Chepstow Racecard - Sunday 17th March

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FIRST RACE 1.15

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

THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER CHARITY MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (29 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs GILWEN ROSIE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs COCO MADEMOISELLE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAUGHING LADY trained by N Martin, Minehead, 76 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

COCO MADEMOISELLE was better than the result at Ascot last time and is likely to be back on her game, which should be enough for her to get the better of Roccos Inspiration, the other previous winner in the field. Spring Gale looks the best of the others.

1-2-3: 1.COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) 2.ROCCOS INSPIRATION (IRE) 3.SPRING GALE

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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1 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (29) 11-212P D 6 11-9

PLAY SMARTER

B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE) Harry Skelton

Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs L. Mohammed Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded the odds in a Lingfield novice hurdle in November and backed up that effort under a penalty when second of 11 in 2m4f Huntingdon novice Handicap debut at Ascot best excused and she arrives with the best form TFRHHHHH BHA121

2 ROCCOS INSPIRATION (IRE) (23) 243212 BF 7 11-9

B m Shirocco (GER) - Our Genevieve (IRE) Lewis Saunders (10)

Fitorfat Racing & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br C. Murphy Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWProved expensive to follow over hurdles in Ireland but made a winning start for Olly Murphy in 8-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in January. Not disgraced when second under a penalty at Sedgefield next time and should be competitive once more. TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 GILWEN ROSIE (GB) (447) 0-

6 11-2

B m Telescope (IRE) - Gilwen Glory (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs S. Lowry

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Wincanton bumper on debut 14 months ago and faces a tough task here switched to hurdling/upped in trip TFRHIIII BHA-

4 LAUGHING LADY (GB) (-) 5 11-2

B m Poet’s Voice - Mystery Code James Best Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br J. C. Sillett Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 4-y-o, Poet’s Voice mare Dam (h112), 2m hurdle winner, also 1 1/4m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Mystery Drama. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MACMOLLY (GB) (109) 06

5 11-2

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Flutter Bye (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs Siobhan McAuley Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mill House Stud Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Makes appeal on pedigree and bettered her debut when sixth of 8 in a bumper at Wetherby 109 days ago. Likely to be brought along gradually as a hurdler, though TFRHHIII BHA-

6 ONEANDAHALFDEGREES (IRE) (73) 5-66

6 11-2

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady Tom Bellamy The High Altitude Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers 7 months apart. Was unable to make an impact on hurdling debut at Hereford and is likely to come good further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-

7 SPRING GALE (GB) (55) 00-63

7 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Sting In The Gale Sam Twiston-Davies

James & Jean Potter Ltd Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Midfield in a couple of bumpers last spring and better effort over hurdles when third in a novice at Warwick 55 days ago. That still leaves her with a fair bit to find, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

COCO MADEMOISELLE: Following its run on 17/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

SPRING GALE: Following its run on 22/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 2-1 Roccos Inspiration (IRE), 12-1 Spring Gale (GB), 16-1 Laughing Lady (GB), Oneandahalfdegrees (IRE), 22-1 Macmolly (GB), 50-1 Gilwen Rosie (GB)

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ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten FavouriteD - Distance Winner U -Unseated r - Ran Out

B - Brought Down R - RefusedF - Fell P - Pulled Up

C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified

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SECOND RACE 1.50

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

THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS AUTISM CHARITY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (29 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs HONEY I’M GOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs ECEPARTI WEIGHTWATCHER: HARLEM SOUL won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 7lb to 108.

