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FIFTH RACE 3.45

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

THE ASHCROFT SERVICES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (28 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs TREASURE DILLON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs MERVEILLO LONGEST TRAVELLER: PORTENTOSO trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 107 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

BARRIER PEAKS has thrived since going up in trip this year, completing his 4-timer at Uttoxeter last month despite the race not being run to suit, and an 8lb rise for his latest success might not be enough to prevent him winning again. The biggest threat could be Weaver’s Answer as he goes up in trip, with Immortal Fame completing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.BARRIER PEAKS (FR) 2.WEAVER’S ANSWER 3.IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) colours

1 OXYGEN (FR) (42) 142-566

5 12-2

Gr g Martaline - Bella Lawena (IRE) Ned Fox (7)

The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of a newcomers ’ event over hurdles in France in 2021 Made a low-key start for his current connections, but took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f) last month. Task is now to build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA107

2 ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (55) 14-52U0

6 12-1

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA) Sam Twiston-Davies

Rocking Horse Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Miss Roisin Carey Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who improved on his hurdling debut form when runner-up in a Bangor novice (19.6f) in November

Disappointing when ninth of 17 at Huntingdon on his handicap bow last time, but it still remains early days. TFRHHHII BHA106

3 BARRIER PEAKS (FR) (40) 031111

7 11-13

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - La Balzane (FR) Fergus Gillard (3)

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br E.A.R.L. Les Grandes Alouettes W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Form has taken off since going up in trip in handicaps this year, completing his 4-timer with the minimum of fuss in novice event at Uttoxeter (19.9f) last month. Still unexposed and can extend his winning sequence TFRHHHHH BHA104

4 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (51) 10-2200

7 11-12

B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Mr F. J. Allen Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 handicap hurdles last season and finished runner-up on his chase debut at Doncaster (3m) in November Disappointing both starts since, but on a workable mark as he now returns to hurdling Interesting contender TFRHHHHI BHA103

5 ITO DITTO (FR) (26) 40063

5 11-10

B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon Sean Bowen Bradley Partnership

Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas been going the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles so far, upped in trip when third of 12 in maiden at this C&D 26 days ago. Could continue his progress now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA101

6 CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (15) 4-06336

6 11-4

B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) Rex Dingle

Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Ms Joyce Marsh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little on hurdling debut but, fitted with a hood, showed much improved form when third at Exeter on her next 2 starts (both at 16.7f) However, upped markedly in trip she ran poorly at Fontwell (25.8f) 15 days ago. Bounce back called for. TFRHHIII BHA95

7 MERVEILLO (GB) (31) 3P00

B g Archipenko (USA) - Merville (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

5 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Wertheimer et Frere Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful on the Flat (stays 16.5f) and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests tried hurdling when a remote third at Haydock (24.3f) in November Has offered little in 3 starts since, but handicaps could see him in a different light TFRHHHII BHA95

8

HILLSIN (IRE) (13) 000400

5 11-0

B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE) Harry Kimber (3)

Mr David Winzer Claire Harris, Umberleigh

Br Con O’Keeffe Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler for Gavin Cromwell, but has finished well-beaten on both starts for his current yard Best watched TFRHHIII BHA91

9 BERT WILSON (IRE) (51) PP-4U1P

6 11-0

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Inishkea (USA) Tom Buckley (3) Kapinhand Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Richard Frayne Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWQuickly back over hurdles and In first-time visor, opened his account in handicap at Plumpton (20.5f) in January. Failed to go on from that effort, though, when pulled up at Ffos Las next time. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA91

10

TREASURE DILLON (IRE) (4) 4P5P4B 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

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who has struggled for form sent chasing this season, albeit brought down at the second at this course only 4 days. Is on a dangerous mark, though, if return to hurdling sparks a return to form TFRHHHII BHA89

11

WEAVER’S ANSWER (GB) (21) 5-06024

5 10-2

Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE) Alan Johns

Sally & Richard Prince Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Sally Morgan & Richard Prince Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t show much in trio of novice hurdles, but made more impact when second of 14 at Ffos Las on handicap debut in December Made the frame again at Ludlow next time and could have more to offer upped in trip, especially if brushing up his jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA78

