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WELCOME TO bet365 JUMP FINALE DAY

Welcome to Sandown Park for our bet365 Jump Finale, the last day of the 2021/22 Jump Season. It was on 24th April 1875 that Sandown Park first opened its gates, so as we approach our 150th birthday, we are proud to still be welcoming guests to this, our original fixture, bet365 Gold Cup Day. We would like to thank bet365 for its generous and long-standing sponsorship of this raceday, which began over 15 years ago. We have seven superb races to savour, including the Grade One bet365 Celebration Chase, the Grade Two bet365 Oaksey Chase and our feature race, the Grade Three bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase. The bet365 Gold Cup has a long and storied history, with some of the greatest horses in the sport featuring on its roll of honour. Preceding the enthralling action on track, we are delighted to be crowning the Champion Jockey, Champion Trainer, Champion Owner and Champion Conditional for the Jump season. Please make sure to join us around the Parade Ring at 12.45 as we celebrate those that have been successful this season. We would like to extend our congratulations to Brian Hughes, who will be crowned Champion Jockey for the second time this afternoon, having become only the fourth ever Jump jockey to achieved 200 winners in a season. The Champion Owner trophy will be going to JP McManus for a remarkable 15th time, having amassed well in excess of £2.5million in prize money. Paul Nicholls will be collecting his 13th Champion Trainer prize, having won over £2.6million in prize money this season, with big wins including the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase here in December. This year’s Champion Conditional title goes to Kevin Brogan, who will be lifting the trophy for the first time after a wonderful season. Presenting the Champion Conditional trophy will be recently retired amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen. Sam called time on his riding career earlier this month after winning the Randox Grand National on Noble Yeats, crowning an outstanding 23 years in the saddle. Sam also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, two King George VI Chases and the bet365 Gold Cup here at Sandown Park. We are also celebrating some of the horses who have achieved great things this season, with an equine parade before the Championship presentations. I hope that you have a fantastic time with us at Sandown Park and wish all the horses and their connections the very best of luck. Sarah Drabwell General Manager of Sandown Park Racecourse

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Chairman Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee Vikki Dunn Brian Finch Charles Hemphill Sarah Henderson Guy Henriques London Director Phil White General Manager & Finance Director Sarah Drabwell Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course Andrew Cooper Head of Operations Stuart Dorn Regional Estates Manager Craig Williamson Deputy Estates Manager Steve Mills Safety Officer Gareth Richardson Designated Safeguarding Lead Phil White Deputy Safeguarding Leads Andrew Cooper Stuart Dorn Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager Petra Gough Commentator Simon Holt Betting Ring Manager Andrew Boardley, Duncan Lillywhite

Stewards Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) John Paxman (Stewards Panel Chair) Sam Angell Kate Smith Starters James Stenning Steven Avis Judge Emily Jones Clerk Of The Scales Graham Ford Veterinary Officer Lucinda Tyler Veterinary Surgeons Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc.,B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S. Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S David Dugdale, VetMB, CertEP, CertESM, M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Spotter Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S. Medical Officers Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Georgina Crabb, Peter Double, Darren Stone, Lisa Cook, Sarah Collins

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TODAY’S RACING FIRST RACE

1:50pm

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The bet365 Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (GBB Race) - 1m 7f 216yds 26-27

SECOND RACE 2:25pm

The bet365 Oaksey Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) (For the Menorah Challenge Trophy) (GBB Race) - 2m 6f 164y

THIRD RACE

3:00pm The bet365 Celebration Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)- 1m 7f 119yds

40-41

FOURTH RACE 3:32pm

The bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Grade 3) (GBB Race) - 3m 4f 166yds

46-47

FIFTH RACE

4:07pm The bet365 Select Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) - 2m 5f 110yds

SIXTH RACE

4:40pm The bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’ Handicap Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)- 2m 4f 10yds

56-57

SEVENTH RACE 5:15pm

The bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (GBB Race) - 2m 3f 173yds

60-61

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WHAT’S ON TODAY THERE IS A LOT GOING ON AT SANDOWN PARK TODAY AND WE DON’T WANT YOU TO MISS A THING! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 12:10pm – Summer Lawn Champion Jump Jockey Brian Hughes and Champion Conditional Jockey Kevin Brogan will be signing autographs at GBR Jockey Hub 12:20pm – Parade of Champions Head to the Parade Ring to see Constitution Hill, Knight Salute, Edwardstone, L’homme Presse & Sire De Grugy 12:45pm – End of Season Awards Join Ed Chamberlain on the Parade Ring stage as he announces who has won Champion Owner, Trainer, Conditional Jockey, Jump Jockey, the Sandown Park Special award and the Racing Post Jumps Horse of the Year 1:25pm – In The Spotlight Join Martin Kelly and guests in the Parade Ring as they go through the racecard and offer some tips for the day The runners will parade in front of the grandstand before the bet365 Celebration Chase and bet365 Gold Cup today 5:30pm – Esher Hall There will be live music from the BibleCodeSundays in the Esher Hall after racing – don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

3 GREANETEEN (FR) (32) 12341-4 CD Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Manson Teene (FR) O Chris Giles 13 13 B Mr Bertrand Compignie 14 14

11-7

Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this last year before showing top-class form in the spring, notably when landing the Celebration Chase over C&D in April. Shaped as if needing return at Exeter and better expected now. TFRHHHII BHA167 3

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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS The Parade of Champions pays tribute to the equine stars of the past and present, with today’s line-up having won countless Graded contests between them. Join us at the Parade Ring to pay tribute to these horses and salute their achievements on the racecourse. The following horses will partake in today’s Parade of Champions, which starts at 12.20pm.

CONSTITUTION HILL A real Sandown Park specialist. Constitution Hill won twice at Sandown Park before going onto win the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. We ﬁrst got to see Constitution Hill under rules at Sandown Park back in December where he dispatched the promising novice Might I in fantastic style. The Tolworth Hurdle awaited him, and he was sent off the warm 2/5 favourite. The ground was very testing that day, but Constitution Hill went through it like it was nothing and won by an emphatic 12 lengths. He’s certainly one to look forward to next season.

KNIGHT SALUTE Milton Harris has seen a real resurgence this season and that is in no small part down to this superstar. Bought over from Andrew Balding, Knight Salute took to hurdling like a duck to water and quickly made it five from five. Paddy Brennan has built up a fantastic relationship over the season and despite finishing down the field at Cheltenham, he won Grade One glory at Aintree. In what was a cracking finish with Pied Piper.

EDWARDSTONE It’s great to see Alan King with another brilliant racehorse. Edwardstone had a couple of tries over fences back in 2020, where things didn’t go to plan. However, this season he is a reformed character and could do no wrong over fences. He has won ﬁve races this season, including four Graded races and will be one to look forward to next season in open company.

L’HOMME PRESSE L’Homme Presse has been another to improve through the ranks at a frightening pace. He began with a win in a Class Three at Exeter back in December and ended the season winning the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Along the way he was a mightily impressive winner in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase, and it will be great to see him back at the track today.

SIRE DE GRUGY Sire Du Grugy is a bit of a legend at Sandown Park and needs no introduction. The Gary Moore trained gelding has won four times at the track, including an unbelievable two Tingle Creek’s and one Celebration Chase. He wore his heart on his sleeve and we can’t wait to see him back here today.

