1.25pm The National Racehorse Week 12th-19th September Novices ' Hurdle (GBB Race

The National Racehorse Week 12th-19th September Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)

SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 CAMPROND (FR) (49)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bernieres (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus

312-314 D BF 5 11 8

Br S.A. Franklin Finance

T Philip Hobbs, Minehead EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 1 1/2m French Flat winner who has done well since switched to hurdles. Solid fourth in a warm handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) last time and likely to prove very hard to beat in this company. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 134 TOM O’BRIEN

2 PERCY’S WORD (GB) (12) 02-5221 C 7 11 4

B g Sir Percy - Laverre (IRE) O Mezzone Family Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

T Dan Skelton, Alcester S Cms Kidderminster

RED, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on the Flat for Simon Crisford and belatedly opened hurdles account when seeing off 10 rivals over 18.7f here last time. Still, he faces a stiff task against Camprond on these terms. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 HARRY SKELTON

3 JAMES PARK WOODS (IRE) (33) 5 10 12

B g Australia - Happy Holly (IRE) O Philip Banfield & Dominic ffrench Davis Br Hunscote Stud T Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn RED, YELLOW triple diamond, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper at up to 1 1/4m on the Flat, albeit winner of just one of his 24 starts in that sphere and stamina far from assured now switched to hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

BEN FFRENCH DAVIS (7)

4 SHARP SUITED (GB) (73) 04-F 6 10 12

B g Dansili - Appearance O D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum T Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who was in the process of leaving hurdles debut form well behind when falling at the final flight at Worcester (2m) in June. Remains open to improvement in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - BRIAN HUGHES

5 NIGHT BEAR (GB) (27) 0- 4 10 10

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Contenance (IRE) O R. Bellamy Br N. O’Neill T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne S Mill House Racing Limited

RED, WHITE chevrons, RED sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a handicap on the Flat at Redcar for Ed Vaughan last year, but has struggled since joining current yard and he offered little on sole previous start in this sphere. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/8/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - HARRY BANNISTER

6 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (152) 14- D 4 10 10

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE) O Mr Dan Gilbert

Br Dan Gilbert T Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding who made a winning start in an AW Newcastle bumper in February. Not disgraced under a penalty at Doncaster next time, but significant step forward required on this hurdles debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - HENRY BROOKE

7 SECRET MOSS (GB) (173) 00- 6 10 5

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Secret Whisper O Mrs Gill Summers Br Mrs Gill Summers

T Rob Summers, Solihull LIGHT BLUE, WHITE hoops and armlets.

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way both starts in bumpers and she’s impossible to fancy now tackling hurdles. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

CHARLIE HAMMOND

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

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

T H E R E S U L T . . .

IST ......................................................

2ND ..................................................... 3RD ......................................................

4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES..................................

TIME................................................

2020: FOR PLEASURE (IRE) 5 11 8 Harry Bannister 9-4 (Alex Hales) 10 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

4-9 Camprond (FR), 11-2 Percy’s Word (GB), 8-1 Sharp Suited (GB), 22-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), 28-1 James Park Woods (IRE), 100-1 Night Bear (GB), 300-1 Secret Moss (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

This should be a straightforward task for CAMPROND, who has already achieved a useful level of form in this sphere, winning twice and making the frame in several strong handicaps. Percy’s Word got the job done at the ninth attempt over hurdles in a maiden here last month and is clear second best on form, but Sharp Suited possesses a bit of potential and he could be the one for the forecast.

1-2-3:

1.CAMPROND (FR) 2.SHARP SUITED 3.PERCY’S WORD

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N A T I O N A L R A C E H O R S E W E E K

A representitive of Stratford Racecourse will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

A B B R E V I A T I O N S

BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. F - Fell. P - Pulled Up. R - Refused. S - Slipped Up. U - Unseated. d - Disquali5ed. r - Ran Out.