Aintree Racecard - Saturday 6th November

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We are delighted to welcome you back to Aintree Racecourse for our Betway Autumn Raceday. The Jump season is well underway now and we were treated to a brilliant day’s racing last month, with Allmankind proving a very impressive winner of the Jewson Monet’s Garden Old Roan Chase for the Skelton team. We look forward to watching his progress throughout the season and hope to see him back here in April.

Today we have an exciting seven-race card on offer with the Betway Grand Sefton Handicap Chase over the famous Grand National fences taking centre stage. This is always an exciting contest, and this year’s race looks no different.

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12.33pm The Betway EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (Qualifier) (2m 4f)

16-17

SECOND RACE 1.08pm

The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (3m 149y)

20-21

THIRD RACE 1.40pm

The Betway Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) (2m 3f 200y)

24-25

FOURTH RACE 2.15pm

The Betway Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (Class 2) (2m 5f 19y)

28-29

FIFTH RACE 2.50pm The Betway Supports Safer Gambling Week Handicap Chase (Class 3) (1m 7f 176y)

32-33

SIXTH RACE 3.20pm The Betway Hurdle (Class 2) (2m 4f)

36-37

SEVENTH RACE 3.55pm

The Betway “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 4) (2m 209y)

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35 MINELLA TIMES (IRE) (62) 120-122 12

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Triptoshan (IRE) 13 O Mr John P McManus 14 B Cathal Ennis

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10-3

Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed into a smart handicap chaser this season and has a cracking record under Rachael Blackmore, runner-up in top Leopardstown contests the last twice. Positive profile and player if he stays. TFR BHA146 (+4) 3

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FIRST RACE 12.33 THE BETWAY EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four, five and six yrs old x Total race value £9500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3964, 2nd £1983, 3rd £991, 4th £496.

(Penalty Value £5173.70)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs OUR JET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs OUR JET Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs OUR JET today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

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horse

CIGARETTESNALCOHOL (IRE) (10) 60-5

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st-lb

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10-12

James Best J Br Ch g Ocovango - Moylisha Red (IRE) Richard Spencer, Newmarket T O REBEL JUMPING II Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S B Timmy Farrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner but didn’t show much both starts in that sphere at he beginning of 2021 and similarly well held on return/hurdles bow at Fakenham in October.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2

HILLCREST (IRE) (228) 21-

Br Br g Stowaway - Shop Dj (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B A. Craigie

6

10-12

Richard Patrick J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost €190,000 as a 3-y-o and confirmed bumper debut promise when landing 9-runner Wetherby contest in March, finding plenty despite still looking raw. Very interesting hurdles prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (-)

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) O Mr M J Gaskell B John & Michelle Roche

5

10-12

Tom Scudamore J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco brother to fairly useful hurdler Joseph Conrad (2m winner), and half-brother to bumper winner Derrygereen Girl. Makes appeal on paper for in-form yard, so worth a check in betting for clues.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MUCHO MAS (IRE) (237) 1P-

5

10-12

Kielan Woods J Br B g Fame And Glory - Ceart Go Leor (IRE) Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Mrs J. A. Wakefield Black Castle Sports Management Ltd, Fitzdares Club, Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S B Craic Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make winning bumper debut at WIncanton (15.3f) last December. Pulled up sharply at Warwick in March but he remains an interesting prospect now hurdling on return.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5

NO WORD OF A LIE (GB) (17) 422-2

Br B g Milan - Agnese O Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy B Mrs H. I. S. Calzini

5

10-12

Gavin Sheehan J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers and definite promise (shaped like a stayer) when runner-up in a Fontwell maiden hurdle (19.2f) on return last month. Likely improver for all further may suit in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

OUR JET (IRE) (377) 3-

Br Ch g Jet Away - She’s Bitting (IRE) O Mr Clarke Ohrstrom B Mr Martin Joe Molloy

5

10-12

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Jet Away gelding out of a dam who was placed in points. Third sole outing in Irish points (Oct 2020) and he’s worthy of close market scruitny on Rules/hurdles bow (stable won this 12 months ago). TFRHHHII BHA-

7

SAN GIOVANNI (IRE) (344) 50-

Br B g Milan - Down By The Sea (IRE) ER NN O GDM Partnership U R B Jerry Russell ON

5

10-12

J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Citipost S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise on firstNof 2 starts in bumpers for Emma Lavelle last winter. Has since switched yards but others appeal more now hurdling on balance.

