14:08
Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 3, 2m2f, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-130, 6 runners
Winning time 4m 21.44s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 13 fences
Result
Sean Bowen
James Owen
Settled just behind the front pack - hit the front approaching 3 out and pushed along before 2 out - drew away up the run-in for a comfortable win
Paul O'Brien
Harry Derham
Sat behind pace early - moved into second after 3 out then pushed along past 2 out - stayed on for second unable to trouble winner
Isabelle Ryder (5)
Suzy Smith
Settled handy early - hit the front approaching 2nd then lost command 6th - regained control 4 out - overtaken and pushed along after 3 out - lost momentum before the last to finish third
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon
Settled just behind the pace - driven up approaching 3 out - unable to threaten leaders from 2 out - finished 4th
Tristan Durrell
Dan Skelton
Set the pace early - lost front spot but stayed close from 2nd - regained command 6th - drifted left approaching 9th - lost lead 4 out - pushed along before 3 out then dropped away to finish 5th
Tom Bellamy
Joe Tizzard
Handy early - blundered severely and nearly parted with rider 4th - soon eased and pulled up
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.