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Class 3, 2m69y, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-130, 9 runners
Winning time 3m 51.91s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Set pace from the off - clipped fourth from home - kept finding through the closing stages - headed narrowly and brushed final obstacle late - powered clear on the run-in to score
Freddie Gordon (3)
Chris Gordon
Sat close to leader early - urged forward before 3 out - dropped to third approaching 2 out - kept trying without threatening in that spot - regained runner-up spot near finish but no answer to winner
Tom Bellamy
Alan King
Sat close behind the front group on the rail - moved into second two out - drifted left and jumped untidily at the last while still in touch - kept on under pressure but couldn't find more and edged out for third close home
Nico de Boinville
Nicky Henderson
Settled in the pack early - moved up on the inner to reach the front group before 3 out then held 4th without threatening - stayed on through the finish
Mr David Maxwell
Gary & Josh Moore
Settled on a strong hold in the pack - briefly found some purchase before 2 out - faded soon after - eventually finished 5th
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore
Settled towards rear for much of the contest - finished sixth beaten around 9½ lengths
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Settled at rear of field - drifted left over 2f from home - made no impact - finished well beaten in 7th
Cameron Iles (7)
Tom Lacey
Settled on the rail towards the back - restrained among the tail-enders - unable to challenge the front group - eventually finished eighth
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore
Sat close to the front group early - urged forward before three out - dropped away approaching the following fence - well held at the finish
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.