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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.05 - THE CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3158 to the winning horse The second to receive £1455, the third £727 and the fourth £364. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £25. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2420; Second £1210; Third £605; Fourth £303. (Penalty Value £3158.68) Second Race 1.35 - THE UNSWORTHS YARD EBF MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. 10 entries, 1 at £8 and 9 at £40. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Third Race 2.10 - THE HOLKER COUNTRY COTTAGES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, 2 at £6 and 20 at £30. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Fourth Race 2.45 - THE HOLKER HALL & GARDENS BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for five yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, May 24th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, providing the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over obstacles. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £30. Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Fifth Race 3.20 - THE ST MARYS HOSPICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries, 1 at £6 and 26 at £30. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE OAKMERE HOMES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9625 to the winning horse The second to receive £4425, the third £2212, the fourth £1106, the fifth £553 and the sixth £275. for four yrs old and upwards. £90 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 5 at £18 and 14 at £90. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7354; Second £3676; Third £1839; Fourth £919; Fifth £459; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9625.55) Seventh Race 4.30 - THE BURLINGTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries, 2 at £9 and 28 at £45. - Closed May 24th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86)
TODAY’S Race 1
1.05
2m 6f 31y
Race 2
TOTAL RACE VALUE £8000
1 See The Sea (IRE)
5 11-7 Brian Hughes Tongue Strap
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement to get off the mark in Downpatrick maiden over this trip 22 days ago. Ought to make another bold bid if showing up here in similar form.
3 Clayton Hall (IRE)
2 Ordered Lives (IRE)
Sam Coltherd
Richie McLernon
3 Scoop The Pot (IRE)
4 Justforjames (IRE)
Bowes Lodge Stables James Moffatt Form: 41-6,
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more temperament than ability in bumpers during 2017/18 campaign and offered little switched to hurdles on recent return from long absence.
5 Chanceiton (IRE)
7 Calliope (GB)
6 10-8
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in point but never a serious threat in a couple of outings over hurdles this month. Plenty more needed. Verdict GLADIATORIAL nipped around Downpatrick very nicely to get off the mark in good style 3 weeks ago so this track promises to play to his strengths and he’s selected to follow up. One Fine Man and Geromino look the dangers. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.GLADIATORIAL (IRE) 2.ONE FINE MAN (IRE) 3.GEROMINO (FR)
Mr E. G. Tunstall Dianne Sayer Form: P32-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who typically gave her running when second at Perth last month. No room to manoeuvre from this mark and faces competition for the lead. Verdict LASKADINE was clear of the others when a smooth-travelling second at Hexham 21 days ago and, provided she doesn’t get involved in the likely early battle up front, could go one better. All of her rivals have a case to be made for them, though the pick is arguably the unexposed Voice of Calm, while Ordered Lives warrants a good mention bidding for the hat-trick. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.LASKADINE (FR) 2.VOICE OF CALM 3.ORDERED LIVES (IRE)
6 Path To Freedom (IRE)
9 11-1
Mrs J. Nellis Jacqueline Coward Page Fuller Form: 522-, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
7 Absolutely Dylan (IRE)
8 10-12
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cash Customer (IRE)
Beechfield Sue Smith Form: 22-P,
Ryan Mania Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when runner-up at Uttoxeter and Hexham towards the end of last year. Failed to fire back from a break at the latter course 3 weeks ago, but claims if bouncing back here.
8 Racing Pulse (IRE)
12 10-11
B g Garuda (IRE) - Jacks Sister (IRE)
Mr Jamie Alexander N. W. Alexander Form: U0-2,
Sean Quinlan
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner and fair winning chaser on his day. Best effort for a while when runner-up at Kelso this month and he’s not discounted here off the same mark.
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9 Hitman Fred (IRE)
8 10-11
B g Getaway (GER) - Garravagh Lass (IRE)
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Patrick Wadge (10) Tongue Strap
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Nine-time winner between the flags and though winless following 11 attempts under Rules, he went close at Market Rasen last month and should again make his presence felt.
8 10-4 Danny McMenamin Blinkers, Tongue Strap
Mr Peter J. S. Russell Lucinda Russell Form: 6P6-,
B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Old Kentucky (IRE)
B m Poet’s Voice - Costa Brava (IRE)
Sean Quinlan
10 11-2
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 wins in 2019, but hasn’t offered much encouragement in a trio of starts since returning from a lengthy absence in February.
