Chepstow Racecard - Monday 10th April

Welcome to Chepstow for our Easter Monday Family Race Day.

A big thank you to our race sponsors Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, Ogi, First Cafes, Burridge Trophies and the family of Don Long. I hope they and their guests have a great afternoon.

It’s a busy week ahead for the team at Chepstow with Dragon Bet Grand National Race Day this Saturday 15th April when we will be operating a huge sweepstake for all customers to participate in. Everyone attending the fixture will be handed a runner in the big race with every winner receiving £20 cash, a £20 free bet from Dragon Bet and two tickets for the first day of October’s Jump Season Opener. The Grand National will be shown on two big screens at 5.15pm.

Good luck to Welsh jockey Sean Bowen who rides Nobel Yeats, last year’s winner, in the Grand National. Welsh trainers Tim Vaughan and Sam Thomas also have runners in the shape of Eva’s Oskar and Our Power respectively.

One new event we have launched is Abba Race Night on Saturday 10th June. The Abba tribute act Waterloo will be performing live after racing.

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. We are expecting more than 60,000 people to attend across the three days.

Later this month, we have our popular Dunraven Bowl race meeting on Friday 28th April. I hope you have a fun day with us today and I look forward to welcoming you back for another event.

Phil Bell Regional Director South West

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MONDAY 10TH APRIL (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 31

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SOUTH WEST

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

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FIRST RACE 1.25

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BURRIDGE TROPHIES SUPPORTS RETIRED GREYHOUNDS

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (14 wins from 136 runners, 10%) runs DIAMOND TWIN and MOUNT TEMPEST

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs CLONAKILTY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLLY BIRD trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 107 miles.

Hard to see past the promising MOUNT TEMPEST who won a Warwick handicap easily 3 weeks ago and has been found a good opening back in a novice. Clonakilty is the obvious danger dropped in trip.

1-2-3: 1.MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) 2.CLONAKILTY (IRE) 3.MANORBANK (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (19) 4-61501 D

6 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Harry Skelton

Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising hurdler who took a big step forward when notching up a second win in 2m Warwick handicap 3 weeks ago, going with zest and easily coming clear. Hard to beat back in a novice TFRHHHHH BHA123

2 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (71) 2-6143 D

6 11-9

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) Lewis Stones (5) Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Philip Heskin McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the most of a good opportunity in 2m Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in December and ran well in a deeper contest at Leicester next time Not so good upped to 20.4f in Southwell handicap next time but could do better back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA115

3 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (16) P1-0006

6 11-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable Sam Twiston-Davies

Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss A. Lindsell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but well beaten in bumper/over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 DIAMOND TWIN (FR) (19) 640

5 11-2

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Lady La Lionne (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) Winter Gold Racing 2 Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Stablemate of Mount Tempest who has shaped like a stayer in bumpers/2m Warwick maiden hurdle TFRHHIII BHA-

5

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (9) FF0P

6 11-2

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

The Rudimentals Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in course bumper and Uttoxeter novice hurdle over staying trip

Engaged 1.40 Ffos Las Sunday. TFRHIIII BHA-

6

MANORBANK (IRE) (34) 1//-54 D

8 11-2

B g Arcadio (GER) - Kind Word (IRE)

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Joe Anderson (7) Owners Group 065

Br Miss Siobhan Wilkinson Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWProfessional in making a winning bumper debut on sole start for Sandy Thomson at Kelso in January 2020 Changed hands for £80,000 thereafter and has shown a bit in 2 runs over hurdles. Might be one for handicaps but solid place claims in this TFRHHHII BHA-

7 TRY THE MONEY (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

B g Westerner - Floating Euro (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br R. Guiry

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Eur Gone West and fair hurdler American Money, stays 3m

TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

000

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Alan Johns

Mrs T. P. James

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mickley Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumper/2 races over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

9 DOLLY BIRD (GB) (28) 00P

5 10-9

B m Shantou (USA) - Sparron Hawk (FR) Jack Quinlan

The Dolly Bird Syndicate Chris Honour, Ashburton

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Cotswold Stone Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in bumper/2 maiden hurdles. Tongue tie goes on TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) 6 11 7 Harry Cobden 6-4 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

