31 Jan 2015 13:15 Sandown
Winner: £25,000 (Penalty: £14,238); Distance: 2m 110y; Class: 1; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Soft (Heavy in places).
Betfred 'Keep It Fun' Contenders Hurdle (Listed)
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 |   | - | Garde La Victoire (FR) (gelding, bay, 11 4) | 11-3154 / 12 | Jump (14) | R Johnson | P Hobbs & J White Mme Dl Whateley | 11/4 | |
| made virtually all, pushed along approaching 2 out, joined last, narrowly headed run-in, battled on gamely to regain lead final 100 yards, in command close home | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 2 |   | ½ L | Jollyallan (GB) (gelding, bay, 11 2) | 1-6111 / 6 | Jump (36) | A P McCoy | H Fry Mr John P McManus | 7/4 | |
| hit 1st, took keen hold, settled 3rd, closer order travelling strongly when mistake 2 out, went 2nd before the last, upsides last, edged right under pressure and nosed ahead run-in, headed final 100 yards, no extra and held towards finish | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 3 |   | 8 L | Bristol De Mai (FR) (gelding, grey, 10 7) | 4611 / 12 | Jump (35) | D A Jacob | N & W Twiston-Davies Mr Simon Munir… | 11/8 | |
| took keen hold tracking winner, closed approaching 2 out, pushed along and held when lost 2nd before the last, weakened run-in | ||||||||||
| 4th | 4 |   | 33 L | Flute Bowl (GB) (filly, bay, 10 7) | 41-F365 / 6 | Jump (28) | Joshua Moore | G & J Moore Mr C E Stedman | 66/1 | |
| always last, never a factor, tailed off | ||||||||||
