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Copybet Follow Us On X Handicap Hurdle Race (Div II)
Class 5, 2m4f, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-100, 8 runners
Winning time 4m 55.72s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
Up with the leader from the outset - took over after the 4th - pulled well ahead before 3 out and stretched further going to 2 out - value for more than the winning margin having been kept to a canter on the run-in
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy
Held up at the back - urged forward approaching 3 out and kept going - moved into clear second on the run-in
Ciaran Gethings
Robert Stephens
Settled in the pack early - moved up to fourth approaching four out and pressed the front-runner from three out without threatening - eased back a spot on the run to the line
Tom Broughton (3)
Nick Kent
Set the pace early - lost front spot after 4th and settled just behind - came under pressure and faded before 2 out
Harry Bannister
Michael & David Easterby
Held up early - gained ground from four out to reach fourth approaching three out - dropped away before the last and finished well held
Ben Jones
Kayley Woollacott
Held up towards the back - pushed along three out - unable to find any extra - well held in 6th
Mr Joseph Stevenson (7)
Ben Case
Settled in the pack early - improved into third by the 5th before being urged forward - lost touch after 4 out to finish well beaten
Shane Fenelon (5)
David Rees
Sat close to the front pack early - dropped away and driven out after 4 out - well beaten at the finish
Non-runners: Usyk, Onehundredneighty
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.