Doncaster Racecard - 30th January 2021 - SkyBet Chase Day

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SKY BET CHASE DAY AT DONCASTER Thank you for joining us from the comfort of your own home for a thrilling afternoon with today’s seven race-card, with the feature race today being The Sky Bet Handicap Chase, ready for the off at 3.15pm I begin by thanking todays sponsors, Sky Bet, Albert Bartlett and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing for their kind support of todays’ meeting.

We have a great afternoon ahead. With the prestigious Sky Bet Handicap Chase anchoring todays card. Run over 3 miles, this race was first run in 1948 and has seen its winners deliver future success both at Cheltenham and the Grand National.

Today favourite is Cap Du Nord, trained by Christian Williams as he continues his journey towards the 2021 Grand National 2020 delivered Nicky Henderson his first Sky Bet Handicap Chase win with OK Corral. This year he has Shishkin running in the Irish Thoroughbred Market Lightning Novices Chase at 1.30, ahead of this years’ Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham in March.

The other hot race today is the Irish Thoroughbred Market Yorkshire Roses Mares Hurdle, which has some great talent on show, and looks like it will be tightly contested, so well worth checking out the form.

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13 PIAMONTINI (IRE) (18) 35 BF

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4

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10-12

B g Alhaarth (IRE) - Actualite Brian Harding Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sir Robert Ogden Br Park Place International Ltd Sickling Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled hard when beaten favourite on hurdling debut at Bangor (16.5f, GS) last time.

Claims if settling better here.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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Breeding

Breeder

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Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 12.55 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VISIT attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total race value £7273 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2873, 2nd £952, 3rd £476, 4th £296, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3768.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): B Pauling (13 wins from 66 runners, 20%) runs LIFEISAHIGHWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs CLEMENTO WEIGHTWATCHER: OKSANA won off a handicap mark of 102, her rating is now down 6lb to 96.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KEEP ROLLING trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 240 miles.

RACE SUMMARY If there’s a runner in this with the potential to be a lot better than their mark it’s surely MERCUTIO ROCK, who rates a fascinating contender on this quick switch to handicaps. Sunset West and Lifeisahighway also have their best days ahead of them and look the main threats.

1-2-3: 1.MERCUTIO ROCK (FR) 2.SUNSET WEST (IRE) 3.LIFEISAHIGHWAY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

Trainer

Sponsor age

DORKING BOY (GB) (70) 140-200

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Megasue Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Pleasure Palace Racing

PLAY SMARTER

st lb

7 11-13

Jason Dixon (7) Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning hurdler but turned in a lacklustre display back over timber (after a heavy defeat over fences). Usual hood back on but still has plenty to prove.

TFRHHHII BHA121

2 Br

ROUGH NIGHT (IRE) (49) 4126-00 D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Sunny Bob (IRE) Miss P. Morris Mrs A. Darragh

8 11-12

Kielan Woods Alex Hales, Edgecote Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up markedly on chase debut when readily winning 2m Warwick event 12 months ago. Couple of heavy defeats over fences to end 2020 raise serious questions ahead of this switch to hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA120

3 Br

SAYAR (IRE) (71) 00/P0-P2

8 11-11

B g Azamour (IRE) - Seraya (FR) Nick Kent Racing Club II H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC

Charlie Hammond (3) Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 2 starts over hurdles for Willie Mullins in 2017 but largely struggled since, achieving very little despite finishing second over fences in November. Cheekpieces applied.

TFRHHIII BHA119

4 Br

ENFIN PHIL (FR) (66) 215-06P D

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Nheyranne (FR) Randall Orchard & Partners Philippe Raphael Legault

7 11-10

Alain Cawley Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 19f winner but yet to hit top form this term, jumping none too fluently when pulled up at Wetherby in November.

TFRHHIII BHA118

5 Br

SUNSET WEST (IRE) (51) 221-3F2 BF

B g Westerner - Sunshine Haven (IRE) The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited Maurice O’Brien

6

11-9

Joe Williamson (7) Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was seen off only by a much more experienced rival with plenty of stamina in a novice hurdle at Newcastle (22f) last month, going with enthusiasm. Opening mark looks very fair.

TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 Br

ALIANDY (IRE) (58) 42/P25-5

10 11-8

B g Presenting - Water Rock A & S Enterprises Ltd Joseph and Anthony Smiddy

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a bit of temperament about him and wasn’t on a “going” day when remote fifth on reappearance last month, weakening after racing freely. Needs to have come on a fair bit. TFRHHIII BHA116

7 Br

CORRI LINDO (FR) (58) 4431-01

Br g Corri Piano (FR) - Daresta (FR) Crowd Racing, R.Christison - Corri Lindo J. L. Bara, E. Bara, H. Bara & L. Bara

11 11-8

Lee Edwards Henry Oliver, Abberley Hatt Kitchens

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by sharp track when finally off the mark at Fakenham in March and coped really well with the mud when doubling tally at Leicester last month. Up 3lb in a better race.

TFRHHHII BHA116

6

8 Br

KEEP ROLLING (IRE) (21) 0/P43-10

8

Ch g Mahler - Kayles Castle (IRE) Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Michael Hennessy

11-8

Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs, Minehead

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful bumper winner who is a free goer over hurdles, but well prepared to make a successful reppearance at Hereford last month. Faded out of things upped to 21.4f on handicap bow latest. TFRHHHII BHA116

Br

WHISKEY AND WATER (GB) (10) 233-260

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Bahamamia D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce The Bahamamia Partnership

5

11-8

Nathan Moscrop (3) Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over hurdles and ran a cracker at Uttoxeter in July. Been below best on Flat/over hurdles more recently, though. Tongue tie now fitted.

