14:15
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 2, 2m5f, Hurdle, 4yo+, 4 runners
Winning time 5m 4.10s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 10 hurdles
Result
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy
Settled at the rear early - made progress from three out - moved into second before the last - took command in the straight to score comfortably
Max Kendrick
Fergal O'Brien
Went clear from start until first fence - back in command soon after - lost footing slightly three out - pushed along and drifted right approaching last then overtaken and unable to respond to winner on run-in
Freddie Gingell (3)
Paul Nicholls
Held a spot near the front early despite a scrappy jump or two - stumbled at the 5th - driven up approaching 3 out - dropped to third 2 out - faded from there to finish well held
Paul O'Brien
Harry Derham
Went forward on the wide side and hit the front early - lost the advantage before the 2nd - held a handy position for a spell - stumbled three out - then dropped away quickly to finish well held
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.