Clare Whelan Birthday Celebration 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
1m 7f 168y Good
made all, well clear before 3 out, unchallenged
chased leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, no chance with winner, mistake 3 out, plugged on
in rear, progress after 4 out, went 3rd from 3 out, no chance with winner, plugged on
towards rear, pushed along in 4th from 5th, went 3rd briefly when not fluent 3 out, weakened after next
chased winner until 4th, soon lost place, well behind 4 out, tailed off
not jump well towards rear, well behind from 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd from 4th until after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 9 | Feel The Pinch | 5 | 11 0 | - | 006-98 | 9 days | F O'Brien (83 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 33/ 1 | 3:54.20 | |
| 2018 | Good | 8 | Ilewin Geez | 8 | 11 0 | - | 1325-4 | 40 days | C Mann (115 miles) | Harry Bannister | 2/ 1 | 3:59.00 | |
| 2017 | Good | 4 | Bomber Command | 5 | 11 0 | - | 4786-22 | 15 days | T R George (96 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 4/ 6 | 4:02.10 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 8 | Nikki Steel | 6 | 11 0 | - | 6514-2 | 42 days | Dr R Newland (56 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2/ 1 | 3:58.40 | |
| 2015 | Good | 8 | I'dliketheoption | 4 | 10 11 | - | 4 | 18 days | Jonjo O'Neill (83 miles) | Richie McLernon | 11/ 2 | 3:48.48 | |
| 2014 | Good | 8 | A Tail Of Intrigue | 6 | 11 0 | - | 525P-44 | 5 days | I Williams (47 miles) | Will Kennedy | 7/ 4 | 3:47.10 | |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 9 | Bittersweetheart | 6 | 10 7 | - | 4-16 | 283 days | D Bridgwater (92 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 7/ 1 | 3:51.80 |
