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1.20 The Anshin Security Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
First Race 1.20
The Anshin Security Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2629, 2nd £1315, 3rd £657, 4th £329, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3430.98) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
2m 3f 1y
Race Description
This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse
1 HURRICANE MITCH (IRE) (50) 52/22-0P
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Miss Mitch (IRE) O Tom Chadney and Friends
age
st-lb 7 11-12
Kevin Brogan J Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Grange Stud Citipost S TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles but not kicked on in handicaps upon returning this winter, dropping away 3 out when pulled up at Southwell early last month. Mark has eased a little more. TFRHHHII BHA100 2 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (68) 2F-3320 D
Br Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR) O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens
8 11-11
Ben Godfrey J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B Roy McMurray The Fire House S TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner who has hit the frame on a host of occasions without success over fences. Underwhelming display at Exeter (19.2f) in December but given a break ahead of return to timber. TFRHHHII BHA99 3 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) (35) 5-6F6
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point O Mr Sax Purdie
7 11-10
Harry Kimber (6) J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Brother to useful hurdler The Widdow Maker who has displayed promise in trio of novice hurdles this winter, midfield in 12-runner Exeter maiden (16.7f) in January. Likely improver now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA98 4 ELLEON (FR) (23) 105/2-04
Br B g Martaline - Ailette O The Spero and Batting Partnership
7 11-10
Caoilin Quinn (6) J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Mr Patrick Fennessy 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who stepped up on his return/handicap debut effort when fourth at Fontwell (21.7f) in January, no extra final 100 yds. Ease back in trip a plus on that evidence and possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA98 5 NOVUS ADITUS (IRE) (20) 005/-06
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Novel Approach (IRE)
6 11-6
Kieren Buckley (3) J
O Atlantic Friends Racing
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Showed fair form on his best run in juvenile hurdles in 2019 but yet to scale same heights either start upon returning from a lengthy absence this winter. TFRHHIII BHA94 6 WETANWINDY (GB) (19) 0/-50605
Br Br g Watar (IRE) - Tinkwood (IRE) O M. F. Harris
7 11-6
Mitchell Bastyan (3) J Milton Harris, Warminster T B D. F. Spence bresbet ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Never figured in bumpers but some promise to glean from exploits in maiden/novice hurdles in recent weeks.Type to do better now handicapping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA94 7 TAKODA (IRE) (23) 1-504F6
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Crimson Bow (GER) O Sherborne Utilities Ltd
6 11-5
Fergus Gillard J Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T B Leo Cahalane Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin point winner who showed a bit sole start in bumpers.Similar story on second of 4 starts in novice/maiden hurdles and market may prove a useful guide now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA93 8 GET SUPREME (IRE) (50) 6005P0
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Supreme Supreme (IRE) O Alan Rogers & Partner
9 11-1
Angus Cheleda J Brian Barr, Sherborne T
Charlie Price (3) J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B Mr J. S. Hughes Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when placed in handicaps at Southwell/Worcester (at 2m) last spring. Yet, not returned in similar groove and absent since finishing well-held sixth at Hereford in November. TFRHHHII BHA88 10 TOAD OF TOAD HALL (GB) (75) 004P0-P
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Double Mead
6 10-11
Conor Ring J
O Team Dunn
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHard to detract a great deal of encouragement from exploits over hurdles during 2020/21 campaign and,easy to back, was pulled up on return from 9 months off over shorter here in December. TFRHHIII BHA85 11 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (27) 202-525
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme O Mr David A. Hunt
7 10-10
Danny Burton J Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWImproved in handicaps last season,winning at Fakenham (20f) and second on 3 of her 4 starts thereafter.Not disgraced in trio of starts this winter and she’s a live each-way player here. TFRHHHII BHA84 12 KARAKORAM (GB) (14) 261446 CD
Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait O Grace Harris Racing
7 10-10
Joe Anderson (5) J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T B Mr S. P. Hussain Grace Harris Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of sliding mark over C&D in December and similar form on 2 of next 3 starts.However,possible she’s worth a crack at a longer trip judged on recent exploits. TFRHHHII BHA84 13 THAT OLE CHESTNUT (IRE) (15) P-33301
Br Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Minnie Turbo (IRE) O The Exmoor High Hopes
7 10-10
David Prichard J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Martin Durack Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW Better signs in handicaps this term and duly cashed in sliding mark when getting on top late over extended 17f at Fontwell earlier this month. Looks a player back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA84 14 HOT IN THE CITY (GB) (70) 4/-600
Br B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Kasamba O HEART OF OAK RACING
8 10-7
Bryan Carver J Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Withyslade TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit only start in bumpers back in 2019.Minor promise over timber upon returning from lengthy absence this winter and entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. Betting may guide. TFRHHHII BHA81 15 TOUT PARIS (FR) (12) SP30P0