TFRHHHII HHHII BHA BHA--

8

TIGERBYTHETAIL (IRE) (216) 2-

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Talktothetail (IRE) O Mrs Barbara Hester B Ronan Tynan

5

10-12

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW £105,000 Yeats gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Roksana and useful hurdler Robin Roe. Only greenness prevented him from making a winning start in a Market Rasen bumper in April. Nice prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA16

thejockeyclub.co.uk DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2020: WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) 5 11 4 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note: MUCHO MAS: Following its run on 14/3/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hillcrest (IRE), 4-1 Tigerbythetail (IRE), 5-1 No Word of A Lie (GB), 13-2 Mucho Mas (IRE), 7-1 Our Jet (IRE), 12-1 Limetree Boy (IRE), 66-1 Cigarettesnalcohol (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HILLCREST confirmed the promise of his bumper debut effort when scoring at Warwck in the spring, finding plenty to lead near the finish despite still looking very raw. A most exciting prospect now his attentions are switched to timber, he gets the nod to come out on top. Tigerbythetail, who shaped promisingly in a Market Rasen bumper in the spring, and No Word Of A Lie are others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HILLCREST (IRE) 2.TIGERBYTHETAIL (IRE) 3.NO WORD OF A LIE

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3m 149y

SECOND RACE 1.08 THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Pipe (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs REMASTERED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (10 wins from 26 runners, 38%) runs THE WORLDS END Fancy That: C Longsdon won this race in 2012 and 2013. The stable runs SUPREMELY LUCKY today.

Longest Travellers: KOSHARI trained by D M Christie & ACT OF GOD trained by E J O’Grady - both Ireland.

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horse

KOSHARI (FR) (25) 0-16503

Br Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Honor May (FR) O Mr Kieran Mahon B M. Bocq Verdys, R. Mauri-Amoros et al

age

st-lb

9

11-12

Jonathan Moore J D. M. Christie, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart on his day, as he demonstrated when landing a big pot for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown in May. However, makes debut for new yard on the back of a string of low-key efforts. Cheekpieces added. TFRHHIII BHA149

2

THE WORLDS END (IRE) (259) 1P/P633- CD 10

Br B g Stowaway - Bright Sprite (IRE) O McNeill Family B J. Sheehan

11-7

A. P. Heskin J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle winner in December 2019, but clearly not the force of old having failed to fire both starts over hurdles last term prior to coming up short in a couple of hunter chases.

TFRHHIII BHA144

3

ACT OF GOD (GB) (18) 445615

6

Br B g Camelot - Adja (IRE) O Mr Brian Comer B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited

11-1

Phillip Enright J E. J. O’Grady, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career-best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.3f) in August.

Successful on the Flat last month, too, and this Irish raider is worthy of consideration.

TFRHHHHI BHA138

4 DEISE ABA (IRE) (233) 15/PP1P- D Br B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Ms Margaret Leahy

8

10-12

James Best J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clear-cut winner of 3m Sandown handicap chase in February, but was pulled up on his other 3 starts last term and it’s hard to know what to expect of him back in this sphere. Yard also saddles Pileon.

TFRHHIII BHA135

5

SUPREMELY LUCKY (IRE) (22) 1232-40

Br B g Milan - Lucky Supreme (IRE) O Mr Malcolm Olden B Padraig Barry

9

10-12

Dylan Kitts (10) J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler/maiden chaser for Dan Skelton, but hasn’t fired in 2 starts over fences for new yard this season and resumes in this sphere on a tough-looking mark.

TFRHHIII BHA135

6

RAPPER (GB) (377) 2/0120/4-

7

10-12

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) O The Home Farm Partnership B Mr George Stanners

Richard Patrick J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Humphrey Butler Ltd S

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved during 2019/20 campaign and shaped well when fourth of 11 here on chase debut/sole start last season. Trip/ground no problem and should have a part to play back hurdling if fully tuned-up. TFRHHHII BHA135

REMASTERED (GB) (235) 33/1115-

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) O Brocade Racing B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck

10-10

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a smart novice chaser last term and by no means disgraced when fifth in a Grade 2 at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen in March. Resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark. TFRHHHHH BHA133

8

PILEON (IRE) (176) 2/4PP0-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Heath Heaven O Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton B Mr P. Hennessy

7

10-9

Ben Jones J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to shine (initially over fences) last term, but it’s worth remembering that he was just touched off in the Martin Pipe off a 6lb higher mark at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. One to consider. TFRHHHII BHA132 20

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SOUTH TERRACE (IRE) (132) 132-221

Br B g Fame And Glory - Supreme Sales (IRE) O South Terrace Partnership B Michael Lee

6

10-4

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive 6-y-o who opened his account at fifth attempt for this yard when bagging a Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f) in June. More needed up 6lb, but he’s an intriguing candidate all the same.

