FIFTH RACE 2.12
Family & Friends of Andrew Jackson
2m
THE “CHEERS JACKO” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10500
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 2lb and 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): M Hammond (19 wins from 285 runners, 7%) runs PERFECT MAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 24 runners, 38%) runs NO RISK DES FLOS Fancy That: S Smith won this race in 2012 and 2015. The stable runs ROMEO BROWN today. Longest Traveller: BENNY’S BRIDGE trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 168 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 140. This race is additionally open to horses rated 141 and 142. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
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ORNUA (IRE) (135) 515-U13 D
Ch g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Owner: Ms G. Howell Breeder: Mr Brett Merry
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st-lb
10
11-12
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (5) Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Sponsor: DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser who regained winning thread in small field minor event atTramore (21.5f) in July. Below that level over hurdles at Limerick later that month and others preferred making stable debut. Star RatingHHHII BHA 135
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HAAFAPIECE (GB) (35) 2F320-1 C D
Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles Breeder: Mrs P. Sly
8
11-9
Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent handicap hurdler who cashed in off reduced mark on return here (19.7f) in October, staying on to lead final 50 yds. 5lb higher now but no surprise to see him go well again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 132
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LIGNOU (FR) (14) 061-000
6
B g Rajsaman (FR) - Lady Meydan (FR) Owner: Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Breeder: Franklin Finance S.A.
11-4
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to positive tactics when doubling hurdles tally in a Kilbeggan novice (19.4f) in April. However, not scaled same heights since, including on yard debut at Haydock 2 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 127
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NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (45) 41215-0 D
Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin
6
11-2
Jockey: Fergus Gregory (3) Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR200,000 purchase who doubled hurdles tally in a Southwell novice (15.8f) in March. Possible return/handicap debut was needed at Fontwell (19.2f) in October and better showing expected back at 2m. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125
5
DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) (326) 2/016P3- D
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Drumconnor Lady (IRE) Owner: Mr David Keys & Mrs Breda Keatley Breeder: Mr M. Abernethy
11
11-2
Jockey: Tom Midgley (7) Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked as good as ever when successful over fences at Ayr (16.5f) last autumn. Never scaled same heights thereafter, last of 3 to finish at Wetherby (15f) in January. May need this on return. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125
6
BENNY’S BRIDGE (IRE) (21) 0/10/60-6 D
B g Beneficial - Wattle Bridge (IRE) Owner: Biddestone Racing I Breeder: Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
8
11-1
Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Sponsor: Biddestone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact both starts last term at Cheltenham but did shape as though retaining a chunk of his ability on return/yard debut at Wetherby last month. This will reveal more and mark has eased. Star RatingHHHII BHA 124
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PERFECT MAN (IRE) (21) 40P-306
B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE) Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club Breeder: Andrew Pierce
10
11-0
Jockey: Miss Becky Smith (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWNot disgraced on first run since leaving Sophie Leech when seventh at Cartmel (22.1f, good) in May but didn’t run much of a race after 6 months off when well held over 19.7f here. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII BHA 123 24
