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There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Martin Higgs and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 12:50pm to run through today’s runners and riders and hopefully pick you out some winners!

We have now announced our two Live After Racing acts for this year and we cannot wait!

On Saturday 1st July we will welcome Clean Bandit to Town Moor! Clean Bandit have consistently pushed the boundaries of modern pop with their diverse blend of electronic, dancehall, classical, R&B and pop music. Their breakthrough success came in 2014 with the single ‘Rather Be’, featuring Jess Glynn, a Grammy award-winning worldwide hit that has now surpassed 10 million global sales! In 2016 they released their 10 million-selling single ‘Rockabye’, featuring Sean Paul and Anne Marie. This single reached Number 1 in over 40 countries, was at the top of the UK charts for 9 weeks and became the longest running UK Number 1 single in 22 years, surpassing Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Love Is All Around’ Clean Bandit received two Brit Award nominations for their 2018 smash ‘Solo’ featuring Demi Lovato, which became their fourth UK Number 1 and have now notched up nine UK Top 5 singles – that’s more than Bruno Mars or Adele! Tickets are on-sale now at Doncaster-racecourse co.uk

Then on Saturday 19th August, you won’t want to miss Hacienda Classical Live After Racing!

Hacienda Classical is a widely acclaimed live orchestral clubbing series featuring DJ Graeme Park and Manchester Camerata Orchestra. With a live DJ soundtrack from Graeme Park aligned to the full orchestra, additional musicians, vocalists and special guests – Hacienda Classical brings arrangements of much-loved, defining hits within its wide repertoire of tracks. Musical Director Tim Crooks leads the collective of artists and musicians on stage in performing well-known favourites and new versions of club classics – all mixed continuously into one non-stop set. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.co.uk

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FIRST RACE 1.25

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) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 96 runners, 16%) runs BALLYGEARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BALLYGEARY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CIRCUS ACT trained by James A Nash, Ireland.

CIRCUS ACT showed improved form when opening her account in ready fashion at Catterick 4 weeks ago and this looks an excellent opportunity to follow up being a 4-y-o filly in receipt of plenty of weight from her chief rival Ballygeary.

1-2-3: 1.CIRCUS ACT (IRE) 2.BALLYGEARY (IRE) 3.NORTONTHORPEBANKER

Sponsor colours no horse age st lb

1 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (28) U-221

6 11-12

Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Brian Hughes

Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in Irish points and filled same spot in a Sedgefield bumper Overcame inexperience to go one better on Catterick hurdling debut (19.3f) 4 weeks ago and should improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 NORTONTHORPEBANKER (GB) (31) 65-0

5 11-5

B or Br g Charming Thought - Scented Garden Alison Clarke (7)

Mr E. A. Brook Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Rosyground Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Just average form in a trio of bumpers and isn’t an obvious type for hurdling on paper

3 DOOBY (GB) (387) 00P-

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-12

B m Pearl Secret - Moonshine Ridge (IRE) Charlie Todd

Mr D. J. Todd Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mr Darren James Todd Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a bumper and 2 juvenile hurdles last winter

4 CIRCUS ACT (IRE) (16) 063331

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-9

B f Buratino (IRE) - Daring Damsel (IRE) Gavin Brouder (5)

Alamo Eight Syndicate James A. Nash, Ireland

Br Michael Buckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when ready winner of 8-runner juvenile at Hereford (16.2f, good) 16 days ago and this looks a good opportunity to follow up

2022: CALL OF THE WILD (IRE) 5 11 7 Brian Hughes 13-8 (Alan King) 4 ran

TFRHHHHH BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Circus Act (IRE), 7-4 Ballygeary (IRE), 28-1 Nortonthorpebanker (GB), 100-1 Dooby (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.00

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS)

FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (12 wins from 79 runners, 15%) runs LYRICAL GENIUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY BAD LUCY trained by N Gifford, Findon, 221 miles.

TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA looked a bit unlucky at Sedgefield last time and is taken to gain compensation with further progress a distinct possibility. Taste The Fear, one of 3 C&D winners in the line-up, may give the selection most to think about.

1-2-3: 1.TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) 2.TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) 3.LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (34) 343231 CD

8 12-0

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winning hurdler who came good at the fifth time of asking over fences when shading a tight finish over C&D 5 weeks ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 4lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA118

2 GODREVY POINT (FR) (90) 2213-F5

7 11-11

B g Coastal Path - Quetzalya (FR) Harry Bannister

Syders & Burkes Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Mr Christophe Doudeau Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice before getting off the mark in a 25f Hereford maiden hurdle last February. Below-form fifth on his completed start over fences before Christmas but it’s obviously still very early days for him in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA115

3 LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (28) 53-4424 C D BF

6 11-11

B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE) Brian Hughes Thackray, Ogilvy, King & Williams Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEW Point, bumper and hurdle winner Improved effort over fences when going close over 3 1/4m here in January and shaped as if still in form when fourth of 12 at Chepstow since TFRHHHII BHA115

4 TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) (33) 25-4432

6 11-8

B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE) Nathan Moscrop

Hetton Boys Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Roger Symes Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWSedgefield maiden hurdle winner who was arguably unlucky not to make it third time lucky in this sphere when runner-up at the same course (19f, soft) 33 days ago, losing momentum last 2lb nudge looks more than fair given the front 2 came clear Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA112

5 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (61) 5314-16 CD

Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)

7 10-9

Sean Quinlan

Katie and Brian Castle Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWSurpassed hurdle form when making a winning chase debut on C&D reappearance in November Possibly not suited by the drop back to 2 1/2m when only sixth of 12 at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and retains potential back around 3m TFRHHHII BHA99

6 MY BAD LUCY (GB) (22) 53-5361 CD

7 10-2

B g Kayf Tara - Luci di Mezzanotte James Davies

Mr Michael O’Shea Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Yorton Farm Stud Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who left his previous chase efforts behind when landing a 7-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago. 5lb higher in a slightly better race now so he’ll need a career best to follow up TFRHHHII BHA92

2022: FRENCH PARADOXE (FR) 7 11 7 Gavin Sheehan 10-3 (Oliver Signy) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

LYRICAL GENIUS: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE), 7-2 Taste The Fear (IRE), 11-2 Lyrical Genius (IRE), 7-1 My Bad Lucy (GB), 17-2 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 12-1 Godrevy Point (FR)

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THIRD RACE 2.35

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

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (15 wins from 96 runners, 16%) runs MINELLADESTINATION

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs MINELLADESTINATION

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRETENDING trained by L Wadham & AT A PINCH trained by H Eustace, both Newmarket, 128 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

PRETENDING has gone with promise when placed on both her hurdling starts and looks to start handicaps on an attractive mark so Lucy Wadham’s filly is fancied to add to her Flat success at the chief expense of Southwell-scorer At A Pinch who has more to offer still. In-form maiden Emma Lamb appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours

1-2-3: 1.PRETENDING (IRE) 2.AT A PINCH 3.EMMA LAMB colours no horse age st lb

1 AT A PINCH (GB) (23) 16-41

5 12-0

B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Inchina Jack Quinlan

Andrew McGladdery and Park Lodge Stables Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from the Flat and resumed winning ways in 2m Southwell handicap hurdle last month despite going keenly Has more to offer in this sphere and very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA109

2 GILBERTINA (GB) (34) 214/3-14 CD BF

6 11-13

B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog Lewis Dobb (7)

Mrs Marina Kent Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Newstead Priory Stud Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who backed up Market Rasen success in December with a solid fourth of 7 in handicap here (19.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. In the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA108

