Chepstow Racecard - Friday 28th April

FRIDAY 28th APRIL 2023

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Welcome to Chepstow for our Dunraven Bowl Race Night. I would like to thank David and Matthew Brace and their family for their on-going support of racing here at Chepstow.

This is our final national hunt meeting until the Unibet Jump Season Opener on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October when we are looking forward to some top-class action.

It has been another exciting winter jump season with the highlight being the victory of The Two Amigos in the £150,000 Coral Welsh Grand National last December, trained by Nicky Martin and ridden by Welsh jockey David Prichard.

Our leading trainer from October 2022 to April 2023 was Paul Nicholls with 14 successes. Harry Cobden is the leading jockey and goes into tonight’s meeting with ten winners here since October – he has one booked ride this evening.

A big thank you to our ground staff for getting us through another challenging winter – our field sizes have been excellent which proves what a great job they have been doing.

Flat racing here starts on Tuesday 16th May before a busy month in June with fixtures on 2nd, 10th, 16th and 26th.

Among the summer highlights is Abba Race Night on Saturday 10th June. The Abba tribute act Waterloo will be performing live after racing. For Ladies Evening on Friday 14th July the post racing entertainment is supplied by The Dreamboys. The ever-popular Caribbean Race Night is on Friday 28th July. We also have a Racing League fixture on Thursday 10th August.

I hope you have a lovely evening with us and I look forward to welcoming you back on another occasion.

Phil Bell Regional Director South West

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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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LEADING LIGHT

MONTJEU X DANCE PARADE (GONE WEST)

Classic winning Dual Group 1 winner including “St Leger” and Ascot Gold Cup. A son of the legendary Montjeu, Leading Light is now widely regarded as one of the most exciting NH stallions and we are proud to stand him at Dunraven Stud.

His early crops have already seen him produce numerous winners, many of which look sure to be graded performers of the future, with the promise of much more to come based on the quality of the mares he attracted for his latest crops. Stores have sold for upto £70,000, nearly 30 times his covering fee!!

Fee for 2022 - £2,500, October 1st Terms

Concessions for Black Type & Multiple Mares.

“Outstanding pedigree matched by his looks and ability”

FIRST RACE 4.45

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

THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS MARES’ 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): E Williams (30 wins from 262 runners, 11%) runs MASKARA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Walford (5 wins from 7 runners, 71%) runs COOLEENYMORE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GIO’S GIRL trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 83 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

Preference is for ALL THE GLORY, who upped her game when third at Haydock earlier this month and remains low mileage in this sphere. Fortuna Ligna has performed well in handicap company recently and is the obvious danger, whilst Cooleenymore can also make her presence felt.

1-2-3: 1.ALL THE GLORY 2.FORTUNA LIGNA (IRE) 3.COOLEENYMORE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer

Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALL THE GLORY (GB) (20) 246-5P3

6 11-6

B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER) Richie McLernon

Mr W. R. Kinsey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mill Farm Stud Thoroughbid

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer in bumpers who posted her best effort over hurdles when third of 8 in novice at Haydock (18.9f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is a likely contender TFRHHHHH BHA106

2 COOLEENYMORE (IRE) (37) 3233

7 11-6

Ch m Mahler - Presentnomore (IRE) Nick Scholfield

A Twist of Time Syndicate Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Charles Clarke

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times in Irish points this winter and far from disgraced when third of 8 in novice (11/1) at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on NH debut 37 days ago. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA-

3

FORTUNA LIGNA (IRE) (34) 234424

6 11-6

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Harry Cobden

Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers and found improvement sent handicapping in this sphere the last twice. Latest when fourth of 15 at Newbury (20.5f, soft) 34 days ago. Holds obvious claims. TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 GIO’S GIRL (GB) (37) 225/-P0P

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Programme Girl (IRE)

Pearn, Shires and Walker

Br Steve Winfield

10 11-6

Harry Kimber (3)

Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Polly Gundry Training

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who hasn’t stood much racing under Rules and she’s offered little in 3 starts upon returning from a 2-year absence this campaign. Best watched in first-time blinkers TFRHIIII BHA85

5 HOUSTON CALLING (GB) (78) 063

B m Masked Marvel - Houston du Berlais (FR)

James & Jean Potter Ltd

6 11-6

Alex Edwards

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Well bred but didn’t offer much in her 2 bumpers and was a similar story on Ffos Las hurdles debut in February.

