Full Result 12.40 Lingfield | 21 January 2024

Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 2) (4yo+) 2m Soft 8 hurdles

1st £19,803.75 2nd £9,112.50 3rd £4,556.25 4th £2,280 5th £1,136.25

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Aston Martini 14/1 James Bowen Nicky Henderson	James Bowen Nicky Henderson	5	117	–	108	120	–
b m Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose (Kayf Tara)
In touch with leaders, headway and prominent 5th, went second just before 2 out, led approaching last, ridden run-in, joined inside final 110yds, soon edged left and bumped rival, just held on, finished 1st, placed 2nd, reinstated on appeal

2 nse	2. Ooh Betty (IRE) 40/1 Ben Jones Ben Clarke	Ben Jones Ben Clarke	6	1110 t	117	111	123	–
b m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Definite Article)
Prominent, led before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, 1 length down last, rallied and joined leader inside final 110yds, soon bumped, just failed, finished 2nd, placed 1st, demoted on appeal (op 50/1 tchd 33/1)

3 6 [6]	7. Only By Night (IRE) EvensF Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell	Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell	6	117	–	100	114	–
b m Affinisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE) (Getaway)
Towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, not fluent last (op 5/6)

4 11 [17]	8. Mistral Milly (IRE) 150/1 Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle	Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle	5	112 h¹	–	82	99	–
ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) (Milan)
In rear, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and still plenty to do 2 out, stayed on and went remote fourth towards finish (jockey said mare hung right-handed) (tchd 125/1)

5 3 [20]	1. Manimole 11/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	7	1110	120	86	103	–
b m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole (Overbury)
Prominent, jumped right 1st, pressed leader after 2nd, led 4th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened (op 14/1)

6 1¾ [21¾]	3. Pawapuri 11/4 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	5	1110	130	84	103	–
b m Golden Horn - Palitana (USA) (Giant's Causeway)
Prominent, pushed along before 2 out, soon weakened (trainer said, regarding the poor form shown, that mare was unsuited by the soft, good to soft in places going on this occasion, which in his opinion was riding tacky) (op 10/3)

PU	6. Jeune Belle (IRE) 12/1 Bryony Frost Lucy Wadham	Bryony Frost Lucy Wadham	6	117	–	–	–	–
b m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) (Hawk Wing)
Towards rear, mistake and jockey unbalanced 1st, not fluent 3rd, soon pushed along and struggling, pulled up before 5th (vet said mare had bled from nose) (op 10/1)

PU	4. Wyenot 7/1 Richard Patrick Henry Daly	Richard Patrick Henry Daly	5	1110	124	–	–	–
ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia's Promise (IRE) (Minster Son)
Led, not fluent and headed 4th, not fluent 5th, lost ground when hit 3 out, soon eased, pulled up before 2 out (trainer could offer no explanation for the poor form shown) (op 11/2)

8 ran Off time: 12:41:28 Winning time: 3m 54.38s (slow by 3.38s) Total SP: 115%
Non-runners: Sweet Fantasy (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: HP Racing Aston Martini (Aston Martini) 1st breeder: Goldford Stud
2nd owner: Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory (Ooh Betty)
3rd owner: Mrs J M Russell (Only By Night)
Tote win: £41 PL: £2.60 £5.40 £1.10 Ex: £578.60 CSF: £469.90 Trifecta: £2,025

Following a stewards' inquiry, Aston Martini, who passed the post 1st was demoted to 2nd - caused interference. Ooh Betty was awarded the race. Aston Martini was reinstated as the winner at a later inquiry. Dividends relate to official race day result.

12:40 Lingfield 21 Jan 2024

Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)