Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 2nd March

Saturday 23rd March

WELCOME TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE

Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the Grimthorpe Chase. We are delighted you’ve joined us here today and we would like to thank our sponsor racedayready for their generous support of today’s fixture.

There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 1:00pm to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!

The feature race today is the Grimthorpe Chase at 3:40pm, which last year was won by Moroder, ridden by James Best and trained by J. W. Mullins. The Grimthorpe Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase that is run at Doncaster each year and contains 19 jump fences The distance has varied over time, but currently sits at a little over 3 miles and 2 furlongs Considered the ultimate endurance test, this race is seen as a trial for the Aintree Grand National in April, as many winners (such as The Last Samuri and Definitely Red) have gone on to be favourites in the Merseyside race

Then on Saturday 23rd March, Doncaster Racecourse opens the British Flat Turf Season –‘The Greatest Show’ - with The Lincoln! Town Moor will ‘Come Alive’ with stilt walkers and jugglers. Our very own ‘Ringmaster Ryan’ will greet you on arrival and there’ll be photo opportunities in the Exhibition Hall ‘Big Top’ Sunday 24th March is The Lincoln Family Fun Day with lots of FREE entertainment, circus-themed activities and The Greatest Showman interactive mini-shows throughout the day for the kids!

We have lots of live entertainment planned for you after racing during our Summer Saturday Series – six Summer Saturdays not to be missed! Our first two acts have just been announced - Boyband Experience ft Undivided on Saturday 18th May and Indie Icons ft The Kaiser Monkey Killers on Saturday 29th June. Follow us on Facebook DoncasterRaces and be the first to find out who will be performing the Summer Saturday Series on Saturday 1st June, Saturday 20th July, Saturday 3rd August and Saturday 17th August.

The four-day Betfred St Leger Festival kicks off on Thursday 12th September with Ladies Day; the Doncaster Cup is on Friday 13th September and then the flagship day of the festival –the Betfred St Leger is on Saturday 14th The festival draws to a close with the Leger Legends race on Sunday 15th September at our St Leger Community Fun Day – a fun-filled raceday for the whole family to enjoy.

We hope you enjoy your day with us here at Town Moor and as always, we welcome any feedback you may have

Rach 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SATURDAY 2ND MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

TONY McGLONE (Chief Steward), PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), DANIEL ANDREWS, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, ROBERT McCARTHY, TOMAS O’BRIEN

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SHAUN MITCHELL

JUDGE

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CLERKS OF THE SCALES

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RACHEL HARWOOD

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NIKKI GRIFFITHS

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

B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths

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4 10-13

David England

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Warwickshire

M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here.

TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

FIRST RACE 1.30

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

THE GET RACEDAY READY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (19 wins from 116 runners, 16%) runs ABSOLUTELY FINE & MICRO MILLIONS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 19 runners, 37%) runs SCOTCH ON DA ROCKS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: YALLA HABIBI trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 213 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TO CHASE A DREAM crucially jumped better under a change of tactics when edged out only late on at Wetherby 4 weeks ago and, having proven most consistent to date, this could be the day he deservedly opens his account. Diamond Koda, three times a runner-up in bumpers, and Micro Millions head up the dangers, with Yalla Habibi another who is respected in the opener

1-2-3: 1.TO CHASE A DREAM 2.DIAMOND KODA (IRE) 3.MICRO MILLIONS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ABSOLUTELY FINE (IRE) (23) 0

PLAY SMARTER

5 11-7

B g Pillar Coral - Quine de Sivola (FR) Robert Dunne

Michael Fennessy Jnr Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEW£37,000 3-y-o. Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when seventh of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f) 23 days ago, plugging on Longer-trip should help now attentions switch to hurdling but he’s probably one for later on TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CONNOLLY (IRE) (67) 00-0

6 11-7

B g Califet (FR) - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Syders & Burkes Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br R. Lynch Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWNearer last than first in trio of bumpers, latterly back from 8 months off/following wind surgery when ninth of 11 at Wincanton (15.2f) in December. Best watched on hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DIAMOND KODA (IRE) (86) 222 BF

5 11-7

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Myakoda (FR) Charlie Hammond

