Brian Hughes
Jockey Profile & Form
Brian Hughes Stats
Races 1013
Wins
220
Places 535
Win % 22%
Races 2563
Wins
394
Places 1033
Win % 15%
Races 3411
Wins
504
Places 1328
Win % 15%
Races 4276
Wins
648
Places 1712
Win % 15%
Races 5290
Wins
818
Places 2142
Win % 15%
Brian Hughes Booked Rides
Entrant: 1
Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bad Company when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (heavy) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph Parr.
Age:5
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 43-45
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Our Marty when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) last month.
Age:5
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 3
Beaten 3l by Great White Shark when second of 34 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (soft) in October '20. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Charlie & Mark Johnston.
Age:6
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 4
Finished 8l behind Graces Quest when fourth of 5 at 15-8 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D O'Meara.
Age:5
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 6
Form: 206-73
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Last of 3 behind Tardree beaten 20l at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good) in June.
Age:5
Weight:10st 11lbs
Entrant: 7
Well beaten at 250-1 behind Thatsthefinest when last of 10 on her latest outing at Southwell over 6f in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D W Thompson.
Age:4
Weight:10st 10lbs
Entrant: 1
Form: 222P33-
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Lakota Warrior beaten 11l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 4f (good to soft) in March.
Age:9
Weight:12st 2lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 5111/28-
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Aptly Put when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in June last year.
Age:9
Weight:12st 2lbs
Entrant: 4
Form: 759711-
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Twoshotsoftequila by 1/2l.
Age:5
Weight:10st 13lbs
Entrant: 5
Form: 159533-
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground (latest flat win was last month). Third of 9 behind Hajey beaten 7l at 14-1 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in February.
Age:7
Weight:10st 8lbs
Entrant: 6
Form: 800-560
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Trishknowsbest when 12th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good - yielding) last month.
Age:5
Weight:10st 7lbs
Entrant: 7
Form: 410525
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good and yielding ground. Finished 11l behind Nayati when fifth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) last month.
Age:10
Weight:10st 6lbs
Entrant: 8
Form: 834-35P
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 1m 5f to 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Bon Retour last month on his latest outing.
Age:10
Weight:10st 5lbs
Entrant: 9
Form: 340655-
Placed in three point-to-points from ten starts. Finished 16l behind Head Law when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good) in April.
Age:5
Weight:10st 4lbs
Entrant: 10
Form: 335431
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Perth over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Lough Carra by 8l.
Age:9
Weight:10st 3lbs
Entrant: 1
Form: F588-73
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 2m on good ground. Third of 7 behind Dollar Value beaten 24l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sligo over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Henry de Bromhead in Ireland.
Age:8
Weight:12st 0lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 55BP-U7
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 14l behind Nibiru at 11-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Age:8
Weight:11st 10lbs
Entrant: 3
Form: 613121
Winner of five chases from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Perth over 2m (good) last month, beating Check My Pulse by 3 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season.
Age:9
Weight:11st 3lbs
Entrant: 4
Form: 0831-14
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind White Turf when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (good) in August.
Age:7
Weight:10st 12lbs
Entrant: 5
Form: 2P324-3
Winner of five hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind First Revolution beaten 18l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in May.
Age:10
Weight:10st 5lbs
Entrant: 1
Form: 33-55
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Bridget Breeze when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good) last month.
Age:5
Weight:11st 0lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 1P-012
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Happy D'ex when second of 4 at 11-2 on her hurdling debut at Perth over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Age:5
Weight:11st 0lbs
Entrant: 3
Form: 2-
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 2 3/4l by Realta Royale when second of 9 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) in January. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Fergal O'Brien.
Age:5
Weight:11st 0lbs
Entrant: 4
Form: 2107-3
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Third of 4 behind Happy D'ex beaten 36l at 28-1 on her hurdling debut at Perth over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Age:7
Weight:11st 0lbs
Entrant: 5
Form: 1
Half-sister to Restandbethankful, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m. A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race at Dawstown over 3m on her latest outing in May, beating True Or False by 4l. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Age:5
Weight:11st 0lbs
Entrant: 1
Form: 235-514
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Karannelle when fourth of 8 at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good) in July.
Age:4
Weight:12st 0lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 466-703
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Third of 6 behind El Borracho beaten 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Age:4
Weight:12st 0lbs
Entrant: 3
Form: 55652-4
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Presenting Pete when fourth of 7 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) in July.
Age:5
Weight:11st 13lbs
Entrant: 4
Form: 154U34
Winner of six hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Curious Times when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) last month. Has won twice at Perth this season.
Age:7
Weight:11st 7lbs
Entrant: 5
Form: 1/21F-56
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Bon Retour when last of 6 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good) in August.
Age:8
Weight:11st 7lbs
Entrant: 6
Form: 412-225
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Britzka when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) in July.
