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starsports.bet Handicap Hurdle
Class 5, 2m5f164y, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-100, 7 runners
Winning time 5m 58.42s
- Going
- Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 11 hurdles
Result
Marc Goldstein
Sheena West
Moved smoothly in the pack early - closed on the pacesetter by the 7th - assumed control 3 out under pressure 2 out - opened up a big advantage nearing the final flight - powered home on the run-in for a comfortable win
Tom Cannon
Chris Gordon
Settled towards the back early - jumped raggedly 8th and needed a nudge along - fumbled 3 out - lost touch before 2 out - found renewed momentum approaching last - up into second close home
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore
Settled at back early - still within range 3 out - pushed along and closed on leader 2 out - couldn't quicken with winner and edged in run-in - denied third place close home
James Davies
Richard Rowe
Settled at back early - moved into contention 3 out - pressed leader briefly - dropped away late to finish 4th
Tom Bellamy
D J Jeffreys
Went to front early - pressed and lost command 3 out then dropped away rapidly - eased down and pulled up before the final fence
Harry Kimber
Richenda Ford
Held a forward position early - jumped awkwardly 7th - urged for a moment soon after - needed further encouragement before 3 out - lost ground quickly - eased out of contention 2 out
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon
Settled in the pack early - lost footing and parted from rider before the 4th
Non-runners: Tobi Kanobee (self certificate, off feed)
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.