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6TH RACE
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)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (50 wins from 171 runners, 29%) runs HOMETOWN HERO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 66 runners, 17%) runs HOMETOWN HERO Longest Traveller: TANGO BOY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 231 miles.
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.
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 Breeder: Mr Christophe Doudeau Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Sponsor: Tote
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 HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) (28) 4/5210-3 D
7 11-10
B g Darsi (FR) - Kilcoltrim Society (IRE) Owner: Estate Research Limited Jockey: David England Trainer: 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
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 11 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 4/1) before having his race end prematurely through no fault of his 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
TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who went the wrong way for Paul Nicholls after a winning a maiden hurdle at Wincanton in March 2019. However, step back in right direction on fourth chase start when second at Carlisle and backed that up when filling same spot at Hexham. Off 8 months. Back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII BHA 107 7 HARRY DU BERLAIS (IRE) (23) 1P332-1 D
5 10-8
B g Shirocco (GER) - Theatre Mole (IRE) Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Jockey: Paul O’Brien Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Sponsor: Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort for a while when second of 8 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newcastle (23.4f, soft) 16 days ago, sticking to task. Star RatingHHHII BHA 94
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: SIDI ISMAEL (FR) 7 11 11 Charlie Hammond 13-2 (David Pipe) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mackelduff (FR), 11-2 Hometown Hero (IRE), Tango Boy (IRE), 13-2 Harry du Berlais (IRE), 7-1 Godrevy Point (FR), 11-1 Conquredalofeurope (IRE), Trevelyn’s Corn (IRE), Aire Valley Lad (GB)
PLAY SMARTER HARRY DU BERLAIS has taken well to fences and surely has more to offer given his lightly-raced profile. Recent C&D winner Tango Boy is an obvious threat, while Hometown Hero and Mackelduff arrive on the back of a promising chase debut.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HARRY DU BERLAIS (IRE) 2.TANGO BOY (IRE) 3.HOMETOWN HERO (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st..............................................................
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000
per eligible race for British-bread fillies and mares.
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.
Book Signing Today. The Tack Room Coffee Shop
Today, Mary-Ann Sandercock, author of Her Horseracing Dreams is signing copies of this, her first novel, in the Tack Room Coffee Shop. If you are looking for a stocking filler for a racing/horse-mad friend or relative, or fancy a good book to read yourself, this will fit the bill. . Her Horseracing Dreams is a No.1 Bestseller on Amazon in the category Equestrian Sports Fiction for Young Adults. It follows young Ellie Simpson from starting her dream job with leading Lambourn flat racehorse trainer, to being granted her apprentice jockey license. It is a whirlwind ride, which is both informative and entertaining. There are highs and lows, but the highs by far outreach Ellie's wildest dreams.
Author Mary-Ann Sandercock has worked in the horseracing industry for nearly forty years. She worked closely with Racecoures in sponsorship & commercial roles, as well as managing fundraising events and PR for horseracing charities. For 30 years she rode out regularly and had a few rides on the flat describing herself as a 'very boggy amateur'.
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