TFRHHHII BHA127

10 AQUILA SKY (IRE) (22) 30411-6 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE) O The Lygon Lot B Seamus Cooney

6

10-4

Harry Skelton J Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high, landing back-to-back handicap hurdles upped to this trip at Doncaster and Ayr. Little impact on return/chase debut at Uttoxeter, but possibilities back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA127

11 SUPREME ESCAPE (IRE) (196) 01P51PBr B g Milan - Silent Whisper (IRE) O Walters Plant, Spiers & Hartwell, PT Eng B Thomas Bruton

7

10-0

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who scored twice over fences at Chepstow last term. However, his profile is starting to look rather patchy and he faces an uphill task back hurdling from 7lb out of the weights.

TFRHHIII BHA116

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 South Terrace (IRE), 11-2 Pileon (IRE), 7-1 Act of God (GB), 17-2 Rapper (GB), 9-1 Remastered (GB), 12-1 Deise Aba (IRE), 14-1 The Worlds End (IRE), Aquila Sky (IRE), 16-1 Koshari (FR), 18-1 Supreme Escape (IRE), 20-1 Supremely Lucky (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The pick of several appealing candidates in this competitive contest is REMASTERED, who returns to hurdles on a potentially handy mark judged on his exploits over fences last season and his record when fresh also augurs well. Act of God is well worth another try over this sort of trip and, fresh from a recent victory on the level, he is next on the list ahead of Rapper and Pileon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REMASTERED 2.ACT OF GOD 3.RAPPER

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2020: UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 12 11 5 Kevin Brogan 12-1 (Harry Fry) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note: DEISE ABA: Following its run on 18/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

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2m 3f 200y

THIRD RACE 1.40 THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £8169)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs BEAKSTOWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs BEAKSTOWN Longest Traveller: KILTEALY BRIGGS trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 180 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

KATESON (GB) (211) 2/01305- CD

age

st-lb

8

11-8

Tom Scudamore J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE) O DMRichardsRobertsChurchwardW-Williams B D. M. Richards

TIMEFORM VIEW Galvanised by application of cheekpieces last term, landing 2 1/2m handicap hurdle here in December prior to good fifth in Gr. 3 handicap final start. Not ruled out returned to chasing for new stable now.

TFRHHHII BHA135

2

KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (22) P/2340-4 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) O McNeill Family B John Mounsey

7

11-8

A. P. Heskin J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW :Useful winning hurdler who ran up to best when 3.5 lengths fourth of 7 in a novices’ handicap chase at Uttoxeter (22.5f) on return in October. Should go well again.

TFRHHHII BHA135

3

HOOLIGAN (IRE) (219) 51/1312-

6

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Victory Run (IRE) O O’Donohoe, Cavanagh, Robinson, Nelson B T. Fleming

11-8

Jonathan Burke J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o who gained what looked a most unlikely third success over hurdles at Newcastle (16.2f) in February.

Runner-up over 18.9f in France thereafter and step up to 2 1/2m looks a plus now chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA135

4 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (606) 1P/2435/- D

8

11-6

Harry Skelton J Br B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Bryan Drew The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S B Geoffrey Thompson

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who matched previous best over fences when fifth in competitive 2 1/2m Cheltenham Festival handicap in March 2020. Absent since but 6lb lower for return and one to note. TFRHHHHI BHA133

5

RUTHLESS ARTICLE (IRE) (21) 4-1F23P CD

Br B g Definite Article - Lady Kamando O J Rymer R Farnham C Rymer J Farnham B Walter Crean

8

11-4

Sean Bowen J Rebecca Curtis, Newport T William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner who opened account in this sphere over C&D in June. Placed on 2 of last 3 starts and seemingly not 100% at Ffos Las on latest outing. Still, this looks deeper.

TFRHHHII BHA131

6

YOUR DARLING (IRE) (25) 1P/34-11 D

6

11-0

Kielan Woods J Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Lord and Lady Vestey Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S B William Mangan

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who tasted success over hurdles in May and surpassed that form with an impressive chase debut win at Huntingdon (19.8f) in October. Up in class but highly likely there is more to come.

TFRHHHHH BHA127

7

EDEN FLIGHT (FR) (217) 02/F050-

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Traviata (FR) O FLIGHT ATTENDANTS B Mr Jean-Pierre Mahe & Mr Bernard Auffret

7

10-12

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who showed fairly useful form (at his best) without getting his head in front over hurdles for Willie Mullins. Market may guide now chasing for new yard on back of a wind op.

