Full Result 2.13 Kelso | 29 December 2022

SPG Fire & Security Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m6f151yds) 2m6½f Heavy 9 hurdles 3 omitted

1st £4,901.40 2nd £2,258.10 3rd £1,128.60 4th £565.20

SPG Fire & Security Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race), 2m6½f - Heavy, Class 4 4yo+

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. De Legislator (IRE) 6/4 Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	Derek Fox Lucinda Russell	5	117	–	25	109	–
b g Shirocco (GER) - Reynard's Glen (IRE) (Old Vic)
Made all, pushed along and hard pressed last (usual 2 out), ridden omitted last, kept on strongly and went clear towards finish (op 2/1)

2 2¼	1. Imperial Merlin (IRE) 2/5F Billy Garritty John Quinn	Billy Garritty John Quinn	5	1112	–	28	112	–
b g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer (Charmer)
Prominent, pushed along and pressed leader last (usual 2 out), ridden omitted last, no extra final 110yds (op 4/11)

3 14 [16¼]	8. Gypsey's Secret (IRE) 125/1 Stephen Mulqueen Sandy Forster	Stephen Mulqueen Sandy Forster	7	107	–	–	80	–
b m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe (Lord Americo)
Towards rear, headway 2 out (usual 3 out), went third last (usual 2 out), no extra run-in (op 100/1)

4 1¾ [18]	6. How Much (IRE) 80/1 Mr William Easterby ⁵ Tim Easterby	Mr William Easterby ⁵ Tim Easterby	4	108	–	–	83	–
ch g Ask - Womanofthemountain (IRE) (Presenting)
Midfield, chased leaders last (usual 2 out), no extra run-in (op 66/1 tchd 50/1 and tchd 100/1)

5 14 [32]	5. Something Golden (IRE) 100/1 Conor O'Farrell Iain Jardine	Conor O'Farrell Iain Jardine	6	110	–	–	70	–
ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE) (Old Vic)
Took keen hold, prominent, weakened last (usual 2 out) (tchd 80/1)

6 15 [47]	7. Ellistrin Star 100/1 Craig Nichol Donald Whillans	Craig Nichol Donald Whillans	5	107	–	–	50	–
b m Passing Glance - Ellistrin Belle (Helissio)
Midfield, weakened 2 out (usual 3 out) (tchd 80/1)

7 39 [86]	4. Goodoldbill 40/1 Ross Chapman Jane Walton	Ross Chapman Jane Walton	6	110	–	–	16	–
b g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE) (Bob Back)
Always towards rear, lost touch before last (usual 2 out) (op 22/1 tchd 20/1)

7 ran Off time: 2:18:45 Winning time: 6m 26.64s (slow by 1m 8.64s) Total SP: 118%
Non-runners: Hitching Jacking (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: J Sword, Russell & Bristol Boys (De Legislator) 1st breeder: Gareth Metcalfe
2nd owner: Imperial Racing & John Blackburn (Imperial Merlin)
3rd owner: M H Walton (Gypsey's Secret)
Tote win: £2.50 PL: £1.10 £1.10 Ex: £2.90 CSF: £2.75 Trifecta: £38.70

final flight in home straight omitted; low sun

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SPG Fire & Security Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

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