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Saturday 6th February 2021

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TODAY’S RACING 1ST RACE 12.50 The Wilmot-Smith Memorial Mares’Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race)

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CONTENTS

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RACING PHRASE BOOK

UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF RACING

Do not be put off by the STRANGE TERMS you may hear on the racetrack. Like any traveller in a strange country, the NOVICE RACEGOER will soon PICK UP a smattering of the LANGUAGE, and then rapidly become ﬂuent. The following might help those RACEGOERS keen to enhance their LANGUAGE SKILLS.

ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next ALLOWANCE is the weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience ALL WEATHER RACING Flat racing which takes place on an artiﬁcial surface AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are preﬁxed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status APPRENTICE / CONDITIONAL young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding - they can claim an Allowance depending on how many races that they have won BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice/conditional COLT male, ungelded horse up to four- years-old COURSE SPECIALIST horse which tends to run well at a particular track DAM mother of a horse DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 miles, 2 1/2 furlongs of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail DISTANCE an unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post (thus ‘below the distance’ means closer home than that point) DRAW for Flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls,

drawn randomly the day before EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winnings thus £5 at evens wins a further £5 FILLY female horse up to four-years-old FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile) GELDING castrated horse GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft good - good to firm - firm - hard GREEN (of a horse) inexperienced HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners JUVENILE two-year-old horse MAIDEN horse which has not won a race MARE female horse five years and over MONKEY betting parlance for £500 ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1 OFF THE BIT/OFF THE BRIDLE describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth ON THE BIT/ON THE BRIDLE describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit

OVER THE TOP where a horse is said to have gone if he has passed his peak for the season PACE ‘up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed. PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close ﬁnish PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing PONY betting parlance for £25 RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse RUN FREE describes a horse going too fast, usually early in the race, to allow it to settle SCOPE the potential for physical development in a horse SIRE father of a horse SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method

of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets YEARLING horse of either sex from 1st January to 31st December of the year following its birth.

How to place a bet with a racecourse bookmaker: 1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager. 2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, state the racecard number of your chosen horse. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet. 3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings. 4. In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting. • Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win • 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2 • 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2 • 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4 • Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4 5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights. 6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

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HOW TO READ THE RACECARD Sex of Horse Horse’s Saddlecloth Number

Horse’s Name

Days since last ran

Weight Carried Form

BALLYOPTIC (IRE) (21) 2/F6PF-1 CD

B g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace (IRE) Owner: Mills & Mason Partnership Breeder: Roger Ryan

Age

11-0

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who looked better than ever when making a successful return at Chepstow last month, making all and jumping better than is often the case. Yard have a great record in this. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 157

Colour of Horse

Form Comments

Jockey

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). Form Guide The figures in red display the horse’s previous form, with the number denoting finishing position. The number on the right shows the runners most recent result, with abbreviations used also. A layoff from racing is shown with either - or /. CD - Course and distance winner; BF - Beaten favourite; F - Fell; B - Brought down; P - Pulled up; R - Refused; S - Slipped up; U - Unseated rider; R - Ran out. The form guide is provided to help you pick which horse will carry your money in the race. Read the Timeform comment carefully and try to weigh up the horse’s previous runs against the conditions of the race. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Race Stats are also provided above the race and provide vital information about which trainers are in-form and which horses have made the longest journey to the racecourse today. After you’ve studied the form and made your selection, make sure you get a good position down by the winning post to watch your selection come home in front.

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SANDOWN PARK Race 1 1.15

Race 3 2.20

1m 7f 119y

1 Dolos (FR)

11-12

Paul Nicholls Form: 4-44,

Harry Cobden BHA: 158

2 Caribean Boy (FR) Nicky Henderson Form: 1-13,

11-8 Daryl Jacob BHA: 154

3 Moonlighter (GB)

10-12

Nick Williams Form: 2F5,

4 Destrier (FR)

David Bass BHA: 144

10-11

Dan Skelton Form: 65-4,

Harry Skelton BHA: 143

5 Billingsley (IRE)

10-3

Alastair Ralph Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 1-FU, BHA: 135

6 Mr One More (IRE)

10-2

7 Paddy’s Poem (GB)

10-0

Harry Fry Form: 5//-24,

Richie McLernon BHA: 134

Nick Gifford Form: 12-2,

James Davies BHA: 127

Race 2 1.50

2m 4f 10y

1 Messire des Obeaux (FR)11-4 Alan King Form: 4-11,

Daryl Jacob BHA: 152

2 Paint The Dream (GB)

11-4

3 Shan Blue (IRE)

11-4

Fergal O’Brien Form: 231, Dan Skelton Form: 111,

Connor Brace BHA: 147 Harry Skelton BHA: 152

4 Sporting John (IRE)

11-4

5 Up The Straight (IRE)

11-4

6 Hitman (FR)

11-1

Philip Hobbs Form: 10-3,

Richard Rowe Form: 2U2, Paul Nicholls Form: 1-12,

Richard Johnson BHA: 149 James Davies BHA: 135

Harry Cobden BHA: 151

7 Dame de Compagnie (FR) 10-11

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 11-1, BHA: 148

3m 37y

1 Bristol de Mai (FR) Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 20-1,

11-6 Daryl Jacob BHA: 169

2 Lake View Lad (IRE)

11-6

3 Native River (IRE)

11-6

4 Santini (GB)

11-6

N. W. Alexander Form: 33-1,

Sam Twiston-Davies BHA: 162

Colin Tizzard Form: 11-3,

Nicky Henderson Form: 2-25,

Richard Johnson BHA: 168 Aidan Coleman BHA: 170

5 Saint Calvados (FR)

11-0

6 Yala Enki (FR)

11-0

Harry Whittington Form: 22-4,

Gavin Sheehan BHA: 167

Paul Nicholls Form: F31,

Race 4 2.55 1 Benatar (IRE) Gary Moore Form: 30/-3,

Bryony Frost BHA: 161

2m 4f 10y 12-1 Jamie Moore BHA: 142

2 Champagne Mystery (IRE) 11-12

Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 2P-F, BHA: 139

3 Alnadam (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 210,

11-10 Harry Skelton BHA: 137

4 Clan Legend (GB)

11-8

5 Colorado Doc (GB)

11-7

N. W. AlexanderSam Twiston-Davies Form: 4-61, BHA: 135

David Brace Form: 1-PB,

6 Evander (IRE) Oliver Greenall Form: 312,

7 Foxboro (GER) Robert Walford Form: 11-2,

Connor Brace (3) BHA: 134

11-6 Alan Johns BHA: 133

11-2 Stan Sheppard BHA: 129

8 Up Helly Aa King (GB) 10-12

N. W. AlexanderGrant Cockburn (3) Form: 142, BHA: 125

9 Gardefort (FR) Venetia Williams Form: P-2P,

10-11 Charlie Deutsch BHA: 124

10 Doitforthevillage (IRE) 10-10 Paul Henderson Form: P51,

Richard Johnson BHA: 123

Race 5 3.30

3m 37y

Race 6 4.05

1m 7f 119y

1 Danny Whizzbang (IRE) 11-12

1 Dostal Phil (FR)

2 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE)

