2m 4f 110y
SECOND RACE 1.25 THE GET YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 235 runners, 23%) runs QUICK DRAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs CITY DERBY Longest Traveller: STORMY FLIGHT trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 161 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
DALAMOI (IRE) (200) 2/51235-
age
st-lb
5
11-11
Alan Johns J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T Tote, Dragonbet S
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Dalamine (FR) O Mrs Nikki Ead B Harry Fowler & Alex Frost
TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmed promise when winning over hurdles in a 2m Ffos Las maiden last November. Fair in handicaps on final 2 starts of last season but he looks a chasing type and is certainly one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA117
2
STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (15) 2325-00 D
8
11-11
Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S
Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith B Mr Christy Buckley
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced 3 times in handicap hurdles at up to 20.5f. In need of the run on return at Ffos Las and, though well held sole previous chase start, he’s of interest in this sphere with his yard in fine form. TFRHHHHH BHA117
3
DREAMING BLUE (GB) (243) 0/135-
Br B g Showcasing - Got To Dream O Mr R. W. Devlin B Fittocks Stud
5
11-11
Rex Dingle J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEWOff mark over hurdles in January and ran to a similar level when third in a Fontwell novice the following month. However, put in his place on handicap debut there when last seen in March and improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA117
4 QUICK DRAW (IRE) (177) 112P0-4 D Br B g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) O Miss A. C. Bamford B Berry Farms & Miss S. Berry
6
11-7
Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEWThird on chase debut at Huntingdon and scored twice over hurdles last term. Subsequent efforts have left much to be desired, including when pulled up in this 12 months ago, but he’s down to a very dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA113
5
SHERBORNE (IRE) (202) 4/4100U-
6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE) O Sharp, Nicholas & Kennington B Mrs E. A. Pendarves
11-5
Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed big-field 2m novice hurdle at Lingfield last November but hasn’t done much right in 3 subsequent appearances, and hopes here pinned on the switch to fences sparking a change in direction. TFRHHIII BHA111
6
CITY DERBY (IRE) (41) 00031-0 D BF
Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) O Richard D A Hames B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey
6
11-4
Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T M&DH Insurance Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season by landing a 20.4f Southwell handicap hurdle. Unable to fire on return over that C&D in September and needs to raise his game on his chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA110
7
TOMMY TRACEY (IRE) (208) 62024-
6
11-4
Gavin Sheehan J Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Clash House (IRE) Paul Webber, Banbury T O Economic Security 1 Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S B Michael Murray
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Irish points and showed fair ability when runner-up in an Ascot maiden hurdle in March. However, efforts either side of that were below par and sizeable step forward needed. TFRHHIII BHA110
8
BLACKCAUSEWAY (GB) (191) 1P63-2 BF
6
11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Bellino Spirit (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T O Mr Adrian Gillman Agetur (UK) Ltd S B M. G. Kilroe
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags and placed twice from 4 starts in maiden hurdles last term. Appeals as the type to make up into a better chaser and mark for this handicap debut looks very fair. TFRHHHHI BHA108 6
