14:10
First Past The Post At CopyBet Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m125y, Hurdle, 4yo+, M, 7 runners
Winning time 4m 17.34s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 8 hurdles
Result
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson
Settled in the pack early moving with plenty in hand - closed on the front-runner after 3 out - cruising with two to jump - swept to the front approaching the last - driven out to hold on gamely to the finish
Bryan Carver
Alex Hales
Travelled strongly early - tucked in with front group - shared front spot from 2nd then went clear alone 3 out - pressed for effort before 2 out - overtaken at last - unable to resist winner on run-in for second
Joshua Thompson (5)
David Thompson
Settled at the back early - pushed along and staying handy before 2 out - improved into contention over the last - stayed on without threatening for the win
Jonathan Burke
Fergal O'Brien
Settled towards the back early - pushed along to close on the front group before 2 out - unable to match their pace - dropped a place three from home - faded through the closing stages
David Bass
Henry Daly
Held a midpack position early - pushed along from the fifth and unable to close on the pace - no threat by two out and held on for fifth
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Set the pace early - lost command three out after being pressed - dropped away before two out and held on for sixth
Oscar Palmer (7)
Andrew Crook
Held up towards rear throughout - never a factor - well held in 7th
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.