Doncaster Racecard - Friday 17th March

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WELCOME TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the final National Hunt fixture of the season. We are delighted you’ve joined us here today.

We would like to thank our sponsors Doncaster Groundworks and Roofdec for their generous support of today’s fixture

There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and tipster Kevin Ackerman will be in the Parade Ring at around 12:45pm to run through the racecard with you and will keep you updated on all the action throughout the day! We’ll also be broadcasting Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival live on our screens with full commentary

We are pleased to welcome the Nadine Martin Academy of Irish Dancing to Doncaster Racecourse, who will be performing throughout the day in the Exhibition Hall Nadine Martin Academy was established in 2017 in Thorne, Doncaster by two-times World Champion Nadine Martin Since then the school has produced many local, regional and international champions. This year 13 of their dancers have qualified to represent them in the World Championships which are held in Montreal, Canada from the 2nd - 9th April. They will be competing against over 6,000 competitors from all over the world and the students are trying to raise money for their tip to Montreal You will find a QR code inside your racecard so please support them if you can. Every single one of our team here at Doncaster wishes them the best of luck!

Our next fixture here at Town Moor is The Lincoln on Saturday 1st April – the first meeting of the British flat turf season and we are planning ‘the greatest show’ for you! Sunday 2nd April is our Lincoln Weekend Family Fun Day where as always, there’ll be lots of FREE entertainment for the kids – including a Circus Workshop, Kids Disco, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Punch & Judy Show, a Magician and Facepainting The Fairground will be open on the Family Lawn (please note, there will be a charge for the rides) and of course, 7 thrilling flat races for you to enjoy! Children age 17 and under are FREE, and guests age 60 and over receive 50% off Grandstand and Family Enclosure tickets when booked on the day with a valid photo ID –making this a great-value family day out!

You are cordially invited to the Coronation Race Evening on Saturday 6th May where we will be celebrating all things Royal and British in commemoration of the coronation of King Charles. As well as the racing, there’ll be a best-dressed King or Queen competition and a ‘right royal disco’ in the Exhibition Hall after racing.

Our Live After Racing artists have been announced! On Saturday 1st July Clean Bandit will perform Live After Racing and on Saturday 19th August, you won’t want to miss Hacienda Classical Live After Racing!

Our flagship fixture - the Cazoo St Leger Festival takes place 14th – 17th September and this year sees the first Sunday fixture – with Cazoo St Leger Legends taking place on Sunday 17th Tickets for all our upcoming racedays are available now at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.

Don’t forget, the National Hunt Season returns to Doncaster in December with our first ever two-day Yorkshire Pudding Festival on the 1st and 2nd.

As always, our team here at Doncaster are committed to doing our very best to ensure you enjoy your day and we value any feedback you may have

Rachel Harwood Executive Director

DONCASTER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Abandonment Procedures

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.

a) Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund. b) abandonment before completion of the third or nominated feature race, whichever is later - 50% refund.

c) abandonment thereafter - no refund. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers should send their ticket with their full name and address details to: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB

Admission

For the Premier and County Enclosure you will require both badge and turnstile ticket to enter the course. Your badge is to be worn on your person, clearly visible throughout the duration of your stay, the badge alone will not permit you entry to the course, you will require the turnstile ticket to gain entry through the turnstile gate.

Ball Games

Please note that ball games are not allowed in Grandstand or County enclosures.

Dogs

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the Racecourse, with the exception of guide and hearing dogs.

Champagne Lawn

Please note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne Lawn.

Dress Code

Premier Enclosure - The dress code for this Enclosure is smart attire, strictly no Denim, Shorts, Sportswear or Trainers, and Gentlemen must wear a Jacket, collared Shirt and Tie.

County Enclosure - The dress code for this Enclosure is smart attire, strictly no Denim, Shorts, Sportswear or Trainers, and Gentlemen must wear a collared Shirt.

Grandstand and Family Enclosure – There is no dress code for this enclosure. Please note that the above Dress Codes also apply to children.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the Public Address System and visually on the Television Monitors. Our staff aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA.

Photography

Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on course except within the areas normally open to the public. Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances.

By entering the premises you consent to yourself and any member of your family including minors having your photograph taken by authorised raceday photographers, which can be used in printed material, promotions, press and advertising.

Refusing Admission

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for doing so. Please retain your turnstile ticket as you will need this should you leave the racecourse and wish to re-enter Please note on our busiest race days, access to the bars in some enclosures may be restricted to ensure the comfort and safety of all racegoers. Access is on a first come, first served basis (this also applies to free child places with a maximum of 3 children permitted per paying adult). Areas cannot be reserved for anyone in your party who may leave the bar area. Some areas of the racecourse may not be available on our quieter days. Please contact the racecourse prior to booking to check the area you wish to visit will be open.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Doncaster Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

MICHAEL EYRE (Chief Steward), ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair),

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, SIMON CONNOWAY, JOSIE BROWN

STARTERS

RYAN COLLEY

RUSSELL GARRITTY

JUDGE

DI CLARK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOCELYN

HABERSHON-BUTCHER

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT BUTTERELL

MARK ANDREWS

NIGEL HAIZELDEN

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr PAUL DEWHIRST

Dr PATRICK WYNN

Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON

NURSE

SHARON WATTERS

HANDICAPPER

MARTIN GREENWOOD

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SHAUN MITCHELL

KAREN WEST

JO HARDY

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE OXLEY

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACHEL HARWOOD

GENERAL MANAGER

NIKKI GRIFFITHS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

PAUL BARKER

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

RACHEL HARWOOD

DEPUTY

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

PAUL BARKER

SAFETY OFFICER

ADIE BROWN

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY

www.nigelkirbyphotography.com

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NADINE MARTIN ACADEMY

WHO HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!

13 students will compete against over 6,000 competitors from all over the world. Nadine Martin Academy will be performing throughout the day in the Exhibition Hall.

Nadine Martin Academy was established in 2017 in Thorne, Doncaster by 2x World Champion Nadine Martin. Since then, the school has produced many local, regional and international champions.

At the World Championships in Belfast last year we were delighted to have five of our girls place in the top 20, bringing home prestigious World Medals. Special mention to Orla Wormald who placed 4th in the U12 girls Category

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2-9 APRIL 2023

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FIRST RACE 1.20

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

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Pauling (12 wins from 85 runners, 14%) runs HENRY’S FRIEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs HENRY’S FRIEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: ERNEST LORING trained by John Larkin, Ireland.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

MOON HUNTER ran no sort of race in a Grade 2 event at Warwick in January, but he was tackling much more testing ground than previously, so is well worth another chance, especially having created a good impression prior to that. IdealdesVillerets and Henry’s Friend are the obvious threats.

1-2-3: 1.MOON HUNTER 2.IDEALDES VILLERETS (FR) 3.HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 MOON HUNTER (GB) (62) 21-11P CD

6 11-12

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Duffy Micheal Nolan

Five Go Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mr W. Kinsey & Mr S. Crank Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who made it 2-2 over hurdles in tenacious style in over C&D in December. Ran no sort of race up in grade at Warwick but was possibly unsuited by the much softer ground turned out little more than a fortnight on, so well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA128

2 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (69) 1324 BF

B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE)

6 11-7

Kevin Brogan

E Troup & Family Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Otto Daniel Kueres Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start at Aintree in May and improved again when giving a useful prospect a scare in a Grade 2 at Sandown (19.8f) in December Proved a disappointment at Newcastle last time but excellent claims if bouncing back. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA128

3 ERNEST LORING (IRE) (579)

5 11-0

B g Red Jazz (USA) - Sinegronto (IRE) Dylan Browne (7)

Mr Oisin Browne J. Larkin, Ireland

Br Gerard Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat for John McConnell, down the field in 1m handicap on final start in 2021. Makes little appeal on hurdle debut

4 FROMPOSTTOPILLAR (GB) (46) 0

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Altesse de Sou (FR)

Mr T. R. Gretton

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-0

Robert Dunne

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Yorton Farm Stud Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Went with no promise in a hood and tongue strap combination when well held in a Plumpton maiden hurdle on debut in January.

5 HEY MISTER DJ (IRE) (21) 06P

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Margarita (GER)

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-0

Alex Edwards (3)

Mr Richard John Simpson Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Orla Hughes Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in a bumper/completed start over hurdles. Makes little appeal this side of handicaps.

6 IDEALDES VILLERETS (FR) (21) 134-243

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Qui L’Eut Cru (FR)

Mrs Diana L. Whateley

Br F. Descharmes & Haras de Saint Voir SCA

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-0

Brian Hughes

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French bumper winner who made a promising hurdles debut when second in a Uttoxeter novice (15.7f) in November A shade underwhelming at Hereford next time but got back on the up when third at Uttoxeter (19f) 3 weeks ago. Obvious contender TFRHHHHI BHA121

7 IMPORT EXPORT (FR) (48) P-0

B g Free Port Lux - Tes Belle (FR)

The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate

5 11-0

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up a juvenile hurdle for Francois Nicolle and had a breathing problem when well held on his yard debut at Uttoxeter 9 months later

TFRHIIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

BEAR A HAND (GB) (78) 006

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - River Beauty

6 10-7

Sean Houlihan

Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford

Br Vici and Richard Morse

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a longer-term project.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: HEREWEGOHONEY (IRE) 6 10 7 Connor Brace 7-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

MOON HUNTER: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer quicker ground.

IMPORT EXPORT: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 15-8 Idealdes Villerets (FR), 3-1 Moon Hunter (GB), 66-1 Ernest Loring (IRE), Hey Mister Dj (IRE), 100-1 Bear A Hand (GB), 150-1 Import Export (FR), 200-1 Fromposttopillar (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

CHILDREN

In the interest of safety and security, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

HORSE WELFARE COMES FIRST AT DONCASTER

At every race meeting at Doncaster our top priority is the safety and welfare of both horse and rider We have a dedicated team of highly qualified vets and doctors following the action at all times and a horse ambulance in attendance at every meeting.

Use of Screens

It is our policy to erect green screens around any horse requiring veterinary attention. This does NOT reflect the severity of any injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.

Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

AWARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS &TRAINERS

Owners and Trainers Benefits

•Complimentarytea and coffee –available in the owners and trainers bar

• Complimentaryfood voucher –redeemable in Owners &Trainers lounge on second floor.

If yourequireany assistancetodayplease ask anymember of the staff who will be happytohelp you. Formoreinformation please visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk

THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £139209

Owners Prize Money 1st £59916, 2nd £24696, 3rd £12348, 4th £6181, 5th £3090, 6th £1545, 7th £766, 8th £390. (Penalty Value £78332.90)

colours no horse st-lb

1 ACTIVE DUTY (FR) (24) 343 BF 11-2

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Minakshi (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in Ireland. Fair start over hurdles for new yard this year but looks totally up against it in this. TFRHIIII BHA117

2 ALMUHIT (IRE) (34) 6266 11-2

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr Justin Carthy Denis G. Hogan, Ireland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful Flat winner who had hinted at temperament in that code and ran a moody race sporting blinkers for the first time in this sphere at Naas last month. Little appeal in this company TFRHIIII BHA117

3 ASCENDING (IRE) (41) 24

11-2

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini Rachael Blackmore J

O C. Jones Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerforCliveCoxwhomadeapromisingstartinthisspherewhensecondinbig-fieldLeopardstowncontestover Christmas,butnomatchforGalaMarceauandLossiemouthinGrade1therelasttimeandvulnerablehereafterthat TFRHHIII BHA129

4 BLOOD DESTINY (FR) (62) 2-11 D

11-2

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - High Blood (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Dr V. Gerard Samain

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a very good start over hurdles for new yard, scoring at Cork and Fairyhouse (still novicey with his jumping but bolted up in good time). He won’t get away with too many mistakes here but he’s clearly a top prospect TFRHHHHI BHA146

5 GUST OF WIND (FR) (41) 15

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rafale Pearl (FR)

11-2

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Hollywood Syndicate & Barnane Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulformwhenlandingnewcomers’hurdleatAuteuilinSeptemberandshapedasifbetterforrunbehindstablemateGala MarceauandcoinLeopardstownGrade1lastmonth.CanimprovebutisdowntheWillieMullins’peckingorderinthis.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 HYPOTENUS (GB) (20) 2 11-2

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE)

O Mr D. Kierans

B Wertheimer et Frere

Sean Bowen J

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatinFranceandwasaEUR215,000buyforconnectionsbeforeshapingwellbehindZentaonhurdles debut at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago fitted with hood/tongue strap. Should improve but this is a big step up.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 JACOVEC CAVERN (GB) (27) 606 11-2

Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri

O The Turner Family

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Sean Flanagan J

P. Hennessy, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who hasn’t matched that in 3 runs over hurdles for new yard this year and can’t be fancied in this company

8 JIPCOT (FR) (26) 240U11 D

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR)

TFRHIIII BHA110

11-2

Luca Morgan J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful improving winner over hurdles in France, seeking a hat-trick starting out for new connections but has plenty to find to get in the mix.

