Celebrating the 75th Running of the We Take a Look Back at 5 Past Winners

Selecting only five special winners of the Sky Bet Chase, also known as the Great Yorkshire Chase, is just as difficult as finding this year’s winner.

Freebooter was already favourite for the 1950 Grand National when he lined up for his final prep race in the Great Yorkshire Chase. He’d been running well that season and had won the Grand Sefton over the daunting Aintree fences carrying a big weight. At Doncaster he jumped perfectly, took the lead halfway up the home straight and won by six lengths. He won the National by 15 lengths, despite shouldering 11 stone 11 and making a bad blunder at the Chair that left his jockey clinging desperately to his neck before he could lever himself back into the saddle. That performance marked Freebooter as an exceptional winner of the race and he was allotted a whopping 12 stone 7 in the next two Nationals. In 1951 he was brought down early in the race and the following year he won four times in a row before heading for Aintree. He was going well when coming down at the Canal Turn.

The future Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bregawn won a controversial running of the Great Yorkshire Chase in 1982. He survived a stewards inquiry that lasted two hours and twenty minutes, following an objection that he had taken the wrong course. TV replays showed that on an unrailed part of the track at the furthest point from the stands his jockey John Francome had gone for a daring run up the inside. Bregawn then hit a marker post as he moved back on to the main running line. After the stewards had interviewed jockeys and the nearest groundsman to the incident, they took a car across Town Moor to inspect the scene of the possible crime. By now, bookmakers fed up with the delay had already paid Bregawn’s punters. Eventually the result was allowed to stand. A year later the horse won a memorable Gold Cup, leading home the Michael Dickinson-trained quintet that filled the first five places.

Young Hustler was one of the most popular horses of the early 1990s, winning 15 of his 65 races and finishing second or third in 15 more. Trained by Nigel TwistonDavies, he had some terrific winning streaks, including five races in six weeks at the beginning of 1993. During January he thrashed Cheltenham specialist Dublin Flyer on his home turf by 12 lengths, won a 17-runner handicap and then ran out a decisive winner of the Great Yorkshire Chase. Seven days later Young Hustler led most of the way to win a Grade 1 at Sandown and a week after that he won a valuable prize at Newbury. He was third in a Cheltenham Gold Cup, when he jumped the final fence alongside The Fellow and Jodami, both winners of that race He was fifth in a Grand National and his final victory was in the 1995 Becher Chase, carrying 12 stone and conceding 31 pounds to the second and third. He’d been bought for £10,000, and won almost £300,000 in prize money.

The 2009 Sky Bet Chase winner, Big Fella Thanks, was named after a top greyhound. Both animals were owned by the renowned gambler Harry Findlay. The horse turned out to be an enthusiastic, consistent sort, not far short of the top level. In a career spanning ten years he won eight times and finished in the frame in 22 of his 41 races. He ran in four Grand Nationals, coming sixth, fourth and seventh, unseating his rider on the other occasion. Big Fella Thanks competed in five other races over the National obstacles, culminating in a close third in the 2017 Foxhunters when he was fifteen years old. His Sky Bet victory was one of his best; it was only his fifth outing over fences, and he won it by 11 lengths. That display put him among the favourites for the National, and if he hadn’t made some untypical jumping errors he would have finished much closer than sixth.

Calgary Bay showed considerable promise in his early career – his trainer Henrietta Knight, of Best Mate fame, regarded him as a star of the future. When he won a novice chase at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day 2009 it seemed the sky was the limit, but a series of niggling problems held him back and apart from scoring at Doncaster later that year his progress stalled. Back at Cheltenham on the first day of 2012 he returned to winning form with a bang and connections went to Doncaster for the Sky Bet Chase later in the month full of hope. In an openlooking affair, top weight of 11 stone 11 deterred punters and bookmakers, and Calgary Bay was sent off at 12/1. Nevertheless he won convincingly, earning himself an official rating of 157, making his the best performance in the race for many years.

SIXTH RACE 3.15

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £100000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (20 wins from 83 runners, 24%) runs MISTER COFFEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs WINDSOR AVENUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAP DU NORD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 217 miles.

Many familiar staying handicap faces on show but GA LAW has made overcoming a 20-month lay-off seem routine on both starts back this season so provided he continues to take his racing well, Jamie Snowden’s charge is strongly fancied to notch a fifth career success over the larger obstacles.Tea For Free is unbeaten in all 4 starts over fences so far but he may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with Cap Du Nord and Mister Coffey another pair who merit consideration.

