THE BUZZ
by Wetherbee
RACE ONE
GOSHHOWPOSH defied odds of 80-1 when filling the runner-up spot at Chepstow on his racecourse bow and he could go one better Howaya Now shaped with promise at Ffos Las last month and is another who could go well, along with Curley Finger, who must carry a penalty for his win at Hexham in May. Top Target hit the woodwork in a bumper at Worcester and has to be of interest for the in-form Kim Bailey team.
WIN: GOSHHOWPOSH
RACE TWO
DANGER: Howaya Now
Black Opium was second at Newcastle last month but the drop back in trip is a slight concern for the eight-year-old. William Cody was a ready winner at Huntingdon but he has an added 6lb for that success and FEVER ROQUE may have his measure. Dropped in class after falling at Musselburgh last month, he may be better suited by the softer ground than some and could carry top-weight to victory.
WIN: FEVER ROQUE
RACE THREE
DANGER: Black Opium
Rebecca Menzies has a good record in this race and that suggests that You Some Boy can go well, although an added 4lb from the handicapper for his most recent effort won’t help IMPERIAL STORM merits plenty of respect now upped in trip after a third at Chepstow last month. There is plenty of stamina in his pedigree and, if he does stay he could get involved on his handicap debut. Court At Slip is another to consider off a decent mark in a competitive event.
WIN: IMPERIAL STORM
RACE FOUR
DANGER: You Some Boy
KALOOKI is a tentative selection having pulled up on three of his last four starts, but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster a year ago This also represents a drop in class and, at his best, he could go very well. Grange Ranger battled on well to win narrowly over C&D last month and cannot be discounted, leaving Chirico Vallis and perhaps Burrows Diamond to battle it out for the minor placing.
WIN: KALOOKI
RACE FIVE
DANGER: Grange Ranger
MCGOWAN’S PASS ran well in defeat here when last seen and, with his yard among the winners lately, he makes plenty of appeal from the foot of the weights. Kellahen won a novice hurdle at Bangor last month and is respected from a workable mark on his handicap debut. Fransham, who is also on a competitive rating, and Word Has It are others to consider
WIN: MCGOWAN’S PASS
RACE SIX
DANGER: Kellahen
HARRY DU BERLAIS proved himself over this distance with a gutsy win at Market Rasen last month. He displayed a willing attitude that day and has a live chance of following up from just a 2lb higher mark. Tango Boy, who won over C&D in October is another with scope for progression as a chaser and has to be taken seriously once again. Aire Valley Lad is also dangerous to underestimate.
WIN: HARRY DU BERLAIS
RACE SEVEN
DANGER: Tango Boy
POUILLY FUISSE is closely related to plenty of winners on the Flat, with her dam being a half-sister to the high-class Phoenix Tower, and she merits plenty of respect here. Whozatgirl ran well on her debut when second in a similar race at Huntingdon last month and is an obvious threat, while Peribonka River and Amarbelle’s Dream both merit a market inspection.
WIN: POUILLY FUISSE
DANGER: Whozatgirl
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Another day of fine racing here at Wetherby got off to a convincing start for the Olly Murphy-trained Parliament Hill.
The four-year-old cruised to success in the opener, winning by six lengths, ahead of Hidor De Bersey. Sean Bowen was on board and the jockey pushed Parliament Hill along after four out before being ridden when two fences from the finish. The gelding led approaching the last and kept on strongly to extend his lead in the closing stages Market favourite Escapeandevade was unable to justify the support, finishing third.
It was to be another comfortable win in the following race, with the favourite Spartan Army cruising to success by six lengths The Alan King-trained three-year-old travelled strongly throughout and despite a couple of awkward jumps at the last two hurdles, he quicked clear in the run-in to extend the advantage over Wholeofthemoon.
Wakey Wakey was a further seven lengths behind Wholeofthemoon with Red Command and Famille Verte left comfortably behind in fourth and fifth respectively.
French Paradoxe got his season off to a fine start, winning by three-and-a-quarter lengths over Southern Sam in the Karen Dunbar Highly Commended Handicap Chase for trainer Oliver Signy and jockey Gavin Sheehan. The seven-year-old made a couple of errors but rallied when approaching the last and managed to regain the lead. He then stayed on well to fend off the danger from the Richard Bandey-trained Southern Sam. Contemplatemyfaith was never in contention to challenge the leading pair, finishing a further seven lengths behind Souther Sam and the popular Readysteadybeau disappointed to finish fourth of the five runner field Breizh Alko was pulled up before five out, with the vet saying the gelding was showing signs of heat stress.
The pair of Dan and Harry Skelton got their first win of the meeting in the form of Pembroke, who won comfortably by six-and-a-half lengths over the popular Magic Wave The five-year-old was in touch with the leaders in the early stages and led going easily when three from the finish. Jockey Harry Skelton then asked for more and he duly obliged, going clear from two out. There was a lot of support for Magic Wave but the Mark Walford-trained gelding was no match for the winner. Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen teamed up again to complete a double on the day with No Risk Des Flos completing a comfortable seven length victory in the penultimate race of the day.
The son of No Risk At All was prominent and went second before four fences from the finish He was then ridden to lead when two out before going clear approaching the last. The seven-year-old kept on strongly during the run-in to extend the lead of the market favourite Knickerbockerglory.
The Dan Skelton-trained Knickerbockerglory gained a lot of support before the race and led briefly but was unable to fend off the danger from the winner.
Another fine day of racing was then completed with Lunar Discovery winning the final race of the day. The James Moffatt-trained five-year-old took a keen hold in the early stages before going best when two furlongs out. Jockey Charlotte Jones then asked for more from her and despite running slightly green, she was always doing enough to hold off the danger from Mercian Omen.
Heavenly Clouds had a lot of support in the market but produced a disappointing run for trainer Mel Rowley, finishing seventh.
