Fontwell Park Racecard - Friday 6th October

FRID OCTOBER 6

Official raceday programme | £3.50

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 06 OCTOBER

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

RICHARD WESTROPP (CHIEF STEWARD)

GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR)

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STARTERS

SAM AVIS

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JUDGE

JANE GREEN

CLERK OF THE SCALES

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VETERINARY OFFICER

HOWARD ROBINSON

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT WATERHOUSE

BVETMED, CERT EM (INT), CERT VA, MRCVS

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

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NURSE

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

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EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SARAH COLLINS

KELLY McSORLEY

CAROL LEGGETT

COMMENTATOR

SIMON HOLT

SSR PRESENTER

MICK FITZGERALD

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

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PHILIP HIDE

colour since graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

No.ofdays since last ran

horse’s name

birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows allweather form

C=coursewinner

D=distancewinner

CD=course &distancewinner

BF=beaten favourite

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

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank

age

weight st-lbs

711-7

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

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor

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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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NOTES ING

WAINWRIGHT GOLD

GOLDEN ALE | ABV 4.1%

A lightly hopped, refreshing golden ale that’s packed full of sweet honey and subtle citric flavours.

BRAKSPEAR GRAVITY

AMBER BITTER | ABV 3.4%

Amber in colour with a good fruity, grassy hop, malt nose. The initial taste of malt and well hopped bitterness dissolves into a bitter sweet and fruity finish.

RINGWOOD FORTY NINER

PREMIUM ALE | ABV 4.9%

Light, fresh floral bouquet. Rounded malt in the mouth with deep bittersweet finish and a balanced level of bitterness. Golden full bodied malted beer

RINGWOOD BOONDOGGLE

BLONDE ALE | ABV 4.2%

A blonde and luscious ale - the perfect excuse. Brewed with the finest English Pale Malt, First Gold and Fuggles Hops, for a tell tale fresh crisp taste and delectable twist of citrus.

RINGWOOD RAZOR BACK

BEST BITTER | ABV 3.8%

Tempting hop aroma with fruit notes. Good malt feel in the mouth, dry, tangy fruit finish. Delicious, easy drinking slightly tart pale bitter

RINGWOOD OLD THUMPER

STRONG ALE | ABV 5.1%

Peppery, spicy aroma with a hint of apples. Luscious balance of grain and hop in the mouth. Bitter sweet finish with delicate fruit notes. Warm, rounded yet surprisingly delicate pale strong beer.

NOTES

HOBGOBLIN IPA

IPA | ABV 4.5%

A refreshingly hoppy beer. Pale golden with orange glints prepare for an intense tropical explosion of zesty oranges, grapefruit, honey and juicy bitterness.

HOBGOBLIN RUBY

RUBY BEER | ABV 4.5%

A rich ruby beer with sweet caramel and fruity aromas. Brewed with chocolate and crystal malts and a blend of Styrian, Goldings and Fuggles hops. Expect a delicious full bodied toffee flavour and a fruity finish of figs, raisins and dates.

STAN’S BIG APPLE

CIDER | ABV 5%

A medium-dry, still cider The juice from this blend of bittersweet Redstreak, Tremlett’s Bitter and Dabinett apples is allowed to mellow and mature. The result is a fullflavoured traditional Somerset cider, with a hint of spice.

STAN’S CHEDDAR VALLEY

CIDER | ABV 6%

A robust medium-dry cloudy cider The blend of full-bodied Dabineett and Tremlett’s Bitter, clastic west country cider making varieties, produce a still, rich farmhouse-style drink.

WESTONS OLD ROSIE

CIDER | ABV 6.8%

Strong, reliable and so loved by everyone in the Westons family, we named this cloudy cider in her honour. Light, crisp and dry, this truly old fashioned cloudy cider is slowly matured and left unfiltered.

ROSIE’S PIG CLOUDY CIDER

CIDER | ABV 4.2%

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FIRST RACE 1.45

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

THE BROADSWORD WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Gordon (36 wins from 196 runners, 18%) runs BLAME THE GAME

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs MR MAFIA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN TOMMY trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 159 miles.