9 JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (48) 3-16

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd

B Mr Daniel Gerault

TFRHHHII BHA127

11-2

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCausedamajorupsetwhenmakingallonBritish/hurdlesdebutatNewburyinDecemberbutprovedfartoofreeandwellbeatenin theTrialoverC&D7weeksago,jumpingwellbutaspentforcebythehometurn.Coulddobetterbutclearlyabitofahandful.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 RIGHTSOTOM (GER) (129) 2

Br B g Maxios - Riviere Diamant (IRE)

O Mrs Rita Byrne

B Gestut Kussaburg

11-2

Jack Foley J

Thomas Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well behind another good prospect from the Willie Mullins stable in Fairyhouse event in November Open to progress but this surely beyond him on just his second start TFRHHIII BHA-

11 CINSA (FR) (41) 4-6 10-9

Br B f Tirwanako (FR) - Passy Auteuil (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B M. Jean-Luc Pelletan et al

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminacoupleofracesoverhurdles10monthsapart(trainedinFranceondebut),notknockedaboutbehindGala MarceauandcoinLeopardstownGrade1lastmonth.Moretocomebutothersfromheryardwaymorelikelyhere. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 GALA MARCEAU (FR) (41) 11-21

Br B f Galiway - Alma Marceau (FR) Daniel Mullins J

O Mr K. Alexander

B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWTwofrom2overhurdlesinFranceandhasmadeafinestartfornewconnections,findingjustLossiemouthtoogoodatLeopardstownatChristmasthenturning thetablesonherbackthere6weeksago,seentomuchbettereffectbutalsokeenandseeingthingsoutwell.Bigplayerwithhoodfitted. TFRHHHHI BHA141

13 JE GARDE (FR) (159) 3

Br Gr f Kapgarde (FR) - Valgardena (FR)

10-9

M. J. M. O’Sullivan J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Michele Juhen Cypres et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a promising start when third behind a couple of subsequent winners in Auteuil event in October Joined top connections and likely to improve but she looks up against it here. TFRHHHII BHA-

14 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (41) 1-112 BF 10-9

Br Gr f Great Pretender (IRE) - Mariner’s Light (FR)

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M. Ian Kellit

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSawoffGalaMarceauingoodstyleinLeopardstownGrade2atChristmasandwouldsurelyhavemadeit4-4butformeetingsignificantinterferencejust asthingswerehottingupbacktherelastmonth,heroldrivalnotforcatchingintheend.Moretocomeandcangetbacktowinningways. TFRHHHHH BHA142

15 ZENTA (FR) (20) 11

10-9

Br B f Pastorius (GER) - Zenturie (GER) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus

B E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-2overhurdles(firststartfornewconnections)whenseeingoffHypotenusinFairyhouseGrade3recently, still looking rough around the edges. Better to come and she’s one of the more tempting Mullins’ outsiders.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: VAUBAN (FR) 4 11 0 P Townend 6-4 (W P Mullins) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Stewards Note:

JUPITER DU GITE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lossiemouth (FR), 9-4 Blood Destiny (FR), 9-2 Gala Marceau (FR), 16-1 Zenta (FR), 28-1 Hypotenus (GB), 33-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 50-1 Gust of Wind (FR), Jipcot (FR), Je Garde (FR), 66-1 Ascending (IRE), Rightsotom (GER), 100-1 Cinsa (FR), 300-1 Active Duty (FR), Almuhit (IRE), Jacovec Cavern (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LOSSIEMOUTH looks one of the best seen in this division for several years and would be unbeaten had she got better luck behind Gala Marceau at Leopardstown. She can improve further and make it 2-1 against her stablemate who is also capable of better and won’t go down easily now fitted with a hood. Blood Destiny needs to cut out the mistakes but is another very exciting juvenile and can make it another 1-2-3 this week for Willie Mullins.

SECOND RACE 2.00

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £9800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3958, 2nd £1979, 3rd £990, 4th £495, 5th £247. (Penalty Value £5175.38)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs POST CHAISE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs POST CHAISE

WEIGHTWATCHER: MANCE RAYDER won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 17lb to 100.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILDFIRE WARRIOR trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 240 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BIG CHANGES is enjoying an excellent season and fancied to bag win number four on the back of his stylish Leicester success Elleon is proving very consistent for Sam England and seems sure to have a say, with Get With It and Post Chaise both much respected too in a competitive handicap

1-2-3: 1.BIG CHANGES 2.ELLEON (FR) 3.GET WITH IT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 POST CHAISE (IRE) (25) 2-3211P D BF

6 12-0

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Trazona Kit (IRE) Toby Wynne (5)

Mr Graham Cardwell Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Richard O’Connor Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a very good start to his chase career when winning at Hereford and Huntingdon but pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f) 25 days ago. Sort to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA105

2 GET WITH IT (IRE) (102) 212133 D

8 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) Craig Nichol

Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Mrs Mary McCann Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Building up a solid record over fences, gaining second career success at Kelso (23.4f) in October. Made the frame both starts since, third at Musselburgh (23.7f) when last seen in December Much respected for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA105

3 BIG CHANGES (GB) (17) 113541 D

6 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Harrys Whim Lewis Dobb (7) Miss Laura Morgan

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br J. R. Wills Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed progress in a refitted tongue strap to make it 3 wins for the season in 7-runner handicap at Leicester (22.7f) 17 days ago. Up 5lb but had a bit in hand there so a player once more. TFRHHHHH BHA103

4 WHERE’S HECTOR (GB) (18) 23-0032 BF

6 11-11

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Diavoleria Conor O’Farrell

Mr J Goodrick Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br M. W. Easterby Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles last season and by no means disgraced starting out over fences when placed at Catterick and Ayr. In the mix eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 WILDFIRE WARRIOR (IRE) (45) 65044-5

8 11-11

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady of Fortune (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mrs Joanna Peppiatt Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles but he hasn’t really taken to chasing, having a wind op before below-par fifth at Ffos Las last month. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA102

6 MANCE RAYDER (IRE) (17) 6-56254 CD

10 11-9

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - J’Y Viens (FR) Brian Hughes

Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington

Br Corrib Racing Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he ran poorly after 3 months off when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good) 17 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. TFRHHIII BHA100

7

ELLEON (FR) (24) 325222 BF

B g Martaline - Ailette

Worcester Racing Club

8 10-8

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win over fences but has placed on five of his six starts for his current yard, runner-up at Market Rasen (3m) 24 days ago. Firmly in the picture TFRHHHHI BHA85

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LOUGH SALT (IRE) (36) 3PPP03 CD

12 10-2

B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE)

Br S. C. D. Syndicate

Peter Winks, Barnsley

John Kington Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at this C&D 36 days ago. Bit more is needed from 2lb out of the handicap, however. TFRHHHII BHA77

2022: LOUGH SALT (IRE) 11 10 11 John Kington 3-1 (Peter Winks) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

POST CHAISE: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Post Chaise (IRE), 7-2 Big Changes (GB), 13-2 Elleon (FR), 7-1 Where’s Hector (GB), 9-1 Get With It (IRE), 11-1 Wildfire Warrior (IRE), 12-1 Mance Rayder (IRE), 20-1 Lough Salt (IRE)

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THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHARJAH (FR) (27) 211-232 BF

10 12-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Saaryeh Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir

TIMEFORMVIEWSmashing10-y-owhohastwicefinishedrunner-upinChampionHurdleandwhilsthemaynotbequitetheforceofold,he’sacquittedhimselfwithplenty ofcreditall3startsinGradedeventsthiscampaign.Veryinterestingconnectionspitchhiminhereonjusthissecondstartinhandicaps. TFRHHHHH BHA155

2 PIED PIPER (GB) (40) 32-1154 CD 5 11-13

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Pure Fantasy Davy Russell J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B The Queen Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartsort(thirdinlastseason’sTriumph)whowonaC&Dconditions’eventandaDownRoyalGrade2intheautumn.Bouncedbackfromapoorrunat LeopardstownoverChristmaswhen61/2lengthsfourthtoStateManinIrishChampionlastmonthandhe’srespectedgivenhisgoodrecordhere.

3 WINTER FOG (IRE) (80) 4240-51

HHHHI BHA154

9 11-11

Br B g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (IRE) Kieran Callaghan (7) J

O The Triple Lock Partnership

B Paddy O’Leary

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW9-y-owhoboastssomeverysolidforminbig-fieldhandicaps(fourthinlastyear’sPertemps)andhadlittletroubledroppingbackto2mashemade awinningdebutforWillieMullinsatLeopardstownoverChristmas.Markhasrisenconsiderablybuthe’sverylow-mileageforhisage.

4 SAINT SAM (FR) (12) 3U-6152 D

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladeka (FR)

O Mr Edward J. Ware

B I. Catsaras, V. Dubois & M. Dubois

TFRHHHII BHA152

6 11-11

Jack Foley (3) J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerduring2020/21seasonwhodidn’talwaysconvincewithhisjumpingoverfences.Backontrackoverhurdlesthisterm,albeitunable tojustifycrampedoddshavingracedfreelyinsmallfieldeventatLeopardstown(18.3f)12daysago.Returntobig-fieldscenariomaywellhelp. TFRHHHII BHA152

5 FIRST STREET (GB) (27) 325-133 BF

6 11-11

Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Nico de Boinville J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Lady Bamford Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMightyeffortsinBetfairandthisracelasttermandresumedwithawinintheGerryFeildenatNewbury(2m)inNovember Matchedthatlevelwhenkeeping-on thirdinGrade2Relkeelhere(21/2m)onNewYear’sDayandwhilstbelowthatlevelinKingwelllasttime,thisratesmoresuitable.Hadwindop TFRHHHII BHA152

6 BALLYADAM (IRE) (40) 2505-03

8 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B P. Connell Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-upin2021Supremeondebutforthisyardandfollowingmixedbaglastwinterreturnedtoformwhenfifthfrom4lblowermarkinthisrace12months ago.ConfirmedhimselfingoodheartbackfromanabsencewhenthirdinLeopardstownhandicaplastmonthandheratesaneach-wayplayer TFRHHHII BHA148

7 AUCUNRISQUE (FR) (34) 41-1221

7 11-6

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saintheze (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B L. Lafitte, H. Barus & P. Lafitte Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobileasanovice(Grade2winner)and,followingbrightstartoverfences,tookhisformupanothernotchwhenlandingBetfairHurdlebya lengthfromFileyBay,wellriddenunderconditionsthattestedspeedtothefull.9lbhigherherebutboastssmashingattitudeandnotdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA147

8 HUNTERS YARN (IRE) (33) 411-311

Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR)

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs C. J. Berry

6 11-6

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timebumperwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountatthirdattemptoverhurdlesatNaas(15.9f)inJanuaryandimprovedfurthertolandlistednoviceat Navan(2m)5weeksago.Excellentyardhaswon2oflast3renewalsofthisraceandthislow-mileagesortisshortlistedmakinghandicapdebut TFRHHHHI BHA147

9 PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (103) 103135 D

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Polka Dot (IRE)

O Sean Sweeney/Kieran O’Hare

B Mr S. Sweeney

5 11-3

Brendan Powell J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedoverhurdleslastsummer,thirdinGalwayHurdlepriortoscoringunchallengedatListowel(2m)inSeptember Struggledupingradethereafter, well-beatenfifthbehindMarineNationaleinRoyalBondoverChristmas.Thismoresuitableandyardnostrangertosuccessatthismeeting. TFRHHHII BHA144

10

GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (34) 44-4U30 C 8 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B P. Connell Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedhurdlerlastseason,baggingBetfairHurdlefrom1lblowermarkpriortoacreditablefourthinChampionHurdle.Doesn’tarrivehere insamegroovethough,notconvincingwithhisjumpingoverfenceslateonlastyearandwellheldinfirst-namedrace5weeksago. TFRHHIII BHA144

11 HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) (34) 2P-2130

8 11-2

Br B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE) Mr Freddie Gordon (7) J

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Stephen O’Flynn Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikemanyfromthisyard,returnedinexcellentformintheautumn,addingtohistallyfroman8lblowermarkatAscot(15.9f)inOctober Overfacedin ChristmasHurdlenextstartandhecouldfinishonlymidfieldinBetfairHurdleonhismostrecentouting.Likelyvulnerabletoafewagainhere.

