13:38 Ludlow 04 Nov 2021
G.C.Rickards Ltd Introductory Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 2 | 4YO plus
Winner £10,892 - 6 ran
tracked leading trio, 3rd going well before 3 out, led narrowly next, stayed on well to assert run-in
led, quickened tempo from 4 out, narrowly headed 2 out, remained well there and chance last, no extra run-in
last pair, modest 5th before 3 out, shaken up and plugged on in 3rd run-in, never nearer
tracked leading pair, went 2nd after 4 out until pushed along before next, chased leaders, well held at the last, weakened into 4th run-in
tracked leader until after 4 out, chased leaders, went right and awkward 3 out, weakened and went right again last
raced keenly, held up in last pair on inside, pushed along and readily outpaced before 3 out, tailed off, bad mistake last, virtually pulled up run-in
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £14.45 (6, 3) |
| Win | £1.70 (6) |
| Place | £1.20 (6), £3.60 (3) |
| Swinger | £8.80 (3, 4), £3.20 (3, 6), £2.00 (4, 6) |
| Exacta | £10.20 (6, 3) |
| Trifecta | £62.50 (6, 3, 4) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good | 4 | Threeunderthrufive | 5 | 11 5 | - | 21-1 | 21 days | P Nicholls (103 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 7/ 4 | 5:08.60 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 8 | House Island | 5 | 11 0 | - | 221-92 | 25 days | P Webber (77 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 3/ 1 | 5:23.70 | |
| 2018 | Good | 4 | Samarquand | 4 | 11 0 | - | 1 | 207 days | H Fry (135 miles) | Noel Fehily | 2/ 5 | 5:06.25 | |
| 2017 | Good | 6 | Cresswell Legend | 6 | 11 5 | - | 131-71 | 21 days | K Bailey (58 miles) | David Bass | 2/ 1 | 5:11.40 | |
| 2016 | Good | 8 | Ballyhill | 5 | 11 5 | - | F247-71 | 10 days | N Twiston-Davies (58 miles) | R Hatch | 2/ 1 | 5:12.00 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 11 | Always Lion | 5 | 11 0 | - | 1320-2 | 22 days | B Pauling (72 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 7/ 2 | 5:09.90 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 10 | Mister Fizz | 6 | 11 0 | - | 524975 | 15 days | Miss I Pickard (15 miles) | J Banks | 25/ 1 | 5:16.90 | |
| 2013 | Good | 13 | Gallery Exhibition | 6 | 11 0 | - | 6P13-7 | 25 days | K Bailey (58 miles) | S Thomas | 14/ 1 | 5:28.00 | |
| 2012 | Good | 7 | Hold Court | 5 | 11 5 | - | 2119-1 | 21 days | E Williams (90 miles) | P Moloney | 11/ 4 | 5:16.40 | |
| 2011 | Good | 6 | Forgotten Gold | 5 | 11 0 | - | 2216-22 | 19 days | T R George (60 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 4/ 9 | 5:17.00 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 6 | Cavite Beta | 4 | 11 0 | - | F117-6 | 19 days | N Henderson (99 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 9 | 5:43.60 | |
| 2009 | Good | 7 | Phidippides | 5 | 11 0 | - | 3 | 290 days | E Williams (90 miles) | P Moloney | 5/ 2 | 5:25.50 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 11 | Awesome George | 4 | 11 0 | - | 4152-U | 29 days | A King (97 miles) | C Huxley | 5/ 2 | 5:30.60 |
