Oddschecker Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)

DAN Skelton won the Grade 2 Oddschecker Novices’ Hurdle (registered as the Sharp Novices’ Hurdle) for the second consecutive year, with Fortune De Mer (Harry Skelton) finding just enough to win by a short head from Doctor Blue (Sam Thomas/Dylan Johnson) with Jaminska (Jane Williams/Ciaran Gethings) beaten less than a length into third in a pulsating finish. The 14/1 winner was hooded for the first time after finishing third on hurdles bow at Uttoxeter.