6 KEY INSTINCT (GB) (58) 2-00P5

B m Intrinsic - Tellmethings

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

Paul O’Brien

Mr M. Wood Neil King, Burderop

Br J. M. O’Mulloy RW Equestrian

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in Irish points but well held both starts in bumpers and over hurdles

7 LA PAGERIE (FR) (42) 56

B m Khalkevi (IRE) - Belle Yepa (FR)

Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 8 winners who showed some ability in sole bumper outing and similarly when sixth of 13 in novice at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft, 7/1) on hurdles bow 42 days ago. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA-

LILY GRACE (GB) (67) 60

5 11-6

Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - Fine Lily Charlie Deutsch

Allen & Monica Powley Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Allen & Monica Powley Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumper on NH debut in January or when switched to hurdling at Lingfield the following month. Looks one for handicaps down the line

9

MASKARA (GB) (253) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-6

B m Kayf Tara - Massannie (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Made appeal on pedigree (closely related to Annsam) but finished last of 7 in bumper at Stratford on NH debut 8 months ago. Tries hurdles now.

10

MOLLIE BROWN (GB) (37) 004

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-6

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Midnight Crackle Rex Dingle

Mr T. C. Frost Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in pair of bumpers and held back by inexperience on hurdles debut at Ffos Las last month.

11

WELL PAID SOLDIER (IRE) (12) 00

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-6

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - High Dough (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mrs P. L. Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Noel O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of Wincanton maidens this year and looks one for longer term

12 DEFFERELLA (GB) (17) 4

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-10

B f Postponed (IRE) - Cradle of Life (IRE) Charlie Hammond

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

Br Chasemore Farm

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and never really involved on debut in this sphere at Exeter earlier this month.

13 EILE TARA (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-10

B f Kayf Tara - Dubh Eile (IRE) Alan Johns

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Paul Bowtell Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWKayf Tara filly, dam bumper/2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (19f-21f winner) Lesser out of useful 2 1/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner (stayed 3m) Aine Dubh TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

LILY GRACE: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

MOLLIE BROWN: Following its run on 22/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Fortuna Ligna (IRE), 3-1 All The Glory (GB), 12-1 La Pagerie (FR), 14-1 Cooleenymore (IRE), 20-1 Maskara (GB), Eile Tara (GB), 33-1 Lily Grace (GB), 40-1 Gio’s Girl (GB), 50-1 Defferella (GB), 66-1 Houston Calling (GB), Key Instinct (GB), Mollie Brown (GB), Well Paid Soldier (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 5.20

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

THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (16 wins from 116 runners, 14%) runs ECEPARTI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runs ECEPARTI

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EL HAGEB ROSE trained by P Butler, Lewes, 152 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

KINGSMILL GIN looked back to her very best when scoring at Exeter 17 days ago, pulling clear with the runner-up, and a repeat performance should see her go very close Doyens de Ante should be on the premises again, with the unexposed Kings Krackertara another to consider.

1-2-3: 1.KINGSMILL GIN 2.DOYENS DE ANTE (IRE) 3.KINGS KRACKERTARA

colours no horse age st lb

1 ECEPARTI (FR) (19) F-32344 C

9 12-0

B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet & G. Leca Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up and well below par when a remote fourth at Warwick/ Ffos Las last 2 starts Headgear now given a whirl. TFRHHHII BHA102

2 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (38) 1-20424

8 11-13

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Harry Bannister

Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury

Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who has bettered that level over fences, winning handicaps at Hereford and Market Rasen in early-2022. Mixed this campaign, only fourth in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft, 7/2) 38 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA101

3 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (5) 5002FP C

7 11-12

Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR) Alan Johns

The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-form second of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft). Got no further than the second at Newton Abbot next time but ran modestly at Stratford since TFRHHHII BHA100

4 CORRANY (IRE) (187) 60223P

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit

9 11-9

Finn Lambert (5)

Dozen Dreamers Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br John & Jamie O’Brien Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been struggling for form over hurdles but stopped the slide with a trio of in-the-frame efforts over fences. However, let down by jumping at Ffos Las when last seen in October. TFRHHHII BHA97

5 VERSATILITY (GB) (73) 04-33PP D

9 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Stravinsky Dance Gavin Sheehan Fawley House Stud Danni O’Neill, North Fawley

Br Upton Viva Stud Fawley House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked out of sorts, tongue strap on for 1st time when pulled up back over hurdles at Lingfield (23f, good) 73 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA95

6 KINGSMILL GIN (GB) (17) U34501 D

10 11-2

Harry Kimber (3) Miss J. du Plessis Jackie du Plessis, Saltash

B m Fair Mix (IRE) - Kingsmill Lake

Br Miss J. du Plessis

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to her best (from 6lb out of the weights) to get off the mark for the season at Exeter 17 days ago. Big shout with a repeat racing off 6lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA90

7 EL HAGEB ROSE (FR) (31) P-104P5

9 10-10

Luke Scott (7) Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes

B g Coastal Path - Ile Rose (FR)

