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The Raceday Ready Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Neville (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs FRISBY AND THE LAST CLOUD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs NIGHT DUTY Longest Traveller: NIGHT DUTY trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 211 miles.
1 ARNIE (IRE) (19) 3500
5 11-4
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Celestial Chimes (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O M Buckley, P Platts, E Swires & the BFRP Danny Brooke, Middleham T
B Miss Lillian Barry Danny Brooke Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point but has offered little in a bumper and 2 novice hurdles under Rules. TFR#!!!! BHA-
2 FRISBY (IRE) (44) 12-3
7 11-4
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Je T’Aime (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Hold My Beer, B Hague, M Lee & A Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who shaped well when second in bumper last February. Returned with a fair third on his 19f course hurdle debut after Christmas and open to progress now stepping up in trip with a tongue tie added. TFR##### BHA-
3 NIGHT DUTY (IRE) (40) 1/3/-5535 9 11-4
Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Lerichi (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B William Bourke Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who is a fair maiden hurdler Found a Cheltenham maiden too strong on New Year’s Day but should be a lot more competitive way from a big track. TFR###!! BHA109
4 THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (19) 535-323 6 11-4
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mr Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer Second on Newcastle bumper debut in December rand made quite an encouraging start over hurdles when third in a 19f course novice last month. Up significantly in trip now Should have more to offer TFR####! BHA-
5 THE LAST CLOUD (IRE) (97) 6 5 11-4
Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lady Lucarno Lee Edwards J
O Mr B Hague & Mr P Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW More than hinted at ability when never-nearer sixth in 2m Sedgefield hurdle on debut. Steps up markedly in trip. Open to improvement but Frisby has to be considered the yard first string here unless the betting strongly suggests otherwise. TFR##!!! BHA-
6 TIGERBYTHETAIL (IRE) (54) 2-22340 9 11-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Talktothetail (IRE) Miss Gina Andrews J
O Mr Keith F. J. Loads Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Ronan Tynan Fresh Air S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific pointer who showed fairly useful form on first of two outings in hunters early last year Has reverted to hurdles this term, performing well when fourth in 25f Warwick handicap in November but running a stinker at Lingfield since. Big shout on best form but latest effort raises doubts. TFR####! BHA115
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y
7
BORDER QUEEN (GB) (57) 00 6 10-11
Br B or Br m Westerner - Queens Regatta (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J O Mr Hugh T. Redhead Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Bruce Mactaggart Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. TFR##!!! BHA-
2024: TAP N GO LEO (IRE) 5 11 4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr EVENS (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.
Stewards Note: THE LAST CLOUD: Following its run on 5/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was on and off the bridle.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Tigerbythetail (IRE), 3-1 The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 7-2 Frisby (IRE), 4-1 Night Duty (IRE), 22-1 The Last Cloud (IRE), 40-1 Border Queen (GB), 100-1 Arnie (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW There was plenty to like about FRISBY’s opening hurdle effort and perhaps he can improve past Tigerbythetail, who is the form choice but needs to shrug off a terrible run last time. Like the selection, The Clonmel Kid should also have more to offer after an encouraging hurdle debut.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRISBY (IRE) 2.TIGERBYTHETAIL (IRE) 3.THE CLONMEL KID (IRE)
RESULTS
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SECOND RACE 2.30
The Jumping For Joy On Racing TV Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (16 wins from 93 runners, 17%) runs IT’S MAISY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs NORTHERN REEL
Longest Traveller: MICRONORMOUS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 298 miles.
