Cheltenham · 1997-11-15 · Class 1
Mackeson Novices' Hurdle Class A
2m5f · Good · 7 runners
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | — | Soviet Star / Circus Act I | 11/8F | D Nicholson(22.7%) | Adrian Maguire | — | 10-12 | 4 | — |
| 2 | 5 | — | Naheez / Brighter Gail | 7/4 | J T Gifford(17.6%) | Philip Hide | — | 10-12 | 5 | — |
| 3 | 7 | — | Last Tycoon / Graecia Magna | 5/1 | Kim Bailey(16%) | Norman Williamson | — | 10-12 | 5 | — |
| 4 | 8 | — | Strong Gale / Ariannrun | 16/1 | Nigel Twiston-Davies(14.4%) | Carl Llewellyn | — | 10-12 | 5 | — |
| 5 | 6 | — | Generous / Fleur D'Oranger | 20/1 | Michael Hourigan(9%) | Graham Bradley | — | 10-12 | 4 | — |
| 6 | 9 | — | Scallywag / Petite Cone | 50/1 | Andy Hobbs(13.9%) | B Powell Snr | — | 10-7 | 5 | — |
| F | 4 | — | Dancing Dissident / Fair Song | 16/1 | W M Roper(4.6%) | Richard Johnson | — | 10-12 | 4 | — |