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FIFTH RACE 3.07

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

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 224 runners, 27%) runs SOUTHFIELD HARVEST & TAKE YOUR TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs SOUTHFIELD HARVEST & TAKE YOUR TIME LONGEST TRAVELLER: JON SNOW trained by G Baker, Chiddingfold, 114 miles.

A good handicap in which it may pay to focus on the unexposed sorts towards the foot of the weights OPERATION MANNA should have more to offer now stepping up in trip so he’s narrowly preferred to the hat-trick seeking The Kniphand. David Pipe’s representative Thanksforthehelp is another very interesting contender

1-2-3: 1.OPERATION MANNA 2.THE KNIPHAND (FR) 3.THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 JON SNOW (FR) (144) 11/0-315

8 12-0

Br g Le Havre (IRE) - Saroushka (FR) Luca Morgan

PJL Racing & Paul Bowden George Baker, Chiddingfold

Br Mr Elie Lellouche & Mlle Sarah Lellouche Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who landed a maiden chase at Killarney in August Left Willie Mullins after a disappointing run at Galway (fences again) in October and watching brief is advised back hurdling for his new yard. TFRHHIII BHA140

2 BEAR GHYLLS (IRE) (21) 114/-304

8 11-13

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Inch Princess (IRE) Sean Bowen Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWHad a fine season as a novice hurdler in 2020/21, winning his first 3 starts Shaped better than the bare result after 20 months off when third on chase debut at Carlisle but he hasn’t built on it twice since Cheekpieces back on Has something to prove at present TFRHHIII BHA139

3 GALILEO SILVER (IRE) (224) 1P2-212 D

8 11-7

Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Famous (IRE) Charlie Deutsch

Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mt. Brilliant Broodmares II, LLC Potter Group

TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner last winter but also scored over hurdles at Ffos Las (3m) in June Ran well again when second at Market Rasen the following month but off since and he returns in a competitive race TFRHHHII BHA133

4 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (14) 1PP-P01

8 11-6

Niall Houlihan (3) Glass Half Full Kerry Lee, Presteigne

B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE)

Br Patrick Hennessy Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWLast 2 wins gained over 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter, bouncing back to form with a bang to comfortably see off 10 rivals a fortnight ago. Some of his 7lb rise is offset by Niall Houlihan’s claim but consistency isn’t his strong suit and he’s also unproven at this trip TFRHHIII BHA132

5 SOUTHFIELD HARVEST (GB) (23) 23/1-P4P C

D

9 11-4

B g Kayf Tara - Chamoss Royale (FR) Ben Bromley (7) Mrs Angela Yeoman & Mr Paul K. Barber

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mrs Angela Yeoman Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered only minor encouragement over fences since returning from an absence so hopes are pinned on a return to hurdling and first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) sparking a revival. TFRHHIII BHA130

6 KINGS KEEPER (IRE) (25) 410231

B g Getaway (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE)

Morris Morgan Racing

8 11-2

Richard Patrick

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br J. Kinsella Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyoffthemarkinmaidenhurdleatWexfordinJune.WellheldonchasedebutatLimericknexttime(finalstartforHenrydeBromhead)but has made a good start for new yard back hurdling, placed twice at Uttoxeter before winning at Ffos Las (2 1/2m). Steps up in trip now

7 DUBROVNIK HARRY (IRE) (42) 3123-3P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Kashmir Lady (FR)

Manhole Covers Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA128

7 11-1

Bryan Carver

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br J. H. Culloty Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising over hurdles last term, including a third in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown in March Also didn’t shape too badly on his chase debut/reappearance in November but he pulled up in Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton on sole run since Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA127

QUEST (IRE) (22) 1P0-344

B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)

Surrey Racing (SQ)

6 11-0

Paul O’Brien

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S. McElroy Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a good prospect over hurdles last season Hasn’t progressed as might have been hoped over fences this time round but this 6-y-o still has time on his side and a return to hurdles and addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift TFRHHHII BHA126

9 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (21) 422320 CD

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER)

Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle

8 11-0

William Kennedy

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who made the frame again when returned to hurdles over C&D on Welsh National day. Creditable seventh of 14 in a competitive Sandown handicap since but it underlines he needs a bit more from this mark TFRHHHII BHA126

10 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (24) 44-2141 CD

B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER)

7 10-13

Jordan Nailor

Mr Charlie Walker Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to open his account in C&D handicap in December and back to winning ways with cheekpieces added (retained) at Exeter 24 days ago. One of 2 solid contenders for a stable which won this race 12 months ago. TFRHHHHI BHA125

11 TAKE YOUR TIME (IRE) (84) 2/11PP-6 CD

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Don’t Be Bleu (IRE)

Owners Group 060

8 10-11

Lorcan Williams

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Gabriel O’Gara Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked very much on the up when winning over C&D in December 2021 Progress has stalled since but he might have needed his C&D reappearance over Christmas and there’s still time for him to get back on the up TFRHHHII BHA123

12 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (50) 1430-P5

8 10-10

B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace Alex Edwards (3)

Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Bob Barrett Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Aintree last term but hasn’t made much impact on either outing this term and he’ll need to up his game to figure here. TFRHIIII BHA122

13 THE KNIPHAND (FR) (29) 225411 D

5 10-8

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - La Chichina (FR) Finn Lambert (5)

Mr D. Owens Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr Emmanuel Le Roux Capital Reinforcing

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for step up to 3m when landing back-to-back Doncaster handicaps in recent months. Raised another 7lb but it’s unlikely he’s reached his limit yet. TFRHHHHI BHA120

14 OPERATION MANNA (GB) (61) 121-13 C BF

7 10-7

B g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy Stan Sheppard Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Lady Cobham Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner last term who took another step forward when scoring on his 19.5f course reappearance in November Creditable third at Newcastle since and remains a handicapper with potential, particularly now stepping up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA119

15

THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (61) 4322-34 BF

Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR)

6 10-5

Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Mickael Fennessy W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingthirdinabigfieldatPunchestownonhishandicapdebutlastApril.Shapedabitbetterthanresultwhenfourthon21fWetherbyreturn on Boxing Day. Has subsequently undergone wind surgery. Also has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue strap. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA117

2022: BALLYANDY 11 11 2 Finn Lambert 4-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 8, 15.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 15.

Stewards Note:

SOUTHFIELD HARVEST: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower L/H track.

DUBROVNIK HARRY: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Operation Manna (GB), 7-1 The Kniphand (FR), 8-1

Thanksforthehelp (FR), 9-1 Top of The Bill (IRE), 12-1 Kings Keeper (IRE), 16-1 Galileo Silver (IRE), Ballybegg (IRE), Take Your Time (IRE), 18-1 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE), Surrey Quest (IRE), 20-1 Jon Snow (FR), Bear Ghylls (IRE), Bells of Peterboro (IRE), 28-1 Southfield Harvest (GB), 66-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 3.45

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 224 runners, 27%) runs FRIEND OR FOE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs FRIEND OR FOE

FANCY THAT: V Williams won this race in 2016 and 2021. The stable runs GALOP DE CHASSE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DESTINED TO SHINE trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 61 miles.

A tricky puzzle to solve, with all but one member of the sextet holding realistic claims NOT AVAILABLE put in a good round of jumping when getting back on the winning trail atWincanton and he is taken to follow-up here with conditions no problem. The forecast sound surface is a slight concern for both last year’s winner Destined To Shine and Galop de Chasse, but they are feared all the same, while Friend Or Foe is capable of a bold show off this mark if he puts his best foot forward.

