tracked leading trio, closer in 3rd after 5th, disputing 2nd from next, challenged and awkward last, ridden and stayed on run-in, led towards finish (all fences in home straight omitted due to low sun, 11 jumped instead of 19)
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18:45 (UK Time) Hexham 27 Aug 2025
Sterling Clift 60th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Chase (Class 5) (4YO plus)
3m 41y Good (Good to Firm in places)
led and soon clear, reduced lead 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed towards finish
3 4½
2 Ribeye
10 11-11 97
held up in last pair, good headway chasing leaders 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, pushed along and challenging last, ridden and weakened run-in
disputing 2nd until after 2 out, pushed along and outpaced home turn
ran without declared tongue tie, last pair, jumped slowly and dropped to rear 5th, never on terms after
held up in last trio, last pair and struggling 8th, tailed off
chased leader until 3rd, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, tailed off