16:15
Bepartofit Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m, Hurdle, 4yo+, 8 runners
Winning time 3m 58.64s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 9 hurdles
Result
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Tracked in second early - clipped a couple of flights including the 4th - urged on three out - close up to the front-runner and caught the hurdle at the last - tight for space on the inner in the closing stages - found a gap to move up and win
Ciaran Gethings
Alastair Ralph
Went clear early to set pace - pressed nearing final obstacle - drifted left under pressure on the run-in but stayed competitive - overtaken inside final 110yds - held on for second without finding more
Liam Harrison
Fergal O'Brien
Up with the leading duo - ridden and untidy 2 out - never able to land a blow
Tom Broughton (3)
Alastair Ralph
Settled fourth - leapt right at every fence and nudged forward approaching 3 out - unable to close on the leaders and finished well held
No. 6
6yo, 10-13, OR –
J: Nick Slatter (3) · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Nick Slatter (3)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Settled at the back of the field early - never able to close the gap - well held at the finish
Brendan Powell
Dan Horsford
Settled towards the back of the field early - blundered at the 2nd - failed to figure in the finish
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen
Held up towards the back early - never got competitive and finished well beaten in 7th
Ben Poste
Shaun Lycett
Settled at the back early - awkward jump 3rd - stayed off the pace throughout - well held in 8th
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.