Chepstow Racecard - Friday 13th October

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WELCOME

Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for Day One of the Unibet Jump Season Opener.

This meeting is now firmly established as the start of the winter jump season and there is £400,000 of prize money on offer over the next two days. I am delighted with the quality of the entries and it is also great to see a number of runners from across the Irish Sea. Today’s feature race is the £50,000 Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle – many previous winners have become real stars of the sport so let’s hope we see another potential champion this afternoon.

Also, this afternoon we host the Unibet Welsh Jump Jockeys Derby charity race.

There are ten Welsh jump jockeys racing over the Derby distance of 1m 4f to raise money for LATCH, the Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity who have supported Christian Williams and his family after his daughter, Betsy was diagnosed with leukaemia.

The race has created an enormous amount of publicity in recent weeks. The promotional video has been a massive hit across social media. Big thanks to all the jockeys for taking part especially Alan Johns who wrote the script and acted as producer! We are currently approaching a figure of £8000 raised for the charity which is fantastic.

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FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING CHIEF STEWARD FERGUS SWEENEY STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR TERRY WEALE SOPHIE CANDY, CHRIS HILL, LAUREN THOMSON STARTERS WILLIAM JORDAN SOPHIA UPTON JUDGE GUY LEWIS CLERK OF THE SCALES ROBERT CUTHBERT VETERINARY OFFICER KATE MAXWELL VETERINARY SURGEONS BOBBY MCEWEN SCOTT MILNES CARYS REYNOLDS

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 31

BETTING RING MANAGER DARREN TILBURY REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WEST PHIL BELL GENERAL MANAGER LINDSAY KNOX CLERK OF THE COURSE LIBBY O’FLAHERTY HEAD GROUNDSMAN RON MASON SAFEGUARDING LEAD LIBBY O’FLAHERTY

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YOUR RACECARD

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year horse’s Bold type shows all weather form No. of C=course winner saddlecloth days D=distance winner age number since CD=course & distance winner last BF=beaten favourite ran 9 RAZ DE MAREE (FR) (32) UP0-F22 13

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Ch g Shaanmer (IRE) - Diyala III (FR) James J. Swan Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres

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11-1

James Bowen (5) Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this 12 months ago and back to form when second in Cork National in November. Sound effort over hurdles since and no surprise to see him figure again despite the fact he’s 13.

TFR HHHHI BHA140

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Breeder Br

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Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

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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THE UNIBET WELSH JUMP JOCKEYS’ DERBY KEY Colours

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Breeder

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Sponsor

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Pride Of Nepal

The Punchestown Syndicate

Lorcan Williams Weatherbys

Jeremy Scott

Lorcan Williams: Has weight issues so this is definitely the only flat race that Lorcan will be contesting any time soon.

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Gavin

Mr H. Jones

Sean Bowen Coral

Peter Bowen

Sean Bowen: Currently leading the Jockeys’ Championship and doesn’t half go on about it.

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Iron Heart

Mr V. Phillips

Peter Bowen

James Bowen Nicky Henderson/Seven Barrows

James Bowen: Controversial dress sense in day-to-day life but unmistakably stylish on the back of a horse.

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Kitty’s Light

R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams

Jack Tudor David Pipe Racing

Jack Tudor: Gave Kitty’s Light two great rides to win two marathon handicaps last season.

Winning with him over 1m 4f today could require greater skills.

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Uno Mas

Christian Williams Racing Club

Ellis Collier Bet Cymru

Christian Williams Ellis Collier: The tallest jockey in the race by quite some distance. Enthusiastic type.

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Myunclecharlie

Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan

Alan Johns Dragon Bet

Alan Johns: Often talked about for his tweets rather than his riding ability. Not a good sign.

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Ladypacksapunch

Ms Michelle Harris Grace Harris

Ben Jones Star Sports Bookmakers

Ben Jones: Likely to make a bold bid and hit the front at some point. Could out run his odds.

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Captain’s Pick

Deva Racing CP

Christian Williams

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee

Richard Patrick: Rides one of 3 Christian Williams runners in the race. His two regular jockeys won’t be happy if he wins.

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Sister’s In The Sky

Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris

Adam Wedge Potter Group

Adam Wedge: Several Cheltenham festival wins to his name but could winning the Welsh Jump Jockeys’ Derby top them all?

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Recoup

R Hames and H Redknapp Fergal O’Brien

Connor Brace Dunraven

Connor Brace: Strong in a finish but has a tendency to talk too much during a race. Be wary.

FIRST RACE 1.35 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 Of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (61 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs DANNY KIRWAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs GOOD BOY BOBBY WEIGHTWATCHER: GOOD BOY BOBBY won off a handicap mark of 146, his rating is now down 14lb to 132.

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

RACE SUMMARY

The highly admirable AYE RIGHT went winless in just a handful of starts last term, albeit not disgraced in face of a stiff task when fourth in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase on his final start. Given a chance by the assessor on return, he could be worth chancing to come out on top back in calmer waters. Nigel Twiston-Davies has his string in fine fettle and his Good Boy Bobby is a big threat on his seasonal bow. Landofsmiles and Cyclop complete the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.AYE RIGHT (IRE) 2.GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) 3.LANDOFSMILES (IRE) KEY colours

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AYE RIGHT (IRE) (237) 30/2P44- D

10 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) Geoff and Elspeth Adam Br Patrick Cashman

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Ryan Mania Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart chaser who ran well in face of stiff task when fourth in Grade 1 Ascot Chase on his final start last term. Handicapper has afforded him a chance ahead of return (1lb below last winning mark) and his record fresh is a positive one. Respected. TFRHHHHH BHA150

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THOMAS DARBY (IRE) (182) 4/23615- D

10 11-13

B g Beneficial - Silaoce (FR) Mrs Diana L. Whateley Br Byerley Stud Ltd

Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Cedar Invest Limited

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11 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEWSmart hurdler who is lightly raced over fences and opened his account in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Ayr (3m, soft) in February, asserting final 100 yds. Struggled to make an impact in Aintree Grade 1 final start but this more suitable on return.