1-2-3: 1.NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) 2.DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) 3.GALOP DE CHASSE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

1 FRIEND OR FOE (FR) (20) 313-053 CD

8 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mandchou (FR) Lorcan Williams

Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicapper who won twice on his debut season over fences Has failed to trouble the judge in 3 starts so far this time round but he is at least edging down the weights and is by no means discounted. TFRHHHII BHA137

2 VISION DES FLOS (FR) (81) F21242 C

10 11-8

B g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Harry Kimber (3) Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWScored over fences at Warwick in September and has remained in good form since, finding just one too good at Fontwell (21.6f, good to soft) last time However, he could find things happening too quickly back down in trip here. TFRHHHII BHA131

3 DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) (42) 2/3521-2

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Good Shine (IRE)

Campbell-Mizen & Miss Kerry Lee

CD

11 11-3

Richard Patrick

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Michael Fennessy Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off last term by winning this race off a 3lb lower mark. Chased home Richmond Lake on return at Wetherby, which was a positive enough start to the season, and likely he will go close if the drying ground doesn’t count against him (largely campaigned on soft/heavy). TFRHHHHI BHA126

4 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (26) 2-24221 D

B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR)

The Winter Partnership

7 11-2

Charlie Deutsch

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Jean Hardy Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler in France who looked as good as ever when notching third success over fences at Hereford last month Back up in class/raised 5lb and could probably do with some rain but he’s a player nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA125

5 NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) (49) 543P31 D

8 11-1

B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Cathal Ennis Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in a soft-ground handicap chase at Wincanton last month. The forecast quicker ground here will not be an issue and, still feasibly treated following a 6lb rise, he has to enter calculations

6 TIGER VOICE (FR) (27) 100-004 D

TFRHHHHH BHA124

8 10-10

B g Poet’s Voice - Tarsia (GER) Robert Williams (3)

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but, having changed hands for £18,000 in October, he hasn’t shown much spark in 2 starts for present connections TFRHIIII BHA119

2022: DESTINED TO SHINE (IRE) 10 10 4 Jonathan Burke 4-1 (Kerry Lee) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Destined To Shine (IRE), 3-1 Galop de Chasse (FR), 4-1 Not Available (IRE), 5-1 Friend Or Foe (FR), 13-2 Vision des Flos (FR), 100-1 Tiger Voice (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.17

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

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EMEA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (31 wins from 264 runners, 12%) runs TO BE SURE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs CUBAN PETE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALI STAR BERT trained by S A Harris, Worksop, 160 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ALI STAR BERT landed a gamble on just his second start over fences 2 weeks ago at Uttoxeter and is taken to defy a 6lb rise having won off this mark over hurdles Dysania has made a positive start for this yard and should be thereabouts again, while last year’s winner Mr Katanga could bounce back in first-time blinkers

1-2-3: 1.ALI STAR BERT 2.DYSANIA (IRE) 3.MR KATANGA (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 TO BE SURE (GB) (25) 414-3P4

8 12-2

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season Yet to convince over fences but latest fourth at Ffos Las was his best yet. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA102

2 CUBAN PETE (IRE) (56) P54P-PP

11 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gee Whizz (FR) Charlie Deutsch Mrs J. Jones Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Declan Whelan Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2020 but last season’s efforts were uninspiring and pulled up both starts this term TFRHHHII BHA100

3 TALKTOMENOW (GB) (25) 2P2/-P0P D

9 12-0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Sweet Stormy (IRE) Lucy Gardner

Clear Racing & Partner Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd & Conduit Stud Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2020/21 for Warren Greatrex but has offered little after 21 months off in 3 runs for this yard Visor/tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA100

4 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (20) 43-3PPB

8 11-10

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) James Best Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Trish Powell

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner Probably would have been placed but for a luckless late exit at Hereford 3 weeks ago, though looked a hard ride in first-time cheekpieces and wouldn’t be sure to back that up TFRHHHII BHA96

5 SPOTTY DOG (GB) (20) 024-612

8 11-8

Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE) Liam Harrison (3)

Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham

Br Mr Michael R. E. Hawker

TIMEFORMVIEWAll the sharper for his reappearance when getting off the mark in 3m Huntingdon handicap last month. Good second at Hereford next time, albeit never looked like winning TFRHHHII BHA94

