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The Betfair Hurdle (Handicap) (Class 1)(Grade 3) (GBB Race
THE BETFAIR HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)
ROLLOVER
RACE for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £155000 (For conditions of this race see page 63)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (57 wins from 246 runners, 23%) runs BROOMFIELD BURG & FIRST STREET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs BROOMFIELD BURG & FIRST STREET Fancy That: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2014, 2017 & 2019. The stable runs I LIKE TO MOVE IT today. P Nicholls won this race in 2012 & 2020. The stable runs KNAPPERS HILL today. Longest Traveller: HOWDYALIKEMENOW trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 109 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 SOARING GLORY (IRE) (48) 7 11 12
BHA147
B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
314-143 CD Br A.V. Bloodstock S Wasdell Group CP TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of this last year and took his form up another notch with Ascot Listed handicap success on return. Not seen to best effect in small fields since. Respected despite top weight. TFRHHHHI
2 TRITONIC (GB) (48) 5 11 11
BHA146
Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA)) McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Alan King, Barbury Castle
J A. P. Heskin
15-2514 D
Br Miss K. Rausing S Ultima Business Solutions TIMEFORMVIEW Seemed well suited by a test of stamina at 2m when landing Betfair Exchange Trophy at Ascot in December. Not seen to best effect in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton since. TFRHHHII
3 GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (48) 7 11 8
BHA143
B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE) (St Jovite (USA)) Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope
J Stan Sheppard
211642 D Br P. Connell S Plusbac T TIMEFORM VIEW Improver this term, scoring at Plumpton before taking the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las. Had a couple of today’s rivals behind when very good second in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton latest. TFRHHHII
4 FIRST STREET (GB) (28) 5 11 6
BHA141
B g Golden Horn - Ladys First (Dutch Art) Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
J James Bowen
221151 D Br Lady Bamford S Unibet H TIMEFORM VIEW Well-regarded 5-y-o who made it 3-4 over hurdles when comfortably disposing of 9 rivals in 2m Kempton handicap last month. Surely has more to offer but de Boinville seemingly prefers Broomfield Burg. TFRHHHHI
5 I LIKETO MOVE IT (GB) (57) 5 11 3
BHA138
B g Trans Island - Nobratinetta (FR) (Celtic Swing) Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd
J SamTwiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 20-1115 D Br Mr & Mrs J. Dawson S Courtiers Investment Services Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner and similar standard when landing first 3 starts over hurdles. Not seen to best effect in a steadily-run Ascot Grade 2 latest.Yard seeking a fourth win in this since 2014. TFRHHHHI
6 KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) (57) 6 11 0
BHA135
B gValirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Mr P K Barber and Mr P JVogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
J Harry Cobden
111-113 D
J Sean Bowen
221/1-34 D BF Br Noel James S Citipost T TIMEFORM VIEW Won bumper/novice hurdle in 2020 and shaped with plenty of promise when third in 2m Ascot handicap on return. Only fourth in chase since but retains potential back hurdling. Tongue tie added. TFRHHHHI
8 BROOMFIELD BURG (IRE) (48) 6 10 13
BHA134
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Somedaysomehow (IRE) (OldVic) Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
J Nico de Boinville
0-11221 D
Br Mr Michael D. Hickey TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when winning bumper and progressive over hurdles, strong-travelling second in Cheltenham handicap before gaining a second win in novice company at Kempton on Boxing Day. Player. TFRHHHHH
9 JETOILE (IRE) (35) 7 10 12
BHA133
B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE) (Accordion) Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
J Lorcan Williams
3F-3112 Br Patricia Prenderville H TIMEFORM VIEW Placed just once in 4 points but he’s quickly developed into a useful novice hurdler, making all at Chepstow and Leicester (both 2 1/2m) this winter. Second in Grade 1 Tolworth latest. Mark workable. TFRHHHHI
10 FIFTY BALL (FR) (57) 7 10 10
BHA131
B g Cokoriko (FR) -Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore, Horsham
J Joshua Moore
120-345 D
Br Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot S K M Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Most progressive 2m hurdler last season, including chasing home Soaring Glory in this (same mark). Hasn’t gone on since chase debut third but interesting back over timber for his in-form yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/12/2021 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed. TFRHHHHI
11 JPR ONE (IRE) (33) 5 10 9
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Mr J. P. Romans Colin Tizzard, Sherborne
BHA130
J Brendan Powell
121
Br Robert Allen S Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of novice hurdles at Exeter and Taunton this winter and even better form when narrowly denied at Cheltenham in between. Lacks experience for a race like this but there’s likely more to come. TFRHHHHI
12 HOWDYALIKEMENOW (IRE) (28) 6 10 6
BHA127
B g Westerner - Jopa (IRE) (Beneficial) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
J Adam Wedge
2-11016 D
Br Anthony Murphy S Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for this yard, winning 3 times, including 2m Ffos Las handicap (heavy) last month. Found out in Grade 2 company at Warwick since and will need further improvement to overcome his mark. TFRHHIII
13 ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (28) 5 10 2
BHA123
B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) (Lagunas) Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham
J Jamie Moore
424-133 D
Br Coolmore S K M Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of 2m Plumpton handicap in October and at least matched that form when third of 12 at Cheltenham (17f) in December. No more than a respectable third at Kempton latest, though. TFRHHHII
14 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (28) 7 10 0
BHA120
B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) (Anshan)
J Nick Scholfield
Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
Chris Gordon, Winchester U1-4P3P CD BF Br Edward Ryan S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of 4 starts as a novice hurdler last term. Didn’t take to fences first 2 runs this season. Better signs back hurdling when third at Kempton over Christmas but pulled up back there since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/1/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. TFRHHIII NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. (EXACTA)
2021: SOARING GLORY (IRE) 6 10 7 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 17-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 23 ran
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Betting Forecast: 6-1 Broomfield Burg (IRE), 7-1 JPR One (IRE), 15-2 Boothill (IRE), 8-1 Jetoile (IRE), 17-2 Knappers Hill (IRE), 10-1 Soaring Glory (IRE), 14-1 First Street (GB), 16-1 I Like To Move It (GB), 18-1 Tritonic (GB), Fifty Ball (FR), 20-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), 28-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), 50-1 Howdyalikemenow (IRE), Lord Baddesley (IRE)
Race Summary: Novices have dominated this lately and that trend can continue courtesy of BROOMFIELD BURG whose experience of a competitive handicap at Cheltenham before Christmas should stand him in good stead. Fifty Ball hasn’t taken to fences but is interesting back hurdling off the same mark as when second to Soaring Eagle in a strong renewal of this last year. Jpr One and Jetoile are also on the shortlist.
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