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Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the Skybet Chase. We’re delighted you’ve joined us here today.
We would like to thank our sponsors Skybet, MND Association, Albert Bartlett and the family and friends of Neil Young for their most generous support of today’s fixture
There are 8 races on the card today, with the first race at 12:20pm and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster will be in the Parade Ring at around 11:45am to run through the runners and riders and hopefully pick you out some winners!
We’d like to wish a warm welcome to Rugby League legend Rob Burrow and his racing syndicate who have joined us here today to witness Beep Beep Burrow make his debut in the 16:25. Beep Beep Burrow is a 5-year-old chestnut gelding and is carrying on the legacy built by Burrow Seven following his unforeseen retirement We’d like to congratulate Rob Burrow, who was recently honored with the Helen Rollanson Award at Sports Personality of the year 2022 and we wish Beep Beep Burrow, who has taken Burrow’s nickname that was given to him during his career with the Leeds Rhinos, the best of luck today!
The feature race today is the prestigious three-mile Skybet Handicap Chase. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Skybet Chase, which was formally known as the Great Yorkshire Chase and was first run in 1948 This tough three-mile handicap chase is not for the faint-hearted and was won by Sean Quinlan the past two years – on Windsor Avenue trained by Brian Ellison in 2022 and on Takingrisks trained by Nicky Richards in 2021.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary, we have limited edition racing-themed cookies and shortbread available to purchase for £2.75 each from Gigi’s in the Food Court on the first floor There are only 75 of each, so make sure you get yours early before they sell out!
The Grimthorpe Chase weekend takes place on 3rd and 4th March, and then ‘the flat is back’ with the Lincoln on Saturday 1st April! Our flagship fixture - the Cazoo St Leger Festival takes place 14th – 17th September and this year sees the first Sunday fixture – with Cazoo St Leger Legends taking place on Sunday 17th Tickets for our 2023 fixtures are on-sale now at www.doncaster-racecourse co.uk. Don’t forget children 17 and under go free when accompanied by an adult and guests age 60 and over receive 50% off Grandstand and Family Enclosure tickets when booked on the day with a valid photo ID
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The Doncaster Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing
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SATURDAY 28 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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No.ofdayssincelastran horse’s name horse’s saddlecloth number birthplace ofhorse ifnot
GreatBritain formguide previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB)(227) 5/21232- age weight st-lbs
4 10-13
B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths David England
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Warwickshire
M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here.
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Official Bha Ratings Explained
TFRHHHII BHA-
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 non-handicaps 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.
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FIRST RACE 12.20
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs ERNESTO LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEADSCARF LIL & KAJAKI trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 133 miles.
GALAHADTHREEPWOOD has been threatening to come good lately and is taken to get off the mark over hurdles now stepping back up in trip Headscarf Lil ran well at Newcastle on her latest start and has Brian Hughes doing the steering so she’s an obvious threat.The Navigator may just have needed the run after a short break at Catterick recently and also merits respect.
