5 minute read
2.05pm The Claire Boskett 30th Birthday Novices ' Hurdle (GBB Race
The Claire Boskett 30th Birthday Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds)
for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
SEE PAGE 47 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR
No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey
1 ULTIMATE GETAWAY (IRE) (24) 45-4121 D 7 11 10
B g Getaway (GER) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) O Foxtrot Racing: Ultimate Getaway Br William P. Delaney
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who has also won twice over hurdles this summer, doing it easily at Newton Abbot last month. Double penalty but another bold bid still assured. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116 LIAM HARRISON (5)
2 EVERY BREAKIN WAVE (IRE) (48) F2//U-321 D 11 11 6
B g Double Eclipse (IRE) - Striking Gold (USA) O Mrs C. Hitch Br Mr Marty Boylan T Claire Hitch, Watchet RED, WHITE hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran, multiple point winner who has come to hurdles late in the day but has taken very well to it, improving again to win at Newton Abbot (21.5f) last month. Cheekpieces added now. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115 BEN GODFREY (5)
3 MISTER ROBBO (IRE) (530) 1231P/P/- 10 11 0
Ch g Indian River (FR) - Bu Hagab (IRE) O Mr T. Faulkner Br Dermot Day
T Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow YELLOW, DARK BLUE stripe and armlets, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but no show in a couple of outings under Rules in 2018/10 and not seen since pulling up in a point 530 days ago. Can only watch. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - NICK SCHOLFIELD
4 VAN MEEGEREN (IRE) (24) P20/F-U 5 11 0
Ch g Gale Force Ten - Ashdali (IRE) O Mrs J. A. Chenery & Mr R. J. Chenery Br Golden Garden Stud
T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
S Tote LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE diamonds, halved sleeves.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked set to make winning start for this yard when crashing out in maiden hurdle last autumn. Went in on the flat in June and didn’t get chance to show what he could back hurdling (unseated first) Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 124 BRENDAN POWELL
5 CRYSTAL GAZING (GB) (20) 5420-41 6 10 13
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Crystal Princess (IRE) O Harper Girls Br Mrs L. V. Williamson T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn S Unibet PURPLE, MAUVE chevron and armlets, MAUVE and PURPLE quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who came good at seventh time of asking over hurdles in 19.5f Bangor maiden 20 days ago. That bare form will need improving from but the fact she hails from top yard clearly a positive. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110 NICO DE BOINVILLE
Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
T H E R E S U L T . . .
IST ...................................................... 3RD ...................................................... DISTANCES..................................
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST:
9-4 Ultimate Getaway (IRE), 5-2 Crystal Gazing (GB), 3-1 Every Breakin Wave (IRE), 5-1 Van Meegeren (IRE), 100-1 Mister Robbo (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY:
VAN MEEGEREN perhaps isn’t one for maximum faith given he’s failed to complete on his last 2 hurdle starts but it was a soft unseat last time and he’d looked set to win when falling at the last at Fontwell last autumn. He’s selected to make the most of the weight he receives from dual hurdle winner Ultimate Getaway.
1-2-3:
1.VAN MEEGEREN (IRE) 2.ULTIMATE GETAWAY (IRE) 3.EVERY BREAKIN WAVE (IRE)
FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
T H E B O S K E T T F A M I L Y
The Boskett Family 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.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
B R I A N A N D S H E I L A V A U G H A N M E M O R I A L
Regular race goers will be saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Vaughan in November due to Covid. Brian and Sheila Vaughan were both passionate about National Hunt Racing. Back in the early 1980’s when their company Walls and Ceilings International was in its infancy, Sheila retired from her teaching position to support Brian in his new venture. She also took a part time job with the Tote, quickly progressing through the ranks to Supervisor she travelled the country to work at various Racecourses. During this time, she undoubtedly dreamed that one day she may be able to own a racehorse. This dream eventually became a reality, and they had their first racehorse with Ian Williams. Over the years they had horses with several local trainers and were lucky in having many winners. They also liked to support the local tracks having a box here at Stratford for many years in which they entertained both customers and friends and passed on the thrill and excitement of horse racing to many. After Sheila passed away in 2018, Brian still enjoyed following his horses and came to the races regularly. He decided to sponsor a race in memory of Sheila. On his passing this has now become the Brian and Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Chase.
