SIXTH RACE 3.50
2m 3f 154y
THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
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 (20 wins from 292 runners, 7%) runs TRAC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs LUCKELLO Weightwatcher: LOUGHERMORE won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 10lb to 95. Longest Traveller: THE ELECTRICIAN trained by R M Smith, Galston, 205 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three-and-a-half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
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BEAT BOX (FR) (57) 30PP-01
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11-12
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR) Jockey: Alan Doyle (7) Owner: Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Sponsor: Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, James Ewart Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Poor spell over fences but combination of a breathing operation and a return to hurdling did the trick when successful at Ayr in December. 10lb is fair if he’s in the same sort of form. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 98
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AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (20) 2005P2
5
11-9
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 and best effort under Rules when second of 15 in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Unexposed and of interest from the same mark. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 95
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UISCE UR (IRE) (74) 5F123-0 C
10
B m City Honours (USA) - Luna Fairy (IRE) Owner: Launde Park Farm Partnership Breeder: Mrs Michael Scott
11-9
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who signed off last term with good third of 16 in 3m handicap at Taunton in March. Rejoined former yard and shaped as though in need of the run on December’s return. Star RatingHHHII BHA 95
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LOUGHERMORE (IRE) (15) F3-0500 CD
B g Milan - Seductive Dance Owner: Mrs Pip Waugh Breeder: John Dwan and John Brennan
8
11-9
Jockey: William Shanahan (7) Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 10lb below last winning mark, but efforts so far this season have lacked spark and he needs to bounce back in a major way fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Star RatingHHIII BHA 95
5
FRANKIE BABY (IRE) (216) 46-2023 BF
B g Yeats (IRE) - Belsalsa (FR) Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Breeder: Ned Morris
7
11-7
Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Sponsor: D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who finished placed in 3 of 4 starts last year, though typically raced lazily. Off 7 months and has left Warren Greatrex. Star RatingHHHII BHA 93
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ROGER RAREBIT (GB) (41) 3-000
5
11-5
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rebekah Rabbit (IRE) Jockey: Stan Sheppard Owner: Mr P. J. H. Wills Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Breeder: P. J. H. Wills Sponsor: Plusbac
TIMEFORMVIEWHinted at promise when third in Hereford bumper and though never dangerous in his qualifying runs over hurdles, he’s the type to do better now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII BHA 91
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THE ELECTRICIAN (IRE) (86) 40-2046
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Spring Flower (IRE) Owner: Spittal and Smith Breeder: Christopher Maye
6
11-4
Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
TIMEFORMVIEWProfile has a patchy look to it and down in trip following a lesser effort at Ayr in November when held back by a bad mistake. Cheekpieces removed. Star RatingHHHII BHA 90 24
