1m 7f 171y
SECOND RACE 12.55 THE PERTEMPS NETWORK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): J O’Neill (21 wins from 106 runners, 20%) runs HALF THE FREEDOM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs SHALLOW RIVER Longest Traveller: BELLS OF STAMFORD trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 186 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) (33) 05
Br B g Presenting - Passlands (IRE) O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle B Andrew Mahon
age
st-lb
5
11-4
Alan Johns J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Presenting gelding who didn’t offer a great deal of encouragement when down the field in a bumper at Chepstow. Similar story on hurdles bow and looks one for later on. TFRHIIII BHA-
2
CHARMING GETAWAY (IRE) (18) 66
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Charming Leader (IRE) O Ever The Optimists B The Charming Lads Syndicate
5
11-4
Ciaran Gethings J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Westren Warrior and bumper winner Meep Meep. Hinted at ability in a bumper (well-backed) in December but well held on hurdles bow a month later. Step forward needed. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
DANIEL DERONDA (GB) (59)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Madonna Dell’orto O A White & Partner B Rockwell Bloodstock
5
11-4
Jack Quinlan J Amy Murphy, Newmarket T Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer on the Flat for David O’Meara. Sold for £18,000 in December and worth a market check ahead of his hurdles debut. Hood replaces usual cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (47) 00 Br Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song O The Free At Last Partnership B World Racing Network
6
11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/novice hurdle so will need to take a big step forward to see him involved here. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
KALINIHTA (IRE) (1379) 1///-
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Valamareha (IRE) O Mr J Allison & Mr A Allison B Danny Coogan
8
11-4
Tom O’Brien J Noel Williams, Blewbury T Noel Williams Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 Kalanisi gelding who made a successful debut in a Fontwell bumper back in April 2018. Clearly had his problems to not have been since so market can guide expectations TFRHHHII BHA-
6
SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (33) 3-41
Br B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club B Eric Barrett
6
11-4
Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £66,000 from Margaret Mullins after encouraging start in Ireland, and off the mark at the second attempt for this yard at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Of obvious interest on hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7
TILSWORTH SAMMY (GB) (24)
Br B g Mount Nelson - Chara O Mr M. Ng B Michael Ng
7
11-4
Corey McGivern (7) J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T Tilsworth Stud Farm S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden handicapper on the Flat and makes minimal appeal on this switch to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-
8
WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (29) 140 CD
Br B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Exors of the Late John Harrington
6
11-4
Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €110,000 Fame And Glory gelding who cosily landed a bumper. Offered something to work on hurdles bow last month but take a step forward from that at Taunton 3 weeks later. Solid place claims. TFRHHHII BHA10
