Doncaster racecard - Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase 2021

GRIMTHORPE

CHASE

FRI 5 & SAT 6 MARCH

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VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE CHASE DAY AT DONCASTER Thank you for joining us from the comfort of your own home for the Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase.

Since our last race meeting, we have seen the route map from government be announced, allowing us to begin planning to welcome people back on course from May 17th 2021. We are planning for your return and can t wait to hear the buzz of having guests back on site.

Today we bring you a 7-race card, with todays’ feature race taking centre stage at 3.30.

The Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Handicap Steeple Chase is open to horses aged five years or older. With 19 fences to face, this race provides a good test for Grand National.

Cloudy Bay won the Grimthorpe in 2008, going on to win the National in 2012.

This year’s race includes Beware the Bear and Canelo who are both entered for the Grand National and this race will show how prepared they are in advance of the Grand National in April.

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13 PIAMONTINI (IRE) (18) 35 BF

age

4

weight st-lbs

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

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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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PREVIEW 1

Lively Citizen is a horse who is improving with every run, he has gone up 2lbs in the weights but has every chance here today if the form of his last two runs at Cheltenham can be followed up. Hydroplane won a Jumpers’ bumper at Lingfield recently, he looked good in his handicap hurdle win at Market Rasen but this race is more competitive.

2

Wynn House is a consistent mare and likely to run a big race now stepping back to Listed mares’ company. She ran well when taking on some good sorts in a Cheltenham Grade 2 Novices’ Hurdle in December The lightly raced Alpha Carinae jumped right-handed in her last race at Warwick in November. The good ground should suit her and if she gets her jumping back up in order.

3

Rikoboy was an impressive 10 length winner at Market Rasen in December and was a close 2nd at Musselburgh on soft ground on his last start. He has gone up in the weights but 129 seems a feasible mark. Zoffee has had a decent chasing career so far.

He tends to run prominently. He finished a length behind Getaway Trump last time they met at Warwick, but may well reverse form here.

4

Canelo who holds an entry in the Aintree Grand National looks a solid prospect in the Grimthorpe Chase. The stamina test should not be an issue here. Chidswell won this race in 2019 by an impressive 9 lengths on good ground. He may have run a little disappointingly on a few occasions since but showed that he still has plenty of ability on his most recent run.

5

Small Present won for the first time by a head last time out at Catterick. The horse is up 6lbs in the weights but this trip seems to suit and looks a consistent horse.

Skandiburg switches back to hurdles for new trainer Jamie Snowden. A repeat of his run at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day would see him go close.

6

Buzz De Turcoing may have had excuses last time out at Ascot. His win at Haydock in December looked smart beating Tom And Frayed by 3.5 lengths. Kildimo went very close to winning last time out at Fakenham and the form of that race has not worked out too bad either. This could be a good opportunity for him to grab his first victory.

7

Party Business ran a good third at Newcastle and should improve for that run but the winner of that bumper Punxsutaney Phil looked smart and could very well make it 2 from 2 for trainer Brian Ellison. Datsalrightgino has finished in the places three times now from three starts but this looks like a good opportunity for trainer Jamie Snowden.

FIRST RACE 1.45 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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): I Williams (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs HYDROPLANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Kirby (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs EN MEME TEMPS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALKARDY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 222 miles.

RACE SUMMARY HYDROPLANE was behind Lively Citizen at Cheltenham in November, but he appears to have improved since and is taken to emerge on top here following an impressive display in a jumpers bumper at Lingfield recently. Lively Citizen is nevertheless feared greatly, while and Cronk Y Knox is of interest now handicapping.

1-2-3: 1.HYDROPLANE (IRE) 2.LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) 3.CRONK Y KNOX (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

SAYAR (IRE) (35) 0/P0-P22

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

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

8

12-1

Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade 3 novice winner forN Willie Mullins in 2017. Largely disappointing since, but return to this sphere and first-time cheekpieces sparked a return to form when second over 19.4f here. NON RUNNER.

2 Br

EN MEME TEMPS (FR) (17) 23-6026

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Lady Reine (FR) Hope Eden Racing Limited Mr Alexandre Barthelat

7

TFRIIIII BHA122

12-0

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in one of his better efforts when runner-up over C&D in December, but subsequent display at Wetherby left much to be desired and he’s opposable on balance.

