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Weatherbys & Northampton Town FC Handicap Hurdle
Class 4, 2m, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-115, 4 runners
Winning time 3m 48.50s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan
Set the pace from the off - pushed along nearing two out and well in front by the last though a bit scrappy there - won going away
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Tracked the pace on the rail - pushed along from the 5th and lost touch 3 out - responded again after the last to finish 2nd
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Prominent on the wide side early holding an eager grip - scrappy over first obstacle - pushed along and lost place before 2 out where balance slipped - unable to find more at the finish
Tom Bellamy
Emma Lavelle
Settled towards the back - hit a hurdle around 5th and losing touch - pulled up before two out
Non-runners: Caramelo Rapido (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.