12 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (23) 106042 D 7 11-2

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society Ben Harvey (5) J

O Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland T

B Dermot Cantillon

TIMEFORMVIEWClassymarewhotastedsuccesstwiceoverhurdleslastyearandaddedtohertallyonFlatatKillarney(14f)inAugust ShadeunderwhelmingaroundChristmas butbackontrackinrecentweeks,respectablesecondinGrade3QuevegaMares’Hurdle(20.4f)lasttime.Marklooksaboutright,however

13 MILKWOOD (IRE) (30) 45-F244 9 11-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Tropical Lake (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Ms Jo Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B John Boden and Willie Kane

TIMEFORMVIEWRanastormerwhenthirdinthisrace2yearsagopriortolandingScottishChampionHurdleatAyramonthlater Somewhattypicallybeenlightlyraced since,shapingencouraginglyonbackof3monthsoffwhenfourthatWetherby(19.7f)4weeksago.Returntothisshortertripaplus.Hoodfitted.

14 FILEY BAY (IRE) (34) 633-112 D BF

7 11-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - You Should Know Me (IRE) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Liam O’Regan

TIMEFORMVIEWAnotherverygoodadvertforhisshrewdyard,bagginghandicapsatDoncaster/Wincantonpriortobigcareer-besteffortwhenrunner-uptoAucunrisquein lastmonth’sBetfairHurdle,comfortablyfaringbestofthoseheldup.Longwayclearofremainderthenand8lbhighermarklookswellwithinreach

15 PINKERTON (IRE) (81) 133-323

Br Br g Ocovango - Mistress Pope (IRE)

O Mr P. L. Polly

B J. Mangan

7 11-0

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerduring2021/22campaign.Progressedagaininhandicapsthisseason,beatenonlybyanotherunexposedsortat Fairyhouse(2m)inDecember Small-fieldscenariolikelydidn’tplaytohisstrengthsatLimerick(20f)nexttimeandthisratesmoresuitable.

16 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (55) 1-11P41

6 11-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR) Keith Donoghue J

O French Connection Partnership Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerwhostruggledtomakeanimpactinpairofGrade1sinDecember ReturnedtoformbackincalmerwaterstolandNavan novice(15.7f,soft)inJanuary(3mainmarketrivalsfell)butitremainsrelativelyearlydayswithhimnowattentionsswitchtohandicaps.

17 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (27) 1P-32P5 D

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

TFRHHHII BHA141

5 10-13

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinninghandicapdebutforthisyard13monthsagoandevenbetterformindefeatthiscampaign,notseentobesteffectinLanzaroteonpenultimate startandquicklybacktobestwhenfifthatAscot(19.2f)4weeksago.Remainsrelativelyunexposedataround2mandeased1lbaheadofthis.

18 HIGHLAND CHARGE (IRE) (33) 211-3P0

TFRHHHII BHA140

8 10-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Noel Meade, Ireland T

B Mrs C. J. Berry

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedhimselfausefulperformeroverhurdleswhentakingNaasGrade3thistimelastyear.Fairlylow-keystartoverfences initiallythistermbutthismoresuitablethanlatestassignmentinGrade2BoyneHurdleinFebruary Handicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA139

19 GANAPATHI (FR) (48) 133254

7 10-9

Br B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B E.A.R.L. Detouillon The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwholandedpairofsmall-fieldnovicechasesforWillieMullinslastsummer Hasseeminglyfoundhislevelinthatsphere thoughandothersmakemoreappealonbalanceaheadofthisreturntotimber Cheekpiecesaddedtousualtonguetie. TFRHHIII BHA136

20 MAGNOR GLORY (IRE) (175) 51-6101 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - Andreas Pride (IRE)

O Barry F. Walsh/Joseph Sheahan

B Joseph Sheahan

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressive7-y-owhosurpassedpreviousformtolandListowelhandicap(2m)inSeptember,deservingofextracreditgivenhecame fromfurtherbackthanotherprincipals.Presumablykeptfreshforatiltatthisandexcellentvalueclaimertakesoffhandy3lb.

21 PEMBROKE (GB) (48) F1-0112 BF

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt

B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholefthurdlesdebutforminhiswakewhenlandingback-to-backnovicecontestslatelastyear Progressedfurtherwhensecond inGrade2over21/2mhereinJanuaryandanotherworthalookfromthissortofmarkforyardthathaslandedthisracetwicesince2018.

Lightly-raced7-y-owhomadelightoflengthyabsencetolandFontwellmaidenforthisyard12monthsagopriortogoodsecondonhandicapbowat Punchestown(2m).AbsentsincefinishingfinesecondinGreatwoodHurdlehereinNovember(clearofremainder).Thatunlikelytoprovehislimit TFRHHHII BHA135

23 FAIVOIR (FR) (34) 3305-4P C D

8 10-7

Br B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) Bridget Andrews J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedhurdler/chaserwhofinishedmidfieldinthisrace12monthsagobeforegoodfifthinAintreehandicapfinalstart Returnedwithcreditablefourthat Kempton(2m)overChristmasbutnotinanythinglikethesameformwhenpulledupinlastmonth’sBetfairHurdle.Othersmakemoreappeal.

24 GLAN (IRE) (175) 51-P04P

HHHII BHA134

8 10-7

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Fleur (GER) Luke Dempsey J

O Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B K. McManus Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Big effort on back of a short break to land 17-runner Fairyhouse handicap (2m) last April. Proved more miss-than-hit either sideofanothergoodruninGalwayHurdle,pulledupinracewonbyMagnorGlorywhenlastseeninSeptember

25 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112) 30/21F-3

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently

O REBEL JUMPING II

7

B Barbara Kirby Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperperformerandreachedasimilarlevelin3startsoverhurdles,inprocessofrunningwellwhenfallinglastinlistedraceatHuntingdonlastFebruary PromisesolestartoverfencesatNewburyinNovemberandwhilstabsentsinceheremainsunexposed.Cheekpiecesonforhandicapbow TFRHHHII BHA134

26 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (13) 1222-0P D

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

7 10-6

Harry Cobden J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerandofasimilarstandardoverhurdleslastseason.DiddisappointonFlatforpreviousyardlastsummer butbestnotjudgedtooharshlyonrecentreturn/yarddebutatKelso,(riderlostironsearly).Still,thislooksabigask.

TFRHHIII BHA133

DECLARED RUNNERS 28 2022: STATE MAN (FR) 5 11 1 P Townend 11-4 (W P Mullins) 26 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 19, 25.

Hood worn by No. 4, 20, 24. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 19.

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

Stewards Note:

LUTTRELL LAD: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Filey Bay (IRE), 9-1 Hunters Yarn (IRE), 11-1 Sharjah (FR), Pembroke (GB), Gin Coco (FR), 14-1 Aucunrisque (FR), 18-1 Pied Piper (GB), Winter Fog (IRE), Path d’Oroux (FR), 22-1 First Street (GB), Wonderwall (IRE), 28-1 Ballyadam (IRE), Petit Tonnerre (FR) Magnor Glory (IRE),33-1 Saint Sam (FR), Milkwood (IRE), 40-1 Pinkerton (IRE), 50-1 Prairie Dancer (IRE), Highway One O Two (IRE), Glan (IRE), 66-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), Anna Bunina (FR), Highland Charge (IRE), Faivoir (FR),80-1 Ganapathi (FR), 100-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE)

Willie Mullins has compiled a fine record in this race in recent years, and as one of a 4-pronged attack, the highly-admirable SHARJAH could provide the Closutton handler with further success. Twice a runner-up in the Champion Hurdle, he’s run well all 3 starts in Graded company so far this term and this sort of mark may well be within reach. Low-mileage stablemate Hunters Yarn is a major threat however along with Betfair Hurdle second Filey Bay Pembroke and Pied Piper complete the shortlist

THIRD RACE 2.40

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

THE ROOFDEC INDUSTRIAL CLADDING MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (16 wins from 101 runners, 16%) runs VIRTUOSO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs LA PAGERIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LA PAGERIE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.

SHELIKESTHELIGHTS has yet to set the world alight over hurdles, but it’s worth remembering she was a fairly impressive winner of her sole outing in bumpers and any sort of improvement on just her second start for Fergal O’Brien could well be enough to take this. Golden Glance, a lightly-raced performer on the Flat, wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to make an impact on her hurdling debut, while Flirtatious Girl and Rose of Siena are others with claims

1-2-3: 1.SHELIKESTHELIGHTS (IRE) 2.GOLDEN GLANCE 3.FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE) (122) 121/46-5 BF

7 11-2

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE) Robert Dunne

Mrs I.C Sellars & Major Philip Arkwright Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Another Gaye Syndicate

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWent the wrong way in bumpers after such a promising first season in that sphere and failed to meet expectations sent hurdling after 8 months off at Hereford (19.7f) in November, having been held back by novicey mistakes. Had breathing op since (tongue strap also fitted) and ought to improve

2 HAPPY INDEX (GB) (87) 66F

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi Rex Dingle

Sir John Timpson Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Timpson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Is bred to be useful jumper but has offered very little so far. Back down in trip

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LA PAGERIE (FR) (86) 5

B m Khalkevi (IRE) - Belle Yepa (FR)

Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al

6 11-2

Danny McMenamin

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 8 winners and offered a bit to work on when fifth in a Hereford bumper on debut back in December Should have a future over jumps.

4 MRS JONES (GB) (824) 60/-

B m Multiplex - Gertrude Webb

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 11-2

Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

BS Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

Br Miss E. de Quincey

TIMEFORM VIEW £600 3-y-o, Multiplex mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Millie of Mayo Tailed off both starts in point bumpers in late-2020

5 RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (14) P065

B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon

M. Simmons, S. Sambrook & S. Woodcock

Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

John Kington

Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and has yet to better modest form over hurdles.