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

RACE SUMMARY

Although IMPERIAL ALEX’s seconds over fences are mounting up he doesn’t obviously do much wrong and can deservedly get his head in front here. Last month’s Taunton 2-3 Airtothethrone and Lubeat Foras may give Tom Lacey’s charge most to do

1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 2.AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) 3.LUBEAT FORAS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (163) 231P33

9 11-12

PLAY SMARTER

B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl James Bowen

Mr Jonathan Martin Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win in chase at Worcester in July Creditable third at Fontwell (21.5f, good) when last seen in October. Much depends on whether he’s primed after 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA110

2 IBERIO (GER) (67) 14-40r3 D

7 11-12

B g Kamsin (GER) - Imogen (GER) Micheal Nolan

Brocade Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Gestut Etzean Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMatched winning hurdles form when fourth at Exeter on chase debut Not helped by mistakes when failing to reproduce that form in his 3 outings since Needs to jump better TFRHHIII BHA110

3 HARLEM SOUL (GB) (82) 5P-6436

6 11-10

Ch g Frankel - Giants Play (USA) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Olly Watt Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Newsells Park Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice in Wincanton handicaps but not in the same form since, well held all 4 starts since returning to action in October. TFRHHIII BHA108

4 ECEPARTI (FR) (29) 0-1120P CD

10 11-9

B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR) Ned Fox (5)

Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford

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

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched back-to-back wins in the mud here in the autumn Also a respectable second at Fakenham in December but his last 2 efforts have been modest Needs a return to this venue to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA107

5 LUBEAT FORAS (IRE) (26) 33/-U6P3

9 11-9

Ch g Aizavoski (IRE) - Roomier (IRE) Ben Jones

Relentless Dreamers Racing Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mrs Kay Curtis William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWWas placed in maiden hurdles in 2021/22 season Hasn’t always impressed with his jumping over fences since returning from an absence but latest third (Airtothethrone second) of 4 at Taunton (23f, soft) was a bit better Claims if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA107

6 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (26) 42F-4F2 BF 8 11-6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

Alan Johns

Mrs C. S. Wilson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Gregg Stafford DragonBet

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Taunton handicap chase last season and has plenty of creditable efforts in defeat since, including runner-up back at Taunton last month. Likely to be on the premises again TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 BREIZH ALKO (FR) (23) P21P-33 D

13 11-4

Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR) James Best

Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who had cheekpieces refitted (left off now) when posting a creditable third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f) 23 days ago. Not discounted reverted to chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA102

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

DO YOU THINK (GB) (44) 23-U2B5

8 11-4

B m So You Think (NZ) - Leblon (IRE) Joe Anderson (5)

Bonita Racing Club

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up at Hereford (25f) in November but looked to be struggling when brought down there next time and well held back hurdling last month. Bounce back called for. TFRHHIII BHA102

9 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (28) 23P0P6 CD

8 11-3

B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has dipped, first-time cheekpieces (off now) making no difference when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (3m, soft) 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA101

10

IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (54) 2-32222 BF

7 11-2

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Hft Forklifts Limited

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Terence Leonard Plumbing World

TIMEFORM VIEWA fair winning hurdler who is knocking on the door over fences, finishing runner-up for the fourth start in succession at Leicester (23f, heavy) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) 8 weeks ago. Perhaps this can finally be his day. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2023: SKINFLINT (IRE) 11 11 6 David Noonan 5-1 (Henry Oliver) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

IBERIO: Following its run on 10/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.

DO YOU THINK: Following its run on 2/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.

HONEY I’M GOOD: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Imperial Alex (IRE), 5-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), 8-1 Iberio (GER), 9-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 10-1 Lubeat Foras (IRE), 12-1 Do You Think (GB), 14-1 Eceparti (FR), Breizh Alko (FR), 22-1 Harlem Soul (GB), 50-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.25

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

THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (29 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs SEREN Y TEIGR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs SIMPLE GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MEETMEATTHEARCH trained by R Rowe, Pulborough, 133 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HAITI COULEURS was biting off more than he could chew in Graded company last time but had made a pleasing start over hurdles before that and he gets the nod over Constitution Hill’s half-brother Land Genie, who looks ready made for this step up in trip, with the consistent Bertie Wooster another player.

