14:30 Exeter 09 Feb 2025
trustatrader.com Novices' Hurdle
Listed | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £23,776 - 6 ran
wore red hood to post, prominent, led narrowly 3rd, forged on after 2 out, ridden run-in and stayed on strongly
wore red hood to post, led, headed narrowly 3rd, pressed leader, pushed along before last, soon switched left, kept on run-in, always held by winner
chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on until faded run-in
towards rear, closer 4th, slow jump 4 out and pushed along, went 3rd home turn, no impression and lost position approaching 2 out, soon beaten
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out and dropped away tamely
in rear, lost action and pulled up after 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £12.95 (3, 6) |
| Win | £8.00 (3) |
| Place | £2.40 (3), £1.10 (6) |
| Swinger | £5.60 (3, 4), £1.30 (3, 6), £2.50 (4, 6) |
| Exacta | £14.60 (3, 6) |
| Trifecta | £68.00 (3, 6, 4) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heavy | 3 | Fun Fun Fun | 6 | 10 12 | - | 1104-12 | 56 days | W P Mullins | Daryl Jacob | 6/ 4 | 4:35.80 | |
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Luccia | 5 | 11 3 | - | 11-1 | 78 days | N J Henderson (129 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 8/ 13 | 4:03.30 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 5 | Lac De Constance | 6 | 11 5 | - | 35-1 | 59 days | D Skelton (154 miles) | Harry Skelton | 11/ 8 | 4:38.37 | |
| 2021 | Heavy | 11 | Wilde About Oscar | 6 | 11 3 | - | 214-11P | 47 days | D Skelton (154 miles) | Harry Skelton | 16/ 5 | 4:45.80 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 5 | Vision Des Flos | 5 | 11 3 | - | 1-342 | 57 days | C L Tizzard (62 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 15/ 8 | 4:47.40 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 5 | Finian's Oscar | 5 | 11 11 | - | 111 | 36 days | C L Tizzard (62 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 1/ 16 | 4:15.30 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 5 | Politologue | 5 | 11 11 | - | 21U2 | 47 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 2/ 9 | 4:58.86 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 6 | Native River | 5 | 11 11 | - | U-3116F | 15 days | C L Tizzard (62 miles) | Brendan Powell | 9/ 2 | 4:12.10 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 5 | Vibrato Valtat | 5 | 11 3 | - | 23-2522 | 44 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 7/ 5 | 4:32.60 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 5 | Melodic Rendezvous | 7 | 11 11 | - | 12-211 | 36 days | J Scott (29 miles) | Nick Scholfield | 5/ 4 | 4:38.10 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 6 | Spirit Son | 5 | 11 11 | - | 11 | 30 days | N J Henderson (129 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 9 | 4:28.20 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 5 | Najaf | 5 | 11 11 | - | 43123 | 91 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Timmy Murphy | 4/ 5 | 4:23.22 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 7 | Group Captain | 6 | 11 11 | - | 610911 | 34 days | A King (110 miles) | R Thornton | 15/ 8 | 4:24.60 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 14 | Noland | 5 | 11 11 | - | 16-311 | 36 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | C Williams | 6/ 5 | 4:19.10 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 6 | My Way de Solzen | 5 | 11 9 | - | P2115 | 36 days | A King (110 miles) | R Thornton | 3/ 1 | 4:33.90 |