15 Feb 2008 14:25 Fakenham
Winner: £7,000 (Penalty: £4,554); Distance: 3m 110y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Good (Good to Soft in places).
Andy Don Memorial Beginners' Chase
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 |   | - | Oscar Park (IRE) (Gelding, Bay, 154lbs) | F01-F9U / 26 | Jump (7) | S E Durack | D W P Arbuthnot Mr George Ward | 8/15 | |
| made all, clear 14th, unchallenged, comfortable | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1 |   | 9 L | Autumn Red (IRE) (Gelding, Chestnut, 154lbs) | 3343/24 / 11 | Jump (58) | D Elsworth | P R Webber Dodson & Partners | 10/1 | |
| held up in touch, improved to chase winner 12th, ridden 4 out, kept but no chance with winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | 2½ L | Contact Dancer (IRE) (Gelding, Bay, 154lbs) | 3UU325 / 10 | Jump (41) | T J O'Brien | P & M Bowen Ms Jill Day | 5/1 | |
| always prominent, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching last | ||||||||||
| 4th | 5 |   | 29 L | Menelaus (GB) (Gelding, Bay, 154lbs) | 435186 / 8 | Jump (47) | J Diment | K A Morgan Mr Rex Norton | 9/1 | |
| held up, ridden 11th, weakened 4 out | ||||||||||
| 5th | 3 |   | 22 L | Delightful Cliche (GB) (Gelding, Bay, 154lbs) | 0-6922P / 10 | Jump (32) | W Marston | Mrs P Sly Mrs P Rogers | 14/1 | |
| chased winner until 12th, soon ridden, weakened 4 out | ||||||||||
| PU | 4 |   | - | Felix Rex (GER) (Gelding, Chestnut, 154lbs) | 535/0-09 / 9 | Jump (23) | T Messenger | J Pearce Mr M Wakefield | 40/1 | |
| in touch, lost place 6th, weakened 11th, pulled up after 13th | ||||||||||
| UR | 7 |   | - | Homeleighwildchild (GB) (Mare, Roan, 147lbs) | 00-P006 / 7 | Jump (112) | G Supple | G R Pewter Mrs H C Edwards | 150/1 | |
| slow 1st, behind when unseated rider next | ||||||||||
