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CRS Building Supplies 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m161y, Hurdle, 4yo+, 10 runners
Winning time 4m 13.01s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
James Davies
Chris Down
Sat close to the pace early - hit front 4 out and held a length advantage at the last - pushed out to extend the margin on the run to the line
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott
Sat close up early - moved onto winner's heels from 4 out - pushed along and unable to close between last two - edged behind approaching last then eased back through the run-in
Harry Kimber
Ben Lund
Held up in 4th - driven approaching four out - improved to 3rd entering straight - stayed on same gear to finish third
Ben Poste
Phillip Dando
Settled towards back early - improved into midfield 4 out - asked for effort straightening up - lost ground before 2 out - found renewed energy late to claim 4th
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard
Settled midpack early - improved wide on the outer after 4 out but hit an untidy jump in 5th and faded 2 out - dropped a place late to finish 5th
Freddie Gingell (3)
Paul Nicholls
Held up early towards the back - improved into midfield approaching the turn under pressure - went with the front group three out - faded between the final two furlongs
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Held up towards the back early on holding a firm grip - made no impression on the pace - well beaten before the finish
Micheal Nolan
Seamus Mullins
Settled in 5th early - lost touch after 4 out - error late while already held up - finished well beaten in 8th
James Best
Sue Gardner
Held up eagerly early holding front spot before being overtaken and slipping to 3rd 4 out - driven approaching the home turn - surrendered that position soon after - faded rapidly and finished well adrift
Bryan Carver
Chris Honour
Held up in the pack racing wide - lost touch with the field from the 4th - well beaten at the finish
Non-runners: Good And Clever (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.