Fontwell Park Racecard - Friday 1st September

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Abandonment Policy

If the meeting is abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first, but before the third race, a 50% refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made No refunds are given on the day itself, all badges must be mailed to the Racecourse Office with a covering letter and refunds will be dealt with by post

Admission Policy

The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand and the Tecom Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.

Disabled Customers

Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge

There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand also. Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.

Dress Code

To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable. We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure.

Food and Drink

The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area

Emergency Procedures

Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area

Enclosures

Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas.

Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand. This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.

To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5

First Aid

Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.

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If you are coming racing at Fontwell Park by train don’t forget we operate a bus service for the nearest station at Barnham at a cost of £4 return. The bus service starts two hours before the first race and operates a shuttle service to the course There are return journeys after racing The bus drops customers off in the main car park and leaves for Barnham from the same point after the last race

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FRIDAY 01 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

SHAUN PARKER (CHIEF STEWARD)

RICHARD FULLER (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR)

KENNETH WHATMORE (TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR)

JOSIE BROWN-SMITH, KATIE DOWSON, FERGUS SWEENEY

STARTERS

WILLIE JARDINE

KIERAN O’SHEA

JUDGE

JANE GREEN

CLERK OF THE SCALES

JEREMY LIND

VETERINARY OFFICER

AMY HAWTHORN

VETERINARY SURGEONS ANDY CRAWFORD

BVETMED CERT ES (ORTH)

DIPECVS MRCVS

KYLE LOWERY BSC, BVSC, MRCVS

JUSTINE KANE-SMYTH

BVM&S, MSCR, DIP.ECVS, FHEA, MRCVS

NURSE

JANE JACKSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr RIZ GHANI SRMO

Dr LUCY FREE

Dr ROB DENNEY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SARAH COLLINS

PETER DOUBLE

CAROL LEGGETT

COMMENTATOR

JOHN HUNT

SSR PRESENTER

HAYLEY MOORE

BETTING RING MANAGER

VICKI MOORE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GUY PRIDIE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

PHILIP HIDE

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

PAUL MANT

FARRIER

MARTIN HOGAN

PHYSIO

SALLY DUFTY

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL GUY PRIDIE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PHILIP HIDE

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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank

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Harry Skelton

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

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Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope

HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

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

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

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

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FIRST RACE 2.08

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Murphy (15 wins from 74 runners, 20%) runs EN AVANT & GRAND AULD TUNE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUT FOR THE COUNT & IZZY’S GREY trained by J Candlish, Leek, 233 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

EN AVANT immediately improved for the switch to Olly Murphy when successful at Worcester last month and this looks a gilt-edged follow-up opportunity. Izzy’s Grey can chase the selection home.

1-2-3: 1.EN AVANT (FR) 2.IZZY’S GREY (IRE) 3.GRAND AULD TUNE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 EN AVANT (FR) (36) 5054-U1

7 11-7

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Bella Eria (FR) Sean Bowen

Four Big Secrets Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Elevage Av Lozach Le Yan & G. Defontaine

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when making a winning stable debut fitted with a tongue tie at Worcester in July This looks a very good follow-up opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA106

2 GRAND AULD TUNE (IRE) (41) 40

5 11-0

B g Milan - Courtain (USA) Lewis Stones (3) Touchwood Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Paddy Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW €21,000 3-y-o. Brother to useful hurdler Happy Jacky, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Dreadnot Fourth sole start in point bumpers and looked in need of the experience on last month’s hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-

3 OUT FOR THE COUNT (IRE) (83) 600-PP6

5 11-0

B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE) Kielan Woods

4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Ms Annemarie Wrynn Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard Visor replaces cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA70

4 IZZY’S GREY (IRE) (11) 3

4 10-11

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shamble Street (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Miss Vicki Wood Jennie Candlish, Leek Br Mount Eaton Stud Ltd Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fingal Bay. Displayed ability when third starting out at Bangor 11 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

2022: SURE TOUCH 6 11 2 Daire Davis 2-11 (Olly Murphy) 3 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 En Avant (FR), 6-1 Izzy’s Grey (IRE), 16-1 Grand Auld Tune (IRE), 33-1 Out For The Count (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.38

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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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): N Mulholland (24 wins from 175 runners, 14%) runs CHAMP ROYAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs CHAMP ROYAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHITCHAT SALLY trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 195 miles.

