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(R4) 14:25 ASCOT, 3m 97y Porsche Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 11111-1 MAIN FACT (USA) 28 D 7 11 - 7 Fergus Gillard 154 b g Blame - Reflections D Pipe

Jockey Colours: White, maroon stars, sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Seeking a remarkable 10-timer having racked up a hat-trick back on the level before making a winning return to hurdles off a mark of 147 at Haydock at first go at 3m. Must be respected up in class. (Forecast 8.50) 2 11/117-2 PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 22 CD 8 11 - 7 Aidan Coleman 165 b g Oscar - Presenting Shares Miss E C Lavelle

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spots Notes: Timeform says: Dominated this division in 2018/19 and won 2 Grade 2s last term. Disappointed in bid to defend World Hurdle but back on track when 1½ lengths second to Thyme Hill at Newbury on return. Obvious claims. (Forecast 3.25) 3 211/1F- PORTRUSH TED (IRE) 15 D 8 11 - 7t G Sheehan 144 1 b g Shantou - Village Queen W Greatrex

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart bumper performer who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, winning off a mark of 139 at Sandown on return 2 weeks ago. Set a tall order here, however. (Forecast 67.00) 4 429-P16 THE JAM MAN (IRE) 28 D 7 11 - 7 Non Runner 143 br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet Ronan McNally

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange stars on sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Thriving again, winning 2m York handicap before landing a huge punt in the Troytown over fences at Navan. Good effort back over hurdles at Haydock since but plenty to find at this level. (Forecast 34.00) 5 9/131P- THE WORLDS END (IRE) 63 CD 9 11 - 7 Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 155 P b g Stowaway - Bright Sprite Olly Murphy

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Made all in West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby and this race last season but this is a much stronger renewal and pulled up last 2 starts, including on return. Has left Tom George. (Forecast 26.00) 6 1/714-52 THIRD WIND 28 BF 6 11 - 7 T J O'Brien 144 b g Shirocco - Act Three H Morrison

Jockey Colours: Black, pink cross belts, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: EBF Final winner as a novice and continued his progress upped in trip last season, placed in Pertemps. Built on encouraging return when good second to Main Fact at Haydock. More needed again, though. (Forecast 41.00) 7 5432P/2 THISTLECRACK 386 CD 12 11 - 7 T Scudamore 157 - b g Kayf Tara - Ardstown C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Top-class hurdler/chaser in his pomp (won this in 2015) but off the track since second to Paisley Park in Grade 2 hurdle at Newbury on reappearance last term and would be a surprise winner rising 13. (Forecast 29.00) 8 3/1114-1 THYME HILL 22 D 6 11 - 7 R Johnson 160 b g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Purple, emerald green hoop, checked sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Excellent debut season over hurdles, winning first 3 starts before good fourth in Albert Bartlett. Took another step forward when beating Paisley Park at Newbury on return. Sure to go close. (Forecast 3.25) 9 72181/2 YOUNEVERCALL (IRE) 40 9 11 - 7tp David Bass 156 b g Yeats - Afarka K C Bailey

Jockey Colours: Orange, black and orange check sleeves, striped cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler who looked as good as ever after wind op/16 months off when just edged out off a mark of 154 at Kempton 6 weeks ago. Worth another shot at this level. (Forecast 23.00) 10 2/2524-1 ROKSANA (IRE) 49 D 8 11 - 0 Harry Skelton 153 b m Dubai Destination - Talktothetail D Skelton

Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart and likeable mare who put up another good effort when fourth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. As good as ever when making a winning return in Grade 2 at Wetherby and remains unexposed at 3m. (Forecast 8.50) TIMEFORM VIEW: PAISLEY PARK and Thyme Hill are the market leaders for the World Hurdle after they fought out the finish in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury 3 weeks ago and the former is taken to come out on top this time now they are racing off level terms. Main Fact has compiled a truly remarkable record and shouldn't be underestimated going up in class for all his rider is unable to use his claim.