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SANDOWN PARK AWARDS

In March 2001, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother unveiled the life-size bronze of SPECIAL CARGO which stands overlooking the Winner’s Enclosure. The bronze was commissioned, from Caroline Wallace, by a group of Patron Sponsors, including Sandown Park, in recognition of the Queen Mother’s support and commitment to Jump Racing. SPECIAL CARGO had won the Grand Military Gold Cup on three occasions, and in 1984 won what was then known as the Whitbread Gold Cup and now run as the bet365 Gold Cup. His last-gasp victory, from what appeared to be a hopeless position, was considered to be one of the best races ever run. When bet365 Gold Cup Saturday was officially recognised as the bet365 Jump Finale, Sandown Park presented bronze heads of SPECIAL CARGO, known as “Specials” to the season’s champions including trainer, owner and jockey. In 2010, the racecourse asked Caroline Wallace to produce a maquette of the life-size bronze for presentation by Sandown Park on bet365 Jump Finale in recognition of and to someone who, it was felt, had made a significant contribution to the racing industry. This perpetual trophy’s first recipient was Jonjo O’Neill and the subsequent years have a distinguished Roll of Honour: 2011: Trevor Hemmings 2012: Big Buck’s 2013: David Johnson 2014: Gary Moore 2015: A. P. McCoy 2016: Nicky Henderson 2017: Sprinter Sacre 2018: Cue Card 2019: Noel Fehily 2020: Meeting not held 2021: Richard Johnson The trophy will, once again, be presented this afternoon. The “Special” stands on a replica of the racecourse, showing the famous uphill Sandown Park finish, which has seen so many exciting finishes in its history.

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RACING POST HOST THEIR ANNUAL JUMPS HORSE OF THE YEAR AND THIS YEAR WE’VE HAD SOME REAL STARS, SO LETS TAKE A LOOK AT THE CONTENDERS... L’HOMME PRESSE If one horse encapsulates Venetia Williams’ ﬁne season, it is surely L’Homme Presse. A relentless galloper, he has proved an improving chaser this season, graduating from a handicap win at Exeter to Grade 1 honours at Sandown Park and Cheltenham. He stamped his authority on a competitive race at Ascot to really mark him as a novice to follow, before wins in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham and Grade 1 success in the Scilly Isles at Sandown Park put him ﬁrmly in the frame for Cheltenham Festival success. He duly obliged in one of the performances of the week.

HONEYSUCKLE Very few horses have the class and resolve of Honeysuckle. Henry de Bromhead’s stable star made it backto-back wins in the Champion Hurdle when seeing off subsequent Aintree Hurdle winner Epatante to extend her unbeaten winning thread to 15. Often underappreciated, she has the class few Champion Hurdler’s possess, and her Cheltenham achievements will live on and mark her as a once in a generation mare.

CONSITUTION HILL The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is never won in record time by 22 lengths. That statement would have been true until around 13:35 on the 15th of March 2022, until a certain Constitution Hill. A winner of his two previous starts at Sandown Park, he was commanding in victory in the Festival opener this season, dominating a classy ﬁeld and running out one of the most impressive winners ever seen in the Supreme. The Champion Hurdle beckons in 2023.

A PLUS TARD The red, white and blue of Cheveley Park Stud were carried to further success at the Cheltenham Festival with the perfect performance of A Plus Tard in the Gold Cup. The old adage that the best horse always wins the Gold Cup was proved ﬁrmly correct this season, with Rachael Blackmore guiding the Henry de Bromhead-trained eight-year-old to a wide margin success in the Festival showpiece. With time on his side still, the world really is his oyster when it comes to future success.

EDWARDSTONE If there has ever been an advertisement for giving novices plenty of experience, then Edwardstone is it. Edwardstone began his season with an unfortunate tumble at Warwick before returning there to break his duck before running away with the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown Park on only his third chase run. Backto-back Grade 2 wins at Kempton and Warwick set up a perfect tilt at the Arkle at the Festival and he was dominant in victory again, seeing off some smart types in what was a perfect jumping performance.

EPATANTE JP McManus’ eight-year-old mare added to her 2020 Champion Hurdle win with a sublime performance in the Aintree Hurdle a few weeks ago, blowing the ﬁeld away under Aidan Coleman. A mare who has had her issues, she put it all together on the big stage to win by 14 lengths and add to her Grade 1 tally for the season – supplementing the wins in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle where she shared the honours with Not So Sleepy in a dead heat, and her cosy success in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.

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KEVIN BROGAN PROFILE: Kevin Brogan hails from County Kildare and has really made a name from himself over the past two seasons. This season has been exceptional and he more than deserves to be crowned champion.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

£397,879

£232,533 FROM WINS

Kevin Brogan’s biggest win of the season came aboard the Harry Fry trained Phoenix Way. He took home the winnings at Ascot in the bet365 Handicap Chase over two miles ﬁve furlongs. He rode him again at Kempton and despite being well backed he didn’t make it passed the third fence after a heavy fall, thankfully both were ﬁne.

GB jumps, Season (April - April), Last 3 seasons SEASON WINS

RUNS

2ND

3RD

TOTAL EARNINGS

2021-22

276

£397,879

2020-21

151

£180,425

2019-20

£350

His improvement is illustrated by the table above, 100 winners may not be off the cards next season.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON Kevin Brogan rode the veteran chaser Cobolobo at Ascot in February. The tenyear-old gave him a great spin round but unfortunately the pair could only manage sixth. He ran well for a long way, and they may be reunited next season.

Your Darling has been a bit of a hard luck story this season but each time the young jockey has given him an excellent ride. The closest the pair came to victory was at Kempton where he was just touched off by Jacamar in a close ﬁnish.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

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horse

KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) (7) 113601 D

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE) O Mr P K Barber and Mr P J Vogt B Ronnie O’Neill

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11-12

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-3 in bumpers, including Grade 2, and stretched unbeaten record to 5 with novice hurdle wins in autumn. Solid efforts in much stronger events at Ascot and Newbury prior to folding tamely in EBF Final here. However, didn’t take long to get back on track when landing the odds in Newton Abbot novice. TFRHHHHI BHA134

DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) (36) 110 D

11-6

Harry Skelton J Br B g Make Believe - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr D. W. Fox Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Knockainey Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win on the level for David O’Meara but is a half-brother to useful hurdler Metier and created a good impression when winning ﬁrst 2 starts in this sphere. Far from disgraced stepped up to a Grade 1 when seventh in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival since. Makes handicap hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA136

HEAD LAW (FR) (18) 1-54111 D

Br B g Network (GER) - Law (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien

11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, completing the hat-trick under a penalty in good style at Southwell 18 days ago. Remains one to follow with further progress to come. TFRHHHHH BHA126

4 WHIZZ KID (GER) (15) 5114 D BF Br Ch g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER) O Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlat(stays11/2m)inGermany.Setstifftaskonhurdlingdebutbuthasbolteduponbettergroundnext2starts.Foundhishurdlinginexperiencecosting him when a strong favourite on handicap bow at Aintree 2 weeks ago but still ran well to ﬁnish fourth of 16. Has more to offer still. TFRHHHHI BHA126

ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (35) 5-121P2 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE) O Andrew & Sarah Wates B Brendan Walsh

11-3

Tom Cannon J Toby Lawes, Beare Green T Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of novice events either side of ﬁnishing second in a Huntingdon handicap in January. Not in same form next 2 starts, however, and this a tough race to bounce back in. TFRHHIII BHA125

DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) (40) 163121 D

Br B g Jet Away - Bella Minna (IRE) O ValueRacingClub.co.uk B Mrs Patricia A. Byrne

11-0

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhosteppedupconsiderablyonhurdledebutthirdwhenmakingallatHuntingdon(2m)3weekslater.Improvedagainswitchedtohandicapsnext 2 starts, quickly resuming winning ways at Taunton 6 weeks ago, showing a good attitude to beat a subsequent winner. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA122

BOOMBAWN (IRE) (16) 233211 D

10-13

Jack Andrews (5) J Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Mr Rory O’Toole

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressed with his jumping when landing the odds in novices at Ffos Las and Southwell (under this rider) last 2 starts. This much more competitive but his opening mark is a fair one and his jumping is a key asset. TFRHHHII BHA121

SALSADA (IRE) (10) 122 BF

R Br Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba NE O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner UN -R B Tinnakill Bloodstock ON

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.N

10-12

Non Runner J Brian Ellison, Malton T Elwick Stud S TFRIIIII IIIII BHA BHA120 120

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PRIVATORY (FR) (28) 112 CD BF

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA) O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

10-4

Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in a French newcomers race for David Cottin and followed up after 3 months off on yard debut in C&D novice last month. Unable to defy double penalty at Stratford since but remains unexposed now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA120

10 ALTO ALTO (FR) (20) 3-55U31 D Br Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE) O Mrs C. New B Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano

10-2

Adam Wedge J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unseated on his hurdles bow but he posted fair form when third in novice (33/1) at Taunton (16.5f) before improving again to land 5-runner Plumpton novice, readily beating a subsequent winner. Not taken lightly now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA110

11 RED VISION (FR) (30) 220311

10-2

Brian Hughes J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to high-class chaser Traffic Fluide. Irish point winner last autumn and better with each start over hurdles for new yard, winning novices at Bangor and Sedgeﬁeld. Not to be underestimated off what looks a fair opening mark. TFRHHHHI BHA110

12 HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) (16) 3231U2 CD Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE) O The Hasty Parisian Partnership B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

10-0

Harry Reed J Milton Harris, Warminster T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who won 4-runner juvenile hurdle (13/8) over C&D last month and good second in another small ﬁeld in Ffos Las novice 16 days ago but struggled in a much more competitive event at Ascot in between. Headgear applied. 4lb out of the weghts. TFRHHIII BHA112

13 STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) (30) 034310 D Br B g Multiplex - Allez Zane O Ms Jane Southall B J. H. Culloty

10-0

Angus Cheleda (5) J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who upped his game to get the better of a progressive rival at Warwick. However, dropped away quickly in bigger field at Chepstow since and up against it from 4lb out of the handicap here. Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHIIII BHA104 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: HERBIERS (FR) 4 10 8 Paddy Brennan 15-2 (Oliver Greenall) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Knappers Hill (IRE), 5-1 Head Law (FR), 13-2 Whizz Kid (GER), 17-2 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 10-1 Dibble Decker (IRE), Boombawn (IRE), 14-1 Alto Alto (FR), 20-1 Privatory (FR), 22-1 Red Vision (FR), Hasty Parisian (IRE), 40-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 66-1 Stanley Pincombe (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HEAD LAW is improving in leaps and bounds, completing the hat-trick under a penalty with plenty in hand at Southwell 18 days ago, and could still be ahead of his mark off 10lb higher. Whizz Kid is another who looked ahead of his mark for much of the way before ﬁnding his hurdling inexperience counting against him at Aintree, so he is well worth another chance, while Red Vison appeals at bigger odds now switched to handicaps.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEAD LAW (FR) 2.WHIZZ KID (GER) 3.RED VISION (FR)

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CHAMPION TRAINER PAUL NICHOLLS PROFILE: Paul Nicholls needs no introduction. His record speaks for itself and despite having a quiet Cheltenham the Somerset based trainer will be picking up his twelfth trainer’s title.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

£2,688,514

Clan Des Obeaux put in an unbelievable performance at Aintree to win comfortably under Harry Cobden. The 2021 winner of the Bowl Chase had been a little unlucky all season, but Nicholls has done an excellent job of getting him back to his brilliant best to win the race again. The ﬁrst-time blinkers were a master stroke from the Champion trainer.

GB jumps, Current Season, Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 WINS

RUNS

Best in category

RPR

Hurdle

315

McFabulous

152

Chase

260

Clan Des Obeaux

176

NHF

Outlaw Peter

118

TOTAL

137

618

Clan Des Obeaux

176

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON Bravemansgame has matured into a truly brilliant jumper and has done all those at Ditcheat proud throughout the course of the season. He was found to have Ulcers at the end of the season and will be back next year to hopefully win more Graded races. Greaneteen continued Nicholls’ ﬁne form in the Tingle Creek. He has now won the race three times in the last ﬁve years and Greaneteen was another excellent winner. Ridden by Bryony Frost, the pair defeated Nube Negra and Chacun Pour Soi.

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FACTS & STATS THE bet365 OAKSEY CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up here. Initially, the weights in this two mile, six and a half furlong steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 3 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or 2 success. PREVIOUS

GRADE 2

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, SIX FURLONGS AND 164 YARDS

FRODON

21 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

In an impressive showing, the Paul Nicholls-trained Frodon put in his usual exemplary jumping performance. Bryony Frost got him into a tremendous rhythm out in front, but Mister Fisher came there with a big challenge two out. He managed to get himself into the lead, but Frodon is more than game and battled back to win by a neck. It was a thrilling race and gave Bryony and Nicholls back-to-back successes.

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,560 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

FORM WINNER 1415 Frodon Race Cancelled P222 Black Corton 3114 Top Notch 23 Menorah P3 Menorah 1285 Menorah P05 Menorah

AGE 9

WEIGHT 11-6

SP 4/5

8 7 12 11 10 9

11-3 11-6 11-10 11-10 11-10 11-10

15/8F 4/5F 9/4 5/1 11/4F 11/4

TRAINER Paul Nicholls

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 4 5th Chelt Gold Cup Chase (36)

Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson Philip Hobbs Philip Hobbs Philip Hobbs Philip Hobbs

7 6 6 7 9 5

2nd Kelso Listed Chase (56) 4th Ascot Chase (70) 3rd Long Distance Hurdle (155) 3rd Aintree Listed Chase (140) 5th Aintree Bowl Chase (16) 5th Aintree Bowl Chase (23)

KEY TRENDS None of the winners won last time out

Six of the seven winners either run at Aintree or had been off over 56 days

All of the winners were priced 5/1 or shorter

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Bryony Frost

2 winners

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SECOND RACE 2.25 THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (For the Menorah Challenge Trophy) (GBB RACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576. (Penalty Value £45560)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (34 wins from 148 runners, 23%) runs MISTER FISHER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs SAINT CALVADOS Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 & 2021. The stable runs SAINT CALVADOS today. Longest Traveller: NUTS WELL trained by A Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 300 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

MISTER FISHER (IRE) (15) U2-P14P

st-lb

11-6

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who landed Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton (20.5f) in January. Old jumping frailties resurfaced though when pulled up in Melling Chase at Aintree 15 days ago. Still not discounted here. TFRHHHHI BHA157

