Chepstow Racecard - Sunday 19th March

horse’s name

form guide previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number

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colour since graphic age weight st-lbs days since last ran

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

Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeengiven astarrating,these aredefined below:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances) The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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SUNDAY 19TH MARCH

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SOUTH WEST

PHIL BELL

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LIBBY O’FLAHERTY

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SAFEGUARDING LEAD

LIBBY O’FLAHERTY

The Chepstow Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

A warm welcome to Chepstow for our Mothering Sunday at the Races.

As well as lots of mums, we are delighted to welcome around 2500 students here today from universities across the region.

We will also be selecting the Best Dressed Mum during the day with prizes up for grabs! Our team of spotters will be looking out for potential winners.

I would like to thank Cazoo for their race sponsorship this afternoon.

We have a busy programme of race days coming up with Easter Monday Family Day on April 10th and for Dragon Bet Grand National Race Day on Saturday 15th April we will be operating a huge sweepstake for all customers to participate in.

One new event we have just launched is Abba Race Night on Saturday 10th June. Later this summer we are working in partnership with Live Nation for three great outdoor concerts – Lionel Richie on Friday 30th June, Lewis Capaldi on Saturday 1st July and George Ezra on Sunday 2nd July – tickets are available from Ticketmaster

On a personal note, I have taken a role as Regional Director South West for ARC and will now oversee Chepstow, Hereford, Ffos Las and Worcester. As a result, we are recruiting for a new Executive Director/General Manager at Chepstow Anyone interested in applying can email me at (pbell@arenaracingcompany.co.uk).

Our next fixture is Thursday 23rd March. Have a great day at Chepstow today and I look forward to welcoming you back for another event.

Phil Bell Regional Director South West

CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses

FIRST RACE 1.30

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

THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3422, 2nd £1711, 3rd £855, 4th £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 262 runners, 11%) runs L’ASTROBOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Hawke (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs EXMOOR FOREST LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHYNOTNOWROY trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 79 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

L’ASTROBOY ran a screamer when runner-up in the Tolworth at Sandown in January and dropped markedly in class, he’s fancied to land the odds without too much fuss Tzarmix is the obvious forecast option.

1-2-3: 1.L’ASTROBOY (GER) 2.TZARMIX (FR) 3.OTTOLINE

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1 L’ASTROBOY (GER) (71) 1-12

6 11-12

B g Kamsin (GER) - La Martina (GER) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Chr. Holshbach Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning start when edging out Tahmuras in a Ffos Las bumper in February and looked a good prospect when maintaining his unbeaten record on hurdling debut there (15.8f, soft) 10 months on Excellent second to aforementioned rival in the Tolworth TFRHHHHH BHA136

2 BOHEMIAN LAD (IRE) (41) 00

B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)

Decimus Racing IX

5 11-5

Ben Godfrey (3)

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br John Crosse Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWMahler gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Dollys Destination.

Dam (h85) bumper winner Tongue tied and just minor promise both starts TFRHIIII BHA-

3 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (71) 0500-00

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE)

Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

6 11-5

Tom Buckley (3)

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br P. M. Prior-Wandesforde Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited in 6 starts for Ben Lund

4 HE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (26) 33-3006

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Baylough Mist (IRE)

Mr Gethyn Mills

Br Pat Browne

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-5

Mitchell Bastyan

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in points and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Exeter on Rules debut. Failed to repeat that effort at Chepstow and looks a handicap project under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 NITWIT (IRE) (49) 0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lady Elite (IRE)

Mr D. W. N. Walker

5 11-5

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br T. McAuliffe Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €105,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler Oscar Elite. Made plenty of appeal on paper but tongue tied and showed little in a Southwell bumper in January. Up in trip for hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-

6 TALKINGTOTHEMOON (GB) (48) 21365

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Blue Buttons (IRE)

The Lunatic Partnership

5 11-5

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWOff mark in points at second attempt in May and shaped well switched to Rules when third in a Chepstow bumper in November, rallying from 3f out. Not at the same level both starts over hurdles since TFRHHHII BHA-

7 TZARMIX (FR) (72) U3

Ch g Gemix (FR) - Tzarine de La Mone (FR)

5 11-5

Harry Cobden

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Yvonnick Bothamy & Jean-Paul Bothamy

TIMEFORM VIEW Gemix gelding. Unseated rider on hurdles debut but offered much more when third at Ludlow in January, headed entering straight but rallying. In good hands and he may yet have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira

Tom Bellamy

Mr Brian Derrick Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a bumper at Wincanton in November but little short-term promise switched to hurdling at Chepstow Since left Anthony Honeyball.

