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Class 4)(Qualifier for the EBF Mares’ Nh Novices’ Hurdle Series
THE BRITISH EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total race value £7500 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (57 wins from 243 runners, 23%) runs BRIDAL KNOT & TWEED SKIRT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs BRIDAL KNOT & TWEED SKIRT Longest Traveller: INSTANT DE BONHEUR trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 115 miles.
BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FORM Br BREEDER S SPONSOR
HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES
COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN AGE ST LB BHA RATING
1 SWINCOMBE FLEAT (GB) (34)
B mYeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
6 11 8
BHA-
J Aidan Coleman
Yeo Racing Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster 4140-31
Br M. C. and MrsYeo S Geegeez.co.uk TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account in bumpers at Fontwell and then an excellent fourth of 16 in listed event at Sandown (heavy). Let opening hurdles run behind when successful at Exeter and there’s more to come. TFRHHHHI
2 TWEED SKIRT (GB) (61)
5 11 8 BHA120
B m Martaline - Theatre Girl (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Just Four Men with Rose Tinted Glasses Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
J Nico de Boinville
136-41
Br Goldford Stud S Unibet TIMEFORMVIEW Fair bumper winner who failed to meet expectations on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m). Went with much more zest when landing 3-runner contest at Ascot in November. More to come and now up in trip. TFRHHHHI
3 BECKYTHE BOO (GB) (53) 6 11 1
BHA-
B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Sunnyland (Sovereign Water (FR)) The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
J Paddy Brennan
410-352
Br Harrison & Groucott S bresbet ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles, though wasn’t given a hard time when second at Doncaster in November (19.4f). TFRHHHII
4 BRIDAL KNOT (IRE) (50) 5 11 1
BHA-
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Knotted Midge (IRE) (Presenting) The Knot Again Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
J James Bowen
4
Br Mr John O’Brien S Unibet TIMEFORMVIEW Closely related to top-class chaser Might Bite, and half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser BeatThat. Dam winning pointer. Wasn’t seen to best effect in a messy bumper at Southwell. TFRHHHII
5 CODE NAME LISE (IRE) (17) 6 11 1
BHA-
B m Fame And Glory - Firth of Five (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Ms E. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
J Bryony Frost
210-34
Br Trish Markey & Frances Hatton S GB Helicopters TIMEFORMVIEW Opened her account in a bumper at Ascot in February. Matched that form when returning from wind surgery to finish third in listed company in November but low-key hurdles debut needs casting aside. TFRHHHII
6 FOLLY HILL (GB) (34)
B m Mount Nelson - Burton Ash (Diktat)
6 11 1
BHAJ Kielan Woods
Mrs S. Lee and Mr E. Lee Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water F
Br Mrs Julia Harrison Lee S Avtrade Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Ran green when fourth of 11 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) on debut in February. Showed a bit when 24 lengths fourth on 20.5f Leicester hurdles debut but well held at Lingfield since. TFRHHIII
8 LADY STANHOW (GB) (16) 7 11 1
Br m Getaway (GER) - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader) Mr J. Grant Cann Grant Cann, Lower Hamswell
BHA-
J Nick Scholfield
4-64
Br Distillery Stud S Fraser Bush Industries TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar and bumper winner Ishkhara Lady. Looks a long-term project. TFRHHIII
9 LARGY G (IRE) (48)
8 11 1 BHA109
B m Shantou (USA) - G Day Sile (IRE) (Aussie Rules (USA)) Mr Neil Berry Noel Williams, Blewbury
J Tom O’Brien
5/32-30
Br Dermot Cunningham S Noel Williams Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-pointer who offered encouragement in a brace of hurdling outings at Newton Abbot in the spring. No impact switched to handicap company after 7 months off at Leicester. TFRHHHII
10 MAD ABOUT SALLY (IRE) (423)
B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lou’s Coole Girl (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))
7 11 1
BHA-
J Max Kendrick
Mr O. Signy Oliver Signy, Lambourn
325-
Br Louis G.Vambeck S Oliver Signy Racing Llp TIMEFORM VIEW Califet mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Stolen Moment. Dam (h109) bumper winner/19f hurdle winner. Placed twice from 3 starts in Irish points in 2020. TFRHHIII
11 SPEECH BUBBLE (IRE) (55) 7 11 1
BHA-
B m Well Chosen - Teamplin (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Tim Syder Noel Williams, Blewbury
J Gavin Sheehan
162-2 BF
Br Aidan Ryan S Noel Williams Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Well backed and made a winning start to her career in bumper at Ffos Las. Excellent second in listed company in March and sure to build on opening runner-up effort over hurdles. TFRHHHHH
12 VICTORIAS PEAK (IRE) (349) 7 11 1
BHA-
B m Fame And Glory - Rosin de Beau (IRE) (Milan) Superior Enterprises Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster
J Mitchell Bastyan (3)
223/125-
Br T. Hanley S bresbet ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in Irish points at fourth attempt. Shaped like a stayer when second in bumper at Plumpton for Fergal O’Brien in December 2020. Not so good 2 months later and has moved yards again. TFRHHIII
13 WIND FROMTHE WEST (GB) (70) 5 11 1
BHA-
B m Shirocco (GER) - Free Thinking (Hernando (FR))
J Harry Bannister
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 30-0
Br UptonViva Stud S UptonViva Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in bumpers and from a good jumps family. Little to get excited about on opening hurdles run but sure to better at some point. TFRHHIII
14 INSTANT DE BONHEUR (FR) (14) 4 10 0
BHA-
B f Karaktar (IRE) - Par Bonheur (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Mr Mike Izaby White & Mrs Denise E Smith Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
J Tom Buckley (5)
05
Br Mme Karine Perreau S Junction 24 Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut when fifth at Ffos Las a fortnight ago, though was possible flattered in a steadily-run affair. TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 (EXACTA)
2021: LITTLE RIVER BAY (IRE) 6 11 12 Richard Johnson 5-2 (Philip Hobbs) 15 ran
F
Betting Forecast: 5-2 Tweed Skirt (GB), 4-1 Speech Bubble (IRE), 11-2 Swincombe Fleat (GB), 11-1 Bridal Knot (IRE), Code Name Lise (IRE), 14-1 Becky The Boo (GB), 25-1 Largy G (IRE), 33-1 Victorias Peak (IRE), 40-1 Mad About Sally (IRE), 50-1 Instant de Bonheur (FR), 66-1 Kings Krackertara (GB), Wind From The West (GB), 80-1 Lady Stanhow (GB), 150-1 Folly Hill (GB)
Race Summary: SPEECH BUBBLE was well-above average in bumpers and is sure to step up on her opening second over hurdles at Lingfield in November. The 7lb she receives from previous winners Tweed Skirt and Swincombe Fleat may well prove to be decisive.
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