13:50
Extech Cloud Computing Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 3, 2m4f114y, Hurdle, 4yo+, M, 5 runners
Winning time 4m 55.53s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 12 hurdles
Result
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Harry Derham
Set the pace from the start - opened up a good margin by the 8th - extended the advantage passing 3 out - given a nudge along approaching the last - allowed to coast home unchallenged for the win
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Settled with plenty of enthusiasm early - held a forward spot then pushed into distant second before two out - unable to close the gap late
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Settled behind the front group - pushed for effort after 3 out - unable to threaten in third
Rex Dingle
Ben Clarke
Settled with eagerness close up early - driven up before 3 out but couldn't find extra gear - dropped away approaching the following fence and held on late for 4th
Charlie Deutsch
Suzy Smith
Held up at the tail - lost touch from 7th and adrift after 8th - eased out of contention approaching the second-last
Non-runners: Calli Black (vet's certificate), Chique Angel (self certificate)
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.