9

OTTOLINE (GB) (78) 3-20

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 10-12

B m Kayf Tara - Lily Grey (FR) Charlie Deutsch Ottoline Syndicate Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Miss V. M. Williams Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Yalltari. Placed in 2 of her 3 bumpers and type to do better over jumps.

10

PASSING KATE (GB) (22) 500

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-12

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

Mr David M. Richards Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br D. M. Richards

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

2022: PIMLICO POINT (IRE) 5 11 5 Richard Patrick 4-1 (Kerry Lee) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 L’Astroboy (GER), 11-2 Tzarmix (FR), 22-1 Talkingtothemoon (GB), 25-1 Ottoline (GB), 33-1 He’s My Shadow (IRE), 66-1 Nitwit (IRE), 100-1 Bohemian Lad (IRE), 250-1 Passing Kate (GB), 300-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE), Whynotnowroy (IRE)

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The Executive of Chepstow Racecourse and all Annual Members congratulate Jenny Davies, who organises the Annual Members Clubroom on an amazing feat of a continuity of 50 Years service at the Racecourse. Starting at the age of 13, washing Dishes in what was the Annual Members Luncheon Room, under the tutelage of her late Mother, Peggy ,who was the Manageress at the time.

All the Annual Members send their Love and Best Wishes to Jenny, as it simply wouldn’t be the same without Her.

Jenny will present the Winning Connections with their Prize after the conclusion of the............Race.

It also happens to be Jenny’s Birthday today, so many happy returns from everyone.

SECOND RACE 2.05

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

THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £11600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4685, 2nd £2342, 3rd £1172, 4th £586, 5th £292. (Penalty Value £6125.96) Weights lowered 5lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (15 wins from 105 runners, 14%) runs ANGLERS CRAG

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (2 wins from 26 runners, 8%) runs FAUSTINOVICK

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONEUPMANSHIP trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 73 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

SKINFLINT produced an impressive display when finally off the mark here 6 weeks ago so can defy a 10lb rise Striking Out can fill the runner-up spot again, with Dentley de Mee best of the others.

1-2-3: 1.SKINFLINT (IRE) 2.STRIKING OUT 3.DENTLEY DE MEE (FR)

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1

FAUSTINOVICK (GB) (29) 34-1642 CD

9 11-10

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove Harry Kimber (3)

The Faustinovick Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Shade Oak Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got the job done when opening his account on return at Chepstow (3m, good to soft) in November Back to that level when second at Wincanton but others here look better treated. TFRHHHII BHA111

2 HAUT FOLIN (FR) (38) 2P1-PP5

6 11-9

B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR) Ned Fox (7) The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in France and bettered previous exploits without returning to his best when fifth in 8-runner Ffos Las handicap (23.8f) 38 days ago. Mark has eased a little more but he does need to take a step forward from that to play a lead role TFRHHIII BHA110

3 ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (68) 3/1P-3F3 D

8 11-9

Bl g Multiplex - Overyou Jack Tudor Mr Derrick Mossop David Pipe, Wellington

Br D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful start for this yard in Leicester novice hurdle last winter. Running a good first race over fences when fell 3 out at Exeter, but poor back there 9 days on. TFRHHHII BHA110

4 DENTLEY DE MEE (FR) (38) 125/-222

B g Lauro (GER) - Natty Twigy (FR)

10 11-9

Charlie Deutsch

Babbitt Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Dr Vet Claude Gerard Chambery Bottlegreen

TIMEFORMVIEWMade solid start for this yard (after 20-month absence) when second in handicap chase at Ffos Las in November and backed that up when runner-up there next 2 starts Remains fairly treated and is a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA110

5 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (38) 1/4FP-06

8 11-7

Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE) Rex Dingle Charlie Walker & Phil Fry

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Capel Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who was in the process of making a good first attempt over fences when falling at Ffos Las in December 2021. Disappointed since (left Jack Barber prior to return), however. Change of headgear Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA108

6 MORMON (IRE) (44) 004-45P

10 11-7

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) Micheal Nolan Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Cyril O’Hara Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORM VIEW Further signs of decline this season for new yard and others preferred.