1-2-3: 1.GALAHAD THREEPWOOD 2.HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) 3.THE NAVIGATOR colours
1 GLENTRUAN (IRE) (99) 03515-P
8 12-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Tom Midgley (5) Neville, Kehoe, Dennis and Scott Patrick Neville, Leyburn Br M. F. Condon The Red Armoury
VIEW Won 20.5f Ayr handicap hurdle last winter but ran no sort of race on his Cheltenham
October and off since Hood refitted
2 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (33) 12343F
8 12-1
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) William Maggs (10) KC Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles in 2021 who opened chase account in a Warwick mares ’ novice in May. Respectable efforts back hurdling and moving well when falling 4 out at Wetherby on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA121
3 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (16) 021563
8 11-12
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Conor O’Farrell
Mr G. H. Bell Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Sir Robert Ogden Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who landed Kelso handicap in September Respectable third back from a short break at Catterick 16 days ago and may strip fitter for the run. Only 2lb higher than Kelso. TFRHHHHI BHA118
4 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (63) 21-1105
6 11-9
Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a Hexham hat-trick on his return in September but has not been in same form either start since, latterly over 2m here Steps up in trip back from 2 months off. TFRHHHII BHA115
5 ERNESTO (GER) (28) 50-510P
8 11-7
Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica Daire McConville (7)
Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Gestut Rottgen Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Hereford (25.5f) in October but below par twice since The visor and tongue tie combination that was missing when pulled up at Warwick last time is back in place TFRHHIII BHA113
6 GALAHAD THREEPWOOD (GB) (33) 2P5524
6 11-5
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary Kielan Woods
The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Peter Winkworth Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat Just fair form over hurdles to date but has shaped nicely on his last couple of starts, staying on into fourth at Wetherby (2m) last time Interesting now stepping back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA111
7 KAJAKI (IRE) (104) 13-4012 10 11-3
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)
Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Danny McMenamin
Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd MS Society Scotland, Borders Branch, Adam Purves Mitsubishi
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Sedgefield wins in 2022 but wasn’t at his best when 14 lengths second of 4 there in October. Been off for 104 days Runner-up on sole visit here TFRHHHII BHA109
GOOD BYE (GER) (33) 212234 D
Ch g Tertullian (USA) - Guantana (GER)
Philip Armson (3)
Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton
Br Stall Ullmann
Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been most consistent since joining this yard, including a win and 4 seconds. Another creditable effort when fourth of 13 to Gilbertina at Market Rasen (18.5f) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA108
9 HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) (79) 314D-62 BF
B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE)
Accurite Racing & Tarzan Bloodstock
9 10-11
Brian Hughes
Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br James M. Barry Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term and stepped up on her reappearance when second at Newcastle in November Needs considering under Brian Hughes TFRHHHHI BHA103
2022: JAY JAY REILLY (IRE) 6 11 10 Harry Skelton 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 15 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Galahad Threepwood (GB), 7-2 Headscarf Lil (IRE), 13-2 Fringill Dike (IRE), 9-1 The Navigator (GB), Good Bye (GER), 11-1 Kajaki (IRE), 14-1 Glentruan (IRE), 16-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 18-1 Ernesto (GER)
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SECOND RACE 12.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (13 wins from 61 runners, 21%) runs KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Keeffe (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs VINTAGE FIZZ
WEIGHTWATCHER: BIG BAD BEAR won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 10lb to 118.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WATERGRANGE JACK trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.
An open race The way that GILBERTINA saw things out at Market Rasen on Boxing Day suggests there could be a bit more to come over this slightly longer trip so she’s selected to make light of a small rise. Watergrange Jack must be respected for a yard with a decent recent record in this race after his Boxing Day Wetherby second
1-2-3: 1.GILBERTINA 2.WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) 3.KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG (FR) colours no horse age st lb
1 VINTAGE FIZZ (GB) (63) F21-104
6 12-1
Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Charlie Hammond
Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed during the spring, bagging handicaps at Bangor and Hexham, both at around 2 1/2m on good to soft However, below form both starts on return to action in the autumn TFRHHIII BHA121
2 BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) (30) 435250 CD
9 11-12
Conor Rabbitt (7) Tor Side Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br g Jeremy (USA) - Our Polly (IRE)
Br Mrs Barbara Beattie First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with wins at Newcastle and Perth, and lost out only narrowly at Market Rasen (20.6f) in October However, not in the same form when down the field over C&D and at Kelso on his last 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA118
3 NORLEY (IRE) (38) 5-40213 D
8 11-7
B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills Beau Morgan (7)
Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Joseph Smiddy Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWImmediately back on track when readily winning 5-runner conditionals’ event at Southwell (20.5f, good to soft) in December. Not in the same form when third over 2m at Taunton only 10 days later but respected.
