FIFTH RACE 4.33
3m 45y
THE racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £14000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £5258; Second £2630; Third £1314; Fourth £658; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £6861.96)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): Jonjo O’Neill (17 wins from 75 runners, 23%) runs FRISCO BAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs TEMPLEBREDIN Weightwatcher: SIGURD won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 8lb to 92. Longest Traveller: ROOKIE TRAINER trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.
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BALLYRATH (IRE) (24) 4/14/-1PP CD
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rose Wee (IRE) Owner: Mr Colin Moore Breeder: Ballymorris Stables
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st-lb
12
12-0
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3) Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Defied a lengthy absence at big odds when scoring over C&D in January. Pulled up on both subsequent outings, though. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117
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MIDNIGHT MOSS (GB) (42) 42321/-P D
Ch g Midnight Legend - Brackenmoss (IRE) Owner: Midnight Moss Partnership Breeder: Reveley Farms
10
11-12
Jockey: Fergus Gregory Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences in February 2020 and shaped as if retaining ability at Fontwell on his only outing since (42 days ago). Stable has hit some form and he’s well treated, so worth considering. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115
3
ROOKIE TRAINER (IRE) (91) 042-146 D
8
11-12
B g Gold Well - Crazy Falcon (IRE) Jockey: James Best Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Rookie Tra Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: T.M. O’Toole Sponsor: Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa, Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 19f winner over hurdles but hasn’t offered a great deal of encouragement over fences as yet. Star RatingHHIII BHA 115
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FRISCO BAY (IRE) (30) 346263 BF
B g Yeats (IRE) - Heath Heaven Owner: Bassaire Cleanrooms Ltd. Breeder: Mr P. Hennessy
7
11-10
Jockey: Kevin Brogan (3) Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles winner who ran best race to date over fences when runner-up at Warwick in December. Hasn’t fired on either outing since, but dangerous if allowed his own way. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 113
5
TEMPLEBREDIN (IRE) (130) 11053-2 D
B g Stowaway - Ballydunne Present (IRE) Owner: Mr Michael P. Tudor Breeder: Gerard Murphy
8
11-9
Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in hunter chases for Sam Curling last season and, while an 11-month absence is something of a concern, he’s joined a shrewd yard, and this is a very winnable race. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 112
6
HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) (26) 634215
B g Mahler - Islands Sister (IRE) Owner: Hanbury and Fretwell Breeder: Mrs A. S. O’Brien
7
11-5
Jockey: Lewis Dobb (7) Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Sponsor: Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 2m handicap chase at Leicester in February and probably found the race coming too soon when only fifth at Kelso next time. Upped markedly in trip, he may well get back on track. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108
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SHARP RESPONSE (IRE) (25) 3/-PPF63 C
B g Oscar (IRE) - Lambourne Lace (IRE) Owner: Formulated Polymer Products Ltd Breeder: Roger Ryan
11
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser who has been out of sorts for some time, so hard to make a compelling case for despite a mark that’s in freefall. Star RatingHHIII BHA 107 22
