Chepstow Racecard – Friday 3rd February

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1 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) (31) 3321-21

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Native Mo (IRE)

611-12

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)

KEY OwnerBreeding Breeder Jockey

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HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

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HHIII at leastone or twoholdstrongerclaims HIIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope IIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

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FIRST RACE 1.30

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD

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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 STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (31 wins from 264 runners, 12%) runs DOYEN STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs HOE JOLY SMOKE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAPID RIVER trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.

Plenty of potential improvers here, including HOLY JOE SMOKE, who was an encouraging second on debut at this course in October That form has been franked since and he gets the nod. Always Busy and Buckhorn Rocco head the list of dangers.

1-2-3: 1.HOE JOLY SMOKE 2.ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) 3.BUCKHORN ROCCO

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (33) 10-2111 D

B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR)

6 11-12

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Dominique Guyon Morson Group

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who completed hat-trick in 14-runner novice at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 33 days ago by 1/2 length from Buckhorn Rocco, responding well Improving with each race and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA125

2 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (79) 2601 D

5 11-8

B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr G. A. Moore Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr Tom Coughlan NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who left his previous form well behind when taking 17-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 79 days ago, readily Should have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CREBILLY (IRE) (26) 33-12 D BF

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 and made a highly promising start over hurdles when easily landing 11-runner novice at Newcastle (16.2f, soft) in December, easing clear. Posted good second over C&D since and remains open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA128

4 DOYEN STAR (IRE) (77) 1-1 CD

5 11-8

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Leith Walk (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Paddy Kennedy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in Irish points and, having subsequently changed hands for £120,000, he accounted for 14 rivals on Rules debut in a C&D novice in November That form has taken plenty of knocks since but there’s no doubt that he’s a promising type TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ANYTRIXWILLDO (IRE) (-)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE)

Trixothetrade Partnership

5 11-2

Jamie Brace (7)

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW €33,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Ashtown Lad and useful hurdler/chaser Beg To Differ, stayed 29f. Dam unraced. Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHIII BHA-

6

BLACK TONIC (GB) (45) 040

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)

5 11-2

Mr James Jeavons (7)

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Tom Weston

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler but didn’t show a great deal in a brace of bumpers or on debut in this sphere in December

7 BUCKHORN ROCCO (GB) (33) 5/16-2 D

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 11-2

Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Waimea Bay Harry Kimber (3)

The Buckhorn Racing Team

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br M. M. Hooker Great Taste Awards, Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game when 1/2-length second of 14 to Hugos New Horse in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 33 days ago. Further improvement is on the cards and he merits consideration TFRHHHII BHA-

8

HOE JOLY SMOKE (GB) (101) 1-2 BF

5 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy Harry Skelton

Babbitt Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful sole outing between the flags and made promising start under Rules when second of 14 to Makin’yourmindup (winner again since) at this course (19.4f) in October. In good hands and it’s likely we haven’t seen the best of him yet. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9

MINELLA CHOICE (IRE) (650) 62/-

7 11-2

B g Beat Hollow - Termsconditonsaply (IRE) Charlie Todd

The DTTW Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Miss Michelle Bolger Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in Thurles bumper on sole Rules start 2 years ago and best watched on hurdling bow for new yard TFRHIIII BHA-

10

RAPID RIVER (IRE) (33) 05

5 11-2

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - More Equity Lucy Gardner

Gardner Wheeler Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Ms Toni Doran Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a couple of bumpers and faces a stiff task on switch to hurdling.

TFRHIIII BHA-

11

SAILED AWAY (GER) (57) 4-305

5 11-2

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

The Danum Partnership Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Gestut Gorlsdorf Princes Risborough Cookshop

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame sole start in point bumper and shaped with some encouragement on Rules debut in Bangor bumper in September. However, offered little in this sphere for new connections since TFRHIIII BHA-

12

SCHERBOBALOB (GB) (77) 0

5 11-2

Gr or Ro g Cityscape - Cloudy Spirit Jonathan Burke

Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Norma Harris Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on Flat who wasn’t disgraced behind Doyen Star in novice hurdle (66/1) over C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 77 days ago. Hard to see that form being overturned, however. Hooded for first time TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

