M O N D AY 3 1 S T M AY 2 0 2 1 TODAY’S OFFICIALS STEWARDS OF THE MEETING ADRIAN SHARPE (CHIEF STEWARD) CHARLES NUGENT (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR) LYNDSAY ALLAN, ROBERT McCARTHY
VETERINARY SURGEONS ANDREW WATTAM, M.A., Vet. M.B., Cert. A.V.P. (EM), M.R.C.V.S. PAUL SMITH, B.V.M.&S., CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S. JEREMY VOAKES, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
CHAIRMAN The Lord CAVENDISH OF FURNESS, DL.
STARTERS MICHAEL REID ANDREW PARKER
MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr DAVID THOMAS Dr PHILIPPA HALL Dr IAN ROBERTS Dr JOHN EDWARDS
CLERK OF THE COURSE ANTHEA MORSHEAD
JUDGE FRASER PERRATT
NURSE KATHY HAUGHTON
CLERK OF THE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS ALEC DENT, CYRIL JOHNSTONE, RACHEL KIRTLEY
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, 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 person in charge of the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £29. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2420; Second £1210; Third £605; Fourth £303. (Penalty Value £3158.68) Second Race 1.50 - THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2341 to the winning horse The second to receive £1078, the third £539, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £21. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. Third Race 2.25 - THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2341 to the winning horse The second to receive £1078, the third £539, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £21. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE ST MARYS HOSPICE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £50. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68) Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CAMPBELL & ROWLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 22nd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £50. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68) Sixth Race 4.10 - THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. 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 awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £50. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2248 to the winning horse The second to receive £1124, the third £562, the fourth £281, the fifth £140 and the sixth £70. for maiden five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Fraser Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only. 11 entries at £20. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1955; Second £977; Third £489; Fourth £244; Fifth £122; Sixth £61. (Penalty Value £2248.94) HC Eighth Race 5.20 - THE OLD PARK WOOD 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 and the fifth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. 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. 12 entries, 1 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed May 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Weights raised 12lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
TODAY’S R ACES Race 1
1.20
2m 1f 46y
Race 2
TOTAL RACE VALUE £5779
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Finished runner-up completed start in points and good start under Rules when landing a Hexham mares’ novice (2m) earlier his month. More on her plate under a penalty but she’s open to improvement.
2 Double Cognac (GB)
Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham Form: F/5-P,
6 11-0
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Grape Tree Road mare out of a winning pointer. Unplaced completed start in points, pulled up last time (May 16) and she’s best watched making her hurdles debut now.
3 Fair Flame (GB)
5 11-0
Nathan Moscrop (3) Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer when fifth in a 10-runner Carlisle bumper in March but not in same form at Hexham (2m) earlier this month. Tongue tie reached for on hurdles bow but likely best watched.
4 Kitty Hall (IRE)
7 11-0 Danny McMenamin Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Better with each start in mares’ novice hurdles so shade disappointing she’s failed to make an impact in handicaps at Newcastle/Bangor subsequently. Bounce back not ruled out on back of a wind op.
5 Para Queen (IRE)
Jamie Hamilton
6 11-0
B m Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Shegotloose (USA)
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland in 2018 but has yet to better poor form over hurdles and well beaten on the level more recently. Blinkers now the headgear of choice.
8 Somewhat Cloudy (IRE)
Brian Hughes
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Presenting mare out of smart 2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner. Definite promise when second in a Tipperary bumper (18f) in March and, having been acquired for £45,000 since, she’s very interesting now hurdling. Verdict Not a particularly strong event and it may pay to side with hurdles debutante SOMEWHAT CLOUDY. There was definite promise to glean from her Tipperary bumper second on debut in March (conceded 12lb to the winner) and she’s the type to make her mark as a hurdler (out of a smart 2 1/2m-3m winner). Hexham scorer Gentle Jolie and Kitty Hall head up the dangers, in that order.
fillies and mares.
Mrs A. F. Tullie Iain Jardine Form: 46-4,
Conor O’Farrell Hood
On the Road Again 2 Alistair Whillans Form: F3-3,
Callum Bewley
6 Tawseef (IRE)
13 11-5 Abbie McCain (5) Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at his best but at the veteran stage now and doesn’t appear to be in much form.
