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Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 1m7f216y, Hurdle, 3yo+, Rated 0-120, 6 runners
Winning time 4m 27.77s
- Going
- Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan
Tracked the front group on the inner - moved into command with two furlongs left - jumped awkwardly under pressure and challenged approaching the last - asserted in the closing stages to score
Harry Skelton
Paul Nicholls
Settled in rear early - improving smartly on inner approaching final two furlongs - level with rival close home - fought on gamely under pressure - unable to quicken with winner and beaten narrowly into second
Kielan Woods
Gary & Josh Moore
Settled off the back early - moved through easily approaching 2 out before asked for effort and losing ground last - stayed on at one level through the closing stretch
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell
Shared front spot early - pressed for effort before 2 out and lost ground - lost more shape near the line - finished 4th
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore
Sat close to the front group on the outer - urged forward but couldn't threaten from 2 out - well held into 5th
Sean Bowen
Anthony Charlton
Shared the front spot early - pressed for effort before 2 out and lost command - unable to find more up the run-in - finished 6th
Non-runners: Cavern Club (unsuitable ground), Moab (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.