RACE 6 4.10

THE KEVIN & KAREN WALLER’S 60TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18150

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

The Family And Friends Of Kevin And Karen Waller

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 92yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J O’Neill (8 wins from 68 runners, 12%) runs TRAPISTA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (7 wins from 16 runners, 44%) runs ALTO ALTO

Weightwatcher: MONSIEUR LECOQ won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 5lb to 123.

Longest Traveller: MONSIEUR LECOQ trained by J Williams, South Molton, 133 miles.

RACE FACTS: 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

1 MONSIEUR LECOQ (FR) (61) 9 11 13 BHA123

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR) (Smadoun (FR))

KnightRiders Racing

J Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton 21-4F3P CD

Br Jean-Charles Haimet & J-Pascal Liberge S Culverhill Farm Racing B T

TIMEFORMVIEW Positively ridden and jumped well in main when adding to his tally here in March but hasn’t fired so far this season, pulled up at Ludlow last time. Claims if he can bounce back in calmer waters. TFRHHHHI

2 TRAPISTA (FR) (23)

B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER) (Monsun (GER))

6 11 9

BHA119

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham 65P-353

Br S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle S Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who has shaped better than the result on each of her three runs over hurdles. Speed toest should suit and she makes most appeal. TFRHHHHH

3 FAMILY BUSINESS (FR) (18)

B g Kitkou (FR) - Santa Senam (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

6 11 9

BHA119

J Gavin Sheehan

The Boom Syndicate Richard Hobson, Little Rissington P-631P0 D

Br Mr C. Antoine Robinot & Mr P Marie Robin S LAP Electrical Ltd T CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Got right back on track when landing a Fontwell handicap November but he needs to bounce from a couple of poor runs. TFRHHHII

4 ALTO ALTO (FR) (55)

Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

6 11 2

BHA112

J Tom Cannon

Mrs C. New Chris Gordon, Winchester 313-2PP D

Br Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with good Ascot handicap hurdle second but pulled up both starts since (chasing debut last time) and others make more appeal. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 (EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

2022: THE RUSSIAN DOYEN (IRE) 9 11 8 Harry Cobden 5-1 (Jeremy Scott) 9 ran

Betting Forecast: 6-4

Race Summary: TRAPISTA has shaped nicely on each of her chasing runs to date and, in a weak race, she looks set to take the beating. Monsieur Lecoq could prove a danger if able to bounce back from some poor showings and similar comments apply to Family Business.