2 Antunes (GB)

Paul Nicholls Form: 3-0P,

Harry Cobden BHA: 142

Jamie Snowden Form: P-23,

11-10

A. P. Heskin BHA: 140

3 Dominateur (FR) Oliver Sherwood Form: 0-30,

11-9

Gavin Sheehan BHA: 139

4 A Toi Phil (FR)

11-8

Gary Moore Form: 14-4,

Jamie Moore BHA: 138

5 Deise Aba (IRE)

11-7

6 Coo Star Sivola (FR)

11-5

7 Ask Me Early (IRE)

11-5

Philip Hobbs Form: 5-PP,

Nick Williams Form: 5U5,

Harry Fry Form: 311,

Richard Johnson BHA: 137

Sam Twiston-Davies BHA: 135 Sean Bowen BHA: 135

8 Calipso Collonges (FR) 11-0 Olly Murphy Form: 2-4P,

Fergus Gregory (3) BHA: 130

Philip Hobbs Form: 1P-1, Dan Skelton Form: 215,

3 Vado Forte (FR) Tom Lacey Form: 614,

11-8

Richard Johnson BHA: 138

11-7 Harry Skelton BHA: 137

11-2 Jonathan Burke BHA: 132

4 Beaufort West (IRE) Andy Irvine Form: 11-0,

10-12 Page Fuller BHA: 128

5 High Up In The Air (FR) Gary Moore Form: 111,

10-4

Joshua Moore BHA: 120

MUSSELBURGH Race 1 12.57

2m 4f 68y

1 Getaway Trump (IRE) Paul Nicholls Form: 413,

Race 3 2.05 11-8

Lorcan Williams (3) BHA: 143

2 Gaelik Coast (FR) Donald McCain Form: 125,

11-4 Brian Hughes BHA: 137

3 Mahlervous (IRE) Warren Greatrex Form: 021,

11-4

Harry Bannister BHA: 132

4 Castletown (FR) Pauline Robson Form: U-44,

10-12

Kevin Brogan (5) BHA: 103

5 Glenduff (IRE)

10-12

Nicky Richards Form: 163-,

Callum Bewley BHA: 125

6 Matthew Man (GB) James Walton Form: 11-2,

10-12

Conor O’Farrell BHA: -

Race 2 1.29

2m 6f

1 Pougne Bobbi (FR) Keith Dalgleish Form: 2-04,

2 Ramonex (GER)

11-8

Richard Hobson Form: F1-0,

3 Mr McGo (IRE)

11-12 Billy Garritty BHA: 125

Paul O’Brien BHA: 121

11-7

Donald McCain Form: 0F0,

Theo Gillard (6) BHA: 120

4 Dubai Angel (IRE)

11-7

5 Cracking Find (IRE)

11-6

6 Aloomomo (FR)

11-4

Dr Richard Newland Form: P0-4,

Sue Smith Form: U36,

Sandy Thomson Form: 52-1,

Charlie Hammond (3) BHA: 120

Sam Coltherd (3) BHA: 119 Kevin Brogan BHA: 117

7 Strong Resemblance (IRE) Oliver Greenall Form: 5/3-P,

11-2

Ross Turner (3) BHA: 115

8 William of Orange (GB) 11-2 Mark Walford Form: 03P-,

Joe Williamson (3) BHA: 115

9 Bako de La Saulaie (FR)10-11 Rose Dobbin Form: 40P,

Lorcan Murtagh BHA: 110

10 Oscar Ceremony (IRE) 10-11 Brian Ellison Form: 1-22,

Oakley Brown (3) BHA: 110

11 Damiens Dilemma (IRE) 10-5 Stuart Coltherd Form: 600,

Patrick Wadge (7) BHA: 104

1m 7f 124y

1 Voix du Reve (FR) Iain Jardine Form: 042,

11-12

Conor O’Farrell BHA: 146

2 Christopher Wood (IRE) 11-9 Paul Nicholls Form: 302,

Angus Cheleda (7) BHA: 143

3 Dear Sire (FR)

11-6

Donald McCain Form: 4P2,

Theo Gillard (7) BHA: 140

4 Locker Room Talk (IRE) Stuart Coltherd Form: 13-1,

11-4

Sam Coltherd (3) BHA: 138

5 Never Do Nothing (IRE) 11-0 T. Gibney Form: 0-35,

Kevin Brogan (5) BHA: 134

6 Torigni (FR)

10-13

Harry Whittington Form: 1-33,

Jack Quinlan BHA: 133

7 Newtown Boy (IRE)

10-8

8 Blakeney Point (GB)

10-7

9 Ashington (GB)

10-4

Keith Dalgleish Form: 121,

Billy Garritty (3) BHA: 128

Donald McCain Form: 021, Brian Ellison Form: 2-35,

Brian Hughes BHA: 127

Oakley Brown (7) BHA: 124

10 Glan Y Gors (IRE) David Thompson Form: 144,

10-0

Aaron Anderson (7) BHA: 120

Race 4 2.40

1m 7f 182y

1 Return Ticket (IRE)

11-12

2 Rockadenn (FR)

11-11

Rebecca Menzies Form: 314, Paul Nicholls Form: 112-,

Brian Hughes BHA: 140

Lorcan Williams (3) BHA: 141

3 I’m To Blame (IRE) Keith Dalgleish Form: 13-0,

4 Zolfo (IRE)

11-7 Craig Nichol BHA: 135

11-1

Jennie Candlish Form: 11-P,

Thomas Dowson BHA: 129

5 Defi Sacre (FR) Richard Hobson Form: U33,

10-12 Paul O’Brien (3) BHA: 126

6 Monsieur Co (FR)

10-9

7 Boy’s On Tour (IRE)

10-8

8 Rikoboy (FR)

10-7

Keith Dalgleish Form: 615, Lucinda Russell Form: 21P,

Conor O’Farrell BHA: 123

Stephen Mulqueen (3) BHA: 122

Dr Richard Newland Form: 431,

Charlie Hammond (3) BHA: 123

9 Ruinous (IRE) Tim Reed Form: 012,

10 Ardera Cross (IRE) William Young Jnr Form: 661,

10-7 Harry Reed BHA: 121

10-0 Derek Fox BHA: 111

Race 5 3.10

1m 7f 124y

1 Three Castles (GB)

11-12

2 Hereia (IRE)

11-11

Keith Dalgleish Form: 4P4,

Brian Hughes BHA: 111

Neil Mulholland Form: 06U,

Kevin Brogan (5) BHA: 110

3 Treshnish (FR) Sue Smith Form: 6UP,

11-8 Sam Coltherd (3) BHA: 107

4 Spark of Madness (FR)

11-8

5 Breguet Boy (IRE)

11-4

Lucinda Russell Form: 653,

Stephen Mulqueen (3) BHA: 107

Keith Dalgleish Form: 123,

6 Smart Lass (IRE) Iain Jardine Form: 0U-4,

Craig Nichol BHA: 113

11-4 Conor O’Farrell BHA: 103

7 Honda Fifty (IRE)

11-3

8 Jorgie (FR)

11-2

Donald Whillans Blair Campbell (3) Form: 2-44, BHA: 102

Jim Goldie Form: 145,

Theo Gillard (7) BHA: 111

9 Diamond State (FR) Lucinda Russell Form: 046,

10 Sarvi (GB)

11-1

Jim Goldie Form: 410,

11 Balranald (FR) Keith Dalgleish Form: 5F3,

11-1 Derek Fox BHA: 100

Harry Reed BHA: 100

