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2.50pm The Betway Supports Safer Gambling Week Handicap Chase (Class 3) (1m 7f 176y
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
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 horse age st-lb
1 ANTUNES (GB) (239) 215F13- D
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aigrette Garzette (IRE)
7 11-12
Harry Skelton J O Mark & Maria Adams Dan Skelton, Alcester T 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
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE) David England J
O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton
Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Miss Noreen Hayes Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S 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
9 11-10
Callum Bewley J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Noel Gowen 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
Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Country (FR) Nathan Moscrop (3) J O Gary Eves and Partner Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Bluegrass Horse Feeds S 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- 8 11-4
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr & Mrs William Rucker
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Patrick Kavanagh 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- 6 10-13
Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths Aidan Coleman J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B M. and Mrs Watson 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 7 10-5
Br Ch g Sunday Break (JPN) - Reine Irlandaise (FR) R. P. Treacy (3) J
O Nicholas Teehan Louise G. Lyons, Ireland T
B Haras du Chenet 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 8 10-2
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dissidente (FR) Jonathan Burke J
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2020: THE BIG BITE (IRE) 7 11 12 Jonathan Burke 3-1 (Henry Oliver) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Arvico Bleu (IRE), 5-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 11-2 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 6-1 Antunes (GB), 13-2 Darling du Large (FR), 8-1 Espion du Chenet (FR), 12-1 Sao (FR), 14-1 Knight In Dubai (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER ARVICO BLEU won in good style at Carlisle starting out for Ewan Whillans and could follow up after a 6lb rise. Gunsight Ridge is interesting on his chase debut/ return having progressed over hurdles last season. Golden Whisky was another in fine form when last seen and can go well if ready to roll.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARVICO BLEU (IRE) 2.GUNSIGHT RIDGE 3.GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE)
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