PARLIAMENT HILL LAST TIME OUT | Wednesday 23rd November
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Race 1 11.45 2m 209y 1 Our Marty (FR) 11-6 2 Strong Leader (GB) 11-6 3 Etalon (IRE) 11-0 4 Gaelic Park (IRE) 11-0 5 Governor Green (IRE) 11-0 6 Jaramillo (GB) 11-0 7 Nollyador (FR) 11-0 8 Pleasant Man (GB) 11-0 9 Uncle Arthur (GB) 11-0
Race 2 12.20 3m 149y 1 Broadway Boy (IRE) 12-0 2 Bonza Boy (GB) 11-13 3 Bobalot (GB) 11-11 4 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 11-11 5 Tyre Kicker (FR) 11-10 6 Fenland Tiger (GB) 11-6 7 Moyode Mist (IRE) 10-7
Race 3 12.55 2m 209y
1 Isaline de Chandou (FR)11-5 2 Arch Enemy (IRE) 11-0 3 Calico (FR) 11-0 4 Circus Act (IRE) 11-0 5 Dixon Cove (GER) 11-0 6 Dubai Clover (IRE) 11-0 7 Obsessedwithyou (FR) 11-0 8 Old Victoria (FR) 11-0 9 Paddy’s Fancy (GB) 11-0 10 Pepsiwithacap (IRE) 11-0
AINTREE
Race 4 1.30 3m 210y
1 Chantry House (IRE) 11-10
2 Noble Yeats (IRE) 11-8
3 Sam Brown (GB) 11-8
4 Ahoy Senor (IRE) 11-7
5 Dashel Drasher (GB) 11-4
6 Sounds Russian (IRE) 11-4
Race 5 2.05 3m 1f 188y
1 De Rasher Counter (GB)12-0
2 Francky du Berlais (FR) 12 0
3 Snow Leopardess (GB) 11-13
4 Hill Sixteen (GB) 11-12
5 Fortescue (GB) 11-12
6 Recite A Prayer (IRE) 11-11
7 The Jam Man (IRE) 11-11
8 Fantastikas (FR) 11-8
9 Cloth Cap (IRE) 11-7
10 Dr Kananga (GB) 11-7
11 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 11-5
12 The Wolf (FR) 11-5
13 Gesskille (FR) 11-4
14 Rapid Flight (GB) 11-4
15 Fagan (GB) 11-4
16 Captain Kangaroo (IRE) 11-2
17 Enqarde (FR) 11-1
18 Domaine de L’Isle (FR) 10-13
19 Five Star Getaway (IRE)10-13
20 Now Where Or When (IRE) 10-11
21 Percussion (GB) 10-11
22 Didero Vallis (FR) 10-8
23 Minella Bobo (IRE) 10-2
SANDOWN PARK
Race 6 2.40 2m 3f 200y
1 Brave Seasca (FR) 12-1
2 Empire Steel (IRE) 12-0
3 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE) 11-12
4 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 11-11
5 Elvis Mail (FR) 11-11
6 Schiehallion Munro (GB) 11-11
7 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) 11-10
8 Kap Auteuil (FR) 11-7
9 Gunsight Ridge (GB) 11-6
10 Knight In Dubai (IRE) 11-0
11 Clan Legend (GB) 10-13
12 Cooper’s Cross (IRE) 10-10
13 Handsworth (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 3.15 2m 4f
1 Langer Dan (IRE) 12-0
2 Herbiers (FR) 11-8
3 Ballyhome (IRE) 11-4
4 Harbour Lake (IRE) 11-4
5 Sizing Pottsie (FR) 11-3
6 Walking On Air (IRE) 11-2
7 Bold Plan (IRE) 11-1
8 Hardi du Mesnil (FR) 10-11
9 Skippin Court (IRE) 10-11
10 Benson (GB) 10-9
11 Foster’sisland (GB) 10-9
12 Romeo Brown (GB) 10-8
Race 1 12.00 1m 7f 216y
Race 3 1.10 2m 7f 98y
Race 6 2.55 1m 7f 119y
Authorised Speed (FR) 11-5 2 Arctic Lodge (IRE) 11-0 3 Godot (IRE) 11-0 4 Harvie Wallbanger (IRE) 11-0 5 Horizon d’Or (FR) 11-0 6 Immortal (FR) 11-0 7 Santos Blue (GB) 11-0 8 Silver Atom (IRE) 11-0 9 Star Flyer (IRE) 11-0 10 William of York (GB) 11-0
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1 Call Me Lord (FR) 12-0
2 Dolphin Square (IRE) 11-13 3 Wilde About Oscar (IRE) 11-7 4 Copperhead (GB) 11-6 5 Halo des Obeaux (FR) 11-5 6 Midnightreflection (GB) 11-0 7 Sidi Ismael (FR) 11-0 8 Bridge North (IRE) 10-12 9 Scarpia (IRE) 10-9
10 Nambiti (FR) 10-7 11 Sirobbie (IRE) 10-6
1 Dunvegan (FR) 11-10 2 Edwardstone (GB) 11-10 3 Funambule Sivola (FR) 11-10 4 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 11-10 5 Greaneteen (FR) 11-10 6 Shishkin (IRE) 11-10
Race 2 12.35 2m 3f 173y 1 Whitehotchillifili (IRE) 12-0 2 West Balboa (IRE) 12-0 3 Peltwell (IRE) 11-9 4 Coquelicot (FR) 11-8 5 Terresita (IRE) 11-8 6 Plenty of Time (IRE) 11-7 7 Merry Poppins (GER) 11-4 8 Whisky Express (GB) 10-10 9 Moonamacaroona (GB) 10-8 10 Brown Bullet (IRE) 10-2
Race 4 1.45 1m 7f 119y
1 Boothill (IRE) 11-7
2 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR) 11-7 3 Jonbon (FR) 11-7
4 Unexpected Party (FR) 11-7
Race 5 2.20 1m 7f 216y
1 Friend Or Foe (FR) 12-0 2 Martator (FR) 11 13 3 Love Envoi (IRE) 11-10 4 Nayati (FR) 11-4 5 Homme Public (FR) 11-3 6 Playful Saint (FR) 10-10 7 Bashful Boy (IRE) 10-7 8 In The Air (FR) 10-5 9 Hermes Boy (FR) 10-4 10 Just The Man (FR) 10-2
Race 7 3.30 3m 4f 166y 1 Deise Aba (IRE) 12-0 2 Quick Wave (FR) 11-12 3 Revels Hill (IRE) 11-10 4 Almazhar Garde (FR) 11-7 5 One More Fleurie (IRE) 11-0 6 Red Happy (FR) 11-0 7 Gwencily Berbas (FR) 10-9 8 Planned Paradise (IRE) 10-5 9 Eclair de Guye (FR) 10-4 10 In Rem (FR) 10-3 11 D’Jango (FR) 10-2
Race 1 11.53 2m 7f 131y
1 Pats Fancy (IRE) 12-2
2 Take Your Time (IRE) 11-10
3 Royal Pretender (FR) 11 8
4 Grace A Vous Enki (FR) 11-6 5 Cavallino (IRE) 11-5
6 Benny’s Oscar (IRE) 11-5 7 Paricolor (FR) 11-4 8 Raddon Top (IRE) 11-0 9 Carlow Farmer (IRE) 11-0
10 Top of The Bill (IRE) 10-13 11 Lanspark (IRE) 10-8
12 Winds of Fire (USA) 10-7
Race 2 12.27 2m 7f 131y
1 Makin’yourmindup (GB) 11-7
2 Wee Willie Nail (IRE) 11-6 3 Bampton Star (GB) 11-0
4 De Wanted Warrior (IRE)11-0 5 Galudon (FR) 11-0 6 Racing Snake (GB) 11-0 7 Rouge de L’Quest (IRE) 11-0 8 Well Dick (IRE) 11-0 9 Drumlees Pet (IRE) 10-7
Race 3 1.02 2m 3f 98y
1 Dalamoi (IRE) 12-0
2 Smackwater Jack (IRE) 12-0