3 RAVENSCAR (IRE) (31) 0210-14 D

7 11-12

B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA) Thomas Dowson Mr J. A. Hall Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br J. Waldron & J. Barton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer who gained a second hurdle success in 17f Sedgefield handicap in January. Creditable fourth at Newcastle (17f) since so he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA107

4 MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (23) 223-4P2

6 11-11

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Peter Kavanagh (5) Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who got back on track when length second of 7 to At A Pinch in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA106

5 EMMA LAMB (GB) (67) U25/4-52

9 11-10

B m Passing Glance - Lucinda Lamb Adam Wedge Capall Racing Club

Br Miss S. E. Hall

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 runs but she posted a good second for her new yard in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA105

6 RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (27) P06

B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon

M. Simmons, S. Sambrook & S. Woodcock

Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt

6 11-1

Alison Clarke (7)

Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat but bettered her two previous runs over hurdles when sixth of 11 in novice at Wetherby (16f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs another step forward now going handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA96

7

PRETENDING (IRE) (28) 32 BF

Gr f Make Believe - Gala

Mr James Summers

Br Denford Stud Ltd

4 10-10

Bryony Frost

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 11f Southwell novice on level for Sir Mark Prescott last year and has shown promise when placed on both her hurdling starts over C&D and at Catterick. Looks to have got in lightly for her handicap bow. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA101

FOURTH RACE 3.10

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

THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (12 wins from 79 runners, 15%) runs POTTERS LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs UP HELLY AA KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCHEU TIME trained by James A Nash, Ireland.

This looks pretty open and it could be worth chancing MOLINEAUX, who enjoyed a winning spree on the point-to-point scene last year and may be able to exploit a good mark back in this sphere, provided he’s fully tuned up following a 10-month absence.The ground here is likely to be faster than anything Up Helly Aa King has previously encountered but he will be a big threat if handling conditions Mr Muldoon is third choice ahead of FlyingVerse and Hitman Fred

1-2-3: 1.MOLINEAUX (IRE) 2.UP HELLY AA KING 3.MR MULDOON (IRE) colours

1 POTTERS LEGEND (GB) (29) 22-5420 D

13 12-0

B g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals (IRE) Theo Gillard

Mrs J. May Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br F. S. and Mrs May Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old and while he put in a good shift when runner-up at Catterick in November, he subsequently failed to make much of an impact at Wincanton. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA124

2 UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (55) 4P1-424 CD

12 11-13

Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Bruce Lynn (3) Jean Matterson & J Douglas Miller

Br P. Storey Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner on sole previous visit to Town Moor last February and has acquitted himself well all 4 starts this season, most recently finishing fourth in an 18-runner veterans’ contest at Sandown Big player on the provison that he handles conditions (done all his racing on good to soft or slower). TFRHHHHI BHA123

3 MR MULDOON (IRE) (27) 0P6-P12 D

Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)

Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon

10 11-13

Luke Scott (6)

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form from out of the blue when landing a 19.5f handicap hurdle at Chepstow in January. Early blunder didn’t help when runner-up back in this sphere at Musselburgh (23.8f) since and should go well off the same mark here granted a clean round of jumping. TFRHHHII BHA123

4 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (15) UP-6006

B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR)

Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins

Br Mme Veronique Sayet

10 11-12

Lorcan Murtagh

Sean Curran, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Would be thrown in off this mark if able to recapture his form from a couple of seasons back. However, he’s been out of sorts for a while and prospects here largely rest on whether the addition of cheekpieces can help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA122

5 BRIANSTORM (IRE) (319) 0P2/P2P- D

B g Brian Boru - Coco Moon (IRE)

David & Carol Shaw

Br Aaron Metcalfe

11 11-7

Shane Quinlan

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGood second off this mark at Market Rasen last February but jumping went to pot when eventually pulled up at Fakenham 2 months later, taking chase record to 0-9. Has undergone another wind op ahead of this belated reappearance and now finds himself with a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA117

6 STYLISH MOMENT (IRE) (27) 2F-34P3

10 11-7

B g Milan - Up The Style (IRE)

