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THIRD RACE 2.20
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £15000
THE RPM NORTH WALES NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
3M 5F 142Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7716 to the winning horse The second to receive £3547, the third £1774, the fourth £886, the fifth £444, the sixth £220, the seventh £111 and the eighth £55. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb RPM has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition £100 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, 0 at £15 and 22 at £75. - Closed February 4th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5892; Second £2946; Third £1473; Fourth £737; Fifth £368; Sixth £185; Seventh £92; Eighth £47. (Penalty Value £7716) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
No Horse
Age st lb
Jockey 1
SKANDIBURG (FR) (33) 9 12 0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR)
Owner: Mr R. H. F. Fuller
Trainer: Charlotte Fuller, Penwood
Breeder: Mr Emmanuel Leclerc
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets. Form: 02-0055
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 25f over hurdles. Last of 5 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) 33 days ago, soon off bridle Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117 Gavin
2 ECLAIR DE GUYE (FR) (29) 9 11 12
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Jouvence de Guye (FR)
Owner: E R Wakelin, R W Hayward & J J W Wadham
Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Breeder: G.A.E.C. Delorme Gerard & Vincent
Sponsor: Texo Scaffolding
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, chevrons on sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap Form: 0P2-342
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, second of 6 in handicap chase at Catterick (30f, heavy) 29 days ago Enters calculations off the same mark here. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115 (+2)
3
GLITTERING LOVE (IRE) (43) 11 11 11
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Glittering Image (IRE)
Owner: The Fife Boys + 1
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: D. Robb
Sponsor: KingdomTaverns,EquineProductsLtd(EquineNutrition)
Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap Form: 642P-62
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely campaigned over fences in recent seasons, and good second of 11 in handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f, heavy) 43 days ago, sticking to task. Not taken lightly despite 3lb rise. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 Sean Quinlan
4
CONQUREDALOFEUROPE (IRE) (16) 8 11 11
B g Presenting - Sleepless Eye
Owner: The Horse Watchers 9
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway
Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap
Form: 42F-232
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who has shaped well on all 3 outings for his current stable, second of 4 at Catterick (3m1f) last time Solid claims once more with this longer trip a plus.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114 Brian Hughes
5
DON HERBAGER (FR) (31) 9 11 11
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Marie d’Altoria (FR)
Owner: Hereford Racing Club
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: P. Desmard, C. Le Blay & A. Desmard
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Colours: BEIGE, DARK GREEN chevrons, BEIGE cap
Form: 5141-54 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term who got back on track when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 31 days ago Not dismissed eased 1lb
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 Charlie Deutsch
6
BEATTHEBULLET (IRE) (70) 9 11 9
Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Top Quality
Owner: Conyers, O’Reilly, Roddis, Zeffman
Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Breeder: Thistletown Stud
Sponsor: William Hill
Colours: ORANGE, RED, PURPLE & DARK BLUE spectrum, WHITE collar and sleeves and peak to cap Form: P4P-P0F
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences at Exeter last season but hasn’t gone on from that effort since. Others make more appeal.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112 Ben Jones
7 NO CRUISE YET (GB) (83) 8 11 9
B g Passing Glance - Claradotnet
Owner: RGM Partnership
Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley
Breeder: G. D. Kendrick
Sponsor: Keighley Steel
Colours: BROWN, GREEN diamond and sleeves, ORANGE cap
Form: 1311-21
TIMEFORM VIEW Really likeable staying chaser who went one better than on his reappearance with a gutsy display to land 9-runner handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f, good to soft) 83 days ago Up 3lb but still a player.
8
BUDDHA SCHEME (IRE) (68) 9 11 8
B g Milan - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr P. Murphy
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.
Form: P/4F1-3P
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning handicap chaser but he turned in a below form effort when pulled up at Kelso in December Needs to get back on track.
9
CAMP BELAN (IRE) (27) 7 11 7
B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE)
Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Stephen Campion
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap. Form: U0-2164
TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer who got off the mark at Kelso in November but he’s been below par on both runs since. More is needed despite mark easing.
10 THE QUESTIONER (IRE) (31) 7 11 0
Ch g Ask - Cush Bach (IRE)
Owner: Salmon Racing
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: R. McCarthy
Sponsor: Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway
Colours: PINK, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, BLACK stars. Form: 1-52211
TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition since sent handicapping with cheekpieces enlisted and bids for a hat-trick after wins at Ascot and Doncaster (3m2f). Impressed on his chasing bow on latter occasion so big shout with more to offer over this longer trip
11
MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (13) 7 10 11
B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE)
Owner: Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: W. Austin
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoops, quartered cap. Form: 21-5336
TIMEFORM VIEW In good nick until coming in only sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f) 13 days ago Back up in distance and the sort to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
12
BRETNEY (IRE) (5) 8 10 9
B g Milan - Pearl Buttons
Owner: Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership
Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow
Breeder: W. P. Jenks
Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd
Colours: ORANGE, PINK epaulets, WHITE sleeves, PINK armlets, PINK cap, ORANGE stars.
Form: 2-4134P BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched his second success in this sphere at Hereford in November but not at his best both runs since, pulled up there last time. Needs to get back on track.
STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the horse erred early-on losing momentum. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
13
EVENT OF SIVOLA (FR) (27) 9 10 9
Ch g Noroit (GER) - Surprise de Sivola (FR)
Owner: CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Mr Gilles Trapenard
Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing, Elstone Engineering
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars.
Form: 3-PU105
TIMEFORM VIEW Won marathon event at Hexham in November but below that form both starts since. Others are preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
14
LOCH GARMAN ARIS (IRE) (15) 13 10 2
B g Jammaal - See Em Aime (IRE)
Owner: The Brookes Family
Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Breeder: M. Bolger & J. Lazenby
Colours: ORANGE, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots.
Form: PU2P-PB C
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran won twice in the mud at Bangor in May 2021 but has completed only once since, though brought down 13th at Wetherby last time 8lb out of the handicap so others remain easier to fancy.
Star RatingHHIII
Official BHA Rating 83
Jamie
Number Of Declared Runners 14
Blinkers worn first time by No. 12, 14. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 11. Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
The Result
2022: DON HERBAGER (FR) 8 10 11 Charlie Deutsch 5-1 (Venetia Williams) 9 ran
Betting Forecast:
5-1 Eclair de Guye (FR), The Questioner (IRE), 7-1 No Cruise Yet (GB), 9-1 Conquredalofeurope (IRE), 10-1 Glittering Love (IRE), 14-1 Bretney (IRE), 16-1 Morozov Cocktail (IRE), 20-1 Don Herbager (FR), 22-1 Skandiburg (FR), Camp Belan (IRE), 25-1 Beatthebullet (IRE), 28-1 Buddha Scheme (IRE), 33-1 Event of Sivola (FR), 100-1 Loch Garman Aris (IRE)
Race Summary:
A few with chances but THE QUESTIONER created a good impression when going in on his chasing debut at Doncaster so edges the vote. No Cruise Yet is also a likeable sort and he is feared most on the back of his Haydock success, although Eclair de Guye is weighted to go well and Conquredalofeurope is another who brings solid credentials to the table in a competitive handicap
1-2-3:
1.THE QUESTIONER (IRE) 2.NO CRUISE YET 3.ECLAIR DE GUYE (FR)
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