TFRHHHII BHA149

DE RASHER COUNTER (GB) (223) U/520F4- D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) Makin’ Bacon Partnership Br Karina Casini

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded Ladbrokes Trophy in 2019 and confirmed he retains ability late last year, runner-up in veterans’ company at Warwick (3m) in November.

Mixed bag thereafter but he returns from 7 months off with yard amongst the winners, so interesting what the market makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA140

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LANDOFSMILES (IRE) (46) 3/-1F511 CD

10 11-1

B g Beneficial - Sadie Supreme (IRE) Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Br J. O’Gorman

James Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who has built up a good strike rate over fences, making it 3 wins from 5 starts for the current campaign at Cartmel (25.5f) 46 days ago, finding extra. Evidently in rude health but this undoubtedly tougher from career-high mark.

TFRHHHII BHA137

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CYCLOP (IRE) (16) 111FP-2 CD

12 10-12

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) DD Racing & Professor L P Hardwick Br John Fallon

Theo Gillard David Dennis, Banbury DD Racing Ltd

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10 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who proved he still has plenty to offer when rattling off a quick-fire hat-trick of veterans’ handicaps last spring. Failed to complete final 2 starts but produced a promising comeback display when second of 5 at Perth (23.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Usual cheekpieces go back on now. TFRHHHII BHA134

DANNY KIRWAN (IRE) (165) 51/22F-0 D

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Sainte Baronne (FR) Mrs Johnny de la Hey Br Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW All wins on right-handed tracks (at up to 21f) but posted best effort of last term when runner-up at Ascot (23.8f) 12 months ago.

Some way below best at Kempton (3m) in May but on a competitive mark if able to put it all together on return following wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA133

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GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (165) 04P04-5 C D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Dash Grange Stud Br Mrs M. Brophy

10 10-10

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice at Wetherby during 2021/22 campaign, including the Rowland Meyrick. Not added to his tally since but well handicapped as a result and makes his reappearance with his yard having made an excellent start. Possibilities. TFRHHHHI BHA132

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CAP DU NORD (FR) (103) 2100-30 D

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) The Can’t Say No Partnership Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

10 10-6

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in valuable event at Ascot in February and best effort thereafter when third at Uttoxeter (3m) in May. Never figured in Summer Cup on final start in July and whilst his mark is easing, it’s possible this run will bring him on. TFRHHHII BHA128

CHIRICO VALLIS (FR) (137) 3P/303-6 CD

B g Poliglote - Quora Vallis (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

11 10-5

Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly raced over fences for his age and shaped well when third behind Cyclop in similar company at Newbury (23.4f, soft) back in March. Reportedly TFRHHHII BHA127 finished lame when well beaten at Cartmel (29.4f) in May but C&D winner can’t be ruled out from a potentially handy mark on return.

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COURT MASTER (IRE) (38) PP-232U D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr Cyril Carty

10 10-2

Adam Wedge Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEWOne-time useful chaser for Michael Scudamore and best effort for present yard when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Uttoxeter (26f) in July. Still in front when unseating 4 out at Bangor (3m) in September and he’s 4lb below last winning mark.

TFRHHHII BHA124 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: SOME CHAOS (IRE) 11 11 8 Ben Poste 5-2 (Michael Scudamore) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: THOMAS DARBY: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Aye Right (IRE), 11-2 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 7-1 Landofsmiles (IRE), Danny Kirwan (IRE), 9-1 Thomas Darby (IRE), 11-1 De Rasher Counter (GB), 12-1 Cyclop (IRE), Court Master (IRE), 14-1 Chirico Vallis (FR), 16-1 Cap du Nord (FR)

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RACE ONE

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PAUL NICHOLLS Paul Nicholls has been one of the country’s top National Hunt trainers for almost 25 years. He has saddled over 3,600 winners and won the trainers’ championship 14 times.

It’s often forgotten that he started out as a jockey and rode more than a hundred winners in the 1980s. One of his biggest was on the David Baronstrained Playschool in the 1987 Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow. A broken leg curtailed Nicholls’ riding career, but training had always been the long-term aim and he worked as an assistant to Barons for two years, during which time the stable won the Aintree Grand National with Seagram.

In October 1991 Nicholls began training on his own account at Ditcheat in Somerset with just eight horses. He rose steadily through the ranks and his arrival in the major league came with three successes at the 1999 Cheltenham Festival, including the Gold Cup with See More Business.

Since then the winners have never stopped flowing. He’s won four Cheltenham Gold Cups, a Grand National and 13 King George VI Chases at Kempton. Four of his greatest horses were: Kauto Star, the best chaser since Desert Orchid and won two Gold Cups and five King George VIs at Kempton.

Denman, who won a Gold Cup beating Kauto Star, and was second in three others.

Big Buck’s, who won 18 consecutive races and was the Stayers’ Hurdle champion four times in a row.

Master Minded, an exceptional two-mile chaser who won 13 of his 19 races for the yard, including two Queen Mother Champion Chases.

Nicholls has been responsible for 262 winners at Chepstow, more than anyone else. He makes a point of targeting the Unibet Jump Season Opener each year as a launch pad for his younger horses to get their campaigns under way. In 2020 he trained eight winners at the two-day meeting. How many will there be this year?

