Wednesday 3rd February

WARWICK12.55 JOIN RACING TV NOW JUVENILE HURDLE (4) 2m (3220 Metres)

RACE 1 (2) GOODBYE STRANGER (FR) | (3) SAGE ADVICE (IRE) | (6) BALZAC1.30 SOUTH WEST SYNDICATE NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2½m (4020 Metres)

RACE 2 (2) OVERWORKDUNDERPAID (IRE) | (6) THE TOOJUMPA | (1) QUICK PICK (IRE)2.00 RACING TV MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (3) 2m3f (3820 Metres)

RACE 3 (1) BALLYCALLAN FAME (IRE) | (12) MY WHIRLWIND (IRE) | (8) HUNNY MOON2.35 WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP CHASE (4) 3m1f100y (5120 Metres)

RACE 4 (12) THE MANUSCRIPT (IRE) | (1) ANOTHER EMOTION (FR) | (4) VOLCANO (FR)3.05 LADY PROTECTRESS MARES’ CHASE (Listed) (1) 2½m (4020 Metres)

RACE 5 (2) HAPPY DIVA (IRE) | (3) ZAMBELLA (FR) | (1) ANNIE MC (IRE)3.40 VISIT racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 3¼m (5230 Metres)

RACE 6 (10) SHAH AN SHAH | (9) SPIRIT OF WATERLOO | (6) UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE)4.10 WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 3m (4830 Metres)

RACE 7 (15) THE WORLDS END (IRE) | (18) HIGHWAY JEWEL (IRE) | (17) VINNIE LEWIS (IRE)4.40 EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m (3220 Metres)

RACE 8 (2) SIR VALENTINE (GER) | (6) ROWLAND WARD | (4) TIME FLIES BY (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 CABOT CLIFFS (IRE) (81) (D) h 96134 4 11-4 | 71.7kg

Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Gently progressive on the Flat and made a winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m) in October. Has had his limitations exposed in stronger company since but this is more suitable.

2 GOODBYE STRANGER (FR) (49) (D) h 971 4 11-4 | 71.7kg Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob Kapgarde gelding. Dam lightly raced over hurdles, 9.5f/1¼m winner on Flat. Overcame inexperience to make a successful hurdling bow in a hood in 11-runner Newbury juvenile 49 days ago. Sure to improve.

3 SAGE ADVICE (IRE) (25) (D) 1001 4 11-4 | 71.7kg Dr Richard Newland Sam Twiston-Davies Fairly useful Flat winner In Ireland who looked a useful recruit to hurdles when making a successful start for new yard in Kempton juvenile 25 days ago. Sure to improve and leading claims.

4 ADMIRAL BALKO (FR) (84) t 822 4 10-12 | 68.9kg Mrs Jane Williams Chester Williams (5lb/2kg) Balko gelding. Dam fairly useful winning hurder/chaser. Showed plenty when second of 6 in a juvenile hurdle at Bangor (16.7f) on debut in November and is a likely improver.

5 ALBERIC (FR) (55) s 63P6 4 10-12 | 68.9kg Nick Williams David Noonan No promise either start over hurdles.

6 BALZAC 4 10-12 | 68.9kg Evan Williams Adam Wedge Had wind op before winning 10f Newbury novice on second Flat start for Ed Walker (refused to enter stalls twice after). Interesting hurdling newcomer for good yard so worth monitoring in the betting.

7 CALDWELL (38) 892 4 10-12 | 68.9kg Michael Scudamore Tom Scudamore Placed on 2 of his 3 starts in maidens at up to 1½m on the Flat for Dermot Weld. Bred for this game and shaped with some encouragement when a well-held second at Wetherby 38 days ago. Should improve.

8 YORKSHIRE GOLD 4 10-12 | 68.9kg Nikki Evans Danny Burton (5lb/2kg) Debut winner on Flat (6f) for Kevin Ryan in July 2019 but regressive in 3 starts since on the level, so something to prove now going hurdling for new yard.

9 KIMBERLEY (13) t 4859 4 10-5 | 65.8kg Oliver Greenall Alan Johns Fair maiden on the Flat for James Fanshawe but well held both starts over hurdles (juvenile/novice).

