Second Race 2.30

The Cornish Rock Gin Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3837, 2nd £1918, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)

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. 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.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 PERFECT MYTH (GB) (38) 4P/P0-00 D

Br B m Midnight Legend - Perfect Silence Bryony Frost J

O Mr R. J. Vines Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B R. J. Vines and D. F. Nott

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times for Neil King in 2020/21 campaign but not shown much for a while,including back over hurdles the last twice Down in

2 RIVER BRAY (IRE) (47) 05616-0

Br Ch g Arakan (USA) - Cill Fhearga (IRE) Alan Johns J

O The River Bray Syndicate Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Mr John William Noonan Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of reduced mark to score at Wincanton last spring but not in same form back at that venue a month later and he ran no sort of race back from 9 months off at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) just before Christmas

3 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (68) 316530 D 8

Br B g Fame And Glory - La Protagonista (IRE)

O Syd Hosie

B Minch Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser for Dan Skelton Won a Stratford hunter chase for this yard in May but has found life harder in handicap company since, including back over hurdles the last twice.

4 GIVE ME A CUDDLE (IRE) (10) 21-1261 D

TFRHHHII BHA117

7 11-13

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Social Society (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop T

B Fintan Farrell Wood Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoing the right way and was all the better for first run in 6 months when taking 19.4f Doncaster handicap hurdle under this rider 10 days ago, not fully settling but showing by far the best change of gear in a steadily-run race.Can go well again up 5lb now fitted with hood. TFRHHHHI BHA117

5 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (38) 4-33415 CD

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE)

8 11-12

Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O C. R. Keightley Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced good record over this C&D in December,clearing away to score by 7 lengths (third win in 12 months here).Turned in a rare below par display (may have come too soon) at Newbury 10 days later and no surprise to see a better showing now. TFRHHHII BHA116

6 HALF DOZEN (IRE) (8) 6-6341 D

6 (in 7lb ex) 11-12

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O John and Jess Dance Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Danny Doran Vertem Asset Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to make successful handicap debut in extended 2m novice event at Hereford last week,cosily in a first-time tongue tie. More to come and big shout under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA109

7 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (36) 21-2214 D

5 11-8

Br B g New Bay - Glorification Jamie Moore J

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B China Horse Club K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Awarded 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle in November and fair run in deeper Plumpton contest at the turn of the year that has worked out.Wouldn’t dismiss.

8 CUP OF COFFEE (FR) (69) 5410-F4 D

Br B m Dragon Dancer - Danser Sur La Lune (FR)

O Mr David A. Hunt

B Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon

TFRHHHII BHA112

9 11-6

Robert Dunne J

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Comfortably landed a 2m Hexham handicap hurdle in March and shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off at Fakenham (took a heavy tumble late on).Well beaten at Ludlow just 15 days later though and given a break. TFRHHHII BHA110

9 TORONTO (IRE) (43) 410050 D

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Mrs Marsh Jack Martin (7)

O Troika Racing Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at best on the Flat.Won a pair of 2m novice hurdles in the spring but has found life tougher in handicaps since. Mark is on the slide as a result but would need to see more before lending support. TFRHHHII BHA105

10 SERGEANT (FR) (68) 214F25 D 6 11-0

Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Mr David Keith Tye Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Frau U. u. J. Imm Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in September and went very close to another success at Huntingdon in November Shaped as if still in good form at Wincanton 10 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA104

11 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (31) 0/-03P 6

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Brigids Cross (IRE)

O Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Brittas House Stud Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f) and showed a bit more on third run over hurdles here in December No show on subsequent handicap debut at Wincanton, however Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) 4 10 9 Aidan Coleman 7-4 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Half Dozen (IRE), 9-2 Give Me A Cuddle (IRE), 15-2 Saligo Bay (IRE), 10-1 Cup of Coffee (FR), 11-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 12-1 Sergeant (FR), 16-1 Perfect Myth (GB), 33-1 River Bray (IRE), Toronto (IRE), 50-1 Across The Line (IRE), The Rain King (IRE)

HALF DOZEN came clear for a cosy victory on his handicap debut at Hereford last week, responding well to the fitting of a tongue tie. He can follow up under a penalty. Doncaster-winner Give Me A Cuddle is an obvious danger, while Saligo Bay continues in form and could take a hand.

The Result

Followus:

Third Race 3.00

The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights lowered 5lb.

Race Description

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-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 age st-lb

1 LE CAMELEON (GB) (42) 414-1F0 8 11-8

Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Countess Camilla David Noonan J

O The Pretenders & Partner Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B H. Davies & R. Davies Kendall & Davies S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in the second half of last season and made a winning reappearance atWarwick (2 1/2m,good) in October. Latest effort was modest but capable of a bold show in this less competitive affair off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA129

2 FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR) (49) 112F-F4 BF 8 11-8

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Quadence de Sivola (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr Andrew Wiles Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B P. Noue, B. Quennesson & J. Feddes Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won back-to-back 2 1/2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Chepstow around the turn of last year However, added to a disconcerting completion rate over fences when falling on return and jumping was again far from foot perfect when only fourth at Ludlow. TFRHHHII BHA129

3 DEAD RIGHT (GB) (40) 00/2-420

11 11-5

Br B g Alflora (IRE) - April Queen Danny McMenamin J

O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B R. M. Fear

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 11-y-o who was sharper for return when going close at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) in September, hampered 4 out but keeping on to go down narrowly.Perhaps needed the run back from a 3-month break at Doncaster and now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA126

4 NEON MOON (IRE) (5) 11-656F

7 11-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr C. McDonnell W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles last season,winning 3 times,and solid start to chasing when fifth in a handicap at Exeter in November Early faller on first run following a wind op atWincanton recently but remains unexposed in this sphere and big chance granted a clear round here. TFRHHHHH BHA123

5 MILAN BRIDGE (IRE) (43) 11-214B

7 11-2

Br B g Milan - Ice Princess (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Padraig Ryan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a useful level in landing 3 of 5 over hurdles and walked over on intended chase debut at Ascot in November Sported first-time cheekpieces when brought down before the race started to take shape at Wincanton on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHI BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: REVELS HILL (IRE) 7 11 4 Kevin Brogan 13-8 (Harry Fry) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Milan Bridge (IRE), 3-1 Frenchy du Large (FR), 4-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 9-2 Le Cameleon (GB), 8-1 Dead Right (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to NEON MOON, who didn’t shape at all badly starting out over fences at Exeter in November and there have been excuses since (race came too soon on second start of the campaign then he fell back from a break at Wincanton). He is just 1lb higher than for the third of his 3 wins over hurdles last season and he’s still very much an unknown quantity in this sphere. Milan Bridge is a similar type in many respects and he is feared most ahead of the top-weight Le Cameleon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEON MOON (IRE) 2.MILAN BRIDGE (IRE) 3.LE CAMELEON