By Andrew Atkinson
Anthony Honeyball saddled Serious Charges (7-2) tippedbyfromthehorsesmouth.info, to a 6 1/2 lengths win under Rex Dingle, ahead of Pulling Stumps in the Optimum Experience Handicap Hurdle, over 2m 7f at Uttoxeter.
Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Beauport (7-2), tipped, won the Optimum Pay C2 Handicap hurdle over 2m 3f, ridden by conditional 3lb claimer Jordan Nailor.
“He’s a lovely horse and I ride him quite a bit at home. He’s quite strong and always runs off with me,” said Nailor, after gaining a 1 length win ahead of 5-2 favourite Boothill.
“I can’t thank his owners enough for having me on him regularly and winners on these big days are what it’s all about,” added Nailor.”
Harry Fry trained Mille Sussurri (5-2) tipped, was fortunate to win the 1652 Bar and Restaurant at Weston Handicap chase, when Coupdebol fell at the last, when leading.
Mille Sussurri under Bryan Carver, claiming 3lbs, was held up in the rear in the 2m 4f race, making headway, going second three out.
Trailing four lengths behind Coupdebol, Mille Sussurri was slightly hampered and was left to go clear, gaining an 8 lengths win ahead of 50-1 shot Town Park.
Saint Palais (7-2jf), trained by Richard Bandey, and ridden by Harry Bannister won the Trinity Create Novices Handicap Chase over 3 miles, gaining a 3 1/4 lengths win ahead of fromthehorsesmouth.info tip Gustavian (17-2).
“When he first arrived I wanted to send him back as he was small – the yard cat had more flesh on him!,” quipped Bandey.
“He had a fantastic pedigree behind him though and it’s just been a matter of time. He’s progressed so well and he’s a credit to the team,” said Bandey.
“He’s done everything we could have asked of him this season and we’ll mind him to be a nice horse back over fences in two seasons’ time.
“We’ll have a go as a novice hurdler in staying races next season and give him time to grow and strengthen,” added Bandey.
A Patent bet returned £135.13 on fromthehorsesmouth.info Uttoxeter treble.
Tips, Del La Mar Rocket (6-4f) finished second in the Novices Hurdle over 2m 3f, behind New Found Fame (17-2). Tip, Kracka Nut (5.18) was a non-runner.
*Sammy Sunshine (11-4) was a winning selection at Wolverhampton’s evening meeting, with each-way tip Uther Pendragon (5-1) third.
*Earth Lord (5-6) was a winning selection at Kempton Park. Ualrightharry (7-1) tipped each-way finished second.
*Rock Legend (1-3) was a winning selection at Newcastle when winning the Smirnoff At Chaplains Novices Hurdle.
Tips, Jetoile (11-4) ran second in the Tanqueray Novices Hurdle; Kajaki (9-2) ran third in the Johnnie Walker Barluga Handicap, backed from 7-1.
Selections Barden Bella (2.33) and Sir Appolo (4.18) were non-runners.
