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6TH RACE
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 (23 wins from 293 runners, 8%) runs HOWZAT HIRIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs CELTIC TARA Weightwatcher: PAKIE’S DREAM won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 19lb to 79. Longest Traveller: KINERTON HILL trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three mile race for four-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.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 CELTIC TARA (GB) (25) 00/-4522
8 11-12
B m Kayf Tara - Valdas Queen (GER) Owner: A. P. Racing Breeder: A. P. Racing Jockey: Fergus Gregory Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: McCoy Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage mare who has shown improved form upped in trip in handicaps at Huntingdon (25f) on her last 2 starts, finishing runner-up on both occasions. Can go well again in 1st time cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 100 2 FREETHINKER (IRE) (20) U-05211 D
6 11-6
B g Libertarian - Supreme Magical Owner: The Free Thinkers Breeder: Michael McCullagh Jockey: Lilly Pinchin (5) Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Heading in the right direction since fitted with a tongue tie, off the mark in conditionals’ handicap at Newcastle (22f) in February. Defied 8lb rise to follow-up at same course (23.7f) 20 days ago. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 94 3 THE BLACK SQUIRREL (IRE) (14) 614P-P6 D 9 11-4
Br g Craigsteel - Terra Lucida (IRE) Owner: Hogarth Racing Breeder: S. Berry & B. Horgan Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Henry Hogarth, Stillington
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who has shown little in both starts this month since returning from a year-long absence. Others preferred. Star RatingHIIII BHA 92 4 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (23) P25400
5 11-2
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Owner: Smartwater Utilities Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upcompletedstartinpointswhoshowedonlymodestforminnovicehurdlesatthiscourse.Disappointing when well backed for handicap debut at Newcastle last time. Tongue strap on upped in trip. Star RatingHHHII BHA 90 5 ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (35) 21/-6402 D 7 10-13
B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Jockey: Oakley Brown (5) Owner: Mr Anthony Ross Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton Breeder: Greg & Jane Rossiter
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t had much racing and was narrowly denied a successful handicap debut at Sedgefield (27f) last time, edged out late having travelled well in rear. Open to further progress. Star RatingHHHII BHA 87 6 TARAS DAY (GB) (316) 3442/1-0 D
9 10-12
B m Kayf Tara - One of Those Days Owner: Mrs Helen Harvey Breeder: R. F. and S. D. Knipe Jockey: Lewis Dobb (7) Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 15-month absence to double career tally in handicap hurdle at Perth (3m) in April 2021. However, not in the same form the following month and off another 10 months since. Star RatingHHIII BHA 86 7 THE QUESTIONER (IRE) (10) 2-6P602
6 10-9
Ch g Ask - Cush Bach (IRE) Owner: Salmon Racing Breeder: R. McCarthy Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner, Amelia Knight Holdings Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Slightly more encouraging signs of late, runner-up here (19.7f) before not seen to best effect at Newcastle 23 days ago. However, he didn’t look the most straightforward last time. Upped in trip. Star RatingHHIII BHA 79 9 PAKIE’S DREAM (IRE) (15) 600430 D
8 10-5
B g Arcadio (GER) - Emily’s Princess (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Ms Jennie Candlish Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Thomas Norris Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and followed one of his better efforts with below-par runs on his last 2 starts. Further drop in the weights not enough to tempt now back hurdling. Star RatingHHIII BHA 79 10 HOWZAT HIRIS (FR) (21) 50-6405
5 10-1
Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Owner: Sticky Wicket Racing Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little form over hurdles, including in handicaps last 2 starts. Significantly back up in trip but looks to be up against it. Star RatingHHIII BHA 75 11 RIP ROCKS PADDY OK (IRE) (55) P0PP00
7 10-0
B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Marula (IRE) Owner: Mr K. Hunter Breeder: Vimal and Gillian Khosla Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (5) Trainer: Kevin Hunter, Natland Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual who continues to struggle for form. Thirteen runs since his last win in 2019. Up in trip. Star RatingHIIII BHA 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: BRIDEY’S LETTUCE (IRE) 9 10 3 Cillin Leonard 10-1 (Charles & Adam Pogson) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Stewards Note: PAKIE’S DREAM: Following its run on 16/3/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Freethinker (IRE), 7-2 The Questioner (IRE), 4-1 Celtic Tara (GB), 7-1 Onestepatatime (IRE), 10-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 18-1 Pakie’s Dream (IRE), 20-1 Taras Day (GB), 33-1 Howzat Hiris (FR), 40-1 Kinerton Hill (IRE), 50-1 The Black Squirrel (IRE), 200-1 Rip Rocks Paddy Ok (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
THE QUESTIONER finished first past the post on handicap debut at Southwell last time and gets to race off the same mark here. He travelled nicely through the race before being demoted for causing interference, so the 6-y-o can quickly gain compensation this time around. Celtic Tara is also open to progress at 3m in first time cheekpieces and is feared most, while Freethinker is not dismissed lightly in his bid for a hat-trick. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE QUESTIONER (IRE) 2.CELTIC TARA 3.FREETHINKER (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance................................................... 3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................
