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M&E Global Defence Sector Solutions Experts Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Class 5, 2m4f, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-95, 8 runners
Winning time 4m 59.18s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 10 hurdles
Result
Dylan Johnston
James Owen
Prominent in the pack - moved up to second on the home bend - hit the top approaching 3 out - driven between the final two - stretched right out on the run-in and won with plenty in hand
Harriet Tucker (3)
Anthony Day
Settled just behind leaders early - hit the front approaching 4 out - asked for effort before 3 out where overtaken - kept fighting in the chasing pack - lost the contest to the winner in the closing stages
Daire McConville (5)
Martin Keighley
Held up towards back - stayed within range - improved into third spot on the home turn approach - up to third two out then pressed but unable to gain ground to finish 3rd
Alice Stevens
Alex Hales
Settled among midfield group - urged forward two out and stayed on - weakened on the run to the line
Shane Quinlan
Andrew J Martin
Set the pace early - overtaken four out but stayed in touch - driven approaching the turn and dropped away
Jack Andrews
Billy Aprahamian
Settled in the pack early - improved to third after four out - lost ground before the following fence - well held in 6th
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton
Held up towards back of field - improved into contention by the 5th and up with the pace after - came down 3 out
Freddie Gordon
Nigel Hawke
Sat handy behind the front group - urged forward after four out - lost ground before three out and eased to a halt
Non-runners: Circle Of Hope (self certificate), Gms Prince (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.