TFRHHIII BHA121

3 Br

MONARCHOFTHEGRANGE (IRE) (33) 63-0205

Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Saipan Storm (IRE) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies R. McCarthy

6 11-12

Tom Bellamy Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when runner-up on handicap debut at Leicester in November. Perhaps best to overlook C&D run next time and latest effort in a jumpers bumper was respectable, but others preferred all the same. TFRHHIII BHA119

4 Br

METEORITE (GB) (16) 621-20P D

B g Bollin Eric - Running Hotter Matthew Engel and David Clark Mrs Brenda Bowditch

7 11-10

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Simply Stunning Interiors

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved again when second in 2m Plumpton handicap on reappearance in November. However, he has run below-par both starts since, including when tried over fences following a wind op at Fontwell recently. TFRHHIII BHA117

5 Br

HYDROPLANE (IRE) (19) 4-60131 D

5

11-8

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Walk On Water Charlie Todd (5) John Nicholls Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch Bloomsbury Stud John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd, Hunter Plastics Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account at Market Rasen in December and had plenty left up his sleeve when landing a jumpers bumper at Lingfield 19 days ago. Probably remains on a fair mark and he’s a major player. TFRHHHHH BHA115

6 Br

LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (85) 223512

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate E. M. O’Sullivan

6

11-6

Kielan Woods D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBelied odds of 33/1 when landing a big-field Cheltenham handicap in November. Lost no caste in defeat back there (16.8f, soft) the following month and another bold show is very much on the cards.

TFRHHHHI BHA113

7 Br

GINISTRELLI (IRE) (185) 14 BF

B g Frankel - Guaranda Mrs J. A. Wakefield Guaranda Syndicate

5

11-6

Fergus Gregory (3) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Black Castle Sports Management Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat winner and successful on hurdes debut for new yard at Uttoxeter last July. However, failed to build on that at Southwell next time and down the field on the Flat when last seen 6 months ago. TFRHHIII BHA113

8

8 Br

CRONK Y KNOX (IRE) (36) 0-000

6

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Exit Baby (IRE) David Simkins P. McGrath

11-0

Ciaran Gethings Alex Hales, Edgecote Lactodorum Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a bumper/first 2 starts over hurdles. Still, there were more promising signs when mid-field in a C&D novice last time and one to keep an eye on now that he goes down the handicap route. TFRHHHII BHA107

Br

BALKARDY (FR) (40) 33 BF

4

Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR) Balkardy Breezers Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon

10-7

Isabel Williams (5) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging third in 2m juvenile hurdle at Warwick on debut in December. Failed to build on that next time, but mark for this handicap bow looks fair and he’s certainly not one to write off just yet.

TFRHHHII BHA108 2020: STONIFIC (IRE) 7 11 10 Richard Johnson 10-3 (David O’Meara) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: MONARCHOFTHEGRANGE: Following its run on 1/2/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed late-on.

GINISTRELLI: Following its run on 2/9/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

BALKARDY: Following its run on 25/1/2021 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Lively Citizen (IRE), 3-1 Hydroplane (IRE), 9-1 Balkardy (FR), 10-1 Ginistrelli (IRE), 11-1 Cronk Y Knox (IRE), 12-1 En Meme Temps (FR), 14-1 Monarchofthegrange (IRE), 20-1 Meteorite (GB)

ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner.

FIGURES IN BRACKETS The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the number of days since last ran.

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SECOND RACE 2.20 THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8716, 2nd £3578, 3rd £1790, 4th £894, 5th £448, 6th £224. (Penalty Value £11390) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): D Skelton (17 wins from 96 runners, 18%) runs GLOBAL HARMONY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs GLOBAL HARMONY LONGEST TRAVELLER: WYNN HOUSE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 176 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WYNN HOUSE ran well against the boys in a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in December and can resume winning ways back in mares’ company. Stuart Edmonds’ pair Go Millie Go and Airgead Suas can give her most to think about.

1-2-3: 1.WYNN HOUSE 2.GO MILLIE GO (IRE) 3.AIRGEAD SUAS (IRE) KEY

colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

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Sponsor age

AIRGEAD SUAS (IRE) (81) 4-34113 D BF

B m Gold Well - Emmas’ House (IRE) The Holryale Partnership Paddy Molloy

st lb

8 10-12

Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell Fences Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWPair of handicap wins at up to 25f on good to soft in November. Winning came to an end at Catterick in December but she still performed with credit in third and holds each-way claims here.

