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but HHIII at leastone or twoholdstrongerclaims HIIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope IIIII Canbegiven little or no chance
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1 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) (31) 3321-21 611-12 Ch g Indian River (FR) - Native Mo (IRE) Richard Johnson Brocade Racing Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Br Fred Mackey TZZ Estates Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Grade1novicewinnerlasttermand progressed againtoland theHennessy at Newbury last time by 1/2 length from Carole’s Destrier.Welltreatedunder penaltywith furtherimprovementoncards TFR HHHHH BHA155 (+8)
form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows allweather form C=coursewinner D=distancewinner CD=course &distancewinner BF=beaten favourite horse’s name horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic age weight st-lbs days since last ran birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain
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Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
RACE SUMMARY
ED KEEPER and Atlanta Brave both appeal as likely improvers after making promising debuts, with Sam Thomas’ representative marginally preferred. Inch House should also be sharper this time and is capable of getting in the mix.
1-2-3: 1.ED KEEPER (FR) 2.ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) 3.INCH HOUSE (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 AM I WRONG (IRE) (28) 4 BF 6 11-10
Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Medimli (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr Andrew L. Cohen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Philip Rothwell Wood Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortune gelding was well backed and shaped with some promise when fourth of 9 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Shoule benefit from this longer trip on hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
2
ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) (46) 12
B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE)
5 11-10
Richard Patrick
Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Arctic Tack Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner showed plenty when second of 9 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 46 days ago, sticking to task Should be in the mix again TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) (107) 450P
B g Camelot - Thunder In Myheart (IRE)
6 11-10
Shane Quinlan (3)
Mr R. Sparks Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Highfield Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made frame sole start in Irish points but well held in bumper and two maiden hurdles under Rules. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA-
4
DUNSTALL RAMBLER (IRE) (39) 6
5 11-10
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toungara (FR) James Bowen Mr Simon W. Clarke Tom George, Slad Br Simon W. Clarke HBA Media TIMEFORMVIEWWalk In The Park gelding out of sister to Nacarat Appeals as more of a stayer on pedigree and shaped that way when sixth of 15 in bumper (12/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 39 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA5 ED KEEPER (FR) (44) 3
5
11-10
B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Charbelle
RACE STATS
SMARTER 8 FIRST
12.40
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RACE
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
(FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff Br Marc Bridoux TIMEFORMVIEW Hunter’s Light gelding Chased home a more experienced pair when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, soft) on NH debut 44 days ago, headed only on the run-in Leading player TFRHHHHH BHA6 HALLWOOD (FR) (648) 0/- 6 11-10 Gr g Martaline - Ball of Wood (FR) Tom Bellamy Roel Hill Farm Limited Mark Rimell, Witney Br Mrs C. Jacquemont, Mr J. Gronfier et al Mapquest Limted TIMEFORMVIEW£120,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding Brother to smart hurdler/useful chaser Very Wood Offered little when eighth of 9 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good) on NH debut Off 21 months. Hard to fancy after significant absence TFRHHIII BHA7 HAVEN’T TIME (IRE) (353) 1312///FF- 9 11-10 B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Jamie Moore Miss S. McQueen Kerry Lee, Presteigne Br Greg & Jane Rossiter TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning pointer fell in hunter chase
on
trained by owner Miss S. McQueen, looking sure to be placed
hurdles newcomer
at Ludlow (23.8f, soft)
sole start under Rules when
Interesting
TFRHHHII BHA-
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
LEADING
TRAINER (17-22):
Williams (30 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs AM I WRONG LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOWAYA NOW trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 77 miles.