HHIII BHA108

7 SKINFLINT (IRE) (44) 0//232-31 C D

11 11-6

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Gales Hill (IRE) David Noonan

Mrs Susan Anne Gent Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br The Red Marble Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who finally got off the mark under Rules here last month, coming clear in impressive fashion. That was a career best so 10lb rise is fair and leading contender back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA107

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (38) 2-12414 D BF

8 11-6

B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr Stephen Clarke Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 10-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las, well on top finish. Not quite in same form next time but has been given a short break since. TFRHHHII BHA107

9 STRIKING OUT (GB) (2) 1-36224 D

9 11-6

B g Malinas (GER) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Bill Hawkins & catch twenty two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br R. B. Mckay Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who scored over hurdles and has made a positive start over fences, runner-up at Ludlow/Hereford last time. Likely to be on the premises again. Engaged 3.15 Doncaster Friday. TFRHHHHI BHA107

10 PILOT SHOW (IRE) (38) 3-P614P D

6 11-5

B g Yeats (IRE) - Castle Jane (IRE) Sean Bowen

Eynon, Bryce & Rowley

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Castle Jane Syndicate 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who improved on hurdles form to make a successful debut over fences at Catterick (25.3f) in December and ran creditably when 13 lengths fourth at Ffos Las. Found his run of good form coming to an abrupt halt there since, though TFRHHIII BHA106

11

AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (17) 431554

7 11-2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera Charlie Price (3)

Mrs C. S. Wilson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Gregg Stafford Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton (23f) in December Back to form when fourth in a tongue strap at Taunton but more needed here TFRHHHII BHA103

2022: GATS AND CO 7 11 1 Connor Brace 6-5 (David Brace) 8 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 11.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Dentley de Mee (FR), 9-2 Skinflint (IRE), 6-1 Striking Out (GB), 10-1 Bobmahley (IRE), 11-1 Faustinovick (GB), Anglers Crag (GB), 12-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), 20-1 Pilot Show (IRE), 22-1 Haut Folin (FR), 25-1 Oneupmanship (IRE), 33-1 Mormon (IRE)

THIRD RACE 2.40

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

THE CAZOO MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3422, 2nd £1711, 3rd £855, 4th £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 225 runners, 27%) runs DE WANTED WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs DE WANTED WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREAT NAME THAT trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 80 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

Bumper-winner SHOMEN UCHI only just failed to make a winning hurdles bow at Hereford in December and this looks a good opportunity. Kyntara looks the type who may benefit from headgear so is next best ahead of Great Name That.

1-2-3: 1.SHOMEN UCHI (FR) 2.KYNTARA 3.GREAT NAME THAT (IRE)

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1 DE WANTED WARRIOR (IRE) (29) 030P

7 11-6

B g Ocovango - Brown Sheila (IRE) Harry Cobden

Barber, Jackson and Eddy Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Adrian Budds Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Bred to stay well and left debut form well behind when third in Chepstow novice Poor efforts since, though, including on handicap debut last time when tongue tied TFRHHIII BHA110

2 GREAT NAME THAT (IRE) (46) P1-032 D

6 11-6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Tokenella (IRE) Nick Scholfield

GDM Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of sole start between the flags and while he didn’t show much starting out under Rules in an Irish bumper last spring, there were certainly positives to glean from his placed efforts over hurdles at Ffos Las/Exeter. TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 INFLEXIBLE (FR) (88) 62-24

5 11-6

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Clemence (FR) Jonathan Burke

H Stephen Smith & The Gabbertas Family Tom George, Slad

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset & Patrice Gom HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWPerformed with credit both outings in France and made an encouraging start for his new connections when second in a 2 1/2m Ffos Las maiden hurdle on return. Well held at Hereford next time, however. TFRHHHII BHA119

4 ISLE OF GOLD (IRE) (103) 20

5 11-6

B g Milan - Head For Heights (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

The Going For Gold Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Hg Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Second in point. 16/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 103 days ago. Plenty to find on form TFRHIIII BHA-

5 KYNTARA (GB) (124) 1/3222-2 D BF

B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat

Lady Dulverton

7 11-6

David Bass

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br H. D. J. Daly Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/debut bumper winner who probably underachieved over hurdles and produced a rather laboured effort despite plugging on into second at Hereford on handicap/chase bow on return Back over hurdles but suspicion remains he could do better with headgear now applied. TFRHHHHI BHA118

6 MAX’S CHAMP (FR) (46) 1-0434U D

7 11-6

Ch g Champs Elysees - On The Line (FR)