PERSIAN WAR THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE 2) The Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle is named after an outstanding horse who won three consecutive Champion Hurdles in 1968-70. He only just missed out on a fourth by being in less than tip-top condition when lining up for the 1971 race and coming up against another exceptional horse, Bula. For his first two championships Persian War was trained close to Chepstow racecourse by ex-jockey Colin Davies, but his owner was hard to please and the horse was moved to another stable. The race named after him was first run at Chepstow in 2000 and, being confined to novices and run over two and a half miles, it has proved to be a stepping stone for several future staying hurdlers and chasers.

Silviniaco Conti won the race in 2010 and went on to be a consistent top class chaser and, though he never excelled at Cheltenham, his 16 victories elsewhere earned over £1m. They included seven Grade 1s, notably the King George VI Chase on at Kempton in 2013 and 2014.

One of the best Persian War Hurdles for producing future stars was that of 2014. The winner, Blaklion, would later win the RSA at Cheltenham, Aintree’s Becher Chase and finish fourth in the Grand National when favourite. The runner-up, Vicente, wasn’t at his best on the soft going at Chepstow and showed his true colours later by winning two Scottish Nationals.

Thyme Hill was a classy winner in 2019 for Philip Hobbs. He became one of the top British staying hurdlers, winning Aintree’s Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle the following year.

The 2020 running went to Paul Nicholls for the fifth time in eleven years, with McFabulous, who has since taken his career record to 10 wins from 23 starts. The Hobbs-trained winner in 2021, Camprond went on to take a 24runner contest at the Punchestown Festival with ease.

The 2022 winner was Accidental Rebel (seen above), who won four of his six races last season

SECOND RACE 2.10 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (61 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs CAPTAIN TEAGUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs RESPLENDENT GREY FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs CAPTAIN TEAGUE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RESPLENDENT GREY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 75 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CAPTAIN TEAGUE was still green when third in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival and has the ability to make a winning start over hurdles in this. The progressive Resplendent Grey has achieved the most over hurdles so far so is next best ahead of Rock House, who looks a good prospect.

1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN TEAGUE (IRE) 2.RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) 3.ROCK HOUSE (IRE) KEY colours

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Trainer

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CAPTAIN TEAGUE (IRE) (212) 1/13-

5

11-0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) Mrs Johnny de la Hey Br Corrib Racing

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

2

6

TIMEFORM VIEW€70,000 point winner from good family and looked a good prospect when landing the odds in Plumpton bumper in December. Beaten only 2 1/2 lengths when third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) in March and is a very interesting hurdling newcomer. TFRHHHHH BHA-

COLD SOBAR (IRE) (181) 34/111-

11-0

B g Westerner - Moyglass Lass (IRE) Mrs Debbie Crawford Br Matthew Tynan

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

3

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but clearly not short on speed given he won readily over 2m at Newcastle on Rules debut in March. Defied a penalty there (20.3f, good to soft) following month and looks a good prospect. TFRHHHII BHA123

EVERYONESGAME (IRE) E) (83) 3) 51-3110 D

Ch g Jet Away - Rose Vic (IRE) Mr Malcolm Olden Br Niall Delany

11-0

ER Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton NN U R Merribelle Stable Llc Nwho has won 3 hurdles since April, the latest on 2 1/2m Worcester handicap debut in June.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner NO Undone by a 6lb rise in the weights in a deeper race at Market Rasen following month, however, and bit to find here. TFRHHHII BHA132

4

LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (195) 23-

5

11-0

Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) P & L Account Br Parkville Stud

Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

5

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his sole outing between the flags and was picked up for six figures subsequently.

Shaped better than bare result when third in bumper at Stratford in April but this is a tough ask on hurdles bow.

TFRHHIII BHA-

MULLINAREE (IRE) (118) 411-111 D

B g Kayf Tara - Rydalis (FR) Mrs Kate Kenyon Br D. & R. Halley

11-0

Bradley Harris Milton Harris, Warminster Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Form has taken off since equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a five-timer when seeing off 6 rivals at Hexham (20.1f, good) 118 days ago. Worth a shot at this. TFRHHHHI BHA128

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RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (168) 1311-

5

11-0

B or Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) Mrs R. J. Skan Br Ms M. Kavanagh

Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors

7

5

TIMEFORM VIEWLooked a good prospect in bumpers and made a winning start in this sphere in 2m Wetherby maiden. Readily defied a penalty in 8-runner novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft, 6/5) 168 days ago and has the physique/attitude to carry on improving. TFRHHHHI BHA120

ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (25) 1/1-21

11-0

B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE) Harry Skelton Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Peter Tyrrell The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of sole start between the flags last spring and readily won bumper at Huntingdon in April.

Easily landed the odds on hurdles bow at Worcester on return last month and remains a good prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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WAY OUT (IRE) (32) 205-111

6

B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd Br Eamonn Bracken

11-0

Micheal Nolan Syd Hosie, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has won his last 3 starts over hurdles from the front but will find this much harder to dominate.

TFRHHHII BHA129

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DELLA CASA LUNGA (IRE) (170) 23F132-

B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Kilbarry Farm Enterprises

5 10-10

Richard Patrick Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ACCIDENTAL REBEL 8 11 0 Paddy Brennan 10-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: CAPTAIN TEAGUE: Following its run on 15/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Captain Teague (IRE), 5-1 Rock House (IRE), 8-1 Mullinaree (IRE), 11-1 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 12-1 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 14-1 Way Out (IRE), 20-1 Cold Sobar (IRE), 50-1 Lord of Thunder (IRE)

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RACE TWO

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner at Leopardstown in March and continued to progress since, very good second at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 170 days ago. Subsequently sold from S. Curling £150,000 in May. TFRHHHII BHA131

THIRD RACE 2.48 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHEPSTOW PLANT INTERNATIONAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470.

