Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

1st

Lulamba (FR)

No. 4

4yo, 11-1, OR 153

J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson

4 11-1 153

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson

3:54.50 £58,727

Settled last early - stumbled slightly over the opening fence - moved into contention before the 6th and bumped at the 7th - close up on the pace 3 out - going strongly 2 out - sent to the front soon after - a smart leap at the final obstacle - sprinted away for a comfortable win

2nd

Be Aware (FR)

No. 2

6yo, 11-7, OR 147

J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton

6 11-7 147

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton

9½ £23,147

Travelled strongly early and disputed front spot - just in front 3 out then pressed along - lost advantage before last and blundered slightly there - unable to match winner's turn of foot from there - stayed on to keep second place

3rd

Lump Sum (FR)

No. 3

7yo, 11-7, OR 146

J: Dylan Johnston · T: Sam Thomas

7 11-7 146

Dylan Johnston

Sam Thomas

0.2 £12,477

Settled in the pack early - still within range of the front group 3 out - pushed along soon after - held a steady effort towards the last - finished with running on for third

PU

Alnilam (FR) ^h

No. 1

6yo, 11-7, OR 145

J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy

6 11-7 145

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy

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Up with the pace - jumped poorly at the 9th and dropped to the back of the field - well adrift before 3 out and pulled up shortly after