12 PORTENTOSO (GER) (10) 0000-50 D

8 10-2

B g Santiago (GER) - Piccola (GER) Ciaran Gethings

Never forgotten Chris Honour, Ashburton

Br Stall Seeheim Blue Cable

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French hurdles/chase winner who showed little in 2021/22 for Sam Holdsworth and, after 11 months off, hasn’t fared any better in 2 starts for his current yard this season Has enough to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA77 (-3)

13 KENYAN COWBOY (IRE) (75) 0PP-PPP CD

7 10-2

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) Max Kendrick

Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Neil King, Burderop

Br James Robinson

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner back in November 2021 but has lost his way, pulled up on his last 5 starts Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA75

14 CALL ME SAINTE (FR) (66) 060/-05

6 10-2

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Call Me Blue (FR) James Davies Hawke, Simms, Capps Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br E.U.R.L. Ecurie Audoy Christian et al Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in a bumper and 4 starts over hurdles to date, merely passing beaten horses when fifth of 11 at Hereford on handicap debut in January. Tongue strap on first time, but looks to be up against it. TFRHHIII BHA72

15 JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (10) 502503

6 10-2

B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) Conor Ring (3) Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Gretton & J. Hynes Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but, having dropped in the weights, turned in his best effort of the season when third of 16 in handicap at Taunton (23.9f) 10 days ago. Others still preferred, though TFRHHIII BHA69 (+2)

2022: BEAU HAZE 9 10 11 Ben Jones 17-2 (Phillip Dando) 15 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14. Hood worn by No. 5, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10, 13, 15.

Stewards Note:

BERT WILSON: Following its run on 31/1/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Barrier Peaks (FR), 13-2 Weaver’s Answer (GB), 9-1 Rockinastorm (IRE), 11-1 Immortal Fame (IRE), 14-1 Ito Ditto (FR), 16-1 Merveillo (GB), Bert Wilson (IRE), 18-1 Oxygen (FR), Treasure Dillon (IRE), 20-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), 25-1 Cast’s Tasha (IRE), 28-1 Portentoso (GER), 40-1 Call Me Sainte (FR), 50-1 Hillsin (IRE), Kenyan Cowboy (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 4.20

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

THE POLYROOF PRODUCTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £12400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626, 5th £312. (Penalty Value £6548.44)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (28 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs BALLYBREEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs WALK IN MY SHOES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERIAL JOE trained by T Dennis, Bude, 137 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WILLIAM PHILO has looked well suited by the emphasis on stamina on his last 2 outings over hurdles and a chance his taken that he’ll be able to take advantage of his lower chase mark after a promising debut in this sphere earlier in the season. Imperial Joe is a solid proposition at this level and should get involved again, with Patient Owner also sufficiently low-mileage to potentally prove beyond his mark.

1-2-3: 1.WILLIAM PHILO 2.IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) 3.PATIENT OWNER (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 WALK IN MY SHOES (IRE) (18) 50-165F

7 12-0

B m Milan - Bonnies Island (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Creative Earth Productions Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Jerry Murphy Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account over hurdles at Bangor in November and made an encouraging chasing start at Lingfield last month. Was in the process of taking a backwards step when falling late at Ffos Las last time, so others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (18) 33P500 CD

7 12-0

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

The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning debut for this yard over C&D in October but has badly uncerachieve since and looks hard to have faith in at present. TFRHHIII BHA100

3 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (21) 124321

7 11-13

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) Sean Houlihan Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude

Br J. O’Donoghue

TIMEFORM VIEW Has built a solid record over fences, notching his second win of the campaign in a 8-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good) 21 days ago. Shortlist material despite 5lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA99

4 IMPERIAL HURRICANE (GB) (56) 5644-5P

6 11-11

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silverlined Ciaran Gethings

Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs A. M. Varmen Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer in maiden/novice hurdles but produced laboured displays in handicaps on his last 2 outings. uickly sent chasing and he’s still a likely type to improve at some point, though yard’s form remains serious concern TFRHHIII BHA97

5 ROCK OF STAR (FR) (27) 40-F4U4 C

B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR)

