led 1st until 3rd, pressed leader, led after 2 out, stayed on gamely
5 18:15 Exeter 11 Apr 2023
NAF Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus)
3m 54y Good to Soft
prominent, led 3rd, headed after 2 out, no impression on winner flat
in touch in mid-division, ridden after 14th, well beaten before 4 out, went remote 3rd flat
in touch in mid-division, closed after 3rd, 3rd and held 4 out, weakening when veered left after 3 out, clambered over last, lost 3rd flat
towards rear, headway 13th, weakened before 4 out
prominent until 3rd, chased leaders, lost place 8th, closed before 11th, struggling 12th, well beaten before 4 out, mistake 3 out
led until slow 1st, chased leaders on outside, lost place 10th, closed before 11th, weakened before 12th, soon pulled up
in rear, jumped slowly at times and never going that well, well behind 13th, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, some headway after 10th, weakened from 14th, pulled up before 4 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 7 | Carrigready | 10 | 11 1 | 94 | P9P0P-F | 22 days | B Barr (62 miles) | Thomas Doggrell | 18/ 1 | 6:13.50 | |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 5 | Troed Y Melin | 9 | 10 13 | 97 | U2-185P | 87 days | Chris Honour (21 miles) | Bryan Carver | 7/ 2 | 5:56.30 | |
| 2019 | Good | 13 | Coopers Square | 8 | 10 13 | 92 | 011U11 | 12 days | T H Weston (141 miles) | Alan Johns | 3/ 1 | 5:56.10 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 6 | The Kings Writ | 7 | 12 0 | 107 | 0-11F22 | 47 days | K Woollacott (41 miles) | James Best | 5/ 2 | 7:01.65 | |
| 2017 | Good | 5 | Only Gorgeous | 8 | 11 3 | 105 | 182425 | 11 days | Mrs S Gardner (10 miles) | Lucy Gardner | 7/ 2 | 5:57.80 |