3 Not Available (IRE) 11-12
4 Enzo d’Airy (FR) 11-11
5 Franigane (FR) 11 10 6 Destin d’Ajonc (FR) 11-5
7 All Dancer (FR) 11-2
8 Hititi (FR) 11 1
9 Town Parks (IRE) 11-0
CHEPSTOW
Race 4 1.37 2m 7f 131y
1 Secret Investor (GB) 12-0
2 Caribean Boy (FR) 11-4
3 Elegant Escape (IRE) 10-12
4 Bennys King (IRE) 10-12
5 Time To Get Up (IRE) 10-8
6 Grumpy Charley (GB) 10-5
7 Farinet (FR) 10-5
8 Secret Reprieve (IRE) 10-4
9 Southfield Harvest (GB) 10-2
10 Wayfinder (IRE) 10-2
11 Nearly Perfect (GB) 10-2
12 Grand Mogul (IRE) 10-2
Race 5 2.12 2m 7f 131y
1 Iron Bridge (IRE) 11-12
2 Coeur Serein (IRE) 11-10
3 Young Buck (IRE) 11-5
4 Young Bull (IRE) 11-0
5 Could Talkaboutit (IRE) 10-12
6 Bells of Peterboro (IRE) 10-12
7 Manothepeople (IRE) 10-11
8 The Street (IRE) 10-9
9 Reilly (IRE) 10-7
10 Mormon (IRE) 10-6
Race 6 2.47 2m 3f 100y
1 Knowsley Road (IRE) 11-7
2 Champagne Mesdames (FR) 11-0
3 Future Investment (GB) 11-0
4 Grave La Klass (FR) 11-0
5 Grey d’Alco (FR) 11-0
6 Libberty Hunter (GB) 11-0
7 Manorbank (IRE) 11-0
8 Maximum Dex (IRE) 11-0
9 Salt Rock (GB) 11-0
10 Dreaming Diamond (IRE) 10-7
Race 7 3.22 2m 11y
1 Atlantic Fleet (IRE) 11-2
2 Big Ambitions (IRE) 11-2
3 Bohemian Lad (IRE) 11-2
4 Claras Soldier (IRE) 11-2
5 Exmoor Lad (GB) 11-2
6 God’s Own Getaway (IRE) 11-2
7 Goodwin (IRE) 11-2
8 Haston Clermont (FR) 11-2
9 He Knows Better (IRE) 11-2
10 Helnwein (IRE) 11-2
11 Hoodlum (IRE) 11-2
12 Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 11-2
13 Magical Escape (IRE) 11-2
14 Marvellous Mick (GB) 11-2
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIRST RACE 11.40 2m 5f 56y THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (200) 36-31 5 11-7 B g Getaway (GER) Tooreen (IRE) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a bumper for Gordon Elliott. Sound start over hurdles for new stable when third at Kelso in May and showed the benefit ofthatexperiencetoopenhisaccountatHexhamlessthanafortnightlater Respectedonreturnunderapenalty. Star RatingHHHII BHA111 2 FREE HANDSHAKE (FR) (49) 032-41P 6 11-7 B g Zambezi Sun Toulouzette (IRE) Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Owner: Mr Patrick Sheanon Trainer:
O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt
bresbet ltd TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedtolandaCartmelmaidenbackinJunebutcheckedoutwithalarminghasteonhisfirstoutingforthisyardatMarketRasen 7weeksago (alsotriedtochargetapeandgotloosebeforehand).Willneedtokeephisquirksinchecktofeature. Star RatingHHHII BHA116 3 BENNY BALOO (GB) (259) 6U1- 5 11-0 Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) Tarabaloo Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Owner: Mr R. W. Metcalfe Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: R. W. Metcalfe TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdler Betty Baloo, stays 2 1/2m, and half-brother to fair hurdler/chaserMillyBaloo.Dam(c115/h113)19f/21fhurdle/chasewinner.Offmarkinpointsatthirdattempt(Mar19). Star RatingHHHII BHA 4 GLENAVADDRA (IRE) (34) 0/421-P 6 11-0 Br g Jet Away Kerryhead Sunshine (IRE) Jockey: Jonathon Bewley (3) Owner: Holland and Bewley Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Mary Roche & Greg Rossiter Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tofferalotinanIrishbumperforP.KielyinMarch2021buthavingbeensuccessfulbetweentheflags since, offered little on yard/hurdling debut Carlisle 5 weeks ago Easy to look elsewhere. Star RatingHIIII BHA 5 GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) (31) 2 5 11-0 B g Malinas (GER) Keelans Choice (IRE) Jockey: Micheal Nolan Owner: Mrs P. Bosley Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: John Harding Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing TIMEFORMVIEWMalinasgeldingwhowassentoffathugeodds(80/1)butshowedplentyofabilitywhenrunner-upin14-runnernovicehurdleatChepstow (19.4f,goodtosoft)lastmonth,reallycatchingtheeyebythefinish.Opentoimprovementandlookssuretogoclose. StarRatingHHHHH BHA 6 GREAT BALLINBORIS (FR) (21) 40-6 6 11-0 B g Ballingarry (IRE) Rotswana (FR) Jockey: Miss Becky Smith Owner: Mr John Burnett Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Remy Buchot Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on only start in bumpers and much better effort over hurdles came when sixth on return at this course (19.7f, good) 3 weeks ago, looking more straightforward. Plenty more required today though. Star RatingHHIII BHA7 HAPY LA VIE (FR) (308) 42- 5 11-0 B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) Byzantion (FR) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Mr J. P. L. Ewart Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: J. Debeauvais-Delmares & B. Debeauvais Sponsor: Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Brave
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course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (25 wins from 282 runners, 9%) runs GREAT BALLINBORIS
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GOSHHOWPOSH trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 248 miles.
