2.30pm The Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Steeple Chase Grade 2) (GBB Race) - 2m

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THE LADBROKES DESERT ORCHID STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 234 runners, 24%) runs MISTER FISHER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs DOLOS

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2021. The stable runs MISTER FISHER today.

Longest Traveller: SIZING POTTSIE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 153 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (24) 11112-1 CD

Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

8 11-8

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle (his second win at Grade 1 level) at the Festival. Beaten by Gentleman De Mee at Aintree the following month but returned better than ever with decisive win in Tingle Creek at Sandown. The one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA170

2 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (24) 0112P-6 D 7 11-8

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O My Racing Manager Friends

Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Gilles Trapenard My Racing Manager S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well in open company last season, taking the Game Spirit at Newbury, and put up a career-best when second in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham. Failed to settle when returned to a longer trip at Aintree subsequently but well held in Tingle Creek at Sandown on return. TFRHHHII BHA161

3 MISTER FISHER (IRE) (23) 14P2-F4 CD 8 11-8

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - That’s Amazing (IRE) James Bowen J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Joe Kenny Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who won Grade 2 Chase here (20.5f) in January but is showing his form increasing rarely nowadays. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA149

4 NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (44) 2/3143-1 CD

Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)

8 11-8

Harry Skelton J O Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing in recent times but stylish winner of this 2 years ago and arguably unlucky not to win the Champion Chase in 2021. Impressive winner of Grade 2 at Cheltenham on comeback last season and won weak renewal of same race on return 6 weeks ago. Bold bid expected. TFRHHHHI BHA165

5 SIZING POTTSIE (FR) (24) 210-120 D

Br B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Line Salsa (FR) O Tracey, Alexander, Apiafi, Kuyt, Harman

8 11-8

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T B Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington who, having changed hands (for 95,000 gns) made most of good opportunity to land Ayr novice hurdle in October. Hasn’t kicked on since, however, and tough task back over fences. TFRHIIII BHA149

6 DOLOS (FR) (53) 0010-22 C D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR)

9 11-2

Lorcan Williams J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B P. De Maleissye Melun Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Seems to save his best for Sandown these days, winning a handicap at the Scilly Isles meeting for the third time in February. Decent second from 1lb out of the weights in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on return but firmly up against it here. TFRHIIII BHA147

7 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (66) U114P-3 D 8 11-2

Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) Niall Houlihan J

O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs

Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved into a very smart front-running chaser last season, a dual winner at around 2m at Cheltenham prior to a solid fourth in the Grand Annual at the Festival. Finished a respectable third under change of tactics on return there (15.9f) in October but this is a big step up. TFRHHIII BHA153

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: SHISHKIN (IRE) 7 11 3 Nico de Boinville 4-9 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.