15:40
Southwest Rail Solutions Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
Class 5, 2m5f137y, Hurdle, 3yo+, Rated 0-100, 18 runners
Winning time 5m 40.15s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 11 hurdles
Result
No. 7
6yo, 11-3, OR 88
J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Mr Tommie M O'Brien
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Settled midpack towards the wide side - pushed into contention 3 out - drew level 2 out and still holding claims entering the final stretch - responded to drift left near the post while battling the eventual runner-up - asserted in the closing strides to score
Mr Joshua Newman
Kayley Woollacott
Settled in midfield early - made progress to reach the front rank 7th - closed to be nearly level 3 out - pushed into contention for the front 2 out - still fighting entering the final furlong - lost the advantage in the last 100 yards when mildly baulked but stayed on strongly for second
Miss Olive Nicholls (3)
Christian Williams
Settled towards the back early - urged forward from 8th off the tempo - flew home from the final marker to snatch third late
Miss Imogen Mathias (5)
Alison Thorpe
Went clear early - matched up 7th - under pressure and driven along 3 out - overtaken and unbalanced 2 out - unable to find more at the last then dropped to 4th near the line
Miss Megan Bevan (5)
Nigel Hawke
Held handy in the pack early - pressed for effort and lost place 3 out - unable to find more 2 out - finished well held
Miss Natalie Parker
Chris Down
Settled towards the back on the outer - improved when driven into the straight - lost momentum 3 out - well held at the finish
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Jane Williams
Sat close to pace on inner - driven up before fading into home turn - well held at finish
Miss Thomasina Eyston (3)
Harriet Brown
Settled at the back early - dropped further off the pace from the 5th - edged closer in the closing stages - finished 8th
Megan Fox (7)
Helen Nelmes
Settled midpack early - urged in the straight but couldn't gain ground from the 7th marker - well held at the finish
Mr Jake Bament (7)
Alexandra Dunn
Handy in the early stages - blundered at the opening fence and slipped back through the pack - off the pace and toiling from the 7th - well held at the finish
Robbie David (5)
Daisy Hitchins
Held up towards the back - dropped away from 8th - always off the pace - well beaten in 11th
Mr Henry Main (5)
Nicky Henderson
Settled towards the back of the field - urged forward and lost ground before 5th - well held throughout
Mr Liam Trott (7)
Joe Tizzard
Held up at the back - no impression made through the contest - well held at the finish
Mr J J Murphy-Knight (7)
Christian Williams
Settled midfield early - urged forward from six out but couldn't land a blow - well held at the finish
Mr Charlie Bell (7)
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Settled in the pack early - urged on and lost touch from the 7th marker - well beaten at the finish
Rian Corcoran (7)
D Summersby
Settled midpack early - improved into contention rounding the home bend but faded quickly by three out - eased and pulled up before two out
Mr Martin McIntyre (3)
David Pipe
Settled towards the back - losing touch from the 4th - pulled up before the 6th
Mr Simon Elliott (3)
Seamus Mullins
Settled on the inner among the pack - stumbled badly 4th - blundered again and parted with rider 8th
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.