6 ROSE OF SIENA (IRE) (111) 325-524

TFRHHHII BHA92

6 11-2

B m Califet (FR) - The Tabster (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mrs Pat Sloan Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Joe Sloan

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the first 2 of 3 outings in bumpers and improved on her hurdling debut form when second in 6-runner novice at Cartmel (17.2f) in May. Upped in trip and not quite in same form at this course 6 months later but still enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA101

7 SHELIKESTHELIGHTS (IRE) (24) 1252

5 11-2

B m Kayf Tara - Unify Paddy Brennan

4 The Fun Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Dunraven Group of Companies TIMEFORMVIEW

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

GOLDEN GLANCE (GB) (186)

4 10-6

B f Golden Horn - Zeeba (IRE) Henry Brooke

BCC Racing Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in minor events on the Flat, stays 1 1/2m, best effort last time Sold from Simon & Ed Crisford for 35,000 gns in November and is an interesting hurdling newcomer for a stable having a fine season TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (13) 46

4 10-6

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE) Ross Chapman

Exors of the Late Mr A. Lister Wilf Storey, Consett

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Has little form on the Flat and, while she has shown a bit more over hurdles, it’s hard to see her playing a leading role

10 NOONIE (GB) (175)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

B f Almanzor (FR) - Gallice (IRE) Thomas Dowson

Earl of Ronaldshay Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Amelia Field Philip Kirby Racing, Tote, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) but ran poorly on final start in 2022, so perhaps best watched now switching to hurdling for new yard after a breathing op TFRHHIII BHA-

11

PENUMBRA (GB) (583)

4 10-6

B f Sixties Icon - Shadows Ofthenight (IRE) Craig Nichol

Andy Clarke & The Four Aces Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a pair of minor events on the Flat for Mick Channon Off 19 months ahead of hurdling debut and easily passed over.

12 RENDITION (IRE) (28) 65

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-6

Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Penny Lane Forever Jack Tudor

Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br D. G. Iceton Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of juvenile hurdles 12 weeks apart but has been in good form on the Flat of late, opening her account at Wolverhampton at the end of January. Worth a look back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

13

VIRTUOSO (GB) (17) 25

4 10-6

B f Passing Glance - Make Music Peter Kavanagh (5) Red Rum Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Kingsclere Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 14f winner on Flat for Andrew Balding. Changed hands for 14,000 gns but in need of the experience when well held both starts over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 10.

ProbableS.P’s:10-3FlirtatiousGirl(IRE),4-1Shelikesthelights(IRE),5-1RoseofSiena(IRE),13-2GoldenGlance(GB), 12-1 La Pagerie (FR), 14-1 Rendition (IRE), 18-1 Rhyme Scheme (IRE), 22-1 Virtuoso (GB), 33-1 Noonie (GB), 40-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 100-1 Happy Index (GB), Mrs Jones (GB), 150-1 Penumbra (GB)

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THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1)

(Registered as The SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £135000

Owners Prize Money 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd £11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AFFORDALE FURY (IRE) (68) 1-11F6 D 5 11-7

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - No Greater Fury (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Mr P. L. Polly Noel Meade, Ireland T

B Deirdre A Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginpoints/bumpersandalsomadeawinninghurdlingdebutatGalwayinlateOctober Stillheldanarrowadvantagewhentaking atired-lookingfallatthelastatNavannexttimebutwasfoundoutinbettercompanyatNaas6weekslaterandlookssetforanotherstruggle. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (69) 210-111 D 6 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) David Bass J

O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B David O’Connell Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinnerwhohaspassedeachof3testsoverhurdlessofarwithflyingcolours,justabouttoassertwhen left clear 2 out at Wincanton in January (21.4f). 3m could unluck more but this is clearly a different ask. TFRHHIII BHA133

3 CORBETTS CROSS (IRE) (19) 512111 D

6 11-7

Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) - Annagh Hill Lady (IRE) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr G Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly-promisingsortwhoimprovedagainwhencompletinghat-trickinGrade2companyatNaasonfirststartforEmmetMullinslastmonth(2m).Veryversatile regardstripandhislimithasn’tbeenreachedsohedemandsaplacehighontheshortlisthavingbeenpurchasedbyleadingownersince.

4 DAWN RISING (IRE) (68) 3113

HHHHH BHA148

6 11-7

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) Luke Dempsey J

O Mr John P. McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulwinnerat12fonFlat Won4-runnerMonksfieldNovices’HurdleatNavan(20f,heavy,10/1)42daysagoby8lengthsfromAmericanMike,suitedby wayracedeveloped.ShapedlikeastayerwhenthirdtoChampKielyinLawlor’sofNaasNovices’Hurdlelasttime,againdoingbestworklateon.

5 EMBASSY GARDENS (GB) (54) 15-241

7 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Adriana des Mottes (FR) P. Townend J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B R. T. Crellin

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who took hurdles form to a whole new level when landing the odds by 35 lengths in 5-runner novice atThurles(23f)inJanuary Willstay3mandfurtherprogressverymuchonthecardssoverydangeroustounderestimate. TFRHHHII BHA146

6 FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (80) 21//2-111

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Pamella (FR)

8 11-7

Jordan Gainford J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mme MH. Cassier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowentfromstrengthtostrengthduringlatterpartof2022,completingthehat-trickwithasmooth success at Limerick in December (23f). Very professional type but may lack the scope of a couple of these. TFRHHHII BHA141

7 HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (IRE) (29) C-112 D BF

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Coming Home (FR)

6 11-7

Rachael Blackmore J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Pat Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWBig-fieldmaidenwinnerondebutatNaasinNovemberandtookstepupinclassinhisstridewhenfollowingupatCorkamonthlater(Grade3).Unable toconcede6lbtoastablemateatClonmelbutitwasanotherverygoodeffortonthefigures.Staminafor3massured.Tonguetieonfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA144

8 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (48) 1-13P D 5 11-7

Br Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) Jordan Nailor J

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW FromfamilyoffairlyusefulchaserBagadBihoueandfinishedaloneonhissolestartinIrishpoints.EasywinnerinthemudatWorcesterinOctoberand crackingeffortindefeatuppedtoGrade1levelintheChallow ThatgruellingracemayhaveleftamarkgivenheavydefeatintheRiverDon. TFRHIIII BHA132

9 LETSBECLEARABOUTIT (IRE) (60) 21/-2421 D 8 11-7

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Clarification (IRE)

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented triple-bumper winner who made the most of a big drop in grade when landing the odds in maiden company at Punchestown in January (24.5f). Dominating this field a completely different ask but he’s useful. TFRHHHII BHA137

STAR (IRE) (29) 224-21 D

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE)

Barry Maloney

Aidan Aherne

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseinpointsandabumperandveryencouragingstartoverhurdleswhensecondtoShanballyKidatNavaninJanuary Uppedinclassandtripandthat didn’tpreventhimgoingoneplacebetterintheSurehaulMercedes-BenzNovices’HurdleatClonmel,fendingoffstablemateHiddenvalleyLake.

11 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (48) P3-121 C D

B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)

O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans

B Rockvale Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhowasunconsideredinthemarket(66/1)butlookedausefulprospectnonethelesswhenrunner-uponhurdlingdebuthere(20.3f)on NewYear’sDay,pullingmilesclearoftheremainder StilllookedgreenwhengoingoneplacebetteroversameC&Dandlimitnotyetreached.

12

PALAIS (FR) (27) 1141-5F

14 SEABANK BISTRO (IRE) (47) 14-6321

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sigh of Relief (IRE)

Jodmart Construction Ltd

B W. P. Mullins

Naasbumperwinner(fourthintheChampionBumper)wholandedtheoddsinamaidenhurdle on the same card a year later in January Longer trip may bring about further progress.

15 SEARCH FOR GLORY (IRE) (29) 1-133 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - Geek Chic (IRE)

Gigginstown House Stud

B P. Connell

6 11-7

Russell J

Elliott, Ireland

Elliott S

LandedtheoddsinabumperatFairyhouseonRulesdebutinNovemberandshapedlikeastayerwhenthirdonhurdlesbow atLeopardstownamonthlater WorktodowithMonty’sStarandHiddenvalleyLakeonClonmelrunninglastmonth.

16 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (55) 01-41

Br B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA137

6 11-7

Daniel Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B John Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut with victory in 14-runner maiden at Navan (20f) in January,wellsuitedbylongertrip.Thisisabigstepupinclassbuthe’sinexcellenthandsandopentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

17 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (48) 1-12 D BF

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon

6 11-7

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnderwentbreathingsurgeryafterwinninghisonlyoutinginIrishpointsandmadetheperfectstartoverhurdlesatNewbury(20.5f) inNovember 9weeksonheemergedwithplentyofcreditwhensecondintheRiverDonandstaminaisclearlyhisforte. TFRHHHHI BHA136

18 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (27) 5-111P1 D

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

6 11-7

Adam Wedge J

David Pipe, Wellington T

Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTook5goestogetoffthemarkinpointsbutlookedanabove-averagestayingprospectduringtheautumn,winningatWorcesterandWincanton.Foundthe Grade1ChallowatNewburytoomuchbutthatraceworkedoutverywellandhewaswellontopuppedto23.5fwhenaddingtohistallyatAscot TFRHHIII BHA133

19 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (51) 1-1321

Br B g Jet Away - Belon Breeze (IRE)

6 11-7

A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Roland Rothwell

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinneronhissolestartinthatsphereandherespondedwellwhendoublinghurdlestallyinnovicecompanyat FairyhouseinJanuary Looksallaboutstaminaso3misexpectedtounluckmoreforhistopyard.Massiveplayer TFRHHHHI BHA142

WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (41) 11-310 C D 6 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Conor Murphy Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/usefulbumperwinnerwhoshapedwithplentyofencouragementthrowninatthedeependonhurdlingdebutandsawoffRockMyWaywhengettingoff themarkhere(20.2f)onNewYear’sDay Can’thavebeenrightgivenboweasilyhewasbrushedaside,albeitinGrade1companyatLeopardstown. TFRHHIII BHA139

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: THE NICE GUY (IRE) 7 11 8 Sean O’Keeffe 18-1 (W P Mullins) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 17.

Stewards Note:

IDALKO BIHOUE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Three Card Brag (IRE), 5-1 Corbetts Cross (IRE), 9-1 Embassy Gardens (GB), 11-1 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE), 16-1 Seabank Bistro (IRE), 18-1 Monty’s Star (IRE), Sandor Clegane (IRE), 20-1 Favori de Champdou (FR), 22-1 Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE), 25-1 Search For Glory (IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), 28-1 Dawn Rising (IRE), Rock My Way (IRE), Stay Away Fay (IRE), 50-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 66-1 Affordale Fury (IRE), Chianti Classico (IRE), 150-1 Saint Palais (FR), 200-1 Idalko Bihoue (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Very open by Grade 1 standards but there’s an air of star quality surrounding CORBETTS CROSS, who has been acquired by J.P.McManus having taken another step forward when scoring on debut for Emmet Mullins at Naas last month. There will be no hiding place regarding stamina here and, with that in mind, Three Card Brag is a massive threat, while those looking for one at longer odds, we certainly haven’t seen the best of Stay Away Fay.

FOURTH RACE 3.15

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

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs SAINTE DOCTOR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs SAINTE DOCTOR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DREAMING BLUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

PETTY CASH was fairly useful over hurdles and, having been well backed, was shaping with encouragement when falling 4 out at Bangor on chasing debut Having been given time to recover, he’s worth chancing despite solid opposition in the form of Son of The Somme and Striking Out.

