Ffos Las Racecard - Friday 15th March

THE HAT AND THE FIDDLE FOLK BAND LIVE AFTER RACING

FRIDAY 15 MARCH

LIVE RACING AT FFOS LAS & CHELTENHAM ON ALL SCREENS

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Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

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FRIDAY 15 MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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HOW TO READ

No of days since last ran

form guide previous performances

/=new season

colour graphic age weight st-lbs

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

9 11-10

Mr Z. Baker (5)

S Such & CG Paleta Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S

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.

TFRHHHHI BHA160

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

S 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 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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FIRST RACE 1.55

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

THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs MOUNT WASHINGTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs DASHER LONGEST TRAVELLER: REVEREND HUBERT trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

Provided he is raring to go following a break, Irish raider REVEREND HUBERT should have enough in the locker to account for his three rivals He was a creditable third to progressive novice Butch (since won a competitive handicap and finished second in Grade 2 company) upped to 3m at Cheltenham when last seen in October and this drop back in trip looks a good move Haiti Couleurs should also benefit from dropping back in trip and he is the clear main danger ahead of Dasher

1-2-3: 1.REVEREND HUBERT (IRE) 2.HAITI COULEURS (FR) 3.DASHER (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 REVEREND HUBERT (IRE) (139) 23133

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bright Sapphire (IRE)

6 11-7

PLAY SMARTER

P. Byrnes (3)

Mr James Flaherty Charles Byrnes, Ireland

Br Mr Charlie Brooks

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful performer on the Flat and made it third time lucky over hurdles at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) last summer Placed in stronger company both subsequent starts and will prove a tough nut to crack if ready to roll following a break. TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 DASHER (IRE) (20) 23-5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - High Dolly (IRE)

6 11-0

Jordan Nailor

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Teresa Keane Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty whenplaced in a pair of bumpers last season andthere were positives to glean from last month’s belated reappearance/ hurdles debut fifth at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) Entitled to come on for that and improvement should be forthcoming TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HAITI COULEURS (FR) (27) 42/-224

7 11-0

B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR) Ben Jones

The Brizzle Boys Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinmaidenpointsin2021andpositivestartunderRuleswhenrunner-upinaChepstownoviceandLudlowmaiden(bothataround 2 1/2m on heavy going) Understandably struggled upped to 24.3f in Grade 2 company last time and merits respect back down in class/trip here. TFRHHHHI BHA115

4 MOUNT WASHINGTON (IRE) (34) 30

5 11-0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Kayf Hampshire (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr James O’Leary Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOut of a bumper winner and showed something to work on when third here on debut in November Well beaten in Listed company at Newbury since and faces a tough task starting out over hurdles here

TFRHHIII BHA2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

MOUNT WASHINGTON: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Reverend Hubert (IRE), 11-4 Haiti Couleurs (FR), 13-2 Dasher (IRE), 20-1 Mount Washington (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME

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SECOND RACE 2.35

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

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WITH DRAGONBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs MUMBLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs MOLTO BENE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: I AM SPIDER MAN trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

MOLTO BENE was a ready winner on her recent handicap debut at Plumpton and a 6lb rise in the weights probably won’t be enough to prevent her from following up That said, Mumbles also appears to be going the right way and he is greatly respected, while Arlo could have a part to play if the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect.

1-2-3: 1.MOLTO BENE (IRE) 2.MUMBLES (IRE) 3.ARLO (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 MOLTO BENE (IRE) (18) 5P31

5 11-13

PLAY SMARTER

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo Lilly Pinchin

Hot to Trot Jumping and FFL Bloodstock Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEWTook another step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) recently and, with further progress likely, this 6lb higher mark could be within her reach. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2 I AM SPIDER MAN (IRE) (120) FP2030 D 7 11-8

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Laurens Trix (IRE) P. Byrnes (3)

Mr Cathal Byrnes Charles Byrnes, Ireland

Br John Hore

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty inconsistent on the whole and remains 10lb above the mark off which he opened his account at Sedgefield back in October 2022

