prominent, left in lead 9th, shaken up and briefly headed after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, pecked on landing last, ridden out, cosily
4 18:25 Taunton 16 Nov 2023
Colin Crawley Mad As A Hatter Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 2f 40y Good to Soft (Good in places)
prominent, went second 9th, led briefly after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on but held towards finish
towards rear, headway 4 out, went 3rd home turn, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, weakened towards finish
midfield, pushed along and chased leading group 4 out, weakened from 2 out
in rear, slow jump 2nd, ridden in rear and minor headway after 4 out, plugged on but no impression from 3 out
rear of midfield, pushed along 4 out, plugged on but no impression from 3 out
led, landed awkwardly and fell 9th,
midfield, awkward jump 7th, lost position 4 out, weakening when pulled up before 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Midnight Midge | 8 | 11 9 | 115 | PP-2257 | 294 days | P Hobbs & J White (25 miles) | Ben Jones | 85/ 40 | 4:37.02 | |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 5 | Catch The Cuban | 5 | 11 0 | 98 | 359232 | 18 days | C Tizzard (33 miles) | Brendan Powell | 9/ 4 | 4:43.37 |