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-4 Goodbye Stranger, 11-4 Sage Advice, 13-2 Balzac, 7-1 Cabot Cliffs, 10-1 Admiral Balko, 12-1 Caldwell, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:GOODBYE STRANGER and Sage Advice both created good impressions on their respective hurdling debuts, but the former is potentially open to more improvement, so he edges the vote. Of the rest, Balzac is an interesting newcomer to this sphere who requires a close look in the betting.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. GOODBYE STRANGER (FR) 2. SAGE ADVICE (IRE) 3. BALZAC

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Blacko 4-11-4 30-100f Alan King Tom Bellamy 7 2019 Laskadine 4-10-11 30-100f Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 13 2018 Mister Chow 4-10-12 3-1 Gary Moore Joshua Moore 8 2017 Don Bersy 4-11-5 evsf Tom Symonds Aidan Coleman 9 2016 Fixe Le Kap 4-11-5 3-10f Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob 8

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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12.55 JOIN RACING TV NOW JUVENILE HURDLE (4) 4yo £7,273 2m (3220 Metres)

RACE 1

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Even

1 QUICK PICK (IRE) (39) (D) v 98P432/6533 10 11-12 | 75.3kg Jennie Candlish Lilly Pinchin (5lb/2kg) Won 2 novice hurdles at Sedgefield in 2017/18 and showed signs of a revival off reduced mark when third back over fences last 2 starts. Ought to be competitive again.

2 OVERWORKDUNDERPAID (IRE) (21) (D, BF) v 996529-6312 8 11-12 | 75.3kg L J Morgan Callum Bewley First run since leaving Charlie Longsdon when getting off the mark in 2½m Hexham handicap chase in December. Just as good when second at Leicester since. Another prominent showing on the cards.

3 COBY NINE (IRE) (21) 973/22-25176 8 11-12 | 75.3kg David Bridgwater Mitchell Bastyan (3lb/1kg) Fair hurdler who left chase debut behind when winning 19.5f handicap at Stratford in November. Not in anything like the same form both starts since, though. Bounce back called for.

4 DO IT FOR THY SEN (IRE) (47) (BF) 9708/34P-624 7 11-9 | 73.9kg Kerry Lee Richard Patrick Successful pointer who posed best effort when second at Ffos Las (21f) in November. Perhaps found 3m on heavy stretching him at Uttoxeter since. Retains potential back over shorter.

5 UNAI (IRE) (54) 973/473-6P 6 11-9 | 73.9kg Ben Pauling Daryl Jacob Third in Market Rasen maiden hurdle on final outing last term. However, not in anything like same form in couple of handicap hurdles this season so has a bit to prove now trying his luck over fences.

6 THE TOOJUMPA (13) 100252F-62P2 8 11-8 | 73.5kg John Groucott Jordan Nailor (5lb/2kg) Good runner-up efforts on 2 of last 3 starts. Ought to be very competitive again.

7 DEFINITE DILEMMA (IRE) (580) 977/57- 8 11-6 | 72.6kg Pat Phelan Sean Houlihan (3lb/1kg) No impact in 3 maiden hurdles in Ireland in 2019 but did win 2 points prior to that so worth a precautionary market check now chasing for new yard after an absence.

8 BARDD (IRE) (26) 9362P-43565 9 11-5 | 72.1kg Danni O’Neill Page Fuller Fair hurdler but no impact in 2 chases before Christmas and last of 5 in a jumpers’ bumper since.

9 MONKEY HARRIS (IRE) (481) 9787/8- 9 11-4 | 71.7kg Richenda Ford Richie McLernon Ex-pointer who showed only modest form in a trio of hurdling outings and has a long absence to overcome on chasing debut from a tough opening mark.

10 EURKASH (FR) (21) h 964486-8314 7 11-3 | 71.2kg Paul Webber Gavin Sheehan Built on chasing debut promise to open his account in 17f handicap chase at Bangor in November. Respectable fourth at Plumpton and now steps back up in trip.

11 CLONDAW’S ANSWER (IRE) (48) t 97005/F1 8 11-0 | 69.9kg Kayley Woollacott Micheal Nolan Low-mileage 8-y-o improved on previous efforts when narrowly landing Exeter handicap chase (19f) in December. Further progress not ruled out and he holds claims.

12 MAGNIFICENT BEN (IRE) (18) 97040F 6 10-13 | 69.4kg Christian Williams Jack Tudor (3lb/1kg) Winning pointer but hasn’t achieved much in 4 hurdles for this yard, struggling when falling 4 out on 2m course handicap debut latest. Switch to fences needs to make a difference.

13 FLIGHT TO NOWHERE (34) 96P929/5P-32 9 10-6 | 66.2kg Richard Price William Kennedy Winning hurdler who was having just her second outing over fences when 10 lengths second in 2m handicap here 34 days ago. Races beyond 2m for just a second time here.

14 WATAR ALLSTAR (IRE) (43) s 9608075-3P3 7 10-6 | 66.2kg Andy Irvine James Best Modest maiden hurdler/chaser who ran one of his better races when 9 lengths third of 11 over this trip at Huntingdon last time, albeit not finding much. Bit more needed to break duck.