6 WIND TOR (GB) (25) 115-306

11 11-2

B m Midnight Legend - Flowing On Mr Joshua Newman (5) The Group of Otters Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br S. W. Maundrell Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back handicap chase winner over 3m at Exeter in March but well held in 3 starts since Others appeal more TFRHHHII BHA88

7 ALI STAR BERT (GB) (14) 64-PP01

7 11-0

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits Jack Quinlan

Mr S. A. Harris Shaun Harris, Worksop

Br Mr Wilf Hobson

TIMEFORMVIEWHad offered precious little on his chasing debut but landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago. 6lb higher now but has won off this mark over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA86

MR KATANGA (IRE) (33) 5-60300 CD

9 10-11

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Pomme Tiepy (FR) Paul O’Brien

All about the birch Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Corrib Racing William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when off the mark in this race last year off 4lb higher. Well below that form so far this term but no surprise if he bounces back in first-time blinkers. TFRHHHHI BHA83

9 TUDORS TREASURE (GB) (24) 6354-PP

12 10-11

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Rude Health Lorcan Williams

Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of an all-or-nothing profile and poor efforts both starts this term TFRHHHII BHA83

10 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (29) P6-P004

7 10-9

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) Max Kendrick

All Or Nothing Racing Club Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Parkville Stud Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish hurdler who landed a Wexford maiden hurdle back in October 2020 Struggled since, though stopped the slide to some extent when fourth in this headgear at Huntingdon last month. TFRHHHII BHA81

11 BORN IN BORRIS (IRE) (18) 000-000

9 10-8

B m Arcadio (GER) - Honour Own (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) Mr R. M. Harvey-Bailey Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Morgan Kavanagh Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage Back over fences now and has had a wind op TFRHHIII BHA80

12

DYSANIA (IRE) (25) P0/0-P33

8 10-4

B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE) Sean Bowen

Ms G. E. Morgan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br E. Campell & D. Flood Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser but offered more in recent starts for this yard, latest when third of 11 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f, soft) 25 days ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA76

13

BIGNORM (IRE) (14) 23F-404

11 10-2

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Mr Brett Merry

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of form so easy to oppose from out of the handicap.

14

LUCKELLO (GB) (20) 06-11PF

HHIII BHA71

7 10-2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timarello (IRE) William Kennedy

The Davies’ Racing Team Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br R. Rainbow & Sons Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler for Olly Murphy. Did win twice in the pointing field last spring but ran fairly in a Taunton handicap chase on her Rules return before falling heavily at Hereford 3 weeks ago. 5lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA69

2022: MR KATANGA (IRE) 8 10 13 Ben Jones 10-1 (Rebecca Curtis) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

REIGN SUEPREME: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose runner.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Ali Star Bert (GB), 7-1 Spotty Dog (GB), 15-2 Dysania (IRE), 10-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 11-1 To Be Sure (GB), 12-1 Mr Katanga (IRE), Tudors Treasure (GB), 18-1 Cuban Pete (IRE), Wind Tor (GB), Luckello (GB), 20-1 Bignorm (IRE), 25-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 33-1 Born In Borris (IRE), 50-1 Talktomenow (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 4.52

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE PERTEMPS HEALTHCARE OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 224 runners, 27%) runs KRUGER PARK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs KRUGER PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: SWEET SAFFRON trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

BEAT THE BAT and Home Free both made promising debuts and could be the pair to focus on, with Harry Fry’s charge taken to make it second time lucky. Cawthorne Banker, Kruger Park and newcomers Le Bon Vivant and Old Beginnings are also worth keeping on side.

1-2-3: 1.BEAT THE BAT (IRE) 2.HOME FREE (IRE) 3.CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 BEAT THE BAT (IRE) (61) 2

5 11-7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) Bryan Carver

Twelfth Man Partnership 6 Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr Kevin McCarthy Omnialegal Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW£60,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to fair hurdler Rae des Champs. Close second of 17 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft, 11/2) on NH debut 61 days ago. That was a good start and he could go one better if building on that here

2 CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (27) 232

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-7

Kevin Brogan

Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a positive start when runner-up at Worcester on debut and back on track when filling the same position at Southwell 27 days ago. Solid claims

3 CHOCCABLOC (GB) (61) 3

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-7

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Chocca Wocca Sean O’Briain (10)

J & J Potter Ltd and Kelvin-Hughes

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a bumper winner and offered a bit of encouragement when third at Wincanton a couple of months ago. Not discounted.