B g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE)
Mr S. Cross
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Steven Vaughan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWMade the frame both completed starts in Irish points and made an encouraging start under Rules when runner-up at Ffos Las on debut Failed to progress when only fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (21.2f, soft) last time but could get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 INCH
HOUSE
(IRE) (33) 1-4
B g Ocovango - Ask Hazel (IRE)
6 11-10
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr Michael Geoghegan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br R. McCarthy Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW£125,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and looked as if he’d come on for the run when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (77) 2-5 5
11-10
Isabel Williams (3) Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE)
Br Michael O’Neill Tote TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points Only fifth in a novice at Ffos Las on hurdling debut and he’s probably more of a long-term prospect TFRHHHII BHA11
ZERO TOLERANCE
(GER) (19) 20/P2-30
6
11-10
B g Lord of England (GER) - Zegna (GER) Adam Wedge Mr L. Fell Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg Tote
8 HOWAYA NOW (IRE) (36) 2-F425 5 11-10
Jack Quinlan
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumper for Charles O’Brien and offered something to work on when third at Ludlow on hurdles debut in November Ran poorly there last time, though, so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 3. Stewards Note: ED KEEPER: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Atlanta Brave (IRE), 3-1 Ed Keeper (FR), 8-1 Inch House (IRE), 17-2 Am I Wrong (IRE), 12-1 Howaya Now (IRE), 18-1 Haven’t Time (IRE), Zero Tolerance (GER), 20-1 Dunstall Rambler (IRE), Puddlesinthepark (IRE), 66-1 Hallwood (FR), 300-1 Beannaigh Do (IRE) 9 RACE ONE ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite D - Distance Winner U -Unseated r - Ran Out B - Brought Down R - Refused F - Fell P - Pulled Up C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
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Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)
RACE SUMMARY
Useful at her best over hurdles, GALICE MACALO wasn’t able to match that level over fences but she is now on a good mark as she reverts to the smaller obstacles With her last success coming at this C&D, the 7-y-o can return to winning ways with her yard going well. Grasse d’Oliverie is feared most on her British/stable debut, ahead of Heva Rose
1-2-3:
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1
GALICE MACALO (FR) (39) 433-243 CD 7 12-2
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Culverhill Racing Club II
Br Mme Sylvie Bouchanville
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Culverhill Farm, Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful performer at best over hurdles, winning 3 novice races in 2020/21 (including at this C&D) Not quite so good over fences, but one of better efforts shen second in a Uttoxeter handicap on return. On a dangerous mark as she reverts to hurdling TFRHHHHH BHA122
2
PROGRESSIVE (GB) (28) 40-3134 CD
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Graduation
Mrs L. J. Newland
6 11-12
Luke Scott (7)
Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who, after being tried on the Flat early last year, also scored in mares handicap at Warwick in September for Nicky Henderson. Not discredited on stable debut when fourth of 5 at Southwell in December Needs to build on latest effort TFRHHHII BHA118
3
GRASSE D’OLIVERIE (FR) (272) 21206F- 6 11-8
B m Balko (FR) - My Belle du Rheu (FR)
Bryan Carver Mrs J. M. Mayo Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Oliverie & Suc. Clau Lactodorum Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin winner of a mares hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer a year ago, but not at the same level in 3 starts over fences, unseating on latest outing in April. Interesting back hurdling on first run since leaving Hugo Merienne TFRHHHHI BHA114
RACE STATS
SMARTER 12
FOUR YRS
AND MARES
PLAY
SECOND RACE 1.10 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR
OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES
1.GALICE MACALO (FR) 2.GRASSE D’OLIVERIE (FR) 3.HEVA ROSE (FR)
5 MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (37) 1223-4 D 6 11-1 B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum Theo Gillard (3) Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Mr K. D. Cotter Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning debut in mares novice hurdle at Wetherby in February, but didn’t advance her form when placed on her next 3 starts After 8 months, looked rusty when fourth of 7 on handicap bow at Sedgefield in December Remains early days. TFRHHHII BHA107 6 HEVA ROSE (FR) (372) 53F5/3P- 6 10-12 Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Charlie Deutsch The Hon Lady Heber-Percy Venetia Williams, Hereford Br Andre Jean Quesny & Gilles Trapenard Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful only outing on Flat and fairly useful form over jumps in France in 2020/21. Failed to come on for British/stable debut when pulled up on handicap bow at Exeter a year ago, but could well do better having had wind op ahead of her return. TFRHHHHI BHA104 7 MIND SUNDAY (FR) (75) 10/23P-P D 7 10-11 Gr m Never On Sunday (FR) - Mind Master (USA) Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff Br G.A.E.C La Seguegne & Mr J. M. Campos
VIEWBumper winner who has gone the wrong way since
Henderson/been off 10 months, pulled up at this course (23.6f) in
Has enough
prove back
4 PILLAR OF STEEL (GB) (28) 226433 D 8 11-5 B m Shirocco (GER) - Miss Conduct Jamie Moore Kate Ive John Spearing, Kinnersley Br J. Spearing and Kate Ive Pension Partners Llp TIMEFORMVIEWWon 5 handicap hurdles over 2m last season and has been holding her form well during the current campaign, unsuited by emphasis on speed when third of 5 at Southwell last time. Can give her running once again TFRHHHII BHA111
TIMEFORM
promising second on hurdles debut at Exeter in November 2021 Having left Nicky
October.