TFRHHIII BHA116

10 Br

LEMON T (GB) (10) 1/21P-F5

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Altogether Now (IRE) Newstead Racing Partnership J. M. Jefferson

8

11-5

Jamie Hamilton Ruth Jefferson, Malton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner who fell on his first try at chasing in October. Since finished fifth in a jumpers bumper and now has attentions turned back to timber.

TFRHHHII BHA113

11 Br

MERCUTIO ROCK (FR) (53) 424

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Mondovi (FR) Mr Michael O’Flynn and Delancey Haras de La Rousseliere

5

11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth in a Chepstow bumper in October and made a promising start over hurdles at the same venue when runner-up in 2m novice. Caught the eye at Uttoxeter since and could take off now handicapping.

TFRHHHHH BHA112

12 Br

CLEMENTO (IRE) (324) 11/P05-

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Street Style (IRE) Mr J.N. Blackburn & Mr D. Balfe Redpender Stud Ltd

7

11-3

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sheridan Fabrications Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner of novice hurdles at Cartmel in 2018. Hasn’t stood much racing since, below form in a light 2019/20 campaign. Has left John Quinn and joined another good yard.

TFRHHHII BHA111

13 Br

LIFEISAHIGHWAY (IRE) (49) 25/1-P04

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE) The Rascal Flatts Partnership Michael Kearns

7

11-0

Nico de Boinville Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who shaped better than being pulled up suggests on Rules/hurdles bow. Positives to draw from bot starts since and could flourish in handicaps.

TFRHHHHI BHA108

14 Br

DASH OF BLUE (GB) (61) 063-314 BF

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Madame Bleue Bluebuyu Mr & Mrs P. Rowley

6 10-13

Bryan Carver (3) Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model, opening his account in 20f Southwell handicap in November. Effort flattened out at Fakenham latest but he remains of interest. TFRHHHII BHA107

15 Br

OKSANA (GB) (19) 13F060 D

B m Midnight Legend - La Harde (FR) Sam England Racing Club R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

8

10-2

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on falling mark at Market Rasen in September and backed that up when third at Sedgefield next time. Only one effort of note since and others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA96

16 Br

EN COULEUR (GB) (46) 43

4

10-2

B g Archipenko (USA) - Medaille d’Or Sean Quinlan Mr J Blackburn & Imperial Racing P’ship Michael Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Miss K. Rausing Stittenham Farms, Sheridan Fabrications Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced over hurdles, good third of 14 in juvenile at Catterick (15.7f) last month. Upped in trip for handicap bow.

TFRHHHII BHA108 2020: BOOTLEGGER (IRE) 7 11 9 Harry Reed 12-1 (Neil Mulholland) 15 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 14, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 13.

Stewards Note: ENFIN PHIL: Following its run on 25/11/2020 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Mercutio Rock (FR), 13-2 Sunset West (IRE), 8-1 Corri Lindo (FR), 11-1 Dash of Blue (GB), 14-1 Keep Rolling (IRE), Lemon T (GB), Lifeisahighway (IRE), 16-1 Dorking Boy (GB), En Couleur (GB), 20-1 Clemento (IRE), 25-1 Rough Night (IRE), Aliandy (IRE), 28-1 Whiskey And Water (GB), 33-1 Sayar (IRE), Enfin Phil (FR), Oksana (GB)

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RACE ONE

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SECOND RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10895, 2nd £4473, 3rd £2238, 4th £1118, 5th £560. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (25 wins from 91 runners, 27%) runs SHISHKIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs SHISHKIN FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2016 and 2020. The stable runs SHISHKIN today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELDORADO ALLEN trained by C Tizzard, Sherborne, 219 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Impossible to oppose SHISHKIN, who is currently Timeform’s highest-rated novice chaser on the back of two bloodless victories at Kempton. The Supreme winner really did look something special when clocking a great time over Christmas and can notch up another success on the road to the Sporting Life Arkle. Cheddleton is preferred to Fast Buck for the forecast.

1-2-3: 1.SHISHKIN (IRE) 2.CHEDDLETON 3.FAST BUCK (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (56) 230-114 D

Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) J P Romans & Terry Warner Mr Bruno Vagne

age

st lb

7

11-5

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made a good start over fences with victories at Newton Abbot and Cheltenham (left clear 2 out though jumped well). Never competitive in potentially-hot Henry VIII at Sandown last time, though.

TFRHHHII BHA149

2 Br

SHISHKIN (IRE) (34) F111-11 D

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) Mrs J Donnelly C.J. & E.B. Bennett

7

11-5

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Supreme in March and has quickly made up into Timeform’s highest-rated novice chaser, destroying his rivals in 2 Kempton contests this term. Even more to come and impossible to oppose. TFRHHHHH BHA162

3 Br

CHEDDLETON (GB) (42) 113-411 D

6

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Old Rectory Stud

11-0

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Beardmore Machinery Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Already a much better chaser than hurdler, successful in 2m contests at Carlisle and Haydock (decisively) the last twice. Looks the one for the forecast with the prospect of more to come. TFRHHHII BHA149

4 Br

EST ILLIC (IRE) (32) 0465-11 CD

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) Mr Andrew Gough Gerry Ross

7

11-0

Jordan Nailor Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster S J D Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfornewyardthisterm,winninghandicapchasesatBangorandoverC&Dinthemud,proving verygametoedgeoutFastBuckherelastmonth.Loadsmoreonhisplateontheseterms.

