3.00pm The Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase - 3m 37y

THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (2022 Veterans’ Chase Series Final)

for ten yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): V Williams (12 wins from 68 runners, 18%) runs CHAMBARD and COO STAR SIVOLA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Longsdon (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs SNOW LEOPARDESS Fancy That: E Williams won this race in 2018 and 2022. The stable runs PRIME VENTURE today. Longest Traveller: UP HELLY AA KING trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 460 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no horse age st-lb

1 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (52) 0/34P4-1 D 11 12-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Tom Scudamore J

O John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Made his first venture into veterans’ company a winning one when seeing off 9 rivals at Warwick (3m, soft) on his reappearance in November. Well on top at the finish on that occasion and this one-time really smart performer could still be well treated after a 6lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA143 2 CROSSPARK (GB) (49) 22P26/-0 D 13 11-13

Br B g Midnight Legend - Blue Shannon (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Wendy Wesley Nick Kent, Brigg T

B W. W. & Mrs J. E. Dennis Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S TIMEFORM VIEW Missed all of last season but did shape as if retaining ability for his new stable when seventh of 10 at Haydock in November. Second in this off 6lb higher 2 years ago. Certainly no surprise were he to go well. TFRHHHII BHA142 3 SNOW LEOPARDESS (GB) (35) 111P-P0 D

Br Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya (Persian Bold)

11 11-13

Aidan Coleman 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 the National fences when winning the 2021 Becher Chase. Went well for a long way in this year’s renewal of that race on what was effectively her reappearance. May come on for the outing. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA142 4 BALLYANDY (GB) (57) 2110-33 D BF

Br B g Kayf Tara - Megalex (Karinga Bay)

12 11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Pleasure Palace Racing Options Energy Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on reduced mark to land back-to-back staying handicap hurdle contests early last year. Has recorded 2 creditable placed efforts belatedly returned to fences this term and this trip will suit him better than the 2 1/2m he ran over at Cheltenham last time. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA141 5 ELEGANT ESCAPE (IRE) (35) 3PU1-6P CD 11 11-11

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Graineuaile (IRE) (Orchestra) Harry Cobden J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Jay Leahy Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Welsh National winner in 2018. Proved he retains a useful level of ability when ending last term with success in a veterans’ event at Ascot (3m) but his 2 runs this season have been disappointing. TFRHHIII BHA140 6 CHAMBARD (FR) (38) 22111-P D 11 11-11

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Miss Lucy Turner (5) J

O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last season partnered with Lucy Turner, completing the hat-trick (his fourth success from 6 starts) when landing the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Ran poorly in a Haydock veterans’ event on his reappearance but he isn’t the type to stay down for long. TFRHHHII BHA140 7 WISHING AND HOPING (IRE) (35) 32P6-20 D 13 11-10

Br B g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Alex Edwards (3) J

O Mrs Peter Andrews Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Brendan Murphy Adm Protexin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won veterans’ event at Aintree last autumn. Reappeared to finish second in that same race in October. Well held in a 2 1/2m handicap there 6 weeks ago but he may do better back in veterans’ company. TFRHHHII BHA139 8 BROKEN QUEST (IRE) (29) 1-12526 C D

Br B g Ask - Broken Thought (IRE) (Broken Hearted)

11 11-9

Gavin Sheehan J

O Wright Morgan Ltd David Dennis, Banbury T

B Jean-Philippe Aubert & Denis Aubert Jmc Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since a 3m Kelso Listed success in February 2020. Off 5 months, behind a couple of these when fifth in 2 1/2m Cheltenham veterans’ event in November but he could be sharper with that outing under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA134 10 PRIME VENTURE (IRE) (43) 036P-44 CD 12 11-1

Br Br g Primary (USA) - Next Venture (IRE) (Zaffaran (USA)) Adam Wedge J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs Mary Doyle Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race off an identical mark 12 months ago. Has recorded a couple of respectable efforts over hurdles this season and has presumably been targeted at this again. Cheekpieces refitted. Could make a bold bid to defend his crown. TFRHHHHI BHA130 11 CHIRICO VALLIS (FR) (35) 5133P-3 D 11 11-1