Timeform 1-2-3: 1: PAISLEY PARK (2) 2: THYME HILL (8) 3: MAIN FACT (1)

1 11111-1 MAIN FACT (USA) 28 D 7 11 - 7 Fergus Gillard 154 b g Blame - Reflections D Pipe

Jockey Colours: White, maroon stars, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Seeking a remarkable 10-timer having racked up a hat-trick back on the level before making a winning return to hurdles off a mark of 147 at Haydock at first go at 3m. Must be respected up in class. (Forecast 8.50)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 12 - 4 - 0 - 1 Jumps: 14 - 8 - 0 - 1 All Weather: 2 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st MAIN FACT, 2nd THIRD WIND, 3rd Highland Hunter 21 Nov 20 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 10-11 1/17 Fergus Gillard (7) 13/2 held up towards rear, well off the pace when ridden approaching 3 147 46K 2¾ len out, headway under pressure 2 out, 5th jumping last, stayed on strongly to lead flat, won going away 1st MAIN FACT, 2nd Call My Bluff, 3rd Alfredo 04 Nov 20 Ntt 16f Hcp Cls4 5K Sft 9-4 1/7 (1) B A Curtis 4/5f Held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ran 71 (ex4) 3¼ len on well, easily 1st MAIN FACT, 2nd Let Me Be, 3rd Selsey Sizzler 27 Oct 20 ctt 16f Hcp Cls6 3K Hy 9-12 1/11 (11) B A Curtis 1/3f outpaced and behind, headway 5f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, 60 11 len comfortable 1st MAIN FACT, 2nd Mere Anarchy, 3rd War Empress 23 Oct 20 Nbu 16f App Hcp Cls5 3K Hy 9-0 1/14 (15) Luke Catton evensf towards rear, smooth progress to midfield 4f out, hit front 2f out 60 3½ len when ridden, stayed on strongly 1st MAIN FACT, 2nd Kateson, 3rd Remastered 14 Mar 20 Utt 20f Hcp Hdl Cls2 31K Hy 10-7 1/15 Fergus Gillard (7) 5/1f2 held up and behind, steady progress on outside 5th, led going well 132 15 len 3 out, pushed clear approaching last, easily 1st MAIN FACT, 2nd Mcgowan's Pass, 3rd Flegmatik 02 Mar 20 Wth 16f Hcp Hdl Cls3 7K Hy 10-7 1/9 Fergus Gillard (7) 6/4f mid-division, chased leaders before 3 out, ridden to challenge on 123 6½ len inside after next, led before last, drew clear flat, ran on

2 11/117-2 PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 22 CD 8 11 - 7 Aidan Coleman 165 b g Oscar - Presenting Shares Miss E C Lavelle

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spots Timeform says: Dominated this division in 2018/19 and won 2 Grade 2s last term. Disappointed in bid to defend World Hurdle but back on track when 1½ lengths second to Thyme Hill at Newbury on return. Obvious claims. (Forecast 3.25)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 13 - 8 - 3 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st THYME HILL, 2nd PAISLEY PARK, 3rd Mcfabulous 27 Nov 20 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Gd 11-6 2/10 Aidan Coleman 11/4f2 midfield, pushed along after 3 out, ridden to challenge approaching 167 1½ len last, stayed on well flat 1st Lisnagar Oscar, 2nd Ronald Pump, 3rd Bacardys 12 Mar 20 Che 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10 7/15 Aidan Coleman 4/6f mid-division, headway before 7th, pushed along briefly after 3 out, 169 183K 14½ len hit 2 out, unable to quicken when hampered home bend, weakened final 100 yards 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd Summerville Boy, 3rd Lisnagar Oscar 25 Jan 20 Che 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 34K Sft 11-6 1/8 Aidan Coleman 4/6f mid-division, closed 6th, ridden off last bend, led last, pricked ears 169 1¼ len flat, stayed on, driven out 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd THISTLECRACK, 3rd THE WORLDS 29 Nov 19 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-6 1/5 Aidan Coleman 8/15f END 169 1 len tracked leaders in 3rd until 7th, handy 4th, challenged on outside 3 out, led before last, shaken up always doing enough run-in 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd Sam Spinner, 3rd Faugheen 14 Mar 19 Che 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 1/18 Aidan Coleman 11/8f held up in mid-division, headway to latch onto leading group 2 out, 168 183K 2¾ len soon ridden, responded well to pressure off last bend and stayed on well to lead before mistake last, asserted well final 75 yards and well on top towards finish 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd West Approach, 3rd Black Op 26 Jan 19 Che 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 34K Gd-Sft 11-6 1/12 Aidan Coleman 10/3f held up in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, headway after next, led 156 12 len before last, soon clear, stayed on strongly

