14:45 Ascot 14 Feb 2009
Ascot Badgeholders Novices' Hurdle
Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £6,888 - 7 ran
given at least 8 lengths start, maintained clear advantage, given breather after 3 out, ridden, drew clear again after 2 out, eased near finish, unchallenged
keen hold early, held up in 3rd, led chasing group after 4th, hit 4 out, closed up on winner, looked dangerous approaching 2 out, soon driven, found nil
took keen hold early, held up, well off the pace, driven along, stayed on approaching 2 out, left distant 3rd at last
held up last, last 4 out, struggling after, tailed off
led chasing group to after 4th until 7th, 4th, well beaten when blundered 4 out, weakened after, tailed off
tracked clear leader after 2nd until after 4th, 3rd, well outpaced from 5th, struggling after, tailed off
took keen hold early, held up, well off the pace, went moderate 3rd at 7th, ridden after 3 out, disputing well beaten 3rd when fell last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £3.24 (2, 1) |
| Win | £2.30 (2) |
| Place | £1.60 (2) |
| Swinger | £1.02 (2, 1), £1.02 (2, 1), £2.20 (1, 5), £3.80 (2, 5) |
| Exacta | £4.00 (2, 1) |
| Trifecta | £13.50 (2, 1, 5) |