Newstead Priory Racing Club Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Ms Salome Brennan Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to a winning hurdler and fairly useful form himself in trio of bumpers last year, collared late on at Market Rasen (16.6f) 86 days ago. Type to make his mark in this sphere and respected. Up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 KAITUNA RIVER (IRE) (472) 16-

7 11-7

B g Ask - Kaituna (IRE) Harry Bannister

Money Down The River Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br I. Geraghty Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer who came in sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f) 15 months ago, race won by Ginny’s Destiny. Worth a market check on his comeback run. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (19) P1-33P2

6 11-7

B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE) Harry Skelton

Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br John & Miriam Murphy Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point. Made frame on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, dispelling a lesser run when second in first-time cheekpieces in a Catterick maiden (25.3f) 3 weeks ago. Return to shorter rates a plus on that evidence and entitled to be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA114

6 NOTHINELSEMATTERS (IRE) (49) F-P40P

6 11-7

B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Meldrum Hall (IRE) Lilly Pinchin

The Onlyonethatmatters Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Limekiln Stud Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished fourth in a point in May but hasn’t shown much in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months TFRHIIII BHA-

7 SCOTCH ON DA ROCKS (IRE) (1057) 1//-

7 11-7

B g Fame And Glory - Final Episode (IRE) Ben Jones

Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 buy after winning a point in April 2021 It’s taken a very long time for new connections to get him to the track but needs checking out in the betting with his yard going well Has had wind surgery (also tongue tied). TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 TO CHASE A DREAM (GB) (28) 01-2222 BF

Ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE)

5 11-7

Mr John Dawson (3)

Mrs D. W. Davenport Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint bumper winner who has found only one too good all 4 starts over hurdles to date, jumping better under change of tactics when edged out near the finish at Wetherby (19.7f) 4 weeks ago. Big player on that evidence TFRHHHHH BHA114

9 YALLA HABIBI (IRE) (17) 3-22242

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - True Value (IRE)

Mr David Keith Tye

Br M. F. Finneran

5 11-7

Harry Reed

Anthony Charlton, Warminster

TIMEFORMVIEWRan to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, runner-up in 4-runner Fontwell novice (19.2f, heavy) latest despite some untidy leaps. Likely has further improvement in him provided his jumping improves. TFRHHHII BHA115

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 To Chase A Dream (GB), 7-2 Diamond Koda (IRE), 5-1 Micro Millions (IRE), 13-2 Yalla Habibi (IRE), 9-1 Scotch On da Rocks (IRE), 22-1 Absolutely Fine (IRE), Kaituna River (IRE), 40-1 Connolly (IRE), 100-1 Nothinelsematters (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.05

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (20 wins from 125 runners, 16%) runs LUNAR POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs EQUINUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAC TOTTIE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This represents a step into the unknown trip-wise for ARQOOB but it would be something of an understatement to say that he caught the eye at Ascot recently and it could be that a proper stamina test is just what he needs. Equinus took a step back in the right direction when third at Newbury and he is next on the list ahead of Copper Coin and the hat-trick seeking Curley Finger

1-2-3: 1.ARQOOB (IRE) 2.EQUINUS (IRE) 3.COPPER COIN

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1 MAC TOTTIE (GB) (67) P631/P-1

PLAY SMARTER

11 12-0

B g Midnight Legend - Tot of The Knar Harry Skelton

Steve & Jackie Fleetham Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Steve & Jackie Fleetham Unique Windows

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 races over the National fences during 2021/22 campaign and notched another success at Aintree (Mildmay Course) on Boxing Day. On the same mark back hurdling here but one or two of these make greater appeal TFRHHHII BHA143

2 ARAMAX (GER) (119) 32-1140

8 11-9

B g Maxios - Aramina (GER) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Gestut Rottgen

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed handicap hurdles at Cartmel and Uttoxeter last summer but ran below-par back from a 10-week break when last seen at Ayr in November Opposable on that back of that TFRHHHII BHA138

3 FLOUEUR (FR) (19) 100P-5P D

9 11-1

B g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3)

M Hammond, Moorland Racing & J Menzies Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Aurelien Hamm Walling & Landscape Gardeners, Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott but offered little in 2 starts for Gary Hanmer last year Has fared no better in a couple of runs over fences for another new yard this season TFRHIIII BHA130

