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3RD RACE
2m 3f 154y
THE racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8500
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3255; Second £1628; Third £814; Fourth £407; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4247.88)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (19 wins from 290 runners, 7%) runs BURDIGALA & GREAT RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs BURDIGALA & GREAT RAFFLES Longest Traveller: ROCK OF STAR trained by A Dunn, Wellington, 263 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 ROCK OF STAR (FR) (10) F-061
5 12-4 (in 7lb ex)
B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) Jockey: Adam Wedge Owner: Racehorse Ownership Club Trainer: Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Breeder: Mme A. Berger & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger Sponsor: Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in his qualifying runs and much improved to make a winning handicap debut at Chepstow (19.5f, soft) last week. Penalty may not stop him if showing up in similar form. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 99 (+11) 2 WALK IN MY SHOES (IRE) (27) 2-33
6 12-0
B m Milan - Bonnies Island (IRE) Owner: Creative Earth Productions Breeder: Jerry Murphy Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points in October 2020. Promise when placed in a pair of mares’ novice hurdles at the end of 2021 and has the profile of a likely improver in handicaps. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 102 3 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (76) 6633-PP
6 11-12
B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE) Jockey: Fergus Gregory Owner: Knowle Racing Stables Limited Trainer: Deborah Cole, Solihull Breeder: Patrick Cronin Sponsor: Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles in Ireland for Ellmarie Holden but no show in 23f Worcester maiden/ handicap for new yard. Has a lot to prove. Star RatingHHIII BHA 100 4 CRAGGAKNOCK (GB) (20) 005/3F/-6 C
11 11-12
B g Authorized (IRE) - Goodie Twosues Owner: Mr Chris Tremewan Breeder: Lady Davis Jockey: James Best Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster Sponsor: Complete Cladding Systems Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in hunter chases in early-2020 but did show ability remains when sixth in 2m course handicap hurdle for new yard recently. Star RatingHHIII BHA 100 5 SON OF THE SOMME (IRE) (13) 666-22
7 11-11
B g Yeats (IRE) - Present Venture (IRE) Owner: Mr Daniel Blake Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Left last season’s 3 efforts behind when going close in handicaps at Doncaster and Sedgefield this winter. Ought to be very competitive once again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 99 6 LARGE ACTION (GB) (271) 45-0
B g Iffraaj - Titian’s Pride (USA) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 46 Breeder: Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd
6 11-10
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise so far but the booking of Brian Hughes for handicap debut takes the eye. Worth keeping an eye on in the market. Star RatingHHHII BHA 98 7 THE JAD FACTOR (IRE) (25) 55-4502
6 11-10
B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE) Owner: John Dickson Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat but hasn’t reached that level in 4 hurdle starts, leaving Tim Easterby since finishing well held in a Carlisle handicap in October. Could only consider if backed. Star RatingHHIII BHA 97 9 ETTILA DE SIVOLA (FR) (18) P00-256
8 11-9
Gr g Noroit (GER) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Jockey: Alan Doyle (7) Owner: KessonPhillipsHumbertOgilvieGraham Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Gilles Trapenard & Andre Jean Quesny Sponsor: James Ewart Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Campaigned over fences in recent seasons. Ran well for second on Kelso reappearance in November but well held twice since. New headgear (visor) on now back hurdling. Star RatingHHIII BHA 97 10 AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (29) 32005P
5 11-7
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR) Jockey: Jonathon Bewley (3) Owner: Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both completed starts in points. Has hinted at ability in novice hurdles for current yard and could fare better in handicaps. Star RatingHHHII BHA 95 11 ANNIES PRAYER (IRE) (13) 6-3243 BF
5 11-5
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Slate Lady (IRE) Owner: Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Breeder: John Paul Condron Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame all 4 starts over hurdles, including handicaps last twice. Still unexposed and could yet have a bigger performance in him. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 93 12 KEEP IT BRIEF (GB) (37) 6-06
B g Muhaarar - Brevity (USA) Owner: Mr Edward J. Ware Breeder: Cliveden Stud Ltd
5 11-4
Jockey: Daniel Hiskett (3) Trainer: Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Sponsor: Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner, including on AW in July. Only modest form in 3 maiden hurdles but has scope from this mark based on his Flat ability. Cheekpieces added. Star RatingHHHII BHA 92 13 WAY PAST MIDNIGHT (GB) (32) 1/-4506
7 10-1
Ch m Midnight Legend - Royale Performance Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Paul Webber Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 maiden/novice hurdles but did show a bit in a bumper at the start of her career and has a low mark to work with now handicapping. Cheekpieces go on first time. Star RatingHHHII BHA 75 14 BURDIGALA (FR) (13) 3-0P006
9 10-0
B g Way of Light (USA) - Tiara Jockey: Alain Cawley Owner: Rosemary Hetherington and Partner Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Antoinette Tamagni-Bodmer Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2018 and recent efforts haven’t been inspiring. First-time visor will need to make a difference. Star RatingHHIII BHA 72 15 COISA BLANCO (IRE) (120) 3-53446
9 10-0
B g Jeremy (USA) - Moon Legend (USA) Jockey: Mr Toby Wynne (7) Owner: Mr Oliver Greenall Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Breeder: Rockfield Farm Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner
TIMEFORM VIEW Was a respectable fourth in a 23f Worcester handicap in July. Absent since finishing well held in a Bangor chase in September. Others more obvious. Star RatingHHIII BHA 72 16 GREAT RAFFLES (FR) (26) 5P-50PP
6 10-0
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR)
Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Owner: The Golden Cuckoo Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any worthwhile form. Has headgear on for the first time in this country and it needs to make a difference. Star RatingHIIII BHA 70 17 KILCARAGH BOY (IRE) (27) 653006 D
13 10-0
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Histologie (FR) Jockey: Philip Armson (7) Owner: Mr R. J. Armson Trainer: Richard Armson, Melbourne Breeder: M. Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won only once since 2016 and he hasn’t been showing enough this term to suggest he’s likely to end that losing run here from 6lb out of handicap. Star RatingHIIII BHA 68
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
Visor worn first time by No. 9, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12, 13, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9, 17. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8. Stewards Note: THE JAD FACTOR: Following its run on 2/1/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
PLAY SMARTER
ROCK OF STAR is 4lb well-in compared to his future mark under a 7lb penalty for last week’s Chepstow success and is fancied to follow up. Walk In My Shoes appeals as one who could have more to offer in handicaps and is feared most. Son of The Somme and Annies Prayer arrive on the back of good efforts and are also on the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROCK OF STAR (FR) 2.WALK IN MY SHOES (IRE) 3.SON OF THE SOMME (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.
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