1-2-3: 1.PETTY CASH (IRE) 2.SON OF THE SOMME (IRE) 3.STRIKING OUT

colours no horse

1 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (44) 1-21344

age st lb

7 12-1

B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR) Sam Coltherd

Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive, dual winner over hurdles who improved to make second chase start a winning one at Ayr (20.5f) in November Held form well in defeat since and looks a player down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 PAT’S PICK (IRE) (243) 26-5P56

9 12-0

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Lenson (IRE) Brian Hughes

Barbara & Alex Faulconbridge

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Ms Marie McSharry Munkbridge Homes Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on his sole bumper start but remains winlessover obstacles Has left Stuart Crawford and been off 8 months, so worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA120

3 PETTY CASH (IRE) (111) 5112-4F BF

6 11-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Edermine Blossom (IRE) Micheal Nolan

StrachaninkinCorbetSalweyThompsonColtman Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Ms S. McDonnell Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term on the up, gaining pair of handicap hurdle victories at shorter trips. Still in the mix when coming down 4 out on Bangor chase debut in November and makes plenty of appeal TFRHHHHH BHA116

4 SON OF THE SOMME (IRE) (63) 122-331 D

8 11-10

B g Yeats (IRE) - Present Venture (IRE) Henry Brooke

Mr Daniel Blake Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mrs Aisling Leer Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive hurdler and similar story over fences this campaign, getting on top final 50 yds when opening account at third attempt at Sedgefield (21f) in January. Feasible to think he can do better again TFRHHHHI BHA116

5 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (32) 35-3534

6 11-6

B g Showcasing - Got To Dream Rex Dingle

Mr R. W. Devlin

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Fittocks Stud Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who posted promising third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft, 25/1) on debut over fences in November Hasnt progressed since but can’t be completely ruled out TFRHHHII BHA112

6 STRIKING OUT (GB) (40) 31-3622 BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE)

Bill Hawkins & catch twenty two

Br R. B. Mckay

9 11-1

David Noonan

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who scored over hurdles and has made a positive start over fences, runner-up at Hereford last time Likely to be on the premises again TFRHHHHI BHA107

7 MACAVITY (GB) (49) 1-10320

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Brom Felinity (AUS)

Sigsworth Partners

5 11-1

Craig Nichol

Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Mr S. Chappell West Moor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWWon last 2 of 3 starts in points and also landed an Aintree bumper in May. Placed in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Newcastle since but well held on his handicap debut at this course 7 weeks ago (breathing problem reported to the stewards) Should make a chaser TFRHHHII BHA109

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah

Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times over hurdles last season but has offered very little over fences. Only a remote fourth at Southwell last time and she isn’t one for confidence at present. TFRHHIII BHA104

2022: LAKOTA WARRIOR (IRE) 6 11 2 Harry Cobden 8-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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

Stewards Note:

STRIKING OUT: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the horse both hung and jumped left late-on.

MACAVITY: Following its run on 27/1/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Petty Cash (IRE), 7-2 Son of The Somme (IRE), 4-1 Striking Out (GB), 9-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 12-1 Dreaming Blue (GB), Sainte Doctor (FR), 22-1 Pat’s Pick (IRE), Macavity (GB)

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THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £625000

Owners Prize Money 1st £269000, 2nd £110875, 3rd £55438, 4th £27750, 5th £13875, 6th £6938, 7th £3438, 8th £1750. (Penalty Value £351687.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (48) 21-5351 C 8 11-10

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr D.P Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWInitiallyfoundthetransitionfromtopnovicetocontenderatthehighestlevelabitofastruggle,buthepieceditalltogetherwithadefeatof SoundsRussian,NobleYeatsandProtektoratintheCotswoldChasehereinJanuary Moreneedednowbuthisyardisinflyingform. TFRHHHII BHA166

2 A PLUS TARD (FR) (118) 12/121-P CD BF

9 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mme Henri Devin Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW OneofthebestGoldCupwinnersofrecentyearswhenbeatingstable-companionMinellaIndoby15lengths12monthsago.Pulled upinBetfairatHaydockinNovemberonhisonlyoutingsince.Clearlyhardtobeconfidentbutathreattoallifbackonsong.

3 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (81) 1114-11

8 11-10

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden J

O John Dance and Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedinAintreeGrade1noviceonfinalstartlastseasonbutthat’shisonlydefeatin7outingsoverfences,takinghisformto anotherlevelinKingGeorgeatKemptoninDecember,wellincontrolwhenleftclearatlast

4 CONFLATED (IRE) (79) 11F2-31

9 11-10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE) Davy Russell J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dillon Family Gordon Elliott, Mr Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who has been kept fresh for this since readily landing the Grade 1 Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas. Thatwasn’tthestrongestofGrade1s,though,andhe’llneedabiggerperformancehere.Notacertainstayer

5 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (34) 30-2245 C

Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR)

O J P Romans & Terry Warner

9 11-10

B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartbuthislimitationshavebeenexposedatthehighestlevel.Didtoomuchtoosoonunderachange of tactics when fading into a below-form fifth in Denman Chase at Newbury last month. Big outsider TFRHIIII BHA161

6 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (41) 11F1-11

C

7 11-10

Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B G.A.E.C. Des Champs

TIMEFORMVIEWWouldbeunbeatenoverfencesbutforcomingdownatlastwhenclearintheTurnersatthismeeting12monthsago.Provedhimselfat3mwithan8-length defeatofStattlerinIrishGoldCupatLeopardstownlastmonth.Another2ffurthertotravelnowbuthe’llbehardtobeatifhisstaminaholds. TFRHHHHH BHA173

7 HEWICK (IRE) (153) P1-21U1

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

O Mr T. J. Mcdonald

B William Quinn

8 11-10

Jordan Gainford J

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWHasgotbetterandbetteroverfences,endinglastseasonwithwininbet365GoldCupandaddingGalwayPlateinJuly Landedanothersignificantvictorywhen takingGrandNationalHurdleinAmericainOctober Couldn’thavefoundamuchtoughertaskforfirstventureintoGradedcompany,though.

8 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (75) 3P22-P1 CD

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

TFRHHIII BHA170

10 11-10

Mark Walsh J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisin2021andchasedhomestablemateAPlusTard12monthsago.Onlyscrambledhomeinreceiptof8lbfromStattlerinTramoreGrade3onhis reappearanceonNewYear’sDaybuthisverygoodFestivalrecord(2winsand2secondsfrom4runs)meansitwouldnoshockifhegoeswell. TFRHHHII BHA168

9 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (48) 01-P113

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE)

O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen

8 11-10

Sean Bowen J

Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Kristene Hunter Upton Viva Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’sGrandNationalwinnerandhasprogressedagainoverconventionalfencesthistimeround,winningWexfordlistedandAintreeGrade2 beforethirdtoAhoySenor(SoundsRussiansecond)inCotswoldhere.CheekpiecesbackonforthefirsttimesinceAintree.Each-wayclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA167

TIMEFORMVIEWExpertlytrainedtogainasecondGrade1successofhiscareerinBetfairChaseonreturnatHaydockinNovember

toAhoySenorinCotswoldhereinJanuarybutnosurprisewerehetobouncebackandrecordanothergoodruninthis(thirdlastyear).

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwhowasacreditable14lengthssecondtoBravemansgameinKingGeorgeonhisreappearancebut he’sfinishedsixthandfifthinthelast2runningsofthisraceandit’slikelyhe’llfindatleastafewtoostrongagain.

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tlookedbacksincesentoverfences,gainingafourthsuccessinKelsohandicaponreappearance.Betterformindefeatsince,notably11/2lengths secondtoAhoySenor(NobleYeatsthird,Protektoratfourth)inCotswoldChaseatthiscourse(25f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Vulnerablehere,though. TFRHHIII BHA161

13 STATTLER (IRE) (41) 3111-22 C

Br Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

8 11-10

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Cyril O’Hara Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORMVIEWNationalHuntChasewinneratthismeetinglastyearandhasimprovedagainindefeatthistimeround,onlynarrowlyfailingtoconcede8lbtoMinellaIndo onhisreappearancebeforechasinghomestablemateGalopinDesChampsinIrishGoldCup.Slightlylongertripnowwillplaytohisstrengths. TFRHHHHI BHA163

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2022: A PLUS TARD (FR) 8 11 10 Rachael Blackmore 3-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

A PLUS TARD: Following its run on 19/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Galopin des Champs (FR), 13-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 9-1 A Plus Tard (FR), 11-1 Noble Yeats (IRE), Stattler (IRE), 18-1 Protektorat (FR), 20-1 Conflated (IRE), 22-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 25-1 Minella Indo (IRE), 33-1 Sounds Russian (IRE), 40-1 Hewick (IRE), 66-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 150-1 Eldorado Allen (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS would be unbeaten over fences but for falling at last year’s Festival. The way he forged clear in the Irish Gold Cup suggests the slightly longer trip this afternoon should be within range and he’s very much the one to beat Bravemansgame is another who has suffered only one defeat over fences and is feared most after his impressive King George success. Last year’s National Hunt Chase winner Stattler will relish the return to a longer trip and looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.STATTLER (IRE)

FIFTH RACE 4.00

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

THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

(GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4524, 2nd £2261, 3rd £1131, 4th £566, 5th £282. (Penalty Value £5914.72) Weights lowered 3lbs.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (13 wins from 61 runners, 21%) runs ARMCHAIR FARMER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs ARMCHAIR FARMER LONGEST TRAVELLER: TWOCONDUIT trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

ARMCHAIR FARMER ran his rivals ragged at Exeter last week and will be hard to beat under a penalty if turning up in similar form Horacio Apple’s is also going the right way though, and must be respected in his hat-trick bid, while Irish-raider Twoconduit needs a market check on handicap debut with Brian Hughes in the saddle

1-2-3: 1.ARMCHAIR FARMER (IRE) 2.HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) 3.TWOCONDUIT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ARMCHAIR FARMER (IRE) (7) 6-32121

7 12-0 (in 7lb ex)

B g Brian Boru - Cobajay Lady (IRE) Paddy Brennan

P J King & Son Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Barry Murphy Barncastle Holiday Let

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed his progress back from 3 months off when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) last week, clear from halfway and eased about 4 lengths late on Big chance if reproducing that form under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA106 (+10)

2 HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) (35) 45-3311

6 11-11

Ch g Saddex - Apple’s Noa (FR) Henry Brooke

Highclere TB Racing - Apple and Dudgeon

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br D. Lumet, P. Coveliers & T. Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, making it 2-2 in handicaps in 6-runner event at Bangor (23f) 35 days ago, always holding on 4lb rise fair and much respected in his hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 MISS MILANO (IRE) (113) F32-611

8 11-9

B m Milan - Dewasentah (IRE)

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Conor Rabbitt (7) Tor Side Racing

Br Miss Mary O’Sullivan First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to win handicaps at Wetherby and Kelso in the autumn, both under today’s rider, but needs to pull out more from a 4lb higher mark now stepping back up to 3m after a break. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 TWOCONDUIT (IRE) (34) 1000 D

6 11-4

Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Annie Bye Bye (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr John Patrick Ryan John Patrick Ryan, Ireland

Br Mrs Maeve Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who showed a bit when eight of 14 on Navan hurdling debut in January. Well held both outings since but he’s the type to do better now handicapping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA103

5 GRAND DU NORD (FR) (62) 5-23F05

7 11-2

B g Montmartre (FR) - Vanille d’Ainay (FR) Conor O’Farrell

MIDDLEHAM PARK & THE CHELTENHAM TRAIL 7 Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau Middleham Park Racing, Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner in April 2021 who ran well on the back of a breathing op when second in a Hexham novice (20.1f) in May. No better than mid-division all 4 starts since, though did scope dirty after most recent outing and has fallen a bit further in the weights TFRHHHII BHA101

2022: MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) 7 11 10 Connor Brace 4-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

GRAND DU NORD: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.

ProbableS.P’s:13-8ArmchairFarmer(IRE),5-2HoracioApple’s(FR),11-2MissMilano(IRE),15-2GrandduNord(FR), 9-1 Twoconduit (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

THE ST. JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP

OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £21245, 2nd £10620, 3rd £5310, 4th £2655, 5th £1330, 6th £665.

