2m 7f 98y
FIFTH RACE 2.55 THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
ROLLOVER RACE
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (36 wins from 153 runners, 24%) runs CALL ME LORD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs PADLEYOUROWNCANOE Longest Traveller: BORN PATRIOT trained by P Fahey, Ireland.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
EASYSLAND (FR) (325) 1111/42- D
age
st-lb
8
11-12
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Br B or Br g Gentlewave (IRE) - Island du Frene (FR) Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T O Mr John P. McManus Wasdell Group S B Marinette Avril & Marie Laure Labbe
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-notch on cross-country scene, including Cheltenham Festival win in 2020. Second to Tiger Roll at last year’s Festival (final start for David Cottin). Cheltenham presumably the main aim again. TFRHHIII BHA150
2
CALL ME LORD (FR) (21) 453-4P3 C
9
Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Roger Marot
11-6
James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Ptarmigan Media Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winning hurdler. Didn’t take to fences first 2 runs this term but shaped well back hurdling when third of 19 in Lanzarote at Kempton. This trip a maximum for him but still respected. TFRHHHHI BHA144
3
DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (35) 5-12211
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) O Mr David Maxwell B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan
8
11-6
Mr David Maxwell (3) J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW In the form of his life back hurdling of late, winning 3m handicaps at Newbury and Cheltenham. A really smart effort will be needed if he’s to overcome another 5lb rise, though. TFRHHHII BHA144
4 IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) (41) 200-204 BF Br B g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra (IRE) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Liam Gilsenan
10
11-4
Mr Ben Bromley (7) J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Ptarmigan Media Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart hurdler/chaser at best. Aintree reappearance second shows he still retains good level of ability but he’s been comfortably held in pair of handicaps since. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA142
5
ORBYS LEGEND (IRE) (41) 131-101 C
Br B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE) O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Milan B Mr Michael Dillon
6
11-4
Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Silver Trophy on 19.5f Chepstow return. Faded into seventh in valuable 3m Haydock handicap next time but proved stamina for this trip with Wincanton win on Boxing Day. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA142
6
DANS LE VENT (FR) (21) 02-2145
Br B g Skins Game - Boreade (FR) O R J Gambarini Racing B C. Laval, J. Laval & A. Larrieu
9
11-4
Isabel Williams (5) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Office Visions (Wales) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile sort who bagged valuable 3m Haydock handicap before excellent fourth in Relkeel at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Credtable fifth (Call Me Lord third) in Lanzarote at Kempton since. TFRHHHII BHA142
7
ASK DILLON (IRE) (35) 1-4603P
Br B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE) O 4 The Fun Partnership B Mrs Jerry Rohan
9
11-2
Peter Kavanagh (7) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap hurdler last season. Easily best effort this term when third at Cheltenham in December but pulled up back there on New Year’s Day. First-time blinkers need to have positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA140
8
FLEMCARA (IRE) (41) 1F31-23 D
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE) O Andy & The Frisky Fillies B William Bourke
10
11-2
Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 3m+ last season and has returned with good placed efforts at Newbury and Wincanton this winter. No reason why he won’t give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA140 34
