FIFTH RACE 2.35
2m
THE ALL STEELS TRADING INTRODUCTORY HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third £2086; Fourth £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (46 wins from 165 runners, 28%) runs LAKOTA WARRIOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (17 wins from 55 runners, 31%) runs LARGY REACH Longest Traveller: LAKOTA WARRIOR trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 146 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION An Introductory Hurdle is a race which is restricted to horses which have not previously run in more than one hurdle race. This particular two miles contest is for four-year-olds and upwards. The weights are initially set at 10st 12 for each runner with fillies and mares receiving a 7lb allowance from their male rivals. However, any runner that was successful on their first start will be allocated with a 5lb penalty.
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THE DANCING POET (GB) (28) 12/- D
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Caldy Dancer (IRE) Owner: SPRING COTTAGE SYNDICATE Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
age
st-lb
5
11-3
Jockey: Sam Coltherd Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Bedding Heaven Ltd, Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f winner on Flat for Ed Vaughan and made winning hurdles bow over 2m at Catterick in January 2020. Added 3 further victories on the level since and he just about sets standard back over timber. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
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LAKOTA WARRIOR (IRE) (20) 2/46-0
5
10-12
Br g Valirann (FR) - Talkin Madam (IRE) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Owner: Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Maurice O’Brien Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEWNothing flash in bumpers and could manage only eighth of 12 starting out over hurdles at Aintree 3 weeks ago. In top hands and is capable of better. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
3
LARGY REACH (GB) (18) 32
5
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Kallithea (IRE) Owner: Red Rum Racing 3 Breeder: Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan
10-12
Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £30,000 after finishing third in a point in May. Promising start under Rules when runner-up in a bumper at Bangor 18 days ago and of obvious interest on this quick switch to hurdling. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -
4
RORY AND ME (FR) (353) 131/2-
6
10-12
B g Shamardal (USA) - Rosawa (FR) Jockey: Alain Cawley Owner: Mr Richard Howard & Mr Ben Howard Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers in 2019. Failed to score on the level but found only one too good on hurdles debut over C&D a year ago. Off since. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
5
SAUCE OF LIFE (IRE) (223) 11- D
B g Califet (FR) - Salsaparilla (FR) Owner: Mrs IC Sellars & Major & Mrs P Arkwright Breeder: Paul Marsh
6
10-12
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fairly useful form in winning both his bumper starts last season, so rates an interesting recruit to hurdling for in-form yard (bred for the job). Star RatingHHHHH BHA 2020: HOOLIGAN (IRE) 5 11 3 James Bowen 6-4 (Tom George) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Sauce of Life (IRE), 7-2 The Dancing Poet (GB), 11-2 Lakota Warrior (IRE), Largy Reach (GB), Rory And Me (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
SAUCE OF LIFE looked a good prospect when winning both bumpers starts last term and, bred for the job and in excellent hands, he has a lot in his favour. Those with experience over obstacles do not set the pulse racing, so Largy Reach could be the main danger.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAUCE OF LIFE (IRE) 2.LARGY REACH 3.THE DANCING POET
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