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Devondale Electrical Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Class 5, 2m167y, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-105, 10 runners
Winning time 3m 55.76s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
James Bowen
David Rees
Settled towards the back early - pushed into contention before 2 out - shared the front turning for home - went on soon after and stayed strong to the line
Sean Bowen
James Owen
Settled towards back early - pushed along to join front rank before 2 out - still fighting for it approaching last but stumbled there - overtaken soon after - stayed on to line but unable to reel in winner
Sam Twiston-Davies
Anthony Honeyball
Shared front spot early - lost front before 3rd - rallied to share advantage before 2 out and looked a threat - pressed and lost front again - stayed on at one gait to the line finishing 3rd beaten 1.75L
Adam Wedge
Alexandra Dunn
Settled in the pack - pushed along with a shout before two out - stayed on one paced then found little from the last home
James Turner (7)
Alan Jones
Settled in the pack - driven up approaching 2 out where bumped - stayed on at one speed nearing the final flight - finished fifth beaten 5 1/4 lengths
Jack Tudor
David Pipe
Held up mid-pack - pushed along and edged into contention before 2 out - lost ground before final fence - well held at the finish
Taylor Fisher (3)
Joe Tickle
Held a forward spot early - lost touch under pressure before 2 out - well held at the finish
David Noonan
Jane Williams
Settled in the pack - pushed along before three out then lost touch approaching two out - unable to get closer before the last and beaten well home
Ellis Collier (7)
Jimmy Frost
Shared front spot early - clear at the front before 3rd - jumped awkwardly 5th and lost command 3 out - pushed along and slipped to the back before finishing well down the field
Ben Poste
John O'Shea
Settled among the pack early - pushed along and lost touch before 2 out - fell well behind soon after - finished last of the field well beaten
Non-runners: Captain Attridge (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.