(Penalty Value £4901.40)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (61 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs PANJARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Fenton (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs CLASSIC KING FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs PANJARI today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEXPERADO trained by N Kent, Brigg, 211 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

PANJARI is an exciting recruit to this sphere having shown useful form on the Flat in Germany, so he gets the nod to get his hurdling career off to the perfect start. Donnacha offered plenty to work on both starts over hurdles last season and has the potential to do better still if cutting out the errors, while newcomer Zonda makes appeal on paper for last year’s winning yard.

1-2-3: 1.PANJARI (IRE) 2.DONNACHA (IRE) 3.ZONDA (FR) KEY

colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR (GB) (152) 5-2

5

11-0

B g Kayf Tara - Dubh Eile (IRE) Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Br Paul Bowtell

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEWAttracted support and improved on hurdling debut form when second in 9-runner maiden at Plumpton (15.9f, good to firm) in May, sticking to task. That wasn’t the strongest of events, but he’s open to further progress with his pedigree an ongoing recommendation.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2

BLAGTHEBOOKIES (IRE) (5) 4D1-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Who Let de Dogsout (IRE) John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Br M. O’Callaghan

5

11-0

Nick Scholfield Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who looked one for the longer term under Rules when well held at Uttoxeter on hurdling debut 5 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3

CLASSIC KING (IRE) (180) 342-

B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE) Will Davies, Tom Davies & Tessa Grundy Br Lakeview House Stud

5

11-0

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season and ought to have a future over jumps.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

DONNACHA (IRE) (245) 3343-

5

11-0

Br g Jet Away - Archdale Ambush (IRE) Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin Br Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary

David Noonan Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Junction 24 Ltd

5

5

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced both starts in bumpers and improved on his hurdling debut form in a first-time hood when third of 12 to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo in a novice at Bangor (16.7f) in February. May do better still if brushing up his jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA110

ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) (287) 34-

Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR) Mr C. R. Trembath Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis

11-0

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 3-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Grace de Dieu. Made frame both starts in Irish points (latest Dec 2022). Market for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

LITTLE PI (FR) (297) 000-

B g Dunaden (FR) - Faustina Pius (IRE) Lost In The Summer Wine Br Mrs Gemma Green

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/brace of novice hurdles.

7

PANJARI (IRE) (167)

5

Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Matt Sheppard Racing TFRHIIII BHA-

5

B g Camelot - Path Wind (FR) Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

11-0

11-0

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), successful in listed race in Germany in April, sixth in Group 3 in Italy last time (final outing for Andreas Wohler). Interesting recruit to the hurdling ranks. TFRHHHHH BHA-

14

8

PYFFO (IRE)) (2)) 21-32 D

B g Shantou (USA) - Maryota (FR) R Andy Ralph NE UN R Br Mrs A. L Moore N

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

9

NO

THATZA DAZZLER (GB) (319) 55-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sainte Fortuna (FR) Mr David Brace Br Mr David Brace OBE

5

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group TFRIIIII BHA-

5

11-0

Connor Brace David Brace, Bridgend Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on bumper debut a year ago but disappointed at Catterick 8 weeks later.

Has left Fergal O’Brien. Hooded for 1st time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10

ZONDA (FR) (-)

5

Gr g Martaline - Tornada (FR) Martin Broughton Racing Partners 2 Br Haras de Sainte Gauburge

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €95,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Brother to fairly useful French hurdler Martator.

Of obvious interest on debut for last year’s winning yard.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DEXPERADO (FR) (153) 6-6

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Speedgirl (FR) Crossed Fingers Partnership Br Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme

4 10-13

Charlie Hammond Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost plenty and has a good pedigree but hasn’t looked anything out of the ordinary in a bumper and a maiden hurdle so far.

TFRHHIII BHA-

12

DIAMOND DEALER (IRE) (153) 1r-4

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Endless Wave Mr K. McKenna Br Maurice Smiddy

4 10-13

Jack Quinlan B F Brookhouse, Newmarket Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole outing in points but looked a hard ride in a brace of bumpers in the spring (ran out on debut).

TFRHHIII BHA-

13

JIMMY BOUM (FR) (123) 0-40

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carolagne Javilex (FR) Mr G. A. Moore Br Mrs A. Fernandes-Thireau & Mr N. Thireau

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a handicap project.

14

4 10-13

Ellis Collier (7) Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF TFRHIIII BHA-

INION TIOGAIR (IRE) (176) 2100- D

Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE) Foxhills Racing Limited Br Aidan Aherne

6

10-7

Conor Ring (3) Grace Harris, Shirenewton Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWPut experience to good use when making all in a Ludlow bumper in January. Reportedly got struck into when down the field at Ascot next time but dropped away tamely at Cheltenham on final outing. Makes hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA2022: COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 5 11 0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-8 (Jonjo O’Neill) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 4, 12.

Stewards Note: DIAMOND DEALER: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Panjari (IRE), 5-1 Donnacha (IRE), 7-1 Artistic Endeavour (GB), Zonda (FR), 11-1 Classic King (IRE), 20-1 Illogical Logic (FR), 28-1 Inion Tiogair (IRE), 40-1 Dexperado (FR), 50-1 Thatza Dazzler (GB), Diamond Dealer (IRE), 150-1 Blagthebookies (IRE), Jimmy Boum (FR), 300-1 Little Pi (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 3.23 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TOM MALONE BLOODSTOCK NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £22500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9088, 2nd £4543, 3rd £2273, 4th £1136, 5th £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (61 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs IOUPY COLLONGES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs JET OF MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARIO DE PAIL trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

PULL AGAIN GREEN won well enough at Bangor last time to think he’s back to being the smart prospect he’d looked when a prolific winner in bumpers and novice hurdles in 2021/22.

