6TH RACE

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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 TALLOW FOR COAL (IRE) (22) 1/233-31

5 12-1

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - South Queen Lady (IRE) Jockey: Page Fuller Owner: Apache Star Racing Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Hannon 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 2 BIG NASTY (GB) (34) 326-122 D

8 12-1

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Hello My Lovely Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Peel Racing Syndicate Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: Geoff Hubbard Racing 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

B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Owner: Mr R. M. Howard Breeder: Thierry Cypres

5 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 11-11

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Owner: The Show is Over Syndicate Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: Ms Berengere Yver 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 11-10

B g Oscar (IRE) - Satellite Dancer (IRE) Jockey: Callum Bewley Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: Edmond Coleman 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

7 11-9

B g Presenting - Daizinni Owner: Mr P. Hickey Breeder: N. G. King Jockey: William Kennedy Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form switched to handicaps over hurdles last winter, winning twice prior to an excellent second at Hereford final outing in March. Could easily have more to offer as a chaser this term. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 112 9 GOLDEN ROBIN (IRE) (23) 3263-U4

7 11-3

Br m Robin des Champs (FR) - Countess Eileen (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: Mr G.J.Plimley Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Mr Ciaran Murphy Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hexham handicap hurdle winner last season. Respectable fourth on her completed start over hurdles this term ahead of this switch to fences over a longer trip. Star RatingHHIII BHA 110 10 MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (227) 4/03324-

5 10-9

B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: W. Austin Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 3 handicap hurdles around 3m last season. Unexposed ahead of chase debut after 7 months off but he could have found a weaker than this one from his mark. Star RatingHHIII BHA 102

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: ROCK ON BARNEY (IRE) 9 9 8 Jack G Gilligan 15-2 (Paul John Gilligan) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: BIG NASTY: Following its run on 31/10/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. ONCHAN: Following its run on 6/11/2021 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Big Nasty (GB), 9-2 Geryville (FR), 5-1 Tallow For Coal (IRE), 8-1 Pennyforapound (IRE), 9-1 Alkopop (GER), 11-1 Present Chief (IRE), 14-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), Onchan (IRE), 28-1 Golden Robin (IRE), Morozov Cocktail (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive novice handicap. TALLOW FOR COAL appeals as one who should have more to come on the back of his Worcester success and can make light of a 6lb rise. Geryville’s winning start for his new stable over a shorter trip here 5 weeks ago came as a bit of a surprise based on his 40/1 SP but there was no fluke about it and he may provide the chief threat ahead of Big Nasty. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TALLOW FOR COAL (IRE) 2.GERYVILLE (FR) 3.BIG NASTY

THE RESULT

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Wetherby Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.