FOURTH RACE 2.15
2m 3f 85y
THE RACING TV FREE FOR A MONTH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £18500
Owners Prize Money. Winner £7136; Second £3569; Third £1784; Fourth £893; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £9312.66)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): P Kirby (25 wins from 186 runners, 13%) runs WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs REALM KEEPER Longest Traveller: REALM KEEPER trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a quarter furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-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.
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WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (46) 313-104 CD
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
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st-lb
8
11-12
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who made a successful reappearance in a C&D handicap and was back on track at Carlisle last time. Tried in cheekpieces after a short break, so could get involved if race is run to suit. Star RatingHHHII BHA 140
2
MR WHIPPED (IRE) (32) P/314//P-3
Br g Beneficial - Dyrick Daybreak (IRE) Owner: Mrs J. A. Martin Breeder: Sgeal Shee Syndicate
9
11-4
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop (3) Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful winning hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson in 2018/19.Very lightly raced since, but showed some ability remains when third over C&D a month ago. Well treated if he can build on that. Star RatingHHHII BHA 132
3
REALM KEEPER (USA) (293) 4P4110- D
B g Arch (USA) - La Lodola (USA) Owner: Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Breeder: John D. Gunther et al
9
11-0
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Sponsor: Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French chaser who landed a quick double last March before signing off with a lesser effort at Aintree. Yard still thriving, so worth a chance to make a winning return after wind op. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 128
4
BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) (32) 2P/01/-P2
B g Ask - Femme du Noir (IRE) Owner: The Mount Fawcus Partnership Breeder: Mr Tom Howley
9
10-10
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced chaser who arrives on the back of excellent second in 19.4f handicap chase over C&D 32 days ago and is likely to give another good account from an appealing mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 124
5
GAME OF WAR (IRE) (15) 0003F0 D
B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) Owner: Mr M. Robinson Breeder: Mrs Evelyn Sheridan
10
10-7
Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Trainer: Olly Williams, Market Rasen Sponsor: Olly Williams Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally been out of sorts since leaving Henry de Bromhead cheaply, down the field at Leicester 15 days ago. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII BHA 121
6
THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (19) 3023-34
B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR) Owner: Mr John Wade Breeder: Patrick McElroy
9
Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
10-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for best part of 2 years but leniently treated as a result and hasn’t shaped too badly on either start this term. Drop back in trip should suit, and he looks a player. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 115 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: MR WHIPPED: Following its run on 26/12/2021 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Buster Valentine (IRE), 7-2 Mr Whipped (IRE), 4-1 Realm Keeper (USA), 11-2 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE), 6-1 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 14-1 Game of War (IRE) 20