TFRHHIII BHA129

5 Br

FAST BUCK (FR) (32) 1250-F2 D

Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer

7

11-0

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWLikely would have made a winning start over fences for new yard at Hereford if standing up and then shaped well conceding lumps of weight to Est Illic in C&D handicap. Smart chaser with races in him.

TFRHHHII BHA145 2020: MISTER FISHER (IRE) 6 11 3 James Bowen 6-5 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Shishkin (IRE), 9-1 Cheddleton (GB), 14-1 Fast Buck (FR), 25-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), 100-1 Est Illic (IRE)

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The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Lightning Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Mister Fisher Dynamite Dollars Sceau Royal Forest Bihan Vaniteux Three Kingdoms Valdez MEETING ABANDONED Kid Cassidy MEETING ABANDONED

Trainer N. J. Henderson P. Nicholls A. King B. Ellison N. J. Henderson J. P. Ferguson A. King

Jockey J. Bowen H. Cobden W. Hutchinson A. Coleman N. de Boinville A. P. McCoy R. Thornton

6/5 Fav 1/4 Fav 1/2 Fav 7/2 6/4 4/6f 15/8 Fav

(4 ran) (4 ran) (4 ran) (4 ran) (5 ran) (4 ran) (5 ran)

N. J. Henderson

A. P. McCoy

2/1

(3 ran)

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RACE TWO

Previous Winners - Last Ten Years

THIRD RACE 2.05 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING YORKSHIRE ROSE MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £35000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £15253, 2nd £6262, 3rd £3133, 4th £1565, 5th £784, 6th £392. (Penalty Value £19932.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (25 wins from 91 runners, 27%) runs FLORESSA & MARIE’S ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs FLORESSA & MARIE’S ROCK FANCY THAT: P Kirby won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs RAYNA’S WORLD today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIRANDA trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 209 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MARIE’S ROCK lost her unbeaten record over hurdles when reappearing at Newbury but suffered a very poor run there and is confidently expected to get back on track here before going onto better things. Miranda has thrived since joining Paul Nicholls so looks the one to chase home Nicky Henderson’s exciting prospect, with Floressa appealing as the pick of the remaining quartet.

1-2-3: 1.MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) 2.MIRANDA (IRE) 3.FLORESSA (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

FLORESSA (FR) (35) 2120-14

B m Poliglote - Dona Rez (FR) Just Four Men Mme Josette Lasseur

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-4

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed in footsteps of stablemate Epatante by winning Gerry Feilden on her return and not disgraced in face of stiff task when fourth of 5 in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. This easier so in the mix.

TFRHHHII BHA143

2 Br

MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) (63) 111-0 BF

6

B or Br m Milan - By The Hour (IRE) Middleham Park Racing XLII Mr D. Breen

11-2

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMost exciting prospect when 3-3 over hurdles last term. Had wind op before only seventh in Newbury handicap on return but badly hampered 2 out and remains very much one to beat. Hood/tongue strap on.

TFRHHHHH BHA141

3 Br

IRISH ROE (IRE) (22) 3D4-002 CD

10 11-0

B m Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Betty’s The Best (IRE) Mrs Lucinda Atkinson Minch B/Stock, Av B/Stock & Brittas Stud

Sean Quinlan Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

TIMEFORM VIEW Well below form in 2 hurdles this season before runner-up in Newcastle bumper 22 days ago. C&D winner but others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA134

4 Br

MIRANDA (IRE) (29) P/013-14 BF

6

B m Camelot - Great Artist (FR) OWNERS GROUP 034 JK Thoroughbreds, M.Henochsberg & D.Ades

11-0

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French recruit who has made up into very useful 2m hurdler for current yard, scoring at Ludlow before fourth off 7lb higher mark in Musselburgh handicap. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA143

5 Br

RAYNA’S WORLD (IRE) (42) 323-122 BF

B m Poet’s Voice - Salmon Rose (IRE) Ace Bloodstock & Rayna Fitzgerald George Kent

6

11-0

Ross Chapman Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWThird in Dawn Run at Cheltenham Festival in March and had little difficulty landing odds in 2 1/2m Hexham maiden in October. Good efforts both starts since but this demands another big step forward.

TFRHHHII BHA130

6 Br

SOPAT (IRE) (26) 2161/-01

8

B m Gold Well - Silver Prayer (IRE) Mr P. W. Middleton Miss Mary McCabe

11-0

Kielan Woods Phil Middleton, Aylesbury Equine America Ltd (Cortaflex)

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly-raced mare but showed herself to be useful prospect when landing 2m novice hurdle at Fakenham in good style 26 days ago. Has more to offer but this is a massive step up in class though. TFRHHHII BHA2020: LADY BUTTONS 10 11 6 Sean Quinlan 6-4 (Philip Kirby) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Marie’s Rock (IRE), 7-2 Floressa (FR), Miranda (IRE), 16-1 Rayna’s World (IRE), 18-1 Irish Roe (IRE), 33-1 Sopat (IRE)

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Lady Buttons Lady Buttons

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Maria’s Benefit Vroum Vroum Mag Smart Talk Intense Tango Annie Power MEETING ABANDONED Alasi MEETING ABANDONED

Trainer P. Kirby P. Kirby

Jockey T. Dowson T. Dowson

6/4 JFav Evens Fav

(6 ran) (6 ran)

