08 Mar 2025 16:00 Ayr
Winner: £20,000 (Penalty: £10,562); Distance: 2m 4f 110y; Class: 3; Eligibility: 5YO plus; Going: Soft.
Virgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
| Place | No (Draw) |
Silks | Beaten Distance |
Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |
3 |
| - |
Ned Tanner (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 1) |
2-45122 / 9 |
Jump (22) | Sean Quinlan | N W Alexander Hands And Heels |
5/2 | |
| prominent, briefly lost position before 4 out, soon ridden, headway to dispute lead 2 out, led and went clear before last where slow jump, diminishing advantage run-in, always holding on near finish | ||||||||||
2nd |
2 |
| 2¼ L |
Dare To Shout (GB) (gelding, grey, 12 0) |
P-21222 / 8 |
Jump (22) | Danny McMenamin | Mrs A Hamilton Mr Ian Hamilton |
5/1 | |
| prominent, in touch with leaders 3 out, soon ridden, chased leaders before last, kept on run-in, went 2nd close home, not reach winner | ||||||||||
3rd |
4 |
| 2¼ L |
Mr Saxobeat (IRE) (gelding, chestnut, 11 1) |
322U69 / 9 |
Jump (35) | Anna McGuinness | T Gibney Roberto Syndicate |
9/1 | |
| led, not fluent 8th, ridden and joined for lead 2 out, soon headed and outpaced by winner, lost 2nd close home | ||||||||||
4th |
1 |
| 8½ L |
Cave Court (IRE) (gelding, bay, 12 0) |
0-17721 / 8 |
Jump (41) | Mr O McGill | N C Kelly TSM Racing Syndicate |
15/8 | |
| held up in midfield, ridden and in touch with leader 4 out, every chance 3 out, soon weakened, no impression before last | ||||||||||
5th |
5 |
| 1¾ L |
Artic Row (GB) (gelding, bay, 10 11) |
15-UF32 / 8 |
Jump (25) | Henry Brooke | N W Alexander Ken McGarrity &… |
9/2 | |
| took keen hold, held up in rear, travelling okay 3 out, soon ridden and switched left, faded before last | ||||||||||