BLAME THE GAME signed off a productive 2022/23 campaign with an excellent effort in a big-field handicap at Cheltenham and given the yard he represents, fitness is no concern. He’s a very appealing candidate, with Captain Tommy feared most back over the larger obstacles.

1-2-3: 1.BLAME THE GAME (IRE) 2.CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) 3.HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 MR MAFIA (IRE) (34) 42P4-1P CD

14 12-2

B g Zerpour (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) Harry Atkins (10)

Mr Peter Boggis Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Ivan Hamilton FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran campaigner who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when making a winning return from 8 months off at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) in July, closed down only late on Failed badly to back that up when pulled up at that venue a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA117

2 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (24) 126615 C

9 12-0

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE) Lilly Pinchin

Mr Richard J. Gurr Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Thomas Bruton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on free-falling mark over fences at Bangor (3m) in May and added to tally in 5-runner contest over the larger obstacles at Worcester in August Didn’t fare as well on rare hurdles start at Kelso but that effort probably best excused Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 BLAME THE GAME (IRE) (170) 4112U4- CD

8 11-13

B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE) Freddie Gordon (3)

Redz Together Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Paddy Kinsella Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree handicap chase wins last season and shaped really well in a deep contest at Cheltenham when last seen in April. In excellent hands and he’s of major interest from the same mark for return. TFRHHHHH BHA114

4

PUTDECASHONTHEDASH (IRE) (202) 51/PF0P- D 10 11-7

B g Doyen (IRE) - Be My Adelina (IRE) Finn Lambert

Goodfellers Racing Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Michael P. Keane Planning Base Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off 2021/22 on a winning note at Plumpton but he rarely stands much racing and last season was a write-off. TFRHHIII BHA108

5 HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR) (163) 5/01033- C

6 11-2

Gr g Voiladenuo (FR) - Pretty des Ongrais (FR) Harry Kimber

Baroness Harding Robert Walford, Blandford

Br N. Trincot, G. Trincot, S. Trincot et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Left chase bow well behind when winning at Fontwell in December Signed off last season with a brace of third-place finishes but jumping remains an issue. Up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 RED HAPPY (FR) (38) 640-365

6 11-0

Gearoid Harney (8) David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR)

Br S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWScored 3 times (all 3m plus) in 2022, bagging handicap chases off much higher marks than this either side of landing the odds in a weak novice hurdle at Southwell Not in anything like the same form so far this year, though, and it’s easy to have reservations at present. TFRHHHII BHA101

2022: MINELLA VOUCHER 11 10 9 Toby Wynne 15-8 (Alexandra Dunn) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

MR MAFIA: Following its run on 2/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited to drop in trip.

CAPTAIN TOMMY: Following its run on 12/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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

RACEDAY DVDS/PHOTOGRAPHS

DVDs and photographs of all races are available via the Racecourse Office

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.

CUSTOMERS OF THE BOARDS

All racegoers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket

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SECOND RACE 2.20

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

THE DUO SYSTEMS YOUR FLOOR OUR FOCUS 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): C Gordon (36 wins from 196 runners, 18%) runs KING WILLIAM RUFUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs CLONDAW ROYALE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLONDAW ROYALE trained by J O’Neill, Cheltenham, 112 miles.

KINGWILLIAM RUFUS shaped with plenty of promise in a trio of bumpers last season and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling, so he’s put forward as the answer Idy Wood enjoyed the run of the race when winning his sole outing in bumpers in February, but was quite an expensive 4-y-o who should have a future jumping, while Iolaos du Mou and Duhallow Tommy are others to consider in an interesting early-season novice.