He can put his experience to good use up against some interesting chasing debutants, namely Pounding Poet, Chianti Classico, Inch House and Ioupy Collonges.

1-2-3: 1.PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) 2.POUNDING POET (IRE) 3.CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

POUNDING POET (IRE) (153) 14162-0

7 11-10

st lb

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) Mrs T. P. James Br Mr David McHugh

Robert Dunne Tom Lacey, Woolhope Tote

2

7

TIMEFORM VIEWGotbackontheupoverhurdleslastseason,provingmostdeterminedwhen landing4-runner Uttoxeterhandicap(23.3f) onreturn. Backon track whenstaying on well to finish second of 22 at Aintree but lacklustre display at Haydock final start. Goes well fresh so is an interesting chasing newcomer.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

JET OF MAGIC (IRE) (40) 3U4-1U3 BF

B g Jet Away - Ginandit (IRE) National Hunt Racing Club Br Mr John Wade

11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEWDeveloped into a fairly useful handicap hurdler for Paul Nicholls and took it up a notch with a tongue tie added to cheekpieces when making a winning yard debut at Uttoxeter. Let down by jumping next 2 starts, however, including on chase bow last time. TFRHHHII BHA133

3

CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (210) 10/111P- C D

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington Br David O’Connell

6

11-8

David Bass Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who passed first 3 tests over hurdles with flying colours. Outclassed in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival final start but back in much calmer waters now on chase bow/return (successful sole outing in Irish points). Has had wind op/tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA133

4

PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) (53) 450-041 D

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE) Roy & Sally Green Tony & Karen Exall Br Robert Kirkwood

7

11-8

Liam Harrison Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Getting the hang of things over fences now, career best in 6-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Bangor TFRHHHHH BHA133 (24f, good) 53 days ago, winning in good style. Can start to fulfil potential.

5

ANY NEWS (IRE) (24) 3-32315

Ch g Stowaway - Kisskiss Bang Bang (IRE) Jane Nuala Cartwright Br Aileen Persse & Hannah Persse

8

11-5

Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/hurdles winner who opened his account over fences when scoring by 10 lengths at Worcester last month. However, ran modestly at Uttoxeter 2 weeks later and others look better treated. TFRHHHII BHA130

6

MARIO DE PAIL (FR) (573) 5/2F23F/-

Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sauveterre (FR) V & A Phillips, J Martin & Bowen Group Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Pigoni M & M

8

11-5

James Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who produced a promising first effort over fences when runner-up at Ffos Las (20.1f) 2 years ago.

Held back by jumping in 4 starts since, however, and missed 2022/23 and sold from Sam Thomas £20,000 in May. TFRHHIII BHA130

7

IOUPY COLLONGES (FR) (185) 312121- C

B g Kitkou (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Br G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres

5 10-11

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who was steadily progressive over hurdles last season, winning 2 of his 4 starts, including when just holding on in handicap at Exeter final start. That form has worked out well and he’s open to further improvement now chasing (placed both starts in Irish maiden points). TFRHHHHI BHA122

18

8

INCH HOUSE (IRE) (252) 1/431- CD

B g Ocovango - Ask Hazel (IRE) Mr Michael Geoghegan Br R. McCarthy

6 10-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW £125,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and has shown progressive form over hurdles since, off the mark at the third attempt at Chepstow in February. Will make a chaser so one to note on handicap bow.

TFRHHHHI BHA121

9

MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) (195) 233/U53-

Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Caphira The Old Romantics Br M. Richard Venn Bloodstock Ltd & M. J. W

6

10-5

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France. Let down by jumping first 2 starts over fences for new yard last term but on the back of a wind op, TFRHHHII BHA114 he offered a lot more in a re-fitted tongue tie when third at Uttoxeter in April. 2lb out of weights but potentially on a good mark.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) 7 11 4 Tom Cannon 4-5 (Chris Gordon) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: CHIANTI CLASSICO: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Pull Again Green (IRE), 5-1 Chianti Classico (IRE), 6-1 Inch House (IRE), 13-2 Ioupy Collonges (FR), 7-1 Pounding Poet (IRE), 17-2 Jet of Magic (IRE), 12-1 Any News (IRE), 16-1 Margaret’s Legacy (FR), 22-1 Mario de Pail (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.58 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE CHEPSTOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470.

(Penalty Value £4901.40)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (61 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs FLORENCETHEMACHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs ELLE EST BEAU FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs FLORENCETHEMACHINE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOSASIEMPRE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

POLITACTUS showed plenty in bumpers last season, culminating with an excellent fourth in a Grade 2 at Aintree’s Grand National Meeting, so she’s the choice to make a successful hurdling debut.

Alfie’s Princess is another good hurdle prospect judged on the promise of her bumper debut, while winning Irish pointer Florencethemachine also warrants respect having joined a top stable that has a good record in this race.

1-2-3: 1.POLITACUS (IRE) 2.ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE) 3.FLORENCETHEMACHINE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ALFIE’S PRINCESS (IRE) (183) 1/20-

6

11-0

B or Br m Shirocco (GER) - Dunahall Queen (IRE) Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Br David O’Brennan

Sam Twiston-Davies Sam Thomas, Cardiff Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEWWon sole start in Irish points and shaped promisingly for all that she couldn’t justify support starting out in a listed bumper at Huntingdon in December. Too keen in Grade 2 at Aintree 4 months later but still a good hurdle prospect.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

BETHKA (IRE) (204) 203-

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lakil Princess (IRE) Mr Stephen Killalea Br Minch Bloodstock

5

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers and is bred to come into her own now jumping.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

C’EST BLEU (GB) (254) 20-

5

11-0

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie The FTC Syndicate Br Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd

Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

4

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point bumper but made an unpromising start under Rules when well held in a maiden hurdle at Exeter in February.