2022: CURRENT MOOD 7 11 0 Isabel Williams 6-4 (Evan Williams) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Crebilly (IRE), Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 7-2 Buckhorn Rocco (GB), 9-2 Doyen Star (IRE), Always Busy (IRE), 12-1 Anytrixwilldo (IRE), 20-1 Minella Choice (IRE), 50-1 Scherbobalob (GB), Rapid River (IRE), Sailed Away (GER), 150-1 Black Tonic (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.00

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 221 runners, 27%) runs AMENON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs SEVEN NO TRUMPS

WEIGHTWATCHER: DUC DE BEAUCHENE won off a handicap mark of 126, his rating is now down 8lb to 118.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RESERVE TANK trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

HIPOP DES ONGRAIS appeals as the type to win more races over fences and can make light of an 8lb rise in the handicap here. Limetree Boy and Skinflint rate the principal dangers

1-2-3: 1.HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR) 2.LIMETREE BOY (IRE) 3.SKINFLINT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THOMAS MACDONAGH (GB) (35) P235-44

10 12-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Taqreem (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Sperling, Coomes, Davies, Hague, Collins Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br R. W. Russell Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEW Sole success over fences came in 3-runner event at Catterick in early 2021 Not disgraced back in this sphere at Haydock latest but that is still some way below his best form TFRHHIII BHA120

2 DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (26) 1-P0505 CD

10 11-12

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 5 starts since though, so percentage call is to look elsewhere Cheekpieces on for first time TFRHHIII BHA118

3 BALKO SAINT (FR) (21) 504-364

6 11-11

B g Balko (FR) - Sainte Cupid (FR) David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Mixed record over hurdles last season but did win a small-field listed novice over 2m in October 2021. Has barely beaten a rival home in 4 outings over fences, though TFRHHIII BHA117

4 SEVEN NO TRUMPS (IRE) (75) 3/133-0P

B g Milan - Ballyknock Present (IRE)

8 11-11

Harry Skelton

Mr Frank McAleavy Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br B. Higgins Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a promising start over fences when scoring at Lingfield (2 1/2m) in November 2021 However, failed to last home over much longer trip at Carlisle on return and ran modestly in first-time headgear since Had wind operation since TFRHHIII BHA117

5 BALLINSKER (IRE) (26) P-44UP3 CD

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Brownie Points (IRE)

GG Thoroughbreds XII & Partner

Br Thomas Maher

8 11-10

Isabel Williams (3)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when third of 6 in handicap chase (14/1) over C&D (soft) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. This is more competitive but he ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA116

6 AMENON (FR) (44) 2223-3F

8 11-9

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Couetrie (FR) Harry Cobden

Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mme Henri Devin John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWHad a wind op before shaping encouragingly on return in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) in November

Running below that level when coming down late on at Lingfield since but drop back in trip/addition of cheekpieces may see him in a better light TFRHHHII BHA115

7 RESERVE TANK (IRE) (43) 643-3PP

B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE)

Mr Roddy Owen

9 11-9

James Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr L. Dunne Foodnet Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since winning a Wincanton Grade 2 in November 2019, shaping like one with problems. Showed nothing in 2 starts for new yard TFRHIIII BHA115

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (99) 3F16-3 BF

7 11-8

B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br John & Michelle Roche Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 1 of his 4 hurdling starts and showed aptitude for chasing when third of 11 in handicap at Worcester (20f, heavy) on debut in this sphere 99 days ago. Should be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA114

9

DREAMING BLUE (GB) (39) 0/135-35 D

6 11-8

B g Showcasing - Got To Dream Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr R. W. Devlin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Fittocks Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who posted promising third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft, 25/1) on debut over fences in November Well below that level at Wincanton since, however. TFRHHIII BHA114

10

GOUDHURST STAR (IRE) (71) 6/106-0 D

7 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Baliya (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Nigel & Barbara Collison Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Shane McCarthy Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning novice hurdler last season but made a disappointing start to his chase career when down the field on his 2 1/2m Lingfield reappearance in November Still early days but he’ll need to leave that well behind now tried in cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA113

