SECOND RACE 2.20
1m 7f 36y
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3171; Second £1586; Third £793; Fourth £397; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4138.96)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (21 wins from 288 runners, 7%) runs ONENIGHTINTOWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs GOSUATRI Longest Traveller: CAPTAIN CUCKOO trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 291 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular one mile and seven furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards who are rated from 0-105.
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CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (33) 5P42U4
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10
11-12
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) Jockey: Theo Gillard (3) Owner: Mrs Pippa Gillard Trainer: Mark Gillard, Sherborne Breeder: H. F. Morris
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in novice chase at Chepstow in January. Didn’t get chance to show what he could do back in handicap next time (unseated early). Stiff task back in novice latest and this a lot more realistic. Star RatingHHHII BHA 98
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BROOMFIELDS KAN (IRE) (20) 0r0362
Gr g Arakan (USA) - Roses And Wine (IRE) Owner: Southdean Racing Club Breeder: Joseph Walshe
7
11-9
Jockey: Jonathon Bewley (3) Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicaps chases on 2 of his last 3 starts, with the form of his latest Ayr second boosted by the winner going in again since. Cheekpieces back on. Big player. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 95
3
STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (35) 30-3455
Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Owner: Mr Douglas Bradbury Breeder: Mr Alain Chopard et al
6
11-8
Jockey: Lee Edwards Trainer: Dave Roberts, Kenley Sponsor: Mill Farm Holiday Park
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler at best, but hasn’t really fired in 4 starts for this yard and a watching brief is advised now switching to a chase (ran once over fences in France in 2019). Star RatingHHIII BHA 94
4
BALLYCORR (IRE) (35) 5-204F0
7
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Taras Child (IRE) Owner: Talking Pictures TV Limited Breeder: Mrs Maura McSweeney
11-4
Jockey: Ben Godfrey (3) Trainer: Henry Oliver, Abberley Sponsor: Talking Pictures TV Limited, Renown Pictures Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to make much of an impact in bumpers/hurdles, including well held on his completed start in handicaps. Remains to be seen if a switch to fences make any difference. Star RatingHHIII BHA 90
5
GOSUATRI (FR) (25) 6-63635
6
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Josvalie (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Jocelyne Ventrou
11-3
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFrench bumper winner. Placed in a couple of handicap hurdles this term.Well held sole previous start over fences but he should be capable of better in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 89
6
CHOIX DES ARMES (FR) (15) P30U-05 D
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Kicka Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir
10
10-10
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Alison Hamilton, Denholm Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2018. Below that level in light career for this yard since and has never really convinced as a chaser. Star RatingHHIII BHA 82
7
DANNY PARK (IRE) (27) P0-FP06
B g Ocovango - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Owner: Mr Max Young Breeder: Con O’Keeffe
6
10-4
Jockey: James Best Trainer: Max Young, Droitwich
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best, finishing sixth of 11 in a similar event at Taunton last time. Will need to up his game. Star RatingHHIII BHA 76 14