7 10-9
Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain Peter Kavanagh (10) Form: 454-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on from a successful hurdling debut and, although her fourth at Kelso on handicap debut 2 months ago was respectable, she has work to do on her first outing since leaving Archie Watson.
B m Milan - Thyngreesa
Miss Becky Smith (3) Cheek Pieces
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Now 14lb below last winning mark, but he arrives here on a 12-race losing run and has offered little in 4 starts since the turn of the year.
B m Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Shokalocka Baby (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell
J4J Partnership Micky Hammond Form: 4P-5,
B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lissnabrucka (IRE)
Charlotte Jones (5)
6 Timetoroe (IRE)
8 10-8
12 11-4
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Over The Road (IRE)
7 10-9
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who left hurdling debut run behind when off the mark in 20f Hexham novice in December. That form isn’t great, but she should strip fitter for her recent sixth at Perth.
B m Mountain High (IRE) - Minoras Return (IRE)
11 11-11
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Alain Cawley Form: 20-0, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner at Newcastle in December and went close at Kelso 19 days later. Well below par over hurdles the last twice, but possibilities back in this sphere with cheekpieces/tongue strap refitted.
5 11-1
Tim Syder & Hungerford Park Partnership Emma Lavelle Tom Bellamy Form: 51-3,
5 Lady Bowes (GB)
The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King Max Kendrick Form: 13-P,
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at his best who left a trio of non-completions in his wake to get back to winning ways over 3m at Fakenham in March. Ran no sort of a race back there last time, though.
B m Malinas (GER) - Blazing Bay (IRE)
Charlotte Jones (5)
10 11-11
B g Mahler - Miss Brecknell (IRE)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Harry Dunlop and has taken well to hurdling, winning at Warwick in April before a respectable third in a novice at Kempton 26 days ago. Remains with potential now handicapping.
6 11-1
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in maiden/novice hurdles. In touch when fell 3 out in Wetherby handicap at the start of April. Big player if none the worse for that.
Murphy’s Law Partnership Martin Todhunter Form: 3-65,
B m Poet’s Voice - Marliana (IRE)
Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE)
7 Well Cliche (IRE)
2 Sackett (GB)
6 11-9
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: 42-2,
4 Voice of Calm (GB)
5 11-1
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced both starts in Irish points and well-held in Ayr bumper and Kelso novice hurdle this spring.
Mr Derek Walker N. W. Alexander Form: 66///-P,
Liam Harrison (5)
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song from reduced mark through the winter, winning over 2m at Newcastle/Sedgefield. At least respectable efforts since, and clear of remainder when second at Hexham last time. One to note.
B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)
Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd Form: 40-6,
Conor O’Farrell Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Martin Pipe at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, but has lost his way badly since and is passed over here, for all that he performed with credit when second in a Hexham handicap chase last time.
B m Martaline - Laskadoun (FR)
Henry Brooke Cheek Pieces
4 Grand Voyage (FR)
Mr M. G. St Quinton Fergal O’Brien Form: 411-,
The Strattonites Iain Jardine Form: 0/6-2,
B g Midnight Legend - Gloriana
3 Laskadine (FR)
8 11-1
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat performer who has yet to show anything over hurdles and hasn’t been seen for 18 months. Easy to look elsewhere.
6 Peak of Beauty (IRE)
6 11-10
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced type who is going the right way and had something to spare when completing a double a in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time. More to come now handicapping, so warrants consideration.
B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Hawk Dance (IRE)
Mr I. Barran John Wainwright Form: 0/00/-,
Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt Form: 6/4F-,
Brian Hughes
B m Shirocco (GER) - Count On Me (IRE)
James Bowen
10 11-12
Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Shean Rose (IRE)
The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain Form: 554-,
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful front-running hurdler who scored at Stratford last August. Not really on her game since but should come on for latest outing and has scored over this C&D in the past.
6 11-7
Mr William M. Brown Noel C. Kelly Form: 53-1,
5 One Fine Man (IRE)
1 Blow By Blow (IRE)
7 11-12
B m Born To Sea (IRE) - Shahmina (IRE)
Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain Form: 12-3,
B g Fame And Glory - Shed
3m 1f 107y
TOTAL RACE VALUE £10500
2 Gladiatorial (IRE)
2.10
TOTAL RACE VALUE £5800
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle novice winner in March. Just as good when second next time but does need to shrug off a slightly disappointing third at Sedgefield since.
