Doncaster Racecard - Thursday 9th February

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4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB)(227) 5/21232-

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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 1.05

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

THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2908, 2nd £1454, 3rd £727, 4th £364, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs GLORY BRIDGE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runs GLORY BRIDGE

WEIGHTWATCHER: ACE TIME won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 7lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PROFESSOR CALCULUS trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 237 miles.

GLORY BRIDGE displayed more than previously over hurdles (on back of a wind op) when runner-up in a C&D novice 2 weeks ago and, with further progress anticipated now handicapping, he could be worth chancing to take another step forward now. Half The Freedom, a winner over C&D on the same card, is an obvious threat however, whilst Bashful is another making the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) 2.HALF THE FREEDOM 3.BASHFUL

colours no horse

1 BASHFUL (GB) (25) 4-01234

age st lb

5 12-0

B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition Dylan Johnston (5) Lycett Racing Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Kingsclere Stud Wastecom NRG Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a Redcar seller (1m) in November and continued good work over hurdles, successful at Uttoxeter (15.8f) prior to a pair of solid placed efforts. Not disgraced when fourth at Kelso (2m, heavy) latest and return to less testing ground here a likely plus.

2 SAGE ADVICE (IRE) (40) 066-0PP

B g Make Believe - Purple Sage (IRE)

Dr R. D. P. Newland

TFRHHHHI BHA96

6 11-13

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate Coulthursts Ltd

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Fallen plenty in weights without looking like taking advantage over hurdles last year Well held tackling chasing for the first time in December and he needs to bounce back returned to smaller obstacles.

3 GOLDEN TOWN (IRE) (104) 5-04404 D

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Princesse Dansante (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA95

12 11-11

Charlotte Jones

Gu on Big un James Moffatt, Cartmel

Br Darley

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has dropped a fair way in the weights and not disgraced when staying on for fourth at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in October. Eased further 4lb ahead of this but others appeal more for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) (13) P/1-642 D

B g Fame And Glory - Youngborogal (IRE)

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

7 11-10

Theo Gillard (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Charlie Carter Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSedgefield bumper winner who offered more than previously over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D novice 13 days ago, keeping on without threatening the winner Likely there’s more to come now handicapping and he’s respected. TFRHHHHH BHA92

5 MONYMUSK LAD (IRE) (39) 050-P6F

B g Califet (FR) - Tasanak (IRE)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

7 11-6

Charlie Price

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br L. W. Doran Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWent the wrong way in bumpers and modest form at best over hurdles. Let down by his jumping on chase bow at Fakenham (21.2f) on New Year’s Day and others more appealing ahead of this switch back to timber TFRHHIII BHA88

6 PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (78) 506-504

B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE)

Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Associate

5 11-6

Angus Cheleda

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Shortgrove Manor Stud Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat/over hurdles who showed no aptitude for chasing when well beaten fourth at Hereford (2m) back in November Now operating from career-low mark ahead of return to hurdles if short break has had positive effect TFRHHHII BHA88

7 HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (13) 04-2651 CD

Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song

The Free At Last Partnership

7 11-4

Jamie Brace (6)

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br World Racing Network Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWDisplayed promise prior to getting off the mark in a C&D novices’ handicap 2 weeks ago, looking well served by the return to better ground Rider’s claim off-setts subsequent weight rise and he’s a definite player again. TFRHHHHI BHA86

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

MELVICH BAY (GB) (33) 05444-0

6 11-0

B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna Patrick Wadge (3)

Mr Allan A Grant & Mrs Julia Brooke Danny Brooke, Middleham

Br R. W. Russell Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFailed to kick on following a promising start in bumpers and showed little in trio of novice/maiden hurdles spread over 11 months Does at least now get a crack at handicaps but would need to see market support to make him of interest TFRHHHII BHA82

9 IVETWIGGEDIT (GB) (382) 0006-

6 10-9

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Southern Exit Cameron Iles (8)

Mr L. J. Strangman Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br L. J. Strangman Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in bumper/trio of mares’ novice hurdles during 2021/22 for Ben Pauling Has since switched yards ahead of this handicap debut and worth a check in the betting for positive vibes TFRHHHII BHA77

10 ACE TIME (GB) (235) 6500-6P

9 10-6

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Desert Run (IRE) Ben Godfrey

Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston

Br W. G. H. Barrons & Thomas Barrons Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Purple patch when landing 2m handicap hurdles at Leicester and Uttoxeter late in 2021 However, struggled to find his form during first half of last year, pulled up at Worcester (20f) in June Absent since TFRHHIII BHA74