TFRHHHII BHA104

3 ARLO (FR) (37) 0/4-33P4 8 11-4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nina La Belle (FR) Lee Edwards

Mark Hough Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair hurdler for Stuart Crawford and, after 18 months off, showed that he retains plenty of ability when third in a Sedgefield maiden in October. Has been unable to build on that since but the handicapper has shown mercy and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will give him a lift TFRHHHII BHA100

4 MUMBLES (IRE) (43) 5-34212 BF 6 11-2

B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWGradualimproverin handicaps,gettingoffthemark by16lengthsatChepstow (19.4f, heavy)inJanuary. Ran atleast aswellin defeatunderpenalty here last time and while he’s effectively 4lb higher now that his new mark has kicked in, this 6-y-o is a big player now back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mumbles (IRE), 7-4 Molto Bene (IRE), 5-1 Arlo (FR), 13-2 I Am Spider Man (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.

THIRD RACE 3.15

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

THEON-COURSEVALUESONLINEWITHDRAGONBET MARES’MAIDENHURDLERACE(CLASS4)(HerringQueenMares’Novices’HurdleQualifier)(GBBRACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs FOLLOWANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs BLUELLA BRESIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: LARGY FORCE trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 146 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

There wasn’t much between FOLLOWANGO and Bluella Bresil at Lingfield and it may again be a case of finemargins,withEvanWilliams’chargetakentoupholdthatformanddeservedlyopenherhurdlesaccount.The4-y-oDameofthecotswolds seemed to excel herself behind a smart type at Haydock, form which gives her every chance in this company, but she shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal Largy Force may well build on her hurdles debut promise and Ascending Lark showed ability in bumpers

1-2-3: 1.FOLLOWANGO (IRE) 2.BLUELLA BRESIL 3.DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 ASCENDING LARK (GB) (342) 230- 6 11-2

PLAY SMARTER

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Bailly (FR) Paul O’Brien

Mr W. S. Watt Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mr W. Kinsey OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging start to her career when runner-up in a Cork bumper last January. No progress in 2 subsequent starts for previous connections but it’ll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting now switched to hurdles for her new yard. Has undergone a wind op TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BLUELLA BRESIL (GB) (31) 22P3

6 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Take It There Ben Jones

Orbit Performance Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Nikki Heath Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both starts in bumpers and, having reportedly lost her action on hurdles bow in November, she proved a different proposition when a close third following a wind op in a first-time tongue strap at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) last month. Needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (31) 1-1322 CD BF

6 11-2

B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams (3)

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Patrick McCarthy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who has shown plenty in 3 starts since switched to hurdles, just touched off on her latest start in a Lingfield novice with the re-opposing Bluella Bresil hot on her heels in third. Solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA106

4 LARGY FORCE (IRE) (19) 1/-22

6 11-2

Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE) Sean Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr John Phelan 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFetched £85,000 after winning his sole point start in April 2022 and made a promising start under Rules when runner-up in a bumper at Catterick in December Also found just one too good on recent hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f, soft) and she’s open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

5 DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS (GB) (27) 512343 4 10-6

B f Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR) James Turner (7)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who looked in need of the experience when runner-up in junior event at Ludlow on her hurdles bow in December Performed modestly in next 2 starts but seemingly back on track when third in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock. TFRHHHII BHA98

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

LARGY FORCE: Following its run on 25/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Followango (IRE), 11-4 Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 4-1 Bluella Bresil (GB), 9-2 Largy Force (IRE), 10-1 Ascending Lark (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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Owners and Trainers is located in the Bridles Restaurant for today. Complimentary tea, coffee and luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting facility

TV’s are in the bar to watch the action and we also reserve a viewing area within the main grandstand for Owners and Trainers.

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3.30 3m 2f 70y

THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (80) 123-222 9 11-10

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

O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW King George hero was clear of the rest when second to Galopin des Champs in this last year Runner-up on all 3 outings this term, although not helped when hampered by Shishkin when second to Hewick in King George. TFRHHHHI BHA170

2 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (111) 5411-53 C 10 11-10

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) Derek Fox J

O The Ramblers Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFendedoffFastorslowto landasecondsuccessivewininUltimalast yearandfollowedup inthe Grand National. Off since finishing third in the Betfair at Haydock in November TFRHHIII BHA159

3 FASTORSLOW (FR) (41) 5521-12 8 11-10

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

J. J. Slevin J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Martin Brassil, Ireland T

B Mr Sydney Vidal

TIMEFORMVIEWInflicteddefeatsonGalopindesChampsinGrade1satPunchestowninAprilandNovemberof2023butlastyear’s Gold Cup winner saw him off by 4 1/2 lengths in the Irish version at Leopardstown (3m, soft) last month. TFRHHHHI BHA170

4 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (41) 112-311 CD 8 11-10

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

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

B G.A.E.C. Des Champs

TIMEFORM VIEWSaw off Bravemansgame in this 12 months ago. Suffered defeats to Fastorslow at Punchestown on his next 2 but back to his best when winning Savills and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this winter TFRHHHHH BHA179

5 GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) (132) 01/31-21 8 11-10

Br Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Grainne Ni Maille Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Robcour M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly established himself on the staying chasing scene, having only his third start over fences when claiming the scalp of Bravemansgame in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, heavy) in November Not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA160

6 GERRI COLOMBE (FR) (78) 1121-12

8 11-10

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ruse de Guerre (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual Grade 1 novice chase winner last term. Bagged another when edging out Envoi Allen but no match for Galopin des Champs in the Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas. TFRHHHII BHA167

(IRE)

7 HEWICK (IRE) (80) 1F1-401

9 11-10

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) J

O Mr T. J. McDonald John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

B William Quinn

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWCappedaremarkablelastcoupleofyearswhencomingfromwelloffthepacetobeatBravemansgame in the King George at Kempton over Christmas. Fell 2 out in this race 12 months ago. TFRHHIII BHA169

8 JUNGLE BOOGIE (IRE) (74) 11/1/-41

10 11-10

Br B g Gold Well - A Better Excuse (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Noel O’Brien Leaflet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLostunbeatenrecordwhenfourthin2mCorkGrade2onreturnfromlongabsenceinDecemberbutquickly back to winning ways when stepped up to 23f at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year’s Day. Unexposed. TFRHHIII BHA152

9 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (27) 13/1U-12 C BF

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR)

O DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards)

9 11-10

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Bernard Camp Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhowasoffforoverayearafteralateunseatinlastseason’sKingGeorgebuthiscomebackwinat Lingfield in January suggests he retains his ability Not seen to best effect when second in Ascot Chase since. TFRHHHII BHA168

10 MONKFISH (IRE) (50) 11/2/20-1 C

Br Ch g Stowaway - Martovic (IRE)

10 11-10

Mr P. W. Mullins J

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

B Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingnovicechaserin2021whohasshownhe’sstillcapableofsmartformbackhurdling, winning 3m Galway Grade 2 on reappearance in January Goes well on testing ground. TFRHHHII BHA164

11 NASSALAM (FR) (79) 300-411 7 11-10

Br Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER)

O John and Yvonne Stone

B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a really smart performance when turning the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (heavy) over Christmas into a procession. A different kettle of fish trying to dominate a field of this calibre. TFRHHHII BHA161

12 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (48) 111-P42 C 8 11-10

Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE)

O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW3-3 in novice chases here last season, culminating with a narrow defeat of Gerri Colombe at this meeting. Fourth to Hewick in King George and second in Cotswold here. TFRHHIII BHA162

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 7 11 10 P Townend 7-5 (W P Mullins) 13 ran Visor worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Galopin des Champs (FR), 5-1 Fastorslow (FR), 11-1 Gerri Colombe (FR), 14-1 Bravemansgame (FR), 20-1 L’homme Presse (FR), 25-1 Gentlemansgame (GB), 33-1 Corach Rambler (IRE), Monkfish (IRE), 40-1 Nassalam (FR), 50-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 150-1 Jungle Boogie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

After a couple of defeats GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has reestablished himself as the best around in this division with Grade 1 wins at Leopardstown on his last 2 starts (particularly impressive on the first occasion) and can emulate former stablemate Al Boum Photo and become the ninth dual winner of jump racing’s Blue Riband. Fastorslow, who beat the selection twice last year and chased him home at Leopardstown last month, can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year’s runner-up Bravemansgame.

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

Never beaten by SP

FOURTH RACE 3.55

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

THE DRAGONBET THE BOOKMAKERS OF WALES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs BONZA BOY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLASSIC MAESTRO trained by J Candlish, Leek, 212 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CLASSIC MAESTRO and Bonza Boy arrive here firmly at the top of their game and look the pair to focus on.The former, who bumped into one patently ahead of its mark at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, is narrowly selected to come out on top. Walkinthewoods rates best of the others.

1-2-3: 1.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 2.BONZA BOY 3.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (22) 222112 BF 6 12-0

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Luke Scott (5)

Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br G. T. Morrow PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles, winning handicaps at Uttoxeter/Newcastle and solid start over fences when second of 6 on handicap chase debut at Lingfield (2m) 22 days ago. Winner that day has scored since and he’s proven at this longer trip Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA114

2 JACK IN THE BOX (IRE) (20) 33F-PP0 D 7 11-6

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ouro Preto Robert Williams (3)

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Seamus McKeogh

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form over hurdles and similar form over fences for Gordon Elliott but has been unable to make an impact in trio of starts over both sets of obstacles for new yard to date Mark currently in freefall TFRHIIII BHA106

3 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (20) 225522 C

7 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Isabel Williams (3)

Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Liam Norris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler who arrives in good nick over fences, again finding only one too good in 5-runner Chepstow handicap (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Can figure again in this groove TFRHHHII BHA104

4 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (22) 130024 C

6 11-0

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE) Sean Bowen

Foxtrot Racing Double Click Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhotookwelltofittingofcheekpieceswhenrunner-upoverhurdlesatLeicester(15.5f)inJanuarybutheadgeardidn’t work so well at Lingfield the following month. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect with cheekpieces again enlisted TFRHHHII BHA100

5 BONZA BOY (GB) (7) 04-4021 D

7 10-12 (in 7lb ex)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Lorcan Williams

Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t kick on from a promising start over hurdles but got back on track over fences this year, building on his Exeter second in January when registering a comfortable first success back at that venue (19.2f, heavy) 7 days ago. Big shout under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA91 (+10)

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

DOUBLE CLICK: Following its run on 22/2/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Bonza Boy (GB), 15-8 Classic Maestro (IRE), 4-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 8-1 Double Click (IRE), 50-1 Jack In The Box (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.35

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

THE DRAGONBET THE INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs LELANT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAXIMUM EFFORT trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MAJOR FORTUNE hasn’t looked back since getting a test of stamina and a 7lb penalty for his most recent Lingfield success shouldn’t stop him getting the 6-timer up In-form maiden Lelant appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of handicap debutant Maximum Effort.

1-2-3: 1.MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) 2.LELANT (IRE) 3.MAXIMUM EFFORT

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (10) 511111

6 11-9 (in 7lb ex)

PLAY SMARTER

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWProved a different proposition since he was upped in trip this term, completing a 5-timer with something in hand at Lingfield (heavy) 10 days ago. Saddles a 7lb penalty but looks the one to beat nonetheless.

2 MAXIMUM EFFORT (GB) (20) 0-0453

TFRHHHHH BHA101 (+11)

5 11-8

Br g Dartmouth - Theatre Goer James Davies

Crowd Racing & Noel Williams

Noel Williams, Blewbury

Br Noel Williams Noel Williams Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Up in trip now handicapping. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA107

3 LELANT (IRE) (38) 2-U6254

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE)

Chris Trigg & RER Williams

6 11-6

Isabel Williams (3)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Lynch Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in good form in handicaps, fourth of 16 at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Up in trip and not discounted in his bid for a maiden victory. TFRHHHHI BHA105

4 MONBARI (FR) (43) 2-400P

6 11-2

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR) Sean Bowen Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a bumper on his debut but he hasn’t gone on over hurdles, pulled up on his handicap debut over C&D (heavy) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the time TFRHHIII BHA101

