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Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216y
THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (36 wins from 153 runners, 24%) runs BALKEO
Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs BALKEO today.
Longest Traveller: ALGHAZAAL trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 151 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (34) 1265-13 D
Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR) O Tim Syder & Dominic Burke
6 11-6
Gavin Sheehan J Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr Georges Lacombe Hare Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who proved different proposition with sights lowered when making a successful start for Alan King in a Fakenham maiden in October. Not in same form at Plumpton 9 weeks later, though. TFRHHHII BHA115
2 ALGHAZAAL (GB) (17) 50
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Tanfidh
5 11-0
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Bill Bailey
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Michael Bell and signs of ability both starts over hurdles but is probably more one for handicaps in due course. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 ARTHUR’S SEAT (IRE) (84) 1221-2 D BF
Br B g Champs Elysees - Sojitzen (FR) O Mrs Nicola Bulgin
5 11-0
Jordan Nailor (3) J Toby Bulgin, Thetford T
B Abbeville Stud Partnership TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who was below that level on his 1st attempt over hurdles at Musselburgh in October. Placed on his Flat debut subsequently and open to improvement now back hurdling for new stable. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 BALKEO (FR) (258) 32-2
Br B g Galiway - Hukba (IRE) O Mrs J Donnelly
5 11-0
Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mlle Nathalie Blouin Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles when runner-up last 2 starts at Auteuil, latest in May. Has since transferred to Nicky Henderson and had a breathing operation, so requires close market scrutiny. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 CARD DEALER (IRE) (17) 3-3305
Br Ch g Aizavoski (IRE) - Oscar Invitation (IRE) O Mr D. S. Dennis
5 11-0
Tom Cannon J Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Thomas Fleming Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and showed ability under a considerate ride when fifth at Newbury (16.3f) on recent hurdles debut. Should improve but this is a tough ask. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) (28) 1-24 D 5 11-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Princess Roseburg (USA) Joshua Moore J
O Mr Steven Packham
Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive bumper winner who has shown plenty both starts over hurdles despite pulling hard, latest when fourth to Constitution Hill in Grade 1 Tolworth over C&D. Remains a smart prospect. TFRHHHHH BHA128
7 OPTIMISTIC BELIEF (IRE) (40) 5P
Br B g Make Believe - Panglossian (IRE) O Mr Hugh J. F. Lang
4 10-2
Sean Houlihan J Pat Phelan, Epsom T B Albert Conneally & Make Believe Synd. Ede’s (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat in Ireland but ran to only a modest level on C&D hurdling debut prior to pulling up at Kempton. Hooded for 1st time and easily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Shallwehaveonemore (FR), 7-2 Balkeo (FR), 7-1 Arthur’s Seat (IRE), 15-2 Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 22-1 Card Dealer (IRE), 25-1 Alghazaal (GB), 150-1 Optimistic Belief (IRE)
SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE, an impressive winner of a Kempton bumper on his debut in March, has shown plenty of ability on both his starts over hurdles despite pulling hard, and this looks an excellent opportunity back under less testing conditions for him to get off the mark for the season. Balkeo is an interesting recruit for Nicky Henderson who requires close market attention.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) 2.BALKEO (FR) 3.ARTHUR’S SEAT (IRE)
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