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4TH RACE
THE BOBBY RENTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (16-21): P Kirby (25 wins from 196 runners, 13%) runs WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 24 runners, 29%) runs GAELIK COAST Longest Traveller: LOCK’S CORNER trained by Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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 form age st-lb
1 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (23) 1P-1P5P D
7 11-12
B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Peter McCrea Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever after 5 months off when winning 3-runner handicap off this mark at Stratford in May but most disappointing next 3 starts. Something to prove. Star RatingHHHII BHA 140 2 WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (178) 214313- D 7 11-10
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Did well as a novice chaser last season, winning twice, including a valuable event at Carlisle. Remains unexposed at this trip and needs considering. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 138 3 GAELIK COAST (FR) (188) 125130-
Br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (IRE) Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Breeder: Mme Karine Perreau
7 11-6
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly developed into a useful chaser last season, winning novices at Fakenham (2m) and Musselburgh (2 1/2m). Let down by jumping in hotter company at Aintree final start and can get back on track. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 134 4 YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (38) 34-1222 D BF
6 11-2
Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Owner: Mrs M C Litton&Mrs F D McInnes Skinner Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Breeder: Mr Gheorghe Codre Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his tally over fences when making all at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in June. Lost little caste in defeat when runner-up all 3 starts since but probably high enough in the weights now. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 130 (-1) 5 ROAD WARRIOR (GB) (176) 220111- D
7 10-10
Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Mimi Equal Owner: Mr Neil Taylor Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Transformed since the turn of the year, completing hat-trick at Sedgefield on final start in April, forging clear. Usual headgear discarded on return but remains of interest. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2020: COOL MIX 8 10 12 Conor O’Farrell 17-2 (Iain Jardine) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: GAELIK COAST: Following its run on 8/4/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE), 10-3 Yccs Portocervo (FR), Road Warrior (GB), 7-2 Gaelik Coast (FR), 10-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ROAD WARRIOR was full value for his wide-margin win when completing the hat-trick at Sedgefield in April and could prove hard to pass if ready to go. Whoshotthesheriff did well as a novice chaser last season and is a solid alternative, while Gaelik Coast looks capable off his current mark if getting his jumping together. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROAD WARRIOR 2.WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) 3.GAELIK COAST (FR)
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The RENTON FAMILY will present a memento to the winning owner, jockey and trainer of this race and £50 to the lad or lass in charge of the best turned out horse in the race.
CASH MACHINE
Cash Machines are located within the Bramham Halland Millennium Stand – Level 2.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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BOBBY RENTON
The late Bobby Renton trained many winners from his base at Oxclose, near Ripon, including the 1950 Grand National winner, Freebooter. He also trained Red Rum before he became a household name. His long and distinguished training career lasted for some 50 years. He occasionally rode his own horses as an amateur rider, and he was a sprightly 75 years old when riding in his last race - a selling hurdle at Hexham on September 30th, 1963. He finished unplaced on Devon Peter, thereby being acknowledged as Britain’s oldest jockey!
3m 26y
THE BRIDGES MODULAR NEW ENTRANCE BUILDING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Weights raised 3lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (16-21): K Bailey (12 wins from 54 runners, 22%) runs THE BULL MCCABE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 7 runners, 57%) runs CATCHMEIFYOUCAN Longest Traveller: FLIGHT DECK trained by Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles. THE BULL MCCABE trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. 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 140 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 135.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 TEESCOMPONENTS LAD (GB) (21) 3254-02 C
8 11-12
B g Midnight Legend - Northern Native (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (7) Owner: Gillian Boanas Racing Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: Tees Components Ltd Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to tally at Market Rasen last November. Returned from a break to finish a fine second over 3m at Perth (good to soft) last month. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 130 2 THE BULL MCCABE (IRE) (51) 421-322 D
7 11-12
B g Yeats (IRE) - Twilight View (IRE) Owner: Park View Breeder: Thomas P. Ward Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer who scored twice over hurdles last term. Placed all 3 starts this season (first 2 fences) but his attitude has looked suspect. Has had wind op and also has cheekpieces added. Star RatingHHHII BHA 130 3 FLIGHT DECK (IRE) (235) 00/1/F14-
7 11-12
B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 2 handicap hurdles (fell in a chase in between). Ended last season with a creditable fourth of 15 over 3m at Ascot and returns from a break as an unexposed sort. Cheekpieces on. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 130 4 BOOTLEGGER (IRE) (162) 33212-U BF
8 11-9
B g Kayf Tara - Sweetbitter (FR) Owner: The Risk Takers Partnership Breeder: Sean Gorman Jockey: Kevin Brogan (3) Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Sponsor: Jewson Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Done well since joining this yard, winning over fences at Doncaster in March. Unseated early at Ayr when last seen in May and returns to hurdles for this reappearance. Stable among winners. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 127 5 INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (178) 162310-
9 11-7
B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Owner: Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum Breeder: John Fallon Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: David Dennis, Banbury Sponsor: Tote, Dd Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised last season, winning 5 times (2 hurdle, 3 chase). Capable when fresh and has won off this mark over fences so there’s every chance he can play a part under Brian Hughes. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125 6 NATIVE FIGHTER (IRE) (44) 30-1331
7 11-7
B g Lawman (FR) - Night of Magic (IRE) Jockey: Charlotte Jones (5) Owner: V.V.Brooks, D&Y Simpson & N.F Synd Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Jurgen Imm Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form at Cartmel over the summer, winning twice at up to 25f. Only raised 2lb for his latest success 44 days ago so he ought to remain competitive. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125 7 CATCHMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) (46) 241122 D BF
7 11-1
B m Touch of Land (FR) - Irish Honey (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: A Baxter, C Burke & N Sobreperez Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Peter Aspel Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Italy in 2017 and successful in French 4-y-o hurdles in 2019. Well held in pair of 2m hurdles for this yard in the spring but fared better when second on his 2 1/2m chase debut in June. Star RatingHHHII BHA 111
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2020: MR SCRUMPY 6 11 8 Joe Colliver 3-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 11 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Flight Deck (IRE), 5-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), 11-2 Bootlegger (IRE), 6-1 Teescomponents Lad (GB), 7-1 Catchmeifyoucan (IRE), 9-1 Native Fighter (IRE), 11-1 The Bull McCabe (IRE), 16-1 Da Vinci Hand (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A competitive handicap. FLIGHT DECK is a low-mileage sort heading in the right direction so he gets the nod to make a successful reappearance but there are plenty of possible dangers, headed by Teescomponents Lad on the back of his good run at Perth last month. Bootlegger is also respected with Kevin Brogan taking a handy 3lb off, while Innisfree Lad very much hit the ground running last autumn. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLIGHT DECK (IRE) 2.TEESCOMPONENTS LAD 3.BOOTLEGGER (IRE)
THE RESULT
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BRIDGES MODULAR will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race and a memento to the owner, trainer and Jockey.