2022: BARTHOLOMEW J (IRE) 8 11 8 Kevin Brogan 10-1 (Simon Pearce) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Half The Freedom (GB), 4-1 Bashful (GB), 9-2 Glory Bridge (IRE), 11-1 Golden Town (IRE), 12-1 Professor Calculus (GB), 14-1 Ivetwiggedit (GB), 16-1 Melvich Bay (GB), 22-1 Monymusk Lad (IRE), 33-1 Ace Time (GB)

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SECOND RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs CHOIRMASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runs CHOIRMASTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SARSONS RISK trained by B Brookhouse, Ireland.

An interesting race of its type and a chance is taken on SARSONS RISK, a progressive and likeable type on the Flat who should do well over hurdles Bluegrass and Montregard are a couple of others to note.

1-2-3: 1.SARSONS RISK (IRE) 2.BLUEGRASS (IRE) 3.MONTREGARD (FR)

colours no horse st lb

1 ACHNAMARA (GB) (65) 5 BF

11-0

B c Kodiac - Albamara Kevin Brogan

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Achnamara Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Miss K. Rausing Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful 14f winner on Flat in 2022 for Charlie & Mark Johnston Changed hands for 50,000 gns but was badly let down by his jumping on his Fontwell hurdling/stable debut Can obviously do better if he’s learnt from that TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (117)

11-0

B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Ciaran Gethings

Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br Coolmore Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 10.5f), laboured effort last time but placed in Dante Stakes earlier in season

Sold from Aidan O’Brien for 50,000 gns later in October and gelded Interesting recruit to hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (30) 0 11-0

Ch g Iffraaj - Lamentation

Brian Hughes

The Shinton Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat for the Johnstons but stopped to nothing on last month’s C&D hurdling debut

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 GHASHAM (IRE) (10) 66 11-0

B c Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)

Charlie Todd

Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah

Tote

TFRHHIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best on Flat but has run below that level both starts over hurdles, including in first-time cheekpieces last time

5 GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (154) 11-0

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR)

Deva Racing GA

Lorcan Williams

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Kildaragh Stud Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), won at Epsom last time Has left Mick Channon (good source of jumps winners) and joined an in-form NH yard

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 GRIFTER (GB) (66) 5 11-0

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleabiscuit (IRE)

Mr Shaun Sowray

Br Lucayan Stud Ltd

Henry Brooke

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of just one of his 17 starts on the Flat and made a promising start over hurdles at Musselburgh in December.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MONTREGARD (FR) (-) 11-0

Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Protektion (FR)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Guy Cherel

TIMEFORMVIEWJoshua Tree gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Protektorat and 2 1/4m chase winner Protektrice

Dam useful hurdle/chase winner up to 2 3/4m Makes plenty of appeal on paper, so well worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (44) 30

B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE)

Molly and Paul Willis

11-0

James Davies

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling in first-time tongue strap when third of 5 at Exeter in November Went backwards at Wetherby last time, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 RING OF BEARA (FR) (14) 253

B g Wootton Bassett - Harem Mistress (IRE)

Matt FitzGerald, The Songsters & Ptr

Br Mr J. P. Cayrouze & Mrs L. Marchand

11-0

Jamie Hamilton

Tim Easterby, Malton

Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and has run well all 3 starts over hurdles (fair form), including when third at Wetherby 2 weeks ago, despite being a bit keener than ideal. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA104

10 SANITISER (GB) (39) 3

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal

Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib

Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

11-0

Nick Scholfield

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Paul & Oliver Cole Shaped as if in need of the experience sent hurdling when a well-held third at Musselburgh (15.6f) 39 days ago and is capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

11 SARSONS RISK (IRE) (147)

11-0

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Pink Damsel (IRE) Robert Dunne

Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Br Pink Damsel Syndicate

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Ian Williams, stays 12.5f, landed back-to-back handicaps in August and improved further when second last time. Likeable type who rates an interesting hurdling debutant. Had breathing op TFRHHHHH BHA-

12

TIDAL STORM (GB) (41) 3

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Kinetica

11-0

Nico de Boinville

Mrs Gill Austen-Smith Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Miss K. Rausing ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m). Below form last 2 starts in that sphere but is related to a couple of winning hurdlers and offered something to work on when third of 14 at Taunton (16.5f) 41 days ago. Open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: THUNDER AHEAD 4 10 12 Sean Quinlan 16-1 (Alan King) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note:

ACHNAMARA: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse erred badly jumping the third

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Achnamara (GB), 6-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 13-2 Ring of Beara (FR), 7-1 Sanitiser (GB), 9-1 Tidal Storm (GB), 10-1 Montregard (FR), Sarsons Risk (IRE), 12-1 Greatness Awaits (IRE), 22-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 25-1 Choirmaster (GB), 28-1 Ghasham (IRE), 66-1 Grifter (GB)

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FIGURES IN BRACKETS

The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the number of days since last ran.