11 DO IT FOR THY SEN (IRE) (26) 342-1P4

9 11-0

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 and no real impact over C&D since Tried in blinkers now TFRHHIII BHA106

12 HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR) (59) 0015-01 D

6 10-10

Gr g Voiladenuo (FR) - Pretty des Ongrais (FR) Daryl Jacob

Baroness Harding Robert Walford, Blandford

Br N. Trincot, G. Trincot, S. Trincot et al Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWAppealed as the type to make a better chaser and duly stepped up on his seasonal/chase debut when winning handicap at Fontwell (19.5f) in December, impressing with his jumping. Can follow up with further progress to come TFRHHHHH BHA102

13

SKINFLINT (IRE) (30) 20//232-3 BF

11 10-5

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Gales Hill (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mrs Susan Anne Gent Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br The Red Marble Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sort who made the frame again when third of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and likely to be in the mix again TFRHHHII BHA97

2022: ENORMOUSE 9 11 10 Ben Godfrey 16-1 (Kayley Woollacott) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 6, 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 9, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

SEVEN NO TRUMPS: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BALLINSKER: Following its run on 8/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed on the run-in.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hipop des Ongrais (FR), 11-2 Limetree Boy (IRE), 15-2 Amenon (FR), 12-1 Skinflint (IRE), 14-1 Thomas Macdonagh (GB), 16-1 Seven No Trumps (IRE), Ballinsker (IRE), 20-1 Duc de Beauchene (FR), 22-1 Balko Saint (FR), Do It For Thy Sen (IRE), 25-1 Goudhurst Star (IRE), 28-1 Dreaming Blue (GB), 50-1 Reserve Tank (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.30

TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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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 STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 221 runners, 27%) runs STATE OF POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs HEEZER GEEZER FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs STATE OF POWER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WELL DICK trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 65 miles.

STATE OF POWER, a lightly-raced winner in Irish points, is open to plenty of improvement now stepping up in trip with last month’s hurdling debut under his belt, so he receives the vote. Hereford-scorer Heezer Geezer promises to be suited by the step up in trip and is highly respected, as is Well Dick, who looked very willing when confirming his hurdling debut promise at Uttoxeter last time

1-2-3: 1.STATE OF POWER (IRE) 2.HEEZER GEEZER (FR) 3.WELL DICK (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 HEEZER GEEZER (FR) (44) 1-221

6 11-7

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Queen du Vallon (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Jean-Pierre Rault & Vincent Le Roy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in bumpers and showed a good attitude to shade a 3-way photo in 15-runner maiden at Hereford (19.7f) last month. Step up in trip promises to suit and there’s more to come TFRHHHHI BHA129

2 WELL DICK (IRE) (34) U1-21 D

6 11-7

B g Well Chosen - Midnight Benefit (IRE) Bradley Roberts (7)

Mr Malcolm Olden Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs Gillian Browne Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEWChanged hands for £135,000 after landing Irish point in February and showed plenty to work on when finding only a Paul Nicholls-trained winner too good on hurdling debut over C&D. Showed a willing attitude when going one better at Uttoxeter and open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA119

3 DIAMOND MONARCH (IRE) (-)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Otorum (IRE)

Diamond Racing Ltd

6 11-0

Charlie Deutsch

Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mrs Noeleen and Tom O’Toole Diamond Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£6,000 3-y-o, Imperial Monarch gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Kusadasi and fairly useful chaser Sunsetstorise. Makes appeal on paper, so requires a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 INCH HOUSE (IRE) (26) 1-43 D

B g Ocovango - Ask Hazel (IRE)

Mr Michael Geoghegan

6 11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br R. McCarthy Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW£125,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and has shown a fair level of form in reaching the frame both starts over hurdles, including when third here (19.4f) 26 days ago. Up in trip and more needed for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 STATE OF POWER (IRE) (38) F1-3 D BF

6 11-0

B g Westerner - Strong Statement (IRE) Harry Cobden

Gordon & Su Hall

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Neil Roche Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of sole completed start in maiden points and shaped as if better for the run when third in a maiden hurdle here (19.4f) 38 days ago. Sure to improve and can have a big say. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 THE NEWEST ONE (IRE) (75) 2144-5P D

