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There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster will be in the Parade Ring at around 12:40pm to run through today’s runners and riders and hopefully pick you out some winners!
We’d like to wish a warm welcome to Rugby League legend Rob Burrow MBE and his racing syndicate who have joined us here today to watch Beep Beep Burrow run in the 7th race at 4:45pm. Beep Beep Burrow is a 5-year-old chestnut gelding and is carrying on the legacy built by Burrow Seven following his unforeseen retirement
Rob Burrow MBE was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019, just two years after ending his playing career by captaining Leeds to a record-extending eighth Super League Grand Final Now an MND Association Patron, Rob is one of an estimated 5,000 adults in the UK currently living with MND. Every day, an average of six people are diagnosed with MND. The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, funding research, and campaigning for people living with, or affected by MND. We’d like to congratulate Rob, who was recently honored with the Helen Rollanson Award at Sports Personality of the year 2022 and we wish Beep Beep Burrow the best of luck today!
We have some great racing lined up for you in the coming months!
The Grimthorpe Chase weekend takes place on 3rd and 4th March and then our St. Patrick’s Day raceday is on Friday 17th March with lots of Irish-themed music, food and drink The British Flat turf season opens at Doncaster on Saturday 1st April with The Lincoln and we invite you to join us at Town Moor for ‘The Greatest Show!’ Sunday 2nd April is our circus-themed Family Fun Day. Bring the whole family for a fun day out and enjoy all the FREE entertainment, including a Circus Workshop, Kid’s Disco, jugglers, stilt-walkers, face painters, colouring and much more! Children 17 and under go FREE – so it’s a great-value family day out!
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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.
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.
TFRHHHII BHA-
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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD
BET EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3422, 2nd £1711, 3rd £855, 4th £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Wadham (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs HURRICANE BAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J J Quinn (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs IMPERIAL MERLIN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCRUM DIDDLY trained by O Sherwood, Upper Lambourn, 166 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
HURRICANE BAY shaped like the likely winner for much of the straight in the Grade 2 River Don 3 weeks ago and a repeat of that performance will very likely get the job done back in novice company. Imperial Merlin will hopefully ensure the race is a competitive one.
1-2-3: 1.HURRICANE BAY 2.IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) 3.SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) (55) 21-112 D BF
6 11-12
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer Tom Midgley (5) Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn John Quinn, Malton
Br Boardsmill Stud Sheridan Ny Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner in the spring and successful first 2 starts over hurdles, albeit helped by main rival running out at Newcastle. Didn’t do a lot wrong in form terms despite failing to land the odds at Kelso in December TFRHHHHI BHA123
2 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (25) 53-2133 C
7 11-8
B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm Bryony Frost The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fair form in bumpers and already better over hurdles, runner-up to Hall Lane at Wetherby before going one place better at this track in November Improved further when an excellent third in the Grade 2 River Don and that is comfortably the best form on offer. Back in trip TFRHHHHH BHA133
3 MEDICINE WHEEL (GB) (248) 0-00
7 11-2
B g Multiplex - Blushing Heart Sam Coltherd Mrs Sarah Pearson Neil Mechie, Middleham
Br Mrs S. M. Pearson
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in bumpers.
4 SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE) (16) F3006
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-2
B g Malinas (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Tom Cannon Winterfields Farm Ltd & M Burton Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn
Br M. Fahy Rewards 4 Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in Irish points back in May but down the field in a bumper and has shaped like a stayer over hurdles.
