1.30pm The Roger Wyton Stanley Memorial Handicap Chase

The Roger Wyton Stanley Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £24000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 MICK PASTOR (FR) (90) 112356- D 6 12 0

B g Meshaheer (USA) - Mick Oceane (FR) O Mr John P. McManus Br Mr Luc Avril

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 4 starts over fences in small-field events last season but out of form at the end of the campaign. Hasn’t had many opportunities in handicaps so could get back on track after a break. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 140 LORCAN WILLIAMS

2 LARCH HILL (IRE) (19) 115-514 CD 9 10 10

Ch g Presenting - Misty Move (IRE) O Robert and Marie Smith & Charles Pogson Br Miss A. Lindsell T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield EMERALD GREEN and MAROON (quartered), BLACK sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Success story for the Pogson’s, recording third win from 5 starts for the yard over C&D in May. Found little when only fourth of 5 here last time, but worth another chance given his previous promise. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 122 BRIAN HUGHES

3 ELIOS D’OR (FR) (25) 36P-512 8 10 2

B g Puit d’Or (IRE) - Naker Mome (FR) O Lewis Nettley Racing Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis

T Robert Walford, Blandford S Tote

BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester last summer. Lost his way next 4 starts but bounced back when scoring at Ludlow in May and ran well when second at Worcester latest outing. Leading contender. Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 113 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

4 CADDYHILL (IRE) (14) 523-443 D 7 10 2

B g Arcadio (GER) - Ring Hill O John Marriott

Br Arctic Tack & Norrismount Studs T Jennie Candlish, Leek S Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made successful chase debut for new yard at Sedgefield (17f) last September. Mostly disappointing since, including after a wind op at Market Rasen last time. Needs 1st time visor to spark a revival. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 112 SEAN QUINLAN

5 ATLANTIC STORM (IRE) (19) 402-213 CD BF 10 10 2

B g September Storm (GER) - Double Dream (IRE) O Mr Alistair Price Br John Kidd T Rob Summers, Solihull MAROON and LIGHT BLUE check, hooped sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home Larch Hill over C&D in May (saddled slipped) and went one better at Southwell 2 weeks later. Only third of 5 here last time when ahead of Larch Hill, but may struggle to confirm the placings. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 104 CHARLIE HAMMOND

Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

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

IST ...................................................... 3RD ...................................................... DISTANCES..................................

2021: HATCHER (IRE) 8 11 7 Harry Skelton 13-8 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

6-4 Elios d’Or (FR), 7-2 Larch Hill (IRE), 4-1 Mick Pastor (FR), 13-2 Caddyhill (IRE), 9-1 Atlantic Storm (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

ELIOS D’OR has looked as good as ever on his last 2 starts, returning to form with success at Ludlow before going like the best horse at the weights when collared only close home at Worcester, He can get the better of Larch Hill, who is worth forgiving his latest run here given his C&D win on his penultimate outing, while Mick Pastor is an interesting contender after 3 months off.

1-2-3:

1.ELIOS D’OR (FR) 2.LARCH HILL (IRE) 3.MICK PASTOR (FR)

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S T U A R T S T A N L E Y

Stuart Stanley generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse.

G R E A T B R I T I S H B O N U S S C H E M E

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

B R O K E N G L A S S E S A N D B O O T T T T L E L E S S

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.