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THIRD RACE 2.15

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

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Williams (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs FAMOUS LAST WORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs FIRST MAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY BAD LUCY trained by N Gifford, Findon, 221 miles.

FUTURE BENEFITS has taken well to this sphere and remains on a workable mark so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways after his very good Market Rasen second First Man is feared most off a handy-looking mark now back chasing, with the in-form Elleon another who can’t be taken lightly.

1-2-3: 1.FUTURE BENEFITS (IRE) 2.FIRST MAN (IRE) 3.ELLEON (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 TOP DECISION (IRE) (12) 01/4/-26U C

10 12-0

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 has gone backwards in two starts since his reappearance second at Stratford. Cheekpieces on 1st time Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA98

2 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (2) 045P03

B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) Wardington Hopefuls

Br James Murtagh

NON-RUNNER

7 11-11

Ben Case, Banbury

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in points but no better than mid-field in maiden/novice hurdles. Showed a bit more over fences when third of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 2 days ago. More needed, however TFRHHIII BHA95

over chase good to however.

3 FAMOUS LAST WORD (IRE) (33) P53/3-5P

8 11-10

B or Br g Fame And Glory - Presenting Tara (IRE) Charlie Todd

Mr T. J. & Mrs H. Parrott

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Thomas Meagher Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 7-y-o who improved when third upped to 25f on handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick in May 2021. Below par since, including on chase debut when pulled up at Wincanton. Lots more is needed TFRHHIII BHA94

4 FUTURE BENEFITS (IRE) (70) 455012 D BF

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Benefit Miss (IRE)

6 11-8

Sean Quinlan

Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Godfrey Moylan

John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a successful chase debut in novice handicap at Newcastle (23.4f) in November Very good second at Market Rasen since so he’s a player TFRHHHHH BHA92

5 MY BAD LUCY (GB) (33) 553-536 D

B g Kayf Tara - Luci di Mezzanotte

Mr Michael O’Shea

7 11-3

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Yorton Farm Stud Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shown only modest form over hurdles/fences, sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f) 33 days ago. Needs to step forward. TFRHHHII BHA87

6 FIRST MAN (IRE) (30) 131/-0P3

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Dos Lunas (IRE)

The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate

8 11-3

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Michael Fennessy Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of his final 4 starts in 2020/21. Only 3 runs since and not disgraced when third of 19 in handicap hurdle here 30 days ago. Weighted to go well back chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA87

7 ELLEON (FR) (11) 60-3252 BF

B g Martaline - Ailette

8 10-11

Jonathan England

Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win but has make a promising start over fences, second of 9 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f) 11 days ago. Enters calculations

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

LOUGH SALT (IRE) (14) 53PPP0 CD 12 10-9

B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE) Alison Johnson (7) Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Peter Winks, Barnsley

Br S. C. D. Syndicate

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but below par this term, only seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f) 14 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA79

2022: LOUGH SALT (IRE) 11 10 2 John Kington 66-1 (Peter Winks) 13 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Future Benefits (IRE), 9-4 Elleon (FR), 7-1 First Man (IRE), 11-1 Top Decision (IRE), 14-1 My Bad Lucy (GB), 25-1 Famous Last Word (IRE), 33-1 Lough Salt (IRE)

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner

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FOURTH RACE 2.50

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (21 wins from 86 runners, 24%) runs BLUE STELLO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs IMPERIAL STORM

WEIGHTWATCHER: PILEON won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 6lb to 125.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PILEON trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 217 miles.

Another chance is given to IMPERIAL STORM back on a sounder surface. Revels Hill, who has a lower mark over hurdles, and the very lightly-raced Blue Stello head the dangers in a competitive staying handicap.