MANORBANK: Following its run on 7/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Mount Tempest (IRE), 3-1 Clonakilty (IRE), 14-1 Try The Money (IRE), 16-1 Manorbank (IRE), 50-1 Diamond Twin (FR), 100-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), 150-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 300-1 Twp Stori (GB), Dolly Bird (GB)

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RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period

3rd May 2022 – 22nd April 2023

(Sponsored by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club)

Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points. Latest placings (up to and including 5th April 2023)

1. Luca Morgan

2. Philip Armson

3. Liam Harrison

4. Lily Pinchin

4. Harry Kimber

6. Finn Lambert

pts

Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory

SECOND RACE 2.00

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

THE VISIT IRISH STORE SALES WITH ITM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs STATE OF POWER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs LAGONDA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUCH TOO DEAR trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 97 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

LAGONDA has displayed improved form in handicaps in recent weeks, and in receipt of weight all round back in maiden company, she looks the one to beat. A tongue tie may help State of Power but he still has a lot to prove, so Great Name That is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.LAGONDA 2.GREAT NAME THAT (IRE) 3.STATE OF POWER (IRE)

colours no horse

1 CALL ME RAFA (IRE) (54) 0P

age st lb

6 11-8

B g Mahler - Annie Grit (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mr C. B. Compton Tom George, Slad

Br A. & M. Mellerick HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise both starts at Hereford 3 months apart. Cheekpieces on TFRHHIII BHA-

2 GREAT NAME THAT (IRE) (22) P1-0322 D

6 11-8

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 a trio of placed efforts over hurdlers, most recently over this C&D. Should be bang there. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 MUCH TOO DEAR (IRE) (33) 4-2053

5 11-8

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Redunderthebed (IRE) David Bass

M Redman F Jarvey M Thomas N Allen

Br F. R. Jarvey

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORMVIEWFair efforts on first 2 starts in bumpers before well held on latest outing at Warwick (2m, heavy) on New Year’s Eve, though possibly unsuited by conditions. Promise in a brace of hurdles outings in recent weeks. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 NOT LONG LEFT (IRE) (36) 2-04

B or Br g Presenting - Annabaloo (IRE)

6 11-8

Jack Tudor

Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stephanie Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWPresenting gelding who changed hands for £200,000 after runner-up sole start in Irish points last November In need of the experience when tenth in a course bumper in November but positives to draw from opening hurdles run last month. Tongue tie now on TFRHHIII BHA-

5 SHOT TOWER (IRE) (32) F333

7 11-8

B g Califet (FR) - Bouillabaisse (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Mr Barry Connell

TIMEFORM VIEW 4,500 gns 7-y-o, Califet gelding. Dam (b109), dual bumper winner, closely related to very smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Fire Dragon Placed last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points but fitted with a tongue tie, his opening hurdles effort was hardly brimming with promise. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 STATE OF FAME (IRE) (16) 54-5554

7 11-8

B g Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER) Alan Johns

KHDRP Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Ms Amanda Torrens

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner and fair maiden hurdler for Ross O’Sullivan in Ireland Off 7 months and shaped as though in need of the run on last month’s stable debut TFRHHHII BHA110

7 STATE OF POWER (IRE) (66) F1-3P D

6 11-8

B g Westerner - Strong Statement (IRE) Harry Cobden

Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Neil Roche Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin winner of sole completed start in maiden points and shaped as if better for the run when third in a maiden hurdle here (19.4f) in December Upped to this C&D and found nothing in February so connections quick to apply a tongue tie. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Lago d’Oro Shane Quinlan (3) Mrs S. M. Newell Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mrs S. M. Newell Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when narrowly beaten in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (19f, soft) on debut over fences in February, sticking to task Another sound effort when fifth back over hurdles at Newbury and she sets the standard back in a novice TFRHHHHH BHA115

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

STATE OF POWER: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lagonda (GB), 11-4 Great Name That (IRE), 4-1 State of Power (IRE), 11-1 State of Fame (IRE), 14-1 Much Too Dear (IRE), 25-1 Not Long Left (IRE), 66-1 Call Me Rafa (IRE), Shot Tower (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.35

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

THE DON LONG “HELLO GORGEOUS” MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (29 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs BALLINSKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs BALLINSKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRAND MOGUL trained by G Haywood, Moretonhampstead, 106 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

STORMY FLIGHT is thriving at present and probably would have won at Wincanton last time had he jumped the last 2 better He can quickly resume winning ways at the main expense of Ballinsker and Nestor Park.

