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5TH RACE
THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4090; Second £2045; Third £1022; Fourth £512; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5337.08)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Longest Traveller: THANKSFORTHEHELP trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 130. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb 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 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (26) 61-0105 D
7 12-0
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) Owner: RacehorseClub.com Breeder: Joe Fogarty Jockey: Micheal Nolan Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: RacehorseClub.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways back over fences after 5 months off in 5-runner handicap at Market Rasen (21.4f) in September. Well held next 2 starts, however, and back over hurdles now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 128 2 ASHINGTON (GB) (19) 1-P0352
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Owner: URSA Major Racing Breeder: Springfield Farm Partnership
7 11-11
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Sponsor: Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner at Sedgefield in February and has started this season with some creditable efforts in defeat over timber and fences. More needed to resume winning ways, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125 3 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (44) 4/1214-0 C
7 11-11
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr John Wade Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mr P. L. Barrett Sponsor: John Wade (Haulage) Limited, STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Arthur J Gallagher (UK)
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles, including here in February. Disappointing when beaten at short odds in a small field at Newcastle on handicap debut but was much better than bare result here on return, a final-flight blunder costing him many lengths. Remains unexposed. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125 4 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (23) 1032-20 D
7 11-9
B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Owner: The Oakwood Nobels Breeder: T. C. Dawson Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive, 3-time winner over hurdles during 2021/22 who returned with a good second to a totally unexposed sort at Wetherby (19.7f) (clear of remainder). Unsuited by the way the race developed at Aintree next time so not taken lightly. Star RatingHHHII BHA 123 5 OSCAR THYNE (IRE) (45) 01/056-3
B g Oscar (IRE) - Coolsilver (IRE) Owner: Mr Patrick Sheanon Breeder: Ms Colette O’Driscoll
7 11-9
Jockey: Jack Hogan (5) Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser for Gavin Cromwell and shaped well on yard debut after 17 months off when good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good) 45 days ago. One to be interested in. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 123 6 BALLYCALLAN FAME (IRE) (362) 4P/13F/P- C
7 11-8
B m Fame And Glory - Sallie’s Secret (IRE) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: Wendy and Teresa Wesley & Mr Nick Kent Trainer: Nick Kent, Brigg Breeder: Mrs T. Shaughnessy
TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 125/1 surprise in a novice hurdle at this meeting 2 years ago. Showed that was no fluke when set for second until a final-flight fall here later that season. However, stopped quickly (reportedly bled and had irregular heartbeat) at Doncaster a year ago and not seen since. Star RatingHHIII BHA 122 7 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (47) 2-12343
7 11-7
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)
Jockey: William Maggs (10) Owner: Kc Sofas Ltd Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicapper on Flat. Successful start over hurdles at Leicester (2m) last term and regained the winning thread on handicap debut at Haydock in April. Shaped as if needing comeback and remains with potential in this sphere. Headgear on. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 120 9 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (243) 4322-3
5 11-3
Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Mr Mickael Fennessy Jockey: Richie McLernon Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced another encouraging effort when third of 24 on handicap debut at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Should progress again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 117 10 BENNY’S OSCAR (IRE) (23) 3112/-F0 D
7 11-2
B or Br g Oscar (IRE) - Benefit Ball (IRE) Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Breeder: Michael Long Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews (3) Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and made a successful transition to hurdling at Warwick in February 2021. Similar form when runner-up at Newcastle following month. Didn’t get beyond the first switched to fences at Uttoxeter on his belated return last month but well held back in this sphere 2 weeks later. Tongue tied. Star RatingHHIII BHA 116 11 TIGER JET (IRE) (30) 535-141
Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) Owner: Mr S Gale and Partner Breeder: Mrs Carmel Cummins
6 11-0
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat performer who bolted up in a 23f Hexham handicap hurdle. Shaped much better than result at Aintree next time and quickly back on the up with a novice win at Newcastle last month. On a fair mark back in a handicap. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 114
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: THE BRIMMING WATER (IRE) 6 11 7 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Samuel Drinkwater) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Stewards Note: BALLYCALLAN FAME: Following its run on 29/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. BENNY’S OSCAR: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Thanksforthehelp (FR), 13-2 Tiger Jet (IRE), 8-1 Oscar Thyne (IRE), 17-2 Rafferty’s Return (GB), Zabeel Champion (GB), 10-1 Ashington (GB), 11-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 12-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 20-1 One True King (IRE), 22-1 Ballycallan Fame (IRE), Benny’s Oscar (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER TIGER JET is progressing well this season and remains on a fair mark, so is preferred to Thanksforthehelp, who made an encouraging handicap debut at Punchestown in the spring. Oscar Thyne caught the eye on his belated return for a new yard at Cheltenham so is another to consider.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIGER JET (IRE) 2.THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 3.OSCAR THYNE (IRE)