HE IS A CRACKER has run well to be placed on all 3 attempts over fences and is the percentage call, although chase newcomers Champ Royal and Our Brother John, who has a point win to his name, could pose big threats if taking to this new discipline.

1-2-3: 1.HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) 2.CHAMP ROYAL (FR) 3.OUR BROTHER JOHN (IRE)

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1 CHAMP ROYAL (FR) (11) 5-6P513

7 12-0

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR) Harry Cobden

Mr M. S. Cresswell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over hurdles at Worcester (23f) in July Well held third at Bangor since but starts out over fences in a winnable contest and Harry Cobden does the steering TFRHHHHI BHA98

2 OUR BROTHER JOHN (IRE) (32) PP/13-34

6 11-12

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dark Diva Miss Izzie Marshall (7) The Our Brother John Partnership Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br The Jacobean Group Prolinx Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit when reaching the frame in a pair of novice hurdles in July and this winning pointer may do better now handicap chasing over further. Also tongue tied first time Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA96

3 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (8) 33-53PU

8 10-11

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3)

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Trish Powell

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but is a long-standing maiden under Rules. Was close up when unseating 3 out at Stratford (27.5f) last week but he’s no good thing to show up in similar form this afternoon TFRHHHII BHA81 (-5)

4 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (35) 320/-232 BF

7 10-7

Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon

B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)

Br Philip Heskin

TIMEFORMVIEW Has returned from a 15-month absence with 3 creditable placed efforts this summer Runner-up back at chasing at Uttoxeter (3m) 5 weeks ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHH BHA77

5 CHITCHAT SALLY (IRE) (8) 124P66

7 10-7

B m El Salvador (IRE) - Talkin Tina (IRE) Adam Wedge

The Black And White Army

Br J. O’Keeffe

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer. Has failed to make a significant impact over fences for her new yard lately, but it’s possible her stamina was stretched over 27.5f at Stratford last time and her mark continues to fall TFRHHHII BHA77 (-2)

6 JANESLITTLEVOICE (GB) (8) 04P/-U52

9 10-4

Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather James Best

Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead

Br Miss J. Nicholls Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler but did show she can be competitive from her basement mark when runner-up on her 21.5f course chase debut last week. Needs to show she can build on that now stepping back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

2022: MY LADY GREY 8 11 2 Brendan Powell 11-8 (Joe Tizzard) 3 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 He Is A Cracker (IRE), 3-1 Champ Royal (FR), 11-2 Our Brother John (IRE), 6-1 Janeslittlevoice (GB), 10-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 14-1 Chitchat Sally (IRE)

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FONTWELL PARK PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £256,599 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023

BETTING RING MANAGER

Please note the betting ring manager is now located at the end of the Performance Foundations Bar Lounge The betting ring manager should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers

DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY

COMMITMENT TO HORSE WELFARE

We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries and maintaining the highest level of care At every meeting there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action

A British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer is also in attendance working closely with the racecourse veterinary team. This is to ensure that any injury to a horse is recorded, so that it can be monitored when it returns to racing.

It is now a standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calmer environment Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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THIRD RACE 3.08

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOIN OUR VICKERS CUSTOMER RACING CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Pauling (9 wins from 62 runners, 15%) runs GAMBIE TIEP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs YOUNG WOLF

WEIGHTWATCHER: DUKE OF LUCKLEY won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAMBIE TIEP trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

GAMBIE TIEP had excuses on his last 2 starts and remains of interest off his current mark despite his stamina being a slight concern here. Young Wolf has re-found some form after an absence and is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.GAMBIE TIEP (FR) 2.YOUNG WOLF (IRE) 3.DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE)

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1 YOUNG WOLF (IRE) (13) PP5/5-41

10 12-0

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Peter Magnier Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles/chase winner who has dropped a long way in the weights and confirmed previous promise when winning weak event at Market Rasen This tougher down in trip but he remains well treated on old form TFRHHHHI BHA102