1-2-3: 1.STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) 2.BALLINSKER (IRE) 3.NESTOR PARK (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (22) P4-1234 CD BF

11 12-2

Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR) Jack Tudor

John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington

Br S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when successful at Warwick (3m) on his reappearance before a good second in the Veterans’ Handicap Chase Final at Sandown. Went well for a long way at Exeter since but disappointed at Carlisle since TFRHHHII BHA142

2 SPORTING JOHN (IRE) (26) 1-4P05P D

8 11-10

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) Aidan Coleman

Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Stephanie Hanly

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old (Grade 1 novice chase winner) and hard to get excited by what he’s achieved over both sets of obstacles this season TFRHHHII BHA136

3 ASK ME EARLY (IRE) (23) 11U-3P6 CD

9 11-9

Gr g Ask - Cotton Ali (IRE) Sean Bowen

The Dare Family Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Barry Lynch Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive novice chaser in 2020/21 and also scored twice over hurdles last season Creditable third in Bangor handicap chase on reappearance but ran no sort of race in Welsh National next time Struggled back over hurdles since TFRHHHII BHA135

4 NESTOR PARK (FR) (86) 4313-3P

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cila (FR)

10 11-8

Luca Morgan

Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie et al Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWLow mileage for his age and posted another creditable effort when third of 9 in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f, good to soft, 7/1) in November Disappointed in Classic Chase at Warwick since but type to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA134

5 TALLOW FOR COAL (IRE) (34) P2-1PP3 D

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - South Queen Lady (IRE)

7 11-2

Harry Cobden

Apache Star Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWTook his form up a notch on return when bagging 7-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) in November Well held since, however, remote third in first-time headgear (cheekpieces) at Sandown latest Blinkers now tried. TFRHHIII BHA128

6 FORGOT TO ASK (IRE) (131) P-1325P C D

B g Ask - Lady Transcend (IRE)

11 11-1

Sean Houlihan

Miss Julie Hoskins Tom George, Slad

Br Patrick Hayes HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed with a win at Stratford (27.5f) in May and posted a respectable second after 4 months off in 3m Chepstow handicap in October. Struggled both starts following month, however, and off since TFRHHIII BHA127

7 GRAND MOGUL (IRE) (86) 2/1P3-3P C

9 11-0

B g Presenting - Oligarch Society (IRE)

Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead

Ben Ffrench Davis (7) The Nascent Partnership

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Combined Building & Electrical Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winning hurdler who made a successful debut over fences at Kelso in May 2021. Left Nicky Henderson for £11,000 in May and made a sound start for new connections when third at Cheltenham. Well held in Classic Chase at Warwick next time, however TFRHHIII BHA126

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (32) 004212 BF

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

9 11-0

Lorcan Williams

Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr Christy Buckley Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed much more than previously over fences when runner-up at Chepstow in February and went one better at Taunton (23f) later in the month. Excellent second at Wincanton since and should make another bold bid TFRHHHHH BHA126

9 BALLINSKER (IRE) (66) 44UP32 C D

8 10-3

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Brownie Points (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

GG Thoroughbreds XII & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Thomas Maher Opulence Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEW Good placed efforts last 2 starts, again seeming to finish with a bit left in the tank when creditable second of 13 in handicap chase (22/1) at this course (19.4f, good) 66 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA115

2022: WAYFINDER (IRE) 8 10 10 Ben Jones 4-5 (Rebecca Curtis) 3 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

ASK ME EARLY: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

TALLOW FOR COAL: Following its run on 7/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Ramses de Teillee (FR), 4-1 Stormy Flight (IRE), 7-1 Ask Me Early (IRE), 15-2 Nestor Park (FR), Ballinsker (IRE), 10-1 Sporting John (IRE), 16-1 Tallow For Coal (IRE), 20-1 Forgot To Ask (IRE), 33-1 Grand Mogul (IRE)

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Monday 10th April

FOURTH RACE 3.10

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

THE OGI REAL FIBRE BROADBAND

FOR WALES HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB

RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs FRIEND OR FOE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs ECLAIR D’AINAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: FRIEND OR FOE won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 8lb to 134.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EARTH COMPANY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 76 miles.