15 BIG TIME FRANK (IRE) (20) s 98862P-P253 10 10-1 | 64.0kg Polly Gundry Tabitha Worsley (5lb/2kg) Temperamental chaser who bounced back when runner-up at Fontwell (21.5f) in November. However, not in the same for when distant third there latest and suspicion he’ll find few too strong again.

16 DAPA LAD (IRE) (45) t 9750P9P-909 6 10-0 | 63.5kg Sean Curran James Davies Poor maiden hurdler for Jennie Candlish who has fared no better for new yard this season. Chase debut.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-2 Overworkdunderpaid, 17-2 The Toojumpa, 9-1 Clondaw’s Answer, 10-1 Quick Pick, 10-1 Do It For Thy Sen, 10-1 Eurkash, 12-1 Watar Allstar, 14-1 Flight To Nowhere, 16-1 Big Time Frank, 16-1 Coby Nine, 20-1 Magnificent Ben, 25-1 Unai, 25-1 Definite Dilemma, 33-1 Bardd, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:OVERWORKDUNDERPAID has made a good start for the Laura Morgan yard and gets a tentative vote in this open handicap. The Toojumpa, Quick Pick and Do It For Thy Sen, who retains potential back at shorter, head the many possible dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. OVERWORKDUNDERPAID (IRE) 2. THE TOOJUMPA 3. QUICK PICK (IRE)

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.30 SOUTH WEST SYNDICATE NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (5) 5yo+ (Rated 0-105) £6,130 2½m (4020 Metres)

RACE 2

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 BALLYCALLAN FAME (IRE) (39) h 964P-1 6 11-3 | 71.2kg Nick Kent Charlie Hammond (3lb/1kg) Hooded, 125/1 winner of Wetherby novice on first run for yard on Boxing Day, making all and drawing clear from 5 out. No fluke to it, with the third successful since, and she looks a useful prospect.

2 ASK THE LADY (IRE) (23) 75868 6 10-12 | 68.9kg

Fergal O’Brien Liam Harrison (7lb/3kg) Poor form only start in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, soon off the bridle at Doncaster last time.

3 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (55) 934 6 10-12 | 68.9kg Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Shaped like a stayer when fourth of 17 in a novice hurdle here (21f, soft) on debut in December, outpaced entering straight. Will improve and one to consider.

4 FERNY KNAP (23) 885 6 10-12 | 68.9kg Seamus Mullins Daniel Sansom (3lb/1kg) Showed some ability in a Hereford bumper on debut last month but a lot more required now hurdling.

5 GIVE OVER 75 7 10-12 | 68.9kg Rob Summers James Best Overbury mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler The Delray Munky. Dam (c112/h107) 17f-4m hurdle/chase winner. Unplaced sole start in point bumper back in April 2019.

6 GOLD LEADER 91 7 10-12 | 68.9kg Nigel Twiston-Davies Tom Bellamy Gold Well mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Washington. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Kalahari Queen. Makes appeal on paper and in a good yard, so requires a market check.

7 GRENADINE SAVE (FR) (26) 79464 5 10-12 | 68.9kg Richard Hobson William Kennedy Just modest form in bumpers, probably flattered when fourth of 7 at Newcastle last time.

8 HUNNY MOON (34) (BF) 941-322 7 10-12 | 68.9kg

Fergal O’Brien Paddy Brennan Fair bumper winner who finished runner-up for the second time over hurdles here (21, heavy) 34 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to remain competitive.

9 LADY MALARKEY (IRE) (63) 7570 6 10-12 | 68.9kg John Groucott Lee Edwards Went backwards from debut when down the field in 16-runner bumper at Ludlow in December, so easy enough to look elsewhere on this switch to hurdling.

10 LA REINE POUTINE (FR) (39) 8823-47 6 10-12 | 68.9kg

Sam Thomas Sam Twiston-Davies Promise when placed in a brace of bumpers but yet to translate that form over hurdles. Could be a handicap project.

11 MESSAGE TO MARTHA 91 6 10-12 | 68.9kg

Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Milan mare who has taken a while to make it to the track after finishing runner-up in a point in March 2019, but nevertheless she’s in excellent hands so requires a market check.

12 MY WHIRLWIND (IRE) 100 6 10-12 | 68.9kg Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman Cost a whopping £400,000 after making a winning point debut in March 2019. It’s taken a while to get her to the track but she’s in top hands and a market move would look significant.

13 SPEEDY CHOICE (IRE) h 79 6 10-12 | 68.9kg Robin Dickin Jack Quinlan Stowaway mare. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 23f) Shinrock Paddy. Maiden Irish pointer, made frame last time (Nov 29). Wears hood (had wind op) and likely best watched.