1 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (22) 56414B 7 12-0
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) David Noonan J
O Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was off 16 months prior to this season. Sent chasing on fifth start of the campaign, bettered hurdles form at the first attempt when winning Fakenham handicap (21.2f, good to soft) in November, but hasn’t build on that effort in 2 subsequent outings. TFR##!!! BHA105
2 MELUSINE DE PAIL (FR) (22) 3-03330 7 11-11
Br Gr m Creachadoir (IRE) - Regina Maresca (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - MelusineNoel Williams, Blewbury T
B Jean Raymond Brenton, Fanny Brenton & Ca Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed fair form when placed in 5 of her 6 races over hurdles. Matched that level when finishing third in handicaps on first 2 starts in chases and excuses when well held at Fakenham latest outing (stumbled after the twelfth). Could bounce back. TFR###!! BHA102
3 IT’S MAISY (IRE) (18) 221-634 CD BF 7 11-7
Br B m Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicap hurdles (at up to 25.3f) last season and good third at Haydock on second start this term. Switched to fences, seemed unsuited by drop back in trip when fourth of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 18 days ago, so she merits consideration. TFR###!! BHA98
4 ASA (FR) (6) 245P12
6 10-13
Br Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Joe Williamson (3) J
O The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Gildas Blain Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles last summer and, back in cheekpieces, made it third time lucky over fences when scoring at Market Rasen (23.9f) on Boxing Day Progressed again when second to an improver at the same C&D (good to soft) 6 days ago and she’s a major player TFR##### BHA90
5 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (44) 603122 7 10-8
Br B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr S Harvey and M F Harris Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs C. E. Norton Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner and took another step forward in handicap chases when opening Rules account at Leicester (22.7f, good to firm) in November Has continued in good heart when runner-up both starts since and she’s respected tried in blinkers TFR####! BHA85
6 BABY CHOU (IRE) (10) 046432
7 10-6
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Angel Lopez (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley T
B Liam Queally Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has yet to get her head in front under Rules. However, she has got back on track returned to chasing at this course on her last 2 starts, suited by the increase in trip when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Could be in the mix. TFR###!! BHA83
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 54y
7 YOU SAY ITS OVER (IRE) (19) 64-4066 7 10-2
Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Beg La Eile (IRE) Danny McMenamin J O Resdev
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr John Motherway Resdev Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden, though runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Found the test inadequate when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (19.2f, good) on chase debut 19 days ago, but she’s running from 7lb out of the handicap here. TFR##!!! BHA72
2024: VAL DANCER (IRE) 7 12 0 Alex Edwards 11-10 (Mel Rowley) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Northern Reel (IRE), 10-3 Asa (FR), 9-2 It’s Maisy (IRE), 6-1 Baby Chou (IRE), 8-1 Melusine de Pail (FR), 11-1 Micronormous (IRE), 22-1 You Say Its Over (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ASA has shown improved form with cheekpieces reapplied on her last 2 starts, opening her chase account at Market Rasen on Boxing Day before pulling clear with a chasing debutant at the same course last time, so she is is taken to resume winning ways. Northern Reel also arrives in good form and isn’t taken lightly, while It’s Maisy could take a step forward.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASA (FR) 2.NORTHERN REEL (IRE) 3.IT’S MAISY (IRE)
RESULTS
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WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCH
OUR 2024/25 NATIONAL HUNT SEASON FINALE
THOROUGHBREDS
THIRD RACE 3.00
The Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Kirby (6 wins from 69 runners, 9%) runs BATHGATE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs DAMARTA Longest Traveller: DAMARTA trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 178 miles.