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced for Gary Moore and caused a major upset starting out for Paddy Butler when landing a Plumpton handicap hurdle in November Below that level since, though TFRHHIII BHA84

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

TUDORS TREASURE (GB) (36) 54-PP2P

12 10-8

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

Four Seasons Partnership Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Racing Coast Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort of the season when second in handicap chase at Chepstow in February. Has a patchy overall record, though, so no surprise he wasn’t in anything like the same form 4 weeks later TFRHHIII BHA82

9 WIND TOR (GB) (24) 066P33

11 10-7

B m Midnight Legend - Flowing On Miss Chloe Emsley (7)

The Group of Otters Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br S. W. Maundrell Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Exeter last season and returned to form when third in handicap at same course (24.2f, soft) last month Backed that up when placed again at Fontwell but more needed TFRHHHII BHA81

10 KINGS KRACKERTARA (GB) (20) 00-0P41 D

8 10-7

B m Kayf Tara - Firecracker Lady (IRE) James Davies

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

Br Mrs Julia Harrison Lee Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWUnable to progress over hurdles but stepped up on previous efforts when fourth here Similar form when off the mark at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago, albeit in fortunate fashion (left clear 2 out). TFRHHHHI BHA81

11

DOYENS DE ANTE (IRE) (12) 6-56622

7 10-2

B g Doyen (IRE) - De Street (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mrs D. Prosser Max Young, Sneads Green

Br R. J. Whitford

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but has taken well to chasing, runner-up at Huntingdon last 2 starts Should be in the mix again with headgear re-fitted. TFRHHHHI BHA76 (+3)

12

VETONCALL (IRE) (14) 0//3-1025

11 10-2

B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) Ben Bromley (5)

Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe

Br Christopher McKeever

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return from another absence at Fakenham (3m) in November but in and out since Opposable from out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA74

13 BIGNORM (IRE) (44) F-40433

11 10-2

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Mr Brett Merry

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race for a while when 6 lengths third of 14 at Chepstow but unable to back that up at Huntingdon since Up against it from out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA73

14 BAILY GORSE (IRE) (17) 062-646

9 10-2

B g Milan - Lillies Bordello (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mrs V. W. Jones & Mr B. P. Jones Linda Blackford, Tiverton

Br Colm Griffin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who ran best race for some time when runner-up over 3m at Exeter 12 months ago but never threatened all 3 starts since Difficult ask from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA71

8 10-2

Ch g Tiger Groom - Chelsea Express Ben Ffrench Davis (7) Miss J. du Plessis Jackie du Plessis, Saltash

Br Miss J. M. du Plessis

TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account

2022: JOHNNY B (IRE) 8 11 12 James Davies 7-2 (Chris Down) 6 ran

HIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Kingsmill Gin (GB), 5-1 Kings Krackertara (GB), 6-1 Doyens de Ante (IRE), 17-2 Wind Tor (GB), 11-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 18-1 Eceparti (FR), 22-1 Galop du Bosc (FR), Vetoncall (IRE), 28-1 Corrany (IRE), 33-1 Versatility (GB), El Hageb Rose (FR), Bignorm (IRE), Baily Gorse (IRE), 40-1 Tudors Treasure (GB), 100-1 Botus Fleming (GB)

THIRD RACE 5.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BRACEYS

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2337, 2nd £1169, 3rd £584, 4th £292. (Penalty Value £3049.76) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Scott (7 wins from 65 runners, 11%) runs HARRYS GAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs UGGY UGGY UGGY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARRY GULLIVER trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 105 miles.

HUNTERS SONG finished with running left on his yard debut here earlier this month and is taken to get off the mark. Good Friday Fairy and Prince Nino are also respected.

1-2-3: 1.HUNTERS SONG (IRE) 2.GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) 3.PRINCE NINO (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALFIE SHARP (GB) (23) 6

5 11-4

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds Bryan Carver

Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Shade Oak Stud Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on hurdles debut at Wincanton earlier this month.

2 CHANKAYA (GB) (37) 0

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-4

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown Sean Houlihan Mitchell Hunt Racing Club Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

Br Fittocks Stud Teresa Davis Sporting Artist

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with one standout effort on the Flat and no impact on only 2 starts for his current yard, off a further 22 months before finishing well held at Warwick on hurdling debut 37 days ago.

