John Anthony reflects on a fantastic Third Day of racing

Bob Olinger

TURNER NOVICES’ CHASE
Bob Olinger was gifted the Turner when 5-6 Favourite Galopin Des Champs partnered company with Paul Townend at the final fence with the race in the bag. Galopin Des Champs appeared to be holding a decisive advantage at the time.
The winner was left home 40 lengths clear of Busselton with another 28 lengths back to El Barra in third.
Winning trainer Henry de Bromhead said: “We looked well beaten, obviously. I was surprised to see him off the bridle as early as he was. I thought he...