NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler. Still going well when ran out 3 out in novice at Doncaster (19.4f) 29 days ago. Holds very good form claims if putting best foot forward. TFRHHHHI BHA117

7 IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) (46) 2312 BF

5 11-9

B g Kitkou (FR) - Une Collonges (FR)

Br G.A.E.C Delorme Freres

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Ben Bromley (7) Million in Mind Partnership

Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a bumper at Hereford in November before making a promising start over hurdles when second of 10 in 2m Exeter novice last month. Player with more to come over this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA-

ITO DITTO (FR) (33) 4006

5 11-9

B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon Paul O’Brien

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez

Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who hinted at promise when keeping-on sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) 33 days ago. Up in trip Considered TFRHHHII BHA-

9

MOONSHINE SPIRIT (GB) (99) 2-44 BF

6 11-9

B g Telescope (IRE) - Liqueur Rose Liam Harrison (3)

The FOB Racing Partnership 5 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope gelding who has made the frame on all his 3 outings in bumpers. Steps up in distance for his hurdling bow and highly respected for leading yard TFRHHHII BHA-

10

RANGING BEAR (IRE) (30) 0

5 11-9

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Eireann Rose (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr John P. McManus Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €90,000 as a 3-y-o and he made an encouraging start when seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, 8/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip Sure to improve so he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

TWP STORI (GB) (33) 00

5 11-9

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch James Best

Mrs T. P. James Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mickley Stud Tote, Radnor Hills

TIMEFORMVIEW Tailed off in a Hereford bumper on debut and fared little better sent hurdling last month, well held in a Ffos Las novice TFRHHIII BHA-

12

PASSING KATE (GB) (22) 50

6 11-2

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

Mr David M. Richards Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br D. M. Richards

TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance mare who has offered little in bumpers at Warwick and Chepstow this winter Lots more required now going hurdling

13

TIPTOE TARA (GB) (14) 3

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-2

B m Kayf Tara - Gioiello Stan Sheppard

Miss Laura Wallis Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Little Lodge Farm Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1 and tongue strap on, keeping-on third of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 14 days ago. Up in trip with more required. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: (See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 13.

Stewards Note:

DEADLY MISSILE: Following its run on 29/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Ioupy Collonges (FR), 7-2 Bertie Blue (GB), 5-1 Moonshine Spirit (GB), Ranging Bear (IRE), 10-1 Chestnut Pete (GB), 12-1 Tiptoe Tara (GB), 20-1 Get With The Times (GB), 25-1 Ito Ditto (FR), 66-1 Passing Kate (GB), Bampton Star (GB), 100-1 Deadly Missile (IRE), 100-1 Twp Stori (GB)

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THIRD RACE 1.57

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

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EMEA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final)

Total prize fund £11200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4524, 2nd £2261, 3rd £1131, 4th £566, 5th £282. (Penalty Value £5914.72)

RACE STATS

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

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2018 and 2022. The stable runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RIVER BRAY trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 85 miles.

TOTTERDOWN returned to Richard Phillips with victory at Leicester and, while he’s not been seen for 3 months subsequently, he’s capable of going in again. Cousu Main was impressive at Uttoxeter on his latest outing, so he’s considered a danger along with Go Dante.

1-2-3: 1.TOTTERDOWN 2.COUSU MAIN (FR) 3.GO DANTE colours no horse age st lb

1 THE PINK’N (GB) (26) 2224/-40

7 12-2

Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Lady Friend Daniel Sansom (3)

Mrs P. de W. Johnson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mrs P. de W. Johnson We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful form in this sphere a couple of seasons back but not firing of late. TFRHHIII BHA127

2 RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (28) 2-101PP

7 12-0

B g Jet Away - Let’s Park (IRE) Ben Bromley (7) Million in Mind Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Arctic Tack Stud Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickening up to lead late on at Doncaster (19.5f) in December Easy to excuse next run but was pulled up at Uttoxeter on latest and has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA125

