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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 horse age st-lb

1 BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) (33) 05

Br B g Presenting - Passlands (IRE)

5 11-4

Alan Johns J

O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Andrew Mahon 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 BHA2 CHARMING GETAWAY (IRE) (18) 66

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Charming Leader (IRE) O Ever The Optimists

5 11-4

Ciaran Gethings J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B The Charming Lads Syndicate 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 BHA3 DANIEL DERONDA (GB) (59)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Madonna Dell’orto O A White & Partner

5 11-4

Jack Quinlan J Amy Murphy, Newmarket T B Rockwell Bloodstock 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 BHA4 HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (47) 00

Br Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song O The Free At Last Partnership

6 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B World Racing Network 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)

8 11-4

Tom O’Brien J

O Mr J Allison & Mr A Allison

Noel Williams, Blewbury T B Danny Coogan 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 BHA6 SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (33) 3-41

Br B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club

6 11-4

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Eric Barrett 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 BHA7 TILSWORTH SAMMY (GB) (24)

Br B g Mount Nelson - Chara

7 11-4

Corey McGivern (7) J

O Mr M. Ng

J. R. Jenkins, Royston T B Michael Ng 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)

6 11-4

Aidan Coleman J