ECLAIR D’AINAY quickly reverts to fences after completing a simple task over hurdles and this smart C&D winner is taken to edge out the consistent Friend Or Foe who might have to settle for a place once more. Lightly-raced Angels Breath is weighted to have a say if getting back on track so can’t be dismissed either

1-2-3: 1.ECLAIR D’AINAY (FR) 2.FRIEND OR FOE (FR) 3.ANGELS BREATH (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (86) 203/11//-P D

9 12-0

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire & Ronnie Bartlett Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mrs Cheryl Byrne

TIMEFORMVIEWWon both his chase starts for Nicky Henderson at Ascot in 2019, showing smart form in process. Pulled up in Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton on his comeback in January but handily weighted if he gets back on track here. TFRHHHII BHA147

2 ECLAIR D’AINAY (FR) (12) 122-361 CD

9 11-8

B or Br g Network (GER) - Etoile d’Ainay (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr J. Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who had a simple task (cheekpieces on for 1st time) in 3-runner novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) 12 days ago. This smart chaser is not ruled out back over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA141

3 FRIEND OR FOE (FR) (44) 13-0533 CD

8 11-1

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mandchou (FR) Freddie Gingell (7)

Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful handicapper who won twice on his debut season over fences Winless in 4 outings so far this campaign, fair third from 3lb higher mark over C&D 44 days ago. Much respected. TFRHHHHI BHA134

4 NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) (16) 3P3114 CD

8 10-7

B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Cathal Ennis Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Wincanton and followed up off 6lb higher mark over C&D. Breast-girth reportedly snapped when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f) 16 days ago so he’s no discounted with visor on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA126

5 EARTH COMPANY (IRE) (91) 110-6F2 D

7 10-6

B or Br g Arcadio (GER) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mr R. M. Penny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br S. L. Rodwell

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice from 4 starts over hurdles last season and posted his best run over fences when second of 4 in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, soft) 91 days ago. This demands another step forward, though TFRHHHII BHA125

2022: SEBASTOPOL (IRE) 8 11 12 Stan Sheppard 5-2 (Tom Lacey) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Eclair D’ainay (FR), 3-1 Angels Breath (IRE), 7-2 Friend Or Foe (FR), 6-1 Not Available (IRE), 8-1 Earth Company (IRE)

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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 VISIT IRISH STORE SALES WITH ITM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (29 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs WINDS OF FIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs BERTIE WOOSTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIRST QUEST trained by S West, Lewes, 152 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

GWENNIE MAY BOY was better than the result at Sandown last time and might be worth siding with as his mark is starting to look workable based on his novice form in the autumn. Ingennio, Bertie Wooster and Drash On Ruby arrive on the back of solid efforts in similar company last time, while High Game Royal is one who could have more to offer now switching to handicap company over a longer trip

1-2-3: 1.GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) 2.INGENNIO (FR) 3.BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ATHOLL STREET (IRE) (23) P/223-FP

8 12-2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Allthewhile (IRE) Nick Scholfield

West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Sunnyhill Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden/novice hurdle winner at Taunton in late 2020 but didn’t progress over fences last season for Paul Nicholls. Failed to complete in 2 handicaps chases on return for new yard last month and has plenty to prove switching back to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA117

2 RUNSWICK BAY (GB) (105) P03/1-4P

8 11-12

B g Arvico (FR) - Chantal Joe Anderson (7)

Mr James Drummond Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mrs Audrey Goodwin Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWSparely seen since winning over fences at Ludlow in October 2021 and it’s possible he was amiss when pulling up long way out last time Lots to prove on return to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA113

3 GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (34) 1263

5 11-8

B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Ms Joyce Marsh Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at odds of 80/1 on debut in a novice at Bangor in October and shaped promisingly once more when runner-up back there a month later Got tired on testing ground when remote third in 2 1/2m Sandown handicap hurdle latest, shaping better than result. TFRHHHHH BHA

4 HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) (28) 2-5233 BF 6 11-7

B g Martaline - Jouable (FR) Ben Jones Mrs L. R. Lovell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges Philip Hobbs Racing

VIEW Runner-up only outing in bumpers in France and placed in 3 maiden/novice hurdles around 2m for this yard Potential improver now handicapping over further. TFRHHHHI BHA108

5 KINGOFTHEWEST (IRE) (19) 10-3035 D

7 11-7

B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR) Jack Tudor Friends From The West David Pipe, Wellington