14 UPTOWN LADY (IRE) (62) 8875-4 6 10-12 | 68.9kg

Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. £150,000 buy from the Irish pointing field. Shaped promisingly only start in bumpers but little impact in 2 starts over hurdles. Should do better at some point, most likely in handicaps. Had wind op.

15 WHITE HART LADY (IRE) (62) 891954-9F 7 10-12 | 68.9kg Harry Fry Sean Bowen Went backwards in bumpers following a winning debut at Aintree last season and made an unpromising start in this sphere at Uttoxeter (15.8f) on return. Fell 4 out at Wincanton last time.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 My Whirlwind, 9-2 Ballycallan Fame, 6-1 Hunny Moon, 15-2 Fantastic Lady, 10-1 Gold Leader, 12-1 Message To Martha, 22-1 White Hart Lady, 28-1 La Reine Poutine, 33-1 Uptown Lady, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:BALLYCALLAN FAME won as her rider pleased at Wetherby and despite her 125/1 SP there seemed to be no fluke about the performance, so she may well be up to defying a penalty. My Whirlwind is a most interesting Rules debutante having cost a whopping £400,000 after making a winning point debut back in March 2019 and a market move would need taking seriously. Hunny Moon is also respected.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. BALLYCALLAN FAME (IRE) 2. MY WHIRLWIND (IRE) 3. HUNNY MOON

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.00 RACING TV MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (3) 4yo+ fillies and mares £9,100 2m3f (3820 Metres)

RACE 3

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Even

1 ANOTHER EMOTION (FR) (22) b 987/72PP-531 9 12-1 | 76.7kg Warren Greatrex Harry Bannister Suited by the step back up to 3m when off the mark over fences at Wetherby (heavy) last time. Slightly longer distance here should only help. Ought to remain very competitive after 6 lb rise.

2 SHANROE SANTOS (IRE) (34) (C) v 974/4293-3P4 12 12-1 | 76.7kg

Lucy Wadham Bryony Frost Poor efforts twice since a relatively encouraging reappearance but it’s a long time since his mark has been this low and it’s possible a change of headgear (first-time visor) could spark him.

3 UN PROPHETE (FR) (39) (BF) 98F53F/P-337 10 11-12 | 75.3kg

Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Given a chance by the handicapper following a lengthy absence and good placed efforts first 2 starts this term, proving stamina for 3m when third at Bangor. Not so good last time and must bounce back.

4 VOLCANO (FR) (23) (C) s+t 99P5-523114 7 11-12 | 75.3kg Sheila Lewis Ben Jones (3lb/1kg) Has taken well to fences, bagging 3m handicaps at Ludlow and here with cheekpieces/tongue tie added. Shaped as if still in good form latest and probably isn’t handicapped out of things yet.

5 AZURE FLY (IRE) (782) (D) t 904423/ 13 11-10 | 74.4kg Jennifer Mason Archie Bellamy (7lb/3kg) Fairly useful, if temperamental, chaser for Charlie Longsdon earlier in career. Point win last year shows some ability remains but he’s 13 now so it’s perhaps best look elsewhere back under Rules.

6 ECOSSAIS (FR) (22) (D) v+t 9737456113 7 11-8 | 73.5kg Oliver Greenall Ross Turner (5lb/2kg) Back to form with a bang for new yard when winning twice at Southwell this winter but found the reopposing Another Emotion too strong when bidding for the hat-trick last time.

7 LADRONNE (FR) (36) t 9824113-944 7 11-6 | 72.6kg Tjade Collier Sean Quinlan Notched pair of handicap hurdle wins on soft last winter. Best run over fences this term when fourth of 6 at Kelso (2¾m) latest. Longer trip may help, while he also has a tongue tie added. Unexposed.

8 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) (24) 9552358-F05 7 11-5 | 72.1kg Ian Williams Charlie Todd (5lb/2kg) Still a maiden but he did at least match his hurdles form when fifth from out of the handicap on 19f Exeter chase debut 24 days ago. Races off proper mark this time. Up significantly in trip.

9 NORUKI (IRE) (359) s 89P4F6/6PP7- 11 11-3 | 71.2kg Ryan Potter Alex Edwards (3lb/1kg) Winning Irish pointer back in 2017 but cut little ice in handicaps for Dai Williams last season. Remote fourth on completed start in points in December. Would need to see market support to consider.

10 GOODNIGHT CHARLIE (31) (C, D) b 9435PP65-4P 11 11-3 | 71.2kg Caroline Fryer Bridget Andrews Course winner. Shaped as if retaining ability after 9 months off when remote fourth over 3m here in December but pulled up at Plumpton since. Well treated by difficult to assess at present.

11 DANSEUR DU LARGE (FR) (31) (C, D) t 96P-1P3P144 8 11-0 | 69.9kg Polly Gundry Nick Scholfield Enigmatic chaser who revived all of a sudden to land a 3¼m handicap at Fontwell in October. Ran one of his lesser races when remote fourth of 5 at Plumpton latest.