to
at 2m in 1st-time hood. TFRHHIII BHA103
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs ASTRA VIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 39 runners, 10%) runs ASTRA VIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINELLADESTINATION trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 120 miles.
10-2
8 GETBAZOUTOFHERE (GB) (267) 450326- 7 10-6 Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Present Your Case (IRE) Lee Edwards Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow Br Yorton Farm Stud Jmc Surfacing Contractors TIMEFORMVIEWModest form over hurdles so far, not looking straightforward when runner-up on handicap debut at Doncaster in March last year Let down by jumping when mid-field at Haydock the following month, but could yet have more to offer after 8 months off. TFRHHHII BHA98 9 SARCEAUX
2132-44 D 6
Gr m Rajsaman (FR) - Sainte Adresse Jamie Brace (7) Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Br S.A. Franklin Finance Racehorse Ownership Club TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner in France who opened account over hurdles in mares handicap at Kempton in February last year Placed the next twice, and probably needed the run after 7 months off when well held last time Could be closer to form this time TFRHHHII BHA96 10 ASTRA
8
B m Multiplex - Wou Oodd Adam Wedge Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Clare Lloyd & Peter Hughes Prysg Cyf TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of solid efforts without success this term but turned in a rare poor effort back over fences here (23.6f) in November Significantly back down in trip as returns to hurdling with cheekpieces back on May just find others better treated. TFRHHIII BHA94 2022: JAUNTY FREYJA 7 9 8 Miss Thomasina Eyston 5-1 (Brian Eckley) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: HEVA ROSE: Following its run on 1/1/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Galice Macalo (FR), 7-1 Pillar of Steel (GB), 8-1 Minelladestination (IRE), 17-2 Progressive (GB), 9-1 Grasse d’Oliverie (FR), Heva Rose (FR), 10-1 Getbazoutofhere (GB), Sarceaux (FR), 12-1 Astra Via (GB), 14-1 Mind Sunday (FR) 13 RACE TWO BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced,nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.
(FR) (32)
10-4
VIA (GB) (51) 23323P CD
Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs BALLINSKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 39 runners, 10%) runs BALLINSKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD WORK trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 117 miles.