TFRHHHII BHA125

8

LINELEE KING (FR) (201) 124025-

Br Gr g Martaline - Queen Lee (FR) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Mr Dominique Lemesle

6

10-11

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who reached a fairly useful level over hurdles, good second on handicap bow at Southwell (3m) in February. Below best final start but boasts a pointing background and yard in good order. TFRHHHII BHA124 24

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ONCHAN (IRE) (255) 66/3P23-

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Satellite Dancer (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Edmond Coleman

6

10-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty to like on paper and showed plenty of ability over hurdles, placed on 3 of 4 starts at up to 25.5f last term. Good type physically and he should make his mark over fences. Interesting.

TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: CANELO (IRE) 7 11 3 Tom Bellamy 10-1 (Alan King) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: KILTEALY BRIGGS: Following its run on 15/10/2021 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

RUTHLESS ARTICLE: Following its run on 16/10/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Your Darling (IRE), 11-2 Beakstown (IRE), 7-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 8-1 Hooligan (IRE), Ruthless Article (IRE), 9-1 Kateson (GB), 10-1 Linelee King (FR), 11-1 Onchan (IRE), 14-1 Eden Flight (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A really interesting novices’ handicap chase with the vote in favour of YOUR DARLING. A progressive hurdler, he surpassed his form in that sphere when scoring impressively on chase debut at Huntingdon in October and he looks up to handling his subsequent rise in the weights. Beakstown has a lengthy absence to overcome but is also high on the shortlist, along with Kiltealy Briggs and Linelee King.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOUR DARLING (IRE) 2.BEAKSTOWN (IRE) 3.KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE)

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WINNER GRAND SEFTON CHASE

BEAU BAY TRAINER: DR RICHARD NEWLAND JOCKEY: CHARLIE HAMMOND OWNER: PETER GREEN & DR R D P NEWLAND

FIRST RAN IN

1865 CLASS 2

RUN OVER TWO MILES, FIVE FURLONGS

4,242 METRES 18 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

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£41,152 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR HORSE 2020 BEAU BAY 2019 HOGAN’S HEIGHT 2018 WARRIORS TALE 2017 GAS LINE BOY 2016 AS DE MEE 2015 BENNYS MIST 2014 POOLE MASTER 2013 REBEL REBELLION 2012 LITTLE JOSH 2011 STEWARDSHOUSE

TRAINER Dr Richard Newland Jamie Snowden Paul Nicholls Ian Williams Paul Nicholls Venetia Williams David Pipe Paul Nicholls NigelTwiston-Davies Tim Vaughan

JOCKEY CharlieHammond Tom Cannon Sean Bowen Robert Dunne Sean Bowen Liam Treadwell TomScudamore Ryan Mahon SamTwiston-Davies Aidan Coleman

Having finished third in this contest 12 months previously, Beau Bay went two places better to land last year’s renewal for trainer Dr Richard Newland at double-figure odds of 20-1.

Ridden by then 3lb claiming jockey Charlie Hammond, the winner jumped brilliantly throughout and had enough left in the tank to get through on the inside at the Elbow and outstay long-time leader Sir Jack Yeats on the run-in, eventually going on to score by five lengths.

Beau Bay went on to win a veterans’ handicap chase at Doncaster in the spring, before being pulled-up in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham when last seen.

SEVEN OF THE PAST 10 WINNERS HAD BEEN AROUND THE NATIONAL COURSE IN SOME CAPACITY BEFOREHAND

8⁄10 6⁄10 5⁄10 AGED NINE OR YOUNGER

SENT OFF 10/1 OR LESS

AGED NINE YEARS OLD

2m 5f 19y

FOURTH RACE 2.15 THE BETWAY GRAND SEFTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for six yrs old and upwards x Total race value £80000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £31424, 2nd £15712, 3rd £7856, 4th £3928, 5th £1960, 6th £984, 7th £488, 8th £248. (Penalty Value £41152) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): P Nicholls (16 wins from 121 runners, 13%) runs CAT TIGER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (14 wins from 53 runners, 26%) runs CAT TIGER Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2016 and 2018. The stable runs CAT TIGER today.

