1m 7f 176y
FIFTH RACE 2.50 THE BETWAY SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING WEEK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £27400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £10850, 2nd £5426, 3rd £2712, 4th £1357, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £14159.60)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (22 wins from 140 runners, 16%) runs ANTUNES & KNIGHT IN DUBAI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs ANTUNES & KNIGHT IN DUBAI Fancy That: T R George won this race in 2014 and 2017. The stable runs DARLING DU LARGE today. Longest Traveller: ESPION DU CHENET trained by Louise G Lyons, Ireland.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
ANTUNES (GB) (239) 215F13- D
age
st-lb
7
11-12
Harry Skelton J Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aigrette Garzette (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mark & Maria Adams B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a useful chaser last term, winning twice from the front over 2m. Held in stronger handicap final start though, and he’ll need more to take this on return. TFRHHHII BHA140
2
KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (606) 05/112U/-
8
11-10
David England J Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Miss Noreen Hayes
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who scored twice as a novice in this sphere over further during 2019/20 campaign. Missed the whole of last season, though, and might need this. TFRHHHII BHA138
3
ARVICO BLEU (IRE) (23) 00-2101 D
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Sharifa (GER) O Mrs Karen Spark B Noel Gowen
9
11-10
Callum Bewley J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form for new connections (bought from Henry de Bromhead for just £9,000) when winning 2m novice handicap chase at Carlisle 3 weeks ago, easily. Good shout again up 6lb. TFRHHHHH BHA138
4 SAO (FR) (198) 115102- D
7
11-7
Nathan Moscrop (3) J Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Country (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Gary Eves and Partner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Mr Philippe Gasdoue
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicap chases at around 2m in the mud under this rider last season and signed off with a good second at Perth. Wouldn’t dismiss on return down 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA135
5
GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (238) 2/4P132-
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B Patrick Kavanagh
8
11-4
Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in fine fettle, winning at Ludlow (20f, heavy) before a couple of good placed efforts, which is good form. Nudged up 2lb but can go well back in trip if ready to motor. TFRHHHII BHA132
6
GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (227) 4/21232-
Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B M. and Mrs Watson
6
10-13
Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was on the up over hurdles last season, landing 2m Doncaster novice before excellent placed efforts in 3 handicaps. Sights quickly turned to chasing on return with tongue tie fitted. TFRHHHHI BHA127
7
ESPION DU CHENET (FR) (8) 614321 D
Br Ch g Sunday Break (JPN) - Reine Irlandaise (FR) O Nicholas Teehan B Haras du Chenet
7
10-5
R. P. Treacy (3) J Louise G. Lyons, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who won again in 2m Down Royal handicap chase last week. First run on these shores and dangerous to discount. TFRHHHII BHA119
8
DARLING DU LARGE (FR) (34) F3-1231 D
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dissidente (FR) O Mr Simon W. Clarke B Mr Pascal Noue
8
10-2
Jonathan Burke J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap chase last month. This is tougher but he shouldn’t be overlooked. TFRHHHII BHA116 32
