TurfFlatClass 4

William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Handicap

Pontefract (GBR)

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 — Race 1

1m 4f

Distance

Heavy

Going

$5,400

Purse

3

Runners

2:56.94

Time

4yo+

Age

Results

PosHorseJockeyTrainerDrawWtSPBLPrizeComment
1Torcello(2014)Clifford LeeShaun Lycett4137.004/10.00$5,400Led - headed 1f out - kept on and led again inside final 110yds - gamely(op 10/3 tchd 16/5)
2Billy No Mates(2016)Connor BeasleyMichael Dods1129.003/11.00$2,535Took keen hold - raced in third - went second 2f out - led narrowly 1f out - headed and no extra inside final 110yds(op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
3Throne Hall(2017)Hollie DoyleArchie Watson3130.008/13F13.00$1,268Raced in second - pressed leader over 4f out - weakened from 2f out (trainer's rep said gelding was unsuited by the heavy - soft in places going which in their opinion was riding tacky; jockey said gelding ran flat)(op 4/7 tchd 1/2)