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5:53pm The Chichester Observer Handicap Stakes
Class 3. About two miles (abt 16f), for three yrs old and upwards, Estimated Total Value: Total race value £13000. Penalty Value £7020. Owners Prize Money: Winner £5547; Second £2773; Third £1387; Fourth £693. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
No Horse Age Weight Draw
1 JUST HUBERT (IRE) (20)
B g Dunaden (FR) - La Tulipe (FR) (Authorized (IRE))
5 10-0 (6)
Jockey: Nicola Currie
Owner: Foursome Thoroughbreds Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder: Ringfort Stud Sponsor: Tote Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE spots. Form: 3000R1 C D
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 11-1 at Ascot over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Call My Bluff by a short head. Has the talent to make an impact Official BHA Rating 90
2 THAI TERRIER (USA) (28)
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Perfect Agility (USA) (Perfect Soul (IRE))
5 9-12 (2)
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Owner: Mr C. R. Hirst Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap. Form: 565140 D He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Calling The Wind when 16th of 20 on his latest outing here over 2m 5f (good) last month. Needs to bounce back after that below par effort Official BHA Rating 88
3 AUTUMN WAR (IRE) (20)
Ch g Declaration of War (USA) - Autumn Leaves (FR) (Muhtathir)
6 9-11 (4)
Jockey: Martin Harley
Owner: The JAM Partnership Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: B. Sangster & Freynestown Stud Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap. Form: 430522 C
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l by Dancing Harry when second of 4 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Unexposed at this trip and worthy of respect. Official BHA Rating 87
4 DANCE TO PARIS (GB) (34)
B m Champs Elysees - Riabouchinska (Fantastic Light (USA))
6 9-6 (1)
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Owner: The Calculated Speculators Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Breeder: D. Curran Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP Colours: DARK GREEN, large YELLOW spots, PURPLE sleeves and cap. Form: 42-4201 D
She has won four times from 1m 6f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. A winner at 13-2 at York over 2m (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Ghadbbaan by a neck. Returned to form there and should get involved. Official BHA Rating 82
5 SINGLE (IRE) (13)
Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Solita (USA) (Thunder Gulch (USA))
4 9-1 (5)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: The Sweet Partnership Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PINK sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, PINK cap. Form: 120532
Successful twice at 1m 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 3l by Eileendover when second of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Drops in grade and looks a leading contender. Official BHA Rating 77
6 BE MY SEA (IRE) (25)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bitooh (Diktat) Owner: Mr Layton T. Cheshire Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Sunderland Holdings Inc Sponsor: Mill House Racing Limited Colours: WHITE, PURPLE epaulets, sleeves and star on cap. Form: 423611 D
He has won four times from 1m 6f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. A winner at 11-2 at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Wynford by a neck. Not ruled out up in grade. Official BHA Rating 73
10 8-11 (3)
Jockey: Mollie Phillips (5)
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Racing Post Standard Time: 3 min 21.20 secs Record Time: 3 min 21.55 secs BETTING FORECAST 3-1 Just Hubert (IRE), 4-1 Single (IRE), 9-2 Autumn War (IRE), 5-1 Dance To Paris (GB), Be My Sea (IRE), 12-1 Thai Terrier (USA)
Race Result
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BE MY SEA Just Hubert has a good record here and is the obvious choice, but I’m taking a chance on Be My Sea. He’s been in great form recently and comes here in search of the hat-trick after winning at Carlisle. The runner-up that day won next time out, so the form looks decent, and he’ll love every inch of the 2m round here. An each-way bet and a reverse Exacta looks the play.
JUST HERBERT