GOOD WORK just about matched his French form fitted with a hood when runner-up at Uttoxeter 7 weeks ago and, with plenty of his rivals today arriving with questions to answer, he appeals as the most solid option. Moonlighter comes with risks attached (far from a fluent jumper) but he’s clearly on a handy mark so he’s put forward as the main threat, ahead of Ballinsker
colours no horse age st lb
1
DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (18) 21-P050 CD 10 12-1
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR)
Tom Scudamore
Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington Br Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a more assured round of jumping when doubling his tally over fences at Newbury (22.4f, good) in April. Has failed to make an impact in 4 starts since though, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA121
2
MOONLIGHTER (GB) (44) 63U5-23 D 10 12-1
B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla
Ciaran Gethings Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br H. Davies & R. Davies Kendall & Davies
TIMEFORMVIEWLost his way last season but first outing for new yard (second at Stratford) was a big step back in the right direction. Again looked ahead of his much-reduced mark but was typically let down by his jumping at Ffos Las last time (has had a breathing operation since). TFRHHHHI BHA121
3
BALLINSKER (IRE) (40) 1P-44UP CD 8 11-11
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Brownie Points (IRE)
Isabel Williams (3) GG Thoroughbreds XII & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Thomas Maher Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWRecorded back-to-back wins last spring (including over C&D) before starting the current season with a couple of below-par efforts, Looked back to best on return at Ffos Las in October before unseating late on but followed that up with a poor showing at Southwell since TFRHHHII BHA117
Tizzard, Sherborne Br M.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Moonlighter (GB), 11-4 Good Work (FR), 9-2 Buckhorn George (GB), 5-1 Do It For Thy Sen (IRE), 10-1 Duc de Beauchene (FR), 25-1 Ballinsker (IRE)
RACE STATS
PLAY SMARTER 14
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
RACE SUMMARY
THIRD RACE 1.40
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1.GOOD
1-2-3:
WORK (FR) 2.MOONLIGHTER 3.BALLINSKER (IRE)
M. Hooker Great Taste Awards, Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to convince as a chaser and was disappointing back in this sphere on seasonal reappearance at Fontwell 8 weeks ago (strong in the betting) Bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA112 5 DO IT FOR THY SEN (IRE) (47) 4342-1P 9 11-2 Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Ashlings Princess (IRE) Richard Patrick R L Baker & R Lee Kerry Lee, Presteigne Br John Kelleher Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his unbeaten record over 20.4f at Southwell in rather tame fashion on return in November That outing should’ve blown away any cobwebs at least, but hard to support with much confidence TFRHHHII BHA108 6 GOOD WORK (FR) (49) 2/F55-02 7 11-1 Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) Henry Brooke The Cool Runnings Syndicate II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Mr Jacques Cypres Swansway TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who appeals as being on a good mark and he ran well when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f) in November, hanging left run-in but keeping on Still room for improvement in his jumping but he could have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA107 2022: DESTIN D’AJONC (FR) 9 11 5 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 9-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Running for the
4 BUCKHORN GEORGE (GB) (56) FPP2P-4 BF 8 11-6 Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Waimea Bay Brendan Powell The Buckhorn Racing Team Joe
first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: BALLINSKER: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left erring repeatedly.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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Total prize fund £18600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7513, 2nd £3755, 3rd £1879, 4th £939, 5th £469. (Penalty Value £9822.66)
RACE SUMMARY
MONBEG GENIUS left his chasing debut effort well behind when getting off the mark at Newcastle last month, and with further progress on the cards, he can make light of a 5lb higher mark and follow up. First Lord de Cuet shaped as if as good as ever when runner-up returning from a lengthy absence recently so David Pipe’s charge can give the selection most to think about, ahead of chasing-debutante Bellatrixsa.
1-2-3:
colours no horse age st lb
1 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (17) 210/22-2 D 9 11-10
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) Tom Scudamore Potter, Pipe and Pete David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Serge Bourounoff W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWDeservedly got his head in front in 21.4f handicap hurdle at Wincanton in February 2021 and having been given a chance by the handicapper, shaped as if as good as ever after 19 months off when runner-up at Ffos Las (20.9f, heavy) last month. Task is to back that up here. TFRHHHHI BHA132
2
COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (7) 2/332-3P D 8 11-10
Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE)
Adam Wedge
Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Kieran Lennon Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerwhohasshownusefulformindefeatoverfences,runningclosetohisbestwhen4lengthsthirdof7in19fWetherbyhandicap on reappearance in October. Beaten some way out at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) last week so must bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA132
3
BELLATRIXSA (IRE) (247) 221142- 6 11-9
Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Aloisi
Charlie Deutsch
Venetia Williams, Hereford Br Rathasker Stud Faucets Limited
Ms Sharon Kinsella
TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-o who boasted a progressive profile over hurdles (successful 4 times) and justified good support when successful on the Flat at Chester (18.6f) when last seen in May. Has to be worth a look now attentions switched to chasing TFRHHHII BHA131
