2.53pm The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle

Fifth Race 2.53

The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £491, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5119.24)

2m 104y

Race Description

This is a two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 AMERICAN GERRY (IRE) (30) 22151-6 D BF

Br B g Americain (USA) - Hurricane Society (IRE) O Mrs Margaret Geake

age

st-lb 6 12-0

Nathan Brennan (7) J Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Ms Deirdre Connolly Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a second career success in conditionals’ event at Kempton on final start last term but pulled hard and was unable to beat a rival on return last month. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA120 2 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (18) 102045

Br B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA)

6 12-0

Tom Scudamore J

O Milldean Racing Syndicate

David Pipe, Wellington T B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWEarned first victory for this yard in June and though he hasn’t troubled the judge since,he took a step back in right direction when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Could do better again now below last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA120 3 BEAU BALKO (FR) (28) 21 D

Br B g Balko (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR)

4 11-10

Harry Cobden J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Balko

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Ghislain Coutre Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on his sole Flat start in France and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when dictating at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Capable of better on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA116 4 PARRAMOUNT (GB) (43) 2210/-31 D

Br B g Mount Nelson - Queen Soraya O Andrew Fox-Pitt

6 11-9

Aidan Coleman J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to Snow Leopardess got off the mark over hurdles when easily winning novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 5/6) 43 days ago.Already has a likeable way of going about his job and should give another good account on handicap debut.TFRHHHHH BHA115 5 PETRASTAR (GB) (27) 00/6P-23 D

Br B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) O Mr Mark E. Smith

7 11-8

Tom Bellamy J D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T B P. G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Won his first 3 starts over hurdles back in 2020 and seems to have found his mojo again this term, not disgraced when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Nevertheless, others still make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA114 6 PRIVATORY (FR) (17) 1120-60 D

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA) O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton

4 11-3

Tom O’Brien J Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Oberon Investments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on debut for this yard in novice at Sandown in March. Well below form in handicaps on his last 3, noticably weak in the market on more than on occasion. Mark eased again but needs to show more. TFRHHIII BHA109 7 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (20) 344-334 CD

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE) O C. R. Keightley

7 11-3

Bryan Carver J Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort scored twice over C&D winner last term and ran another creditable race when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 20 days ago. Solid frame claims again from same mark. TFRHHHII BHA109 8 NORLEY (IRE) (10) 15-4021

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills O Mrs G. Morgan

7 11-1

Beau Morgan (7) J Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Joseph Smiddy Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Immediately back on track following a wind-op when readily winning 5-runner conditionals’ event at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that success and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA107 (+6)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: AMERICAN GERRY: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Beau Balko (FR), 10-3 Norley (IRE), 7-2 Parramount (GB), 17-2 American Gerry (IRE), 14-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 20-1 Petrastar (GB), 25-1 Bashful Boy (IRE), 33-1 Privatory (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

PARRAMOUNT missed all of last term but has created a really positive impression over hurdles since his return and looks to have been let in rather leniently on his handicap debut. Norley is unpenalised for his recent Southwell success and poses a serious danger to the selection, whilst Beau Balko is a much-respected handicap newcomer for Paul Nicholls.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARRAMOUNT 2.NORLEY (IRE) 3.BEAU BALKO (FR)

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

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Horse Welfare

Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse. At every meeting there are 3 specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle. Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

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