Fifth Race 3.05 The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15200 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5759, 2nd £2880, 3rd £1439. (Penalty Value £7515.48) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
2m 7f 3y
Race Description
This two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 135. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage. Br Breeding
colours
O Owner
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
no horse
1 NO ANXIETY (IRE) (2) 3-12313 BF Br Ch g Presenting - Joanne One (IRE) O Sir Chips Keswick B N. Heaney & K. Heaney
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st-lb
11-12
Non Runner J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S
R
NNE
RU ON-
N
TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER.
S Sponsor
age
TFRHHHHI BHA125
2 EBONY GALE (GB) (25) 13-2122 CD
7
Br Br g Shirocco (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE) O Mrs Judith Luff B Distillery Stud
11-0
Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Worcester winner in June and creditable second in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (3m) last month, for all that he failed to land a glove on the winner. Blinkers refitted and obvious chance. TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 YOUNG TURK (FR) (25) PP3-040 D
10
Br B g Poliglote - Jasminette Doree (FR) O Mr A. Sadik B Madame Larissa Kneip
10-0
James Best J Aytach Sadik, Kidderminster T B. Hawkins Plant Hire S
TIMEFORMVIEW Not the force of old and well held on each of his 3 starts since returning from a break in August. TFRHIIII BHA98 DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2020: IRISH PROPHECY (IRE) 7 11 9 Ben Jones 2-1 (Emma Lavelle) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 1-16 Ebony Gale (GB), 8-1 Young Turk (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
The forecast quick ground won’t be an issue for EBONY GALE, who is much the most likely winner given the defection of No Anxiety. Recent evidence would suggest that Young Turk is not the force of old and he looks set for another struggle.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EBONY GALE 2.YOUNG TURK (FR)
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Horse Welfare
Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse. At every meeting there are 3 specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle. Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
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