1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) 2.REVELS HILL (IRE) 3.BLUE STELLO (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 REVELS HILL (IRE) (68) 2U11-24 D BF

8 12-0

B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) Kevin Brogan Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Revels Hil Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs Kay Cottrell Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when winning 2 staying handicap chases at Taunton at the end of last season and has recorded good in-frame efforts in competitive handicaps at Ascot and Sandown this term Lower mark back hurdling. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA130

2 ROMEO BROWN (GB) (13) 13614r D

9 11-11

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Sean Quinlan McGoldrick Racing Sue Smith, Bingley

Br R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWProved better than ever to spring a 50/1 surprise in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree in December Ran out with just under a circuit to go at Huntingdon latest but he’s been nothing but genuine in his career and that will likely prove an aberration TFRHHHII BHA127

3 SILVER FLYER (GB) (42) 122-241 CD

7 11-10

B g Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Brian Hughes

Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Yorton Farm Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Unexposed sort who made it third time lucky in handicaps when staying on to lead close home over C&D in December Put up 4lb but there could easily be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA126

4 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (72) 11UP-51 D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)

7 11-9

Henry Brooke

DPM Racing Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

Br T. J. Hurley CHD Property

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a couple of Uttoxeter handicap chases last winter and left reappearance behind when resuming winning ways in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle in November Raised 6lb for that and will require a career best to follow up TFRHHHII BHA125

5 PILEON (IRE) (17) 02-0005

B g Yeats (IRE) - Heath Heaven

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton

Br Mr P. Hennessy

9 11-9

Ellis Collier (7)

Christian Williams, Bridgend

TIMEFORMVIEWTalented performer when on-song, as he proved when scoring at Sandown and going close at Cheltenham last term Yet to fire for new yard this time round but latest Ffos Las fifth was a slight step back in right direction and he’s well treated if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA125

6

JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) (39) 111416

B g Westerner - Annimation (IRE)

Geoff Wilson and Cambridge Racing

Br Mr J. P. Whelan

6 11-7

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEWFront-runner who won 6 times in a very productive 2022, the latest at Catterick (25f) in November Perhaps unsuited by the drop back to 2 1/2m when a below-form sixth at Fakenham on New Year’s Day. Not the type to stay down for long TFRHHHII BHA123

7

IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) (30) 21/-2313 D BF 7 11-4

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Vindonissa (IRE)

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Paddy Brennan Imperial Racing Partnership 2016

Br Kenilworth House Stud Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWGood-ground bumper winner in spring 2021 and progressive over hurdles since returning from an absence, making a winning handicap debut over 3m at Wetherby (soft) in December May not have been suited by very testing ground when only third at Exeter last month. Worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA120

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FIFTH RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY MONEY BACK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs SPIRIT OF REGULUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs HULLNBACK LONGEST TRAVELLER: HULLNBACK trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 141 miles.

It’s tough to look beyond HULLNBACK, who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when scoring at Haydock just over 10 weeks ago, and with further improvement on the cards, he’s strongly fancied to follow up. Gift of Raaj showed aptitude for hurdling at the first attempt when third at Wetherby last month so he can chase home the selection ahead of Summergrounds

1-2-3: 1.HULLNBACK 2.GIFT OF RAAJ (IRE) 3.SUMMERGROUNDS

colours no horse age st lb

1 HULLNBACK (GB) (71) 152-21

6 11-9

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Freydis (IRE) Paddy Brennan

We’re Having A Mare (WHAM) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Joanna Daniell Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a ready winning debut in a Chepstow bumper last season and confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut given a more positive ride when scoring at Haydock (15.6f) just over 10 weeks ago. Open to further improvement so rates as the one

2 SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) (71) 4-10 D

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)

5 11-9

Brian Hughes

Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs Dale Adams Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWalk In The Park gelding who displayed ability in a Bangor bumper last April and overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdles debut at Sedgefield Well held in the race Hullnback won at Haydock (15.6f) last time and faces another struggle under a penalty TFRHHIII BHA-

3 GIFT OF RAAJ (IRE) (26) 3

B g Iffraaj - Gift of Spring (USA)

Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd

8 11-2

Kevin Brogan

Roger Fell, Nawton

Br Mrs Mary Gallagher Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd, Or8Wellness

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat who showed aptitude for hurdling at the first attempt despite coming to it late in his career when third in Wetherby maiden (16f, soft) last month. Looks the main threat to the favourite. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 ROCKET ROBBO (GB) (30) 030-00

B g Multiplex - Sphere (IRE)

