20:50 Cheltenham 16 Mar 2021
Sam Vestey National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Chase
Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £52,753 - 12 ran
held up in mid-division, mistake 2nd and 7th, closed gradually from 18th, tracking leaders 3 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well
tracked leader, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, close 3rd last, went and stayed on flat, not able to trouble winner
chased leaders, mistake 7th, dived at 15th, challenged after 3 out, led next, pressed last, soon headed, held by winner and faded into 3rd flat
chased leaders on inside, outpaced in 5th when switched right before 2 out, went 4th from last, kept on but no impression
led, hit 4 out, headed after 3 out, lost 4th and weakened from last
mid-division, not fluent 12th, headway 17th, mistake 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, well beaten 2 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 9th, some headway before 3 out, 7th and ridden bend before 2 out, no impression
held up towards rear, pecked 15th, tried to close on downhill run to 3 out, made no impression and well beaten after 3 out
mid-division on inside, not fluent and lost place 13th, slow 14th and 15th, behind when pulled up before 18th
jumped slowly at times in rear, behind 18th, pulled up before next
chased leaders on outside, mistake 6th, jumped left 8th and 9th, blundered 19th and lost place, blundered 4 out, behind 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 17th, tried to close after 4 out, no impression, not fluent and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 62 runs, 11 wins (6 horses), 10 placed, 41 unplaced | Next time out | 11 runs, 2 wins, 1 placed, 8 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 4 runs up in class, 1 win, 1 placed, 2 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 166; Highest placed OR: 166 |