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NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Race Description

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and half a furlong handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-130 As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

2022 WINNER DUBAI DAYS (IRE)

SP: 4/6 F

Age/Weight: 8-10-10

Runners: 4

Jockey: Bruce Lynn

Trainer: Nick Alexander

Summary : Dubai Days who had won at the corresponding meeting in 2021 won this convincingly despite not jumping fluently He lead approaching the last and although putting in another awkward jump went clear on the run-in to win by three lengths.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (31 wins from 249 runners, 12%) runs ONE MILL HARBOUR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 58 runners, 19%) runs RIDGEWAY

FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs RIDGEWAY today

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHAMP DE GANE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Snowy Clouds hasn’t done much wrong since going over fences and has a penalty after making it three from four at Market Rasen. There is a chance he could be take on for the lead by Escapeandevade, which may set things up for ONE MILL HARBOUR, who made the best possible start to his chasing career at Newcastle and is open to any amount of improvement. Give Great Heart’Jac and Grand Voyage plenty of thought too.

WIN: ONE MILL HARBOUR

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

EACHWAY: SNOWY CLOUDS

2022: DUBAI DAYS (IRE) 8 10 10 Bruce Lynn 4-6 (N W Alexander) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

CHAMP DE GANE: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake four fences out.

WHODINI: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Snowy Clouds (IRE), 9-2 One Mill Harbour (FR), 7-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 8-1 Champ de Gane (FR), Great Heart’jac (FR), 10-1 Ridgeway (FR), 12-1 Whodini (IRE), 14-1 Escapeandevade (IRE)

THE SEKO LOGISTICS SCOTLAND NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15500 Prize Money.£8185 to the winning horse The second to receive £3766, the third £1883, the fourth £942 and the fifth £469 colours no horse age st-lb

1 ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (30) 22-31P4 CD

7 11-10

Br B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) Brian Hughes J

O The Escapees James Ewart, Langholm T

B Ms Leah Mc Coy Fitzdares S

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 14l behind Grey Diamond when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m (soft) last month. Goes well at this venue so keep in mind. Official BHA Rating 124

2 CHAMP DE GANE (FR) (13) 0U22F6

6 11-7

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - La Champmesle (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs G. Thoumas & Mrs A. Bouysse

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

Placed over hurdles, in a NH flat race and two chases from 12 starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Return Ticket when sixth of 8 on his latest start in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Jumping has let him down the last twice so needs to improve. Official BHA Rating 121

3 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (13) 134432 C

7 11-6

Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR) Sam Coltherd J

O Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Bell Rural Solutions S

Won two hurdles and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 9l by Return Ticket when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and he is really consistent. Official BHA Rating 120

4 GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) (12) 051212 D

8 11-2

Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Aqua Fontana (FR) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Dunraven Group of Companies S

He has won two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 4 1/2l by Jay Jay Reilly when second of 4 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Commands attention. Official BHA Rating 116 (-1)

5 SNOWY CLOUDS (IRE) (12) 20-1311 D

7 11-2 (in 7lb ex)

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Highclere T/Bred Racing - Snowy Clouds 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Terence Leonard Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1fav at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating We’ll Go Again by 14l. Has a 7lb penalty but may follow up. Official BHA Rating 109 (+10)

6 RIDGEWAY (FR) (147) 44-51P4

6 10-13

Br Gr g Outstrip - Bocca Bianca (GER) Fergus Gregory J

O Foxtrot Racing Ridgeway Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Elza Petit, Hannah Petit & Berner Olsen Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Coastguard Station when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m (good) in November last year Struggled twice since a Kempton victory in October Official BHA Rating 113

7 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (23) 4361 D

Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR)

O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan

B J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter

6 10-10

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Ballymore S

Won at 3-1 in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Gallic Geordie by 1 1/2l for his first victory in four attempts. Took to fences like a duck to water and there is plenty of scope for further improvement so he warrants respect. Official BHA Rating 110

8 WHODINI (IRE) (48) 43-4410 D

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE)

O Malcolm Jones and John Norbury

6 10-7

Henry Brooke J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Robert McGurgan Swansway S

A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Bollingerandkrug when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Justified favouritism at Newcastle on his fencing bow before that so can’t be written off Official BHA Rating 107

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THE THISTLE CABS GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Race Description

This three miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 125 In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

2022 WINNER STRINGTOYOURBOW (IRE)

SP: 3/1 F

Age/Weight: 5-10-4

Runners: 9

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Trainer: Dan Skelton

Summary : This was an eye-catching performance from the five-year-old who travelled strongly to dispute the lead three out. He led before two out to go clear approaching the last and romped home eight and a half lengths clear

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S R B Crawford (17 wins from 111 runners, 15%) runs KINGFISHER LANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 58 runners, 19%) runs DON HOLLOW LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ATACANTER trained by R O’Sullivan & KINGFISHER LANE trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS DON HOLLOW was too bad to be true when a well-beaten seventh on his handicap debut at Kempton, but Dan Skelton’s charge could regain the winning thread now up in distance. Quick Draw has questions to answer having pulled up over fences at the same meeting, although he won his two races prior to that. He may have been freshened up by a small break, while Milan Bridge should also appreciate a return to hurdles and improvement from him isn’t out of the question.

WIN: DON HOLLOW

EACHWAY: QUICK DRAW

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: STRINGTOYOURBOW (IRE) 5 10 4 Jack Tudor 3-1 (Christian Williams) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 10 14 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 15

Stewards Note:

QUICK DRAW: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DON HOLLOW: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 City Derby (IRE), 6-1 Quick Draw (IRE), 17-2 Milan Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Lepashe (IRE), 11-1 Don Hollow (GER), 12-1 Atacanter (IRE), Community Rebel (IRE), 20-1 Aramax (GER), 25-1 Ladronne (FR), 28-1 Off To A Flyer (IRE), Shadows In The Sky (IRE), 33-1 Ratfacemcdougall (IRE), Kingfisher Lane (IRE), 40-1 Jessiemac (IRE)