FIFTH RACE 4.05
2m 3f 85y
THE BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £18900
Owners Prize Money. Winner £7303; Second £3652; Third £1825; Fourth £914; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £9530.50) Weights lowered 2lb.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 167 runners, 29%) runs SEVEN NO TRUMPS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs SEVEN NO TRUMPS Weightwatcher: CHARMANT won off a handicap mark of 136, his rating is now down 12lb to 124. Longest Traveller: INDIAN BRAVE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.
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BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) (15) 01/-P232 BF
B g Ask - Femme du Noir (IRE) Owner: The Mount Fawcus Partnership Breeder: Mr Tom Howley
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st-lb
9
11-10
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten favourite on his last couple of starts but seems to be building up to something, back to somewhere near his best when runner-up at Musselburgh 15 days ago. Major player from the same mark.Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124
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CHARMANT (FR) (383) 1P/004P- CD
B g Balko (FR) - Ravissante (FR) Owner: Mr A Phillips & Mrs N Sperling Breeder: Jaques Provost
10
11-10
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Sponsor: James Ewart Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when scoring over C&D (mark of 136) over 2 years ago but little show since. Returns after 12 months off the track (had breathing op) and this should reveal what ability remains. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124
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SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) (71) 343-13 BF
B g Milan - Ballyknock Present (IRE) Owner: Mr Frank McAleavy Breeder: B. Higgins
7
11-9
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a highly promising start over fences when scoring at Lingfield in November but only third of 7 in 21f handicap chase at Market Rasen 10 weeks ago. Well worth another chance for top yard. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123
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INDIAN BRAVE (IRE) (738) P/32211/- D
B g Definite Article - Fridays Folly (IRE) Owner: Mr John J. Maguire Breeder: John & Mark Russell
11
11-6
Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Sponsor: Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Anthony Honeyball who signed off 2019/20 campaign by landing handicap chases at Chepstow and Newbury for this yard. Market should point the way back from a 2-year absence. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120
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FRIMEUR DE LANCRAY (FR) (14) 602F46 D BF
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Jecyfly (FR) Owner: Mrs A. Ellis Breeder: Mr Michel Thomas & Mr Eric Thomas
7
Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on previous efforts over fences when second in 23f handicap at Newcastle in December but hasn’t kicked on, hinting at temperament when sixth at Carlisle 2 weeks ago. Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII BHA 114 2021: HES NO TROUBLE (IRE) 8 11 0 David Bass 11-4 (Kim Bailey) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: FRIMEUR DE LANCRAY: Following its run on 21/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Buster Valentine (IRE), 5-2 Seven No Trumps (IRE), 13-2 Indian Brave (IRE), 7-1 Charmant (FR), 15-2 Frimeur de Lancray (FR)
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BUSTER VALENTINE has frustrated his supporters in recent weeks but this looks a good opportunity for Mark Walford’s charge to go one better than his runner-up effort at Musselburgh 15 days ago. The main threat could be Seven No Trumps, who made a winning start over fences at Lingfield in November so he’s fancied to get back on track and prove his Boxing Day effort was just a minor blip.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) 2.SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) 3.INDIAN BRAVE (IRE) 20
