Full Result 2.25 Kelso | 16 February 2024

Johnston Smillie Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m51yds) 2m Soft 8 hurdles

1st £4,356.80 2nd £2,007.20 3rd £1,003.20 4th £502.40

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Alnilam (FR) 3/1 Bradley Harris ³ Anthony Charlton	Bradley Harris ³ Anthony Charlton	5	1011	–	110	129	–
bb g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA) (Distorted Humor)
Prominent on inner, went second before 3 out, led and clear with one other 2 out, went clear going easily before last, mistake last, canter (op 5/2)

2 13	2. Tedtwo 6/4F Richie McLernon Ben Haslam	Richie McLernon Ben Haslam	5	117	117	99	118	–
b g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Showtime Annie (Wizard King)
Led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden and no chance with winner, weakened gradually run-in (tchd 13/8)

3 ¾ [13¾]	4. Ballyfort (IRE) 10/1 Bruce Lynn ³ N W Alexander	Bruce Lynn ³ N W Alexander	6	1011 ht¹	–	91	111	–
b g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE) (Robin Des Champs)
Took keen hold, held up in last, still plenty to do but some headway after 5th, went fourth after 3 out, went third before 2 out, no impression when jumped left last (tchd 17/2)

4 8½ [22¼]	1. Primoz (IRE) 13/8 Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	6	117 t	–	87	109	–
b g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE) (Carroll House)
Prominent, in touch with leaders before 4th, went third 3 out, lost third before 2 out, weakened quickly before last (op 2/1)

5 17 [39¼]	10. Northern Cardinal (FR) 50/1 Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell	Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell	5	110	–	58	86	–
bb g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sagadoune (FR) (Sagacity)
In touch with leaders on outer, hit 1st, soon midfield, steadied then pushed along 5th, outpaced after 3 out, no chance before 2 out, tailed off (op 40/1)

6 9½ [48¾]	5. Boot 'N' Shoe (IRE) 150/1 Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies	Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies	6	110	–	45	75	–
b g Ask - Phecda (FR) (Ocean Of Wisdom)
Held up in rear, struggling from 5th, tailed off after 3 out (tchd 125/1)

7 ¾ [49½]	7. Dapper Gent 200/1 Edward Austin ⁵ Maurice Barnes	Edward Austin ⁵ Maurice Barnes	7	109 t	–	44	74	–
b g Dapper - Overpriced (Chocolat De Meguro)
Towards rear on outer, pushed along 3rd, struggling 5th, tailed off after 3 out (op 250/1 tchd 150/1)

PU	9. Last Mission (FR) 125/1 Conor Rabbitt ⁵ Maurice Barnes	Conor Rabbitt ⁵ Maurice Barnes	6	109 ht	84	–	–	–
br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Magic Mission (Machiavellian)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group, headway and prominent after 3rd, pressed leader 4th, lost second before 3 out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out (op 66/1)

PU	8. Flying Sandpiper (IRE) 300/1 Jamie Hamilton Jackie Stephen	Jamie Hamilton Jackie Stephen	5	110	–	–	–	–
b g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE) (Definite Article)
Didn't jump well, towards rear on inner, overjumped 1st, awkward jump 2nd, midfield after 3rd, pushed along after 4th, struggling 5th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up (op 250/1 tchd 400/1)

9 ran Off time: 2:31:38 Winning time: 4m 14.50s (slow by 34.50s) Total SP: 117%
Non-runners: Breizh River (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Mrs A Williams And A Badri (Alnilam) 1st breeder: S A S Haras Voltaire
2nd owner: M M Allen (Tedtwo)
3rd owner: Matterson, Maclay And Warre (Ballyfort)
Tote win: £4.10 PL: £1.30 £1.10 £2.30 Ex: £10.10 CSF: £8.47 Trifecta: £37.90

2:25 Kelso 16 Feb 2024

Johnston Smillie Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)