RACE 1 1.45
THE WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £7000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (38 wins from 157 runners, 24%) runs SHEARER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs SHEARER Longest Traveller: KURAKA trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 122 miles. BREEDING
J JOCKEY
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TRAINER
FORM
Br
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HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO
1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
SHEARER (IRE) (40)
LB
6 11 12
BHA RATING BHA120
J Lorcan Williams (3) B g Flemensfirth (USA) - The Crown Jewel (IRE) (Stowaway) McNeill Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat 210-232 BF S Ultima Business Solutions Mrs E. M. Motherway CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has finished in the money on each of his 3 hurdles starts, most recently hitting the crossbar on handicap bow at Lingfield (19.5f). Cheekpieces added and likely to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI
2 Br
NEON MOON (IRE) (18)
6 11 11
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington S W & S Recycling Mr C. McDonnell
BHA119
J Fergus Gillard (3)
461-001 D BT
TIMEFORM VIEW Wincanton maiden winner last March and firmly back on track in this headgear combination when landing a 20.5f Plumpton handicap 18 days ago. More needed up 7lb, but merits respect all the same. TFRHHHII
3 Br
PETIT PALAIS (GB) (516)
7 11 9
BHA117
J Lilly Pinchin (3) Ch g Champs Elysees - Galicuix (Galileo (IRE)) Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington 46P/341Pantile Stud T
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run on debut for new connections at Lyon Parilly (18.9f) in October 2020, but subsequent absence is an obvious concern. Tongue strap applied. TFRHHIII
4
TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (83)
6 11 5
BHA113
J Jordan Nailor (3) B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Mr Charles C. Walker Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 3223-44 BF Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn S P3P Partners LLP TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in bumpers, placed all 4 starts in that sphere last term. Has failed to threaten in a couple of novice events since switched to hurdles, but may do better now handicapping. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/12/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed late-on. TFRHHHII
5 Br
ELHAM VALLEY (FR) (20)
5 11 4
BHA112
J Peter Kavanagh (3) Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham 33-0063 S bresbet ltd Mme Sarah Lhermite T
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t fired on all cylinders so far this season, and the cheekpieces he sported when third at Warwick (2m) recently are dispensed with here. Still, he’s dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. TFRHHHHH
6 Br
KURAKA (GB) (44)
8 11 3
B g Cacique (IRE) - Puzzling (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Susan Frost Jeremy Scott, Dulverton S Brendon Powerwashers Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell
BHA111
J David Prichard
53-3534
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole hurdles success was gained in a Limerick maiden for Gordon Elliott back in April 2018. On a handy mark nowadays but again showed signs of not being straightforward here in January. TFRHHIII 16