TFRHHHII BHA120

2 Br

ALPHA CARINAE (IRE) (108) 11-124 D

Ch m Robin des Champs (FR) - Annas Present (IRE) Tim Syder Paul Doyle

6 10-12

Richard Johnson Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start over hurdles at Perth. Better form when second at Market Rasen next time and given a break since a disappointing run with a tongue tie fitted (off now) at Warwick in November.

TFRHHHII BHA125

3 Br

BREAK THE RULES (GB) (110) 30-1306

Br m Aussie Rules (USA) - Fairy Slipper Mr Robert P Clarke and Partners Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)

5 10-12

Jack Quinlan Martin Smith, Newmarket Martin Smith Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who opened account over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell. Disappointed in couple of handicap hurdles in the autumn, though, and also well beaten on the Flat (AW) in November. TFRHIIII BHA105

4 Br

DRAGON BONES (GB) (49) 1-4

6 10-12

Br m Passing Glance - Sainte Kadette (FR) Mr R. J. Turton All Things Rural

Robert Dunne Ian Williams, Alvechurch

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 50/1 surprise on Worcester bumper debut in October 2019. Not seen again until 13 lengths fourth in Market Rasen Listed bumper in January. Much longer trip now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 Br

GLOBAL HARMONY (IRE) (11) 2-33124

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Violin Davis (FR) Mrs Susan Carsberg Mr K. D. Cotter

6 10-12

Lorcan Williams Dan Skelton, Alcester Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise when off the mark over hurdles in 21f novice at Wincanton in December but well below best when remote second/fourth since. Even return to best may not suffice.

TFRHHIII BHA116

6 Br

GO MILLIE GO (IRE) (104) 523-211

B m Milan - Another Present (IRE) The Chicheley Partnership Thistletown Stud

8 10-12

Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell Nick Brown Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times prior to coming good at Stratford in October. Followed up at Exeter (23f, heavy) in November. Kept fresh for this since. Respected for yard among winners last month.

TFRHHHHI BHA117

7 Br

PHILLAPA SUE (IRE) (144) 33-22

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Sharp (IRE) Adams, Burdett & McPherson Charlie Harnett

6 10-12

Kielan Woods Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed in 4 bumpers for John Kiely in Ireland, including second of 17 at Punchestown in October. Rather pitched in at the deep end on hurdle/stable debut and watching brief advised. TFRHHIII BHA-

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8 Br

RAYNA’S WORLD (IRE) (16) 3-12264

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

6 10-12

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThird in the Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival last March and had little difficulty landing short odds back hurdling at Hexham in October. Mostly good efforts in defeat since but may find couple too strong. TFRHHHII BHA128

9 Br

WYNN HOUSE (GB) (84) 1/22-114

Ch m Presenting - Glorious Twelfth (IRE) Mr Rupert Anton Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

6 10-12

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

2020: CILL ANNA (IRE) 5 10 12 Harry Cobden 4-6 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: ALPHA CARINAE: Following its run on 18/11/2020 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

WYNN HOUSE: Following its run on 12/12/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Wynn House (GB), 7-2 Go Millie Go (IRE), 5-1 Airgead Suas (IRE), 7-1 Rayna’s World (IRE), 9-1 Alpha Carinae (IRE), 11-1 Global Harmony (IRE), 33-1 Phillapa Sue (IRE), 66-1 Dragon Bones (GB), 80-1 Break The Rules (GB)

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RACE TWO

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who landed mares’ novices on first 2 hurdle starts in the autumn and ran well when stepped up to 3m in Cheltenham Grade 2 in December. Leading claims back against her own sex.

TFRHHHHH BHA124

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THIRD RACE 2.55 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9500, 2nd £3174, 3rd £1588, 4th £794, 5th £396, 6th £198. (Penalty Value £12512) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): P Nicholls (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs GETAWAY TRUMP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs GETAWAY TRUMP LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZOFFEE trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 240 miles.

RACE SUMMARY RIKOBOY has been resurgent following a switch back to chasing in recent months, successful at Market Rasen prior to a fine second from a 13lb higher mark at Musselburgh last month. The handicapper has applied further pressure but he looks sure to go well again in this groove.

Fellow 5-y-o Zoffee, on the back of a break, is feared, along with Getaway Trump.