1-2-3: 1.KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) 2.IDY WOOD (FR) 3.IOLAOS DU MOU (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (158) 2/3310-4 CD

5 11-2

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE) Tom Cannon

Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br John Hennessy Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and made it third time lucky in bumpers here in January. Well beaten under a penalty at Taunton but offered something work on sent hurdling when fourth in a 11-runner novice at Kempton (2m) in May. Entitled to improve TFRHHHII BHA-

2 IDY WOOD (FR) (229) 421-

5 11-2

B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br SCEA Bertwood Stables Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEW Made frame both starts in points and made a winning Rules debut in 4-runner bumper at Newbury (16.3f) in February, having run of race Respected on hurdles debut/return. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 IOLAOS DU MOU (FR) (130) 16-P2 BF

5 11-2

B g Coastal Path - Thelemise du Mou (FR) Nico de Boinville

LOOSE ENDS, HOSKING & KNOX

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Earl Domaine Du Mou Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive winner of Newbury bumper on debut. Turned over at short odds in a first-time tongue strap on first completed start over hurdles at Huntingdon in May but ought to prove capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (162) 232-

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR)

6 11-2

Rex Dingle

Mrs B. Ansell Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (181) 2-

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE)

The Iveragh Syndicate

4 11-1

Nick Scholfield

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW€38,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o. Dam, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 3 1/4m) Whatucallher Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 8) One to note starting out under Rules for respected yard Tongue tied TFRHHHII BHA-

6 CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) (18) 0-112

B g Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE)

Syd Hosie

4 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Susan & Catherine Rose Sherbourne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a couple of small-field bumpers in early summer and was unlucky to bump into an above-average one on his Worcester hurdle debut (2m) 18 days ago. Still looked a bit raw there, so he’s entitled to progress Tongue strap on TFRHHHII BHA-

7 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (142) 6 BF 4 11-1

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Bryan Carver

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cariatide and fairly useful hurdler/ chaser Gain de Cause. Failed to meet expectations in a Worcester bumper on debut back in May. TFRHHHII BHA-

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WEST HILL MOTH (IRE) (148) 0-0

B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Epping

4 11-1

Micheal Nolan

Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Seamus Kennedy & Simon Kennedy We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but hasn’t offered much in a brace of bumpers.

9 A TICKATICKATIMING (GB) (36) 332-15 D

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 10-9

B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Marc Goldstein

The Bull boys

Sheena West, Lewes

Br Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who showed an aptitude for hurdling at Stratford in August but will need to settle better if she is to progress.

10 MISS MALOU (GB) (43) 6

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-8

B f War Command (USA) - Nawaashi Harry Kimber (3)

Whytehall Partnership Michael Madgwick, Denmead

Br A. H. Bennett

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and was always behind on her hurdling bow over C&D in August.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: FASCINATING LIPS (IRE) 5 11 0 Jamie Moore 15-8 (Gary Moore) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

JONGLEUR D’ETOILES: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unbalanced turning for home.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Iolaos du Mou (FR), 9-2 King William Rufus (FR), 11-2 Idy Wood (FR), 7-1 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 9-1 Corporal Jackjones (IRE), 10-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE), 16-1 A Tickatickatiming (GB), 18-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 150-1 West Hill Moth (IRE), 250-1 Miss Malou (GB)

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THIRD RACE 2.55

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BROADSWORD GROUP 25TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £22600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9431, 2nd £4717, 3rd £2357, 4th £1180. (Penalty Value £12307.96) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Gordon (36 wins from 196 runners, 18%) runs UNANSWERED PRAYERS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs SACRE COEUR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LERMOOS LEGEND trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 264 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

It could be worth chancing UP THE STRAIGHT, who took a step back in the right direction when third at Kempton in May and he ran well on his return in this last year off a higher mark. Sacre Coeur is potentially well treated back in this sphere so rates the main threat on only her third start for Dan Skelton.

1-2-3: 1.UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) 2.SACRE COEUR (FR) 3.COPPERHEAD

colours no horse age st lb

1 UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) (170) 2/5152P-

7 12-0

B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) Rex Dingle

The Morestead Pres Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Kevin Talbot Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHad point experience and put that to good use on first start over fences at Cheltenham in November Disappointed since, however, though was found to have bled at Newbury and had excuses when pulled up at Cheltenham when last seen in April. TFRHHHII BHA130

2 UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (158) 1/2PP0-3

9 11-8

B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE) James Davies

The Forever Partnership Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Kenneth Parkhill Southern Cranes & Access Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a 2 1/2m Sandown handicap chase last spring and best effort since when a back-to-form third at Kempton when last seen in May. Claims if building on that (ran well in this last year on return) TFRHHHHH BHA124