6 11-2

Sean Quinlan

Mr S. Smithurst Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Scott Smithurst Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and has shown little in a pair of novice hurdles. Easily opposed TFRHIIII BHA-

5 SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (30) 244-6

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE)

Summergrounds Partnership

Br Nicky Richards

7 11-2

Danny McMenamin

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when reaching the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and having had a breathing op, was given a considerate introduction to hurdling after 10 months off when well held over C&D last month. Better anticipated with that under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: GEOMETRICAL (IRE) 5 10 11 Kevin Brogan 10-3 (Toby Lawes) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Hullnback (GB), 13-2 Gift of Raaj (IRE), 14-1 Spirit of Regulus (IRE), 33-1 Summergrounds (GB), 150-1 Rocket Robbo (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.00

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 115YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £13700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5533, 2nd £2766, 3rd £1384, 4th £692, 5th £345. (Penalty Value £7234.97)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (12 wins from 83 runners, 14%) runs THE MIGHTY ARC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs ON SPRINGS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEROIQUE DE MAULDE trained by J Ewart, Langholm, 167 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

The most appealing of these is French-import HEROIQUE DE MAULDE, who has performed with plenty of credit in a couple of runs at Newcastle for present connections and he may well be capable of better given his low mileage. Croagh Patrick has a fair bit going for him having put in a good shift here recently and he is second choice ahead of The Mighty Arc, who is capable of a bold show if he puts his best foot forward.

1-2-3: 1.HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) 2.CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) 3.THE MIGHTY ARC (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BUSTER VALENTINE (IRE) (45) 321F-66 D

10 12-2

B g Ask - Femme du Noir (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

The Mount Fawcus Partnership Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr Tom Howley Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWString of solid efforts in defeat prior to resuming winning ways from the front at Wetherby last spring Below par so far this season but the handicapper has been quick to react (now 2lb lower than for the aforementioned success), so couldn’t entirely rule out. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 THE MIGHTY ARC (IRE) (45) 131P-4P D

8 12-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Funcheon Lady (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Leon & Thornton Families

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Brendan Walsh Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly made up into a fairly useful chaser last winter, winning twice, and shaped better than the distance beaten on return here in November Subsequent Wincanton effort was poor but will be a danger to all if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA120

3 ON SPRINGS (IRE) (13) 111PP4 D

8 11-12

B g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Sophie Pauling & Les de la Haye

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br David O’Sullivan Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Not entirely straightforward but thrived last summer, winning 4 of his 5 starts after returning from a break in June However, this season’s efforts have not been particularly inspiring and he could probably do with more respite from the assessor TFRHHIII BHA

4 TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) (15) 3/2P6-23

B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE)

8 11-9

Henry Brooke

Phil & Julie Martin & Graeme Preston Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW

Dualbumper/maidenhurdlewinnerwhoproducedarguably hisbesteffortyetoverfenceswhensecondtoGitMakerina4-runnerCatterick handicap on New Year’s Day. Not so good when a well-held fourth behind the same rival (again at Catterick) next time, though. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 FANZIO (FR) (81) P3234U

8 11-7

B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) Nick Scholfield

Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Jean Brest R H Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Has fallen a long way in the weights since his latest success in a handicap chase at Perth back in April 2021 (now 17lb below that winning mark) but there are far more bad runs than good ones on his recent record TFRHHIII BHA113

6

HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) (45) 1R21-23 BF 6 11-6

Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr S Murrills & Mr J Ewart James Ewart, Langholm

Br S.C.E.A. de Maulde Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerinFrancelastautumnandpositivestartontheseshoresfollowing12monthsoffwhengoingcloseatNewcastle(21/2m,good)in November Again performed well when third over the same C&D on Boxing Day (since undergone a wind op) and this 6-y-o is a big player TFRHHHHH BHA112

7 ROAD WARRIOR (GB) (45) P2-064P D

9 11-3

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Mimi Equal Ross Chapman

Mr Neil Taylor Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Shade Oak Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent last term but has shown little spark since returning to action in October and needs to bounce back in a major way following a second wind op Cheekpieces refitted TFRHHIII BHA109

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8 CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (12) 542P03

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

Mr R. J. Hewitt

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables

8 10-7

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Golden Sunset Holidays, Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner of handicap chases last spring and returned to form following a couple of tame efforts when third of 11 over 3m here recently Down another 1lb, while both this drop back in trip and the drying ground are positive factors, so there’s certainly cause for optimism. TFRHHHHI BHA99