Br Patrick Cashman W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner at Taunton and Exeter last winter. Yet to improve on those exploits in handicaps this season and needs first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) to give him a lift TFRHHIII BHA108

6 FIRST QUEST (USA) (105) 4FU32P

9 11-6

B g First Defence (USA) - Dixie Quest (USA) Fergus Gillard (3) The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes

Br Paul Tackett Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at around 2m last season Back on track when placed at Sedgefield and Kempton in the autumn but ran no sort of race at Wincanton on Boxing Day (final start for Neil Mulholland). TFRHHIII BHA107

7 LIFETIME LEGEND (IRE) (33) 6P3415 D

B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Livia Galilei (IRE)

Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley

5 11-5

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

Br Kevin J. Molloy Tote

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (39) 0-6452

5 11-2

B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved effort over hurdles when second on 19f Tauinton handicap debut 39 days ago. His lightly-raced profile provides plenty of hope that he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA103

9 HUNTERS SONG (IRE) (104) 05002U

7 11-1

B g Westerner - Accordiontogelica (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (10)

Mr Bill Hawkins Gary Brown, Swindon

Br Michael Ward

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (2m, good to soft) in December but beaten when unseating at the last at Limerick over Christmas. First run for new yard after leaving John Neilan. TFRHHIII BHA102

10

WINDS OF FIRE (USA) (43) 6000P2

8 10-12

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Laureldean Gale (USA) Adam Wedge

Mr L. Fell Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Godolphin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon over fences at Newcastle in November 2021 Largely struggled since but showed he can do something form his reduced mark when second of 4 at Hereford (2 1/2m) last time. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion are replaced by a first-time visor. TFRHHHII BHA99

11

INGENNIO (FR) (28) 504022

5 10-12

B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Sean Bowen

Mrs Susan Fox Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee R H Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when runner-up in handicaps at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) and Taunton (19f, heavy) on his last 2 outings. Likely to be in the thick of things again. TFRHHHHI BHA99

12

DRASH ON RUBY (GB) (36) 6B4-323 BF

7 10-9

B m Passing Glance - So Long Lorcan Williams

Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle (13/8) at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) 36 days ago. Another to consider TFRHHHHI BHA96

13

GEROLAMO CARDANO (GB) (23) 20-0104

7 10-7

B g Motivator - Dark Quest Max Kendrick

Mr Mark E. Smith

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr C. G. A. Budgett Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort for some time when taking 16-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December but well below that level on both outings since TFRHHIII BHA94

2022: MIDNIGHT GINGER 6 11 5 James Martin 11-4 (Andrew Martin) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 11, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

LIFETIME LEGEND: Following its run on 8/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 High Game Royal (FR), Drash On Ruby (GB), 8-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), Ingennio (FR), 10-1 Kingofthewest (IRE), 11-1 Gwennie May Boy (IRE), Lifetime Legend (IRE), 14-1 Winds of Fire (USA), 16-1 First Quest (USA), 22-1 Runswick Bay (GB), Hunters Song (IRE), 25-1 Gerolamo Cardano (GB), 66-1 Atholl Street (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.18

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

THE ULTRAFAST OGI OGI OGI HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Vaughan (11 wins from 144 runners, 8%) runs JUDEX LEFOU

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Sherwood (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs COKYTHO

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

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

SAINTE DOCTOR and Ballybeen are likely to emerge as the chief protagonists, with marginal preference for the fomer who is well handicapped based on her exploits over hurdles and she left her previous efforts in this sphere well behind when second at Doncaster last time. Ballybeen hasn’t done much wrong in his two starts since switched to fences and will surely pick up a race before long If one of the others is likely to take a hand in the finish, it will probably be Judex Lefou.

