1m 7f 119y
SECOND RACE 1.15 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five 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)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (20 wins from 161 runners, 12%) runs DOLOS & TAMAROC DU MATHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs HATCHER Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs DOLOS and TAMAROC DU MATHAN today. Longest Traveller: MOONLIGHTER trained by N Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
HATCHER (IRE) (85) 116366 D
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE) O Mr P. H. Betts B Brian Griffin
age
st-lb
9
11-12
Bridget Andrews J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Hatcher Components Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who won a pair of handicap chases in the summer. Good third at Cheltenham on October before stiff task back hurdling at Wincanton. Excuses next time so not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA147
2
TAMAROC DU MATHAN (FR) (104) 0/121U-P D 7
Br B g Poliglote - Thisbee du Mathan (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
11-11
Sean Bowen J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and even better form over fences, doubling tally when taking Gr. 2 Pendil novices’ chase at Kempton a year ago. Disappointed both starts since, including on return, but this easier. TFRHHHII BHA146
3
DOLOS (FR) (49) 260-000 CD
9
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B P. De Maleissye Melun
11-8
Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at his best but form tailed off towards the end of last season and has offered little this term. However, has an excellent record in this race (form figures read 2112). TFRHHHII BHA143
4 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (15) 14-4331 CD
7
Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR) O Mr P. Davies B Madame Evelyne Banchereau
11-5
Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won C&D handicap 11 months ago and produced a career best when resuming winning ways at Lingfield 2 weeks ago, looking suited by more patient tactics as he pulled clear with the runner-up. Player. TFRHHHHH BHA140
5
MOONLIGHTER (GB) (8) 1P-P53F CD
Br B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla O Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Racing B H. Davies & R. Davies
9
11-2
David Noonan J Nick Williams, South Molton T Kendall & Davies S
TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from an attacking ride when beating Dolos in this a year ago. Back to form when third here last month, albeit finding little again, and got no further than the second at Doncaster last week. TFRHHHII BHA137
6
BUN DORAN (IRE) (28) P0-4342 D
11
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) O Crossed Fingers Partnership B Mrs Mary F. Griffin
11-0
Ciaran Gethings J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner over 2 years ago. Not at that level nowadays but mark reflects that and is 4lb better off with Gunsight Ridge having finished 1 3/4 lengths second to him over C&D 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA135
7
GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (28) 232-321 CD
Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B M. and Mrs Watson
7
11-0
Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t do much wrong over hurdles last term and this point winner has improved over fences this season, winning C&D handicap by 1 3/4 lengths from Bun Doran 4 weeks ago. Shortlist material up 5lb. TFRHHHHI BHA135
8
RIKOBOY (FR) (28) 312PF-2
Br B g Enrique - Dikanika (FR) O Mr David J. Smith B Jacques Seror
6
10-6
Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 17f at Market Rasen last winter and ran well after 10 months off when second at Wincanton 4 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that so respected. TFRHHHII BHA127 22
