26 Jan 2013 13:45 Leopardstown
Winner: €80,000 (Penalty: €51,999); Distance: 2m 1f; Class: 1; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places).
Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
| Place | No (Draw) |
Silks | Beaten Distance |
Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |
2 |
| - |
Benefficient (IRE) (gelding, chestnut, 11 12) |
7-2124 / 8 |
Jump (31) | B J Cooper | A J Martin A Shiels/niall… |
10/1 | |
| raced 3rd, slight mistake 2nd, left 2nd 4 out, travelling well behind leader after 2 out, improved to dispute lead when left well clear at last, stayed on well run-in | ||||||||||
2nd |
3 |
| 20 L |
Oscars Well (IRE) (gelding, baybrown, 11 12) |
41F12 / 9 |
Jump (31) | R M Power | Mrs J Harrington Molley Malone Syndicate |
13/8 | |
| tracked leader in 2nd, left in front 4 out, push along after 2 out, strongly pressed and joined when bad mistake at last, no impression on winner and eased run-in | ||||||||||
FE |
1 |
| - |
Arvika Ligeonniere (FR) (gelding, bay, 11 12) |
41/111 / 9 |
Jump (31) | P Townend | W P Mullins Mrs S Ricci |
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