THE NOVEMBER MEET I NG 13-15 NOVEMBER 2020
the pace isn’t that strong, and there was a lack of room there, though he managed to push out of the gap. “Although he obviously stays very well he’s got loads of pace. And he’s very brave, isn’t he. He does dig deep.” The November Meeting is the first ‘proper’ Jump racing meeting of the season, with three days of mud- splattered, quality action and magic. The November Meeting is where the real season begins.
11/8 favouritism in the Grade 2 2m Chase by finishing just over one length clear of the eventual 2020 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chaser, Politologue. Defi Du Seuil clearly has a very special place in the Hobbs household, and the trainer admitted to having a frog in his throat as the six-year-old battled up the hill for a 12th career success from 18 starts. He said: “I’m delighted he managed to win, as four runners is never ideal for a horse like him, especially when
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