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14:15 Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

5 ran
Place No. Horse Distance Weight Jockey SP  
1st 1 Joyeux Machin 12 2 Mr Harry Atkins 7/2
took keen hold, close up in touch, headway to dispute lead after 9th, led outright 11th, pressed for lead 3 out, briefly joined 2 out, soon ridden, led narrowly approaching last, kept on strongly
2nd 5 Bo Cruz 10 lengths 10 8 Mr T Gillard 11/4
in touch in rear, pecked 10th, chased winner before 13th, good jump to press winner 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance when bad mistake last, faded run-in
3rd 4 No Tackle 7 lengths 10 11 Mr Toby McCain-mitchell 6/4 F
wore hood and mounted chute, midfield in touch, chased leaders before 14th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced by leaders, no impression before last
PulledUp 3 Castle Robin 11 5 Miss L M Pinchin 22/1
prominent, disputed lead 4th, headed after 9th, dropped to fourth before 14th, ridden and struggling before 3 out, soon pulled up
PulledUp 2 Val Dancer 11 12 Mr C Hammond 5/1
led, awkward 2nd, joined 4th, not fluent 7th, mistake and headed 11th, ridden before 13th, pulled up before 14th (trainer reported gelding would prefer a slower surface)