Full Result 2.00 Hexham | 11 May 2002

Sanyo 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Class E

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m48yds) 2m Good 8 hurdles

1st £2,548 2nd £728 3rd £364

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Billie John (IRE) 10/1 Richie McGrath Kate Walton	Richie McGrath Kate Walton	7	110	–	–	96	–
ch g Boyne Valley I (IRE) - Lovestream (Sandy Creek)
Always prominent, led between last 2, stayed on well under pressure (trainer said, with regard to the improved form shown, that on rpevious run at perth too much use was made of the gelding on dead ground) (op 8-1)

2 5	5. Gofagold 7/2F I Jardine ⁵ Alistair Whillans	I Jardine ⁵ Alistair Whillans	7	109	93	–	88	–
ch g Tina's Pet - Golden Della (Glint Of Gold)
Always prominent, challenged 2 out, every chance between last 2, soon no impression on winner (op 4-1 tchd 9-2 and 5-1 in a place)

3 1¾ [6¾]	1. Argento 11/2 Russ Garritty George Moore	Russ Garritty George Moore	5	110	–	–	86	–
b g Weldnaas (USA) - Four M'S (Majestic Maharaj)
Midfield, took closer order before 2 out, every chance and ridden between last 2, kept on same pace (op 8-1 tchd 9-1 and 10-1 in places)

4 6 [12¾]	6. Hollows Mill 12/1 Brian Harding Barry Murtagh	Brian Harding Barry Murtagh	6	110	–	–	80	–
b g Rudimentary (USA) - Strawberry Song (Final Straw)
Held up, steady headway after 5th to track leaders approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, soon beaten (op 10-1)

5 1¾ [14½]	8. Misty Ridge (IRE) 6/1 Padge Whelan ⁵ Sue Smith	Padge Whelan ⁵ Sue Smith	7	109	88	–	79	–
b g Moscow Society (USA) - Abigail's Dream (Kalaglow)
Midfield, effort after 6th, no headway from 2 out (op 9-2)

6 2 [16½]	13. Sweet Milly 50/1 B Storey John Dixon	B Storey John Dixon	7	109	67	–	72	–
b m Milieu - Another Joyful (Rubor)
Towards rear, some headway after 2 out, no further progress from between last 2 (tchd 66-1 in places)

7 ½ [17]	3. Chivvy Charver (IRE) 7/1 Jim Crowley Alan Swinbank	Jim Crowley Alan Swinbank	5	110	–	–	76	–
ch g Commanche Run - Claddagh Pride (Bargello)
In rear division, pushed along after 3rd, stayed on under pressure run-in, never dangerous (op 6-1)

8 ½ [17½]	12. Miss Mattie Ross 33/1 Graham Lee Stephen Marshall	Graham Lee Stephen Marshall	6	109	60	–	71	–
b m Milieu - Mother Machree (Bing II)
Chased leaders until weakened before 2 out

9 1 [18½]	9. Thistlekicker (IRE) 25/1 A S Smith Mrs D Thomson	A S Smith Mrs D Thomson	10	110	74	–	75	–
b g Mandalus (IRE) - Miss Ranova (Giacometti)
In touch, effort before 2 out, faded

10 3 [21½]	10. Westmeath Lad 5/1 Richard Guest Martin Todhunter	Richard Guest Martin Todhunter	5	110	–	–	72	–
ch g Primo Dominie - Re-Release (Baptism)
Led until headed between last 2, weakened quickly (op 6-1 tchd 13-2 and 7-1 in places)

11 13 [34½]	11. Help Yourself (IRE) 7/1 Tony Dobbin L Lungo	Tony Dobbin L Lungo	6	109	–	–	54	–
gr m Roselier (FR) - Sweet Run (Deep Run)
Always behind (op 6-1)

12 21 [55½]	7. Mick Murphy (IRE) 50/1 F Houston ⁷ Evelyn Slack	F Houston ⁷ Evelyn Slack	5	107	–	–	38	–
b g Jurado (USA) - Lee Ford Lady (Kemal)
Held up, headway and in touch halfway, weakened before 2 out, tailed off (op 33-1)

12 ran Off time: 2:00:00 Winning time: 4m 11.10s (slow by 19.10s) Total SP: 122%
Non-runners: Glenfarclas Boy (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Mrs Patricia M Wilson (Billie John) 1st breeder: John Blake
2nd owner: Mrs L M Whillans (Gofagold)
3rd owner: Mrs Susan Moore (Argento)
Tote win: £8.10 PL: £2.10 £1.50 £2.50 Ex: £17.90 CSF: £45.80

2:00 Hexham 11 May 2002

Sanyo 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Class E