3 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (46) 0F40

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-4

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star David Noonan

The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br D. Boocock

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat nowadays and no real encouragement over hurdles this winter, albeit given a very considerate ride when down the field at Taunton latest. TFRHHIII BHA55

4

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (18) FF0P2

6 11-4

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

The Rudimentals Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved from debut effort over hurdles when second of 9 in novice over C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago. Likely contender

5 HAAFBOURD (GB) (31) 30P

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-4

B g Haafhd - Bourdello Connor Brace

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

Br Jane Arnold NAF

TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability when third in small-field Fakenham bumper in November but not in anything like the same form at Taunton last month and showed nothing on Huntingdon hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-

6 HARRY GULLIVER (GB) (27) 0

5 11-4

B g Linda’s Lad - Drombeg West Kielan Woods

Mrs J. M. Owen Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jacky Owen Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Well behind in bumper (22/1) at Stratford on NH debut last month and best watched on first crack at hurdling

7 HARRYS GAME (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-4

B g Phenomena - Nashharry (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mrs Camilla Scott Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr S. Hover Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Phenomena gelding. Dam 7f winner Wears hood. Market check advised on NH debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8

HUNTERS SONG (IRE) (18) 5002U6

7 11-4

B g Westerner - Accordiontogelica (IRE) David Bass

Mr Bill Hawkins Gary Brown, Swindon

Br Michael Ward

TIMEFORM VIEW Shown bits and pieces of form in Ireland and better than bare result when sixth in handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, good to soft) on debut for new yard 18 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA98

9

MEGASCOPE (GB) (12) 0

6 11-4

B g Telescope (IRE) - Megan Mint Harry Kimber (3)

Miss Hannah James Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Miss Hannah James

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in bumper (50/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 12 days ago. Makes hurdles bow. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 PARSONS STONE (IRE) (15) 4-00

6 11-4

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Mr J. P. Dwan Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit more, in first-time hood, when seventh of 13 in bumper (66/1) at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Warrants respect on hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

PRINCE NINO (FR) (12) 005P64 BF

6 11-4

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Paul O’Brien

Midwicket Cowboys Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn

Br Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Claims if building on that

12 STILETTO (GB) (86)

TFRHHHII BHA85 (+2)

5 11-4

B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Below par on Flat this year but capable of fair form at best and is worth monitoring in the market on hurdles debut

13 TIME TO SMILE (GB) (32) P0

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Sixties Icon - Time To Think Micheal Nolan

Mrs Fay Hewett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mrs Fay Hewett We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW No signs of ability in a couple of outings thus far.

14 TRY THE MONEY (IRE) (18) 5

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Westerner - Floating Euro (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br R. Guiry Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience when well beaten over C&D on NH debut 18 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

15 UGGY UGGY UGGY (GB) (39) 0

5 11-4

Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Aragons Gambler Bradley Harris (7) Mr P. Bradley Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Miss Kirstin Young Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Far from disgraced when ninth of 13 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 39 days ago. More required to figure on hurdles bow here, however.

16 TANGO FOR SALLY (GB) (15) 0F

B m Arvico (FR) - Teachmetotango

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-11

Alan Johns

Monday Boys Partnership Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

Br Southill Stud Teresa Davis Sporting Artist

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in a Wincanton bumper on debut back in November and well behind when departing on debut in this sphere at Taunton recently.

2022: OUTBACK FRONTIERS (IRE) 6 11 6 Kevin Brogan 3-1 (John O’Shea) 11 ran

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 10, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

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

Stewards Note: STILETTO: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

TRY THE MONEY: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Hunters Song (IRE), 9-2 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), Prince Nino (FR), 14-1 Parsons Stone (IRE), 16-1 Harrys Game (GB), 20-1 Stiletto (GB), 28-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), 33-1 Harry Gulliver (GB), 50-1 Alfie Sharp (GB), Chankaya (GB), Haafbourd (GB), Megascope (GB), 66-1 Try The Money (IRE), Uggy Uggy Uggy (GB), 250-1 Tango For Sally (GB), 300-1 Time To Smile (GB)

FOURTH RACE 6.25

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

THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (17 wins from 132 runners, 13%) runs NOTHIN TO ASK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 52 runners, 12%) runs NOTHIN TO ASK

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LE LIGERIEN trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 60 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Dual course winner JETOILE is still relatively low mileage for his age and remains on a workable mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Northern Bound and Le Ligerien rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3: 1.JETOILE (IRE) 2.NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) 3.LE LIGERIEN (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 JETOILE (IRE) (40) 253241 CD

8 12-0

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

Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Patricia Prenderville

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 4-runner handicap chase (4/5) over C&D (good to soft) 40 days ago. 5lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims TFRHHHHH BHA137 (+2)

2 NORTHERN BOUND (IRE) (176) 614121 D

9 11-12

B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Noble Choice Beau Morgan (7)

Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Patrick O’Reilly Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced his fine strike rate over fences when taking handicap (11/8) at Newbury (19.8f, good to firm) in November, bit in hand Fairly treated on return to action and must be taken seriously TFRHHHHI BHA135

