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Stratford Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
Class 5, 2m6f, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-95, 8 runners
Winning time 5m 29.68s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Settled towards the back early - moved into contention approaching two out - hit the front before the last - drew away up the run-in for a comfortable win
Brendan Powell
Clare Ellam
Held up in last place - made progress from 7th - moved into second 2f out - pressed the winner after the final flight - driven out on the run-in for second
Nick Slatter (3)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Held up towards back of the field - progress from two out to move into third by the last - unable to match front two in closing stages
David Noonan
Tim Vaughan
Handy up front - driven and eased back through the pack from the 7th - dropped away before the final flight
J M Quinlan
Anthony Carson
Set the pace early - pushed along and lost front spot approaching the bend before the last - dropped away fast on the run to the line - finished 5th
Conor Ring
Mrs C Williams
Sat close to the front early - lost touch beyond four out and dropped well behind - eased and pulled up before the final fence
Kevin Brogan
M Mullineaux
Settled in the pack early - lost touch and toiling four out then labored over the second-last - eased and pulled up before the final obstacle
David Bass
Max Comley
Settled in second early - driven up before three out then dropped away rapidly after two out - well beaten and eased before the final fence
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.