Folkestone · 1997-08-05 · Class 5
Kent Messenger Group Newspaper Maiden Handicap Class E
1m1½f · Good To Firm · 8 runners
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | Thatching / Alencon | 4/1 | C A Horgan(8.3%) | Royston Ffrench | 38 | 7-7 | 4 | — |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | Polar Falcon / Tender Loving Care | 11/4 | Lady Herries(13.9%) | Paul Eddery | 70 | 10-0 | 4 | — |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | Petong / Very Nice | 8/1 | B Hanbury(13.5%) | Martin Dwyer | 50 | 7-10 | 3 | — |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | Savahra Sound / Hosting | 15/8F | — | Kieren Fallon | 53 | 8-11 | 4 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | Woodman / Book Collector | 6/1 | John Gosden(20.4%) | G Hind | 70 | 9-5 | 3 | — |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | Be My Chief / Caro's Niece | 16/1 | R M Flower(5.6%) | Jimmy Quinn | 38 | 7-10 | 4 | b |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | Digamist / Classic Choice | 20/1 | Daniel O'Brien(4%) | Gary Bardwell | 58 | 9-2 | 4 | — |
| 8 | 7 | 8 | Out Of Hand / Miss Ark Royal | 40/1 | John Berry(9.1%) | John Lowe | 38 | 7-10 | 5 | — |