15 First Race 8 HOWAYA NOW (IRE) (27) 2-F42 4 11-0 B g Califet (FR) Howaya Pet (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr S. Cross Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Breeder: Steven Vaughan
Tote TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothcompletedstartsinIrishpointsandmadeanencouragingstartunderRuleswhenrunner-up at Ffos Las (20f, soft) last month. Fancied to take a step forward from that initial effort today. Star RatingHHHII BHA 9 JIMVALE (IRE) (15) P-60 5 11-0 B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) Silver Serenade (IRE) Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Owner: Mr Justin Landy Trainer: Justin Landy, Leyburn Breeder: Eamonn Veale TIMEFORM VIEW Imperial Monarch gelding who was pulled up only start in points and, despite being well backed, shaped as if needing the experience when well held in a Sedgefield bumper Offered no more sent hurdling recently so readily passed over. Star RatingHIIII BHA 10 MARTY
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Chapman Owner: Mrs S. Smith
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Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form in bumpers for Tom Lacey but sold for only £5,000 and achieved nothing better on hurdling debut/first start for 13 months here (19.7f, good) 3 weeks ago Star RatingHHIII BHA 11 REGARDE (IRE) (34) 6/3P21-4 5 11-0 Ch g Kapgarde (FR) Mazaryne (FR)
Paul O’Brien Owner: Mr Frank McAleavy
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: Mr Philip O’Connor
Betvictor TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding who was prominent in the betting but looked one paced in a Wexford bumper for Colin Bowe in March 2021. Easy pointwinnersincebutfailedtogethomemakinghishurdlingdebutreturningatCarlislerecently.Tonguetienowgoeson. Star RatingHHHII BHA 12 SOLAR SOVEREIGN (IRE) (993) 21//- 7 11-0 B g Multiplex Royal Roxy (IRE)
Lorcan Murtagh (3) Owner: Mrs Nicola Bulgin Trainer: Toby Bulgin, Thetford Breeder: Edmond Kent TIMEFORM VIEW £33,000 5-y-o, Multiplex gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair chaser Princess Roxy Off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt (March 2020). Star RatingHHHII BHA 13 THIRD AVENUE (IRE) (208) 5 11-0 Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) Third Dimension (FR)
John Kington Owner: Whod have thought
Andrew
Leyburn Breeder: Swordlestown Little
Tote TIMEFORMVIEWPooronFlatnowadays(stays15f),possiblyneededrunonstabledebutafter7monthsoff(previouslytrainedbyJohnMcConnell) back inMay.Cheekpieces leftofftodaybutmakesminimalappealonhurdlingdebut. Star RatingHIIII BHA 14 TOP TARGET (IRE) (45) 51-2 4 11-0 B g Westerner New Targets (IRE) Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Owner: Mr J. Perriss Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Breeder: Joseph Smiddy Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner on second start in points back in the spring and predictably knew what was required switched to bumpers whenrunner-upatWorcesterinOctober Attentionsquicklyswitchedtohurdlesandhewarrantsplentyofrespect. Star RatingHHHHI BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: HILLCREST (IRE) 6 11 5 Richard Patrick 11-10 (Henry Daly) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 13 Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Stewards Note: FREE HANDSHAKE: Following its run on 15/10/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Goshhowposh (IRE), 6-1 Top Target (IRE), 15-2 Free Handshake (FR), 9-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 10-1 Regarde (IRE), 11-1 Howaya Now (IRE), 18-1 Benny Baloo (GB), 22-1 Hapy La Vie (FR), Solar Sovereign (IRE), 33-1 Marty Time (FR), 40-1 Great Ballinboris (FR), 100-1 Glenavaddra (IRE), 150-1 Third Avenue (IRE), 300-1 Jimvale (IRE) PLAY SMARTER GOSHHOWPOSH went into many notebooks when runner-up on hurdling debut at Chepstow last month, sent off an unconsidered 80/1-shot but really catching the eye by the finish. With this step up in trip sure to suit, Philip Hobbs’s charge may well take some stopping. Top Target finished runner-up in a bumper recently so he heads up the dangers on hurdles bow, with previous-winner Curley Finger and Howaya Now another couple worth considering. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) 2.TOP TARGET (IRE) 3.CURLEY FINGER (IRE) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Vickers Bet 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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Jockey: Ross
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SECOND RACE 12.13 2m 3f 85y THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2546; Second £1273; Third £636; Fourth £318; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3322.06) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse form age st-lb 1 FEVER ROQUE (FR) (12) 5312-3F 7 12-0 Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) Belle Saga (FR) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Graham & Christine Seward Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Ms Genevieve Mongin Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles last term and having displayed promise when third on return/chase debut at Ayr (20.5f) in October,hegotno furtherthanthesecond atMusselburgh12 days ago Remainsthetypetodobetterin thissphere.StarRatingHHHHIBHA102 2 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (25) 452-021 5 11-11 B g Westerner Wistow
