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Thursday 17 March 2022

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Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 5m 57.4s

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Sire Du Berlais^b,t⁶¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr R James⁽⁷⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 156| CD

11/2

Dual winner of this race before fine second in Stayers' here in 2021. Struck into when fourth in 3m1f Warwick handicap in January, and a bold showing is very much on the cards again.

Form: 132-2P4

Ballyandy¹⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-6| J: Finn Lambert⁽¹⁰⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 150| C| D

12/1

Arrives on a hat-trick after taking 3m handicap wins at Fakenham and Chepstow last month. Up another 5 lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

Form: 005211

Dallas Des Pictons^b⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Harry Swan⁽⁷⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 144| D

40/1

Looked to be running into form until only fourteenth of 24 in handicap at Leopardstown (24f) 40 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back now.

Form: 05P-260

The Jam Man^p⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: M P Walsh| T: R McNally| OR: 144| D

28/1

Very useful hurdler who was in excellent form until only seventeenth at Leopardstown 40 days ago. Sort to bounce back here.

Form: 60-0420

Sassy Yet Classy^b⁸⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 142| D

9/1

Resumed winning ways at Punchestown in November and excellent neck second of 21 to Futurum Regem at Navan (20f) following month. Needs considering after her break.

Form: 42-31U2

Honest Vic^b⁴⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: R Patrick| T: H D Daly| OR: 141| CD

40/1

C&D winner who wasn't disgraced back in this sphere after a spell chasing when fifth in handicap at Huntingdon. More is needed here, however.

Form: 0-332P5

Third Wind²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: T J O'Brien| T: H Morrison| OR: 141| D

25/1

Useful 3m winner last term who posted good third at Warwick (25f) in January. Raced too keenly when below-par third in Rendlesham at Haydock last time, but not discounted if he's more tractable here.

Form: 51P-733

Tullybeg^t¹⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: D F O'Regan| T: G Elliott| OR: 140| BF| D

28/1

In cracking form this autumn when scoring at Navan and Gowran before good fifth in 3m handicap here. Shouldn't be underestimated after his break for top Irish yard.

Form: F42115

Dame De Compagnie^p1⁸¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: Aidan Coleman| T: N J Henderson| OR: 139| C

50/1

Well supported when winning Coral Cup here in 2020. Mixed form over fences/hurdles since, and poor sixth in Wincanton handicap hurdle last time. Needs a big step forward.

Form: 1U9-7F6

Stoney Mountain⁷⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 139| D

125/1

Scored over 3m at Newbury in November but he came in only eighth over C&D in January. Lots more is required after his break.

Form: 37-P148

Mill Green²⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 138

33/1

Got back on track after a spell chasng iwhen second in 3m handicap at Haydock last month. Seventh and sixth in past two runnings of Martin Pipe here, so he needs considering.

Form: 47-1FU2

Alaphilippe^t1⁶¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 138| D

11/2

Useful winning staying novice last term who very much caught the eye after 10 months off when strong-travelling fifth in handicap at Warwick in January. Tongue tied. Ready to take a big step forward.

Form: 11215-5

Winter Fog^h1⁷⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: P Townend| T: E Mullins| OR: 138

11/2

Lightly-raced winner for Daniel Murphy who showed much improved form on yard/handicap bow when second of 27 at Leopardstown at Christmas, collared only late on. Hooded. Still unexposed at 3m. Player.

Form: 57514-2

Whatsnotoknow^t⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: M F Morris| OR: 137

40/1

Arrives on a long losing run, but he put up his best effort of the season when fourth of 24 in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last month. Needs another step forward to get back to winning ways here.

Form: 235U54

If The Cap Fits^b⁴⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Ben Bromley⁽⁷⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 137

33/1

Really smart hurdler/chaser at his best but he seems not so good nowadays. Blinkered when fair fifth of 17 in Sandown handicap last time, yet others still appeal more.

Form: 90-2945

Folcano^b⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: J C Gainford⁽³⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 136| BF| D

18/1

Progressive sort who posted excellent fourth in first-time blinkers in Navan handicap in December (20f). No surprise to see a bold showing now his stamina is drawn out much more.

Form: 1U0-694

Pileon^p⁷⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Ben Jones| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 135| BF

28/1

Back to winning ways at Sandown before fair seventh over C&D in January. Also runner-up in Martin Pipe in 2020, so he's not entirley dismissed after his break.

Form: P8-0417

Born Patriot⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: K C Sexton| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 135

14/1

Winless since his debut, but he comes here on back of solid runs in 3m handicaps here and at Sandown. Much respected.

Form: 46-3420

Coeur Serein^b1³²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 135| D

33/1

Usefu hurdler/chaser who posted good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f) last month. Blinkers are reached for with more needed if he's to go one better now.

Form: 14F422

Kansas City Chief^p³^{(ex 5)}

Age: 13| Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Victoria Malzard⁽⁷⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 130| CD

28/1

Veteran but better than ever this term, and he garnered a third success in 3m Plumpton handicap only three days ago. Respected turned out quickly under a 5 lb penalty.

Form: 131221

The Cob^p⁴⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR: 134| D

40/1

Three-time winner last season who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 17 at Sandown last month. Possibilities.

Form: 310-2P4

Dunboyne^p⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 134| D

7/1

Low-mileage 7-y-o who has shaped really well in 3m Leopardstown handicaps on last 2 runs, suffering poor run each time. Will relish this test of stamina. Major contender for yard with fine record.

Form: 10-8050

Non-Runners

Go Another One³⁹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 10

T: J C McConnell J: Kieren Buckley

Didtheyleaveuoutto¹¹⁷

Weight: 10-4| Age: 9

T: N J Gifford J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Alaphilippe (11/2), Winter Fog (11/2), Sire Du Berlais (11/2), Dunboyne (7/1), Sassy Yet Classy (9/1), Ballyandy (12/1), Born Patriot (14/1), Folcano (18/1), Third Wind (25/1), Kansas City Chief (28/1), The Jam Man (28/1), Pileon (28/1), Tullybeg (28/1), Mill Green (33/1), If The Cap Fits (33/1), Coeur Serein (33/1), Didtheyleaveuoutto (33/1), Honest Vic (40/1), Whatsnotoknow (40/1), Dallas Des Pictons (40/1), The Cob (40/1), Dame De Compagnie (50/1), Go Another One (50/1), Stoney Mountain (125/1)

Gordon Elliott has a fine record here and his DUNBOYNE looks primed to make it a fourth win in the past five seasons. This low-mileage son of Yeats has enjoyed no luck in running on his last two starts in Leopardstown handicaps and arrives on a very workable mark. Winter Fog shaped really well on his debut for Emmet Mullins and is feared most, with Alaphilippe and Folcano high on the shortlist.