Longest Travellers: SPYGLASS HILL trained by H De Bromhead & THE WEST’S AWAKE trained by E J O’Grady - both Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

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1

horse

SPYGLASS HILL (IRE) (27) 6323-05

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Missmartinslane (IRE) O Mr Niall O’Leary B Steven Gilmore

age

st-lb

8

11-12

Hugh Morgan (3) J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent racer prone to mistakes but he’s classy. Faded after late errors in the Munster National (3m) at Limerick last month and drop in trip will help. Could well take to these fences. Interesting.

TFRHHHII BHA146

2

FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (21) 4-11316 D

8

11-11

Sean Bowen J Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T O Mr Roddy Owen Foodnet Ltd S B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving in spring/summer, landing a big pot in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Better for return there behind Senior Citizen 3 weeks ago and yard have tasted plenty of success over these fences.

TFRHHHII BHA145

3

THE WEST’S AWAKE (IRE) (20) 310023

10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Bilboa (FR) O Mrs John Magnier B Kenilworth House Stud

11-11

Phillip Enright J E. J. O’Grady, Ireland T Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kilbeggan in June and placed in useful handicap chases the last twice. Having a belated first go over these fences but he’s got a good completion rate in recent times and could go well.

TFRHHHII BHA145

4 TIME TO GET UP (IRE) (231) 42/3411Br Ch g Presenting - Gales Return (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs E. Moore

8

11-10

Tom Scudamore J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for switch to chasing for new yard last season, conceding first run but still winning well in Midlands National when last seen. More to come and he’s all over a Grand National contender. TFRHHHHI BHA144

5

AL ROC (FR) (37) 06125-0

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Al Cov (FR) O Comedy Club Partnership B Mr Emmanuel Clayeux

10

11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser in France but has made an underwhelming start for this yard in 2 runs 8 months apart (wind op in between, ran over hurdles on return). Needs a big revival tried over these fences.

TFRHHIII BHA142

6

SENIOR CITIZEN (GB) (21) 2043-41 D

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Mothers Help O McNeill Family B C. and Mrs Wilson

8

11-5

A. P. Heskin J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well both tries over these fences last season (test too much in the mud in this, then placed in messy Topham) and back to winning ways at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Big shout despite 5lb rise.

TFRHHHHH BHA139

7

HOGAN’S HEIGHT (IRE) (16) 15/P60-4 CD

Br B g Indian River (FR) - Electre du Berlais (FR) O Foxtrot Racing: Hogan’s Height B Bluegate Stud

10

11-4

Page Fuller J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stormed to victory in this in 2019 (off just 4lb lower) and while it’s been slim pickings since (left way behind in the National), he didn’t look a lost cause back over hurdles on recent return.

TFRHHHII BHA138

8

MAC TOTTIE (GB) (36) 12P12-4 D

Br B g Midnight Legend - Tot of The Knar O Steve & Jackie Fleetham B Steve & Jackie Fleetham

8

11-1

James Bowen J Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2020/21 on a high (2 victories in novice handicap chases last term) but returned with a poor effort at Fontwell. May revive over these fences given the yard, who also run Francky du Berlais. TFRHHHII BHA135 28

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CAT TIGER (FR) (165) 11P/13-2 D BF

7

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR) O David Maxwell Racing Limited B Mr J. Haimet & Har. De La Croix Sonnet

11-0

Mr David Maxwell (3) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy chaser who won Leicester hunter in March and ran well over these fences in the Foxhunters’.

Not so good at Southwell when last seen but these sort of races will rightly remain on his radar. TFRHHHII BHA134

10 VIA DOLOROSA (FR) (42) 2620-31 D

9

Br B g Konig Shuffle (GER) - Millie Hurley (FR) O Judith Wilson B Mrs Brigitte Bourez & Mrs Brigitte Pigor

10-12

David Noonan J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful jumper at up to 23f in France, though his claiming hurdle win 42 days ago was his first since December 2017. Not obviously well treated starting out for new yard.

TFRHHIII BHA132

11 THOMAS MACDONAGH (GB) (227) 0/431P2- 8 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Taqreem (IRE) O Sperling, Coomes, Davies, Hague, Collins B R. W. Russell

10-10

Gavin Sheehan J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form over fences last term, the only finisher at Catterick (25f, heavy) and signing off with a good run at Haydock. All stamina and expect to see him prominent under in-form rider. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA130

12 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (28) 51110-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (IRE) O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott B A. V. Bloodstock

7

10-10

Nick Scholfield J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who progressed rapidly upon going chasing last term, easily winning 3 handicaps. Should have come on for Chepstow return and not dismissed on first go over these fences.