(Penalty Value £24445) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BILLAWAY (IRE) (34) 211-121 CD 11 12-0

Br B g Well Chosen - Taipans Girl (IRE)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O The Turner Family W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

H Carlow Farmers

TIMEFORM VIEW Long been one of the leading lights in hunter chases and was a game winner (beat Winged Leader) of this 12 months ago having finished runner-up the previous2years.However signsofdeclinethisseason,despitelastmonth’sNaassuccess,soprobablyonetotakeonforthewininnewheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA141

2 BLACK OP (IRE) (61) 5641-11

12 12-0

Br Br g Sandmason - Afar Story (IRE) Mr John Dawson J

O Mr Charles R. Clark Mrs Emma Clark, Wistow T

H Holderness

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at best, little impact in 2021/22. However stretched unbeaten record in points to 4 since leaving Tom George (Jan 15, latest).

3 BOB AND CO (FR) (364) U1/122F- D

HHHII BHA127

12 12-0

Br B g Dom Alco (FR) - Outre Mer (FR) Miss Alice Stevens J

O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

H West Somerset Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodstrikerateinthissphereinChampionHuntersatPunchestowninApril2021butletdown by jumping in last 2 renewals of this. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Paul Nicholls.

4 BRAIN POWER (IRE) (48) 121F11 C

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blonde Ambition (IRE)

O Mr W. Ewing

H East Antrim

12 12-0

Dara McGill J

Ewing, Ireland T

VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson. Won 4 of last 5 completed starts in points, including latest (Jan 28) but stamina very much to prove.

5 CAT TIGER (FR) (119) 52102-5 BF

HHHII BHA140

9 12-0

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR) Mr Charlie Sprake J

O Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulchaserwhowasletdownbyjumpinginthislastyearbutbouncedbackwithagoodsecond in Foxhunters’ Chase at Aintree. Well held on comeback at Ascot in November, however

6 CHRIS’S DREAM (IRE) (61) PU/U0-11

Br B g Mahler - Janebailey

TFRHHIII BHA139

11 12-0

Miss Maxine O’Sullivan J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

H Waterford

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at one time and has won all 3 of his starts in points (latest Jan 15). Difficult to know how much ability he retains but must be respected. TFRHHHHI BHA155

7 DANDY DAN (IRE) (19) U11-133 CD

10 12-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Playing Around Mr James King J

O Mr P. J. Andrews J. Bourne, Abersychan T

H Monmouthshire

TIMEFORMVIEWTemperamentalsortforKimBaileywhomadeawinningstartfornewyardinhunterchaseoverC&D11monthsago.Notseentobesteffectwhen 101/2lengthsthirdtoVauceletinsimilareventatStratfordfollowingmonth.Dualpointwinner thirdlasttime(Feb26).Upagainstit

8 DORKING COCK (IRE) (81) 2/311-32

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR)

O S. R. B. Crawford

H East Antrim

TFRHHIII BHA130

9 12-0

Mr B. G. Crawford J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hunter chaser who should have won when neck second of 8 to Vaucelet at Down Royal (24f, soft) 81 days ago, headed close home after idling markedly Headgear back on now

9 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (27) 1-P1111

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR)

O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Collins & Rogers

TFRHHHII BHA135

8 12-0

Mr William Biddick J

C. R. Barber, Beaminster T

H Cattistock Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Multiplepointwinnerandusefulforminhunterchases,overcomingerraticroundofjumpingwhenwinningatWincanton(by 4lengthsfromShantouFlyer)lastmonth.FollowedupatHaydockwithoutcomingoffthebridlesoenterscalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA142

10 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (47) 11-2211 8 12-0

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Farewellatmidnight

Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts J

O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Withcote T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in pair of hunter chases for G. T. H. Bailey Multiple point winner, by wide margin on both starts in January TFRHHHII BHA115

11 I K BRUNEL (GB) (24) 3156-11

9 12-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE) Miss Izzie Marshall J

O Mr M. W. Redman Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase winner (at 23f) for Olly Murphy last season and made a successful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton. This a tough ask, however TFRHHIII BHA130

12 ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) (26) P22311

6 12-0

Br Br g Presenting - Ten Dollar Bill (IRE) Mr Derek O’Connor J

O Emmet Mullins Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

H Carlow Farmers

TIMEFORMVIEWWonlast2of6startsinpoints(Feb19,secondone).Fairlyusefulforminhunterchasesthoughdidn’timpresswithheadcarriage when12lengthssecondof6toFernsLockatFairyhouse(23.7f,heavy)122daysago.Headgearnowapplied.

13 LE MALIN (FR) (19) 1//-34221

Br B g Martaline - Lumina (FR)

O Mr Sean McParlan

H Co Down

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner (for Francois Nicolle) and successful on last of 4 starts in points (Feb 26).

useful form in chases, 1/2-length second of 5 to Billaway in hunter at Naas in February

14 MIGHTY STOWAWAY (IRE) (76) 11P3-P4

Br B g Stowaway - The Mighty Matron (IRE)

12 12-0

Ben Sutton J

O Mr N. Sutton Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORMVIEW MultiplepointwinnerwhoranacrackerwhenthirdinthislastyearforGordonElliott However well beaten for this yard here in April and in a point when last seen on New Year’s Eve.

15 MORATORIUM (IRE) (19) 1-25321

Br B g Presenting - Shuil Oilean (IRE)

O Mrs L. Osborne

H Heythrop

Martin McIntyre J

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to take to chasing for Gordon Elliott but fairly useful form in hunters for this yard and has done well in points. This surely too demanding, however

16 MYTH BUSTER (IRE) (20) 0-2P2F1

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fairy Blaze (IRE)

10 12-0

Miss Lily Bradstock J

O The Buzz Syndicate Mrs Sara V. Bradstock, Wantage T

H Berks & Bucks Drag

TIMEFORMVIEW One-time useful chaser (for Henry de Bromhead) and easy winner of a Musselburgh hunter 13 months ago. Well held in Foxhunters’ at Aintree since but was wide-margin winner of a point last month. TFRHHIII BHA130

17 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (24) 111-412 BF

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR)

10 12-0

Mr Jack Andrews J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser who completed his hat-trick in 5-runner hunter chase at Fakenham in April. Smooth winner at Wetherby on return last month before left with too much to do at Taunton. Could outrun his odds. TFRHHHII BHA134

18 PREMIER MAGIC (IRE) (40) 11P1-11 D 10 12-0

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Burn

Mr Bradley Gibbs J

O Mr Julian Sherriff Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford T

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner, including last time (Feb 5). Fairly useful form in hunter chases but produced a tame effort in this last year

19 ROCKY’S HOWYA (IRE) (40) 0-11111

Br B g Ask - It’s My Choice (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA122

7 12-0

Mr M. C. O’Donovan J

O Mrs Margaret C. Kiely Declan Queally, Ireland T

H Lismore

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a fair maiden under Rules but easy winner all 5 starts in points (latest Feb 5). Capable of much better back under Rules and one to note.

TFRHHHII BHA116

20 SECRET INVESTOR

(GB) (28)

101/-611

11 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Silver Charmer Miss Natalie Parker J

O Mr C. J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just useful nowadays but had little trouble landing the odds in 5-runner hunter chases at Bangor and Kelso last month. More needed in new headgear here but not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA144

21 SHANTOU FLYER (IRE) (12) 1-511

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrigmorna Flyer (IRE) Miss Olive Nicholls J

O Worldwide Hospitality Ltd S. Loxton, Bruton T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Worldwide Hospitality Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasrunsomeexcellentracesatthismeetingovertheyears,includingwhentwiceplacedinthisevent Stillretainsplentyofabilitybuthadno answertoFamousClermontinhunteratWincanton(25.1f,goodtosoft)43daysago.Failedtocompleteinpointmorerecently

22 THE STORYTELLER (IRE) (33) P-111

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (IRE) Mr J. J. Codd J

O Mrs Pat Sloan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

H Westmeath Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler/high-class chaser at best Let down by jumping when 26 3/4 lengths seventh of 8 to Vaucelet in hunter at Down Royal in December Won first 3 starts in points, runner-up last time (Feb 12).

23 VAUCELET (FR) (81) 11-2111

8 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Peggy Pierji (FR) Mr Barry O’Neill J

O Samuel John Hegarty/Miss Jennifer O’Kane D. M. Christie, Ireland T

H Fermanagh

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3oflast4startsinpointsandpushedBillawaycloseinChampionHunteratPunchestowninApril.EnhancedexcellentstrikeratebackunderRules inhunterchaseatDownRoyal(24f)81daysago,winningbyneckfromtheidlingDorkingCock.Stiffertestherewillsuitandhighonshortlist

24 WOTZIZNAME (IRE) (19) 31-1256 D

13 12-0

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Native Beau (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan J

O Miss L. B. Gould Mrs D. Ward T

H Mendip Farmers TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his peak but offered little on his return and last of 6 finishers in a point last time (Feb 26). TFRHIIII BHA117

2022: BILLAWAY (IRE) 10 12 0 Mr P W Mullins 13-8 (W P Mullins) 19 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12, 18, 20, 22. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 14, 18, 20, 24. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 21.

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 14, 15, 16.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Vaucelet (FR), 8-1 Famous Clermont (FR), 9-1 Billaway (IRE), 11-1 Chris’s Dream (IRE), 16-1 Secret Investor (GB), 20-1 Bob And Co (FR), Rocky’s Howya (IRE), 22-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), The Storyteller (IRE), 28-1 Its On The Line (IRE), 33-1 Black Op (IRE), Brain Power (IRE), Cat Tiger (FR), Le Malin (FR), 40-1 Go Go Geronimo (GB), Premier Magic (IRE), Shantou Flyer (IRE), 50-1 I K Brunel (GB), Not That Fuisse (FR), 66-1 Dandy Dan (IRE), 80-1 Mighty Stowaway (IRE), Myth Buster (IRE), 100-1 Moratorium (IRE), 200-1 Wotzizname (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

VAUCELET improved on his excellent strike rate back under Rules when beating the idling Dorking Cock at Down Royal on Boxing Day and is just about the form pick with this stiffer test sure to suit Famous Clermont was most impressive at Haydock last month and rates the main threat ahead of last year’s winner Billaway.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.VAUCELET (FR)

3.BILLAWAY (IRE)

2.FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR)

SIXTH RACE 4.40

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

THE DONCASTER GROUNDWORKS REINFORCEMENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £11200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4524, 2nd £2261, 3rd £1131, 4th £566, 5th £282. (Penalty Value £5914.72) Weights lowered 1lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A King (14 wins from 107 runners, 13%) runs SATURDAY SONG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs COULDBEAWEAPON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREAT OCEAN trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.

SATURDAY SONG shaped well when second in a novice at Uttoxeter last time and the step back up in trip is in his favour, so he’s worth a chance to make a successful start in handicaps Couldbeaweapon looks the main threat and Heros has shown more positive signs the last twice.

