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2.40pm The Boylesports Daily Money Back 2nd Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y
THE BOYLESPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK 2ND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £40000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £15712, 2nd £7856, 3rd £3928, 4th £1964, 5th £980, 6th £492, 7th £244, 8th £124. (Penalty Value £20576) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (21 wins from 153 runners, 14%) runs KNIGHT IN DUBAI
Fancy That: N Alexander won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs CLAN LEGEND & ELVIS MAIL today.
Longest Traveller: HANDSWORTH trained by J P Dempsey, Ireland.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BRAVE SEASCA (FR) (263) 61113F-
Br Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR)
7 12-1
Gavin Sheehan J
O Brooks & Taylor Families
Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who took form to a new level over fences last term, completing quick-fire hat-trick on handicap debut at Warwick (2m) in January. Not disgraced in Gr. 2 next time and he fell early in the Arkle when last seen. This more suitable. TFRHHHHI BHA146
2 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (252) P/2FP12- D 8 12-0
Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Alan Wight
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Mr Nick Blanchfield Sandy Thomson Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-o who goes particularly well when the mud is flying, adding to his tally when seeing of re-opposing Clan Legend at Kelso (21.6f) in February. Solid second back at that venue in March but conditions may not play to his strengths back down in trip on return. TFRHHHII BHA145
3 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (49) 131PP-1 D 8 11-12
Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) A. P. Heskin J
O McNeill Family
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B John Mounsey Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of small-field novice chase events last term and having ended the campaign well below his best, he got back on track without needing to improve to score at Market Rasen (21.4f) in October. Needs to back that up in this more demanding affair. TFRHHHII BHA143
Br B g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (IRE) Alex Edwards (3) J
O Mrs Peter Andrews
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T B Brendan Murphy Adm Protexin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won veterans event over 25f here last October. Winless thereafter but did go with zest for a long way prior to succumbing late in Grade 3 handicap here final start. Did too much too soon when runner-up on return here last month but he clearly retains all his enthusiasm at the age of 12. TFRHHHII BHA142
5 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (35) 42244-1 D
Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) O The Ladies Who
8 11-11
Bruce Lynn (3) J N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who, in line with yard’s good form, returned to something like his best to end losing run back from 7 months off at Ayr (20.5f) 5 weeks ago, well served by the test of speed. This understandably demands a little more. TFRHHHII BHA142
6 SCHIEHALLION MUNRO (GB) (36) 6/F110-4 D 9 11-11
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Mrs Fawlty Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Tennant, Lynch,Sharpe and Boston
Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Miss K. Hannigan Micky Hammond Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWLikeable sort who won twice at Wetherby (19.4f) last winter prior to finding the demands of the Plate handicap too demanding at Cheltenham in March. Solid return fourth at first-named venue last month but victories over fences have come in single-figure fields. TFRHHHII BHA142
Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
B Tom Taaffe TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser in his pomp (Grade 1 winner) who capitalised on sliding mark on return in Old Roan Chase under an excellent ride. That form has been very well advertised since and big shout from 2lb higher if arriving in same form. TFRHHHHH BHA141
8 KAP AUTEUIL (FR) (50) 14016-5
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR)
7 11-7
James Bowen J
O Andrew & Sarah Wates
Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Mme Henri Devin Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his fine strike rate over fences with ready success at Stratford (22.5f) in March. Struggled at Haydock a month later and whilst much better than bare result when fifth on return at Fakenham (3m) in October, it’s likely he’ll face plenty of competition on the front end here. TFRHHHII BHA138
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent hurdler who justified good support on the back of a break/wind op over shorter here 4 weeks ago, jumping on 3 out and ridden out. Still room for improvement in his jumping but may not have reached his limit yet, including at this trip. TFRHHHII BHA137
10 KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (24) 2U//535-2 D 9 11-0
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton
Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Miss Noreen Hayes The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice as a novice in this sphere during 2019/20 campaign. Very lightly raced since and, afforded a chance by the assessor he returned from 10 months off with a good second at Bangor (20.3f) 24 days ago. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA131
11 CLAN LEGEND (GB) (24) 3/3142-2 CD 12 10-13
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Harrietfield Danny McMenamin J
O Clan Gathering
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Alexander Family Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable veteran who was very gutsy when taking this race for second consecutive season 12 months ago, by 3 lengths from Riders Onthe Storm. Creditable second on seasonal bow at Ayr recently but he’s done his winning on much softer ground than forecast here. TFRHHHII BHA130
12 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (44) 612P-21 D 7 10-10
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr J. Fyffe
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B Alan O’Brien Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Is progressing well and made a winning return from 6 months off in 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f) 16 days ago, storming clear from last. Assessor applies more pressure but he’s still low-mileage and could well be up to the task. TFRHHHHI BHA127
13 HANDSWORTH (IRE) (34) 14150-2 D 7 10-2
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Princess’s Choice (IRE) Luke Dempsey J
O Mr B. Pierce J.P.Dempsey, Ireland T
B John Furlong TIMEFORM VIEW Gained second handicap chase victory (in refitted cheekpieces) at Naas (20.4f) in January. Never figured next 2 starts but right back to best when runner-up on seasonal return at Wexford (20f) in October. Not underestimated from the foot of the weights on that evidence. TFRHHHII BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: CLAN LEGEND 11 11 1 Danny McMenamin 12-1 (N W Alexander) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 13. Stewards Note: CLAN LEGEND: Following its run on 9/11/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled when impeded late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE), 7-1 Brave Seasca (FR), 8-1 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 9-1 Knight In Dubai (IRE), 11-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 12-1 Elvis Mail (FR), 14-1 Clan Legend (GB), 18-1 Wishing And Hoping (IRE), 20-1 Empire Steel (IRE), 22-1 Kap Auteuil (FR), 25-1 Schiehallion Munro (GB), 33-1 Handsworth (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A high-class chaser in his pomp, RIDERS ONTHE STORM capitalised on his much-reduced mark under an excellent ride to land the Old Roan Chase (strong form) on return. Consistency hasn’t always been his strong suit but a 2lb higher mark certainly doesn’t look prohibitive if arriving in the same groove and he could be worth siding with to enhance his already sound C&D record. Improving 7-y-o Cooper’s Cross, Brave Seasca and Irish-raider Handsworth head up the dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) 2.COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) 3.BRAVE SEASCA (FR)
RACE RESULT
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