10-12 Callum Bewley BHA: 97

12 Chosen Flame (IRE)

10-12

13 Sword of Fate (IRE)

10-9

14 Be The Difference (IRE)

10-7

15 Conundrum (GB)

10-3

Rose Dobbin Form: 000,

Non Runner BHA: 97

Leonard Kerr Form: 36P, Philip Kirby Form: 003,

Oliver Greenall Form: 006,

Ryan Mania BHA: 94

Thomas Dowson BHA: 92 Ross Turner (5) BHA: 88

Race 6 3.45

4m 176y

1 Le Breuil (FR)

11-12

Ben Pauling Form: 433,

Kielan Woods BHA: 140

2 Saint Xavier (FR)

11-9

3 Bob Mahler (IRE)

11-9

4 Little Bruce (IRE)

11-8

Richard Hobson Form: FP4,

William Kennedy BHA: 137

Warren Greatrex Form: PPP,

Philip Kirby Form: 000,

Harry Bannister BHA: 137

Thomas Dowson BHA: 136

5 The Ferry Master (IRE)

11-6

6 Mighty Thunder (GB)

11-1

7 Fortified Bay (IRE)

11-0

Sandy Thomson Form: 211, Lucinda Russell Form: 116,

Ryan Mania BHA: 134

Blair Campbell (3) BHA: 129

Jennie Candlish Form: P-42,

Callum Bewley BHA: 128

8 Stay Humble (IRE) Pauline Robson Form: 3-32,

10-8

Brian Hughes BHA: 122

9 Classic Escape (IRE) Dr Richard Newland Form: 212,

10 Dino Boy (FR)

10-8

Lee Edwards BHA: 122

Race 7 4.19 1 Alcala (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 120-,

3m 2f 139y 11-10 Angus Cheleda (7) BHA: 139

2 Clondaw Westie (IRE)

11-10

3 Federici (GB)

11-10

Lawney Hill Form: 21-P,

Bryan Carver (3) BHA: 125

Donald McCain Form: 01P,

Brian Hughes BHA: 127

4 Greensalt (IRE) W. H. Easterby Form: 42P-,

11-4

Nathan Moscrop (3) BHA: 107

5 Afterclass (IRE)

11-2

Miss L. Walsh Form: P13-,

Derek Fox BHA: 69

6 Dark Mahler (IRE)

11-2

7 Point The Way (IRE)

11-2

8 Royal Chant (IRE)

11-2

9 Salvatore (GB)

11-2

Mrs Freya Brewer Form: 52-6,

Lorcan Murtagh (3) BHA: 100

Mrs Freya Brewer Form: 243-,

Billy Garritty (3) BHA: 110

Mrs C. A. Coward Form: 44-5, Mrs Melanie Rowley Form: 11-1,

Harry Bannister BHA: Alex Edwards (3) BHA: -

10 Senor Lombardy (IRE)

11-2

11 The Delray Munky (GB) 10-7

11 Settledoutofcourt (IRE)

11-2

12 Billy Bronco (GB)

12 Show And Go (IRE)

11-2

13 Thyne For Gold (IRE)

11-2

14 West Torr (IRE)

11-2

Iain Jardine Form: 2-P1, Iain Jardine Form: 31R,

Dr Richard Newland Form: P-02,

10-8 Conor O’Farrell BHA: 122 Oakley Brown (7) BHA: 121

10-3

Charlie Hammond (3) BHA: 117

B. Harding Form: P6-1,

Miss A. E. McClung Form: 521-,

Miss C. R. Crane Form: 5P4-, R. A. Owen Form: 41-P,

A W Barker Form: P33-,

Craig Nichol BHA: 113

Stephen Mulqueen (3) BHA: 95 Callum Bewley BHA: 100

William Kennedy BHA: 102 Tom Midgley (7) BHA: 102

FIRST RACE 12.50

The Wilmot- Smith Family

THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total race value £5800 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): L Morgan (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs AGAINST ALL ODDS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Morgan (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs AGAINST ALL ODDS Longest Traveller: WEST END LADY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION: Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season. This particular two miles s novices’ hurdle race is for filles and mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

colours

no horse

form

AGAINST ALL ODDS (FR) (49) 3213

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Cue To Cue Owner: Mr & Mrs W. J. Williams Breeder: W. John Williams & Marilyn Williams

age

st-lb

11-6

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers and landed a bit of a touch when making a successful hurdling bow at Catterick (19f) in November. Faced stiff task in Haydock listed event last time and remains with potential. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 116

CIMETTA (GB) (53) 50-0

B m Lucarno (USA) - Nobratinetta (FR) Owner: Mr T. C. Dawson Breeder: Reveley Farms

11-0

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 2 bumpers for Michael Herrington last season and well held in Catterick novice hurdle on reappearance for new yard. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

CUP OF COFFEE (FR) (40) 0-SF

B m Dragon Dancer - Danser Sur La Lune (FR) Owner: Mr David A. Hunt Breeder: Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon

11-0

Jockey: Robert Dunne Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show that much in 2 bumpers but was in process of making a promising start over hurdles when falling 2 out (going best at time) at Catterick over Christmas. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

DRUMOCHTER (GB) (787) 543/-

Br m Bated Breath - Dixey Owner: Mowbray Park Breeder: Red House Stud

11-0

Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair up to 1 1/4m on Flat. Showed an aptitude for hurdling towards the end of 2018 but has an absence of over 2 years to overcome. Tongue tie added. Probably best watched unless backed. Star RatingHHHII BHA 102

GREY TIKKANA (GB) (87) 00

Gr m Tikkanen (USA) - Think Green Owner: Mr Robert Boyd Breeder: Mr Robert Boyd

11-0

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Sponsor: A1 Framing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of bumpers in the autumn. Hood added for hurdle debut. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

LATINO FLING (IRE) (55) 2-10

B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE) Owner: Mr Colin Taylor and Miss Kay Wilding Breeder: Anthony Walsh

11-0

Jockey: Danny McMenamin (3) Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer at second attempt but was well held in Carlisle bumper on Rules debut 55 days ago, probably needing the run. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

MONCHIQUE’S LASS (GB) (39) 0P

B m Fame And Glory - Twilight Eclipse (IRE) Owner: Louise Kelly and Murray Scott Breeder: Distillery Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing either start (bumper/novice hurdle). 14

11-0

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Sponsor: A1 Framing

Star RatingHIIII BHA -

MRS BARNES (IRE) (1413) 2///-

B m Ask - Jills Oscar (IRE) Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Scott Breeder: Mr P. Murphy

11-0

Jockey: Daniel Hiskett (3) Trainer: Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh Sponsor: Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW £36,000 4-y-o, Ask mare. Dam point winner. Runner-up sole start in Irish points, but that was back in March 2017. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

PETITE DAME (IRE) (58) 0365

11-0

B m Shantou (USA) - Offside Rule (IRE) Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Owner: Edging Ahead Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote Breeder: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe And Frank Clark Sponsor: Lactodorum Contracts Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/Tramore mares’ maiden hurdle for Declan Queally. New yard having a good season and she could do better, so worth a market check. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

10 WEST END LADY (IRE) (39) P-336

B m Westerner - Nightofthe Oscars (IRE) Owner: Mr Peter J. S. Russell Breeder: Pat O’Donovan

11-0

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: EMMAS JOY (IRE) 7 11 6 Harry Skelton 10-11 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Against All Odds (FR), 3-1 Cup of Coffee (FR), 6-1 Petite Dame (IRE), 7-1 West End Lady (IRE), 16-1 Drumochter (GB), 22-1 Latino Fling (IRE), 28-1 Mrs Barnes (IRE), 50-1 Cimetta (GB), 150-1 Grey Tikkana (GB), 200-1 Monchique’s Lass (GB)

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AGAINST ALL ODDS was outclassed in a Haydock listed event last time, but she can show the beneﬁt of that experience now returning to calmer waters for her in-form yard. Cup of Coffee was going best at the time of her Catterick fall, so she’s a threat, while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of Petite Dame on ﬁrst start for Alex Hales.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AGAINST ALL ODDS (FR) 2.CUP OF COFFEE (FR) 3.PETITE DAME (IRE)

THE RESULT

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3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

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TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise in a couple of 2m heavy-ground Hexham novice hurdles, but was well held making a quick switch to handicaps at Kelso last time. Claims if struggling off latest effort. Star RatingHHHII BHA 110

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SECOND RACE 1.22

2m 3f 154y

THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £5800

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (46 wins from 161 runners, 29%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR Longest Traveller: PAPA TANGO CHARLY trained by J O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over

hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season. This particular two miles about three and a half furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

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FRIMEUR DE LANCRAY (FR) (34) 5F-41

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Jecyﬂy (FR) Owner: Mrs A. Ellis Breeder: Mr Michel Thomas & Mr Eric Thomas

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st-lb

11-4

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful-looking gelding who was fortunate to open his hurdles account in 19.3f Catterick novice 34 days ago, held when left in front last. Nevertheless, this more galloping track should suit better. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 128

PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (46) 23-U311

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Owner: Mr Ian Hamilton Breeder: B. Walsh

11-4

Jockey: Danny McMenamin (3) Trainer: Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Sponsor: I & A Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a successful start for this yard in 17f Sedgeﬁeld maiden hurdle last month, keeping on well. Longer trip now in his favour and ought he to go well again. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

ULVERSTON (IRE) (39) 203-133 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - So Supreme (IRE) Owner: Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Breeder: Grange Stud

11-4

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Sponsor: Beardmore Machinery Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW First past post in maiden (demoted) on ﬁnal start last term and gained compensation in Uttoxeter novice on return. Improved when runner-up in similar event at Doncaster last time, so respected. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 124

BARRAKHOV (IRE) (24) 555

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Barrack Buster Owner: DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Breeder: Paul Doyle

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability but is most likely one for handicaps after this.

BENNY’S OSCAR (IRE) (55) 5-531

B or Br g Oscar (IRE) - Beneﬁt Ball (IRE) Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Breeder: Michael Long

10-12

Jockey: Lilly Pinchin (5) Trainer: Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Sponsor: Longcroft Building Services Ltd Star RatingHHIII BHA -

10-12

Jockey: Bridget Andrews Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Red Rock Partnership Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €47,000 3-y-o, £16,000 5-y-o, Oscar gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler My Charity, stays 2 3/4m. Point winner at fourth attempt in December and needs a market check for good yard. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

DIAKOSAINT (FR) (14) P415P

10-12

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Diananisse (FR) Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Comte Jean-Jacques De La Rochette et al Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer at third attempt in December, but looks a longer-term project under Rules on early evidence. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

FIRST ILLUSION (IRE) (26) F00P

10-12

B g Westerner - No Manners Molly (IRE) Jockey: Colm McCormack (3) Owner: The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing Breeder: Geraldine O’Mahony TIMEFORM VIEW Fell sole start in points and little impact in maiden/novice hurdles. 18

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JUST GOT TO GET ON (GB) (17) 305/-0

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Just Cliquot Owner: Corinne Swarbrick Breeder: Mrs Corinne Swarbrick

10-12

Jockey: David England Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers, but well held in a couple of hurdle runs 22 months apart. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

PAPA TANGO CHARLY (FR) (379) 1/0224-

10-12

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Chere Elenn (FR) Jockey: Nick Scholﬁeld Owner: Mr M. Tedham Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon & Nicolas Simon Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW £440,000 purchase on the back of a point win. Disappointed at Doncaster ﬁnal start but both runner-up efforts prior to that read well, so he£ s one to consider back from a year off. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 128

10 WALK WITH KINGS (IRE) (335) 35-

B g Ruler of The World (IRE) - Shakeeba (IRE) Owner: Habton Racing Breeder: Peter Nixon

