chased leaders, pushed along briefly after 4th, pushed along again before not much room briefly after 3 out, led 2 out, awkward last, driven out
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19:15 Newton Abbot 02 Oct 2023
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4YO plus)
3m 2f 105y Soft (Heavy in places)
led, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression on winner flat
held up in rear, closed on outside when pecked slightly 3 out, every chance 2 out, 3rd and held last, no extra flat
chased leader, not fluent 5th, mistake 3 out, rider lost rein briefly and veered left, weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, awkward 1st, ridden and weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 6th, challenged after 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 7 | Paris Dixie | 7 | 11 6 | 97 | 7049-23 | 40 days | A Honeyball (58 miles) | Rex Dingle | 7/ 1 | 6:27.66 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Espinator | 7 | 11 2 | 95 | 42-3311 | 19 days | A Wintle (122 miles) | Kevin Brogan | 7/ 4 | 6:40.20 | |
| 2020 | Good | 8 | Innerpickle | 4 | 11 5 | 100 | 234-23 | 19 days | N Hawke (33 miles) | David Noonan | 5/ 1 | 6:40.25 |