05 Apr 2013 14:30 Aintree
Winner: £75,000 (Penalty: £42,712); Distance: 3m 1f; Class: 1; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Good (Good to Soft in places, National: Good to Soft, Good in places).
John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 2)
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 |   | - | Dynaste (FR) (gelding, grey, 11 4) | 28-1112 / 11 | Flat (1294), Jump (22) | T Scudamore | D Pipe Mr A J White | 9/4 | |
| held up in touch, smooth headway 3 out, challenged next, led approaching last, quickened clear flat, readily | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 5 |   | 6 L | Third Intention (IRE) (colt, bay, 11 4) | 233326 / 11 | Flat (1007), Jump (22) | J Tizzard | C L Tizzard Robert and Sarah… | 16/1 | |
| tracked leaders, joined leader 9th, led going well after 3 out, shaken up between last 2, headed approaching last, no chance with winner in clear 2nd flat | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | 18 L | Rocky Creek (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 4) | 18-2111 / 11 | Jump (48) | Ruby Walsh | P F Nicholls The Johnson & Stewart… | 9/4 | |
| pressed leader to 9th, remained in touch, driven 4 out, ridden after next, soon no impression, went moderate 3rd last | ||||||||||
| 4th | 4 |   | 1¾ L | Super Duty (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 4) | 2-22122 / 9 | Jump (22) | J M Maguire | D McCain Jnr Brannon, Dick,… | 4/1 | |
| made most, reminders from 12th, not fluent 14th, driven 4 out, headed after next, soon ridden, one pace 2 out, no chance with front pair when lost 3rd last | ||||||||||
| 5th | 6 |   | 23 L | Vino Griego (FR) (gelding, bay, 11 4) | 2F2112 / 13 | Jump (22) | J E Moore | G & J Moore Mr C E Stedman | 9/1 | |
| held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, outpaced when hit next, weakened before last, tailed off | ||||||||||
| PU | 3 |   | - | Sea Of Thunder (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 4) | 50P-126 / 8 | Jump (139) | B J Geraghty | C Byrnes Gigginstown House… | ||