Br J. F. Mernagh

7

Patrick Wadge (6) The Crick Girls

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser at best for Eoin Doyle. Positive start to this season when a close third at Carlisle (24.5f) in October but has failed to match that level of form in 3 subsequent starts, finishing 8 1/2 lengths adrift of Mr Muldoon at Musselburgh last time TFRHHIII BHA117

MOLINEAUX (IRE) (334) 121211- D

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Steel Grey Lady (IRE)

Mr C. L. Tizzard

12 11-7

Harry Kimber (3)

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mrs M. Brophy Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBelow par on latest start under Rules in March 2021 but enjoyed a good time of it between the flags early last year, winning 5 times from 8 starts in that sphere. Resumes on a potentially handy mark and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. TFRHHHHH BHA117

8

SCHEU TIME (IRE) (155) 6-F06U0

Br g Arakan (USA) - Time Limit (IRE)

10 11-7

Gavin Brouder (3)

Mr J. Nash James A. Nash, Ireland

Br Aidan Fogarty

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s been a while since he last got his head in front and the addition of blinkers (discarded here) failed to spark a return to form when last seen in a claming hurdle at Clonmel in September. Best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA117

9 HITMAN FRED (IRE) (37) 011-31P D

B g Getaway (GER) - Garravagh Lass (IRE)

The Friday Lions 2

10 11-1

Dylan Johnston (8)

Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Eamonn O’ Donnabhain Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletype whoscored 4timesin2021andaddedtohistally onsecondstartbackfromabreak atAyrinDecember Rannosortof a race at Catterick (25.2f) next time but drying ground here in his favour and solid each-way chance if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA111

10 FLYING VERSE (GB) (15) 115P33 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence

Dr C. A. Barnett

11 10-9

Ned Fox (3)

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good spell over fences after wind surgery in the summer, recording back-to-back wins at Stratford (22.6f) and Musselburgh (31.5f) in October/November Not at his best at Newcastle recently but could be a factor here if on-song. TFRHHHII BHA105

2022: FIRST FIGARO (GER) 12 9 7 Ned Fox 11-4 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

BRIANSTORM: Following its run on 18/4/2022 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.

HITMAN FRED: Following its run on 25/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer felt the ground was inapt.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Up Helly Aa King (GB), 9-2 Mr Muldoon (IRE), 7-1 Flying Verse (GB), 8-1 Hitman Fred (IRE), 17-2 Molineaux (IRE), 10-1 Brianstorm (IRE), 12-1 Stylish Moment (IRE), 14-1 Potters Legend (GB), 20-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR), 40-1 Scheu Time (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.45

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

THE VIRGIN BET EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifer) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (12 wins from 79 runners, 15%) runs NO WORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs MRS GRIMLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAIRY GEM trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 249 miles.

MOVIDDY showed a good turn of foot to seal matters approaching the last at Lingfield 17 days ago and looks the sort to go on improving given she’s just 2 runs into her Rules career, so is preferred to the slightly more exposed pair Ilovethenightlife and I Am Gonna Be.

1-2-3: 1.MOVIDDY (IRE) 2.ILOVETHENIGHTLIFE 3.I AM GONNA BE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 FAIRY GEM (IRE) (29) 23-6410

7 11-7

B m Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE) Sean Bowen

Chasing Gold Racing Club Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs B. D. Byrne Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice at Listed level in bumpers last season but has been underwhelming so far over hurdles, taking advantage of a weak race to get off the mark at the third attempt at Hereford prior to finishing well held under a penalty at Wincanton. TFRHHHII BHA109

2 I AM GONNA BE (IRE) (26) 210-212

6 11-7

B m Barely A Moment (AUS) - Janet Lindup Ben Poste

Mr Mark Dunphy Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mark Molloy & T. Westropp Bennett Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who confirmed her hurdling debut promise upped in trip when landing 7-runner maiden at Newcastle (20.2f) in ready fashion in November Built on that tried in a handicap when second at Musselburgh 12 weeks later and may do better still TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 ILOVETHENIGHTLIFE (GB) (29) 40-153U

