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THIRD RACE 4.05 THE PAUL SHERRIFF HAPPY RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

2m 4f 216y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2754, 2nd £1377, 3rd £688, 4th £345, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): F O’Brien (23 wins from 82 runners, 28%) runs CHELTENAM DE VAIGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs CHELTENAM DE VAIGE WEIGHTWATCHER: TAKE EM OUT won off a handicap mark of 106, his rating is now down 14lb to 92. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD BRYAN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

Br BREEDING O OWNER B BREEDER J JOCKEY T TRAINER S SPONSOR

COLOURS NO HORSE AGE ST-LB JOCKEY

1 DILIGENT (FR) (90) 6111-12

Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Rapide (FR) O The Devon Diamond Friends 8 12-3

Kieren Buckley (7) J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Michel Parreau-Delhote Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by this yard, completing a 4-timer in ready fashion at Plumpton. Good second at Plumpton since, conceding first run. Big player back from a break. TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 LORD BRYAN (IRE) (35)243P-1P CD 10 12-3

Br B g Brian Boru - Run Cat (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Robert Merrigan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run stretching more than 2 years in 6-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen. Failed to fire in Summer Plate there since but will find this less competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 LORD SCHNAPPS (FR) (50)26/P-220 8 11-12

Br B g Apsis - Nithaelle (FR) O Foxtrot Racing The Red Caps

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B S.A.R.L. Chartier Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORM VIEW Good efforts when runner-up in handicap chases at Worcester and Ffos Las for new yard this season. Proved a disappointment back over hurdles since, however. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 GALILEO SILVER (IRE) (187)122513- 6 11-12

Br Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Famous (IRE) O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

Charlie Deutsch J Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B Mt. Brilliant Broodmares II, LLC Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who did well in jumpers bumpers in February. Ultimately well held on chase bow at Market Rasen back in December but entitled to do better in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA117

5 CHELTENAM DE VAIGE (FR) (22)141-340 CD 9 11-9

Br B g Forestier (FR) - Ratina de Vaige (FR) Mr Tom Broughton (7) J O Matt & Sally Burford Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B S.C.E.A. La Barbottiere TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences last season and, having run in points, made an encouraging return when fourth over hurdles at Southwell. Ran poorly at Bangor since, however, and back over fences now.TFRHHHII BHA114

6 NIKAP (FR) (30)F5-4F34

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Nika Glitters (FR) O Kapinhand 7 11-7

David Noonan J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Haras de La Rousseliere & Mr D. McMillan Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m hurdle winner who has taken well to fences for all she’s fallen twice, not seen to best effect when fourth at Worcester latest. Headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA112

7 RIZZARDO (GB) (22)51P3-64

Br Gr g Tikkanen (USA) - Last Spruce (USA) O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies 9 11-5

Jordan Nailor (3) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Miss S. M. Wilson Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2020, the latest at Southwell (20.4f) in November. Below par since, though, and others make more appeal. TFRHHHII BHA110

8 JARLATH (GB) (28)312152- 10 11-3

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Blue Lullaby (IRE) Kevin Jones (3) J O Mr D D Sutherland & Mr Charles Wilson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B D. & C. Bloodstock We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair and reliable chaser who won 2 of 3 starts in jumpers bumpers at Lingfield. Creditable second at Stratford when last seen over fences in March. Fit from the Flat. TFRHHHII BHA108

9 BLAZE A TRAIL (IRE) (86)01340-3 7 10-13

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Bright Blaze (IRE) O Belly’s Heroes

Connor Brace J John Flint, Bridgend T B J. H. Kidd Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Elizabeth Doyle in Ireland. Cheekpieces go on for the first time now setting out for a new yard. Contender if betting vibes strong. TFRHHHII BHA104

10 TAKE EM OUT (IRE) (23)51/P6P-0 9 10-1

Br B g Amadeus Wolf - Toorah Laura La (USA) O The Bill & Ben Partnership

Ben Jones J Dai Burchell, Ebbw Vale T B Miss Roisin Carey Tote, Dai Burchell Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Matched fair hurdles form when landing a Stratford chase in July 2019. Restricted to just 4 runs since, well held on each occasion, though might have needed debut for this yard after 4 months off. TFRHHHII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note: CHELTENAM DE VAIGE: Following its run on 30/7/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. RIZZARDO: Following its run on 30/7/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its right hind shoe. Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Diligent (FR), 13-2 Lord Schnapps (FR), 7-1 Jarlath (GB), 8-1 Lord Bryan (IRE), Galileo Silver (IRE), 9-1 Blaze A Trail (IRE), 10-1 Cheltenam de Vaige (FR), Nikap (FR), 16-1 Rizzardo (GB), Take Em Out (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DILIGENT continues in good heart despite having his winning run ended at Fakenham 3 months ago and should remain competitive off this sort of mark with 7lb conditional Kieren Buckley back on board. Galileo Silver is open to improvement as a chaser so warrants respect, while Lord Bryan will find this less competitive having struggled in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DILIGENT (FR) 2.GALILEO SILVER (IRE) 3.LORD BRYAN (IRE)

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