held up in last trio, steady headway 4 out, going well 3 out, went 3rd turning in, went 2nd at the last, led run-in, driven clear
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20:20 (UK Time) Hexham 23 May 2023
North East Grains Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus)
1m 7f 133y Good
led until after 1st, pressed leader, in front again 7th, went clear 2 out, reduced lead turning in, joined last, ridden and headed run-in, stayed on same pace
off the pace in rear, closer tracking leaders on inside when pecked badly last, recovered and kept on into modest 3rd towards finish
off the pace in last pair, headway chasing leaders turning in, ridden and went 3rd run-in, weakened into 4th towards finish
led after 1st, headed 7th, chased leader until pushed along before the last, weakened badly and lost places run-in
chased leaders on inside, pushed along and weakened before 3 out
chased leading trio, weakened home turn
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 6 | Follow Your Fire | 7 | 11 3 | 92 | 23435-2 | 17 days | J Candlish (168 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 3/ 1 | 4:15.82 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 10 | Treshnish | 8 | 12 1 | 106 | UP051-F | 10 days | Sue Smith (90 miles) | Ryan Mania | 7/ 2 | 4:08.40 | |
| 2019 | Good | 5 | Roxyfet | 9 | 11 4 | 91 | P21463 | 36 days | M Hammond (58 miles) | Colm McCormack | 9/ 2 | 4:10.70 | |
| 2018 | Good | 9 | Sleep In First | 12 | 11 12 | 100 | P4259-2 | 10 days | J Ewart (50 miles) | Brian Hughes | 2/ 1 | 4:05.10 |