S. Edmunds W. P. Mullins B. Ellison K .R. Burke W. P. Mullins

C. Gethings Paul Townend P. Brennan B. Hughes R. Walsh

10/11 Fav 1/5 Fav 7/1 6/1 1/6 Fav

(6 ran) (5 ran) (7 ran) (7 ran) (5 ran)

P. R. Webber

D. Elsworth

5/2

(8 ran)

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RACE THREE

Previous Winners - Last Ten Years

FOURTH RACE 2.40 THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ALBERT BARTLETT RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £23000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10023, 2nd £4115, 3rd £2059, 4th £1028, 5th £515, 6th £258. (Penalty Value £13098.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (25 wins from 91 runners, 27%) runs EMIR SACREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs ASHTOWN LAD FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2016 and 2019. The stable runs THE COB today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PATS FANCY trained by R Curtis, Newport, 245 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A wide-open renewal with PATS FANCY just about the most appealing following an excellent runner-up effort on just his second hurdles start in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. Ask A Honey Bee and Bobhopeornohope tie in with that form and merit respect, while Flash Collonges looks a good prospect, too.

1-2-3: 1.PATS FANCY (IRE) 2.ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) 3.BOBHOPEORNOHOPE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

SHANG TANG (IRE) (21) 20-31FP

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE) T. Syder & N. Mustoe Jim McGee

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

7

11-1

Adam Wedge Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 2m5f novice hurdle at Ascot in November, but fell at the first on his next outing at Wincanton and folded tamely when pulled up in the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton. Step up in trip a worry, too.

TFRHHHII BHA129

2 Br

ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (49) 10-2115 D BF

7 10-12

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWTook a major step forward when bolting up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter in November, coping well with step up to 3m. Needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Cheltenham behind a couple of these. TFRHHHII BHA135

3 Br

ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) (49) 10-1223 D

B g Ask - Pure Honey (IRE) Lewis, Lawson and Hope John Murphy

7 10-12

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 3-time bumper winner. Successful start to hurdles career at Wetherby and better form when placed all 3 starts since, behind Pats Fancy in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle latest.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

4 Br

BOBHOPEORNOHOPE (IRE) (64) 1/35-11 C D

B g Westerner - Bandelaro (IRE) Mr J. Perriss Paul Giles

6 10-12

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful hurdles bow at Exeter in November (from Ask A Honey Bee). Maintained 100% record in this sphere over C&D later that month and step up in trip here is a good move.

TFRHHHHI BHA128

5 Br

CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) (21) 3-31126 D

6 10-12

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Coco Opera (IRE) Paul O’Brien Bradley Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton R. Lynch Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap winner at Cheltenham in October (21f). Even better effort in defeat when runner-up to Emir Sacree in an Ascot handicap last month and was then not disgraced when sixth in the Lanzarote. TFRHHHII BHA130

6 Br

EMIR SACREE (FR) (43) 3/222F/-1

B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Mr G. L. Porter Graham Porter & Henrietta Charlet

7 10-12

Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWDefied a lengthy absence to make a winning start for Nicky Henderson in an Ascot handicap hurdle (2m5 1/2f) last month, making all under a well-judged ride. Much depends on whether he sees out 3m.

TFRHHHII BHA131

7 Br

EXPLOITEUR (FR) (21) 45-2113 D

7 10-12

B or Br g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR) Lilly Pinchin Shaw Racing Partnership 2 Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Georges Lacombe & Sebastien Lacombe Longcroft Building Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to score in 4 starts last season but has progressed well this term, winning handicaps at Ffos Las in November and Chepstow in December. Slog over 3m fine but this is a rise in class.

TFRHHHII BHA129

16

8 Br

FERN HILL (IRE) (56) 0-311

6 10-12

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock Cross Foran Harrison Joseph and Anthony Smiddy

Kielan Woods Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again to edge out an in-form, subsequent winner back at Wetherby last month (21.3f), rallying well close home. Should improve further for this step up to 3m so prospect of more to come.

TFRHHHII BHA130

9 Br

FLASH COLLONGES (FR) (21) 1F21

6 10-12

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Prouesse Collonges (FR) The Gi Gi Syndicate G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWTurned over at short odds at Newbury but returned to winning ways in authoritative fashion at Wincanton last time, in command from 2 out. Tackles 3m for the first time and he’s a good prospect.

TFRHHHII BHA133

10 Br

PATS FANCY (IRE) (49) 42-2612

6 10-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee Maurice Leamy

Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragement in bumpers and took big step forward on his debut over hurdles at Ffos Las, beating an impressive subsequent winner. Built on that when second in Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. TFRHHHHH BHA133

11 Br

PORTSTORM (GB) (47) F5324-1

6 10-12

B g Shirocco (GER) - Viva Victoria Gregg, Lilley, Davidson, Hammersley Miss S. J. Turner

Conor O’Farrell Ian Duncan, Coylton Ian Duncan Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who was well prepared to make a successful return in 21.4f Ayr novice last month. Return to this longer trip will suit but this is a big ask.

TFRHIIII BHA121

12 Br

THE COB (IRE) (32) 0/23-113 BF

B g Let The Lion Roar - Millenium Love (IRE) The Ben Pauling Racing Club Second Chance Syndicate

7 10-12

Daryl Jacob Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

13 Br

TOOK THE LOT (GB) (49) 30-2110

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Riverbank Rainbow The True Acre Partnership G. Wheildon

7 10-12

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered 2 comfortable wins at Bangor in the autumn. Beaten a long way behind a few of these in much stronger company at Cheltenham last time, however.

