2m 3f 173y
SEVENTH RACE 4.05 THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4298, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1074, 4th £538, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5609.38)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): C Tizzard (12 wins from 91 runners, 13%) runs WHYDAH GALLY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs STRAIGHT SWAP Longest Traveller: SPIKE JONES trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 125 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
ROYAL PRETENDER (FR) (58) 62-1123
age
st-lb
6
11-12
Tom Cannon J Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Robinia Directa (GER) Alan King, Barbury Castle T O Mrs R. J. Skan Hare Group Ltd S B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally for the season at Plumpton in November and has run creditably in defeat since, third at Taunton a couple of months ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA124
2
MISTER WATSON (GB) (37) 24-2515
8
11-12
Luca Morgan (5) J Br B g Mawatheeq (USA) - Island Odyssey Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O The JP Girls Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S B Mrs J. M. Quy
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who upped his game to score at Lingfield in December, then underperformed in tough underfoot conditions at Haydock 37 days later. Could get back on track with cheekpieces tried. TFRHHHII BHA124
3
PEEJAYBEE (FR) (25) 1-132 BF
6
11-10
James Bowen J Br Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Richard Spencer, Newmarket T O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/maiden hurdle winner, and almost added to that tally when a smooth-travelling second at Doncaster on handicap debut. More to come, so boasts leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA122
4 WHYDAH GALLY (GB) (16) 64F-321 D Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Reverse Swing O Sam’s Crew B Grace & Samuel Hockenhull
6
11-9
Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who confirmed previous promise when off the mark over hurdles in a handicap at Wincanton last month, staying on well. Another solid showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA121
5
GARINCHA (IRE) (30) 53-4012 D
Br B g Ask - Mandy Winger O Mr R Flower and Dajam B Mr K. D. Cotter
6
11-5
Aidan Coleman J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form behind when powering through to score at Wetherby in December. Good second to Straight Swap at Chepstow last time, and may well turn the tables with that rival. TFRHHHHI BHA117
6
WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (54) 324-21
Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE) O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate B Mrs Kathleen McKeever
7
11-3
Kevin Brogan (3) J Richard Hawker, Frome T
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Irish points and has a progressive profile over hurdles, off the mark at the first attempt for this yard in a novice at Plumpton 54 days ago. Notable handicap debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7
STRAIGHT SWAP (IRE) (30) 0020-51
Br B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Alittlebitofheaven O Ward-Thomas & Dennis B Donal & Pat Barnwell
7
11-0
Joshua Moore J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who gained what looked an unlikely success at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) a month ago, showing abundant stamina to get on top close home. Not certain to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA112
8
SPIKE JONES (GB) (22) 21533
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) O Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys B Mr J. L. Lightfoot
5
10-7
Danny Burton (5) J Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has shown fair form when third in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las and Sedgefield (hood on). Considered now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA105 44
