FIFTH 3:15PM

FIFTH RACE 3.15 THE follow@willhillracing ON TWITTER NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2m 167y

for novice three yrs old and upwards Total race value £6436 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £290, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.(Penalty Value £2723)

RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): P Nicholls (45 wins from 156 runners, 29%) runs SECRET POTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs DOLLY MCQUEEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRANDEE trained by Suzi Best, Lewes, 187 miles.

Br BREEDING O OWNER B BREEDER J JOCKEY T TRAINER S SPONSOR

COLOURS NO HORSE AGE ST-LB JOCKEY

1 ZAYRIYAN (IRE) (25)53422/-0

Br Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Zariyna (IRE) O Friends Of Castle Piece

6 11-12

James Bowen J Ali Stronge, Eastbury T B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on the Flat at Lingfield in January and not disgraced back in this sphere when eighth of 15 in 2m novice at Worcester 25 days ago. Others are better treated at these weights, though. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 ORCHARD GROVE (IRE) (40) 2401-35 CD BF 5 11-9

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Little Vinnie (IRE) O Mogs Morgan

Richard Patrick J Kerry Lee, Presteigne T B Miss R. O’Neill Horseracing.Net S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in April and on the up until only fifth of 15 in 2m handicap at Southwell 40 days ago. Since had wind op, so could easily get back on track now. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 SECRET POTION (GER) (26)560-10P 5 11-8

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sola Gratia (IRE) O Mr Andrew Williams

Lorcan Williams (3) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Gestut Karlshof Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Has run poorly both starts since landing 2m Warwick handicap in May, blinkered when pulled up here 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA96

4 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (31) 32P-611

Br B g Most Improved (IRE) - Lilakiya (IRE) O Miss Sarah Carter

6 11-7

Ben Jones (3) J Dai Burchell, Ebbw Vale T B L. Montgomery Dai Burchell Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after last-gasp 2m handicap wins at Ffos Las in June. Hit with a 3lb rise but bold showing is on the cards once more. TFRHHHHI BHA95

5 GRANDEE (IRE) (171)000-

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Caravan of Dreams (IRE) O Mr B M Hepburn, F A O’Sullivan, C Dillon

7 11-5

Daryl Jacob J Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Oak Hill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Roger Fell. Has been brought along steadily over hurdles, eleventh in 2m Fakenham novice in January. Open to improvement on handicap debut and worth market check. TFRHHHII BHA93

6 ANTIDOTE (IRE) (137)5P0-

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Mood Indigo (IRE) O Frost Racing Club

5 11-1

Bryony Frost J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Ballylinch Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. Similar form when fifth at Wincanton on his hurdling bow but well held in novices both runs since. Into handicaps now with lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA89

7 BE THANKFUL (GB) (21)430/6-03

Br Ch m Helmet (AUS) - Be Joyful (IRE) O Martin Keighley Racing Club

6 10-13

James Best J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Springfield Farm Partnership Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Still to register a victory, but she posted good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 21 days ago. Not ruled out off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA87

Br B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Caterina de Medici (FR) Paddy Brennan J O Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Minster Stud Dunraven Group of Companies, Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2019 but she arrives in good nick, bad mistake 3 out when second of 9 in novice seller at Southwell (15.8f) 20 days ago. Firmly in the picture. TFRHHHII BHA86

9 VANDERBILT (IRE) (26) 204-P53 BF

Br Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Star of The West O Mr T. J. C. Seegar

7 10-12

Fergus Gillard (3) J Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Mr D. A. Farrington Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 28 runs, but he recorded creditable third of 10 in handicap here 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA86

10 YOUVEBROKENMYDREAM (GB) (37)0052-32 6 10-8

Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Mollycarrs Gambul O Mrs J A Carr-Evans and Ms Susan Evans

Harry Kimber (7) J Bill Turner, Sherborne T B Susan L. C. Evans Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get his head in front but he’s knocking on the door, second of 15 in handicap over C&D last month. Can race off the same mark here so she’s not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA82

11 ARMY OF ONE (GER) (30)00U-44

Br B f Kingston Hill - Auctorita (GER) O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater

4 10-7

Charlie Hammond J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Gestut Karlshof D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden who wasn’t disgraced on just her second run for current yard when fourth in 2m handicap at Market Rasen 30 days ago. Still low mileage, and may do better so well worth considering. TFRHHHHH BHA85

12 YES GOVERNOR (IRE) (16)00-4006 6 10-6

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Golden Diva (IRE) O Mr S. C. Browne

David Noonan J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Miss Aisling Fitzpatrick Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler. Fair sixth of 10 in 2m5f handicap here 16 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap go on now and no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA80

13 NUMBERONESON (IRE) (20)60P-4 4 10-1

Br B g Camelot - Never Busy (USA) O Wacky Racers Limited

Robert Dunne J Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T B Newstead Breeding Azteq Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish 1m2f winner on level but yet to match that form over hurdles, fourth in Southwell seller 20 days ago. More is needed now he goes into handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA79

14 GIBRALTARIAN (IRE) (50) 0-00

Br B m War Command (USA) - Star of Gibraltar O Mr D. A. Poole

5 10-0

Charlie Price (5) J John Flint, Bridgend T B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat who has offered little in three runs over hurdles. Makes handicap bow with plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA74 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 7, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 9, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: ORCHARD GROVE: Following its run on 8/6/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. ANTIDOTE: Following its run on 3/3/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. VANDERBILT: Following its run on 22/6/2021 it was reported that the horse was struck into and lost a shoe. YOUVEBROKENMYDREAM: Following its run on 11/6/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Easkey Lad (IRE), 6-1 Army of One (GER), 7-1 Be Thankful (GB), 9-1 Vanderbilt (IRE), Youvebrokenmydream (GB), 10-1 Orchard Grove (IRE), Dolly McQueen (GB), 20-1 Secret Potion (GER), 25-1 Zayriyan (IRE), 33-1 Yes Governor (IRE), Numberoneson (IRE), 40-1 Grandee (IRE), 50-1 Antidote (IRE), Gibraltarian (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Lots in with a shout. ARMY OF ONE has few miles on the clock and, now under the expert tutelage of Dr Richard Newland, is fancied to take a step forward and open her account off an attractive mark. Youvebrokenmydream is also bidding for a first success but arrives in very good order and is feared most, while hat-trick seeking Easkey Lad is another who can have a say. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARMY OF ONE (GER) 2.YOUVEBROKENMYDREAM 3.EASKEY LAD (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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