12 THE MANUSCRIPT (IRE) (62) (C) s 10017253-4P1 8 11-0 | 69.9kg

Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Suited by the return to positive tactics when winning in good style at Market Rasen (3m) in December. Form boosted by the third winning since. Much respected despite 12 lb higher mark now.

13 BRIGADIER BOB (IRE) (53) (D) b 97P5/21P13-P 8 10-13 | 69.4kg Kerry Lee Richard Patrick Dual winner last season but he looked rusty after year off when pulled up at Hereford on return. Refitting of blinkers need to help spark a revival.

14 ALBERTO’S DREAM (21) (C) 9784P-333U5 12 10-7 | 66.7kg Katy Price Ben Poste Just a modest chaser these days and latest Plumpton fifth was one of this season’s lesser efforts.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-1 The Manuscript, 11-2 Another Emotion, 9-1 Volcano, 10-1 Ecossais, 12-1 Un Prophete, 14-1 Ladronne, 14-1 One More Fleurie, 16-1 Danseur Du Large, 18-1 Brigadier Bob, 18-1 Shanroe Santos, 22-1 Alberto’s Dream, 25-1 Azure Fly, 33-1 Goodnight Charlie, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:THE MANUSCRIPT’s comfortable Market Rasen win has been franked by the second/third since so he may be able to cope with a 12 lb rise. Fellow last-time-out winner Another Emotion, this winter’s course scorer Volcano and Ladronne, who is less exposed than most of these, are all possible threats.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. THE MANUSCRIPT (IRE) 2. ANOTHER EMOTION (FR) 3. VOLCANO (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 High Counsel 11-10-3 11-2 Gary Hanmer Alexander Thorne (7) 9 2019 Ange des Malberaux 9-11-9 7-1 Dan Skelton Harry Skelton 12 2018 The Artful Cobbler 7-11-0 11-4jf Henry Daly Paddy Brennan 7 2017 Peckhamecho 11-11-7 8-1 Sophie Leech Tom Scudamore 4 2016 As de Fer 10-10-12 7-1 Anthony Honeyball David Noonan (5) 10

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.35 WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP CHASE (4) 5yo+ (Rated 0-115) £8,035 3m1f100y (5120 Metres)

RACE 4

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Weak

1 ANNIE MC (IRE) (36) (D) s 9841119-751 7 11-4 | 71.7kg

Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Rattled off hat-trick over fences last term. Struggled in top-end handicaps after but resumed progress when easy winner of similar event at Doncaster 5 weeks ago. Sure to make another bold bid.

2 HAPPY DIVA (IRE) (66) (D, BF) t 10021242-5F3 10 11-4 | 71.7kg Kerry Lee Richard Patrick Likeable mare who took 2019 Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and was running well when falling 2 out in latest renewal. Pulled too hard next time but sets the standard here so worth another chance.

3 ZAMBELLA (FR) (21) (CD) 961/U44-7111 6 11-4 | 71.7kg Nigel Twiston-Davies Daryl Jacob Useful hurdler who has made the perfect start over fences this term, winning all 3 starts in listed events, including over C&D penultimate start. Capable of better still so another bold bid expected.

4 DESTINEE ROYALE (FR) (32) (BF) 893/241-U 8 11-0 | 69.9kg

Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Bumper winner who made a successful debut over fences at Market Rasen a year ago. Well-backed favourite when unseated at the sixth at Sandown on return. Up in class but remains with potential.

5 MOMELLA (IRE) (39) (D) s+t 95P9/P2-2B11 9 11-0 | 69.9kg Harry Fry Sean Bowen Useful hurdler who’s getting the hang of things over fences now, opening account in emphatic fashion at Exeter before following up with another polished effort at Wincanton. Respected.

5 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-4 Annie Mc, 5-2 Happy Diva, 4-1 Zambella, 5-1 Momella, 16-1 Destinee Royale

TIMEFORM VIEW:HAPPY DIVA pulled too hard at Carlisle but is the one to beat on the pick of her form so is worth another chance reunited with her regular rider. None of her 4 rivals can be dismissed but Zambella is 3 from 3 in listed chases so rates the main threat.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. HAPPY DIVA (IRE) 2. ZAMBELLA (FR) 3. ANNIE MC (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Maire Banrigh 8-11-0 1-4f Dan Skelton Harry Skelton 3 2019 Happy Diva 8-11-0 9-2 Kerry Lee Richard Patrick 7 2018 Rene’s Girl 8-11-4 4-1 Dan Skelton Harry Skelton 6 2017 Antartica de Thaix 7-11-0 9-2 Paul Nicholls Sam Twiston-Davies 6 2016 Emily Gray 8-11-10 5-2 Kim Bailey David Bass 5

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.05 LADY PROTECTRESS MARES’ CHASE (Listed) (1) 5yo+ mares £30,000 2½m (4020 Metres)

RACE 5

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Very Weak

1 ROCK ON FRUITY (IRE) (36) (D) 94PP1-75161 12 11-12 | 75.3kg Ben Haslam K. Brogan (5lb/2kg) Veteran hurdler/chaser arrives in fine form, gaining second win at Kelso this term in 22.7f handicap hurdle five weeks ago. A further 7 lb rise does demand more now though.

