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THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6593; Second £3297; Third £1648; Fourth £825; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £8604.68)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 167 runners, 29%) runs PLAYFUL SAINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs CHTI BALKO Weightwatcher: CHTI BALKO won off a handicap mark of 135, his rating is now down 12lb to 123. Longest Traveller: FONTANA ELLISSI trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 168 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (50) 11F-6P4 CD

8 11-11

B g Champs Elysees - Neath Owner: Golden Ratio & J Blackburn Breeder: Amelia Field Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Sheridan Fabrications Ltd, Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner but only fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) 50 days ago. More is required. Star RatingHHHII BHA 127 2 JANTE LAW (GB) (310) 6301-1 D

6 11-8

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Ixora (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Grey Horse Syndicates & Mr P Drury Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Greenlands Farm LLP Sponsor: Cambridge Bloodstock Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who posted career best when winning 12-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f). Off 10 months, so he needs to hit the ground running on his handicap debut. Star RatingHHHII BHA 124 3 CHTI BALKO (FR) (23) 6-32302 D

10 11-7

Br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR)

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (7) Owner: Tim & Miranda Johnson Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Didier Guyot and Pierre Guyot Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely in good form this term, second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 23 days ago. Holds leading claims at these weights now shown respite from the handicapper. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 123 4 PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) (1099) 12//-

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Playact (IRE) Owner: Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Breeder: G.A.E.C. Campos

7 11-6

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning ex-French juvenile but off the track for over 3 years. With top yard though, so no surprise if he plays a leading role on his handicap debut in a tongue tie. Star RatingHHHII BHA 122 5 MINELLA CHARMER (IRE) (11) 1/3-PP23 D

11 11-3

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Kim Hong (IRE) Jockey: Charlotte Jones (5) Owner: Varlien Vyner-Brooks,Dave&Yvonne Simpson Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Michael Carroll Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on back of modest third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) 11 days ago, so veteran needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII BHA 119 6 FONTANA ELLISSI (FR) (13) 205512 D BF

6 11-1

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Leni Riefenstahl (IRE) Jockey: Jack Tudor (3) Owner: Mr Anthony R.Hunt & Drinkwater family Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Breeder: S.R.L. Az. Agr. Razza Della Sila

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account for new connections at Ffos Las (15.8f) before good second at Taunton 13 days ago, finishing well. In the mix once more. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 117 7 MCGOWAN’S PASS (GB) (17) 220-033 D

11 11-0

B g Central Park (IRE) - Function Dreamer Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mrs A. E. Lee Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Mickley Stud & Mrs M. Adamson Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 6 11 7 Danny McMenamin 2-1 (Ann Hamilton) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Playful Saint (FR), 4-1 Jante Law (GB), Fontana Ellissi (FR), 7-1 Chti Balko (FR), 8-1 Minella Charmer (IRE), 9-1 McGowan’s Pass (GB), 14-1 Albert’s Back (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances, but CHTI BALKO has been given a real chance by the official assessor here and is taken to bag his first success of the season. Fontana Ellissi arrives at the top of his game and is feared most, although Playful Saint is not without interest on his first run for the Skelton’s despite having a long absence to overcome. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHTI BALKO (FR) 2.FONTANA ELLISSI (FR) 3.PLAYFUL SAINT (FR)

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.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

The St John Ambulance Brigade attend all meetings. The Executive wish to thank all members for their valuable and voluntary services.

CASH MACHINE

Cash Machines are located within the Bramham Halland Millennium Stand – Level 2.

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