4 LUNAR POWER (IRE) (35) 30-10PP

6 11-0

Ch g Power - Dusty Moon Theo Gillard

The Thick As Thieves Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Grange Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a handicap hurdle for Noel Meade last May but nowhere near that level in 3 runs for new yard this season Has undergone a wind op since his latest start and he needs to bounce back in a major way. TFRHIIII BHA129

5 COPPER COIN (GB) (77) 262-524 D

11 10-13

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Silken Pearls Beau Morgan (5)

HAVING A MARE & MR P E TRUSCOTT

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr & Mrs P. E. Truscott Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortlastseasonwhengoingcloseina21fKemptonhandicapinAprilanddidn’tdomuchwrongwhenagainfindingjustonetoogood over the same C&D on his reappearance in November Not in the same form at Hereford since but he’s a player nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA128

6 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (12) 1-11052 C

8 10-10

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

Mr P. G. Atkinson

Br J. Kinsella

Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

TIMEFORMVIEWReal credit to connections, finding further progress as he completed a 4-timer on return at Carlisle in November Fair second off 1lb higher back at that course recently and he’s a live each-way candidate TFRHHHII BHA125

7 EQUINUS (IRE) (21) 3U-1553

B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE)

Options O Syndicate

6 10-9

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDoubled his tally when landing a 3m Aintree handicap in decisive fashion on his reappearance in October. Below-par next 2 starts but back on track when third here (24.2f, soft) 3 weeks ago and he needs considering Sports first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA124

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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ARQOOB (IRE) (14) 3-31533

6 10-5

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) Bryony Frost Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Rollx Syndicate Weatherbys Hamilton LLP, GB Helicopters

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful handicapper on the level for William Jarvis and gained a second win over hurdles for his current yard at Sandown in November Strong at the finish when third in a big-field Ascot handicap a fortnight ago and he’s a must for the shortlist off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA120

9 CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (27) 34P011 D

7 10-5

B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE) Nathan Moscrop

Club Racing Curley Partnership

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mrs Mary Tyner Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle in January and better than ever when following up in a 14-runner affair at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft). 3lb nudge fair enough and he surely won’t be far away TFRHHHII BHA120

2023: SWEET WILL (IRE) 6 11 6 Conor McNamara 10-3 (Gavin Cromwell) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

ARAMAX: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Arqoob (IRE), 9-2 Equinus (IRE), 5-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 11-2 Curley Finger (IRE), 8-1 Mac Tottie (GB), 10-1 Aramax (GER), 12-1 Copper Coin (GB), 33-1 Floueur (FR), 50-1 Lunar Power (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.35

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £40000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (19 wins from 116 runners, 16%) runs NUBE NEGRA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs NUBE NEGRA

WEIGHTWATCHER: RIDERS ONTHE STORM won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 9lb to 130.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUMITOR trained by H Main, Wantage, 161 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TOMMY’S OSCAR found the lack of a recent outing telling late on at Musselburgh last month so, with that run sure to have blown away the cobwebs, Ann Hamilton’s very smart chaser earns the vote to notch his fourth win over the larger obstacles at the expense of Nube Negra, who found Grade 1 company all too much last time and he should be much more at home back in a handicap Homme Public and Malystic can fight out third.

1-2-3: 1.TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 2.NUBE NEGRA (SPA) 3.HOMME PUBLIC (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (35) 2P-3424 C D

PLAY SMARTER

10 12-0

Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhissecondShloerChaselasttermbutunabletolivewithJonbononfirst2startsthisseason MoreathomewhenchasinghomeEditeurduGitein Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas but unable to land a blow in Clarence House last time Cheekpieces applied and this much easier TFRHHHHI BHA155

2 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (27) 12-1404 CD

9 11-13

B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWProlificwinninghurdlerandevenbetteroverfences,winningGrade2overC&Dlastterm BetterthaneverwhenmakingawinningreturnatKelsoand ran respectably returned to chasing when fourth at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) last month. Major player with that under his belt. TFRHHHHH BHA154

3 MALYSTIC (GB) (35) 01-60P3 CD

10 11-6

B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen Sam Twiston-Davies

Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mrs J. A Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCapped a fine 2022/23 season with this third win of the campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in April. Failed to make an impact on his first 3 outings this season but bounced back to his best with headgear discarded when third over C&D 5 weeks ago. Nudged up 1lb and certainly not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA147

