Watch Racing TV In HD Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

1st

Caithness (IRE)

No. 2

8yo, 11-10, OR 121

J: Alan Doyle (5) · T: Lucinda Russell

8 11-10 121

Alan Doyle (5)

Lucinda Russell

3:52.23 £4,285

Set off in front from the off - challenged momentarily before 4 out then asked for effort with a two length margin before 3 out - held the gap 2 out - continued to the last - found more energy to the line and held on for the win

2nd

Skycutter (FR)

No. 3

6yo, 12-0, OR 120

J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton

6 12-0 120

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton

1½ £2,005

Held a forward spot early - drifted left over the 9th fence - edged upside the leader approaching 4 out - held a steady effort into 3 out - pushed along and closed on the leader before 2 out - battled on up the run-in but couldn't get past - finished second beaten a length and a half

3rd

Coup De Coeur (FR)

No. 5

6yo, 11-7, OR 113

J: Brian Hughes · T: Micky Hammond

6 11-7 113

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond

8 £1,033

Settled midpack early - moved left and stayed close 4 out - poked forward to press leader 3 out but jumped awkwardly then needed urging - lost place before last and finished well held

4th

Rich Spirit (GB)

No. 1

6yo, 11-12, OR 121

J: Peter Kavanagh (3) · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

6 11-12 121

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

8½ £547

Drifted left over the obstacles - settled towards the back early - scratchy at the opening fence - blundered 4 out - lost touch soon after and never threatened before the last

F

Saladam (FR) ^t

No. 6

7yo, 11-6, OR 112

J: Robert Dunne · T: Olly Murphy

7 11-6 112

Robert Dunne

Olly Murphy

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Settled towards the back - going nicely enough before being knocked into and fell 9th