2m 3f 200y
THIRD RACE 1.40 THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £8169)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs BEAKSTOWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs BEAKSTOWN Longest Traveller: KILTEALY BRIGGS trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 180 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
KATESON (GB) (211) 2/01305- CD
age
st-lb
8
11-8
Tom Scudamore J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
Br Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE) O DMRichardsRobertsChurchwardW-Williams B D. M. Richards
TIMEFORM VIEW Galvanised by application of cheekpieces last term, landing 2 1/2m handicap hurdle here in December prior to good fifth in Gr. 3 handicap final start. Not ruled out returned to chasing for new stable now. TFRHHHII BHA135
2
KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (22) P/2340-4 D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) O McNeill Family B John Mounsey
7
11-8
A. P. Heskin J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW :Useful winning hurdler who ran up to best when 3.5 lengths fourth of 7 in a novices’ handicap chase at Uttoxeter (22.5f) on return in October. Should go well again. TFRHHHII BHA135
3
HOOLIGAN (IRE) (219) 51/1312-
6
Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Victory Run (IRE) O O’Donohoe, Cavanagh, Robinson, Nelson B T. Fleming
11-8
Jonathan Burke J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S
TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o who gained what looked a most unlikely third success over hurdles at Newcastle (16.2f) in February. Runner-up over 18.9f in France thereafter and step up to 2 1/2m looks a plus now chasing. TFRHHHII BHA135
4 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (606) 1P/2435/- D
8
11-6
Harry Skelton J Br B g Stowaway - Midnight Reel (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Bryan Drew The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S B Geoffrey Thompson
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who matched previous best over fences when fifth in competitive 2 1/2m Cheltenham Festival handicap in March 2020. Absent since but 6lb lower for return and one to note. TFRHHHHI BHA133
5
RUTHLESS ARTICLE (IRE) (21) 4-1F23P CD
Br B g Definite Article - Lady Kamando O J Rymer R Farnham C Rymer J Farnham B Walter Crean
8
11-4
Sean Bowen J Rebecca Curtis, Newport T William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner who opened account in this sphere over C&D in June. Placed on 2 of last 3 starts and seemingly not 100% at Ffos Las on latest outing. Still, this looks deeper. TFRHHHII BHA131
6
YOUR DARLING (IRE) (25) 1P/34-11 D
6
11-0
Kielan Woods J Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Lord and Lady Vestey Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S B William Mangan
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who tasted success over hurdles in May and surpassed that form with an impressive chase debut win at Huntingdon (19.8f) in October. Up in class but highly likely there is more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA127
7
EDEN FLIGHT (FR) (217) 02/F050-
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Traviata (FR) O FLIGHT ATTENDANTS B Mr Jean-Pierre Mahe & Mr Bernard Auffret
7
10-12
Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who showed fairly useful form (at his best) without getting his head in front over hurdles for Willie Mullins. Market may guide now chasing for new yard on back of a wind op. TFRHHHII BHA125
8
LINELEE KING (FR) (201) 124025-
Br Gr g Martaline - Queen Lee (FR) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Mr Dominique Lemesle
6
10-11
Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who reached a fairly useful level over hurdles, good second on handicap bow at Southwell (3m) in February. Below best final start but boasts a pointing background and yard in good order. TFRHHHII BHA124 24