10-12

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Backsheesh. Placed on the ﬁrst of 2 starts in points last spring. Betting perhaps best guide to expectations now hurdling. Star RatingHHIII BHA DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2020: KALOOKI (GER) 6 11 4 Micheal Nolan 30-100 (Philip Hobbs) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: ULVERSTON: Following its run on 29/12/2020 it was reported that the horse lost both of its right shoes. PAPA TANGO CHARLY: Following its run on 24/1/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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PAY THE PIPER is taken to make it 2 from 2 under Rules with this longer trip in his favour after scoring in a good time at Sedgeﬁeld in December. Papa Tango Charly boasts some solid form so he’ll prove a big threat if retaining most of that ability after a year off, while previous winners Ulverston and Frimeur de Lancray are also respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 2.PAPA TANGO CHARLY (FR) 3.ULVERSTON (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

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Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Papa Tango Charly (FR), 4-1 Ulverston (IRE), 9-2 Frimeur de Lancray (FR), 5-1 Pay The Piper (IRE), 7-1 Benny’s Oscar (IRE), 33-1 Barrakhov (IRE), 50-1 Walk With Kings (IRE), 80-1 Just Got To Get On (GB), 100-1 Diakosaint (FR), 150-1 First Illusion (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.58

THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9100

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £5913.18)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D McCain (9 wins from 89 runners, 10%) runs MALPAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs MALPAS Longest Traveller: FUDGEMAN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 216 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles, hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with ﬁllies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

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RAF TAVEL (FR) (238) 22-31

B g Al Namix (FR) - Blue Road (FR) Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Breeder: J. Pignet, A. Pignet & L. Pignet

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st-lb

11-10

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, off the mark in 15-runner handicap at Compiegne (17.9f, soft) in June. Hood retained for UK/stable debut and leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 141

EPSON ROQUE (FR) (329) 5/2P6P-

B g Irish Wells (FR) - Corthalina (FR) Owner: Miss K. Scott Breeder: Mme Genevieve Mongin

11-0

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Sponsor: A1 Framing

TIMEFORM VIEW £34,000 3-y-o, £1,800 5-y-o, Irish Wells gelding. Maiden pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 2020). Can only be watched. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

FUDGEMAN (IRE) (68) 0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Odeeka (IRE) Owner: Mr Peter J. S. Russell Breeder: D. Phelan & S. Kennedy

11-0

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov gelding who showed only greenness when well beaten in an Ayr bumper on debut in November. Makes hurdles bow. Star RatingHIIII BHA -

FUNKY SENSATION (GB) (28) 31-4F

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sambara (IRE) Owner: Mr G. Saville Breeder: Michael John Williamson

11-0

Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Sponsor: Dd Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who had wind op before encouraging fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.8f) on NH debut. Fell ninth at Wincanton next time and remains open to improvement for his new yard. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

GALURIN (FR) (9) 5-6200

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Rirta (FR) Owner: Million in Mind Partnership Breeder: Haras de La Rousseliere

11-0

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed just once from 4 starts in bumpers. Showed a bit on hurdling/stable debut at Fakenham last week but needs to learn to settle. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

MALPAS (IRE) (34) 6-F

B g Milan - Skipping Along (IRE) Owner: Mr N. Hartley Breeder: Michael Moakley

11-0

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Too keen in a Musselburgh bumper in February, but was set to score comfortably on hurdling bow when falling at the last at Catterick (heavy) 34 days ago. Should improve and ought to make amends soon. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: GALURIN: Following its run on 28/1/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Raf Tavel (FR), 13-8 Malpas (IRE), 15-2 Funky Sensation (GB), 33-1 Galurin (FR), 66-1 Fudgeman (IRE), 150-1 Epson Roque (FR) 22

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RAF TAVEL’s French form has a solid look to it and, having transferred to a stable going well at present, he’s taken to concede weight all round on his UK debut. Malpas was set to make a winning hurdling debut when falling at the last at Catterick last month, so he’s clearly the main threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAF TAVEL (FR) 2.MALPAS (IRE) 3.FUNKY SENSATION

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd ........................................................... Distance...................................................

3rd ........................................................... 4th ............................................................ Time .........................................................

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The William Hill Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) around 3 miles Previous winners YEAR HORSE

TRAINER

JOCKEY

STARTING PRICE

2020 PAISLEY PARK

Emma Lavelle

Aidan Coleman

4/6F (8 ran)

2019 PAISLEY PARK

Emma Lavelle

Aidan Coleman

100/30 (12 ran)

2018 AGRAPART

Nick Williams

Lizzie Kelly

9/1 (9 ran)

2017 UNOWHATIMEANHARRY Harry Fry

Barry Geraghty

10/11F (15 ran)

2016 THISTLECRACK

Colin Tizzard

Tom Scudamore

2015 SAPHIR DU RHEU

Paul Nicholls

Sam Twiston-Davies

2014 KNOCKARA BEAU

George Charlton

Jan Faltejsek

2013 REVE DE SIVOLA

Nick Williams

Richard Johnson

2012 BIG BUCK’S

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

1/4F (6 ran)

2011 GRANDS CRUS

David Pipe

Tom Scudamore

2/1F (14 ran)

4/5F (7 ran) 3/1 (6 ran) 66/1 (6 ran) 15/8F (10 ran)

FOURTH RACE 2.30

3m 26y

THE WILLIAM HILL CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12912; Second £5322; Third £2661; Fourth £1332; Fifth £666; Sixth £333; Seventh £165; Eighth £84. (Penalty Value £16881) A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 77 runners, 19%) runs BALLYOPTIC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs ITCHY FEET Longest Traveller: DECOR IRLANDAIS trained by N C Kelly, Ireland.

RACE DESCRIPTION Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders. Initially, the weights in this three miles hurdle race for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb for a Grade 2 victory to 5lb for a Grade 1 success.

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MAIN FACT (USA) (49) 1111-10 C D

B g Blame (USA) - Reﬂections Owner: Munrowd’s Partnership Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc

age

st-lb

11-4

Jockey: Fergus Gillard Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 9 on the spin when scoring on return to hurdles off a mark of 147 at Haydock at ﬁrst go at 3m. Came up short in Long Walk at Ascot since, though the experience will have done him good. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 154

ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) (21) 31-1221 D

B g Stowaway - Such A Set Up (IRE) Owner: Mr A. D. Spence Breeder: Ms J. Corrigan

11-4

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done well back hurdling this season, winning 3m listed Cheltenham handicap on return and 23f Market Rasen contest 3 weeks ago, both on heavy. Obvious claims in this sort of form. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 153

RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (28) 10-5100 D

Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR) Owner: John White & Anne Underhill Breeder: S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau

11-3

Jockey: David Noonan Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when scoring over fences at Cheltenham in November but disappointing twice since and back hurdling now (dual Grade 2 winner over 3m last season). Wouldn’t completely dismiss. Star RatingHHHII BHA 149

ASK DILLON (IRE) (28) 20-F422 D

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE) Owner: 4 The Fun Partnership Breeder: Mrs Jerry Rohan