3 211/1F- PORTRUSH TED (IRE) 15 D 8 11 - 7t G Sheehan 144 1 b g Shantou - Village Queen W Greatrex Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Smart bumper performer who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, winning off a mark of 139 at Sandown on return 2 weeks ago. Set a tall order here, however. (Forecast 67.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 5 - 2 - 2 - 0 Jumps: 4 - 3 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st PORTRUSH TED, 2nd Storm Arising, 3rd Farrants Way 04 Dec 20 San 23f Hcp Hdl Cls2 11K Hy 11-12t 1/10 G Sheehan 12/1 made most, blundered 4th, headed 7th, chased leader until after 3 139 ½ len out, handy 3rd,close 2nd again soon after 2 out, challenged and hit last, ridden and stayed on gamely run-in to lead close home 1st Welsh Saint, 2nd Silva Eclipse, 3rd Kilbricken Storm 15 Feb 20 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 13K Hy 10-11t F/10 Adrian Heskin 10/3f2 led until after 1st, led after 6th, not fluent and headed next, led 138 again before 3 out, hard pressed when fell last 1st PORTRUSH TED, 2nd Grand Morning, 3rd Better Getalong 02 Jan 20 Ayr 21f Hcp Hdl Cls3 8K Sft 11-12t 1/9 Adrian Heskin 11/4f2 always prominent on outside, led 2nd to before 4th, led again 8th, 131 2¼ len headed briefly before 3 out, ridden after next, kept on well 1st PORTRUSH TED, 2nd Motueka, 3rd Single Estate 01 Aug 18 Per 24f Nov Hdl Cls4 4K Gd 10-12t 1/4 Adrian Heskin 2/9f led until after 3rd, chased leader, not fluent next, challenged 3 out, - 17 len soon led, pushed clear before 2 out, easily 1st PORTRUSH TED, 2nd Kateson, 3rd Harambe 13 Apr 18 Ain 17f 4-6y NHF Gd2 Sft 11-4t1 1/20 G Sheehan 25/1 tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well - Cls1 25K 3¼ len final furlong 1st Brewin'upastorm, 2nd PORTRUSH TED, 3rd Blue Flight 16 Jan 18 Hfo 16f 4-6y Am Cond Sft 11-4 2/9 Thomas Greatrex 5/2f2 tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, 2nd over 2f out, no - NHF Cls5 3K 9 len (7) impression on winner over 1f out, stayed on same pace

4 429-P16 THE JAM MAN (IRE) 28 D 7 11 - 7 Non Runner 143 br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet Ronan McNally

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange stars on sleeves and cap Timeform says: Thriving again, winning 2m York handicap before landing a huge punt in the Troytown over fences at Navan. Good effort back over hurdles at Haydock since but plenty to find at this level. (Forecast 34.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 8 - 1 - 2 - 1 Jumps: 33 - 10 - 3 - 1 All Weather: 2 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st MAIN FACT, 2nd THIRD WIND, 3rd Highland Hunter 21 Nov 20 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-0 6/17 Miss Maxine 7/1 held up towards rear, off the pace when ridden 3 out, stayed on 148 46K 12¼ len O'Sullivan (5) from before last 1st THE JAM MAN, 2nd Roaring Bull, 3rd Scoir Mear 08 Nov 20 Nav 24f Hcp Ch Cls1 75K Sft-Hy 10-6 1/22 P Townend 5/2f waited with towards rear and raced on inner, 16th at 8th, closed up 129 18 len travelling smoothly straight, led from 2 out, quickly asserted, stayed on well from before last, easily 1st THE JAM MAN, 2nd Solo Saxophone, 3rd Hochfeld 10 Oct 20 Yor 16f Hcp Cls3 8K Sft 8-2 1/7 (3) F Norton 4/5f held up tracking leaders in 5th, good headway over 3f out, went 75 nk 2nd 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to lead near finish 1st Shanroe, 2nd THE JAM MAN, 3rd Paso Doble 04 Oct 20 kil 14f Hcp 9K Sft 8-5 2/14 (15) P A Harnett (7) 10/1 soon mid-division, pushed along in 7th before straight, soon 73 2¾ len headway and effort, challenged over 1f out, kept on without matching winner final furlong 1st Poseidon, 2nd THE JAM MAN, 3rd Flindt 11 Sep 20 Lim 17f Hcp 6K Sft-Hy 9-10p 2/14 (11) D E Sheehy (5) 18/1 towards rear, 9th halfway, headway on outer 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, 69 ¾ len improved to 2nd final 100 yards, ran on, not reach winner 1st Great White Shark, 2nd My Sister Sarah, 3rd Flooring Porter 31 Jul 20 Gal 23f Hcp Hdl 48K Sft 11-4 PU/18 B Browne (5) 12/1 waited with, 14th approaching 8th, headway and pecked slightly 143 next, pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression, weakened and pulled up approaching last

