26 Nov 2012 13:45 Ludlow
Winner: £5,500 (Penalty: £3,574); Distance: 2m 5f; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO to 6YO; Going: Soft (Heavy in places).
Betfred British Stallion Studs E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier)
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 |   | - | Return Spring (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 3918 / 10 | Jump (30) | R Johnson | P Hobbs & J White Ptp Partnership | 9/4 | |
| held up in mid-division, headway approaching 7th, went 2nd next, led before 3 out, clear 2 out, easily | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 7 |   | 14 L | Third Of The Third (GB) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 14 / 11 | Jump (58) | Aidan Coleman | P D Evans The Tunstall Green… | 11/1 | |
| mid-division, headway after 8th, went 2nd when mistake 2 out, no chance with winner, stayed on same pace | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | 5 L | Definite Dream (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 3P321-3 / 8 | Jump (14) | Paul Moloney | Evan Williams Mr R J H Geffen | 9/4 | |
| held up in rear, took keen hold, headway after 8th, went 3rd from 2 out, no chance with winner when pressing for 2nd last, one pace | ||||||||||
| 4th | 1 |   | 8 L | Admiral Hawke (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 44-42 / 8 | Jump (18) | P J Brennan | J J Hanlon Prism Bloodstock | 6/1 | |
| led, clear after 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, 4th and no extra from 2 out | ||||||||||
| 5th | 3 |   | 8 L | Harris (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | P13-9 / 10 | Jump (191) | Charlie Huxley | W Kinsey Miss E Smith-chaston | 50/1 | |
| chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out | ||||||||||
| 6th | 4 |   | 7 L | In The Dock (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 3/1-64 / 7 | Jump (19) | Michael Byrne | Tim Vaughan Mr Robert Kirkland | 13/2 | |
| chased leaders, went 2nd after 7th until before 8th, weakened before 3 out, bad mistake last, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 7th | 8 |   | 3 L | Vinnie My Boy (IRE) (gelding, chestnut, 10 12) | 52-119 / 7 | Jump (21) | J E Moore | P & M Bowen Mr Roy Swinburne | 9/1 | |
| held up in rear, struggling after 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 8th | 5 |   | 9 L | My Lad Percy (GB) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 41358 / 9 | Jump (15) | C Wallis | Mrs D A Hamer The Almost Hopeful… | 80/1 | |
| tracked leader, jumped left 3rd, lost 2nd after 6th, weakened well before 3 out, tailed off | ||||||||||
