William Hill Bookmakers Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (5YO plus)
2m 51y Good to Soft (Soft in places)
chased leaders, led going well after last (usual 3 out), pushed along bypassing 2 out, ridden flat, kept on well
midfield, pushed along before bypassing 2 out, soon ridden, kept on flat
midfield, not fluent 2nd, pushed along last (usual 3 out), ridden to challenge bypassing 2 out, kept on flat
prominent, led 3rd (usual 5th), soon headed, led before last (usual 3 out), headed after last, pushed along before bypassing 2 out, soon ridden, plugged on one pace flat
chased leaders, not fluent last (usual 3 out), pushed along bypassing 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, pushed along bypassing 2 out, made no impression
mid-division, pushed along bypassing 2 out, made no impression
towards rear, ridden bypassing 2 out, late headway flat, never dangerous
led, headed 3rd (usual 5th), soon led again, headed before last (usual 3 out), soon beaten
in rear, pushed along before 2nd (usual 4th) where awkward, pulled up before next
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Heavy | 12 | Cheddleton | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-21 | 30 days | J Candlish (218 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 4/ 6 | 4:15.30 | |
| 2019 | Good | 10 | Encore Champs | 5 | 11 4 | - | 2117 | 23 days | W Greatrex (338 miles) | Richard Johnson | 6/ 4 | 3:56.80 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 14 | Clondaw Castle | 6 | 11 4 | - | F118-13 | 29 days | T R George (321 miles) | Ciaran Gethings | 11/ 10 | 4:00.88 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 13 | Seemorelights | 5 | 10 12 | - | 5467 | 12 days | A M Thomson (9 miles) | Mr R Nichol | 66/ 1 | 4:24.41 | |
| 2015 | Heavy | 11 | Shades Of Midnight | 5 | 10 12 | - | 31-05 | 35 days | D Whillans (22 miles) | C Whillans | 4/ 1 | 4:20.20 |