7 Black Label (GB)
10 11-2
B g Medicean - Black Belt Shopper (IRE)
Miss E. J. Butterworth Barbara Butterworth Form: P0-P,
1 Ever So Much (IRE)
8 Russell In Gold (IRE)
8 11-2
B or Br m Gold Well - Tudor Glyn (IRE)
Ms M. Russell Jane Walton Form: 000-,
9 Seapoint (IRE)
7 10-13
B m Footstepsinthesand - Genuinely (IRE)
Give It A Go partners Joanne Foster Form: 53-3,
Miss Becky Smith (3) Blinkers
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Only one win from 27 runs, but she arrives in decent nick, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Should give another good account.
10 Gripper (GB)
6 10-10
B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Hold On Tight (IRE)
Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell Form: 24-3,
Derek Fox Blinkers, Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Dual purpose performer who ran well when third at Perth 18 days ago. His record away from that track is pretty uninspiring, though.
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: 650-,
Richie McLernon Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has seemed badly out of sorts recently. Hard to make a case for despite sliding mark.
2 Tico Times (IRE)
8 11-12
Br g Arcadio (GER) - Roomier (IRE)
Mrs Evelyn Slack Dianne Sayer Form: 14-2,
Conor O’Farrell
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back novice handicap chases earlier this year and performed with credit when second at Sedgefield 20 days ago. One to note from lower hurdles mark.
3 Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE)
6 11-9
B m Azamour (IRE) - Owega Dale (IRE)
Worcester Racing Club and Partner Sam England Jonathan England Form: 20-4, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when fourth at Huntingdon 25 days ago and was a ready winner on only previous visit to this track. Makes plenty of appeal back in cheekpieces.
4 Bird On The Wire (FR)
6 11-8
Ch g Martaline - Titi Jolie (FR)
Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain Form: 6P-2,
Theo Gillard (5) Tongue Strap
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy, 15/2) 16 days ago, just failing. Up 4lb, so needs another step forward if he’s to go one better, but could be up to it.
5 Frankie Baby (IRE)
Ross Chapman
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers/over hurdles for Thomas Foley and faces uphill task starting out for a new yard after 168 days off.
12 11-12
B g Westerner - Beautiful World (IRE)
Danny McMenamin Blinkers
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Karl Thornton with narrow success at Bellewstown (3m) in August 2019 but no show back from an absence for new yard this year.
2m 6f 31y
TOTAL RACE VALUE £5779
B g Monsun (GER) - Sahool
Mr D. McCain Jnr Donald McCain Form: 060-,
2.25
THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
8 11-7
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW In good form since the turn of the year, arriving on the back of a brace of third-place finishes at up to 20.5f. Should give it another good go.
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Race 3
9 11-7
5 Dancing Doug (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.SOMEWHAT CLOUDY (IRE) 2.GENTLE JOLIE 3.KITTY HALL (IRE)
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TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.TOO MUCH TO ASK (IRE) 2.DANCING DOUG (IRE) 3.SEAPOINT (IRE)
7 11-10
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser but arrives on back of a few tame displays. Easily passed over for all the handicapper continues to relent.
5 11-0
B m Presenting - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE)
Miss C. McCracken Donald McCain Form: 2-,
Verdict TOO MUCH TO ASK has become well treated and drops in grade back at a track where he’s produced his best efforts, so a chance is taken on him in an open race. In-form pair Dancing Doug and Seapoint should be thereabouts once again.
B m Sulamani (IRE) - More Likely
5 11-0
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden on the Flat but she did shape quite well when fourth in a Bangor maiden hurdle (16.6f) 16 days ago, plenty to do 3 out but nearest at the finish. May do better.
Bruce Lynn (5) Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Has fallen plenty in the weights and last couple of efforts have been a bit more encouraging. Tricky sort, but still warrants consideration with cheekpieces on for the first time.
