2.25 The Short Run Press Celebrating 40 Years Handicap Hurdle (Class 3

Fourth Race 2.25

The Short Run Press Celebrating 40 Years Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4632, 2nd £2317, 3rd £1158, 4th £579, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £6045.06) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Race Description

The fourth race this afternoon is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-130. As in all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 125 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 AN TAILLIUR (FR) (13) 11111U BF

Br Gr g Authorized (IRE) - Dirama (FR)

age

st-lb 5 11-12

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr P. Hickey

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B S.A.R.L HARAS DU LOGIS SAINT GERMAIN Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Is improving at a rate of knots, readily completing the five-timer in 23f Exeter handicap prior to unseating at the first at Cheltenham last time. Remains open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA125 2 GRISBI DE BERCE (FR) (174) 0/561-5F

Br B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Volupia de Berce (FR) O Charles Dingwall & Alan King

5 11-12

Jonathan Burke J Alan King, Barbury Castle T B E.A.R.L. Les Grandes Alouettes Hare Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProved a disappointment under a penalty at Kempton after winning at Huntingdon,though was set to resume progress when falling last (would have won) at Market Rasen on final start in May. 5lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA125 3 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (47) 1211-P BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE) O Dominic Burke & Kate & Andrew Brooks

6 11-10

Gavin Sheehan J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Eamonn McGuinness Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Impressive Sedgefield bumper winner who landed the odds in back-to-back novice hurdles at that course in March. Pulled up in Silver Trophy at Chepstow on yard/handicap bow but retains potential. TFRHHHHI BHA123 4 OPENING BID (GB) (20) 51-5531

Br B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA) O Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare

6 11-5

Harry Cobden J Chris Down, Cullompton T B Mrs N. L. Naylor Woodwarm S TIMEFORMVIEW Newton Abbot novice winner in the spring who doubled his tally with victory in 2m Warwick handicap 20 days ago, staying on well.This is tougher but he’s still lightly raced, so should go well again. TFRHHHII BHA118 5 GUERNESEY (FR) (8) 230-412 D

Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR)

5 11-4

Sean Houlihan (3) J

O Mr Terry Warner

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up markedly on reappearance run when gaining breakthrough win at Exeter last month. Just edged out in the dying strides from 5lb higher at Warwick last week and seems sure to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA117 (+4) 6 MOLLIANA (GB) (14) 6-41111 CD

Br B m Olden Times - The Screamer (IRE) O Dajam Ltd

6 10-9

Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Norman Court Stud Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable mare who brought up the 4-timer over hurdles in 10-runner handicap over C&D 2 weeks ago, doing well to get there late after starting her effort with just 1 behind.Will continue to run well. TFRHHHII BHA108 7 MISTER ALLEGRO (GB) (12) 110

Br B g Bernardini (USA) - Joyful Hope O Mr S. Browning

3 10-2

Ben Godfrey (5) J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Watership Down Stud & Mr Andrew Rosen Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWModest on the level but made a fine start over hurdles,scoring at Ludlow andWincanton.Found out in better company at Cheltenham but now switches to handicaps with a handy weight-for-age allowance. TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2020: CALVA D’AUGE (FR) 5 11 7 Mr Angus Cheleda 14-1 (Paul Nicholls) 16 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

GRISBI DE BERCE: Following its run on 4/6/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered turning for home. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 An Tailliur (FR), 5-1 Guernesey (FR), 11-2 Dargiannini (IRE), 13-2 Opening Bid (GB), 7-1 Grisbi de Berce (FR), Molliana (GB), 8-1 Mister Allegro (GB)

Hard to rule out any but GUERNESEY was edged out only in the dying strides by a subsequent winner at Warwick last week and looks the most persuasive option from an unchanged mark (due to go up 4lb). An Tailliur has been on a roll and remains open to improvement following an early unseat at Cheltenham, while Dargiannini retains potential judged on his exploits for Harry Whittington last season.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GUERNESEY (FR) 2.AN TAILLIUR (FR) 3.DARGIANNINI (IRE)

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

Abbreviations

BF – Beaten Favourite. B – Brought Down. C – Course Winner. D – Distance Winner. F – Fell. P – Pulled Up. R – Refused. S – Slipped Up. U – Unseated.

H.B.L.B.

The Horserace Betting Levy Board General Prize Fund scheme provides for the inclusion of £322,700 at this Racecourse in 2020.

Horse Welfare

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