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2ND RACE
THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY 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)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (26 wins from 287 runners, 9%) runs TREVELYN’S CORN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs CONCRETE KING Longest Traveller: JEAN GENIE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 242 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular three miles novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 CONCRETE KING (IRE) (282) 45232F- D
8 12-0
B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE) Owner: Mr John Hobbs Breeder: Andrew Pierce Jockey: Richie McLernon Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple Irish point winner who ran respectably back over fences when second at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) in February. Absent since falling over the same C&D a month later (departed too far out to suggest outcome) but claims if fully tuned-up. Star RatingHHHII BHA 105 2 TREVELYN’S CORN (IRE) (23) 04522-4 D
9 12-0
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 winning a maiden hurdle at Wincanton in March 2019. Runner-up twice in this sphere in March but safely held behind Aire Valley Lad on return over this C&D 23 days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA 105 3 JEAN GENIE (FR) (35) 3-22225
6 11-13
Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Lady Koko
Jockey: Charlie Price (3) Owner: Oceans Racing Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Richard Venn Sponsor: Tote, Dragonbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/staying chaser but remains a long-standing maiden, for all that he went agonisingly close at Ffos Las in October. Not so good at Ludlow last time and will probably find one ot two too good once more. Star RatingHHHII BHA 104 4 GET PREPARED (GB) (238) 614U5-P
7 11-10
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Star Ar Aghaidh (IRE) Jockey: Kielan Woods Owner: The Aldaniti Partnership Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: Mrs Alastair Crow Sponsor: Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success in a handicap hurdle at Southwell last December but absent since misfiring at Warwick during the spring. Still, he was a winner of his sole start between the flags, which augurs well ahead of this switch to fences. Tongue tie on and interesting. Star RatingHHHII BHA 101 5 FEVER ROQUE (FR) (23) 312-3F3
7 11-10
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 placed both completed starts in this sphere, including over 19.4f here (soft) last time. 1lb lower now and well worth a try over this longer trip, so there’s cause for optimism. Star RatingHHHII BHA 101 6 AIRE VALLEY LAD (GB) (23) 5-25621 CD
8 11-8
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnie Rock (IRE) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: Mrs S. Smith Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Breeder: George A. Charlton Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In good heart of late, finishing second at Newcastle prior to opening chase account at the twelfth time of asking over this C&D. 5lb rise fair enough and should be in the mix provided his temperament remains in check. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 99 7 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (23) F014-43
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Owner: Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Breeder: Leo Matheson
5 11-8
Jockey: Mr William Easterby (5) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Newbury hurdles winner in February 2020. Failed to complete all 3 starts over fences last season, though, and his race again ended prematurely when pulled up on return/debut for new yard at Sedgefield. Tongue tie goes on. Star RatingHHIII BHA 93 9 ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (34) 4022-F3 D BF
7 10-10
B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Owner: Mr Anthony Ross Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton Breeder: Greg & Jane Rossiter
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaping up well over fences, yet to be asked for effort when falling 2 out on return at Hexham and respectable third to Sir Apollo over 27f at Sedgefield (soft) last time. Down 2lb and she could figure in first-time cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHII BHA 87 10 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (23) 45P6-P0
6 10-10
B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) Jockey: Jack Quinlan 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. Little impact since and didn’t impress with his jumping on chase debut here earlier this month. Star RatingHHIII BHA 87 11 SIR APOLLO (IRE) (34) 5524-41
B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) Owner: NMUS Breeder: Martin J. Dibbs Ltd, Keighley Steel
7 10-10
Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Sponsor: Northern Medical Ultrasound
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in 27f Sedgefield handicap chase last month from Espoir Moriviere, jumping much better than previously returned to front-running and having no issues with the longer trip. Likely to give another good account off this 5lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 87 12 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (23) 4004-P4
5 10-4
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Owner: Smartwater Utilities Breeder: Ms M. Kavanagh Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole completed start in points but no great encouragement over hurdles. Better than on chase debut when fourth of 8 here (19.4f, soft) this month but more will be needed now back up in trip if he’s to get his head in front. New headgear. Star RatingHHHII BHA 81 13 BLACK OPIUM (GB) (23) 4F64-26
8 10-2
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
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who made more impact than previously from 4lb out of the weights when runner-up back from 8 months off at Newcastle last month. Drop to 19.4f perhaps against her here next time but others preferred all the same. Star RatingHHIII BHA 79 14 ESPOIR MORIVIERE (FR) (34) 3P24-02 CD
8 10-2
Ch g Saddex - Sagesse Moriviere (FR) Owner: Dickson, Dobbin & Ray Breeder: Mr Patrick Harroin Jockey: Dylan Johnston (10) Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles and good start in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D handicap during the spring. Again found just one (Sir Apollo) too good at Sedgefield (26.9f, soft) last month and should make his presence felt. Star RatingHHHII BHA 79
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) 5 11 7 Jamie Hamilton 7-2 (Tim Easterby) 14 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Aire Valley Lad (GB), 7-1 Sir Apollo (IRE), 15-2 Get Prepared (GB), 9-1 Jean Genie (FR), Espoir Moriviere (FR), 10-1 Fever Roque (FR), 12-1 Concrete King (IRE), 14-1 Onestepatatime (IRE), 16-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 18-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 20-1 Trevelyn’s Corn (IRE), 33-1 Black Opium (GB), 40-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 80-1 Roccowithlove (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
SIR APOLLO opened his account with a bit to spare at Sedgefield last month and seems sure to go well once more after a 5lb rise if his jumping holds up again. Aire Valley Lad looks to have turned over a new leaf and is respected after scoring here 3 weeks ago. Get Prepared, on chase debut, and Espoir Moriviere are a couple of others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIR APOLLO (IRE) 2.AIRE VALLEY LAD 3.GET PREPARED
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.
www stockeldparkrda.co.uk Meet Humphrey & Butterscotch (Butsy).
The two ponies are regulars at the weekly sessions run by the Stockeld Park group of Riding for the Disabled. But today they will be in their own special paddock at the races along with their helpers, ready to welcome as many visitors as possible.
Humphrey is a pure bred Dales pony. He is 11 and started going to RDA after Covid. He is a hit with the children because he is so quiet. He bends his head down so they can cuddle him and gets called the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant.
Butsy, as most of the children call him, is a popular member of the RDA team. He is about 23 and has taken part in numerous competitions including Pony Club events. His favourite is show jumping especially when it gets to the jump off. He bombs round the jumps but at RDA he is as quiet as a mouse and very attentive and will do whatever is asked of him. The children love him and he loves them.
Stockeld Park RDA group was set up in 1973 at Stockeld Park and was officially opened by the Princess Royal. Now based at Harrogate Riding Centre, Burn Bridge, the group provides children with physical and learning difficulties from four local schools the opportunity to ride, which as well as bringing great pleasure has many other benefits. The group celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2023. and a number of events are being planned to celebrate this milestone.
Although all RDA groups operate under the umbrella organisation they are independent charities. Helpers and instructors all give their time freely and no charge is made to the children or the schools.The group depends on funds raised through sponsored activities.
Volunteers and supporters from Stockeld Park RDA will be holding an exit collection today after racing and thank you in advance for your donations, which all go to help the club continue.
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