4.15 The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Chase

Sixth Race 4.15

The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2754, 2nd £1377, 3rd £688, 4th £345, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 5f 150y

Race Description

This is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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 FURKASH (FR) (20) 0PP-4F6

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Meralda (FR) O Swallowfield Racing B Mr Eric Becq

age

st-lb 7 11-12

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent over hurdles and has made an inauspicious start over fences.

TFRHHHII BHA100

2 FANTOMAS (FR) (27) 4-30044

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Trudente (FR) O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

6 11-10

Eddie Edge (10) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mr Franck Van Haaren Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair in bumpers but patchy form over hurdles and let down by jumping on chase bow at Wincanton. TFRHHHII BHA98

3 DOYANNIE (IRE) (35) 5653-42

Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Annie May (IRE) O Barber, Dolan-Abrahams & Shortland

8 11-8

Lorcan Williams J Jack R. Barber, Crewkerne T B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Redlynch Agricultural Engineering Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who was all the better for chase bow/return when second at Exeter 5 weeks ago. May have more to offer in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA96 4 CALARULES (GB) (129) 5//42P-30 D

Br Gr g Aussie Rules (USA) - Ailincala (IRE) O Oceans Racing

9 11-7

Alan Johns J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Peter Botham Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPatchy form over hurdles last 2 seasons but has at least dipped below last winning mark ahead of belated chase bow. Headgear re-fitted. TFRHHHII BHA95 5 GEORDIE WASHINGTON (IRE) (68) 540-0P

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Rathturtin Brief (IRE)

6 11-7

Kieren Buckley (5) J

O Atlantic Friends Racing

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Denis Cummins Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Just modest form at best over hurdles to date and offered little sent chasing when pulled up at Exeter. Cheekpieces on. TFRHHIII BHA95

6 CARO DES FLOS (FR) (50) 601530

Br B g Tiger Groom - Royale Marie (FR) O Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson

10 11-3

Tom Bellamy J Julian Smith, Tirley T B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson S TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account at Worcester in June and not disgraced next 2 starts, though needs to shrug off a below-par run at Southwell 50 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA91 7 ARIZONA GLORY (GB) (269) P34-54P

Br Gr g Universal (IRE) - Phoenix City (USA) O Mr W. Clifford

6 11-2

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHas generally performed with credit over fences but has a bit to prove now after a couple of tame efforts.Off 8 months. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA90 8 QUEEN OF THE COURT (IRE) (25) 4-00413 C

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Waydale Hill O Mr J. Grant Cann

9 11-1

Archie Bellamy (7) J Grant Cann, Lower Hamswell T B Mrs Juliet Brown Fraser Bush Industries S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who struck at second time of asking over fences when readily seeing off 10 rivals over 23f here. Creditable third off 10lb higher at Huntingdon since and should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA89

22

B Stephen Campion TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler for Philip Hobbs.Made the frame in a couple of Irish points since but well-held both starts under Rules for this yard, including chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA88 10 DONT BE ROBIN (IRE) (43) 10-4160 C

Br B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Rainbow Times (IRE) O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook

10 10-12

Richie McLernon J Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T B Mrs J. M. R. Lancaster Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEW Winner here in March and scored at Plumpton in November but below form next 2 starts, including here 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA86

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: RING THE MOON 8 11 7 Adam Wedge 13-8 (Evan Williams) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10. Stewards Note: GEORDIE WASHINGTON: Following its run on 16/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Doyannie (IRE), 10-3 Queen of The Court (IRE), 10-1 Calarules (GB), 11-1 Fantomas (FR), 12-1 Furkash (FR), Caro des Flos (FR), Dont Be Robin (IRE), 18-1 Arizona Glory (GB), 33-1 Geordie Washington (IRE), Rockhamtom (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

QUEEN OF THE COURT has made a positive start over fences, winning under this rider here last month before backing that up with a good third at Huntingdon, and she’s taken to quickly resume winning ways in a race lacking depth. Doyannie left her chase debut/reappearance well behind when runner-up at Exeter and rates the main threat ahead of Caro des Flos.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUEEN OF THE COURT (IRE) 2.DOYANNIE (IRE) 3.CARO DES FLOS (FR)

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

Broken Glasses

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