Class 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier

The Complete Cheltenham Festival Coverage On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

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

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £11100 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4340; Second £2170; Third £1085; Fourth £543; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5663.84) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 OAKLEY (IRE) (51)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Tirolean Dance (IRE) O Tim Syder T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere RED and WHITE check, WHITE cap.

0/366-30 D 9 11 12

Br Mr James Egan S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper at best for Philip Hobbs and made a respectable start for new yard when third at Wincanton on return in December. Disappointing next time, though, and now has a bit to prove. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/1/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128 HARRY BANNISTER

2 RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (36) 11601P CD 6 11 12

Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland Br Clarendon Farm T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S Ultima Business Solutions ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress when bagging third win of season in 2m handicap at Huntingdon in December. Best to overlook subsequent Musselburgh effort (lost action), but more needed here all the same. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its action. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128 A. P. HESKIN

3 SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) (94) 520-5P0 CD 7 11 12

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker O The Second Chancers

Br Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed productive first season over hurdles in 2020/21, save for his Haydock no-show last April. Out of sorts so far this term (initially over fences), but down to an attractive mark and now hooded. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 128 HARRISON BESWICK (5)

4 OSPREY CALL (IRE) (30) 12-FF61 D 7 11 6

Br g Winged Love (IRE) - Courting Whitney (IRE) O Gentech, Franklin, Archer & James Br George McCullough T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Planned Office Interiors Ltd ROYAL BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in handicap hurdles on first 2 starts this term prior to a tame chase debut in January. However, back on-song returned to this sphere when scoring at Warick (2m) and 4lb rise fair. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122 ALEX EDWARDS (3)

5 CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (94) 113220 D 5 11 3

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) O Mr Nic Brereton Br Yeomanstown Stud T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S bresbet ltd

BLACK, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last summer and big step forward when runner-up back from a break at Cheltenham (16.4f) in November. Not in the same form there next time, but possibilities if able to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119 PADDY BRENNAN

6 PETIT PALAIS (GB) (10) 6P/341-P CD 7 11 1

Ch g Champs Elysees - Galicuix O Mr Richard Hobson Br Pantile Stud

T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run on debut for new yard at Lyon Parilly in October 2020. However, always on the back foot following an early mistake back from a 17-month layoff at Newbury. Cheekpieces refitted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/3/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 117 LILLY PINCHIN (5)

7 SAGE ADVICE (IRE) (19) 236-506 D 5 10 13

B g Make Believe - Purple Sage (IRE) O Dr R. D. P. Newland

Br Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich S Coulthursts Ltd PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles debut winner last term and very creditable sixth of 22 in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham 12 months ago. Has offered little so far this season, but dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115 CILLIN LEONARD (5)

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

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

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

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

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

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

2021: VISION DU PUY (FR) 6 11 4 Harry Skelton 13-2 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

10-3 Osprey Call (IRE), 9-2 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 5-1 Shantou Express (IRE), 11-2 Restandbethankful (GB), Sage Advice (IRE), 7-1 Oakley (IRE), 28-1 Petit Palais (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Tricky fare, with doubts surrounding the majority of these for one reason or another. OSPREY CALL is the exception, having regained the winning thread back hurdling at Warwick last month and this 4lb higher mark should be within reach. Shantou Express and Sage Advice have both been given a chance by the handicapper and are feared most in that order, while Castel Gandolfo also enters calculations.

1-2-3:

1.OSPREY CALL (IRE) 2.SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) 3.SAGE ADVICE (IRE)

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Novices’ Hunters’ Chase Shortlist

The sponsors of the pointopoint.co.uk Novices’ Hunters Chase will be pleased that the race has attracted the largest hunter chase field of the season to date. Despite this, the field can be whittled down to a handful with live chances. Envoye Special will in all likelihood head the market – aiming to give his young trainer a first win in this grade. He has chased home the likes of top class Adrien Du Pont and Coronation Cup winner Maitree Express in recent runs and is back over his preferred trip with last year’s champion point to point rider James King in the plate. Drying ground will help his cause as he is far less effective on soft.

Jaunty Flyer represents the Cowbridge yard of Robbie Llewellyn. He won’t be inconvenienced by any rain having finished a promising second to Pure Vision in soft ground at Ffos Las last time out. He was also shade unfortunate, failing

to recover from an awkward jump at the last and being headed on the run in. He is sure to be thereabouts today and has the assistance of the very able Darren Andrews. Drakes Well and Tangoed are others with form in the book. The former was a very promising in his youth, winning in a fast time on his debut at Larkhill back in 2018, but has been largely disappointing since. Not the best of jumpers, he can also be a little wayward and is no easy ride but on the plus side rider Alice Stevens is one of the most promising young jockeys on the circuit – tipped by some to be Ladies champion once Gina Andrews hangs up her boots. The mare Tangoed can also be a little inconsistent but the decisive factor here is the going. She is undoubtedly best served by top of the ground and as she is unlikely to find today’s going to her liking, she is passed over. A field of 13 gives each way backers a chance of a sporting bet and Streets of London could be the one. He seems to have been around forever but remarkably is still only an eight year old. He had a sensational debut season winning seven times although the majority came in small fields and included a walkover. Nevertheless he showed he retained some ability when beating The Brassmoulder at Aldington last April and ran particularly well when chasing home Al Shahir at Kingston Blount a couple of weeks ago. Partnered by the evergreen Phil York (over 200 wins in points and hunter chases) his would be a popular success.

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