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Pertemps Network Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m104y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-110, 6 runners
Winning time 4m 20.27s
- Going
- Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 11 fences
Result
James Davies
Nick Gifford
Went straight to front after the opening obstacle - dictated a moderate gallop - jumped awkwardly 8th and 10th - fluffed the final fence - drifted left under pressure late - dug in when challenged and prevailed
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Settled in second early - urged forward approaching 3 out - closed on leader from 2 out and put in strong effort inside final 110yds - couldn't find more late and held for second
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds
Settled at the back - struck by a loose horse at the 5th - roused approaching 3 out and made ground after 2 out - couldn't go with the front two after the last and dropped away to finish third
Jack Andrews (3)
Sarah Humphrey
Went forward early before dropping to third - asked for effort approaching 3 out - lost touch with rivals before 2 out - well beaten by the finish
Tom Broughton (5)
Max Comley
Settled towards the back - still under no pressure when fell at the 5th
James Bowen
Patrick Neville
Settled at the back - drifted right more than once - lost touch after 4 out and pulled up before 2 out
Non-runners: Sanitiser (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.