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Run To Milan (IRE) 10-13
THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (81 wins from 290 runners, 28%) runs MAGIC SAINT
Fancy That: P Hobbs won this race in 2015, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs CELEBRE D’ALLEN today.
Longest Traveller: GALAHAD QUEST trained by J Williams, South Molton, 73 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding colours no horse age st-lb
1 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (343) P2/0546- C
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR) O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
9 12-0
Freddie Gingell (7) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al John Cotton (Group) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who recorded some useful efforts in defeat last season. Dropped 4lb ahead of this reappearance and Freddie Gingell takes another 7lb off. No surprise to see him heavily get involved. TFRHHHHI BHA143
2 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (35) 31PP-14 D 9 11-13
Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) A. P. Heskin J
O McNeill Family
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B John Mounsey Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEWPulled up on final 2 outings last season but back on track with 21.5f Market Rasen handicap success on his reappearance in October. Creditable fourth of 13 at Aintree since. No reason why he won’t give his running but he needs more from his mark. TFRHHHII BHA142
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Madame Lys (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mme Marie Devilder & Mr Fernand Sellier Ptarmigan Media Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly a smart novice hurdler and winner of 2 chases over C&D in 2020/21, the latter a Grade 2. Absent since finishing a remote third at Ascot on his reappearance run last season but he is favourably treated on his best form. TFRHHHII BHA140
4 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (29) 11PP-02 D
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR)
9 11-9
Brendan Powell J
O Mr Terry Warner
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWWell beaten in another competitive race on his Ascot return but back on track returned to calmer waters when close second of 5 at Doncaster (2m) last month. Has first-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA138
Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) Tom O’Brien J
O Mr Allan Stennett
Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a long absence with a bang last season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in Plate at Cheltenham Festival final start. Fair reappearance fourth at Warwick (3m) and much respected for yard with a good record in this race. TFRHHHHH BHA138
6 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (56) 6252-20 D 7 11-0
Br B g American Post - Atacames (FR) David Noonan J O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who was a good second of 4 on his Chepstow reappearance in October. Made no impact in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham the following month but could bounce back in this less competitive scenario. TFRHHHII BHA129
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: KILLER CLOWN (IRE) 8 11 2 Tom Bellamy 10-3 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Stewards Note: MESSIRE DES OBEAUX: Following its run on 18/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller mid race. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Celebre d’Allen (FR), 3-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 9-2 Messire des Obeaux (FR), 11-2 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 9-1 Magic Saint (FR), 10-1 Galahad Quest (FR) Philip Hobbs has won this 3 times since 2015 and that already good record might be enhanced by CELEBRE D’ALLEN, who did very well at around this trip last season. Elixir de Nutz was back on track when narrowly denied at Wincanton last time and is feared most ahead of the returning Magic Saint, who has Freddie Gingell taking a handy 7lb off.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) 2.ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) 3.MAGIC SAINT (FR)