Race 3
THE HOLKER COUNTRY COTTAGES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR)
2m 1f 46y
THE UNSWORTHS YARD EBF MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
1 Geromino (FR)
1.35
THE CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
The Friday Lions 2 Rose Dobbin Form: 13-1,
Craig Nichol Visor
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who got off the mark under Rules at Kelso in March. Struck again over 23.8f at Perth recently and 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent him from giving another good account.
10 Dee Star (IRE)
8 10-10
B g Shantou (USA) - Alicias Lady (IRE)
The Deeside Partnership Gary Hanmer Henry Brooke Form: 4U-U, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hunter chase here in 2019 and twice runner-up back at this track last summer. Unseated rider on his last 2 starts, but the handicapper has relented and a bold show is a distinct possibility.
S RACES 11 Going Mobile (IRE)
6 10-8
B g Arcano (IRE) - Next To The Top
Cragg Wood Racing Sam England Jonathan England Form: 22-3, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 19f Market Rasen handicap in October and has finished in the money off this mark on each of his last 3 starts. Now tried in cheekpieces and he’s one to consider.
12 Westend Theatre (IRE)
Verdict Not the easiest race to assess, but ex-Irish THATSY arrives in good nick and with plenty of experience over fences so is taken to open his account for his new handler. Chasing debutants Beach Break and Fugitives Drift appeal as the pick of the remainder and can chase home the selection in that order in a race where the market should prove highly informative. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.THATSY (FR) 2.BEACH BREAK 3.FUGITIVES DRIFT (IRE)
12 10-3
Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton Form: 14-U,
13 Istimraar (IRE)
Race 5
10 10-0
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a good second at Fakenham in March, but isn’t easy to catch right and has run below form both subsequent starts.
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent since switched to fences and didn’t do a great deal wrong when runner-up over 2 1/2m at Perth recently. Live each-way chance off the same mark. Verdict The fact that DEE STAR has failed to complete the last twice has to be a concern, but the return to this course (form figures here read 1422) may well spark a return to form and he is worth chancing in an open-looking contest. Going Mobile arrives on the back of a string of decent placed efforts and is next on the list ahead of Scoop The Pot and Racing Pulse. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.DEE STAR (IRE) 2.GOING MOBILE (IRE) 3.SCOOP THE POT (IRE)
3.20
2m 5f 34y
2m 1f 61y
1 Outcrop (IRE)
7 11-12
12 Muroor (GB)
B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Desert Sage
Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Jennie Candlish Form: 65-2,
Sean Quinlan Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who struck at the second time of asking over fences at Market Rasen (17.2f) in November. Disappointing next 2 starts but returned to form when second of 4 at Bangor 2 weeks ago. Player.
10 11-9
7 11-4
B g Cacique (IRE) - Wemyss Bay
Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain Form: 105-,
Brian Hughes Cheek Pieces
13 No No Mac (IRE)
2 Black Kraken (GB)
5 11-4
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Stereo Love (FR)
Mr Daniel Shapiro & Mr B. M. R. Haslam Ben Haslam Richie McLernon Form: 106-, Cheek Pieces
3 Check My Pulse (IRE)
5 11-4
B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Little Luxury (IRE)
Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies Form: 240-,
Henry Brooke
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles, though below form this spring. Needs to get back on track now making chase bow.
4 Fugitives Drift (IRE)
6 11-4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Shebeganit (IRE)
HP Racing Fugitives Drift Nicky Henderson Form: 653-,
James Bowen
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler around 2m4f last winter but well below par this spring. Goes chasing now and not dismissed for leading yard.
5 Gennady (IRE)
7 11-4
B g Arakan (USA) - Topathistle (IRE)
Cragg Wood Racing Sam England Form: 102/-,
Jonathan England
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler in 2019/20, scoring at Newcastle. Back from 14 months off now for his fencing bow with his fitness a concern. Market can prove a good indicator.
6 Thatsy (FR)
7 11-4
Gr g Martaline - Rainallday (FR)
Mrs Barbara Butterworth Barbara Butterworth Form: 4-02,
Sean Quinlan
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ex-Irish hurdler. Yet to score over fences, though good second in 2m handicap chase at Down Royal 26 days ago on final run for Denise Foster. Player for new yard.
Derek Fox Tongue Strap
8 11-4
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portavoe (IRE)
Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham Form: 02-5,
Callum Bewley Cheek Pieces
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-hurdles winner for Oliver Sherwood. Shaped better than the result suggests after 6 months off at Kelso 24 days ago, so not one to write off back down in trip having eased further in the weights.
5 Coral Blue (IRE)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 2m1f winner over hurdles. Goes over fences now and no forlorn hope.
6 11-4
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Eva’s Time (IRE)
Mr Aleem Kanji Daragh Bourke Form: 00-4,
Alain Cawley
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when fourth in 2 1/2m handicap hurdle at Hexham 3 weeks ago and is not ruled out if building on that now back over fences.
6 Mah Mate Bob (IRE)
9 11-3
B g Mahler - Bobset Leader (IRE)
Mr John Wade George Bewley Form: 3-24,
Jonathon Bewley (3) Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences during 2019/20 season. Failed to match that form last term but has run respectably at Hexham the last twice.
7 Damiens Dilemma (IRE)
13 11-3
B g Wareed (IRE) - Olympos Belle (IRE)
Mr Robert Miller-Bakewell Stuart Coltherd Form: 326-,
Sam Coltherd Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted good efforts at Newcastle and at Kelso in March. Well below form at latter venue (21.6f) last time but the drop in trip wasn’t in his favour. Cheekpieces back on.
8 Alf ‘n’ Dor (IRE)
10 11-0
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Greenflag Princess (IRE)
Mr W. T. Reed Tim Reed Form: PP/-1,
12 10-0
The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan Form: 34-6,
Craig Nichol Blinkers
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run and recent efforts hardly encouraging.
14 Farlam King (GB)
8 10-0
Br g Crosspeace (IRE) - Second Bite
4 Millarville (IRE)
Shane Quinlan (5) Visor
B g Oscar (IRE) - Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE)
7 11-7
Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell Form: 06-U,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 17f over hurdles, but unseated at the first when in mid-division on her Perth chasing debut 16 days ago.
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler but last of 5 in 2m handicap at Newcastle 49 days ago. Makes chase debut now with cheekpieces on. Sort to bounce back.
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson Form: 5-F6,
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type who suffered a heavy fall at Hexham at the beginning of the month and ran no sort of race at Sedgefield 10 days later.
B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE)
1 Beach Break (GB)
8 10-0
Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA)
Stephen Mulqueen
3 Methodtothemadness (IRE)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £8000
Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell Form: 434-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Perth in August, but was below form at that venue after 6 months off last time.
THE HOLKER HALL & GARDENS BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
8 10-3
The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond Conor O’Farrell Form: F0-6, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles/fences. Perhaps needed the run after 6 months off when well-held at Hexham 11 days ago, but hardly has a convincing profile overall.
Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Beltane Queen (IRE)
2.45
Brian Hughes
B g Oscar (IRE) - Classy Society (IRE)
2 Katalystic (IRE)
Race 4
Tim & Miranda Johnson Donald McCain Form: 03-3,
11 Iconic Hero (IRE)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £8000
7 10-9
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who ran respectably sent chasing when third in 19.4f handicap at Stratford (soft) 13 days ago, staying on late. Respected off same mark.
THE ST MARYS HOSPICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Sam Coltherd Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
Aaron Anderson (7)
Gr g Overbury (IRE) - So Cloudy
fillies and mares.
B g Dansili - Manayer (IRE)
Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson Form: 20-0,
10 Nefyn Point (GB)
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HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who regained the winning thread from 6lb out of the weights at Newcastle in March. However, got no further than the third fence at Hexham since and others make more appeal.
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton Form: 24-2,
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Danny McMenamin
8 10-12
B m Midnight Legend - La Cerisaie
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B g Darsi (FR) - Ballyvelig Lady (IRE)
9 Lostnfound (GB)
Harry Reed
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a lay-off for new stable to win handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, soft) 25 days ago. Still has scope on old form from 3lb higher, so definite player if backing that up.
