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THIRD RACE 2.20 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 85 runners, 12%) runs BALLYCAMUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs BALLYCAMUS Longest Traveller: CAP ST VINCENT trained by F O’Brien & BALLYCAMUS trained by N Twiston-Davies, both Cheltenham, 95 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
ART OF ILLUSION (IRE) (90) 20
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Zara (IRE) O A J Pegley B Ms Helga Moore
age
st-lb
5
11-3
Gavin Sheehan J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Malinas gelding who was runner-up in Irish point on debut in May but ran to only a modest level when seventh in a Uttoxeter bumper 3 months ago. Market check advised for hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
BALLYCAMUS (IRE) (12) F-3143
Br B g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR) O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Thomas James
5
11-3
Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner in points who ran to a fair level when fourth in a Southwell bumper last month. Modest third on hurdles bow 12 days ago and should take a step forward from that effort here. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
CAP ST VINCENT (FR) (341) 61P/426-
Br B g Muhtathir - Criquetot (FR) O The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Coley B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Monts D’Arree et al
9
11-3
Connor Brace J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning chaser who possibly failed to stay when last seen at Sedgefield 11 months ago. Has joined a top yard/had a wind operation so makes obvious appeal back over timber here. TFRHHHHH BHA116
4 HARDY BOY (FR) (71) 400
5
11-3
Kielan Woods J Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR) Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Martin & Lynn Jones Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S B Mr Andre Jean Quesny
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler and showed some ability when fourth in a Warwick bumper on debut. Little promise on both starts over hurdles so probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
TIGERTEN (GB) (23) 4
5
11-3
Tom Scudamore J Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Morning Bride (IRE) David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T O Mr Richard J. Gurr Tote S B Team Hogdala AB
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful/reliable stayer on the Flat who showed promise on hurdles/yard debut after 6 months off when fourth at Plumpton recently. Capable of better, so he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
TIGER PRINT (GB) (34) 0
Br B m Tiger Groom - Maylan (IRE) O Debestracing B The Spanish Connection
7
10-10
Paul O’Brien J William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account on the Flat and showed nothing sent hurdling after 7 months off at Newcastle last month. Easily ignored. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Cap St Vincent (FR), 3-1 Ballycamus (IRE), 10-3 Tigerten (GB), 9-1 Art of Illusion (IRE), 25-1 Hardy Boy (FR), 300-1 Tiger Print (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
CAP ST VINCENT has an experience edge over his five rivals so Fergal O’Brien’s new recruit gets the verdict to open his account over timber. He’s had a breathing operation prior to this reappearance and should prove tough to beat. Tigerten may provide the main threat having shown an aptitude for hurdling when fourth at Plumpton recently, ahead of Ballycamus.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAP ST VINCENT (FR) 2.TIGERTEN 3.BALLYCAMUS (IRE)
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