Age:8
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 7
Form: 4-3156P
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Kelso over 2m 2f (good) in a hurdle race won by Genever Dragon last month on his latest outing.
Age:4
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 8
Form: 367804-
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 11 NH starts. Finished 20l behind Hey Bob when fourth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in April.
Age:5
Weight:10st 12lbs
Entrant: 9
Form: 53/9-745
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 8l behind Major Snugfit when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good) in June.
Age:12
Weight:10st 8lbs
Entrant: 1
Form: 4-PP23F
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 6f on good ground. Fell having jumped the last when 14-1 at Sligo over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in a chase won by The Little Yank last month on his latest outing.
Age:7
Weight:12st 0lbs
Entrant: 2
Form: 13/6243-
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 4 behind Black Gerry beaten 4l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good to soft) in March.
Age:7
Weight:11st 10lbs
Entrant: 3
Form: 531130-
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Jay Jay Reilly when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) in January.
Age:6
Weight:11st 8lbs
Entrant: 4
Form: 7311-21
He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to firm) in May, beating Castletown by 2 1/2l.
Age:7
Weight:11st 4lbs
Entrant: 5
Form: 72431-4
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 11-4 behind Johnson's Blue when last of 4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good) in June.
Age:8
Weight:11st 1lbs
Entrant: 6
Form: 6989-5P
Placed in a hurdle race from 22 NH starts. Pulled up 5 out when 80-1 at Southwell over 2m (good) in a chase won by Gouet Des Bruyeres last month on her latest outing. Runs from 27lb out of handicap.
Age:10
Weight:10st 2lbs
Brian Hughes Previous Races
Boxing Day On Sale Now Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Boxing Day On Sale Now Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)
Clive Graham Memorial Handicap Hurdle
North East Grains Novices' Handicap Chase
Horse: Abington Park
Trainer: A M Hales
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 13 lengthsSP: 1/1Weight: 10st 9lbs
Led until after 16th, led 3 out, headed before last, weakened flat
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: Minella Plus
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 1stSP: 1/2Weight: 11st 8lbs
Chased leader, led after 4 out, clear after 2 out, comfortably
Diana Pearce The Yorke Family Sandgrounder Handicap Hurdle
Watch RacingTV Free For 31 Days Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Get The Value
Trainer: J G M O'Shea
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders over 4f out, hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd and hung right under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner
Colliers Reduce Business Rates Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: Geromino
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 1stSP: 4/6Weight: 11st 10lbs
Jumped well, reached for 2nd, ridden between last two, good jump to assert last, driven and stayed on well run-in, unchallenged
Olly Murphy Racing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Portal Construction Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Trick Of The Tail
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 4 3/4 lengthsSP: 5/4Weight: 11st 2lbs
Held up in touch, pushed along and switched right 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
Kronospan Handicap Chase
Horse: Seemingly So
Trainer: L Morgan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 23 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 12st 0lbs
Prominent until 3rd, chased leaders, ridden 12th, lost place 14th, weakened before 3 out, went 3rd close home
Demon Tweeks Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Stroll On By
Trainer: C E Longsdon
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 8 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/4Weight: 11st 4lbs
Hampered 1st, chased winner, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
Corbetts Malpas Novices' Handicap Chase
Horse: Captain Ivan
Trainer: L Morgan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 11/2Weight: 12st 2lbs
Prominent, led 2nd, headed 3 out, soon weakened
Shade Oak Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Famous Function
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 18 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Led, not fluent 1st, headed 5th, not fluent next, bumped bend before 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out
Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Thirsty Weather
Trainer: P D Niven
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 10st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Zamond
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 17 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Held up, pushed along 3 out, never on terms
Paxtons Are CaseIHS No.1 UK & ROI Dealer Handicap Chase
Horse: Master Malachy
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 8 lengthsSP: 10/11Weight: 12st 1lbs
Led, blundered and headed soon after, led again 9th, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on same pace
Cazoo Search Drive Smile Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Sizing Mauritius
Trainer: S Drinkwater
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 10 lengthsSP: 11/4Weight: 11st 7lbs
Led, pushed along 2 out, ridden and headed approaching next, kept on one pace
Cazoo Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Vintage Valley
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 19 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Prominent until ridden 3 out, soon lost place
Trevor Leslie Scheu Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Great Character Porter Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Leopolds Rock
Trainer: P A Kirby
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Mid-division, headway after mistake 3 out, switched left going well 2 out, soon challenging, led last, headed and ridden flat, found nil
Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Mr Coldstone
Trainer: C & A Pogson
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 20 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Always towards rear, well beaten before 2 out, tailed off
Lincoln Red Handicap Chase
Horse: Jet Fighter
Trainer: B Ellison
