2.08pm The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Chase

Fourth Race 2.08

The Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 2f 40y

Race Description

This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

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

colours no horse

1 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (26) 1P26-13 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE) O Andrew & Sarah Wates

age

st-lb 7 12-0

Tom Cannon J Toby Lawes, Beare Green T B Brendan Walsh Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner last season and landed a small-field novice handicap at Fontwell on his chase debut in October. Creditable third in what was likely a decent contest at Wetherby since. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129 2 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (42) 2-1112P

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR) O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman

8 12-0

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty good strike rate over fences in recent seasons but pulled up on his return from a break in October. TFRHHIII BHA129

3 QUOI DE NEUF (FR) (14) 1332P-P CD

Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Qualite Controlee (FR) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

8 11-12

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race off 4lb lower 12 months ago but he’ll need to leave last month’s below par course reappearance over hurdles behind if he’s to repeat last year’s success. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA127 4 VOICE OF CALM (GB) (29) 2125-2P

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Marliana (IRE) O Tim Syder & Hungerford Park Partnership

6 11-9

Joe Anderson (7) J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Hungerford Park Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW Triple hurdle winner. Sound start to her chase career when second in a mares’ novice at Worcester in October and it might be worth forgiving her subsequent run in a Bangor listed race.This is more realistic. TFRHHHII BHA124 5 HUELGOAT (FR) (14) 211113 BF

Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Cavadee (FR) O Owners Group 080

5 11-5

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Jean-Bernard Chapalain Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Won first 4 starts over fences. Lost his unbeaten record when third over 23f here last month, a blunder 4 out costing him momentum at a crucial stage. Back down in trip. Might be worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA120 6 MIDNIGHT MIDGE (GB) (28) P/2250-1 CD

Br B g Midnight Legend - Posh Emily

8 11-0

Ben Jones J

O A Midgley, R J Hodges

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley A. W. Midgley & Son Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start for the Philip Hobbs stable in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, although he was fortunate, held in second when left in the lead at the last. Mark unchanged. TFRHHHHI BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: QUOI DE NEUF (FR) 7 11 5 Adam Wedge 11-2 (Evan Williams) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Huelgoat (FR), 10-3 Midnight Midge (GB), 7-2 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 17-2 Kauto The King (FR), 9-1 Voice of Calm (GB), 10-1 Quoi de Neuf (FR)

PLAY SMARTER HUELGOAT had a blunder 4 out as a possible excuse for his defeat here last month and can show he’s still on a workable mark. Zacony Rebel has taken well to chasing and can give the selection most to do.

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