2022: SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) 6 11 2 Gavin Sheehan 4-1 (Jamie Snowden) 4 ran
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Hurricane Bay (GB), 2-1 Imperial Merlin (IRE), 20-1 Scrum Diddly (IRE), 200-1 Medicine Wheel (GB)
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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £12600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5089, 2nd £2544, 3rd £1273, 4th £636, 5th £318. (Penalty Value £6654.06)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Pauling (10 wins from 84 runners, 12%) runs ON SPRINGS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs SOPRAN THOR
WEIGHTWATCHER: FAKIR won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 10lb to 113.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAKIR trained by M Harris, Warminster, 213 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
Adrian Keatley has his team in good nick so it may be worth siding with the veteran DRUMCONNOR LAD who showed he still retains plenty of ability over hurdles last spring and has won off much higher marks over fences than this before. Barton Knoll failed to fire last time but has a good overall C&D record and may give him most to do
1-2-3: 1.DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) 2.BARTON KNOLL 3.SOPRAN THOR (FR)
colours no horse age st lb
1 DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) (281) 5420-13
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Drumconnor Lady (IRE)
Mr David Keys & Mrs Breda Keatley
Br Mr M. Abernethy
13 12-0
Brian Hughes
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEWBack to winning ways when taking 9-runner Hexham handicap hurdle last April. Absent since a creditable third at the same venue the following month but returns with the stable among the winners and he’s well treated on peak chase form TFRHHHHH BHA125
2 BARTON KNOLL (GB) (89) 23-2445 CD
B g Midnight Legend - Barton Flower
Mr Simon W. Clarke
Br Lady H. J. Clarke
11 11-12
Sean Quinlan
John Mackie, Church Broughton
John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner who hasn’t been at his best since in 2 outings since returning from a summer break but is starting to look well treated. Can finish weakly. TFRHHHHI BHA123
3 SOPRAN THOR (FR) (46) 4U422-0 D
8 11-7
B g Authorized (IRE) - Sopran Slam (IRE)
Br Azienda Agricola San Giacomo
Gary Moore, Horsham
Jamie Moore Galloping On The South Downs Partnership
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser who ended last term with pair of runners-up efforts at Fontwell/Huntingdon However, jumping has often been an issue with him, typically making mistakes when well held on return at Sandown 46 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 ON SPRINGS (IRE) (13) 11PP4U D
B g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)
Sophie Pauling & Les de la Haye
8 11-7
Luca Morgan
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br David O’Sullivan Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWNot entirely straightforward but thrived last summer, winning 4 of his 5 starts However, this winter’s efforts have not been particularly inspiring despite the stable being in good form in general. TFRHHHII BHA118
5 FAKIR (FR) (15) 1653P5
8 11-2
B g Day Flight - Lazary (FR) Mitchell Bastyan
In For A Penny Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster
Br S.C. Couetil Elevage Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track when landing a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.5f, good) on debut for this yard in September but his efforts since have been a bit underwhelming
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek
Probable
TFRHHIII BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final)
Total prize fund £11600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4685, 2nd £2342, 3rd £1172, 4th £586, 5th £292. (Penalty Value £6125.96)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (16 wins from 64 runners, 25%) runs GRACE A VOUS ENKI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs GRACE A VOUS ENKI
WEIGHTWATCHER: MIDNIGHTREFLECTION won off a handicap mark of 129, her rating is now down 9lb to 120.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARICOLOR trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
MIDNIGHTREFLECTION appeared to have lost her way prior to bouncing back with a solid effort at Plumpton and, currently 9lb below her last winning mark, she is easily the most appealing of these based on recent evidence. Kansas City Chief may well finish closer to the selection here than he did at Plumpton but a bigger threat is likely to be posed by Paricolor, who will find both this company and ground more suitable than what he encountered at Warwick last time
1-2-3: 1.MIDNIGHTREFLECTION 2.PARICOLOR (FR) 3.KANSAS CITY CHIEF (IRE)
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1 KANSAS CITY CHIEF (IRE) (23) 10-5P34 CD
14 12-0
B g Westerner - Badawi Street Miss Victoria Malzard (7) Jersey Racing Friends Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Rewards 4 Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNot getting any younger but enjoyed a fine campaign last season, winning twice at Cheltenham and also struck at Plumpton. Best effort so far this term when third over C&D on penultimate start and while his latest display wasn’t quite so good, he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA128
2 COLUMN OF FIRE (IRE) (340) 0000PP-
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Ghillie’s Bay (IRE)
9 11-11
Lee Edwards
Miss Laura Richardson John Groucott, Much Wenlock
Br Richard and Ms Kathleen Keane
TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful a couple of seasons back but has completely lost his way subsequent to a crashing fall in the 2020 Martin Pipe Can only be watched starting out for new connections here TFRHIIII BHA125
3 PARICOLOR (FR) (39) 5-3P325
7 11-8
B g Orpen (USA) - Kadiana (IRE) Philip Armson (3)
Mrs J P E Cunningham & Mr G M Cunningham David Pipe, Wellington
Br Dr R. Simon, N. Simon & G. Saudrais W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner during 2021 and back to his best when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f) in December Not entirely disgraced all things considered in a Warwick Class 2 last time and possibilities now back in calmer waters TFRHHHHI BHA122