3 GO DANTE (GB) (28) 1/124-5 BF

7 12-0

B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy Sean Bowen

Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked good prospect with impressive victories in Wincanton bumper and Bangor novice hurdle last year Disappointing return at Uttoxeter but could bounce back now fully tuned up TFRHHHHI BHA125

4 TOTTERDOWN (GB) (90) 3F055/-1 D

12 11-13

B g Pasternak - Yeldham Lady Finn Lambert (5)

The Adlestrop Club Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mrs S. H. Jones and Mr M. Thomson Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWBack with former yard and won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, soft, 15/2) 90 days ago, responding well Remains with handicapping scope and is worth chancing to follow up TFRHHHHH BHA124

5 AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (27) 111105 D

6 11-12

Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah Paul O’Brien Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart at best on Flat and positive start over hurdles, making it 4 on the spin at Musselburgh in December Disappointing at Sedgefield last time and needs the race run to suit. TFRHHHII BHA123

6 RIVER BRAY (IRE) (18) 5616-01 D

Ch g Arakan (USA) - Cill Fhearga (IRE)

10 11-9

Miss Heidi Stevens (7)

The River Bray Syndicate Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Br Mr John William Noonan Hartnoll Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t the easiest to catch right but he stepped up markedly on his reappearance effort to land 10-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f) 18 days ago, making the running and always holding on Whether he’ll be in same form here is open to question TFRHHHII BHA120

7 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (51) 0F-3042 D

8 11-9

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) Robert Williams (3)

Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since his last win in 2020 but he’s on a reasonable mark and his latest second at Ffos Las was a solid showing One to consider TFRHHHII BHA120

TONIC (GB) (22) 341012

9 11-7

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame Fergus Gillard (3)

Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne

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

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable mare who enhanced an excellent record at Wincanton when scoring easily over 2m there on Boxing Day. Good second at this course last time and likely to put up another bold showing. TFRHHHHI BHA118

9

COUSU MAIN (FR) (28) 4-60301 D

7 11-4

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Just Pegasus (USA) Thomasina Eyston (7)

Lycett Racing Ltd

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Wastecom NRG Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (11/4) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 28 days ago, easily. Both wins have now come at that track, but he’s a player if able to back it up TFRHHHHI BHA115

10 GRIS MAJEUR (FR) (25) 10-100P

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Partie Majeure (FR)

6 11-3

Sean Houlihan

Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br G.FA. Du Pont Rouge

TIMEFORMVIEW Ludlow novice hurdle winner in May but cut little ice in handicaps since and may need some help from the assessor TFRHIIII BHA114

11 INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (22) 34113-6 D

5 11-1

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Lorcan Williams

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. Has only run twice since but should strip fitter for his return at this course 22 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA112

12 PETTICOAT LUCY (IRE) (19) 1P0-4P4

7 10-8

B m Fame And Glory - Matties Isle (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mr I F Gosden and Mr DJ Coles Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Miss Margo Murphy Brendon Powerwashers

Landed a mares ’ novice hurdle at Wincanton (2m) last winter. Not the most consistent but latest fourth at Fontwell was a reasonable showing TFRHHHII BHA105

2022: HACKER DES PLACES (FR) 5 11 7 Angus Cheleda 2-1 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

RATHMACKNEE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GO DANTE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Totterdown (GB), 13-2 Go Dante (GB), 7-1 Cousu Main (FR), 15-2 No No Tonic (GB), 9-1 River Bray (IRE), Inca de Lafayette (FR), 10-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), 14-1 Rathmacknee (IRE), Petticoat Lucy (IRE), 16-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 28-1 The Pink’n (GB), 150-1 Gris Majeur (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 2.32

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

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (15 wins from 134 runners, 11%) runs HOMETOWN HERO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs VALLERES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMALL BAD BOB trained by P Henderson, Whitsbury, 70 miles.

