RACE 4 3.00
THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE GAME SPIRIT STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards Total race value £60000 (For conditions of this race see page 63) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (37 wins from 157 runners, 24%) runs HITMAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs FUNAMBULE SIVOLA Longest Traveller: FUNAMBULE SIVOLA trained by V Williams, Hereford, 89 miles. BREEDING
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SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (63)
10 11 6
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BHA RATING BHA163
J James Bowen B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Alan King, Barbury Castle 53-1136 CD BF Br Mr Guy Vimont S Ptarmigan Media Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart hurdler/chaser who took this event 12 months ago. Turned in a rare poor effort in International Hurdle at Cheltenham last time, but he’s very much the sort to bounce back here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/12/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip. TFRHHHHI
2 Br
EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (63)
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.
3 Br
8 11 4
B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) ER The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs NNGary Moore, Horsham U Mr Daniel Gerault N-R S K M Elite Products Ltd
NO
BHA153
J Non Runner
P11-U11 CD TFRIIIII
SKY PIRATE (GB) (28)
9 11 4
B g Midnight Legend - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group C. B. Brookes
BHA157
J Nick Scholfield
21-2432 D T
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to last year’s Grand Annual Chase success but he’s posted four solid efforts this term, runner-up in 2m Warwick handicap last time. Firmly in the mix once more. TFRHHHII
4 Br
FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (15)
7 11 0
B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford S My Racing Manager Mr Gilles Trapenard
BHA154
J Charlie Deutsch
112-201 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time scorer last term who proved well suited by the return to 2m when back to winning ways in Doncaster handicap 15 days ago. Likeable front-runner who can do better still. Big player. TFRHHHHH
5 Br
HITMAN (FR) (70)
6 11 0
B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) (Martaline) Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud
BHA160
J Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group
2F13-22 C D T
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on back of excellent second to stable-mate Greaneteen in Tingle Creek at Sandown. Still low mileage and goes well fresh too, so he can’t be discounted after his break. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
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2021: SCEAU ROYAL (FR) 9 11 0 Daryl Jacob 3-1 (Alan King) 6 ran
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