TFRHHIII BHA130 2020: RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) 8 11 1 Tom Scudamore 6-1 (David Pipe) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9.

Stewards Note: SHANG TANG: Following its run on 9/1/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

ASHTOWN LAD: Following its run on 12/12/2020 it was reported that the horse failed to pick up at the finish.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Flash Collonges (FR), 6-1 Emir Sacree (FR), 7-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 15-2 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE), 8-1 Pats Fancy (IRE), 10-1 Bobhopeornohope (IRE), 14-1 Exploiteur (FR), Fern Hill (IRE), 18-1 Castle Robin (IRE), 20-1 Shang Tang (IRE), 25-1 The Cob (IRE), 40-1 Took The Lot (GB), 80-1 Portstorm (GB)

The Albert Bartlett River Don Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) Previous Winners - Last Ten Years

2020 2019

Ramses De Teillee Nadaitak

Trainer D.Pipe B. Pauling

Jockey T.Scudamore N. de Boinville

2018

Enniscoffey Oscar

E. Lavelle

L. Aspell

9/2

(8 ran)

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Constantine Bay Barters Hill Caracci Apache Urban Hymn MEETING ABANDONED Rocky Creek MEETING ABANDONED

N. J. Henderson B. Pauling N. J. Henderson J. M. Jefferson

J. McGrath D. Bass N. de Boinville B. Hughes

4/1 4/7 Fav 9/2 9/4 Fav

(9 ran) (6 ran) (6 ran) (7 ran)

P. F. Nicholls

D. Jacob

5/2 Jt Fav

(6 ran)

17

6/1 12/1

(5 ran) (4 ran)

RACE FOUR

TIMEFORM VIEW Uttoxeter novice winner on return and improved to follow up in 19f heavy-ground Haydock handicap a month later. Not in the same form at Newbury and others look more progressive up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA128

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FIFTH RACE 3.15 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): A King (21 wins from 131 runners, 16%) runs CANELO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs THE BUTCHER SAID FANCY THAT: A King won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs CANELO today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE FOR THE TEAM trained by N Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.

RACE SUMMARY It’s tough to ignore the claims of CAP DU NORD given the way his second to possible Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Royale Pagaille at Kempton over Christmas has worked out. Rowland Meyrick winner Canelo chased home the selection at Newbury in November and could be the one to give him most to think about again. Ladbrokes Trophy second Aye Right and Philip Hobbs’s Musical Slave are also shortlisted.

1-2-3: 1.CAP DU NORD (FR) 2.CANELO (IRE) 3.AYE RIGHT (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

MISTER MALARKY (GB) (42) P1P-6U1 D

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Priscilla Wendy & Malcolm Hezel H. T. Cole

st lb

8 11-12

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled for consistency but the ability is certainly there, reacting positively to a switch to frontrunning tactics when taking 3m Ascot Listed handicap in December. Needs to back it up now. TFRHHHII BHA156

2 Br

AYE RIGHT (IRE) (10) 15-2326 D BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) Geoff and Elspeth Adam Patrick Cashman

8

11-7

Callum Bewley Harriet Graham, Jedburgh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWHas quickly developed into very smart chaser, third in Charlie Hall before excellent second in Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in November. Sharper for a recent spin in jumpers’ bumper. Respected.

TFRHHHHI BHA151

3 Br

GIVE ME A COPPER (IRE) (49) 4F4/10-2 D

Ch g Presenting - Copper Supreme (IRE) Done, Ferguson, Mason, Nicholls & Wood Donal Coffey

11 11-5

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced but smart staying chaser. Off 11 months, showed he still retains his ability when 1/2-length second to Rocky’s Treasure on C&D return but this looks harder.

TFRHHHII BHA149

4 Br

CANELO (IRE) (35) 01-0121 C D

Ch g Mahler - Nobody’s Darling (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Mr Brett Merry

8

11-4

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImproving chaser who was second to Cap Du Nord at Newbury before resuming winning ways in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Enjoys a 4lb pull in weights with Cap Du Nord. Big player.

TFRHHHHI BHA148

5 Br

YORKHILL (IRE) (63) P4FP-P1 D

Ch g Presenting - Lightning Breeze (IRE) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Patrick Keating

11 11-3

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 4 Grade 1s in his prime and showed there’s still plenty of life in him for new connections when producing a fine jumping display to win Rehearsal at Newcastle. This demands more again.

TFRHHHII BHA147

6 Br

TAKINGRISKS (IRE) (63) 5165-P4 D

B g Golden Tornado (IRE) - Downtown Rosie (IRE) Mr Frank Bird James Murray

12 11-2

Sean Quinlan Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Former Scottish Grand National winner who was all the better for reappearance when staying-on fourth to Yorkhill in Rehearsal at Newcastle 9 weeks ago. Might find some of these a bit quick for him.

TFRHHIII BHA146

7 Br

ROCKY’S TREASURE (IRE) (49) 2/PP-U01 CD

B g Westerner - Fiddlers Bar (IRE) Mr J. Perriss A. W. Young

10 11-1

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D Grade 2 winner as novice. Things haven’t always gone to plan since but a return to this venue saw him bounce back to form to beat Give Me A Copper last time. Up 7lb in deeper race now, though.

