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from Wetherby Racecard - Wednesday 16th February

5TH RACE

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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 BEAT BOX (FR) (57) 30PP-01

6 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 2 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 3 UISCE UR (IRE) (74) 5F123-0 C

10 11-9

B m City Honours (USA) - Luna Fairy (IRE) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Owner: Launde Park Farm Partnership Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Mrs Michael Scott

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 4 LOUGHERMORE (IRE) (15) F3-0500 CD

8 11-9

B g Milan - Seductive Dance Owner: Mrs Pip Waugh Breeder: John Dwan and John Brennan 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

7 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Belsalsa (FR) Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Breeder: Ned Morris 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 6 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 7 THE ELECTRICIAN (IRE) (86) 40-2046

6 11-4

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Spring Flower (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: Spittal and Smith Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: Christopher Maye

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly exposed as a poor maiden prior to cosy reappearance success at Warwick (19f) on New Year’s Eve. Backed that up when fourth at Chepstow and a well-run race would suit. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 87 9 POST CHAISE (IRE) (100) 3-060

B g Shirocco (GER) - Trazona Kit (IRE) Owner: Mr Graham Cardwell Breeder: Mr Richard O’Connor

5 10-12

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited in his qualifying runs.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 84

10 SILK OR SCARLET (IRE) (45) 46-1043 D

10 10-9

Ch g Mahler - Spirit of Clanagh (IRE) Jockey: Bruce Lynn (5) Owner: Ken McGarrity & Dudgeon, Cundall, Liddle Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr P. J. Cummins Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Perth in May and back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of 15 at Ayr last month. Definite player with a repeat. Star RatingHHHII BHA 81 11 TRAC (FR) (29) 450000

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Owner: Randall Orchard & Partners Breeder: S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole

5 10-6

Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who never looked like landing a blow back at 2m last month.Star RatingHHIII

BHA 78

12 MOTAHASSEN (IRE) (19) 00605

Br g Lonhro (AUS) - Journalist (IRE) Owner: Mrs Sarah Bryan Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

8 10-5

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (7) Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner who is related to a winning hurdler, but he has cut little ice in this sphere to date. Star RatingHHHII BHA 77

13 KINERTON HILL (IRE) (45) P0-000

6 10-4

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Gingerlina (IRE) Owner: Simon & Angela Gillie Breeder: Gerald McMahon Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Sponsor: SPG Fire & Security Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked poor in a handful of starts to date. Star RatingHIIII BHA 76

14 LUCKELLO (GB) (30) 466605

6 10-2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timarello (IRE) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Owner: Skylark Racing Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: R. Rainbow & Sons Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match his bumper form over hurdles, including on handicap debut a month ago. Up in trip with cheekpieces fitted. Star RatingHHHII BHA 74 15 AFRICAN GLORY (IRE) (34) 002U5P

8 10-0

B m Fame And Glory - African Miss (IRE) Jockey: Danny McMenamin Owner: Coniston Old Men Syndicate Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith Breeder: Frank O’Meara Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Hexham on return in November but hasn’t reproduced that form in 3 subsequent starts and now 0-14 in this sphere. Visor reached for. Star RatingHHHII BHA 72 16 LEADING MAN (IRE) (36) 0P0

5 10-0

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Nina Fontenail (FR) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Owner: Mr Philip Rocher Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury Breeder: Thistletown Stud Sponsor: Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to hint at ability over hurdles. Handicap debut.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 69

17 YORGUNNABEAMUNKY (GB) (34) 060-460

6 10-0

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Delray Beach (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr R. A. Ross Trainer: Russell Ross, Consett Breeder: Mickley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Established as a poor maiden hurdler.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 68

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2021:EMBOLE (FR) 7 11 7 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 18 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 14. Hood worn by No. 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 17.

PLAY SMARTER SHUTTHEGATE is going through a good spell at present and the prospect of a well-run race kept to this trip will help his cause. Beat Box and Azof des Mottes are obvious dangers, while Roger Rarebit is the potential improver now handicapping.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHUTTHEGATE (IRE) 2.BEAT BOX (FR) 3.AZOF DES MOTTES (FR)

THE RESULT

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