Paul
Owner: Mr Martyn Royston Davis
Pam Sly, Peterborough Breeder: Mrs P. M. Sly
Pam Sly Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but he confirmed promise of his chase debut second when opening his account at Huntingdon (19.8f) 25 days ago, delivered later and clearing away final 1f May have more to offer now he’s off the mark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 99 3 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (206) 4/45P6-P 6 11-4 B g Getaway (GER) Unique Snoopy (IRE) Jockey: Max Kendrick Owner: All Or Nothing Racing Club Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton Breeder: Parkville Stud Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish hurdler who landed a Wexford maiden in 2020 Steadily eased in weights without looking like taking advantage over hurdles earlier this year and switch to chasing needs to have positive effect back from 6 months off. Star RatingHHHII BHA 92 4 BROOMFIELDS KAN (IRE) (238) 36245P- 7 11-2 Gr g Arakan (USA) Roses And Wine (IRE) Jockey: Jonathon Bewley (3) Owner: Southdean Racing Club Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Joseph Walshe Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestforthisyardwhenrunner-upatAyr(20.5f)inFebruaryandnotdisgracedon2ofhisnext3starts.Ranpoorly final start at Newcastle (20f) in April but he does return with yard amongst the winners. Cheekpieces left off Star RatingHHHII BHA 90 5 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (16) 54004-P 5 10-9 B g Beat Hollow Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Owner: Smartwater Utilities Trainer: Tim Easterby Malton Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinpointsbutnogreatencouragementoverhurdlesinhandfulofstartslastterm.Shapedasifneeding return/chase debut at Newcastle (23.4f) 16 days ago (pulled up) but this should at least reveal more. Star RatingHHHII BHA 83 6 BLACK OPIUM (GB) (16) 04F64-2 8 10-5 B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Fragrant Rose Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus Breeder: David Jenks Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who made more impact than previously from 4lb out of the weights when runner-up back from 8 months off at Newcastle (23.4f) 16 days ago. However, her task now is to back that up. Star RatingHHHII BHA 79 7 TRAC (FR) (16) 0001P-5 C 5 10-4 B g Kingsalsa (USA) Belobaka (FR) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Randall Orchard & Partners Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWCashedinoffmuch-reducedmarkoverhurdlesoverC&DinFebruarybutpulledupatNewcastleamonth later and he never figured returned to chasing on seasonal bow at Newcastle last month. Star RatingHHHII BHA 78 16 RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three-and-a-half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. This race is additionally open to horses rated 106 and 107. 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 0 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 107. Leading course trainer (17-22): M
(25 wins
282 runners, 9%) runs TRAC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R
(2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs FEVER ROQUE Longest Traveller: WILDKATZE trained by T
150 miles.
Jockey:
O’Brien
Trainer:
Sponsor:
Hammond
from
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Gretton, Inkberrow,
Probable
WILLIAM CODY confirmed the promise of his chase debut effort as he shed the maiden tag at Huntingdon 25 days ago and, with his jumping looking assured then, he earns the vote to defy a 6lb higher mark and come out on top again. Fever Roque got no further than the second at Musselburgh recently but remains likely to do better in this sphere, so he’s next best, ahead of Broomfields Kan.
17 8 WILDKATZE (GER) (23) 02P20-P 6 10-2
B m Kamsin (GER) Zaynaat
Jockey: Lewis Stones (5) Owner: Mr J. Edwards Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow Breeder: Gestut Rottgen Sponsor: Jmc Surfacing Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a 19f chase at Market Rasen (19f) in February but well held both starts since, including back from 8 months off back at that venue in November Others hold more pressing claims. Cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. Star RatingHHHII BHA 76
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: LADRONNE (FR) 7 11 12 Sean Quinlan 5-1 (Tjade Collier) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Stewards Note:
BROOMFIELDS KAN: Following its run on 9/4/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout. WILDKATZE: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.
