13:15
bet365 Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Class 3, 3m45y, Chase, 4yo+, 3 runners
Winning time 6m 12.70s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 19 fences
Result
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell
In front early before stumbling at the 5th - back in command soon after - well ahead by 3 out - clumsy at the final fence but scored with ease
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls
Up with the front rank early - in front from the 5th before losing the advantage at the 6th - errors at the 14th and 4 out left it struggling - a distant 2nd
Sam Twiston-Davies
James Owen
Settled behind front group - hit the 6th and needed urging before 4 out - closed for second but no match for winner by 2 out
Non-runners: West Balboa (withdrawn; unsuitable ground)
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.