Ascot · 1997-12-20 · Class 1
Mitie Group Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle Class A
2m5f · Good To Soft · 9 runners
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | — | Pharly / Lovely Noor | 5/4F | John Dunlop(16%) | A P McCoy | — | 11-0 | 4 | — |
| 2 | 7 | — | Mandalus / Solo Player | 16/1 | J T Gifford(17.6%) | Leighton Aspell | — | 11-0 | 4 | — |
| 3 | 3 | — | Last Tycoon / Graecia Magna | 7/1 | Kim Bailey(16%) | Norman Williamson | — | 11-4 | 5 | — |
| 4 | 1 | — | Soviet Star / Circus Act I | 7/2 | D Nicholson(22.7%) | Adrian Maguire | — | 11-7 | 4 | — |
| 5 | 6 | — | Danehill / Welsh Fantasy | 12/1 | Nicky Henderson(22.7%) | Mick Fitzgerald | — | 11-0 | 4 | — |
| 6 | 2 | — | Nureyev / Ballinderry | 6/1 | Mrs J Pitman(19.5%) | R Farrant | — | 11-4 | 4 | — |
| 7 | 5 | — | Jareer / Grey Marble | 100/1 | Richard Rowe(8%) | D Bridgwater | — | 11-0 | 5 | — |
| PU | 4 | — | Genereux Genie / Sauteuse De Retz | 100/1 | Mrs L C Taylor(12.5%) | Andrew Thornton | — | 11-0 | 4 | — |
| PU | 8 | — | Siberian Express / Olivian | 20/1 | S Woods(12.4%) | Philip Hide | — | 11-0 | 6 | — |