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12.40pm The Betfair Exchange Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase - 3m 37y
THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6692, 2nd £3347, 3rd £1673, 4th £837, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £7699.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (30 wins from 134 runners, 22%) runs VALSHEDA
Longest Traveller: ROLLING DYLAN 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 VALSHEDA (GB) (254) 21/F21- D
Br B g Milan - Candy Creek (IRE) (Definite Article) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
7 12-0
Mr William Biddick J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes H & C Group Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive young staying chaser who scored with plenty in hand in novice handicap at Ffos Las (23.8f) when last seen in March. Open to plenty more improvement and his claims are crystal clear in an ordinary-looking race for the grade. TFRHHHHH BHA129
2 LE BREUIL (FR) (24) 234-1P1 D 10 11-12
Br Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Slew Dancer (Fabulous Dancer (USA)) Miss Megan Fox (7) J O Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Nowhere near the force of old (former National Hunt Chase winner) but has made the most of a couple of good opportunities this year, including on return at Huntingdon (23.6f). Will find life tougher here but, on the plus side, his yard continues in fine form. TFRHHHII BHA127
3 ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) (196) 2P112-4 CD 11 11-12
Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Easter Saturday (IRE) (Grand Plaisir (IRE)) Miss Ella Herbison (7) J O Mrs S. L. Hobbs Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan TIMEFORM VIEW Not one to rely on as a rule but proved he retains plenty of ability last season, winning 2 extended 3m military amateur rider events over C&D. Let down by his jumping at Worcester when last seen in May but could bounce back on his return, especially with his yard going well. TFRHHHHI BHA127
4 ROCCO (IRE) (27) 41PP5-0 D 9 11-11
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Navaro (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Mr James Turner (7) J O Mr & Mrs P Carter Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B G. T. Morrow Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run when springing a 40/1 surprise in the Badger Beers at Wincanton last season. Completely lost his form thereafter and ran poorly in latest renewal of that corresponding event on his reappearance. Lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA126
5 STEP BACK (IRE) (223) 16/03P4- CD
Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE) (Roselier (FR))
12 11-11
Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J
O Cracker and Smodge Partnership
Mark Bradstock, Wantage T B Patrick Macken Equimedia Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner at this venue. Is well into the veteran stage of his career now but he wasn’t disgraced when fourth in last season’s renewal of that corresponding race when last seen in April. Blinkers worn then replaced by regular cheekpieces. Record fresh a bit off-putting, though. TFRHHHII BHA126
6 I SEE YOU WELL (FR) (19) 2110-34 9 11-9
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Bonne Mere (FR) (Stepneyev (IRE)) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J O Philippa Downing, Clive Dunning & S Pitt Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T B Mr Michael Bauduin & Mr Francois Mell We Do Vans S TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2021/22 campaign, gaining his third win and his first away from Plumpton in 3 seasons at Fontwell (26f) in April. Has yet to fully fire this term, however, and his yard remains quiet. TFRHHHII BHA124
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: BALI BODY (IRE) 6 10 11 Mr James King 15-8 (Dr Richard Newland) 8 ran
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Valsheda (GB), 5-1 Le Breuil (FR), 13-2 Rolling Dylan (IRE), 17-2 Step Back (IRE), 16-1 Rocco (IRE), 20-1 I See You Well (FR)
PLAY SMARTER It’s hard to get away from VALSHEDA, a progressive young chaser, who makes his seasonal return in what looks a very winnable race. Rolling Dylan and Step Back both have good records at this track and can perhaps give the selection most to do, especially the former, who reappears with his yard amongst the winners.
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