2.00 The William Hill Champion Hurdle Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5

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The William Hill Champion Hurdle Top Price Guarantee 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)

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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 105. 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 HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE) (7) 5-00431

Br B g Ocovango - Elivette (FR) O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

age st-lb

6(in 7lb ex) 12-1

Dylan Kitts (10) J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Mr Brian Keenan Jnr Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and off the mark at fifth attempt over hurdles when landing a 20.4f Southwell handicap last week. Rider’s claim negates the 7lb penalty he incurred and another bold show likely. TFRHHHII BHA101 2 LADYKILLER (GER) (7) 3-340

Br Ch g Kamsin (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER) O Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew

6 11-12

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T B Gestut Karlshof W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart on Flat in Germany, including Listed/Group 3 wins in 2019. Not disgraced on handicap bow in this sphere at Leicester, but subsequent effort in Southwell race won by Highstakesplayer was poor. TFRHHIII BHA105 3 DRASH ON RUBY (GB) (32) 43-2436 BF

Br B m Passing Glance - So Long O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock

6 11-5

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in bumpers and likewise over hurdles, albeit without progressing in the way one may have expected switched to handicaps the last twice. Now tried in a tongue strap and back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA98 4 START POINT (GB) (20) 0534

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Allerford Annie (IRE) O Pontispool 1

6 11-4

Micheal Nolan J Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T B R. Mitford-Slade & L. Fielding-Johnson Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S TIMEFORMVIEW Has taken steps forward with each of her 3 starts in maiden hurdles, most recently finishing fourth of 14 over 16.6f here. Improvement should be forthcoming back up in trip for this handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA97 5 LINGER (IRE) (7) PP4-0P0 D

Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Await So O DYDB Marketing & C Dyson

9 11-1

Charlie Price (3) J Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T B Newtown Stud and T. J. Pabst Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD S TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner over hurdles, but latest success was back in October 2019 and he has offered precious little in a handful of appearances so far this season. TFRHIIII BHA94 6 CRY WOLF (GB) (125) 0/5//-1323

Br Ch g Street Cry (IRE) - Love Charm O W.B.B. & G.J. DALY

9 10-11

Adam Wedge J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Darley Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time Flat winner who belied odds of 50/1 when striking for the first time over hurdles at Worcester (23f) last summer. Has followed that with 3 solid efforts in defeat and each-way chance here. TFRHHHII BHA90 7 CHECKITSME (GB) (28) 300135

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Charlie

5 10-9

Bradley Harris (10) J

O M Harris & Pegasus Bloodstock Ltd

Milton Harris, Warminster T B Mr D. F. Spence bresbet ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Just about better than ever when gaining breakthrough success at Leicester (20.5f) in January. Has acquitted herself well at Ffos Las and Plumpton since, and should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA88 8 MINELLA VOUCHER (GB) (11) 22-22PP D

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - All Rise (GER)

11 10-7

Miss Thomasina Eyston (7) J

O Taunton Town Peacocks

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Elms Stud Co. Ltd & J. O’Connor Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season in good heart over fences, but pulled up on seasonal return at Lingfield in October and again failed to complete back hurdling following a break over this C&D recently. TFRHIIII BHA86

8

Lewis Stones (7) J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T B Mr S. P. Hussain Grace Harris Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDid the job well when scoring over C&D in December.Largely respectable efforts in defeat since,including at Hereford and Saturday, and while overall strike rate is poor, he’s one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA83 10 MCGREGORS CHARGE (GB) (129) 360

Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Triggywinkle (FR) O Mr Roderick Chelton

4 10-0

David Prichard (5) J Laura Hurley, Tiverton T

B Roderick Chelton TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit under a considerate ride when third at Hexham (16.2f) on hurdles debut last June. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, though, and needs to raise his game now handicapping. TFRHIIII BHA91 11 MODREENEY (IRE) (51) 16P0P0

Br Ch g Famous Name - Give Me High Five O Mr M J Powell

5 10-0

Jack Tudor (3) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWFair Irish bumper winner,but little impact in 4 starts over hurdles for new yard during the winter.Considerable improvement required now that he ventures down the handicap route. TFRHIIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: WINDANCE (IRE) 6 11 8 Rex Dingle 11-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 17 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9. Stewards Note: LADYKILLER: Following its run on 7/3/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Highstakesplayer (IRE), 4-1 Drash On Ruby (GB), 5-1 Karakoram (GB), 7-1 Start Point (GB), 15-2 Checkitsme (GB), 10-1 Cry Wolf (GB), 11-1 Ladykiller (GER), 50-1 McGregors Charge (GB), 66-1 Minella Voucher (GB), 100-1 Linger (IRE), 200-1 Modreeney (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Several to consider in an open-looking contest. START POINT has made gradual race-by-race progress in a trio of maidens and could be ready to strike now pitched into a handicap off what looks a fair opening mark. Checkitsme arrives here in decent nick and should make her presence felt, while last week’s Southwell scorer Highstakesplayer and C&D winner Karakoram are also accorded respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.START POINT 2.CHECKITSME 3.HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE)

The Result

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