1ST RACE

THE WATCH RACING TV IN HD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2963; Second £1482; Third £741; Fourth £371; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3866.66)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Menzies (11 wins from 67 runners, 16%) runs RITSON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs PARLIAMENT HILL Longest Traveller: MONGOL EMPEROR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 MONGOL EMPEROR (IRE) (25) 11/424-0

7 12-2

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Hurricane Bella (IRE) Jockey: Tom Scudamore Owner: Equi ex Incertis Partners Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Patrick Thompson

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who didn’t look a natural when unable to beat a rival at this course on chasing debut. Tongue tied and may have learned from that. Star RatingHHHII BHA 122 2 ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (278) U21122-

6 12-0

B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) Owner: The Escapees Breeder: Ms Leah Mc Coy Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Sponsor: Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made all to make a winning hurdles debut in an Ayr novice in January. Good efforts in defeat since and appeals as the type to make a better chaser. Strong claims back from 9 months off. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 120 3 DAKOTA MOIRETTE (FR) (318) 3356/34-

9 11-11

B g Voix du Nord (FR) - Rahana Moirette (FR) Jockey: John Kington Owner: The Golden Dream Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Breeder: Madame Claude Marie Duporte

TIMEFORM VIEW Punchestown maiden hurdle success back in 2016 remains his sole victory from 36 starts under Rules. Given a chance by the handicapper but has a bit to prove after 10-month absence. Star RatingHHIII BHA 117 4 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (226) 1/2312P-

5 11-10

Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR)

Jockey: Daryl Jacob Owner: Lady Gibbings Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Huntingdon bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles with plenty in hand at Fakenham (16f) on New Year’s Day. Pulled up when last seen at Hexham 7 months ago but should make a chaser. Star RatingHHHII BHA 116 5 PARLIAMENT HILL (GB) (19) 1621-3 BF

4 11-7

Ch g Sir Percy - Fauran (IRE) Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Breeder: Minster Stud Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning hurdler who wasn’t always fluent when third in a handicap at Fontwell on chasing debut 19 months ago. Should benefit from that experience, so he’s likely to make an impact. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 121 6 RITSON (IRE) (19) 62342-5

B g Jeremy (USA) - Ellen’s Choice (IRE) Owner: Mr P R Walker & Mr R Walker Breeder: M. Berry

7 10-13

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who showed aptitude when fifth in a handicap at Hexham on his first try over the larger obstacles. Should strip fitter for that, so capable of getting involved. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 105

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: TROOPER TURNBULL (IRE) 7 11 7 Conor O’Farrell 6-5 (Rose Dobbin) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: HIDOR DE BERSY: Following its run on 11/4/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Parliament Hill (GB), 4-1 Escapeandevade (IRE), 9-2 Ritson (IRE), 5-1 Mongol Emperor (IRE), Hidor de Bersy (FR), 12-1 Dakota Moirette (FR)

Point-winner ESCAPEANDEVADE was steadily progressive over hurdles and looks the type to do better again now his attentions are turned to chasing, so he’s marginally preferred to Parliament Hill and Ritson, who are both likely to benefit from their first experience in this sphere. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) 2.PARLIAMENT HILL 3.RITSON (IRE)

THE RESULT

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Racing TV will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner.

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