4 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (71) 20-0112 D

7 10-12

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR) Henry Brooke

The Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over hurdles last season and made a successful debut over fences at Wetherby Followed up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham and put in another good effort when second back in a handicap last time. Player returning from a 7-week break

5 THE BIG BITE (IRE) (35) P01-PP0 C D

TFRHHHII BHA139

11 10-7

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Thanks Noel (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br T. & S. Duggan

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful sort on his day over fences and back to that level in first-time headgear when narrow winner of Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 12 months ago. Has offered little this term, though, down the field back over hurdles for the first time in approaching 5 years here 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA134

6 NUMITOR (GB) (323) 2/3P32P- C D

Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy

Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing

Br Mr & Mrs James Main

10 10-5

Harry Bannister

Heather Main, Wantage

TIMEFORM VIEW Facile victory at this course (19f, heavy) 2 years ago. Mixed bag last season, never really going after a bad mistake at the second in the Topham at Aintree (21.1f, good to soft) when last seen 10 months ago. Likely he will need this outing TFRHHHII BHA132

7 RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) (67) 10002-3 D

Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE)

Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott

BF 11 10-3

Gavin Sheehan

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Tom Taaffe Fitzdares Limited, Rh Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-class chaser in his pomp but it’s been a struggle sincehis Old Roan success on last season’s reappearance. Sent off favourite given his record fresh but was below form after 8 months off back there on Boxing Day. Headgear back on but others have more compelling claims (had wind op). TFRHHIII BHA130

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RACE THREE

2023: CALICO (GER) 7 11 9 Bridget Andrews 11-4 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), Homme Public (FR), 3-1 Nube Negra (SPA), 8-1 Malystic (GB), 16-1 Numitor (GB), Riders Onthe Storm (IRE), 40-1 The Big Bite (IRE)

FOURTH RACE 3.10

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

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Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672, 6th £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (20 wins from 125 runners, 16%) runs CHATSHOW HOST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs LIGHTENING MAHLER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OTTIZZINI & SPICE DIVA trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

GAYE LEGACY has progressed well in handicaps this season and, with conditions set to be in her favour and her stamina assured, it’s hard to believe she won’t give another good account now upped in grade Lunar Discovery is another leading contender on form and is sure to pose a big threat if seeing out the longer trip, while Pinot Rouge is an interesting outsider having caught the eye finishing strongly on her Rules debut at Newcastle

1-2-3: 1.GAYE LEGACY (IRE) 2.LUNAR DISCOVERY 3.PINOT ROUGE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 OTTIZZINI (IRE) (28) 3-103P1 D

PLAY SMARTER

7 11-3

Ch m Sea Moon - Izzini (IRE) Sean Quinlan

VictoriaBrannCatherineGabbettAntheaSmyth S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Br V.Brann,B.Cuming,C.Gabbett & A.Smyth

TIMEFORMVIEWHad looked exposed prior to winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, making all and well on top finish Had the race of the race on that occasion but still warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA124

2 BABY SHALLY (IRE) (30) 1-0154 D

6 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Eric Jones

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful start in this sphere in a 7-runner novice at Wincanton in December. Not disgraced under a penalty both outings since but did finish rather weakly at Wincanton last time Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA113

3 CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) (57) 115-052 D

7 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE) Theo Gillard

T W Johnson & G Maxwell

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Miriam & Luke Murphy Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Steady progress in 3 runs over hurdles but has lots to find in this grade.

4 DONTYAWANTME (IRE) (26) 130-421 D

7 11-0

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Glory Queen (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Paul Sutherland, Alfa Site Serv, Lidster Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Br M. O’Brien Alfa Site Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who is proving to be steadily progressive over hurdles and got off the mark in 11-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 26 days ago, by neck from Lunar Discovery Meets that rival on much worse terms but further improvement isn’t out of the question. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 FOR GINA (GB) (15) 212141

6 11-0

B m Kayf Tara - United (GER) Bryony Frost

Louise Kemble and J J W Wadham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br R. B. Holt Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t done much wrong since sent handicapping at a low level, notching her third success at Fakenham (23.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Has a whole lot more on her plate here, though TFRHHIII BHA102

