Full Result 4.10 Cheltenham | 14 March 2023

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m3f200yds) 2m4f Old Soft 10 hurdles

1st £72,024.47 2nd £27,135.58 3rd £13,580.59 4th £6,783.89 5th £3,404.75 6th £1,702.37 7th £844.79 8th £435.19

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Honeysuckle 9/4J Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead	Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead	9	115	159	101	157	–
b m Sulamani (IRE) - First Royal (GER) (Lando)
Led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, pushed along after 2 out, disputed lead and clear with one other approaching last, soon ridden, led final 110yds, kept on strongly

2 1½	5. Love Envoi (IRE) 11/1 Jonathan Burke Harry Fry	Jonathan Burke Harry Fry	7	115 t	147	99	153	–
b m Westerner - Love Divided (IRE) (King's Ride)
Raced in second, led after 2nd, pushed along 2 out, joined but went clear with winner approaching last, ridden when hung left and headed final 110yds, no extra towards finish (tchd 10/1)

3 4¼ [5¾]	8. Queens Brook (IRE) 16/1 Davy Russell Gordon Elliott	Davy Russell Gordon Elliott	8	115	145	95	149	–
b m Shirocco (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
In touch with leaders, went second and going easily just after 2 out, ridden and outpaced before last, stayed on run-in, no match for first two (op 14/1 tchd 12/1 and tchd 18/1)

4 4 [9¾]	2. Echoes In Rain (FR) 9/1 Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	7	115 t	152	91	145	–
b m Authorized (IRE) - Amarantine (FR) (King's Best)
Took keen hold, held up in last, headway 3 out, switched right and pushed along after 2 out, went fourth approaching last, ridden and stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge (tchd 10/1)

5 1¼ [11]	1. Brandy Love (IRE) 9/1 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	7	115 h	149	90	144	–
b m Jet Away - Bambootcha (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall)
Held up in rear, headway when pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression run-in (op 8/1)

6 ½ [11½]	10. Theatre Glory (IRE) 50/1 Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson	6	115	145	89	144	–
b m Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE) (King's Theatre)
Towards rear, mistake 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and stayed on run-in (tchd 66/1)

7 3½ [15]	6. Marie's Rock (IRE) 9/4J Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	8	115 t	153	86	142	–
bb m Milan - By The Hour (IRE) (Flemensfirth)
Took keen hold, midfield, headway and prominent 4th, pushed along after 2 out, weakened before last (op 5/2)

8 6 [21]	3. Epatante (FR) 6/1 Aidan Coleman Nicky Henderson	Aidan Coleman Nicky Henderson	9	115	153	79	137	–
b m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) (Silver Rainbow)
Took keen hold, midfield, bit short of room and pushed along just after 2 out, soon outpaced, weakened approaching last (op 13/2 tchd 11/2)

9 3¼ [24¼]	9. Shewearsitwell (IRE) 28/1 Danny Mullins W P Mullins	Danny Mullins W P Mullins	8	115	148	76	133	–
b m Shirocco (GER) - Ware It Vic (IRE) (Old Vic)
Prominent, awkward jump 3rd, ridden and lost position after 2 out, dropped to last approaching last (op 33/1 tchd 40/1)

9 ran Off time: 4:10:15 Winning time: 5m 5.13s (slow by 22.13s) Total SP: 116%
Non-runners: Midnight Ginger (vet's certificate)
1st owner: Kenneth Alexander (Honeysuckle) 1st breeder: Dr G W Guy
2nd owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi (Love Envoi)
3rd owner: Bective Stud (Queens Brook)
Tote win: £3.25 PL: £1.20 £2.40 £3.50 Ex: £23.50 CSF: £29.66 Tricast: £321.23 Trifecta: £193.70

4:10 Cheltenham 14 Mar 2023

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)