4 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (33) 0-21403
B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo
7 11-7
Robert Dunne
Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Peter S. McLoughlin
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who opened hurdles account in clear-cut style at Ffos Las (2 1/2m) in June Went down only to an unexposed pair when third at Wetherby (2 1/2m again) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHI BHA113
5 GIVE ME A CUDDLE (IRE) (54) 621-126
7 11-6
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Social Society (IRE) Nico de Boinville
Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop
Br Fintan Farrell Wood Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner Relished step up to 2 3/4m when making winning hurdle debut at Stratford in May. Off 6 months, too free when well-held sixth on 19.5f Lingfield handicap debut in December TFRHHHHI BHA112
6 TREVADA (GB) (57) 1/36-202
B g Kayf Tara - Kerada (FR)
Hot To Trot Jumping and Mrs R Chugg
7 11-4
Jonathan Burke
Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn
Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Rewards 4 Racing Ltd, Searls Land
TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper scorer and similar standard over hurdles, improved form when second on 21.5f Exeter handicap debut 8 weeks ago. Can win handicaps but this drop back in trip isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG (FR) (31) 1P40-32
B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Take This Waltz (FR)
5 11-3
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr C. J. Haughey Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mme Karine Perreau et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair juvenile hurdler who stepped up on his chase debut effort for new yard when runner-up in that sphere at Leicester (2m) over Christmas, staying on This longer trip should suit back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA109
GILBERTINA (GB) (33) 5214/3-1 C D
B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog
6 11-2
Brian Hughes
Mrs Marina Kent Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Newstead Priory Stud
Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2m course juvenile in March 2021. Very lightly raced since but returned from another break better than ever when getting on top in the closing stages at Market Rasen (18.5f) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHH BHA108
9 ZAFAR (GER) (54) 5224-63
B g Kamsin (GER) - Zambuka (FR)
Mrs Sian McCain
8 10-13
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Gestut Hachtsee Proactive Personnel Limited
4) Cholmo see
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who won off 6lb higher at Musselburgh (2 1/2m) last January. Stepped up on his reappearance when third over 3m there in December and he has to enter calculations from his reduced mark TFRIIIII BHA105 has
2022: (See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
NORLEY: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled in the back straight.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gilbertina (GB), 6-1 Trevada (GB), 7-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), Keepyourdreamsbig (FR), Zafar (GER), 8-1 Give Me A Cuddle (IRE), 10-1 Vintage Fizz (GB), 11-1 Norley (IRE), 18-1 Big Bad Bear (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.35
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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NOVICES’ STEEPLE
CHASE
(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 (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs SINCE DAY ONE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs CORMIER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT SEGAL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.
This is likely to boil down to a match between TOMMY’S OSCAR and Boothill, particularly if Saint Segal takes up his engagement here on Friday. Boothill has done nothing wrong since switched to fences and won’t go down without a fight but he carries a penalty for his latest success at Kempton, a factor which tilts the scales in favour ofTommy’s Oscar. Since Day One boasts a fine strike rate but he will do well to confirm Newcastle placings with the selection on these revised terms.
