18:15
Rich Ellis's 60th Vinyl Countdown Handicap Hurdle Race
Class 4, 2m6f, Hurdle, 4yo+, Rated 0-115, 8 runners
Winning time 5m 15.85s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Settled towards the rear early - through the pack after the 4th - moved into contention approaching 3 out - driven before the final flight then powered clear to score
Bryan Carver
Chris Honour
Went straight to front - clean over obstacles until faltering 2 out - pushed along before last - overtaken close home - stuck on for second
Richard Upton (10)
Warren Greatrex
Held a forward spot early - tracking the front-runner and fencing cleanly - pressed for effort and drifting right approaching the final fence - still holding claims at that point - unable to find more late finishing third
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly
Settled off the pace early - midfield after the 4th - dropped back approaching 3 out - pushed along and finished with running before 2 out to finish 4th
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Settled at the back of the field - progress made approaching 3 out then pushed along into contention around the home turn - stayed on at one speed from the final fence
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (7)
Emma Lavelle
Held up towards the back - pushed along three out - stayed on from the final furlong marker without threatening the front
Nathan Moscrop
Brian Ellison
Settled at the back of the field - pushed along and unable to quicken after 2 out - well held at the finish
Lilly Pinchin
Henry Oliver
Handy early up with front group - hit the 4th awkwardly - lost touch to lead second string - asked for effort after 2 out and faded fast
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.