3m 37y
SIXTH RACE 3.15 THE SEEYOUATMIDNIGHT VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 9 of The Veterans’ Steeple Chase Series) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Pipe (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs GWENCILY BERBAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Keighley (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs MR MAFIA Fancy That: C Longsdon won this race in 2016 and 2018. The stable runs VIVAS today. Longest Traveller: DANCING SHADOW trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 192 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
age
st-lb
WANDRIN STAR (IRE) (248) 100/26P- D
10
11-12
David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Keralba (USA) O Mrs Penny Perriss B Sweetmans Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning staying chaser but off since pulled up in 3m handicap at Ludlow in March. Back after a wind op now and has won off a break, so he can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA136
2
SINGLEFARMPAYMENT (GB) (207) 0/45514- D 11
11-8
Paddy Brennan J Henry Oliver, Abberley T Hatt Kitchens S
Br B g Milan - Crevamoy (IRE) O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock B Distillery Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who ended long losing run in Ascot veterans handicap in March. Still much respected on his seasonal return. TFRHHHII BHA132
3
SUB LIEUTENANT (IRE) (69) 02440-3
Br B g Brian Boru - Satellite Dancer (IRE) O Ms G. Howell B Edmond Coleman
12
11-8
Tabitha Worsley (5) J Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T Drill Service (Horley) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now thirteen runs since his last win in 2018, and he has had a wind op since poor third of 4 in handicap at Cartmel in August. Has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA132
4 MR MAFIA (IRE) (24) 521311 D Br B g Zerpour (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) O Mr Peter Boggis B Ivan Hamilton
12
11-4
Sean Bowen J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T Fbc Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when making it 3 victories from his last 4 runs in 25f handicap chase at Wincanton 24 days ago. Up another 8lb but he’s weighted to go close again for yard among the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA128
5
VIVAS (FR) (30) 5PPF-U2
10
11-3
Paul O’Brien J Br B or Br g Davidoff (GER) - Lavircas (FR) Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T O Mr Nigel M. Davies Horizon International Cargo Ltd S B Mr Edgar Van Haaran
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2019 but he got back on track when second of 10 in veterans handicap at Chepstow (3m) 30 days ago. In the mix despite 2lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA127
6
GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) (161) 0/300-32
Br B g Nickname (FR) - Lesorial (FR) O Mr Aidan J. Ryan B Mlle Lily-Rose Bernabe
10
11-1
Fergus Gillard (3) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless run stretches fifteen runs back to 2017, but he posted good second in 26f Kelso handicap when last seen out in May. Has gone well fresh, so he’s not dismissed. TFRHHHHI BHA125
7
DANCING SHADOW (IRE) (30) 3/336U-3
Br Br g Craigsteel - Be My Shadow (IRE) O The Dancing Shadows B Patrick Kennedy
12 10-12
James Best J Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T Hartnoll Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent type who has failed to get his head in front since 2017. Returned with creditable third at Chepstow (3m) though and is no forlorn hope if on another going day. TFRHHHII BHA122 2020: STEP BACK (IRE) 10 11 1 Jack Tudor 4-1 (Mark Bradstock) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 3. Stewards Note: WANDRIN STAR: Following its run on 4/3/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mr Mafia (IRE), 4-1 Vivas (FR), 11-2 Gwencily Berbas (FR), Dancing Shadow (IRE), 7-1 Singlefarmpayment (GB), 16-1 Wandrin Star (IRE), 20-1 Sub Lieutenant (IRE) 26
