2.55 The Mike Trickey and Geoff White Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 5

Fifth Race 2.55

The Mike Trickey And Geoff White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3171, 2nd £1586, 3rd £793, 4th £397, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £4138.96)

2m 5f 150y

Race Description

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and six furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-yearolds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. 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 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

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

colours no horse

1 ROBADDAN (IRE) (25) 425/PP-P

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Tiarella (IRE) O Mrs Sophie Pauling

age

st-lb 7 11-12

Luca Morgan (5) J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T B Aoife Hickey Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who showed ability during 2019/20 campaign. Pulled up final 2 starts for Charlie Mann last winter and offered little on yard debut/return at Lingfield last month. Down in weights. TFRHHHII BHA98 2 DUC KAUTO (FR) (28) 123/5P-P

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Lorette (FR) O Ann & Alan Potts Limited

8 11-6

Harry Cobden J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mme Marie-Louise Aubert Green Mining (Sizing) S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning chaser who, having had another breathing operation, ran badly after 8 months off at Stratford 4 weeks ago. Down in grade here but needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA92 3 GO PHARISEE FLYER (FR) (261) 44000P-

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Rosalie Malta (FR) O Glassex Holdings Ltd

5 11-2

Gavin Sheehan J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B M. Bourgneuf, J. Breton & A. Maurice 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at ability in bumpers but disappointing over hurdles so far, pulled up on handicap debut at Exeter when last seen in March.Will need to leave those efforts behind on chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA88 4 MARILYN MONROE (IRE) (7) 30-5531 C

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Go On Eileen (IRE) O SOME LIKE IT HOT

8 (in 7lb ex) 11-2

Ben Godfrey (5) J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Mr John Browne Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who got into a good rhythm granted a soft lead when successful over fences at Wincanton (25f) last week. Fancied to be in the mix again in blinkers. Engaged 3.10 Hereford Weds. TFRHHHHI BHA81 (+2) 5 KIERA ROYALE (IRE) (18) 421654

Br Ch m Beneficial - Llancillo Lady (IRE) O Mr D. Rees

10 11-0

Ben Jones J David Rees, Haverfordwest T

B Mr G. R. Williams TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account in February and landed a second success when seeing off 5 rivals at Worcester in July. Back to form when fourth at Ffos Las 18 days ago and looks to have leading claims on that. TFRHHHHH BHA86 6 GORCOMBE’S RASCAL (GB) (23) P0P2-PP

Br B g Fantastic View (USA) - Seem of Gold

8 10-2

Max Kendrick J

O Mr Phill Meaden

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o whose standout effort came when runner-up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.5f, 80/1) in March. Shaped as if amiss in May and showed nothing back over timber on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA74 7 MISTER ROBBO (IRE) (14) 1P/P/-645

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Bu Hagab (IRE) O Devauden Court Racing Club

10 10-1

Richard Patrick J Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Dermot Day TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner, but no form in varied company under Rules, including on handicap debut with cheekpieces on at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2020: DE BARLEY BASKET (IRE) 7 11 7 David Bass 9-4 (Ben Pauling) 10 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Marilyn Monroe (IRE), 3-1 Kiera Royale (IRE), 9-2 Robaddan (IRE), 15-2 Duc Kauto (FR), 12-1 Go Pharisee Flyer (FR), 20-1 Mister Robbo (IRE), 25-1 Gorcombe’s Rascal (GB)

With several of these having something to prove, KIERA ROYALE gets the nod to notch a third victory in this sphere having looked back in form when fourth at Ffos Las earlier this month. This step back up in trip will suit and she can strike again. Marilyn Monroe rates the obvious danger if taking her chance (engaged at Hereford on Wednesday), ahead of Duc Kauto.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KIERA ROYALE (IRE) 2.MARILYN MONROE (IRE) 3.DUC KAUTO (FR)

The Result

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