1-2-3: 1.TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 2.BOOTHILL (IRE) 3.SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (32) 2-P1121 D
8 11-7
B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Jonathan Burke
Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Noel James Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdles winner who has quickly developed into an even better chaser, making it 3-4 in this sphere when landing the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton (2m) during the Christmas period TFRHHHHI BHA148
2 CORMIER (IRE) (21) 110-U63 D
7 11-2
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Ross Chapman Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Tough, dependable sort over hurdles but he never looked like landing a blow when trailing in last of 3 behind Since Day One on chase debut at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA134
3 GANAPATHI (FR) (32) 113325 D
7 11-2
B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br E.A.R.L. Detouillon The Red Armoury
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran about as well as could be expected against a high-class rival in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham in November However, put in his place in a Wetherby handicap since and likely to come up short again TFRHHIII BHA139
4 SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (21) 214-121 D
B g Fame And Glory - Collou (IRE)
Mr C. Strang Steel
7 11-2
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Des Kenneally Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner over hurdles last season and successful on 2 of his 3 starts since switched to fences, most recently seeing off Tommy’s Oscar and Cormier in a 3-runner Newcastle handicap. TFRHHHII BHA139
5 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (21) 10-1252 C D BF
8 11-2
B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Danny McMenamin
Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Br Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart hurdler who prevailed in a match on chase debut at Carlisle (2m) in October. Beaten when favourite for a small-field Newcastle handicap last time but enjoys a hefty pull at the weights with that rival here. TFRHHHHH BHA153
6 SAINT SEGAL (FR) (24) 10-6511 D
5 10-12
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Culverhill Racing Club V
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made up into a better chaser, winning both of his starts over fences with plenty in hand Travelled powerfully when scoring in novice at Hereford last time TFRHHHII BHA136
2022: THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) 7 11 5 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Boothill (IRE), 13-8 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 10-1 Saint Segal (FR), 12-1 Since Day One (IRE), 20-1 Cormier (IRE), 28-1 Ganapathi (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 2.05
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
The Sky Bet Yorkshire Rose
MARES’ 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
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (20 wins from 83 runners, 24%) runs EPATANTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs SALSADA
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GALICE MACALO trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
EPATANTE is a class above her five rivals and with no Constitution Hill to contend with this time she can gain a deserved first victory of the season. Martello Sky appeals as the one to chase home Nicky Henderson’s top-class mare, with Chepstow-scorer Galice Macalo next on the list.
1-2-3: 1.EPATANTE (FR) 2.MARTELLO SKY 3.GALICE MACALO (FR) colours no horse age st lb
1 EPATANTE (FR) (33) 121-322 D
9 11-8
B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) Nico de Boinville
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-established, classy mare, who has run with credit behind stablemate Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifth and Christmas Hurdle on her last two outings. Should get back to winning ways TFRHHHHH BHA153
2 MARTELLO SKY (GB) (21) 110-222 D
7 11-6
Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky Brian Hughes
The Sky Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Mr T. Wood Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who arrives in excellent nick, second of 5 to Love Envoi in listed mares event at Sandown (19.8f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA139
3 FINEST VIEW (GB) (216) 21-1114 D
6 11-2
B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend James Martin Pitchall Stud Partnership Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted her 4-timer at Cartmel in May and not disgraced when fourth in handicap there 7 months ago on her final run for Alan King Needs to hit the ground running for her new handler TFRHHHII BHA131
4 GALICE MACALO (FR) (20) 33-2431
7 11-2
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Culverhill Racing Club II Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mme Sylvie Bouchanville Culverhill Farm, Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who posted a career best when impressively winning 10-runner handicap at Chepstow (16f) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time This is tougher but she can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA131
5
PELTWELL (IRE) (33) 01U54P
10 11-2
B m Milan - Fast Finisher (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs P. L. Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br William Neville
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner, the latest at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June Things haven’t gone to plan in that sphere since and pulled up on her belated chase debut at Wincanton last time TFRHHIII BHA121
6 SALSADA (IRE) (220) 122- D
Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba
6 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and made a winning start over hurdles at Sedgefield in 2021. Had a wind op and cheekpieces/tongue strap on when good fourth in 14f Salisbury handicap in June This is a tough ask. TFRHHHII BHA118
2022: MISS HERITAGE (IRE) 8 11 2 Sean Quinlan 10-1 (Lucy Wadham) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Epatante (FR), 7-2 Martello Sky (GB), 11-1 Galice Macalo (FR), 18-1 Finest View (GB), 50-1 Salsada (IRE), 100-1 Peltwell (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.40
