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FIRST RACE 5.55

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE IAN HALL MEMORIAL

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (45 wins from 369 runners, 12%) runs ASTRO BABE & BLAZING HARTINGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs JUGGERNAUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUGGERNAUT trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.

It’s tough to look beyond SPLASHING WAVE, who shaped with plenty of promise when third on hurdling debut at Worcester 10 days ago and a repeat effort should be enough for Peter Bowen’s mare to open her account. Moonlit Warrior is an interesting hurdling debutant on first start for his new yard, so he could be the one to offer most resistance, ahead of Captain Attridge

1-2-3: 1.SPLASHING WAVE 2.MOONLIT WARRIOR 3.CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 BLAZING HARTINGO (IRE) (10) 2UP-04

5 11-2

B g Mores Wells - Hazel Toi (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat & Bernadette Vaughan

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up completed start in points but no encouragement to glean from both starts over hurdles this month. Significantly dropped in trip but readily passed over TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BRIGHT FOCUS (GB) (52) 6000-

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Azione James Best

Mrs R. Hurley Laura Hurley, Tiverton

Br Mr Michael Brend Red Lion Oakford

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in 4 career starts

3 CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE) (13) 60-3

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - High Queen (IRE) Lee Edwards

Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br W. L. O’Toole Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/4m) who looks a work-in-progress over hurdles, third of 10 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 13 days ago. Should progress further. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 DEAL EM HIGH (GB) (32) 510P/P0-

6 11-2

Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal Harry Reed

Mr Ian Richard Goatson Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br G. Phillips Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest bumper winner but no show in 3 runs over hurdles.

5 RUBY’S COMET (GB) (19) 00-0

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Ben Jones

EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners but didn’t offer much in a couple of bumpers and similar story on hurdles debut earlier this month.

6

JUGGERNAUT (FR) (90) 443-

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sacoleva (FR)

Martyn Chapman & Ms Gill Langford

Br S.C. Couetil Elevage

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-10

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

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TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to only a modest level when fourth in a bumper and better effort in this sphere came on hurdling debut when fourth at this track in January. Bounce back required after 3 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MOONLIT WARRIOR (GB) (245)

4 10-10

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Claiomh Solais (IRE)

David Pipe, Wellington

Jack Tudor ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Br Miss K. Rausing & J. S. Bolger W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who was back to form when a close fourth at Chelmsford on final start in 2022

Left Michael Bell (43,000 gns) subsequently and he’s an interesting hurdling debutant.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8

ASTRO BABE (GB) (30) 664-

5 10-9

B m Telescope (IRE) - Bathwick Babe (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 3 winners but beat only one home in 2 bumpers last summer and it was a similar story on hurdles bow last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 SPLASHING WAVE (GB) (10) 465-3

6 10-9

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Alfies Gift Sean Bowen

Mrs G. Davies Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mrs G. Davies

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in bumpers and matched that sent hurdling when a close third in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on 10 days ago, headed run-in having led on bridle home turn Likely she’ll prove hard to beat with a repeat TFRHHHHH BHA2022: LEADING THEATRE (IRE) 6 10 11 Max Kendrick 8-13 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Splashing Wave (GB), 5-1 Moonlit Warrior (GB), 11-2 Captain Attridge (IRE), 13-2 Juggernaut (FR), 50-1 Blazing Hartingo (IRE), 66-1 Astro Babe (GB), 150-1 Bright Focus (GB), Deal Em High (GB), Ruby’s Comet (GB)

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SECOND RACE 6.25

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WELSH REINDEER RETREAT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (45 wins from 369 runners, 12%) runs HERONORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs DINDIN

WEIGHTWATCHER: FANZIO won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 25lb to 105.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FANZIO trained by L Hurley, Tiverton, 151 miles.

HARDY BOY ran close to his hurdles form first time up over fences when third at Market Rasen just over a fortnight ago and, with further improvement on the cards as he gains experience, Ben Pauling’s 6-y-o gets the vote to come out on top. Dindin arrives in good order, so he looks the obvious danger to the selection, with Heronord taken to fill out third place. &

1-2-3: 1.HARDY BOY (FR) 2.DINDIN (FR) 3.HERONORD (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 HARDY BOY (FR) (15) 00246-3

6 12-0

Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR) Luca Morgan

Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in good form over hurdles and ran close that level first time up over fences when third at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago, finishing with running left. Likely improver, so holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA105

2 FANZIO (FR) (30) U43100- D

8 12-0

B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Fanzio Partnership

Br Jean Brest

Laura Hurley, Tiverton

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton (16.1f) in March but well beaten on both starts for this yard last month. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA105

