FOURTH RACE 2.40
1m 7f 36y
THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5675; Second £2838; Third £1418; Fourth £710; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £7406.56) Weights raised 4lb 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): D Skelton (48 wins from 163 runners, 29%) runs FAST BUCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs FAST BUCK Weightwatcher: JOKE DANCER won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 10lb to 124. Longest Traveller: THOMAS MACDONAGH trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 198 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.
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ERAGONE (FR) (400) F01P2F-
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8
11-12
Gr g Martaline - Sharonne (FR) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr Samuel Sutton Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mme Sylvie Robert & Mr Bruno Vagne Sponsor: Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Won claiming hurdle on final start in France in October 2020. Good efforts in handicap chases over C&D last two starts for current yard (falling 2 out when in lead on latest occasion). Off 13 months. Star RatingHHIII BHA 134
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ROCKADENN (FR) (25) 1P-3025
6
B g High Rock (IRE) - Nijadenn (FR) Owner: S W Racing Breeder: P. Rago & J. Le Scouarnec
11-11
Jockey: Nick Scholfield Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best on second run for yard when runner-up in handicap hurdle at Haydock in December. Tough ask in Champion Hurdle Trial there last time and now has only his second chase start in Britain. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 133
3
FAST BUCK (FR) (32) 2F-P333
8
11-10
Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) Jockey: Harry Skelton Owner: Sullivan Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAir AmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form for Paul Nicholls last term, but he broke a blood vessel on his debut for current yard and has been a below-par third in trio of starts since (though reportedly struck into last time). Star RatingHHHII BHA 132
4
HASANKEY (IRE) (38) 542U11 C
6
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE) Owner: The Hanky Panky Partnership Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
11-10
Jockey: Lewis Dobb (10) Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Sponsor: Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIn fine form with his young rider, making amends for a luckless unseat at Hexham with a wide-margin win at Fontwell. Followed up at Ayr last month and can go on to complete the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 132
5
THOMAS MACDONAGH (GB) (25) P2-0P23 C
9
11-5
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Taqreem (IRE) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Owner: Sperling, Coomes, Davies, Hague, Collins Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: R. W. Russell Sponsor: Betvictor
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account over fences at Catterick last season and, having dropped in the weights, bounced back to form in his last two starts with headgear applied. Has to be respected from a workable mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 127
6
JOKE DANCER (GB) (46) 10-5F54 CD
Ch g Authorized (IRE) - Missy Dancer Owner: D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven Breeder: Ashbrittle Stud
9
Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
11-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser at best but struggling this term, well held in 20.3f handicap at Musselburgh 46 days ago. Down in trip and others more appealing despite his handy mark. Has had a wind op. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124
7
DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) (32) U222-35
10
B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Good Shine (IRE) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Owner: Campbell-Mizen Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Michael Fennessy Sponsor: Horseracing.Net
11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 10 months and had fourth wind op before returning with good third in 2m Haydock handicap in December. However, last of 5 over C&D next time when strong in the betting so he needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII BHA 122 18
