No of days since last ran
form guide previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
horse’s name
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
colour graphic age weight st-lbs
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
9 11-10
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) Mr Z. Baker (5)
S Such & CG Paleta Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TFRHHHHI BHA160
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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 nonhandicaps 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 For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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Welcome to the second Swansea Bay Business Club Race Day at Ffos Las Racecourse.
Today is the last National Hunt race meeting for the season at Ffos Las, and what an amazing year its been for us all at Wales’s newest racecourse with a season of superb jumps racing, and with our average field numbers per race and attendances up year on year yet again it shows that all the hard work and dedication put in by the Ground Staff and Operations teams has really paid dividends.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all our Owners and Trainers for their continuing support and wish them good luck today, and I hope you have another great day at Ffos Las.
And when it comes to winners, I have to congratulate Pembrokeshire’s own Sean Bowen (pictured above) who is now the leading jockey at Ffos Las Racecourse since we first opened back in 2009, as he surpassed A P McCoy’s long standing record of 69 winners at our last meeting.
It’s an absolute pleasure to have West Wales’s largest Networking organisation back with us again at Bridles Restaurant and many thanks to President Mike Morgan and Vice President Amy Seppman for making this great day happen again. Swansea Bay Business Club hold monthly events with some brilliant speakers at amazing venues across the region , to find out more please visit www.swanseabaybusinessclub.com for details.
Looking forward, our first Flat racing opener takes place on Sunday June 25th where we have our Beer and Cider festival, with the legendary Wurzels playing live after racing (I could hear you singing “I’ve got a Brand New Combine Harvester” to yourself when you read that)! Then we have a full summer of racing with the highlight being Ladies Day on Friday 25th August with James Argent (Arg from TOWIE) and his band plus the Million Dollar Men entertaining us all after racing, who knows we may get a visit from the the great GC (Gemma Collins) to watch him perform in West Wales! Check out ffoslas-racecourse.co.uk for full details
So please enjoy the day, and always remember “You really can’t beat a great day at the races!”
Kevin Hire General ManagerAbandonment
In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund
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Admission Policy
• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person
• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.
• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)
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• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.
Evacuation Procedures
If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards
The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance
Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions.
It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;
• Take your belongings with you.
• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.
Glasses & Bottles
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish
Horse & Jockey Welfare
It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred
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Unauthorised Bookmaking
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
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RACE TECHNOLOGIES
THURSDAY 08 JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
STEVEN DROWNE (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
MILLY BERSEY, KELLY O’BOYLE, FERGUS SWEENEY
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
SOPHIA UPTON
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
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ROBERT CUTHBERT
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GRAHAM POTTS
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Dr PHIL PRITCHARD
Dr OWEN HASWELL
Dr DAVID LEE
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN
MARTIN KNIGHT
VINCE MCKEVITT
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WILL SHERWOOD
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SIMON HOLT
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PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER/SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KEVIN HIRE
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DAI JONES
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FIRST RACE 1.50
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
FLY 2 WALES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 365 runners, 12%) runs TO BE SURE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING
WEIGHTWATCHER: NEVILLE’S CROSS won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 8lb to 129.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRESENTANDCOUNTING trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 139 miles.
PRESENTANDCOUNTING still needs to conclusively prove his stamina for this trip but with forecast conditions in his favour and the likelihood of his own way in front, he could well be the answer. Neither To Be Sure nor Neville’s Cross can be discounted, however.
1-2-3: 1.PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) 2.TO BE SURE
3.NEVILLE’S CROSS (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 NEVILLE’S CROSS (IRE) (96) P0P5P0- D
8 12-0
B g Stowaway - Dancing Bird (IRE) Stan Sheppard
Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope Br Christopher Maye Plusbac
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple chase winner who added another couple of small field handicaps to his tally at 3m last summer Struggling for form in trio of starts since the turn of the year but now operating 8lb below last winning mark if 3-month break has perked him up TFRHHHHI BHA129
2 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (20) 11136-4 D 9 12-0
B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE) Brian Hughes
The Turner Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Brucetown Farms Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWProlific over fences in 2021/22 campaign, winning 5 times in novice company before enjoying another productive summer last year, winning another 4-times over timber Shade underwhelming on latest chase start at Aintree in May but no surprise to see a better showing here. TFRHHHHH BHA129
3 TO BE SURE (GB) (50) 3P4010- CD
8 10-5
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) Sean Bowen
T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form a little out of the blue when taking advantage of his reduced mark over C&D in April. May have found race coming too soon in big field at Cheltenham later that month but bounce back not ruled out returning from a 50-day break. TFRHHHHI BHA106
2022: GATS AND CO 7 11
Probable S.P’s: 10-11
2 Connor Brace 6-5 (David Brace) 4 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Presentandcounting (IRE), 11-4 To Be Sure (GB), 7-2 Neville’s Cross (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 2.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE A B GLASS NOVICES’ 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)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 249 runners, 14%) runs RIVER OF JOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs RIVER OF JOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABSOLUTE RULER trained by J Candlish, Leek, 212 miles.