3 JEMIMA P (IRE) (120) 111-235 D

9 11-11

B m Jeremy (USA) - Peig Alainn (IRE) Ben Jones

The Three A’s Syndicate Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Andrew Tyrrell Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWThree from 3 in handicap chases around this trip in 2021-22 but not quite got going this term, let down by her jumping in listed race at Doncaster over Christmas. Been given a chance by the handicapper. TFRHHIII BHA134

4 NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (56) 33-11P2 CD

B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE)

8 11-9

Paddy Brennan

The FOB Racing Partnership 11 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br P. & D. Kavanagh Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWFair novice hurdler last season who made a positive start over fences this term, scoring over C&D in October and following up at Doncaster (19.1f) a month later. Second in a small-field handicap at Newbury latest TFRHHHII BHA132

5 LE LIGERIEN (FR) (20) PP1114 C D BF

B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR)

Mr D. R. Churches

10 11-8

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Gaetan Gilles Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised this term, cosily completing his hat-trick in 2m Newbury handicap last month. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth at Newton Abbot (21f) latest and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA131

6 ENZO D’AIRY (FR) (35) 102U23 CD

B g Anzillero (GER) - Panzara d’Airy (FR)

9 11-3

Charlie Deutsch

Dr Moira Hamlin Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways over C&D in December and largely acquitted himself well in defeat since. Possibly found test too much when third at Newbury (22.4f, soft) last time and not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 MOONLIGHTER (GB) (34) 5-23145 CD

B g Midnight Legend - Countess Camilla

Huw & Richard Davies & Friends

Br H. Davies & R. Davies

10 11-0

Adam Wedge

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Kendall & Davies

TIMEFORM VIEWBack to winning ways over C&D in January and not disgraced off 4lb higher when fourth at Leicester the following month. Let down by his jumping at Newbury since TFRHHIII BHA123

GATS AND CO (GB) (47) 1-1P30P C

8 10-10

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Mr David Brace Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWReally got his act together in 2022, landing a 4-timer (including a hat-trick at this course) in staying handicap chases. Modest since, however, and will likely find this trip on the sharp side. TFRHHIII BHA119

2022: DUBLIN FOUR (IRE) 8 11 9 Paddy Brennan 9-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

MOONLIGHTER: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jetoile (IRE), 9-2 Northern Bound (IRE), 5-1 Nothin To Ask (IRE), 13-2 Le Ligerien (FR), 10-1 Moonlighter (GB), 12-1 Enzo d’Airy (FR), 14-1 Jemima P (IRE), 22-1 Gats And Co (GB)

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NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES

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CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE SHUTTLE

Friday 28th April

FIFTH RACE 7.00

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

THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11020 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4451, 2nd £2225, 3rd £1113, 4th £557, 5th £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (15 wins from 144 runners, 10%) runs LUNAR SOVEREIGN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs LUNAR SOVEREIGN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAKEIT EASY trained by Mrs P Sly, Peterborough, 153 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TAKEIT EASY lurks on a very tempting mark (10lb lower than for last success) and could be the way to go having not enjoyed much luck in a stronger race at Haydock 3 weeks ago Hardy du Seuil can go well again, while it remains early days for Sam Thomas’ Deere Mark and he could get back on the up after struggling in the Morebattle

1-2-3: 1.TAKEIT EASY 2.HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) 3.DEERE MARK

colours no horse age st lb

1 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (28) 2-53102 D

6 12-0

B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) Gavin Sheehan

The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWHas had a good campaign over hurdles, winning 2m Sandown handicap in January and going close behind a course specialist at Wetherby 4 weeks ago, pulling clear of the rest Raised 3lb. TFRHHHHI BHA131

2 SOUL ICON (GB) (14) 11111P D

6 11-10

Harry Kimber (3) This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl

Br Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill

TIMEFORM VIEW Much better switched to handicaps, making it 7 wins from 8 at Cheltenham (16.4f) in October. Fair return off this mark at Aintree after 6 months off but may have needed that This is easier TFRHHHII BHA127

3

LUNAR SOVEREIGN (IRE) (329) 31133/-4 D

7 11-8

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Surprise Moment (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Craig & Laura Buckingham

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Godolphin Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWMade good strides as a novice during 20/21 campaign, winning twice over 2m, but lightly raced since, not seen again after his first run for 15 months at Market Rasen last June. Starting out for new stable TFRHHHII BHA125

4 RATHMACKNEE (IRE) (62) 101PPP

7 11-7

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

Br Arctic Tack Stud Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWQuickened up to lead late on at Doncaster (19.5f) in December but it’s been a write-off since, stumbled badly first then folded rapidly leaving back straight in C&D race won by Zambezi Fix 9 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA124

