5TH RACE

THE TOM RICHMOND MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Richards (8 wins from 49 runners, 16%) runs CAIUS MARCIUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Ellison (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs SNOOKERED Weightwatcher: CAIUS MARCIUS won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 13lb to 117. Longest Traveller: KANSAS CITY CHIEF trained by O Sherwood, Upper Lambourn, 113 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This three mile handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 135. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 KANSAS CITY CHIEF (IRE) (209) 312210- D

13 12-0

B g Westerner - Badawi Street Owner: Jersey Racing Friends Breeder: Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Jockey: Miss Victoria Malzard (7) Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn Sponsor: Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran but better than ever last season, recording 3 victories, including twice at Cheltenham. First run for yard after leaving Neil Mulholland following 6 months off. Others may just have a fitness advantage. Star RatingHHHII BHA 132 2 TEESCOMPONENTS LAD (GB) (21) 63243-4 C 9 11-13

B g Midnight Legend - Northern Native (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Owner: Gillian Boanas Racing Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: Tees Components Ltd Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Gained reward for consistency when scoring at Market Rasen (23.1f) in November and made a respectable return after 5 months off when fourth at Perth (23.9f) 3 weeks ago. Runner-up in this race last year. Star RatingHHHII BHA 131 3 HILLVIEW (IRE) (87) 211-312 D BF

6 11-10

B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Da Das Delight (IRE) Jockey: Sean Bowen Owner: Dr David Pickering Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Breeder: Desmond Amond

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed an excellent strike rate since switched to handicaps, winning 5 of his last 8 races. Creditable effort when second of 4 at Stratford (26.4f) on his latest outing in July. Can give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 128 4 SNOOKERED (IRE) (18) 04-0160 C

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Secret Quest Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club Breeder: Mr Michael Burke

8 11-4

Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed on Flat/over hurdles but capitalised on his reduced mark at Cartmel (17.2f) in July. Not in the same form both starts since though, down the field at Market Rasen 18 days ago. Having his first try at 3m. Star RatingHHIII BHA 122 5 CAIUS MARCIUS (IRE) (28) 5-03213 C D

11 10-13

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Mr C P Norbury & Tarzan Bloodstock Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Breeder: Sean Gorman Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Very durable campaigner who opened his account for the season having his first attempt at 3m at Perth in July. Unsuited by the drop in trip when third of 5 at Kelso (20.9f) last month. Can resume winning ways.Star RatingHHHHH BHA 117

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: FLIGHT DECK (IRE) 7 11 12 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 9-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 8 ran

Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Caius Marcius (IRE), 5-2 Hillview (IRE), 7-2 Kansas City Chief (IRE), 11-2 Teescomponents Lad (GB), 12-1 Snookered (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER Having a belated first try at 3m, CAIUS MARCIUS opened his account for the season at Perth in July before looking unsuited by the drop back in trip on his latest start. The 11-y-o is taken to make it 2 from 2 over this distance and see off the challenge of Hillview, while Teescomponents Lad can give his running again in this race.

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The Family & Friends of Tom Richmond 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.

Family & Friends of Tom Richmond

CASH MACHINE

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

ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated. d—Disqualified. r—Ran Out.

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