Racehorse Ownership Club

Br Mme A. Berger & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger

6 11-10

Jamie Moore

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointingwhenfourthof 9inhandicapchaseatWarwicklasttimebuthad shapedasifabletocompetefromthismarkpreviously, in process of running well both times he’s come to grief over fences. Jumping remains a concern but he’s not written off. TFRHHHII BHA96

6 JEAN GENIE (FR) (18) 225U30

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Lady Koko

Oceans Racing

Br Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Richard Venn

7 11-10

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEWRemains a long-standing maiden (runner-up 6 times) and didn’t go with too much encouragement when down the field at Ffos Las (23.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Won’t want for stamina but others are preferred with blinkers now applied. TFRHHHII BHA96

7 PATIENT OWNER (IRE) (45) 366-523

BF

8 11-8

B g Getaway (GER) - La Femme Blanche (IRE)

Br Kilfeacle Stud

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Ben Godfrey (3) CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd

TIMEFORM VIEWSeemed to cope well with the emphasis on stamina when runner-up in a good race of it’s type at Uttoxeter on chase debut Just respectable third at Carlisle last time but merits consideration again with cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA94

8 WILLIAM PHILO (GB) (51) 13-5F23 BF

6 11-7

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jambles Harry Kimber (3)

Tony and Susan Brimble Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Mrs S. L. Brimble Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFinished fast when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft) 51 days ago having previously shown plenty to work on on chase bow at Exeter earlier in the season Very interesting from lower chase mark TFRHHHHH BHA93

9 ADVANTURA (IRE) (51) 5P2-F2F

6 11-1

B g Watar (IRE) - Keys Hope (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Mr Tony Staple Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Michael Martin Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort of any description when second of 12 in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to soft) in December but has hit the deck on 2 other outings over fences, not going well from long way out before coming down at Ffos Las last time Others make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA87

10 CELMA DES BOIS (FR) (92) 1P4P-P3

11 11-0

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Palafixe (FR) Niall Houlihan (3)

Encore Partnership V Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet Southern Cranes & Access Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Leicester last term and wasn’t disgraced in form terms when third of 10 in handicap chase at Lingfield (22f, heavy, 50/1) 92 days ago, albeit doing so whilst carrying head very awkwardly. Needs to improve TFRHHHII BHA86

11 TUDORS TREASURE (GB) (26) 354-PP2 D

12 10-11

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Rude Health Sam Twiston-Davies

Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW By far his best effort of the season when second of 14 in handicap chase (28/1) at this course (26.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago, rallying. Overall record remains patchy if he’s capable of getting in the mix if putting best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA83

12 KINGS KRACKERTARA (GB) (50) 4/400-0P

8 10-9

B m Kayf Tara - Firecracker Lady (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)

J.C.Harrison Lee & T.Howard Partnership Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Mrs Julia Harrison Lee Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress over hurdles and has taken very little interest in a pair of chase outings to date TFRHHIII BHA81

13 MR KATANGA (IRE) (26) 603005 C

9 10-9

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Pomme Tiepy (FR) Sean Bowen

All about the birch Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Corrib Racing William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D last season but has been out of sorts this term, admittedly stopping the slide to some extent when attempting to win same race again this season last time. Others still make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA81

14

BALLYBREEN (IRE) (78) U654-03 D

10 10-7

B g Gold Well - Miss Colclough (IRE) Conor Ring (3) Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Roger Symes

TIMEFORM VIEW More than 2 years without a win but produced his best effort for a while when third of 14 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft, 13/2) 78 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on TFRHHHII BHA79

15 VIA DANTE (IRE) (18) 400000

6 10-4

B g Milan - Jessies Delight Jack Tudor

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Tomas Wafer W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden pointer made little impact in varied events over hurdles, so needs to improve signficantly for the switch to chasing. TFRHHIII BHA76

