Full Result 12.55 Taunton | 8 January 2024

Farmers Friend Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m3f1yds) 2m3f Soft 10 hurdles

1st £4,955.32 2nd £2,282.94 3rd £1,141.01 4th £571.42

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	11. Golden Ace 9/2 Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott	Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott	6	1012 w¹	–	100	121	–
b m Golden Horn - Deuce Again (Dubawi)
In touch with leaders, went second 4th, disputing second after 3 out, pressed leader when mistake 2 out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on well (tchd 5/1)

2 ¾	2. Lucky Place (FR) 13/8 James Bowen Nicky Henderson	James Bowen Nicky Henderson	5	1112	–	114	133	–
b g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar Du Frene (FR) (Perrault)
Midfield, in touch with leaders 4th, disputing second after 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, soon led but faced challenge, headed final 110yds, kept on (op 7/4)

3 7 [7¾]	1. Insurrection (IRE) 4/6F Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	7	1112 t	132	106	127	–
b g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE) (Rock Hopper)
Led, faced challenge when not fluent 2 out, lost two places after 2 out, weakened last

4 28 [35¾]	8. Nordic Storm 125/1 Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard	Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard	5	115	–	69	91	–
b g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Lady Beaufort (Shirocco)
Midfield, went modest fourth after 3 out, no impression (op 100/1)

5 19 [54¾]	6. Guivinec (FR) 125/1 Jonathan Burke Anthony Honeyball	Jonathan Burke Anthony Honeyball	5	115	–	47	72	–
b g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Castilly (FR) (Robin Des Champs)
Towards rear, not fluent 5th, brief headway 3 out, weakened before 2 out (op 100/1)

6 1 [55¾]	4. Brucie Bonus 500/1 Rex Dingle Sarah Robinson	Rex Dingle Sarah Robinson	7	115	–	46	71	–
rg g Indian Haven - Magical Wonderland (Thowra)
Always behind (op 150/1)

7 hd [56]	10. Pescatorius (IRE) 200/1 Ben Poste Harriet Dickin	Ben Poste Harriet Dickin	5	115	–	46	72	–
ch g Getaway (GER) - Lisdaleen (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall)
Never better than midfield (op 125/1)

8 5½ [61½]	9. Owl Of Athens (IRE) 66/1 Conor Ring ³ Evan Williams	Conor Ring ³ Evan Williams	5	112	–	39	66	–
b g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE) (Robin Des Champs)
Never better than midfield (op 50/1)

9 12 [73½]	5. Come On Paddy Mac (IRE) 100/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Neil Mulholland	Sam Twiston-Davies Neil Mulholland	8	115 p	–	25	53	–
b g Libertarian - Mogs Delight (IRE) (Westerner)
Took keen hold, jumped left on occasions, raced in second, lost second 4th, dropped to midfield with one circuit to go, weakened after 3 out

10 6½ [80]	3. Azolo (FR) 200/1 Ben Jones Ben Clarke	Ben Jones Ben Clarke	5	115	–	17	47	–
b g Petillo (FR) - Cacnea (FR) (Balko)
Never better than midfield (op 150/1)

PU	7. Last In Line 300/1 James Davies Geoffrey Deacon	James Davies Geoffrey Deacon	7	115	–	–	–	–
ch g Saddler's Rock (IRE) - Methodical (Lujain)
Always behind, not fluent 3rd, detached 4 out, soon pulled up (op 150/1)

11 ran Off time: 12:56:06 Winning time: 4m 52.45s (slow by 27.45s) Total SP: 122%
1st owner: I F Gosden (Golden Ace) 1st breeder: Meon Valley Stud
2nd owner: Mrs G Van Geest & M George (Lucky Place)
3rd owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect (Insurrection)
Tote win: £7 PL: £1.20 £1.10 £1.10 Ex: £19.60 CSF: £13.67 Trifecta: £18.50

12:55 Taunton 8 Jan 2024

Farmers Friend Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)