S.P’s: 2-1 William Cody (GB), 11-4 Fever Roque (FR), 8-1 Broomfields Kan (IRE), 9-1 Black Opium (GB), 14-1 Gibberwell (IRE), Beat The Edge (IRE), 16-1 Wildkatze (GER), 18-1 Trac (FR)
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILLIAM CODY 2.FEVER ROQUE (FR)
THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Se cond
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Jockey: Mr Lyall Hodgins (7) Owner: The JP’s Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Madame Aliette Forien Sponsor: Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWDidwellinhandicapchaseslastseason,winningtwiceover3m.BelowparfourthatAyrwhenlastseeninMarch(sinceundergoneawindop) butresumesinthissphereonanattractivemarkandhisrecordwhenfreshaugurswell,sothere’scertainlycauseforoptimism. StarRatingHHHII BHA115
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK THIRD RACE 12.48 3m 26y THE JENNY CORKE MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3046; Second £1524; Third £761; Fourth £381; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3975.58) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) (31) 521/-23 6 12-0 Ch g Shantou (USA) Vindonissa (IRE) Jockey:
Owner: Imperial Racing Partnership 2016
Cheltenham Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPerth bumper winner back in April 2021 and made a pleasing enough start over hurdles after 16 months off when second in 4-runner affair at Market Rasen in August.Progresseduppedto19.4fwhenthirdof14atChepstowlastmonthandmayimproveagainnowmovingupto3mforthishandicapbow. StarRatingHHHHHBHA115 2 JUGE ET PARTI (FR) (266) 113434- D 9 12-0 Gr g Martaline Nakota Rag
Jack Hogan (7)
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien,
Sponsor: bresbet ltd
3 HAPPY HOLLOW (GB) (13) 22P54-6 C 10 11-10 B g Beat Hollow Dombeya (IRE)
Sean Quinlan Owner: Ms Jennie Candlish
Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd
Pra World Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice off higher marks than this during the first half of last season and while his recent reappearance effort over 2 1/2m at Uttoxeterwasratherunderwhelming,thisismorehistrip.Clearlyneedstobouncebackbutthat’sbynomeansimpossible.StarRatingHHIII BHA111 4 GRAND DU NORD (FR) (167) 1/625-23 BF
B g Montmartre (FR) Vanille d’Ainay (FR)
Billy Garritty Owner: MIDDLEHAM PARK & THE CHELTENHAM TRAIL 7
Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Stephane Milaveau
Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORMVIEWHexhambumperwinnerinApril2021andbetteredprevioushurdleseffortsfollowingawindopwhengoingcloseina21/2mnoviceatthesame courseinMay.However,disappointingbacktherethefollowingmonthandneedstogetbackontracknowpitchedintoahandicap StarRatingHHIII BHA110 5 LEARNTALOT (IRE) (35) 432-5 6 11-8 Ch g Ask Lady Alacoque (IRE) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Mr Andrew L. Cohen Trainer: Olly Murphy Wilmcote Breeder: Jeremiah & Gerald O’Donovan Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts over hurdles last season. Failed to progress when fifth on return here (19.7f) in November but in good hands and needs a second look now that he moves up in trip for this handicap debut. Star RatingHHHII BHA 109 6 YOU SOME BOY (IRE) (9) 1110-02 CD 7 11-3 B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) You Some Massini (IRE)Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Owner: Mr John Wade Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: M. Fogarty Sponsor: John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedthehat-trickwhenlandingaC&DnovicehandicapinJanuary,makingit2-2hereintheprocess.Leftlow-keyreappearancewellbehindwhen findingonlyaprogressivetypetoostrongatKelso(pairclearoftherest)andhisyardhassaddled2ofthe4previouswinnersofthisrace. StarRatingHHHHI BHA104 7 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (17) 0F014-4 5 10-12 B g Court Cave (IRE) Lady Fame (IRE) Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Leo Matheson Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-owhoproducedacareerbestwhenoffthemarkinhandicaphurdleatNewcastleinMarch Encouragingreturnwhenfourthina 21/2mHexhamhandicaprecentlyandwhilehispreviousspinsbeyondthattriphaveprovedfruitless,heshapesasthoughhe’llstay3m.StarRatingHHHIIBHA99 20 Family & Friends Of Jenny Corke RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles and 26 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. This race is also open to horses rated 116 and 117. 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.
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Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (25 wins from 282 runners, 9%) runs GRAND DU NORD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (15 wins from 45 runners, 33%) runs IMPERIAL STORM Fancy That: R Menzies won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs YOU SOME BOY today. Longest Traveller: IMPERIAL STORM trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
SMARTER
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Today we are celebrating the life of a wonderful and dearly missed wife, mother, daughter, sister & friend.
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21 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: BEAN IN TROUBLE 7 11 11 William
7-2
10 ran
No 3, 7.
S.P’s: 11-4
4-1 You Some Boy (IRE), 11-2
7-1 Learntalot
12-1
(GB), 14-1 Grand du Nord (FR)
Kennedy
(Jonjo O’Neill)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by
Probable
Imperial Storm (IRE),
Court At Slip (IRE), 6-1 Juge Et Parti (FR),
(IRE),
Happy Hollow
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) 2.YOU SOME BOY (IRE) 3.JUGE ET PARTI (FR) THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
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Cases can be made for the majority of these but it’s IMPERIAL STORM who stands out on account of raw potential. He has shaped well in his 2 starts over hurdles since returning from a lay-off and there should be better to come now that he’s pitched into a handicap over this new trip You Some Boy bumped into an upwardly-mobile rival at Kelso and is feared greatly for a yard that has saddled the winner of this twice since 2018 Juge Et Parti and Court At Slip should both have a part to play, too.