1-2-3: 1.HAITI COULEURS (FR) 2.LAND GENIE 3.BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (51) 23-3234

6 11-6

PLAY SMARTER

B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5)

Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIn the frame all 6 starts in handicaps over hurdles, beaten little over a length when fourth in 12-runner event at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 51 days ago. Good 5lb conditional aboard and he has to be respected. TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 HAITI COULEURS (FR) (29) 42/-224

7 11-6

B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR) Ben Jones

The Brizzle Boys Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a positive start under Rules when runner-up in a Chepstow novice and Ludlow maiden (both at around 2 1/2m on heavy going) Understandably struggled upped to 24.3f in Grade 2 company last time and he’s a leading player back down in class here. TFRHHHHH BHA115

3 LAND GENIE (GB) (124) 1-23

6 11-6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr T. C. McKeever Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs S. A. Noott Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to Constitution Hill who made a winning start to his career in Huntingdon bumper last spring Ran with promise in a couple of novice hurdles this term, albeit looking more of a staying type, and further improvement isn’t ruled out stepping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 MEETMEATTHEARCH (IRE) (24) 51/P-PP D

8 11-6

B g Jet Away - Golden Fantasy (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr David Scott (Kent) Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br T. Horgan Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but has been pulled up all 3 starts under Rules.

5 RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (25) P541-6P D

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) Tom Bellamy

Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW Took Irish point at the fourth attempt in 2022 but well held on hurdles bow at Ffos Las last month and pulled up at Ludlow since

6 SEREN Y TEIGR (IRE) (26) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-6

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Belle of The Lodge (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Mr Gary Hopkins Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Higgins Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in minor event/maidens on Flat and was unable to deliver on hurdles debut last month.

7 SIMPLE GETAWAY (IRE) (10) P/1-02 D

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Simple Sums (IRE) Charlie Deutsch

Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Andrew Pierce Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £180,000 after winning an Irish point but proved very easy to back and looked as if in need of the run when down the field in an Aintree novice hurdle in October. Bled when second of 3 at Wincanton last week TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Stewards Note:

RIVER VOYAGE: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SIMPLE GETAWAY: Following its run on 7/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

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RACE THREE

2023: SHOMEN UCHI (FR) 6 11 6 Charlie Deutsch 11-10 (Sam Thomas) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Haiti Couleurs (FR), 11-4 Bertie Wooster (IRE), Land Genie (GB), 13-2 Simple Getaway (IRE), 33-1 River Voyage (IRE), 150-1 Meetmeatthearch (IRE), 300-1 Seren Y Teigr (IRE)

RACE IN FOCUS

Endless Escape is among the 7 runners

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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

A trappy event in which all seven runners have a chance.

The likeable Blue Beach has performed well in cheekpieces and with headgear retained today, she can give another good account of herself. However, she might be vulnerable to a less exposed rival and the lightly-raced Sedge Wren fits that description.

This daughter of Blue Bresil jumped more fluently on her second hurdles start when scoring convincingly at Southwell. She does have a 403-day absence to overcome though, and today’s underfoot conditions represent a different test.

Followango has less to prove. The 6-year-old mare ran well at Chepstow on her penultimate start over an inadequate 2 miles, and she built on that effort when stepped up to today’s distance at Lingfield last month, beaten just a nose. A repeat of that performance should be enough to claim victory here. Despite a tendency to jump slightly to the right, she is on a favourable handicap mark and with track, trip and ground in her favour, Evan Williams’ charge is taken to see off the challenge of chief danger Sammy’s Guarantee, who finished a creditable second at Hereford 21 days ago.

The return to a more galloping track should suit Tom Lacey’s mare. On her penultimate start, she relished Newbury’s long home-straight, showing a likeable attitude when galloping on strongly to break her maiden tag. The form of that race has worked out well, and another bold showing is expected here - she can chase home the selection.

