1.10pm The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race (Qualifier) (GBB Race

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £25000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (30 wins from 134 runners, 22%) runs CALL ME LORD & SCARPIA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs HALO DES OBEAUX

Longest Traveller: DOLPHIN SQUARE trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding colours no horse age st-lb

1 CALL ME LORD (FR) (26) P36P3-1 C 9 12-0

Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Ben Bromley (7) J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Roger Marot Ptarmigan Media Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW First win since the 2019 International Hurdle at Cheltenham when seeing off stablemate Captain Morgs in 21f Kempton handicap on reappearance 26 days ago. His rise for that is more than offset by his jockey’s claim but this trip is a maximum for him. TFRHHHII BHA142

2 DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (283) 211011- D 8 11-13

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) (Luso) Mr David Maxwell (3) J O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Had a very productive 2021/22 season, winning handicap hurdles at Newbury and Cheltenham and 3 hunter chases. Likely to be competitive if ready to roll after his break. TFRHHHII BHA141

3 WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (41) 0/6040-0 7 11-7

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Kielan Woods J O Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Last season was a bit disappointing and no obvious sign that an upturn in his fortunes is imminent on his Aintree reappearance run in October. TFRHHIII BHA135

4 COPPERHEAD (GB) (15) PP50/P-U C 8 11-6

Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice chase winner in early-2020. His career has been rather disappointing since but there was strength behind him in the market when unseating in an Ascot chase on his reappearance, suggesting connections think he might be back in better form. Back hurdling now. TFRHHHII BHA134

5 HALO DES OBEAUX (FR) (27) 1/3FF0-1 C 5 11-5

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Almeria des Obeaux (FR) (Saddler Maker (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Marie Devilder Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Things didn’t go to plan for this French recruit last season but he got his career back on track when ploughing through the mud to win a 2 1/2m course handicap under Freddie Gingell on his reappearance 4 weeks ago. Could be more to come at 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA133

6 MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (189) 141/3F-P 7 11-0

Br B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Jonathan Burke J O Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury T B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed pair of mares’ handicaps at up to 25f in 2020/21 season but lightly raced since, pulling up on her Cartmel reappearance in May. Off another 6 months since. Has a bit to prove for now. TFRHHIII BHA128

7 SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (21) 1FP0-13 D 8 11-0

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) (Colonel Collins (USA)) Tom Scudamore J O The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles/fences last season and back to winning ways in 7-runner Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, heavy) in October. Creditable third in a more competitive race at Cheltenham since. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA128

8 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (41) 21P15-5 6 10-12

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - What A Breeze (IRE) (Naheez (USA)) Richard Patrick J O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Peter and Ann Downes Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season and creditable fifth in 3m Aintree Grade 1 final start. Shaped quite well in a 2 1/2m handicap back at Aintree on his reappearance 6 weeks ago. Could have more to offer now returning to 3m for his in-form yard. TFRHHHHH BHA126

Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bunglasha Lady (IRE) (Snurge) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs T. Brown Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Desmond Devereux TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when making all at Plumpton (25) at the end of January. Blotted his copybook by running out at Doncaster the following week and weakened to finish well held at Newbury final start. Subsequently had wind surgery. Returns with his stable in good form. TFRHHHII BHA123

10 NAMBITI (FR) (18) 14123-F 4 10-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cheyrac (FR) (Smadoun (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J O Syders & Burkes Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful over hurdles/fences in France. 15/2, in second when fell 3 out in Hereford handicap chase on reappearance for new stable last month, although it was too far out to predict where he would have finished. Back hurdling now. TFRHHHII BHA122

11 SIROBBIE (IRE) (160) 4423-15 D BF 8 10-6

Br Br g Arakan (USA) - Presentbreeze (IRE) (Presenting) Charlie Todd J O Mr Richard J. Gurr Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Michael. C. Griffin Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 25f Huntingdon handicap in May. Respectable fifth in competitive Summer Cup (chase) at Uttoxeter the following month (final start for David Bridgwater). Joined a good stable.Interesting runner. TFRHHHHI BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: PILEON (IRE) 7 10 8 Ben Jones 5-2 (Philip Hobbs) 12 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: SCARPIA: Following its run on 4/3/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Call Me Lord (FR), Halo des Obeaux (FR), 7-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), 9-1 Bridge North (IRE), Sirobbie (IRE), 11-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), 12-1 Nambiti (FR), 14-1 Copperhead (GB), 16-1 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), 20-1 Scarpia (IRE), 50-1 Midnightreflection (GB)

PLAY SMARTER There should be more to come from BRIDGE NORTH now stepping back up to 3m so he gets the vote for the Henry Daly team. Halo des Obeaux saw it out well under gruelling conditions over 2 1/2m here last time and could also benefit from this longer distance so he’s feared most. Sirobbie is also of interest now setting out for new trainer Ian Williams, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) 2.HALO DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.SIROBBIE (IRE)

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