B g Oscar (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

8 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

S Such & CG Paletta Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Ronald Brown Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDual chase winner at Newton Abbot and Doncaster last season who wasn’t disgraced after 7 months off when fifth of 20 in handicap at Cheltenham (25f) in October. Ran modestly at Exeter the following month and now reverts to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA115

7 SABAARELLI (GB) (4) 600R

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Princess Sabaah (IRE)

Mr D. Boocock

6 10-7

Robert Dunne

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br D. Boocock Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in bumpers and refused at the first making hurdling debut after 3 months off at Hereford 4 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £18000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J O’Neill (15 wins from 123 runners, 12%) runs MONBEG GENIUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs MONBEG GENIUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMY FLIGHT trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.

MONBEG GENIUS arrives firmly on the up and takes preference over Super Survivor and RaddonTop who, like the selection, both scored cosily last time out Ree Okka is another one worth considering.

1-2-3: 1.MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) 2.SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) 3.RADDON TOP (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (26) 431-411 CD

7 11-10

B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Barrowman Racing Limited Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Michael Tobin Knox Group

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who tasted success twice in maiden/novice hurdles last term (at up to 23.6f). Doubled his tally over fences over C&D last time and is open to further improvement, so could take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (38) 2121-21 CD

7 11-8

B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br M. Sheehy Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points before winning twice around 2m4f over hurdles last term Off the mark at second attempt over fences over C&D last time and has more to offer, so should go well TFRHHHHI BHA130

3 REE OKKA (GB) (28) 110-252 C D BF

B g Getaway (GER) - Presenteea (IRE)

The Jago Family Partnership

7 11-8

Jonathan Burke

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Distillery Stud Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who landed 2 novice hurdles at up to 24.5f last winter. Shaping up well over fences this season, so capable of making his presence felt in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 SURREY QUEST (IRE) (34) 11P0-34 BF

B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)

Surrey Racing (SQ)

6 11-4

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S. McElroy Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect over hurdles (won first 2 starts) and shaped encouragingly sent chasing after 8 months off when third at Uttoxeter. Disappointed at Newbury next time but can’t be written off. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 RADDON TOP (IRE) (24) 32-2331 D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Knockbrack Vic (IRE)

Mrs S. M. Trump

Br Vincent O’Connor

10 11-0

James Davies

Chris Down, Cullompton

Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded hat-trick of handicap hurdles at Chepstow last term and built on promising chasing debut when landing an 8-runner event at Exeter last time, forging clear. Looks set for another bold showing TFRHHHHI BHA122

6 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (88) 325-004

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE)

9 10-6

Lorcan Williams

Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Christy Buckley Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last term and out of sorts so far in this campaign. Returns from a break/wind op TFRHHIII BHA114

2022: DE YOUNG WARRIOR 9 10 9 David Noonan 3-1 (Jeremy Scott) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 7-2 Ree Okka (GB), 4-1 Super Survivor (IRE), 5-1 Raddon Top (IRE), 8-1 Surrey Quest (IRE), 16-1 Stormy Flight (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.30

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 54YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (31 wins from 264 runners, 12%) runs ALMINAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs ARRIVEDERCI

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAIRLAWN FLYER trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FAIRLAWN FLYER might have been a fortunate winner at Ffos Las 6 weeks ago, but that improved performance is backed up by the timefigure so a 1lb rise may well be on the lenient side In Rem and Lyrical Genius are also on the upgrade and look the obvious threats.