Br B g Poliglote - Quora Vallis (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a good pot at Chepstow last October before finishing third in the Classic Chase at Warwick and a Doncaster veterans’ handicap. Off 8 months, shaped as if better for the run when 16 lengths third on his Wetherby reappearance 5 weeks ago. Should be spot on now. Another to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA130 12 SIR IVAN (GB) (32) 443P-33 D 13 11-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Tisho (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Lorcan Murtagh (3) J

O The Eyre Family Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEW Mostly creditable efforts in defeat last term and he’s resumed with solid placed efforts at Aintree and Fontwell. He’ll need more to get his head back in front here, though. TFRHHHII BHA129 13 INDY FIVE (IRE) (35) 1P-2044 D 13 11-0

Br B g Vertical Speed (FR) - Beesplease (IRE) (Snurge) Stan Sheppard J

O The Dobbin Club David Dennis, Banbury T

B Robert & Miss Melanie Downes DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season, namely handicaps over 3m+ at Doncaster and Newbury. Respectable fourth at Cheltenham and Wetherby on his last 2 outings, although Chirico Vallis was narrowly ahead of him at latter venue. TFRHHIII BHA129 14 RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (16) 4210-P3 D

Br B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

O Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde

11 10-13

Alan Johns J

Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Close Holding Ltd Hartnoll Hotel S TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Exeter, making all in extended 3m veterans’ handicap there in February. Stepped up on his reappearance when 14 lengths third of 12 in 3m Ffos Las handicap 16 days ago and eased another 2lb since. TFRHHHII BHA128 15 COO STAR SIVOLA (FR) (38) U5202/-5 D 11 10-12

Br B g Assessor (IRE) - Santorine (FR) (Della Francesca (USA)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Babbitt Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gilles Trapenard Bottlegreen S TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Ultima at Cheltenham Festival in 2018 and still capable of useful form for Nick Williams in 2020/21. Well beaten when returning from an absence for his new yard at Haydock in November but he’s entitled to come on for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA127 16 SAINT XAVIER (FR) (38) 426-641 11 10-11

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Lucie (FR) (Poliglote) Lilly Pinchin (3) J

O Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy R H Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in veterans’ company in November, building on his Cheltenham fourth behind a couple of these rivals when winning over 25f at Haydock, beating the reopposing Up Helly Aa King by 4 lengths. Should remain competitive up 5lb. TFRHHHII BHA126 17 UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (38) 44P1-42 D

Br Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton (Terimon)

12 10-9

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Jean Matterson & J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B P. Storey Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Looked about as good as ever under a cool ride when landing a Doncaster veterans’ event (3m) on final start last season. Has returned in similarly good form, finishing 4 lengths second to Saint Xavier at Haydock last time. TFRHHHII BHA124 18 BERMEO (IRE) (78) PU41P-P D 12 10-2

Br B g Definite Article - Miss Blueyes (IRE) (Dushyantor (USA)) Bryan Carver J O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T B T. Boylan Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on the handicapper’s mercy when making a winning debut for the Harry Fry stable at Newbury (3m, good) in April but he’s been pulled up on both outings since. Hard to catch right. 5lb out of handicap here. TFRHHIII BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: PRIME VENTURE (IRE) 11 10 7 Adam Wedge 18-1 (Evan Williams) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 11, 12, 18. Stewards Note: CHAMBARD: Following its run on 30/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PLAY SMARTER A host with chances in this valuable series Final. RAMSES DE TEILLEE won nicely when venturing into veterans’ company for the first time on his reappearance and this classy 11-y-o might be up to defying top weight. Last year’s winner Prime Venture looks to have been laid out for this again and is feared most ahead of Ballyandy, who should relish the return to 3m, and Chirico Vallis.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) 2.PRIME VENTURE (IRE) 3.BALLYANDY

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