2022: TIMELY GIFT (IRE) 9 9 11 Charlie Price 6-1 (Tim Vaughan) 12 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6, 15. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Blinkers worn by No. 9, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Stewards Note:IMPERIAL HURRICANE: Following its run on 26/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Imperial Joe (IRE), 7-1 Patient Owner (IRE), 8-1 William Philo (GB), 10-1 Ballybreen (IRE), 12-1 Jean Genie (FR), Advantura (IRE), Tudors Treasure (GB), Mr Katanga (IRE), 16-1 Rock of Star (FR), 18-1 Celma des Bois (FR), 20-1 Walk In My Shoes (IRE), 33-1 Kings Krackertara (GB), 40-1 Imperial Hurricane (GB), Via Dante (IRE), 66-1 Galop du Bosc (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE CENTRAL GROUP MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (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): J O’Neill (19 wins from 134 runners, 14%) runs BETHKA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs BETHKA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIDSUMMER LASS trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

An open-looking bumper with STRONG BELLE taken to shrug off a tame effort at Huntingdon given her debut run at that track was very promising. Previous-winner Chosen Hero and Bethka are the big threats on form, though there are several interesting-looking debutantes.

1-2-3: 1.STRONG BELLE 2.CHOSEN HERO (IRE) 3.BETHKA (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (37) 31010 D

5 11-7

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Nick Scholfield Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and similar story in bumpers, scoring at Wetherby in January. Needs to bounce back from a below-par seventh at Ayr since but good chance she can. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BETHKA (IRE) (33) 20

5 11-0

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lakil Princess (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mr Stephen Killalea Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Minch Bloodstock Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 Walk In The Park mare who is bred to be useful and solid start when 2 lengths second of 15 at Ludlow in January. Big player on that run but she was too free when disappointing at Ascot. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 DISCO DAISY (GB) (-)

5 11-0

B m Mukhadram - Queen’s Star Joe Anderson (7)

Mrs Claire Bonner Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Mukhadram mare. Dam (h106), maiden hurdler, 1 3/4m-2m winner on Flat Newcomers from yard often fancied.

4 DOLLY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR) Sean Houlihan

My Racing Manager Friends Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Eliisa Morgan-Joseph My Racing Manager

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortune mare. Dam, useful 2 3/4m/3m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m-3m winner) Union Saint. Has had wind op ahead of her debut Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MIDSUMMER LASS (GB) (49) P0

5 11-0

Ch m Linda’s Lad - Midsummer Legend Lucy Gardner

Mr N. A. Eggleton Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Clare Bowles & Nigel Eggleton Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Too green to show anything both starts

6 MIGHTY DUCHESS (IRE) (102) P2

B m Vendangeur (IRE) - The Mighty Matron (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-0

Jack Quinlan

Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury

Br Joseph and Mark Molloy David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW£14,000 3-y-o, £70,000 5-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Mighty Stowaway, stays 3 1/4m, and useful dual bumper winner The Mighty Milan, stays 2 1/2m Runner-up second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 11).

7 STRONG BELLE (GB) (55) 30

Bl m Blue Bresil (FR) - Belle Berry (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising 2 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Lilting Verse in listed bumper at Huntingdon on debut Dropped out quickly there next time but worth another chance

TFRHHHHH BHA-

SWEET CARYLINE (GB) (-)

5 11-0

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mollasses Harry Kimber (3)

Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br The Glanvilles Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil mare. Dam 2m hurdle winner Represents successful yard

TFRHHHII BHA-

9

BLUE MOON SERENADE (GB) (-)

4 10-4

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Asola Blue (FR) Lorcan Murtagh

Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Yorton Farm Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Blue Tara.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10

GETMETOTHEMOON (GB) (-)

4 10-4

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE) Rex Dingle

Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Holiday Resort Unity

TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon filly Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Of obvious interest on debut given yard’s great record in bumpers.

11 MAIRIS ICON (GB) (49) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-4

B or Br f Sixties Icon - Alder Mairi (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Mr F. G. Matthews Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br F. G. Matthews We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, fifteenth of 18 in bumper at Wincanton on debut 49 days ago.