5 DEERE MARK (GB) (55) 1-20110 D

6 11-6

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Henri Bella Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Folded as if amiss in the Morebattle at Kelso last month but had been going the right way before that, winning 2m events at Hereford and Kempton under this rider. Still early days for him. TFRHHHII BHA123

6 TAKEIT EASY (GB) (20) 24-045U D

8 11-5

B g Malinas (GER) - Circus Rose Kielan Woods

Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough

Br Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winning hurdler over 2m who hasn’t shown his form in 4 outings this season but has shaped better than the result on a couple of occasions. Interesting TFRHHHHH BHA122

7 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (19) 042136 CD

8 11-4

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

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

Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally opened his account for present connections when cosy winner of C&D handicap in February. Good run at Taunton next time but let down by jumping at Ffos Las latest Still not on a bad mark. TFRHHHII BHA121

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SHARED (GB) (45) 1510 D

4 10-10

B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us Paul O’Brien

Mr Colm Donlon Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made a good start over hurdles for new yard, winning 2m novices at Wetherby and Doncaster this year Well beaten off stiff-looking mark in the Fred Winter 6 weeks ago though TFRHHHII BHA121

9 ATHOLL STREET (IRE) (18) 223-FP0 D

8 10-9

B g Jeremy (USA) - Allthewhile (IRE) Nick Scholfield West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Sunnyhill Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner at Taunton in late 2020 but it’s been a struggle since, including in 3 starts for current yard in the last 7 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA112

2022: IRISH HILL (GER) 4 10 1 Harry Cobden 4-5 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

SOUL ICON: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

DEERE MARK: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly two hurdles out.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR), 5-1 Soul Icon (GB), 6-1 Lunar Sovereign (IRE), 13-2 Deere Mark (GB), 7-1 Takeit Easy (GB), 12-1 Shared (GB), 14-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), 20-1 Rathmacknee (IRE), 100-1 Atholl Street (IRE)

Friday 28th April

THE DUNRAVEN BOWL

By Brian Lee

Ever since the first David Brace OBE sponsored Dunraven Bowl was held in 1996 it has been the race all Welsh point-to-point owners, trainers and riders strive to win.

Evan Williams, now a leading National Hunt trainer, won the first race on Miss Millbrook and his two other wins were on Cherry Gold in 2003 and 2004. And when Cherry Gold won again in 2005 Jason Cook was in the saddle.

West Wales leading point-to-point rider Dai Jones won on Keith Pritchard’s Canon Bridge in 2006 and Welsh champion point-to-point rider Rhys Hughes, like Williams, can an also claim three winners having won on Kilbreena (2007), the prolific mare Lady Myfanwy (2008) and Bob Bites Back (2009).

Tom David, from the Vale of Glamorgan, took the 2010 renewal on David Lovell’s Master Charm. David’s father, the legendary Cardiff bookmaker John Lovell, was a great supporter of point-to-pointing and he introduced computerised betting to the UK.

First past the post by just a length in 2011 was Bob’s Law, but runner-up Parthian Prince, partnered by Paul Tolman, was later awarded the race. The well fancied Rosie’s Peacock, a winner of 32 races, reared over on the way to the start injuring rider John Mathias so badly he was taken to hospital.

Pembrokeshire’s Mathias, the only rider in point-to-point history to boot home all six winners at a point-to-point, a feat he has achieved on two occasions, was successful on Lee Power’s Gale Force Oscar in 2014 and again the following year aboard Desertmore View.

In 2016 Claire Sherriff’s seven-year-old mare My Coranna, a winner of her four previous races, scored by three lengths from Repeat Business. She was trained by Ynysbwl’s David Gibbs and ridden by his son Bradley who won this year’s Foxhunters at the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival.

Repeat Business, who was owned by the late Jeffrey Bird, a real gent, and trained by his brother-in-law Jonathon Tudor, went one better in 2017 when ridden by Richard Patrick.

Repeat Business beat Dewi Lewis’s Tinkers Hill Tommy who went on to win the 2018 renewal under Hereford born Peter Bryan.

Not many female riders have ridden in the race but two who were successful are former Welsh champion jockeys Pip Jones, and Fiona Wilson. The former won on Final Pride (1997) and the latter aboard the rank outsider and mud loving Saffron Moss (1998).

As for the race’s sponsor Mr David Brace OBE, he saddled a third in Robin Des People and a fourth with Pink Eyed Pedro. However, his dream came true in 2019 when his home bred Pink Eyed Pedro, given a great ride by sixteen-yearold Jack Tudor, who recently has become first jockey to David Pipe’s famous yard, was successful.

It was said that the cheers from the crowd when his horse hit the front were louder than when her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother visited Chepstow back in 1975 when her Sunnyboy won the opening Raglan Novices Hurdle.