1-2-3: 1.FAIRLAWN FLYER 2.IN REM (FR) 3.LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THE MULCAIR (IRE) (418) 362/F1P-

9 12-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Black Lassie (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3)

The Reverse Forecast Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Declan Phelan Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/novice hurdle winner who made a good start over fences when second at Wetherby on 2020 return. Not in same form next 3 starts, however Left Dan Skelton and missed last season Pulled up in point in Dec 2021 TFRHHIII BHA122

2 IN REM (FR) (33) 15-44F1 D

8 12-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Etoile des Iles (FR) David Noonan Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences this term, jumping much better when narrow winner at Exeter on New Year’s Day. Should continue to give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 ARRIVEDERCI (FR) (37) 3/4P-355

8 12-0

Gr g Martaline - Etoile d’Ainay (FR)

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Martin Broughton & Friends 1

Br Stephane Milaveau Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful hurdler who was placed twice in competitive Ascot handicaps during 2020/21 campaign. However, offered little in a very light campaign last season and has made a discouraging start over fences this term TFRHHIII BHA120

4

FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (43) 4111-P1

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE)

Mr Ross Williams

Br Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams

7 11-13

James Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWProvided his yard with a rare recent win, albeit in fortunate circumstances (left in front at last), when scoring at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in this headgear 6 weeks ago. Nevertheless, that rated as an improved performance so he must be considered off only 1lb higher TFRHHHHH BHA119

5 LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (24) 153-442

B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE)

Thackray, Ogilvy, King & Williams

Br S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

6 11-9

Sam Twiston-Davies

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of sole outing between the flags and followed up in a bumper/21f novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules in 2021. Little impact next 4 starts but firmly back on track when just losing out at Doncaster on second chase outing last month, pulling clear with a progressive sort Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA115

6 SILVER IN DISGUISE (GB) (63) 513-400 C

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Spinner

Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris

9 11-9

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mrs S. C. Welch Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWBenefited from the step up to a marathon distance when successful here (30.6f) in March before running to a similar level when third at Ffos Las. Not in the same form so far this season, however. TFRHHIII BHA115

7 PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) (44) 4-21043 D

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR)

Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

9 11-9

Harry Kimber (3)

Katy Price, Llanigon

Br C. Marie, C. Pierre Marie & C. Chalots Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap in June. However, his trio of subsequent starts have been laboured, off bridle early and merely closing late to finish third at Taunton 44 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA115

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SANDY BOY (IRE) (447) 3/14P21- D

9 11-8

B g Tajraasi (USA) - Annienoora (IRE) Ben Jones

Mrs B. Hitchcock Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Br P. Ahearne Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Not one to set your watch by but took advantage of a weak race at Uttoxeter despite looking typically hesitant off the bridle. That was 14 months ago, however, and not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA114

9 ALMINAR (IRE) (39) F/63-10P C

10 11-7

B g Arakan (USA) - Classic Magic (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr Mark J. Phillips Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Daniel Fogarty Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied a long absence when making a winning yard debut at Ffos Las (23.8f) in November Consistency never been his strong suit, though, and he’s not scaled same heights either outing since. TFRHHIII BHA113

10 MORMON (IRE) (44) 5004-45

10 11-6

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) Bryan Carver

Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Cyril O’Hara Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2019 and hasn’t really threatened in a couple of starts for new yard

11 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (43) 1133P5 C

HIIII BHA112

7 11-2

Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR) Charlie Price (3)

The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerinFrancewhowon3onthebouncebetween theflagsduringthespringandmadeanimpressivedebutforTimVaughan in small-field Chepstow handicap (23.6f, good) in October. Not so good since, however, markedly so last twice TFRHIIII BHA108

12 MAX DYNAMO (GB) (288) 21113P- D

13 10-13

B g Midnight Legend - Vivante (IRE) Harrison Beswick (3) Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Mrs M. J. Wilson NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed his hat-trick at Wincanton in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 7 in handicap chase there but not seen since shaping as if amiss in April. Tongue strap back on TFRHHHII BHA105

2022: DR KANANGA 8 11 5 Ben Jones 7-2 (Ben Clarke) 17 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

MAX DYNAMO: Following its run on 21/4/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 4-1 In Rem (FR), Lyrical Genius (IRE), 11-1 Sandy Boy (IRE), 14-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), Max Dynamo (GB), 22-1 Silver In Disguise (GB), 25-1 Alminar (IRE), 28-1 Arrivederci (FR), 33-1 The Mulcair (IRE), 40-1 Mormon (IRE), Galop du Bosc (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 4.05

