02 Feb 2014 15:00 Musselburgh
Winner: £12,000 (Penalty: £7,798); Distance: 2m 4f; Class: 3; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places).
John Smith's Scottish Future Champions Novices' Chase
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 |   | - | Ericht (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 1159-25 / 11 | Jump (38) | B J Geraghty | N J Henderson Mrs Christopher… | 2/1 | |
| tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, challenged 4 out, led before next, soon clear, eased flat | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1 |   | 9 L | Bar De Ligne (FR) (gelding, bay, 11 6) | 132331 / 10 | Jump (16) | A P McCoy | S Gollings Mr P J Martin | 7/2 | |
| tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, lost 2nd 6th, ridden before 4 out, chased winner after 3 out, one pace and well held | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | 6 L | Funny Star (FR) (gelding, chestnut, 11 6) | P7-3211 / 6 | Jump (52) | D A Jacob | P F Nicholls Mr and Mrs J D… | 4/1 | |
| tracked leaders, not fluent 8th, pecked next, not fluent 12th, soon ridden, one pace from 4 out, no impression | ||||||||||
| 4th | 5 |   | 5 L | Witness In Court (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 3) | 1343-P1 / 12 | Jump (30) | J M Maguire | D McCain Jnr Mr T G Leslie | 4/1 | |
| led, jumped left at times, blundered 12th, soon ridden, headed before 3 out, weakened approaching last | ||||||||||
| 5th | 3 |   | 16 L | My Idea (GB) (gelding, bay, 11 3) | 356132 / 12 | Jump (22) | S Mulqueen | M A Barnes Mr M Barnes | 100/1 | |
| held up, not always fluent, well beaten after 12th | ||||||||||
| UR | 4 |   | - | Top Of The Range (IRE) (gelding, brown, 11 3) | 43105-1 / 9 | Jump (72) | Andrew Tinkler | N J Henderson Walters Plant Hire… | ||
| PU | 7 |   | - | Reaping The Reward (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 12/3-P13 / 12 | Jump (30) | P Buchanan | Miss Lucinda V Russell Mr & Mrs Raymond… | ||
