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Fitzdares Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m37y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-120, 4 runners
Winning time 3m 53.74s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 12 fences
Result
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Settled in third early - hit the front approaching four out then pushed on after three out - powered away in the closing stages to win
Jay Tidball (5)
Paul Nicholls
Went straight to the front - lost the lead at the 8th - pressed forward again after four out - stayed on up the run-in but well held for 2nd
Brendan Powell
Harry Derham
Sat close to pace early - hit front 8th - driven and lost lead after 4 out - hit rail at 3 out then blundered last - held to finish third
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Held up at the rear - fell adrift of the pack - well beaten by the finish
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.