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOIN OUR FREE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4120, 2nd £2059, 3rd £1030, 4th £515, 5th £257. (Penalty Value £5386.62)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 221 runners, 27%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs SANTOS BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLADIATEUR ALLEN trained by J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

Lots with chances SANTOS BLUE was greatly improved refitted with a tongue strap when making a winning handicap debut at Wetherby and Dan Skelton’s son of Blue Bresil can make light of a 7lb rise with the headgear again sported.The handily weighted Haas Boy could emerge as the chief threat, although returning duo On The Wild Side and Inca de Lafayette need considering too, especially if the market speaks in their favour

1-2-3: 1.SANTOS BLUE 2.HAAS BOY (FR) 3.ON THE WILD SIDE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 NEW FOUND FAME (IRE) (39) 1-P20

7 12-0

B g Fame And Glory - Coco Opera (IRE) Jonathan Burke

West Coast Haulage Limited Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br R. Lynch Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning debut in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter novice hurdle in March on sole start last season Runner-up on second of his 3 starts so far this time round but well held on handicap bow at Kempton last time TFRHHHII BHA119

2 GLADIATEUR ALLEN (FR) (11) P-40463 D

7 12-0

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Une Epoque (FR) David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase start at Exeter last season but it’s been all downhill over fences since Returned to form when third over hurdles at Ffos Las last time and needs to back it up now TFRHHHII BHA119 (+2)

3 ARE U WISE TO THAT (IRE) (43) 21-13

6 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr Michael Geoghegan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Rita Kent Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Warwick bumper and followed up with easy success on Uttoxeter hurdling debut in October. Excellent third of 6 in novice at Ayr (21.4f) 43 days ago so much respected on his handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA119

4 HAAS BOY (FR) (37) 2412-F4 BF

6 11-13

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Naker Mome (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Malcolm Olden Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged 2m maiden at Huntingdon in March and would have made a winning handicap debut but for falling at Ludlow on return. Turned out quickly when below form fourth at Catterick (19.3f) 37 days ago but sort to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA118

5 MARTINHAL (IRE) (37) 110/0P-5 D

8 11-11

B g Westerner - Gweedara (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3)

Mrs Lynne Maclennan David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs A. Young W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Dropping quickly in the weights but continues well below par, off 13 months/had wind op before remote fifth in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f) 37 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time

6 KATESON (GB) (38) 25666-0 CD

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Kate (IRE)

Mr David M. Richards

TFRHHIII BHA116

10 11-10

Robert Dunne

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br D. M. Richards Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful performer at best but struggled towards the end of last season and reappearance effort at Chepstow was hardly inspiring. C&D winner yet others appeal a lot more. TFRHHIII BHA115

7 NO NO TONIC (GB) (39) 5-34101

9 11-10

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame James Davies

Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br R. Jenner & J. Green Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable mare who enhanced an excellent record at Wincanton when scoring easily over 2m there on Boxing Day. Should go well again despite taking 11lb hike in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA115

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

KEPAGGE (IRE) (24) 460/-635 C D

B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady

9 11-10

Tom Scudamore

Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gareth Adair W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Won bumper and novice hurdles on first 3 starts under Rules back in 2019/20. Hasn’t kicked on in a light career since, weakening fifth over 23f at Exeter last time Drops back in trip with cheekpieces added. TFRHHIII BHA115

9 ON THE WILD SIDE (IRE) (455) 6/110/UP-

10 11-8

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clear Riposte (IRE) Charlie Hammond

M Albon & M P Tudor Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mrs Mary Ahearne Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual 2m winner over hurdles in autumn of 2020 Failed to complete both starts over fences the following year and missed all of 2022. In good hands so can’t be ruled out after a wind op off a handy-looking mark TFRHHHII BHA113

10

INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (302) 634113-

5 11-8

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Harry Cobden

Owners Group 100 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br E.A.R.L. de Lustiere Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut at Taunton last February. Only third of 5 in novice (8/11) there when last seen 10 months ago but can’t be discounted on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA113

