26 Feb 2009 15:30 Taunton
Winner: £6,250 (Penalty: £4,066); Distance: 3m 110y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places).
Royal Bath & West Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 |   | - | Cast Cada (IRE) (Gelding, bay, 11 4) | 1-84374 / 22 | Jump (41) | J M Maguire | C J Mann Mr Edwyn Good | 2/1 | |
| in touch, headway 7th and chased leaders, ridden and challenged approaching 2 out, led last, driven out and drifted left flat | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1 |   | 1½ L | Gullible Gordon (IRE) (Gelding, chestnut, 11 10) | 32-6215 / 10 | Jump (33) | Harry Skelton | P F Nicholls Yeh Man Partnership | 8/11 | |
| led, hit 5th, ridden 2 out, headed last, switched right, no extra flat | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 2 |   | 21 L | Another Display (IRE) (Gelding, bay, 11 4) | 2/11-6 / 9 | Jump (107) | T Scudamore | D Pipe Mr Sean Lucey | 15/2 | |
| held up, ridden 9th, soon one pace, went distance 3rd after 2 out | ||||||||||
| 4th | 6 |   | 17 L | Might As Well (GB) (Gelding, grey, 11 4) | 05-754 / 10 | Jump (98) | R Walford | R H & Mrs S Alner Dr & Mrs John Millar | 16/1 | |
| chased leader, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, mistake last | ||||||||||
| 5th | 5 |   | Dist | Indian Doctor (GB) (Gelding, bay, 11 4) | 500P-PP / 9 | Jump (86) | E Dehdashti | Dr J R J Naylor The Abchurch Partnership | 100/1 | |
| always behind, no impression | ||||||||||
| PU | 4 |   | - | Daison (GB) (colt, chestnut, 11 4) | 00 / 4 | Jump (42) | Mr D Devereux | P & M Bowen Roddy Owen & Paul… | ||
| PU | 7 |   | - | Trace Elements (IRE) (Gelding, chestnut, 11 4) | R4/9P00- / 6 | Jump (307) | J Mogford | Mrs N S Evans Mr Islwyn Thomas | ||