2 DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE) (38) P535-32

6 11-12

B g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE) Sean Bowen Owners for Owners Duke Of Luckley Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Thomas Norris FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on chase debut at Catterick (2m) in November Back on form when placed twice in this headgear at Southwell (2m/20.5f) this summer and should go well again. TFRHHHII BHA100

3

PRINCESS MIDNIGHT (GB) (43) 214-22P

9 11-12 Ch m Midnight Legend - Setter’s Princess

The Gardens Entertainments Ltd

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Clapp, Hodges & Sharpe Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Sound-jumping front runner who won 3 times last year, and decent runner-up efforts first 2 starts this season Reportedly bled when pulled up at Worcester 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA100

4

GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (13) 5P-1144 BF

B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR)

The Ben Pauling Racing Club

7 11-0

Beau Morgan (5)

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthurdler/chaser forSarah-JayneDaviesbuthaslookedanentirelydifferentpropositionforthisyard,scoringoverfencesatUttoxeterandhurdles at Perth before excuses next 2 starts Stamina a slight concern here (may prove best around 2m) but worth chancing off a handy-looking mark. TFRHHHHH BHA88

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

DUKE OF LUCKLEY: Following its run on 25/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

PRINCESS MIDNIGHT: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the horse bled from the nose.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Gambie Tiep (FR), 5-2 Young Wolf (IRE), 3-1 Duke of Luckley (IRE), 11-2 Princess Midnight (GB) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FOURTH RACE 3.38

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S West (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs FIRST QUEST

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A West (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs THIBAULT

WEIGHTWATCHER: THIBAULT won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 7lb to 115. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PAROS trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 143 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

FORGET THE WAY has improved of late, confirming previous promise when running out a good winner at Worcester (2m) 31 days ago, and he gets the nod to defy a 6lb rise Nibras Gold and Thibault can emerge as the chief threats.

1-2-3: 1.FORGET THE WAY 2.NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) 3.THIBAULT

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1 NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (32) 125-132

5 11-13

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

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFair stayer on the Flat who doubled his tally in this sphere back from 9 months off (had wind op) in handicap at Ffos Las in May. Good in-the-frame efforts both starts since, runner-up from the front at Newton Abbot (16.7f) 32 days ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA116

2 THIBAULT (GB) (22) 30406-4 CD

10 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Seemarye Jamie Moore Farm Fencing Limited Adam West, Epsom

Br The Glanvilles Stud Farm Fencing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-purposeperformer(C&Dwinner)whowasn’tdisgracedwhenfourthoverhurdlesatUttoxeter(20f)inJuly,hiseffort flatteningout lateon Midfield back on the Flat at Salisbury (14.2f) 3 weeks ago and back on a potentially lenient mark returned to timber/ re-united with Jamie Moore TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 PAROS (FR) (47) PPPP-3F

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Soft Blue (FR)

Middleham Park Racing CXXV

6 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Al Moghtarah Bvba Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form when winning twice in 2020/21. Pulled up next 4 starts though and not convinced in a couple of starts over fences upon joining present stable this summer Good deal to prove back over hurdles despite operating from career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA113

4 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (31) 534-421

B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE)

Robert Abrey, Ian Thurtle & David Gibbon

6 11-8

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSteady improver (on back of wind op) over hurdles, confirming previous promise when landing 8-runner novices’ handicap at Worcester (2m) 4 weeks ago, asserting final 100 yds. Remains lightly raced in handicaps and possibilities from 6lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA111 (-1)

5 FIRST QUEST (USA) (44) FU32P5-

B g First Defence (USA) - Dixie Quest (USA)

The Affordable Partnership

Br Paul Tackett

9 11-2

Harry Reed

Sheena West, Lewes

Tote, Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at around 2m during 2021 Mixed bag during 20222/23 campaign but been operating some way below best in trio of starts upon joining present stable Visor replaces usual cheekpieces now. TFRHHIII BHA105

2022: SOUL ICON 5 10 11 Harry Kimber 2-7 (Keiran Burke) 3 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Forget The Way (GB), 11-4 Nibras Gold (IRE), 4-1 Thibault (GB), 13-2 Paros (FR), 12-1 First Quest (USA)

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FIFTH RACE 4.08

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (11 wins from 83 runners, 13%) runs NADIM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs HILL STATION

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DANCING DANI trained by N Evans, Abergavenny, 160 miles.

