Cheltenham · 1997-11-14 · Class 3
Murphy's 'In A Bottle' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
2m5f · Good To Firm · 14 runners
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | — | Soviet Star / Cut Ahead | 9/4F | D Nicholson(22.7%) | Adrian Maguire | 105 | 11-6 | 4 | — |
| 2 | 14 | — | Black Minstrel / Madamme Highlights | 20/1 | S A Douch(9.1%) | Mr C Rae | 85 | 9-7 | 6 | — |
| 3 | 6 | — | Ajraas / Ladyship I | 8/1 | A P O'Brien(19%) | Charlie Swan | 105 | 11-6 | 5 | v |
| 4 | 12 | — | Don't Forget Me / Sable Lake | 16/1 | P Hayward(5.8%) | Barry Fenton | 87 | 10-2 | 6 | v |
| 5 | 7 | — | Petong / Proper Madam | 12/1 | Philip Hobbs(17.3%) | G Tormey | 99 | 11-0 | 4 | — |
| 6 | 4 | — | Generous / Fleur D'Oranger | 14/1 | Michael Hourigan(9%) | R Dunwoody | 109 | 11-10 | 4 | — |
| 7 | 3 | — | Nordico / Malvern Beauty | 14/1 | T J O'Mara(4.6%) | W Slattery | 111 | 11-12 | 4 | — |
| 8 | 1 | — | High Estate / Heavenward | 8/1 | W Jenks(6.6%) | T Jenks | 112 | 11-13 | 4 | — |
| 9 | 2 | — | Master Willie / Princess Lieven | 12/1 | Jim Old(13%) | Carl Llewellyn | 112 | 11-13 | 4 | — |
| 10 | 13 | — | Lord Americo / Dusky Stream | 16/1 | John Upson(10.4%) | R Supple | 87 | 10-2 | 5 | — |
| 11 | 9 | — | Strong Gale / Innocent Choice | 12/1 | P Mullins(14.3%) | Adrian O'Shea | 96 | 10-6 | 5 | — |
| 12 | 8 | — | Sadler's Wells / Repercutionist | 5/1 | M C Pipe(23.4%) | A P McCoy | 97 | 10-12 | 4 | — |
| 13 | 15 | — | Royal Academy / Miss Tatting | 25/1 | Jonjo O'Neill(14%) | Norman Williamson | 85 | 10-0 | 4 | — |
| 14 | 11 | — | Idiots Delight / Matilda Mile | 20/1 | A.J. Martin(9.6%) | R P McNally | 92 | 10-7 | 6 | — |