2.23pm The Claudio's 50th Birthday Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 5

The Claudio’S 50th Birthday Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

for novice five yrs old and upwards Total race value £6436 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £290; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £2723)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 MORGENSTERN (FR) (12) 2PP232 5 11 13

B g Sommerabend - Pink And Red (USA) O Judith Wilson

Br E.A.R.L. Ecurie Villebadin T David Pipe, Wellington S W & S Recycling RED, WHITE star, RED and BLACK striped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdles winner in France. Form has been patchy since crossing the Channel, though latest second of 4 at Fontwell was one of his better efforts. A reproduction of that should see him firmly in the mix down in class. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105 PHILIP ARMSON (7)

2 JOBESGREEN LAD (GB) (67) 202114 7 11 12

B g Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE) O Mr R. Cornock Br Mrs M. Cornock & Mr R. T. Cornock T Tom George, Slad S HBA Media DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive since switched to chasing and seemed to have plenty in hand when scoring at Hereford. Looked the winner’s main threat for most of the straight at Exeter since so remains of interest back down in class. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104 JONATHAN BURKE

3 TOO MUCH TO ASK (IRE) (314) 0/00-641 9 11 10

B g Ask - Chinara (IRE) O Whites Property Limited

Br J. R. Weston T Jennie Candlish, Leek S Pra World Ltd BLACK, YELLOW seams, diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on reduced mark when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel in May. Off since but only 2lb higher ahead of belated chase bow. Often held up. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 CIARAN GETHINGS

4 LARGY MOUTH (GB) (129) 40-655F 7 10 13

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Leblon (IRE) O The Atkin Partnership

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited T Sam England, Guiseley S Keighley Steel ORANGE, WHITE cross belts, ORANGE sleeves, WHITE spots, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form for Brian Ellison and hasn’t fared any better for new yard. Makes chase debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

TOM MIDGLEY (5)

5 ARBENNIG (IRE) (17)

3-630P 6 10 6

B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Ultra Light (FR) O AWR Consultancy, Stacey, Kirk & Fields Br Mr Robert Hennessy T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S Betvictor EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW stripes, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third in a Hereford bumper last season. Failed to build on that in 2m hurdles and offered little on chase/handicap debut at Chepstow last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84 GAVIN SHEEHAN

6 NYOUFSEA (GB) (17)

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Just Smokie O Mr A. Sadik

6434P4 7 10 0

Br Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb T Aytach Sadik, Kidderminster S B. Hawkins Plant Hire DARK GREEN and YELLOW diamonds, DARK GREEN sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress over hurdles and has struggled over fences this season for current connections. Very hard to make a case for from out of the handicap. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/3/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 71 ALISON JOHNSON (7)

7 STINGGREY (IRE) (20) F0/-400F 9 10 0

Gr g Scorpion (IRE) - Northinn Lady (IRE) O Max Young Racing Club Br T. Daly

T Max Young, Droitwich PURPLE, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE cap, WHITE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete on 2 of his 3 starts between the flags and well beaten in 3 starts over hurdles. Tailed off when falling 3 out on chase/handicap bow in this headgear at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Out of the handicap and easy to look elsewhere. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 69 TABITHA WORSLEY (3)

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

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7.

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

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

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

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

2021: GETAWAYTONEWBAY (IRE) 8 11 1 Stan Sheppard 17-2 (Matt Sheppard) 12 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

7-4 Jobesgreen Lad (GB), 2-1 Morgenstern (FR), 11-2 Too Much To Ask (IRE), 10-1 Arbennig (IRE), 11-1 Largy Mouth (GB), 66-1 Nyoufsea (GB), Stinggrey (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

JOBESGREEN LAD was unable to complete the hat-trick at Exeter but he shaped better than the bare result so can quickly resume winning ways back down in class. Morgenstern finished second in a better race than this at Fontwell 12 days ago so is the obvious threat.

1-2-3:

1.JOBESGREEN LAD 2.MORGENSTERN (FR) 3.TOO MUCH TO ASK (IRE)

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Happy 90th Birthday John from all your family and friends. Keep Kicking On.