Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Winter Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2)

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1^st

Vyta Du Roc

511-7

7/4

T: N J HendersonJ: B J Geraghty

Tracked leading pair, closer in 2nd after 3 out, dropped to 3rd briefly before 2 out, stayed on between last two, led last, hard driven run-in, all out

2^nd

nse

Shantou Bob

611-4

4/1

T: W GreatrexJ: G Sheehan

Chased clear leader until soon after 3 out, soon outpaced, rallied on outside under pressure before 2 out,upsides last,hung left run-in, chased winner final 75 yards, strong challenge near finish, just failed

3^rd

1.25

Tara Point

510-11

5/2

T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Raced freely, given 4 lengths lead start, led, drew further clear on long run to 4th, reduced lead 3 out, held together from 2 out, headed last, driven and chased winner until 75 yards out, soon no extra in 3rd

4^th

Ordo Ab Chao

511-4

7/2

T: A KingJ: D F O'Regan

Held up tracking leading trio, 2nd before 2 out until 2 out, ridden and weakened between last two

5^th

Third Act

511-0

40/1

T: C L TizzardJ: D A Jacob

Mistake 1st, held up last, hit 6th, 4th after 3 out until weakened before next, behind and eased, tailed off