ABSOLUTE RULER holds the clear edge on form and is fancied to defy a 7lb penalty for his recent Huntingdon success and make it 2-3 in this sphere. River of Joy should build on her Cartmel hurdling debut fifth and appeals as the chief threat to Jennie Candlish’s mare ahead of the lightlyraced Designer Destiny.
1-2-3: 1.ABSOLUTE RULER (USA)
2.RIVER OF JOY 3.DESIGNER DESTINY (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 ABSOLUTE RULER (USA) (10) 21 D
4 11-2
B g War Front (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Brian Verinder Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Orpendale, Chelston, Wynatt & Westerberg Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when landing novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 10 days ago. The clear form pick TFRHHHHH BHA107
2 ILLICO DU BREUIL (FR) (60) 5/PPU30-
5 11-0
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazagane (FR) Ben Jones
Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr Eric Helye & Mr Franck Sutterlet
TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde gelding Dam unraced sister to winning hurdler/smart chaser (17f-21f winner)
Sidi Bouknadel. Maiden Irish pointer, unplaced last time (April 9) Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 IMPORTATEUR (FR) (31) U00-P
5 11-0
Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Anastasia (FR) Lorcan Murtagh
12 Oaks Racing Sean Curran, Swindon
Br Herve d’Armaille
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time with lots of work to do TFRHHIII BHA-
4 FILM D’ACTION (FR) (79) 0P-
4 10-9
B g Saddex - Action des Flos (FR) Kevin Brogan
Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Guy Cherel geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in bumper at Fontwell but pulled up in juvenile at Market Rasen (16.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 79 days ago. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BELLA MADONNA (GB) (15) 30-6
5 10-7
B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Goochypoochyprader James Best
The Bella Madonna Partnership Simon Earle, Warminster
Br N M Lampard
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form shown in two bumpers and fared no better on her hurdling debut when remote sixth of 8 in novice (50/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good) 15 days ago. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 DESIGNER DESTINY (IRE) (26) 2524/2//-5
9 10-7
B m Jeremy (USA) - Gaye Steel (IRE) Alan Johns
Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Susan Eustace Dragonbet
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers and in a light campaign over hurdles. Off 27 months before fading fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 26 days ago. In the mix if backing it up TFRHHHII BHA104
7 RIVER OF JOY (GB) (10) 10/6-5 D
6 10-7
Ch m Universal (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Sean Bowen
Big Time Billy Racing Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John Bryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in March 2022. 7/2, shaped encouragingly when fifth of 11 in novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good) on her hurdles bow 10 days ago. Should improve Player TFRHHHHI BHA-
THE SWEDE (GB) (22) 6
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Seemarye
Glanvilles Stud Partners
Br The Glanvilles Stud
6 10-7
Shane Quinlan (3)
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW Great Pretender mare who had a breathing operation prior to offering little in maiden at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on her hurdling debut 22 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Absolute Ruler (USA), 2-1 River of Joy (GB), 7-2 Designer Destiny (IRE), 40-1 Illico du Breuil (FR), Film d’Action (FR), Bella Madonna (GB), 150-1 The Swede (GB), 300-1 Importateur (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares
GLASSES & BOTTLES
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish
THE HORSERACING BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £218,845 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
As an Owner & Trainer you have a dedicated hostess who will be greeting you and will offer you a complimentary roll, tea or coffee and welsh cake.
Our Owners and Trainers Bar overlooks the Parade Ring and offers a wide range of beverages, Totepool betting and a number of large LCD screens for viewing the action
Our Owners and Trainers Dining Room is adjacent to the bar and offers a range of delicious local dishes, please be advised that you cannot book a table in advance of the race meeting.
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THIRD RACE 2.50
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JCP SOLICITORS 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): D Pipe (23 wins from 119 runners, 19%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN WEIGHTWATCHER: ABAYA DU MATHAN won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 8lb to 94.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABAYA DU MATHAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.
HOLERDAY RIDGE beat a subsequent winner when scoring over C&D 12 days ago so could well follow up Abaya du Mathan will be suited by the return to this trip so is feared most
1-2-3: 1.HOLERDAY RIDGE (IRE) 2.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) 3.ACES FULL (FR)
colours no horse age st lb
1 HOLERDAY RIDGE (IRE) (12) UP3P-01 CD
8 12-0
B g Mahler - Deep Lilly Harry Cobden
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. Built on that at the third attempt when scoring over C&D 12 days ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form so big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA98
2 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (12) 3221-23 CD
11 11-10
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 TIMEFORM VIEW TFRHHHHI BHA94
3 EST ILLIC (IRE) (22) P/04P3-6
9 11-4
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) James Best
Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Gerry Ross SJD Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA88
4 ACES FULL (FR) (28) 60/00/P-3
8 11-3
B g Blek (FR) - Albalonga (FR) Sean Bowen
Mr J. M. Curran Sean Curran, Swindon
Br Mme Martine Bordat
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points Poor form over fences, gambled on when forced to withdraw on intended comeback at Exeter in late-2022/23 Below expectations when third at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago but drop back in trip here should suit. TFRHHHHI BHA87
5 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (17) P3PP-56
10 10-2
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br Miss B. L. Jones Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy.
2022: ON SPRINGS (IRE) 7 11 11 Luca Morgan 2-1 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran
TFRHIIII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Aces Full (FR), 6-4 Holerday Ridge (IRE), 11-2 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 33-1 Est Illic (IRE), 50-1 Chain Smoker (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
FOURTH RACE 3.25
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DWJ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 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)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 365 runners, 12%) runs LOVED OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs JEN’S BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASTIGAR trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.
There were more encouraging signs from HALIFAX when finishing runner-up at Warwick just over a fortnight ago and, with first-time headgear applied to help sharpen up his jumping, Grace Harris’ 6-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally. Loved Out is taking his racing well and he gets the vote for the forecast spot over the retuning Jen’s Boy.
1-2-3: 1.HALIFAX (FR) 2.LOVED OUT (IRE) 3.JEN’S BOY
colours no horse age st lb
1 ASTIGAR (FR) (31) P2//003-4
7 12-0
Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi de Teille (FR) Jack Tudor
The Angove Family David Pipe, Wellington
Br S.A.S. Brosseau Et Fils W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who took a firm step back in the right direction when third in a handicap at Wincanton in March Had another breathing operation and possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off when well held at Worcester (20f, soft) last month. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 JEN’S BOY (GB) (191) 1/P4123-
9 12-0
B g Malinas (GER) - Friendly Craic (IRE) Nico de Boinville Middleham Park Racing CV
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br W. B. Mactaggart Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWAwarded 26.5f Newton Abbot handicap in August (suffered interference) but his run of good form came to an end when remote third in 3m Southwell handicap 6 months ago. Can bounce back with cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 HALIFAX (FR) (15) 21400-2
6 11-10
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR) Conor Ring (3)
Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedadeservedfirstsuccessinhandicapatExeter(2m7f)inFebruaryandafteracoupleofbelowparefforts,ranbetterdowningradedespitean indifferent round of jumping when runner-up at Warwick (21f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago First-time headgear on and can go well TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 LOVED OUT (IRE) (8) 12U0-24 C BF
6 10-11
B g Requinto (IRE) - Love Thirty Isabel Williams (3)
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Kevin J. Molloy Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner last June and went down only on the nod after 8 months off back here (20f, good) last month. Ran creditably back under a claimer after just 4 days off at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) last week and fancied to be in the mix with cheekpieces back on TFRHHHHI BHA95
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Halifax (FR), 5-2 Astigar (FR), Loved Out (IRE), 7-1 Jen’s Boy (GB)
FIFTH RACE 4.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RACE TECHNOLOGIES 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 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 365 runners, 12%) runs HERONORD & SYDNEY BLUES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs GAVIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOYFUL KIT trained by H Brown, Sturminster Newton, 151 miles.
Having signed off with a win on his final outing for Joe Ponting, GAVIN showed a good attitude to follow up in a C&D handicap recently, so there’s reason to think he can complete the hat-trick in what doesn’t appeal as a strong contest. Heronord is on an appealing mark and might well bounce back returned to hurdling, so he’s feared most ahead of stablemate Sydney Blues
1-2-3: 1.GAVIN 2.HERONORD (FR) 3.SYDNEY BLUES (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 GAVIN (GB) (12) 5502-11 CD
5 12-0
B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood Sean Bowen
Mr H. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Seasons Holidays PLC
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Joe Ponting, evens, career best when winning 4-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 12 days ago. Going the right way and capable of completing the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA101
2 KARANNELLE (IRE) (8) 3522-44 D
8 12-0
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) Harry Cobden
Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr David Bobbett
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a productive spell last summer, landing back-to-back handicaps prior to a brace of runner-up efforts at Newton Abbot. Not discredited last 2 starts and could make her presence felt if the pace is sound. TFRHHHII BHA101 (-1)
3 SYDNEY BLUES (IRE) (282) P//34-
6 11-11
B g Footstepsinthesand - Southern Migration (USA) Conor Ring (3)
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Valley Of The Moon Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat Has only replicated that form once in 3 goes over hurdles but worthy of a market check on first try in handicaps after 9 months off. TFRHHHII BHA98
4 ZURAIG (GB) (16) 03/30-
Gr g Teofilo (IRE) - Dakatari (FR)
Mr B. J. Llewellyn
Br Sarl Darpat France
5 11-9
Robert Williams (3)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEW Too free over hurdles last year but scored on penultimate outing on the Flat (latest effort best excused) and he could have more to offer now handicapping for the first time in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA96
5 HERONORD (FR) (12) 24245-3
6 11-3
B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours
Br Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Mr Lewis Gordon (7) Hush Hush Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who wasn’t discredited returning over fences at this track 12 days ago. Should come on for that and handicapper has given him a chance, so warrants respect back over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (53) 305UP0-
B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER)
Harriet Brown Racing Club
Br Cyrus Buttimer
7 10-10
Shane Quinlan (3)
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who arrives out of sorts.
TFRHIIII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:
2022: PILGRIMS KING (IRE) 6 11 4 James Bowen 4-6 (Peter Bowen) 4 ran
KARANNELLE: Following its run on 31/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled after clipping heels.
ZURAIG: Following its run on 23/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Gavin (GB), 2-1 Heronord (FR), 17-2 Sydney Blues (IRE), 11-1 Karannelle (IRE), Zuraig (GB), 33-1 Joyful Kit (IRE)
DISABLED VISITORS
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SIXTH RACE 4.35
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE D W HARRIES 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (36 wins from 249 runners, 14%) runs COAL FIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs THUNDERSOCKSSUNDAE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAILY GORSE trained by L Blackford, Tiverton, 151 miles.
CRESSWELL QUEEN made a winning chase debut over C&D last year and has edged back down the weights, so is fancied to show the benefit of a recent pipe-opener and notch a second success here. Easkey Lad showed improved form to score over C&D last time and rates as the biggest danger, with Thundersockssundae also respected from a 2lb lower mark.
1-2-3: 1.CRESSWELL QUEEN 2.EASKEY LAD (IRE) 3.THUNDERSOCKSSUNDAE (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 EASKEY LAD (IRE) (17) 313PF-1 CD
8 12-0
B g Most Improved (IRE) - Lilakiya (IRE) Ben Jones
Miss Sarah Carter Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br L. Montgomery William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW Produced a career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago, jumping soundly 6lb rise asks for more but he’s still much respected. TFRHHHHI BHA98
2 BOAGRIUS (IRE) (31) 21522-6
Ch g Beneficial - Greenhall Rambler (IRE)
11 11-12
Harry Cobden
The MerseyClyde Partnership Tom George, Slad
Br James Mulhall HBA Media
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Worcester in the autumn but folded worryingly tamely on his return from a break there last month. May have been wanting for race-fitness on that occasion but it remains a disconcerting effort to arrive on the back of, so others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 THUNDERSOCKSSUNDAE (IRE) (53) 1/41263- D
8 11-12
B g Yeats (IRE) - Roseabel (IRE) Jack Hogan (5)
4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Ian Williams Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Can give another good account from 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 COAL FIRE (IRE) (17) 0000-6
7 11-4
B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br P. McCarthy
TIMEFORMVIEWCaught eye on qualifying run over hurdles here in January but failed to justify support on his handicap bow 17 days ago. Now has benefit of that run under his belt and he’s worth a market check swiftly sent chasing TFRHHHII BHA88
5 MASTER SAM BELLAMY (GB) (33) 4/3PR/P-P 10 11-3
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mistress Nell
Mr A. J. H. Hallows William de Best-Turner, Lambourn
Br Hamilton Hallows Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER