GBB Race

The Bertie’S Racing Cushions Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Gbb Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36)

SEE PAGE 46 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 HASANKEY (IRE) (7)

3325-25 BF 5 11 12

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE) O The Hanky Panky Partnership Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds S Postpack Ltd RED and LIGHT GREEN check, RED sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty consistent without success over hurdles last season and made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up at Cartmel in May. Not so good at Perth since and never dangerous on Flat last week. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120 LEWIS DOBB (10)

2 THE BEES KNEES (IRE) (27) 446-332 6 11 11

B g Oscar (IRE) - Dolphins View (IRE) O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

Br Jay Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies, Unibet DARK GREEN, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who is proving consistent but has yet to really set the pulse racing over fences, well-beaten second at Newton Abbot earlier this month. Can feature here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/7/2021 it was reported that the horse erred badly seven out. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119 MAX KENDRICK

3 BLACK BUBLE (FR) (6) P3-321P 8 11 6

B g Valanour (IRE) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) O Northway Lodge Racing Br X. Bollart, P. Bollart et al T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne S Patrico Ltd

PURPLE, RED sleeves, PURPLE stars, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Had proved unreliable but in rich vein of form at present and bagged 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter last month. Clearly still needs treating with caution after lacklustre display there 6 days ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114 (-1) HARRY BANNISTER

4 SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE) (30) 06/12-52 8 11 4

B g Olden Times - Little Flower (IRE) O Mr Graham Henderson Br T. Brennan

T Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant S Diasma Limited

PURPLE, PURPLE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Sam Thomas back in spring 2018 and proved he retains all of his ability in first-time tongue strap when runner-up over C&D last month. Leading player if building on that. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112 TOM CANNON

5 FAT SAM (GB) (27)

F/P2-54F 7 11 1

Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR) O Mr David Lockwood Br Woodmore Racing

T Chris Down, Cullompton S Woodwarm

LIGHT BLUE, BROWN spots, armlets and spots on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair efforts on last 3 hurdles starts but back over fences last time, was held when falling at the last at Newton Abbot earlier this month. First-time hood needs to spark a revival. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109 JAMES DAVIES

6 ROCK ON TIGER (FR) (54) 435PP-F 6 10 8

Gr g Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Kennaaly (FR) O Michael O’Flynn,John O’FlynnJohn Nesbitt Br Mr Franck Loyer & Mme Amelie Loyer T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Humphrey Butler Ltd YELLOW, RED chevrons, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler, but bit to proving having failed to complete on his last 3 starts (fences last 2). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

7 ADMIRAL’S SUNSET (GB) (17) 254-033 8 10 0

B m Mount Nelson - Early Evening O Miss E. J. Tanner Br Lakin Bloodstock, Hillard Bloodstock & Trading Ltd

T David Weston, West Overton S Interconics Ltd

RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner back in 2018 and boasts some decent bits and pieces of form over fences. Stepped up on reappearance when third at this track and Newton Abbot last 2 starts. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94 PAGE FULLER

Number of Declared Runners 7..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Hood worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

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2020:MEETING ABANDONED: RACE

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

10-3 Sparkleandshine (IRE), 4-1 Hasankey (IRE), The Bees Knees (IRE), 6-1 Admiral’s Sunset (GB), 7-1 Rock On Tiger (FR), 12-1 Black Buble (FR), 16-1 Fat Sam (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Having scored between the flags prior to his reappearance, SPARKLEANDSHINE proved he retains all his ability sporting a first-time tongue tie when finishing runner-up over C&D last month. He should come on for that outing and is taken to gain a first victory over fences. The consistent The Bees Knees heads up the dangers, ahead of Hasankey.

1-2-3:

1.SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE) 2.THE BEES KNEES (IRE) 3.HASANKEY (IRE)

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