2 BOYHOOD (IRE) (25) (D) s 980/163P-496 10 11-12 | 75.3kg Tom George Thomas Doggrell (10lb/5kg) Starting to look well treated on his peak efforts but hasn’t been close to his best in 3 outings this term, going in snatches at Chepstow 25 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied.

3 MR CLARKSON (IRE) (24) b+t 9011535-5U0 9 11-11 | 74.8kg David Pipe David Noonan Useful winning hurdler last season and was set to match that form over fences at Taunton in December, in front when unseating rider 2 out. Ran badly at Exeter since and switches back over timber.

4 SUPREMELY LUCKY (IRE) (39) 961/222-4843 9 11-11 | 74.8kg

Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Runner-up all 3 starts over fences last term. Yet to match that level this term but did run well without the headgear when third of 13 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Wetherby (21.2f) 39 days ago.

5 MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) (46) 967527-4331 6 11-7 | 73.0kg

Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Showed improved form to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking in handicaps at Ascot in December, keeping on when left clear last. Upped in grade here and needs to progress again to follow up.

6 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (25) (D) 9514 5 11-6 | 72.6kg Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Bought for £130,000 after winning an Irish point and accounted for his 4 rivals in 25.5f Hereford novice on Rules debut in December. Built on that at Kempton last month and respected on handicap bow.

7 HUNTSMANS JOG (IRE) (46) s 95243P/3-214 7 11-3 | 71.2kg

Fergal O’Brien Paddy Brennan Successful spell pointing early last year and made second start for Fergal O’Brien a winning one at Exeter in December. Creditable effort in better race a fortnight later and now cheekpieces applied.

8 YOUNG OFFENDER (IRE) (73) 968132-8P 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Stuart Edmunds Ciaran Gethings Left hurdling debut form behind when game winner of 2½m novice at Fakenham 13 months ago. Respectable display on Wetherby return and clearly not 100% at Uttoxeter in November. Not one to write off.

9 SPIRIT OF WATERLOO (23) (D) s 97P46-0291 7 10-10 | 68.0kg Olly Murphy Aidan Coleman Got back on the up in first-time cheekpieces when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 23 days ago, responding well when tackled late. Respected up in grade for in-form yard.

10 SHAH AN SHAH (34) s+t 1000431-86P2 7 10-9 | 67.6kg Charlie Longsdon Brian Hughes Suited by the step up in trip when landing a 3m handicap at Doncaster last February. Career best effort in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over C&D 5 weeks ago. Player with tongue tie added.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Morning Spirit, 11-2 Shah An Shah, 6-1 Rock On Fruity, 8-1 Undersupervision, 9-1 Supremely Lucky, 10-1 Spirit of Waterloo, 10-1 Huntsmans Jog, 18-1 Boyhood, 22-1 Mr Clarkson, 28-1 Young Offender

TIMEFORM VIEW:A few in with chances here but it may pay to side with bottom-weight SHAN AN SHAH, who produced a career best when giving a progressive one all he could handle over C&D 5 weeks ago and holds every chance of going one place better here with a tongue tie now applied. Spirit of Waterloo battled well to score at Hereford last month so is feared most, ahead of Undersupervision and Morning Spirit.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SHAH AN SHAH 2. SPIRIT OF WATERLOO 3. UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Golden Sovereign 6-11-7 11-4 Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien 6 2019 Captain Cargo 7-10-11 7-2jf Caroline Bailey Sean Bowen 9 2018 King Uther 8-10-5 15-2 Chris Gordon Tom Cannon 9 2017 Court Frontier 9-10-6 2-1f Paul Morgan Tom O’Brien 12 2016 The Boss’s Dream 8-11-12 8-1 Neil King Trevor Whelan 13

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.40 VISIT racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 4yo+ (Rated 0-135) £10,500 3¼m (5230 Metres)

RACE 6

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 ANGE DES MALBERAUX (FR) (13) (C, D) t 881417118/U 11 11-6 | 72.6kg Francesca Nimmo Ben Poste Better than ever in 2018/19, winning 5 times (including 4 handicap chases) for Dan Skelton. Fit from points and in second when unseating rider on recent hunter debut at Ludlow.