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Parice de La Borie (FR) O The Isle Of Frogs Partnership
7 10-6
Philip Armson (3) J Laura Young, Bridgwater T
B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little over fences for Sean Thomas Doyle and no real encouragement to glean from hurdling exploits for present yard. Passed over here. TFRHHIII BHA80 16 DANZINI (IRE) (22) 300P6
Br Br m Ocovango - Grainne Delight (IRE)
6 10-6
Archie Bellamy (3) J
O Kingsbere Racing
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Finbar O’Reilly Longthorns Farm Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability on first of 2 starts in bumpers but no impact in novice/maiden hurdles in recent months. Still, she’s another entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. Market should guide. TFRHHHII BHA80 17 HONESTLYNTRUFULLY (IRE) (22) 0-3P062
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Sixty Forty (IRE) O Mr Clifford Bull & Mrs Janet Gibbs
6 10-6
Jack Martin (10) J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B John Ryan Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 6-y-o who took a marked step forward on previous hurdle runs when 4 lengths second of 13 on handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f) last month. Interesting with a repeat up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2021: AUENWIRBEL (GER) 10 10 6 Mitchell Bastyan 33-1 (Laura Young) 16 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 12, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: ISLE OF ARON: Following its run on 24/11/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 That Ole Chestnut (IRE), 6-1 Honestlyntrufully (IRE), 9-1 Karakoram (GB), 11-1 Per Vino Veritas (GB), Elleon (FR), 14-1 Hurricane Mitch (IRE), Caspers Court (IRE), Sawpit Sienna (GB), 18-1 Wetanwindy (GB), 22-1 Isle of Aron (GB), Danzini (IRE), 25-1 Get Supreme (IRE), 28-1 Novus Aditus (IRE), Hot In The City (GB), 33-1 Takoda (IRE), 80-1 Toad of Toad Hall (GB), Tout Paris (FR)
Plenty arrive with claims in the opener, including low-mileage 6-y-o HONESTLYNTRUFULLY. He ran easily his best race over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Plumpton last month and could be worth chancing to build on that up in trip from such a low mark. Fontwell scorer That Ole Chestnut, handicap debutant Per Vino Veritas and Elleon head up the dangers.
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The feature contest on today’s seven-race card is the competitive Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle, a class 2 contest which has been won in each of the past two years – and four times since 2014 – by Paul Nicholls.
The champion trainer saddles Birds Of Prey who boasts course form figures of 221137. He never seemed happy here last month, possibly finding the ground a little softer than ideal, but has since been dropped 5lbs. Last-time-out winners Timberman and Fontana Ellissi are sure to be popular, although whether or not the ground has dried out sufficiently for the former (prefers good ground) remains to be seen. Fergal O’Brien’s Kempton winner was a nonrunner at the same track over Christmas and more recently at Catterick, so has clearly been waiting for a sounder surface. Sam Drinkwater’s runner wouldn’t want it too testing either and following a 5lbs rise for this month’s Ffos Las win, finds himself in a much more competitive grade. Zambezi Fix is versatile in terms of ground and ran a sound race when runner-up at Sandown last time. He finished in front of Mack The Man (declared at Carlisle on Monday, so not certain to run here) on that occasion and he filled the same spot at the same track in Listed company in early-December. His form has a solid look to it and he will be partnered by the in-form Ben Jones, fresh from a Sandown double last Thursday and winning Haydock’s Grand National Trial 48 hours later. Olly Murphy’s Restandbethankful was pulled-up swiftly earlier in the month at Musselburgh, having previously won in good style at Huntingdon. He is another who would prefer good ground, whilst the top pair are fascinating, on the back of lay-offs. Langer Dan hasn’t been seen since finishing runner-up to Galopin des Champs in the Martin Pipe, having earlier won the Imperial Cup off a 10lbs lower mark. He is the class-act in the field and should appreciate the revised trip (an extra 153 yards have been added for rail movements). With Lorcan Williams retaining the ride, this race could put him spot on for another tilt at the Martin Pipe, with his fourth placing behind Ajero this time last year seemingly teeing him up for the following month. Kim Bailey’s runner is actually 4lbs better off with Langer Dan here and has gone well fresh in the past. He hasn’t been in the best of form this season, but is at his best on a flat, right-handed track such as this. Weatherbys are also pleased to sponsor the previous race, the 0-120 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase, in which the Venetia Williams-trained Brianstorm heads the weights. A novice hurdle winner at this track three years ago, he remains a maiden over fences but ran well against an in-form rival under similar conditions last time and his second to Ask Me Early at Uttoxeter from last March also reads well. With the stable in such good order, he should go close if putting his best foot forward (hasn’t always been the most consistent). Premiumaccess should appreciate stepping back up in trip and might well come on for his recent return at Fontwell (first start in 318 days), whilst the distance is an unknown for the consistent Esprit de Somoza, who finished strongly over 2m4f last time. He has 2¾ lengths to find with Larkbarrow Lad on that running and Philip Hobbs’ runner – who carries the silks of Stayers’ Hurdle hope Thyme Hill – is also fairly consistent. It is a long time (October 2019) since he won a race, however, and he is another maiden over fences Of the remainder, Millbank Flyer is completely unexposed, but comes on here on somewhat of a retrieval mission and takes a huge step up in trip.
