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THE LE DORNEY VILLAS CORNWALL GOLF HOLIDAYS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9000
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs SASSIFIED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs GAVIN
Weightwatcher: BYZANTINE EMPIRE won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 10lb to 93.
Longest Traveller: DICKENS trained by J Candlish, Leek, 223 miles.
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3635, 2ND £1817, 3RD £909, 4TH £455, 5TH £227. (PENALTY VALUE £4752.90) WEIGHTS RAISED 3LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE COLOURS NO HORSE
1 DICKENS (IRE) (10) (£6000) 5-31131 C 7 12-0
Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Open Book (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Luke Scott J
O A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Chapel Lane Farm L.T.D. Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-4 for his current yard this season in 6-runner handicap hurdle here (16.8f, soft) 10 days ago Up another 5lb but merits serious consideration.
2 MODEL APPROACH (IRE) (93) (£6000) 11F05-4 4 11-10
Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Mainicin (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Robbie David (3) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a bright start to his hurdles career for current yard when making all in juveniles at Sedgefield and Kempton in October Lghtly raced since but should strip fitter for a run on the Flat at Chester so needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 GAVIN (GB) (23) (£6000) 242022 BF 7 11-5
Br B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood (Montjeu (IRE)) Shane Fenelon J
O Mr H. Jones Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Seasons Holidays PLC Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up for the fourth time in six starts in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good, 6/5) 23 days ago Can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA100
4 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (146) (£6000) 62P45-6 9 11-5
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) (Presenting) Lewis Saunders (3) J
O Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B D. Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 and he came in last of 6 in claiming hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good, 33/1) 146 days ago Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence. TFRHHIII BHA100
5 MEGA SPECULATOR (FR) (115) (£6000) 6P50-00 7 11-0
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - La Boissiere (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Jay Tidball J
O Simonell Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Mrs Vanessa Coirre
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who came in 11th in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, good to soft) 115 days ago Lots more is required for his new stable TFRHHIII BHA95
6 BYZANTINE EMPIRE (GB) (6) (£6000) P-65560 8 10-12
Br B g Golden Horn - Mainstay (Elmaamul (USA)) Ellis Collier J
O Catherine Evans & Aaron Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B Rachel D. S. Hood
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful chaser but struggling for form at present, last of 9 on his yard debut at Warwick six days ago Cheekpieces are refitted back hurdling now. TFRHHIII BHA93
7 SASSIFIED (IRE) (71) (£6000) 20-3123 CD BF 7 10-9
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Callum Pritchard J
O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B 21st Century Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June Respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D 71
8 THE LONGEST DAY (IRE) (435) (£6000) 140/046- 9 10-2
Br B g Milan - Court Leader (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Ben Bromley J
O Mr C. R. Leech Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T
B K. D. Cotter W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (26.5f, good to soft). Off for 14 months though so needs to hit the ground running TFRHHIII BHA81
9
GREYSTOKE (GB) (39) (£6000) 00P05-0 C 7 10-2
Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri (Atlantic Sport (USA)) Cameron Iles J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at this C&D (good) 39 days ago. Uphill task from 9lb“wrong”in the weights however. TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No 1, 5. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2,
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Dickens (IRE), Gavin (GB), 7-2 Sassified (IRE), 12-1 Byzantine Empire (GB), The Longest Day (IRE), 16-1 Model Approach (IRE), 22-1 Mega Speculator (FR), 28-1 Silent Revolution (IRE), 40-1 Greystoke (GB)
DICKENS hasn’t looked back since joining Jennie Candlish and can defy a further 5lb weights rise to garner a fourth success in just five outings for the stable. Model Approach could emerge as the main danger back in this code ahead of Sassified and Gavin.
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WALKING HOLIDAYS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £8500
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3547, 2ND £1774, 3RD £887, 4TH £444. (PENALTY VALUE £4629.10)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): FO’Brien(24winsfrom99runners,24%)runsDRUMSTICK and JOHNBARBOUR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs LEWISHAM GROVE
Longest Traveller: LEWISHAM GROVE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 223 miles.
