4TH RACE

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.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 ERAGONE (FR) (400) F01P2F-

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 2 ROCKADENN (FR) (25) 1P-3025

B g High Rock (IRE) - Nijadenn (FR) Owner: S W Racing Breeder: P. Rago & J. Le Scouarnec

6 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, The Air Ambulance Service (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 11-10

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE) Jockey: Lewis Dobb (10) Owner: The Hanky Panky Partnership Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. 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

9 11-2

Ch g Authorized (IRE) - Missy Dancer Jockey: Ryan Mania Owner: D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Ashbrittle Stud Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

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 11-0

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021:UMBRIGADO (IRE) 7 11 12 Tom Scudamore 7-2 (David Pipe) 10 ran

Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: FAST BUCK: Following its run on 15/1/2022 it was reported that the horse had been struck into. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hasankey (IRE), 4-1 Thomas Macdonagh (GB), 11-2 Destined To Shine (IRE), 7-1 Rockadenn (FR), 17-2 Fast Buck (FR), 12-1 Eragone (FR), Joke Dancer (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HASANKEY is developing a fine partnership with Lewis Dobb and the pair can land the hat-trick. The form of his Ayr success has been franked with the runner-up winning twice since, so a 9lb rise might not be enough to stop him. Thomas Macdonagh can give another good account for in-form Jamie Snowden, while Rockadenn is interesting having been 3 from 3 over fences when trained in France. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HASANKEY (IRE) 2.THOMAS MACDONAGH 3.ROCKADENN (FR)

THE RESULT

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ST JOHN AMBULANCE

The St John Ambulance Brigade attend all meetings. The Executive wish to thank all members for their valuable and voluntary services.

CASH MACHINE

Cash Machines are located within the Bramham Halland Millennium Stand – Level 2.

ABANDONMENT REFUND

In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day. All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the meeting. The following rules apply: a) Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund. WETHERBY RACECOURSE, YORK ROAD, WETHERBY LS22 5EJ

HORSE WELFARE

Here at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance.

During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.