1-2-3: 1.RIKOBOY (FR) 2.ZOFFEE 3.GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

RETURN TICKET (IRE) (26) 213146 D BF

st lb

8 11-12

B g Getaway (GER) - Capelvenere (IRE) Nathan Moscrop (3) Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Stonegrave Aggregates Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of small-field handicap chase contests during second half of last year. Well held in a jumpers bumper on latest run in February but no surprise to see him quickly back to form. TFRHHHII BHA140

2 Br

GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE) (28) 314132 D BF

B g Getaway (GER) - Acinorev (IRE) Owners Group 023 E. M. O’Sullivan

8 11-12

Lorcan Williams (3) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s been very much all-or-nothing over fences this term and, whilst he finished second in a Musselburgh novice (20.3f) latest, he didn’t put up much of a fight when challenged. Handicap chase debut.

TFRHHHII BHA140

3 Br

BALLYWOOD (FR) (25) 36-2665 CD

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Miss Hollywood (FR) Highclere Thoroughbred Racing -Ballywood S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu

7 11-11

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 2m chaser who produced some underwhelming efforts over fences in the autumn. However, undergone wind surgery and he should be sharper for last month’s jumpers bumper spin at Kempton.

TFRHHHII BHA139

4 Br

DUKE OF NAVAN (IRE) (84) 0532-35 CD

B or Br g Presenting - Greenfieldflyer (IRE) David & Nicky Robinson Keith Douglas

13 11-3

Ryan Day Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who showed he still has something to offer when 5 lengths third of 8 on return at Aintree (15.8f) in November. Below-par over C&D in December but given a break and he may yet revive.

TFRHHHII BHA131

5 Br

ZOFFEE (GB) (99) 21P-214 C

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) Mr Alan Peterson The Pocock Family

5

11-3

Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs, Minehead Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to land Exeter maiden chase (17.5f) in October. Not disgraced when fourth on handicap debut at Newbury (2m) in November, despite making errors and no forlorn hope on return. TFRHHHHI BHA131

6 Br

RIKOBOY (FR) (28) 4-34312 BF

B g Enrique - Dikanika (FR) Mr David J. Smith Jacques Seror

5

11-1

Charlie Hammond (3) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Carehome Selection Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French gelding who cashed in off lenient mark at Market Rasen (17.2f) in December and produced a career-best display when second from 13lb higher at Musselburgh (15.8f) last month. Lead player. TFRHHHHH BHA129

7 Br

MOVIE LEGEND (GB) (33) 342-000 CD

B g Midnight Legend - Cyd Charisse Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff Miss N. J. Langstaff

11 10-12

Jack Quinlan Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles/fences during 2018/19 campaign. However, well below-par all three starts this season, latest after a wind op in Lingfield jumpers bumper. Others preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA126

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2020: GINO TRAIL (IRE) 13 10 11 Paddy Brennan 9-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rikoboy (FR), 7-2 Getaway Trump (IRE), 5-1 Zoffee (GB), 7-1 Return Ticket (IRE), Ballywood (FR), 9-1 Duke of Navan (IRE), 16-1 Movie Legend (GB)

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 3.30 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 1YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £37500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £17813, 2nd £5951, 3rd £2978, 4th £1489, 5th £743, 6th £371. (Penalty Value £23460)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (26 wins from 91 runners, 29%) runs BEWARE THE BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs BEWARE THE BEAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST A STING trained by H Fry, Seaborough, 241 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

2019 winner CHIDSWELL is probably in better form than his form figures suggest and this may have been the target for the veteran. A big run could be forthcoming if he can keep the mistakes down and he gets the vote over Canelo and Special Prep.

1-2-3: 1.CHIDSWELL (IRE) 2.CANELO (IRE) 3.SPECIAL PREP (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

age

BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) (77) 1P/40-50 D

11 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Native Bid (IRE) Mr G. B. Barlow Mrs Marilyn Syme

st lb

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWWon the Ultima at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Another good run in the Ladbrokes Trophy on his return but below-par at Ascot next time. Down 4lb and has a new rider here.

TFRHHHII BHA153

2 Br

CANELO (IRE) (35) 1-01214 C

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

8

11-6

Tom Bellamy Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver in handicap chases this season, winning novice event at Aintree and the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby before a fine fourth in a hot Sky Bet Chase here. Worthy favourite in this easier race.

TFRHHHHI BHA147

3 Br

JUST A STING (IRE) (25) 41FP-P0

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shanann Lady (IRE) Nigel & Barbara Collison Sean Cousins

9

10-8

Bryan Carver (3) Harry Fry, Seaborough Citipost, Citipost

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a horse going places when winning 3m Kempton handicap chase in December 2019 but it’s been a struggle since.