RACE STATS
PLAY SMARTER 16 FOURTH RACE 2.10
MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TWO
THE VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
1.MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) 2.FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) 3.BELLATRIXSA (IRE)
4 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (31) 1431-41 CD 7
B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)
Barrowman Racing Limited Jonjo
Br Michael Tobin
on the cards, he has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA127 5 SKANDIBURG (FR) (44) 502-005 D 9 11-1 B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR) Gavin Sheehan Mr R. H. F. Fuller Charlotte Fuller, Penwood Br Mr Emmanuel Leclerc Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Long time without a win but took a step back in the right direction refitted with cheekpieces when fifth at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) in November Back over fences today and will need to leave both previous tries behind if he’s to figure. TFRHHIII BHA123 6 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (302) 026/542- 8 11-1 B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR) Sean Bowen Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Br Netherfield House Stud Cedar Invest Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winning novice hurdler in 2020/21 and ran his best race to date when runner-up at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 10 months ago. Worth a second look in the betting now attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA123 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: COCONUT SPLASH: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse slowed after an early error Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 7-2 First Lord de Cuet (FR), Coconut Splash (IRE), 5-1 Bellatrixsa (IRE), 10-1 Lord of Kerak (GB), 20-1 Skandiburg (FR)
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49
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11-5
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
O’Neill, Cheltenham
Knox Group TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who tasted success twice in maiden/novice hurdles last term (at up to 23.6f). Showed benefit of reappearance to get off the mark over fences at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) last month, and with further progress
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Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
CREBILLY created an excellent impression when going in at Newcastle on his hurdling debut and looks the way to go here with lots of improvement on the cards from this costly son of Soldier of Fortune Hurlerontheditch showed more than enough to win a race of this nature when second at Bangor though so should ensure Jonjo O’Neill’s 6-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way. Liberty Hunter appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes
1-2-3: 1.CREBILLY (IRE) 2.HURLERONTHEDITCH (IRE) 3.LIBBERTY HUNTER
colours no horse age st lb
1
CREBILLY (IRE) (31) 33-1 D 6 11-8
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br J. F. Mernagh Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000 buy for top connections after finishing third in an Irish point and made a highly promising start over hurdles when easily landing 11-runner novice hurdle (15/8) at Newcastle (16.2f, soft) 31 days ago, easing clear Open to significant improvement TFRHHHHH BHA-
2
ALLANAH’S BOY (IRE) (13) 0P-0PU 6 11-1
B g Westerner - Countess Eileen (IRE) James Bowen Fitorfat Racing Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Ciaran Murphy 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor maiden under NH rules. Had wind op before unseated rider 2nd in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA3
AUBA ME YANG (IRE) (37) 34/0-0 7 11-1
B g Fame And Glory - No Bodys Flame (IRE) Tom Bellamy
N. S. Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Close Holding Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, first run since leaving Philip Hobbs when eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 37 days ago. Lots to find on form TFRHHIII BHA-
Smith Agetur (UK) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in a pair of bumpers and when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good, 5/1) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Should have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-
RACE
STATS
SMARTER 20 FIFTH RACE 2.40 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
RACE SUMMARY PLAY
THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON FACEBOOK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Mr
Twiston-Davies
Br
5 BROOMFIELDS
B
On (IRE) Tom Scudamore Bristow Crofts and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br R. Cody Tote TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has shown fair form in bumpers and when fourth of 12 on his hurdles debut in
Taunton (16.5f, good to soft, 25/1) 18 days ago, running on late Not discounted if building on that
6 DONNACHA (IRE) (38) 33 5 11-1 Br g Jet Away - Archdale Ambush (IRE) Tom Buckley
Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Br Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary
Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Raced very freely when third of 10 in bumper at
(16.6f, soft, 17/2) 38 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut TFR
7 ESTACAS (GER) (350) 13- D 6 11-1 B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER) Brendan
Constructive Equine David
Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of bumper at
ahead of
debut with his
4 BENNY SILVER (IRE) (30) 253 5 11-1 Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Red Allie (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Pat
CAVE (IRE) (18) 31-1264 6 11-1
g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming
novice at
TFRHHHII BHA
(3)
Junction 24
Market Rasen
HHHII BHA-
Powell
Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Feasibility Limited
Ascot in October 2021 for Andreas Wohler Off 11 months
his hurdles
fitness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs LIBBERTY HUNTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs CREBILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOUNT SOUTH trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 82 miles.