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Major Fortune (IRE), 11-2 Lelant (IRE), 7-1 Maximum Effort (GB), 33-1 Monbari (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 5.10

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DRAGON BET BRONZE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 366 runners, 11%) runs HONEY I’M GOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs DESERT FORTUNE WEIGHTWATCHER: BREIZH ALKO won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DANILO D’AIRY trained by R Bevis, Duckington, 140 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

DESERT FORTUNE made a promising start for Venetia Williams when runner-up at Leicester and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better off the same mark here. Veteran Breizh Alko needs considering back in this sphere after a good recent hurdling effort at Sedgefield, while the far less exposed Rouge de L’Quest could also have a say in the battle for runner-up spot

1-2-3: 1.DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) 2.BREIZH ALKO (FR) 3.ROUGE DE L’QUEST (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 DANILO D’AIRY (FR) (48) PP/PP-5P C D

Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Monita d’Airy (FR)

Mr R. N. Bevis

Br Claude Yves Pelsy

11 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

James Turner (7)

Robert Bevis, Duckington

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 3 starts in handicap chases but went the wrong way subsequently and pulled up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 48 days ago.

2 BREIZH ALKO (FR) (21) P21P-33 D

TFRHHHII BHA103

13 11-13

Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR) Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley Racing Club

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who had cheekpieces refitted when posting a good third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield 21 days ago. Not discounted reverted to chasing.

3 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (26) 23P0P6 D

8 11-12

B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Tony Cromwell & Partner

Br Mrs Margaret Platt

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has dipped since, cheekpieces on when only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) 26 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA101

4 LIGHT FLICKER (IRE) (36) 6-06PP4 D

12 11-11

B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Five Cents More (IRE) Mr Callum Pritchard (7)

Mr S Steel & Ms V Peets Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br G. & J. Haverty

TIMEFORMVIEW Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance but he has been unable to build on this in his 4 subsequent starts TFRHHIII BHA100

5 ROUGE DE L’QUEST (IRE) (45) 342-634 D

8 11-8

B g Fame And Glory - What A Bleu (IRE) Ben Jones

Mark Sherwood & Francis Reid Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br JC South Farm Ltd William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer but below expectations in 3 chase starts this season, again not seeing his race out when fourth of 13 at Chepstow (23.6f) last time However, it still remains early days for him in this sphere and tongue strap is applied. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA97

6 DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) (17) 4005P-2 D

7 11-1

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE) Ned Fox (5)

Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr H. Fowler Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t offer much over hurdles for Christian Williams but this points winner fared much better on yard/chasing debut when second of 5 in handicap at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. More to offer over this longer trip Big player TFRHHHHH BHA90

7 LAYERTHORPE (IRE) (344) 235/P26- D

12 10-11

B or Bl g Vale of York (IRE) - Strobinia (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Mr C. A. Hanbury

Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Keatly Overseas Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a hat-trick in staying handicap hurdles back in 2019 and ran to a similar level on his second start over fences when runner-up at Taunton (23f) in December 2022 However, not in the same form at Hereford 4 months later and has been off again since TFRHHIII BHA86

Stewards Note:

DANILO D’AIRY: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

HONEY I’M GOOD: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Desert Fortune (IRE), 4-1 Rouge de L’Quest (IRE), 6-1 Breizh Alko (FR), 13-2 Danilo d’Airy (FR), 22-1 Light Flicker (IRE), 25-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE), 28-1 Layerthorpe (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The sponsors will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £38. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Second Race 2.35 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WITH DRAGONBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Sponsors will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries, 1 at £7 and 17 at £38. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.15 - THE ON-COURSE VALUES ONLINE WITH DRAGONBET MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. The sponsors will present a cash prize to the stable staff, who in their opinion, is responsible to the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 14 entries at £38. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

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Fourth Race 3.55 - THE DRAGONBET THE BOOKMAKERS OF WALES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £44. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.35 - THE DRAGONBET THE INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £38. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.

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Sixth Race 5.10 - THE DRAGON BET BRONZE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 9th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will award a cash prize to stable staff, who in their opinion, is responsible to the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £50. - Closed March 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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