3.07pm The SAiGE Handicap Chase

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.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 FLYING VERSE (GB) (27) U54-235 CD 10 12 0

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 BRIAN HUGHES

2 SHINOBI (IRE) (56)

Ch g Iffraaj - Ninja Lady O Shinobithemoney T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

14P0-66 6 12 0

Br Mr N. Bradley S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

WHITE and DARK BLUE stripes, diabolo on sleeves.

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 DAVID BASS

3 BOAGRIUS (IRE) (18)

6533-65 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 JONATHAN BURKE

4 CARDBOARD GANGSTER (GB) (11) 65P-412 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) TOM BELLAMY

5 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (44) 122-460 7 11 5

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.

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 JAMES BOWEN

6 ON TIME (IRE) (11)

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Fly Town (IRE) O Mr R. E. R. Williams

0005-41 6 11 2

Br Arthur England

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan BLACK, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars. (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) CONOR RING (3)

7 SPIRITUS MUNDI (IRE) (42) 320-025 7 11 1

B g Yeats (IRE) - Maiden City (IRE) O Mr P. T. Evans & Partner

Br Mr H. McDaid T Nikki Evans, Abergavenny S Radnor Hills EMERALD GREEN, RED Cross of Lorraine, RED and WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well on chase debut when second of 6 in handicap at Warwick (20f) in May. Went backwards from that effort though when well-beaten fifth at Ffos Las the following month. Bounce back called for. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85 SHANE QUINLAN (5)

8 KIERA ROYALE (IRE) (44) 240U-P4 11 10 7

Ch m Beneficial - Llancillo Lady (IRE) O Mr Nick Carter Br Mr G. R. Williams

T Jake Coulson, Heaton S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled her tally under Rules when successful in mares’handicap chase at Worcester (20f) last summer, but has lost her way since the turn of the year. Best to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 77 MAX KENDRICK

9 THAIS TOIR (FR) (18) 5542-56 7 10 7

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Scotland Act (FR) O Mr S. R. Whistance Br E. Petit, H. Petit & T. Kervaire T Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn LIGHT BLUE, RED triple diamond and sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made steady progress in handicaps over fences last season, ending the campaign with a runner-up effort at Huntingdon (23.6f) in March. Shaped as if possibly still needing the run over C&D last time. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77 DAVID NOONAN

10 AMBER RUN (IRE) (34) P6P-444 7 10 2

B g Arcadio (GER) - Dorcet’slast Stand (IRE) O Lady S Toomes, Mrs J Hill & Partners Br Hugh Finegan T Micky Hammond, Middleham BLACK, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets, check cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler/chaser. Never a threat when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f) last month. Looks to be up against it again from 2lb out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70 CONOR O’FARRELL

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

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

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

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2021: FRANZ KLAMMER 9 11 4 Alexander Thorne 7-2 (Peter Pritchard) 16 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 On Time (IRE), 7-2 Cardboard Gangster (GB), 8-1 Boagrius (IRE), 9-1 Spiritus Mundi (IRE), 14-1 Thais Toir (FR), 16-1 Flying Verse (GB), 20-1 Shinobi (IRE), Easkey Lad (IRE), Amber Run (IRE), 33-1 Kiera Royale (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

ON TIME left her previous efforts well behind back up in trip and under a change of tactics when comfortably making all at Newton Abbot last time and she could be up to defying a penalty. Cardboard Gangster has run well on his last 2 starts and is feared most, ahead of Boagrius who lurks on a dangerous mark.

1-2-3:

1.ON TIME (IRE) 2.CARDBOARD GANGSTER 3.BOAGRIUS (IRE)

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S A I G E L O N G L I F E D E C K I N G L T D

Saige Longlife Decking Ltd has 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.