26 Mar 2023 15:00 Carlisle
Winner: £8,000 (Penalty: £4,225); Distance: 2m 1f; Class: 5; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Heavy (Soft in Places).
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| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 |   | - | Toughasoldboots (IRE) (filly, bay, 11 13) | 353643 / 7 | Jump (26) | Abbie McCain | D McCain Jnr Donald McCain Racing… | 3/1 | |
| held up in last pair, ridden approaching 2 out, closed before last, led flat, held on | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1 |   | NK | Noble Affair (IRE) (mare, bay, 12 0) | 763-206 / 9 | Jump (7) | Ross Chapman | Mrs J Walton Mrs J M Walton | 6/1 | |
| chased leader, ridden before 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on flat, every chance inside final 100 yards, just held | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 5 |   | 3¼ L | Brave Bairn (FR) (filly, bay, 10 10) | 5/F638-0 / 9 | Jump (40) | Bruce Lynn | C Bissett Bissett Racing | 18/1 | |
| last pair, outpaced before not fluent 2 out, ran on final 100 yards, went 3rd towards finish | ||||||||||
| 4th | 3 |   | 1 L | Sawpit Sienna (GB) (filly, bay, 11 12) | 714152 / 10 | Jump (25) | R T Dunne | S Drinkwater Mr David A Hunt | 15/8 | |
| chased leaders, mistake 2nd, going well before 2 out, jumped right last, weakened inside final 100 yards | ||||||||||
| 5th | 4 |   | ¾ L | Esme Shelby (IRE) (mare, bay, 11 12) | 27-9252 / 8 | Jump (8) | Charlie Maggs | D McCain Jnr Red Rum Racing… | 9/4 | |
| jumped left at times, led, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 2 out, headed flat, weakened inside final 100 yards | ||||||||||