An open-looking handicap and with that in mind a chance is taken on the returning VALLERES. Absent since running below form over hurdles last spring, some of his chase form for Alan King reads well and, with a good record fresh to call upon, it would come as no surprise to see him go well on debut forVenetia Williams Hometown Hero and Eaton Collina may emerge next best, whilst Henschke can’t be ruled out either

1-2-3: 1.VALLERES (FR) 2.HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) 3.EATON COLLINA (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor colours no horse age st lb

1 JACK IN THE BOX (IRE) (42) 41-333F D

6 12-2

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ouro Preto Robert Williams (3)

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Seamus McKeogh

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden hurdle winner who matched pick of form in that sphere when third in Down Royal maiden chase (20f) on Boxing Day In process of running respectably when unseating at Fairyhouse next time and goes handicapping now having changed hands for £24,000 May do better still First-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) (28) 10-33P2

8 12-0

B g Darsi (FR) - Kilcoltrim Society (IRE) Bridget Andrews Estate Research Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr S. Doyle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point/novice hurdle winner who produced best effort to date when runner-up in a Uttoxeter handicap chase 4 weeks ago, edged out on line but clear of remainder 5lb higher mark to contend with now but he’s a player with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA120

3 VALLERES (FR) (318) 1/333P6-

8 11-12

B g Coastal Path - Duchesse Pierji (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Forest Three Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Pierre Julienne Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who won twice from 5 starts over hurdles during 2020/21 Promise initially over fences last winter prior to ending last campaign below form but fact he has gone well fresh previously is worth noting starting out for new yard off career-low mark. TFRHHHHH BHA118

4 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (23) 30-FPP2 D

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest

SJS Racing

7 11-8

Harry Kimber (3)

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a decent handicap hurdle at Lingfield around this time last year and, on the back of 3 non-completions over fences, he halted the slide when runner-up in this sphere at Wincanton (15.7f) 23 days ago. Return to further a plus if he can build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 HENSCHKE (IRE) (25) F3P-521

9 11-3

B g Mahler - Reserve The Right (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mrs T. Brown Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Desmond Devereux 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who, on the back of a second wind op has made a bright start over fences, runner-up at Hereford (20.8f) prior to going one place better at Ffos Las (20.9f) 25 days ago. May have more to offer if keeping the errors at bay. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 SMALL BAD BOB (IRE) (23) 3-4P535 D

B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Baileys Gleam

John H W Finch & Rockbourne Partnership

8 11-2

Sean Houlihan

Paul Henderson, Whitsbury

Br Swordlestown Stud Specialist Audio Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer who tasted success 3 times over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign. Only one real effort of note in that sphere so far this term and others appeal that little bit more ahead of this switch to chasing TFRHHHII BHA108

7 POTTLERATH (IRE) (52) 51222P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)

Lost In The Summer Wine

Br Nicholas Teehan

8 11-1

Stan Sheppard

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful 3 times from a low base over hurdles during 2022, latterly at Hereford (21.7f) in October. Improved form when runner-up at up to 25.5f next 3 starts and whilst he turned in a rare modest effort latest, he could go well now tackling larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA107

8

EATON COLLINA (IRE) (26) 1U-34U5

8 11-1

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Richard Patrick

Mrs H. Watson Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Oliver Loughlin Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHerefordhurdleswinner(at19.7f)lastseason Solidenoughstartoverfencesthiswinter,goingwellwhenunseating4outatWetherby(24.2f)onpenultimate start prior to a respectable fifth at first-named venue (25.2f) 26 days ago. No reason why he won’t be thereabouts again back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA107

2022: TILE TAPPER 8 11 4 Bryan Carver 4-1 (Chris Honour) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

POTTLERATH: Following its run on 4/1/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Hometown Hero (IRE), 4-1 Henschke (IRE), 13-2 Jack In The Box (IRE), 7-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 8-1 Valleres (FR), Triple Trade (GB), 10-1 Pottlerath (IRE), 14-1 Small Bad Bob (IRE)

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