5 9/131P- THE WORLDS END (IRE) 63 CD 9 11 - 7 Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 155 P b g Stowaway - Bright Sprite Olly Murphy

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Timeform says: Made all in West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby and this race last season but this is a much stronger renewal and pulled up last 2 starts, including on return. Has left Tom George. (Forecast 26.00)

Flat Turf: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 22 - 8 - 0 - 3 All Weather: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st Paul's Saga, 2nd L'autonomie, 3rd Galop Marin 17 Oct 20 Aut 25f Hdl Gd1 110K Gd 10-10 PU/11 Adrian Heskin 8/1f2 156 1st Emitom, 2nd Donna's Diamond, 3rd One Night In Milan 15 Feb 20 Hdo 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Hy 11-8 PU/6 Adrian Heskin 15/8f2 led, hit 6th, reminders and headed after 9th, weakened before 3 153 out, pulled up before 2 out 1st THE WORLDS END, 2nd L'ami Serge, 3rd Papagana 21 Dec 19 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Hy 11-7 1/4 Adrian Heskin 15/8f led, went clear 3 out, jumped left next, headed between last 2, 153 2¾ len looked held run-in, stayed on strongly to lead again final 120 yards, soon clear 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd THISTLECRACK, 3rd THE WORLDS 29 Nov 19 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-6 3/5 Adrian Heskin 7/1 END 153 7 len led and set decent pace, joined 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed next, headed before the last, weakened run-in 1st THE WORLDS END, 2nd Unowhatimeanharry, 3rd Two Taffs 02 Nov 19 Wth 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 26K Sft 11-0 1/7 Adrian Heskin 7/2j2f made all, pressed before last, kept on strongly run-in 149 5 len 1st If The Cap Fits, 2nd ROKSANA, 3rd Apple's Jade 06 Apr 19 Ain 25f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 101K Gd 11-7 9/15 P J Brennan 25/1 prominent early, soon held up in mid-division, behind when mistake 152 33 len 10th, ridden and beaten approaching 3 out

6 1/714-52 THIRD WIND 28 BF 6 11 - 7 T J O'Brien 144 b g Shirocco - Act Three H Morrison

Jockey Colours: Black, pink cross belts, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: EBF Final winner as a novice and continued his progress upped in trip last season, placed in Pertemps. Built on encouraging return when good second to Main Fact at Haydock. More needed again, though. (Forecast 41.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Jumps: 9 - 4 - 2 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st MAIN FACT, 2nd THIRD WIND, 3rd Highland Hunter 21 Nov 20 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 10-12 2/17 Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 6/1jf midfield, smooth headway before 3 out, ridden to lead before last, 141 46K 2¾ len headed run in, kept on 1st Dell' Arca, 2nd Dolphin Square, 3rd Sammylou 05 Nov 20 Nbu 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 10K Gd 11-12 5/12 T J O'Brien 9/2j2f mid-division, headway before 2 out, plugged on run-in 141 4½ len 1st Sire Du Berlais, 2nd The Storyteller, 3rd Tout Est Permis 12 Mar 20 Che 24f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-1 4/24 T J O'Brien 12/1 held up in rear, not fluent 2 out, closed before home bend, went 4th 141 56K 8¾ len before last, stayed on same pace flat 1st THIRD WIND, 2nd Jatiluwih, 3rd Storm Arising 26 Dec 19 Wcn 21f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Hy 11-3 1/8 T J O'Brien 11/2 tracked front pair, effort on inside after 2 out, led narrowly last, 137 1¼ len ridden and edged right flat, stayed on towards finish 1st Deyrann de Carjac, 2nd Pym, 3rd Whatmore 03 Nov 19 Hun 20f Nov Ch Cls3 10K Gd 11-2 7/10 T J O'Brien 7/2f2 held up towards rear, headway 5 out, driven after 3 out, weakening 137 36 len when blundered badly last 1st THIRD WIND, 2nd One For Rosie, 3rd Champagne Well 09 Mar 19 San 20f 4-7y Nov Hcp Hdl Sft 11-5 1/18 T J O'Brien 9/1 held up and behind, good headway on inside chasing leaders 131 Gd3 Cls1 42K shd before 2 out, switched out and hit last, went 2nd and ran on well towards finish, led post