If the cheers were loud then they were even louder last year when Mr Brace’s home-bred Gats And Co, ridden by Tristan Durrell, and who was by Mr Brace’s Dr Massini and the 4-5 favourite got home by a head from Pier Jaguen partnered by Bradley Gibbs.

Welsh Horse Racing Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2020.

SIXTH RACE 7.35

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

THE DUNRAVEN BOWL NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2498, 2nd £1249, 3rd £624, 4th £312. (Penalty Value £2874.48) HC

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE STATS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Price (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs FIRST PREFERENCE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HONEY I’M GOOD trained by B Gibbs, Lemsford, 139 miles.

FIRST PREFERENCE has won his last 5 outings between the flags and this doesn’t look much of a race, so he should be able to make a successful start in hunters Honey I’m Good looks the main danger.

1-2-3: 1.FIRST PREFERENCE (IRE) 2.HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) 3.DOWER CAVES (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 DEBACLE (GB) (6) 233131 D

B g Bach (IRE) - De Blanc (IRE)

10 11-12

Mr Mark Robinson (7)

Mr Hywel Evans Hywel Evans, Kidwelly

H Carmarthenshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but performed only modestly in that sphere last time and his Rules form is far from inspiring. TFRHHIII BHA69

2 DOWER CAVES (IRE) (27) P3-UP23 BF

9 11-12

Mr Zac Baker Welsh Wizards C. Griffiths, Ferryside

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Alverstone

H Tivyside

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to modest hurdler Dynamic Kate, stays 3m Dam (h120) bumper/21f-3m hurdle winner Maiden pointer, third last time (Apr 1) Wears cheekpieces for Rules bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 FIER JAGUEN (FR) (15) 12-111U D

8 11-12

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Victoire Jaguine (FR)

Mr Julian Sherriff Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW

NON-RUNNER

4 FIRST PREFERENCE (IRE) (20) 21-1111 D

B g Publisher (USA) - Wild Coast (IRE)

TFRIIIII BHA-

9 11-12

Mr James King

Mr L. Price L. Price, Pontypridd

H Curre & Llangibby

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific point winner, including on last 5 starts (latest Apr 8), and looks to have been found a winnable race on Rules debut Should take all the beating.

5 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (18) 212432 D BF

TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 11-5

Mr Bradley Gibbs (3) Phillips & Codell Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford

B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)

H Carmarthenshire

TIMEFORMVIEW Not much promise under Rules but she’s a multiple point winner who arrives on the back of a solid showing in this sphere, so could pose the main threat to First Preference

2022: GATS AND CO 7 12 6 Mr Tristan Durrell 4-5 (David Brace) 5 ran

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 First Preference (IRE), 4-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE), 11-2 Dower Caves (IRE), 25-1 Debacle (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 8.10

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

THE BRACEYS

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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Hobbs & J White (18 wins from 139 runners, 13%) runs

BALLYDISCO & LANGLEY HUNDRED

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs CHINWAG

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AIMEE DE SIVOLA trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Alan King’s Bangor scorer BETTERFOREVERYONE still has few miles on the clock and comes here on a handy-looking mark so gets the nod in a very open handicap Ballymagroarty Boy is feared most on the back of his good Exeter second, with Langley Hundred and Halifax two more who need considering

1-2-3: 1.BETTERFOREVERYONE 2.BALLYMAGROARTY BOY (IRE) 3.LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BALLYMAGROARTY BOY (IRE) (17) 3U3232

10 12-1

B g Milan - Glazed Storm (IRE) David Prichard (5) Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Partners Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Christopher Maye Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came in 2018 but he arrives in good nick, second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Can go well again TFRHHHHI BHA121

2

EQUINUS (IRE) (34) 242103

5 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f) in January and got back on track when third of 9 in handicap at Newbury (18.8f, soft) 34 days ago. Up in trip and not taken lightly TFRHHIII BHA118

3 CHINWAG (GB) (41) 1P-4PP0

8 11-10

B g Trans Island - Clohamon Gossip (IRE) Richie McLernon The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well over fences last season, scoring at Ffos Las and Plumpton, but he’s yet to fire this term, blinkers on when only seventh in Uttoxeter handicap hurdle last time Lots more is needed. TFRHHHII BHA116

4 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (17) 626310 D

B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)

6 11-9

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Amanda Lindsell Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for the step up to 3m when dead-heating with subsequent winner in Ffos Las handicap but only seventh in similar company at Exeter 17 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 ROUND THE BUOY (GB) (103) 0011P-P D

8 11-8

B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Key Point (IRE) Luke Scott (7)

Mr Paul Drinkwater Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br The Queen

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler for David Dunne but off 10 months before pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown in January. Needs to bounce back for his new yard TFRHHHII BHA114