Tarzan Bloodstock & Mr Oliver Brownlee Nicky Richards Sean Quinlan Form: 140-,
4 Tokaramore (GB)
B m Fast Company (IRE) - Alafzara (IRE)
R & M Moseley, Slater, Gould & Laughland Sarah Hollinshead Chris Ward (5) Form: 4,
Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander Form: 62-5,
Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Drumcay Polly (IRE)
The Clock Tower Partnership James Moffatt Charlotte Jones (5) Form: 05P-, Blinkers
7 Sinndarella (IRE)
Aaron Anderson (7)
9 10-6
B g Shaanmer (IRE) - Diamond of Diana (FR)
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame all starts in bumpers and got off the mark switched to hurdling in a weak affair at Musselburgh (2m) in November. Below form both subsequent outings and mark looks too high.
5 11-0
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner for Heather Main. Showed a bit on yard/hurdles debut when fifth in a Sedgefield novice (16.8f) in November but below par under both codes since.
6 She Got Fast (IRE)
12 Christmas In Usa (FR)
B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE)
B m Slade Power (IRE) - Dancer’s Leap
URSA Major Racing Mark Walford Form: 50-,
Mr N. Park David Thompson Form: 3-P5,
3 Headscarf Lil (IRE)
B m Fame And Glory - Set In Her Ways (IRE)
Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards Form: 230-,
5 11-11
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Has fallen in the weights and posted a decent third in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f) in April. Seemed stretched by 20f at Hexham latest, so big stamina doubts up further in trip.
Ch m Trans Island - Mrs Eff
2 Coup de Gold (IRE)
Brian Hughes Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Roger Varian and, while yet to show much over hurdles for current stable, he’s potentially well in now up in trip/handicapping for the first time. Also in cheekpieces.
Henry Brooke
Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA)
Mr William Easterby (5)
Nunstainton Racing Club Rebecca Menzies Form: 05-5,
8 11-12
Whites Property Limited Jennie Candlish Form: 0-64,
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts last summer but becoming well treated and recent efforts have contained more encouragaement. One to monitor in the betting stepping back up in trip.
B m Grape Tree Road - Chummy’s Double
Mr Foster Danny Brooke Form: 506-,
B g Ask - Chinara (IRE)
Adam Wedge
4 10-8
B g Farhh - Radhaadh (IRE)
1 Too Much To Ask (IRE)
5 11-7
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Madam Jolie (IRE)
11 Fahad (GB)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £5800
Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan Form: F2-1,
2m 6f 31y
THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
1 Gentle Jolie (GB)
1.50
THE WILLIAM HILL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
6 11-7
B g Yeats (IRE) - Belsalsa (FR)
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex Form: 46-2,
Caoilin Quinn (7) Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who put up one of his better efforts on form when second at Fontwell last time, albeit doing it in typically laboured fashion. Hard to know if he’ll be in the same mood.
6 Artic Quest (IRE)
9 11-5
Ch g Trans Island - Back The Queen (IRE)
Ian Barran & Oakwood Micky Hammond Form: P4P-,
Miss Becky Smith (3)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with this yard and travelled well for a long way when fourth at Carlisle in March. Pulled up there next time but given a break since, so could get back on track.
TODAY’S R ACES 7 For Jim (IRE)
9 11-3
Race 4
Sean Quinlan Visor
THE ST MARYS HOSPICE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
THE CAMPBELL & ROWLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £12200
TOTAL RACE VALUE £12200
Gr g Milan - Dromhale Lady (IRE)
Ms Jennie Candlish Jennie Candlish Form: 01-6,
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Sedgefield in November and is likely to strip fitter for his first run since in a handicap hurdle at Warwick 28 days ago. Visor is back on.
8 Grumpy McGrumpface (IRE) Mile High Racing Rebecca Menzies Form: P0-0,
Ross Chapman Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who has an uninspiring profile and was well held on debut for current stable at Hexham 13 days ago. Dropped 5lb since and tried back with cheekpieces now.
9 Istimraar (IRE)
Sam Coltherd Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent since switched to fences and best overlooked his poor effort (mistakes, arguably didn’t stay) at this track over 25.5f 2 days ago. Back over hurdles.
10 Coeur Aimant (FR)
6 10-9
B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Babet (IRE)
Mrs Barbara Butterworth Barbara Butterworth Form: 0P0-,
Brian Hughes
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Not without promise in maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott but let go cheaply and no show for current yard.
