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FIRST RACE 1.07 THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN LANE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

2m 167y

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): F O’Brien (24 wins from 95 runners, 25%) runs POP THE CHAMPAGNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs POP THE CHAMPAGNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: POP THE CHAMPAGNE trained by F O’Brien and BLUE SHARK trained by J O’Neill, both Cheltenham, 137 miles.

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

COLOURS NO HORSE

AGE ST-LB JOCKEY 1 POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) (34)260-111 6 11-5

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Six Pack (FR) Paddy Brennan J O Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B GAEC des Livets, poulinieres.com et al Bresbet Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, completing a hat-trick in 3-runner novice at Stratford (16.3f) 34 days ago, finding extra. Hard to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA111

2 BBOB ALULA (GB) (16) 00/-

Br Ch g Showcasing - Island Rhapsody O Mr Darren Coombes

7 11-2

Harry Kimber (5) J Bill Turner, Sherborne T B Stowell Hill Ltd Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 1 1/4m, found run of good form coming to a halt at Brighton 16 days ago. Showed modest form in a pair of hurdle starts at Ludlow in late 2020 so major improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 BLUE SHARK (IRE) (27)6-0654 5 11-2

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Meara Trasna (IRE) O The Ocean Partnership

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mr Paul Archer Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and little promise in 3 hurdle outings.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 DUESENBERG (IRE) (37)6

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Alabama Grace (IRE) O Mr Aidan J. Ryan

5 11-2

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T B Bridgetown Stud & Trickledown Stud W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling with a hood fitted after 12 months off when sixth at Worcester (2m) 37 days ago. Entitled to do better. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 OLLY’S FOLLY (GB) (30)50-3333

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Pearl Diva (IRE) O Red Star Racing

8 11-2

Theo Gillard (3) J Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Mr J. C. Davies Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who ran about as well as could be expected when third in 7-runner maiden at Worcester (2m, good to soft) 30 days ago. Has place claims. TFRHHHII BHA94

6 PRODUCTIVE (IRE) (29)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Thawrah (IRE) O Mrs P. E. Hawkings B John McEnery TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat so makes little appeal.

5 11-2

David Noonan J Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T Goldenhill Pet Supplies Ltd S

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 REGULATOR (IRE) (37) 7 11-2

Br B g Acclamation - Rasana

Tom O’Brien J O S. Towens & W.B.B. Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Towens of Weston Ltd, Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat, stays 1 1/4m, well below form last time.

8 SYDNEY BLUES (IRE) (29)P/- 5 11-2

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Southern Migration (USA) Conor Ring (3) J O Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Valley Of The Moon Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Went with no encouragement when pulled up on hurdling debut back in November 2020 and has finished down the field all 4 starts on the Flat this year. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (47)0-30

Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR) O Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner

5 11-2

Lucy Gardner J Susan Gardner, Longdown T B Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who showed more than on debut when third in 6-runner bumper at Newton Abbot in June but unable to repeat that effort at Warwick the following month. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 TURPIN GOLD (GB) (46) 35/330-3 6 11-2

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Tamara O The Shinton Family Sean Houlihan J Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B J. B. J. Richards TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and stepped up on her hurdling debut when third in a 15.8f novice at Uttoxeter in early July. More needed for win purposes, though. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 WRAP YOUR WINGS (IRE) (84)r3 7 10-9

Br Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE) O 4Racing Owners Club James Best J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mr Christy Buckley TIMEFORM VIEW Cloudings mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler Stormy Flight, and half-sister to fair hurdler Royal Chief. Ran out on first of 2 starts in Irish points, placed next time (May 28). TFRHHIII BHA-

12 TIME TO BURN (IRE) (21)

Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Wholesome (USA) O Mr Richard Weeks

4 10-6

Tom Buckley (3) J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Lech Breeding Ltd Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, stays 1 1/2m, run best excused on stable debut last time. Hooded for hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: CHEZ HANS (GER) 5 11 3 Mr Ben Bromley 1-7 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Hood worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Stewards Note: REGULATOR: Following its run on 14/7/2022 it was reported that the horse would benefit from slower ground. Probable S.P.’s: 5-6 Pop The Champagne (FR), 8-1 Turpin Gold (GB), 9-1 Duesenberg (IRE), 12-1 Olly’s Folly (GB), 25-1 Bbob Alula (GB), 28-1 Blue Shark (IRE), Regulator (IRE), Time To Burn (IRE), 33-1 Testflight (GB), 40-1 Wrap Your Wings (IRE), 50-1 Sydney Blues (IRE), 80-1 Productive (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER POP THE CHAMPAGNE is going the right way over hurdles, and this looks a good opportunity to complete the 4-timer. Duesenberg, Olly’s Folly and Turpin Gold can battle it out for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) 2.DUESENBERG (IRE) 3.OLLY’S FOLLY

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