Words by Mitchell Jones

FOURTH RACE 3.00

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

THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CHARITY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (29 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs FOLLOWANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Rowley (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs BLUE BEACH

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

RACE SUMMARY

SEDGE WREN hasn’t been since landing a brace of novices last season, but the form of the second of those wins has worked out well and, from a fair-looking opening mark, she’s taken to defy a 13-month absence and make a successful handicap debut Blue Beach was only narrowly denied back over hurdles by a course specialist at Market Rasen and looks sure to go well again, while Exeter-scorer Tilly Toughnut remains unexposed

1-2-3: 1.SEDGE WREN 2.BLUE BEACH 3.TILLY TOUGHNUT

colours no horse age st lb

1 ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (23) 10-5422 BF

8 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave Joe Anderson (5)

Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Maurice Smiddy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 4 times over hurdles last season prior to a respectable seventh at the Cheltenham Festival. Displayed promise without scaling same heights over fences this winter and didn’t impress with her response to pressure behind Tilly Toughnut back over hurdles last time TFRHHHII BHA120

2 SEDGE WREN (GB) (403) 33/11-

6 11-9

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Carolina Wren Ciaran Gethings

Ben Turner Racing Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Peter Robeson Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameasloppyroundofjumpingtomakeawinninghurdlingdebutina3-runnernoviceatHuntingdoninOctober2022 Improvedtodefy a penalty at Southwell (form worked out) 3 months later and now goes handicapping from a fair-looking mark after 13 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA115

3 SAMMY’S GUARANTEE (GB) (21) 2-06012

5 11-8

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Dont Tell Val Stan Sheppard

Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr John Benfield Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved (after a breathing op) when taking 14-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) in January, pushed out Worth another crack at this longer trip and must enter calculations on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA114

4 BLUE BEACH (GB) (26) 125-332

B m Kayf Tara - Flutter Bye (IRE)

7 11-6

Alex Edwards

Poplar Cottage Racing Club Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mill House Stud Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful-looking mare who showed some aptitude for chasing when third in small-field affairs at Exeter and Huntingdon this season Went close back over hurdles at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) subsequently and looks sure to go well again. TFR

5 TILLY TOUGHNUT (GB) (23) 1/-6361

7 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE) Richard Patrick

Mrs S. M. Newell Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWon a point bumper in November 2021 and showed much improved form to get off the mark under Rules on handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 23 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina Hit with a 7lb rise but further progress can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA108

6 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (33) 1-1322 BF

6 11-0

B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams (3) W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Patrick McCarthy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who has shown plenty in 3 starts since switched to hurdles, just touched off on her latest start in a Lingfield novice (19.5f). Into handicaps now and remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA106

7 REGAL RENAISSANCE (GB) (39) 1-02423

6 10-10

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Ludlow Racing Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Perott Properties Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over hurdles last season who wasn’t disgraced after 9 weeks off when third in 7-runner handicap at Ludlow (21.2f, soft, 11/2) 39 days ago. Should remain competitive TFRHHHII BHA102

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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2023: DOLLAR BAE (IRE) 6 11 2 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 15-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

:

its run on 25/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tilly Toughnut (GB), 5-1 Blue Beach (GB), 11-2 Followango (IRE), 6-1 Endless Escape (IRE), Sammy’s Guarantee (GB), 13-2 Sedge Wren (GB), 15-2 Regal Renaissance (GB)

FIFTH RACE 3.35

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

THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (60 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs KNOWSLEY ROAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs KNOWSLEY ROAD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCENE ONE trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 195 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It was hard not to be impressed with THOR DE CERISY when scoring over C&D just over 3 weeks ago so Neil Mulholland’s 10-y-o is fancied to make light of an 8lb rise at the expense of Happy And Fine, who had his winning run ended faced with an entirely different test in the Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham and can make his mark back in a small-field environment. Scene One looks best of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.THOR DE CERISY (FR) 2.HAPPY AND FINE (FR) 3.SCENE ONE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (50) 33-311P D

7 11-10

PLAY SMARTER

B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) Kielan Woods

Mr T Acott, Mr L Cross, Mr S Cross Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWTasted success in handicaps at Leicester/Haydock at around this trip in December Unable to cope with an entirely different environment in Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) in January and this a much more suitable assignment. TFRHHHHI BHA129

