SECOND RACE 12.27
2m 3f 154y
THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (45 wins from 161 runners, 28%) runs GALIA DES LITEAUX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs TARAGRACE Longest Traveller: SHEILA NASH trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 230 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and three-and-a-half furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races.
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JUST JESS (IRE) (18) 00PP-1
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE) Owner: Widdop Wanderers Breeder: Parkville Stud
age
st-lb
5
11-5
Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on the back of a breathing operation when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 18 days ago, easily. Open to more progress back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII BHA 109
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BALLYBOUGH MARY (IRE) (24) 12120-5 BF
B m Shirocco (GER) - In Sync (IRE) Owner: Jayne McGivern Breeder: Mrs Noreen O’Donovan
5
10-12
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Tote, Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point scorer who showed fairly useful bumper form and offered some encouragement sent hurdling until the lack of a recent run told when fifth at Leicester (20.5f) 24 days ago. Should do better. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
3
FONZERELLI (IRE) (14) 16-24 BF
5
B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Cadoutene (FR) Owner: Graham & Christine Seward Breeder: Coisdeel Bloodstock Ltd
10-12
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop (3) Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and left Rules debut form well behind after 10 months off when second in a Carlisle bumper. Not in same form there last time but is bred to do well over hurdles. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
4
GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (64) 1
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR) Owner: Mr Michael Ariss Breeder: Henri Gruloos
5
10-12
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 5-y-o, Saddler Maker mare. Dam lightly-raced hurdler/maiden chaser. Won her sole start in Irish points in October and has subsequently joined a top yard, so warrants plenty of respect. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -
5
JEN’S GEORGIE (GB) (277) 030-
6
Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) Owner: Glastonburys & On The Gallops 2 Breeder: Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
10-12
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and well held on Haydock hurdling debut in March. Steps up in trip following 9-month absence. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
6
SASHENKA (GER) (44) 23F2-20
5
B m Maxios - Sarabia (GER) Owner: Mr N. Pickett Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
10-12
Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Sponsor: Thames Ceilings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat and again knocked on the door over hurdles when beaten only by one on a roll at Hereford in October. Not at her best in a deeper race at Cheltenham but can bounce back. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 120
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SHEILA NASH (IRE) (55) 2/U10-40
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) Owner: Mr Chris Nash Breeder: Ms C. Brennan
6
10-12
Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Sponsor: Webbswood
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who showed some aptitude for hurdling on return at Sedgefield but broke blood vessel at Plumpton next time. Goes back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII BHA 14
