A competitive seven-race National Hunt programme was conducted at Plumpton Racecourse on Monday, 23 February, producing decisive performances across hurdles and fences. The Sussex venue staged a well-balanced card featuring maiden and handicap company, with clear daylight between first and second in several contests.
The Alfriston Hotel – Have You Visited? Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) opened the afternoon with a commanding performance from MONDO MAN. Ridden by Caoilin Quinn and trained by Gary & Josh Moore for owners John and Yvonne Stone, the winner defeated LADY IRIS by 33 lengths, with the runner-up in turn finishing comfortably ahead of the remainder. MY LOVELY HORSE took third.
KOOL KID struck in the LGT Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle (Class 5). Brendan Powell partnered the Joe Tizzard-trained runner to success for owners Swallowfield Racing, finishing 1½ lengths ahead of FRANK STAMPER, who in turn held a comfortable advantage over KALKAROO in third.
In the Johnnie Boden Backs Jamie’s Farm Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4), ENJOY D’ALLEN delivered a dominant display. Miss Lily Jones guided the Neil King-trained runner to victory for owner Mr A. P. Jones, scoring by 7½ lengths over LUMI PLUGIN, with the runner-up clear of MORFEE.
SANITISER produced a measured success in the Howden Rural Insurance Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4). Freddie Mitchell rode the Gary & Josh Moore-trained gelding for owner Sunville Rail Limited, crossing the line 2 lengths ahead of KNOWN WARRIOR, who in turn maintained a margin over KITSILANO.
The Jolly Sportsman Supports Jamie’s Farm Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) went to JUNIOR DES MOTTES. Jack Quinlan steered the Nick Scholfield-trained runner to a 5-length success for owner Mr Kevin Flook, with GLENGOLLY second and clear of AMI BONDHU in third.
RAP SOUL produced one of the stronger performances of the afternoon in the Sky Sports Racing Supports Jamie’s Farm Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5). Harry Bannister rode the Richard Bandey-trained winner for owners The Soul Searchers, defeating KOENIGSSTERN by 9½ lengths, with LE GALLI BIER further behind.
The concluding oldgoldracing.com Supports Jamie’s Farm Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) saw ELIZA DOLITTLE complete the card in decisive fashion. Tabitha Worsley guided the Nick Gifford-trained mare to a 9½-length victory for owner Mr Michael O’Shea over MISS KASSIOPI, who in turn held a clear margin over MILD MAGIC.
The Plumpton Race Results 23 February meeting delivered authoritative margins, a notable double for Gary & Josh Moore, and consistent competitive standards throughout. The fixture once again highlighted the competitive depth within the National Hunt programme at the Sussex venue.
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