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16:25 Ludlow

Eddie Mapp Memorial Grassroots Hunters' Chase (Class 5)

  • 2 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 7f 171y
  • Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £5,000 added
  • Winner: £3,120
  • 2nd: £968
  • 3rd: £484
  • 4th: £242
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 7.20s
  • Off Time: 16:25:26
  • 2 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Virak (FR)

8/11

    1
    Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots

    Virak (FR)

    23 DCD
    8/11
    • Form 03-1111
    • Age 10
    • Weight 12-4
    • Official Rating 127

    disputed lead until led after 5 out, drew clear from next, easily

    2
    Silk - Royal Blue, Red cross belts, hooped sleeves, White cap

    Now Ben (IRE)

    16 DCD
    11/10
    • Form 1-1P121
    • Age 11
    • Weight 11-10
    • Official Rating 110

    disputed lead until after 5 out, chased winner next, gradually weakened

    Previous results

    2018
    Silk -

    Mr Mercurial (IRE)

    4/5
    • Age 10
    • Weight 12-4

    2017
    Silk -

    Now Ben (IRE)

    6/4
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-10

    In depth

    Verdict

    VIRAK, unbeaten this year, is rated 17lb ahead of Now Ben but only has to concede 3lb if Natalie Parker’s claim is taking into account – he should beat his sole rival.

    Formwatch

    Virak (FR) 8-13fav (12-6) won at Ascot 3m (5) gd in Mar beating Queen Olivia (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.

    Now Ben (IRE) 6-4fav (11-11) won at Hereford P-t-p Course 3m gd in Apr beating Green Winter (11-11) by 5l, 6 ran.