Down Royal · 1997-09-20
J.Nicholson 'Any Excuse Will Do' Beginners Chase
2m4f · Good To Firm · 8 runners
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | King Persian / Well Aware | 7/4F | Cecil Mahon(3.6%) | Norman Williamson | — | 12-0 | 8 | — |
| 2 | — | — | Brewery Boy / Bold Tavo | 10/1 | P T Flavin(4.4%) | Ken Whelan | — | 12-0 | 9 | b |
| 3 | — | — | Torus / Gipsey Jo | 5/2 | D T Hughes(9.8%) | G Cotter | — | 12-0 | 6 | b |
| 4 | — | — | Carlingford Castle / Laurdella Lady | 4/1 | V Bowens(8.1%) | C N Bowens | — | 12-0 | 8 | — |
| 5 | — | — | Decent Fellow / Mermaid | 12/1 | I R Ferguson(10.1%) | H Rogers | — | 12-0 | 8 | — |
| 6 | — | — | Yashgan / Lady Mearlane | 25/1 | M V Manning(1.5%) | B M Cash | — | 11-9 | 6 | — |
| 7 | — | — | Kambalda / Marhabtain | 10/1 | A.J. Martin(9.6%) | R P McNally | — | 10-10 | 5 | — |
| PU | — | — | Henbit / Booly Bay | 20/1 | Bernard Jones(4.1%) | T Martin | — | 11-9 | 7 | — |