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THIRD RACE 2.45

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 247 runners, 15%) runs EBONY GALE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs AHEAD OF THE FIELD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCRUM DIDDLY trained by O Sherwood, Upper Lambourn, 146 miles.

HALLIGATOR has been raised 3lb for his handicap debut second at Huntingdon but that was an encouraging effort, and one which suggests that this new trip could be the catalyst for improvement. Kim Bailey’s representative is marginally preferred to Scrum Diddly, who did the job well on his first run in a handicap at Ludlow and is bound to prove popular under a penalty here. Chinook should be on the premises if able to build on her latest effort and the reappearingThe Boola Boss also has claims

1-2-3: 1.HALLIGATOR (FR) 2.SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE) 3.CHINOOK colours no horse age st lb

1 HALLIGATOR (FR) (42) 2/122-

6 12-0

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quick des Sacart (FR) David Bass

Imperial Racing Partnership Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Stefaan Butseraen Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise sole bumper start in Ireland and made a successful hurdles debut for new yard at Uttoxeter last summer Runner-up both subsequent appearances, including when upped to 20.7f for recent handicap bow at Huntingdon (soft), and this stiffer test could be just what he needs TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 EBONY GALE (GB) (14) 1103/P-0 D

9 11-10

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE) Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen Racing Club & Mickey Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Distillery Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4handicapsoverfences(atupto24.3f)forPhilipHobbsin2021 However,hehasn’tshownmuchsparkinacoupleofrunsfornewconnections since returning form over a year off last month and the first-time visor will need to help trigger a revival if he’s to make an impact here. TFRHIIII BHA106

3 SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE) (8) 30062-1 D

5 11-7 (in 7lb ex)

B g Malinas (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE)

Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Brendan Powell Winterfields Farm Ltd & M Burton

Br M. Fahy Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemingly benefited from the fitting of cheekpieces, step up to 3m and switch to handicap company when scoring in good style at Ludlow (good) recently It’s easy enough to pick holes in that form but leading claims under a penalty nonetheless TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 THE BOOLA BOSS (IRE) (345) 306/331-

7 11-6

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Harry Cobden Hyde, Frobisher, Waters & Hyde

Br Harry Curtis William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWStepped up on chase debut third when getting on top close home upped to 23f at Worcester (good to soft) 11 months ago. Absent since but he’s unexposed as a stayer and will be a threat under Harry Cobden back hurdling if fit enough to do himself justice. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 AHEAD OF THE FIELD (IRE) (80) 4/PBP44-

8 11-5

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Last of The Bunch

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Joe Anderson (5) Andy & The Frisky Fillies

Br R. McCarthy Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden hurdle winner in Ireland in March 2021 and scored at second attempt for this yard/over fences at Southwell in December of that year Winless since, however, and while he hasn’t fared badly back in this sphere the last twice and has been given a chance by the handicapper, others look stronger TFRHHIII BHA101

6 BRAGANZA BAY (GB) (44) 01001U-

6 10-12

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Combe Florey Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Kevin Byram Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br B. G. Hellyer & H. D. J. Daly

Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways back in headgear in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) in March. Hard to draw any firm conclusions from subsequent Haydock effort (unseated at the seventh) but his rather up-and-down profile tempers enthusiasm TFRHHHII BHA94

7 CHINOOK (GB) (26) 003005-

B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Papaya (IRE)

Oaktree Racing Club

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd

5 10-7

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for first success but much better effort for this stable when fifth at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) last month, leaving the strong impression that she’s worth another try at this trip Not discounted TFRHHHII BHA89

2022: CRY WOLF 9 10 2 Philip Armson 11-4

(Alexandra Dunn) 5 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

CHINOOK: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Scrum Diddly (IRE), 3-1 Halligator (FR), 11-2 The Boola Boss (IRE), 8-1 Braganza Bay (GB), 10-1 Chinook (GB), 14-1 Ahead of The Field (IRE), 66-1 Ebony Gale (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 3.20

THREE MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (3M 3F 208YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 1lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 247 runners, 15%) runs FAIRLAWN FLYER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs THE MACON LUGNATIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOTEL DU NORD trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 177 miles.

Dual C&D winner AMATEUR returned to form when third here last month and he looks by far the most solid option. That said, an error-free round would see Gwencily Berbas competitive and he is next on the list ahead of Hotel du Nord.

1-2-3: 1.AMATEUR (IRE) 2.GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) 3.HOTEL DU NORD (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 AMATEUR (IRE) (43) 1P/P6P3- CD

10 12-1 Ch g Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Adja (IRE) Toby Wynne (5) Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend

Br Dayton Investments Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwo of his 3 wins in this sphere have been registered over C&D, the latest off this mark last spring Back-to-form third when bidding to win that same handicap for the third year running last month (showed signs of heat stress post race) and a bold show is anticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 NEARLY PERFECT (GB) (24) 114//P0P-

9 11-13

B g Malinas (GER) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop

Br E. R. Hanbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 3 of his 9 starts over fences but the signs since returning from a lengthy absence in January have not been overly encouraging Connections now turn to headgear TFRHIIII BHA120

3 FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (24) 11/P1P0- C

7 11-10

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr Ross Williams Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeit4-4overfencesherewhenlandinga23.8fhandicap(heavy)infirst-timecheekpiecesinDecember However,subsequenteffortsatChepstowandPerth have been modest and while the return to this course/change of headgear could spark a return to form, the drying ground is an additional concern. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (13) D3P0P-5 D

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR)

11 11-8

Mr George Hiscock (7)

Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Mr Emmanuel Clayeux Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 4m hunter chase at Cheltenham last April and ran solid races in defeat on next 2 starts Has failed to fire in a handful of appearances so far this year, though, and needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA115