3 DINDIN (FR) (30) 323123- D

10 11-6

B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR) Philip Armson (3) David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWHad a busy season last term and resumed winning ways in a race that panned out well for him at Wincanton (20f) in March. Solid placed efforts subsequently and should give another decent account. TFRHHHHI BHA97

4 HOLERDAY RIDGE (IRE) (18) 3UP3P-0

8 11-2

B g Mahler - Deep Lilly Ciaran Gethings

Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet

Br Ms L. Pyne

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner over hurdles and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third in handicap at this course (20.9f) in March. Hasn’t progressed on both outings since, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA93

5 HERONORD (FR) (236) 424245-

6 11-2

B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours Adam Wedge

Hush Hush Partnership

Br Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 20 attempts under Rules. A place probably the best he can hope for returning from 7 months off despite a tumbling mark.

6 TALKINGTHETALK (IRE) (31) 3PP5P0-

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA93

6 10-4

Sean Houlihan

Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr Nick Blanchfield Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft hurdling debut form behind when third in a Wexford maiden on final run for Leonard Whitmore last summer Hasn’t shown much for present yard, though, and not attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. TFRHHIII BHA81

7 PADDY’S RETURN (IRE) (842) 000//-

B g Ocovango - Witneses Daughter (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan

7 10-2

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2021. Of some interest that connections have persevered but betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations now handicap chasing after over 2 years off.

TFRHHIII BHA70

2022: BALKARDY (FR) 5 11 6 Isabel Williams 11-4 (Evan Williams) 4 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

HOLERDAY RIDGE: Following its run on 9/5/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake and jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Hardy Boy (FR), 15-8 Dindin (FR), 6-1 Heronord (FR), 12-1 Holerday Ridge (IRE), 16-1 Fanzio (FR), 33-1 Talkingthetalk (IRE), 40-1 Paddy’s Return (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THIRD RACE 6.55

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WILLIAM HALL MEMORIAL 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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (37 wins from 253 runners, 15%) runs COURTLAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN

WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 13lb to 109.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABAYA DU MATHAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.

FEEL THE PINCH ran creditably when third over C&D earlier this month and in a contest that is unlikely to take much winning, Robbie Llewellyn’s charge is fancied to notch a second success over the larger obstacles. Abaya du Mathan is holding his form well, so he can follow the selection home, ahead of chasing debutant Donnie Azoff

1-2-3: 1.FEEL THE PINCH 2.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) 3.DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (21) 4//2521-6 D

7 12-0

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br P. J. Reynolds Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthefifthtimeofaskingoverhurdleswhenseeingoff8rivalsina2mTauntonmaideninMarch.Failedtoprogressasneeded making handicap debut at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago and now attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 COURTLAND (IRE) (70) 11/5U56- CD

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Mrs Rosemary Ross

8 11-13

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTook well to chasing with C&D win and at Newton Abbot in summer 2021 Well below par in 4 starts last season but is starting to look very well handicapped for a yard among the winners in recent days. TFRHHHII BHA

3 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (18) 6F13U-3 D BF

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose

9 11-13

Toby Wynne (5)

B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br C. F. C. Jackson

TIMEFORMVIEWHas built up a particularly good record at Bangor, adding to his tally over hurdles in March. Ran creditably when third over C&D 18 days ago and he looks set for another decent run is a contest that may not take much winning. TFRHHHHH BHA109

4 GLAJOU (FR) (19) 21P44-0 D

7 11-12

Br g Network (GER) - Toscane (FR) Ryan Mania

Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil

TIMEFORMVIEWFair chaser but he’s not the most straightforward. Cashed in on a reduced mark at Worcester last summer but not scaled same heights on 3 of his 4 starts since, folding tamely at Worcester (16.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Remains easy to oppose TFRHHIII BHA108

5 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (18) P3221-2 C

11 10-13

B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Jack Tudor

David Pipe Racing Club

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has been kept very busy and ended long losing run to land course handicap chase (19.4f) for second successive season last month. Again ran well when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, good) 18 days ago and fancied to go well once again. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2022: BOSTON JOE (IRE) 6 11 1 Paul O’Brien 13-2 (Rebecca Curtis) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

GLAJOU: Following its run on 8/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 10-3 Feel The Pinch (GB), 4-1 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 5-1 Glajou (FR), 12-1 Courtland (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

FOURTH RACE 7.25

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

THE JOANNE GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (37 wins from 253 runners, 15%) runs GAVIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs GAVIN WEIGHTWATCHER: JUST THE MAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 8lb to 109. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HORN CAPE trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 328 miles.

A case can be made for all of these but HORN CAPE still looked to have more to offer when scoring at Hexham so gets the vote at the chief expense of Fakenham winner Gavin. Just The Man is also weighted to have a say if, as expected, building on his Bangor run after an absence.

