne | 3/1 | ||
| held up in mid-division, headway 8f out, chased winner over 4f out until over 3f out, stayed on same pace | ||||||||||
| 6th | 5 |   | 22 L | Norse Wren (GB) (gelding, chestnut, 11 10) | / 5 | S P Jones | Mrs P Robeson Mrs P Robeson | 50/1 | ||
| tracked winner who soon went clear, weakened 3f out | ||||||||||
| 7th | 2 |   | NK | Megzzams Boy (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 4 | Kielan Woods | C E Longsdon Nationwide Vehicle… | 5/1 | ||
| held up, ridden 8f out, no chance with leaders 5f out | ||||||||||
| 8th | 7 |   | HD | Take The Mick (GB) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 10 | Aidan Coleman | Miss V Williams Mrs H J Cobb | 25/1 | ||
| held up in touch, chased winner 6f out until over 4f out, weakened over 2f out | ||||||||||
| 9th | 6 |   | 46 L | Starship Trouper (GB) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 6 | R Johnson | N P Mulholland Mr D H Smith | 25/1 | ||
| tracked leaders until 8f out, well beaten final 5f, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 10th | 11 |   | 23 L | Shoo Shoo (GB) (mare, roan, 11 3) | / 5 | Gavin Sheehan | O Brennan Mrs J Breeden | 66/1 | ||
| tracked leaders until 8f out, tailed off final 5f | ||||||||||
| 11th | 3 |   | 71 L | Mr Bellamy (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 10) | / 5 | Mr D J Benson | J & A O'Neill The Knights Templar… | 25/1 | ||
| mid-division, ridden 7f out, well beaten final 5f, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 8 |   | - | Welcome Shout (GB) (gelding, chestnut, 11 10) | / 4 | Christian Williams | D Burchell Mrs D J Hughes | ||||