3 SACRE COEUR (FR) (96) 6106-23 BF

7 11-4

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) Tristan Durrell (5)

Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France and successful in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f) in December After 3 months off (had wind op), shaped encouragingly on yard debut when second at Market Rasen but failed to build on that at Uttoxeter. Back over fences now and not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA120

4 COPPERHEAD (GB) (150) 54656-2

9 11-3

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business Brendan Powell

Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up but ran better than for a while from a slipping mark when second of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f, good to soft, 7/2) 150 days ago. Needs considering back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA119

5 NORLEY (IRE) (43) 11-3240

8 11-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs G. Morgan Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Joseph Smiddy

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved last season, scoring twice over hurdles before successful on second start over fences at Huntingdon in April. Ran well when narrowly denied in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f) in June but not in the same form next 2 starts Has since left Ben Pauling TFRHHHII BHA116

6 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (39) 2231P3

B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl

8 10-9

Sean Bowen

Mr Jonathan Martin Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in chase at Worcester in July Respectable third of 6 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, soft, 7/2) 39 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA111

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6.

2022: FAKIR (FR) 7 10 11 Kevin Jones 3-1 (Milton Harris) 3 ran

Stewards Note:

UNANSWERED PRAYERS: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sacre Coeur (FR), 4-1

Unanswered Prayers (IRE), Copperhead (GB), 13-2 Lermoos Legend (GB), 15-2 Up The Straight (IRE), 12-1 Norley (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.30

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

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JUVENILE 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): G L Moore (76 wins from 360 runners, 21%) runs COSMIC VIEW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs MAKANAO FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs COSMIC VIEW today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOGISTICAL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 153 miles.

The market should prove a useful guide in relation to the hurdles debutants but COSMIC VIEW (a fair maiden on the Flat) starts out for a yard that do particularly well in this sphere and he shades the vote without the benefit of market clues. Logistical has an experience edge over most and he, along with David Pipe’s Makanao head up the dangers

1-2-3: 1.COSMIC VIEW 2.LOGISTICAL (IRE) 3.MAKANAO

colours no horse st lb

1 BISCOFF JOE (GB) (12) 4

11-0

Ch g Cityscape - Royal Warranty Gearoid Harney (7)

Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Sherbourne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler Tara Iti (2m-2 1/4m winner, by Sixties Icon). Modest maiden at best on Flat and, easy to back, offered little in Plumpton juvenile on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Tongue tie goes on now. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 COSMIC VIEW (GB) (87)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - First Priority

Future Champions Racing Syndicate

11-0

Jamie Moore

Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Godolphin K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who ran up to best when second at Pontefract (12f) in July Below best back there later that month but since joined a yard that do well with their recruits in this sphere, so no surprise to see him make an impact. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 KILCUMMIN (IRE) (57) 35

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Aspasi

Red Star Racing

11-0

David Noonan

Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat but showed nothing both starts in juvenile hurdles upon joining present yard this summer and again finished well held back on the Flat at Salisbury (14.2f) in August. Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

LOGISTICAL (IRE) (12) 5342

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Winter Ballerina

ValueRacingClub.co.uk

11-0

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Sandra Russell Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatforAndrewBaldingandhesurpassedhisprevioushurdlesexploitsforthisyard whenstayingonforsecondinaPlumpton juvenile (17.7f) 12 days ago. Shade flattered by proximity to winner then but solid claims with a repeat Visor on 1st time

5 MAKANAO (GB) (58)

TFRHHHHI BHA83 (+5)

11-0

Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Maywish (FR) Jack Tudor

Mrs W. Spanner David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs Waltraut Spanner W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWDam half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (2 1/4m-19f winner) Mojo Moon Fair on Flat in France (stays 12.5f), well held in minor event last time No surprise to see him feature now hurdling for new yard with tongue tie added to cheekpieces

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 PIGEONTON (GB) (81) 11-0

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Red Turban Micheal Nolan

Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 in novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 81 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams and now tackles obstacles.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 VALE DOLOBO DANCER (IRE) (31) 11-0

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tolzey (USA) Jack Hogan (3) Ray Treacy and Richard Hames Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Liam Phelan Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWMastercraftsman gelding. Modest form on Flat, tailed off at Ripon (12f) when last seen 31 days ago. Goes hurdling now for new yard and the betting may prove a useful guide as to expectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