NUTS WELL (GB) (16) 153P16 D

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Renada O Mr Ian Hamilton B Chesters Stud Ltd

11-6

Brian Hughes J Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who landed 23f Listed chase at Kelso last month. Didn’t jump so well as usual when only sixth in Bowl Chase at Aintree 16 days ago. Sort to bounce back, however. TFRHHHII BHA155

ERNE RIVER (IRE) (16) 31-111F

11-0

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE) O Crossed Fingers Partnership B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

Charlie Hammond J Nick Kent, Brigg T Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

4 SAINT CALVADOS (FR) (15) 2/4U-3P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdles scorer and in this sphere at Doncaster and Wetherby before falling 10th in Manifesto Novices’ Chase (11/4) at Aintree (19.9f) 16 days ago. Remains open to improvement, but this is no easy ask. TFRHHHII BHA144

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Lamorrese (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Mr Jeremy Buez

11-0

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who wasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth to Fakir D’oudairies in Melling Chase at Aintree (19.9f) 15 days ago. Holds leading claims on form. TFRHHHHH BHA157 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2021: FRODON (FR) 9 11 6 Bryony Frost 4-5 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: MISTER FISHER: Following its run on 8/4/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped badly ﬁve fences out. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Saint Calvados (FR), 5-2 Mister Fisher (IRE), 9-2 Nuts Well (GB), 6-1 Erne River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SAINT CALVADOS has much less on his plate than when a solid fifth in Aintree’s Melling Chase and can gain a first win for Paul Nicholls. Mister Fisher was pulled up there after some indifferent jumping but still rates the chief threat in this small field. Nuts Well and Erne River can’t be discounted either in an intriguing Grade 2.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINT CALVADOS (FR) 2.MISTER FISHER (IRE) 3.NUTS WELL

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CHAMPION JOCKEY BRIAN HUGHES PROFILE: Brian Hughes in a jockey right at the top of his game, today he will be crowned champion jockey for the second time after an unbelievable season.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

£1,859,611

£1,071,382 FROM WINS

At Perth Brian Hughes joined an elite list of jockeys to record 200 wins in a season. Only three others had done it before him, Sir Anthony McCoy, Richard Johnson and Peter Scudamore. A ﬁtting way to bring an end to what has been a memorable season for the 36-year-old.

GB jumps, Season (April - April), Last 5 seasons SEASON WINS

RUNS

2ND

3RD

TOTAL EARNINGS

2021-22

200

943

159

147

£1,859,611

2020-21

142

890

145

140

£1,260,498

2019-20

142

714

101

£1,327,505

2018-19

146

888

144

127

£1,461,562

2017-18

142

810

131

112

£1,441,664

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON Minella Trump made it seven wins on the bounce at Catterick. On route to this remarakable feat he won at Sandown in the Limited Novices’ Handicap Chase. Brian Hughes has built up quite the partnership with the eight-year-old.

Snow Leopardess has to be one of the most loved horses in training. After returning to the track following the birth of her foal she has gone onto win at Bangor, Aintree and Exeter. She was even vying for favourtism in this years Grand National!

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FACTS & STATS THE bet365 CELEBRATION CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION The highest class race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles and ﬁve furlongs. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football, quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race with each runner carrying 11st 7lb although ﬁllies and mares do receive a 7lb allowance.

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS AND 119 YARDS

GREANETEEN Altior couldn’t make it four wins in a row and instead it was Greaneteen that added his name to the roll of honour. Paul Nicholls and Bryony Frost teamed up again to take him the spoils and were having quite the day. Like Frodon in the previous race, Greaneteen was greatly helped from some brilliant jumps and despite the fact he was pushed out to the line you always felt like he was doing enough to hold Altior.

13 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

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£91,120 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM WINNER 1234 Greaneteen Race Cancelled 1111 Altior 11 Altior 1111 Altior 111 Sprinter Sacre 413 Special Tiara 1111 Sire De Grugy 2141 Sire De Grugy 5511 Sanctuaire

AGE WEIGHT 7 11-7 9 8 7 10 8 8 7 6

11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-7 11-2 11-2

SP 13/2

1/6F 2/11F 30/100F 11/10F 3/1F 2/7F 6/1 9/2

TRAINER Paul Nicholls

RUNNERS 7

Nicky Henderson Nicky Henderson Nicky Henderson Nicky Henderson H De Bromhead (Ire) Gary Moore Gary Moore Paul Nicholls

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 4th Champion Chase (38)

5 1st Champion Chase (45) 6 1st Champion Chase (45) 4 1st Arkle Novices’ Chase (46) 6 1st Champion Chase (45) 7 3rd Champion Chase (45) 6 1st Champion Chase (45) 10 1st Stratford Novice Chase (6) 8 1st Sandown Park Novice Chase (49)

KEY TRENDS 6 of the last 7 winners had run in the Champion Chase

5 of the last 7 winners were sent off favourite

All of the last 9 winners had no longer than 49 days off the track

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Nicky Henderson

Nico De Boinville

5 winners

4 winners

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THIRD RACE 3.00 THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £160000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £69728, 2nd £28624, 3rd £14320, 4th £7152, 5th £3584. (Penalty Value £91120)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (22 wins from 162 runners, 14%) runs GREANETEEN & ROUGE VIF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs GREANETEEN & ROUGE VIF Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2012 & 2021. The stable runs GREANETEEN & ROUGE VIF today. Longest Traveller: GREANETEEN & ROUGE VIF trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 111 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

GREANETEEN (FR) (76) 41-4125 CD

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Manson Teene (FR) O Chris Giles B Mr Bertrand Compignie

age

st-lb

11-7

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race a year ago and an emphatic winner of Tingle Creek Chase over C&D in December. Turned in a rare poor effort when last seen in Dublin Chase at Leopardstown but a big danger to all if back on his game. TFRHHHHH BHA165

NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (140) 2/12-314 D

11-7

Harry Skelton J Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr T. Spraggett Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Cuadra Internorte

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing in recent times but he caused an upset in the Desert Orchid Chase in December 2020 prior to a cracking second in the Champion Chase. Grade 2 Schloer Chase winner in November but didn’t go with much zest behind Greaneteen in the Tingle Creek here when last seen. TFRHHHHI BHA167

ROUGE VIF (FR) (98) 1340-43 D

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rouge Amour (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B S.A.R.L. Ecurie D & A. Montbroussous

11-7

Lorcan Williams J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser for Harry Whittington. Failed to ﬁnish his race off both starts for this yard, reportedly suffering a respiratory issue when last seen in January. Tough task on these terms even if bouncing back. TFRHHIII BHA153

4 SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (15) 113623 CD Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Guy Vimont

11-7

Daryl Jacob J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler/chaser who ran right up to form when second to Funambule Sivola in Game Spirit Chase at Newbury in February, conceding 6lb. Didn’t quite see out 19.9f in the Melling Chase but likely to be on the premises. Well-held third in this race a year ago. TFRHHHII BHA162