5 GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) (33) 451330-

12 11-8

B g Nickname (FR) - Lesorial (FR) Jack Tudor

Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mlle Lily-Rose Bernabe W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’t the force of old but proved up to taking advantage of a falling mark in the Devon National at Exeter in February. Latest seventh in a big-field Cheltenham handicap (good) over this trip was creditable and claims down 2lb here, particularly if he puts in a fluent round of jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA115

6 THE MACON LUGNATIC (GB) (41) 3F452P- C 9 11-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Didbrook

Luca Morgan

Genesis Racing Partnership II Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Cotswold Stud & Overbury Stallions Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort for a while when chasing Gwencily Berbas home in the Devon National at Exeter (30.7f, good) but, commensurate with his up-and-down profile, he failed to back that up at the same course next time TFRHHHII BHA109

7 HOTEL DU NORD (FR) (46) 223/P1P- 10 11-2

B g Voix du Nord (FR) - Iu Mi Nao (IRE) Harry Cobden

Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mr Alain Aupetit

TIMEFORMVIEWDual point winner who made it 13th time lucky under Rules when landing a 25f Warwick veterans’ chase on debut for present yard in March Pulled up at Wetherby since but he could have a part to play if able to bounce back here with Harry Cobden doing the steering TFRHHHII BHA109

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2, 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

AMATEUR: Following its run on 9/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was showing signs of heat stress.

NEARLY PERFECT: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the jockey felt something was amiss.

HOTEL DU NORD: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Amateur (IRE), 7-2 Gwencily Berbas (FR), 5-1 The Macon Lugnatic (GB), 7-1 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 17-2 Hotel du Nord (FR), 12-1 Coup de Pinceau (FR), 33-1 Nearly Perfect (GB)

Abbreviations

BF - Beaten Favourite.

D - Distance Winner.

C - Course Winner.

d - Disqualified

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FIFTH RACE 3.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WELSH COTTAGE CAKES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 247 runners, 15%) runs COAL FIRE & GAVIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs COAL FIRE & GAVIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN BETJEMAN trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

CUMHACHT boasts plenty of scope from this opening mark given his bumper form so rates a really interesting contender with Harry Cobden a positive jockey booking Gavin starts out for a new yard in excellent order so is a solid rival, with John Betjeman completing the shortlist.

(IRE)

BETJEMAN colours no horse age st lb

1 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (18) 002312- CD

7 12-0

B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Fergus Gillard (3) Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Plantation Stud Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the most consistent but back to winning ways in determined style at Ffos Las in March, rallying well despite being carried left. Matched that form when second at Wincanton 5 days later and has carried on the good work on the level, since, placed twice Up 3lb but can be a factor again TFR

2 NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (258) 2125- D

5 11-11

B g Golden Horn - Whipped (IRE) Jack Tudor ValueRacingClub.co.uk David Pipe, Wellington

Br Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWonabraceofstayinghandicapsonthelevellastsummerandhastakenwelltohurdling,successfulatWorcesteronsecondstartbeforeasound second under a penalty at that venue Shade disappointing on handicap debut in September and off since (has had a wind op). TFRHHHII BHA109

3 TIGER VOICE (FR) (37) 0045P6- D

8 11-5

B g Poet’s Voice - Tarsia (GER) Robert Williams (3)

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but, having changed hands for £18,000 in October, he hasn’t shown much spark for present connections. TFRHHIII BHA103

4 KARANNELLE (IRE) (7) 13522-4 D

8 11-4

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) Lorcan Williams

Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Mr David Bobbett

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive spell last summer, landing back-to-back handicaps prior to a brace of runner-up efforts at Newton Abbot. Ran right up to form on last week’s return from 9 months off at Southwell and another bold bid looks assured. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 LOUKARAK (FR) (25) PF532P-

4 11-3

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Louegarde (FR) Alan Johns

Mrs C. S. Wilson

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br M. Thierry Cypres & M. Ronny Coveliers Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form shown over both hurdles and fences, latest when 3 1/2 lengths second of 4 in 3-y-o event at Dax on chasing debut in September. Well held on stable debut 3 weeks ago and back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA107

6 TURPIN GOLD (GB) (223) 30/3214- D

7 11-3

B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Tamara Sean Houlihan

The Shinton Family Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br J. B. J. Richards

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, coming good in 2m Stratford novice in September. Lame at Huntingdon a month later and off since Handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA101

7 GAVIN (GB) (13) F5502-1 D

5 11-1

B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood Ben Jones

Mr H. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Seasons Holidays PLC

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of aUttoxeter handicapin November 2022 and back in good nick again,secondto a next-time-out winner at Taunton before going one place better at Fakenham a fortnight ago. Since left Joe Ponting and revised mark looks fair-enough for new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA99

CUMHACHT (IRE) (36) 2/00043- 5 10-10

B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE) Harry Cobden

Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br John Cullinan William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWJust denied in bumper at Thurles for John Kiely last spring Disappointing in that sphere for this yard but shaped quite well both hurdles starts this spring Potential improver now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA94

9 COAL FIRE (IRE) (119) 0000- 7 10-8

B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br P. McCarthy

TIMEFORM VIEW More like it when mid-field over C&D on his final qualifying run in January handicaps more suitable.

10 GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (13) 11355-0 CD

B g Showcasing - Daintily Done Ellis Collier (7)

B. M. G. Group Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice during the autumn, latterly over C&D in October. Hasn’t scaled same heights upon returning to action this spring

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cumhacht (IRE), 9-2 John Betjeman (GB), 5-1 Gavin (GB), 9-1 Karannelle (IRE), Turpin Gold (GB), Coal Fire (IRE), 12-1 Nibras Gold (IRE), 28-1 Loukarak (FR), 33-1 Tiger Voice (FR), Good Impression (GB)

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