Cromwell dominates staying handicap as Pachmena scores

Gavin Cromwell ran four in the Big Picture Communications Handicap over 1m6f and they all picked up prize money with Pachmena (12/1) coming from well off the pace to win under apprentice title contender Wayne Hassett.

A winner over 1m4f at this course last October, the daughter of Sir Percy, owned by Rosita Moyles, Michael Meegan and John Moyles, had been hurdling of late.

She was travelling well, but with plenty to do, as Hassett waited for racing room approaching the final quarter-mile. 

Once in the clear though, the seven-year-old quickly built up a head of steam and cut down stablemate Moutarde over 50 yards out before going on to score by half-a-length from fellow late closer Imarajan  

Moutarde came home in third followed by Cromwell's other runners, Club Manager and Charlie Darling

“She's won here before and is effective here. Wayne was very good on her, took his time and gave her a chance,” said Cromwell. 

“I thought Robbie (Whearty) was going to hold on on Moutarde but he probably got there too soon. I'd say he will stay that trip but he just took it up too soon. 

“I was trying to justify to myself why you run four but we've won it and were third, fourth and fifth. With those handicaps you don't know what's going to show up. 

“It's the end of the season as well so you take your chance.” 

Quotes from Gary Carson