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Maid of Malabar (IRE)
Mrs Penny Perriss
Br Conor Murphy
7 11-1
David Bass
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful debut in bumper at Wexford Changed hands for £85.000 and had wind op before excellent second of 12 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good to soft) in Occtober Holds very good form claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (61) 2F-3400
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE)
6 11-1
Stan Sheppard
Hft Forklifts Limited Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Terence Leonard Plusbac
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point and showed more than on yard debut when eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 80/1) 61 days ago. Others hold stronger claims on form TFRHHHII BHA-
10
LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (36) 31/16-23 CD
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella
Mr & Mrs William Rucker
7 11-1
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br B. J. Eckley Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 bumpers for Brian Eckley and changed hands for £160,000 after. Made a promising hurdling debut when second over C&D but failed to build on it when third back here last month. Worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA-
11
MIX MASTER (GB) (288) P3-
B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Foxchapel Queen (IRE)
9 11-1
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mr L. J. Williams Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Mr L. J. Williams Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Mix gelding Dam placed in bumpers/over hurdles. Placed in a point in March so he’s no forlorn hope now going hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-
12 MOUNT SOUTH (IRE) (19) 334-00
6 11-1
Robert Dunne Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Mount South Ian Williams, Alvechurch
B g Well Chosen - Hurry Up Helen (IRE)
Br Mr W. Kane Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa, Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when in the frame on all 3 bumpers last season but yet to translate that form in two runs in this sphere, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 19 days ago. More is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
13
ROCKY
HILL
(GB) (37) 1-60 D
Gr g Kingston Hill - Blue Nymph
6 11-1
Richard Patrick
Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Distillery Stud Plusbac
TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 33/1 surprise on his Kelso bumper debut for Ewan Whillans in April. However, well held in two runs over hurdles at Hereford and Exeter this winter. Has lots to find TFRHHIII BHA-
14
ROLLING RIVER (IRE) (7) 10P D
5 11-1
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Joan d’Arc (IRE)
Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy Racing Club
Br Maurice Regan Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Hexham bumper winner but pulled up in 2m2f novice at Exeter on his hurdles debut a week ago. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 HURLERONTHEDITCH
(IRE) (439) U1/2-
(IRE) (34) 3FF-P0 6 10-8 B m Well Chosen - Vicante (IRE) Tom
The Hawkins Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Michael Lane Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on first of 3 starts in Irish points but yet to show much in two runs over hurdles at Hereford and Lingfield this winter. TFR
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: ESTACAS: Following its run on 23/1/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. ROLLING RIVER: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Crebilly (IRE), 7-2 Hurlerontheditch (IRE), 9-2 Libberty Hunter (GB), 5-1 Estacas (GER), 20-1 Donnacha (IRE), 28-1 Benny Silver (IRE), Broomfields Cave (IRE), 50-1 Mix Master (GB), 66-1 Auba Me Yang (IRE), Mount South (IRE), Rocky Hill (GB), 100-1 Imperial Alex (IRE), Rolling River (IRE), 150-1 Well Vicky (IRE), 200-1 Dawnslittlediamond (GB), 300-1 Allanah’s Boy (IRE) 21 RACE FIVE
15 DAWNSLITTLEDIAMOND (GB) (368) 005P- 6 10-8 B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gallimaufry James Best Mr Lee Davies Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow Br Mrs H. R. Cross TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 starts in bumpers and pulled up in novice (200/1) at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow on her final run for Dai Burchell. TFRHHIII BHA16 WELL VICKY
O’Brien
HHIII BHA
Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
PRIME PRETENDER has found one too good on each of his three chase outings to date and, in a thin race, he looks quite a straightforward choice to open his account now. Billingsley also arrives in good form and he’s feared most, while Clondaw Bertie isn’t taken lightly having made a positive step last time
colours no horse age st lb 1 CLONDAW BERTIE (IRE) (13) 202-462 8 12-1 B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Female (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Theoddsquad syndicate Pat Murphy, Hungerford Br Mrs Noeleen Roche Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead Best effort for current stable when second in a Fontwell handicap chase on Boxing Day, although he didn’t find much. Merits respect in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA111 2 BILLINGSLEY (IRE) (43) 1442-33 CD 11 11-11