11-0

Jockey: Paddy Brennan Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner who has proven better than ever when ﬁnishing second in staying handicaps the last twice and not without a chance back up in grade with this test promising to be ideal. Star RatingHHHII BHA 146

BALLYOPTIC (IRE) (21) 401-P06 CD

B g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace (IRE) Owner: Mills & Mason Partnership Breeder: Roger Ryan

11-0

Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser on his day, the Charlie Hall here among his 3 victories last season. Back to form at Warwick 3 weeks ago and hurdling now for ﬁrst time since October 2017 now (formerly smart). Star RatingHHHII BHA 158

DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (168) 4120-41 D

Ch g Hello Sunday (FR) - Orlandaise (FR) Owner: Mr John Devine Breeder: Madame Marie-Laure Besnouin

11-0

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Took another step forward when landing 23f Killarney handicap hurdle in August. This demands another career best back up in grade. Star RatingHHHII BHA 149

ITCHY FEET (FR) (49) 11U-322

B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Maeva Candas (FR) Owner: Kate & Andrew Brooks Breeder: Jean-Pierre Cordonnier & Daniel Gromada

11-0

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart over hurdles and even better over fences last season, winning the Grade 1 Scilly Isles on this weekend. Creditable efforts this term, though reportedly bled last time. Back hurdling now. Star RatingHHHII BHA 155 26

LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (63) 3P/533-1 CD

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Owner: Mr Trevor Hemmings Breeder: Peter Magnier

11-0

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in the Grade 2 Many Clouds Chase at Aintree (25f) 9 weeks ago, seeing off Santini and Native River with 9 of the 19 fences not jumped. Likeable type. 1st preference 2.20 Sandown. Star RatingHHHII BHA 152

PORTRUSH TED (IRE) (49) 1/1/1F-1P D

B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) Owner: McNeill Family Breeder: Mrs Mary F. Griffin

11-0

Jockey: A. P. Heskin Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart bumper performer who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, winning off a mark of 139 at Sandown on return. Pulled up as if amiss in the Long Walk 7 weeks ago, though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 144

10 THIRD WIND (GB) (49) 014-525

B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Act Three Owner: Mouse Hamilton-Fairley Breeder: Mrs Mouse Hamilton-Fairley

11-0

Jockey: Tom O’Brien Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW EBF Final winner as a novice and has continued his progress over staying trips, placed in the Pertemps last season and Betfair Hurdle (behind Main Fact) in November. Well held in the Long Walk latest. Star RatingHHHII BHA 146

11 WEST APPROACH (GB) (57) P4P-24P

B g Westerner - Ardstown Owner: John and Heather Snook Breeder: R. F. and S. D. Knipe

11-0

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer when in the mood, but not the most resolute and has followed his ﬁne Cheltenham handicap chase return run with tame efforts back there. Needs a return to hurdling to revitalise him. Star RatingHHIII BHA 147 2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 11. Stewards Note: ITCHY FEET: Following its run on 19/12/2020 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 On The Blind Side (IRE), 11-2 Main Fact (USA), 13-2 Itchy Feet (FR), 8-1 Ask Dillon (IRE), 9-1 Third Wind (GB), 14-1 Ballyoptic (IRE), 20-1 Ramses de Teillee (FR), Decor Irlandais (FR), 25-1 Lake View Lad (IRE), Portrush Ted (IRE), 33-1 West Approach (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ON THE BLIND SIDE has thrived for the return to hurdling this season and can add a third Grade 2 to his tally if continuing at the top of his game. Main Fact remains unexposed as a stayer in this sphere and could return to form having found the Long Walk too much 7 weeks ago. Ask Dillon rarely runs a bad race under Paddy Brennan and isn’t without a chance now back up in class.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) 2.MAIN FACT (USA) 3.ASK DILLON (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.00

2m 3f 154y

THE FOLLOW @willhillracing ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5913.18) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (46 wins from 161 runners, 29%) runs SHANNON BRIDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs SHANNON BRIDGE Longest Travellers: KALAHARRY & CORRIEBEN REIVER trained by A Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles. BABY TICKER & ETERNALLY YOURS trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles. RACE DESCRIPTION This is a three miles handicap hurdle racefor four-year-olds and upwards which

have been rated from 0 to 135. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

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SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (25) 1F-0P21 CD

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11-12

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Bridgequarter Lady (IRE) Jockey: Bridget Andrews Owner: Mr M. Boothright Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Breeder: Kevin Neville TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered and back on song when landing handicap over C&D 25 days ago on ﬁrst run in this sphere for nearly 2 years. Up 5lb but not taken lightly kept hurdling. Star RatingHHHII BHA 133

SECRETE STREAM (IRE) (49) 16/614-0 CD

Ch g Fruits of Love (USA) - Bonny River (IRE) Owner: Exors of the Late Mr A. R. Dixon Breeder: Michael Bolger

11-11

Jockey: Fergus Gillard (5) Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time course winner who landed this event 12 months ago. Only twice raced since though and well held on return at Haydock. Needs to bounce back but it’s not out of the question returned here. Star RatingHHHII BHA 132

CAPTAIN MOIRETTE (FR) (49) 3421-45 BF

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Rahana Moirette (FR) Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke Breeder: Madame Claude Marie Duporte

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

11-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent during light 2019/20 campaign, scoring over hurdles at Haydock (2m3f). Below best over fences both starts this winter and returns to hurdling on a handy mark. Cheekpieces on too so player. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 129

BETTER GETALONG (IRE) (66) 5/532-P6

B g Gold Well - Arequipa (IRE) Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock Breeder: Ann & Eileen Cahalan

11-8

Jockey: Ryan Day Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Sponsor: Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable efforts in his 3 outings last term but yet to hit form in two runs this campaign. Hard to make a case for. Star RatingHHIII BHA 129

ADICCI (IRE) (51) 12F0-14

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lughnasa (IRE) Owner: Mrs Siobhan McAuley Breeder: Ms Salome Brennan

11-6

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form on back of a wind op to double career tally at Fontwell (17.7f) on return in November. Not disgraced at when fourth at Exeter since and he may yet have a little more to offer. Star RatingHHHII BHA 127

ETERNALLY YOURS (GB) (63) 12/303-2

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Well Disguised (IRE) Owner: Mr D. W. Whillans Breeder: Al Duncan

11-5

Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Sponsor: Sport of Kings

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at her best in handful of appearances last season, but kicked off present campaign by going close in a strong Aintree handicap (2 1/2m, heavy). 4lb rise fair enough and she’s one for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 126

MAYO STAR (IRE) (68) 13/2//11-4 D

B g Stowaway - Western Whisper (IRE) Owner: Charlie Doocey / Cathal Doocey Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill

11-4

Jockey: Danny McMenamin (3) Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Sponsor: C.P.D. Bodies Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of both starts over hurdles upon joining this yard following a lengthy absence last term. Fair effort on return/chase debut at Ayr (3m, heavy), but bit more needed back in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125 30

CORRIEBEN REIVER (GB) (467) 3144/1-

11-4

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Wild Child Lucy Jockey: Ross Chapman Owner: John & Liz Elliot Trainer: Alistair Whillans, Hawick Breeder: John & Liz Elliot,I Copeland,A Whillans Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholookedpromisingwhenmakingasuccessfulhurdlesdebutatAyr(2m,goodtosoft)inOctober 2019. Absent since, but opening mark is fair so he needs considering. Market can guide. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

MULTELLIE (GB) (66) 2216-40

B g Multiplex - Bollin Nellie Owner: Mr David Scott & Partner Breeder: Habton Farms Makers) Ltd

11-3

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: David Scott & Co (Pattern

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler but despite being ﬁt from the Flat he’s been unable to make an impact in handicaps at Wetherby/Haydock this winter. Mark is falling but others still preferred. Star RatingHHIII BHA 124

10 DESARAY GIRL (FR) (35) 140-004 D

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Feria To Bitch (FR) Owner: Resdev Breeder: S.A.R.L. Chartier Centre Betail

11-2

Jockey: Joe Colliver Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Resdev Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 3 starts over hurdles for Philip Kirby last season. Largely underwhelming since but latest fourth after wind op in mares’ listed event at Sandown was easily her best run for present stable. Star RatingHHIII BHA 123

11 EBONY JEWEL (IRE) (49) 312F-45 BF

B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE) Owner: Mrs Lynne Maclennan Breeder: Mrs Karen McLoughney

11-1

Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who enjoyed a productive ﬁrst campaign over hurdles last term. However, he’s failed to shine in 2 starts switched to handicaps this season and bit to prove now. Star RatingHHIII BHA 122

12 BABY TICKER (GB) (54) 4161-41 D

Ch m Endoli (USA) - Baby Gee Owner: Mr D. W. Whillans Breeder: D. W. Whillans

11-0

Jockey: Aidan MacDonald (7) Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Sponsor: Sport of Kings

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced excellent record at Ayr when landing 20f heavy-ground handicap 54 days ago. Merits consideration once more despite 5lb rise. Star RatingHHHII BHA 121

13 EATON HILL (IRE) (57) 5/05-42D CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Guilt Less (FR) Owner: Mrs H. Watson Breeder: Mr Shaun Talbot

10-13

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Sponsor: Horseracing.Net

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song this season, and landed 2m3f handicap at Doncaster only to be disqualiﬁed for weighing in light. C&D winner too so much respected. Star RatingHHHII BHA 120

14 HOWLING MILAN (IRE) (23) F0-C003

B g Milan - Fantasia Filly (FR) Owner: Strensham Stragglers Breeder: John A. Mernagh

10-11

Jockey: Robert Dunne Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Sponsor: Oak Inn Defford

15 KALAHARRY (IRE) (54) 51232-6

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Full Imperatrice (FR) Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans Breeder: South Lodge Bloodstock

10-8

Jockey: Thomas Willmott (5) Trainer: Alistair Whillans, Hawick Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely creditable efforts last season, landing 3m Ayr handicap hurdle. Beaten a long way there on reappearance, but probably needed the run so not discounted. Star RatingHHHII BHA 115 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2020: SECRETE STREAM (IRE) 11 11 7 Jamie Hamilton 18-1 (Ruth Jefferson) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: SECRETE STREAM: Following its run on 19/12/2020 it was reported that the horse stumbled on the back straight. Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Eternally Yours (GB), Baby Ticker (GB), 9-1 Eaton Hill (IRE), 10-1 Captain Moirette (FR), Howling Milan (IRE), 11-1 Shannon Bridge (IRE), 12-1 Secrete Stream (IRE), 14-1 Adicci (IRE), 16-1 Corrieben Reiver (GB), 20-1 Desaray Girl (FR), Kalaharry (IRE), 25-1 Mayo Star (IRE), Multellie (GB), 33-1 Better Getalong (IRE), Ebony Jewel (IRE) Lots with chances so at the likely odds it could be siding with the handily-weighted CAPTAIN MOIRETTE to bounce back now that he reverts to hurdling after two below-par showings over fences this term. Eternally Yours enters calculations on the back of her PLAY SMARTER good Aintree second with, in-form Howling Milan and unexposed Corrieben Reiver two others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN MOIRETTE (FR) 2.ETERNALLY YOURS 3.HOWLING MILAN (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who got back on track when third in 2m4f Bangor handicap 23 days ago. Needs considering again dropped 2lb. Star RatingHHHII BHA 118

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SIXTH RACE 3.38

THE WILLIAM HILL RACING RADIOS 20TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £10500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £5913.18)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Richards (11 wins from 51 runners, 22%) runs WETLANDS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs WETLANDS Longest Traveller: WITNESS PROTECTION trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which

have been rated from 0 to 130. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

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WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (28) 342-121 D

B g Witness Box (USA) - Queen’s Exit Owner: Foxtrot Racing Witness Protection Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Hannon

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11-12

Jockey: James Best Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers and successful twice in novice company this season, latterly strong at the ﬁnish at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. More to come in handicaps. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 129

CHARMANT (FR) (8) 51P-004 C D

B g Balko (FR) - Ravissante (FR) Owner: Mr A Phillips & Mrs N Sperling Breeder: Jaques Provost

11-8

Jockey: Danny McMenamin (3) Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Sponsor: James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when scoring over fences here (19.4f) last term. Below that level since but bit more like it despite ﬁnishing fourth of 5 at Doncaster (2m) recently. Lower hurdle mark to work from. Star RatingHHHII BHA 125

COUNTISTER (FR) (83) 30/00-0P D

B m Smadoun (FR) - Tistairly (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Daniel Mazieres & Sylvie Mazieres

11-8

Jockey: A. P. Heskin Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Close third in 2019 County Hurdle but lightly raced and not competitive since. Plenty to prove on ﬁrst outing since leaving Nicky Henderson. Star RatingHHIII BHA 125

WETLANDS (IRE) (54) 41-321 D

B g Westerner - Un Jour D Ete (FR) Owner: Mr Trevor Hemmings Breeder: Mr Aidan McGoldrick

11-8

Jockey: Ryan Day Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle bumper winner who completed a simple task to open hurdles account at Ayr (2m, heavy) in December, winning hard held. Type to do better again now handicapping. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 125

HASANKEY (IRE) (23) 506332 CD

11-0

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE) Jockey: Adam Wedge Owner: The Hanky Panky Partnership Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Sponsor: Postpack Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped to a handy mark and has shaped well up with a strong pace the last twice, runner-up having travelled best at Fontwell last time. 2lb higher now and he meets some less exposed sorts here. Star RatingHHHII BHA 117