TFRHHHII BHA135

4 Br

CHIDSWELL (IRE) (49) P23-366 CD

B g Gold Well - Manacured (IRE) David & Nicky Robinson Victor Dunne

12 10-3

Ryan Day Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLast win came in this 2 years ago (off 3lb lower) and he’s in better form than his form figures suggest, shaping well here before losing a shoe on a rare go back over hurdles. Interesting.

TFRHHHHH BHA130

5 Br

RED INFANTRY (IRE) (10) U0/5-P06 C

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Red Rover Mr Rob Little J. Mernagh

11 10-2

Charlie Todd (5) Ian Williams, Alvechurch Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner back in the day and he showed some ability remains in a 3m veterans’ handicap here recently. Down another 3lb and he could be a player if stepping up his game.

TFRHHHII BHA129

6 Br

SPECIAL PREP (IRE) (26) 1P/3-005 CD

B g Brian Boru - Schindler’s Dame (IRE) Mr Eric A. Elliott D. Cox

9

10-2

Jack Tudor (3) Pauline Robson, Capheaton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner having his first race over fences since April 2019 and shouldn’t want for fitness after a couple of recent runs in AW bumpers. Very interesting outsider under a good conditional. TFRHHHII BHA129

7 Br

CHEF D’OEUVRE (FR) (42) 13P/-U26

B g Martaline - Kostroma (FR) The Sandmoor Partnership 2 Ecurie Winning

10 10-0

David England Sam England, Guiseley Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon staying handicap chase at Haydock in 2018, and having missed last season proved that he retains ability when second at Wetherby 3 months ago. Not so good over hurdles latest and has had a wind op.

TFRHHHII BHA125

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2020: CAPTAIN CHAOS (IRE) 9 10 13 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: BEWARE THE BEAR: Following its run on 19/12/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

CHIDSWELL: Following its run on 16/1/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Canelo (IRE), 5-1 Beware The Bear (IRE), 11-2 Chidswell (IRE), 15-2 Just A Sting (IRE), 9-1 Red Infantry (IRE), 10-1 Special Prep (IRE), 14-1 Chef d’Oeuvre (FR)

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Previous Winners - Last Ten Years

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FIFTH RACE 4.05 THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET FREE BETS FOR WINNERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £16000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7600, 2nd £2539, 3rd £1270, 4th £635, 5th £317, 6th £158. (Penalty Value £10009.60) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (26 wins from 91 runners, 29%) runs HIJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs HIJACK FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2016. The stable runs HIJACK today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AS I SEE IT trained by H Fry, Seaborough, 241 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A case can be made for a few but the most persuasive one is for SKANDIBURG who reverts to hurdles on his debut for Jamie Snowden having not taken to fences and is fancied to capitalise on a good mark. Unexposed Small Present rates a big threat on the back of his breakthrough Catterick win, while Getareason shouldn’t be underestimated after two encouraging bumper runs for his new yard.

1-2-3: 1.SKANDIBURG (FR) 2.SMALL PRESENT (IRE) 3.GETAREASON (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

SKANDIBURG (FR) (96) 2110-43 D

st lb

7 11-12

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR) Kate & Andrew Brooks Mr Emmanuel Leclerc

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved over hurdles last term when dual winner at 3m. Failed to take to fences for Olly Murphy so interesting contender back in this sphere off an attractive mark for his new handler.

TFRHHHHH BHA138

2 Br

GETAREASON (IRE) (26) 0-34043

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Simple Reason (IRE) Titanium Racing Club Roger G. English

8

11-8

Nathan Moscrop (3) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins/Paul Nicholls. Has shaped encouragingly for new yard when twice in the frame in Newcastle jumpers bumpers so not dismissed back hurdling now. TFRHHHII BHA134

3 Br

SENSULANO (IRE) (19) 20-5254

8

B m Milan - Espresso Lady (IRE) Allison, Allison, Williams John Harrington

11-6

Alexander Thorne (5) Noel Williams, Blewbury Happiness Lab

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser but not at his best last two starts, undergoing wind surgery before well-held fourth in Warwick listed hurdle latest. Needs to get back on track.