6 GAYE LEGACY (IRE) (39) 3-31221 D

6 11-0

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Gaye Memories Ben Poste

Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Steady improver in handicaps this season, showing an excellent attitude to resume winning ways in 16-runner event at Newbury (24.2f, soft) 39 days ago. Well worth a shot at this level. TFRHHHHH BHA117

7 LIGHTENING MAHLER (IRE) (40) 1-14 D BF

B m Mahler - All Eyes On Me (IRE)

6 11-0

Harry Skelton

Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Sean Osborne Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWCost £72,000 after easily winning sole start in Irish points and created a good impression when making a successful debut over hurdles fitted with a tongue strap at Hereford (21.7f, soft) in January. Proved a let-down at Hereford just under 3 weeks later and has since had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA-

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LUNAR DISCOVERY (GB) (26) D0-1122 BF 7 11-0

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones

Kevin & Anne Glastonbury James Moffatt, Cartmel

Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner last season Also won first 2 starts over hurdles (both 2m Hexham) and has lost little in defeat both outings since, including when a close second to Dontyawantme at Carlisle last month. Solid claims up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA125

9

MELLIFICENT (IRE) (128) 2/16-1 7 11-0

B m Fame And Glory - Mise En Place Robert Dunne

Mr Semore Kurdi

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr D. Pratt Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who put her experience to good use in a first-time tongue strap when winning 9-runner novice at Carlisle (20f, soft) on hurdles bow in October, well on top finish. Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

10 PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (32) 1-3 D

6 11-0

Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE) Edward Austin

Mr S. Oliver

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on sole outing in Irish points and made a successful debut under Rules when third of 12 in a novice hurdle (40/1) at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 32 days ago, finishing strongly Up in trip and likely to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

SPICE DIVA (IRE) (18) 35U242 D BF

7 11-0

B m Arcadio (GER) - Ned’s Joy (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Dr J Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Br Mr D. Laverty & Mr A. Kingham

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who seemed to run up to her best in a first-time tongue strap when second in 7-runner handicap at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 9/4) 18 days ago. Up against it on these terms, though TFRHHIII BHA101

2023: APPLE AWAY (IRE) 6 11 0 Patrick Wadge 9-4 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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

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

Stewards Note:

LIGHTENING MAHLER: Following its run on 22/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lunar Discovery (GB), 5-1 Gaye Legacy (IRE), 11-2 Ottizzini (IRE), 13-2 Dontyawantme (IRE), 10-1 Lightening Mahler (IRE), 16-1 Mellificent (IRE), 20-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 33-1 Baby Shally (IRE), For Gina (GB), 66-1 Spice Diva (IRE), 80-1 Chatshow Host (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.40

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 1YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £70000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £27825, 2nd £13909, 3rd £6958, 4th £3479, 5th £1736, 6th £868. (Penalty Value £36421)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (19 wins from 116 runners, 16%) runs ASHTOWN LAD & HIDDEN HEROICS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs FLASH COLLONGES LONGEST TRAVELLER: CERTAINLY RED trained by L Richards, Chichester, 221 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SOME SCOPE is a chaser on a steep upward curve so is taken to defy a 10lb rise and complete the hat-trick Java Point has made a promising start for this yard and remains on a good mark on old form after his Sandown win, so is next best ahead of Undersupervision, who went close to winning this for the second year in succession 12 months ago

1-2-3: 1.SOME SCOPE 2.JAVA POINT (IRE) 3.UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE)

KEY

colours no horse age st lb

1 DOES HE KNOW (GB) (21) F13-P45

PLAY SMARTER

9 12-0

B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria David Bass

Yes He Does Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br M. W. Easterby Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart winning chaser at his best and he looked rusty after 11 months off when pulled up at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Up against it next 2 starts but should make more of an impact here Headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA149

2 KINONDO KWETU (GB) (126) 133-13P

8 11-9

B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) Jonathan England

Gunalt Partnership Sam England, Guiseley

Br Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMost progressive over fences, making it 6 wins from 8 starts when seeing off another improver at Aintree in May. Denied a clear run when third in the 16-runner Uttoxeter handicap (3 1/4m, good) in July but well held at Cheltenham 4 months later Off since TFRHHIII BHA144