TFRHHHII BHA130

13 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (211) 123005-

10

10-6

James Best J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) Richard Spencer, Newmarket T O Gowing’s Eleven Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S B Mrs E. Costelloe

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser, very reliable over these fences and ran well for a long way once more in the Topham when last seen. One for each-way players at a big price again.

TFRHHHII BHA126

14 MANWELL (IRE) (20) 45/1r2-4 D

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10-0

Jonathan England J Sam England, Guiseley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on return at Sedgefield (21f, heavy) last term and not seen to best effect after 6 months off on comeback there (29.2f) 20 days ago. Doesn’t appeal as a likely winner on first go on this course. TFRHHIII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2020: BEAU BAY (FR) 9 10 2 Charlie Hammond 20-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 18 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 13.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Time To Get Up (IRE), 6-1 Senior Citizen (GB), 7-1 Hogan’s Height (IRE), 8-1 Cat Tiger (FR), 10-1 Thomas Macdonagh (GB), 12-1 Spyglass Hill (IRE), 14-1 The West’s Awake (IRE), 16-1 Francky du Berlais (FR), 18-1 Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 22-1 Mac Tottie (GB), Five Star Getaway (IRE), 50-1 Via Dolorosa (FR), Manwell (IRE), 66-1 Al Roc (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

SENIOR CITIZEN has a big prize in him over these fences judged on the way he took to them twice last season. A return to winning ways in a useful contest at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago proved his well-being and he can come out on top again.

All roads point to the National for Time To Get Up but he can still make a mockery of his revised mark on his return. 2019-winner Hogan’s Height may revive.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SENIOR CITIZEN 2.TIME TO GET UP (IRE) 3.HOGAN’S HEIGHT (IRE)

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Br B g Gold Well - Roborette (FR) O Sam England Racing Club B Thomas O’Toole

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1m 7f 176y

FIFTH RACE 2.50 THE BETWAY SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING WEEK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £27400

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10850, 2nd £5426, 3rd £2712, 4th £1357, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £14159.60)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs ANTUNES & KNIGHT IN DUBAI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs ANTUNES & KNIGHT IN DUBAI Fancy That: T R George won this race in 2014 and 2017. The stable runs DARLING DU LARGE today.

Longest Traveller: ESPION DU CHENET trained by Louise G Lyons, Ireland.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

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1

horse

ANTUNES (GB) (239) 215F13- D

age

st-lb

7

11-12

Harry Skelton J Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aigrette Garzette (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mark & Maria Adams B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a useful chaser last term, winning twice from the front over 2m. Held in stronger handicap final start though, and he’ll need more to take this on return.

TFRHHHII BHA140

2

KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (606) 05/112U/-

8

11-10

David England J Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Miss Noreen Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice as a novice in this sphere over further during 2019/20 campaign.

Missed the whole of last season, though, and might need this.

TFRHHHII BHA138

3

ARVICO BLEU (IRE) (23) 00-2101 D

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Sharifa (GER) O Mrs Karen Spark B Noel Gowen

9

11-10

Callum Bewley J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form for new connections (bought from Henry de Bromhead for just £9,000) when winning 2m novice handicap chase at Carlisle 3 weeks ago, easily. Good shout again up 6lb.

TFRHHHHH BHA138

4 SAO (FR) (198) 115102- D

7

11-7

Nathan Moscrop (3) J Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Country (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Gary Eves and Partner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Mr Philippe Gasdoue

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicap chases at around 2m in the mud under this rider last season and signed off with a good second at Perth. Wouldn’t dismiss on return down 2lb.

TFRHHHII BHA135

5

GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (238) 2/4P132-

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B Patrick Kavanagh

8

11-4

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in fine fettle, winning at Ludlow (20f, heavy) before a couple of good placed efforts, which is good form. Nudged up 2lb but can go well back in trip if ready to motor.

TFRHHHII BHA132

6

GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (227) 4/21232-

Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B M. and Mrs Watson

6

10-13

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was on the up over hurdles last season, landing 2m Doncaster novice before excellent placed efforts in 3 handicaps. Sights quickly turned to chasing on return with tongue tie fitted. TFRHHHHI BHA127

7

ESPION DU CHENET (FR) (8) 614321 D

Br Ch g Sunday Break (JPN) - Reine Irlandaise (FR) O Nicholas Teehan B Haras du Chenet

7

10-5

R. P. Treacy (3) J Louise G. Lyons, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who won again in 2m Down Royal handicap chase last week. First run on these shores and dangerous to discount.

TFRHHHII BHA119

8

DARLING DU LARGE (FR) (34) F3-1231 D

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dissidente (FR) O Mr Simon W. Clarke B Mr Pascal Noue

8

10-2

Jonathan Burke J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap chase last month. This is tougher but he shouldn’t be overlooked.

