14:40
Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Grade 2, Class 1, 2m3f63y, Hurdle, 4yo+, 8 runners
Winning time 4m 40.99s
- Going
- Good To Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 10 hurdles
Result
Danny Gilligan
Gordon Elliott
Settled in the pack - pushed along before two out then advanced to join the front runner approaching the last - asserted soon after and drew away for the win
Dylan Johnston
Sam Thomas
Settled close to the front - shared command from the 7th - shown the whip 2 out - went clear soon after - matched approaching the final fence - overtaken and outclosed to finish second
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Went straight to front - matched at the 7th before being pressed approaching 2 out - slipped to third soon after - weakened on the run to the line
Tristan Durrell
Dan Skelton
Settled at the back early - pushed along and made progress into the pack before 2 out - stayed on through the finish without threatening the leaders
Bryan Carver
Harry Fry
Held up in the pack - pushed along to close on the front group before mistake two out - eased back to fourth and faded near the line
Harry Cobden
W P Mullins
Held up at back of field - pushed along and lost touch before 2 out - well held at the finish
Kevin Brogan
Olly Murphy
Settled off the pace in the pack - pushed along and dropped away before 2 out - finished 7th
Jonathan Burke
Fergal O'Brien
Settled in the pack early - slipped to the back approaching the 7th - pushed along and lost touch before 2 out - well held in 8th
Non-runners: Nemean Lion (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.