1-2-3: 1.GA LAW (FR) 2.TEA FOR FREE (IRE) 3.CAP DU NORD (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 GA LAW (FR) (77) 1132/-31

7 12-0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) Jonathan Burke

The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Jean-Francois Magnien Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful novice chaser in 20/21, winning 3 times including at Gr 2 level. Retained all his ability when third in Old Roan at Aintree and built on that to resume winning ways at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 11 weeks ago. TFRHHHHH BHA150

2 WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (33) 1PP-P4P CD

11 11-6

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) Ross Chapman

Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Miss J. A. Buchanan Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded this corresponding event 12 months ago. Good fourth in Rehearsal Chase on penultimate start but below par subsequently taking his record of being pulled up recently to 5 from his last 7. TFRHHIII BHA142

3 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (56) 2244-16

9 11-5

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3)

The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful sort who, in line with yard’s good form, returned to something like his best to end losing run on return at Ayr (20.5f) in October. Mistakes didn’t help when mid-field at Aintree. This is tougher TFRHHIII BHA141

4 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (32) 32220-2

8 11-4

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador Nico de Boinville

Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWTalented performer, typically giving his running returned to conventional fences when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) after 9 months off recently. Task is kicking on from that effort now TFRHHHII BHA140

5 DEMACHINE (IRE) (27) 5U0-120 D

9 11-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dancingonthemoon (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5)

West Coast Haulage Limited

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Edmond Coleman Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage. Gained a third victory over fences at Uttoxeter in May. Solid at Newbury next but unable to build on that when mid-field at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA138

6 CLOTH CAP (IRE) (56) 6R3P-56

11 11-2

B g Beneficial - Cloth Fair (IRE) Brian Hughes

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr S. Spillane Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWClassy stayer but has seen a promising career derailed by apparent physical problems, reportedly bled when pulled up in Grand National Fifth on his reappearance and was found wanting again 8 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA138

7 TEA FOR FREE (IRE) (28) 32-1111 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Golan Gale (IRE)

Mrs Susan Monkland

8 11-2

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr B. Diamond Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in four runs since sent chasing under this rider, taking a competitive race quite comfortably at Newbury (22.4f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Another 7lb higher today. TFRHHHHI BHA138

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (28) 641P-3P

7 10-12

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences in Grimthorpe Chase here last March Proving hard to catch right though, resuming with good third at Cheltenham (26f) before modest at Newbury 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA134

9 JAVA POINT (IRE) (27) 1311-32 D

8 10-11

B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER) Ciaran Gethings

Fanning, Griffith, Haddock Tom George, Slad

Br Miss C. O’Neill HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Kim Bailey who also won 3 times over fences last season for current yard Good placed efforts on both starts this term and should remain competitive off this sort of mark TFRHHHII BHA133

10 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) (28) 3/UPP-22 C D

9 10-7

B g Shantou (USA) - Alexander Road (IRE) Conor O’Farrell

Jerry Wright Adam Lucock Patricia Murray Ben Case, Banbury

Br Brendan Richardson David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive stayer in 2020/21 and, after a below par campaign last season, has returned to form this term, producing a likeable effort when a close second of 13 at Newbury (26f, soft) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA129

11 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (27) 2P-2132 D

8 10-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER) Sam Coltherd

Mr J Fyffe Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Alan O’Brien JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning return from 6 months off in 7-runner handicap at Carlisle (2 1/2m) in October. At least as good when placed at Aintree/Musselburgh since but needs to take another step forward in this stronger contest TFRHHIII BHA128

12 CAP DU NORD (FR) (27) P5-5350 D

10 10-3

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Jack Tudor

The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded valuable 3m handicap chase at Kempton last February. Unable to make an impact since but he’s dropped to a significantly lower mark than when placed in last 2 renewals of this race TFRHHHHI BHA125

2022: WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) 10 11 1 Sean Quinlan 40-1 (Brian Ellison) 16 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 10, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ga Law (FR), 6-1 Tea For Free (IRE), 15-2 Cap du Nord (FR), 10-1 Mister Coffey (FR), 14-1 Demachine (IRE), Cloth Cap (IRE), Java Point (IRE), 20-1 Elvis Mail (FR), Shanty Alley (GB), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 22-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 25-1 Windsor Avenue (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.50

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs TIM PAT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs JAYTEE

WEIGHTWATCHER: THE LATE LEGEND won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 6lb to 106.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLD THE NOTE trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 229 miles.