2 KNOWSLEY ROAD (IRE) (96) 1136-0P CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rowanville Lady (IRE)

Mr Charles Pelham & Mr Henry Pelham

7 11-8

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mrs Noeleen Roche Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over hurdles prior to a blip final start last term Runner-up in an Irish point but low-key start to chasing career at Newbury and ran modestly at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) 3 months ago. No surprise he’s had a wind op and a first-time tongue tie goes on TFRHHHII BHA127

3 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (22) 4-045F1 CD

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR)

Mrs Lynne Maclennan

Br Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

10 11-2

James Bowen

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved with each run for current yard and gained compensation for a late fall at Uttoxeter in January when bolting up over C&D (heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. Up 8lb but looks sure to go well again given the manner of that success. TFRHHHHH BHA121

4 SCENE ONE (IRE) (40) 21-1P16 D

8 10-9

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE) Bryony Frost

Scene One Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerlasttermandfollowinga7-monthbreak,madeasuccessfulstartoverfencesatFakenhaminNovember Quicklyresumedwinning ways fitted with this headgear at Market Rasen in January but shaped like a non-stayer upped in trip back there (23.9f, soft) last month. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 SO SAID I (GB) (24) 6-42301

8 10-5

Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen Freddie Gingell (5)

And So Say All Of Us Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Barrow Hill Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winning hurdler back in 2021/22 and ran out a fortunate winner of what ended up a weak race at Lingfield (20f, heavy) 24 days ago, though was at least revived to some extent by the fitting of first-time blinkers. 3lb higher and more needed. TFRHHIII BHA110

2023: JETOILE (IRE) 8 11 6 Daryl Jacob 4-5 (Ryan Potter) 4 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

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

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

KNOWSLEY ROAD: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Thor de Cerisy (FR), 7-2 So Said I (GB), 4-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 11-2 Knowsley Road (IRE), Scene One (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

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

THE AARON JAMES SUPPORTING PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (29 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (3 wins from 33 runners, 9%) runs UPTOWN LADY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREY D’ALCO trained by R Rowe, Pulborough, 133 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

KING OF BRAZIL bumped into a couple of subsequent winners at Bangor last time and can quickly resume winning ways with most of his rivals having something to prove. Walkinthewoods confirmed his return to form when second over C&D 3 weeks ago and is the obvious threat.

1-2-3: 1.KING OF BRAZIL 2.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 3.BALLYBEEN (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 FULGURIX (FR) (50) 13431-P

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Union de Sevres (FR)

Peyton Equestrian Ltd

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

9 12-2

Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Benoit Constantin Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last season with a game success at Sedgefield (21.1f, heavy) Ran no sort of race at Uttoxeter on belated return but is the type to bounce back.

2 BALLYBEEN (IRE) (34) 2-33223

Ch g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA112

8 11-10

Dylan Johnston (5) Lightfoot, Mussell-Evans, Peart Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Thomas James Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed first 7 starts in this sphere, including when good second at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft). Needs to shrug off a below-par run at Plumpton, however.

3 UPTOWN LADY (IRE) (29) 3//U3-5UP D

TFRHHHII BHA106

9 11-9

B m Milan - Lady Zephyr (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr Russell McAllister Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Noel Doyle Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in February 2021 but hasn’t stood much racing since and she hasn’t shown a great deal in 5 starts (unseated rider twice) over fences, tried in headgear latest TFRHHIII BHA105

4 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (22) 225522 C

7 11-8

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Liam Norris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler who arrives in good nick over fences, again finding only one too good in 5-runner Chepstow handicap (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Can figure again in this groove TFRHHHHI BHA104

5 KING OF BRAZIL (GB) (18) 0-04513

7 11-8

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Blue Ride (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3)

Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Yorton Farm Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler/chaser who justified support despite going in snatches when landing a 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon Not disgraced when third behind 2 subsequent winners at Bangor 18 days ago and remains of interest TFRHHHHH BHA104

6 GREY D’ALCO (FR) (108) 40P0-PP

7 11-0

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Chutiquetta (FR) Jack Tudor

Winterfields Farm Ltd & Mr David Scott Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Mr Alain Combemorel & Mrs Beatrice Nicco Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made the frame on a couple of occasions over hurdles last season However, dropped away as if one with problems both starts in November and off since TFRHHIII BHA96

7 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (12) 525014 C D

7 10-5

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to something like his best to open his account for the season at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) last month.

