17:10 Exeter 10 Nov 2023
Betway 'Challenger' Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £10,562 - 7 ran
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along before 6th, ridden after 4 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied out wide last, rider dropped whip run-in, stayed on gamely to lead final strides
close 5th on inside, led 3 out, headed next, chased leader, ridden to lead again towards finish, headed final strides
tracked leaders out wide, challenged 3 out, led next, ridden run-in, headed and no extra in 3rd towards finish
held up in rear, headway out wide before 3 out, weakened next
led and disputed, headed 4th, pressed leader, led again before 3 out until 3 out, lost 2nd before next, ridden and weakened between last two
led and disputed, led 4th until pushed along before 3 out, weakened soon after
held up in last pair, never a fact or, tailed off
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 15 | The Height Of Fame | 5 | 10 12 | 99 | P24-111 | 39 days | K Burke (57 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 7/ 2 | 5:16.70 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 15 | Martha Brae | 6 | 11 10 | 107 | 49326-5 | 181 days | D Skelton (154 miles) | Harry Skelton | 15/ 8 | 5:31.46 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 12 | Airgead Suas | 7 | 11 8 | 109 | 2134-34 | 21 days | S Edmunds (206 miles) | C Gethings | 9/ 2 | 5:31.20 |