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| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FOURTH RACE 1.23 3m 45y THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400 Owners Prize Money Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £8169) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse form age st-lb 1 KALOOKI (GER) (24) 15P6P-P C D 8 12-0 Gr g Martaline Karuma (GER) Jockey: Micheal Nolan Owner: Mr Andrew L. Cohen Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead Breeder: Gestut Kussaburg Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a 3m Doncaster handicap over Christmas but has subsequently lost his way and now has a fair bit to prove Star RatingHHIII BHA 134 2 CHIRICO VALLIS (FR) (245) 2/5133P- D 10 11-12 B g Poliglote Quora Vallis (FR) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre TIMEFORMVIEWLandedagoodpotatChepstowlastOctoberbeforefinishingthirdintheClassicChaseatWarwickandaDoncasterveterans’handicap Pulledupwith first-timecheekpiecesenlisted(retainedhere)intheScottishNationalonfinalstartoflastseasonbutthisiseasierandhegoeswellfresh. StarRatingHHHHH BHA132 3 INDY FIVE (IRE) (20) 21P-204 D 12 11-11 B g Vertical Speed (FR) Beesplease (IRE)
Owner: The Dobbin Club
David Dennis, Banbury Breeder: Robert & Miss Melanie Downes
DD Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerlastseason,namelyhandicapsover3m+atDoncasterandNewbury.Showedthebenefitofhisreappearancerun when fourth in a Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham 20 days ago and he’s high on the shortlist off 1lb lower here. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 131 4 BURROWS
(34) 41125-6 7 11-7 B m Diamond Boy (FR) La Vie de Boitron (FR)
Sean Quinlan Owner: Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan
Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: Mme Julie Morgan
Pektron Group Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Newcastle in January and followed up 3 weeks later at Uttoxeter However, well held on final start of last season and he didn’tshowmuchonhisreappearancethistimeroundatCarlisle,evenallowingforthefactthathefacedastifftaskattheweightsthere. StarRatingHHHII BHA127 5 THE VOLLAN (IRE) (21) 125100 D 8 11-4 B g Scorpion (IRE) Print It On Lips (IRE) Jockey: Patrick Cowley (3) Owner: Mrs Elaine Holmes Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Sharon Duggan TIMEFORMVIEWIn finefettlebackoverfences this year, registering fourth victory of2022 whenlanding a4-runner Kelso handicap inOctober. Appears to have gone off the boil judged on his last 2 starts, though, and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124 6 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) (265) 123/UPP- D 8 11-0 B g Shantou (USA) Alexander Road (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Jerry Wright Adam Lucock Patricia Murray Trainer: Ben Case, Banbury Breeder: Brendan Richardson Sponsor: David Andrews Construction Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over fences during 2020/21 campaign but offered little last season (pulled up all 3 starts) and needs to bounce back in a major way following an 8-month break (has underone wind surgery in the interim). Star RatingHHIII BHA 120 7 GRANGE RANGER (IRE) (21) 2/36PF-1 CD 10 10-7 B g Kalanisi (IRE) Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Owner: Oakwood Rainbow Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Brian Kiely Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWLittletoshoutaboutinahandfulofappearanceslastseasonbutlookedongoodtermswithhimselfwhenmakingawinningreappearance overthisC&D3weeksago However,hisoverallprofileishardlycompellingandnow4lbhigherinastrongerrace. StarRatingHHHII BHA113 24 RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles and half a furlong handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. This race is additionally open to horses rated 136 and 137. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty usually 7lb
trainer (17-22): M
(25
runs
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P
(4 wins
23 runners, 17%) runs
Weightwatcher: KALOOKI won off a handicap mark
140, his rating is now down 6lb to 134.
Traveller: KALOOKI trained by P Hobbs,
248 miles.
Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Trainer:
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DIAMOND (FR)
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Leading course
Hammond
wins from 282 runners, 9%)
GRANGE RANGER
Hobbs
from
KALOOKI
of
Longest
Minehead,
THE VOLLAN: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse slowed after erring early-on.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Indy Five (IRE), 10-3 Chirico Vallis (FR), 11-2 Grange Ranger (IRE), 7-1 Burrows Diamond (FR), 10-1 Kalooki (GER), 12-1 Shanty Alley (GB), 14-1 The Vollan (IRE)
The vote goes to CHIRICO VALLIS, who didn’t exactly end last season on a high but landed a competitive Chepstow handicap on his reappearance off just a 2lb lower mark last October and his record when fresh augurs well. Indy Five is a much-respected main danger on the back of a creditable display at Cheltenham and his form figures when partnered by Jack Andrews read 122. The others all have questions marks hanging over them for one reason or another, including recent C&D winner Grange Ranger TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIRICO VALLIS (FR) 2.INDY FIVE (IRE) 3.GRANGE RANGER (IRE)
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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: SAINT PALAIS (FR) 4 10 10 Sean Quinlan 4-5 (Richard Bandey) 9 ran
Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:
THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Fo urt h Race RichMalcolm Happy50thBirthday Surprise!!!Haveagreatday,lovefrom allyourmatesherewithyoutoday. Vickers Bet 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.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FIFTH RACE 1.58 2m THE VICKERS.BET PROUDLY SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10500 Owners Prize Money Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse form age st-lb 1 ARAMAX (GER) (34) U-P06P0 D 6 12-0 B g Maxios Aramina (GER) Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Gestut Rottgen TIMEFORM VIEW Became increasingly hard to predict for Gordon Elliott and offered nothing on first outing for new stable at Carlisle last month. Star RatingHIIII BHA 135 2 FRANSHAM (GB) (21) 36P2-25 CD 8 11-13 B g Sulamani (IRE) Circus Rose Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews (3) Owner: G. Libson,D. Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Breeder: Mrs P. Sly Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeC&Dwinner,whichincludesthe2020renewalofthisrace,andalmostaddedtohistallyhereonhisreappearancein October Below par next time but it would certainly be no surprise were he to bounce with a bold show. Star RatingHHHII BHA 134 3 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (288) 211/F34- D 8 11-6 B g Jeremy (USA) Rathfeigh (IRE) Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (5) Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Kevin Purfield Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning novice hurdler during 2020/21 and respectable third in a 2m Kelso handicap back in this sphere in January. Possibly foundconditionstootestingatthesamecourseamonthlater(sinceundergoneawindop)andheremainsofinterest. Star RatingHHHII BHA127 4 EXCELCIUS (USA) (31) 01051-F D 6 11-5 B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) Crying Shame (USA) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Summerhill Stud Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerforThomasMullinsinIreland,successful3timesin2021.However,hewasbeatingaswiftretreatwhen exiting at the second-last on return/debut for new yard at Musselburgh and now has a bit to prove Star RatingHHIII BHA 126 5 LEBOWSKI (IRE) (266) 35/11P0- D 7 11-1 B g Aizavoski (IRE) Castle Supreme (IRE) Jockey: Luca Morgan (3) Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Breeder: Mr P. A. Hughes Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORMVIEWLooked promising when easily winning 2m novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Ayr last November. Plausible excuses for heavy defeats in a Grade2novice/Grade3handicaponfinal2startsoflastseasonandwillbeadangertoallifabletogetbackontrackhere. Star RatingHHHHH BHA122 6 KELLAHEN (GER) (24) 42-1 5 11-1 B g Wiesenpfad (FR) Kurfurstin (GER) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (5) Owner: Gun Dog Gin Limited Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: K. H. Schmoock Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatinGermany/Franceandmadeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdleswhenlandinga13-runnerBangornovice (16.7f) in decisive fashion last month.Very much of interest on his handicap debut in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII BHA 122 7 MCGOWAN’S PASS (GB) (271) 20/0333- D 11 10-8 B g Central Park (IRE) Function Dreamer Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mrs A. E. Lee Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Mickley Stud & Mrs M. Adamson Sponsor: Pra World Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2020 but was placed on 3 of his 4 starts upon joining this yard last season, including over C&D when last seen in March Resumes on an attractive mark and will be a threat if fully tuned-up Star RatingHHHII
115 26
This
which are
them less
still has to
to
BHA
RACE DESCRIPTION
two miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards
rated from 0 to 140. This race is additionally open to horses rated 141 and 142. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate
than that
shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said
be racing from ‘out of the handicap usually a distinct disadvantage. Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (10 wins from 109 runners, 9%) runs WORD HAS IT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs WORD HAS IT Longest Traveller: KELLAHEN trained by T Symonds, Hentland & LEBOWSKI trained by M
Scudamore, Bromsash, both 193 miles.
SMARTER
HORSE WELFARE
27 DECLARED RUNNERS 7
6-1
It
The
TIMEFORM
THE RESULT 1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2021: NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) 6 10 13 Fergus
Gregory
9-2 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running
for
the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kellahen (GER), 10-3 Lebowski (IRE), 5-1 Fransham (GB), 11-2 McGowan’s Pass (GB),
Word Has
(IRE), 28-1 Excelcius (USA), 40-1 Aramax (GER) PLAY
LEBOWSKI and Kellahen both have low mileage in this sphere and could be the pair to concentrate on.
latter did it well when opening his hurdles account at Bangor and is not passed over lightly but Lebowski is preferred. Michael Scudamore’s charge created a good impression when winning his first 2 starts last term and this mark should be within reach. Word Has It and McGowan’s Pass both command respect, while course-specialist Fransham also has claims in what looks a competitive contest.
PREDICTION: 1.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 2.KELLAHEN (GER) 3.WORD HAS IT (IRE)
Fift h Race
Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance. During the race three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst. The Yorkshire Area Point to Point Club are delighted to present the Yorkshire Air Ambulance with a cheque for £32,532.76 raised at their meeting. DIARY DATE: SUN 15 JAN 2023 at Sheriff Hutton by kind permission of Michael Easterby. Entry £10. First race: 11.45am 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.
Bet will present a cash prize of £50
responsible for the Best Turned Out
They will also present a memento
Here at Wetherby
Vickers
to the stablehand
Horse in this race.
to the winning owner.
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK SIXTH RACE 2.33 3m 45y THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET 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; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3866.66) colours no horse form age st-lb 1 MACKELDUFF (FR) (33) 13352-3 BF 6 12-0 Gr g Martaline Evitta (FR) Jockey: Robert Dunne Owner: Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Mme E. Haye & M. Guy Cherel Sponsor: McCoy Contractors TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over hurdles last term and ended campaign with creditable second at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) in March Respectable third at Hereford on chase bow last month, running on late. Should improve Star RatingHHHHI BHA 120 2 GODREVY POINT (FR) (49) 52213-F 6 11-11 B g Coastal Path Quetzalya (FR)
Owner: Syders & Burkes
Mr Christophe Doudeau
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice before getting off the mark in a 25f Hereford maiden hurdle in February. Appeals as the sort to make a chaser but got no further than the ninth at Stratford on chase bow/return. Headgear on. Star RatingHHHII BHA 117 3
7
B
(FR) Kilcoltrim Society (IRE)
David England Owner: Estate Research Limited
Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr S. Doyle Sponsor: The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who confirmed earlier promise over hurdles when justifying short odds at Market Rasen (20.5f) in February.Well held in EBF Final at Sandown but promising start over fences when third of 4 at Aintree on return.Star RatingHHHHI BHA 116 4 TANGO BOY (IRE) (35) P5/642-1 CD 9 11-10 Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) Hello Kitty (IRE) Jockey: Harry Reed Owner: Tony Bloom Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Mr W. T. Murphy TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over jumps when taking 10-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) on return 35 days ago 4lb rise fair and holds solid follow-up claims. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 116 5 CONQUREDALOFEUROPE (IRE) (258) 00242F- 7 11-8 B g Presenting Sleepless Eye Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: The Horse Watchers 9 Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondof11inhandicapchaseatNavan(24f,heavy,4/1)beforehavinghisraceendprematurelythroughnofaultofhis own at Downpatrick. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving J. D. Motherway (sold £20,000 in September). Star RatingHHHII BHA 114 6 TREVELYN’S CORN (IRE) (250) P//04522 D 9 11-1 B g Oscar (IRE) Present Venture (IRE) Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Owner: Mr & Mrs D Lees Mr J Kaye & Mr D Pollitt Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointrecruitwhowentthewrongwayforPaulNichollsafterawinningamaidenhurdleatWincantoninMarch2019 However,stepbackinright directiononfourthchasestartwhensecondatCarlisleandbackedthatupwhenfillingsamespotatHexham.Off8months.Backupintrip. StarRatingHHHII BHA107 7 HARRY DU BERLAIS (IRE) (23) 1P332-1 D 5 10-8 B g Shirocco (GER) Theatre Mole (IRE) Jockey: Paul O’Brien Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Sponsor: Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who left hurdling form behind when runner-up in a handicap at Bangor on chasing debut in April and went one better at Market Rasen on return. Open to further improvement in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 100 28 RACE DESCRIPTION The penultimate race this afternoon is a three miles and 45 yards handicap steeple chase, reserved for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-120. This race is also open to horses rated 121 and 122. As in all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 120 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115. Leading course trainer (17-22): D
171
29%)
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D
66
17%)
Longest Traveller: TANGO BOY
N
Stoke, 231 miles.
Jockey: Ciaran Gethings
Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Breeder:
Sponsor: Tote
HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) (28) 4/5210-3 D
11-10
g Darsi
Jockey:
Trainer:
Skelton (50 wins from
runners,
runs HOMETOWN HERO
Skelton (11 wins from
runners,
runs HOMETOWN HERO
trained by
Mulholland, Limpley