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Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Arvico Bleu (IRE), 5-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 11-2 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 6-1 Antunes (GB), 13-2 Darling du Large (FR), 8-1 Espion du Chenet (FR), 12-1 Sao (FR), 14-1 Knight In Dubai (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ARVICO BLEU won in good style at Carlisle starting out for Ewan Whillans and could follow up after a 6lb rise. Gunsight Ridge is interesting on his chase debut/ return having progressed over hurdles last season. Golden Whisky was another in fine form when last seen and can go well if ready to roll.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARVICO BLEU (IRE) 2.GUNSIGHT RIDGE 3.GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE)

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs WILDE ABOUT OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (10 wins from 26 runners, 38%) runs BREWIN’UPASTORM Longest Traveller: IF THE CAP FITS trained by H Fry, Seaborough, 240 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

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1

horse

BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (212) U/65115-

Br B g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (IRE) O Mrs Barbara Hester B Longrove Stud

age

st-lb

8

11-6

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler who scored twice last term and signed off with creditable fifth in Aintree Hurdle over C&D. Yard among the winners and had wind op, so respected despite conceding weight all round. TFRHHHHI BHA156

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WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (211) 11P110- CD 6

11-2

Harry Skelton J Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mike and Eileen Newbould B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who looked firmly on the up until turning in a poor effort in C&D handicap in April. This is tougher, but he’s still low mileage and C&D winner is sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA148

3

IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) (210) 123200- C

9

Br B g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra (IRE) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Liam Gilsenan

11-0

Sean Bowen J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser who ended last term out of sorts, only eleventh in Stayers Hurdle here in the spring. Yard are going well though so this course winner can’t be totally discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA150

4 LISNAGAR OSCAR (IRE) (210) 1/402F0Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Asta Belle (FR) O Racing for Fun B Denis Fitzgerald

8

11-0

Adam Wedge J Rebecca Curtis, Newport T William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2020 Stayers’ winner at Cheltenham but he went winless last term and signed off with modest eighth in Stayers Hurdle here in the April. Returns with a bit to prove now.

TFRHHHII BHA154

5

SUMMERVILLE BOY (IRE) (301) 25/1455- CD 9

Br B g Sandmason - Suny House O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Paul Rothwell

11-0

Tom Scudamore J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2018 Supreme Hurdle hero who also landed this contest a year ago. Ended last season below par, but he goes very well fresh and rates a big player at these weights.

TFRHHHHH BHA155

6

MARTELLO SKY (GB) (21) 51101-1 D

Br Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky O The Sky Partnership B Mr T. Wood

5

10-9

A. P. Heskin J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a most productive novice season with Cheltenham Listed win and took her form up a notch with ready handicap win at Market Rasen last month. This demands a lot more, but she’s still improving. TFRHHHII BHA141 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2020: SUMMERVILLE BOY (IRE) 8 11 4 Jonathan Burke 10-3 (Tom George) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: WILDE ABOUT OSCAR: Following its run on 9/4/2021 it was reported that the horse was fatigued from a hard season.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Brewin’upastorm (IRE), Summerville Boy (IRE), 9-2 Martello Sky (GB), 11-2 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), Lisnagar Oscar (IRE), 10-1 If The Cap Fits (IRE)

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SUMMERVILLE BOY goes very well fresh and is favoured at the weights here too so is taken to repeat his victory in this contest 12 months ago. Brewinupastorm ended last term back on song and hails from a yard among the winners so appeals as the one to chase him home, despite having to concede weight all round. If The Cap Fits is another worth considering for an in-form stable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUMMERVILLE BOY (IRE) 2.BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) 3.IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) 36

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SEVENTH RACE 3.55 THE BETWAY “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for three yrs old x Total race value £7500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs SAVEASEA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs SAVEASEA Longest Traveller: SANDRINGHAM trained by M Hofer, Germany.

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BO KAAP (IRE) (-)

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Sean Bowen J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Citipost S

Br B g Mount Nelson - Vizean (IRE) O Bo Kaap Partnership B Paul Giles

TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson gelding. Closely related to a winner on Flat and half-brother to hurdler Multiviz.

Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 7f). Noteworthy newcomer.

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DESERT STRANGER (GB) (-)

10-12

Callum Bewley J R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Jillanar (IRE) O Spittal Family B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £12,500 3-y-o, Helmet gelding. Dam 7f winner. Best opposed unless he attracts good support.