Br S.A.R.L. de Chambure & Mrs L. & D. Ades

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Robert Dunne Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who was fair in bumpers and stepped up on hurdles debut effort when fourth of 13 in a Cheltenham maiden hurdle (20.2f, good to soft) on New Year’s Day. Let down by jumping next time, though, and needs to improve TFRHHHII BHA113

7 SHOMEN UCHI (FR) (88) 216-2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vavea (FR)

6 11-6

Charlie Deutsch

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped well sent hurdling when second of 15 in novice (7/2) at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 88 days ago, just failing Will take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

TECHNOLOGY (IRE) (32) 43-52 BF 6 11-6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Little Fashionista (IRE)

McNeill Family & Stone Family

Br Godfrey Greene

A. P. Heskin

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and promising start over hurdles when fifth in 15-runner Chepstow maiden (19.5f) over Christmas and duly built on that when second at Wetherby More needed again, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 WIDEEYEDANDLEGLESS (IRE) (18) 1-54 D

B g El Salvador (IRE) - Ardcolm Collen (IRE)

London Design Group Limited

Br Joseph Kent

6 11-6

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

London Design Group Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortably won sole start in Irish points in April and shaped with promise when fifth of 14 on his Chepstow hurdling debut (19.4f) in October. Unable to build on that at Wincanton 4 months later but remains with potential.

10 KEY INSTINCT (GB) (18) 2-00P5

B m Intrinsic - Tellmethings

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 10-13

Jack Quinlan

Mr M. Wood Neil King, Burderop

Br J. M. O’Mulloy Rw Equestrian

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole outing in Irish points but well held both starts in bumpers and over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: SCIPION (IRE) 6 11 8 Stan Sheppard 1-4 (Tom Lacey) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

DE WANTED WARRIOR: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shomen Uchi (FR), 9-2 Kyntara (GB), 13-2 Great Name That (IRE), Inflexible (FR), 9-1 Technology (IRE), 14-1 Max’s Champ (FR), 18-1 Wideeyedandlegless (IRE), 28-1 De Wanted Warrior (IRE), 66-1 Isle of Gold (IRE), 250-1 Key Instinct (GB)

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Sunday 19th March

CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE SHUTTLE

FOURTH RACE 3.15

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

THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 225 runners, 27%) runs GRIVETANA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs GRIVETANA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TERRESITA trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 164 miles.

GRIVETANA showed improved form on her first 2 starts of the season and shaped better than the result when fourth at Musselburgh last time, making her effort earlier than ideal, so back against her own sex she can open her account for the season. Felicie du Maquis has won both of her starts under Rules so far and is feared most, ahead of Well Vicky.

1-2-3: 1.GRIVETANA (FR) 2.FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) 3.WELL VICKY (IRE)

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1 MARADA (GB) (27) 5212/-00

8 12-0

Ch m Martaline - Kerada (FR) Harry Skelton

Little Lodge Farm & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed well over hurdles during 2020/21 as she won novices at Hereford and Huntingdon (twice). However, absent 22 months following that campaign and has struggled both outings so far this season Has enough to prove following a wind op TFRHHIII BHA124

2 FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (78) 2112-11 D

8 11-13

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR) Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winning pointer who has made a bright start under Rules, making a winning hurdles debut at Lingfield (19.5f) in November before following up under a penalty at Warwick (21f) the following month. Respected with further progress to come TFRHHHHI BHA123

3 MALAKAHNA (FR) (36) 111-004

5 11-12

B m Manduro (GER) - Alakhana (FR) Charlie Todd Macable Partnership

Br Wertheimer et Frere

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive when racking up a hat-trick over hurdles around 2m last spring Also successful twice on the Flat in the autumn but has been a bit disappointing back over hurdles more recently, albeit she faced a stiff task at listed level last time TFRHHIII BHA122

4 GRIVETANA (FR) (43) 14-2264 C BF

5 11-11

Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Stourza (FR)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Harry Cobden Syders & Burkes

Br Gheorghe Codre Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner last term and progressed again when runner-up in handicap company at Newbury (16.3f) on first 2 outings this season Made effort earlier than ideal when fourth of 10 at Musselburgh last time and she’s a major player back against her own sex. TFRHHHHH BHA121

5 SO SAID I (GB) (379) 214116-

7 11-10

Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen

Br Barrow Hill

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Brendan Powell And So Say All Of Us Partnership

Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a productive campaign last term, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when landing a Newbury handicap (24.2f) in February. Shaped as if still in form in listed contest at Doncaster (24.4f) on her final outing, again jumping right. Back down in trip after 12 months off. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 UCANAVER (GB) (17) 51-PU23

Bl m Maxios - Purely By Chance

Ifuwonner Partnership

Br Lady Jennifer Green

7 11-9

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a pair of mares ’ novice hurdles in 2021/22 but failed to take to chasing on her first 2 outings this season However, has bounced back to her best reverted to hurdling, faring best of those held up when third at Ludlow (23.8f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA119

7

TERRESITA (IRE) (17) 1-54304 BF

B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE)

Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

6 11-5

Bryony Frost

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr Tom Ford Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 3 times last term, including a Kempton novice (21f) on her final outing. Hasn’t quite recaptured that form during the current season, though, fourth of 10 in mares’ handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) last time when a place behind the reopposing Ucanaver TFRHHHII BHA115

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

DOLLAR BAE (IRE) (47) 4-22115

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE)

6 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

The Perfect Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/bumper winner who has made a bright start over hurdles, comfortably making a winning handicap debut at Leicester in December Followed up at Southwell 10 days later, before left poorly placed at Newcastle the following month. Could still have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA

9 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (46) 002/-216 BF

B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)

7 11-0

Jamie Moore

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Philip Hore Jnr Fitzdares Limited

112

10 MOON EAGLE (IRE) (50) 05-0504

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Behrama (IRE)

G1 Racing Club Ltd

Br Brendan Keogh

6 10-13

Lee Edwards

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

110

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a promising comeback second when making successful handicap debut at Hereford in January. Might have found the run coming too soon when only sixth at Leicester 16 days later, so no surprise to see her bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA

TIMEFORMVIEWPatchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and has failed to convince tried over fences, only fourth of 6 in handicap at Uttoxeter (20.9f) on debut for this yard in January. Has had a wind op ahead of her return to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA109

11 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (16) P32122 BF

6 10-12

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who showed much improved form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January. Has backed up with pair of runner-up finishes, shaping best at Newbury earlier this month. TFRHHHII BHA108

12 SWEET MAGIC (IRE) (18) 03-434

5 10-7

Alex Edwards (3) Fwittery Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Garraidubh (IRE)

Br Thistletown Stud Providence Global

TIMEFORMVIEWHas stepped up on her Irish bumper form sent hurdling for current yard, producing best effort when fourth of 6 on handicap debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) earlier this month. However, will need to find more to defy her current mark. TFRHHIII BHA

13 WELL VICKY (IRE) (34) P06111

B m Well Chosen - Vicante (IRE)

6 10-7

Jonathan Burke

The Hawkins Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Michael Lane Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a different proposition switched to handicaps last month, racking up a quick-fire hat-trick with victories at Hereford (19.7f), Bangor (19.6f) and Plumpton (15.9f). Defied a double penalty last time and she may do better still back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA103

2022: KISSESFORKATIE (IRE) 8 11 13 Lorcan Williams 7-2 (Jeremy Scott) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 10.

Stewards Note:

FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the sticky ground.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Grivetana (FR), 11-2 Felicie du Maquis (FR), 13-2 Well Vicky (IRE), 10-1 Dollar Bae (IRE), 11-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 12-1 Ucanaver (GB), 14-1 Marada (GB), So Said I (GB), 16-1 Terresita (IRE), Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 25-1 Sweet Magic (IRE), 28-1 Malakahna (FR), 66-1 Moon Eagle (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.50

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

THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6139, 2nd £3069, 3rd £1535, 4th £768, 5th £383. (Penalty Value £8027.12) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (14 wins from 133 runners, 11%) runs SAIL AWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs SAIL AWAY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IN EXCELSIS DEO trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 80 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Dan Skelton’s SAIL AWAY hasn’t been seen out since gaining his breakthrough success at Warwick last May but goes well fresh so is taken to make light of his absence. In Excelsis Deo fluffed his lines at Warwick but had looked a good prospect prior to that so is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.SAIL AWAY (FR) 2.IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) 3.JETOILE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 SAIL AWAY (FR) (298) 0/262-31

7 11-10

Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a deserved first chasing win in 3-runner handicap at Warwick (24f) in May. Off since but has gone well fresh and weighted to go close. TFRHHHHH BHA136