6 AIMEE DE SIVOLA (FR) (35) 3-4F202

9 11-6

Ch m Network (GER) - Neva de Sivola (FR) David Noonan

Larkhills Racing Partnership IV

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr Gilles Trapenard Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Back on song in first-time cheekpieces when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Not ruled out with headgear retained. TFRHHHII BHA112

7

BETTERFOREVERYONE (GB) (88) 43-15F

6 11-5

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Lady Emily Gavin Sheehan

Mr Rupert Anton Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr Evan Robert Hanbury Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Bangor (23f) in October and looked set for a creditable fourth when falling 2 out

mark here with

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HALIFAX (FR) (20) 342140

6 11-4

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR) Conor Ring (3)

Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a deserved first success at Exeter (23f) in February but only ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Sort to bounce back, however. TFRHHHII BHA110

9 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (49) 3-211P3 D

6 11-3

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (10)

The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 23f winner in November and posted a creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, good) 49 days ago. In the mix. TFRHHHII BHA109

10 POTTERS VENTURE (IRE) (66) P10630 C

9 11-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Seamus Cooney

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences on his yard debut at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in October but well held since, tried in cheekpieces at Taunton last time Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA106

11

HAVEN’T TIME (IRE) (88) 12///FF-00 D

9 10-13

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Adam Wedge

Miss S. McQueen Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Greg & Jane Rossiter

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who was running well when falling in hunter chase here on Rules debut in January 2022 However, has finished safely held in both starts over hurdles for new yard this year

12 NICKELSONTHEDIME (IRE) (63) 353P34 D BF

HHIII BHA105

9 10-13

B g Shantou (USA) - Penny Fiction (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

T Hamlin, J E Gardener Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud

The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account in a 25f Warwick handicap in May 2022 but his form has been up and down since. Percentage call is to look elsewhere.

13

TRIXSTER (IRE) (50) 20236U CD

HHIII BHA105

10 10-13

B g Beneficial - Our Trick (IRE) Alan Johns

The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br J. Fitzgerald Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner but arrives below par over fences, unseated rider 9th in handicap at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 50 days ago. Switches to hurdles with cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA105

14 BOBALOT (GB) (20) 34-15P4 CD

6 10-11

Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE) Ben Jones

Fusion Racing Club Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA103

2022: BURROWS PARK (FR) 10 11 10 Charlie Deutsch 25-1 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13, 14. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9, 12, 13, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1

Ballymagroarty Boy (IRE), 8-1

Betterforeveryone (GB), 10-1

Equinus (IRE), Aimee de Sivola (FR), Halifax (FR), Langley Hundred (IRE), 12-1 Nickelsonthedime (IRE), 14-1 Bobalot (GB), 16-1 Ballydisco (IRE), 20-1 Trixster (IRE), 28-1 Round The Buoy (GB), 33-1 Haven’t Time (IRE), 40-1 Potters Venture (IRE), 50-1 Chinwag (GB)

NO ALCOHOL

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.45 - THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb. Dunraven 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. 23 entries at £41. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Second Race 5.20 - THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dunraven 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. 26 entries at £32. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 5.50 - THE BRACEYS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3049 to the winning horse The second to receive £1405, the third £702 and the fourth £351. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Dunraven 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 £28. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2337; Second £1169; Third £584; Fourth £292. (Penalty Value £3049.76) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fourth Race 6.25 - THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS 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 26th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dunraven 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 £60. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 7.00 - THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5819 to the winning horse The second to receive £2677, the third £1338, the fourth £670 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £55 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dunraven 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. 20 entries, 1 at £55 and 19 at £55. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4451; Second £2225; Third £1113; Fourth £557; Fifth £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65)

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Sixth Race 7.35 - THE DUNRAVEN BOWL NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2874 to the winning horse The second to receive £1437, the third £718 and the fourth £359. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, before 2023, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or Flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing, and have a Hunters’ Certificate issued during the current season by one of the undermentioned Hunts and which, after November 2021, have placed first or second in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain.. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Dunraven 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. Qualifying Hunts: Banwen Miners, Brecon & Talybont, Carmarthenshire, Curre & Llangibby, Gelligaer Farmers, Glamorgan, Golden Valley, Llandeilo Farmers, Llangeinor, Llynfi Vale, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Pentyrch, South Pembrokeshire, Tivyside, Tredegar Farmers, Vale of Clettwr, West Wales Area Club and Ystrad Taf Fechan. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022. 6 entries at £28. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2498; Second £1249; Third £624; Fourth £312. (Penalty Value £2874.48) HC

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Seventh Race 8.10 - THE BRACEYS 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £41 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dunraven 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. 31 entries, 1 at £41 and 30 at £41. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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