1 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (156) 142120-
6 11-7
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW BumperwinnerwholandedtheoddsonsecondrunoverhurdlesatNewbury(16.3f,good)inMarch.Improvedwhenrunner-upatSouthwellnexttimeand, though well held in a valuable Sandown handicap when last seen, he sets agood standard back in novice company here. Hasundergone awind op TFRHHHHH BHA115
2 JAMINSKA (FR) (20) 62P01-2
6 11-5
Br B m Manatee - Pacifie du Charmil (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Larkhills Racing Partnership III Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B J. Duteuil & G. Le Borgne Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler Latest win in hurdle at Chepstow in March. 11/2, creditable second of 8 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 20 days ago, no match for winner TFRHHHII BHA110
3 ACEOFADIAMOND (IRE) (84) 0/0-0P 5 11-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Top Lot (IRE)
James Davies J
O Running for fun partnership Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B John James O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumpers and pulled up on hurdles debut at Worcester in July Likely to struggle once again, unless the subsequent wind op has had the desired effect. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 EMACULATE SOLDIER (GER) (26)
5 11-0
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Enjoy The Life Harry Kimber J
O Mr R. J. Manning Kathy Turner, Sherborne T
B Gestut Hof Ittlingen U.S.J Weiss Beaver Electrical Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW BlinkeredwhenwinningpairofWolverhamptonhandicapsatupto13/4mforArchieWatsononthelevelthisyear(all13runsinthatspherehavebeen on synthetics). Cheekpieces refitted for hurdles debut and he’s bred for this game, but it’s probably best to look elsewhere this time all the same TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LENNIE GODBER (GB) (326) 60/04- 5 11-0
Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Hiho Silver Lining
O Rushmoor Stud
B Tim Lane
James Turner (5) J
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 bumpers for this yard prior to struggling in a couple of runs over hurdles for Steph Cameron last autumn. At The Oche is presumably the stable No 1. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (6) 140-U 5 11-0
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa Ellis Collier (5) J
O Mr A. Evans
B Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runner bumper at Worcester a year ago Got no further than the third flight (unseated rider) back from 10 months off at Warwick recently and he’s readily passed over TFRHIIII BHA-
7 AT THE OCHE (IRE) (191) 10- D 4 10-12
Br Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR) Tom Bellamy J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Peter Molony Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 12-runner Doncaster bumper (16.6f, good) on debut in March, despite looking green.The race may have come too soon when down the field in a valuable race at Newbury later that month and he’s interesting switched to hurdles back from a break here. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 BEST NIGHT (FR) (10) 1 CD 4 10-12
Br Bl f Night Wish (GER) - Best Day (FR)
O David Pipe Racing Club
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B V & F Berouards, Haras Des Sablonnets & W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairformwhenrunner-uptwiceover15fontheFlatinFranceandmadeawinningstartforthisyard/overhurdlesinasoft-groundC&Dnovice earlier this month, keeping on well after being left in the lead 2 out More needed, but she’s unexposed and may well have a part to play. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 DEARKEITHANDKATY
(FR) (177) 343- 4 10-12
Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astraye (FR)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr T. Jackson Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mme Philippe Morruzzi & Mr Philippe Morr Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t shape badly when third of 12 in a Hereford bumper on debut last December, but he didn’t make much of an impact in 2 runs over hurdles during the spring TFRHHIII BHA-
10DRUMSTICK (GB) (41)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Humdrum
O Caveat Emptor Partnership
4 10-12
Jack Hogan J
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Queen Elizabeth II BresBet, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Seven-race maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding/John Gallagher Best form in that sphere was at around 1m, so stamina is far from copper-bottomed now switched to hurdles and, in any case, John Barbour is presumably the stable No 1. TFRHHIII BHA-
11LEWISHAM GROVE (IRE) (14) P-F5
Br B g Jet Away - Brokedown Quigley (IRE)
O Split The G Partnership
5 4 10-12
William Shanahan (5) J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mr M. O’Shea Evolve Business Finance Limited, Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to pull up any trees between the flags, but there was certainly promise in his recent hurdles debut fifth of 14 at Worcester (2m, soft) and he should do better in time TFRHHIII BHA-