1-2-3: 1.HORN CAPE (FR) 2.GAVIN 3.JUST THE MAN (FR) colours

1 HORN CAPE (FR) (58) 6/34411- D

6 11-13

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who got back on track for his new yard when winning handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) in March. Defied a penalty at Hexham a week later and he could still have more to offer. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 JUST THE MAN (FR) (7) 554F0-6 D

7 11-12

Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Yachtclubgenoa (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Compagnia Generale SRL K W Bell Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWIn process of running well when falling 3 out at Leicester (15.5f) in November Probably needed the run after 6 months off when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f) 7 days ago. Can take a step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA109

3 CORNICELLO (FR) (30) 41210P- D

B g Penny’s Picnic (IRE) - Breezy Hawk (GER)

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5 11-11

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Dieter Meinke Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat performer in Germany and easily gained second hurdles win at Wincanton in November Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 30 days ago though so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 GAVIN (GB) (18) F5502-1 D

B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood

5 11-2

Sean Bowen

Mr H. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Seasons Holidays PLC

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 18 days ago on his final run for Joe Ponting. Up 6lb but still not taken lightly for his new yard TFRHHHHI BHA99

2022: JOHN BETJEMAN 6 11 6 Fergus Gillard 6-4 (Mark Gillard) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Horn Cape (FR), Gavin (GB), 8-1 Just The Man (FR), Cornicello (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 7.55

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ANIMAL DRAMATICS 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): E Williams (45 wins from 369 runners, 12%) runs LOVED OUT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs CLAPTON HILL

WEIGHTWATCHER: ROCK THE HOUSE won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 8lb to 96.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DR SANDERSON trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 328 miles.

CLAPTON HILL backed out of things pretty tamely on his Huntingdon handicap debut in January but is worth another chance given his earlier promise and lightly-raced profile Nikhi could do with brushing up on her jumping but retains potential based on her fairly useful Flat form, while Dr Sanderson is another who can’t be ruled out from a much-reduced mark, especially with his stable amongst the winners

1-2-3: 1.CLAPTON HILL 2.NIKHI 3.DR SANDERSON (IRE) colours

1 TULIN (GB) (238) 25/5336-

6 12-1

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Talawat Rex Dingle Elite Racing 001 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Elite Racing Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at best but became disappointing for Paul Nicholls, finishing last in 6-runner handicap at Fontwell on final outing in October. Given a chance by the assessor on first start for new yard but is risky. TFRHHHII BHA111

2 PLATINUMCARD (IRE) (46) 2/02400-

8 11-13

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Flemensfirth Lady (IRE) Jack Tudor Redeemers Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington

Br W. Moran W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Ayr winner (16f) starting out for Gordon Elliott but more miss than hit for that yard after and has offered little both starts for new yard 5 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA109

3 DR SANDERSON (IRE) (19) 00650-F C D

9 11-11

B g Jeremy (USA) - Guydus (IRE) Richie McLernon Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br R. T. MacAuley

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner/one-time useful hurdler who slipped up towards the end of the back straight in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft, 9/1) 19 days ago. Yard amongst the winners and would have to enter calculations if backed TFRHHHHI BHA107

4 CLAPTON HILL (GB) (134) 334P-

5 11-6

B g Dunaden (FR) - Rosita Bay Kielan Woods

The Clapton Hill Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well in sole bumper and reached the frame in 19f maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn Backed out of things quickly on Huntingdon handicap bow in January but worth another chance to do better after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA102

5 ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) (7) U0245-P

8 11-0

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Holiday Time (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon

Br James Browne Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliable type Eleven runs since last win in 2021 and ran poorly after 6 months off at Uttoxeter last week. Not out of the question he could return to form but percentage call to look elsewhere TFRHHHII BHA96

6 NIKHI (GB) (32) 3255-

4 11-0

Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Elysian Fields (GR) Sean Bowen

Mr L. Mulryan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br J. Chandris

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful 2m Flat winner for Jedd O’Keeffe Changed hands for 78,000 gns and shaped promisingly when third on hurdles debut here over 2m. Held back by her jumping since but it’s still early days and she remains with some potential based on Flat form TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 LOVED OUT (IRE) (230) 4312U0- C

6 10-11

B g Requinto (IRE) - Love Thirty Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Kevin J. Molloy Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner in June and backed that up with a good second at Newton Abbot in August. However, ran one of his lesser races here last time and needs to hit the ground running after 7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA93

2022: NEACHELLS BRIDGE (IRE) 10 12 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-3 (Neil Mulholland) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

TULIN: Following its run on 1/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

ROCK THE HOUSE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Nikhi (GB), 7-2 Tulin (GB), 5-1 Dr Sanderson (IRE), 6-1 Clapton Hill (GB), 15-2 Loved Out (IRE), 8-1 Rock The House (IRE), 20-1 Platinumcard (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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Abbreviations

BF - Beaten Favourite.

