13:15 Sandown 05 Dec 2020
Read Paul Nicholls On betting.betfair Novices' Handicap Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 3YO plus
Winner £5,198 - 5 ran
settled in second until taking lead 4th, shaken up after 2 out and went clear, easily
restrained in rear early but improved into third after jumping 3rd, went second before 2 out but awkward over it, kept on one pace but no match for easy winner
third early before dropping to fourth at 3rd, pushed along on run to 2 out, made little impression on leaders but ran on after last and snatched third close home
led, headed 4th, dropped to third after 3 out, mistake last, caught for third on line
held up in rear, ridden and began to lose touch approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
settled in second until taking lead 4th, shaken up after 2 out and went clear, easily
restrained in rear early but improved into third after jumping 3rd, went second before 2 out but awkward over it, kept on one pace but no match for easy winner
third early before dropping to fourth at 3rd, pushed along on run to 2 out, made little impression on leaders but ran on after last and snatched third close home
led, headed 4th, dropped to third after 3 out, mistake last, caught for third on line
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held up in rear, ridden and began to lose touch approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £3.73 |
| CSF | £12.62 (1, 8) |
| Tote Win | £2.70 (1) |
| Tote Place | £1.50 (1), £2.00 (8) |
| Tote Swinger | £4.50 (1, 8) |
| Tote Exacta | £11.40 (1, 8) |
| Tote Trifecta | £25.70 (1, 8, 4) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Soft | 12 | Guardia Top | 3 | 10 3 | 110 | 432112 | 31 days | N Hawke (165 miles) | David Noonan | 9/ 2 | 4:22.17 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 8 | Shaw's Cross | 6 | 10 11 | 100 | 78-0782 | 19 days | P Henderson (82 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 9/ 2 | 4:23.80 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 12 | Cap Du Nord | 4 | 10 9 | 100 | P2-606 | 30 days | Christian Williams (160 miles) | Denis O'Regan | 9/ 2 | 4:06.70 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 12 | Limited Reserve | 4 | 10 5 | 99 | 645355 | 30 days | Paul Morgan (171 miles) | Jonathan Moore | 10/ 1 | 4:01.00 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 8 | Mr Fickle | 6 | 11 7 | 115 | 111322 | 24 days | G L Moore (28 miles) | Joshua Moore | 6/ 1 | 4:17.60 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 9 | As De Mee | 4 | 11 11 | 118 | 2124-32 | 18 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/ 1 | 4:15.90 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 15 | Lord Protector | 6 | 11 2 | 110 | 22620 | 248 days | P Hobbs (161 miles) | Richard Johnson | 5/ 1 | 4:00.00 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 15 | Tanerko Emery | 6 | 11 11 | 117 | 2F5-12 | 20 days | D Pipe (154 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 2/ 1 | 4:20.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 9 | Thanks For Coming | 5 | 11 7 | 115 | 4-1320P | 223 days | N Henderson (60 miles) | B J Geraghty | 11/ 4 | 4:05.80 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 8 | L'Homme De Nuit | 5 | 11 1 | 106 | 1347-38 | 20 days | G L Moore (28 miles) | P Hide | 11/ 1 | 4:13.90 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 13 | Kadouchski | 4 | 11 3 | 104 | 600401 | 18 days | J Berry (81 miles) | W Kennedy | 20/ 1 | 4:08.20 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 8 | Osako D'Airy | 5 | 11 12 | 115 | 2-P2611 | 15 days | S Gollings (167 miles) | Mr K Tobin | 2/ 1 | 4:10.20 | |
| 2006 | Soft | 11 | Magnesium | 6 | 11 11 | 107 | 0P-3P52 | 25 days | B Powell (60 miles) | Timmy Murphy | 9/ 2 | 4:16.30 | |
| 2005 | Heavy | 14 | Green Iceni | 6 | 11 6 | 104 | 4173-32 | 21 days | N Henderson (60 miles) | M A Fitzgerald | 4/ 1 | 4:20.60 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 13 | La Lambertine | 3 | 10 3 | 100 | 415241 | 9 days | M Pipe (154 miles) | Timmy Murphy | 13/ 2 | 4:07.20 | |
| 2003 | Good to Soft | 12 | Nathos | 6 | 11 12 | 110 | 2030-21 | 9 days | C Mann (60 miles) | S Craine | 3/ 1 | 4:08.65 | |
| 2002 | Soft | 10 | Anatar | 4 | 11 12 | 109 | 59-0112 | 31 days | M Pipe (154 miles) | A P McCoy | 6/ 1 | 4:11.20 | |
| 2001 | Soft | 8 | Idaho D'ox | 5 | 11 10 | 103 | 66-R413 | 13 days | M Pipe (154 miles) | A P McCoy | 4/ 1 | 4:16.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2, 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 7f 216y | 3:53.80 |