2 IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (23) F13-1P BF

5 11-7

B g Saddex - Gratia Plena (FR) Jonathan Burke

Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr oliver de la Garoullaye Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful ex-French winning hurdler. Easy winner on chasing/yard debut at Hereford in December but pulled up in Warwick handicap last month. Worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA135

3 JETOILE (IRE) (43) 2-25324 CD

8 11-6

B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE) Daryl Jacob

Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Patricia Prenderville

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful form over hurdles (runner-up in Tolworth) and similar form over fences, though below-par fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f) 43 days ago. Still not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA132

4 PARLIAMENT HILL (GB) (47) 21-31U4

5 10-12

Ch g Sir Percy - Fauran (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Minster Stud Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning hurdler who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Wetherby in November Last of four at Lingfield last time though so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 JACK IN THE BOX (IRE) (64) 41-333F D

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ouro Preto

6 10-10

Br Seamus McKeogh

NON-RUNNER

Llewelly

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA122

2022: EMIR SACREE (FR) 8 10 13 James Bowen 7-2 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5.

Stewards Note: IN EXCELSIS DEO: Following its run on 24/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Sail Away (FR), 5-2 In Excelsis Deo (FR), 7-2 Jetoile (IRE), 13-2 Parliament Hill (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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SIXTH RACE 4.25

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

THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (30 wins from 262 runners, 11%) runs TREASURE DILLON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Oliver (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs SHUTTHEGATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BARNAY trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 177 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

BELLS OF STAMFORD is less exposed than most here and has made a positive start over fences, so is taken to defy a 7lb rise and follow up Discko des Plages isn’t one to trust implicitly but is on a very workable mark if able to complete this time, whilst Kingcormac had plenty in hand when winning at Hereford on his penultimate start and should also be in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) 2.DISCKO DES PLAGES (FR) 3.KINGCORMAC (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BONZA BOY (GB) (46) 52-2550

6 12-2

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch David Prichard (5)

Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t really kick on from a promising runner-up effort in Hereford handicap hurdle on return, though took a small step back in the right direction fitted with cheekpieces at Exeter last time. Worth noting the market on chase debut TFRHHHII BHA102

2 IRON HORSE (GB) (108) 55/0/2P-2

B g Kayf Tara - What A Vintage (IRE)

The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership

12 12-1

Tom Bellamy

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Highwood Partnership Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEWVery lightly raced for his age but has a good record fresh, finishing runner-up in a Leicester handicap hurdle on other outing this season Didn’t look a natural in 3 starts over fences in 2020, so interesting that connections switch codes again well into his veteran stage. TFRHHHII BHA101

3 BLACKWATER (IRE) (21) 5-5036

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bonnie Parker (IRE)

Ben Lund Racing Club

Br Knocktartan House Stud

6 12-0

Nick Scholfield

Ben Lund, Bridgwater

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold cheaply after 3 starts for Gordon Elliott but showed a bit more on his debut for this yard at Ffos Las last month, albeit doing so in laboured fashion. Unsuited by emphasis on speed last time but more needed on chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA100

4 KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (42) F42053

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR)

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

5 11-13

James Davies

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWFrom the family of very smart chaser Hammersly Lake and made the frame on last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points Shaped like a longer-term prospect in a trio of novice/maiden hurdles and is respected quickly sent chasing for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA101

5 EST ILLIC (IRE) (16) P46P-04

9 11-12

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) William Kennedy

Mr Andrew Gough

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Gerry Ross Sjd Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays, again looking awkward when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good) 16 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA98

6 DISCKO DES PLAGES (FR) (50) 2/326-FU D

B g Balko (FR) - Lady des Plages (FR)

Gordon Farr & Gerry M Ward

10 11-11

Gavin Sheehan

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr Rene Ricous & Mme Genevieve Ricous Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWTame finishing an issue with him but well weighted these days and he looked set to win until unseating 3 out on return at Uttoxeter in November Bit unfortunate to unseat again there last time and could have a say with a clearer round TFRHHHHI BHA97

7 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (77) 31P366

Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)

DFA Racing (Donaldson, Currie, Edwards)

8 11-10

Luca Morgan

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mme Veronique Sayet Dfa Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form over fences in France in 2020 and got off the mark for current yard at Ffos Las (23.8f) in October.

since though, including dropped in grade in a first-time hood at Catterick last time TFRHHIII BHA96