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Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

PIGEONTON: Following its run on 17/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

VALE DOLOBO DANCER: Following its run on 5/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Cosmic View (GB), 5-2 Logistical (IRE), 9-2 Makanao (GB), 13-2 Vale Dolobo Dancer (IRE), 18-1 Pigeonton (GB), 33-1 Kilcummin (IRE), 50-1 Biscoff Joe (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.07

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

THE BROADSWORD ASSURED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Honeyball (36 wins from 105 runners, 34%) runs BROOKIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs SMALL BAD BOB LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROOKIE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to SMALL BAD BOB who starts life with the excellent Chris Gordon on a handy-looking mark and can take full advantage Clearance is a reliable sort and fancied to get back on track after a blip at Stratford, with Brookie andTapley also in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.SMALL BAD BOB (IRE) 2.CLEARANCE 3.BROOKIE (IRE)

1 BROOKIE (IRE) (60) 00F64-4

6 12-0

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Arthur Fennelly geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 2m hurdles winner who wasn’t disgraced on his final run for Tony Martin when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Not ruled out for his new yard TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 TAPLEY (GB) (160) 452216- CD

6 11-6

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) Charlie Hammond

The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over hurdles at Plumpton in February and not disgraced on his handicap debut when sixth of 15 at Sandown (16f, good to soft) in April. Still low mileage and can’t be discounted on his return. TFRHHHII BHA112

3 CLEARANCE (GB) (27) 512113

9 11-4

B g Authorized (IRE) - Four Miracles Tom Cannon Racing For A Cause Michael Blake, Trowbridge

Br Richard W. Farleigh SB Racehorse Rehoming

TIMEFORMVIEWAlready a three-time winner this season at Newton Abbot in August but turned in a rare below-par run when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 27 days ago. Sort to bounce back TFRHHHHI BHA110

4

SMALL BAD BOB (IRE) (141) 552-312 CD BF

B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Baileys Gleam

John H W Finch & Rockbourne Partnership

Br Swordlestown Stud

8 10-10

Rex Dingle

Chris Gordon, Winchester

Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who backed it up with a good second of 5 in handicap here (19.2f, good to firm) later in May on his final run for Paul Henderson Weighted to go close on his yard debut after a break TFRHHHHH BHA102

2022: SOUL ICON 5 10 1 Harry Kimber 4-6 (Keiran Burke) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Small Bad Bob (IRE), 9-4 Brookie (IRE), 5-1 Clearance (GB), 6-1 Tapley (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 165YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BROADSWORD SCREEDING SELF-LEVELLING 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Mullins (10 wins from 142 runners, 7%) runs EN COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs GAMBIE TIEP

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

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

GAMBIE TIEP proved that he can cope with races in quick succession when scoring twice over hurdles within the space of five days in July, and the 7-y-o will prove hard to beat if allowed to take his chance here on the back of a decisive display at Bangor on Wednesday. Impression Chic is an interesting option for forecast purposes, given that she may well step up on her hurdling exploits now switched to fences Princess Midnight and Gone In Sixty should both have parts to play, too.

1-2-3: 1.GAMBIE TIEP (FR) 2.IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) 3.PRINCESS MIDNIGHT

colours no horse age st lb

1 PRINCESS MIDNIGHT (GB) (25) 14-22P4

9 12-0

Ch m Midnight Legend - Setter’s Princess Brendan Powell

The Gardens Entertainments Ltd Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Clapp, Hodges & Sharpe Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound-jumping front runner who won 3 times over fences in 2022 and just as good when runner-up on first 2 outings this summer Latest effort over hurdles was creditable, too, and she’s likely to give it a good shot TFRHHHII BHA100

2 GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (2) 1441U1 C

7 12-1 (in 7lb ex)

B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR) Beau Morgan (5) Mrs Sophie Pauling Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-9 over fences with a strong front-running display at Bangor (17.4f, soft) on Wednesday. Remains open to improvement in this sphere and will take plenty of stopping if able to reproduce those pyrotechnics just two days later TFRHHHHH BHA94