3 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (84) 123P-PP D

10 11-3

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton

Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on an encouraging hurdles return when winning Becher Chase at Aintree last season, notably travelling/jumping fluently Pulled up last 3 starts, however, including in this year’s renewal of Becher Chase. Headgear on TFRHHIII BHA138

4 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (35) 00-0P15 C

B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

9 11-2

Charlie Hammond

Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas a good record here and returned to form when landing a 6-runner handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces here (3m) in December Backed that up with good fifth in Premier Handicap over same C&D since and not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA137

5 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (28) 00-4352

10 11-0

Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass Marc Goldstein

The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester

Br Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhocompletedahat-tricklastseason Generallybetterthantheresultthisterm,good11/2lengthssecondof8toJavaPoint at Sandown (24.2f, good, 4/1) 28 days ago, finishing well despite an error-strewn round of jumping. Player off same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA135

6 UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (84) U2P-P3P CD

8 10-13

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

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

Br Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed benefit of his reappearance run when third in big-field amateurs’ handicap at Cheltenham (25f). Didn’t fancy it tackling the National course for the first time at Aintree since but winner of this 2 years ago and only just edged out last year, so expected to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA134

7 FLASH COLLONGES (FR) (70) 2231F-0

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Prouesse Collonges (FR)

9 10-11

Bryony Frost

The Gi Gi Syndicate Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in this sphere at Newbury (23f) in March and still in touch when falling 19th in Scottish Grand National at Ayr following month. Might have needed the run after 8 months off when well held at Ascot but has work to do from his present mark in any case TFRHHIII BHA132

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DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (37) PP-2001 C D

8 10-10

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

DPM Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br T. J. Hurley Rh Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdles/fencesforHarryWhittingtonandranacrackeronreturnfornewyardwhensecondatWarwick(25.5f).Disappointed next 2 starts but back to form with a bang with a career-best win at Wetherby last month. Respected up 4lb and back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA131

9 JAVA POINT (IRE) (28) 636-P41

9 10-9

B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER) Ben Jones

Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Miss C. O’Neill

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of stable debut when landing a decent pot at Sandown 4 weeks ago by 1 1/2 lengths from Certainly Red. Remains on a good mark on old form up 4lb so high on shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA130

10 HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (66) 5P6F16 D

7 10-7

B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR) Miss Heidi Palin (7)

Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Mickael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of first 2 starts over fences last season, making all in small-field novice handicaps at Exeter and Cheltenham. Went through a quiet spell after but resumed winning ways at Ludlow in December Struggled back in a class 2 at Kempton since, however. TFRHHIII BHA128

11 HALF SHOT (IRE) (28) 0-2U134

10 10-5

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE) Henry Brooke

The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Robert B. Hodgins Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh in November Shaped as if still in good form next 2 starts but may find this too competitive. TFRHHIII BHA126

12 SOME SCOPE (GB) (34) 41-P511 C

6 10-4

B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Rubicon Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when scoring with something in hand here (3m) 5 weeks ago. 10lb higher now but has more to come so should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA125

13 CHARLIE UBERALLES (GB) (35) 441-3P3

8 10-2

Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas Sean Quinlan

Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 3m chase winner in 2022 and bounced back to form away from the mud when third in Premier Handicap here (3m) last month. Remains lightly raced for his age so warrants respect TFRHHHHI BHA123

2023: MORODER (IRE) 9 10 2 James Best 18-1 (Seamus Mullins) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 8, 9, 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

KINONDO KWETU: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. UNDERSUPERVISION: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Some Scope (GB), 8-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 9-1 Erne River (IRE), Java Point (IRE), 11-1 Certainly Red (GB), 12-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), 14-1 Does He Know (GB), 16-1 Docpickedme (IRE), 20-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), Half Shot (IRE), 25-1 Hidden Heroics (FR), 28-1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB), Flash Collonges (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 4.15

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

THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £8200

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 6lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N King (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs LINDA MOON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs SPIT SPOT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPIT SPOT trained by L Russell, Kinross, 250 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SUNDAY SOLDIER has completed a hat-trick in impressive style since switched to handicaps and she can add to that sequence here for all that Linda Moon looks a formidable rival. Spit Spot also makes some appeal for all that the handicapper has taken no chances with her opening mark.