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

(IRE) (14) 50/-321P BF

7 11-7

B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) Harry Cobden

Maddox Langdon Johns & Tickle Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Declan Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for a string of solid efforts when landing a 10-runner handicap at Hereford in January but lost action in follow-up bid at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. Reportedly sound afterwards so merits respect if that issue remains a one-off TFRHHHHI BHA93

9

VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (62) PP6613 C BF

6 11-6

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3)

Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley

Br George R. Williams

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for the switch to front-running tactics when scoring over 2m here in January but below-par third at Hereford since. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA92

10 AFTER THE FOX (GB) (36) 40-0655 CD

8 11-2

B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove David Noonan

You Can Be Sure Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won here over hurdles last term but hasn’t fired at all this season and he’s tough to fancy unless the switch to fences sparks him up TFRHHIII BHA88

11 BELLS OF STAMFORD (IRE) (23) 5-13341

6 11-1

B g Presenting - Passlands (IRE) Charlie Price (3)

Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Andrew Mahon Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to chasing, in frame on his first 2 outings before showing further improvement for a wind op/ fitting of tongue strap to score at Warwick last time 7lb rise looks manageable and he’s a leading player TFRHHHHH BHA87

12

TREASURE DILLON (IRE) (62) 0-4P5P4 CD

9 10-12

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Treasure Trix (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr R Abbott & Mr M Stavrou Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Jennifer Cox Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m4f winner over hurdles but he has made little impact over fences to this point, so hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA84

13

BARNAY (GB) (13) 50-033P

8 10-10

B g Nayef (USA) - Barnezet (GR) Max Kendrick

Mr David Ashbrook Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Robin Blunt Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner for Jennie Candlish but he remains a poor maiden over fences, his third at Catterick last month a clear stand-out for this yard More needed TFRHHHII BHA82

14 SHUTTHEGATE (IRE) (73) 4P60-6P D

9 10-4

B g Milan - Miss Conduct Jamie Moore

Kinnersley Partnership II Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br J. Spearing and Kate Ive

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor winner at 19f over hurdles has offered very little in a pair of starts over fences so far. Has since left John Spearing. Remains very hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA76

15 TOUT PARIS (FR) (10) P005-2U

8 10-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Parice de La Borie (FR) Ben Poste

The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

TIMEFORMVIEWGood second of 5 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good) on stable debut last month but made an inauspicious return to chasing last time, unseating at the first Others make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA70

2022: HANG TOUGH 8 10 10 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Blinkers worn first time by No. 14. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 10, 12.

Stewards Note:

KINGCORMAC: Following its run on 5/3/2023 it was reported that the jockey p.u suspecting something amiss.

VALIRANN GOLD: Following its run on 16/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lacked pace on the tacky surface.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bells of Stamford (IRE), 8-1 Iron Horse (GB), 17-2

Valirann Gold (IRE), 10-1 Discko des Plages (FR), Kingcormac (IRE), 14-1 Kap Chidley (FR), 16-1 Barnay (GB), 20-1 Tout Paris (FR), 25-1 Est Illic (IRE), Faitque de L’Isle (FR), Shutthegate (IRE), 28-1 Bonza Boy (GB), 33-1 After The Fox (GB), 40-1

Treasure Dillon (IRE), 50-1 Blackwater (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE 5.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE CAZOO 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)

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J O’Neill (18 wins from 130 runners, 14%) runs ISOCRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs DELGANY BOBBY BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING WILLIAM RUFUS trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 87 miles.

With plentymaking their Rules debut the market will no doubt prove informative. However, KING WILLIAM RUFUS shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up in a Plumpton bumper 3 months ago and with that form proving strong, Chris Gordon’s charge is fancied to go a place better. Endless Supply, The Jukebox Man and Delgany Bobby Blue are just a handful of possible alternatives

1-2-3: 1.KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) 2.ENDLESS SUPPLY (IRE) 3.THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DELGANY BOBBY BLUE (GB) (44) P-2 5 11-5

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

Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

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

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding who was pulled up sole start in points but shaped with a fair degree of promise under a considerate ride when runner-up in a C&D bumper just over 6 weeks ago, keeping on when hampered 1f out. Better to come TFRHHHII BHA-

2 GIDLEIGH PARK (GB) (-)

5 11-5

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) Jonathan Burke

The Eyre Family Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser St Barts Dam (h103), bumper/21f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 23f) Mr Showtime TFRHHHII BHA-

