SECOND RACE 2.28
THE MIKE MCHUGH MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
3m 1f 170y
for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2754, 2nd £1377, 3rd £688, 4th £345. (Penalty Value £3594.36) RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): J Snowden (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs FACT OF THE MATTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs FACT OF THE MATTER WEIGHTWATCHER: CAGE OF FEAR won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 8lb to 107. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAGE OF FEAR & JOEY STEEL trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 147 miles. Br BREEDING O OWNER COLOURS
NO
B BREEDER
J JOCKEY
T TRAINER
HORSE
AGE
ST-LB
1
FACT OF THE MATTER (IRE) (17) 44-0343
11
12-0
2
BLACK ANTHEM (IRE) (24) 1P0-P25 C
9
11-12
3
CAGE OF FEAR (IRE) (32) 062-545
7
11-9
4
JOEY STEEL (IRE) (100) 52P-212 BF
8
10-5
JOCKEY
Gavin Sheehan J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful staying chaser who is seemingly just fair nowadays. Been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and drops in grade now. TFRHHHHI BHA112
Br B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Rockababy (IRE) O ValueRacingClub.co.uk B Dick White
Jonathan Burke J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over hurdles/fences who ran well over the smaller obstacles when second at Uttoxeter in July. Breathing issue at Bangor last time, so may well be back on his game. TFRHHHHH BHA110
Br B g Milan - Baile An Droichid (IRE) O Five Go Racing B John and Paul Cousins
Jack Tudor (3) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Perth (3m) a year ago for Fergal O’Brien but hasn’t really got going for new stable. TFRHHIII BHA107
Br B g Craigsteel - Tower Project (IRE) O Christian Williams Racing Club B Con McSweeney
Nick Scholfield J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever in finally shedding his maiden tag at Fakenham in May and backed it up with a second at Fontwell next time, albeit seemingly unwilling under pressure. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2020: ROYAL MAGIC (IRE) 8 11 7 Jordan Nailor 12-1 (Sam Thomas) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note: BLACK ANTHEM: Following its run on 24/8/2021 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Joey Steel (IRE), 5-2 Fact of The Matter (IRE), 10-3 Black Anthem (IRE), 7-1 Cage of Fear (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BLACK ANTHEM can be forgiven a recent tame effort over hurdles as his previous outing was a positive one, so a chance is taken on him to make a winning return to chasing in a tricky event. Fact of The Matter strikes as a danger dropping in grade, while Joey Steel is an obvious player if he applies himself under pressure.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLACK ANTHEM (IRE) 2.FACT OF THE MATTER (IRE) 3.JOEY STEEL (IRE)
RACE RESULT
RACE TIME
DISTANCE
1ST
3RD
2ND
4TH
15
RACE TWO
Br B g Brian Boru - Womanofthemountain (IRE) O The Sandylini Racing Partnership B Mr Gabriel Fahy
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