1ST RACE

THE WILLIAM HILL SUPER ODDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £6500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2115; Second £1058; Third £529; Fourth £290; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2760.59)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): M Hammond (19 wins from 288 runners, 7%) runs AMBER RUN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs ANIGHTINLAMBOURN Longest Traveller: HEAVEY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles and 45 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 ANIGHTINLAMBOURN (IRE) (30) 26-34P3

7 11-12

B m Gold Well - Madgehil (IRE) Owner: The Megsons Breeder: Jimmy Coffey Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Sponsor: Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track to some extent when third in a low-grade handicap hurdle at Doncaster last month, but needs this switch to fences to perk her up further. A well-made sort, so it is possible. Star RatingHHHII BHA 105 2 HEAVEY (GB) (46) 454420 BF

7 11-10

B g Trans Island - Clohamon Gossip (IRE) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Owner: Qdos Racing Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Mr C. Dawson Sponsor: QDOS HOMES, Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWent like the best horse at the weights when runner-up at Fontwell in October, but did endure a hard race, and was unable to build on that when disappointing at Exeter last time. Visor applied now. Star RatingHHHII BHA 103 3 MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (22) 03324-6

5 11-7

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 Fair maiden over hurdles, but offered little on chasing debut over C&D 3 weeks ago when always behind. That was a much stronger race, though, and it was his first run for 8 months. May build on that. Star RatingHHHII BHA 100 4 KAPHUMOR (FR) (33) 4P52-12 D BF

5 11-5

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Money Humor (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: Mrs S. Smith Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: B. Bossert, R. Lustig & J. Bossert Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up on debut for this yard at Hexham last month, and improved further in defeat when runner-up to another thriving sort at Sedgefield last time. Still lightly raced and looks a big player. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 98 5 GREY ATLANTIC WAY (IRE) (52) 003122

8 10-12

Gr g Dahjee (USA) - Altregan Touch (IRE) Jockey: Henry Brooke Owner: Maurice Friel & Mrs Mary Sadler Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham Breeder: Michael Kelly Sponsor: Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for this headgear combination of late, relishing the step up in trip when winning at Sedgefield in October, and has run well to finish second last twice. Should be thereabouts once more. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 91 6 SPUTNIK (IRE) (17) 1603P4

6 10-8

B g Recital (FR) - Itlallendintears (IRE) Jockey: Bruce Lynn (5) Owner: NERacehorses, Hamilton, Stephen & Whyte Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose Breeder: Mr R. V. Hennelly Sponsor: Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler who opened his account at Hexham in May and didn’t run badly at Newcastle earlier this month. Has jumping and stamina to prove now making his chase debut, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 87 7 CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (14) 105023 D BF

6 10-7

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan England Owner: Mr R. J. Hewitt Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Breeder: Ms Margaret Treacy Sponsor: Keighley Steel