1-2-3: 1.SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 2.BALLYBEEN (IRE) 3.JUDEX LEFOU (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 COUPDEBOL (FR) (100) 31F-34P

8 12-0

Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Chance Bleue (FR) Aidan Coleman

Terry Warner & Tim Syder

Tom George, Slad

Br Pierre de Maleissye Melun & Terry Amos HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account at Warwick last February and likely he’d have followed up but for crashing out at the last at Uttoxeter the following month. Disappointing so far this time round but edging down the weights and will be a danger to all if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA109

2 COURTLAND (IRE) (23) 11-5U56

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Mrs Rosemary Ross

8 12-0

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner back in 2020 and took well to chasing with 2m wins at Ffos Las and Newton Abbot in summer 2021 Well below par in 4 starts since returning from 15 months off in October, though, and again looked a non-stayer over this trip at Uttoxeter last time TFRHIIII BHA109

3 SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) (24) 36P042 BF

Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy

7 11-12

Kevin Brogan

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner off higher marks than this last spring and posted much her best effort since switched to fences when finding just one too good at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) last time Big chance if able to build on that here TFRHHHHH BHA107

4

COKYTHO (FR) (23) 4442P5

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Domidale (FR)

5 11-10

Sean Houlihan

The Neardowners Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br J. Thomas Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBoasts plenty of experience over fences in France, best effort so far when secondin an 8-runner Auteuil claimer (17.4f) in September Showed more than on debut for this yard following a wind op when fifth at Uttoxeter but sizeable step forward needed if he’s to play a leading role here. TFRHHIII BHA

5 BALLYBEEN (IRE) (23) 444-322

7 11-9

Ch g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Lightfoot, Mussell-Evans, Peart Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Thomas James Weatherbys Racing Bank

105

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler but already a better chaser, runner-up on debut in this sphere at Hereford in November and again hit the crossbar back from a break at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) last month. Bold show on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA104

6 THE KNOT IS TIED (IRE) (13) 31PPP2 D

B g Casamento (IRE) - Really Polish (USA)

Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley

Br Ringfort Stud

8 11-1

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner over hurdles who returned to form from out the blue to open chase account at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December Bounced back from a couple of poor efforts when second at Huntingdon recently but was ultimately well held by the winner and he looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA96

7 JUDEX LEFOU (IRE) (54) P-30253 D 8 10-8

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Knockalaghan Maid (IRE)

Mr Stephen Clarke

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br William Phelan Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-margin success in a 19f Exeter handicap chase last February remains his sole win from 28 starts overall Still, he has slipped back to a fairly attractive mark and wasn’t disgraced when third in a 5-runner affair at Hereford last time TFRHHHII BHA89

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2022: OXWICH BAY (IRE) 10 10 10 Mr Lewis Gordon 6-1 (Evan Williams) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

COUPDEBOL: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

COKYTHO: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ballybeen (IRE), 11-4 Sainte Doctor (FR), 11-2 Judex Lefou (IRE), 7-1 Coupdebol (FR), 10-1 The Knot Is Tied (IRE), 14-1 Cokytho (FR), 22-1 Courtland (IRE)

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130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others

Welsh heroes come in all different outfits . . .

Chepstow Racecourse to honour award-winning Daniel Lewis

Daniel Lewis is an impressive young man.

He impressed the judges when he won a St. David’s Day Award in the young person’s category at last year’s annual ceremony. And he made a serious impression on others when he was invited this year to a Downing Steet reception after picking up another title – the Points of Light Award - bestowed by the Prime Minister’s Office. In fact, so impressed with Daniel’s efforts as a one-man clean-up operation were those at Chepstow Racecouse, that they decided to name a race after him.

The Easter Monday meeting on April 10 will feature a race carrying his name, sponsored by First Cafes. It was back in January of 2021 that Daniel started to clear away rubbish dumped on roads just above his home town of Merthyr Tydfil – one

of Wales’ biggest fly-tipping eyesores. It began with one 17-year-old working on his own on a hillside road, but thanks to Daniel’s shrewd use of social media it soon grew rapidly.

He set up a GoFundMe page and was quickly getting the backing of local businesses, which enabled Daniel to hire industrial skips to help with his clear-up.

“I managed to get rid of 40 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish,” says Daniel.

“We’ve since stepped things up and I’m now working alongside Merthyr Council and South Wales Police to set up CCTV cameras.

“What’s happening with illegal fly-tipping was terrible and I just wanted to do something practical, so I started removing it, people saw what I was doing, and it grew from there.

“I just think it’s really important that we keep our local environment clean.”

Daniel’s not just brought hard work and a practical attitude to his oneman crusade, though. He’s also got real entrepreneurial flair, good enough to maybe get him

up in front of Alan Sugar on The Apprentice one day.

