4 TH R A C E 3 . 0 7 P M The SAiGE Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £7400 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3267.60) SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. Age st
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No./Horse
FORM
1 FLYING VERSE (GB) (27)
U54-235 CD 10 12 0
OWNER TRAINER
lb
B S
BREEDER SPONSOR
Jockey
B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence O Dr C. A. Barnett Br Jim Cockburn T David Dennis, Banbury S DD Racing Ltd YELLOW, DARK BLUE diamonds on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was successful in handicap chases at Bangor and Kelso last season. However, has lost his way since latest win in October. Has dropped to a good mark on his first run since a wind op. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
2 SHINOBI (IRE) (56)
Ch g Iffraaj - Ninja Lady O Shinobithemoney T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham WHITE and DARK BLUE stripes, diabolo on sleeves.
14P0-66
6 12 0
Br Mr N. Bradley S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.5f) last summer, but well held on his chase debut at Worcester next time and has struggled for form back over hurdles since. Has enough to prove. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/6/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and stopped quickly. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
3 BOAGRIUS (IRE) (18)
4 TH RACE
BRIAN HUGHES
6533-65
DAVID BASS
10 11 10
Ch g Beneficial - Greenhall Rambler (IRE) O The MerseyClyde Partnership Br James Mulhall T Tom George, Slad S HBA Media RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing back-to-back 2m handicaps in early 2019. Below form both starts this season, but this is his second outing since a wind op and on a dangerous mark if blinkers can help spark a revival. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94
4 CARDBOARD GANGSTER (GB) (11)
65P-412
JONATHAN BURKE
7 11 8
Gr g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Hiho Silver Lining O Mr Mark E. Smith Br T. G. Lane T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously in handicaps when winning over fences at Perth (23.8f ). Confirmed his return to form when runner-up here (19.4f ) 11 days ago. Can go well again back up in trip. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92 (+1)
5 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (44)
122-460
B g Most Improved (IRE) - Lilakiya (IRE) O Miss Sarah Carter Br L. Montgomery T Rebecca Curtis, Newport S William Hill DARK GREEN, ORANGE hoops, armlets and cap.
7 11 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Did well in handicap hurdles in 2021, winning twice at Ffos Las last June before good runner-up efforts at Newton Abbot. However, has failed to fire for new yard this season. Makes chase debut with tongue tie on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89
6 ON TIME (IRE) (11)
0005-41
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Fly Town (IRE) O Mr R. E. R. Williams Br Arthur England T Evan Williams, Llancarfan BLACK, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars.
JAMES BOWEN
6 11 2
(in 7lb ex)
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts well behind when easily winning mares’ handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f ) 11 days ago, making all back up in trip. Can follow up under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 79 (+8)
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TOM BELLAMY
CONOR RING (3)