2 LATENIGHTPASS (642) 841- 8 11-6 | 72.6kg T. Ellis Bridget Andrews Has enjoyed plenty of success in points and made a successful Rules debut in a 26f hunter at Cheltenham in May 2019. Open to improvement but does lack a recent run.

3 MARCLE RIDGE (IRE) (327) t 95126- 9 11-6 | 72.6kg Mrs Lucy Smith John Kington Justified heavy support on Rules debut at Cheltenham in May 2019 and excellent sixth in the Foxhunter Chase the following month (for Sam Jukes). Added to point tally in December.

4 MONBEG GOLD (IRE) (342) (D, BF) s 94411/U2U- 11 11-6 | 72.6kg Mrs Jonjo O’Neill Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Back-to-back handicap chase winner in 2018/19 and made a promising start in hunters when second at Ludlow in February 2020. Unseated rider later that month and off since.

5 OPTIMISED (IRE) (342) (D) 8861/23- 9 11-6 | 72.6kg Mrs Melanie Rowley Alex Edwards (3lb/1kg) Won 3m Bangor hunter in March 2019 and ran well when pushing Southfield Theatre close in a big-field contest at Cheltenham (4m) 2 months later. This is a tough assignment on return.

6 ASANGY (ITY) (354) 773P12/F4- 9 11-4 | 71.7kg R. Edwards K. Brogan (5lb/2kg) Established as a couple of notches below this level.

7 BACK BAR (IRE) (876) P8/ 9 11-2 | 70.8kg Alan Hill Sam Twiston-Davies Fair handicap hurdler for Gordon Elliott and has flourished up in trip in hunters for Alan Hill, winning 5 times in all. This is harder but shouldn’t be underestimated.

8 CLONDAW BUNNY (IRE) (1016) s 8 11-2 | 70.8kg Max Comley David Bass Well held in a bumper back in 2018 and level achieved in points confirm he’s booked for a struggle here.

9 CREST (677) s+t 86421PP462/ 10 11-2 | 70.8kg

R. A. Owen Gavin Sheehan Work to do with a few of these on the level he achieved for Micky Hammond but did at least make a winning point debut last year.

10 DR DES (IRE) (348) 915P/540173- 10 11-2 | 70.8kg

G. J. Barber James Bowen Useful hurdler in 2017/18 but has failed to win over the larger obstacles, third on hunter debut in December.

11 EMERALD CHIEFTAN (IRE) (637) 77F547136/1- 11 11-2 | 70.8kg Mrs C. J. Robinson William Shanahan (7lb/3kg) Fair performer over both sets of obstacles for Rebecca Menzies was a well-held third in a point in December and this is a tall order.

12 MISTER SERIOUS (IRE) (974) 436/ 12 11-2 | 70.8kg A. J. Burks Conor Ring (3lb/1kg) Had some success in points early in his career but off the track since finishing last of 3 finishers in May 2019.

13 SONNEOFPRESENTING (IRE) (952) 8537/ 11 11-2 | 70.8kg Miss Sarah Rippon William Kennedy Good strike rate over fences for Kim Bailey. Rather hit or miss in points, unseating rider when last seen a year ago.

14 SOUNDS OF ITALY (IRE) (770) (CD, BF) s+t 6231315/ 12 11-2 | 70.8kg Finbar Mulrine William Marshall (7lb/3kg) Chase wins for Dan Skelton came in modest company and he’s essentially not up to this level.

15 THE WORLDS END (IRE) (46) (D) 100P9/131P-P6 10 11-2 | 70.8kg Olly Murphy A. P. Heskin Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle winner in December 2019. Could manage only sixth in repeat bid but he’s a very classy recruit to this sphere (took pretty well to chasing in 2018/19).

16 THREE FACES WEST (IRE) (710) (D) s 96P/ 13 11-2 | 70.8kg Miss Beth Childs Sean Houlihan (3lb/1kg) Failed to complete on his final 3 outings for Philip Hobbs and pulled up on hunter debut in February 2019. Pretty consistent in points since but this is asking a lot aged 13.

17 VINNIE LEWIS (IRE) (332) (D) 941262/65PP- 10 11-2 | 70.8kg Chris Bealby Adam Wedge Useful at his peak, though ended time for Harry Whittington in slightly disappointing fashion last year. December’s wide-margin point win confirms he retains plenty of enthusiasm.

18 HIGHWAY JEWEL (IRE) t 7 10-9 | 67.6kg B. Gibbs Sean Bowen The up-and-comer in the line-up, winning last 5 starts in points, including a comprehensive success over a below-par Hazel Hill. Demands respect on Rules debut.

