chased leaders, closed 14th, switched right after 2 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on, driven out
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18:30 Hexham 03 Jun 2023
Langley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus)
3m 41y Good (Good to Soft in places)
chased leaders, lost place 2nd, closed 14th, ridden after 2 out, switched right flat, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish, unable to trouble winner
chased leader, led 10th, ridden after 2 out, joined last, soon headed, lost 2nd towards finish
in rear, not always fluent, closed after 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, went 4th flat
chased leaders, ridden 2 out, 4th and no impression before last, lost 4th flat
led, clear 4th, mistake 5th, reduced lead 7th, headed 10th, weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Dolly Dancer | 8 | 11 5 | 100 | P234-U7 | 28 days | M Barnes (28 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 11/ 4 | 6:24.03 | |
| 2021 | Good | 9 | Speak Of The Devil | 8 | 11 5 | 105 | 337P4-2 | 35 days | L Russell (126 miles) | Stephen Mulqueen | 7/ 2 | 6:28.30 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 6 | Classical Milano | 8 | 11 5 | 103 | 173P96 | 204 days | G Bewley (46 miles) | Jonathan Bewley | 7/ 1 | 6:49.30 | |
| 2018 | Good | 9 | Tickenwolf | 8 | 11 12 | 115 | U1RFF-7 | 16 days | M Hammond (58 miles) | F O'Toole | 6/ 1 | 6:21.90 |