FIFTH RACE 3.00
2m 3f 154y
THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (19 wins from 294 runners, 6%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & PERFECT MAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & PERFECT MAN Longest Traveller: THEREISNODOUBT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. 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 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.
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NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (63) 1215-01 C
Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin
age
st-lb
7
11-12
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW €200,000 buy who made it 3-7 over hurdles when shading a tight finish in 2m handicap here in December. May have needed run when below form over this trip on reappearance (certainly bred to stay). Star RatingHHHHI BHA 127
2
BREAKEVEN (IRE) (6) 314-014
7
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lady Marnay (IRE) Owner: Mr G. Vasey Breeder: Seamus Byrne
11-11
Jockey: Thomas Dowson Trainer: Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdle who landed Galway maiden chase on his final run for Thomas Mullins in September. Respectable start for new yard when fourth in 17f Sedgefield handicap hurdle last Sunday. Star RatingHHHII BHA 126
3
FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (21) 3-01110 D
B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Owner: The Oakwood Nobels Breeder: T. C. Dawson
7
11-8
Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (7) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly on the up when racking up a Scottish hat-trick at up to 21f in November/December. The Lanzarote at Kempton was a step too far last time but he’s respected back in calmer waters. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123
4
THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (76) 0P5-U00 D
Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) Owner: Mrs H. Kelly Breeder: Moygaddy Stud
9
11-6
Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time hurdle winner in Ireland for Shane Crawley earlier in his career but his efforts in the last 2 seasons have been well short of that level. Change of yard needs to revive. Star RatingHHIII BHA 121
5
JACK SHARP (IRE) (57) 322-12 D
B or Br g Scorpion (IRE) - That’s Amazing (IRE) Owner: Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Breeder: Joe Kenny
7
11-0
Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Potter Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts last term and made the most of a good opportunity in maiden company at Uttoxeter on his return. Better form when 2 lengths second in 19.5f Doncaster handicap since. Unexposed. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 115
6
PERFECT MAN (IRE) (23) 066066 D
B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE) Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club Breeder: Andrew Pierce
11
10-6
Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Leicester seller for Olly Murphy last winter but winless for Sophie Leech and generally below form for current stable. Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII BHA 107
7
NEAR KETTERING (GB) (7) 5F5060
Ch g Medicean - Where’s Broughton Owner: Mrs Samantha England Breeder: Michael E. Broughton
8
10-1
Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Sponsor: Keighley Steel
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicap hurdles at Market Rasen and Carlisle in 2021. More miss than hit subsequently, finishing out the back at Doncaster last weekend. Best to look elsewhere unless betting vibes strong. Star RatingHHIII BHA 102 36