The talented teenager – who is employed by Merthyr Council on a horticultural apprenticeship – did a deal with Step Up Skip Hire, whereby they drop off and collect community skips free of charge. Until the reckless dumping stops, though, those skips still need to be filled. So, Daniel is out in all weathers, devoting his weekends to ensuring the roads above his home town are rid of the curse of the illegal dumpers.

“There are sites to take rubbish to, but you often need permits and there are restrictions on the number of times a van can go there,” says Daniel.

“That’s never an excuse for illegal dumping, but it shows it’s a problem that needs proper solutions that are going to work.”

As soon as Chepstow Racecourse caterers, First Cafes, heard about Daniel’s exploits they were keen to sponsor the race that would carry his name.

The company – who supply catering at courses from Brighton to Doncaster – will be supporting the race as part of the race day event that includes an Easter family fun day.

First Cafes managing director Wayne Fox says: “I saw on social media what this young chap Daniel

had been up to, so I thought I’d like to sponsor a race linked with him.

“It’s obviously great work he’s been doing and extremely impressive. We sponsor one or two races every year at Chepstow and we were more than happy to give our name to this one.”

Chepstow Racecourse executive director Phil Bell says: “Daniel’s efforts on behalf of his local community is absolutely inspirational.

“He’s a very determined young man with a mission to succeed and we wanted to acknowledge his work and make people more aware of it.

“Hopefully, he will have a great day at Chepstow for what should be a wonderful day’s racing on Easter Monday, April 10th,”

For more information, contact Graham Thomas Director, Dai Sport

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55

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

THE FIRST CAFES DANIEL LEWIS LITTER CHAMPION 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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (60 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs DON’T TELL SU and ISAAC DES OBEAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs DON’T TELL SU and ISAAC DES OBEAUX LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLY LEGEND trained by A Dunn, Wellington, 65 miles.

ISAAC DES OBEAUX sets the standard and should be able to gain a second win in quite a thin race His stablemate Don’t Tell Su is a danger and Law of Supply looks an interesting recruit from points.

1-2-3: 1.ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) 2.DON’T TELL SU (IRE) 3.LAW OF SUPPLY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) (104) 13 CD BF

5 11-9

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Varda des Obeaux (FR) Harry Cobden

G Mason,Sir A Ferguson,Mr&Mrs P K Barber Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mme Marie Devilder et al Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the ideal start when scoring readily over C&D. Only third next time but likely to double his tally after 104-day break.

2 DON’T TELL SU (IRE) (100) 5 BF

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Robert O’Callaghan Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a bumper winner but only fifth at Warwick 100 days. Likely to improve so can’t be ruled out.

3 JEMURA (IRE) (29) 46

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B g Mahler - Joe’s Dream Catch (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 1

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Declan Daly Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was sixth of 8 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft, 9/2) on NH debut 29 days ago. Needs a lot miore if he’s to feature in this

4 LAW OF SUPPLY (IRE) (162) 44-1

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Br g Mahler - Nina Fontenail (FR) David Bass

Andrew Lay’s Legacy Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Thistletown Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Poetic Verse. Dam, 1 1/2m winner Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 2022) One to consider

5 TWO TO TANGO (GB) (43) 3

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B g Kayf Tara - Folie Dancer Joe Anderson (7)

J.R. Lavelle and Paul G. Jacobs Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr J. R. Lavelle & Dr Mark Scott Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners and encouraging third at Fontwell first time out. Could improve and shouldn’t be dismissed

6 VINCENZO (FR) (167) 4

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Nano (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mme Henri Devin

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting but disappointing when only fourth of 10 in bumper at Bangor first time out. Could prove a different proposition second time out

7 YES DAY (IRE) (134) 1

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €17,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner) Back To Bracka Successful sole start in Irish points (Nov 2022)

TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HOLY LEGEND (GB) (-)

4 10-8

B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil Nick Scholfield

Miss R. J. Smith-Maxwell

Br Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam (b84), ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/ very smart chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Midnight Shadow TFRHHIII BHA-

9 HOUR STAR (GB) (45) 2 BF

4 10-8

Ch g Dunaden (FR) - Valdas Queen (GER) Jack Tudor

Mrs Katie Squire Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Katie Squire Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to a bumper winner and made a positive start when second of 4 at Exeter on debut This looks a stronger race, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: SONIFICATION 4 10 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 9-1 (Oliver Sherwood) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Isaac des Obeaux (FR), 7-2 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 6-1 Two To Tango (GB), 17-2 Law of Supply (IRE), 9-1 Yes Day (IRE), 12-1 Vincenzo (FR), 14-1 Hour Star (GB), 16-1 Jemura (IRE), 50-1 Holy Legend (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 5.35

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE FIRST CAFES DANIEL LEWIS LITTER CHAMPION 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): P Nicholls (60 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs DIVILSKIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs DIVILSKIN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOLLY DELIGHTFUL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 76 miles.

