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3.05pm The Ardencote Destination Spa Handicap Chase
The Ardencote Destination Spa Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)
For 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 lowered 4lb.
SEE PAGE 0 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR
No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey
B m Milan - Cush Ramani (IRE) O Spur Of The Moment & Partner
Br Olive Troy T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich S Carehome Selection Ltd DARK BLUE and PURPLE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, DARK BLUE and PURPLE hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on chasing bow at Perth last August but not seen out since fifth in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f) 10 months ago. In good hands but has bit to prove on his comeback run. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES
2 DON’T ASK (IRE) (75) 06003-1 8 11 8
B g Ask - Outback Ivy (IRE) O Gumbrills Racing Partnership
Br Mr Jonathan Deacon T Alex Hales, Edgecote S Lactodorum Contracts Ltd WHITE, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, BLACK and DARK GREEN quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song of late since the blinkers went on, and opened his chase account in 2m4f handicap chase at Southwell in May, jumping better than usual. Not ruled out despite 5lb rise in the weights. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115 HARRY BANNISTER
3 VOCALISER (IRE) (26) 110P-P2 9 11 6
B g Vocalised (USA) - Bring Back Matron (IRE) O The Songsters Br J. S. Bolger & Ennistown Stud T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S McCoy Contractors
YELLOW, PURPLE chevron and star on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season who got back on track when second in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 26 days ago. looking likely winner when blundering last. Player nudged up just 1lb. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113 FERGUS GREGORY (3)
4 JIMMY THE DIGGER (GB) (32) 1FP//23-1 8 11 4
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) O Mrs Simon Clarke Br E. R. Hanbury T Henry Daly, Ludlow S Humphrey Butler Ltd DARK BLUE, SCARLET cape and cuffs, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of 11-month absence when opening his account in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle 32 days ago. Much respected now going chasing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111 TOM O’BRIEN
5 DEMON D’AUNOU (FR) (26) 3542-30 BF 8 11 3
B g Martaline - Jimagine II (FR) O Mr John P. McManus Br Frederic Foucher
T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since last summer but he’s caught the eye under 7lb claimer of late, set lots to do when seventh at Newton Abbot (21f) 26 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards now. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110 JONJO O’NEILL JR.
6 LIES ABOUT MILAN (IRE) (36) 443-P25 10 11 3
B g Milan - The Millers Tale (IRE) O Mr D. Shorey
Br Lady Jennifer Fowler T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Dunraven Group of Companies ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, halved sleeves, BLACK cap.
7 NOTNOW SEAMUS (GB) (118) 2/40P5P- D 10 11 2
B g Notnowcato - Special Beat O Mr George Houghton
Br Kingwood Bloodstock T D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK check sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 4 times over hurdles for Dan Skelton in 2018. Way below that form over fences for his current yard, and pulled up in handicap at Southwell in March. Lots to prove after his break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109 KIELAN WOODS
8 NIKKI STEEL (IRE) (27) 43/1-065 11 11 2
B g Craigsteel - Nikikita (IRE) O Mr Daniel John Bourne Br D. Hickey
T Daniel Bourne, Varteg MAROON, ROYAL BLUE star, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m Chepstow handicap in April but veteran has been well below-par all three runs since, back over fences when fifth at Southwell 27 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109 CONOR RING (3)
9 STEELES TERRACE (IRE) (43) 33/2-3PP 9 11 0
B g Craigsteel - She’s So Beautiful (IRE) O Mr M. B. Clarke
Br Peter Byrne T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne S Mill House Racing WHITE, BROWN hoops and armlets, BROWN and WHITE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser but off the track since 2019. Subsequently scored in points but twice pulled up in that sphere of late so others are lot more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107 LEE EDWARDS
Number of Declared Runners 9..................................................................................................(Exacta)
Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.
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PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST:
3-1 Vocaliser (IRE), 7-2 Don’t Ask (IRE), 5-1 Demon d’Aunou (FR), 8-1 Somethinboutangela (IRE), Jimmy The Digger (GB), 20-1 Lies About Milan (IRE), Notnow Seamus (GB), 33-1 Nikki Steel (IRE), Steeles Terrace (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
DEMON D’AUNOU is fancied to take a big step forward having caught the eye when claimer ridden at Newton Abbot last time and open his account over fences. Vocaliser rates a big threat however, having looked right back on track when runner-up and ahead of the selection there. Southwell-scorer Don’t Ask is another who commands plenty of respect in an open handicap.
1-2-3:
1.DEMON D’AUNOU (FR) 2.VOCALISER (IRE) 3.DON’T ASK (IRE)
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A R D E N C O T E D E S T I N A T I O N S P A
Ardencote Destination Spa will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.
