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Class 2) (GBB Race
THE BENJAMIN LEIGH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
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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 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 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (29) 8 11 12
BHA137
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE) (Presenting)
J Kielan Woods
Mr Harry Redknapp
Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water 200-U13 D Br R. McCarthy S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club 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
B m Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
J Ciaran Gethings
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 AMARILLO SKY (IRE) (32) 6 11 10
BHA135
B g Westerner - Bag of Tricks (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer Colin Tizzard, Sherborne
J Brendan Powell
16412F D BF Br Mrs Amy Collins S Coral Racing Limited 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 DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) (43) 6 11 9
BHA134
B g Jet Away - Knocktartan (IRE) (King’s Ride) Mr Colin Taylor and Miss Kay Wilding
J Theo Gillard (3)
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley 11-0122 D BF Br Parkville Stud 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
B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
J Stan Sheppard
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 GOA LIL (FR) (22) 6 10 12
BHA123
Br g Samum (GER) - Unekaina (FR) (Lost World (IRE))
J SamTwiston-Davies
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 212314 CD Br Mr Jimmy Detouillon S Agetur (UK) Ltd 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
Loose Ends
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 04-4432 CD Br Mr Jerome & Mrs Ophelie Delaunay S Unibet B TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner over hurdles, but he’s yet to fully convince over fences, blinkered when runner-up to Goa Lil over C&D last month, making little impression. Needs to step forward in this company. TFRHHIII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
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Betting Forecast: 11-4 Shakem Up’arry (IRE), 5-1 Amarillo Sky (IRE), Dreams of Home (IRE), 7-1 Maskada (FR), 15-2 Not Available (IRE), 10-1 Goa Lil (FR), 11-1 Son of Camas (FR) Race Summary: SHAKEM UP’ARRY looks attractively weighted on the form of his Haydock victory and will also be suited by this return to 2m so gets the verdict. In-form Dreams of Home rates the chief threat, especially if a recent wind op ekes out some improvement, while Amarillo Sky and Not Available warrant plenty of respect too in a useful handicap.
1-2-3: 1.SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 2.DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) 3.AMARILLO SKY (IRE)
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