HIGH TREASON is out of a bumper winner and showed enough when second at Ffos Las to think he can go one better this time Point winner Divilskin can’t be dismissed despite an uninspiring Rules debut and Pic Roc is likely to be on the premises.

1-2-3: 1.HIGH TREASON 2.DIVILSKIN (IRE) 3.PIC ROC (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 INOUI MACHIN (FR) (47) 41

5 11-9

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Firmini (FR) Joe Anderson (7) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Vincent Le Roy & Bernard Stoffel

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 5 winners and built on a promising start when off the mark at Doncaster last time. More on his plate now penalised, however.

2 DIVILSKIN (IRE) (139) 14 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Harry Cobden Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B g Doyen (IRE) - Beauty Star (IRE)

Br James Murtagh Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase after winning a point and, while he didn’t come up to expectation (4/6) when fourth at Southwell on Rules debut, he could prove a different proposition.

3 DUC DU RENE (IRE) (66) F

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

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

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Ms M. McKenna Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 4 winners and looked sure to be placed had he not stumbled and fallen over C&D on debut. Could improve if none the worse for that incident.

4 PIC ROC (IRE) (32) 53

Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Luca Morgan

Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with encouragement on debut then produced a creditable effort when third at Wincanton a month ago. Likely to go well again

5 PRESENTING MARVIN (IRE) (-)

Ch g Presenting - Gaye Future

Caveat Emptor Partnership

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Paddy Brennan

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Liam Norris Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Presenting gelding. Half-brother to Irish Grand National winner Freewheelin Dylan. Respected on debut.

6 DOLLY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (-)

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

My Racing Manager Friends

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 10-9

Sean Houlihan

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-

7 LOVE BITE (IRE) (57) 5

B m Milan - Knotted Midge (IRE)

Hot To Trot Jumping

5 10-9

Sean Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr John O’Brien Searls Land

TIMEFORM VIEW Well related but only

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

4

B g Kayf Tara - Amber Cloud Sam Twiston-Davies

Bryan & Philippa Burrough

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr W. Kinsey Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and made a positive start when second at Ffos Las 36 days ago. Sets the standard and could do better, so should be hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 U CANT BE SERIOUS (IRE) (-)

4 10-8

Ch g Notnowcato - Whyyousoserious (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mrs Amy Boyd Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, Notnowcato gelding. Dam successful sole outing in points. Not an obvious sort on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 6.

Stewards Note:

DIVILSKIN: Following its run on 22/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

DUC DU RENE: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled and fell.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 High Treason (GB), 11-2 Inoui Machin (FR), 6-1 Duc du Rene (IRE), 15-2 Divilskin (IRE), Pic Roc (IRE), 9-1 Presenting Marvin (IRE), 16-1 Dolly Delightful (GB), 18-1 Love Bite (IRE), U Cant Be Serious (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.25 - THE BURRIDGE TROPHIES SUPPORTS RETIRED GREYHOUNDS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Burridge Trophies have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £41. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE VISIT IRISH STORE SALES WITH ITM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. ITM have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £41.Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433.

(Penalty Value £4520.18)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.35 - THE DON LONG “HELLO GORGEOUS” MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Family of Don Long have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £60. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.10 - THE OGI REAL FIBRE BROADBAND FOR WALES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse

The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ogi broadband have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, 4 at £25 and 6 at £125. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE VISIT IRISH STORE SALES WITH ITM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. ITM have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries at £41. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.18 - THE ULTRAFAST OGI OGI OGI HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £46 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. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ogi Ogi have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £46. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE FIRST CAFES DANIEL LEWIS LITTER CHAMPION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. First Cafes have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE

- SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £24. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.35 - THE FIRST CAFES DANIEL LEWIS LITTER CHAMPION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. First Cafes have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE

- SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £24.

- Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.