25 May 2011 14:20 Sedgefield
Winner: £3,200 (Penalty: £2,082); Distance: 2m 1f; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Good to Firm (Good in places).
Albert Hill Commercials Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 |   | - | Abergavenny (GB) (colt, bay, 10 8) | 11 / 5 | Flat (11), Jump (20) | Danny Cook | B Ellison Dan Gilbert & Kristian… | 1/3 | |
| tracked leader, shaken up 4th, led next, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from last | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 5 |   | 6 L | Mejd (IRE) (colt, bay, 10 8) | 00R85- / 7 | Flat (279), Jump (34) | J M Maguire | G Elliott Even More The MerrierSyndicate | 3/1 | |
| tracked leaders and keen, chased winner from 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden, one pace from last | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 4 |   | 52 L | Ancient Times (USA) (colt, bay, 10 8) | 2-6 / 7 | Flat (149), Jump (7) | F Keniry | P A Kirby L & D Racing | 66/1 | |
| led to 5th, weakened when blundered 3 out, left poor 3rd last | ||||||||||
| 4th | 6 |   | SHD | Turbolinas (FR) (gelding, bay, 10 8) | 10- / 5 | Jump (65) | R McGrath | Mrs K Walton The Wilde Boys | 33/1 | |
| held up in rear, ran wide before paddock bend, ridden and weakened after 3 out, just held for 3rd near finish | ||||||||||
| 5th | 2 |   | 25 L | Cricket Bat (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) | F2F1F-5 / 6 | Jump (25) | Brian Toomey | B Ellison Mr W A Bethell | 66/1 | |
| held up in touch, ridden and weakened before 3 out, soon tailed off | ||||||||||
| UR | 1 |   | - | Bolt From The Blue (GB) (gelding, grey, 10 12) | 0/53 / 8 | Jump (7) | J Reveley | J Wade Mr John Wade | ||