However, added to inconsistent record at Lingfield 12 days ago and headgear back on now TFRHHHII BHA87

2023:

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KING OF BRAZIL: Following its run on 28/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

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Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 7-2 King of Brazil (GB), 4-1 Ballybeen (IRE), 8-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 9-1 Fulgurix (FR), 16-1 Uptown Lady (IRE), Grey d’Alco (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45

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

THE TERRY’S BIRTHDAY

OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (60 wins from 233 runners, 26%) runs MULINAS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs MULINAS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GASMANI trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 78 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MULINAS cost a fair bit on the back of a point win and could make a successful start for his new connections. Exeter runner-up Peacenik and Oak Grove are feared.

1-2-3: 1.MULINAS 2.PEACENIK (IRE) 3.OAK GROVE (IRE)

KEY Owner

colours no horse

Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

1 GASMANI (IRE) (35) 54-14

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

5 11-5

B g Getaway (GER) - Tasmani (FR) Tom Bellamy

Hardwick, Wright, Richmond

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Mr S. Gorman DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding who was successful on last of 3 starts in points and produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth of 10 in bumper at Exeter last month.

2 MULINAS (GB) (113) 1

B g Malinas (GER) - Multisphere

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Mr David Maxwell (3)

Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Scott Smithurst The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW £170,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Point winner and one to note for top connections.

3 OAK GROVE (IRE) (134) 41-5

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Side Saddle (IRE) Paddy Brennan

Chris Giles Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Coolmara Stables Ltd BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase after winning his second start in points and he was better than the result on Rules debut at Ascot in November Capable of better with a tongue strap now applied. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 PEACENIK (IRE) (35) 2

5 11-5

B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3)

Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon

Br N. Flynn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 Mount Nelson gelding who produced a promising first effort when 7 lengths second at Exeter (17f, heavy) in February, with Gasmani in fourth Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 DEVON DUDE (GB) (-)

4 10-9

B g Dartmouth - Weather Babe Harry Cobden

Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding Dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 27f)

6 MY BOY AARON (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Hallouella Sean Houlihan

Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Deerpark Stud Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fast Company gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler Cabot Cliffs

7 REALCO (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

B g Falco (USA) - Maori Legend Ben Jones

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Mrs H R. Cross

TIMEFORM VIEW Falco gelding. Dam 3m/25f chase winner (stayed 31f), sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Winsley Hill

TFRHHHII BHA-

8

SANDSCAPE (GB) (-)

4 10-9

B g Cityscape - Hayley Belle (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr P. B. T. Armitage

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mr P. B. T. Armitage Humphrey Butler Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape gelding. Dam point winner

TFRHHHII BHA-

2023: GIDLEIGH PARK 5 11 5 Jonathan Burke 6-1 (Harry Fry) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mulinas (GB), 10-3 Peacenik (IRE), 9-2 Oak Grove (IRE), 9-1 Sandscape (GB), 10-1 Devon Dude (GB), 12-1 Gasmani (IRE), 22-1 Realco (GB), 28-1 My Boy Aaron (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER CHARITY MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Capital Windscreens has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £38. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS AUTISM CHARITY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Capital Windscreens have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries, 1 at £8 and 20 at £44.Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Capital Windscreens has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £38. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS SUPPORTS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CHARITY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Capital Windscreens has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 14 entries, 1 at £10 and 13 at £53. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CAPITAL WINDSCREENS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Capital Windscreens have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries, 2 at £11 and 8 at £58. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE AARON JAMES SUPPORTING PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Capital Windscreens have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries, 1 at £8 and 18 at £44.Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE TERRY’S BIRTHDAY OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Capital Windscreens has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £22.

- Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.