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Navan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle
2m4f, Hurdle, 4yo+, 8 runners
Winning time 5m 31.30s
- Going
- Soft
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 11 hurdles
Result
Danny Gilligan
D Broad
Up with the front group - advanced to share top spot 2 out - took command in fine fettle - forged ahead at the last and powered away on the run-in to score comfortably
Philip Byrnes
C Byrnes
Held up early fighting for restraint - improved into 6th before 2 out and asked for effort - into 3rd by the last - moved up to 2nd inside final furlong - stayed on but no danger to winner - finished 2nd beaten 5 lengths
Jack Kennedy
Gordon Elliott
Sat close to the pace on the wide side - shared front spot turning into the straight - pushed along and lost the advantage after 2 out - couldn't get on terms with the winner nearing the last - dropped to third and held that spot to the line
Phillip Enright
Oliver McKiernan
Settled towards the middle of the field wide of rivals - improved into 5th with 3 furlongs left - pushed along 2 out - held 4th before the last but unable to threaten leaders
Keith Donoghue
Ian Patrick Donoghue
Sat second early - shared front spot 4 out - shaken up after 3 out - lost front spot after 2 out and unable to threaten again
Josh Williamson (5)
Gordon Elliott
Set the pace early - had company from 4 out then lost front spot 2 out under pressure - dropped away quickly after finishing sixth
Kevin Healy (7)
Declan Queally
Settled in the pack - pushed along and slipped back to 7th turning for home - faded through the closing stages to finish 7th
James Smith (5)
Ms Claire O'Connell
Held up early - hit a hurdle and driven for effort in 7th - urged on soon after but couldn't close - well held at the finish
Non-runners: Better Times (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.