1-2-3: 1.SATURDAY SONG 2.COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) 3.HEROS (FR)

1 HASTY BROOK (FR) (62) 0/122-P0

6 12-1

B g Saddex - Brookdale (FR) Nathan Moscrop

He Who Dares & The Hasty Enterprise Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Guy Cherel Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when landing a Clonmel maiden hurdle (16.7f) on final start for Joseph O’Brien Similar form when runner-up in pair of novice hurdles for new yard but last two efforts have been tame (chasing on first occasion). TFRHHIII BHA117

2 DR SANDERSON (IRE) (47) 1U5006 CD

B g Jeremy (USA) - Guydus (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

Br R. T. MacAuley

9 11-12

Kevin Brogan

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser scored twice over fences at Cartmel in the summer but has ran poorly on his last 4 outings since being switched back to hurdling. Can’t be fancied on recent showings. TFRHHIII BHA114

3 NO TACKLE (GB) (53) 0-0410 D

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend

Glastonburys & On The Gallops

6 11-11

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest in bumpers but showed much improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in 14-runner Lingfield maiden a month ago in December Only eighth in handicap at Ffos Las since and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA113

4 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (25) 00021-0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE)

Mr P. G. Atkinson

Br J. Kinsella

7 11-9

Thomas Dowson

Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper winner and gradually went right way in maiden/novice hurdles, ending last term with success in a Newcastle novice Easy to back, shaped as if needing run on return/handicap debut at Carlisle in February and better showing anticipated. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) (77) 621322 BF

6 11-8

Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Beau Morgan (7) Easy Going Racing

Br David O’Sullivan Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Produced a career best when winning at Worcester in October and just as good when placed three times since. Should make an impact in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA110

6 GREAT OCEAN (FR) (32) 146-44U BF

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Diamond of Diana (FR)

Salvo & Alex Giannini

Br PA Ouvry & Ecurie Des Vives Terres

7 11-6

Danny McMenamin

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning Irish pointer who also scored over hurdles last term for Philip Hobbs. Shaped well on yard/chase debut when fourth in handicap at Worcester (2m4f) in October but has gone backwards from that and now returns to smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA108

7

PERRYVILLE (IRE) (273) 0235-44

6 11-5

B g Mahler - How Is Things (IRE) Alex Edwards (3) Mrs C. J. Bibbey Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Oliver Loughlin Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o who showed fair form at best in handful of maiden/novice hurdles to date Absent since turning in a lesser effort at Market Rasen (23f) last June so the betting may prove a useful guide now handicapping on return from 9 months off. TFRHHIII BHA107

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 SUPREME YEATS (IRE) (43) 3P-2150

7 11-4

B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Bailerina (IRE) Brian Hughes

The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership

Br Pigeon Park Stud

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner at Southwell in November but hasn’t fired on either subsequent outing Tried in a visor now and worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA106

9 HEROS (FR) (23) 01-P052

6 11-4

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR) Shane Quinlan (3)

Mr & Mrs Simon E Bown Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner in France in 2021. Low-key start for current yard but more competitive the last twice and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA106

10 SATURDAY SONG (GB) (48) 30/3-2

7 11-3

B g Kayf Tara - Fernello Alexander Thorne (5)

Gwen Meacham & Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers for Gary Brown and has shaped with encouragement on both hurdling outings for this yard. Return to this trip should bring improvement, so he’s worth chancing on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA105

11 ROYLE STEEL (FR) (32) 5125-53

5 11-2

Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Suffisante (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Mr A E Tasker Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br H. Tassin, C. Ordinis, V. Henry et al Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sedgefield maiden hurdle winner last winter. Back on track when third at Catterick last time but needs more from this mark TFRHHHII BHA104

2022: THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) 6 11 2 Finn Lambert 2-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

PERRYVILLE: Following its run on 17/6/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Great Ocean (FR), 11-1 Heros (FR), 12-1 Royle Steel (FR), 14-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), Supreme Yeats (IRE), 20-1 Hasty Brook (FR), 22-1 No Tackle (GB), 25-1 Perryville (IRE), 28-1 Dr Sanderson (IRE)

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Saturday Song (GB), 4-1 Couldbeaweapon (IRE), 17-2

THE MRS PADDY POWER MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALLEGORIE DE VASSY (FR) (54) 2/311-11

6 11-5

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Autignac (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B N. Ferrand, A. Brakha & J. M. Porzier

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesunbeatenin4startssincejoiningWillieMullins,boltingupinGrade2mares’novicechasesatLimerickandThurlesthiswinter Hertendency tojumprightatthelattertrackisaslightconcernnowswitchingtoaleft-handedcoursebutshe’sahugelyexcitingprospect TFRHHHHI BHA151

2 ELIMAY (FR) (34) 211-244 CD

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Hyde (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Christophe Toulorge

TIMEFORMVIEW EdgedoutPinkLegendtowinthisracelastyearbuther2runsthiswinterhavebeenunderwhelming.Nobigsurpriseweresheto reviveinfirst-timeblinkers(replacingcheekpieces)butAllegoriedeVassyhastobeconsideredthestablenumberone. TFRHHHII BHA149

3 IMPERVIOUS (IRE) (61) 565-111

7 11-5

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Blodge (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Mr John P. McManus Colm A. Murphy, Ireland T

B Mr Tom O’Doherty

TIMEFORMVIEW3-3overfences,takingherformupanothernotchsteppingupto21/2mforthefirsttimeinthisdisciplinewhenproving1/2lengthtoo strongforJourneyWithMe(wonsince)inPunchestownGrade3lasttime.Likelythere’sevenmoretocome.Leadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA151

4 RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) (110) 2253-24 BF

6 11-5

Br Gr m Martaline - Angesse (FR) Davy Russell J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Yannick Fouin Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who won her first 3 outings over fences last season. Respectable reappearance fourth at Navan in November but ran poorly when a remote last of 4 in a Carlisle listed event a fortnight later Given a break since.

5 DOLCITA (FR) (75) 121-312 D

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Orcantara (FR)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B Pierre Goral

Bouncedbacktobesttowin9-runnerlistedchaseatClonmel(20.5f,heavy)inNovember

5toScarletAndDoveinGrade3atFairyhouseonNewYear’sDaybuteventhatleavesherwithabittofindhere. TFRHHIII BHA142

6 JEREMYS FLAME (IRE) (49) 631151

9 11-2

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Supreme Beneficial (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Flushfarm Racing Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs A. Kirkwood

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer this season, making it 3 wins in last 4 starts when seeing off the reopposing Zambella by 6 1/2 lengths in 21/2mHuntingdonlistedchase7weeksago.Thatformdoesn’tleavehertoomuchtofindwithmarketleadershere.

7 MAGIC DAZE (IRE) (34) 30-1221

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)

O Robcour

B Sunnyhill Stud

7 11-2

de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedareallygoodattitudewhenpostingasmartefforttowina2mNaaslistedeventlastmonth,forcing pace and finding extra when tackled after 2 out Stamina isn’t assured stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA148

8 PINK LEGEND (GB) (33) 22-6341 CD

Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE)

9 11-2

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten 1/2 length by Elimay in this 12 months go. A 3m Exeter listed win last month shows she arrives in good form again but it looks a stronger race this year

9 ZAMBELLA (FR) (49) 43-2112 D BF

Br B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR)

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

TFRHHHII BHA142

8 11-2

Daryl Jacob J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has bagged listed chases at Carlisle and Doncaster this winter but Jeremy’s Flame proved too strong for her at Huntingdon last time. Fourth in this last year and suspicion she’ll find a few too good again. TFRHHHII BHA144

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ELIMAY (FR) 8 11 2 Mark Walsh 9-4 (W P Mullins) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

RIVIERE D’ETEL: Following its run on 27/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Allegorie de Vassy (FR), 9-4 Impervious (IRE), 8-1 Jeremys Flame (IRE), 16-1 Magic Daze (IRE), 28-1 Riviere d’Etel (FR), Zambella (FR), 33-1 Elimay (FR), 40-1 Dolcita (FR), 50-1 Pink Legend (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A fascinating clash between 2 young chasers who could be very smart. IMPERVIOUS really impressed when claiming the scalp of Journey With Me at Punchestown in January and is narrowly preferred to Allegorie de Vassy, who has been a very easy winner of her 2 starts over fences. Jeremys Flame looks best of the rest

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERVIOUS (IRE)

2.ALLEGORIE DE VASSY (FR)

3.JEREMYS FLAME (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 OPEN MAIDEN

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1939, 2nd £969, 3rd £485, 4th £242, 5th £121. (Penalty Value £2534.88)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (16 wins from 101 runners, 16%) runs EASTER JUNCTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs EASTER JUNCTION LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZOLPHARINE trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

CRYSTAL MER showed why he had been well supported on debut when fifth in a listed contest at Cheltenham on NewYear’s Day and, now back in much calmer waters here, PaulWebber’s charge is fancied to make it third time lucky. Easter Junction produced a promising first effort under Rules when third at Musselburgh earlier this year so he’s put forward as the main threat, with Luckie Seven rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.CRYSTAL MER 2.EASTER JUNCTION (IRE) 3.LUCKIE SEVEN (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (63) 5

5 11-5

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) Robert Dunne

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWKayf Tara gelding who was prominent in the market but seemingly unsuited by the emphasis on speed when mid-field in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on debut 9 weeks ago. Could have more to offer with that under his belt.

2 EASTER JUNCTION (IRE) (73) 23

Ch g Mount Nelson - Easter Day (IRE)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates- Easter Ju

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Simon Walford Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa, Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging third of 13 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft, 9/2) on NH debut just over 10 weeks ago. Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 IT’S TUESDAY (FR) (-)

5 11-5

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Santalisa (FR) Paddy Brennan

Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Patrick Boiteau Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW£22,000 3-y-o, Ballingarry gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair 2m hurdle winner Hatos and fair hurdler Espinator Dam, bumper winner/lightly raced over jumps in France Tongue tied and already had a breathing operation but looks a likely sort on paper TFRHHHII BHA-

4

JOHNTHEPOSTMAN (IRE) (299) 6

5 11-5

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Moon Over Moscow (IRE) Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

Br John Blake

TIMEFORM VIEW Sans Frontieres gelding. Dam fair 2 1/4m hurdle winner Last of 6 sole start in point bumpers (May 2022) so makes minimal appeal

5 LUCKIE SEVEN (IRE) (66) 2

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uimhir A Seacht (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mrs I.C Sellars & Major Philip Arkwright Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Michael Long Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising first effort amid clear signs of inexperience when runner-up over C&D (soft) in January. May well build on that effort here so one for the shortlist.

6 NOT BAD ARE YOU (GB) (47) 24 BF

B g Kayf Tara - Chilla Cilla

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 11-5

Finn Lambert (5)

Ratkatcha Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br H. T. Cole Tmt Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 4-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Midnight Chill. Runner-up first start in points, last of 4 finishers next time (Jan 29). Tongue tied for this Rules debut and certainly not without hope TFRHHHII BHA-

7 ZOLPHARINE (IRE) (-)

5 11-5

B g Yeats (IRE) - Flite (IRE) Jack Hogan (5)

Mr John Patrick Ryan John Patrick Ryan, Ireland

Br Thomas Meagher

TIMEFORMVIEWYeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Fairyhill Run, stays 29f. Dam, fairly useful 2 1/4m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner up to 3m) Flemish Invader Check betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

CRYSTAL MER (GB) (75) 05

4 10-9

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mr Martin Hughes Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Old Oak Holdings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWSea The Stars gelding who failed to meet market expectations on debut at Doncaster but much more like it when fifth in listed company at Cheltenham (14f, good to soft) on New Year’s Day. Should be in the mix. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 THE OLD BULL (GB) (132) 0

4 10-9

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Auld Fyffee (IRE) Lee Edwards

Not The Peloton Partnership

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Gretton & J. Hynes Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished tailed-off last in an Aintree bumper on debut 4 months ago so easy to look elsewhere despite the application on a tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 WHISKY WOLF (GB) (-)

4 10-9

Ch g Territories (IRE) - Cartimandua Jamie Hamilton

Mr Lee Bond & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Mrs F. S. Williams Bravopak

TIMEFORM VIEW Territories gelding. Closely related to useful 6f 2-y-o winner Elronaq and half-brother to 3 winners. Dam smart 6f winner Worth a second look in the market on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: PARC D’AMOUR (IRE) 5 11 2 David Bass 11-2 (Kim Bailey) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 6, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 7, 10.