7 5432P/2 THISTLECRACK 386 CD 12 11 - 7 T Scudamore 157 - b g Kayf Tara - Ardstown C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves Timeform says: Top-class hurdler/chaser in his pomp (won this in 2015) but off the track since second to Paisley Park in Grade 2 hurdle at Newbury on reappearance last term and would be a surprise winner rising 13. (Forecast 29.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 Jumps: 22 - 12 - 4 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

© 2020 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd THISTLECRACK, 3rd THE WORLDS 29 Nov 19 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-0 2/5 T Scudamore 9/2f2 END 167 1 len tracked leading trio, closer in 3rd 7th, 2nd going well before 3 out, every chance next, went 2nd approaching the last, hung left and stayed on run-in 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd Anibale Fly, 3rd Bristol De Mai 15 Mar 19 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 PU/16 T Scudamore 12/1 mid-division, hampered and lost place 10th, last when stumbled 170 352K 12th, behind when pulled up before 17th 1st Clan Des Obeaux, 2nd THISTLECRACK, 3rd Native River 26 Dec 18 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 2/10 T Scudamore 15/2 tracked leaders, headway to lead 14th, ridden after 3 out, headed 165 142K 1½ len approaching last, kept on 1st Bristol De Mai, 2nd Native River, 3rd THISTLECRACK 24 Nov 18 Hdo 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-7 3/5 T Scudamore 10/1 held up in touch, mistakes 8th and 6 out, chased leaders before 4 165 113K 5¾ len out, no extra from 2 out 1st Might Bite, 2nd Double Shuffle, 3rd Tea For Two 26 Dec 17 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10 4/8 T Scudamore 5/1 tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner after 4 out until 3 out, one 170 128K 5¾ len pace when not fluent 2 out, no extra run in 1st Beer Goggles, 2nd Unowhatimeanharry, 3rd Taquin Du Seuil 01 Dec 17 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-0 5/6 T Scudamore 11/10f shade keen, raced wide, led briefly, tracked winner, ridden and no 174 13 len impression when lost 2nd after 2 out, weakened before the last

8 3/1114-1 THYME HILL 22 D 6 11 - 7 R Johnson 160 b g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Purple, emerald green hoop, checked sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Excellent debut season over hurdles, winning first 3 starts before good fourth in Albert Bartlett. Took another step forward when beating Paisley Park at Newbury on return. Sure to go close. (Forecast 3.25)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 3 - 1 - 1 - 1 Jumps: 5 - 4 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st THYME HILL, 2nd PAISLEY PARK, 3rd Mcfabulous 27 Nov 20 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Gd 11-3 1/10 R Johnson 7/2 raced keenly, prominent, disputed lead from 3 out, headed briefly 2 151 1½ len out, soon led, ridden after last, ran on well flat 1st Monkfish, 2nd Latest Exhibition, 3rd Fury Road 13 Mar 20 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-5 4/19 R Johnson 4/1f mid-division on outside, headway and close up before 2 out, driven 150 74K 1½ len to challenge when not much room and switched left before last, ridden and every chance when not clear run again flat, kept on, held near finish 1st THYME HILL, 2nd The Cashel Man, 3rd Enrilo 28 Dec 19 Nbu 20.5f Nov Hdl Gd1 Sft 11-7 1/5 R Johnson 4/6f waited with in rear, headway approaching 3 out, close 2nd soon 147 Cls1 26K 1½ len after 3 out, upsides 2 out, led approaching and not fluent last, driven hung left and stayed on strongly run-in 1st THYME HILL, 2nd Champagne Well, 3rd Happygolucky 16 Nov 19 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-5 1/8 R Johnson 11/8f in touch, headway to lead narrowly 2 out, ridden after last, stayed - 18K 3 len on well to assert clear final 150 yards 1st THYME HILL, 2nd Fiddlerontheroof, 3rd Some Day Soon 11 Oct 19 Chp 19.5f Nov Hdl Gd2 Gd-Sft 11-0 1/9 R Johnson 9/4f held up in touch, headway 3 out, soon chased front pair, stayed on - Cls1 20K 2 len to challenge last, ridden to lead flat, stayed on well 1st Envoi Allen, 2nd Blue Sari, 3rd THYME HILL 13 Mar 19 Che 16f 4-6y NHF Gd1 Sft 11-5 3/14 R Johnson 20/1 tracked leaders, effort 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same 124 Cls1 42K 2½ len pace, no impression in 3rd inside final furlong

