3RD RACE

2m 3f 154y

THE MICKY HAMMOND “BACK ON TRACK’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7700

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (43 wins from 159 runners, 27%) runs BREAKWATER BUOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs BREAKWATER BUOY Longest Traveller: SIRUH DU LAC trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles, three and a half furlongs hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race winners are allocated a 6lb penalty for each race won.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 GLENCASSLEY (IRE) (156) 551/6-1 C

6 11-5

B g Yeats (IRE) - Reseda (GER) Owner: Mr Grant Leon Breeder: S. J. Murphy Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner in March 2020 and made a winning start over hurdles in a 4-runner novice at Southwell 156 days ago. This is stronger, but he’s open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 2 BREAKWATER BUOY (IRE) (233) 000-

5 10-12

Br g Milan - Mega Mum (IRE) Owner: Simon & Lisa Hobson Breeder: Parkville Stud Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred and fetched €105,000 as a 3-y-o, but hasn’t offered a great deal in a pair of bumpers and a novice hurdle to date. Returns from 7 months off. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

3 CARDANO (USA) (18)

B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse Breeder: Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC

5 10-12

Jockey: Charlie Todd (3) Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer who has been in excellent form lately, so could take the beating if taking to this new discipline. Excellent claims, particularly if strong in the betting. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 4 NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (IRE) (195) 221U43-

5 10-12

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Kyle Ruby (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr Ryder Sugden Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Eamon Callaghan Sponsor: Optima Self Store

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when landing 2m bumper at Sedgefield in December. Seemed to be getting the hang of hurdling when third in a novice at this course 6 months ago, and may do better still. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108 5 OLLY GOLLY (GB) (619) PP4/-

8 10-12

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR) Jockey: Harry Bannister Owner: Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester Breeder: E. M. Peck & Sons Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up in a couple of points prior to a low-key Rules debut for Philip Hobbs 20 months ago. Little appeal for new yard. Star RatingHIIII BHA 6 SIRUH DU LAC (FR) (333) 111/PF/U- D

8 10-12

B g Turgeon (USA) - Margerie (FR) Owner: John White & Anne Underhill Breeder: Mr Louis Fagalde Jockey: Tom Scudamore Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who has been seen sparingly since 2019 and unseated at Cheltenham 11 months ago. Undoubtedly has the ability to land this if fully tuned up. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 141

7 PHOENIX STRIKE (GB) (116)

B g Casamento (IRE) - Promise You Owner: Mr Daniel Shapiro Breeder: Mr D. Shapiro

4 10-10

Jockey: Richie McLernon Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France who makes his British debut for a new yard back from 134 days off. Likely to strip fitter for the run. Star RatingHHHII BHA 103 9 POUND OFF YOU (GB) (29) 6

Ch m Haafhd - Let It Be Owner: Miss G. Boanas Breeder: Mr A. Frame

5 10-5

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Sponsor: inglebyracing.com, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat (scored at Redcar last time), but hurdling debut prior to that was rather inauspicious. Up against it. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

10 ROBYN PUD (IRE) (76) 0-

7 10-5

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Quit The Noise (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Derek Gennard & Gillian Gennard Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Stone Electrical Ltd Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to make a jumper but yet to show any sign of ability on the Flat/in a bumper. Star RatingHIIII

BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) 6 10 12 Paddy Brennan 1-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: BREAKWATER BUOY: Following its run on 22/2/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Siruh du Lac (FR), 11-4 Cardano (USA), 3-1 Glencassley (IRE), 9-1 Not What It Seems (IRE), 25-1 Trac (FR), 33-1 Pound Off You (GB), 150-1 Phoenix Strike (GB), 200-1 Olly Golly (GB), 300-1 Breakwater Buoy (IRE), Robyn Pud (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A chance is taken on useful Flat performer CARDANO, who is having a first go over hurdles but, if taking to it, has a fitness edge over the bulk of his rivals. Siruh Du Lac’s chasing form makes him of obvious interest, but he has an 11-month absence to overcome, so Glencassley might pose the biggest threat as he bids to make it two from two over hurdles. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARDANO (USA) 2.GLENCASSLEY (IRE) 3.SIRUH DU LAC (FR)

THE RESULT

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GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

WETHERBY STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE LTD will present a memento to the winning owner of this race and £50 to the lad or lass in charge of the best turned out horse.

MICKY HAMMOND

Middleham-based Trainer Micky Hammond has not stepped foot on a Racecourse since March 2020, he chose not to attend BCD Racing anywhere, and we are therefore delighted to welcome Micky ‘Back on Track’ at Wetherby today!