Racing UK Novices' Hurdle

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1^st

Escudero (IRE)

610-12

2/5

T: P F NichollsJ: D A Jacob

Tracked leaders and always going well, led on bit 2 out, clear before last, easily

2^nd

Before The War (USA)

410-7

7/1

T: P GundryJ: Mr R G Henderson

Took keen hold, soon chased leaders, went 2nd before 4th until 6th, went 2nd again after 3 out, led briefly before 2 out, chased winner after, well held and no chance before last

3^rd

Polmar (FR)

810-12

11/2

T: Jamie SnowdenJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Led, hit 3 out, headed soon after, weakened before next, left poor 3rd last

4^th

Poetic Beat

610-5

50/1

T: S DurackJ: S Durack

Prominent until lost place after 3rd, stayed in touch until outpaced after 3 out, no chance when hit next, left poor 4th last, tailed off

Also Ran

Cladding

510-12

50/1

T: J F PanvertJ: David England

Jumped poorly in rear, went left 5th, soon lost touch, struggling when went left next, tailed off and pulled up soon after

Tork To Me (IRE)

610-12

12/1

T: Mrs R FordJ: Jimmy Derham

Chased leader until jumped slowly 1st, went 2nd again next until before 4th, definite 2nd again 6th until before 2 out, soon not pace of leading pair, joined for modest 3rd when mistake and unseated rider last