made all, shaken up and drew clear from 2 out, coasted home, unchallenged
2 14:20 (UK Time) Kelso 14 Feb 2025
Johnston Smillie Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 51y Soft (Good to Soft in places)
tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on, mistake last, no chance with facile winner
chased leaders, pushed along home turn, plugged on for modest 3rd
handy, lost position and pushed along 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, dropped away before 2 out
raced keenly in rear, lost touch 4 out and tailed off
towards rear, struggling after 3 out, tailed off
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soft | 9 | Alnilam | 5 | 11 0 | - | 611964 | 24 days | Anthony Charlton (370 miles) | Bradley Harris | 3/ 1 | 4:16.85 | |
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Dare To Shout | 6 | 11 0 | - | 4P-12 | 17 days | Mrs A Hamilton (71 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 13/ 8 | 4:04.10 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 5 | Grey Skies | 6 | 11 8 | - | 07-6311 | 20 days | D McCain Jnr (212 miles) | Brian Hughes | 5/ 6 | 4:17.00 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 13 | Rockstar Ronnie | 6 | 11 2 | - | 12 | 38 days | D Skelton (285 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 4 | 4:13.50 |