Castle Racing & Partner Maurice Barnes Form: 60-P,
Danny McMenamin Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden handicap hurdler/ chaser and record stands at 0-23 after pulling up at Hexham 11 days ago. Verdict A chance is taken on MILLARVILLE, who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 6 months off at Kelso and looks interesting now back over shorter with that behind her. Outcrop and Nefyn Point are a couple of others with decent claims. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.MILLARVILLE (IRE) 2.OUTCROP (IRE) 3.NEFYN POINT
TODAY’S R ACES - CONT. Race 6
3.55
3m 1f 83y
Race 7
THE OAKMERE HOMES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Mr C. Boultbee-Brooks Tom Lacey Jonathan Burke Form: 2-22, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Won a brace of 2m handicaps in 2019/20 and back to that level recently, finding only one too good for third successive start at Aintree (20f) 2 weeks ago. Claims but this is a marked step up in trip.
2 Justatenner (GB)
Harry Reed Hood
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Ayr (3m) in October. Not so good next 2 starts but not disgraced in face of stiff task when fourth at Market Rasen in January. Back from a break now.
3 Coup de Pinceau (FR)
4 Dell’ Arca (IRE)
3 No Comment (GB)
5 Sirobbie (IRE)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 wins gained at Uttoxeter, yet hard to knock latest Haydock effort for new yard, collared late in the day when third behind Dell’ Arca at Haydock recently. 2lb better off with that rival now.
6 Ballyellis (IRE)
5 Blakeney Point (GB)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 career victories have come in claiming/selling company, the latest at Fakenham (2m) in March. Ran well in competitive class 2 handicaps more recently and he’s not dismissed out of hand.
7 Ask Henry (IRE)
6 Finisk River (GB)
8 Wbee (IRE)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who deservedly opened account over hurdles in a Stratford handicap (26.4f) in April. This much tougher but his consistency should continue to stand him in good stead.
9 Aptly Put (IRE)
9 10-0
The Vilprano Partnership James Moffatt Form: 01-F,
Charlotte Jones (5) Tongue Strap
Verdict A good quality contest featuring a host of in-form sorts with ASK HENRY selected to come out on top. He ran a cracker when second at Ayr on his most recent start 25 days ago, coming clear with the winner, and a 3lb rise for that shouldn’t prevent another bold bid. Recent Haydock 1-3 Dell’ Arca and Sirobbie head up the dangers, along with Ballyellis. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.ASK HENRY (IRE) 2.SIROBBIE (IRE) 3.DELL’ ARCA (IRE)
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8 11-8
B g Manduro (GER) - Short Affair
The FV Partnership Graeme McPherson Form: 2//11-,
Kielan Woods Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from Flat when landing 20.5f Southwell handicap in July before following up at Uttoxeter a month later. Looked rusty back on the level 3 weeks ago but that will have served a purpose.
8 She’sasupermack (IRE)
8 11-6
B m Arakan (USA) - Castleknock (IRE)
Mrs C Brown & Mr Michael Wares Iain Jardine Conor O’Farrell Form: 435-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a Newcastle handicap chase off 8lb higher mark in December so claims from a handicapping perspective. That said, she didn’t offer much back over timber at Cheltenham last month.
9 Native Fighter (IRE)
7 11-4
B g Lawman (FR) - Night of Magic (IRE)
B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Versatile Approach (IRE)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly shed maiden tag under Rules under this pilot at Newcstle in March prior to falling early at Ayr (3m) at the start of the month. However, no easy task operating from out of the weights here.
Brian Hughes
7 Fleeting Visit (GB)
6 10-0 Bryan Carver (3)
Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain Form: 254-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice here in August and runner-up on 3 of his 5 completed starts to end the campaign. Doesn’t look particularly well handicapped.
B g Yeats (IRE) - Consultation (IRE)
Mrs D. Ritson Gary Hanmer Form: 321-,
8 11-8
Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)
B g Ask - Miss Muppet (IRE)
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a small field Musselburgh maiden (19.8f) 15 months ago and whilst winless since, he arrives here having finished a cracking second in a 3m Ayr handicap 25 days ago. One to note in cheekpieces.
8 11-9
T W Johnson & G Maxwell Donald McCain Theo Gillard (5) Form: 002-, Blinkers, Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a surprise when scoring at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day. Well-held next 3 starts but back in an easier race and returned to form when second at Worcester in April. Chester Cup too hot latest.
