FIFTH RACE 2.10
3m 45y
THE WILLIAM HILL ROWLAND MEYRICK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £40000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) Weights raised 3lb 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): D Skelton (45 wins from 161 runners, 28%) runs DEBECE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs CLOUDY GLEN Longest Traveller: LAKE VIEW LAD trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 181 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles and 45 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.
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LORD DU MESNIL (FR) (22) 001P-FP
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) Owner: Mr Paul Porter & Mike & Mandy Smith Breeder: Mme Henri Devin
age
st-lb
8
11-12
Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
TIMEFORM VIEW All stamina and resumed winning ways in Grand National Trial at Haydock in the mud in February. However, let down by jumping at Auteuil in May and pulled up in the Becher at Aintree last time. Star RatingHHHII BHA 150
2
TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (22) 313/-P5F CD
B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Owner: Harbour Rose Partnership Breeder: Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman
9
11-12
Jockey: Thomas Dowson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time Wetherby winner, including this corresponding race in 2019, but he’s clearly hard to train these days and has yet to fire since returning this season. Star RatingHHHII BHA 150
3
CLOUDY GLEN (IRE) (29) 50U2P-1
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Ribble (IRE) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Breeder: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
8
11-12
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProved a revelation on the back of a breathing operation when landing the LadbrokesTrophy at Newbury (26f) 29 days ago, all out. Needs to prove he can back that up from a 10lb higher mark, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 150
4
LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (25) 155F0-3 CD
Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Breeder: Peter Magnier
11
11-11
Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2018 and ran creditably trying a veterans event for the first time after 8 months off when third at Haydock (25.6f) 25 days ago, one paced from 2 out. Eased 1lb but this is tougher. Star RatingHHHII BHA 149
5
GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (29) 432-312 C BF
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Breeder: Mrs M. Brophy
8
11-8
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced a good record fresh when scoring here on return in October and was only just denied back up in grade from 3lb higher in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle. Remains of interest. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 146
6
TAKINGRISKS (IRE) (29) P41P-66 D
12
11-7
B g Golden Tornado (IRE) - Downtown Rosie (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr Frank Bird Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Breeder: James Murray Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) TIMEFORMVIEWSmashing veteran chaser who added the Sky Bet Chase to his CVin January.Turned in a lacklustre display back over fences in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last time, so others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII BHA 145
7
SILVER HALLMARK (GB) (56) 3/10/21-4 D
Br or Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Gaye Sophie Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Breeder: R. F. and S. D. Knipe
7
11-7
Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced chaser who landed Haydock Grade 2 in January. Resumed from 9 months off with good fourth to Fiddlerontheroof in Carlisle listed chase (20f), so he needs considering with more to come. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 145 22
