Full Result 2.20 Hexham | 13 May 2006

John Smith's Extra Smooth "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Div I)

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

1st £2,740.80 2nd £798.80 3rd £399.60

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. Harry Flashman 5/2 Paddy Aspell Donald Whillans	Paddy Aspell Donald Whillans	5	110	–	68	109	–
ch g Minster Son (IRE) - Youandi (Silver Season)
Chased leaders, ridden before 2 out, rallied to lead before last, held on well run-in (tchd 3-1)

2 nk	4. Bywell Beau (IRE) 5/1 Dominic Elsworth J I A Charlton	Dominic Elsworth J I A Charlton	7	110 t	102	67	107	–
b g Lord Americo (IRE) - Early Dalus (IRE) (Mandalus)
Took keen hold, close up, led 3 out, headed before last, rallied, kept on run-in, just held (op 11-2 tchd 6-1 and 9-2)

3 11 [11¼]	1. Lethem Air 7/1 Dougie Costello ³ Tim Butt	Dougie Costello ³ Tim Butt	8	113 b	105	60	103	–
ch g Aragon - Llanddona (Royal Palace)
Close up, led 3rd to 3 out, every chance next, weakened before last (op 8-1)

4 1½ [12¾]	5. Easby Mandarin 12/1 Russ Garritty C W Thornton	Russ Garritty C W Thornton	5	110	100	52	95	–
b g Emperor Fountain - Beijing (USA) (Northjet)
Midfield, headway to chase leaders 3 out, outpaced after next (tchd 11-1)

5 13 [25¾]	2. Bally Brakes (IRE) 15/8F Tony Dobbin Nicky Richards	Tony Dobbin Nicky Richards	6	110	–	36	82	–
ch g Moonax (IRE) - Deep Solare (Deep Run)
Led to 3rd, close up until weakened 2 out (op 7-4 tchd 6-4 and 2-1 in places)

6 13 [38¾]	11. Ewe Beauty (FR) 66/1 Keith Mercer Ferdy Murphy	Keith Mercer Ferdy Murphy	6	107	92	13	62	–
b m Phantom Breeze (IRE) - Baie De Chalamont (FR) (Balsamo)
Behind, outpaced 4th, never on terms (op 50-1)

7 3 [41¾]	3. Boxclever 25/1 T J Dreaper ⁵ Malcolm Jefferson	T J Dreaper ⁵ Malcolm Jefferson	5	109	–	16	66	–
b g Accordion (IRE) - Pugilistic (Hard Fought)
Held up, outpaced halfway, never on terms (op 22-1)

8 12 [53¾]	12. Dance The Mambo 20/1 Wilson Renwick Michael Easterby	Wilson Renwick Michael Easterby	4	103	–	–	43	–
b f Benny The Dip (USA) - Debutante Days (Dominion)
In touch, driven 4th, weakened from next (op 16-1)

9 7 [60¾]	10. Emski 200/1 Mr T Greenall ³ P Beaumont	Mr T Greenall ³ P Beaumont	5	104	–	–	40	–
b m Gunner B - Moheli (Ardross)
Held up, ridden 4th, soon weakened

10 37 [97¾]	8. Teviot Brig 150/1 Gary Berridge ³ L Lungo	Gary Berridge ³ L Lungo	5	1011	–	–	10	–
b g Weldnaas (USA) - Here Comes Tibby (Royal Fountain)
Held up, lost touch from halfway (op 100-1)

10 ran Off time: 2:21:00 Winning time: 4m 10.20s (slow by 18.20s) Total SP: 112%
Non-runners: Speedro (unsuitable ground), The Last Viking (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: A Gilchrist M Kent P Wylie (Harry Flashman) 1st breeder: Allan Gilchrist
2nd owner: W F Trueman (Bywell Beau)
3rd owner: Tim Butt (Lethem Air)
Tote win: £3.90 PL: £1.10 £2.10 £3 Ex: £20.10 CSF: £14.25

2:20 Hexham 13 May 2006

John Smith's Extra Smooth "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Div I)