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IDEM (FR) (-)

10-12

Tom Scudamore J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Rail Link gelding. A winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Cote d’Azur and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Fortuitous. Will probably lack the pace of some.

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4 LEGIONAR (GER) (32) 3

10-12

Mitchell Bastyan (3) J Milton Harris, Warminster T

Br Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Lomitas Dream O Four Candles Partnership B M. Ommer

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a number of Flat winners and showed up well when third at Huntingdon a month ago, finishing with running left. Stable is flying and the longer trip will suit. Player.

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Br B g Gemix (FR) - Eolia (FR) O Ms Dianne Morley & Mr Stewart Dobson B Benjamin Chauvel & Brigitte Salaha

10-12

Miss Becky Smith (3) J Micky Hammond, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Gemix gelding. Half-brother to Belle du Bresil. Dam maiden on Flat. Others make more appeal.

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10-12

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Sinopsy (FR) O Mr Michael Motschmann B M Motschmann

Aidan Coleman J M. Hofer, Germany T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Surin.

Dam lightly raced on Flat.

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Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Crystal Mountain (USA) O The Gredley Family B Mr E. Cantillon

10-12

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to useful 1m-2m winner Mandatario. Dam unraced. Makes plenty of appeal for top yard.

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POETRIA (GB) (32) 6

10-5

Br B f Poet’s Voice - Jozafeen O Mrs C. Steel B Steel’s Thoroughbred Breeding

Sam Twiston-Davies J Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hint of ability when mid-field at Huntingdon first time out, but unlikely to reverse form with Legionar.

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Br Ch f Proconsul - Ssafa O Billington,Bolingbroke,MerseyRacing,Kent B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock

10-5

Ross Turner (5) J Oliver Greenall, Malpas T Swansway, Smartplanner S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in a Market Rasen bumper 3 weeks ago, so hard to imagine she’ll feature in this.

TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: I LIKE TO MOVE IT 3 10 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 9-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Legionar (GER), 7-2 Saveasea (IRE), 9-2 Bo Kaap (IRE), 13-2 Sandringham (FR), 14-1 Idem (FR), Poetria (GB), 25-1 Profiles Mix (FR), 40-1 Simply Red (GB), 50-1 Desert Stranger (GB)

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LEGIONAR shaped with plenty of encouragement when third at Huntingdon on debut and should improve for this extra test of stamina. He’s fancied to put his experience to good use against some interesting newcomers, the most notable of which are Saveasea and Bo Kaap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEGIONAR (GER) 2.SAVEASEA (IRE) 3.BO KAAP (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.33 - THE BETWAY EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5173 to the winning horse. The second to receive £2383, the third £1191 and the fourth £596. For novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £47 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 10st 12lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. BETWAY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner. In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. 16 entries at £47. - Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3964; Second £1983; Third £991; Fourth £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.08 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse. The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. For four yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 30th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Pertemps. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 17th, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 6 at £20 and 15 at £100. Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.40 - THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse. The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. For novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after October 30th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETWAY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner. In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £75. - Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.15 - THE BETWAY GRAND SEFTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £41152 to the winning horse. The second to receive £18920, the third £9464, the fourth £4728, the fifth £2368, the sixth £1176, the seventh £592 and the eighth £296. For six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 12th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, November 1st and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 17th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 3lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). To be ridden by Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys who, before the Confirmation stage, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and ridden not less than 10 of these winners in steeple chases.. BETWAY have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner. In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betway. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2.2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when it has reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race. All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection. Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards of the Meeting under Rule (H)7. Horses may be presented on the morning of racing as advised. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the advised time will not be permitted to run under Rule (H)7. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, October 17th may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 42 entries, 20 at £100, 22 at £400. - Closed October 12th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £31424; Second £15712; Third £7856; Fourth £3928; Fifth £1960; Sixth £984; Seventh £488; Eighth £248. (Penalty Value £41152) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE BETWAY SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING WEEK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14159 to the winning horse. The second to receive £6523, the third £3260, the fourth £1632, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. For four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £130 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £26 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £104 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 30th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETWAY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner. In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £130. - Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £10850; Second £5426; Third £2712; Fourth £1357; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280.

(Penalty Value £14159.60) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.20 - THE BETWAY HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse. The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. For four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Grade 3 or Listed hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France).

BETWAY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner. In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betway. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £200. - Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.55 - THE BETWAY “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse. The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. For three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. BETWAY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento for the Winning Owner.

In addition, they will provide a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 12 entries at £37. - Closed November 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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