13:30
QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m4f62y, Hurdle, 4yo+, 7 runners
Winning time 4m 55.18s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 11 hurdles
Result
Ryan Mania
James Ewart
Set the pace from the off - came under pressure two out - edged clear after the last - pulled further ahead through the run-in to score
James Davies
Jamie Snowden
Settled third early - moved up onto leading pair's heels 3 out - took second spot and pressed the front-runner from 2 out - had a shot approaching the final stages - eased across on the run-in and stayed on to finish second without threatening the winner
Henry Brooke
Brian Ellison
Settled at rear early - jumped awkwardly 4th - made progress by 5th before pressing front group 3 outers - lost place to front two before 2 out - dropped away after last
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Sat in second early - urged on approaching 3 out and hit that obstacle awkwardly - driven again on the home bend - unable to strike back into contention - lost touch from 2 out to finish fourth
Jamie Hamilton
Sandy Thomson
Sat close to the action early - dropped away in a hurry approaching the home turn - made no headway from 3 out - well held at the finish
Joe Williamson (3)
Andrew Crook
Held up at the back of the field - toiling well before three out - eventually well beaten through the straight
Sean Quinlan
Ann Hamilton
Settled off the pace early - awkward jump 4th and lost touch soon after - well beaten from 3 out
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.