4 GRACE A VOUS ENKI (FR) (51) P1-44SU
7 11-6
B g Dream Well (FR) - Cadiane (FR) Bryony Frost
Mrs J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner of novice hurdles last term but efforts both in this sphere and over fences have not been particularly inspiring Now has a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA120
5 MIDNIGHTREFLECTION (GB) (23) 3F-P002
8 11-6
B m Midnight Legend - Hymn To Love (FR) Harry Bannister
Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury
Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedpairofmares’handicapsatupto25fduring2020/21campaign.Lightly-racedandlargelybelowparsincebutreturnedtoformwhen a clear second at Plumpton last time (Kansas City Chief 16 lengths adrift in fourth) and she remains on a very tempting mark TFRHHHHH BHA120
6 YOUNG BUTLER (IRE) (53) P12-URP
B g Yeats (IRE) - Name For Fame (USA)
Burkes & Syders
7 11-4
Tom Bellamy
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Butlersgrove Stud Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWDid well in this sphere last term, winning twice and signed off with close second in 23f Exeter handicap. However, failed to complete first 2 starts switched to fences this season and the return to hurdles/fitting of blinkers (discarded here) did not have the desired effect at Warwick. TFRHHIII BHA118
7 LEPASHE (IRE) (26) U21-434 D
6 10-9
Bl g Ocovango - River Mill (IRE) Robert Dunne
Mr G. Ashton Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr R. V. Hennelly Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful between the flags last spring and stepped up on previous Rules efforts when fourth in a 10-runner novice here (19.4f) last month. Couldn’t rule out further progress back up in trip on this handicap debut, so he’s worth a second look. TFRHHHII BHA109
SILVA ECLIPSE 9 10 7 Thomas Willmott 16-1 (Sue Smith) 6 ran
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
YOUNG BUTLER: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Midnightreflection (GB), 4-1 Kansas City Chief (IRE), 9-2 Paricolor (FR), 7-1 Grace A Vous Enki (FR), 17-2 Lepashe (IRE), 12-1 Young Butler (IRE), 33-1 Column of Fire (IRE)
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ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £22600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9431, 2nd £4717, 3rd £2357, 4th £1180. (Penalty Value £12307.96) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A King (14 wins from 106 runners, 13%) runs FIDUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs DIDERO VALLIS FANCY THAT: V Williams won this race in 2015 and 2020. The stable runs DIDERO VALLIS today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE KINGS WRIT trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 239 miles.
This can go the way of THE KINGS WRIT, who snapped a 4-year losing run with a narrow success at Warwick on New Year’s Eve, and having bumped into one still well ahead of his mark at Hereford since, he’s fancied to resume winning ways returned to veterans’ company. Boldmere looks the pick of Alex Hales’s pair so he heads up the dangers, with Fidux rounding off the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.THE KINGS WRIT (IRE) 2.BOLDMERE 3.FIDUX (FR)
colours no horse age st lb
1 FIDUX (FR) (26) 54P-050
10 12-0
B g Fine Grain (JPN) - Folle Tempete (FR) Tom Cannon
AXOM LXVIII Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br P. Barbe, W. Barbe, E. Barbe & H. Barbe Axom Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame in Scottish National last season but he’s been below that level in 3 of starts over hurdles this term Returns to chasing from a reduced mark and he’s not ruled out on first start in a veteran’s’ contest TFRHHHII BHA131
2 FAGAN (GB) (53) 10/2P-0P D
13 11-13
Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Northwood May Harry Bannister
Stowe 100 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br J. R. Weston
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Sole success for this yard came early in 2021 but lightly raced and largely below par since Yard also saddles Boldmere. TFRHHIII BHA130
3 BOLDMERE (GB) (55) 4P05/5-0 CD
10 11-9
B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady Bryan Carver
Mr W. J. Odell
Br Mickley Stud
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpromisingwhenwinningbothcompletedstartsoverfencesduring2019 Failedtokickonthereafterandlookedrustyonyarddebutafter 20 months off when seventh over C&D a couple of months ago Interesting with that behind him venturing into a veterans’ event. TFRHHHHI BHA126
4 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (18) 3P-3U35 BF
B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR)
10 11-5
Shane Quinlan (3)
Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser at his best (third in last season’s Kim Muir) and good placed efforts on first 2 completed starts this term Failed to capitalise on his first try in this company at Musselburgh earlier this month though, and the blinkers go back on TFRHHHII BHA122
5 THE KINGS WRIT (IRE) (23) PU6-P12 D
12 11-2
B g Brian Boru - Letterwoman (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Patrick Mulcahy
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWSnapped a long losing run with a narrow success in similar event on deep ground at Warwick (3m) on New Year’s Eve, making all and jumping well Similar form on the back of a 4lb rise when runner-up at Hereford since and another bold show looks likely TFRHHHHH BHA119
2022: UP HELLY AA KING 11 10 0 Conor O’Farrell 11-2 (N W Alexander) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 The Kings Writ (IRE),
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
VIRGIN BET DAILY MONEY BACK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3422, 2nd £1711, 3rd £855, 4th £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 96 runners, 16%) runs CHOIRMASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs LOVE IS GOLDEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOVE IS GOLDEN trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 207 miles.
