SIXTH RACE 2.47
3m 45y
THE WILLIAM HILL YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS MEETING UP NEXT NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9100
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4193.42) Weights raised 1lb 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 GERYVILLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs ONCHAN Longest Traveller: SIDI ISMAEL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION The penultimate race this afternoon is a three miles and 45 yards handicap steeple chase, reserved for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-120. This race is also open to horses rated 121 and 122. As in all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 120 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.
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TALLOW FOR COAL (IRE) (22) 1/233-31
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - South Queen Lady (IRE) Owner: Apache Star Racing Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Hannon
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st-lb
5
12-1
Jockey: Page Fuller Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Sponsor: Betvictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who built on a promising chase debut third when taking a 23f Worcester handicap under Page Fuller 22 days ago. More to come and a 6lb rise may not stop him. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122
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BIG NASTY (GB) (34) 326-122 D
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Hello My Lovely Owner: Peel Racing Syndicate Breeder: Geoff Hubbard Racing
8
12-1
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Sponsor: Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly shed maiden tag whe making all in 3m Southwell handicap in May. Creditable runner-up efforts both outings since and likely to give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 122
3
GERYVILLE (FR) (35) 5-44061 C
5
B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Owner: Mr R. M. Howard Breeder: Thierry Cypres
11-12
Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who belied odds of 40/1 to make successful start for Micky Hammond in 19f course handicap 35 days ago, forging clear in a manner which suggests this longer trip should be within range. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 119
4
SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (18) 4331-41
7
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Owner: The Show is Over Syndicate Breeder: Ms Berengere Yver
11-11
Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Won staying Kelso handicap hurdle for Keith Dalgleish in April and back on scoresheet at first time of asking for new stable in 23f Lingfield handicap last month. Chase debut with cheekpieces added. Star RatingHHHII BHA 118
5
ONCHAN (IRE) (28) 6/3P23-0
6
B g Oscar (IRE) - Satellite Dancer (IRE) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Breeder: Edmond Coleman
11-10
Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 3 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 25.5f last term but always on the back foot after an early blunder on Aintree chase debut/reappearance 4 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117
6
PENNYFORAPOUND (IRE) (39) 1/1/521-5 D
7
11-10
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Recession Lass (IRE) Jockey: Richard Patrick Owner: R & J Farnham,P Burns,S Gammond,F Street Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport Breeder: Pat Elmore Sponsor: William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive winning hurdler but he looked rusty after 10 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow on his debut over fences. Dual winning pointer who retains potential in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII BHA 117
7
PRESENT CHIEF (IRE) (23) 300-334
B g Presenting - Daizinni Owner: Mr P. Hickey Breeder: N. G. King
7
11-9
Jockey: William Kennedy Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler. Shaped nicely when third under a patient ride at Worcester on chase debut in September. Has failed to build on that twice since but it’s still early days. Star RatingHHHII BHA 116 26
