4.40pm The Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5

The Bet At Racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £6110 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2253; Second £1127; Third £563; Fourth £291; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £2940.84)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 TANGO ECHO CHARLIE (IRE) (510) 3/22364- 8 11 13

B g Stowaway - Wrong In Okanagan (IRE) O Briton International and Partner Br Roy W. Tector T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich S Coulthursts Ltd

ORANGE, BEIGE disc, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen for 17 months but was holding his own over hurdles in 2020 and the handicapper has given him a chance. Yard can ready one and he’s interesting. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

2 BAY OF INTRIGUE (GB) (35) P0-U022 7 11 12

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kahlua Cove O Mr Oscar Singh & Miss Priya Purewal Br C. F. C. Jackson T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S bresbet ltd BLACK, BEIGE chevron and armlets.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has found only one too good both starts for new yard, latterly at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Can give another good account for all he isn’t the most straightforward. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105 PADDY BRENNAN

3 ZUBA (GB) (153)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Purr Along O The South Downs Partnership

44-1460 6 11 10

Br Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud T Nick Gifford, Findon S Avtrade Limited EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamond, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account in 2m Plumpton maiden last May but he returns with a bit to prove having twice been well held in handicap company in the autumn. Engaged 2.00 Fontwell Friday. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103 JAMES DAVIES

4 MEXICAN BOY (IRE) (53) 2-55324 6 11 10

Gr g Kayf Tara - J’Y Viens (FR) O The Four Timers Br Corrib Racing

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S The Mexican Cantina Co Ltd

YELLOW, PURPLE chevron and star on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who has only shown modest form to date over hurdles and although he wasn’t seen to best effect on handicap debut at Hereford in February his mark still looks on the stiff side. Hood added to tongue tie. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 FERGUS GREGORY

5 BRILLIANT PRESENT (IRE) (96) 61-5646 6 11 9

Br m Presenting - Ouro Preto O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Br Seamus McKeogh

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn S John Cotton (Group) Ltd

YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW AW bumper winner who is yet to really fire over hurdles, including on handicap debut at the start of the year. Remains with top yard though and back from a wind op. Could have a bigger performance in her. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 NICO DE BOINVILLE

6 POKER MASTER (IRE) (25) 00P111 5 11 7

B g Sepoy (AUS) - Three Cards O Mr Ian Pattle & P J McBride Br Ulf Sjoberg

T Philip McBride, Newmarket S Tote

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevrons and armlets.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has turned the corner of late, completing a hat-trick under this rider at Huntingdon (2m) 25 days ago, seeing his race out in the style of one that should stay further. Good chance he can land the 4-timer. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100 TOM BUCKLEY (3)

7 JUSTIFIED (GB) (23)

3043 5 11 6

Br g Authorized (IRE) - Caribbean Dancer (USA) O Mr B Bell, Mr M Harrod & Mr G Sainsbury Br Mr H. C. Hart T Neil King, Burderop S Tote DARK GREEN, BROWN hollow box, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on Flat. Held on handicap debut in this sphere at Fakenham (20f) last month although that form is looking much better now and he’s 3lb lower here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 JACK QUINLAN

8 SULBRICK (IRE) (5)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - In Fact (IRE) O Mr John Nicholson

603000 7 10 11

Br Ms Deirdre Motherway & Pat Cashman T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth S Adm Protexin Ltd RED, YELLOW disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets and spots on YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks just a modest hurdler, no better than mid-field last 3 starts (including in handicap). Work to do in first-time hood. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

ALEX EDWARDS (3)

9 DELLBOY TROTTER (IRE) (15) 54P5P0 6 10 2

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Super Daisy (IRE) O Mr P. Long Br Gerard Kennedy T Tracey Leeson, Towcester MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who should have come on for last month’s return here but needs to find plenty of improvement to win a race like this. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/3/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 81 CHRIS WARD (5)

10 MICKYH (IRE) (32)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Anna’s Melody (IRE) O Mike Hemmings and west racing

001205 6 10 0

Br Richard Eustace

T Adam West, Epsom ROYAL BLUE, RED stars, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Plumpton in January and good efforts 2 of his 3 starts since, including at Fontwell 32 days ago. More needed in this with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78 JAMIE MOORE

Number of Declared Runners 10................................................................................................(Exacta)

Hood worn first time by No. 4, 8. Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

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

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2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 Poker Master (IRE), 11-2 Tango Echo Charlie (IRE), 13-2 Brilliant Present (IRE), 7-1 Bay of Intrigue (GB), 17-2 Justified (GB), 12-1 Mickyh (IRE), 14-1 Mexican Boy (IRE), 20-1 Sulbrick (IRE), 25-1 Dellboy Trotter (IRE), 40-1 Zuba (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

POKER MASTER is going from strength to strength and should stay this longer trip, so another good run looks on the cards. Tango Echo Charlie is interesting back from a long absence and a market move should be pursued. Nicky Henderson’s Brilliant Present could have a bigger effort in her back from a wind op.

1-2-3:

1.POKER MASTER (IRE) 2.TANGO ECHO CHARLIE (IRE) 3.BRILLIANT PRESENT (IRE)

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R A C I N G T V

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