1-2-3: 1.SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) 2.LINDA MOON (IRE) 3.SPIT SPOT

colours no horse age st lb

1 SPIT SPOT (GB) (16) 622 BF

PLAY SMARTER

5 11-8

Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen

Richard & Katherine Gilbert Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Des Thurlby Straightline (NE) Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWFair staying performer on the level for James Fanshawe Acquired by new connections for 9,000 gns in October and has shown a similar level of form over hurdles, again filling the runner-up spot in a novice at Newcastle last time Might not have reached her limit. TFRHHHII BHA110

2 LINDA MOON (IRE) (25) 21-632 5 11-7

Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) Ben Jones

Mrs J K. Buckle Neil King, Burderop

Br Caroline & Chris Berry Bildeston Crown

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, improving again when second in a novice at Taunton last time Solid claims having her first go in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA109

3 SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (50) 463111 D

6 11-4

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR) Richie McLernon

4 Left Footers & A Blewnose David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Mrs E. Connolly The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFast-improving hurdler who readily completed the hat-trick at Sedgefield 50 days ago. Given a break since and could still be a good deal more to come, so should be hard to beat once again. TFRHHHHH BHA106

4 BELLA CIVENA (IRE) (67) 1-05 D

5 11-2

Ch m Mount Nelson - Civena (IRE) Alice Stevens (5) Lulham Racing Harry Derham, Newbury

Br W. Bourke Olbg

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked potentially useful when landing an 8-runner Market Rasen junior hurdle (16.6f, heavy) almost a year ago but has found life tougher since. Still unexposed and may have more to offer on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA104

2023: RAVENSCAR (IRE) 7 11 12 Thomas Dowson 17-2 (Philip Kirby) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 11-4 Linda Moon (IRE), 10-3 Spit Spot (GB), 12-1 Bella Civena (IRE)

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WHITE - Ambulance required.

RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50

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

THE GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10200

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4120, 2nd £2059, 3rd £1030, 4th £515, 5th £257. (Penalty Value £5386.62)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (20 wins from 125 runners, 16%) runs COLLINGHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 19 runners, 37%) runs DENSWORTH, GETAWAY DRUMLEE & SKYTASTIC

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEXTANT & CUBAN CIGAR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 250 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

PLAYTOGETAWAY caught the eye on his return from an absence when a strongtravelling Hereford third last time out and Jonjo O’Neill’s unexposed sort can take a big step forward with that run under his belt to edge out Klitschko who also shaped well when a Warwick runner-up and remains handily weighted. In-form duo Cuban Court and Cuban Cigar need factoring into this competitive handicap too.

1-2-3: 1.PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) 2.KLITSCHKO 3.CUBAN COURT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DENSWORTH (IRE) (323) 15211P- D

PLAY SMARTER

7 12-0

B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way Ben Jones

OAP Syndicate

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up over hurdles last term, bagging 2m novices at Newcastle and Southwell, until pulled up in Aintree handicap 10 months ago. Back after a wind op and remains with potential in this company. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 SEXTANT (GB) (28) 13//-0 D

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Hypoteneuse (IRE)

James Scott & Warren Black

Br Queen Elizabeth II

9 11-13

Stephen Mulqueen

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner in late 2020 and showed very useful form on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021 Blinkered on his first run for new yard when twelfth at Musselburgh (15.6f). Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA119

3 IN THE AIR (FR) (14) 2-12PP0 D

6 11-13

B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr O. S. Harris Adam West, Epsom

Br Mr Charles Magnien

TIMEFORM VIEWA triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore and also made a good start over fences when second at Huntingdon in October but he failed to go on Reverted to hurdles for his new yard but only fourteenth at Ascot (19.3f) 14 days ago so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA119

4 SKYTASTIC (FR) (78) 0/4P4-00 CD

8 11-11

B g Way of Light (USA) - Verzasca (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Presumption in Favour Partnership

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mme Atoinette Tamagni-Bodmer et al Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked useful when winning first 4 starts ( 2 bumpers, 2 hurdles) but lost his way for Sam Thomas subsequently and well held in a pair of Cheltenham handicaps for his new stable this term TFRHHIII BHA117

5 COLLINGHAM (GER) (28) U0-5600

6 11-11

B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE) Theo Gillard

Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br D. A. Brand JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless this term but he got back on track when close eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark TFRHHHII BHA117