D - Distance Winner.

C - Course Winner.

d - Disqualified

SIXTH RACE 8.25

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

THE HALL BROTHERS TRANSPORT MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (37 wins from 253 runners, 15%) runs SAXON QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs DANA’S GEM

WEIGHTWATCHER: BALLYMILAN won off a handicap mark of 96, her rating is now down 8lb to 88.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TRE A PENI trained by O Greenall & J Guerrie, Malpas, 140 miles.

TRE A PENI ran her best race when third in a big-field handicap at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and a reproduction of that form could be enough to see her get off the mark. Miss Pearl wouldn’t need to build much on her latest effort to have a big say, with Cresswell Queen another to consider despite lacking a recent run.

1-2-3: 1.TRE A PENI 2.MISS PEARL (IRE) 3.CRESSWELL QUEEN colours no horse age st lb

1 MISS PEARL (IRE) (18) 6F/66-4

7 12-0

B m Mahler - Road To Pearls Ben Jones

Mr Mark Lloyd Sheila Lewis, Brecon Br Thomas Norris

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than previously in a first-time hood/under a change of tactics when fourth of 11 in maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Into handicaps now and wouldn’t need to build on that much to have a big say. TFRHHHHI BHA88

2 BALLYMILAN (GB) (30) 053PPP- D

8 12-0

B m Milan - Ballyhoo (IRE) Richie McLernon Heart Racing HR2 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mrs J. A. Thomas Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 23f chase winner early last summer but she’s not the most reliable and has been pulled up all 3 starts since returning from a break, including in first-time cheekpieces last time Tongue strap now added. TFRHHIII BHA88

3 DANA’S GEM (IRE) (31) 3000-

5 11-9

B m Milan - At Present (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr G Freeman Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Matt O’Connor Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was well held on handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 31 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to bring about improvement. TFRHHHII BHA83

4 CRESSWELL QUEEN (GB) (262) 312566- CD

8 11-7

B m Brian Boru - Cresswell Willow (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr P. J. Woolley Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br R. B. Mckay Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning chasing debut here in June and ran at least as well in defeat when second in 4-runner event at Newton Abbot next time. Not quite in same form subsequent chase starts but is lower in the weights over hurdles and player if ready to roll TFRHHHHI BHA81

5 LADY ROBINN (GB) (115) 4P0-

6 10-12

Br m Robin des Champs (FR) - Friendly Craic (IRE) Kielan Woods

Nicholas Piper & Claire E. Piper

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br W. B. Mactaggart Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice/maiden hurdles but has undergone a breathing operation ahead of handicap debut and open to improvement

6 TRE A PENI (GB) (21) 05040-3

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Cerise Bleue (FR)

The Malpas Syndicate

TFRHHHII BHA72

6 10-9

Toby Wynne (5)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Yorton Farm Stud Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran creditably from 2lb out of the weights when third in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Shortlist material

7

SAXON QUEEN (GB) (592) 0050/-

TFRHHHHH BHA69

6 10-8

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Spieta (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr David Bond Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Distillery Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more temperament than ability on final 2021 start. Off 19 months TFR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tre A Peni (GB), 7-2 Cresswell Queen (GB), 4-1 Miss Pearl (IRE), 13-2 Lady Robinn (GB), 12-1 Dana’s Gem (IRE), 16-1 Ballymilan (GB), 28-1 Saxon Queen (GB) RACE

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SEVENTH RACE 8.55

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

THE HALL BROTHERS DISTRIBUTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS colours no horse

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Sir M Prescott (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs WHATAWIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHATAWIT trained by Sir M Prescott, Newmarket, 271 miles.

WHATAWIT should get the job done easily in this match.

1-2-3: 1.WHATAWIT 2.JOHNTHEPOSTMAN (IRE) 3.

1 WHATAWIT (GB) (16) 2-1 D age st lb

5 11-9

B g Sakhee (USA) - Florie Sean Bowen Strawberry Fields Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket Br Strawberry Fields Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to do well in this sphere and built on his promising start at Market Rasen when winning at Huntingdon easily a fortnight ago. Should be following up TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 JOHNTHEPOSTMAN (IRE) (36) 600-

5 11-2

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 No show in point bumper/2 bumpers under Rules.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 2

Probable S.P’s: 1-100 Whatawit (GB), 50-1 Johnthepostman (IRE)

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