8 10-7
Turf Club 2020 and Graeme McPherson Graeme McPherson Kielan Woods Form: 02-2, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
Ryan Mania
B g Sir Percy - Cartoon
8 10-8 Jordan Nailor (3)
D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce Brian Ellison Form: 445/-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Useful level over hurdles in 2017 for Nicky Henderson. Very lightly raced since and though he did shape as though back in reasonable form at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day 2020, he’s been off since.
B g Shantou (USA) - Chalice Wells
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 1-44,
10 11-10
B g Kayf Tara - Alina Rheinberg (GER)
7 11-0 Tom Scudamore Cheek Pieces
Tom O’Brien Tongue Strap
4 Constantine Bay (GB)
Br g Arakan (USA) - Presentbreeze (IRE)
Mr Richard J. Gurr David Bridgwater Form: 30-3,
Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs Form: 00-0,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by his jumping over fences in 2019/20 and after starting last season well over hurdles, he hasn’t kept up the good work since. This does represent a drop in class, at least.
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Daisy Belle (GER)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who landed back-to-back handicap hurdles last winter and, visored/on back of a break surged home to score at Haydock (3m. soft) 3 weeks ago. He’s a player with a repeat from 2lb higher.
10 11-11
Br g Kayf Tara - Dizzy Frizzy
12 11-2 Fergus Gillard (5) Visor, Tongue Strap
The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond Alain Cawley Form: 0P-3, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Olly Murphy with Leicester selling win in December. Mixed record for Sophie Leech but fared quite well in a race not run to suit at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago.
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for new yard over fences at Taunton (28.4f) in March and certainly not disgraced when eighth in Scottish National subsequently. Operating from lower mark in this sphere. Blinkered.
10 11-12
Varlien Vyner-Brooks,Dave&Yvonne Simpson James Moffatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 130-,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth (20f) in August and posted excellent third at Doncaster 4 months later. No impact in a deeper race at Aintree last month and now up in trip.
10 Kajaki (IRE)
8 11-1
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)
Mr F. Gillespie Nicky Richards Form: 042-,
Danny McMenamin Visor
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Kevin Ryan in 2018. Placed both starts for this yard during 2019/20 campaign and back in good order with a runner-up effort at Perth last month.
Transpennine Partnership Sandy Thomson Form: P26-,
Sean Quinlan Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a wide-margin success at Stratford in August. Lost his way for Jonjo O’Neill after and though he ran well on the figures at Kelso in March, he looked awkward, and same story last time.
12 Jelski (GER)
Craig Nichol
B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE)
9 11-4
Sherborne Utilities Ltd & Mr Ian Cahill Nick Mitchell Daryl Jacob Form: 610-, Blinkers
Drew & Ailsa Russell John Quinn Form: 260-,
2 Perfect Man (IRE)
10 11-6
The Whartons Tristan Davidson Form: 064-,
7 11-12
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Back to something like his best when chasing home the progressive Mint Condition in 21f Wetherby handicap hurdle on Boxing Day. Well-held on the level last month fitted with cheekpieces.
B g Northern Legend - Shelayly (IRE)
Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe Form: 50-1,
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Casual Glance
8 10-8
Ch g Mount Nelson - Brave Mave
1 Look My Way (GB) 7 11-12
B g Fame And Glory - Knockcroghery (IRE)
11 Transpennine Star (GB)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £10500
1 Sebastopol (IRE)
2m 6f 31y
THE BURLINGTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £18500
4.30
7 10-6
B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud
The Running In Rail Partnership James Moffatt Jamie Hamilton Form: 0P-6, Cheek Pieces
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies but ended time with yard in disappointing fashion. Best effort for James Moffatt when mid-field at Hexham 3 weeks ago and been eased further 4lb. Up in trip. Verdict This has a very open feel to it, and it may pay to trust the stamina of JELSKI tackling this trip for the first time. He’s well handicapped on the pick of his form for Nigel TwistonDavies and is likely to be well primed for this representing a local yard. Fleeting Visit may yet have more to offer as a hurdler, with Kajaki another to consider. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.JELSKI (GER) 2.FLEETING VISIT 3.KAJAKI (IRE)