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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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (33) 5P42U4

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 2 BROOMFIELDS KAN (IRE) (20) 0r0362

7 11-9

Gr g Arakan (USA) - Roses And Wine (IRE) Jockey: Jonathon Bewley (3) Owner: Southdean Racing Club Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Joseph Walshe 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

6 11-8

Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Jockey: Lee Edwards Owner: Mr Douglas Bradbury Trainer: Dave Roberts, Kenley Breeder: Mr Alain Chopard et al 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 11-4

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Taras Child (IRE) Jockey: Ben Godfrey (3) Owner: Talking Pictures TV Limited Trainer: Henry Oliver, Abberley Breeder: Mrs Maura McSweeney 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

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Josvalie (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Jocelyne Ventrou

6 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

10 10-10

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Kicka Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir 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 Inconsistent maiden so he’s certainly no good thing to back up his latest Catterick second. Star RatingHHHII BHA 72

9 CHANCE FINALE (FR) (25) 0/F60-00

8 10-0

Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ballade Nordique (FR) Jockey: Harry Reed Owner: Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom Breeder: Mme Irene Scheldt Sponsor: Helicentreuk

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form of worth over hurdles, including well held in 3 handicaps. Point winner so possible he could fare better over fences. Star RatingHHHII BHA 68

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: FOLLOW YOUR FIRE (IRE) 6 11 3 Sean Quinlan 17-2 (Jennie Candlish) 10 ran

Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Broomfields Kan (IRE), 10-3 Gosuatri (FR), 13-2 Onenightintown (IRE), 7-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB), 12-1 Ballycorr (IRE), 16-1 Choix des Armes (FR), Chance Finale (FR), 20-1 Stamina Chope (FR), Danny Park (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BROOMFIELDS KAN’s latest Ayr second has been boosted by the winner scoring again since and that looks a very solid piece of form in the context of this race. Gosuatri didn’t figure on his sole previous chase start but has shown he can be competititve off this sort of mark over hurdles and is feared most ahead of top weight Captain Cuckoo. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BROOMFIELDS KAN (IRE) 2.GOSUATRI (FR) 3.CAPTAIN CUCKOO

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance................................................... 3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

Wetherby Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

SAFETY & SECURITY - KNOW THE RACEDAY/EVENT PLAN ACTIONS TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND ENHANCE RACECOURSE SECURITY

Arrive early and minimise what you carry which will speed up entry if bag searches are in operation. BE VIGILANT: If you see anything suspicious inform a racecourse member of staff immediately. If you see anything that could pose an immediate threat to safety, dial 999. In an emergency: if INSIDE a stand, follow the instructions of the public address system or staff. If OUTSIDE, our advice is RUN, HIDE & TELL. If told to evacuate do not wait around to film on your mobile. Follow instructions provided to help ensure your safety. Once away and safe, for advice and incident updates follow the local Police Force on Twitter. For additional information, check the racecourse website and social media. STAY ALERT - STAY SAFE Thank You for Your Co-Operation

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