1 NOWMELAD (IRE) (36) 221312 D BF 6 12-2
Br B g Mahler - Mighty Oake (IRE)
Lee Edwards J
O Mr Peter Green Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Declan Daly Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter in October and novice at Hereford following month. Arrives on back of good second at Chepstow (16f, heavy) last month and must enter calculations on switch to handicapping. TFR###!! BHA122
2 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) (40) 11 C 5 11-12
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Three Moons (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O A Baxter, S, Sowray, K Ward Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Paget Bloodstock & Eadling Farm PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who made a winning start over hurdles at Newcastle in December and improved on that when easily taking novice at this course (19.3f, good to soft) last month. Remains open to improvement now sent handicapping. TFR####! BHA118
3 MAX OF STARS (FR) (21) 2420-24 D BF 5 11-9
Br B m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Mr Jan Reus Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times, and back to that sort of form when second at Fakenham (16f) in summer Not in same form on Flat or in this sphere since, though. TFR##!!! BHA115
4 DAMARTA (FR) (46) 132-44F D 7 11-7
Br Ch g Martaline - Viveda (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B G.A.E.C. Campos Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner over hurdles at Southwell in early part of last year and backed it up with solid performances next 2 starts. Rather gone backwards from encouraging chase debut the last twice, though, and remains to be seen if switch back to hurdling bears fruit. Hood reapplied. TFR##!!! BHA113
5 BATHGATE (GB) (19) 524121 CD 5 11-2
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mr P. Kirby
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap hurdle (11/2) over C&D (good) 19 days ago. 8lb higher now but must enter calculations. TFR###!! BHA108
6 ALLBETSOFF (IRE) (99) 161PP3 D 9 11-0
Br B g Carlotamix (FR) - Longer Lashes (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O New Vision Bloodstock & G B Walford Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B John O’Brien Cube3 Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last summer but form rather tailed off thereafter and hasn’t been seen since a disappointing third in claiming hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f) 99 days ago. Something to prove now Hood back on/had wind operation. TFR##!!! BHA106
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 HAARAR (GB) (7) 10P232 D 6 10-11
Br B g Muhaarar - Interchange (IRE) Jonathan England J O Maximum Racing -Haarar Sam England, Guiseley T B Clearwater Stud Ltd Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race to date over timber when close second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 7 days ago. Looks nicely in off same mark and is one for shortlist. TFR##### BHA103
2024: MILLDAM (FR) 6 11 10 Gavin Sheehan 7-2 (Jamie Snowden) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 It’s All About You (IRE), 7-2 Haarar (GB), 5-1 Nowmelad (IRE), 11-2 Bathgate (GB), 8-1 Damarta (FR), 16-1 Max of Stars (FR), 22-1 Allbetsoff (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Preference is for HAARAR, who ran a cracker at Carlisle last week and is able to run off the same mark here. It’s All About You and Nowmelad rate the principal dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAARAR 2.IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) 3.NOWMELAD (IRE)
RESULTS
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A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
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FOURTH RACE 3.30
The Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (16 wins from 93 runners, 17%) runs ONESOC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Williams (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs IDEALLKO
Longest Traveller: YGGDRASIL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 298 miles.
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Age st-lb
1 YGGDRASIL (FR) (23) 225/3-45 D 8 12-0
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Margerie (FR) David Noonan J
O John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Louis Fagalde W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for switch to chasing in 2021/22, winning 3 times. Not in same form all 3 starts for this yard, off 19 months prior to second of them, so plenty to prove. Headgear re-fitted. TFR###!! BHA104
2 AS TEARS GO BY (GB) (92) P00623 7 11-11
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Our Girl Salley (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice for Gordon Elliott in 2023 and following a very low-key start for present stable, he stopped the slide on second start over fences when runner-up at Stratford. Seemed unsuited by drop back in trip when third at Ffos Las since so not taken lightly back from a break. Headgear on. TFR###!! BHA101
3 ONESOC (IRE) (19) 33134/-4
8 11-4
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Hollyvillaexpress (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Noel Doyle Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner at Southwell in June 2022 and opened chase account at the fourth time of asking there later the same season. Shaped as if retaining all ability after 22 months off when fourth back over hurdles at Catterick 19 days ago and entitled to come on for that. TFR###!! BHA94