HOLDTHE NOTE comes here handily weighted and in very good nick too so with this shorter trip likely to play to his strengths he makes most appeal Jaytee is feared most if, as expected, building on his encouraging return over hurdles, while in-form Morozov Cocktail is weighted to have a say in an open handicap

1-2-3: 1.HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) 2.JAYTEE 3.MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 TIM PAT (IRE) (37) 2111-56

7 12-2

B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br T. Hayes Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to fully fire this season, tongue strap on for 1st time when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f) 37 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

2 HAWTHORN COTTAGE (IRE) (50) 6524-10 C D

10 11-13

B m Gold Well - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3) Melbourne 10 Racing Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br R. Wilson Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Warwick in November but only ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f) 50 days ago. Blinkers back on with more required.

3 EYEOFTHESCORPION (IRE) (28) 2423-2P

9 11-12

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Sharp (IRE) Connor Brace First with Mortgages DL Adams & JA Adams Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Charlie Harnett Bresbet

Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at Newbury over fences 28 days ago so others appeal more

4 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (18) 6-34323

HHIII BHA118

8 11-8

B g Mores Wells - No Complaints But (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

In It For Fun Partnership & Dr R Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br James Hannon Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Had wind op before fading third of 6 in handicap chase here (26f) 18 days ago. Needs to build on it now

5 JAYTEE (GB) (53) 20212-4

HHHII BHA114

8 11-7

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse Daire McConville (7)

Mr J. Tredwell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br J. Tredwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 9 months before posting a very good fourth in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 53 days ago. One to consider now back chasing

6 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (30) 33-4P15 C

B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Br Michael Martin

9 11-6

Danny McMenamin

Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways at Kelso in December and encouraging fifth of 11 there 30 days ago, faltering only late over 3m2f trip Player back in distance now. TFRHHHHH BHA112

7 THE MACON LUGNATIC (GB) (33) 25-33F4 C 9 11-5

B g Shirocco (GER) - Didbrook Kielan Woods

Genesis Racing Partnership II

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Cotswold Stud & Overbury Stallions Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) 33 days ago.

8

GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (55) F1-F231 D

7 11-3

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Jonathan Burke

Tim Syder Tom George, Slad

Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 55 days ago, keeping on well Up 4lb but he can’t be ruled out

9 THE LATE LEGEND (GB) (28) P41-360 CD

HHHII BHA109

10 11-0

Ch g Midnight Legend - Vin Rose Jack Tudor

Mr G. J. Fisher Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Mark Rimell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Couldn’t build on previous promise when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f)

28 days ago. Took this event in 2021 though so he’s no forlorn hope back chasing TFRHHHII BHA106

10 MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (15) P21-533 D

7 10-11

B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton

Br W. Austin Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Comes here in good nick, third of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f) 15 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA103

11 CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (31) 2542P0 D

8 10-8

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE) Jonathan England

Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Golden Sunset Holidays, Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Largely consistent sort but he has gone off the boil, only eighth at Catterick last time Others are more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA100

12 TOP DECISION (IRE) (55) 201/4/-26 C

10 10-6

Ch g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Robert Dunne

Prestbury Thoroughbreds Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he went backwards from his reappearance second when sixth of 8 to Great D’ange in handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f) 55 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 9, 11, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

2022: HARD TO FORGET (IRE) 9 11 1 James Davies 9-1 (Henry Oliver) 6 ran

Stewards Note:

HAWTHORN COTTAGE: Following its run on 9/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Great d’Ange (FR), 7-1 Morozov Cocktail (IRE), 15-2 Jaytee (GB), 9-1 Hold The Note (IRE), 12-1 Tim Pat (IRE), Eyeofthescorpion (IRE), The Macon Lugnatic (GB), 14-1 Hawthorn Cottage (IRE), Top Decision (IRE), 20-1 Taste The Fear (IRE), Croagh Patrick (IRE), 33-1 The Late Legend (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 4.25

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE GOOD LUCK BEEP BEEP BURROW OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs GO WEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs MONTEPLEX LONGEST TRAVELLER: GO WEST trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 209 miles.

GO WEST made an excellent start under Rules at Chepstow and this ex-pointer is expected to get off the mark at the second attempt Beep Beep Burrow is an interesting newcomer on paper and could pose the main threat, although Dino Bellagio is a player back down in grade.