12MERIDIAN WAY (FR) (20) 6
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Hulcote
4 10-12
Sean Houlihan J
O Mr R Cowell & Mr S Ferguson Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Clearwater Stud Somerford Arms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form of worth on the Flat for Charlie Johnston last year and didn’t fare much better starting out over hurdles for new yard in a first-time hood (retained) over C&D earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn by No. 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 3. Stewards Note:
ACEOFADIAMOND: Following its run on 7/7/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 John Barbour (GB), 9-2 At The Oche (IRE), 5-1 Jaminska (FR), 7-1 Best Night (FR), 14-1 Drumstick (GB), 22-1 Dearkeithandkaty (FR), 25-1 Lewisham Grove (IRE), 40-1 Emaculate Soldier (GER), 66-1 Meridian Way (FR), 80-1 Lennie Godber (GB), 100-1 Peace Motivator (GB), 300-1 Aceofadiamond (IRE)
JOHN BARBOUR finished out with the washing in a valuable novices’handicap at Sandown on his final run of last season, but he looked pretty promising prior to that and is taken to get back on track by making a winning reappearance here. At The Oche, successful on the first of his two bumper starts last term, will be a threat if his jumping passes the test now sent hurdling, while Jaminska is clear third choice ahead of Best Night.
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NOVICES’HANDICAP
BISHOP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £7500
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3029, 2ND £1514, 3RD £758, 4TH £379, 5TH £189. (PENALTY VALUE £3960.75) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): Mrs S Gardner (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs TESTFLIGHT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N&WTwiston-Davies(1winfrom11runners,9%)runsTOUCHWOODEXPRESS
Longest Traveller: TROPICAL SPEED trained by A Irvine, East Grinstead, 204 miles.
1 TROPICAL SPEED (IRE) (18) 363331
6 12-0
Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Steven Roger Brewer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Edward Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Stratford in March and has continued in good nick, resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter 18 days ago, all out First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Enters calculations once more. TFRHHHHH BHA104
2
ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (111)
504-054
11 11-13
Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop T
B Bruno Vagne
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran on a losing run that stretches back to 2021 and well held in 4 runs for this yard (both hurdles and fences). Mark continues to freefall at least TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (71) P-4P223 CD 9 11-4
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn T
B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 4 times over fences and while he’s 0-4 in this sphere and often finishes weakly, it would be unwise to completely rule him out back hurdling off an attractive mark on debut for new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA94
4 TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (IRE) (222) 0124FF- 6 11-4
Br Ch g Mahler - Riverside Lough (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J
O Touchwoodexpress Syndicate Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Richard & Nicola Harding Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Initially improved for switch to chasing, equipped with cheekpieces when an easy winner at Huntingdon (23.6f) in October Good second next time but jumping has gone to pieces since and back hurdling now. TFRHHHHI BHA94
5 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (30) 322125 CD 8 10-2
Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR) Isabel Williams J
O Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form this summer and finally off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase here in July Decent second back hurdling over C&D next time before excuses latest run (ground). Respected despite being 3lb out of the handicap TFRHHHHI BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Tropical Speed (IRE), 9-2 Great d’Ange (FR), Testflight (GB), 11-2 Touchwoodexpress (IRE), 7-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR)
TROPICAL SPEED continues to hold his form well and appeals as the most solid option starting out for a new yard, though veterans Enjoy d’Allen and Great d’Ange are potentially well treated back over hurdles
THE LE DORNEY VILLAS CORNWALL HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £15000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £6059, 2ND £3029, 3RD £1515, 4TH £758, 5TH £378. (PENALTY VALUE £7921.50)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 132 runners, 21%) runs KILLER KANE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N & W Twiston-Davies (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs BAGHEERA GINGE
Longest Traveller: HOLD YOUR FORT trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 196 miles.
