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The Bomber Liston (IRE) 11-0
THE LORD STALBRIDGE ‘FESTIVE CHALLENGER’ GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5884, 2nd £2943, 3rd £1471, 4th £736, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £7678.86) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (82 wins from 292 runners, 28%) runs MILAN BRIDGE
Longest Traveller: ALMINAR trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 96 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb
1 STEP BACK (IRE) (24) 6/03P4-2 C 12 12-2
Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE) Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J O Cracker and Smodge Partnership Mark Bradstock, Wantage T B Patrick Macken Equimedia Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner who made solid return when second of 6 in Sandown handicap (24.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Just 1lb higher now and is not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA127
2 SIZABLE SAM (GB) (52) P3126-2 C
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Halo Flora O The Hopefuls & Kelvin-Hughes
7 12-2
David Noonan J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Shade Oak Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winning hurdler at this course who posted much his best effort over fences when second of 11 in handicap at Exeter (24.2f, good to soft, 9/2) 52 days ago. 3lb higher now but may do better yet. TFRHHHHH BHA127
3 BBOLD (IRE) (71) 15-1435
Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Molly Be O Syd Hosie
8 12-0
Mr George Hiscock (7) J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Thistletown Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Southwell (25.8f) in May and backed that up with solid placed efforts at Worcester and Warwick. Below par at Sedgefield latest, though, and wouldn’t want too much rain on. TFRHIIII BHA125
Br B g Gold Well - Fugal Maid (IRE) Ben Jones J
O Mr Liam Quinn
Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning hurdler who opened account over fences when taking 6-runner handicap over C&D (heavy) in February 2021. Not seen since but remains with potential as a chaser. TFRHHHII BHA125
5 HIGH STAKES (IRE) (38) 2P-1303
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - High Performer (IRE) O Jim and Claire Limited
8 11-12
James Bowen J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Edward P. Holly 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdle winner who left his chase debut effort behind when third at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) last month. Further improvement is possible but he needs to brush up his jumping. TFRHHIII BHA123
6 MILAN BRIDGE (IRE) (24) 411-214 BF
Br B g Milan - Ice Princess (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings
6 11-12
Lorcan Williams J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Padraig Ryan Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a fairly useful level landing 3 of 5 over hurdles and walked over on intended chase debut at Ascot last month. Modest at Sandown latest but it’s still early days in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA123
7 MINELLA BUSTER (IRE) (32) 134-132
Br Br g Beat Hollow - Itsallaracket (IRE) O The Pick ‘N’ Mix Partnership
6 11-9
Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B M. Phelan Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish winner who has taken a big step forward over fences, making a winning chase bow at Kempton before excellent placed efforts at Exeter and Taunton. Remains low mileage. TFRHHHII BHA120
8 PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) (23) 412362 6 11-8
Br B g Westerner - Quel Bleu (IRE) James Best J
O Mr O. S. Harris
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Mr Cal Flavin Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to best when second in handicap chase at Sandown (28.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to winner. Races off same mark and ought to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA119
