Full Result 4.40 Ludlow | 9 October 1997

Bridgnorth Novices' Hurdle Class E

(Class 4) (4yo+) (1m7f169yds) 2m Good To Firm 9 hurdles

1st £2,346 2nd £656 3rd £318

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Noble Tom (IRE) 8/11F Adrian Maguire P Eccles	Adrian Maguire P Eccles	5	1012	–	71	92	–
b g The Noble Player (USA) - Hospitality (Homing)
Hit 2nd, headway to chase leader 6th, challenged 2 out, mistake last, hard ridden to lead near finish

2 ½	1. Down The Yard 4/1 W Worthington Michael Chapman	W Worthington Michael Chapman	4	1013	–	72	93	–
b f Batshoof - Sequin Lady (Star Appeal)
Led, clear from 4th, hard ridden and headed close home

3 24 [24½]	2. Daunt 2/1 A P McCoy F Jordan	A P McCoy F Jordan	5	1012	–	49	74	–
b g Darshaan - Minute WaltzI (Sadler's Wells)
Pulled hard, held up in rear, headway 6th, no impression

4 ½ [25]	4. Junior Ben (IRE) 14/1 D Parker Mike Sowersby	D Parker Mike Sowersby	5	1012	–	49	67	–
b g Tirol (IRE) - Piney Pass (Persian Bold)
With leader until after 3rd, jumped slowly 6th, soon outpaced, never dangerous afterwards

5 16 [41]	6. Severn Mill 66/1 Richard Johnson Milton Bradley	Richard Johnson Milton Bradley	6	1012	–	34	51	–
ch g Librate - Staryllis Girl (Star Moss)
Prominent until weakened approaching 6th

6 dist [71]	3. Ilustre (IRE) 50/1 S Melrose ⁷ Louise Davis	S Melrose ⁷ Louise Davis	5	105	–	–	–	–
ch g Al Hareb (USA) - Time For Pleasure (Tower Walk)
Held up, always behind, tailed off from 6th