1-2-3: 1.GO WEST (IRE) 2.BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) 3.DINO BELLAGIO colours no horse age st lb

1 BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (84) B

5 11-2

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Tom Midgley (5)

Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Mr Sandy Seymour

TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to bumper winner Bridget Breeze and was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down at Kelso on debut Not ruled out.

2 BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) (-)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Ballygambon Girl (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

The Good Racing Company Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Kevin Neville

TIMEFORMVIEW Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 3m) Shannon Bridge

One for shortlist on debut given connections.

3 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (251) 2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Mrs C Marsh Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr J. P. Finlay Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, 26,000 gns 4-y-o, Shantaram gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/ fairly useful chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner) C’est Ca Second in point bumper (May 2022)

4 GO WEST (IRE) (71) 2-2 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Lorcan Williams Owners Group 107

Br Robert Prendergast Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and made a positive start under Rules at Chepstow 71 days ago. Capable of going one better with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 REMEMBER ALLY (FR) (33) 0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Blue Lullaby (IRE)

Mr P. Long

Br D & C Bloodstock

5 11-2

Tom Buckley (3)

Tracey Leeson, Towcester

TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1 when down the field on his Huntingdon debut on Boxing Day. Tongue tie added now

Outsider

6 RUE GALILEE (IRE) (-)

Ch g Champs Elysees - Granny Weatherwax (IRE)

Habton Racing club

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

Nathan Moscrop

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Gone To Ned’s Syndicate Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW£28,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding Half-brother to fair chaser Jezarus, stays 23f. Dam, pulled up in points, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Cannington Brook. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 DINO BELLAGIO (GB) (27) 10

B g Doyen (IRE) - Savingforvegas (IRE)

Nick Brown Racing

4 10-10

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Olney Bloodstock Limited Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW7/2, won slowly-run 6-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago, cosily

Below par at Cheltenham next time (pulled hard), but he’s back in calmer waters

TFRHHHII BHA-

8

LUNA AOIFE (GB) (33) 00

5 10-9

B m Telescope (IRE) - Laetitia (IRE) Jack Garritty

Mrs J. A. Darling Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from first two starts

9

MONTEPLEX (GB) (249) 5-35

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-9

B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE) Patrick Wadge (7)

Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Brian Ellison, Malton

Br D. Mossop Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Jacksons Timber Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form to date and has an 8-month absence to overcome on debut for new stable Others preferred. Hooded.

10 MUG BOOKIES (IRE) (32) 5

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Last Century (IRE) Danny Burton (5)

Back Pages Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br John O’Connor Kiss HR (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 3 winners and showed a bit to work on when fifth at Wetherby on debut Needs to improve, though.

11 CALL ME JACK (GB) (18) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Jack Hobbs - Gaspara (FR) Jamie Hamilton

Mr J Scarrow & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mrs G. B. Walford

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner but showed nothing over C&D 18 days ago.

12 ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-3

Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Edward Sexton

TIMEFORMVIEW Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam (h91), maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers Field Commander (stayed 2 1/2m) and Point The Toes (stayed 3m).

13 JOSH THE BOSS (GB) (58) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE) Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mickley Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Royal Bonsai but didn’t offer a great deal when down the field at Wincanton on debut

14 JUST CHASING MAY (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Isfahan (GER) - Just For Show (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Gestut Elsetal Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Isfahan gelding Half-brother to 1m/9f winner Justin Dam lightly raced on Flat Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

TFRHHHII BHA-

15 TEDLEY (GB) (-) 4 10-3

B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Hunscote Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £19,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam unraced. One to take seriously on debut

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

2022: PRAIRIE WOLF (IRE) 5 11 9 Ryan Mania 14-1 (Sue Smith) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 6, 12, 14, 15.

Stewards Note:

DINO BELLAGIO: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Go West (IRE), 9-1 Dino Bellagio (GB), 10-1 Just Chasing May (GB), 12-1 Balcomie Breeze (FR), Beep Beep Burrow (IRE), Bombay Sunset (IRE), Tedley (GB), 16-1 Monteplex (GB), Mug Bookies (IRE), 20-1 Rue Galilee (IRE), 28-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE), Josh The Boss (GB), 40-1 Luna Aoife (GB), 66-1 Call Me Jack (GB), 300-1 Remember Ally (FR)

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