31 Jul 2013 14:50 Perth
Winner: £5,000 (Penalty: £3,422); Distance: 2m 110y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Good to Soft.
Congratulations To Our Earl And Countess Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 |   | - | Howwoulduno (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 04P-011 / 10 | Jump (38) | G B Watters | L Lennon Mrs P D McMullan | 9/5 | |
| always prominent, led 2 out, went left and not fluent last, stayed on well to draw clear flat | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 3 |   | 5 L | Trend Is My Friend (USA) (colt, bay, 11 3) | 4341-43 / 5 | Flat (282), Jump (28) | Nick Slatter | D McCain Jnr T Leslie & D Gorton | 4/1 | |
| held up in 4th, not fluent 5th, ridden after 3 out, outpaced when hit 2 out, stayed on flat, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | ½ L | Lisbon (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 402-211 / 7 | Jump (28) | J Reveley | P Griffin Mr M Deren | 11/10 | |
| handy, jumped slowly 5th, not fluent 3 out, one pace last, lost 2nd towards finish | ||||||||||
| 4th | 4 |   | 2½ L | Mumgos Debut (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | 8/34-05 / 11 | Jump (28) | P Buchanan | Miss Lucinda V Russell Mrs Suzy Brown… | 22/1 | |
| took keen hold, led until 2 out, no extra flat | ||||||||||
