2.40 Dave Criddle Travel and Classic Holidays Handicap Hurdle (Class 3

Fifth Race 2.40

The Dave Criddle Travel And Classic Holidays 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, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £6045.06) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

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

colours no horse

1 SLATE HOUSE (IRE) (13) 6/P30-00

Br B g Presenting - Bay Pearl (FR) O Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans

age

st-lb 9 12-2

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T B Aaron Metcalfe Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Very useful winning chaser in 2019 but he’s come in well held both starts over hurdles this term. Others are much preferred. TFRHHIII BHA132

2 STAR MAX (GER) (12) 222530

Br B g Maxios - Startissima

6 11-12

Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Pipe’s Prospectors

David Pipe, Wellington T B Gestut Hof Ittlingen W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winning chaser for Joseph O’Brien. Had wind op before only tenth in 2m handicap at Newbury on yard bow 12 days ago. Switches to hurdles with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA128 3 HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) (20) 602-055

Br B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE) O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas

6 11-11

Jamie Moore J Chris Gordon, Winchester T B Stephen O’Flynn Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since early 2020,and below-form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle atAscot (15.7f) 20 days ago.Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA127 4 MR PUMBLECHOOK (GB) (414) 46/420/2-

Br B g Midnight Legend - Definitely Pip (IRE)

7 11-11

Harry Cobden J

O Mr David Sewell

Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Hare Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Off 10 months and had a breathing op before good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f). Back from another long absence now, and market can prove a good indicator. TFRHHHII BHA127 5 ROYAL PRETENDER (FR) (21) 162-112 BF

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Robinia Directa (GER) O Mrs R. J. Skan

5 11-8

A. P. Heskin J Alan King, Barbury Castle T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis Hare Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 2-3 this season at Plumpton in November before just edged out in 20f handicap at Wincanton 21 days ago. Not ruled out off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA124 6 ONLY THE BOLD (IRE) (46) 1/2213-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

6 11-7

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mr F. Whelan Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner over hurdles but he came in last of 7 in handicap at Aintree (20f) on his return. More is needed now. TFRHHIII BHA123

7 OSPREY CALL (IRE) (35) 10/412-F BF

Br Br g Winged Love (IRE) - Courting Whitney (IRE) O Gentech, Franklin, Archer & James

6 11-6

Sean Bowen J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B George McCullough Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Off 7 months but in contention when falling 3 out in 2m handicap hurdle (7/4) at Newbury 35 days ago. Still has few miles on the clock, so he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA122 8 GUERNESEY (FR) (14) 30-4123 D BF

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 TIMEFORMVIEWHas returned an improved model,opening his account at Exeter and close third over C&D 14 days ago,despite clouting the last. Player despite a 3lb rise here. TFRHHHHH BHA120

24

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T B J. Donnary, M. P. Alerini Donnary et al W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-French winning hurdler/chaser. Not disgraced when fourth in 21f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 49 days ago. Blinkers on now with bit more needed in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA120 10 GRAN LUNA (FR) (230) 1/131- D

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Coppena (FR) O Surrey Racing (GL)

5 11-3

James Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Mr Andre Rousseau Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 2-3 over hurdles in 19f novice at Chepstow in the spring. Goes handicapping on her return with more to offer. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA119

11 RED ROYALIST (GB) (459) 321/13/2-

Br B g Royal Applause - Scarlet Royal O Mrs M. C. Banks

7 11-2

Jack Quinlan J Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B J. A. and M. A. Knox Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler but off since good third on the level at York 15 months ago. Market should prove a good guide on his comeback run. TFRHHHII BHA118 12 GETALEAD (IRE) (20) 04-2111 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE) O Mr K. Pickard

5 11-1

David Prichard (5) J Claire Harris, Umberleigh T B L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Thriving this term, and he completed a quick hat-trick in 21f handicap at Ascot 20 days ago. Gutsy sort who merits consideration despite a further 5lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA117 13 KURAKA (GB) (42) 43053-3

Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Puzzling O Susan Frost B Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell

7 11-0

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now twelve runs since his last win in 2018, and he posted below-form third of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f) 42 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2020: MOUNT WINDSOR (IRE) 5 10 10 Nathan Brennan 10-3 (Chris Gordon) 16 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 13. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Osprey Call (IRE), Gran Luna (FR), Getalead (IRE), 15-2 Guernesey (FR), 8-1 Royal Pretender (FR), 10-1 Highway One O Two (IRE), 12-1 Red Royalist (GB), 18-1 Mr Pumblechook (GB), Only The Bold (IRE), 25-1 Slate House (IRE), Kuraka (GB), 28-1 Itacare (FR), 33-1 Star Max (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

GUERNESEY went down only narrowly over C&D a fortnight ago despite making a hash of the final flight so Philip Hobbs’ improving 5-y-o looks the way to go here. Gutsy Getalead rates a big threat in his bid for a four-timer while both Gran Luna and Osprey Call figure high on the shortlist too in a competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GUERNESEY (FR) 2.GETALEAD (IRE) 3.GRAN LUNA (FR)

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

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.

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