SECOND RACE 2.17

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)

The Martin Pibworth Half Century Stakes

NOVICES’

HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505.

(Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (66 wins from 187 runners, 35%) runs CARDAMON HILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs CARDAMON HILL colours no horse age st-lb

Longest Travellers: DRAGON ROCK trained by J J Hanlon, CARDAMON HILL trained by G Elliott, GLADIATORIAL trained by N Kelly - all Ireland.

1 DRAGON ROCK (IRE) (14) 32/1F-42

7 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - One Day More (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Ms Rachel O’Neill John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

B Mrs J. M. Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner for Willie Mullins who went with promise on his recent chase debut at Bangor (3m) 2 weeks ago, jumping better as race wore on under a patient ride Likely improver with that under his belt and big shout with Brian Hughes again in the plate TFRHHHHH BHA120

2 CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (99) 322140-

6 11-13

Br Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Denis Gallagher Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Brucetown Farms Ltd Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedinpointsandconfirmedpromisedisplayedinbumpers(twicearunner-up)whensuccessfulonhurdlesdebutatTramoreinJanuary Subsequent exploits in that sphere have been disappointing but too soon to be writing off for powerful yard Cheekpieces on for chase debut. TFRHHHHI BHA119

3 GLADIATORIAL (IRE) (49) 20505-0

8 11-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Shed Mr Oran McGill (7) J

O Mr William M. Brown Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

B Mr Eamonn Bracken

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who came close to opening his account over fences at Kelso in October Below par since though, including over hurdles on last 4 outings. TFRHHIII BHA108

4 PETRASTAR (GB) (26) 6P/236-U C

8 11-2

Br B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr Mark E. Smith

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B P. G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time hurdle winner earlier in career who wasn’t seen to best effect under a change of tactics on chase debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) in May, closing when unseating rider last (looked set to finish second at worst). Feasible to think he can do better in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: AYE AYE CHARLIE 10 12 0 Jack Tudor 13-2 (Christian Williams) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Dragon Rock (IRE), 11-4 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 3-1 Petrastar (GB), 12-1 Gladiatorial (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DRAGON ROCK jumped better as the race wore on when second in a 3-runner handicap on chase bow at Bangor 2 weeks ago and, with progress anticipated, he could well be up to going one place better Cardamon Hill, on chase debut, may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Petrastar

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DRAGON ROCK (IRE) 2.CARDAMON HILL (IRE) 3.PETRASTAR

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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