tracked leader until after 4th, handy 3rd, went 2nd again soon after 3 out, led 2 out, pushed readily clear run-in
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19:20 Fontwell 14 Feb 2024
Southern Cranes & Access Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 1f 162y Heavy
2 7
9 Torneo (FR)
4 11-1 109
tracked leaders on inside, flattened 4th, went 2nd soon after until led soon after 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
held up off the pace towards rear, headway chasing leaders after 3 out, went 3rd out wide home turn, plugged on but no impression
raced wide towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, disputing well held 3rd when mistake last, plugged on
tracked leaders, lost 4th before 4 out, outpaced before next, no danger after
held up off the pace towards rear, flattened 4th, closer on inside before 4 out, pushed along home turn, weakened before 2 out
led and set strong pace, flattened 4th, reduced lead before 4 out, mistake and headed 3 out, weakened before next
raced keenly towards rear on inside, never involved
off the pace towards rear, behind and struggling 4 out, tailed off
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good | 12 | Monjules | 5 | 11 13 | 104 | 168P-19 | 24 days | H Fry (108 miles) | Lorcan Murtagh | 6/ 1 | 4:42.20 | |
| 2022 (Div 1) | Good to Soft | 9 | Hititi | 5 | 11 5 | 97 | 8-12F22 | 36 days | R Walford (78 miles) | James Best | 10/ 3 | 4:42.30 | |
| 2022 (Div 2) | Good to Soft | 10 | That Ole Chestnut | 7 | 10 2 | 80 | 6Y/4H9H8HPH-3H3H3H7H | 52 days | J Scott (159 miles) | David Prichard | 2/ 1 | 4:44.10 |