3 EN COEUR (FR) (173) 516444-

9 11-1

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Fairyleap (FR) Micheal Nolan

Woodford Valley Racing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mme Martine Bordat We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded another Plumpton win in January but found life tougher thereafter and has yet to win away from that track. Probably worth taking on following a break here (record when fresh isn’t particularly compelling). TFRHHHII BHA87

4 IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) (24) P2-624

5 11-1

Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Chic Et Zen (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr J.Baudouin & Mr C. Baudouin R H Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW£26,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in points in February. Has shown ability in 3 starts under Rules (all over hurdles) and it’s entirely possible that she’ll be seen in a better light now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA87

5 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (24) 0-35253

6 10-9

B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE) Harry Bannister

Golden Equinox Racing Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Jeremy Gompertz

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 15 starts overall but placed on several occasions over hurdles and stepped up on chase debut effort when third of 8 at Worcester (16.5f, soft) last month. 1lb lower here and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA81

2022: BLAZE A TRAIL (IRE) 8 12 0 Connor Brace 3-1 (John Flint) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Princess Midnight (GB), 7-1 En Coeur (FR), 10-1 Impression Chic (FR)

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gambie Tiep (FR), 5-1 Gone In Sixty (GB), 11-2

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BELGRADE INSULATIONS & DRY LINING 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Gordon (36 wins from 196 runners, 18%) runs SAMI BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs ABBEYHILL & NO WORRIES

WEIGHTWATCHER: FIRST QUEST won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 5lb to 105.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SASSIFIED trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 143 miles.

BEATTHE HEAT has an excellent record at this track and is fresh from an improved effort on the Flat, so he’s fancied to add to a good hurdling strike rate Sami Bear and Sassified both remain with potential and are feared.

1-2-3: 1.BEAT THE HEAT

2.SAMI BEAR

3.SASSIFIED (IRE)

1 BEAT THE HEAT (GB) (36) 301311- CD

6 12-0

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Touriga Sean Houlihan Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom

Br Wood Hall Stud Jim Boyle Racing TIMEFORMVIEWOn the up when last seen over hurdles, winning three times at this track, and he arrives on the back of a career-best Flat effort when scoring at Bath. Makes plenty of

2 FIRST QUEST (USA) (79) FU32P5-

9 12-0

B g First Defence (USA) - Dixie Quest (USA) Marc Goldstein The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes

Br Paul Tackett Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORMVIEW Operating below best since joining current stable, including on the Flat, so returns to this sphere with plenty to prove TFR

3 SAMI BEAR (GB) (145) 32U1-6F

7 11-12

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Dalriath Freddie Gordon (7) Morestead Team ABC Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Yorton Farm Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to winning ways in handicap at Kempton in February. After 12 weeks off, saddle slipped when in contention there next time and fell early on latest outing at Plumpton. Off 145 days since but remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 SARSEN (USA) (346) 405/230-

Gr or Ro g Noble Mission - Kelley Marie (USA)

Elite Racing 002

Br Grey Begley & W. S. Farish

5 11-9

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

TIMEFORMVIEWPositive enough start over hurdles when second in 6-runner maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) last year Disappointing handicap debut next time but has left Alan King (also off 11 months) since and warrants a market check. TFRHHHII BHA100

5 BELGARUM (IRE) (180) 6/00325-

B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl

Mrs G. C. Pritchard

Br Mr Cyril Crowe

5 11-5

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on handicap debut at this course in March and backed it up with a solid fifth at Plumpton. Should be on the premises if ready to go after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA96

6 SIR ROCK (IRE) (149) 0B12P-1 C

B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage

Henfold Rockers

6 11-3

Tom Cannon

Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Mrs O. Hegarty Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who left previous hurdling form behind when landing a 12-runner handicap at this course 149 days ago. Obvious claims if he returns in the same mood. TFRHHHHI BHA94

7 MI SUENO (IRE) (57) 6000-52

Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)

4 10-13

Jamie Moore

Mrs E. Lucey-Butler Paddy Butler, Lewes

Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia

TIMEFORMVIEWVisored for 1st time, first run since leaving Peter John Flood when last of 9 in minor event (7/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 57 days ago. Shaped quite well over hurdles prior to that but still has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA92

