FIRST RACE 1.00
2m 3f 154y
THE VISIT IRISH STORE SALES WITH ITM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10700
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (48 wins from 163 runners, 29%) runs VIVA LAVILLA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs VIVA LAVILLA Longest Traveller: AUTONOMOUS CLOUD trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and three-and-a-half furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two hurdle races.
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ABUFFALOSOLDIER (IRE) (21) 311 D
Br g Mahler - Adderstonlee (IRE) Owner: Mahler & The Wailers Breeder: Longrove Stud
age
st-lb
5
11-7
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Sponsor: ACP Worldwide Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong at the finish when winning Southwell bumper and followed that up on hurdles bow at Wincanton (19.8f), showing a good attitude to dig it out after briefly looking in trouble. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -
2
RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (11) 54-12 D
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Owner: Mr John Wade Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett
7
11-7
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: JohnWade(Haulage)Limited,StonegraveAggregatesLtd,BluegrassHorseFeeds,ArthurJGallagher(Uk)
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in a brace of bumpers and made winning debut over hurdles after 10 months off at Newcastle, jumping fluently/making all. Good second under a penalty over C&D 11 days ago, clear of rest. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 121
3
VIVA LAVILLA (IRE) (32) 1-124
6
Br g Getaway (GER) - Viva Forever (FR) Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates Breeder: Grove View Stud Limited
11-7
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 19.5f Lingfield maiden hurdle in November and progressive form in defeat in a couple of Grade 2s since, 8 1/4 lengths fourth in Leamington Novices’ Hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) last time. Form pick. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 128
4
AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (22) 10-3
6
11-0
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE) Jockey: A. P. Heskin Owner: Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Liam Quinn Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of bumper at Exeter for Colin Tizzard and encouraging start over hurdles for new yard when third at Leicester on belated return. Looks more of a stayer/chaser, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
5
BAGHDAD CENTRAL (IRE) (14) 0P015
Br g Mores Wells - Katowice (IRE) Owner: Half a Horse Partnership Breeder: Mrs Mary Mangan
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but well held both starts over hurdles.
6
6
Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg
BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (11) P254
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
5
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Owner: Smartwater Utilities Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh
11-0
Jockey: Thomas Dowson Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points (Dec 12) but only hinted at ability both starts over hurdles. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
7
BURROW SEVEN (GB) (40) 52
5
Gr g Kayf Tara - Gaye Sophie Owner: Burrow Seven Racing Club Breeder: R. F. and S. D. Knipe
11-0
Jockey: Oakley Brown (5) Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Better effort in bumpers when second of 12 at this course (16f, heavy) 40 days ago, no match for winner. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Star RatingHHHII BHA 12
