THIRD RACE 2.48
2m 3f 154y
THE MICKY HAMMOND “BACK ON TRACK’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7700
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (43 wins from 159 runners, 27%) runs BREAKWATER BUOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs BREAKWATER BUOY Longest Traveller: SIRUH DU LAC trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This two miles, three and a half furlongs 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 6lb penalty for each race won.
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GLENCASSLEY (IRE) (156) 551/6-1 C
B g Yeats (IRE) - Reseda (GER) Owner: Mr Grant Leon Breeder: S. J. Murphy
age
st-lb
6
11-5
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner in March 2020 and made a winning start over hurdles in a 4-runner novice at Southwell 156 days ago. This is stronger, but he’s open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -
2
BREAKWATER BUOY (IRE) (233) 000-
Br g Milan - Mega Mum (IRE) Owner: Simon & Lisa Hobson Breeder: Parkville Stud
5
10-12
Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred and fetched €105,000 as a 3-y-o, but hasn’t offered a great deal in a pair of bumpers and a novice hurdle to date. Returns from 7 months off. Star RatingHIIII BHA -
3
CARDANO (USA) (18)
5
B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse Breeder: Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC
10-12
Jockey: Charlie Todd (3) Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer who has been in excellent form lately, so could take the beating if taking to this new discipline. Excellent claims, particularly if strong in the betting. Star RatingHHHHH BHA -
4
NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (IRE) (195) 221U43-
B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Kyle Ruby (IRE) Owner: Mr Ryder Sugden Breeder: Eamon Callaghan
5
10-12
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Sponsor: Optima Self Store
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when landing 2m bumper at Sedgefield in December. Seemed to be getting the hang of hurdling when third in a novice at this course 6 months ago, and may do better still. Star RatingHHHII BHA 108
5
OLLY GOLLY (GB) (619) PP4/-
8
Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR) Owner: Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Breeder: E. M. Peck & Sons
10-12
Jockey: Harry Bannister Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester Sponsor: Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up in a couple of points prior to a low-key Rules debut for Philip Hobbs 20 months ago. Little appeal for new yard. Star RatingHIIII BHA -
6
SIRUH DU LAC (FR) (333) 111/PF/U- D
B g Turgeon (USA) - Margerie (FR) Owner: John White & Anne Underhill Breeder: Mr Louis Fagalde
8
10-12
Jockey: Tom Scudamore Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Sponsor: W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who has been seen sparingly since 2019 and unseated at Cheltenham 11 months ago. Undoubtedly has the ability to land this if fully tuned up. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 141
7
PHOENIX STRIKE (GB) (116)
4
B g Casamento (IRE) - Promise You Owner: Mr Daniel Shapiro Breeder: Mr D. Shapiro
10-10
Jockey: Richie McLernon Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, stays 2m, below form last time. 18
Star RatingHIIII BHA -
