Nigel Smith Lifelong Bachelor Finally Succumbs Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 4f 28y Good (Good to Soft in places)
chased leaders on inside, not fluent 5th or 6th, close up going well final bend, led last, clear flat, comfortably
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8 11-1 104
led, ridden and headed last, held by winner flat, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and switched left before last, 3rd run-in, kept on
held up in mid-division, closed 7th, outpaced final bend, kept on run-in, no impression, went 4th towards finish
prominent, ridden and still 2nd before last, weakened run-in
held up in rear, headway approaching last, never on terms with leaders
held up towards rear, some headway after 7th, ridden and well beaten final bend
held up towards rear, headway on inside after 7th, outpaced final bend, soon weakened
prominent, ridden and lost place after 7th, well beaten final bend
held up in mid-division, last and pushed along after 7th, well beaten final bend, not fluent last
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 11 | Tickenwolf | 9 | 11 8 | 111 | 4632P5 | 155 days | T Davidson (39 miles) | Thomas Dowson | 7/ 4 | 5:12.35 | |
| 2018 | Good | 9 | Desert Island Dusk | 7 | 11 4 | 107 | 38377-4 | 16 days | M Barnes (28 miles) | Dale Irving | 11/ 2 | 5:00.20 |
