1.15 The Newton King Estate Agents Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race

Third Race 1.15

The Newton King Estate Agents Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3964, 2nd £1983, 3rd £991, 4th £496. (Penalty Value £5173.70) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races.

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

colours no horse

1 BRAVE KINGDOM (FR) (27) 3/1-13 D BF

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - New Foundation (IRE) O Graeme Moore, Kate & Andrew Brooks

age

st-lb 5 11-5

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Dr V. Michel Guiot Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a bumper for Harry Whittington last winter and ran out an impressive winner on Chepstow hurdle debut for new stable. Not disgraced up in grade at Sandown since, and looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA130 2 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (71) 3-12424

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

4 11-5

Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Midd Shire Racing

David Pipe, Wellington T B Barronstown Stud W & S Recycling, B G Middleton Developments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler who has hit the frame on each of his four outings for David Pipe but looks vulnerable returning to novice company in a strong event. TFRHHHII BHA116

3 BALLYBLACK (IRE) (68) P5P-P1

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Papion Lady (IRE) O George and Glenda Giles

5 10-12

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B John Paul Condron Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Quarry Girl. Dam unraced. Off mark in Irish points at fifth attempt last time (Oct 23). Not a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA4 GROOM DE COTTE (FR) (21) 0

Br B g Tiger Groom - Traviata Valtat (FR) O Mr W. Byrne

5 10-12

David Bass J Sean Curran, Swindon T

B Georges Richardot & Jean-Luc Buiron TIMEFORMVIEW Bred to need time and down the field in bumper at Warwick 3 weeks ago, so hard to make a case for switched to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 HERE HARE HERE (FR) (81) 3-55

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Valence (FR) O A J Pegley

4 10-12

Harry Bannister J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Mr Denis Parreau-Delhote 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Promising start when third in a Taunton bumper on debut in April but failed to build on it in two subsequent outings. Will probably have an educational hurdling debut. TFRHHIII BHA6 JUSTIFIED (GB) (11) 3

Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Caribbean Dancer (USA) O Mr B Bell, Mr M Harrod & Mr G Sainsbury

4 10-12

Bryony Frost J Neil King, Burderop T

B Mr H. C. Hart TIMEFORMVIEW Fair stayer on the Flat for Mark Johnston and made a positive start for his current yard when third in a novice hurdle at Fakenham. Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 KAYF BAHA (GB) (74) 41

Br B g Kayf Tara - Ishka Baha (IRE) O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

5 10-12

Jonathan Burke J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Natton House Thoroughbreds Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam modest 2m hurdle/chase winner.Won second of 2 starts in Irish points last time (Oct 17).Worth a market check TFRHHHII BHA8 LAST ROYAL (GB) (4) 12-3F BF

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - First Royal (GER) O Glanvilles Stud Partners

6 10-12

James Davies J Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Michael Fennessy TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to a couple of winners and showed something to work on when sixth at Ascot 40 days ago. Longer trip should suit but this is a tough assignment first up over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA10 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (153) 36-45

Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) O Mrs H. E. Rees

5 10-12

David Noonan J Helen Rees, Dorchester T B Butlersgrove Stud Distant Hills Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points. Disappointing in a bumper/novice hurdle for Sam Thomas, though, so up against it on first outing for a new yard. TFRHIIII BHA11 SOCIAL CITY (GB) (21) 4

Br B g Cityscape - Society Rose O Mr W. Clifford

5 10-12

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time Flat winner who lost his form for Tony Carroll and was fourth in a novice at this course on his first go over hurdles. Looks more of a handicap type. TFRHHIII BHA12 SURE LISTEN (FR) (27) 4-00

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Califea (FR) O Miss Mandie Fletcher B Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt

4 10-12

James Best J Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth in a point but no show on either start under Rules to date.

TFRHIIII BHA-

13 WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (23) 14 BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

5 10-12

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Exors of the Late John Harrington Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW €110,000 Fame And Glory gelding who cosily landed a bumper before shaping a bit better than the result in a novice at Uttoxeter on hurdling bow, not having a hard time. Should have learned from that. TFRHHHII BHA14 SCEALOGHAN (IRE) (26) 3044P

Br B m Mahler - Mayo Mystique (IRE) O Riverdance Consortium 3

5 10-5

Sean Houlihan J Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T B Mr Thomas Moran Sparks Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW Looked rather limited in Irish bumpers, and was pulled up on stable/hurdling debut at Chepstow 26 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2020: STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) 5 10 12 Richard Johnson 9-4 (Philip Hobbs) 14 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Brave Kingdom (FR), 3-1 Last Royal (GB), 11-1 Justified (GB), 16-1 Wolfspear (IRE), 20-1 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE), 22-1 Ballyblack (IRE), 25-1 Kayf Baha (GB), 28-1 Monviel (IRE), 33-1 Here Hare Here (FR), Social City (GB), 66-1 My Rockstar (IRE), 150-1 Groom de Cotte (FR), 300-1 Sure Listen (FR), Scealoghan (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BRAVE KINGDOM looked a bright prospect when winning his first two starts and, although he came up short in a Grade 2 at Sandown last time, he was far from disgraced, so he’s capable of doubling his tally over hurdles back in calmer waters. Last Royal’s third at Chepstow on his last completed outing is very strong form, so he’s feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVE KINGDOM (FR) 2.LAST ROYAL 3.JUSTIFIED

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

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