11 YOUR BAND (GB) (538) 04/2352-

8 11-5

B g Helmet (AUS) - Kampai Nick Scholfield

Only Fools Own Horses Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss A. J. Rawding & P. M. Crane Bowline Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since twice successful at Uttoxeter in 2019 and returns now after 17 months off. Has his fitness to prove TFRHHHII BHA110

12

SUPER DUPER SAM (GB) (45) 2245-2F

7 11-5

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - With Grace Brendan Powell

Mr D. V. Stevens Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has shown fair form over hurdles and was running creditably before falling at Plumpton last time Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA110

13 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (39) 2-40501

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty

6 11-3

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who was refitted with a tongue strap when much improved to land 11-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.7f, 10/1) under this rider 39 days ago. Up 7lb but has more to offer. Player TFRHHHHH BHA108

14

BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN (GB) (35) 0001-0P D

6 11-3

Br g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Cita Verda (FR) Lucy Gardner

Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mickley Stud & Mr & Mrs R. A. Green Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term with success in an Exeter novice hurdle (18.5f) but has run modestly in handicaps both starts this winter Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA108

15

THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (44) 4-11114

6 11-0

B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Gavin Sheehan

Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Barrow Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved this season, completing her 4-timer at Exeter (21.6f) in November Solid fourth of 11 at Taunton (23.9f) 44 days ago. Likely she can be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA105

2022: THE STREET (IRE) 6 11 4 Tom Bellamy 7-2 (Emma Lavelle) 10 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 15.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Inca de Lafayette (FR), Santos Blue (GB), 9-1 Haas Boy (FR), No No Tonic (GB), 10-1 Are U Wise To That (IRE), 12-1 On The Wild Side (IRE), 14-1 Gladiateur Allen (FR), 18-1 Martinhal (IRE), Kateson (GB), 20-1 Kepagge (IRE), Super Duper Sam (GB), The Height of Fame (GB), 22-1 New Found Fame (IRE), Your Band (GB), 150-1 Bluffmeifyoucan (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 4.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE CAZOO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 221 runners, 27%) runs HURRICANE DANNY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs DELGANY BOBBY BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: EBONY SPIRIT trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 98 miles.

The market will no doubt prove informative with regards to the newcomers but SPIRITS BAY looked a good prospect when comfortably landing a C&D bumper 11 weeks ago (value for extra having come from the back of the field). With further improvement not out of the equation, NigelTwiston-Davies’charge is fancied to follow up. Beachcomber, Duc du Rene and Hurricane Danny are just a handful of potential dangers

1-2-3: 1.SPIRITS BAY 2.BEACHCOMBER (FR) 3.DUC DU RENE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 SPIRITS BAY (GB) (77) 1 CD

5 11-9

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) Finn Lambert (5)

Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br A. Wintle & R. Johnson Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£12,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a C&D bumper (good to soft) 11 weeks ago, value for extra in coming from the back of the field Leading claims under a penalty

2 BEACHCOMBER (FR) (68) 4

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-2

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten 24 lengths when fourth in a 7-runner Carlisle bumper (17f) on debut but better was clearly expected (sent off at 5/2) and did sustain a challenge until final 1f, so improvement should be forthcoming

3 DELGANY BOBBY BLUE (GB) (300) P-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pretty Neat (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Harry Skelton

Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Charles Wilson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Any Second Now, stays 4 1/4m, and fair hurdler/ fairly useful chaser Roxboro Road, stays 3m Pulled up sole start in points but could have a say on Rules debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 DUC DU RENE (IRE) (-)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lady Rene (IRE)

Mr & Mrs William Rucker

5 11-2

Adam Wedge

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Ms M. McKenna Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW£65,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful chaser Annie Angel and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Myztique, stayed 2 3/4m Market should prove informative.