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Belle De Londres (IRE)

Geoff Nicholas, Susan & John Waterworth

5 11-7

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Goldford Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful hurdles debut at Ffos Las in October and built on that at the second attempt when third in a listed event at Taunton (16.5f) in December Unseated 4 out at Wincanton last time Remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA115

4 MOVIDDY (IRE) (17) 31-31 D

7 11-7

B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Robert Dunne

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy

Noel Williams, Blewbury

Br Donal Brazil Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner at the second attempt who confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut in fine style when quickening clear in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (19.5f) 17 days ago. Open to further progress. TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 MRS GRIMLEY (IRE) (10) 13213P

5 11-7

B m Australia - Yakshini (IRE) Kevin Brogan

FB Racing Club

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Graiguelin Stud Thoroughbid, Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account at the third attempt in a Ffos Las novice Not disgraced when third on handicap debut at Leicester but shaped as if amiss when pulled up back in novice company at Market Rasen 10 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA106

6 NO WORD (IRE) (73) 1-PP

B m Shantaram - Pip ‘n Pop (IRE)

Pay The Bill Syndicate

7 11-0

Gavin Sheehan

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Tom Keogh Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her sole outing in points but has been pulled up on both her outings over hurdles. Has had a breathing operation since her latest start. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

2022: COREY’S COURAGE 6 11 10 Aidan Coleman 9-4 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Moviddy (IRE), 9-4

Ilovethenightlife (GB), 7-2

I Am Gonna Be (IRE), 10-1 Mrs Grimley (IRE), 12-1 Fairy Gem (IRE), 100-1 No Word (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.20

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £14000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs MONGOL EMPEROR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs MONGOL EMPEROR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONGOL EMPEROR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.

HAWTHORN COTTAGE took a step back in the right direction when fourth over 3m on her latest outing here 5 weeks ago, and with the drop in trip holding no fears, she could be the answer from a 2lb lower mark. Mongol Emperor and Twotwothree head up the dangers in what rates a decidedly tricky contest

1-2-3: 1.HAWTHORN COTTAGE (IRE) 2.MONGOL EMPEROR (IRE) 3.TWOTWOTHREE (IRE) colours

1 AND THE NEW (IRE) (33) 33250P C

12 12-0

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Wheredidthemoneygo (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr Greenfingers Syndicate

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Ms N. O’Reilly TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful 2m4f winning hurdler who proved plenty of ability remains when hitting frame twice over fences for present yard last summer Struggled in class 2 company at Wetherby (15f) over Christmas though, and fared no better returned to calmer waters at Southwell in January. TFRHHHII BHA119

2 ECUME ATLANTIQUE (FR) (115) PPP/14-P D

9 11-13

B g Satri (IRE) - Force Atlantique (FR) Harry Bannister

Mr Robert Kirkland Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Cte A. Maggiar & Mr P. Julienne Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulatbestinFranceandmadelightof15-monthabsencetoscoreonreturnfornewyardatWetherby(19.4f)12monthsago.Notdisgraced when fourth at Bangor 18 days later but he did run poorly back from 7 months off at Hereford in November Absent again since TFRHHHII BHA118

3 HAWTHORN COTTAGE (IRE) (34) 524-104

CD 10 11-12

B m Gold Well - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Brendan Powell

Melbourne 10 Racing Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br R. Wilson CLASS1PERSONNEL

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who added third small-field chase success to her tally on return at Warwick (20f) in November Well held at Cheltenham the following month but more like it when fourth over 3m here 5 weeks ago. 2lb lower now returned to this shorter trip TFRHHHHH BHA117

4 MONGOL EMPEROR (IRE) (29) 4-04434

8 11-8

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Hurricane Bella (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Patrick Thompson