TFRHHIII BHA145

20

8 Br

ONE FOR THE TEAM (GB) (35) 31-3U25 D

B g Shirocco (GER) - One Gulp Forty Winks Syndicate 2 & Partner R. J. McAlpine

7 10-11

Tom Scudamore Nick Williams, South Molton Nick & Jane Williams Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who quickly matched that level over fences when second of 5 in Grade 2 at Newbury (23f) in November. Not disgraced in Kempton Grade 1 since. First handicap in this sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA141

9 Br

BOLDMERE (GB) (49) 11F-444 CD BF

8 10-10

B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady Mr W. J. Odell Mickley Stud

Sean Bowen Caroline Bailey, Holdenby Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last term. Bit better than result when fourth to Rocky’s Treasure and Give Me A Copper back here latest, tying up late on after clouting 2 out. This looks too competitive, though.

TFRHHIII BHA140

10 Br

THE BUTCHER SAID (IRE) (63) 2-12136 D

8

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Georgina Valleya (IRE) McNeill Family George Mullins

10-9

A. P. Heskin Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who has made a positive start to chasing, winning 2 novices. Set a lot to do when 14 lengths sixth in 23f Newbury handicap when last seen in November. Yard in good form.

TFRHHHII BHA139

11 Br

CAP DU NORD (FR) (34) 316-412

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) The Can’t Say No Partnership S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

8

10-9

Jack Tudor (3) Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWForm taken off lately, winning in big field at Newbury before second to very progressive Royale Pagaille at Kempton. The well-held third in that contest won next time so the form looks really strong.

TFRHHHHH BHA139 (+3)

12 Br

GUITAR PETE (IRE) (21) 0060-4F

11 10-8

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Innishmore (IRE) Mrs Pat Sloan P.J. Burke

Ryan Day Nicky Richards, Greystoke

TIMEFORMVIEWClassy chaser at his peak who proved he retains the bulk of his ability when 6 lengths fourth in a 19.4f Wetherby handicap in November. Headway when falling 4 out at Kempton since.

TFRHHHII BHA138

13 Br

MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (64) 50132-5

8

B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung Mr John P. McManus Simon Walford

10-7

Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs, Minehead

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdlesandsimilarstoryoverfences,makingpromisingreturnwhenfifthin21/2mNewbury handicap.Capableofbetter,especiallyifbrushingupjumping.Connectionswonthisbefore.

TFRHHHHIBHA137 DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 6-1 Canelo (IRE), 9-1 One For The Team (GB), 11-1 Musical Slave (IRE), 12-1 Aye Right (IRE), Boldmere (GB), 16-1 Mister Malarky (GB), Rocky’s Treasure (IRE), 18-1 Give Me A Copper (IRE), Yorkhill (IRE), 20-1 The Butcher Said (IRE), 33-1 Takingrisks (IRE), 40-1 Guitar Pete (IRE)

The Sky Bet Handicap Chase (Listed Race) Previous Winners - Last Ten Years

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Ok Corral Go Conquer Wakanda Ziga Boy Ziga Boy If In Doubt The Rainbow Hunter MEETING ABANDONED Calgary Bay MEETING ABANDONED

Trainer Nicky Henderson N. Twiston-Davies S. Smith A. King A. King P. J. Hobbs K.C. Bailey

Jockey Mr D O’Connor T. Bellamy H. Brooke T. Bellamy B. Powell A. P. McCoy N. Scholfield

9/1 8/1 8/1 10/1 8/1 4/1 Fav 25/1

(14 ran) (11 ran) (13 ran) (14 ran) (15 ran) (14 ran) (15 ran)

Miss H. Knight

D. Elsworth

12/1

(15 ran)

21

RACE FIVE

2020: OK CORRAL (IRE) 10 11 12 Mr Derek O’Connor 9-1 (Nicky Henderson) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 11.

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SIXTH RACE 3.50 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET MONEY BACK AS CASH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Total race value £8035 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3269, 2nd £1083, 3rd £542, 4th £299, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4288.68) Weights lowered 4lb.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): A Murphy (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs MERCIAN KNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs TEN SIXTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HORATIO HORNBLOWER trained by N Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WHO’S IN THE BOX improved when beating a subsequent winner at Market Rasen and this lightly-raced 7-y-o should have more to offer. He’s preferred to the progressive The Late Legend and Special Acceptance, who has taken well to fences.

1-2-3: 1.WHO’S IN THE BOX (IRE) 2.THE LATE LEGEND 3.SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

age

RATHLIN ROSE (IRE) (27) 30-P62P D

13 11-10

B g Bonbon Rose (FR) - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) Somerset Racing Cyril O’Hara

st lb

Jack Tudor (3) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has done most of his winning at Sandown and Ascot. Back to form when runner-up over C&D last month but added to an increasingly patchy recent record at Plumpton since.

TFRHHHII BHA122

2 Br

SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE (GB) (27) 04-5312 BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Doubly Guest The Syndicators 2 Dr G. W. Guy

8

11-8

Tom O’Brien Paul Webber, Banbury Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to this headgear when scoring for the first time at Plumpton (25.7f) last month. Good second there since and remains unexposed over fences.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

3 Br

TEN SIXTY (IRE) (81) 35P1F///-5

Br g Presenting - Senora Snoopy (IRE) Mr Andrew L. Cohen Mrs M. Doran

11 11-5

Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs, Minehead Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Newbury handicap chase off 4lb higher in March 2017 but has evidently had a serious problem and was well held after 43 months off at Huntingdon in November.

TFRHHIII BHA117

4 Br

FINANCIAL OUTCOME (IRE) (16) 3P-20R3 C D

B g Financial Reward (IRE) - Catriona’s Mare (IRE) CCORZ Partners Mr Donal Goland

8

11-5

Adam Wedge Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in 26f novice handicap here a year ago and returned with a good second at Ffos Las (23.8f).