Wetherby Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse.
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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) Weights raised 1lb 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): M Hammond (23 wins from 293 runners, 8%) runs THE VERY THING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs WORLD TRIP Longest Traveller: KING FERDINAND trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 190 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three mile race for four-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.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 KING FERDINAND (IRE) (25) 000021
6 11-12
B g Milan - Nobody’s Darling (IRE) Owner: Mr J. Hinds Breeder: Mr Brett Merry Jockey: Stan Sheppard Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Sponsor: Plusbac
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved recently, confirming the promise of his Uttoxeter second with a career-best victory at Huntingdon last time. Looks to be on the right path now and has to be taken seriously. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 99 2 WORLD TRIP (GB) (25) 26P521 D
7 11-8
B m Universal (IRE) - Maiden Voyage Jockey: Fergus Gregory Owner: Foxtrot NH Racing Partnership & Partner Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Whitson Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise when doubling her hurdles tally in 7-runner handicap at Huntingdon 25 days ago, asserting run-in having been well positioned. Should remain competitive up 5lb. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 95 3 KILBREW BOY (IRE) (25) 364463
B g Stowaway - Bean Ki Moon (IRE) Owner: Case Racing Partnership Breeder: Tim Hegarty
9 11-5
Jockey: Mr Charlie Case (7) Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Wincanton chase winner last term but operating below his best over hurdles and fences in recent starts, again failing to land a blow when third behind World Trip last time. Mark continues to fall but hard to fancy. Star RatingHHIII BHA 92 4 TORNGAT (FR) (14) 554000
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Owner: Mr Graeme Curnow Breeder: Mr Fabrice Simon
6 11-3
Jockey: Kevin Brogan (3) Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Sponsor: Jewson Limited, B & H Motors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Only beaten 5 lengths when eighth of 9 at Hexham a fortnight ago but he’s yet to really threaten to get his head in front and probably needs a couple of his rivals to falter to get off the mark. Star RatingHHHII BHA 90 5 RUMBLE B (IRE) (23) 660430
B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE) Owner: Mr Justin Landy Breeder: Mr Emlyn Patterson
8 11-0
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3) Trainer: Justin Landy, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs but has been seemingly improved for the fitting of tongue strap/visor earlier this year. Ran one of his lesser races at Newcastle last time, but isn’t an outsider to fully rule out if able to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII BHA 87 6 VESHENSKAYA (IRE) (9) 046533
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Manorville (IRE) Owner: Signify Partnership Breeder: Anne Marie Ryan
7 10-10
Jockey: John Kington Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent a wind op prior to showing improved form on her last 2 starts, including when third over C&D 9 days ago. Races from same mark here and isn’t ruled out of making the frame again Star RatingHHHHI BHA 83 7 GARETH CAEL (FR) (21) 3-10P04
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Dallia (FR) Owner: The Good Friends Syndicate Breeder: Ms Caroline Marquet
6 10-8
Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Catterick in January but it’s been a while since he’s been of much interest as a hurdler and looks easy enough to pass over again. Star RatingHHIII BHA 79 (-3) 9 STORM FORCE ONE (GB) (9) 0-04263 BF 6 10-4
B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Force In The Wings (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Hedley, Little, Sharkey & Tomkins Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton Breeder: T. M. Hayes Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on last 2 visits to this track, including when third over C&D 9 days ago, though failed to see things out in the latter stages. Cheekpieces go back on. Star RatingHHHII BHA 77 (-1) 10 FAME AND HOPE (IRE) (14) 26U0P2
7 10-1
B m Fame And Glory - Kaituna (IRE) Owner: Miss G. Boanas Breeder: I. Geraghty Jockey: Miss Becky Smith (3) Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Sponsor: Tote, inglebyracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well after being badly outpaced early at Hexham (23.3f) 2 weeks ago. Unlikely to be able to get away with anything similar in this event but stamina is her strong suit and she has each-way claims. Star RatingHHHII BHA 74
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021:(See Div 1)
Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9, 10. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 World Trip (GB), 4-1 King Ferdinand (IRE), 7-1 Veshenskaya (IRE), 9-1 Torngat (FR), Fame And Hope (IRE), 10-1 Storm Force One (GB), 12-1 Gareth Cael (FR), 16-1 Kilbrew Boy (IRE), 20-1 Rumble B (IRE), 40-1 The Very Thing (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Those heading the weights are most interesting, with KING FERDINAND the pick to follow up his recent Huntingdon win. The penny has seemingly now dropped for Tom Lacey’s inmate and he can win this at the chief expense of World Trip, who won the other division of said Huntingdon event last time. Veshenskaya can also make the placings here again. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING FERDINAND (IRE) 2.WORLD TRIP 3.VESHENSKAYA (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance................................................... 3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................
Wetherby Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the lad or lass responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race, and a memento to the owner of the winning horse.
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