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Remembering Tim Hardie Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 3, 2m4f20y, Chase, 4yo+, 4 runners
Winning time 5m 6.75s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 15 fences
Result
Jamie Hamilton
Ruth Jefferson
Tracked the pace - nudged forward momentarily from 10th - hard at work after 3 out - progress to challenge approaching the last and moved to the front - drifted right in the closing stages - kept on gamely when tested final 110yds to score
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain
Shared front spot early before going clear at the first - fenced well at the 11th - pushed forward after three out - drew level at the last - briefly went behind - rallied to close on the front-runner in the final 110 yards but couldn't get past
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell
Held up towards the back - hampered at the first - urged forward when isolated after the 12th - fell away from the pack - finished with late progress after the last but never enough to get competitive
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland
Shared front spot early - dislodged jockey at the opening fence
Non-runners: Whistle Stop Tour (vet's certificate)
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.