6 KLITSCHKO (GB) (49) 1321-32

6 11-11

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress Tom Bellamy

Mr John P. McManus Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner and proving progressive over hurdles, doing well given he made plenty of errors when second in 2m Warwick handicap last time Player eased 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA117

7 CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (28) 2-24103 D

6 11-9

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE) Alan Doyle (5)

Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br The Semayyel Partnership Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced a good Musselburgh record when scoring over 2m there in November and posted another good effort there when third of 13 in handicap 28 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA115

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PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (33) 0451-13

6 11-8

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE) Richie McLernon

Betfred Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWLow-mileage 6-y-o who landed a pair of 2m handicaps in the first half of 2023 and resumed from 8 months off with a promising third in 2m handicap at Hereford 33 days ago, travelling well Big shout with that run behind him. TFRHHHHH BHA114

9

CARRAREA (IRE) (19) 3-11500 D

7 11-7

Ch g Notnowcato - Georgina Valleya (IRE) Edward Austin (5)

Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland

Br George Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner for Emmet Mullins and again over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m) for Mark Walford early last season Sold for £2,000 and came in last of 7 on his yard debut in 2m Catterick handicap on return though TFRHHIII BHA113

10 SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) (74) 12P-524 BF

6 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - In A Rush (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Seosamh Murphy The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goer who posted a good second at Newbury in November but well below that level when a remote fourth at Fakenham since Capable on a going day but not one for maximum faith. TFRHHHII BHA108

11 OUR FOLLET (GB) (63) F31-005

5 11-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Folie Lointaine (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Rubicon Racing 1 Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br R. K. Aston & S. Hadley

TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but he has offered little in 3 starts so far this season Tongue

12

for this return to hurdling TFRHHIII BHA108

GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE) (392) 21/16P- 8 11-1

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE) Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs G. Collier Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Paddy Stack Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point scorer who made a winning hurdles debut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022 Pulled up in novice at Sandown when last seen out 13 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his comeback but yard are well among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA107

13

CUBAN COURT (IRE) (34) 20-P4P2

6 10-4

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE) Lilly Pinchin

The Bench Neil King, Burderop

Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who shaped well on his handicap debut after wind surgery when second of 17 over C&D (good to soft) 34 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA96

2023: WHIZZ KID (GER) 7 11 7 Luke Scott 5-2 (Dr Richard Newland) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

DENSWORTH: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

KLITSCHKO: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow into stride.

SERGEANT WILSON: Following its run on 19/12/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled on this occasion.

GETAWAY DRUMLEE: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Klitschko (GB), 6-1 Densworth (IRE), 15-2 Playtogetaway (IRE), Sergeant Wilson (IRE), 8-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 12-1 Sextant (GB), Getaway Drumlee (IRE), Cuban Court (IRE), 18-1 Collingham (GER), 22-1 In The Air (FR), 50-1 Skytastic (FR), 66-1 Our Follet (GB), 300-1 Carrarea (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE GET RACEDAY READY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. has generously sponsored this race a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race 27 entries at £50. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 2.05 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 1 at £25 and 13 at £125. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

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Third Race 2.35 - THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner, in addition a cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 1 at £40 and 10 at £200. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.10 - THE TIPS FOR EVERY RACE AT raceday-ready.com MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only. Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner, in addition a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 18 entries at £150. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) A

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Fifth Race 3.40 - THE GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36421 to the winning horse The second to receive £16744, the third £8372, the fourth £4186, the fifth £2093 and the sixth £1043. for five yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race and will present a Trophy to the winning owner, and will also provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £50. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Doncaster Racecourse. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 2 at £70 and 17 at £350. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27825; Second £13909; Third £6958; Fourth £3479; Fifth £1736; Sixth £868. (Penalty Value £36421)

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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996 and the fourth £498. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. a cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 14 entries at £41. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 6lb.

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Seventh Race 4.50 - THE GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5386 to the winning horse The second to receive £2478, the third £1239, the fourth £620 and the fifth £309. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 29th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race a cash prize will be awarded to the Stablehand judged by them to be best turned out for this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 27 entries at £51. - Closed February 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4120; Second £2059; Third £1030; Fourth £515; Fifth £257. (Penalty Value £5386.62)

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