15:18
Molson Coors Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 4, 2m5f34y, Chase, 5yo+, Rated 0-110, 5 runners
Winning time 5m 18.04s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 14 fences
Result
Jonathan England
Sam England
Shared front spot early - hit the front at the 8th and stayed on top - driven out under pressure after the last to hold on strongly
Brian Hughes
James Moffatt
Sat close to the pace early - pressed for the lead after the last - moved into second on the run-in - unable to peg back winner beaten 2¾ lengths
Mr D McGill (5)
Noel C Kelly
Settled just behind the front pack - moved into second after 4 out and closed on the winner after the last - edged back to third with nothing more to give on the run-in
Harry Reed
Tristan Davidson
Settled just behind the pace - moved into third after three out - pressed for effort past the last then edged back and finished without response
Sean Bowen
Mickey Bowen
Shared front spot early - lost the advantage but stayed close in 8th - still holding a shout when brought down 4 out
Non-runners: Back In The Bay (other)
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.