Having displayed plenty of ability on the level, LOVE IS GOLDEN made a seamless transition to hurdling for new connections at Newbury 11 days ago and on that evidence he’s up to defying a penalty. Shared is the main threat if shrugging off a lesser effort at Musselburgh.
1-2-3: 1.LOVE IS GOLDEN (IRE) 2.SHARED 3.SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 LOVE IS GOLDEN (IRE) (11) 1
5 11-9
B g Golden Horn - Holy Moon (IRE) Jamie Moore
Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham
Br Razza Del Velino K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who was sold from Charlie and Mark Johnston for 40,000 gns in October. Well prepared when a comfortable winner on hurdles debut at Newbury 11 days ago and there should be more to come TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 PERCY WILLIS (GB) (15) P-
B g Sir Percy - Peace Lily
5 11-2
Tom Cannon
The Unlikely Lads Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped as though amiss on hurdles debut in June 2021 Triple winner on the AW last year and in reasonable heart on the level in recent weeks. This will reveal more, Cheekpieces off. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE) (52) 32-123P D
6 11-2
Br g Ocovango - Landenstown Rose (IRE) Paddy Brennan
Dark Horse Racing Ltd Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedausefulprospectinbumpers,scoringatMarketRaseninMaybeforeexcellentCheltenhamsecondlastmonth Sentoffodds-onforhurdles debut and while he could manage only third, it was a sound start kept to 2m. Shaped as though amiss upped in trip on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 STRAIGHTUPSNICKET (IRE) (26) 42-P0
B g Westerner - Gerry’s Girl (IRE)
5 11-2
Robert Dunne
David Harris Racing Ltd Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr J. P. Finlay Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points but no show in a brace of hurdles outings, undergoing a wind op in between those runs.
5 SHARED (GB) (17) 15
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-11
B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us Paul O’Brien
Mr Colm Donlon
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn
All Sport Insurance Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on Flat who belied market weakness to make a winning start over hurdles for new connections at Wetherby last month. Shade disappointing at Musselburgh last time, though that was a listed race
6 AURELIA FADILLA (GB) (11) 00
B m Milan - Faustina Pius (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 10-9
Liam Harrison (3)
Miss J. Green Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Miss J. M. Green Treehouse Sporting Colours
TIMEFORM VIEW Shapes like a handicap project.
7 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (13) 00
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-4
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 but has failed to see his race out both starts over hurdles.
TFRHHIII BHA-
2022: GINGER MAIL (FR) 6 11 0 Conor O’Farrell 8-1 (N W Alexander) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
SCHOOL DAYS OVER: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer quicker ground.
SHARED: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Love Is Golden (IRE), 3-1 Shared (GB), 9-2 School Days Over (IRE), 14-1 Percy Willis (GB), 40-1 Choirmaster (GB), 100-1 Aurelia Fadilla (GB), 300-1 Straightupsnicket (IRE)
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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A King (14 wins from 106 runners, 13%) runs PUMPKIN’S PRIDE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs GREATEST STAR
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KINGS JUSTICE trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 188 miles.