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

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Easter Junction (IRE), 5-1 Luckie Seven (IRE), 11-2 It’s Tuesday (FR), 6-1 Crystal Mer (GB), 8-1 Destroytheevidence (GB), 9-1 Not Bad Are You (GB), 16-1 Whisky Wolf (GB), 20-1 Zolpharine (IRE), 40-1 Johnthepostman (IRE), 150-1 The Old Bull (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FELIX DESJY (FR) (55) 14B002

10 11-12

Br Ch g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Lamadoun (FR) Corey McGivern J

O Mr A. Dunlop Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Catherine Bodin & Martine Boullier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner earlier in his career and finally took advantage of a lenient mark at Punchestown 11 months ago. Bit of a mixed bag since,oneofhisbetterrecenteffortswhenrunner-upatNavaninJanuary,butwouldn’tbesuretobeinthesamemoodhere. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 MIGHT I (IRE) (48) 1232-02

7 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Cyril O’Hara Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunner-upin21/2mAintreeGrade1onhisfinalstartlasttermandhavingracedtoofreelyuppedto3monreturn,ranastormerback downamileintriponjusthissecondstartinhandicapswhensecondatthistrack(16.8f)inJanuary Shortlistedinfirst-timetonguetie. TFRHHHII BHA145

3 COOL SURVIVOR (IRE) (41) 6-61124

Br B g Westerner - Pale Face (IRE)

B Mr J. Finlay

House Stud

Fairforminbumpersandwonfirst2startsoverhurdles.TookhisformupanotchwhenfourthinGrade1NathanielLacy&Partners

TFRHHHII BHA140

4 MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (34) P0-1352 D 9 11-7

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon Fergus Gillard J

O Mr Dean Pugh Dan Skelton, Alcester T B K. D. & D. K. Pugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who has built up a good strike rate, taking Wetherby mares’ listed hurdle for second year running in October Not in same form since, though, and this is a tricky assignment for a rare start in handicap company TFRHHIII BHA140

5 IMAGINE (FR) (33) 1-1222

5 11-6

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Ofurie (FR) Ben Harvey J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW

MadeawinninghurdlingdebutatWexfordinOctoberandhasfilledtherunner-upspotonall3subsequentoutings.Nosurprise shouldhetakehisformupanotchnowtackling21/2mforthefirsttimeonhandicapdebut Onetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA139

6 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (20) 5-101F1

6 11-6

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerontheFlatwhohastakenverywelltohurdling,makingit6winsin12startswheneasilyseeingoff8rivals over21fatKemptonlastmonth.Hitwitha10lbrisebutonanupwardtrajectoryandwarrantsplentyofrespect

7 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (34) 113P-10 D

7 11-6

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) Luca Morgan J

O Mr John P. McManus

B Sean Reilly

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedintheGreatwoodherelastseasonandtookhisformupanothernotchwhenmakingasuccessfulreappearanceatKempton (2m,soft)overChristmas.Betterthantheresultwhenmid-fieldatNewbury(16.3f)sinceandnowstepsbackupintrip.

8 IROKO (FR) (62) 4244-11 D

5 11-5

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Aidan Kelly J

O Mr John P. McManus

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedgoodsupporttomakeawinningreturn/handicapdebutatWetherbyinNovemberandfollowedupinevenmore impressivefashionbackthereinJanuary Up10lbforthatsuccessbutyettofinishimprovingandfollytoignore. TFRHHHHI BHA138

9 SPIRIT OF LEGEND (FR) (20) 2-012B6 D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Indian Lizzy

O C. Jones

B J. P. Lemelletier & Poulinieres.com

6 11-4

M. P. O’Connor J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartinthissphereatNavaninNovemberandbetterformwhenrunner-upinhandicapnext start Below that level for no obvious reason at Fairyhouse last month but he’s worth another chance.

HHHII BHA137

10

SAYLAVEE (IRE) (48) 111515

6 11-4

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Mae’s Choice (IRE) Jack Foley J

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Seana Sammon

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoisalreadyusefuloverhurdlesafterjustahandfulofstarts,landingalistedmares’noviceatPunchestown inDecember FoundthingstoughunderapenaltyuppedingradeatFairyhousesinceandshelooksupagainstit

11 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (10) 005321 D

10 11-4 (in 5lb ex)

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) Tristan Durrell J

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedapurplepatchearlylastyear completing4-timeratNewtonAbbot(26.5f)inMarch.Steadilyfoundhisformthisterm,buildingonplacedefforts toscoreatSandown(19.8f,soft)forthesecondyearrunning10daysago.Thisisaverydifferenttestunderapenalty,however

12 SPANISH HARLEM (FR) (36) 1322 5

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR)

O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWProvingexpensivetofollow,placedall3outingsforthisyardhavingmadeawinningdebutatAuteuillastJune.However,hisall-conqueringtrainertook asimilarroutewhenwinningthisin2021withGalopindesChamps,soheratesasamajorplayeronhandicapdebutundertopconditional.

13 AU FLEURON (FR) (76) 2300-04

TFRHHHHH BHA135

6 11-2

Br B g Crillon (FR) - La Pelodette (FR) Kieren Buckley J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B N. Madamet, I. Kellitt & A. Thomlinson

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifamisssentchasingbuttookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenfourthinabig-fieldhandicap at Punchestown (19.6f, heavy) on New Year’s Eve. Yard appears to have stronger candidates.

14 IRISH HILL (GER) (27) 1-22111 D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER)

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8

HHIII BHA135

5 11-1

Angus Cheleda J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlatinGermanyandgoingfromstrength-to-strengthoverhurdles,overcomingariseinclasswhencompletingahat-trick atAscot(19.3f)lastmonth.Notyetfinishedimprovingsolooksworthyofhisplaceinthisstrongercompanyonthatevidence.

15 FIRM FOOTINGS (IRE) (33) 312331

5 11-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE) Shane Fitzgerald J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Aidan Aherne & Cathal Ennis Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinneratthesecondattemptwhoknuckleddownwelltobreakhisduckoverhurdlesin16-runnermaidenatNavan(2m)33 daysago,rallyingtoregainleadrun-in.Longertrippromisestosuitbutheneedsalotmorenowuppedmarkedlyingrade.

16 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112) 30/21F-3

O REBEL JUMPING II

NON-RUNNER

7 11-1

7 11-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently J

Spencer, Newmarket T

B Barbara Kirby Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW

17 IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) (30) 4-51431 D 5 11-0

Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Hokey Okey (USA)

Bromley J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Caldara Farm Inc & Flaxman Holdings Ltd

Media Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedbenefitofsecondwindopwhenresumingwinningwaysatHuntingdon(15.8f)inNovemberandnotchedhissecondsuccess ofthecampaignatWetherby(19.7f)lastmonth,doingwelltopegbackarecentwinner Nudgedup4lbandmayfeature. TFRHHHII BHA133

18 IN FROM THE COLD (IRE) (30) 3404-0P

6 11-0

Br Br or Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Grandegrandegrande (IRE) Danny Gilligan J

O Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Ciara Eglington Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-racedhurdlerwhodisappointedonfirststartforthisyardbuttookastepbackintherightdirection on the Flat when third at Dundalk last month. Needs to build on that back over hurdles now TFRHHIII BHA133

19 HAXO (FR) (46) 1626-01 D

Br Ch g Kandidate - Responsable (FR)

6 10-13

Kieran Callaghan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Eric Leray

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerinFrancewhoshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkovertimberatPunchestown(20.3f,heavy)inJanuary, takingadvantageoftherunner-up’slateerror.Notbeyondtherealmsthathehasmoretoofferonhandicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA132

20 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (22) 006122 D 6 10-12

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE)

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath

B Martin Cullinane

G. Gilligan J

John Gilligan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatFairyhouseinJanuaryandresumedprogresstoasignificantextentwhengoingdownbyjustashortheadinaGrade3 atThurles(20.7f)justover3weeksago,notgoingdownwithoutafight

21 GROZNI (FR) (41) 101412 D

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR)

O Mr Cathal Byrnes

B Mr Ivan Dumont

22 HOLLOW SOUND (IRE) (26) 426-P52

Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Lady Imola (IRE)

Byrnes,

Luke Comer Luke Comer, Ireland

B Mrs Margaret Comer TIMEFORMVIEWYettotastesuccessoverhurdlesbutputupacareerbestwhenrunner-upinmaidenatPunchestown (20f, good to soft) last month. Plenty more required back in handicap company

23 HEY JOHNNY (IRE) (19) UP4153 6

Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Faanan Aldaar (IRE)

O Mr Joseph M. Fitzpatrick

DoubledhisaccountfortheseasonatThurlesinJanuaryandimprovedagainwhen thirdatNaas

IIIII BHA127

B Keatingstown Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEW DoubledhisaccountfortheseasonatThurlesinJanuaryandimprovedagainwhenthirdatNaas (15.5f) last month. Steps up in trip and this a much tougher assignment

24 FIFTY BALL (FR) (27) 5021-P0

8 10-7

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) Niall Houlihan J

O Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in off reduced mark over extended 21f at Ascot on final start last season and having shaped as if the run was needed on return, he’s been left with a bit to prove following a lacklustre effort back there (19.3f) since. TFRHHIII BHA126

25 INNATENDUE (FR) (19) 2-63205

5 10-6

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Trotot (FR) J

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs Francoise Gondouin et al

Martin, NON-RUNNER

A. J. Martin, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerinFrancebutyettogethisheadinfrontinthissphere,havingnorealexcuseswhenfifthinmaidenhurdleatNaas (15.5f,goodtosoft)19daysago.Thisstepupintripneedstobringoutsomesignificantimprovement TFRIIIII BHA125

26 VULTAN (IRE) (19) 21-0P0

B Mr Maurice Regan

6 10-5

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Beneloge J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm A. J. Martin, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on final outing for Joseph O’Brien but little show in 3 starts for current yard this season, latest after 5 months off Significantly back up in trip but best watched. TFRIIIII BHA124

VULTAN starts off.

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

2022: BANBRIDGE (IRE) 6 11 3 M M McDonagh 12-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 23 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 11, 17.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Spanish Harlem (FR), 6-1 Imagine (FR), 8-1 Cool Survivor (IRE), Iroko (FR), 14-1 Might I (IRE), 20-1 Irish Hill (GER), Haxo (FR), 25-1 Firm Footings (IRE), 28-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 33-1 Felix Desjy (FR), Au Fleuron (FR), Impulsive One (USA), Buddy One (IRE), 40-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), No Ordinary Joe (IRE), Spirit of Legend (FR), 66-1 In From The Cold (IRE), 80-1 Saylavee (IRE), 100-1 West To The Bridge (IRE), Hollow Sound (IRE), Fifty Ball (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Willie Mullins took this in 2021 with Galopin des Champs and SPANISH HARLEM is fancied to tread a similar path and make a winning handicap debut under Michael O’Sullivan who has hit the headlines already here this week. Iroko, who continues to go from strength to strength, looks sure to make a bold bid for the hat-trick so he heads up the dangers, while Imagine and Cool Survivor look the pick of Gordon Elliott’s sextet in an ultra-competitive final race of the Festival.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPANISH HARLEM (FR) 2.IROKO (FR) 3.IMAGINE (FR)

Joseph Fitzpatrick

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.20 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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. will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SBK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £45. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5175 to the winning horse The second to receive £2381, the third £1190, the fourth £595 and the fifth £296. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £49 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 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. 17 entries at £49. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3958; Second £1979; Third £990; Fourth £495; Fifth £247. (Penalty Value £5175.38)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE ROOFDEC INDUSTRIAL CLADDING MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. 19 entries at £45. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will present the SBK Gold Trophy to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SBK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £100.Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5914 to the winning horse The second to receive £2721, the third £1360, the fourth £680 and the fifth £339. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Doncaster Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £11 and 14 at £56. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4524; Second £2261; Third £1131; Fourth £566; Fifth £282. (Penalty Value £5914.72) Weights lowered 3lbs.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.40 - THE DONCASTER GROUNDWORKS REINFORCEMENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5914 to the winning horse The second to receive £2721, the third £1360, the fourth £680 and the fifth £339. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £56. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4524; Second £2261; Third £1131; Fourth £566; Fifth £282. (Penalty Value £5914.72) Weights lowered 1lb.

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2534 to the winning horse The second to receive £1166, the third £583, the fourth £291 and the fifth £145. for maiden 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, March 11th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 19 entries at £24. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1939; Second £969; Third £485; Fourth £242; Fifth £121. (Penalty Value £2534.88)

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