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RACE 4 2.25pm The Book The Lodge Hotel At Newbury Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Class 4)(Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier
THE BOOK THE LODGE HOTEL AT NEWBURY RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £6900 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): A King (13 wins from 169 runners, 8%) runs NOBBY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Williams (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs CANFORD LIGHT Weightwatcher: AR MEST won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 6lb to 113. Longest Traveller: KURAKA trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 122 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 CANFORD LIGHT (IRE) (9)
5 11 8 BHA118 (-3) B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Way of Light (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
J Adam Wedge
211FF D
Br Edgeridge Ltd S Prysg Cyf TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged 21f Ludlow novice on yard bow in October and yet to be asked for his effort when falling in handicaps at Aintree/Taunton more recently. Remains low-mileage and return to 2m will hold no fears. TFRHHHII
2 OPENING BID (GB) (55)
7 11 7 BHA117
B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA) (War Chant (USA)) Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare Chris Down, Cullompton
J James Davies
1-55310 D Br Mrs N. L. Naylor S Woodwarm, Woodwarm Stoves H TIMEFORMVIEW Newton Abbot novice winner in the spring who got firmly back on track to land Warwick handicap (2m) in November. However, that form didn’t work out and he disappointed at Taunton later that month.TFRHHHII
3 ALBORKAN (FR) (43)
5 11 6 BHA116 B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Plaine Monceau (FR) (One Cool Cat (USA)) Mr Jamie Hambro and Alan & Sally Coney Amy Murphy, Newmarket
J Jack Quinlan
613-432 D Br Mr Mohammed Almahmoud S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd T CP TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for first time when landing a Plumpton maiden in April. Best effort since switched to handicaps when runner-up with cheekpieces/tongue strap added at Uttoxeter in December. However, this deeper TFRHHHII
4 CHANCEUX (IRE) (29)
6 11 6 BHA116
B g Mahler - Granny Mc Cann (IRE) (Westerner) RSKM Bloodstock Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
J Nick Scholfield
243-211 D
Br Mr Anthony McCann S Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden in bumpers who has made a bright start over hurdles, landing novice events at Chepstow/Plumpton in recent months. May do better again now handicapping. TFRHHHHI
5 HOWLING MILAN (IRE) (121)
B g Milan - Fantasia Filly (FR) (Dadarissime (FR)) Mr Paul Drinkwater Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham 03205-5 CD
Br John A. Mernagh TIMEFORMVIEW C&D novice winner who went closer than he has for a while when second over 3m here 11 months ago. Not at that level next 2 starts but he may have needed September’s Warwick return. Back in trip now. TFRHHHII
8 11 5 BHA115
J Danny Burton (5)
6 NOBBY (GB) (41)
8 11 5 BHA115
B g Authorized (IRE) - Magic Music (IRE) (Magic Ring (IRE)) Mr Ray Bailey Alan King, Barbury Castle
J Tom Cannon
12//3-230 D
Mrs S. P. Davis
Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water 210-621 CD Br Hugh Hazzard S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club TIMEFORMVIEW C&D bumper winner who is proving steadily progressive over hurdles, making it third time lucky in a Ffos Las maiden (15.8f) last month. Looks a big player with more to come now handicapping. TFRHHHHH
8 FONTANA ELLISSI (FR) (40)
6 11 4 BHA114 B g Sinndar (IRE) - Leni Riefenstahl (IRE) (Mull of Kintyre (USA)) J SamTwiston-Davies Mr Anthony R.Hunt & Drinkwater family Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham 421205 Br S.R.L. Az. Agr. Razza Della Sila H TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdles scorer (at 21f) for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Seemingly finding his feet in a couple of starts for new stable but he will need to settle better if he’s to play a lead role here. TFRHHHII
9 MASCAT (GB) (36)
5 11 3 BHA113
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Critical Acclaim (Peintre Celebre (USA))
J Thomas Doggrell (7)
Cahill,Hosie,Watt Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton 13
Br ColnValley Stud S Sherborne Utilities Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer (stays 1 1/4m) and perfect start over hurdles when landing a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) in October. Creditable third under a penalty there since. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII
10 SHELDON (IRE) (42)
6 11 3 BHA113
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE) (Beneficial) Mrs Deborah Potter
J Sean Houlihan
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury 1266-33 D BF Br E. Phelan S We DoVans TIMEFORM VIEW Fakenham maiden winner (2m) who has run with credit in hitting the frame in pair of Lingfield handicaps (19.5f) in recent months, albeit seemingly holding no excuses. Still, each-way player again. TFRHHHII
11 AR MEST (FR) (84)
9 11 3 BHA113
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Shabada (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))
J Jordan Nailor (3)
Sherborne Utilities Ltd & Mr Paul Bona
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton 2-13045 CD Br J. Haimet, X. Le Stang & J. Liberge S Sherborne Utilities Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Managed to get his head back in front in a Fakenham selling hurdle (2m) in May but not in same form over fences/hurdles for 2 different stables thereafter. Looks best watched back from a short break. TFRHHIII
12 KURAKA (GB) (24)
8 11 2 BHA112
B g Cacique (IRE) - Puzzling (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Susan Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
J Lorcan Williams
053-353 D Br Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell S Brendon Powerwashers B TIMEFORM VIEW Sole hurdles success was gained in a Limerick maiden for Gordon Elliott back in April 2018. On a handy mark nowadays and possible refitting of blinkers will put an edge on him on latest evidence. TFRHHHII
13 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (24)
6 11 0 BHA110
B g Poet’sVoice - A Great Beauty (Acclamation) Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne
J Fergus Gillard (3)
130522 D Br Plantation Stud S Ascot Park Polo Club B TIMEFORM VIEW Shed maiden tag at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May and back to that sort of form in recent weeks, no match for winner but pulling clear of remainder when second at Wincanton latest. Claims of hitting frame. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. (EXACTA)
2021: GOWEL ROAD (IRE) 5 12 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 15 ran
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Betting Forecast: 9-2 Fine Casting (IRE), 13-2 Chanceux (IRE), 9-1 Mascat (GB), 11-1 Canford Light (IRE), Alborkan (FR), Nobby (GB), Sheldon (IRE), 14-1 Howling Milan (IRE), Kuraka (GB), John Betjeman (GB), 16-1 Fontana Ellissi (FR), 18-1 Opening Bid (GB), 66-1 Ar Mest (FR) Race Summary: FINE CASTING boasts a steadily progressive profile over hurdles, off the mark in good style in a Ffos Las maiden (15.8f) last month. He looks a solid proposition now handicapping with the prospect of more to come and he earns the vote. Fellow handicap debutant Chanceux is feared, along with Kuraka, who may well be aided by refitting of blinkers, and Canford Light.
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