11 Pistol (IRE)
12 10-9
B g High Chaparral (IRE) - Alinea (USA)
Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon Form: 0/36-,
Mr John Dixon (7)
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been more than 3 years since his latest success and his latest Carlisle sixth hardly suggests he’s likely to snap that losing run soon.
12 Ardglass Star (IRE)
7 10-7
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Verney Roe (IRE)
The Friday Lions 2 Rose Dobbin Form: PU5-,
Craig Nichol Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest, albeit highly inconsistent hurdler who shaped as if the test was inadequate over 3m at Newcastle last time, so this drop in trip here is unlikely to suit. Verdict LIFFEYDALE DREAMER landed a C&D novice in impressive fashion last summer and she’s edged down to an appealing mark, so is preferred to Tico Times, who is potentially well in based on recent chasing efforts. Bird On The Wire also warrants consideration.
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: 041-,
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran hurdler/chaser who took his tally to three for last season when landing a 4-runner handicap over fences at Newcastle a couple of months ago. Deserves plenty of respect after small rise.
10 11-5
Joe Williamson (5) Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his 6 starts since joining Mark Walford, including a 6-runner event at Southwell 12 days ago. Shapes as if he’ll stay this far, so another bold showing expected.
3 Dawson City (GB)
12 11-5
B g Midnight Legend - Running For Annie
Kim Franklin & Polly Walker Polly Gundry Form: 136-,
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Run of good form came to an end when only sixth at Ffos Las a couple of months ago and he prefers more testing conditions.
10 11-2
B g Daylami (IRE) - Borntobepampered
Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland Dr Richard Newland Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 40-P, Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance effort at Cheltenham last month and returned to chasing with a lacklustre display at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago.
5 Fact of The Matter (IRE)
11 10-13
B g Brian Boru - Womanofthemountain (IRE)
The Sandylini Racing Partnership Jamie Snowden Mr Freddie Mitchell (5) Form: 444-, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful sort who is seemingly just fair nowadays, so he could do with further leeway from the handicapper.
6 Red Giant (IRE)
10 10-12
Ch g Beneficial - Barrack Star (IRE)
Mr V. Healy Jennie Candlish Form: 26-P,
Sean Quinlan Visor
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most consistent but well capable on his day and should come on for a laboured display at Market Rasen recently. Visored and back up in trip, so one to note.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.LIFFEYDALE DREAMER (IRE) 2.TICO TIMES (IRE) 3.BIRD ON THE WIRE (FR)
7 Gangster (FR)
11 10-6
Ch g Green Tune (USA) - Dahlia’s Krissy (USA)
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex Form: 615-,
Danny McMenamin Tongue Strap
2 Leapaway (IRE)
11 10-3
B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Inter Alia (IRE)
Peter Bowen Racing Club Peter Bowen Sean Bowen Form: P/P-6, Blinkers, Tongue Strap
11 10-0
B g Nickname (FR) - Cadoudame (FR)
Mrs Sue Murtagh Barry Murtagh Form: P4-3,
Lorcan Murtagh (3) Cheek Pieces
Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine Form: 365-,
Conor O’Farrell Cheek Pieces
Verdict The refitting of a visor and return to this trip are both potential catalysts for a big effort from RED GIANT, who is on an appealing mark and can prove a tough nut to crack when on his game. Rock On Fruity and William Of Orange both arrive on the back of comfortable victories and are solid alternatives. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.RED GIANT (IRE) 2.ROCK ON FRUITY (IRE) 3.WILLIAM OF ORANGE
Mrs G. Davies Dai Burchell Form: 154-,
Ben Jones (3)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Has been a superb servant for this stable and looked as good as ever when winning over C&D last summer. Not in same form next 2 starts and off 8 months but no surprise to see him go well back here.
4 Valence d’Aumont (FR)
7 10-13
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY)
Mrs J. Morgan Sue Smith Form: 21-1,
Ryan Mania
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in France in 2018 and made it 3 wins from last 4 starts in game fashion at Kelso (17f) 26 days ago. Has a fine attitude and is a big player.