4 HAAFBOURD (GB) (102) 3

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-7

B g Haafhd - Bourdello Harrison Beswick (3)

Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Jane Arnold NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability at Fakenham on debut but unlikely to make a serious impact 102 days later

5 HAY UP HARRY (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-7

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

B g Native Ruler - Rabbit Ciaran Gethings Out Of Bounds Racing Club

Br Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris

TIMEFORM VIEW Native Ruler gelding Dam, temperamental 2 1/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner

6 HOME FREE (IRE) (60) 2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-7

Bridget Andrews

Mrs John Magnier Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Shuriken Syndicate

Ashford Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW €80,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to French 8.5f winner Waldlicht 5/2, second of 14 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on NH debut 60 days ago. Should progress and likely to go close again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (60) 2-20

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR)

Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer

5 11-7

Paul O’Brien

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and there was a lot to like about his bumper debut when runner-up over C&D. Disappointed here next time but too soon to write off. TFRHHHII BHA-

8

KRUGER PARK (FR) (66) 3

5 11-7

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR) Lorcan Williams

The BM Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW From a good family and shaped with encouragement when third at Hereford 66 days ago. Should improve

9 LE BON VIVANT (FR) (-)

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5 11-7

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Sean Bowen

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Ecurie Des Charmes & M. Martinez et al Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Brother to fair French 17f hurdle winner

Law of Attraction Interesting newcomer

10 MUSKOKA (IRE) (46) 0

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5 11-7

B g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) Jack Wildman (7)

Mrs A. Travis Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Hugh Hazzard Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to three winners but only seventh at Doncaster first time out. Others make more appeal

11 OLD BEGINNINGS (IRE) (307) 2

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6 11-7

B g Presenting - Beluckyagain (IRE) Liam Harrison (3)

Old Beginnings Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Philip Hore Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 5-y-o. Dam bumper/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2022) Wears tongue strap. One to note

12 STARVIDOV (FR) (46) 5

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5 11-7

Gr g Davidoff (GER) - Starglas (FR) Rex Dingle

Mrs Sarah Rising Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Gheorghe Codre Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Not enough encouragement at Exeter on debut to make him of serious interest in this.

13

COSMORE (GB) (13) 0

B m Davidoff (GER) - Cantzagua (FR)

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5 11-0

Mr Frederick Procter (5)

Glanvilles Stud Partners Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br The Glanvilles Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Big price and achieved little at Exeter first time out. Hard to fancy.

14 GYPSY HILL (GB) (-)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Minnie Hill (IRE)

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6 11-0

Miss Heidi Stevens (7)

Mrs L. M. Northover Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Br L. M. Northover Hartnoll Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare Half-sister to temperamental/modest hurdler Minnie Escape

Dam 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner. Wears hood

15

SWEET SAFFRON (GB) (22) 0

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6 11-0

Br m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Saffron Sean Houlihan

Mr P. A. Tylor Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br P. A. Tylor

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal over C&D on debut

2022: CHURCHILLS BOY (IRE) 5 11 5 James Davies 10-1 (Nick Gifford) 7 ran

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DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Hood worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 13.

Stewards Note:

HAAFBOURD: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Beat The Bat (IRE), 4-1 Home Free (IRE), 11-2 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 13-2 Kruger Park (FR), 8-1 Choccabloc (GB), 14-1 Le Bon Vivant (FR), 20-1 Old Beginnings (IRE), 25-1 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 50-1 Muskoka (IRE), 66-1 Haafbourd (GB), Hay Up Harry (GB), Starvidov (FR), 100-1 Gypsy Hill (GB), 250-1 Cosmore (GB), 300-1 Sweet Saffron (GB)

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