SIXTH RACE 2.45
2m 5f 56y
THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four 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 5lb 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 UNEXPECTED PARTY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs FLY SMART Weightwatcher: PERFECT MAN won off a handicap mark of 129, his rating is now down 7lb to 122. Longest Traveller: THE BRIMMING WATER trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 168 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and five and a quarter furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-130. 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 130 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.
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SEVERANCE (GB) (43) 153-0
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Decorative (IRE) Owner: The Megsons Breeder: Highclere Stud & HMH Management
age
st-lb
5
11-12
Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and made an impressive winning debut over hurdles in 17f Carlisle maiden 13 months ago. Not matched that form since, too free on return/handicap debut at Cheltenham last month. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125
2
UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (43) 2-412 CD BF
Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) Owner: The Unexpected Party Syndicate Breeder: Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien
6
11-11
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ashford Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a mockery of his opening mark when landing a C&D novices’ handicap in October and improved again when runner-up to Gowel Road at Cheltenham (21f) subsequently. Has to be high on shortlist again. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124
3
ASK PADDINGTON (IRE) (16) 254P06 D
Ch g Ask - Dual Obsession Owner: The Mag And The Mackem Breeder: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
7
11-10
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop (3) Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler for Tristan Davidson, winning twice last season. Not a great deal to shout about in trio of starts for present stable, weakening 1f out when sixth of 14 at Doncaster latest. Star RatingHHHII BHA 123
4
INTO OVERDRIVE (GB) (50) 2/441-5
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Brig Owner: Mrs Wendy Hamilton Breeder: Mr & Mrs Michael Hamilton
6
11-7
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who was seen to good effect when landing a Carlisle novice hurdle (19.3f) in March. Still, entitled to sharpen up for last month’s return/handicap bow at Kelso and his mark has eased. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120
5
THE BRIMMING WATER (IRE) (25) 0/P01-25
B g Yeats (IRE) - Dollar’s Worth (IRE) Owner: Mrs Karen Drinkwater Breeder: Mr Jonathan Deacon
6
11-7
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when landing a Fairyhouse maiden (18.8f) back in March and not disgraced either start for new stable, albeit his mark looking on the high side on balance. However, still early days. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120
6
SILVA ECLIPSE (GB) (8) 415-50P
Gr g Multiplex - Linen Line Owner: The Acre Bottom Syndicate Breeder: R. F. Broad
8
Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
11-7
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at his best but not built on his return effort in latter sphere in 2 subsequent starts, pulled up in Tommy Whittle 8 days ago. Return to timber needs to perk him up. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120
7
PERFECT MAN (IRE) (14) P-30660
B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE) Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club Breeder: Andrew Pierce
10
11-4
Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Leicester seller for Olly Murphy 12 months ago but winless for Sophie Leech and exploits more miss than hit for present stable. On the flipside, the assessor continues to relinquish his grip. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117 24