TFRHIIII BHA-

ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) (197) 5-

11-0

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Autumn Clouds (IRE) Harry Skelton Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Aidan Aherne The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of top-class chaser (Grand National winner, stayed 35f) Many Clouds and shaped in kind TFRHHHII BHAwhen fifth in a Warwick bumper on debut in March. Longer trip an obvious plus on hurdle bow.

5

ENDLESS SUPPLY (IRE) (184) 362-

B m Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE) Endless Fun Br J. F. Mernagh

5

11-0

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWThird sole start between the flags and showed the benefit of her Rules debut when second in a 10-runner bumper at Southwell (15.8f) in April. Longer trip ought to suit now hurdling and she’s 1 of 2 interesting runners for Fergal O’Brien.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6

FLORENCETHEMACHINE (IRE) (201) 1-

5

11-0

B m Malinas (GER) - Present Attraction (IRE) John White & Anne Underhill Br Rathbarry Stud

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

7

5

TIMEFORM VIEW €7,000 3-y-o, Malinas mare. Dam unraced half-sister to modest hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Pete The Feat and ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Atlantic Roller. Successful on sole outing in Irish points in March. Yard won 3 of the last 6 renewals of this race. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (196) P5-

B m Masked Marvel - Cosavita (FR) Mr M. Kehoe Br Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben

11-0

Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability on her completed start in bumpers but needs a big step forward to play a leading role on hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

22

8

LADY CORRIB (IRE) (167) F2P2-

5

Ch m Sepoy (AUS) - Zamani (IRE) Vale Racing Br Mrs Dale Adams

11-0

Adam Wedge Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW£16,000 5-y-o, Sepoy mare. Dam, 1 1/4m winner who stayed 1 1/2m, half-sister to top-class staying hurdler Nichols Canyon. Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points (latest Apr 29). Well worth a look in the betting for a stable that has started the autumn reasonably well. TFRHHHII BHA-

9

NEAR DARK (IRE) (543) FP31/-

7

B m Westerner - Mollyash (IRE) Racehorse Ownership Club Br Miss E. Hamilton

11-0

Jamie Moore Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW €19,000 3-y-o, Westerner mare. Dam point winner. Took 4 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points and looks best watched on Rules debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

10

POLITACUS (IRE) (183) 45214-

5

B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE) J. C. Collett Br M. Noonan & D. Noonan

11-0

Liam Harrison Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark at the third attempt in bumpers in a 14-runner event at Ascot in February. Far from disgraced when fourth upped to Grade 2 company at Aintree on final outing and that’s a good platform for hurdling career. TFRHHHHH BHA-

11

SHIROCCOSMAGICBABY (IRE) (9) P34/12-0

Br m Shirocco (GER) - Black Magic Baby (IRE) Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Br Martin Murphy

6

11-0

Nick Scholfield Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who offered plenty to work on when second in a Hereford maiden hurdle (19.7f) on Rules debut in February. However, was soundly beaten in a similar event at Bangor only 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

12

SIMILAR STORY (IRE) (159) P/2-1

5

B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE) Mrs Wilma Duffus Br Robert O’Callaghan

11-0

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, Mahler mare. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Time For Rupert and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Minella Fair. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (May 7). TFRHHHII BHA-

13

JERSEY GEM (IRE) (168) 63-

B or Br f Mount Nelson - Rose Revived Mr A. Taylor Br Cherry Jones,Alex Frost&Derrynagowan Bld

4 10-12

Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on her second outing in bumpers (for Oliver Sherwood) last spring but plenty more needed now going hurdling up in trip for new handler.

TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 13

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Politacus (IRE), 4-1 Florencethemachine (IRE), 13-2 Alfie’s Princess (IRE), 10-1 Endless Supply (IRE), 11-1 Bethka (IRE), 14-1 Lady Corrib (IRE), 16-1 Elle Est Beau (IRE), Similar Story (IRE), 25-1 Jersey Gem (IRE), 33-1 Near Dark (IRE), 40-1 Kosasiempre (FR), 80-1 Shiroccosmagicbaby (IRE), 100-1 C’Est Bleu (GB)

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RACE FIVE

2022: PRESENTING A QUEEN 5 11 0 Tom Cannon 6-4 (Chris Gordon) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

SIXTH RACE 4.33 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR EIGHT YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PROFESSOR CAROLINE TISDALL SUPPORTS HEROIC JUMPERS SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504.

(Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): Jonjo O’Neill (19 wins from 139 runners, 14%) runs FRONT VIEW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs CHANCE A TUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEBOWSKI trained by L Russell, Kinross, 386 miles.

RACE SUMMARY A few with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with LEBOWSKI to capitalise on a handy mark and make a winning start for the in-form Lucinda Russell. C&D scorer Zambezi Fix and in-form Get Back Get Back appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home the selection in that order.

1-2-3: 1.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 2.ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) 3.GET BACK GET BACK (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (165) 334P6-5 CD

10 12-0

Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha Mr N. Sutton Br Mr David Redvers

st lb

Mr Ben Sutton (7) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in handicap chase (5/1) at Kempton (18f, soft) 165 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Sam Thomas. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA130

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SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) (36) 2521-51 D

B g Jeremy (USA) - Ballygologue (IRE) Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Br John O’Mahony

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12-0

Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 2 runs this season. 5/1, won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) TFRHHHII BHA130 36 days ago, eased down. Can’t be ruled out despite taking a 6lb rise.

