Warwick Racecard - Tuesday 1st November

by Brendan Powell, trained by Michael Scudamore

Jewson Stan Mellor Memorial Novice’s Chase on this card in 2021

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THE STAN MELLOR NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE

Born in 1937, Stan’s career in racing got underway when he started working in the yard of George Owen at Malpas in Cheshire.

He commenced as an amateur and secured his first riding success in a selling hurdle at Wolverhampton in 1952 He would go on to be a three-time Champion jockey (1960-1962) and the first national hunt rider to secure over 1000 winners, a feat he achieved in 1971

His first major victory came aloft French Winds in the 1960 Topham Trophy at Aintree and two days later he came home second, again over the big Liverpool fences in the Grand National on Badenloch.

His career saw many highs and occasional lows He calculated he had fallen on no fewer than 750 occasions. His major wins included two King George VI Steeplechases; 1964 Frenchman’s Cove and 1969 Titus Oates. Frenchman’s Cove had also given him success in the Whitbread Gold Cup of 1962

In 1963 Stan won the Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Sandy Abbot, and followed that up in 1964 when he landed the Mackeson Gold Cup on-board Super Flash. By the time he retired from the saddle in 1972, he had secured a tally of 1,035 wins That year he was awarded an MBE to ac knowledge his services to the sport of racing

Known as a tactical genius, he famously defeated the legendary Arkle on-board the 25-1 shot Stalbridge Colonist in the 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup, a ride still celebrated for its guile and cunning

On retirement from the saddle he went on to join the training ranks where he sent out 700 winners from his base in Lambourn.

His successes included sending out the first two home in the 1979 Triumph Hurdle with Pollardstown and Tenth of October. He would win the race again with Saxon Farm in 1983. He also won two Whitbread Gold Cups with Royal Mail in 1980 and Lean Ar Argaidh in 1987

Stan was also the first Chairman of the Jockey’s Association and worked closely with the Injured Jockeys Fund

His wife Elain, was seven times Lady Champion rider and both their daughters, Linz and Dana rode winners under rules

At Warwick, where his memorial race will be run, he rode 37 winners including success in the Warwick Chase on the famous horse Crudwell, a winner of 50 races, 16 of which came at Warwick.

TFRHHHHH BHA143 FORM 2//1542-F

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine advert for trainer’s skills when making

21 months off at Cheltenham last November

prior to falling 3 out in Swinton. Back up in trip

ought to prove at least as good over fences.

lower

(15.8f) in March and ran well next 2 over hurdles (demoted to second latterly) at that venue in May. Respectable

19f

October and he’s a live each-way player.

19f HcpH good 5/9 Guernesey (FR) 61/2l

14f Hcp gd-sf 2/11 Virtuoso 21/2l

HcpH

1/5 Chasamax (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA112

FORM F25-

Flat for Roger Varian. Fell on

(16.3f)

confirmed

February

CONQUEROR

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3/2145-P

TFRHHHII BHA108

Inca

TFRHHHII BHA107

FORM 4030-

Fair form both starts on

reached a

best effort when third in 5-y-o event at

(17.4f)

good

ahead of UK debut. Market should guide

January Not in same form on handicap debut but

8 Baby Queen (FR) 28l

3 Hat Trick Sivola

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003-32

and ran to a similar level both starts for present yard, second of 4 in a Fontwell novice (17.7f)

September Had wind op ahead of this handicap debut. 30Sep Fon 17f Hdl good 2/4 Fascinating Lips (IRE) 7l 12Sep Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/13 Monte Igueldo (FR) 1l 19Feb Mac 17f Hdl 3 Sangho du Mathan (FR) 91/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA104

FORM P636-02 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this race from a 9lb higher mark 12 months ago and, with a reappearance spin under his belt, he bounced back to form to finish runner up over C&D 26 days ago, that despite interference. Well worthy of interest on back of that. 6Oct War 16f HcpH

HHHHH BHA101

Julian

FORM 104111-

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest hurdler but proved a different

switched to fences last winter, winning a trio of 3m Ffos

handicap chases. Fitness has to be taken to trust following 8

10Feb

but likely he has more to offer in this sphere.

23f HcpC soft 1/14 Thomas Patrick (IRE) 10l

23f HcpC heavy 1/10 Alkopop (GER) 5l

23f HcpC soft 1/17 Nessfield Blue 13/4

TFRHHIII BHA120 FORM 25662-5

TIMEFORM

Sets in just 60 minutes

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FORM 325241-

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point/both starts in bumpers and made a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Doncaster (19.4f, good) when last seen. 4lb higher now switched to fences but he looks

chasing type and will be a threat if his jumping passes the test 18Mar Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Maskia (FR) 1/2l 2Feb Exe 21f Hdl gd-sf 4/12 Ballyblack (IRE) 20l Dec21 Fon 17f Hdl soft 2/8 Hecouldbetheone (IRE) 6l

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 22103-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 23.3f Uttoxeter handicap

a 2lb higher mark in July 2021 but limited to just 3

and recent reappearance flop (pulled

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£20,000 3-y-o,

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CONDITIONS

First Race 1.00 THE JEWSON CLICK AND COLLECT JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3757 to the winning horse The second to receive £1731, the third £865, the fourth £433, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Jewson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £32. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2879; Second £1440; Third £720; Fourth £360; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3757.74)

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Second Race 1.30 THE JEWSON LEAMINGTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Jewson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 39 entries at £32. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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Third Race 2.05 - THE JEWSON STRATFORD-UPON-AVON STAN MELLOR MEMORIAL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126 and the fourth £1064. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Jewson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race will be run on behalf of The Mellor Family, in memory of the late Stan Mellor, three time Champion National Hunt Jockey and the first to ride 1000 winners over Jumps. 10 entries at £87. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884. (Penalty Value £9241.75)

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Fourth Race 2.40 - THE JEWSON COVENTRY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877, the fourth £439, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 22nd, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb Jewson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £33. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £3812.20)

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Fifth Race 3.15 THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIAN WATSON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 22nd, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Julian Watson has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £43. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £4683.56) Weights lowered 7lb

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Sixth Race 3.45 THE BRITISH GYPSUM’S FASTSET FINISH CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 22nd, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 29th, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Jewson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 12 entries at £40. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418; Fifth £280; Sixth £280 (Penalty Value £4356.80) A

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Seventh Race 4.20 THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW EBF MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 36 entries at £25. Closed October 26th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

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