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12.50pm The Jumps Are Back Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle - 2m 3f 173y
THE JUMPS ARE BACK CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4715, 2nd £2358, 3rd £1179, 4th £590, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £6153.98) Weights raised 1lb and 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 (27 wins from 160 runners, 17%) runs HALO DES OBEAUX
Fancy That: F O’Brien won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs TIP TOP CAT today.
Longest Traveller: GUERNESEY trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb
1 THE COB (IRE) (211) 0/2P4PP- D 8 12-0
Br B g Let The Lion Roar - Millenium Love (IRE) (Great Commotion (USA)) Luca Morgan (3) J O The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Second Chance Syndicate Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner in 2020/21. Bit of a mixed record last term but his mark has edged down as a result and his stable has enjoyed a very good first half of the season. TFRHHHHH BHA129
2 HALO DES OBEAUX (FR) (197) 31/3FF0- 5 11-12
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Almeria des Obeaux (FR) (Saddler Maker (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (10) J O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Marie Devilder Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who was a promising third in a Worcester novice hurdle last autumn. Things didn’t go to plan subsequently (including 2 falls) but he returns as an unexposed sort from a top yard. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 GUERNESEY (FR) (31) 224-331 6 11-8
Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) (Murmure (FR)) Jack Martin (10) J O Mr Terry Warner Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent sort who deservedly got his head back in front at Warwick (19f, good) last month. Likely to remain competitive after a 4lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA123
4 KEPAGGE (IRE) (624) 111/460/- D 8 11-8
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady (Bob’s Return (IRE)) Fergus Gillard (3) J O Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington T B Gareth Adair W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 3 starts under Rules in 2019/20. Failed to kick on in handicaps in the 2020/21 season and has a 20-month absence to overcome. Has had wind surgery. Given a chance by the handicapper but betting probably the best guide to expectations. TFRHHIII BHA123
5 VORASHANN (FR) (36) 305-311 6 11-8
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Visorama (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) Caoilin Quinn (6) J O T. Jacobs, J.E. Harley & Mr G.L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 hurdles wins at Fontwell, better than ever when edging out a next-time-out winner for latest success 5 weeks ago. Still looks well treated after a 4lb rise but needs to show he’s as effective away from Fontwell. TFRHHHHI BHA123
6 TIP TOP CAT (IRE) (207) 311145-
Br B g Milan - Pilgara (IRE) (Pilsudski (IRE))
7 11-8
Liam Harrison (3) J
O Jayne McGivern
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mrs M. T. Doran bresbet ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick last winter. Found things tougher from a mark in the 120s on his final 2 outings but his stable’s good recent record in this race brings him into the reckoning on his reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA123
7 FLOATING ROCK (GER) (10) 131461 D 7 11-7
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Fly Osoria (GER) (Osorio (GER)) Thomas Doggrell (3) J O Mr Michael Gates Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon T B Stall 5-Stars TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of chase wins in the summer and made the most of a good opportunity in a selling hurdle at Stratford 10 days ago (final start for Mark Walford). Lot more on his plate back in a handicap on first run for new stable. TFRHHIII BHA122
8 CILAOS GLACE (FR) (178) 00/21F-P 9 11-1
Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Miss Glacee (FR) (Mister Mat (FR)) Ben Bromley (3) J O Heart of the South Racing 118 Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Mr Anthony Gourama Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences at Fontwell last December but failed to complete in 2 subsequent outings. Reverts to hurdles back from 6 months off. Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA116
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Tristan Durrell J O The Hasty Parisian Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock bresbet ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 4-runner juvenile here in March and ended last season with a respectable fourth in a 2m course handicap in April. Sent off 11/8 for chase debut/reappearance 3 weeks ago but didn’t take to fences. Quickly back hurdling with cheekpieces refitted. Could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA115
10 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (247) 223/444- 6 10-9
Br B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Jordan Nailor (3) J O Mr Charlie Walker Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Miss Jackie O’Flynn P3P Partners LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when placed all 4 starts in bumpers. Didn’t achieve any better than fair form in 3 outings over hurdles last season but it’s clearly still early days in his career. TFRHHHII BHA110
11 LEGAL RIGHTS (GER) (11) 11512-P D 5 10-6
Br Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Lutindi (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Heart of the South Racing 126 Gary Moore, Horsham T B Gestut Ebbesloh Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season but ran very poorly on his recent return to action at Fakenham (2m). Step back up in trip in his favour but can only really watch after that. TFRHHIII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: JESUITIQUE (FR) 6 10 9 Cillin Leonard 9-2 (Dr Richard Newland) 10 ran
Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: CILAOS GLACE: Following its run on 12/5/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame. HASTY PARISIAN: Following its run on 16/10/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Vorashann (FR), 7-1 Guernesey (FR), Top of The Bill (IRE), 8-1 Halo des Obeaux (FR), 9-1 Tip Top Cat (IRE), 10-1 The Cob (IRE), Hasty Parisian (IRE), 14-1 Floating Rock (GER), 18-1 Kepagge (IRE), Legal Rights (GER), 33-1 Cilaos Glace (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
Given the good form of the Ben Pauling yard this season it might be worth chancing THE COB to revive after a break as this former Grade 2 winner can be made to look well treated on his best efforts. Vorashann has had his latest win boosted and would be a major threat if he can show his best form away from Fontwell. Halo des Obeaux is an unexposed sort from a leading stable so he merits plenty of respect, while Fergal O’Brien’s good record in this race means Tip Top Cat also enters calculations. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE COB (IRE) 2.VORASHANN (FR) 3.HALO DES OBEAUX (FR)
RACE RESULT
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting. - Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered - 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2 - 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd - 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th - Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
