5TH RACE

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.

colours no horse

form 1 ORNUA (IRE) (135) 515-U13 D

Ch g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Owner: Ms G. Howell Breeder: Mr Brett Merry age st-lb

10 11-12

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (5) Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Sponsor: DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 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 2 HAAFAPIECE (GB) (35) 2F320-1 C D

8 11-9

Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles Breeder: Mrs P. Sly 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 3 LIGNOU (FR) (14) 061-000

B g Rajsaman (FR) - Lady Meydan (FR) Owner: Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Breeder: Franklin Finance S.A.

6 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 4 NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (45) 41215-0 D

6 11-2

Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Jockey: Fergus Gregory (3) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin 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

11 11-2

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Drumconnor Lady (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (7) Owner: Mr David Keys & Mrs Breda Keatley Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: Mr M. Abernethy

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

8 11-1

B g Beneficial - Wattle Bridge (IRE) Owner: Biddestone Racing I Breeder: Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick 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 7 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

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song last winter when winning over 2m at Newcastle/Sedgefield. Not returned in much form though, well held at Carlisle (17f) 26 days ago. Return to left-handed track may help now. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115 9 ROMEO BROWN (GB) (17) 032-001 D

7 10-5

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Owner: McGoldrick Racing Breeder: R. W. Russell Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Knocked on the door several times last term and back from a break, put it all together for this yard at Hexham (16.2f) 17 days ago, drawing clear quickly. Of interest despite much inflated mark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 114

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: FRANSHAM 6 11 7 Miss Gina Andrews 5-2 (Pam Sly) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Haafapiece (GB), 7-2 Romeo Brown (GB), 6-1 No Risk des Flos (FR), 13-2 Ornua (IRE), 12-1 Benny’s Bridge (IRE), 14-1 Drumconnor Lad (IRE), 18-1 Lignou (FR), 20-1 Laskadine (FR), 25-1 Perfect Man (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ROMEO BROWN had eased in the weights and benefited from a positive ride when ending a long losing run for Sue Smith at Hexham 17 days ago. The handicapper has reacted, but he looks a player nevertheless if replicating that here. Haafapiece, who resumed winning ways himself over further here in October, rates next best, ahead of No Risk des Flos. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROMEO BROWN 2.HAAFAPIECE 3.NO RISK DES FLOS (FR)

THE RESULT

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The Jackson Family will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, a memento to the owner of the winning horse and champagne to the winning trainer and jockey.

Family & Friends of Andrew Jackson

ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated. d—Disqualified. r—Ran Out.