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2.05pm The Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase - 3m 1f 188y
THE BOYLESPORTS BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for six yrs old and upwards x Total race value £150000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (Penalty Value £84195) Weights raised 11lb 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): D Skelton (21 wins from 153 runners, 14%) runs ASHTOWN LAD
Fancy That: N Twiston-Davies won this race in 2012 and 2017. The stable runs FANTASTIKAS today.
Longest Travellers: RECITE A PRAYER & CAPTAIN KANGAROO trained by W P Mullins,
THE JAM MAN trained by R McNally & NOW WHERE OR WHEN trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse
age st-lb 1 DE RASHER COUNTER (GB) (17) P/2/4U-52 D 10 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Makin’ Bacon Partnership
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Karina Casini Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he still retains his ability when second in 3m Warwick veterans’ event 17 days ago. Suffered an unlucky unseat at the first Canal Turn in the Grand National in April on his previous attempt over these fences. TFRHHHII BHA147 (-1)
2 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (43) 153120 9 12-0
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) James Bowen J
O Mr Roddy Owen
Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion Foodnet Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWFound plenty for pressure when landing a second win in the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. Ran a stinker over hurdles at Cheltenham in October but he’s capable of bouncing back and his Topham fourth in the spring shows he acts around here. TFRHHHII BHA147
3 SNOW LEOPARDESS (GB) (17) 6/111P-P CD 10 11-13
Br Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya Brian Hughes J
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Proved some sight over these fences when edging out Hill Sixteen in this 12 months ago. Followed up in listed race at Exeter in February but she never got in a rhythm when pulled up in Grand National on final start. Pulled up after mistake and rider lost irons first on Warwick reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA146
4 HILL SIXTEEN (GB) (42) 2P42U-3
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Chasers Chic
9 11-12
Ryan Mania J O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Mrs Audrey Goodwin Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Took to these fences very well when narrowly denied by Snow Leopardess in this 12 months ago. A good third on his Kelso reappearance 6 weeks ago suggests he could be set to make another bold bid in this race. TFRHHHHI BHA145
5 FORTESCUE (GB) (24) 0231U-4
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line
8 11-12
Hugh Nugent (3) J
O Mrs L Nixon
Henry Daly, Ludlow T B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who relished the emphasis on stamina when landing a listed handicap at Ascot (3m, heavy) in February. Should be sharper for a reappearance run over hurdles but he produced a laboured effort in the Grand National in April and these ground conditions may not be testing enough for him. TFRHHIII BHA145
6 RECITE A PRAYER (IRE) (27) 1-21023 D BF 7 11-11
Br B g Recital (FR) - Old Madam (IRE) Brian Hayes J
O The Turner Family W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B M. A. Doyle TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins since switched to fences last autumn, the latest in a Killarney handicap in May. Arrives on the back of good placed efforts in the Kerry and Cork Nationals this autumn. Respected for top Irish stable. TFRHHHHI BHA144
7 THE JAM MAN (IRE) (56) 4200-00 D 9 11-11
Br Br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (USA) Gavin Brouder (5) J
O Ronan M. P. McNally Ronan M. P. McNally, Northern Ireland T
B Leo O’Reilly TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since his Troytown win at Navan in autumn 2020 and was well behind Recite A Prayer in the Kerry National at Listowel in September. Also down the field on the Flat since. Tongue tied first time. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA144
8 FANTASTIKAS (FR) (20) 2310P-6 BF 7 11-8
Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Imperial Racing Partnership 2016 Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive novice chaser last term and he showed up well for a long way in a 27f Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance 3 weeks ago, although his jumping was a bit ragged. Stable no stranger to success over these fences. TFRHHHHI BHA141
Richie McLernon J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Mr S. Spillane Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Classy stayer but has seen a promising career derailed by apparent physical problems, reportedly bled when pulled up in Grand National final start. Didn’t see his race out again when fifth on his reappearance here (Mildmay Course) in October. Too much to prove. TFRHHIII BHA140
10 DR KANANGA (GB) (24) 25112-2 D
Br B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR) O Tootell, Tomkies & Tory
8 11-7
Ben Jones J Ben Clarke, Beaminster T B Mrs C. M. Bowman Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive chaser last season, winning 3 times. Switched to hurdles on his reappearance and ran well for second in a 23f Bangor novice. That should put him spot on for this. Potential for better still and high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA140
11 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (28) 14235-3
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE)
8 11-5
Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. McCarthy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who showed similar form over fences last season, shaping better than bare result when fifth of 23 in Scottish Grand National at Ayr final start. Warmed up for this with a good reappearance run over hurdles. Big player for his very much in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA138
12 THE WOLF (FR) (42) 2/4220-2
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR)
8 11-5
A. P. Heskin J
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mme Olivia Goupil Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong stayer who found just one too good in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February. Unable to make a telling impact held up in the Scottish National 2 months later but back on track when second on his 25f Cheltenham reappearance 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA138
