Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 2m 3f 88y
- (4yo+, 2m 3f 88y, Class 4, 4 runners)
- Winner £5,446 2nd £2,509 3rd £1,254 4th £628
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 Gentle Frank | 11/8 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3133- |
|
6 | 154 11-0 | K Frost | B S Hughes | |
| 2 | FC2-453 |
|
7 | 154 11-0 | Henry Oliver | Lee Edwards | 114 |
| 3 | 11-25 |
|
6 | 154 11-0 | N J Henderson | R T Dunne | |
| 4 | 059-09U |
|
6 | 154 11-0 | J W Mullins | Daniel Sansom (3) | 93 |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Duke Of Bronte
|
8 | 11-0 | D Skelton | Bridget Andrews | 5/1 |
In depth
Verdict
Saved By The River looks a very modest performer and Champagne Town has changed stables since a third at Limerick last April. Park Hill Dancer probably didn’t stay 3m last time at Uttoxeter having finished runner-up to a decent sort at Market Rasen earlier but GENTLE FRANK showed he was heading in the right direction with a third here last time so gets the nod.
Formwatch
Gentle Frank12-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along and steady headway from 2 out, went third approaching final flight, ran on, no match for first two, 3rd of 10, 6 3/4l behind Storminhome (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f mdn (3) gd in Jan.
Park Hill Dancer (FR)11-10fav (11-6) Raced keenly, chased leaders, mistake 2nd, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd when not fluent 8th, not much room 3 out, soon beaten, weakened next, 5th of 8, 26 1/4l behind Benign Dictator (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f mdn (4) gs in Feb.
Champagne Town2-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, 3rd halfway, disputed travelling well entering straight, mistake and headed 2 out, ridden in 3rd at last, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Toofareastiswest (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn gd in Apr.
Saved By The River (IRE)18-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, badly hampered 2 out and unseated rider, at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Jan.