3RD RACE

THE wetherbyracing.co.uk 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. (Penalty Value £6861.96)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (23 wins from 293 runners, 8%) runs BULLDOZE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs ROSE SEA HAS Longest Traveller: ROSE SEA HAS trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 144 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two mile handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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 115 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 110.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 FARO (FR) (26) 51/1/60-0

7 11-12

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Teskaline (FR) Jockey: Craig Nichol Owner: The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles a few years back but offered little obvious encouragement in a Doncaster handicap hurdle on his recent return from a long absence for new yard. Well beaten sole chase start in France. Tongue tied first time. Plenty to prove. Star RatingHHIII BHA 115 2 ROSE SEA HAS (FR) (12) 202231

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Vaibuscar Has (FR) Owner: The Berrow Hill Partnership Breeder: S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud

7 11-12

Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for some consistent efforts this term when snapping a losing run dating back to 2019 in Fontwell handicap chase 12 days ago. Should remain very competitive up 3lb. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 115 3 CRACK DU NINIAN (FR) (18) 12333U BF

7 11-12

B g Le Houssais (FR) - Syphaline (FR) Owner: Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Breeder: Mr Antoine Blanche Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 chase starts in the autumn. Hasn’t progressed since but was a respectable third at Carlisle off this mark last month. Unseated before halfway at Bangor latest. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115 4 MISS AMELIA (GB) (277) 22-U324

9 11-10

B m Midnight Legend - Miss Pross Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Cambridge Racing and Mr J Craggs Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Mrs G. B. Walford Sponsor: Cambridge Bloodstock Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form over fences last season, winning 3 times. Respectable efforts at the start of the current campaign and the booking of Brian Hughes suggests she should be ready to roll on her first run for 9 months. Stable among the winners. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 113 5 BULLDOZE (IRE) (7) P4P622

7 11-0

Gr g Notnowcato - Cap The Rose (IRE) Jockey: Alain Cawley Owner: R M & T Holdings Limited & Partners Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Knockhouse Stud Ltd Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamental maiden for Henry De Bromhead. Runner-up in a pair of small-field Sedgefield handicaps since joining this yard but more will be needed to land a first success here. Blinkers/tongue tie worn last time are left off. Star RatingHHHII BHA 103

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: GOUET DES BRUYERES (FR) 5 10 5 Henry Brooke 4-1 (Oliver Greenall) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Rose Sea Has (FR), 11-4 Miss Amelia (GB), 7-2 Crack du Ninian (FR), 11-2 Bulldoze (IRE), 22-1 Faro (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The Mark Walford stable has really found form of late, including a treble at Hexham earlier this week, so MISS AMELIA is taken to make light of a 9-month absence under Brian Hughes. The reliable Rose Sea Has deservedly got her head back in front at Fontwell recently and is feared most ahead of Crack du Ninian. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MISS AMELIA 2.ROSE SEA HAS (FR) 3.CRACK DU NINIAN (FR)

THE RESULT