FOURTH RACE 3.23
RENTON FAMILY
2m 3f 85y
THE BOBBY RENTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12200 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): P Kirby (25 wins from 196 runners, 13%) runs WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 24 runners, 29%) runs GAELIK COAST Longest Traveller: LOCK’S CORNER trained by Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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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LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (23) 1P-1P5P D
B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Breeder: Peter McCrea
age
st-lb
7
11-12
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Sponsor: Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever after 5 months off when winning 3-runner handicap off this mark at Stratford in May but most disappointing next 3 starts. Something to prove. Star RatingHHHII BHA 140
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WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (178) 214313- D
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
7
11-10
Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Did well as a novice chaser last season, winning twice, including a valuable event at Carlisle. Remains unexposed at this trip and needs considering. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 138
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GAELIK COAST (FR) (188) 125130-
Br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (IRE) Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Breeder: Mme Karine Perreau
7
11-6
Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly developed into a useful chaser last season, winning novices at Fakenham (2m) and Musselburgh (2 1/2m). Let down by jumping in hotter company at Aintree final start and can get back on track. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 134
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YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (38) 34-1222 D BF
Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR) Owner: Mrs M C Litton&Mrs F D McInnes Skinner Breeder: Mr Gheorghe Codre
6
11-2
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled his tally over fences when making all at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in June. Lost little caste in defeat when runner-up all 3 starts since but probably high enough in the weights now. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 130 (-1)
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ROAD WARRIOR (GB) (176) 220111- D
Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Mimi Equal Owner: Mr Neil Taylor Breeder: Shade Oak Stud
7
10-10
Jockey: Henry Brooke Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Transformed since the turn of the year, completing hat-trick at Sedgefield on final start in April, forging clear. Usual headgear discarded on return but remains of interest. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 124 2020: COOL MIX 8 10 12 Conor O’Farrell 17-2 (Iain Jardine) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: GAELIK COAST: Following its run on 8/4/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE), 10-3 Yccs Portocervo (FR), Road Warrior (GB), 7-2 Gaelik Coast (FR), 10-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ROAD WARRIOR was full value for his wide-margin win when completing the hat-trick at Sedgefield in April and could prove hard to pass if ready to go. Whoshotthesheriff did well as a novice chaser last season and is a solid alternative, while Gaelik Coast looks capable off his current mark if getting his jumping together.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROAD WARRIOR 2.WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) 3.GAELIK COAST (FR)
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