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1.15pm The Read Nicky Henderson’s Unibet Blog Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 10y
THE READ NICKY HENDERSON’S UNIBET BLOG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £16000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6360, 2nd £3179, 3rd £1590, 4th £795, 5th £397, 6th £198. (Penalty Value £8324.80) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (23 wins from 161 runners, 14%) runs HIGH UP IN THE AIR and SOPRAN THOR
Weightwatcher: HIGH UP IN THE AIR won off a handicap mark of 126, his rating is now down 8lb to 118.
Longest Travellers: PRECIOUS ELEANOR trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 148 miles. GEMIRANDE trained by Venetia Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PRECIOUS ELEANOR (FR) (58) 22211-4 D 8 12-0
Br Gr m Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Precious Lucy (FR) (Kadrou (FR)) Richard Patrick J
O Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr Richard Henry Hobson Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who signed off for last term with success in 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham. Looked rusty after 7 months off when fourth of 6 in Listed chase at Market Rasen (23.9f) 58 days ago so she enters calculations with that under her belt. TFRHHHII BHA130 2 SCIPION (IRE) (85) 2/2331-3
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm (Montjeu (IRE))
O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head
7 11-13
Stan Sheppard J
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Victor Connolly Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in points and this fairly useful winning hurdler made a promising chase debut when third of 5 in handicap at Uttoxeter (22.5f) 85 days ago. Open to improvement after a break. TFRHHHII BHA129 3 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (37) 4241-B1 9 11-11
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein J
O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T
B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Is a reliable sort and he readily resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f) 37 days ago. In the mix despite taking a 5lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA127 4 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (8) 2115-5F CD BF 7 11-11
Br Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Sean Bowen J
O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Richard Spencer, Newmarket T
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who scored 3 times at up to 2m4f over hurdles last term, Given a considerate introduction to chasing in novice at Carlisle before falling 7th in Haydock handicap last month. Remains open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA127 5 GEMIRANDE (FR) (39) 0/232-21 D 7 11-8
Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR) (Grand Tresor (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J
O The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French recruit who is on the up for his current yard, emphatically landing 11-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) 39 days ago. Runner-up has gone in since so he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA124 6 HIGH STAKES (IRE) (50) 2P-1303 9 11-7
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - High Performer (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Tom Scudamore J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Edward P. Holly 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdle winner who had a wind op before posting a good third of 8 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f) 50 days ago. Back down in trip with tongue strap now on and not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA123 7 SOPRAN THOR (FR) (264) 54U422- D 8 11-4
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sopran Slam (IRE) (Grand Slam (USA)) Jamie Moore J
O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Azienda Agricola San Giacomo K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made mistakes when good second of 4 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f) when last seen. Off 8 months but not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA120 8 HIGH UP IN THE AIR (FR) (36) 114/P-P0 C D 9 11-2
Br Ch g Famous Name - You Got The Love (Hawk Wing (USA)) Niall Houlihan (3) J O Mr P. Mott Gary Moore, Horsham T B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Mtt S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but lightly raced since March 2021 and hasn’t fired, coming in last of 7 in handicap chase here 36 days ago. Back up in trip with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA118
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Peejaybee (FR), 4-1 Gemirande (FR), 6-1 Scipion (IRE), Certainly Red (GB), 13-2 Precious Eleanor (FR), 11-1 High Stakes (IRE), 14-1 Sopran Thor (FR), 20-1 High Up In The Air (FR)
PLAY SMARTER GEMIRANDE is firmly on the up for Venetia Williams and fancied to make light of a 10lb hike in the weights for his stylish success at Southwell. Certainly Red is feared most on the back of his Wincanton victory, ahead of Precious Eleanor, who should take a big step forward from her Market Rasen fourth after an absence.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEMIRANDE (FR) 2.CERTAINLY RED 3.PRECIOUS ELEANOR (FR)
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