6TH RACE

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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 SEVERANCE (GB) (43) 153-0

5 11-12

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Decorative (IRE)

Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: The Megsons Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Breeder: Highclere Stud & HMH Management 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

6 11-11

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) Jockey: Harry Skelton Owner: The Unexpected Party Syndicate Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien 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

7 11-10

Ch g Ask - Dual Obsession Owner: The Mag And The Mackem Breeder: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd 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

6 11-7

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Brig Owner: Mrs Wendy Hamilton Breeder: Mr & Mrs Michael Hamilton 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

6 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dollar’s Worth (IRE) Owner: Mrs Karen Drinkwater Breeder: Mr Jonathan Deacon 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 11-7

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

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 Opened chase account at Kelso (23.4f) 12 months ago but failed to complete next 2 starts in that sphere. Possible she’ll come on for her return in this sphere 3 weeks ago and market may guide. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115 9 FLY SMART (FR) (261) 12//50-

B g Day Flight - Abacab (FR) Owner: David & Carol Shaw Breeder: Jacques Cypres

6 11-2

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who failed to meet expectations in a couple of hurdle outings for Willie Mullins in the spring. Acquired for just £8,000 thereafter and betting may prove good guide here. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115 10 DESARAY GIRL (FR) (23) 4P5P-55

6 10-9

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Feria To Bitch (FR) Jockey: Billy Garritty Owner: Resdev Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: S.A.R.L. Chartier Centre Betail Sponsor: Resdev Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner for Phil Kirby during 2019/20 but struggled to make same impact for present stable, weakening out of things before 2 out at Sedgefield 23 days ago. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: MINT CONDITION 6 11 4 Lilly Pinchin 6-4 (Jennie Candlish) 13 ran

Hood worn by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Stewards Note: SEVERANCE: Following its run on 13/11/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Unexpected Party (FR), 7-1 Severance (GB), 9-1 The Brimming Water (IRE), Fly Smart (FR), 11-1 Into Overdrive (GB), 14-1 Silva Eclipse (GB), The Delray Munky (GB), 16-1 Ask Paddington (IRE), 18-1 Desaray Girl (FR), 25-1 Perfect Man (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A facile winner on his handicap debut over C&D in October, UNEXPECTED PARTY progressed again when runner-up in a stronger race at Cheltenham last month and he can take another 4lb rise in his stride with the prospect of better still to come. A host in opposition have something to prove, so Into Overdrive and The Brimming Water may be the pair to give him most to think about. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) 2.INTO OVERDRIVE 3.THE BRIMMING WATER (IRE)

THE RESULT

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Wetherby Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse.

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HORSE WELFARE

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During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £250000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800.(Penalty Value £142375)

colours no horse

age st-lb 1 ASTERION FORLONGE (FR) (21) F433-1U 7 11-10

Br Gr g Coastal Path - Belle du Brizais (FR) O Mrs J. Donnelly

B. J. Cooper J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. La Forlonge TIMEFORMVIEW High-class chaser who took his form up another notch with easy win in handicap company at Punchestown in April. Looked a threat when unseating 3 out in John Durkan on reappearance there. TFR BHA162 2 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (49) 13111-1 D 7 11-10

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B M. Conaghan TIMEFORMVIEW Ended excellent novice chase campaign with Grade 1 successes at Cheltenham and Aintree.Warmed up for this with easy win in a match at Sandown.This his toughest task but there could be more to come. TFR BHA162 3 CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) (242) 0/2321-1 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nausicaa des Obeaux (FR) O Mr&Mrs P.K.Barber,G.Mason,Sir A Ferguson

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Marie Devilder Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Impressive winner of this in 2018 and 2019. Below-form third to Frodon last year but back to form with a bang in cheekpieces in spring, winning Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown. Bold bid likely. TFR BHA172 4 FRODON (FR) (57) 14151-1 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) O Mr P. J. Vogt

Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who made all in this last year. Had Minella Indo behind when landing another Grade 1 win on Down Royal reappearance. Superb jumper who is unlikely to give up crown without a fight. TFR BHA167 5 LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) (36) 3/3P5P-1 9 11-10

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Falika (FR) O Taylor & O’Dwyer

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up in the last 2 runnings of this but got his career back on track after wind surgery with 21f Ascot Grade 2 win in November.This is a whole lot tougher, though. TFR BHA160 6 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (57) 11F41-3 D BF

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) O Mr Barry Maloney

8 11-10

Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor TIMEFORM VIEW Saw off stablemate A Plus Tard to win Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Shaped as if needing run when 5 lengths third to Frodon on Down Royal return. Cheekpieces added.The one to beat on Gold Cup form. TFR BHA175 7 MISTER FISHER (IRE) (246) 4/P1PU2- C 7 11-10

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - That’s Amazing (IRE) O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Sean Bowen J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Joe Kenny Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 chase winner who ended last season with a close second to Frodon in Sandown Grade 2 in April. Likely to need a big career best to go close on this reappearance, though. TFR BHA162 8 SAINT CALVADOS (FR) (323) 1422/4U-

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Lamorrese (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks

8 11-10

Gavin Sheehan J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Jeremy Buez Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Capable of mixing it at Grade 1 level at best for HarryWhittington,including fourth to Frodon in this last year. Had wind surgery (also tongue tied first time) ahead of first run for Paul Nicholls. TFR BHA162 9 TORNADO FLYER (IRE) (21) 22543-5

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Mucho Macabi (IRE) O T. F. P.

8 11-10

Daniel Mullins J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: FRODON (FR) 8 11 10 Bryony Frost 20-1 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Minella Indo (IRE), 7-2 Clan des Obeaux (FR), 9-2 Frodon (FR), 7-1 Asterion Forlonge (FR), 15-2 Chantry House (IRE), 18-1 Lostintranslation (IRE), 28-1 Saint Calvados (FR), 33-1 Mister Fisher (IRE), Tornado Flyer (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Gold Cup hero MINELLA INDO, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, left the firm impression he needed the run when behind Frodon on his Down Royal reappearance and can bounce back to his Gold Cup form and continue the Henry de Bromhead domination of the top jumps prizes in Britain. Clan des Obeaux, who is bidding for a third win in this, can give him most to do ahead of Frodon. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MINELLA INDO (IRE) 2.CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.FRODON (FR)

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