FIFTH RACE 3.30

2m 4f 114y

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (49 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs KOTMASK and LE PATRON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs KOTMASK and LE PATRON

Longest Traveller: SPONTHUS trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 184 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

LE PATRON (FR) (55) F53-122 BF

5 11-9

Br B g Balko (FR) - La Loute (FR) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in France for A. Boisbrunet and could barely have shaped any better when second to Thirtyfourstitches over C&D on UK debut 55 days ago, unable to sustain his effort after significant move. Looked comfortably ahead of his mark then. TFR##### BHA119

2

THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE)(43) 11-PP1P CD

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE)

8 11-8

Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5 times in a prolific campaign last season and also scored over C&D in December (from eye-catcher Le Patron). Pulled up on other 3 outings this term, though, and others are easier to have confidence in at present. TFR###!! BHA118

3

FULL OF LIGHT (IRE)(17) 1P1-P05 CD

Br Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Scartara (FR)

7 11-7

Sean O’Briain (10) J

O Deva Racing (FOL) Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Daniel Furini

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last season, including over C&D, but has offered little in a pair of outings over fences this term and will need to find his spark again back over hurdles. TFR###!! BHA117

4

KOTMASK (FR) (74) 1150-43

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR)

5 11-4

Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back juvenile events at Fontwell and Huntingdon last term. Has hit the frame both starts this season and is likely to give another good account. TFR####! BHA114

5

SPONTHUS (FR)(49) 320/2/-20

Br B g Alianthus (GER) - Pavane du Kalon (FR)

8 11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on hurdles debut at Stratford in July 2020 and shaped well after more than 2 years off when filling the same position at Chepstow on return. Perhaps feeling the effects when down the field at Huntingdon last time, though opening mark still looks on stiff side. TFR###!! BHA114

6

PILBARA (GB) (69) P1PP-P5

8 11-3

Br B g Tiger Groom - Golden Benefit (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Graham Jones, John Logan & John Sennett Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T

B Mrs L. J. Jefford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Step back in right direction when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft, 50/1) 69 days ago, travelling as well as any. Well treated on his best form in this sphere but has looked one with problems previously, which tempers enthusiasm. TFR###!! BHA113

7

PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (42) 23

Br B g Frankel - Proportional

6 11-2

Brendan Powell J

O Highclere T’Bred Racing-Prince Imperial Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T B Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat stayer has shown aptitude for hurdling, placed in 2m novice events here in December and January. Likely to be suited by the step up in trip and rates a leading player making the quick switch to handicaps. TFR####! BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

2022: NEON MOON (IRE) 6 11 5 Tom Scudamore 11-2 (David Pipe) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Prince Imperial (USA), 7-2 Le Patron (FR), 9-2 Kotmask (FR), 9-1 Sponthus (FR), 12-1 Full of Light (IRE), 16-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), 22-1 Pilbara (GB)

A good race for the grade, which LE PATRON is fancied to take having looked a potentially useful recruit for the Gary Moore team on his UK debut here. Useful Flat performer Prince Imperial appeals as being on a workable mark now pitched into handicaps, whilst Kotmask is another who should be capable of making his presence felt.

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THE IEP FINANCIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)