2022: RIVER OF JOY 5 11 0 Sean Bowen 14-1 (Peter Bowen) 11 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

STRONG BELLE: Following its run on 27/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Strong Belle (GB), 11-2 Bethka (IRE), 6-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), Dolly Delightful (GB), 7-1 Getmetothemoon (GB), 9-1 Sweet Caryline (GB), 10-1 Disco Daisy (GB), 11-1 Mighty Duchess (IRE), 18-1 Blue Moon Serenade (GB), 300-1 Midsummer Lass (GB), Mairis Icon (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 5.25

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE CENTRAL GROUP MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): H Fry (8 wins from 49 runners, 16%) runs QUEEN ANNIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs TINTAGEL QUEEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUINESSED trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 152 miles.

QUEEN ANNIE failed to justify favouritism on debut at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve but she still offered plenty to work on and is the clear pick on form here. The return to a left-handed track should suit Edmond and she rates the main threat, with Cotoneaster making most appeal of the newcomers

1-2-3: 1.QUEEN ANNIE (IRE) 2.EDMOND 3.COTONEASTER

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

1 COTONEASTER (GB) (-)

5 11-0

B m Telescope (IRE) - Easter Legend Daryl Jacob Easter Racing Club Noel Williams, Blewbury

Br S. C. & M. K. Willes Noel Williams Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare Dam, 19f-2 3/4m winner, sister to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Easter Meteor One to note TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DARK MOON (FR) (87) 0

5 11-0

Jamie Moore Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Vida Sure Bailly (FR)

Br Mr B. Bretecher & Mr J. M. Guetre

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£20,000 3-y-o, Spanish Moon filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including useful 2 1/2m chase winner Gold Cup Bailly. 66/1, thirteenth of 17 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 87 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 GUINESSED (IRE) (36) 5

6 11-0

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Swap Shop (IRE) Nick Scholfield Grandstand Stables Partnership Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

Br Miss Jane Doran

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser I’m To Blame and bumper winner Miss Austen. 9/1, fifth of 6 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good) on NH debut 36 days ago, making some headway before dropping away TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GYPSY HILL (GB) (26) 0

6 11-0

Alan Johns Mrs L. M. Northover Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

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

Br L. M. Northover Hartnoll Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to modest hurdler Minnie Escape Dam (h121) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner 33/1 and hooded, eleventh of 14 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on TFRHIIII BHA-

5 PIP AWAY (IRE) (-)

6 11-0

B m Getaway (GER) - Justamemory (IRE) James Davies

The Lavender Chickens Nick Gifford, Findon

Br John Quane Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler Ragnar Lodbrok, stays 3m, and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner around 3m For Instance. Dam maiden pointer. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 QUEEN ANNIE (IRE) (82) 5-24 BF

5 11-0

B m Westerner - Ben’s Turn (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) John McGeady Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br P. Connell John McGeady Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW72,000 gns 4-y-o. Half-sister to triple bumper winner Bonttay. Dam bumper/21f-2 3/4m hurdle winner Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and offered something to work on for all she never looked like justifying her market position when fourth at Uttoxeter. Form pick. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 TINTAGEL QUEEN (IRE) (87) 5

5 11-0

B m Camelot - Condition Lewis Stones (5) Nick Brown Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Sister to a couple of winners and showed some ability when fifth of 8 at Market Rasen

87 days ago. Won’t have to up her game much to play a prominent role TFRHHHII BHA-

EDMOND (GB) (49) 45

4 10-4

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Seaham Hall Harry Bannister

Ms Sharon Kinsella Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Seasons Holidays PLC Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel filly who has shown ability both starts to date, hanging badly left on bend when fifth of 18 at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 49 days ago. This track more suitable TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 LADY HARRIETT (GB) (-)

4 10-4

B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr Steven John Matthews Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Steven Matthews

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy filly. Dam, 19f-23f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Benefit Cut TFRHHHII BHA-

10 PEARL’S LEGACY (GB) (-)

4 10-4

B f Dartmouth - Any Pearl Connor Brace

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW £6,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Time For Hollie Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Hollies Pearl. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022:(See Div 1)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Queen Annie (IRE), 13-2 Edmond (GB), 9-1 Tintagel Queen (IRE), 11-1 Lady Harriett (GB), 12-1 Cotoneaster (GB), 16-1 Guinessed (IRE), 18-1 Pip Away (IRE), 40-1 Pearl’s Legacy (GB), 50-1 Gypsy Hill (GB), 100-1 Dark Moon (FR)

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