1 STANS THE MAN (IRE) (35) 5-11300 D 8 11-11
Br B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Having the craic Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways on the back of another breathing operation, landing the second leg of a double at Stratford (27.5f) in May. Likely in better heart that recent form figures suggest (not seen to best effect at Cartmel last month) and should go well on a more suitable track TFRHHHHH BHA122
2 KILLER KANE (IRE) (71) 0/434-2P
10 11-9
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B S. McElroy Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since 2023 and probably not the force of old Having a pipe-opener when pulled up over hurdles at Stratford in late July, finishing very tired on that occasion. Has been given a short break and has claims if on a going day off a career-low chase mark TFRHHHII BHA120
3
ROAD SENAM (FR) (698) 5P0/215/- 9 11-6
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Madison Road (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Miss Kirstin Young Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Mr Pierre Senamaud
TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulchaseratbestinFrancebutprovedadisappointmentontheseshoresfortheTizzardsin2021.WontworacesinsecondstintwithFrancoisNicolle but not seen since well-held in a listed chase in November 2023. Market should prove informative with yard also saddling StansThe Man. TFRHHIII BHA117
4 HOLDYOUR FORT (IRE) (24) 5213F3 CD 9 11-5
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE) James Best J
O Mr J. Rees Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
B Philip Rothwell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived over fences last year, completing a C&D 4-timer Better than ever when scoring over C&D in May and wasn’t disgraced when having a pipe-opener over hurdles earlier this month. Should give another good account reunited with James Best (in the saddle for all 5 of his wins). TFRHHHHI BHA116
5 BAGHEERA GINGE (GB) (24) 250-023 C 7 11-2
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - The Prime Viper (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O GingeArmy Racing Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner over hurdles and may well have recorded a second win over fences but for a trademark error at Worcester (23f) in July Still in form when third over the same C&D earlier this month and not ruled out if his jumping holds up over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Bagheera Ginge (GB), 3-1 Stans The Man (IRE), Hold Your Fort (IRE), 9-2 Killer Kane (IRE), 12-1 Road Senam (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
STANS THE MAN arrives in better heart than recent form figures would suggest and he could make it three wins from 6 starts over fences this season. Five-time C&D winner Hold Your Fort should give another good account re-united with James Best and may prove the main danger Killer Kane isn’t discounted off a career-low mark over fences, while in-form Bagheera Ginge tackles a longer trip and should be competitive again if his jumping holds up
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STANS THE MAN (IRE) 2.HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) 3.KILLER KANE (IRE)
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THE VISIT OUR ANTIQUES FAIR 25TH OCTOBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS RAISED 6LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (28 wins from 132 runners, 21%) runs STRIKING A POSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Hitchins (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs COCONUT TWIST
Longest Traveller: THE HEIGHT OF FAME trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 73 miles.
1 STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (124) 5634-16 9 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O S Clare G Kennington & C Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Exeter winner in the mud early last year and made most of a good opportunity when bagging 3-runner handicap hurdle atWarwick (25f) in May. Ran poorly when last seen here later that month but returns to action off a fair mark.TFRHHHHI BHA114
2 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (92) 3112-P0 C D 7 11-12
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Kieran Lennon
TIMEFORM VIEW Three handicap hurdle wins earlier this year but proved disappointing the last twice (latest in June) and others look better treated. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (30) 4440-34 CD 8 11-10
Br B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Gavin Sheehan J
O Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Barrow Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 7 months off when encouraging third at Worcester in July and posted solid fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) since. Likely contender TFRHHHHH BHA110
4 DESPEREAUX (FR) (20) 11423-6
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR)
O Chasing Gold Racing Club
6 11-5
Ciaran Gethings J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term who may have needed the outing when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at this course (26.5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. 2lb lower now but may find this trip on the sharp side. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (22) 213104 C 6 10-8
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl
O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below best the last twice but registered 2 victories here (both 18.5f) during the summer and no surprise if return to this venue sparks a revival in form. TFRHHHII BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 The Height of Fame (GB), 5-1 Striking A Pose (IRE), Coconut Twist (IRE), 11-2 Despereaux (FR), Stinginhisstep (GB) PLAY SMARTER
THE HEIGHT OF FAME has acquitted herself well in both starts this term and figures off a handy mark. She gets the nod Striking A Pose may provide the chief threat.
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