06 Jan 2018 14:10 Wincanton
Winner: £6,400 (Penalty: £4,159); Distance: 2m 5f 82y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Heavy.
Smarkets Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 |   | - | Dashing Perk (GB) (gelding, bay, 11 2) | 1542-P / 14 | Jump (70) | H Cobden | Dr R D P Newland Mr Paul Jenkins | 6/4 | |
| led, headed after 3rd, led before 2 out, soon clear, easily | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 2 |   | 22 L | Criq Rock (FR) (gelding, chestnut, 11 2) | 0/3227-2 / 10 | Jump (250) | Tom Cannon | A King Daniel Anthony… | 4/1 | |
| in rear and in touch, went 2nd before 2 out, kept on and no chance with winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 1 |   | 15 L | Big Time Frank (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 2) | 23-3P06 / 10 | Jump (16) | Tom Cheesman | P Gundry N Allen & P Bowler | 100/1 | |
| tracked leaders, outpaced from 3 out | ||||||||||
| 4th | 4 |   | 22 L | Rhaegar (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 2) | 121 / 8 | Jump (28) | David Bass | K Bailey & M Nicholls Mrs Diana L Whateley | 1/1 | |
| with leader, led after 3rd, pushed along before 2 out, soon weakened | ||||||||||