SKY PIRATE (GB) (16) 432404 D

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. B C. B. Brookes

11-7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for drop to 2m last season, signing off with success in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham. Plenty of solid efforts from inflated mark this campaign but he doesn’t quite look up to this grade. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHIII BHA150 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: GREANETEEN (FR) 7 11 7 Bryony Frost 13-2 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: ROUGE VIF: Following its run on 15/1/2022 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Greaneteen (FR), 13-8 Nube Negra (SPA), 9-2 Sceau Royal (FR), 22-1 Rouge Vif (FR), 40-1 Sky Pirate (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GREANETEEN can boast an excellent record over this C&D, winning this race a year ago along with the Tingle Creek in December. There were legitimate excuses for his heavy defeat at the Dublin Racing Festival and he can bounce back at the chief expense of Nube Negra and Sceau Royal.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREANETEEN (FR) 2.NUBE NEGRA (SPA) 3.SCEAU ROYAL (FR)

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As we reach the end of our National Hunt season, Sandown Park hosts its annual end of season two-day card. An excellent card is headlined by the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase, run over three miles and ﬁve furlongs for ﬁve-year-olds or older. 1957 saw the inaugural race taken by Much Obliged and jockey Johnny East. Back then the race was known as the Whitbread Gold Cup, due to it being sponsored by Whitbread Brewers. Talking of great horses, none other than Arkle 'himself' won the race in 1965 carrying a record 12st 7lb - another tremendous achievement for arguably the greatest racehorse to ever step foot on a racecourse.

Arkle soars over the last ahead of Mill House in the 1965 renewal. The race’s most successful trainer, Fulke Walwyn, registered his second victory in the race with Mill House two years later. It was to be his last major win after being plagued by a series of back injuries, which ultimately stopped him the following year, instead the race was won by Larbawn. 1984 served up one of the most memorable ﬁnishes, which epitomized what horse racing is all about. Diamond Edge was returning to the race to try and be the ﬁrst to make to make it a hat-trick of wins in the race and looked to have things sewn up 100 yards out, until Special Cargo and Kevin Mooney came from the clouds to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Special Cargo

It was four years later that another racing great took home the spoils. Four King Georges, amongst numerous other unbelievable achievements, underpinned the great Desert Orchid's career and he was a horse who was loved and adored by many. His win in the race in 1988 saw a brilliant ride by jockey Simon Sherwood, who was merely playing with his rivals coming to the last and when it looked like it might be a tight ﬁnish.

Desert Orchid In more recent history, Topsham Bay and Ad Hoc became the next two horses to win the race twice in the 1990s and early 2000s, joining the likes of Larbawn and Diamond Edge. Ruby Walsh rode Ad Hoc to victory on both occasions for trainer Paul Nicholls who has also won the race in 2012 and 2015 courtesy of Tidal Bay and Just A Par, making him the trainer to fear in modern times. In 2008, our partners bet365 took over as regular sponsor of the race and Monkerhostin was the inaugural bet365 Gold Cup winner for Philip Hobbs and the recently retired riding great, Richard Johnson. There have been plenty of brilliant contests in the bet365 Gold Cup since, but perhaps Sean and Peter Bowen's family success in 2017, where Henllan Harri deﬁed monster odds of 40/1 to win by the narrowest of heads to Vyta Du Roc was the most thrilling of all the renewals in the last decade.

Controversy in last year's race saw Potterman awarded ﬁrst place After we sadly missed the contest in 2020, it was fantastic to see a new name engraved on the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase trophy last year. Potterman took home the spoils for Alan King and Tom Cannon. King won the race in 2019, so he'll be looking to make it a hattrick with Potterman returning to defend his crown.

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FACTS & STATS THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION

This historic event is a handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards run over three miles, four and a half furlongs. Unlike most other handicaps there are no ratings restriction here, so some classy performers may be tempted to take part in a race that has a rich history. However, the same principle of handicapping exists, so a horse oﬃcially rated 149, such as last year’s winner Potterman, carries 9lb more than the likes of Domaine De Lisle and Fidux, both rated 140.

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, FOUR FURLONGS AND 166 YARDS

POTTERMAN This race was decided in the stewards’ room after Enrilo was adjudged to have hung across the track and was thus demoted to third. The race looked like it was then going to go to Kitty’s Light but he was just pipped to second place by the eventual winner Potterman. Alan King is making a bit of a name for himself in this race after winning it in 2019 with Talkischeap. Enrilo and Kitty’s Light both return along with Potterman, so we could be in for another thriller.

24 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£160,000

£90,032 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP 122U Potterman 8 11-9 12/1 Race Cancelled 2125 Talkischeap 7 10-11 7/1 231 Step Back 8 10-0 7/1 5123 Henllan Harri 9 10-0 40/1 U463 The Young Master 7 10-12 8/1 4203 Just A Par 8 10-0 14/1 2U10 Hadrian’s Approach 7 11-0 10/1 771 Quentin Collonges 9 10-12 14/1 3254 Tidal Bay 11 11-12 9/1

TRAINER Alan King

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 16 UR Newbury Ladbrokes Chase (147)

Alan King Mark Bradstock Peter Bowen Neil Mulholland Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson Henry Daly Paul Nicholls

15 20 13 20 20 19 19 19

5th Kempton Handicap Chase (63) 1st Fakenham Novice Chase (21) 3rd Ffos Las Handicap Chase (20) 3rd Ultima Handicap Chase (46) 3rd Chepstow Handicap Chase (19) Unpl. Ultima Handicap Chase (46) 1st Grimthorpe Chase (56) 4th Liverpool Hurdle (16)

KEY TRENDS 8 of the last 9 winners have been nine years old or younger

8 of the last 9 winners ran within the last 63 days

Only Tidal Bay & Potterman have carried more than 11st to victory since 2005

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Tom Cannon

2 winners

1 winner

Today Paul saddles Enrilo

Today Tom rides Potterman

3m 4f 166y

FOURTH RACE 3.32 THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £160000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £68864, 2nd £28384, 3rd £14192, 4th £7104, 5th £3552, 6th £1776, 7th £880, 8th £448. (Penalty Value £90032) Weights raised 14lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (22 wins from 162 runners, 14%) runs ENRILO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs ENRILO Weightwatcher: STEP BACK won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 12lb to 130. Longest Travellers: HEWICK trained by J J Hanlon, STREETS OF DOYEN trained by John Mcconnell, both Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

WIN MY WINGS (IRE) (21) 15P111

Br B m Gold Well - Telstar (IRE) O Sue Howell B Mrs Patricia A. Byrne

age

st-lb

11-12

Mr Robert James (7) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished test of stamina to win last 3 starts, notably Eider Chase (33f) at Newcastle and Scottish National at Ayr, making a mockery of 8lb rise for latest success under this rider. Hit harder this time with a 14lb higher mark to defy, but that looks justiﬁed. TFRHHHHI BHA154

POTTERMAN (GB) (28) 1-P2PP1 CD

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Polly Potter O James & Jean Potter Ltd B James & Jean Potter

11-7

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Awarded this race last spring off 2lb lower (would have had to settle for only third but for the carnage that unfolded). Mixed record this season but arrives on the back of a good win in 4-runner handicap at Kelso. Highly respected. TFRHHHHI BHA149

HEWICK (IRE) (35) P2121P D

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) O Mr T. J. Mcdonald B William Quinn

11-7

Jordan Gainford (3) J John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved in the autumn, making the most of a good opportunity to win the Durham National at Sedgeﬁeld in October. Shaped better than being pulled up might suggest after 5 months off in Midlands National at Uttoxeter 5 weeks ago, badly hampered by loose horse. TFRHHIII BHA149