13 GESSKILLE (FR) (28) P11-212 6 11-4
Br B g Network (GER) - Nashkille (FR) Henry Brooke J O The Nevers Racing Partnership I Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mr Jacque Cypres & Mr Patrice Rabineau Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French chaser with a progressive record for this stable, winning 3 of his first 4 starts. Improved again in defeat when edged out in Grand Sefton over these fences (21f) last month and of major interest with the return to further a help if anything. TFRHHHHH BHA137
14 RAPID FLIGHT (GB) (17) 1111U2
Br B g Midnight Legend - Spring Flight O Mr D. Mills
6 11-4
Danny McMenamin J James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B The Queen TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who won 5 chases at Cartmel during the summer. Found the concession of plenty of weight to a good prospect beyond him in a Hexham novice last time but he ran with credit in second. Stable won this in 2015. TFRHHHII BHA137 (-1)
15 FAGAN (GB) (358) 6310/2P-
Br Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Northwood May O Stowe 100 Club
12 11-4
Derek Fox J Alex Hales, Edgecote T B J. R. Weston Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Low mileage for age and resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Newbury in January. Good second in veterans’ event at Warwick on return but struggled in a Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham since. TFRHHIII BHA137
16 CAPTAIN KANGAROO (IRE) (27) 664421 7 11-2
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We Can Say It Now (AUS) Jack Foley (3) J O Kanga Racing & Brett Graham Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B Paulyn Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Came good over fences when seeing off 16 rivals, including reopposing stablemate Recite A Prayer, in the Cork National (3 1/2m, heavy) 27 days ago. Can likely be competitive off his new mark but he is prone to the odd jumping error. TFRHHHII BHA135
17 ENQARDE (FR) (30) P/51P2-6 D 8 11-1
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Usachaqa (FR) Charlie Hammond J O Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over fences in recent years, landing Tommy Whittle at Haydock last term and ending campaign with creditable second there. Well beaten over hurdles on his reappearance but better can be expected returned to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA134
18 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (20) 20UP-60 D 9 10-13
Br B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) Kevin Sexton J
O Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins Sean Curran, Swindon T
B Mme Veronique Sayet TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season and he’s beaten only a couple home in a handicap hurdle/chase this time round. Refitted blinkers will need to make a big difference. TFRHHIII BHA132
19 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (24) 01300-4 8 10-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (IRE) Jack Tudor J
B Mrs Margaret McCrudden TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a second success over fences when seeing off 9 rivals in a 2m Down Royal handicap on his reappearance. Tackles a significantly longer trip here but he was placed around 3m last spring. TFRHHHII BHA130
21 PERCUSSION (GB) (28) 041-123 D
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)
7 10-11
Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B E. R. Hanbury TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised by cheekpieces/tongue strap when scoring twice at up to 3m at Southwell in the spring. Made a solid return from a break when third in Grand Sefton here 4 weeks ago. Was out of the handicap on that occasion and runs off effectively 3lb lower now. TFRHHHII BHA130
22 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (13) 4043P-3
Br B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR) O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop
9 10-8
Miss Lucy Turner (5) J Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser but he proved hard to predict last term, third in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival but pulled up here (Mildmay Course) final start. Respectable third on Exeter reappearance. Has completed on both previous starts over these fences without performing to his best. TFRHHHII BHA127 (-2)
23 MINELLA BOBO (IRE) (24) 15/10-0P
Br Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Line Kendie (FR)
9 10-2
Sean Bowen J
O Moran, Outhart, McDermott, Hyde & Hill
Rebecca Curtis, Newport T B Michael Lysaght William Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who made all at Ffos Las (3m) in May 2021 but has been well beaten on all 3 outings since, pulling up at Bangor last month. His claims aren’t obvious. TFRHIIII BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 23 2021: SNOW LEOPARDESS 9 10 4 Aidan Coleman 4-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 21 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 13, 20, 21, 23. Stewards Note: SNOW LEOPARDESS: Following its run on 16/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was p.u after a bad mistake. FAGAN: Following its run on 10/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. DIDERO VALLIS: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Gesskille (FR), 9-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 12-1 Captain Kangaroo (IRE), 14-1 Snow Leopardess (GB), 16-1 Hill Sixteen (GB), Dr Kananga (GB), The Wolf (FR), 18-1 De Rasher Counter (GB), 20-1 Fantastikas (FR), Five Star Getaway (IRE), Percussion (GB), 22-1 Recite A Prayer (IRE), 33-1 Fortescue (GB), Cloth Cap (IRE), Enqarde (FR), Now Where Or When (IRE), 40-1 Rapid Flight (GB), Didero Vallis (FR), 50-1 Francky du Berlais (FR), Domaine de L’Isle (FR), 66-1 The Jam Man (IRE), 100-1 Fagan (GB), Minella Bobo (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
GESSKILLE took really well to these fences when narrowly denied in the Grand Sefton and is taken to go one better now stepping back up in trip. The Dan Skelton stable has notched big chase wins on the last 2 weekends and Ashtown Lad heads the dangers on the back of a solid reappearance run over hurdles. Dr Kananga, another who should be sharper for a recent spin over hurdles, likely has more to offer over fences and is also on the shortlist along with last year’s runner-up Hill Sixteen. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GESSKILLE (FR) 2.ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) 3.DR KANANGA
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