5TH RACE

THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16100

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6426; Second £3214; Third £1606; Fourth £804; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £8386.84)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 160 runners, 29%) runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs BOSS MAN FRED & SHANNON BRIDGE today. Longest Traveller: BALLYANDY trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty –usually 7lb.

colours no horse

form 1 BALLYANDY (GB) (42) 330-005 D

B g Kayf Tara - Megalex Owner: Options O Syndicate Breeder: Pleasure Palace Racing age st-lb

11 11-12

Jockey: Finn Lambert (10) Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Options Energy Services Ltd, Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has several good efforts to his name in strong handicap down the years. Best run this season when 10 lengths fifth of 13 at Aintree last month and this represents a slight drop in grade. Star RatingHHHII BHA 137 2 HAAFAPIECE (GB) (42) F320-13 CD BF

9 11-7

Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Owner: Mrs Tilly Coles Breeder: Mrs P. Sly Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent handicap hurdler who cashed in off reduced mark on his C&D reappearance in October. Fine third over 2m back here since. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 132 3 BENSON (GB) (28) 114-540

B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Owner: Pump & Plant Services Ltd Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

7 11-6

Jockey: Lee Edwards Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Pump & Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner around 2m last term, including a Listed handicap at Sandown. Respectable efforts on first 2 starts this season but he ran abysmally in a visor at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 131 4 SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (36) 11-P000 CD

9 11-6

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Bridgequarter Lady (IRE) Jockey: David England Owner: Mr M. Boothright Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Kevin Neville Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by blinkers when winning this race and an Ascot handicap early last year.Yet to fire this season but he’s back on a winning mark and headgear returns for the first time this term. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 131 5 SOLO SAXOPHONE (IRE) (63) 11/322/-2 C D

8 11-5

B g Frankel - Society Hostess (USA) Owner: Golden Equinox Racing Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a useful stayer on the Flat for this yard and he made a sound return to hurdles when second of 8 over C&D in November. Interesting from this mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 130 6 BOSS MAN FRED (IRE) (28) 1114/3-6

8 11-3

Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Aboo Lala (IRE) Jockey: Katie O’Farrell (5) Owner: Masomo Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Richard Cavanagh Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly reached a fairly useful level over hurdles in 2019/20, landing 3 of 4 starts. Third over fences on sole run last season but never involved on his 19f Haydock hurdle reappearance 4 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 128 7 GLENTRUAN (IRE) (25) 12-0351 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Owner: Inforthefun & Paddy Kehoe Breeder: M. F. Condon

7 11-0

Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful jumper in Ireland, winning maiden chase in July. Good third in Gowran handicap hurdle in October (final run for Mouse Morris) but ran poorly on his Southwell yard debut 12 days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 122

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) 8 11 4 Harry Skelton 4-1 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Haafapiece (GB), 4-1 Solo Saxophone (IRE), 5-1 Glentruan (IRE), 15-2 Ballyandy (GB), 8-1 Benson (GB), 9-1 Shannon Bridge (IRE), 16-1 Boss Man Fred (IRE), 40-1 Friary Rock (FR)

PLAY SMARTER SHANNON BRIDGE has blinkers on for the first time this season and might be worth chancing to return to form in a race he won 12 months ago. Solo Saxophone shaped well back hurdling over C&D in November and is feared most ahead of Pam Sly’s Haafapiece, who has reached the frame on all 5 visits here.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) 2.SOLO SAXOPHONE (IRE) 3.HAAFAPIECE

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.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

The St John Ambulance Brigade attend all meetings. The Executive wish to thank all members for their valuable and voluntary services.

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