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerbuthasyettoreachthatleveloverfences,riddenbetween5and4outandneverlandingablowwhenfourthin6-runner Wincanton handicap (15.7f) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper has given him a chance if he can step up returned to this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA113

5 TWOTWOTHREE (IRE) (26) F243-P4 D

10 10-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) Robert Dunne

Evason, Hewitt and Walsh Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mrs Rita Kent Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverfencesforOliverGreenall.Low-keyreturn/yarddebuteffortatSouthwellinNovemberbutmorelikeitwhenfourth over 2m at Hereford 26 days ago. Had wind op subsequently and not out of things from this mark if building on latest effort TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 EST ILLIC (IRE) (39) 6/P46P-0 C

9 10-12

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) William Kennedy

Mr Andrew Gough

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Gerry Ross Sjd Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDual handicap chase winner (including at this venue) during 2020/21 campaign. Essentially disappointing last term though and he fared no better on return from much-reduced mark at Ffos Las (2m) in January. TFRHHIII BHA103

2022: NUMITOR 8 11 12 Tom Scudamore 5-4 (Heather Main) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

ECUME ATLANTIQUE: Following its run on 8/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hawthorn Cottage (IRE), 10-3 Mongol Emperor (IRE), 9-2 Twotwothree (IRE), 5-1 Ecume Atlantique (FR), 11-2 And The New (IRE), 25-1 Est Illic (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50

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

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A King (13 wins from 104 runners, 12%) runs ERNEST GRAY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ARNICA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEIGNEUR DES AS trained by M Harris, Warminster, 213 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

AILES D’AMOUR escapes a penalty for his recent Warwick success and is worth a chance to follow up at the likely expense of Ernest Gray, who is potentially well treated based on bumper form. Seigneur des As, who scored over fences last time, is another one to consider.

1-2-3: 1.AILES D’AMOUR (IRE) 2.SEIGNEUR DES AS (FR) 3.ERNEST GRAY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 SEIGNEUR DES AS (FR) (9) 344421 D

5 12-2

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Dallidas (FR) Bradley Harris (7)

Mr Anwar Badri Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mrs Evelyne Van Haaren Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Better known as a chaser, off the mark in a 6-runner event at Ludlow 9 days ago. Only 2lb higher returned to the smaller obstacles and demands respect. TFRHHHHI BHA112 (+5)

2 ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (27) 1/10-454

6 11-13

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Andy Peake Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner (successful on debut in Ireland for Colin Bowe). Hasn’t matched tht over hurdles as yet but appeals as a likely improver sent handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA109

3 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) (101) 2242-13

7 11-11

B m Blueprint (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) Harry Bannister

The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Michael Mescal Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up 3 times in maiden hurdles last season and made a successful handicap debut after 7 months off in ready fashion at Chepstow in November Third in a small field at Southwell next time and has had a break since TFRHHHII BHA107

4 AILES D’AMOUR (IRE) (7) 50P-061

Gr g Winged Love (IRE) - Ally Rose (IRE)

8 11-0

Charlie Todd

Mr Tony Cocum Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mrs Brenda Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to soft) 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip Unexposed as a stayer and should take the beating again. TFRHHHHH BHA96 (+5)

5

ARNICA (GB) (102) 2P32/6-0

B g Champs Elysees - Cordoba

Team Kinneston Club

10 10-9

Bruce Lynn (3)

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Millsec Limited Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who didn’t offer a great deal on his comeback run at Musselburgh 102 days ago, so others make more appeal

2022: JET OF MAGIC (IRE) 6 11 6 Nick Scholfield 5-1 (Oliver Greenall) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

TFRHHIII BHA91

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Ailes d’Amour (IRE), 10-3 Seigneur des As (FR), 7-2 Ernest Gray (IRE), 13-2 Our Bill’s Aunt (IRE), 12-1 Arnica (GB)