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Class 1) (Grade 2) (GBB Race
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 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 SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (63) 10 11 6
BHA163
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA))
J James Bowen
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
Alan King, Barbury Castle 53-1136 CD BF Br Mr GuyVimont 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 2 EDITEUR EDITEUR DU DU GITE GITE (FR) (FR) (63) (63) 8 8 11 11 4 4
Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs Gary Moore, Horsham Mr Daniel Gerault S K M Elite Products LtdMr Daniel Gerault NON-RUNNER TIMEFORM TIMEFORMVIEW VIEW NON NON RUNNER. RUNNER.
BHA153 J Non Non Runner Runner P11-U11 CD
TFRIIIIITFRIIIII
3 SKY PIRATE (GB) (28) 9 11 4
BHA157
B g Midnight Legend - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
J Nick Scholfield
21-2432 D Br C. B. Brookes S Wasdell Group 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 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (15) 7 11 0
BHA154
B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford
J Charlie Deutsch
112-201 CD
Br Mr Gilles Trapenard S My Racing Manager 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 HITMAN (FR) (70) 6 11 0
BHA160
B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) (Martaline) Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
J Harry Cobden
2F13-22 C D Br Mme C.Villaud Ameline & Mr Q.Villaud S Morson Group 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. 2021: SCEAU ROYAL (FR) 9 11 0 Daryl Jacob 3/1 (Alan King) 6 ran
(EXACTA)
Betting Forecast: 5-2 Funambule Sivola (FR), Hitman (FR), 10-3 Sceau Royal (FR), 4-1 Sky Pirate (GB) Race Summary: A case can be made for all of the quartet, but FUNAMBULE SIVOLA is a really likeable sort who still has more to offer at the minimum trip and he is taken to follow up his recent Doncaster success. Last year’s victor Sceau Royal wasn’t at his best over hurdles last time but still rates a big threat back chasing, while both Sky Pirate and Hitman can have a say too in a fascinating Game Spirit.
1-2-3: 1.FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) 2.SCEAU ROYAL (FR) 3.SKY PIRATE
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