5 Lucky Flight (FR)
7 10-12
B g Linda’s Lad - Lili Flight (FR)
The Vikings Lucinda Russell Form: P2P-,
Stephen Mulqueen Tongue Strap
6 Monsieur Co (FR)
8 10-11
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who landed 2m Perth novice handicap chase last summer. Went close at Kelso (17f) in March but pulled up at Ayr since (found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat). B g Turgeon (USA) - Cayras Style (FR)
Ken McGarrity & Partner Keith Dalgleish Brian Hughes Form: 544-, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Below par since winning 17f Kelso handicap chase over Christmas, though not ideally placed when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft, 28/1) 64 days ago.
7 Hasankey (IRE)
5 10-9
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE)
The Hanky Panky Partnership L J Morgan Form: 325-,
Adam Wedge Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Ran some good races in defeat over hurdles last season but summed up by his mark in that sphere and not an obvious chasing type.
8 Ardera Cross (IRE)
10 10-8
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE)
Mr W. G. Young William Young Jnr Form: 06-3,
Derek Fox Cheek Pieces
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner at Ayr since the turn of the year, the latest off 1lb lower mark over 16.5f in March. However, has gone off the boil since.
9 Tonto’s Spirit (GB)
9 10-0
B g Authorized (IRE) - Desert Royalty (IRE)
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Impossible to fancy from a long way out of the weights.
12 11-4
Br g Desert King (IRE) - Satire
10 10-0
B g Aqlaam - Pirouetting
Tom O’Brien
3 King Alfonso (GB)
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who looks out of sorts and is 6lb out of the weights. Makes no appeal.
10 So Satisfied (GB)
Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Philip Hobbs Form: 10-5,
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in 2018. Lightly raced since but confirmed he still has plenty to offer when landing a Hexham novice chase (15.6f) in September. Probably needed run at Kempton after 7 months off.
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a hurdle/chase 4-timer in 2019. However, pulled up final start that year and has underperformed on both starts back from lengthy absence. Plenty to prove.
9 Nakadam (FR)
9 11-10
B g Stowaway - Gisela (IRE)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark in convincing fashion at Hexham in March but underlined inconsistency with a disappointing fifth at Perth next time. Others preferred.
8 Dr Robin (IRE)
Richie McLernon
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Plumpton in October but hasn’t fired since, 16 1/2 lengths sixth to Valence D’aumont in handicap chase (14/1) at Kelso (17.1f, good) on yard debut 26 days ago. Risky proposition at present.
Rex Dingle
4 Aaron Lad (IRE)
7 11-12
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: 55-6,
B g Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Critical Acclaim
Mr Paul Drury Mark Walford Form: 1-U1,
2m 1f 61y
B g Jeremy (USA) - Guydus (IRE)
Richie McLernon
2 William of Orange (GB)
3.35
1 Dr Sanderson (IRE)
12 11-12
B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Sancta Miria (IRE)
10 10-11
B g Dansili - Manayer (IRE)
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton Form: 4-20,
Race 5
1 Rock On Fruity (IRE)
6 11-1
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Celestial Spirit (IRE)
3.00 3m 5f 80y
Mr A. Slack Dianne Sayer Form: 340-,
Conor O’Farrell
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Better signs from plummeting mark at Musselburgh and Ayr before finding class 2 at Carlisle too competitive. Ran well back on the Flat 3 weeks ago and not dismissed. Verdict VALENCE D’AUMONT arrives at the top of his game having won 3 of his last 4 starts and may still have more to offer. The veteran King Alfonso won over this C&D off a similar mark last summer so rates a threat, while Tonto’s Spirit could be ready to strike. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) 2.KING ALFONSO 3.TONTO’S SPIRIT
TODAY’S R ACES - CONT. Race 6
4.10 2m 5f 34y
Race 7
TOTAL RACE VALUE £4600
TOTAL RACE VALUE £10500
Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine Form: 1/20-,
2 Templepark (GB)
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien Form: 332-,
Conor O’Farrell Hood
8 11-11 Max Kendrick
10 11-6
B g Crillon (FR) - Las de La Croix (FR)
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: P0-P,
Tom O’Brien
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best but well held both starts for this yard and needs to get back on track.
