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7TH RACE
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THE WILLIAM HILL RADIO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total race value £4500
Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 170 runners, 29%) runs HOME FREE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs TARRAS WOOD Longest Traveller: TARRAS WOOD trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 241 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper ’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.
colours no horse
form 1 ADMIRAL HORATIO (IRE) (39) 00
B g Mount Nelson - Kerry’s Girl (IRE) Owner: Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Breeder: James Hewitt age st-lb
4 11-2
Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing, Eastwood Private Clients
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft, 28/1) 39 days ago. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
2 BIG AMBITIONS (IRE) (24) 0
4 11-2
B g Shantou (USA) - Midnight Gift (IRE) Jockey: Richie McLernon Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Geoffrey Thompson Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to smart hurdler/chaser Death Duty but didn’t offer a great deal when down the field at Chepstow on debut. Could have learned from that, however. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
3 CARLO STORM (IRE) (570) 3P- 6 11-2
Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Speedy River (IRE) Jockey: Tom Midgley (5) Owner: Mr Ian Charles Wilson Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton Breeder: Seamus Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW €32,000 3-y-o, Carlotamix gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Deal Done. Placed on point debut, pulled up next time (Jun 5). Star RatingHHIII BHA -
4 GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (-)
B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR) Owner: Mr John Wade & Chris Grant Breeder: Wood Farm Stud
6 11-2
Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORM VIEW £3,500 4-y-o, Fame And Glory gelding. Dam (h96), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to smart hurdler (stayed 21f) Mister Hight. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
5 HOME FREE (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE) Jockey: Tristan Durrell (5) Owner: Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Shuriken Syndicate Sponsor: Ashford Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW €80,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to French 8.5f winner Waldlicht. Highly respected on debut. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -
6 HUBBEL BUBBEL (GB) (-)
B g Telescope (IRE) - Cormorant Cove Owner: Mr Dave Carter Breeder: Shade Oak Stud
4 11-2
Jockey: Joe Williamson (5) Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Faustinovick, stays 3 1/4m. Dam unraced. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
7 KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) Jockey: John Kington Owner: Mr Dave Carter Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Breeder: G. T. Morrow
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 5 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 29 days ago, running on late. Will likely need to improve on that if he’s to win this. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
9 SCALLOWAY CASTLE (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
B or Br g Ocovango - Ashlings Princess (IRE) Jockey: Thomas Dowson Owner: Earl of Ronaldshay Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: John Kelleher Sponsor: Zetland Estates Ltd, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Do It For Thy Sen, stays 23f. Dam unraced half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 4m) Always Right. Star RatingHHHII BHA 10 SLEEPING TOM (GB) (35) 3
B g Sleeping Indian - Freedom Song Owner: Mr S. Coltherd Breeder: World Racing Network
5 11-2
Jockey: Sam Coltherd Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held third at Sedgefield on debut and unlikely to feature in what looks like a strong race. Star RatingHHIII BHA -
11 TARRAS WOOD (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
B g Kayf Tara - Wood Lily (IRE)
Jockey: Bryony Frost Owner: The Gi Gi Syndicate Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough Sponsor: Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Emily Moon, stays 2 1/2m, and fair hurdler Scented Lily. Makes plenty of appeal for stable doing very well in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -
12 THE FULL PASTY (IRE) (-) 5 11-2
B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE) Jockey: Philip Armson (3) Owner: Mr R. J. Armson Trainer: Richard Armson, Melbourne Breeder: R. McCarthy
TIMEFORM VIEW €2,700 4-y-o, Sans Frontieres gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler/chaser Battleofthesomme and hurdler Replacement Plan, stayed 25f. Star RatingHIIII BHA 13 THORNABY EXCEED (GB) (40) 0
Ch g Eagle Top - Ingleby Exceed (IRE) Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Breeder: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd
4 11-2
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Scott Bros Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in a Newcastle bumper on debut, and others make more appeal. Star RatingHIIII BHA -
14 WASPY (IRE) (87) 3231
B g Doyen (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE) Owner: The Good Stock Syndicate Breeder: P. J. Fortune
4 11-2
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, placed several times in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 4m) Our Victoria and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Victoria Bay. Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points (Oct 1). Definite player. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -
15 BLOOMING FORTUNE (IRE) (226) 232U-52 5 10-9
Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballyknock Present (IRE) Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Owner: Miss Paula Smith Trainer: Paula Smith, Malton Breeder: B. Higgins
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to fairly useful chaser Seven No Trumps and fair 3m hurdle winner Ballyknock Cloud. Wears hood. Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (May 15). Star RatingHHHII BHA -
16 MUG BOOKIES (IRE) (-) 4 10-9
B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Last Century (IRE) Jockey: Danny Burton (5) Owner: Back Pages Trainer: Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge Breeder: John O’Connor Sponsor: Kiss Hr (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Lock’s Corner, stays 3m, and modest 2 1/2m hurdle winner My Peggy. Dam unraced. Star RatingHHHII BHA -
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2021: GREY DAWNING (IRE) 4 11 0 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 15. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tarras Wood (IRE), 4-1 Home Free (IRE), 6-1 Waspy (IRE), 8-1 Samwise (IRE), 16-1 Big Ambitions (IRE), 28-1 Hubbel Bubbel (GB), Sleeping Tom (GB), 33-1 Scalloway Castle (IRE), Blooming Fortune (IRE), Mug Bookies (IRE), 50-1 Carlo Storm (IRE), 66-1 Thornaby Exceed (GB), 80-1 Glory Hights (GB), 100-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE), 150-1 Admiral Horatio (IRE), 250-1 The Full Pasty (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER TARRAS WOOD has an appealing pedigree, cost plenty as a 3yo and represents a top yard with an excellent record in bumpers this season, so he’s preferred to point-winner Waspy, with Home Free also on the shortlist.
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.
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.
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