TFRHHHII BHA132

4 Br

AS I SEE IT (GB) (25) F5P-2P0

9

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Chomba Womba (IRE) Mrs D. J. Goodall Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

11-5

Bryan Carver (3) Harry Fry, Seaborough Citipost, Citipost

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler on his day but seems to struggle for consistency, running well when second on return but below-par both runs since. Others preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA131

5 Br

HIJACK (IRE) (42) 13-2030 BF

B g Fame And Glory - Etoile Margot (FR) Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Fame Godfrey Moylan

6

11-3

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m novice winner who has been largely in good form this season until tailed off on first go at 3m at Haydock latest when also jumped sketchily. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA129

6 Br

DE FORGOTTEN ONE (GB) (42) 4-31315 C D BF

B g Malinas (GER) - As Was Mr D. W. Fox Upton Viva Stud

7 10-11

William Kennedy Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-4 for this yard with easy win in 19f handicap chase at Catterick in January. Failed to get home upped to 3m at Ascot last time so stamina doubts persist now back over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA123

7 Br

SMALL PRESENT (IRE) (29) 222441

B g Presenting - Serpentaria Mrs Aafke Clarke Mr Maurice Garde

6 10-11

Richard Johnson Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who proved well suited by the step up in trip when opening his account in 3m1f handicap at Catterick last month. Up 6lb but remains unexposed as a stayer so firmly in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA123

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SOME CHAOS (IRE) (119) 03-2315 D

10 10-10

B g Brian Boru - Iruna Iris (IRE) Mason Scudamore Racing Maurice Keane

Ben Poste Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 3m2f Kelso handicap chase in October but off the track since good Wincanton fifth the following month. Reverts to hurdles after a break but no forlorn hope on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA122 2020: LIOSDUIN BHEARNA (IRE) 7 10 12 Paddy Brennan 6-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Small Present (IRE), Some Chaos (IRE), 11-2 Skandiburg (FR), De Forgotten One (GB), 9-1 Getareason (IRE), Hijack (IRE), 12-1 Sensulano (IRE), As I See It (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.40 TWOMILES ABOUT THREE ANDA HALF FURLONGS(2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total race value £5800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2873, 2nd £952, 3rd £476, 4th £238.

(Penalty Value £3768.84)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): I Williams (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs ERNESTO & TRAVELLING MAX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Kirby (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs LORD BUTTONS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONT SAINT VINCENT trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

KILDIMO pulled clear with another progressive sort at Fakenham last time and, with this longer trip set to suit, he gets the nod to go one better. Glen Vine showed clear promise for David Pipe a couple of seasons ago so is certainly in the mix with a recent run under his belt, while Buzz de Turcoing looks the other key player.

1-2-3: 1.KILDIMO (IRE) 2.GLEN VINE 3.BUZZ DE TURCOING (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

BUZZ DE TURCOING (FR) (42) 520-314

st lb

7 11-10

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Panora Night (FR) Prestbury Thoroughbreds - Buzz Frederic Duvivier

Jack Tudor (3) Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who proved suited by the longer trip when off the mark in 6-runner maiden at Haydock (22.8f) in December. Not disgraced in a stronger race at Ascot since and should go well. TFRHHHHI BHA124

2 Br

BOULTING FOR GLORY (IRE) (56) 40-00

B g Fame And Glory - Westgrove Berry (IRE) Mr C. Boultbee-Brooks Miss E. Hamilton

6

11-3

Tom Bellamy Neil King, Burderop Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest at best in bumpers and was beaten a long way on Wincanton hurdling debut last time. Has had a wind operation since.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 Br

ERNE RIVER (IRE) (119) 321-3

B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE) Crossed Fingers Partnership Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

6

11-3

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at third attempt who showed a fair level of ability when third in a 7-runner novice at Kelso (22.7f) in November. Should improve.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 Br

ERNESTO (GER) (33) 00

6

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica Buxted Partnership Gestut Rottgen

11-3

Robert Dunne Ian Williams, Alvechurch Buxted Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in Germany (stays 1 3/4m), but hasn’t shown much for present yard and fair bit to prove now back over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 Br

GLEN VINE (GB) (57) 245/-6

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Gaspara (FR) Rocky Canzone Partnership & Mr K Frost Mrs G. B. Walford

7

11-3

Gavin Sheehan Kevin Frost, Newark Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW€95,000 buy from good NH family who shaped with promise first 2 outings for David Pipe (bumper/hurdle).