3

MICK MAESTRO (FR) (544) 061103/- D

B or Br g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Mick Maya (FR) Crossed Fingers Partnership Br Mme Gaelle Albert

10 11-13

Charlie Hammond Nick Kent, Brigg Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced when third of 4 in handicap chase (4/1) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm) on debut over fences. Off 18 months so others appeal more on this occasion.

TFRHHIII BHA129

4

NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) (165) 31141-P CD

B g Milan - Miss Arteea (IRE) Mr Tony Scrivin Br Cathal Ennis

8 11-10

Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, soft) 165 days ago. Switches to hurdles with cheekpieces back on.

TFRHHHII BHA126

5

FRONT VIEW (FR) (196) 1U0//00U- D

Gr g Konig Turf (GER) - Tumavue (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br M. L. Bloodstock Limited

8 11-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O’Brien in 2020/21. In touch when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHHII BHA126

6

LE LIGERIEN (FR) (168) P11142- CD

10 11-9

B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR) Brendan Powell Mr D. R. Churches Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Br Mr Gaetan Gilles Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in chase at Newbury in March. 9/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, good) 168 days ago. One to consider back in this sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA125

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LEBOWSKI (IRE) (209) P0/10P5- D

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE) Mr Mark Dunphy Br Mr P. A. Hughes

8

11-7

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy), left poorly placed.

TFRHHHHH BHA123 Off 6 months. First run for in-form trainer and weighted to go close after a wind op.

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8

ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (168) 421364- CD

8

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

11-5

Robert Williams (3) Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in February. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 168 days ago. Can give a good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA121

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GET BACK GET BACK (IRE) (19) 142-063 D

8

11-4

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Bawaakeer (USA) D Charlesworth & D Turner Br Castlefarm Stud

Ben Bromley (5) Harry Fry, Corscombe Grosvenor Sport

10

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good, 11/2) 19 days ago.

Ought to be in the shake-up.

TFRHHHII BHA120

SANTANA PLESSIS (FR) (783) 21/0U25/- D

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Passeroie (FR) GDM Partnership Br Mr Gerard Blais

11-1

Nick Scholfield Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 20f in bumpers. 12/1, fifth of 6 in novice chase at Killarney (17f, good) on his final run for Mrs Denise Foster over 2 years ago. Market can guide on his yard debut. TFRHHIII BHA117

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CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (13) 5//1432/-3

B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

8

10-6

James Turner (10) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 27 months before posting an encouraging third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 10/1) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt.

TFRHHHII BHA108

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PLATINUMCARD (IRE) (139) 02400-0 D

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Flemensfirth Lady (IRE) David Pipe Racing Club Br W. Moran

8

10-4

Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good) 139 days ago.

Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort.

TFRHHHII BHA106 2022: SONIGINO (FR) 5 11 1 Harry Cobden 6-4 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: NOT AVAILABLE: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PLATINUMCARD: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Chance A Tune (FR), 11-2 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE), 17-2 Lebowski (IRE), 9-1 Get Back Get Back (IRE), 10-1 Mick Maestro (FR), Zambezi Fix (FR), 11-1 Front View (FR), Le Ligerien (FR), 16-1 Before Midnight (GB), 25-1 Not Available (IRE), 28-1 Santana Plessis (FR), 33-1 Platinumcard (IRE)

FLAGS RACE SIX

Flags hoisted by Ambulance Men: WHITE - Ambulance required.

RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required.

ORANGE - Veterinary required.

ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner

D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up

U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified

r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

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Photo to left: Professor Caroline Tisdall with Un Temps Pour Tout on the day he retired.

Photo below: Un Temps Pour Tout wins the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham Festival on 17th March 2017

Professor Caroline Tisdall I’m sponsoring the Seniors’ race at Chepstow today because I love these wonderful old equine heroes! I’m lucky enough to still have my most famous veteran, Vieux Lion Rouge now aged 14.

He jumped more Aintree fences than any other horse in history 254! And apart from winning the Beecher’s Chase in 2016 and 2020, along with many other races he also won the first veterans’ chase I sponsored here at Chepstow! It was buying Vieux Lion Rouge at the sales in France for £35,000 that really got me going as an owner in 2012. Before that I had done my ‘apprenticeship’ as the Pipes put it in syndicates and shared. But my love of racing dates back to primary school when I would bunk off to slip on to the Sandown races! I was able to live the dream 50 years later, after many years writing for The Guardian, publishing 14 books, mainly on art, and writing and directing films, followed by a decade helping to establish African Parks a charity for nature conservation which now works in 10 countries. Then at last I inherited enough to really join in our great sport. And what a journey it has been. I’ve had splendid horses like Dell’Arca who won the Greatwood on his first appearance at Cheltenham, and Un Temps pour Tout, who I shared with Bryan Drew and who won the French Champion Hurdle and two Ultima Chases at the Cheltenham Festival. They were both very expensive horses, but there’s so much luck involved. Price will not save you from tragedies or guarantee success. What I have learned is that it’s not just about winning, although the Grand National is still my target! It’s about these wonderful creatures, these beautiful athletes and their amazing temperaments. It’s about the magic of the racing community and all the dedicated people who work with our horses. And today, at Chepstow, it’s about the valiant veterans!

Prof Caroline Tisdall.

Photo to right: Vieux Lion Rouge at Chepstow Racecourse on 11th Oct 2019 just after his win of the Professor Caroline Tisdall Supports Heroic Jumpers Veterans' Handicap Chase

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SEVENTH RACE 5.08 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VENATOUR RACING HOLIDAYS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £12500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315.

