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racingtv.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 1m7f156y, Hurdle, 4yo+, M, 4 runners
Winning time 3m 59.17s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Paula Smith
Settled second early - stumbled at the 3rd - closed on the front-runner two out under a drive - inherited command at the last when the rival exited and stayed on to hold on under continued urging
Nathan Moscrop
Jessica Bedi
Tracked leading duo early - hit first obstacle - unable to close gap - inherited distant second spot at last
Charlie Hammond
Nick Kent
Held up towards the back - jumped awkwardly 2nd - lost touch with leaders and no extra from 2 out - finished well held in 3rd
Kielan Woods
Fergal O'Brien
Held clear spot from the outset - came under pressure two out - holding advantage but not fully pressed when blundered and went down at the last
Non-runners: Uokhun (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.