Paul Nicholls Racing 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

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1^st

Great Esteem

510-12

8/1

T: C R EgertonJ: Jimmy McCarthy

Pulled hard, settled last, good headway on inside before 2 out, led 2 out, wandered before last, not keen and head high when pressed after last, cajoled along and in command towards finish

2^nd

Royale's Charter

410-12

15/8

T: Nick WilliamsJ: D A Jacob

Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, challenged on outside 2 out, upsides last, strong challenge and every chance flat, found no extra and held towards finish

3^rd

Bottman (IRE)

510-12

10/11

T: Tim VaughanJ: R J Killoran

Took keen hold, led after 2nd and set steady pace, stumbled and headed 2 out, outpaced when not much room between last 2, went modest 3rd flat

4^th

Born To Be Wilde (IRE)

510-12

10/1

T: Evan WilliamsJ: Paul Moloney

Led until approaching 2nd, chased leader, hit 3 out, every chance 2 out, 3rd and one pace when switched right before last, weakened to 4th flat