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James Best

Jockey Profile & Form

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James Best Previous Races

2nd

Newbury

1 December 2023 at 13:50

Coral John Francome Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Formerly Known As The Berkshire) (GBB Race)

Horse: Nickle Back
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 4lbs
Led and soon clear, reduced lead 4 out, ridden not fluent and headed 2 out, stayed on one pace
9th

Taunton

30 November 2023 at 15:10

Festive Fixture 14th December Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

Horse: Haafbourd
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 31 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Always towards rear, hit 5th, never a factor, tailed off
4th

Taunton

30 November 2023 at 14:35

Mike Trickey And Geoff White Memorial Handicap Chase

Horse: Pencil
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 8/1Weight: 10st 4lbs
Nid-division, pushed along and outpaced home turn, went remote 4th 2 out
5th

Taunton

30 November 2023 at 14:00

Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle

Horse: Chabadatika
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 250/1Weight: 10st 12lbs
Always behind
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Taunton

30 November 2023 at 12:50

Taunton Racecourse Business Club 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Horse: Senor Diaz
Finished: URSP: 150/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Off the pace in 5th, crumpled on landing and unseated rider 4 out
8th

Hereford

29 November 2023 at 14:00

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Horse: Mr Zee
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Keen early, always towards rear
4th

Hereford

29 November 2023 at 12:50

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Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 7/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Mid-division, mistake 5th, headway 3 out, not fluent 2 out, 3rd when not fluent last, one pace, lost 3rd towards finish
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Southwell

28 November 2023 at 13:10

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Kempton

27 November 2023 at 15:05

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Kempton

27 November 2023 at 14:00

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3rd

Exeter

26 November 2023 at 15:45

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Horse: Malago Rose
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 8/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Held up in rear, ridden and headway on outer before 3 out where wandered around approaching hurdle, pressed leader 2 out, every chance approaching last where not fluent, kept on run-in, lost 2nd close home
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Exeter

26 November 2023 at 15:10

Gerald George Lacey Memorial Handicap Chase

2nd

Huntingdon

25 November 2023 at 15:23

Download The Rhino.Bet App 'Junior' Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

Horse: Dodger Long
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 0lbs
Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on one pace
4th

Huntingdon

25 November 2023 at 13:03

Rhino.Bet EBF Mares' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Finished: 4thBeaten by: 56 lengthsSP: 80/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Held up in rear, lost touch 4 out, tailed off
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Huntingdon

25 November 2023 at 12:28

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6th

Ascot

24 November 2023 at 15:10

All Seasons Scaffolding Handicap Chase

Finished: 6thBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 11st 1lbs
Midfield in touch, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, kept on one pace approaching last
3rd

Wincanton

23 November 2023 at 15:50

Bruton Handicap Hurdle

Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 8/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Midfield, going well on home bend and waiting for room, ridden once in clear before 2 out, kept on well from last, did well in the circumstances
2nd

Wincanton

23 November 2023 at 15:15

Evelyn Partners Handicap Chase

Horse: Morfee
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 4lbs
Midfield, mistake 3rd, headway and went second before 3 out, made challenge after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on towards finish
4th

Wincanton

23 November 2023 at 13:30

Lenny Roberts Memorial Trophy Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Finished: 4thBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Prominent, not fluent 4th, pressed leader with a circuit to go, ridden and lost position home turn, weakened from 2 out
5th

Ffos Las

22 November 2023 at 13:05

Yellow Cabs Novices' Handicap Chase

Horse: Hey Bud
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 11st 8lbs
Mid-division, went 3rd at 10th, mistake next, pushed along after 14th, weakened 4 out
1st

Fakenham

21 November 2023 at 15:05

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase

Horse: Templier
Finished: 1stSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 5lbs
Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, pushed along and led next, ran on well
3rd

Fakenham

21 November 2023 at 13:55

Weatherbys Hamilton Novices' Handicap Chase

Horse: Jacks Touch
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 11/4Weight: 12st 7lbs
Prominent, ridden before 2 out, dropped to 3rd home turn, stayed on one pace
2nd

Fakenham

21 November 2023 at 13:20

Greene King Level Head Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 11 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 10st 10lbs
Led, went clear after 3rd, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon outpaced and plugged on
7th

Exeter

20 November 2023 at 16:00

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Horse: Pescatorius
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 11 lengthsSP: 300/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Off the pace towards rear, never involved
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Exeter

20 November 2023 at 14:25

Hall Down Hill Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

9th

Exeter

20 November 2023 at 13:15

Exeter Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Horse: Fox Wallace
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 300/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Behind most of way
6th

