4TH RACE

1m 7f 36y

THE BOOK CORPORATE HOSPITALITY AT WETHERBY RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £8169)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 160 runners, 29%) runs ACROSS THE LINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs CORNERSTONE LAD Longest Traveller: HOLLYWOODIEN trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 193 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 140 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 135.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (19) 22P-245 C

8 11-12

B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE)

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing, Eastwood Private Clients

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who has yet to match that form over fences, beating only one over C&D 19 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and more is needed if he’s to gain a first chase win. Star RatingHHHII BHA 140 2 FRANSHAM (GB) (19) 20F-41U CD

8 11-11

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Circus Rose Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Owner: G. Libson,D. Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Breeder: Mrs P. Sly Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who quickly matched that level over fences when readily scoring over C&D in November. Yet to be asked for his effort when unseated 4 out there last time, and can gain compensation here. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 139 3 HOLLYWOODIEN (FR) (34) 1/352-53 C

11 11-5

Gr g Martaline - Incorrigible (FR)

Jockey: David Noonan Owner: Lady Gibbings Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: Mme Aliette Forien & Mr Gilles Forien Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in recent years but this course winner hinted at a revival when third in 21f Carlisle handicap last month. He’s one for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 133 4 DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) (28) 0U222-3

10 10-12

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Good Shine (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Campbell-Mizen Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Michael Fennessy Sponsor: Horseracing.Net

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 10 months and had fourth wind op before returning with good third in 2m Haydock handicap last month. Not discounted eased 2lb now. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 126 5 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (17) 23-5214

7 10-9

B g Fame And Glory - La Protagonista (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Minch Bloodstock Sponsor: Red Rock Partnership Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who struck at third time of asking over fences at Southwell before creditable third at Doncaster. Quirky sort who is fitted with cheekpieces now. Respected. Star RatingHHHII BHA 123

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: SAO (FR) 7 11 0 Nathan Moscrop 9-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Fransham (GB), 11-4 Across The Line (IRE), 4-1 Destined To Shine (IRE), 9-2 Hollywoodien (FR), 11-1 Cornerstone Lad (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FRANSHAM looked sure to play a part in the finish when unseating 4 out here last time and is fancied to gain compensation off a handy-looking mark. Destined To Shine is also weighted to have a say on the back of his encouraging reappearance Haydock third, with both Hollywoodien and Across The Line not discounted either in an open handicap. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRANSHAM 2.DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) 3.HOLLYWOODIEN (FR)

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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.

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

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