3 GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (63) FF

6 11-5

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) Ben Jones

The Rudimentals Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly Ransom gelding. Dam multiple point winner Fell both starts in Irish points (every chance when doing so at the last second time, Jan 15). TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GRAND ESCAPARDE (IRE) (-)

B g Getaway (GER) - Liane de Pougy (FR)

5 11-5

David Bass

The Xtra Specials Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mr George Clohessy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €41,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam, 2 1/4m/19f hurdle winner in France, sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner in France (15f-17f winner) Libranous. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ISOCRATE (FR) (140) 4-44

5 11-5

B g Petillo (FR) - Popins (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr Toby Cole Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Joel Denis et al Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €68,000 3-y-o, Petillo gelding. Half-brother to French chaser Harry Brown and chaser Etoile des Vernes. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Trop Fort Finished fourth all 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 2022, third one) TFRHHHII BHA-

6 KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (89) 2

6 11-5

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Mrs B. Ansell Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDiamond Boy gelding who shaped well when runner-up in a Plumpton bumper (17.8f, soft) 3 months ago, a patient ride no disadvantage in what was a well-run race Serious shout of going one place better here. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 NORN IRON (IRE) (-)

5 11-5

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE) Brendan Powell

Dr. Paul Kelly Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Louise Cooper-Joyce Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding Dam, fair maiden jumper (stayed 21f), half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Blue Heron. TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

RANGATIRA JACK (GB) (-)

Ch g Mount Nelson - Woodland Walk

5 11-5

Sean Houlihan

Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton

Br Miss E. J. Lucas Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £14,500 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam (h120) 2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m).

Likely outsider TFRHHIII BHA-

9

STANCHESKI (IRE) (155) 50

5 11-5

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rose of Clare Harry Kimber (3) Milsom Baker Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple

Br B. Hoare Delaware Foods Ltd, Reefer Groupage Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Green in a pair of bumpers last Autumn so best watched for now

10

STEEL ALLY (FR) (83) 25

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-5

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR) Charlie Deutsch Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty when runner-up at Chepstow in October but disappointed bearing in mind that promise when mid-field at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. May well get back on track after a break. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

SUNSET ON FIRE (IRE) (-)

5 11-5

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Be My Sunset (IRE) Sean Bowen

What the Elle Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr I. McGrath Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €85,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Drumlee Sunset and fair hurdler Land League, stayed 21f. Noteworthy newcomer

12 THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (119) 1

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5 11-5

B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) Luca Morgan

Mr Harry Redknapp Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr P. Cunningham Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 4-y-o, Ask gelding. Successful sole start in Irish points (Nov 20) so he’s one to look out for, especially if the market speaks in his favour

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ENDLESS SUPPLY (IRE) (126) 3

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5 10-12

B m Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE) Paddy Brennan

Endless Fun Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br J. F. Mernagh Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 4-y-o, Westerner mare. Dam, poor maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Limestone Rock Third sole start in Irish points (Nov 13) so one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11.

Stewards Note:

DELGANY BOBBY BLUE: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 King William Rufus (FR), 8-1 Delgany Bobby Blue (GB), Steel Ally (FR), 17-2 Sunset On Fire (IRE), 10-1 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 12-1 Endless Supply (IRE), 14-1 Gidleigh Park (GB), Isocrate (FR), Norn Iron (IRE), 18-1 Grand Escaparde (IRE), 20-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 80-1 Rangatira Jack (GB), 300-1 Stancheski (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4465 to the winning horse The second to receive £2057, the third £1028 and the fourth £514. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Cazoo has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 34 entries at £41. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3422; Second £1711; Third £855; Fourth £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6125 to the winning horse The second to receive £2818, the third £1409, the fourth £705 and the fifth £351. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £58 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet Vickers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries at £58. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4685; Second £2342; Third £1172; Fourth £586; Fifth £292. (Penalty Value £6125.96) Weights lowered 5lb.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE CAZOO MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4465 to the winning horse The second to receive £2057, the third £1028 and the fourth £514. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race. Cazoo has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £41. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3422; Second £1711; Third £855; Fourth £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Cazoo has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 20 entries at £100. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8027 to the winning horse The second to receive £3693, the third £1846, the fourth £924 and the fifth £460. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £76 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range) Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries, 4 at £15 and 10 at £76.Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6139; Second £3069; Third £1535; Fourth £768; Fifth £383. (Penalty Value £8027.12) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.25 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 25 entries at £35. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE CAZOO OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 maiden 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, March 13th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Cazoo has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries at £24. - Closed March 13th, 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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