5 EBONY SPIRIT (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Daryl Jacob

Lead The Way Syndicate Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

Br Meadow Park Stud CHD Property

TIMEFORM VIEW Frammassone gelding. Brother to modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cedar Hill Dam ran twice over hurdles. Hooded, and his trainer’s newcomers command respect. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 HURRICANE DANNY (FR) (101) 0

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Tornade d’Ainay (FR)

5 11-2

Harry Cobden

Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €150,000 3-y-o, No Risk At All gelding who failed to meet expectations when eighth of 12 in bumper (5/1) at this C&D (good to soft) in October, perhaps needing the run more than anticipated. No surprise should he leave that effort behind TFRHHHII BHA-

7 LOOK OUT TO SEA (GB) (300) P-

6 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Sainte Gig (FR) James Best

Mr Peter Hepworth Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Miss E. J. Wright

TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including Goldgig and fairly useful hurdler Santera Dam unraced. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 2022) Wears hood

TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

MINELLA MAGICAL (IRE) (250) 5

5 11-2

B g Champs Elysees - Histoire de Moeurs (FR) Robert Williams (3)

Nikki Evans Racing Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mrs Amy Collins

TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Mabela, stayed 3m Dam 2m/17f hurdle/ chase winner, also smart 10.5f-1 1/2m winner on Flat Well held only start in Irish points (May 2022) TFRHHIII BHA-

9 PARSONS STONE (IRE) (578) 4-

6 11-2

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Mr J. P. Dwan

TIMEFORM VIEW Leading Light gelding who showed a bit when mid-field in a Worcester bumper (16f, good to soft) 19 months ago. Probably best watched returning from such an absence TFRHHIII BHA-

10 ROYAL DEFENDER (IRE) (101) 15

5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kings Sister (IRE) Tom Scudamore

Prof Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew David Pipe, Wellington

Br Thomas Mulhern W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and while he didn’t come up to expectations when fifth in a C&D bumper over 3 months ago (sent off 3/1), he might well come on for that Tongue tie applied. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 MY DREAM (GB) (29) 0

5 10-9

B m Proclamation (IRE) - Scarlett O’Tara Charlie Price (3)

Mrs D. Thomas Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Richard Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Proclamation mare who finished tailed off in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 40/1) on debut 29 days ago. Likely to need more time. TFRHIIII BHA-

12

PASSING KATE (GB) (20) 5

6 10-9

B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Mr David M. Richards Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br D. M. Richards

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance mare who was always behind when fifth in bumper at Warwick (16f, heavy, 5/1) on debut 20 days ago. Tough to envisage her featuring. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 SWEET SAFFRON (GB) (-)

Br m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Saffron

6 10-9

Gavin Sheehan

Mr P. A. Tylor Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br P. A. Tylor

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare Dam 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3 3/4m), half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (17f-3 3/4m winner) Sea Saffron. Likely best watched.

14 YORGUNNABEALADY (GB) (-)

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Sunsational Girl

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

Robert Dunne

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky mare. Dam, well held in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Lend A Hand Son. Check market for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn first time by No. 5, 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10.

2022: SPORTING ACE (IRE) 6 11 2 Jack Quinlan 11-2 (Neil King) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Spirits Bay (GB), 15-2 Duc du Rene (IRE), 17-2 Royal Defender (IRE), 9-1 Beachcomber (FR), Delgany Bobby Blue (GB), 10-1 Hurricane Danny (FR), 12-1 Ebony Spirit (IRE), 20-1 Look Out To Sea (GB), 25-1 Yorgunnabealady (GB), 33-1 Parsons Stone (IRE), 40-1 Minella Magical (IRE), Sweet Saffron (GB), 50-1 Passing Kate (GB), 100-1 My Dream (GB)

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

NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES

Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring, except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE DOWNLOAD VICKERS.BET APP EBF NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (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, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, January 28th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The trustees of the EBF have kindly contributed £1,000 towards this race. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy 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. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. 28 entries at £45.

- Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470.

(Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET EVERYDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £60. - Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.30 - THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER 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 five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 28th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £45.Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON FACEBOOK NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £90. - Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.30 - THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries at £60. - Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.05 - THE JOIN OUR FREE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5386 to the winning horse The second to receive £2478, the third £1239, the fourth £620 and the fifth £309. 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 28th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy 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. 37 entries at £51.Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4120; Second £2059; Third £1030; Fourth £515; Fifth £257. (Penalty Value £5386.62)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.40 - THE CAZOO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 28th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 26 entries at £24. - Closed January 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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