4 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (21) 2P4022 BF Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing B The Daraiyna Syndicate

11-3

Jack Tudor J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score this term but he’s taken his form up another notch, excellent second in Kempton handicap and Scottish National last 2 starts. Beaten 7 lengths by his stablemate in latter event and 12lb better off now (though Win My Wings had fair bit in hand). Most unlucky not to win this last year. TFRHHHHI BHA145

ENRILO (FR) (56) P13-FP4 C

Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 B Mme Daniela Airaldi

11-2

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took well to fences lastterm, ﬁrst past post in this off 1lblower. Shaping well before fallingin Ladbrokes Trophy on return and excuses atCheltenham next time. Back on track in this headgear when fourth at Kempton and remains unexposed at marathon trips. Big run expected. TFRHHHHH BHA144

DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (14) 1-P420U

Br B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) O Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins B Mme Veronique Sayet

10-12

Brian Hughes J Sean Curran, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in handicap chases last spring but not at that level this term, behind when unseating at The Chair in the Grand National 2 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA140

FIDUX (FR) (21) 146354

Br B g Fine Grain (JPN) - Folle Tempete (FR) O AXOM LXVIII B P. Barbe, W. Barbe, E. Barbe & H. Barbe

10-12

Daryl Jacob J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Axom Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who showed surprising stamina upped to a marathon distance for the ﬁrst time when fourth in the Scottish National at Ayr 3 weeks ago, albeit beaten 24 lengths. Making the frame probably best he can do here once again. TFRHHIII BHA140

STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) (38) 013R3P

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Satco Street (IRE) O Ms Caroline Ahearn B Alan Cox

10-11

Brian Hayes J John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Galway last summer but has largely struggled since, albeit out of his depth in a Grade 1 at the Cheltenham Festival latest. TFRHHIII BHA139 46

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FLEGMATIK (FR) (56) 45-4311

10-11

Harry Skelton J Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr N. W. Lake Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Jean-Bernard Chapalain

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise when taking 3m handicap at Kempton and deﬁed 7lb rise in impressive fashion back there 2 months ago. This a different test (unraced beyond 3m) but respected all the same. TFRHHHII BHA139

10 CAP DU NORD (FR) (14) 04031P C

10-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Christian Williams, Bridgend T O The Can’t Say No Partnership NAF S B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a good mark in 14-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f) but disappointed at Aintree since, not surprising given his inconsistent proﬁle. Left the impression this extreme distance was just beyond him when ﬁfth last year. TFRHHHII BHA135 (-1)

11 VIA DOLOROSA (FR) (15) P611P0

Br B g Konig Shuffle (GER) - Millie Hurley (FR) O Judith Wilson B Mrs Brigitte Bourez & Mrs Brigitte Pigor

10-7

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in France and has matched that form for his present yard in landing 3m handicaps at Southwell and Fakenham. Struggled in Scottish National next time, however, and let down by jumping in Topham at Aintree 6 days later. TFRHIIII BHA135

12 PRIME VENTURE (IRE) (21) 0P1036 C Br Br g Primary (USA) - Next Venture (IRE) O Mrs Janet Davies B Mrs Mary Doyle

10-5

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seen to maximum advantage when winning veterans chase (Series Final) here (3m) in January. Not disgraced when sixth in Scottish National last time but was ultimately well held. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA133

13 STEP BACK (IRE) (38) 116-03P CD

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE) O Cracker and Smodge Partnership B Patrick Macken

10-2

Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J Mark Bradstock, Wantage T Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2018 off 5lb higher and also third the following year. Enhanced good record here when winning a veterans event last season but not so good nowadays and well held all 3 starts this term. Now tried blinkered. TFRHHHII BHA130

14 MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (7) 0-03311 C

10-2

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been a much safer jumping conveyance this year and it has reflected in his form, scoring in a small field here last month before back to something like his very best in first-time headgear when following up at Haydock last week. Needs considering off same mark (due to go up 7lb). TFRHHHHI BHA130 (+7)

15 EL PASO WOOD (FR) (21) 123P4P Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Wonder Wood (FR) O Judith Wilson B Mr Jeoffray Pagliaroli

10-0

Philip Armson (5) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed 4-timer in French Provinces last year and gained first win for current yard at Wincanton (26.7f) in January. Mixed record since, however, pulled up in Scottish National latest. 3lb out of weights. TFRHIIII BHA125 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2021: POTTERMAN 8 11 9 Tom Cannon 12-1 (Alan King) 16 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 9, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Enrilo (FR), 5-1 Kitty’s Light (GB), 6-1 Win My Wings (IRE), 10-1 Musical Slave (IRE), 12-1 Potterman (GB), Flegmatik (FR), 16-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 22-1 Streets of Doyen (IRE), 25-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR), Fidux (FR), 28-1 Step Back (IRE), 33-1 Hewick (IRE), 50-1 Prime Venture (IRE), 66-1 Via Dolorosa (FR), El Paso Wood (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

ENRILO travelled much like the best horse when first past the post in this last year off 1lb lower but was subsequently disqualified for hanging into the fast-finishing Kitty’s Light, which handed the race to the untroubled Potterman. There shouldn’t be much to choose between them again with all 3 arriving at the top of their game, but Enrilo is better off at the weights so is taken to make amends. Win My Wings is another obvious contender after her romp in the Scottish National 3 weeks ago.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ENRILO (FR) 2.KITTY’S LIGHT 3.WIN MY WINGS (IRE)

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Fourth Race

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung O Mr John P. McManus B Simon Walford

FACTS & STATS THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE DESCRIPTION

Another high-class Grade 2 contest on today’s card, this time a two mile, ﬁve and a half furlong hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. This race, again much like the other Graded contests today, has the weights allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 2 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 success.

GRADE 2

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, FIVE FURLONGS AND 110 YARDS

YOUNEVERCALL Younevercall was rated only 1lb lower than his 2019 victory but is more than a fair performer on his day. David Bass again got a brilliant tune out of the tenyear-old and despite drifting right kept on well. Indefatigable had been far from disgraced in Grade One company on her last two starts and gave it a real go after what had been a long season. She was just held by the eventual winner in what was an excellent spectacle.

11 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,560 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

FORM WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP 24P8 Younevercall 10 11-0 5/2F Race Cancelled 218 Younevercall 8 11-0 9/4F 3132 Call Me Lord 5 11-0 6/4J 3325 L’Ami Serge 7 11-0 7/2 2FU2 Ptit Zig 7 11-0 7/4F 1P2 Polly Peachum 7 10-11 9/4F 4352 Southfield Theatre 6 11-0 15/8F

TRAINER Kim Bailey

RUNNERS 6

Kim Bailey Nicky Henderson Nicky Henderson Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson Paul Nicholls

7 6 8 6 6 5

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 8th Stayers Hurdle (37)

8th Long Walk Hurdle (126) 2nd Imperial Cup H’Cap Hurdle (49) 5th Scottish Champion Hurdle (7) 2nd Cleeve Hurdle (84) 2nd Mares’ Hurdle (46) 2nd Pertemps Final H’Cap Hurdle (43)

