08 Dec 2012 12:20 Sandown
Winner: £7,000 (Penalty: £4,549); Distance: 2m 110y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Soft (Heavy in places).
John Oakley 50th Birthday 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
| Place | No (Draw) |
Silks | Beaten Distance |
Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |
1 |
| - |
Golden Hoof (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 5) |
21 / 10 |
Jump (33) | B J Geraghty | N J Henderson Golden Hoof Syndicate |
1/1 | |
| tracked leaders, led just after 2nd last, soon clear, impressive | ||||||||||
2nd |
5 |
| 8 L |
Lord Protector (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) |
2 / 7 |
Jump (35) | R Johnson | P Hobbs & J White Louisville Syndicate |
11/4 | |
| led, not fluent 3rd and 4th, awkward 2 out, soon headed and outpaced | ||||||||||
3rd |
2 |
| 3 L |
Beckhani (GB) (gelding, bay, 10 12) |
42- / 6 |
Jump (269) | N D Fehily | Jonjo & A O'Neill Mrs Gay Smith |
11/2 | |
| tracked leader, every chance approaching 2 out, kept on same pace | ||||||||||
4th |
3 |
| 2 L |
Callhimwhatyouwant (IRE) (gelding, bay, 10 12) |
U12P-75 / 12 |
Jump (6) | Chris Ward | Dr R D P Newland Mr & Mrs G E Pickering |
33/1 | |
| in touched, outpaced 3 out, tallied next, never on terms | ||||||||||
5th |
4 |
| 18 L |
Cruz On Ted (GB) (gelding, bay, 10 12) |
4-4P / 7 |
Jump (15) | Joshua Moore | G & J Moore Mr Tony Head |
50/1 | |
| held up in rear, in touch, driven 3 out, soon beaten | ||||||||||
6th |
6 |
| HD |
Theatrelands (GB) (gelding, chestnut, 10 12) |
183-3 / 6 |
Jump (37) | D Elsworth | B G Powell Mr N Davies & Mr… |
6/1 | |
| chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, no impression, soon beaten | ||||||||||