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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (Registered As The Abram Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Listed, Class 1, 2m2f191y, Hurdle, 4yo+, M, 5 runners
Winning time 5m 1.60s
- Going
- Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 10 hurdles
Result
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson
Shared 2nd early through fourth - moved into sole 2nd at the fifth then hit third out while reeling in the pacesetter - found another gear to hit front approaching the last - stretched away impressively for an easy win
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Took strong hold early - hit the front and opened a big margin after the 1st - advantage cut sharply by the home turn - urged forward approaching 3 out - drifted left and was overtaken there - beaten out of second between the last two before finishing distant runner-up when handed the place at the final fence
Kevin Brogan
N W Alexander
Settled off the front group in 4th - slipped back after 4 out - found a bit extra out wide late to take distant 3rd
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain
Went out somewhat wide early - shared second spot for a spell then held that spot once more - driven approaching three out - lost ground in a hurry - finished well adrift in 4th
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish
Settled towards the back early - improved position after 4 out and moved into third approaching 3 out - up to second between the last two fences - some way adrift of the winner when came down at the last
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.