Fontwell

19 November 2023 at 15:50

BetGoodwin Big John Bosh Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Horse: Brown Bullet
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 11st 7lbs
Towards rear, ridden home turn, no progress
2nd

Fontwell

19 November 2023 at 14:04

BetGoodwin Southern National Handicap Chase

Horse: Max Dynamo
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 1lbs
Tracked leaders, led 6th, pushed along and pressed when hit 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, no extra
5th

Cheltenham

18 November 2023 at 15:30

Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle

Horse: Rock My Way
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 11/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Led, headed soon after 3rd, tracked leader, led again soon after 3 out, joined next, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
10th

Cheltenham

18 November 2023 at 14:55

Paddy Power Games Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Finished: 10thBeaten by: 19 lengthsSP: 150/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Raced wide prominent, pushed along 7th, weakened soon after 5 out
7th

Cheltenham

18 November 2023 at 12:35

JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Horse: Ellerton
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 7 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Hampered badly 1st and lost place, wide and headway4th, pushed along 3 out, soon weakened
7th

Cheltenham

17 November 2023 at 15:30

TrustATrader Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Hyde Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Finished: 7thBeaten by: 17 lengthsSP: 150/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Mid-division on inside, lost place and in last pair 3rd, lost touch 6th, tailed off
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Cheltenham

17 November 2023 at 14:55

Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

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Taunton

16 November 2023 at 15:33

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10th

Taunton

16 November 2023 at 15:00

Age UK Somerset 75th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Horse: Fox Wallace
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 11 lengthsSP: 400/1Weight: 10st 11lbs
Rear of midfield, dropped to rear 3 out, soon beaten
5th

Lingfield

14 November 2023 at 14:30

Weatherbys Stallion Book Novices' Handicap Chase

Horse: Wide To West
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Chased leaders went 2nd 5th until before 7th, outpaced 13th, rallied after 14th, struggling 3 out, no extra from last
11th

Lingfield

14 November 2023 at 12:10

Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (AWT)

Horse: D'ambonnay
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 5 lengthsSP: 250/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
7th

Fakenham

13 November 2023 at 14:05

Gatsby's Fakenham Winner At England Business Awards Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Finished: 7thBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 125/1Weight: 10st 11lbs
Chased leaders, not much room 1st, lost place after 6th, pulled up before 2 out
3rd

Fakenham

13 November 2023 at 13:30

Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Chase

Horse: Shaw's Cross
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 13 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 10st 4lbs
Held up in 4th, went 3rd after 10th, no impression on front pair from after last (normal 2 out)
5th

Ffos Las

12 November 2023 at 15:35

DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Horse: Twp Stori
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 11 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Held up in 5th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, tailed off
2nd

Ffos Las

12 November 2023 at 15:00

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Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Chased leaders, went 2nd before 4 out, good jump to lead 4 out, ridden and headed before last, stayed on same pace, no chance winner
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Ffos Las

12 November 2023 at 13:15

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4th

Wincanton

11 November 2023 at 12:40

EBF Stallions 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Finished: 4thBeaten by: 8 1/2 lengthsSP: 50/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Chased winner until after 2nd, chased leaders, weakened quickly home turn, left remote 4th 2 out
2nd

Exeter

10 November 2023 at 16:00

Betway 'Challenger' Stayers' Handicap Chase

Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 18/5Weight: 11st 4lbs
Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 10th, led 4 out until 3 out, chased winner, still plenty to do run-in, stayed on strongly towards finish, just held
10th

Exeter

10 November 2023 at 13:45

Betway Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Horse: Fox Wallace
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 250/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Always towards rear, tailed off 4 out, never a factor, tailed off
5th

Ludlow

9 November 2023 at 15:45

Ozzie's Done All The Courses Handicap Chase

Horse: Hey Bud
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 27 lengthsSP: 18/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
In rear, close up 14th, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off
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Ludlow

9 November 2023 at 14:35

NFU Mutual Novices' Handicap Chase

5th

Ludlow

9 November 2023 at 12:50

Rea Valley Tractors Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Horse: All Blues
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 28/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Tracked leader, hampered bend into straight 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
15th

Warwick

8 November 2023 at 16:10

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Horse: Bob O Rhino
Finished: 15thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Mid-division, prominent halfway, weakened tamely 2f out
6th

Warwick

8 November 2023 at 15:00

Racing TV Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Finished: 6thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 14/1Weight: 10st 8lbs
Front mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, soon lost touch

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