B g Millenary - Retain That Magic (IRE)
Jay Tidball (7) Alastair Ralph Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Mr D. Kennedy Planned Office Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser who has been in good form lately and is likely to be on the premises once more. TFRHHHHI BHA107 3
SHERBORNE (IRE) (62) 4100U-P D BF
Brendan Powell Sharp, Nicholas & Kennington
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mrs E. A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who lost his way in that discipline and shaped as if in need of his initial experience over fences when pulled up in a handicap at Kempton a couple of months ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA106 4
RACE STATS
SMARTER 22
RACE
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
RACE SUMMARY PLAY
SIXTH
3.10 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)
THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
1.PRIME PRETENDER 2.BILLINGSLEY (IRE) 3.CLONDAW BERTIE (IRE)
1-2-3:
7 11-10 B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE)
B g Great Pretender (IRE)
The
Mrs
Br
5 GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (39)
BF 7
B g Montmartre (FR) - Mariyara (FR) Charlie Deutsch Mr G. Hannon Venetia Williams, Hereford Br E.A.R.L. Haras Saint James Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdle winner in France Below that level in that sphere for current yard, including on chasing debut at Ludlow last time Others preferred TFRHHIII BHA100 6 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (8) 5P-PP66 6 10-2 B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton Br George R. Williams TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on from a promising start over hurdles in Ireland last autumn and no promise as yet for current stable, including over fences. TFRHIIII BHA82 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Prime Pretender (GB), 7-2 Billingsley (IRE), 4-1 Clondaw Bertie
15-2 Sherborne
9-1 Grizzly James (FR), 40-1 Valirann Gold (IRE)
PRIME PRETENDER (GB) (3) 63-5222 8 11-6
-
Prime Viper (IRE) Adam Wedge
Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Mr J. L. Lightfoot Prysg Cyf TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has matched that form over fences, runner-up on all 3 starts in this sphere to date Could go one better now TFRHHHHH BHA102
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PEPE LE MOKO has shaped well both handicap starts, and with this trip sure to unlock more, he’s a very appealing proposition from a handy mark. Pimlico Point and Imperial B G are unexposed and head the opposition. 1-2-3:
(IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 PIMLICO POINT (IRE) (42) 121-3 CD 6 12-0 Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Flag (FR) Richard Patrick Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne Br Michael Keaveney Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £160,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points last May and made a winning hurdles debut over C&D in March Matched that form under a penalty when a keeping-on third at Leicester in November and he’s open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA118 2 KNOCKANORE (IRE) (42) 223-661 D 6 11-13
B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE)
Daryl Jacob
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack Br Dermot Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both bumper starts and left first 2 hurdles efforts well behind when landing 6-runner novice at Carlisle in November, forging clear. More to do from opening mark but he’s unexposed TFRHHHII BHA117 3 MR MULDOON (IRE) (51) 050P6-P D 10 11-11
Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)
Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon
Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual scorer over fences in 2020/21 but he failed to fire for a while. Assessor given him every chance, at least. TFRHHIII BHA115
Lambert (5)
RACE
PLAY SMARTER 24 SEVENTH RACE 3.40
MILES ABOUT THREE AND A
FURLONGS
100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
STATS RACE SUMMARY
TWO
HALF
(2M 3F
THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
1.PEPE LE MOKO (FR) 2.PIMLICO POINT (IRE) 3.IMPERIAL B G
JAZZ KING
4
(FR) (300) 2/22443- 7 11-11 Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR)
115 5 PRESENT VALUE (IRE) (32) 61004-4 CD 9 11-4 B g Gold Well - Presenting Shares (IRE) Gavin Sheehan ValueRacingClub.co.uk Jamie Snowden,
Br M. Conaghan
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start for Jamie Snowden a year ago but unable to continue the good work since, fourth of 7 in repeat bid at Leicester last month. Blinkers reached for. TFRHHHII BHA108 6 IMPERIAL B G (IRE) (43) 531-43 6 11-4 Gr g Getaway (GER) - Milan Pride (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Imperial Racing Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br William Neville Agetur (UK) Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWGetaway gelding who showed improved form to make third bumper start a winning one at Carlisle (17f) in March. Positives to draw from both hurdles starts in November and of interest on this quick switch to handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA108 7 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (212) 0062-4P 10 11-3 Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay Lilly Pinchin (3) Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell
VIEW Much better for the addition of
following a brace of
Finn
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a work-in-progress over hurdles last season and been given a chance by the handicapper. Gone well fresh and could be involved in change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA
Lambourn
Betvictor
TIMEFORM
cheekpieces when second at Newbury and back over hurdles
heavy defeats over fences, latterly in June Headgear off. TFRHHIII BHA107
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Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 39 runners, 10%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEPE LE MOKO trained by J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch
Mr G. T. Lever
6 11-3
David Prichard (5)
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH Rules who despite still looking a bit raw, running best race when runner-up on return/handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f) in November Upped to 3m and bombed out at Aintree. TFRHHHII BHA107
9
ROSSBEIGH STRAND (IRE) (51) 1/0/244-3
8 11-2
B g Mahler - Could Do
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Tom Bellamy Nut Club Partnership
Br Thomas Keating Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEW Matched pick of novice form when third of 9 in a C&D handicap in November Tongue tie on and his mark is a fair one. TFRHHHII BHA106
10
NATTY
NIGHT
(GB) (38) 4144-33 BF
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Danehill Dreamer (USA)
7 11-1
Charlie Deutsch
The Gs and Js Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Watership Down Stud Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat for William Muir and built on hurdles debut promise when landing 2m Taunton maiden (soft) in January. Solid if unspectacular in handicaps since but represents in-form yard. Needs to settle to last out. TFRHHHII BHA105
11
PEPE LE MOKO (FR) (34) 4-364 BF
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jolie Menthe (FR)
Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams
5 10-13
David Noonan
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Better for debut when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) on return and shaped well making an early switch to handicaps sixth of 19 at Cheltenham (16.4f, good Wasn’t seen to best effect at Lingfield and looks ready for this trip TFRHHHHH BHA103
12
WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (13) 254-124 C
6 10-4
Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission
Br Liam Norris Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark over 2m here in October and ran even better in defeat when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft). Not quite at that level at Fontwell latest TFRHHHII BHA94
2022: STRAIGHT SWAP (IRE) 7 11 2 Tom Cannon 8-1 (Chris Gordon) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note: I’M A STARMAN: Following its run on 10/6/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Pepe Le Moko (FR), 6-1 Pimlico Point (IRE), 8-1 Natty Night (GB), 9-1 Knockanore (IRE), Imperial B G (IRE), 10-1 Rossbeigh Strand (IRE), 12-1 Jazz King (FR), Walkinthewoods (IRE), 14-1 Present Value (IRE), 25-1 Bonza Boy (GB), 28-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 33-1 Mr Muldoon (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Vickersbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 37 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.10 - THE BEST ODDS
GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET EVERYDAY MARES’ HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickersbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 12 entries at £41.Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.40 - THE GO RACING WITH VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickersbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £51. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.10 - THE VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9822 to the winning horse The second to receive £4519, the third £2259, the fourth £1130 and the fifth £563. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £93 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £75 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Vickers.bet Have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £93. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7513; Second £3755; Third £1879; Fourth £939; Fifth £469. (Penalty Value £9822.66) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.40 - THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON FACEBOOK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Vickersbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize tot he winning owner In Addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.10 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £51. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET
(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. vickers.bet has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning Owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £41. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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