Not helped by serious errors next 2 starts but back on track when third at Bangor latest.

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 Br

MERCIAN KNIGHT (IRE) (53) 153-542 CD

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Carole’s Legacy Mr Paul Murphy P. Murphy

7

11-3

Jack Quinlan Amy Murphy, Newmarket Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner and best effort over fences this season when runner-up in this headgear at Fontwell last month. However, jumped erratically that day and this looks more competitive.

TFRHHHII BHA115

6 Br

WHO’S IN THE BOX (IRE) (31) 330-221 D

B g Witness Box (USA) - See The Clouds Mr Andy Parkin, Nick Kent Mr & Mrs James Hannon

7

11-3

Charlie Hammond (3) Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has improved switched to fences this term, runner-up first 2 starts before off the mark at Market Rasen, beating a subsequent winner. Strong stayer who is of interest here.

TFRHHHHH BHA115

7 Br

HORATIO HORNBLOWER (IRE) (30) 1U-0043 CD 13 11-3

B or Br g Presenting - Countess Camilla Chasing Gold Racing Club H. Davies & R. Davies

Kevin Brogan (5) Nick Williams, South Molton Nick & Jane Williams Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran whose last win came over C&D 14 months ago. Not up to that level nowadays but mark reflects that. Others still preferred, though.

TFRHHHII BHA115

24

8 Br

WELL SMITTEN (IRE) (63) P51-643 C

B g Gold Well - The Dark One (IRE) Gunalt Partnership Mrs Ruth Wood

9

11-2

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable chaser who signed off for last season with handicap chase win at Wetherby (19.4f). Better for return last 2 starts but this test could stretch him.

TFRHHHII BHA114

9 Br

AGAMEMMON (IRE) (14) 2133-P5 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Oscar Road (IRE) Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Mr Seamus P Neville

9

11-1

Paddy Brennan Henry Oliver, Abberley Hatt Kitchens

TIMEFORM VIEW Regained winning thread at Sedgefield (26f) 14 months ago but well held last 3 starts, including both starts this season.

TFRHHIII BHA113

10 Br

THE LATE LEGEND (GB) (32) 114112 D

Ch g Midnight Legend - Vin Rose Mr G. J. Fisher Mark Rimell

8

11-0

Sean Bowen Tom Weston, Hindlip Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a roll, defying a penalty to make it 4 wins from last 5 starts in Sedgefield staying novice handicap chase last month. Even better form when runner-up over C&D since and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA112

11 Br

CORAL (FR) (51) 225-454

6

Gr g Martaline - Clipsy (FR) Against All Odds Racing Mr Maurice Rouhaut-Leger

11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort in France but well held both starts for this yard so far.

TFRHHIII BHA112 2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 8.

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Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Special Acceptance (GB), Who’s In The Box (IRE), 6-1 The Late Legend (GB), 15-2 Mercian Knight (IRE), 17-2 Financial Outcome (IRE), 12-1 Rathlin Rose (IRE), Horatio Hornblower (IRE), 14-1 Well Smitten (IRE), 20-1 Agamemmon (IRE), 22-1 Ten Sixty (IRE), Coral (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.25 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THEBRITISHEUROPEANBREEDERSFUND(EBF)MARES’STANDARDOPEN NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE(CLASS5)(NHMOPSBonusRace)(GBBRACE) Total race value £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2229, 2nd £738, 3rd £369, 4th £185.

(Penalty Value £2924.10)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): T Lacey (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs TEESCOMPONENTSLASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs BILLAMS LEGACY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEGENDARY GRACE trained by N Gifford, Findon, 221 miles.

RACE SUMMARY STEP TO THE TOP hasn’t been seen since her excellent second in listed company but, if anywhere close to being fully tuned up, she should outclass her rivals and open her account at the fourth attempt. Billams Legacy, a winner at Wetherby two months ago, looks the chief danger ahead of Teescomponentslass.

1-2-3: 1.STEP TO THE TOP (IRE) 2.BILLAMS LEGACY 3.TEESCOMPONENTSLASS (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

BILLAMS LEGACY (GB) (66) 51

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Liqueur Rose The Cod and Chips Twice Racing Syndicate C. F. C. Jackson

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-7

Liam Harrison (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from Uttoxeter debut, becoming the third winner out of that race, when landing Wetherby contest two months ago. Hard to rule out with rider’s claim offsetting the penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

FENNEY BROOK (GB) (-)

5

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Fenney Spring The Glazeley Partnership 2 W. P. Jenks

11-0

Micheal Nolan Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sulamani mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Knight Bachelor, stays 25f, and bumper winner/fair hurdler Tearsofclewbay.

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 Br

LEADING EWE ON (IRE) (66) 4

B m Leading Light (IRE) - April Thistle (IRE) Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate D. Caverley

5

11-0

Page Fuller Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Croco Bay and useful hurdler Thistle Do Nicely.