KEY TRENDS None of the 6 winners won on their previous start

No horse has carried a penalty to victory in the race since its inception

Kim Bailey has won the previous two runnings

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Nicky Henderson

Daryl Jacob

3 winners

1 winner

Today Nicky saddles Fusil Raffles

Today David rides Fusil Raffles

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2m 5f 110y

FIFTH RACE 4.07 THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576. (Penalty Value £45560)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (34 wins from 148 runners, 23%) runs FUSIL RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs MCFABULOUS & SCARAMANGA Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2015, 2017 & 2018. The stable runs FUSIL RAFFLES today. Longest Traveller: MCFABULOUS & SCARAMANGA trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 111 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

MCFABULOUS (IRE) (16) 120-243 D

Br B g Milan - Rossavon (IRE) O Giraffa Racing B Vincent Finn

age

st-lb

11-10

Lorcan Williams J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winner last season who returned with good second in Relkeel at Cheltenham before below-par fourth in 3m Cleeve Hurdle there in January. Signs of a revival sporting ﬁrst-time cheekpieces at Aintree earlier this month but on the down side, lacked punch at the end. This easier. TFRHHHHI BHA149

FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (84) 2P-2145 D BF

11-4

Daryl Jacob J Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR) Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ptarmigan Media Limited S B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who won Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby (24.2f) before good fourth off 152 on handicap debut at Cheltenham in December. Not so good at Doncaster since but the sort to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA149

SCARAMANGA (IRE) (196) 100/311- C

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Herboriste O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark B Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville

11-4

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Leaﬂet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on the Flat and was an improved model in handicap hurdles last spring, winning at Newbury and at this corresponding meeting. Well held in the Cesarewitch when last seen back in October but bold showing anticipated with the cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHH BHA150

4 INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (39) 2-1623F D

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent mare who was runner-up in this last season and landed a Grade 2 at Wetherby in October. Seemed to be running another good race at the Festival before coming to grief 2 out (yet to be asked for effort) so no surprise to see her involved provided that spill hasn’t left a mark. TFRHHHII BHA146 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2021: YOUNEVERCALL (IRE) 10 11 0 David Bass 5-2 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Scaramanga (IRE), 3-1 McFabulous (IRE), Indefatigable (IRE), 7-2 Fusil Raffles (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Tough to split this quartet but tentative preference is for SCARAMANGA. Paul Nicholls’ charge was an improved model over timber last spring, and having taken the ﬁnal race on this corresponding card last season, he’s taken to pick up where he left off in this sphere. There were more positive signs for stablemate Mcfabulous at Aintree earlier this month so he shades the vote for second over Indefatigable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCARAMANGA (IRE) 2.MCFABULOUS (IRE) 3.INDEFATIGABLE (IRE)

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Fifth Race

Rex Dingle J Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE) Paul Webber, Banbury T O Mr Philip Rocher Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing S B John O’Connor

CHAMPION OWNER JP MCMANUS PROFILE: The famous green and gold silks are a staple of National Hunt racing. Operating on both sides of the Irish sea, he has had another brilliant year in Britian, with 97 winners so far.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

£2,644,000

It was an unusually quiet week at Cheltenham for JP McManus but on the ﬁnal day Elimay battled bravely into the winner’s enclosure. Beaten last year by Colreevy, all those involved didn’t give up on her and Mark Walsh gave her a brilliant ride to get her in front up the run in. She’s been a credit to connections and more than deserved her day in the sun.

GB jumps, Current Season, Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 WINS

RUNS

Best in category

RPR

Hurdle

251

Sire Du Berlais

165

Chase

283

Fakir D’oudaries

171

NHF

Broomﬁeld Burg

124

TOTAL

543

Fakir D’oudaries

171

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON Jonbon was a little unlucky to bump into stablemate Constitution Hill at Cheltenham, but he got his career back on track with a Grade One win at Aintree. He’d already won three times this season and will make into a gorgeous chaser. Epatante rounded off what has been a brilliant season, when winning the Aintree Hurdle a few weeks ago. Aidan Coleman has got a real tune out of her since Barry Geraghty’s retirement, and they’ll be looking for more success next season.

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SIXTH RACE 4.40 THE bet365 JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £40000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 3lbs & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (22 wins from 162 runners, 14%) runs FLIC OU VOYOU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs FLIC OU VOYOU Longest Traveller: PRESENTANDCOUNTING trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 178 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (22) 11113F D

Br B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE) O The Turner Family B Brucetown Farms Ltd

age

st-lb

11-12

Brian Hughes J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has impressed since switched to fences, making it 5 wins in Stratford novice in September. Running creditably when falling 2 out at Ayr last time, so claims if he’s none the worse for that. TFRHHHII BHA141

BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (22) 302261 D

11-6

Harry Skelton J Br B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Bryan Drew Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Geoffrey Thompson

TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky customer (often ﬁnds little) who came in for an astute ride when belatedly opening his account over fences at Ayr 22 days ago. 6lb rise looks fair, so follow-up not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA135

FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) (22) 53132U

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Hillﬂower (FR) O Mr Colm Donlon B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

11-6

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted excellent second of 6 in handicap chase at Sandown in March and was, uncharacteristically, let down by his jumping at Ayr last time. Expected to get back on track. TFRHHHHI BHA135

4 JACAMAR (GER) (21) 215514 D

Br B g Maxios - Juvena (GER) O Mark & Maria Adams B J. Imm

11-6

Mitchell Bastyan J Milton Harris, Warminster T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Kempton on Boxing Day and doubled his tally in an uncompetitive event at Leicester in March. Made mistakes but not disgraced when fourth of 5 in Ayr Grade 2 three weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA135

BRIEF AMBITION (GB) (26) 315111 D

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Kentucky Sky O C Coley, D Porter, H Redknapp, P Smith B Mr T. Wood

11-5

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over hurdles last year and has taken well to chasing, making it 3 from 3 despite the odd mistake in a 3-runner race at Ludlow 26 days ago. That form has been boosted since, so he looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA134

NELSON RIVER (GB) (43) 4005-12

Br B g Mount Nelson - I Say (IRE) O CCCP Syndicate B Raymond Clive Tooth

11-3

Harry Bannister J Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise when taking 4-runner novice at Leicester on debut over fences and wasn’t disgraced when second of 4 in a handicap there 43 days ago. Others looks better treated, however. TFRHHHII BHA132

UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (35) 5-103P3 D BF

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE) O The Forever Partnership B Kenneth Parkhill

10-12

James Davies J Richard Rowe, Pulborough T Southern Cranes & Access Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who was back on track to some degree when third over fences at Kempton last month. Nicely handicapped if he can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA127 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: BELARGUS (FR) 6 10 9 Niall Houlihan 16-5 (Nick Gifford) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Brief Ambition (GB), 4-1 Beakstown (IRE), 9-2 Flic Ou Voyou (FR), 6-1 Up The Straight (IRE), 17-2 Presentandcounting (IRE), 10-1 Nelson River (GB), 11-1 Jacamar (GER)

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PLAY SMARTER

BRIEF AMBITION maintained his 100% record over fences when comfortably seeing off Muckamore (successful since) at Ludlow in March and, with further improvement on the cards, he’s a solid choice to go in again. Flic Ou Voyou and Beakstown could emerge as the main dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIEF AMBITION 2.FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) 3.BEAKSTOWN (IRE)

