FIFTH RACE 4.00
THE MASON ARMS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
2m 2f 110y
for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (43 wins from 175 runners, 25%) runs GAULOIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs NIBRAS GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: MANKHOOL trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 180 miles. Br BREEDING O OWNER COLOURS
NO
B BREEDER
HORSE
J JOCKEY AGE
T TRAINER ST-LB
1
GAULOIS (FR) (21) 2/3P0-13 C
6
11-8
2
MANKHOOL (IRE) (21) 1040-06
4
11-3
3
NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (25) 21
4
11-3
4
HERONORD (FR) (26) 3P2-444
5
11-2
5
KANUKANKAN (IRE) (45) U6/50-4
7
11-2
Br B g Samum (GER) - Pail Mel (FR) O Owners Group 085 B Francois Rimaud
S SPONSOR JOCKEY
Tom Buckley (3) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed definite promise over hurdles last year and dispelled a couple of lesser displays to come out on top in a maiden here (21.5f) in May, that despite a less-than-convincing round of jumping. Similar form when third back in handicap company 3 weeks ago and he’s fancied to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA110
Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Majestic Manner O Mr Bill Hawkins B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ciaran Gethings J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles at Thurles in March but has failed to kick on from that, tailed off on first start since leaving Denis Hogan after a couple of months off at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Tough to make a case for on that evidence. TFRHHIII BHA109
Br B g Golden Horn - Whipped (IRE) O ValueRacingClub.co.uk B Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion
David Noonan J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Won a brace of staying handicaps on the level last summer and has taken well to hurdling, making it second time lucky over hurdles at Worcester last month, winning in the style of one who’ll go on to better things. Leading player with further improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA111
Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours O Hush Hush Partnership B Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen
RACE FIVE
Mr Lewis Gordon (7) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who put in a rather typical performance when fourth over fences at this track last month, keeping on gradually. Back down in trip/over hurdles and likely to find a couple too strong. TFRHHHII BHA101
Br Ch g Arakan (USA) - Blow A Gasket (IRE) O Mrs L. R. Lovell B M. Phelan
Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Possesses plenty of ability but he was far too headstrong to post and in the race on reappearance when fourth at Uttoxeter just over 6 weeks ago. No surprise to see him involved provided he has learnt to race more efficiently. TFRHHHII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: OSCARS FAME (IRE) 7 10 11 Harry Kimber 13-2 (Bill Turner) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: KANUKANKAN: Following its run on 2/6/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Nibras Gold (IRE), 9-4 Gaulois (FR), 6-1 Kanukankan (IRE), 9-1 Heronord (FR), 10-1 Mankhool (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
A few in with chances but NIBRAS GOLD has made a bright start to his hurdling career and he gets the nod to supplement his recent success at Worcester with further improvement on the cards. Gaulois shed his maiden tag at this track in May and he’s sure to give the selection plenty to think about back in novice company, while Kanukankan also has the ability to feature provided he’s learnt to race more efficiently.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) 2.GAULOIS (FR) 3.KANUKANKAN (IRE)
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