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 13/2Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leader, not fluent 1st, challenged before 3 out, led last, headed flat, held towards finish
Smokey Joe Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Cape Helles
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 15/8Weight: 10st 7lbs
Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, went 2nd after next, no impression last, weakened into 3rd flat
Mandarina Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Autumn Return
Trainer: Ruth Jefferson
Finished: 1stSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Chased leaders, ridden to close on leader before 2 out, led flat, stayed on well, won going away
Cazoo Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Finisk River
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 1stSP: 15/8Weight: 10st 12lbs
Led early, led 2nd, shaken up before 2 out, clear flat, comfortably
Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Presentandcounting
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 1stSP: 11/4Weight: 11st 9lbs
Pressed leader, led 6th, clear before 3 out, stayed on well
Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Everyonesgame
Trainer: C E Longsdon
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 6/4Weight: 11st 4lbs
Tracked leaders, switched right and went 2nd 3 out, ridden before last, no impression on winner flat
Bet With The Dewhurst Ring Jet Master Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Well Planted
Trainer: R M Smith
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 9/1Weight: 11st 9lbs
Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat
Robertson - Home To More Handicap Chase
Have Your Xmas Party At Perth Handicap Hurdle
Horse: You Name Him
Trainer: R Menzies
Finished: 1stSP: 5/1Weight: 12st 2lbs
Chased leaders on inside, switched left and challenged 2 out, led last, stayed on well
Stay And Dine At perthlodge.co.uk Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Calliope
Trainer: Mrs Dianne Sayer
Finished: 1stSP: 11/4Weight: 10st 12lbs
Led until 6th, led after next, clear from 2 out, comfortably
Celebrating John And Susan Bradburne Handicap Chase
Horse: Monsieur Co
Trainer: K Dalgleish
Finished: 4thBeaten by: NeckSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Chased leaders, beaten 2 out, lost 3rd close home
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk David Whitaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: Bavington Bob
Trainer: Mrs A Hamilton
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 46 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 11st 11lbs
Held up rear of mid-division, closed 5th, jumped right and bumped 8th, lost place 14th, well beaten before 3 out, tailed off
200 Years On The Berrymoss Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Wedding Stress
Trainer: Miss J M Coward
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 10st 12lbs
Held up in 4th, effort over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression, weakened into 4th inside final furlong
Kelso Races Supporting The Community Novices' Handicap Chase
Horse: Racks Cross
Trainer: Harriet & Rutherfo
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 7 lengthsSP: 5/2Weight: 10st 2lbs
Raced wide, last pair, some slow jumps, closed normal 4 out, ridden final bend, weakened before omitted last
John Carr Grandstand Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Genever Dragon
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 1stSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 11lbs
Led, headed after 5th, led approaching 3 out, pushed along before 2 out where not fluent, soon ridden and headed, rallied well to lead soon after last, kept on, all out
1822 Foundation Stone Handicap Chase
Horse: Raecius Felix
Trainer: R Menzies
Finished: 1stSP: 1/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Led, hit 11th, pushed along approaching 2 out, headed last, rallied well to lead again flat, kept on strongly
Weatherbys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Latino Fling
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 2 1/2 lengthsSP: 3/1Weight: 10st 3lbs
Took keen hold, in touch, went second 2nd, pushed along before 2 out, held in rival before last, soon lost second, no extra and lost third flat
Cazoo Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Red Vision
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 6lbs
Off the pace in 6th, headway chasing leaders out wide before 2 out, untidy last, soon ridden and weakened
QuinnBet Quarterback Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Ann Hitchings Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Wall Of Fame
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 7/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 3rd until 4th, lost place 3 out
Worthington's Pre-Training Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Glen Cannel
Trainer: L Morgan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 5/2Weight: 10st 12lbs
Chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out until over 3f out, ridden, green and edged left over 1f out, 3rd and held after, stayed on
Worthington's Pre-Training Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: Clear The Runway
Trainer: L Morgan
Finished: 1stSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Chased leaders, hit 8th, went 2nd 4 out, led before last, clear flat, stayed on well
QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Present Storm
Trainer: C E Longsdon
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 11lbs
Tracked leaders, went 2nd from 4th, led before 2 out, ridden and headed flat, held towards finish
QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Minella Plus
Trainer: Donald McCain
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 16/5Weight: 11st 4lbs
Raced keenly in last, slow and big jump 1st, went 3rd before last, no impression
quinnbet.com Handicap Chase
Horse: Friary Rock
Trainer: L Morgan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 7 lengthsSP: 13/8Weight: 11st 0lbs
Jumped left at times, chased leaders, went 2nd 11th, no impression on winner from 3 out, kept on
At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Chase
Horse: Onenightintown
Trainer: Micky Hammond
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 9/4Weight: 10st 10lbs
Chased clear leaders, closed 8th, hung left and held flat, kept on
Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: Onward Route
Trainer: R Menzies
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 1/2Weight: 11st 9lbs
Whipped round start, chased winner from 1st, slow normal 6 out, challenging when blundered badly last (normal 2 out), lost plenty of momentum and rider did well despite losing iron briefly, no impression after