RACE 3 3.05
THE BENJAMIN LEIGH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards Total race value £20000 (For conditions of this race see page 47) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (55 wins from 246 runners, 22%) runs SON OF CAMAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs DREAMS OF HOME Longest Traveller: DREAMS OF HOME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 159 miles. BREEDING
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1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (29)
LB
8 11 12
BHA RATING BHA137
J Kielan Woods B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE) (Presenting) Mr Harry Redknapp Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water 200-U13 D S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club R. McCarthy
TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved when landing 2m handicap at Haydock. Didn’t get home upped to 20f when good third in Grade 2 there since, so he’s a player down in trip/class here. TFRHHHHH
2
MASKADA (FR) (23)
6 11 10
BHA135
J Ciaran Gethings B m Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell 2-32313 CD Br Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair S Science Supplements TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has taken her form up a notch over fences, landing 2m Listed chase at Leicester before creditable third in similar event at Huntingdon. Considered. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/1/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed. TFRHHHII
3 Br
AMARILLO SKY (IRE) (32)
6 11 10
B g Westerner - Bag of Tricks (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer Colin Tizzard, Sherborne S Coral Racing Limited Mrs Amy Collins
BHA135
J Brendan Powell
16412F D BF T
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t always looked straightforward, but has done little wrong since sent chasing, winning at Wincanton and in front when falling 2 out over C&D in race won by Goa Lil last time. Set to go well. TFRHHHHI
4 Br
DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) (43) B g Jet Away - Knocktartan (IRE) (King’s Ride) Mr Colin Taylor and Miss Kay Wilding Parkville Stud
6 11 9
BHA134
J Theo Gillard (3)
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
11-0122 D BF
S Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chasing account at Ayr in November and has continued in good form, runner-up in 2m Newcastle handicap last month. Since had wind op, and he’s well in the mix for yard among the winners. TFRHHHHI
5
NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) (36)
7 11 7
BHA132
J Stan Sheppard B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard, Ledbury 223114 CD Br Cathal Ennis S Matt Sheppard Racing T CP TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but his run of excellent form ended when last of 4 in 2m handicap chase at Warwick 36 days ago. Sort to bounce back. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/1/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. TFRHHHII
6 Br
GOA LIL (FR) (22)
6 10 12
BHA123
J Sam Twiston-Davies Br g Samum (GER) - Unekaina (FR) (Lost World (IRE)) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 212314 CD S Agetur (UK) Ltd Mr Jimmy Detouillon
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner (left in front by Amarillo Sky’s fall) last month. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f) 22 days ago. Not discounted eased 1lb now. TFRHHHII 28