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8

SASSIFIED (IRE) (34) 643115

Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl

Mr John P. McManus

Br 21st Century Farms Ltd

5 10-13

Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and was progressing well over hurdles prior to a blip at Newton Abbot last time Likely to get back on the up TFRHHHHI BHA90

9 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (23) 5-52243

4 10-2

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE) Jack Tudor

David Pipe Racing Club

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Elwick Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in France and hit the crossbar in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot and Worcester in May/June Has held form since and is likely to be on the premises again. TFRHHHII BHA81

10 NO WORRIES (GB) (26) 1F-P436

B g Passing Glance - Silver Sequel

Dajam Ltd

Br M. Burbidge

9 10-2

Sean Bowen

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut last November Let down by his jumping/attitude since then, so this return to the smaller obstacles could help. TFRHHHII BHA77

11 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (149) 00064-4

6 10-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable Bryan Carver

Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss A. Lindsell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but well beaten in bumper/over hurdles. It’s easy to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA70

12 STEVEN SEAGULL (GB) (26) 044

3 10-2

B g War Command (USA) - Mercy Me Dylan Whelan (7)

The Leolli Partnership

Br Mr Graham Smith-Bernal

John Ryan, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and not even at that level over hurdles so far. Firmly up against it from out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA71

2022: BEAT THE HEAT 5 11 2 Sean Houlihan 5-1 (Jim Boyle) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

MI SUENO: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Beat The Heat (GB), 5-1 Sir Rock (IRE), 9-1 Sami Bear (GB), 10-1 Sarsen (USA), Belgarum (IRE), Sassified (IRE), Only Fools (IRE), 12-1 No Worries (GB), 20-1 First Quest (USA), 28-1 Mi Sueno (IRE), 66-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), 100-1 Steven Seagull (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE BROADSWORD WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 10 entries, 3 at £9 and 7 at £46. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) A

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Second Race 2.20 - THE DUO SYSTEMS YOUR FLOOR OUR FOCUS 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 one hurdle race. Enter by noon, September 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th.

Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 20 entries at £40. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Third Race 2.55 - THE BROADSWORD GROUP 25TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12307 to the winning horse The second to receive £5670, the third £2834 and the fourth £1419. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £113 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £91 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 1 at £22 and 10 at £113. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9431; Second £4717; Third £2357; Fourth £1180. (Penalty Value £12307.96) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE BROADSWORD SORRY FOR ENJOYING OURSELVES JUVENILE 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 juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £40. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.07 - THE BROADSWORD ASSURED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336 and the fourth £668. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 11 entries at £46. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.40 - THE BROADSWORD SCREEDING SELF-LEVELLING 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 30th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 10 entries at £32. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.15 - THE BELGRADE INSULATIONS & DRY LINING 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 0-105. Enter by noon, September 30th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 4th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Broadsword will award a best turned out prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 26 entries at £32. - Closed September 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2023

JANUARY

Monday 16 Afternoon Racing

Sunday 29 Afternoon Racing

FEBRUARY

Monday 6 Afternoon Racing

Sunday 26 (A) National Spirit Hurdle

MARCH

Wednesday 8 Afternoon Racing

Saturday 18 (A) St Patrick’s Day

APRIL

Tuesday 4 (A) Easter Race Day

Friday 21 Afternoon Racing

MAY Wednesday 10 Evening Racing

Thursday 18 Evening Racing

Sunday 28 (A) Family Fun Day

JUNE

Friday 16 Evening Racing

AUGUST

Thursday 24 (E) Ladies Evening

SEPTEMBER

Friday 1 Afternoon Racing

Sunday 10 (A) Family Fun Day Picnic in the park

OCTOBER

Friday 6 (A) Beer & Cider Festival

Saturday 7 (A) Beer & Cider Festival

Wednesday 25 Afternoon Racing

NOVEMBER

Friday 10 Afternoon Racing

Sunday 19 (A) Southern National

DECEMBER

Tuesday 12 (A) Christmas Jumper Day

Tuesday 26 (A) Boxing Day Racing