In a race where few arrive with compelling claims the suggestion is CAN’T BEAT HISTORY who was runner-up in an Irish bumper at the start of his career and could prove a different proposition over hurdles now handicapping. Blended Stealth was placed in a big field at Wetherby recently and rates an obvious threat, while Tom Lacey’s Bluebella is another who may fare better now switching her attentions to handicaps
1-2-3: 1.CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 PUMPKIN’S PRIDE (GB) (58) 653-PUP
7 12-0
B g Malinas (GER) - Peel Me A Grape Tom Bellamy
Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mrs E. A. Prowting Prowting Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability in maiden/novice company but has yet to complete in handicaps, pulling up at Huntingdon when last seen on Boxing Day. Not the easiest to assess at present. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 CHADLINGTON LAD (IRE) (58) 220-200
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Fuaigh Mor (IRE)
5 12-0
Luca Morgan
Mr R. Catling Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Ruskerne Ltd Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWGood second in maiden at Newton Abbot in August but has disappointed in a couple of Market Rasen handicaps since. Bounce back needed TFRHHHII BHA98
3 BOLEYN BOY (IRE) (52) 0-5402
5 11-13
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Fuchsia Delight (IRE) Jack Quinlan
Mr D P Walsh & Mr A Barry Ben Case, Banbury
Br Frank Moynihan David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in bumpers. Yet to better modest form over hurdles (remote second in Fakenham maiden latest) but it’s possible he’ll make more of an impact in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 GREATEST STAR (FR) (11) 4130-00
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Sacree Mome (FR)
7 11-13
Paddy Brennan
Mrs June Watts Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mme Fanny Cypres Pertemps
TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell maiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton last season but has been well held in handicap company on his 2 outings for new yard this winter. Has a bit to prove for now. TFRHHIII BHA97
5 HERMES LE GRIS (FR) (20) 3-25506
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Lola Lolita (FR)
David Turner & Ellie Lines
Br Jacques Lauriot
6 11-10
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise when second at Warwick on hurdling debut in May but hasn’t come close to matching that form this winter,including in handicap company the last twice. Others are more obvious
6 ROCKET ROBBO (GB) (13) 030-004
B g Multiplex - Sphere (IRE)
Mr S. Smithurst
TFRHHIII BHA94
6 11-9
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mr Scott Smithurst Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers but has hinted at promise in 3 novice hurdles this winter and handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance of success.
7 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (27) 0-2P243
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello
Graham and Alison Jelley
TFRHHHII BHA93
6 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Jelson Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran with credit when third of 15 over 3m at Wetherby last month. Effective over shorter trips and thereabouts if in similar form
TFRHHHHI BHA91
8
CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) (26) F-2006
Ch g Beat Hollow - Histologie (FR)
7 11-4
Lee Edwards
Mr F. Baxter Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br M. Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in an Irish bumper last spring Has hinted at promise in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for this yard and appeals as a likely improver in handicaps. Interesting runner TFRHHHHH BHA88
9 KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (26) P0-5P00
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law
BEVERLEY AND FRIENDS
5 11-1
Charlie Todd
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW First sign of some encouragement when seventh of 17 in a 2m course handicap
26 days ago, finishing with running left after meeting some trouble
10
BLUEBELLA (GB) (118) 60P
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella
TFRHHHII BHA85
5 10-11
Robert Dunne
Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten in his 3 qualifying runs in the autumn but offered enough to suggest he has ability and he’s a potential improver now handicapping after a break, particularly if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHHI BHA81
11
DOORS BREAKER (FR) (19) 203F00
6 10-5
B g American Post - Polyandry (IRE) Thomas Dowson
SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden
Br Mr J.Olivart, Mr R.Venn & Mrs S.Le Gall
Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who was placed in a couple of handicap hurdles last summer but didn’t shape with much encouragement on his recent return from a break
12 CLICK AND COLLECT (GB) (21) 30242-5
TFRHHIII BHA75
11 10-4
B g Humbel (USA) - Galena (GER) Max Kendrick
Mr David Ashbrook Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Martin Ward Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who reached the frame regularly for Jennie Candlish last season and made a respectable return to action for his new stable at Leicester last month. Entitled to come on for the outing TFRHHHII BHA74
13
KILCARAGH BOY (IRE) (21) 00633-0
14 10-2
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Histologie (FR) Philip Armson (3)
Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne
Br M. Phelan
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who gained sole British win at Hexham in 2020 Ended last season with a couple of respectable efforts but well held on Leicester return 3 weeks ago and can only be watched after that TFRHHIII BHA68
2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS
13 Visor worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
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Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 11-2 Can’t Beat History (IRE), 10-1 Boleyn Boy (IRE), Bluebella (GB), 11-1 Rocket Robbo (GB), 12-1 Greatest Star (FR), 14-1 Chadlington Lad (IRE), Hermes Le Gris (FR), Click And Collect (GB), 20-1 Pumpkin’s Pride (GB), Kings Justice (GB), 28-1 Doors Breaker (FR), 50-1 Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs INOUI MACHIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs INOUI MACHIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: INOUI MACHIN trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.