2022: THE UNIT (IRE) 11 11 7 Brian Hughes 7-2 (Alan King) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

THE MIGHTY ARC: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Heroique de Maulde (FR), 9-2 Croagh Patrick (IRE), 6-1 The Mighty Arc (IRE), 15-2 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 8-1 Buster Valentine (IRE), 10-1 On Springs (IRE), 14-1 Fanzio (FR), 18-1 Road Warrior (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.33

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (21 wins from 86 runners, 24%) runs QUEENS ROCK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runs LATINO FLING & NORA THE XPLORER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MALINA JAMILA trained by N King, Burderop, 184 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

QUEENS ROCK was impressive on her hurdling debut and is worth another chance to build on it despite her disappointing showing at Wetherby on her latest outing NoraThe Xplorer is the main threat ahead of Maid On The Moon.

1-2-3: 1.QUEENS ROCK (IRE) 2.NORA THE XPLORER 3.MAID ON THE MOON

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1 LATINO FLING (IRE) (9) 311406

8 12-0

B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE) Brian Hughes

Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Anthony Walsh Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Has landed 5 wins since joining this yard, the latest a 23f Bangor handicap off a 1lb lower mark last summer. However, she has come up short since and looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA114 (-1)

2 MALINA JAMILA (GB) (97) 154-120

7 11-9

B m Malinas (GER) - Haveyoubeen (IRE) Bryony Frost Maundrell, Sawyer & Andrews Neil King, Burderop

Br S. W. Maundrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWListed bumper winner and made a successful debut over hurdles in workmanlike fashion back there in May. Runner-up later that month but failed to progress when down the field in handicap at Exeter 3 months ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA109

3 QUEENS ROCK (IRE) (45) 22-14 BF

6 11-9

B m Shirocco (GER) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Nico de Boinville Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Queens Rock Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Carl Beame Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up only start in Irish points and off the mark at second attempt under Rules (hurdling debut) Disappointing at Wetherby next time but remains with potential after a breathing operation. TFRHHHHH BHA109

4 NORA THE XPLORER (GB) (30) 215-433

8 11-8

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Bijou Love (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) Mr D. Sherlock Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br D.G.S. Horse Transport Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Pair of novice wins at up to 3m early last year and has made the frame in handicaps on her last 3 starts, a respectable third over C&D a month ago. Not discounted TFRHHHHI BHA108

5 JERSEY LADY (FR) (97) 041-250

Ch m Martaline - La Bombonera (FR)

7 11-3

Miss Victoria Malzard (7)

Mr A. Taylor Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWProduced a career best to narrowly score at Ffos Las in April and backed that up when 5 lengths second over 21f at Warwick. Disappointing both subsequent starts, though, including after 5 months off at Exeter in November TFRHHIII BHA103

6 MAID ON THE MOON (GB) (27) F13-030

6 11-2

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid

Br The Burling Family Ltd

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Alexander Thorne (5) The Burling Family Ltd

The Burling Family Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Huntindon in March. Best effort in handicaps this term when third there in December and shaped as if still in form next time One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA102

2022: STOP TALKING (IRE) 10 11 2 Sean Quinlan 33-1 (Jennie Candlish) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

QUEENS ROCK: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tacky ground.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Queens Rock (IRE), 9-2 Nora The Xplorer (GB), 11-2 Maid On The Moon (GB), 8-1 Latino Fling (IRE), 18-1 Malina Jamila (GB), 25-1 Jersey Lady (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.05 - THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3802 to the winning horse The second to receive £1749, the third £874, the fourth £437 and the fifth £218. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 6th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. 18 entries at £36. - Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2908; Second £1454; Third £727; Fourth £364; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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Second Race 1.40 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for juvenile maiden four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th.

Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Grey Bomber Series races during the current season 20 entries at £41. - Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Third Race 2.15 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Red Rum Series qualifiers during the current season. 12 entries at £37. - Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 2.50 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 15 entries, 1 at £20 and 14 at £100. - Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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Fifth Race 3.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY MONEY BACK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 20 entries at £41.Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Sixth Race 4.00 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7234 to the winning horse The second to receive £3329, the third £1664, the fourth £832 and the fifth £415. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £68 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £55 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifiers during the current season. 17 entries at £68.Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5533; Second £2766; Third £1384; Fourth £692; Fifth £345. (Penalty Value £7234.97)

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Seventh Race 4.33 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Lady Buttons Series races during the current season. 20 entries at £50. - Closed February 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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