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racingtv.com Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 1m7f156y, Hurdle, 4yo+, M, 8 runners
Winning time 3m 44.71s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Vied for the early advantage - a fine leap at the 4th to take command alone - three lengths to the better when untidy 2 out - galloped on approaching the last and driven out on the run-in
Sean Bowen
A J Martin
Settled in the pack early - drifted right at the opening fence - urged forward after 3 out - made ground into 2 out - up to third near the last - stayed on to snatch second late but no answer to winner
Joshua Thompson (5)
Micky Hammond
Fought for early control - well placed through midfield stages - urged forward after three out - closed on leader approaching two out - held effort to the line but yielded second late
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Settled at the back early - pushed along after 3 out - made gains into 2nd last - up to 4th near the final flight and stayed on at one speed
Lee Edwards
Dylan Cunha
Settled with a firm grip on the bridle early - tracked the front group - pressed the pace-setter after 3 out - met the second-last awkwardly under pressure then dropped away quickly
Jack Andrews
T Ellis
Shared front spot early - lost position at the 4th - pushed along and dropped away after 3 out - well held in 6th
Callum Bewley
Daragh Bourke
Held up at the back from the off - shaky over the opening obstacle - never in contention - finished well beaten in 7th
Peter Kavanagh
Mike Sowersby
Held up at the back throughout - never a factor - well beaten in 8th
Non-runners: I C U In My Dreams (self certificate, bruised foot)
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.