tracked leaders, not always fluent, led after 2 out, driven clear flat, soon edged right, edged left close home, all out
1 14:00 Cheltenham 20 Oct 2012
Edward Gillespie Hands Over The Reins Novices' Hurdle (Class 3) (4YO plus)
3m 1f 110y Good to Soft (Good in places)
held up towards rear, not fluent 6th, headway approaching 3 out, close up when pecked slightly 2 out, driven and no impression on winner flat, stayed on final 100 yards, just held
tracked leader, not fluent 6th, led 9th, mistake 2 out, soon headed, weakened flat
mid-division, headway approaching 9th, mistake 3 out, soon outpaced, mistake 2 out, weakened after
led until 9th, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway on outside before 9th, outpaced after next, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, slightly hampered 5th, fell 10th
held up in rear, hit 4th, fell next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £19.55 (3, 8) |
| Win | £6.90 (3) |
| Place | £1.50 (3), £1.60 (8), £1.20 (4) |
| Swinger | £4.20 (3, 8), £1.70 (8, 4), £1.10 (3, 4) |
| Exacta | £25.00 (3, 8) |
| Trifecta | £138.00 (3, 8, 4) |