18 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-2 The Worlds End, 9-2 Highway Jewel, 11-1 Vinnie Lewis, 12-1 Monbeg Gold, 12-1 Back Bar, 16-1 Marcle Ridge, 16-1 Dr Des, 16-1 Optimised, 18-1 Latenightpass, 28-1 Sonneofpresenting, 33-1 Crest, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Likely to be an informative contest with smart hurdler THE WORLDS END of particular interest. A Grade 1 winner as recently as December 2019, he’s a very classy hunter recruit and given he took pretty well to fences as a novice in 2018/19, he’s the one to beat. Highway Jewel receives weight all round and her point form suggests she’s useful, while Vinnie Lewis will be suited by a slog.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. THE WORLDS END (IRE) 2. HIGHWAY JEWEL (IRE) 3. VINNIE LEWIS (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Minella Rocco 10-11-12 evsjf Jonjo O’Neill Miss A. B. O’Connor 4 2019 Hazel Hill 11-12-6 5-1 Philip Rowley Alex Edwards 12 2018 Grandturgeon 11-11-12 11-10f Philip Rowley Alex Edwards 8 2017 Grand Vision 11-11-12 3-1f Colin Tizzard Mr M. Legg 15 2016 Mendip Express 10-12-2 1-2f Philip Hobbs Mr David Maxwell (5) 9

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.10 WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 5yo+ £3,000 3m (4830 Metres)

RACE 7

Going: Heavy (Soft in places Chase course)

Left handed, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep climb soon after the winning line which descends in gradual fashion to the turn into the back straight. Essentially a sharp track by virtue of the tight bends, notwithstanding a long back straight. Widely regarded as a tricky jumping track on account of five fences coming in quick succession in the back straight, but the casualty rate is one of the lowest in Britain. The tight nature of the course results in front runners/those ridden prominently tending to do well on both courses.

Pace Information: Very Weak

1 THE LAST DAY (IRE) (46) (D) 96F221/14-5 9 11-5 | 72.1kg Evan Williams Adam Wedge Fairly useful hurdler who improved further over fences, off the mark at Aintree (15.8f) last winter. Feasible to think he will strip fitter for December’s return spin and eased 2 lb since.

2 SIR VALENTINE (GER) (47) (D) s 9812349-224 8 11-5 | 72.1kg Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Useful winning 2m hurdler who has performed with credit all 3 starts in defeat over fences this season. Mark is definitely a workable one back over hurdles and he’s worth a second look. Cheekpieces on

3 BLACKO (FR) (85) (CD) 995211P-55 5 11-4 | 71.7kg Alan King Tom Bellamy Dual 2m juvenile winner last term but he failed to build on return when only modest fifth in 2m handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f) in November. Has undergone wind surgery since, which may well help now.

4 TIME FLIES BY (IRE) (46) (D) 951235-29 6 11-2 | 70.8kg Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman Useful bumper winner who has showed promise in handful of starts over hurdles, his midfield effort in a Grade 3 Ascot handicap last time likely to aid his development. Remains with potential.

5 MISS HERITAGE (IRE) (14) (D) 100313-49222 7 11-0 | 69.9kg

Lucy Wadham Bryony Frost Dual winner last term who arrives on the back of trio of runners-up efforts, no match for Maskada at Newbury latest but pulling 5 lengths clear of the remainder. Hard to rule out another good showing.

6 ROWLAND WARD (18) (D) 98F15-302 5 11-0 | 69.9kg Stuart Edmunds Ciaran Gethings Fairly useful on Flat and similar form over hurdles, running right up to best when runner-up behind Edwardstone at Market Rasen (16.5f) last month.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Time Flies By, 4-1 Miss Heritage, 9-2 Blacko, 9-2 Sir Valentine, 7-1 Rowland Ward, 8-1 The Last Day

TIMEFORM VIEW:A cracking handicap despite the small field with the vote in favour of SIR VALENTINE. Far from disgraced in a trio of chase starts this season, he’s on a workable mark on the form he showed in ultra-competitive handicaps over hurdles last year, not least his close-up fourth in the Betfair Hurdle 12 months ago. Rowland Ward and Time Flies By are feared most.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SIR VALENTINE (GER) 2. ROWLAND WARD 3. TIME FLIES BY (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Ask Himself 6-11-9 9-1 Michael Scudamore Brendan Powell 12 2018 The Dubai Way 6-12-7 5-2 Harry Whittington Harry Bannister 8 2017 Catchin Time 9-11-0 10-1 Laura Hurley Page Fuller (7) 10 2016 Clyne 6-11-12 4-1 Evan Williams Leighton Aspell 11

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.40 EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 4yo+ (Rated 0-140) £10,500 2m (3220 Metres)

RACE 8