Having shaped with promise on his introduction at Chepstow and armed with potential, INOUI MACHIN looks the way to go in a race that probably won’t take a great deal of winning Cuban Court made a successful start to his career last spring and should give a good account if fully tuned-up but Beep Beep Burrow, who showed clear signs of ability on his C&D debut, is preferred for forecast purposes Newcomer Noahs Abbey is one to note in the betting
1-2-3: 1.INOUI MACHIN (FR) 2.BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) 3.CUBAN COURT (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (320) 1-
5 11-9
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE) Jack Quinlan
The Bench Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWGot on top close home when making a winning debut in a 4-runner Fontwell bumper (13.7f) last spring, shaping as though this stiffer test would be welcomed More will likely be needed under a penalty but merits respect all the same TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) (25) 5
6 11-2
Ch g Malinas (GER) - Ballygambon Girl (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
The Good Racing Company Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Kevin Neville
TIMEFORM VIEW Started to get the hang of things late in the day when fifth of 13 in a C&D bumper on debut last month. Should be sharper now and likely to make his presence felt TFRHHHII BHA-
3 INOUI MACHIN (FR) (96) 4
5 11-2
B g Honolulu (IRE) - Firmini (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Vincent Le Roy & Bernard Stoffel
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 5 winners and put in good late work when fourth of 13 on his introduction in a Chepstow bumper (2m) in November Unlucky not to have finished closer that day and obvious claims here with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MORO ROCK (IRE) (-)
B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE)
6 11-2
Harry Bannister
Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton
Br James Flood Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited appeal on paper and probably best watched, unless the betting suggests otherwise.
5 SNEAKY PETE (GB) (40) P
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Damascena (GER)
T C Racing Syndicate
Br Shade Oak Stud
TFRHIIII BHA-
6 11-2
Thomas Dowson
Tjade Collier, Wilsden
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing starting out in Sedgefield bumper and he’s impossible to fancy on that evidence
6 MATOURY (GB) (88) 0
B g Kingman - Sinnamary (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-4
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mrs J. M. Plummer Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten a long way on C&D debut in November and, unless the first-time tongue strap works wonders, another struggle could be on the cards.
7 NOAHS ABBEY (GB) (-)
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-4
Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Bertha Burnett (IRE) Bryony Frost
Mrs Greta Sparks & Mr Andrew Sparks
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft
Br Mrs Greta Sparks Yorkshire Bale, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam was of little account but his yard saddled a bumper winner at this course last season and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting.
TFRHHHII BHA-
MOROCCAN MOON (GB) (43) 0 4 10-2
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Atomic Tangerine
Supreme partners & Rosie Robson-Tinsley
Br Yorton Farm Stud & Mr Andrew Wall
Nathan Moscrop
Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
TIMEFORM VIEW No immediate promise first time out over this C&D last month and it’s best to look elsewhere.
2022: HEEZER GEEZER (FR) 5 11 2 Harry Skelton 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
MATOURY: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Inoui Machin (FR), 3-1 Cuban Court (IRE), 7-2 Beep Beep Burrow (IRE), 13-2 Noahs Abbey (GB), 40-1 Moro Rock (IRE), 66-1 Moroccan Moon (GB), 100-1 Matoury (GB), 150-1 Sneaky Pete (GB)
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First Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4465 to the winning horse The second to receive £2057, the third £1028 and the fourth £514. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. 20 entries at £41. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3422; Second £1711; Third £855; Fourth £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6654 to the winning horse The second to receive £3061, the third £1530, the fourth £766 and the fifth £381. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £63 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. 15 entries at £63. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5089; Second £2544; Third £1273; Fourth £636; Fifth £318. (Penalty Value £6654.06)
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6125 to the winning horse The second to receive £2818, the third £1409, the fourth £705 and the fifth £351. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 11th, 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. 13 entries at £58. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4685; Second £2342; Third £1172; Fourth £586; Fifth £292. (Penalty Value £6125.96)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 2 of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12307 to the winning horse The second to receive £5670, the third £2834 and the fourth £1419. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £113 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £91 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 2 at £22 and 9 at £113. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9431; Second £4717; Third £2357; Fourth £1180. (Penalty Value £12307.96) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY MONEY BACK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4465 to the winning horse The second to receive £2057, the third £1028 and the fourth £514. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. 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. 17 entries at £41. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3422; Second £1711; Third £855; Fourth £428. (Penalty Value £4465.72)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.10 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. 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 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 24 entries at £35. - Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 20 entries at £24.Closed February 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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