18:15 Musselburgh 09 Dec 2024
Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,281 - 6 ran
close up, jumped well, led after 4th, pushed along before 2 out, stayed on well, readily
chased leaders on outer, went 2nd at 7th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on, no impression on winner
towards rear, closed up before 12th, went 3rd before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders on inner, lost position before 4 out, ridden and faded 2 out
in rear, jumped big early, pushed along after 12th, ridden 3 out and no progress
led, headed and remained handy after 4th, mistake 7th and lost ground towards rear but in touch, bad mistake 4 out and soon beaten
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 7 | Fete Champetre | 8 | 11 8 | 106 | R2373-5 | 60 days | R Dobbin (83 miles) | Craig Nichol | 9/ 1 | 5:23.00 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 6 | Broadway Joe | 7 | 11 2 | 108 | 6153-11 | 47 days | N W Alexander (37 miles) | Brian Hughes | 13/ 8 | 5:14.20 |