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3RD RACE
THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN #YOURODDS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £6000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313. (Penalty Value £3267.60)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs YEOMEN WARDER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs YEOMEN WARDER Longest Traveller: PRIDE ROCK trained by J O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 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 two miles novices’ hurdle race/ is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
colours no horse form age st-lb
1 ROYAL MOGUL (IRE) (29) 0623-21
6 11-7
B g Doyen (IRE) - Tearaway Queen (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hughes Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Sean Naughton Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and sound start over hurdles for new yard when runner-up over C&D. Confirmed that promise when going one better at Catterick (19.3f) and is capable of better again. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 122 2 ALLIBABA (GB) (26) 236
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Contenance (IRE) Owner: Mr G. Nicholson Breeder: N. O’Neill
4 11-0
Jockey: Thomas Dowson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form first of 2 starts in bumpers and shaped better than distance beaten suggests on his hurdling debut at Thurles 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins for £28,000. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHII BHA 3 A SHINING MOON (IRE) (19) 20-5
4 11-0
Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliana (GER) Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Owner: R Wardlaw & Partners Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: Guenter Merkel
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been sold cheaply out of Eve Johnson Houghton’s after a couple of disappointing efforts on the Flat and ran to just a poor level sent hurdling at Newcastle 19 days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
4 BENASSI (IRE) (258) 43F3-
B g Westerner - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Owner: The Mighty Men Breeder: Patrick Molloy
5 11-0
Jockey: Fergus Gregory Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: McCoy Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW €36,000 3-y-o, £31,000 5-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Write It Down. Dam (c115) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 25f). Made frame all completed starts in Irish points, third last time (Apr 13). In good hands and worth a market check. Star RatingHHHII BHA 5 DEE DAY LANDING (GB) (94) 05-54
5 11-0
B h Intrinsic - Heidenheim (IRE) Jockey: Lewis Dobb (7) Owner: Mark Weatherer & Formidable Fellows Trainer: Mark Weatherer, Malton Breeder: Mr M. Afzal
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in bumpers so easily passed over on hurdling debut.
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
6 EDDIE MUSH (IRE) (46) 00
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - So Proper (IRE) Owner: Beechfield Breeder: Clem & Greg Rossiter
4 11-0
Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle.
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
7 GLASCAR MORE (IRE) (29) 005P
6 11-0
Br g Es Que Love (IRE) - Ruby Ridge (IRE) Jockey: Sam Coltherd Owner: Mr Edward C. Wilkin Trainer: Joanne Foster, Ilkley Breeder: Mrs Eithne Hamilton Sponsor: Jo Foster Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Experienced pointer (won at fifth attempt in February) but safely held both starts over hurdles and will be of more interest in handicaps after another run. Had had a breathing op since latest run. Star RatingHHIII BHA 9 HAUT BERRY (FR) (72) 300-5
5 11-0
Bl g My Risk (FR) - Bonjour Madame (FR) Jockey: John Kington Owner: Mr Richard Berry Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Breeder: Mrs M. Chachignon & Haras De Saint Voir Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited on early evidence.
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
10 10 MR BIGGS BIGGS (GB) B) (21) (21) 6P 6P
5 5 11-011-0
TIMEFORM B g Telescope (IRE) - Linagram Jockey: Owner: P14 Medical Ltd T/A Platform 14 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Sponsor: Biowave VIEW NON-RUNNER. B g Telescope (IRE) - Linagram Jockey: Owner: P14 Medical Ltd T/A Platform 14 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Sponsor: Biowave NON-RUNNER. NON-RUNNER CheltenhamCheltenham
StarStar RatingIIIIIRatingIIIII BHA BHA -
11 OUT FOR THE COUNT (IRE) (34) 0006
4 11-0
B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE) Jockey: William Shanahan (7) Owner: 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Ms Annemarie Wrynn Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and has fared no better in a pair of course novice hurdles for this yard. Star RatingHIIII BHA 12 PRIDE ROCK (IRE) (25) 00
4 11-0
B g Westerner - Byerley Beauty (IRE) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Delancey and Mr Michael O’Flynn Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Byerley Stud Ltd Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in a couple of hurdling runs to date but will probably be of more interest once qualified for a mark. Star RatingHHIII BHA 13 QUICK SHARPENER (IRE) (32) P1-55
5 11-0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Flaming Flower (IRE) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Owner: Foxtrot Racing Quick Sharpener Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Breeder: Richard O’Connor Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who went backwards from an encouraging hurdling debut when a well-held fifth at Ffos Las last month. Still early days but has something to prove on the back of that. Star RatingHHHII BHA 14 ROCKET ROBBO (GB) (258) 030-
B g Multiplex - Sphere (IRE) Owner: Mr S. Smithurst Breeder: Mr Scott Smithurst
5 11-0
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Sponsor: Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to do better at some point, but hasn’t shown enough in bumpers to warrant interest on hurdling debut. Star RatingHHIII BHA 15 SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) (21) 1-55
5 11-0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE) Jockey: Henry Brooke Owner: Alan & Andrew Turner Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Jim & John Lawler Sponsor: 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole outing in Irish points and has shown some ability in a bumper/maiden hurdle but is possibly more one for handicaps a bit further down the line. Star RatingHHHII BHA 16 YEOMEN WARDER (IRE) (41) P1-00
5 11-0
Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Quarry Endeavour (IRE) Jockey: David England Owner: Bedlam Bound Syndicate Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at second attempt but well held in a brace of novice hurdles.
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
17 FARNE ISLAND (GB) (31) 0-00
Gr m Trans Island - Tigerific (IRE) Owner: Ian Nicol Racing Breeder: T. C. Dawson
5 10-7
Jockey: Dylan Johnston (7) Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on sole outing in a bumper and has shown little both starts over hurdles. Star RatingHIIII BHA -
18 RAINBOW JET (IRE) (21) U0
5 10-7
B m Dream Ahead (USA) - Star Jet (IRE) Jockey: Peter Kavanagh (5) Owner: NSU Leisure & Mrs Carolyn Seymour Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton Breeder: Ladis Sponsor: John Mackie Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2021: HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) 5 11 5 Brian Hughes 8-13 (Alan King) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: QUICK SHARPENER: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Royal Mogul (IRE), 8-1 Benassi (IRE), 17-2 Allibaba (GB), 12-1 Quick Sharpener (IRE), 16-1 Sageburg County (IRE), 28-1 A Shining Moon (IRE), 33-1 Pride Rock (IRE), 40-1 Hattons Gardens (IRE), 66-1 Rocket Robbo (GB), 150-1 Eddie Mush (IRE), Glascar More (IRE), Haut Berry (FR), Out For The Count (IRE), Rainbow Jet (IRE), 200-1 Dee Day Landing (GB), Yeomen Warder (IRE), 250-1 Farne Island (GB)
PLAY SMARTER ROYAL MOGUL has made a good start to his hurdling career and is selected to defy a penalty with further improvement on the cards. Rules-newcomer Benassi requires a market check, while Allibaba is open to improvement for his new yard.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL MOGUL (IRE) 2.BENASSI (IRE) 3.ALLIBABA
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.
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.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
The St John Ambulance Brigade attend all meetings. The Executive wish to
thank all members for their valuable and voluntary services.