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Sixth Race

2m 3f 173y

SEVENTH RACE 5.15 THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £35000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (34 wins from 148 runners, 23%) runs CALL ME LORD & GLYNN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs HALO DES OBEAUX & SAMARRIVE Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2018 & 2019. The stable runs CALL ME LORD & GLYNN today. Longest Traveller: BEYOND THE CLOUDS trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 151 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

age

BEYOND THE CLOUDS (GB) (189) 132212 BF 9

Br Ch g Peintre Celebre (USA) - Evening O Mr Robert Aplin B Exors of the Late G. Reed

st-lb

11-12

Brian Hughes J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser, winning 3 times over fences in the ﬁrst half of this season. Presumably using this as a springboard to a summer campaign so possibly best watched on this ﬁrst hurdle start for over 18 months. TFRHHIII BHA141

CALL ME LORD (FR) (38) 3-4P36P C

Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Roger Marot

11-11

Daryl Jacob J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winning hurdler in his pomp. Third in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January off 4lb higher shows he’s still very capable on his day but he needs to be forgiven 2 lesser runs since. TFRHHHII BHA140

PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) (35) 20-2011 D

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE) O Cox, Lloyd & Finden B Gregory Rossiter

11-9

Tom Cannon J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a yard in tremendous form of late and he’s been better than ever with wins at Wincanton and Kempton in recent months. 8lb rise certainly demands more but he’s dangerous to discount in current mod. TFRHHHII BHA138

4 SAMARRIVE (FR) (42) 11-01P0 C

Br B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu

11-8

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his third win in Listed handicap over 2m here in December. Touch disappointing in Betfair Exchange and Imperial Cup since but this is a bit easier and he leaves the impression he’ll stay further. Could bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA137

FLASHING GLANCE (GB) (16) 341661 D

Br B g Passing Glance - Don And Gerry (IRE) O Barrett, Meredith, Panniers, Wilde B Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith

11-4

Dylan Kitts (10) J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on scoreboard at Hereford in December and notched another win when dominating a small ﬁeld at Taunton (3m) 16 days ago. This deﬁnitely a deeper race but he’s only been nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA133

GLYNN (IRE) (315) 1/1/2PP-2

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Barnish River (IRE) O Owners Group 039 B Mrs Linda Gault

11-4

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to fully conﬁrm the promise of an impressive hurdle debut success in January 2020 but he did take a step back in the right direction when second in a Hexham handicap last summer. Off since. Yard has good record in this. TFRHHHHI BHA133

FIFTY BALL (FR) (27) 345021 C

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) O Mr Steven Packham B Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot

11-1

Niall Houlihan (3) J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive hurdler last season. Didn’t take to fences at the start of this campaign but he’s quickly got his career back on track since returned to timber, comfortably taking an Ascot handicap last time. 3lb rise looks quite generous. TFRHHHHI BHA130

HALO DES OBEAUX (FR) (141) 231-3FF

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Almeria des Obeaux (FR) O Mr P. J. Vogt B Mme Marie Devilder

10-13

Lorcan Williams J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW French recurit who was a promising third in a Worcester novice hurdle in the autumn but has fallen in a novice hurdle and handicap chase since. Given a bit of time. Retains potential. TFRHHHII BHA128 60

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CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (27) 312222 CD 9

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Taipan (IRE) O Coles, Smith, McManus and Broughton B Laurence G Kennedy

10-11

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who built on a couple of solid placed efforts over timber to win his ﬁrst race for over 2 years at Exeter in December. Runner-up on all 4 outings since (1 hurdle, 3 chase). No reason he won’t give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA126

10 SMURPHY ENKI (FR) (63) P1-0206

10-8

Adam Wedge J Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Creme Veloutee (IRE) Chris Gordon, Winchester T O Miss Jane Goddard Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S B E. Rouchvarger & C. Rouchvarger

TIMEFORM VIEW Below par on both starts since his Boixing Day second at Fontwell but he’s been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper as a result and it’s dangerous to rule out anything from this yard at present. TFRHHHII BHA123

11 KAMAXOS (FR) (32) 4-22351

Br B g Maxios - Kamellata (FR) O Andrew Edwards B Appapays Racing Club

10-6

James Davies J Roger Teal, Lambourn T Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some solid efforts in handicaps prior to making the most of a good opportunity back in maiden company at market Rasen (20.5f, good) last month. A bit more will be needed if he’s to follow up here, though. TFRHHHII BHA121

12 ANDALEEP (IRE) (89) 645U/35Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER) O Dark Blue Bloodstock B Kildaragh Stud

10-0

Miss Roisin Leech (7) J Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen over hurdles since ﬁnishing ﬁfth at Taunton in autumn 2020. Recent AW Flat efforts hardly suggest he’s likely to make a successful return to timber from 13lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA102 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: SCARAMANGA (IRE) 6 11 9 Bryan Carver 8-1 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note: BEYOND THE CLOUDS: Following its run on 16/10/2021 it was reported that the horse sustained a wounded right fore. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fifty Ball (FR), 6-1 Press Your Luck (IRE), 9-1 Champagne Court (IRE), 10-1 Samarrive (FR), Flashing Glance (GB), Kamaxos (FR), 12-1 Glynn (IRE), 16-1 Beyond The Clouds (GB), Call Me Lord (FR), 18-1 Halo des Obeaux (FR), 20-1 Smurphy Enki (FR), 100-1 Andaleep (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A 3lb rise for FIFTY BALL’s latest Ascot win still leaves him on a lower mark than when second in last year’s Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and he looks sure to make a bold bid in this season’s ﬁnale. Samarrive’s last 2 runs have been underwhelming but they were in top-end handicaps and he could easily get back on tracked returned to calmer waters and upped to a trip which promises to suit. Nicky Henderson’s good record in this also earns Glynn a place on the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIFTY BALL (FR) 2.SAMARRIVE (FR) 3.GLYNN (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.50 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first four in a Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier in the 21/22 season.. £500 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 16th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 3 at £100 and 14 at £500. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 - THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(For the Menorah Challenge Trophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560 and the fourth £4264. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A Challenge Trophy, in honour of MENORAH, who won the bet365 Oaksey Steeple Chase four times from 2014-17, will be held by the winning owner until April 1st 2023. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £400. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £91120 to the winning horse The second to receive £34192, the third £17120, the fourth £8528 and the fifth £4288. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (B) 30 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 9 entries at £500. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £69728; Second £28624; Third £14320; Fourth £7152; Fifth £3584. (Penalty Value £91120) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.32 - THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £90032 to the winning horse The second to receive £33920, the third £16976, the fourth £8480, the fifth £4256, the sixth £2128, the seventh £1056 and the eighth £544. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £200 stake, Confirm by noon, April 18th and pay £600, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. (No penalties after publication of the weights). bet365 will present the winning owner with a Gold Challenge Cup, to be held until April 1st, 2023, and a memento. bet365 will also present mementos to the winning trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend Rule (F)45 and Rule (F)92 in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the Reserve Deadline on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, April 3rd, may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 70 entries, 44 at £200, 26 at £800. - Closed March 29th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £68864; Second £28384; Third £14192; Fourth £7104; Fifth £3552; Sixth £1776; Seventh £880; Eighth £448. (Penalty Value £90032) Weights raised 14lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.07 - THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560 and the fourth £4264. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 11 entries at £400. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 51 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE bet365 JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 16th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 5lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 4 at £40 and 13 at £200. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 3lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.15 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 16th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 28 entries, 1 at £35 and 27 at £175. - Closed April 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE.

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