LASKADINE (FR) (58) 0-00421 D

B m Martaline - Laskadoun (FR) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Mlle Christine Cheyrou

10-9

Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on song of late, and impressively landed 2m handicap hurdle at Newcastle in December, quickening clear from before last. Hit with 10lb rise but still not taken lightly. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 112

DHARAN (FR) (25) 422

B g Slickly Royal (FR) - Kelle Home (FR) Owner: Mr W. A. Bethell Breeder: Olivier Triboire & Daniel Pironneau

10-9

Jockey: Paddy Brennan Trainer: William Bethell, Arnold

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when fourth on debut at Hexham (20f) and built on that when runner-up in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles since, latterly over C&D. Opening mark looks fair and type to do better now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII BHA 112 34

2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: COUNTISTER: Following its run on 15/11/2020 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wetlands (IRE), 7-2 Laskadine (FR), 9-2 Witness Protection (IRE), 11-2 Hasankey (IRE), 7-1 Dharan (FR), 14-1 Charmant (FR), 20-1 Countister (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

LASKADINE endured a prolonged spell in the doldrums yet, from her much-reduced mark, bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when bolting up at Newcastle in December. The handicapper has reacted but she retains scope on old form and should be bang in the mix with a repeat. There is strength in opposition though, Wetlands and Witness Protection a pair of handicap debutants with sound claims.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LASKADINE (FR) 2.WETLANDS (IRE) 3.WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.10

THE WILLIAM HILL LEADING RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total race value £3500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £1734; Second £574; Third £287; Fourth £144. (Penalty Value £2274.30)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): M Hammond (19 wins from 288 runners, 7%) runs MISTER MCARTHUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs THUNDER ROCK Longest Traveller: LEBOWSKI trained by A Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn, 213 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more

commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.

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CHRIS COOL (GB) (70) 5

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE) Owner: Evason, Harney and Greenall Breeder: Harney Greenall Evason Partnership

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st-lb

11-3

Jockey: David England Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas Sponsor: Swansway, Smartplanner

TIMEFORM VIEW Left behind gradually on debut in Bangor bumper in November and probably one for later on. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

LEBOWSKI (IRE) (46) 22

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE) Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Breeder: Mr P. A. Hughes

11-3

Jockey: Ben Poste Trainer: Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging second in Tipperary bumper for Paul Nolan in June, then ﬁlled same spot on debut for this stable over at Huntingdon 6 months later. Best form on offer. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

LUNAR LANDER (IRE) (-)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE) Owner: PRM Bloodstock Breeder: Tim Hegarty

11-3

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €21,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Kilbrew Boy, stays 3m. Dam unraced, out of useful 2m hurdle winner Titled Dancer. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

MISTER MCARTHUR (GB) (-)

Ch g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Arctic Queen Owner: McGoldrick Racing Breeder: W. P. S. Johnson

11-3

Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Phoenix Reach gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Arctic Reach and fair hurdler Gin And Tonic. Dam showed little on Flat. Already under a breathing operation. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (42) 545-2

B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE) Owner: The FOB Racing Partnership 11 Breeder: P. & D. Kavanagh

11-3

Jockey: Paddy Brennan Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame in Irish points and made pleasing start under Rules when runner-up at Wincanton, though was seen to good effect on the day. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

THUNDER ROCK (IRE) (58) 2-3 BF

B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage Owner: McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Breeder: Mrs O. Hegarty

11-3

Jockey: A. P. Heskin Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Irish point prior to encouraging third at Newcastle on Rules debut. Warrants consideration. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

TOM CODY (IRE) (55) 6 BF

B g Morozov (USA) - Smiths Lady (IRE) Owner: Mr Ian Charles Wilson Breeder: L. Doyle

11-3

Jockey: John Kington Trainer: Jacqueline Coward, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler Grageelagh Girl, stays 23f. Dam unraced, out of 3m-3 1/4m hurdle winner Accountancy Lady. Last of 6 ﬁnishers sole start in points. Wears tongue strap. Star RatingHHIII BHA 38

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2020: ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) 6 11 6 Mr Liam Harrison 11-10 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lebowski (IRE), 9-4 Nothin To Ask (IRE), 10-3 Thunder Rock (IRE), 22-1 Lunar Lander (IRE), Mister McArthur (GB), 33-1 Chris Cool (GB), 40-1 Tom Cody (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Following a runner-up effort in Ireland during the summer, LEBOWSKI went through the race at Huntingdon in December like a useful sort, only to be collared close home. He can make amends assuming he takes up this engagement, very likely at the chief expense of Nothing To Ask and Thunder Rock.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 2.NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) 3.THUNDER ROCK (IRE)

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for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £24000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £10459; Second £4294; Third £2148; Fourth £1073; Fifth £538; Sixth £269. (Penalty Value £13668) A

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Seventh Race

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. This race is so named in memory of the late Nick Wilmot-Smith, a former Chairman and Director of the Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited, and also in memory of the late Pat Wilmot-Smith, a former Director. The WILMOT-SMITH family have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The WILMOT-SMITH family will also present a cash prize to the stable lad or girl responsible for the winning horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 24th, 2021. 24 entries at £29. - Closed February 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.22 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3768 to the winning horse The second to receive £1106, the third £553 and the fourth £276. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 32 entries at £29. Closed February 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2873; Second £952; Third £476; Fourth £238. (Penalty Value £3768.84) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.58 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5913 to the winning horse The second to receive £1736, the third £868 and the fourth £434. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 24th, 2021. 13 entries at £45. - Closed February 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £5913.18) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16881 to the winning horse The second to receive £6360, the third £3183, the fourth £1590, the fifth £798, the sixth £399, the seventh £198 and the eighth £102. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2019, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a £50 cash prize award to the stable lad or girl responsible for the bets turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £150. - Closed February 2nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12912; Second £5322; Third £2661; Fourth £1332; Fifth £666; Sixth £333; Seventh £165; Eighth £84. (Penalty Value £16881) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE FOLLOW @willhillracing ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5913 to the winning horse The second to receive £1736, the third £868, the fourth £434, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 30th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 36 entries, 0 at £9 and 36 at £45. - Closed February 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5913.18) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.38 - THE WILLIAM HILL RACING RADIOS 20TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5913 to the winning horse The second to receive £1736, the third £868, the fourth £434, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 30th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 9 entries, at £45. - Closed February 4th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £5913.18) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL LEADING RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2274 to the winning horse The second to receive £667, the third £333 and the fourth £166. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 14lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £17. - Closed February 1st, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1734; Second £574; Third £287; Fourth £144. (Penalty Value £2274.30) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. 41

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