THE RESULT
William Hill 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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THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800. (Penalty Value £142375)
colours no horse
age st-lb 1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (23) 2121-53 D BF 7 11-10
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mrs C Wymer & Mr PJS Russell
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr D.P. Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW No match for Bravemansgame in Kauto Star on this card last year but had that rival and L’Homme Presse behind him when winning Aintree Grade 1 on final start last season. Disappointed behind Bravemansgame in Charlie Hall on return but back on track when third in Many Clouds at Aintree since.TFR BHA161 2 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (58) 11114-1 CD 7 11-10
Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR)
Harry Cobden J O John Dance and Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group, Vertem Asset Management S TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed in Aintree Grade 1 novice on final start last season but that’s his only defeat in 6 outings over fences, bouncing back in good style when 3 1/2 lengths too strong for Eldorado Allen in Charlie Hall on Wetherby reappearance. Much respected for trainer with outstanding record in this. TFR BHA164 3 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (37) 2130-22 8 11-10
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) Brendan Powell J
O J P Romans & Terry Warner
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter and Denman Chase (beat Royale Pagaille) at Newbury last season. Good runner-up efforts in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (beaten 3 1/2 lengths by Bravemansgame) and Betfair at Haydock this term but surely more a place than win contender.TFR BHA162 4 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (51) 1613-31 D 8 11-10
Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) Rachael Blackmore J
O Cheveley Park Stud
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T B Mr Bruno Vagne Cheveley Park Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Came up short in top company over 2m in the spring but he got his career firmly back on track when stepped up to 3m on his Down Royal reappearance, seeing off Kemboy by 1 3/4 lengths in that Grade 1 contest. Unlikely to be too far away if showing up in similar form. TFR BHA165 5 FRODON (FR) (37) 1400-13 CD
Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) O Mr P. J. Vogt
10 11-10
Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW High-class front-running chaser who won the 2020 running of this. Badger Beer win at Wincanton last month but shows he’s still very capable as he closes in on his 11th birthday but he was beaten 18 1/2 lengths when third (Eldorado Allen second) in Betfair at Haydock since. TFR BHA162 6 HITMAN (FR) (37) 2232-21
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
6 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented sort who was the easy winner of a 21.5f Haydock graduation event last month. However, he’s always found the odd one too strong at Graded level and isn’t certain to benefit from the step up to 3m.TFR BHA160 7 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (30) 11113-1 D 7 11-10
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards)
Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Bernard Camp Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Top novice last season and produced a high-class handicap performance when pushed out to win the Rehearsal at Newcastle (3m, good) on his reappearance a month ago. Could be even more to come and the one to beat. TFR BHA170 8 MILLERS BANK (GB) (22) 21-5U22 C BF 8 11-10
Br B g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter Jonathan Burke J
O Millers Bank Partnership
Alex Hales, Edgecote T B A. M. Hales Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 novice chase winner at Aintree last spring and has confirmed himself a very smart chaser when runner-up in Carlisle listed and Huntingdon Grade 2 on his last 2 outings. This demands more, though, and he’s also yet to prove he stays 3m. Cheekpieces on first time. TFR BHA155 9 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (263) 6/21255- CD 8 11-10
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) Tom Scudamore J
O Mrs S. Ricci
Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner was has posted high-class handicap performances when winning the last 2 runnings of the Peter Marsh at Haydock. Last year’s season’s second in Betfair Chase and fifth in Cheltenmham Gold Cup show he can be competitive in top company but he needs more for the win. TFR BHA163
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: TORNADO FLYER (IRE) 8 11 10 Daniel Mullins 28-1 (W P Mullins) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 L’homme Presse (FR), 5-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 8-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 9-1 Hitman (FR), 25-1 Frodon (FR), 33-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), Royale Pagaille (FR), 40-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 66-1 Millers Bank (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
It was some performance from L’HOMME PRESSE to defy a lofty mark of 164 with something to spare in the Rehearsal at Newcastle and he can make it an impressive 7-8 over fences. Charlie Hall winner Bravemansgame, who is bidding to provide Paul Nicholls with a remarkable 13th win in this midwinter highlight, is feared most ahead of Envoi Allen, who got his career firmly back on track when stepped up to 3m at Down Royal last time. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.ENVOI ALLEN (FR)
RACE RESULT
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HORSE WELFARE
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