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4TH RACE
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.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (46) 313-104 CD
8 11-12
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary 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
TIMEFORM VIEW 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
9 11-0
B g Arch (USA) - La Lodola (USA) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Owner: Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: John D. Gunther et al 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
9 10-10
B g Ask - Femme du Noir (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: The Mount Fawcus Partnership Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mr Tom Howley 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
10 10-7
B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) Jockey: Jack Andrews (5) Owner: Mr M. Robinson Trainer: Olly Williams, Market Rasen Breeder: Mrs Evelyn Sheridan 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 10-1
Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
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)
REALM KEEPER was below form when last seen but he’d been on the up prior to that and several of his stable’s representatives have made winning reappearances in recent months, so he’s worth chancing in a race that looks competitive for the numbers. Buster Valentine is an obvious danger if in the same form as last time, while The Paddy Pie could make his presence felt back down in trip. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REALM KEEPER (USA) 2.BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) 3.THE PADDY PIE (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st..............................................................
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.
ABANDONMENT REFUND
In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day.
All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office
within 14 days of the meeting.
The following rules apply:
a) Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund
b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund
c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.
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