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2.24pm The Steve Wann 40TH Birthday Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle
The Steve Wann 40th Birthday Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)
for four, five, six and seven yrs old Total race value £7100 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2671; Second £1336; Third £668; Fourth £334; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3485.44) Weights raised 10lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR
No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey
B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Steal The Curtain (Royal Applause) O Mr Ricki Vaughan & Partner Br D. J. & Mrs Brown T Sheena West, Lewes S Southdowns Unleashed BLACK, BEIGE stars, BLACK sleeves, BEIGE cap, BLACK star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in May. However, has failed to beat a rival last 2 starts (on the Flat on first occasion), so needs to leave his latest efforts behind. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/8/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the step up in class. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 NIALL HOULIHAN
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Holiday Time (IRE) (Turtle Island (IRE)) O Fgd Limited Br James Browne T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S FGD Limited, McCoy Contractors BLACK, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, YELLOW cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who beat a subsequent improver in a Wetherby novice (21.2f) last season. Didn’t take to chasing on his 2 attempts this summer, but merits consideration now back over the smaller obstacles. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102 GEAROID HARNEY (10)
3 RAZZO ITALIANO (IRE) (7) (£7000) 5-4534 5 11 0
Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Funny Fish (FR) (Westerner) O Mrs J. A. Ashley Br Paddy Byrne T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Having shown little in bumpers, shaped as if beginning to get the hang of things over hurdles when fourth in novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good) a week ago. Could have more to offer on handicap debut. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93 KEVIN BROGAN
4 TARSEEM (IRE) (14) (£7000) 42224R 4 10 11
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Saraha (Dansili) O Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited T Milton Harris, Warminster S bresbet ltd
PINK, MAUVE stars, striped sleeves, PINK cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been holding his form well during the current campaign prior to refusing to race at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago. However, the cheekpieces tried then are quickly discarded so he could get back on track. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93 BRADLEY HARRIS (8)
5 PERSUER (GB) (39) (£7000) U4-130F 6 10 7
Ch m Intello (GER) - Chase The Lady (USA) (Atticus (USA)) O G1 Racing Club Ltd Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & M. Woodall T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow S Jmc Surfacing Contractors
RED, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained her breakthrough win in mares’ handicap at Warwick (21f, good) in May but below form since, beaten when falling at the last at Worcester in July. Needs to bounce back with blinkers now added. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86 DAIRE MCCONVILLE (5)
6 BALIYAD (IRE) (279) (£7000) 0P0005- 7 10 6
Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Baliyana (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) O Mrs N. Sheppard Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts in Ireland last season and fared no better in 2 starts for his current yard. Now goes back up in trip after 9 months off. Has been given further respite by the handicapper at least. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85 NED FOX (5)
7 STIGWOOD (IRE) (16) (£7000) 353664 4 10 2
B g Kodiac - Time Honoured (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) O In The Pink Partnership Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd PINK, YELLOW chevron, PINK sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and has achieved only a similar level over hurdles, again below form in novice handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Needs to find more in 1st-time blinkers. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81 TOM BUCKLEY
8 TIFFANY ROSE (GB) (16) (£7000) 540-P00 6 10 2
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE) (King’s Best (USA)) O Threes Company Br Clear Racing Ltd T Robert Stephens, Caldicot S D + I Joinery Ltd, Floorex Carpets Ltd, KPS Maritime Services Ltd RED and EMERALD GREEN diabolo, RED sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest bumper winner but has finished well held on each of her completed starts over hurdles, including at this course (16.3f, good) 16 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72 ELLIS COLLIER (5)
Number of Declared Runners 8..................................................................................................(Exacta)
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5, 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
T H E R E S U L T . . .
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2ND ..................................................... 3RD ......................................................
4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES..................................
TIME................................................
2021: BAGAN 7 10 2 Jason Dixon 16-5 (Tom Gretton) 8 ran
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST:
5-2 Tarseem (IRE), 4-1 Razzo Italiano (IRE), 7-1 Rock The House (IRE), 15-2 Persuer (GB), 8-1 Baliyad (IRE), 9-1 Stigwood (IRE), 10-1 Limelighter (GB), 50-1 Tiffany Rose (GB)
RACE SUMMARY:
TARSEEM had been holding his form well for Milton Harris this summer before blotting his copybook when refusing to race last time tried in cheekpieces. With the headgear now quickly discarded, the 4-y-o can get back on track to open his account. Rock The House is feared most reverted to hurdling, ahead of Razzo Italiano.
1-2-3:
1.TARSEEM (IRE) 2.ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) 3.RAZZO ITALIANO (IRE)
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S T E V E W A N N
Steve Wann 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.
C H E C K Y O U R T I C K E T S
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for three months.
