7.00pm The Visit racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race

The Visit racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)

For novice five yrs old and upwards Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 FAT SAM (GB) (17)

4F/P2-54 7 12 4

Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR) O Mr David Lockwood T Chris Down, Cullompton LIGHT BLUE, BROWN spots, armlets Br Woodmore S Woodwarm and spots on cap. NON-RUNNER Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW NON-RUNNER Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 112

2 SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE) (51) F06/12-5 BF 8 12 4

B g Olden Times - Little Flower (IRE) O Mr Graham Henderson Br T. Brennan

T Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant S Diasma Limited

PURPLE, PURPLE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Sam Thomas back in spring 2018. First-fence faller sole previous start over fences and while he has scored between the flags since, others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

3 SHORTCROSS STORM (IRE) (18) 0P01-21 D 6 11 12

B g September Storm (GER) - Lady Leila (IRE) O Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd Br Mr N. Reid T Chris Honour, Ashburton S Cotswold Stone Supplies RED, WHITE seams, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles in April and built on debut near miss in this sphere when landing a Newton Abbot handicap chase (16.3f, good) 18 days ago. 6lb rise fair and he’s a big player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 106 BRYAN CARVER (3)

4 AUTHORIZO (FR) (14) 300-215 C 6 11 8

B g Authorized (IRE) - Street Lightning (FR) O The Deesiders Br Mr Jean Louis Valerien Perrin T Oliver Greenall, Malpas S Swansway, Smartplanner LIGHT BLUE, WHITE hoops and sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched third hurdles success at Sedgefield last month and by no means disgraced starting out over fences here (17f, good) a fortnight ago. Merits respect off the same mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102 HENRY BROOKE

5 MY BOY JAMES (IRE) (78) /46///20P- 9 11 6

Br g Getaway (GER) - Parkality (IRE) O Mrs P. J. Sheen

Br Desmond Devereux T Laura Mongan, Epsom S Arthur Wait Ltd YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets and star on ROYAL BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler a few years ago and runner-up in a jumpers bumper back from a lengthy absence at Lingfield in January. Huntingdon chase debut was discouraging, though, and now tried in blinkers. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 100 TOM CANNON

6 SAINTBURY LADY (GB) (294) 060/113- 7 11 6

B m Kayf Tara - Miss Flower Girl O Mr Doug Pocock Br Exors of the Late Miss P. Pacey

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham DARK GREEN and PINK diamonds, DARK GREEN sleeves, PINK stars, DARK GREEN cap, PINK star.

7 EVA’S DIVA (IRE) (26)

B m Getaway (GER) - Shouette (IRE) O Over The Sticks T D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold

04042-3 7 11 2

Br John Joseph Murphy S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

GREEN, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 15 attempts over hurdles, but she makes the switch to fences on the back of a string of good efforts and will have a part to play if her jumping passes the test. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 KIELAN WOODS

8 ADMIRAL’S SUNSET (GB) (42) 43254-0 8 11 2

B m Mount Nelson - Early Evening O Miss E. J. Tanner Br Lakin Bloodstock, Hillard Bloodstock & Trading Ltd

T David Weston, West Overton S Interconics Ltd

RED, DARK GREEN and RED striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner back in 2018 and boasts some decent bits and pieces of form over fences. Still, record now stands at 0-10 in this sphere and she might find one or two too strong again here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96 PAGE FULLER

9 FULL SPES (FR) (30)

5000-P0 5 10 5

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Full Passion (FR) O J & R Eynon, Majithia & AWR Consultancy Br Jamonieres Elevage Du Cellier T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S 1Account Ltd DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), DARK GREEN sleeves, hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when in the frame first 2 bumper starts, but little to shout about since and hopes pinned on fitting of cheekpieces/switch to fences sparking improvement. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 85 HARRY BANNISTER

Number of Declared Runners 9..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

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BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Shortcross Storm (IRE), 9-2 Saintbury Lady (GB), 5-1 Authorizo (FR), 7-1 Eva’s Diva (IRE), 14-1 Admiral’s Sunset (GB), 22-1 Sparkleandshine (IRE), 33-1 Full Spes (FR), 40-1 My Boy James (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

The vote goes to SHORTCROSS STORM, who has already proved himself better over fences than hurdles and a 5lb rise for his recent Newton Abbot success may not be enough to anchor him. Authorizo may well build on his encouraging chase debut and is next on the list ahead of chasing debutantes Eva’s Diva and Saintbury Lady.

1-2-3:

1.SHORTCROSS STORM (IRE) 2.AUTHORIZO (FR) 3.EVA’S DIVA (IRE)

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