5.35pm The PPSA Open Hunters' Chase (Class 5

The PPSA Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)

for six yrs old and upwards Total race value £5000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

SEE PAGE 34 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER H HUNT S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (28) 42224-3 D 7 12 2

B g Fame And Glory - La Protagonista (IRE) O Syd Hosie H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale T Syd Hosie, Sherborne BLACK, ROYAL BLUE star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who got off the mark over fences at Southwell (2m) in November. Mostly creditable efforts in defeat since, including on first crack at a hunter over trip which probably stretched him at Cheltenham (20.5f) latest. Headgear left off. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123

MR GEORGE HISCOCK (7)

2 CAPITAINE (FR) (44)

5/2D214- D 10 12 2

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Patte de Velour (FR) O Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton H Old Berkshire T Ms Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post in this 12 months ago (rider weighed in light) and made all in Leicester hunter in March under this pilot. Not so good over longer trip at Kempton 44 days ago but got to be respected back here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120 MR WILLIAM BIDDICK

3 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) (28) 1P0P2-3 8 12 2

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Kachina (IRE) O Mr David O’Brien H Cheshire

T David O’Brien, Bickerton RED, ROYAL BLUE hollow box, check cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hunter chase winner in Ireland and back in good form, left with too much to do at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. This looks tougher. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

MR DAVID O’BRIEN (7)

4 AZZURI (GB) (12)

B g Azamour (IRE) - Folly Lodge O Exors of the Late Mr Gabe Mahon

3113-11 D 10 11 12

H Croome & West Warwickshire

T N. A. Pearce, Great Alne EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW spots and sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser in his pomp and back in good form in points, successful the last twice. Promising rider up and can go well on hunter debut. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112 MR TRISTAN

DURRELL (3)

5 DEMAIN DES L’AUBE (FR) (50) 2PP330- 9 11 12

Ch g Sumitas (GER) - Discolut (FR) O Mr I. P. Crane H Sinnington

T W. Easterby, Malton ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW diamond, striped sleeves and star on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences for Henry de Bromhead last summer. Stamina stretched over 3m at Carlisle in March and never in the mix in Aintree Foxhunters’ next time. This more suitable back in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120 MR WILLIAM EASTERBY

6 FRANKIE RAPPER (IRE) (1241) /16226///- 10 11 12

B g Milan - Parkdota (IRE) O Mr S. G. Allen H Heythrop

T S. G. Allen, Chinnor BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK spots.

TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap hurdle winner over 23f in 2018 for Dan Skelton but makes hunter/chase debut here having been off over 3 years (had wind op). Can only be watched. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/1/2019 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108 MR HUW EDWARDS (7)

7 LONGHOUSE SALE (IRE) (27) 5P431-2 CD 8 11 12

B g September Storm (GER) - Sweetbriar Rose (IRE) O Mr S. R. Andrews H Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace T S. R. Andrews, Luton DARK GREEN and PINK (halved), sleeves reversed, DARK GREEN cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser and C&D winner. Been racing in points, successful twice and runner-up latest. Good chance on hunter debut. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132

MISS GINA ANDREWS

8 SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE) (28) 26355-6 9 11 12

B g Olden Times - Little Flower (IRE) O Mr Graham Henderson H Kimblewick

T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant PURPLE, PURPLE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves. S Diasma Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser but well beaten both starts in hunters, latest at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105 MISS IZZIE MARSHALL

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Number of Declared Runners 8..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

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

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

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

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

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

2021: CREATIVE INERTA (IRE) 11 11 3 Miss Chloe Emsley 5-1 (Ben Clarke) 9 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

11-8 Longhouse Sale (IRE), 4-1 Azzuri (GB), 6-1 Capitaine (FR), 7-1 Across The Line (IRE), 9-1 Demain des L’Aube (FR), 25-1 Rewritetherules (IRE), 100-1 Sparkleandshine (IRE), 200-1 Frankie Rapper (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

LONGHOUSE SALE looks the type to make hay in hunter chases and could be hard to beat. Azzuri is another with plenty of class who can run well on his first go in one of these. Capitaine is seeking compensation having been first past the post in this 12 months ago and must be respected.

1-2-3:

1.LONGHOUSE SALE (IRE) 2.AZZURI 3.CAPITAINE (FR)

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