4 IDEALLKO (FR) (7) F24-111 D 7 11-2 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) Adam Wedge J
O R J Gambarini Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau Office Visions (Wales) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of handicap chases at Ffos Las and Plumpton during early stages of last season and winner of all 3 starts this term, improving a chunk when wide-margin winner at Southwell last week. Should prove hard to beat under a penalty TFR##### BHA85
5 TANKING ALONG (IRE) (55) 6P-34 6 11-1
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myska (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Kenneth Parkhill Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability both starts over hurdles this season and no surprise he starts off in handicaps over fences given his size and pedigree (from family of high-class chaser Bob Olinger). Worth keeping an eye on him in the market. TFR###!! BHA91
6 JAKE STEVENS (IRE) (55) F24-0PP 7 10-10
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Tessoneill (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O IScott, JScott, Jolley, Sowray & Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr J. Nicholson HR2DAY Ltd, Mn Consultancy Ltd, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was runner-up on first completed start under Rules in a Sedgefield novice hurdles last winter Nowhere near that level in 4 subsequent starts, though, including on chase bow here latest. TFR#!!!! BHA86
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 51y
2024: OMAR MARETTI (IRE) 10 11 8 Bryan Carver 11-8 (Alex Hales) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: JAKE STEVENS: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-6 Ideallko (FR), 13-2 Onesoc (IRE), 7-1 As Tears Go By (GB), 8-1 Yggdrasil (FR), 12-1 Tanking Along (IRE), 33-1 Jake Stevens (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW IDEALLKO is thriving at present and completed a quickfire hat-trick back over fences at Southwell last week in the style of one who’ll take plenty of beating under a penalty Tanking Along has the profile to make a much better chaser so may emerge as the biggest threat on handicap bow
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IDEALLKO (FR) 2.TANKING ALONG (IRE) 3.AS TEARS GO BY RESULTS
RACE SPONSOR
TUESDAY
The
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (16 wins from 93 runners, 17%) runs ROMEO BROWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs ROMEO BROWN
Longest Traveller: NOT A LIGHT trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 304 miles.
1 HAJEY (GB) (113) 61226-5 CD 8 12-0
Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Almashooqa (USA) Tom Midgley (3) J
O Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Good record round here, notching second C&D success in 4-runner affair during 2023 Christmas period (also runner-up on 3 occasions over C&D). Left trailing on his reappearance at Sedgefield in October but given a break/wind op since and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. TFR###!! BHA119
2 COUGAR (JPN) (15) 00660P 6 11-9
Br B or Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Coolmore Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland but hasn’t shone for some time now, offering little on his debut for this yard last month. Hopes now pinned on the first-time visor helping to spark a revival. TFR#!!!! BHA114
3 FOSTER’S FORTUNE (GB) (46) 123212 BF 6 11-9
Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Mrs Eff Danny McMenamin J
O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T
B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice and placed on 4 occasions from half-a-dozen starts since switched to handicaps. Turned over when a shade of odds on at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) but lost little caste in defeat and looks nailed-on for another bold show, despite going up another 4lb. TFR###!! BHA114
4 NOT A LIGHT (IRE) (61) 332/62/-1 8 11-8
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Famous Lady (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Denis Cleary Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts between the flags (also placed sole run in a bumper for previous connections) and made it third time lucky over hurdles when taking a 2 1/2m Hexham maiden (soft) following 2 years off in December Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and there should be more to come. TFR###!! BHA113
5 FINAL EDGAR (IRE) (19) 53-6P62 7 11-0
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Vita Nuova (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B James T. Williams
Adra Projects Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Sedgefield maiden this time last year and, following a couple of low-key runs over fences, he bounced back returned to this sphere when going close in a C&D handicap last month. Remains on an attractive mark up 2lb and he has to be taken very seriously TFR####! BHA105
6 SALIGO
BAY (IRE) (15)
1F30-23 7 11-0
Br B g New Bay - Glorification Jonathan England J
O Lpd Demolition Ltd Sam England, Guiseley T
B China Horse Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up final start for Gary & Joshua Moore at Plumpton in October and bettered previous efforts for this yard when recently finishing third of 9 in 16.8f Sedgefield handicap (heavy). However, he doesn’t appear to be crying out for this step up in trip. TFR###!! BHA105
7 ACHNAMARA (GB) (19) 6-62P10 6 11-0
Br B g Kodiac - Albamara
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O RedHotGardogs Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Miss K. Rausing Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat and opened hurdles account in good style at Sedgefield (2 1/2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 13lb higher mark predictably proved beyond him over this C&D since and subsequent 1lb drop unlikely to be helpful enough to see him make a meaningful impact in this contest. TFR##!!! BHA105
8 BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (10) 0/-P4061 C 7 10-12
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Mr Sandy Seymour
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in bumpers and left previous hurdles form behind when decisively landing a 15.7f handicap here (good to soft) on first run following a wind op 10 days ago. Now 6lb higher back up in trip in a tougher race but probably capable of better still given his low mileage. TFR##### BHA103
9 ROMEO BROWN (GB) (46) PP-0005 11 10-10
Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Long time without a win and hasn’t fired yet this season, finishing well adrift of the second-placed Foster’s Fortune when fifth of 6 at Sedgefield last time. TFR#!!!! BHA101
2024: HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 7 11 3 Ross Chapman 11-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Foster’s Fortune (GB), 4-1 Balcomie Breeze (FR), 9-2 Not A Light (IRE), 11-2 Final Edgar (IRE), 10-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 12-1 Hajey (GB), 18-1 Achnamara (GB), 33-1 Cougar (JPN), 40-1 Romeo Brown (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Cases can be readily made for several of these but the lightly-raced BALCOMIE BREEZE nevertheless stands out on account of his potential having landed a gamble in good style here recently. That was his first run following a wind op and, now that he has seemingly turned the corner, there could be plenty more to come from this 7-y-o. Final Edgar bounced back to form with a near-miss over C&D last time and he is just about feared most ahead of Not A Light and Foster’s Fortune.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) 2.FINAL EDGAR (IRE)
3.NOT A LIGHT (IRE)
RESULTS
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With thanks to RACING TV for sponsoring this race. A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
SIXTH RACE
4.30
The Racingtv Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
for four and five yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £4500 ¨ Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 152 runners, 16%) runs COUNT OF VENDOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs WHITE RIOT
Longest Traveller: WHITE RIOT trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 211 miles. 555
1 COUNT
OF VENDOME (IRE) (85) 55-13 5 11-10
Br Gr g Getaway (GER) - Our Katie (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Pat & Eddie Barry
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced both starts in Irish points but got his Rules career off to a flying start with a Sedgefield bumper win in October Fine third in listed company at Cheltenham subsequently and this looks a good opportunity. TFR##### BHA-
2 AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (63) 3 5 11-3
Br B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J
O Mr Don Cantillon Don Cantillon, Newmarket T
B Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, ran to only a modest level when third on Lingfield bumper debut (AW) in December Will need to take a step forward if he’s to seriously trouble Count of Vendome. TFR###!! BHA-
3 WHITE RIOT (FR) (367) 6- 5 11-3
Br Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Primaprima (USA) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A Le Haras D’Haspel Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in a Kempton bumper for Ben Pauling last February but the fact he went off at 100/30 suggests better was anticipated and no shock were he to prove a different proposition on return for Fergal O’Brien. TFR####! BHA-
4 FEARLESS DRAGON (GB) (-)
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Indian Empress
4 10-5
Henry Brooke J
O Mr Patrick Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Angela Bennett Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW £14,000 Dragon Dancer gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m chaser Halcyon Days. Stable 1-18 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. A watching brief is the percentage call. TFR##!!! BHA-
5 JET APPROACH (IRE) (-)
Br B g Jet Away - Shuil Milan (IRE)
O Mr Douglas Taylor
B Michael Murphy
4 10-5
Craig Nichol J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Bold Enough and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Wilful. Makes some paper appeal but the stable isn’t a regular source of bumper winners. TFR###!! BHA-
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COUNT OF VENDOME (IRE) 2.WHITE RIOT (FR) 3.AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE)
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A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-5 Count of Vendome (IRE), 9-2 White Riot (FR), 7-1 American Empire (IRE), 9-1 Jet Approach (IRE), 11-1
Fearless Dragon (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW If COUNT OF VENDOME can reproduce anything like the form he showed when third at listed level in November he’ll set a good standard for the rest to aim at. White Riot might leave last season’s debut effort behind and is selected for the forecast spot.
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