(Penalty Value £6601.25) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): E Williams (30 wins from 262 runners, 11%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs BROKEN ICE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROKEN ICE trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

FAUSTINOVICK showed his ability to go well fresh when scoring over C&D under Harry Kimber on last season’s reappearance and might be able to repeat the feat back from wind surgery having dropped back to that winning mark. Puddlesinthepark was a promising second on his Worcester chase debut in May and is second choice ahead of Chris Gordon’s Blade Runner.

1-2-3: 1.FAUSTINOVICK 2.PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) 3.BLADE RUNNER (FR) KEY colours

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ULTIMATE GETAWAY (IRE) (38) 13P/12-5 D

9

12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) Foxtrot Racing: Ultimate Getaway Br William P. Delaney

Liam Harrison (3) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ludlow in May 2022 but offered little on last month’s return from a long absence at Bangor. May strip fitter this time but can only be watched.

TFRHHIII BHA115

2

BROKEN ICE (IRE) (20) 224005

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE) Swans High Stool Syndicate Br Mr W. S. Acham

7 11-13

Ben Bromley Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Irish yard’s British runners always respected but he was below par again when fifth of 8 in handicap at Listowel (3m, soft, 12/1) 20 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA114

3

ENEMENEMYNEMO (IRE) (74) 04/05-13

8 11-12

B g Lakeshore Road (USA) - Portobello Sunrise (IRE) Lilly Pinchin Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Br Liam Walsh Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase at Perth (2 1/2m, good) in July. Respectable third at Newton Abbot (21f) later that month. Freshened up since. TFRHHHII BHA113

4

BLADE RUNNER (FR) (156) 11/213-3 D

7 11-11

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Cutting Edge (FR) Freddie Gordon (3) Holman,Widdows,Banks,Lloyd Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of 4 starts over fences. Respectable third in a pair of handicap hurdles in the spring TFRHHHHI BHA112 and respected back chasing after 5 months off.

5

HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (32) 12P153

B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE) The Summer Club Br Lady Cobham

8

11-6

Gearoid Harney (5) Syd Hosie, Sherborne

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his second hurdles success at Stratford in August but below par in his 2 outings since (well-held third latterly). Needs a return to chasing to spark him back to life.

TFRHHIII BHA107

6

FAUSTINOVICK (GB) (152) 64253-3 CD BF

9

11-6

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove The Faustinovick Syndicate Br Shade Oak Stud

Harry Kimber (3) Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance over C&D (good to soft) off an identical mark last season.

Running respectably when last seen in the spring and could have a big say on his return from wind surgery. TFRHHHHH BHA107

LANSPARK (IRE) (156) 5/2522-4 CD

B g Milan - Sparky May Coral Racing Club for Colleagues Br Ruxley Holdings Ltd

11-6

Niall Houlihan Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEWDual handicap winner for the Tizzard stable at the beginning of 2022. Drawn a blank since but he made a solid start for his new stable TFRHHHII BHA107 when reaching the frame over hurdles at Huntingdon and Fontwell in the spring. Pulled up on previous chase start.

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8

SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (203) 2/453PP-

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE) The Stockton Hopefuls Br S. J. Treacy

6

11-5

Toby Wynne (3) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in sole bumper. Showed initial promise over hurdles but pulled up in 2 handicaps when last seen in the spring. Still early days and interesting to see if there’s much strength in the betting behind this ex-pointer now chasing after 6 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA106

9

MY GIRL KATIE (IRE) (181) 463234- D

B m Ocovango - Kings Sister (IRE) Foxhills Racing Limited Br Thomas Mulhern

6

11-5

Conor Ring Grace Harris, Shirenewton Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles last season and the fact she’s a point winner provides hope that she may fare better now chasing. First outing for 6 months.

TFRHHHII BHA106

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PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (158) 06150-2 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE) Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner Br Michael O’Neill

5

11-1

Isabel Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Opulence Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of 3m Ffos Las handicap hurdle in March. Made an encouraging start to his chase career when second of 10 over 23f at Worcester in May and he should have more to come in this sphere. Considered.

TFRHHHHI BHA102 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: GALOP DU BOSC (FR) 6 10 13 Charlie Price 15-8 (Tim Vaughan) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: ENEMENEMYNEMO: Following its run on 31/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

HUNTING PERCIVAL: Following its run on 11/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), 9-2 Blade Runner (FR), 6-1 Faustinovick (GB), 7-1 Enemenemynemo (IRE), 10-1 Lanspark (IRE), 14-1 Broken Ice (IRE), My Girl Katie (IRE), 16-1 Snowy Evening (IRE), 20-1 Ultimate Getaway (IRE), 22-1 Hunting Percival (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.35 - THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 Of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Caroline Tisdall has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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 12 entries, 1 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.10 - THE UNIBET PERSIAN WAR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Unibet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Unibet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £250. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.48 - THE CHEPSTOW PLANT INTERNATIONAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Chepstow Plant International have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. A cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £45.

- Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.23 - THE TOM MALONE BLOODSTOCK NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the fifth £681. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £112 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Tom Malone has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £22 and 14 at £112. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543; Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.58 - THE CHEPSTOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Chepstow Construction have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 23 entries at £45. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.33 - THE PROFESSOR CAROLINE TISDALL SUPPORTS HEROIC JUMPERS SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for eight yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Caroline Tisdall has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £100. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.08 - THE VENATOUR RACING HOLIDAYS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, October 7th and pay £62 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 11th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 10th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb.

Venatour Sports Travel have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In Addition a cash prize will be given to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £62. - Closed October 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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UNIBET.CO.UK

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE