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5TH RACE
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.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
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.
RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are 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 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 1 ARAMAX (GER) (34) U-P06P0 D
B g Maxios - Aramina (GER) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Gestut Rottgen age st-lb
6 12-0
Jockey: Jack Hogan (7) Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
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
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner, which includes the 2020 renewal of this race, and almost added to his tally here on his reappearance in 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) Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Breeder: Kevin Purfield Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (5) Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley 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 found conditions too testing at the same course a month later (since undergone a wind op) and he remains of interest. Star RatingHHHII BHA 127 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
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler forThomas Mullins in Ireland, successful 3 times in 2021. However, he was beating a swift retreat when 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
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked promising when easily winning 2m novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Ayr last November. Plausible excuses for heavy defeats in a Grade 2 novice/Grade 3 handicap on final 2 starts of last season and will be a danger to all if able to get back on track here. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122 6 KELLAHEN (GER) (24) 42-1
B g Wiesenpfad (FR) - Kurfurstin (GER) Owner: Gun Dog Gin Limited Breeder: K. H. Schmoock
5 11-1
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (5) Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in Germany/France and made it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a 13-runner Bangor novice (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
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 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), 6-1 Word Has It (IRE), 28-1 Excelcius (USA), 40-1 Aramax (GER)
PLAY SMARTER
LEBOWSKI and Kellahen both have low mileage in this sphere and could be the pair to concentrate on. The 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. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 2.KELLAHEN (GER) 3.WORD HAS IT (IRE)
THE RESULT
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.
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.
HORSE WELFARE
Here at Wetherby 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