It could be worth chancing HILL STATION, who admittedly possesses a rather chequered profile but he put in a good shift when fourth on the Flat at Kempton recently and has been eased 5lb in the weights since his latest start in this sphere. Nadim has been in fine form this summer and, likely to benefit from the fitting of a visor, he is feared most ahead of Fort de L’Ocean.

1-2-3: 1.HILL STATION (FR) 2.NADIM (IRE) 3.FORT DE L’OCEAN (FR)

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1 NADIM (IRE) (6) 221113 BF

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4 12-0

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Nymphea (IRE) Bradley Harris (5)

Mr Eamon Kelly And Avon Racing Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWImprovedmodelthissummer,againequippedwithcheekpieceswhencompletingthehat-trickatWorcester.Didn’ttravelthroughtheraceatallwellbutnevertheless putingood lateworkwhenaclosethirdat Cartmel(17.2f,soft)recentlyandthe changeofheadgear (visored) herelooksa good move TFRHHHHI BHA99 (+1)

2 FORT DE L’OCEAN (FR) (95) 4224/2-4

8 11-12

B g Racinger (FR) - Iconea (FR) Bryony Frost

Mr Mike Roberts Michael Roberts, Hailsham

Br Mr Jacques Cypres

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since landing a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle back in June 2021 but clearly retains his share of ability, making the frame both starts since returning from a 17-month absence in the spring Likely to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (43) 2-034F

B m Westerner - All My Judges

Jim and Claire Limited

5 11-12

Sean Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy after finishing second in her sole Irish point and some encouragement when third on hurdling debut at Cartmel However, failed to build on that next time and was tailed off when falling at the last on subsequent chase debut at Worcester TFRHHIII BHA95

4 REAMS OF LOVE (GB) (79) 136F-0D

5 11-9

B g Frankel - Night of Light (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mr George Houghton

Br Niarchos Family

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat who opened his account over hurdles in 2m maiden at Stratford a year ago. Travelling when falling 2 out returned to that course in October but hasn’t shown much in 2 starts so far this year TFRHIIII BHA92

5 HILL STATION (FR) (16) 3245-00

4 10-13

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mark Albon & Partner Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mr John Bryan Robinson Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler for Gary Moore and well held on first hurdles start for this yard at Uttoxeter in May. On the upside, he performed with credit in a handicap on the Flat recently and each-way chance if able to build on that back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA84

6 OUR DYLAN (IRE) (44) 3U-24P5

7 10-13

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Mrs T. J. Kidd The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 20 attempts under Rules and while his latest fourth in an 11-runner Uttoxeter handicap (2 1/2m, good to soft) was a creditable effort, he’s likely to find one or two too good once again TFRHHHII BHA82

7 DANCING DANI (IRE) (44) 6626-00

8 10-4

Ch m Stowaway - Nodelay (IRE) Ben Jones

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who has posted a couple of decent efforts in defeat under Rules, not least when runner-up off an 11lb higher mark in a Ffos Las handicap chase in October. However, she’s hard to warm to judged on efforts in this sphere since returning to action in June TFRHHIII

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

ALLEZ ALLEZ DANCER (GB) (40) 5/-0535

5 10-3

B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Allez Loulou (FR) James Best

Mr C. Enticott Ella Pickard, Minehead

Br Ashbrittle Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles and didn’t fare much better when pitched into a handicap on the back of a wind op at Newton Abbot last time

9 AFRICAN SUN (IRE) (35) 63-P055

TFRHIIII BHA72

6 10-2

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Castle Cross (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Br P & B Bloodstock

Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

First Solar Pv Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Belied odds of 40/1 at Uttoxeter last summer but rarely threatened since and, not for the first time, he looked a little reluctant when asked to make his effort back at that venue in July Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA71