Showed a bit on debut on back of a wind op at Wetherby in November. Entitled to progress.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 Br

MARSHMALLO (GB) (85) 6

5

B m Malinas (GER) - Even Flo Mr J. Perriss J. F. Perriss

11-0

Richard Johson Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support and showed a bit despite a steady pace in Warwick bumper on debut in November. Should improve but has a fair bit to find.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 Br

MISS BAMBY (GB) (19) 0

6

B m Kayf Tara - Bamby (IRE) Mrs Susan Granger Mrs Susan Granger

11-0

Sean Quinlan John Mackie, Church Broughton Hexagon Leasing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to have ability but likely to show it further down the line if her low-key debut over C&D is anything to go by.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 Br

STEP TO THE TOP (IRE) (322) 322-

B m Doyen (IRE) - Step On My Soul (IRE) Mr G. C. Wragg Berry Farms

6

11-0

Tom O’Brien Noel Williams, Blewbury Trafford Knitwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed useful form when placed in bumpers last term, second to Coquelicot in bumper at Kempton on latest outing 10 months ago. Clear form pick, so worth siding with despite the absence.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 Br

TEESCOMPONENTSLASS (IRE) (80) 2

Ch m Presenting - Northern Native (IRE) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tees Components Ltd

6

11-0

Jonathan Burke Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWSister to dual bumper winner Dance of Time and half-sister and showed plenty at the first time of asking when runner-up at Ayr 80 days ago. Has left Gillian Boanas since and is open to improvement.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

28

8 Br

ALCHEMYSTIQUE (IRE) (56) 35

B f Authorized (IRE) - Nice To Know (FR) Mr Paul Hancock Paul Hancock

4

10-3

Billy Garritty (3) Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Tuite Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Warwick debut was not devoid of promise, but failed to build on it when only fifth at Wetherby 56 days ago. Now up in trip with a tongue strap applied.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 Br

LEGENDARY GRACE (GB) (7) 22r

B f Multiplex - Fairyinthewind (IRE) Mr R. Delnevo Richard & Nell Kent

4

10-3

Tabitha Worsley (5) Nick Gifford, Findon Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiplex filly. Dam fairly useful 2m hurdle/chase winner. Similar form when runner-up in a brace of bumpers this winter, latterly on the AW. Ran out at Taunton last time but remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA2020: BELLEVARDE EXPRESS (IRE) 5 11 0 Matt Griffiths 14-1 (Jeremy Scott) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Step To The Top (IRE), 6-1 Teescomponentslass (IRE), 15-2 Billams Legacy (GB), 8-1 Legendary Grace (GB), 14-1 Marshmallo (GB), 18-1 Leading Ewe On (IRE), 25-1 Fenney Brook (GB), Alchemystique (IRE), 150-1 Miss Bamby (GB)

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING PETER SPORNE (CHIEF STEWARD) ROSIE PEARSON (STEWARDS PANEL CHAIR) STEPHANIE FARMER, MICHAEL EYRE, ALAN DEMPSEY & ROBERT EARNSHAW STARTERS HUGH BARCLAY SEAMUS O’NEILL JUDGE DI CLARK CLERK OF THE SCALES CLAUDIA MARELLI VETERINARY OFFICERS COLIN ROBERTS VETERINARY SURGEONS MATT BUTTERELL MARK ANDREWS NIGEL HAIZELDEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.55 - THE VISIT attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 23rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 29 entries at £29. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £296; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.30 - THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14237 to the winning horse The second to receive £5342, the third £2675, the fourth £1332 and the fifth £670. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weightfor-age steeple chase 5lb. Irish Thoroughbred Marketing has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning Owners. In addition they will award the Winning Owner a Euro 2,000 voucher which is redeemable against a purchase at an Irish Bloodstock Sale. The voucher is valid for 12 Months from date of award and is subject to terms and conditions. A £150 prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

12 entries at £125. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.05 - THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING YORKSHIRE ROSE MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19932 to the winning horse The second to receive £7479, the third £3745, the fourth £1865, the fifth £938 and the sixth £469. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £180 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, January 27th and pay £1200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2019, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 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). Irish Thoroughbred Marketing has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning Owners. In addition they will award the Winning Owner a Euro 2,000 voucher which is redeemable against a purchase at an Irish Bloodstock Sale. The voucher is valid for 12 Months from date of award and is subject to terms and conditions. A £150 prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £180.

- Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15253; Second £6262; Third £3133; Fourth £1565; Fifth £784; Sixth £392. (Penalty Value £19932.50) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13098 to the winning horse The second to receive £4915, the third £2461, the fourth £1225, the fifth £616 and the sixth £308. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £117 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. ALBERT BARTLETT has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, 14 entries at £117. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10023; Second £4115; Third £2059; Fourth £1028; Fifth £515; Sixth £258. (Penalty Value £13098.50) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.15 - THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 5th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, January 25th and pay £275, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 10th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, Sky Bet will give each person leading up runners an Amazon voucher and also award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. 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. 48 Hour Declarations apply for this race. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend Rule (F)45 and Rule (F)92 in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Skybet Chase (A Handicap). The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline. 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, January 10th may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 51 entries, 33 at £100, 18 at £375. - Closed January 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.50 - THE SKY BET MONEY BACK AS CASH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4288 to the winning horse The second to receive £1259, the third £629, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 23rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

Sky Bet has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A £50 cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Northern Lights Staying Chase Series Final, to be run over a distance of 3m abt 1/2f at Carlisle on 28th March, 2021. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have run in two Northern Lights Staying Chase Series qualifiers after 2019, including being placed in the first eight in at least one qualifier. 22 entries, 0 at £6 and 22 at £33. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3269; Second £1083; Third £542; Fourth £299; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4288.68) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.25 - THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND (EBF) MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2924 to the winning horse The second to receive £858, the third £429 and the fourth £214. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, 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, January 25th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 14lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race.

ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code).

17 entries at £22. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2229; Second £738; Third £369; Fourth £185. (Penalty Value £2924.10) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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