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ALBERT BARTLETT RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs STAY AWAY FAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs HURRICANE BAY FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2016, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ROCK ON COWBOY & TWIG today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRAND SOIR trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
This can go the way of STAY AWAY FAY, who looked all about stamina when making a winning start under Rules at Newbury a couple of months ago and Paul Nicholls’charge is fancied to take this step up in grade in his stride. Grand Soir arrives chasing a 4-timer so he may emerge as the main danger, with Idalko Bihoue and The Wounded Knee another couple worth considering
1-2-3: 1.STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) 2.GRAND SOIR (FR) 3.IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) colours no horse
1 GRAND SOIR (FR) (41) 20-0111 D age st lb
7 11-0
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jeep (FR) Ben Harvey
Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland
Br Mme Veronique Le Provost
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked all about stamina, completing the hat-trick after 9 weeks off at Thurles (23f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Likely he has more to offer so has to be respected in his bid for a 4-timer TFRHHHHI BHA135
2 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (33) 3/53-213 C BF
7 11-0
B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm Nico de Boinville
The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers and already better over hurdles, runner-up to Hall Lane at Wetherby before winning at this track in November Improved further in defeat at Huntingdon last time TFRHHIII BHA121
3 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (28) 1-13 D
5 11-0
Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWFrom the family of Bagad Bihoue and finished alone on his sole start in points Easy winner in the mud at Worcester in October and cracking effort in defeat upped to Grade 1 level in the Challow last month TFRHHHII BHA132
4 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (97) 52523-1
B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER)
C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership
7 11-0
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Mr Walter Connors Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStruck at the first time of asking for Dr Richard Newland in an Aintree maiden hurdle in October, albeit not keeping straight under pressure Could easily have more to come for this new stable TFRHHHII BHA126
5 MAXIMILIAN (GER) (57) 111-113 D
Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)
Owners Group 099
7 11-0
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Gestut Harzburg Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful in points and defied a penalty in making it 5/5 in various disciplines in novice hurdle at Bangor (23f) in November Lost his unbeaten record stepped up to Grade 2 company early last month (bled) TFRHHHII BHA128
6 PARK THIS ONE (IRE) (27) 121-141 D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soraya Pearl
Dellar Doel Syson Reid Williamson & One
6 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br L&R Bloodstock Ltd Betvictor
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful debut over hurdles when making all at Uttoxeter in October. Fourth in Sandown Grade 2 next and resumed winning ways at Catterick (19.3f, soft) on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA124
7 ROCK ON COWBOY (IRE) (27) 41-P36 D
B g Snow Sky - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)
6 11-0
Kielan Woods
The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Peter Tyrrell Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner but fared much better than on hurdles debut when third at Uttoxeter early last month. Unable to build on that effort in a Cheltenham novice since and looks out of his depth. TFRHHIII BHA111
STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (64) 1-1
B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay
6 11-0
Lorcan Williams
Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Shantou gelding who made the perfect start over hurdles at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) a couple of months ago, benefitting from the third tying up badly. Leading player with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 THE WOUNDED KNEE (GB) (99) 3-33112 D 6 11-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Gold Reef Tom Midgley
R.Dennis, A.Tomlinson Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Ms Caroline Rowland The Red Armoury
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in points and progressive over hurdles, recording a brace of Perth wins (maiden and handicap) at up to 3m Improved further when runner-up in Cheltenham novice (19.9f, good to soft) back in October TFRHHHII BHA134
10 TWIG (GB) (82) 1-12121 D
8 11-0
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit Beau Morgan
Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br L. J. Strangman Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who landed a pair of hunter chases last spring Winner over fences at Warwick in October and opened account over hurdles at Kempton when last seen 3 months ago. Each-way claims for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA132
2022: MAHLER MISSION (IRE) 6 10 12 James Bowen 11-2 (John McConnell) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
MAXIMILIAN: Following its run on 2/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 5-1 Grand Soir (FR), 11-2 Maximilian (GER), 15-2 Idalko Bihoue (FR), 9-1 The Wounded Knee (GB), Twig (GB), 18-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), Park This One (IRE), 25-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), 100-1 Rock On Cowboy (IRE)
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Figures In Brackets
The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the number of days since last ran.
Hblb Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £573,114 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.