Not disgraced for new yard after 22 months off in AW bumper and is entitled to strip fitter.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 Br

KILDIMO (IRE) (37) 3/3-32

6

B or Br g Stowaway - Beananti (IRE) Mr Mark E. Smith Mr M. McCann

11-3

Kielan Woods D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third both starts in Irish points in early-2019, and much better effort over hurdles when second of 12 in 2m maiden at Fakenham (16f, heavy) 37 days ago, clear of rest. Solid claims up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA120

7 Br

LORD BUTTONS (GB) (86) 50

B g Presenting - Lady Chapp (IRE) Mrs Jayne Sivills Philip Kirby

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of promise in bumpers but looks best watched for now.

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11-3

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TFRHHIII BHA-

8 Br

MONT SAINT VINCENT (FR) (99) 4

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Chamanka (FR) Walters Plant Hire Ltd S.C.E.A. Haras Des Chataigniers

5

11-3

Harry Reed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in a course bumper on debut in November.

That form hasn’t worked out but he’s bred to be suited by this stiffer test over hurdles.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 Br

NATIVE CHOICE (IRE) (12) 4550

5

Ch g Well Chosen - Native Kin (IRE) Mr John Wade Tom and Marie Ryan

11-3

Nathan Moscrop (3) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability in bumpers/over hurdles, but handicaps could be more his bag.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 Br

NORVICS REFLECTION (IRE) (74) 56

B g Mahler - Finallyfree (IRE) Mrs C. J. C. Bailey John O’Mahony

6

11-3

Ciaran Gethings Ben Case, Banbury David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped like a stayer in a brace of bumpers so this step up in trip looks a good move now hurdling. Tongue tied.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11 Br

TRAVELLING MAX (GB) (14) 6000

5

B g Maxios - Raiysina Mr T Johnson & Mr R Kent Richard Kent, Tim & Miranda Johnson

11-3

William Kennedy Ian Williams, Alvechurch Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW From a successful NH family, but offered little in bumpers and a similar story in a pair of novice hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA2020: KEPAGGE (IRE) 6 11 10 Tom Scudamore 15-8 (David Pipe) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: BUZZ DE TURCOING: Following its run on 23/1/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left in the straight.

BOULTING FOR GLORY: Following its run on 9/1/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the first.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Kildimo (IRE), 5-2 Buzz de Turcoing (FR), 7-1 Erne River (IRE), 10-1 Glen Vine (GB), 16-1 Mont Saint Vincent (FR), 28-1 Ernesto (GER), Norvics Reflection (IRE), 33-1 Native Choice (IRE), 40-1 Lord Buttons (GB), 66-1 Boulting For Glory (IRE), 150-1 Travelling Max (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE VIRGIN BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Total race value £3500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1734, 2nd £574, 3rd £287, 4th £144.

(Penalty Value £2274.30)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): I Williams (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs PARTY BUSINESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs PARTY BUSINESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: DATSALRIGHTGINO trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 167 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

DATSALRIGHTGINO’s three placed efforts to date amount to more in form terms than anything his rivals have achieved, so he’s a confident choice to belatedly open his account.

Party Business, an encouraging third at Newcastle on debut, is regarded as the main threat ahead of newcomer Moriko de Vassy.

1-2-3: 1.DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) 2.PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) 3.MORIKO DE VASSY (FR) KEY

colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

ARENA STAR (IRE) (193) 3

B g Frozen Power (IRE) - Opera Star (IRE) Mr D. L. Hogg Roger McGrath

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-2

Ryan Day Neil Mechie, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Distant third in a Bellewstown bumper 6 months ago for Roger McGrath. Would need a significant step forward if he was to feature on debut for new stable.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2 Br

DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (47) 322 BF

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) The GD Partnership Stall 5-Stars

5

11-2

Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEW€70,000 purchase who has shaped with promise both starts in bumpers to date, finishing with running left when second at Lingfield last time. Has been been found good opportunity to open his account.TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 Br

PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (32) 3

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) Eventmasters Racing R. Cody

5

11-2

Charlie Todd (5) Ian Williams, Alvechurch Eventmasters Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 Shantou gelding who offered plenty of promise when third to Punxsutawney Phil at Newcastle on debut. Could reverse form with that rival on better terms, so boasts solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 Br

RATTLE OWL (GB) (26) 0-6 BF

B g Kayf Tara - Rattlin RACING4BUSINESS Ltd Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb

5

11-2

Jack Garritty Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding who, having left John Quinn, improved on debut effort when mid-field at Newcastle 26 days ago. Needs further progress to play a significant part in this, though.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 Br

RED BRAE RAINY MAY (GB) (-)

B g Lucarno (USA) - Breezy B’s Mrs C. S. Wilson Mrs Caroline Wilson

5

11-2

Kielan Woods Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

TIMEFORM VIEW Lucarno gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/hurdler (2 1/2m winner) Wymeswold. Yard not renowned for debut winners.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 Br

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (32) 1

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE) Mr Dan Gilbert Dan Gilbert

4

11-1

Ben Robinson Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding who made a winning start on tapeta at Newcastle last month and should give another good account of himself if equally effective on turf (bred to be).

TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 Br

SOCKS OFF (IRE) (33) 01

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Deliziosa (IRE) Mrs J. Snailum Padraig O’Reilly

4

11-1

Richard Johnson Adrian Keatley, Malton Cape Farming & Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced winner in bumpers. Left debut form well behind when won 10-runner event at Lingfield (16f, standard) 33 days ago. This poses a different test, however.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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8 Br

JEREJAK (GB) (77) 5

4

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Penang Power Mr J. A. Moore Mrs A. K. H. Ooi

10-8

Charlie Hammond (3) David Thompson, Darlington JLM Global Foods Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed ability when fifth of 9 on his introduction in 14.3f Newcastle bumper, but he does need to improve a fair bit on that bare form.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 Br

MORIKO DE VASSY (FR) (-)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Mona Vassy (FR) Amis de Vassy Mr N. Ferrand & Mr B. Ferrand de Cromot

4

10-8

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Marleton Cross Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cokoriko gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful chaser Saint de Vassy and fairly useful hurdler Or de Vassy. Notable newcomer.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 Br

ONE FOR NAVIGATION (IRE) (77) 0 BF

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Valmari (IRE) Dympna O’Meara & Partner L. Jacobs

4

10-8

Micheal Nolan David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Andrews Bowen Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Born To Sea gelding who was strong in the betting prior to an underwhelming start at Newcastle 77 days ago. Obviously thought capable of better.

TFRHHHII BHA2020: KEARNEY HILL (IRE) 5 11 6 Jack Tudor 2-1 (Brian Ellison) 5 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Datsalrightgino (GER), 9-2 Party Business (IRE), 7-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), 12-1 Socks Off (IRE), One For Navigation (IRE), 14-1 Rattle Owl (GB), Moriko de Vassy (FR), 20-1 Jerejak (GB), 22-1 Arena Star (IRE), 33-1 Red Brae Rainy May (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.45 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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, March 1st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m abt 1/2f at Musselburgh on 26th March, 2021. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have run in two Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series qualifiers after 2019, including being placed in the first eight in at least one qualifier.

18 entries at £29. - Closed March 1st, 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 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.20 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11390 to the winning horse The second to receive £4274, the third £2140, the fourth £1066, the fifth £536 and the sixth £268. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb 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. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin 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. 15 entries at £100. - Closed March 1st, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8716; Second £3578; Third £1790; Fourth £894; Fifth £448; Sixth £224.

(Penalty Value £11390) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.55 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12512 to the winning horse The second to receive £3696, the third £1848, the fourth £924, the fifth £462 and the sixth £232. for five yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 6lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries at £100. - Closed March 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9500; Second £3174; Third £1588; Fourth £794; Fifth £396; Sixth £198. (Penalty Value £12512) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23460 to the winning horse The second to receive £6930, the third £3465, the fourth £1732, the fifth £866 and the sixth £435. for five yrs old and upwards. £187 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £37 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £150 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £187. - Closed March 1st, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17813; Second £5951; Third £2978; Fourth £1489; Fifth £743; Sixth £371.

(Penalty Value £23460) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.05 - THE VIRGIN BET FREE BETS FOR WINNERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10009 to the winning horse The second to receive £2956, the third £1478, the fourth £739, the fifth £369 and the sixth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 1 at £16 and 17 at £80. - Closed March 1st, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7600; Second £2539; Third £1270; Fourth £635; Fifth £317; Sixth £158.

(Penalty Value £10009.60) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. 22 entries at £29. - Closed March 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.15 - THE VIRGIN BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2274 to the winning horse The second to receive £667, the third £333 and the fourth £166. for four, five and six yrs old only, 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, March 1st and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (D)16 and Rule (F)21.3 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 26 entries at £17.

- Closed March 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1734; Second £574; Third £287; Fourth £144.

(Penalty Value £2274.30) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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