10

ONNAROLL (FR) (38) 50-0U5P

5 10-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Sainte Borgue (FR) Philip Armson (3)

Heartful Racing

Br Mr Bertrand Compignie

Cynthia Woods, Crowborough

Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown precious little in 8 starts over hurdles and looks set for another struggle from 12lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA59

2022: VIN ROUGE (IRE) 4 9 9 Ben Ffrench Davis 7-2 (Seamus Mullins) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

NADIM: Following its run on 26/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Nadim (IRE), 10-3 Fort de L’Ocean (FR), 15-2 Hill Station (FR), 10-1 Our Dylan (IRE), 14-1 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 20-1 African Sun (IRE), 25-1 Dancing Dani (IRE), 33-1 Reams of Love (GB), 50-1 Allez Allez Dancer (GB), 300-1 Onnaroll (FR) RACE

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SIXTH RACE 4.38

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET BUILDER AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs FINE BY ME

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A West (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs HORIZON D’OR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MEECHLANDS MAGIC trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 224 miles.

HORIZON D’OR showed much improved form when second from out of the weights on his debut for this yard at Bangor 11 days ago and a repeat of that sort of performance should be enough for him to go one better. Fine By Me made a pleasing return at the same course and looks the main danger

1-2-3: 1.HORIZON D’OR (FR) 2.FINE BY ME (IRE) 3.PUNCHES CROSS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FINE BY ME (IRE) (28) 0/1423-2

6 12-0

B g Kingston Hill - Ella Watson (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Twiston-Davies Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Michael Tobin Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good, 16/5) 28 days ago. Still early days and probably has a bigger effort in him. TFRHHHHI BHA94

2 PUNCHES CROSS (IRE) (8) 0-404P3

10 10-13

B g Stowaway - The Marching Lady (IRE) Benjamin Macey (10) Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Lake Lodge Stud Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful handicap chaser at best for Joseph Patrick O’Brien and best effort since joining current yard when third at this course 8 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA79 (+4)

3 REDBRIDGE ROSIE (IRE) (190) 40/434P-

6 10-13

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Island (IRE) Nick Scholfield

The Good Old Days Racing Partnership

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Jim O’Flynn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t progressed over hurdles and is likely to need this first run for 6 months, so others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA79

4 MEECHLANDS MAGIC (GB) (313) 40F544-

7 10-5

B or Br g Multiplex - Do It On Dani Harry Reed

Mrs J. M. Edmonds Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br S. V. Parry Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who was last seen finishing a remote fourth at Ffos Las on chasing debut 10 months ago. Hard to imagine he’ll feature.

5 HORIZON D’OR (FR) (11) P005-52

B g Nicaron (GER) - Unite Speciale (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA71

6 10-3

Jamie Moore

Mr O. S. Harris Adam West, Epsom

Br Mrs A. Baudrelle & Mrs S. Rousselle

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Neil Mulholland when second of 8 from out of the weights in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good, 17/2) 11 days ago, pulling well clear with thrown-in winner Should be able to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA69 (+10)

6 THE SWEDE (GB) (31) 60060

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Seemarye

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br The Glanvilles Stud

6 10-2

Shane Quinlan (3)

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled over hurdles to date Best watched again.

TFRHIIII BHA57

3 Bradley Roberts 7-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

2022: THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) 6 10

Stewards Note:

THE SWEDE: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Horizon d’Or (FR), 11-4 Fine By Me (IRE), 7-2 Punches Cross (IRE), 16-1 Meechlands Magic (GB), 20-1 Redbridge Rosie (IRE), 300-1 The Swede (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.08 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 7 entries at £40. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.38 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 10 entries at £32. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Third Race 3.08 - THE JOIN OUR VICKERS CUSTOMER RACING CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1567, the third £783 and the fourth £392. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £32. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Fourth Race 3.38 - THE VICKERS.BET PROUDLY SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 11 entries, 1 at £8 and 10 at £40. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights lowered 1lb

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Fifth Race 4.08 - THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 23 entries at £32. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.38 - THE BET BUILDER AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 30th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £32. - Closed August 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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