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Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 3
THE BetVictor NON-RUNNER-NO-BET AT CHELTENHAM SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for eight yrs old and upwards Total race value £20000 (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): A King (12 wins from 167 runners, 7%) runs HOTTER THAN HELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Scott (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs STORMY FLIGHT Weightwatcher: KATESON won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 6lb to 128. Longest Traveller: NIETZSCHE trained by B Ellison, Malton, 229 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 BOREHAM BILL (IRE) (98) 10 11 12 BHA130
B g Tikkanen (USA) - Crimond (IRE) (Zaffaran (USA)) Mrs Susan Foran Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
J Joe Anderson (7)
310-65P D
Br J. F. C. Maxwell S Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when 66/1 winner of Lanzarote at Kempton last winter. Respectable efforts first 2 runs this season. Rare poor effort over C&D latest but given a chance by handicapper as a result. TFRHHHII 2 KATESON (GB) (42) 9 11 10 BHA128 Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE) (Insan (USA)) J JayTidball (10) DMRichardsRobertsChurchwardW-Williams Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth 05-0325 CD Br D. M. Richards S Planned Office Interiors Ltd T TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with this stable and posted a couple of placed efforts over hurdles in December. Not disgraced when fifth of 11 19f Ascot Class 2 in January. Tongue strap refitted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/1/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout. TFRHHHII 3 DORKING BOY (GB) (23) 8 11 7 BHA125
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Megasue (Kayf Tara)
Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Tom Lacey, Woolhope Br Pleasure Palace Racing S Plusbac
J Stan Sheppard
164312 CD T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who doubled his tally for the campaign with a comfortable success over timber at Taunton (19f) in January. Creditable second of 5 at Huntingdon since. Former C&D winner. TFRHHHII 4 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (35) 8 11 6 BHA124
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr Christy Buckley S Brendon Powerwashers
J Rex Dingle
31-P0B2
TIMEFORMVIEW Uttoxeter winner last spring who performed as well as he’s ever done when runner-up at that same venue last time. Can make presence felt if in same form. TFRHHHHI
5 BOLD PLAN (IRE) (25)
8 11 5 BHA123
B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Miss Michelle Bolger S Tote
J Isabel Williams (5)
0-00601 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at best who bounced back to form when scoring in a small field at Market Rasen last month. Only nudged up 3lb and remains well treated on old form. Respected. TFRHHHHI 6 COMMANCHE RED (IRE) (49) 9 11 5 BHA123
Ch g Mahler - Auntie Bob (Overbury (IRE))
Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Br Mr J. Travers
Chris Gordon, Winchester S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
J Jamie Moore
14-5340 D V
Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges S Manhole Covers Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winning hurdler who was placed on all 4 completed starts in handicaps last season. Hasn’t taken to fences for Tim Vaughan this term but interesting back hurdling for new stable. TFRHHHHH
8 NIETZSCHE (GB) (19)
9 11 3 BHA121
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Ganga (IRE) (Generous (IRE)) D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills Brian Ellison, Malton
Br West Stow Stud Ltd S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
J James Bowen
1-0R424 T CP
TIMEFORMVIEW Won listed handicap chase at Ayr last spring. Hasn’t quite hit the same heights since, including just a respectable fourth back hurdling at Catterick (2m) 19 days ago. TFRHHIII 9 BENNY’S BRIDGE (IRE) (30) 9 11 2 BHA120
B g Beneficial - Wattle Bridge (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
J Connor Brace
Biddestone Racing I
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham 0-653PP Br Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick S Biddestone Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Near-useful hurdler on his day. Hasn’t built on his chase debut fourth in December but is on an interesting mark if a return to hurdles sparks him back to life. Yard won handicap hurdle here recently, STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/2/2022 it was reported that the horse had lost its action. TFRHHHHI 10 HOTTERTHAN HELL (FR) (38) 8 10 9 BHA113
Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Ombrelle (FR) (Octagonal (NZ)) The Devil’s Advocates Alan King, Barbury Castle
J Tom Cannon
3-50204
Br Mr Jean Besnouin & Mme Jean Besnouin S Hare Group Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW 8-y-o who is winless since landing a maiden hurdle in spring 2019. Looked capable of putting that right when second at Wincanton in November but not at the same level twice since. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA) Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. 2021: ALWAYS RESOLUTE 10 10 2 Tom Buckley 6-1 (Ian Williams) 11 ran
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Betting Forecast: 9-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 11-2 Song of The Hunter (FR), 13-2 Dorking Boy (GB), Bold Plan (IRE), 15-2 Kateson (GB), 14-1 Boreham Bill (IRE), Nietzsche (GB), Hotter Than Hell (FR), 16-1 Benny’s Bridge (IRE), 20-1 Commanche Red (IRE) Race Summary: SONG OF THE HUNTER failed to fire in 2 chases for Tim Vaughan before Christmas but he did well over hurdles last season and might be worth chancing to make a successful return to the smaller obstacles for new trainer Harry Fry, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Stormy Flight arrives at the top of his game and is feared most ahead of Bold Plan.
1-2-3: 1.SONG OF THE HUNTER (FR) 2.STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) 3.BOLD PLAN (IRE)
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