4 Royal Village (IRE)
Mr Paul Charlesworth Dai Williams Form: 05P,
3 Dressedforsuccess (GB)
4 Rafferty (IRE)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for this yard switched to fences last season, completing hat-trick at Catterick in March. Good second at Perth next time and not disgraced back hurdling at Worcester 10 days ago.
6 Mount Mews (IRE)
10 10-10
B g Presenting - Kneeland Lass (IRE)
The Blue Nuns Donald McCain Form: 0U3-,
Brian Hughes Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort who is also without a win since 2018. Cheekpieces back on. Not one to rely on.
7 Petite Power (IRE)
12 10-7
B g Subtle Power (IRE) - Little Serena
P J King & Son Dai Burchell Form: P2-0,
Ben Jones (3)
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who bounced right back to form when going agonisingly close over fences at Chepstow (23.6f) on debut for new yard last month. Well held back over hurdles since but could bounce back.
8 Demi Sang (FR)
8 10-7
B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR)
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam Form: 553-,
Richie McLernon Cheek Pieces
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Posted 3 successive placed efforts (1 chase, 2 hurdle) in the autumn. Below par over fences on last 3 starts but his mark has come down 14lb in the process. Keep an eye on in betting.
9 Cracking Find (IRE)
10 10-4
B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Crack The Kicker (IRE)
Mrs A. Ellis Sue Smith Form: 01-5,
Sean Quinlan
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly back on track on first start following a wind op when seeing off 4 rivals at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) last month. Not in same form at Haydock since, however, adding to patchy record. Verdict FLOWERY was generally progressive for this yard before shaping better than the result when well held at Warwick when last seen in February and is taken to get back on track. Templepark should be on the premises again, while Demi Sang is becoming well handicapped. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.FLOWERY (IRE) 2.TEMPLEPARK 3.DEMI SANG (FR)
7 11-12
B g Arcadio (GER) - Mighty Star (IRE)
Mrs Isobel Linda Crosbie J. R. Barlow Form: 0//1-0,
Mr Lewis Dobb (7)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler for Stef Keniry and successful on point debut earlier this year. Went off too hard on hunter debut at Cheltenham, so worth another chance to show what he’s capable of.
5 Royal Chant (IRE)
9 11-12
Ch g Royal Anthem (USA) - There On Time (IRE)
Mrs J Hodgson & Mrs C Page Jacqueline Coward Form: 2-1P,
Miss Becky Smith Tongue Strap
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who would have a chance on the pick of his Rules form. Needs to bounce back from a tame display at Southwell 6 days ago, however.
6 Slievegar (GB)
5 11-12
B g Westerner - Love Train (IRE)
Ms J. McCain Ms J. McCain Form: 61P-,
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 97 days ago. Winning pointer, but pulled up in that sphere last month, so others preferred.
7 Some Ambition (IRE)
8 11-12
B g Westerner - Heath Heaven
Mr W. G. Young William Young Jnr Form: 5-P0,
Mr Cameron Wadge (7) Tongue Strap
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up in hunter at Hexham last time.
8 Teescomponents Boy (IRE)
7 11-12
B g Midnight Legend - Northern Native (IRE)
Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham Form: 4-2P,
Mr William Easterby Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a bumper in 2018 and, while he’s tasted success between the flags, his latest effort in that discipline was pretty tame.
9 Gold Time (IRE)
8 11-5
B m Gold Well - Happy Artiste (IRE)
Mr R. A. Owen R. A. Owen Form: U-11,
Miss Immy Robinson (5) Cheek Pieces
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-winning pointer, including last 2 starts (latest May 15) and has found a weak starting point for her Rules career, so very much one to consider.
10 One For Martha (GB)
8 11-5
Gr m Great Palm (USA) - Queen of The Blues (IRE)
Mr Andrew Nicholls Andrew Nicholls Form: 5//-P6,
Miss Hannah Gregory (7) Tongue Strap
HHIII TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (May 15). Hard to make a serious case for on Rules debut. Verdict This looks a weak maiden hunter, so it’s worth chancing the Rules debutante GOLD TIME, who arrives on a hat-trick having landed her last two starts in points. Benefaktor could be excused a disappointing run at Cheltenham and he looks the main danger ahead of Rafferty. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.GOLD TIME (IRE) 2.BENEFAKTOR (IRE) 3.RAFFERTY (IRE)
Katie and Brian Castle N. W. Alexander Form: P0-1,
Brian Hughes
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to chasing last season but showed she’s as good as ever over the smaller obstacles when causing a shock at Ayr 27 days ago. Respected after a small rise.
