RACE 4 3.02
THE MAKE YOUR BEST BET AT BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £12565 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 69yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (38 wins from 157 runners, 24%) runs WILD MAX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs WILD MAX Weightwatcher: WILD MAX won off a handicap mark of 138, his rating is now down 5lb to 133. Longest Traveller: STRAW FAN JACK trained by Mrs S W Lewis, Brecon, 115 miles. BREEDING
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1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
WILD MAX (GER) (28)
LB
7 11 12
B g Maxios - Wildfahrte (GER) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owners Group 036 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Gestut Brummerhof
BHA RATING BHA133
J Harry Cobden
1FP-0P4 D T
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked much more comfortable back over hurdles when fourth at Musselburgh 4 weeks ago, getting tired only late on. That was more like it and with the yard in better nick, he may feature down 4lb. TFRHHHII
2
STRAW FAN JACK (GB) (14)
7 11 7
BHA128
J Sean Houlihan Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Callerlilly (Double Trigger (IRE)) Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon 26-206P Br Whitegate Stud S Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back from a poor run when sixth of 13 in 2m4f handicap at Aintree (heavy) in December but ran poorly (lost shoe) in first-time cheekpieces a fortnight ago. Others preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFRHHIII
3 Br
GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (28)
6 11 2
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee (Sakhee (USA)) Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope S Plusbac Mr Michael D. Hickey
BHA123
J Stan Sheppard
3-02F5F D BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who ran a solid race when 9 lengths fifth of 12 in a competitive Cheltenham handicap (16.8f) 5 weeks ago. Got no further than the third a week later so can get back on track. TFRHHHII
4 Br
LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (21)
7 11 2
B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) (Anshan) Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Edward Ryan
BHA123
J Tom Cannon
1-4P3P4 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 2 of 4 starts as a novice hurdler last term. Didn’t take to fences first 2 runs this season but better signs when fourth over C&D 3 weeks ago, passing several having been anchored in rear. TFRHHHHI
5 Br
TAP TAP BOOM (GB) (26)
8 11 0
Ro g Foxwedge (AUS) - Exclusive Approval (USA) (With Approval (CAN)) Gentech,James,Franklin,Bickmore&Ralph Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Planned Office Interiors Ltd London Thoroughbred Services Ltd
BHA121
J Alex Edwards (3)
24/2-3P0
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved he retains his ability after 13 months off when third at Hereford (19.7f) in December but has disappointed on both subsequent outings. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII
6 Br
BLACK POPPY (GB) (33)
6 10 6
B g Kayf Tara - Poppy Come Running (IRE) (Definite Article) West Coast Haulage Limited Kerry Lee, Presteigne S Horseracing.Net H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds
BHA113
J Brendan Powell
1-F3421 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Warwick bumper winner on debut last spring and justified strong support to make a winning handicap debut at Hereford 33 days ago. With further improvement on the cards, he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH 30
