01 Mar 2008 13:35 Newbury
Winner: £7,000 (Penalty: £4,554); Distance: 3m 110y; Class: 3; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Good to Soft.
Connaught PLC 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 |   | - | Cryptic (GB) (Gelding, Bay, 167lbs) | 1-41121 / 23 | Jump (30) | R Johnson | P Hobbs & J White Mrs Diana Whateley | 2/9 | |
| made all, steadily drew well clear from approaching 2 out, eased towards finish | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 2 |   | 24 L | Aux Le Bahnn (IRE) (Gelding, Bay, 157lbs) | 311/1-32 / 8 | Jump (18) | W Kennedy | Noel T Chance Mrs M Chance | 11/2 | |
| held up, took closer order 6th, went 3rd next, mistake 9th, chased winner approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression after, lost 2nd 2 out, plugged on to regain 2nd again flat | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 4 |   | ¾ L | Pharanto (IRE) (Gelding, Bay, 157lbs) | P16-10 / 7 | Jump (42) | Felix de Giles | N J Henderson B K M Partnership | 25/1 | |
| in touch in chasing group, ridden after 9th, chased winner 2 out, no chance, lost 2nd flat | ||||||||||
| 4th | 6 |   | 13 L | R'Cam (IRE) (Gelding, Brown, 157lbs) | 23-PP / 9 | Jump (49) | Paul Moloney | C Llewellyn The High Altitude… | 66/1 | |
| held up and behind, not fluent 8th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out | ||||||||||
| 5th | 5 |   | 10 L | Posh Dude (IRE) (Gelding, Chestnut, 157lbs) | 3/P / 10 | Jump (66) | M Bradburne | H D Daly The Hon Mrs S Sherwood | 66/1 | |
| pressed winner, took keen hold, lost 2nd before 3 out, weakened after | ||||||||||
| 6th | 3 |   | 11 L | Geneva Bay (GB) (Gelding, Bay, 157lbs) | 6 / 6 | Jump (36) | M Foley | N J Henderson Newbury Racehorse… | 25/1 | |
| chased leading pair until 7th, ridden and struggling after 9th | ||||||||||
| 7th | 7 |   | 15 L | Rebel Rock (IRE) (Gelding, Bay, 157lbs) | 0-8 / 8 | Jump (77) | J Tizzard | D P Keane Mr D Casey | 80/1 | |
| held up in rear, pulled hard, not jumped well, weakened 9th | ||||||||||