2 The Wicket Chicken (IRE)
9 11-12
Dajam & Colm Hearne Neil Mulholland Form: 4P-1,
Sam Twiston-Davies Cheek Pieces
B m Milan - Soniadoir (IRE)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser/hurdler who capitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a 4-runner event back in this sphere 15 days ago. Only up 3lb so solid claims once more.
3 Catchmeifyoucan (IRE)
Mr Thomas Greenwood (7)
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer (including in April), but he’s shown nothing in hunters. Hard to make a case for.
8 11-3 Adam Wedge Cheek Pieces
8 11-12
B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)
Miss Gina Andrews
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Successful three times between the flags and perhaps found the test (26f) too much when only fifth in hunter at Cheltenham on Rules debut. Should get much more competitive this time.
B g Getaway (GER) - Joan’s Girl (IRE)
The Stagger Inn L J Morgan Form: 12-2,
8 11-12
Ch g Beneficial - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)
Mr Keith F. J. Loads T. Ellis Form: 1-51,
9 11-4
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Below best for Ian Williams last year and well held on yard debut but shaped much better another 5 months on when third at Market Rasen 24 days ago and respected with usual headgear back on.
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
2 Benefaktor (IRE)
Mr James Latham James Latham Form: 4P1-,
9 11-12
B m Gold Well - Olde Kilcormac (IRE)
HIIII TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who makes no appeal having been pulled up at Stratford 3 days ago.
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Etoile Margot (FR)
Cheltenham Trail & Cleeve Racing Club Micky Hammond Alain Cawley Form: 6P-3, Cheek Pieces
5 Fire Away (IRE)
1 Final Reminder (IRE)
10 11-12
B g Brian Boru - Ardnataggle (IRE)
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW A model of consistency and good second after 5 months off in Kempton handicap chase 6 weeks ago. Should be in the mix again.
3 Brelan d’As (FR)
1 Babytaggle (IRE)
9 11-12
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Kenny’s Dream
3m 1f 83y
TOTAL RACE VALUE £12200
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Has been a revelation for this yard for all he has quirks, winning 5 times. Seen out only twice last season but shaped much better than result when well held last time. Back down in class.
5.20
THE OLD PARK WOOD MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
B g Millenary - Dato Vic (IRE)
Race 8
THE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
1 Flowery (IRE)
4.45 2m 5f 34y
THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
7 11-11
B m Touch of Land (FR) - Irish Honey (IRE)
A Baxter, C Burke & N Sobreperez Jennie Candlish Sean Quinlan Form: 10-0,
HHHHH TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when winning 3m handicaps at Market Rasen and Doncaster (both good) in November. Excuses since and looks a big player back under optimum conditions.
4 Millie of Mayo (GB)
6 11-6
B m Overbury (IRE) - Gertrude Webb
Mr & Mrs E Norris & Partners Nicky Richards Danny McMenamin Form: 000-,
HHHHI TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive early last year, completing hat-trick at Hexham in September. Struggled subsequently but makes some appeal now back fresh from a 5-month break.
5 Oksana (GB)
8 10-12
B m Midnight Legend - La Harde (FR)
Sam England Racing Club Sam England Form: 041-,
Jonathan England Tongue Strap
HHHII TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who confirmed return to form when scoring at Market Rasen 42 days ago. Needs more if she’s to defy a rise for that in a higher grade of handicap. Verdict CATCHMEIFYOUCAN scored impressively twice last November and has had excuses on subsequent outings, so she’s worth chancing now returning to this sort of trip back down in grade. Recent winners The Wicket Chicken and Final Reminder are obvious dangers. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1.CATCHMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) 2.FINAL REMINDER (IRE) 3.THE WICKET CHICKEN (IRE)