9 72181/2 YOUNEVERCALL (IRE) 40 9 11 - 7tp David Bass 156 b g Yeats - Afarka K C Bailey

Jockey Colours: Orange, black and orange check sleeves, striped cap Timeform says: Smart hurdler who looked as good as ever after wind op/16 months off when just edged out off a mark of 154 at Kempton 6 weeks ago. Worth another shot at this level. (Forecast 23.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 Jumps: 11 - 5 - 2 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st Storm Goddess, 2nd YOUNEVERCALL, 3rd Boreham Bill 09 Nov 20 Kmp 21f Hcp Hdl Cls2 10K Gd 11-12tp 2/10 David Bass 7/1 raced wide prominent, led 3 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, soon 154 nse headed, rallied to lead again flat, headed final strides 1st Cleonte, 2nd Pallasator, 3rd Max Dynamite 22 Jun 19 Asc 22f Cls2 56K Gd 9-2tp 11/11 James Doyle 11/2 prominent, outpaced over 4f out, ridden and lost place when edged - (13) right over 2f out, soon weakened and eased 39 len

© 2020 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st YOUNEVERCALL, 2nd On The Blind Side, 3rd Thomas 27 Apr 19 San 21.5f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-0tp 1/7 David Bass 9/4f Campbell 155 31K 9 len led to after 1st, tracked leader, led again before 6th, pushed clear before last, in no danger after, ridden out 1st PAISLEY PARK, 2nd West Approach, 3rd Top Notch 22 Dec 18 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Sft 11-7t1p 8/11 David Bass 20/1 left tracking leader 2nd, tracked new leader after 3 out, every 157 21 len chance when went right and mistake 2 out, soon weakened quickly 1st YOUNEVERCALL, 2nd Canyon City, 3rd The Sweeney 12 Nov 18 Kmp 21f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Gd 11-8p1 1/13 M Hamill (3) 11/2 chased leaders on outside, led 4 out, ridden and came clear 144 10 len between last 2, easily 1st Rolling Maul, 2nd YOUNEVERCALL, 3rd Justatenner 26 Sep 18 Per 24f Hcp Hdl Cls3 9K Gd 11-12 2/15 David Bass 17/2 raced wide in mid-division, closer 7th, chased leaders 4 out, 2nd 140 3 len after next, chance last, ridden and stayed on same pace run-in

10 2/2524-1 ROKSANA (IRE) 49 D 8 11 - 0 Harry Skelton 153 b m Dubai Destination - Talktothetail D Skelton

Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Smart and likeable mare who put up another good effort when fourth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. As good as ever when making a winning return in Grade 2 at Wetherby and remains unexposed at 3m. (Forecast 8.50)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 13 - 5 - 4 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st ROKSANA, 2nd Next Destination, 3rd Kildisart 31 Oct 20 Wth 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 20K Sft 10-7 1/8 Harry Skelton 13/8f in rear, smooth progress to chase leaders 3 out, quickened to lead 151 8½ len before last, ran on strongly under pressure flat, cosily 1st Honeysuckle, 2nd Benie Des Dieux, 3rd Elfile 10 Mar 20 Che 20f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 68K Sft 11-5 4/9 Harry Skelton 12/1 held up mid-division, tracked leaders before 2 out, outpaced turning 152 11¾ len in, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 4th from last, never on terms 1st Summerville Boy, 2nd ROKSANA, 3rd William Henry 01 Jan 20 Che 20f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 10-13 2/6 Harry Skelton 7/2 raced keenly, held up in touch, effort to challenge last, stayed on, 151 2¼ len no impression on winner final 75 yards 1st If The Cap Fits, 2nd Call Me Lord, 3rd Lil Rockerfeller 23 Nov 19 Asc 19f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 57K Sft 10-13 5/6 Harry Skelton 5/2f2 raced wide, prominent, led 3 out, headed approaching next, 151 16½ len weakened quickly 1st Top Notch, 2nd ROKSANA, 3rd Vision Des Flos 09 Nov 19 Ain 20f Hdl Cls2 28K Sft 10-13 2/5 Harry Skelton 11/10f held up, closing 3rd 2 out, mistake last, switched right flat, stayed 151 nk on, went 2nd close home, just held 1st If The Cap Fits, 2nd ROKSANA, 3rd Apple's Jade 06 Apr 19 Ain 25f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 101K Gd 11-0 2/15 Harry Skelton 10/1 held up in rear, steady headway 9th, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, 148 hd slight lead near finish, headed last strides