Full Result 2.30 Huntingdon | 26 December 1997

Festive Spirit 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E

(Class 4) (4yo+) (3m1f10yds) 3m1f Good To Soft 12 hurdles

1st £2,582.50 2nd £720 3rd £347.50

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	7. Edmond (FR) 6/4F Robert Thornton T A Forster	Robert Thornton T A Forster	5	1012	–	121	117	–
b g Video Rock (FR) - Galia III (FR) (Baraban)
Headway 7th, led approaching 2 out, clear when hit last, ridden out

2 14	3. Banny Hill Lad 5/1 Jason Titley Charlie Morlock	Jason Titley Charlie Morlock	7	1012 b	–	112	103	–
gr g Pragmatic - Four M'S (Majestic Maharaj)
Prominent, led approaching 3 out until approaching next, one pace

3 8 [22]	10. Physical Fun 12/1 W McFarland Alan Blackmore	W McFarland Alan Blackmore	6	1012 b	–	107	95	–
b g Phardante (FR) - Running Game (Run The Gantlet)
Tracked leaders, effort approaching 3 out, no impression from next

4 5 [27]	14. Ardenbar 25/1 Mickey Brennan ³ J W Payne	Mickey Brennan ³ J W Payne	5	104	–	96	85	–
b m Ardross - Barwell (Barolo)
Headway 8th, never reached leaders

5 2½ [29½]	13. Wisley Warrior 12/1 Jamie Goldstein ⁷ Nigel Twiston-Davies	Jamie Goldstein ⁷ Nigel Twiston-Davies	6	105	–	95	87	–
b g Derring Rose - Miss Topem (Mossberry)
Prominent until 9th

6 dist [59½]	4. Caras Rose (IRE) 9/1 D Leahy Mrs J Pitman	D Leahy Mrs J Pitman	5	1012	–	–	–	–
gr g Roselier (FR) - Glencara (Sallust)
Prominent, led after 7th until headed and weakened approaching 3 out

7 19 [78½]	9. Montecot (FR) 11/2 Mr P Scott S Mellor	Mr P Scott S Mellor	8	1012	–	–	–	–
b g Le Riverain (FR) - Pour Ta Pomme (FR) (Stratege)
Prominent to 8th

F	6. Cottesmore 50/1 I Lawrence Ms A E Embiricos	I Lawrence Ms A E Embiricos	6	1012	–	–	–	–
b g Broadsword (USA) - Celestial Bride (Godswalk)
Fell 4th

PU	15. Sperrin View 25/1 M Richards Mrs H Mobley	M Richards Mrs H Mobley	11	107	–	–	–	–
ch m Fidel - Baroness Vimy (Barrons Court)
Headway 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

PU	8. Javelin Cool (IRE) 25/1 R Elkins ⁷ G A Hubbard	R Elkins ⁷ G A Hubbard	6	105	–	–	–	–
gr g Roselier (FR) - Wonderful Lilly (Prince Hansel)
Led approaching 3rd until after 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

PU	5. Conquer The Kilt 50/1 Sean Curran Seamus Mullins	Sean Curran Seamus Mullins	6	1012	–	–	–	–
b g El Conquistador - Kilton Joy (Sir Nulli)
Led until approaching 3rd, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th

PU	1. Polo Ridge (IRE) 6/1 Jimmy McCarthy Oliver Sherwood	Jimmy McCarthy Oliver Sherwood	5	115	–	–	–	–
gr g Phardante (FR) - Fane Bridge (Random Shot)
Behind, effort 7th, soon beaten, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

PU	2. Ballyharry (IRE) 25/1 Leighton Aspell ³ Peter Winkworth	Leighton Aspell ³ Peter Winkworth	7	109	–	–	–	–
b g Phardante (FR) - Oakville Lady (Menelek)
Dropped rear and pulled up before 6th

PU	12. Quite Lively (IRE) 5/1 W Walsh ⁷ Kim Bailey	W Walsh ⁷ Kim Bailey	5	105	–	–	–	–
b g Roselier (FR) - Restless Saint (Saint Denys)
Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

PU	11. Pure Air 40/1 R Bellamy Mrs C M Hicks	R Bellamy Mrs C M Hicks	5	1012	–	–	–	–
b g Derrylin - Pure Poetry (Elegant Air)
Behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

15 ran Off time: 2:34:00 Winning time: 6m 37.90s (slow by 39.90s) Total SP: 151%
1st owner: Lady Knutsford (Edmond) 1st breeder: Herve D'Armaille
2nd owner: Andrew F Sawyer (Banny Hill Lad)
3rd owner: A G Blackmore (Physical Fun)
Tote win: £3 PL: £1.60 £2.40 £3.30 Ex: £9.90 CSF: £10.40

2:30 Huntingdon 26 Dec 1997

Festive Spirit 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E