06 Feb 2010 14:50 Wetherby
Winner: £30,000 (Penalty: £17,103); Distance: 3m 1f; Class: 1; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places).
totesport.com Towton Novices' Chase (Grade 2)
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 |   | - | Weird Al (IRE) (Gelding, bay, 11 7) | 2/1-11 / 22 | Jump (57) | P J Brennan | Ian Williams Brannon Dick Holden | 5/4 | |
| held up, headway 12th, went 2nd before 4 out, led after next, soon ridden, stayed on well flat (no time taken) | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1 |   | 2½ L | Knockara Beau (IRE) (Gelding, bay, 11 7) | 7-11212 / 14 | Jump (14) | Jan Faltejsek | G A Charlton Mr J I A Charlton | 5/4 | |
| disputed lead until went on 5th, ridden when hit 3 out, soon headed, rallied between last 2, held flat | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 4 |   | Dist | Mumbles Head (IRE) (Gelding, chestnut, 11 0) | 30-9123 / 13 | Jump (14) | Donal Devereux | P & M Bowen Mrs Karen Bowen | 7/1 | |
| held up, chased leader 12th to before 4 out, no chance with leading pair from next | ||||||||||
| FE | 3 |   | - | Calin Royal (FR) (Gelding, chestnut, 11 0) | 2/1F-P32 / 9 | Jump (62) | Ryan Mania | J Howard Johnson Mr J Howard Johnson | ||
