Fontwell Park Racecard - Thursday 28th March

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 Our head office will be in contact directly to offer you either a transfer or refund after the abandonment

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 Premier Grandstand and the Kerman 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 with proof either of Attendance Allowance PIP or DLA. 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 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 No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.

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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THURSDAY 28 MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

STEVE DROWNE (Chief Steward)

ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

CHRIS HILL, FERGUS SWEENEY, GWEN THOMAS

STARTERS

JAMES STENNING

SAM AVIS

JUDGE

JANE GREEN

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

AMY HAWTHORN

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT WATERHOUSE, BVetMed, Cert EM (Int), Cert VA, MRCVS

MARIA ROSA, DVM, MRCVS

KYLE LOWERY

BSc, BVSc, MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr RIZ GHANI SRMO

Dr LUCY FREE

Dr GUY MITCHELL

NURSE

JANE JACKSON

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SARAH COLLINS

PETER DOUBLE

CAROL LEGGETT

COMMENTATOR

JOHN HUNT

SKY SPORTS RACING PRESENTER

HAYLEY MOORE

BETTING RING MANAGER

VICKI MOORE

HANDICAPPER

MARK OLLEY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GUY PRIDIE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

PHILIP HIDE

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

PAUL MANT

FARRIER

MARTIN HOGAN

PHYSIO

APRIL HARRIS

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

GUY PRIDIE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PHILIP HIDE

No.ofdays since last ran

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows allweather form

C=coursewinner

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain horse’s saddlecloth number colour since graphic age weight st-lbs

D=distancewinner

CD=course &distancewinner

BF=beaten favourite

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

711-7

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank 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

Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow: S Br

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 1.57

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

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT YEEEHAAA.BET MAIDEN 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): C Gordon (31 wins from 187 runners, 17%) runs TEA AND CHATS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs THE CYPRIOT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE CYPRIOT trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A progressive winner in bumpers, WILFUL was found out by novicey mistakes but still shaped promisingly when runner-up on hurdles debut at Huntingdon 25 days ago and this looks a good opportunity for Jonjo O’Neill’s 5-y-o with improvement anticipated. Tea And Chats rates the main danger on the pick of his form

1-2-3: 1.WILFUL (IRE) 2.TEA AND CHATS (IRE) 3.ALWAYS FORCE IT (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALWAYS FORCE IT (IRE) (174) 0000-55

5 11-7

PLAY SMARTER

B g Workforce - Mel Biechif Diane (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Harriet Brown Racing Club

Br John O’ Shea & Kevin Coleman

Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form at best over hurdles but shaped well in pair of handicaps at Navan/Downpatrick last summer for Gavin Cromwell Steps up in trip on debut for new stable with hood enlisted TFRHHHII BHA99

2 STARDHEM (IRE) (102) 00

5 11-7

B g Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (IRE) Ben Jones

Pimlico Racing - Fitzdares Cotswolds

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br John Redmond Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held only start in bumpers in November and whilst he hinted at ability on hurdles debut at Southwell a month later, he’s probably one for handicaps in due course TFRHHIII BHA-

3 TEA AND CHATS (IRE) (44) 025-305

7 11-7

B g Westerner - Dartmeet (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br T J Whitley Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good jumps family and fair form when placed twice in novice hurdles. Hasn’t kicked on in handicaps over hurdles/fences more recently so he does need to get back on track returned to smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA102

4 THE CYPRIOT (IRE)

(20) 3504

5 11-7

Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mal d’Amour (IRE) Jordan Nailor

Mario Stavrou Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers but did show more than on hurdles debut when fourth of 9 in an Exeter maiden (16.7f) 3 weeks ago, fading from 3 out. Another likely to do better again when tackling handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 WILFUL (IRE) (25) 4122 BF

5 11-7

Br g Westerner - Shuil Milan (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Michael Murphy JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive winner in bumpers who found only one boasting hurdles experience too good in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 25 days ago, novicey mistakes catching him out Very much the type to improve and he rates the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 LADY DENA (GB) (-)

8 11-0

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sayrianna Philip Armson (3)

Mrs J Gawthorpe Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br Mrs J A. Gawthorpe Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 1m winner Barrsbrook. Dam, maiden on Flat, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful but unreliable chaser (stayed 3m) Daldini. Wears hood and likely best watched on this belated debut TFRHHIII BHA-

2023: ROCCO ROYALE (IRE) 5 11 6 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-10 (Jonjo O’Neill) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Wilful (IRE), 7-2 Tea And Chats (IRE), 10-1 Always Force It (IRE), 16-1 The Cypriot (IRE), 22-1 Stardhem (IRE), Lady Dena (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed In’ is announced. Customers are advised to check their betting tickets immediately on receipt because mistakes cannot be rectified after the race has started.

FONTWELL PARK PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £147,419 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK

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 high-specification 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.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners & Trainers may enjoy exclusive access to Fontwell House where there is a complimentary two course lunch. If you require assistance today, please ask a member of the team inside the Racecourse Reception & Ticket office who will be more than happy to help.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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SECOND RACE 2.32

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

THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 106 runners, 35%) runs DREAMING BLUE & HATOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs COPPER COVE

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

RACE SUMMARY

DREAMING BLUE has been shaping better than the result and may find everything clicking now with Freddie Gingell up for the first time He’s preferred to Copper Cove, who is well treated based on hurdling form, while the selection’s stablemate Hatos can’t be dismissed.

1-2-3: 1.DREAMING BLUE 2.COPPER COVE (IRE) 3.HATOS (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (40) 3-50333 C

7 12-2

PLAY SMARTER

B g Showcasing - Got To Dream Freddie Gingell (5)

Mr R. W. Devlin

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Fittocks Stud Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWThird over extended 25f at Ludlow in December, his stamina ebbing away late on Has shaped as if still in form both starts since and back to last winning mark, so makes plenty of appeal with promising conditional on board TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 COPPER COVE (IRE) (23) 60-0212 CD

7 11-12

B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs E J. Wills Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Ms Cecily Purcell Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who improved when opening his hurdles account at the seventh attempt here in February. Good effort at Lingfield next time and obvious claims if he can prove he’s as good over fences (well held on chase bow last spring). TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 HATOS (FR) (30) 5-04112

7 11-11

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Rex Dingle

Hats off to Hatos

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark in this sphere at Ffos Las (16f) in February and improved on that when following up in 4-runner handicap here (15.7f, heavy) Not in same form at Leicester since but was having third run on heavy ground within the space of 4 weeks. Change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA107

4 COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) (44) 235-U36

7 11-6

Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE) Ben Jones

Easy Going Racing Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br David O’Sullivan Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 16f over hurdles but only modest form at best over hurdles, failing to fire at Lingfield last time. Cheekpieces go back on and stable is going well TFRHHHII BHA102

5 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (11) 250143 C

7 10-5

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to something like his best to open his account for the season here in February and shaped as if still in form when third at Chepstow since. Not without a chance TFRHHHII BHA87 (-2)

6 CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (31) 5232F4 CD

11 10-2

Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) Philip Armson (3)

The Secret Circle Racing Club Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br E. Fehily Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless over fences and not at best when only fourth at Plumpton 31 days ago. Up against it from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA75

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

3.

COULDBEAWEAPON: Following its run on 13/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

VALIRANN GOLD: Following its run on 17/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

CLONDAW ROBIN: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

worn first time by No.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Copper Cove (IRE), 3-1 Hatos (FR), 4-1 Dreaming Blue (GB), 8-1 Couldbeaweapon (IRE), 9-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 22-1 Clondaw Robin (IRE)

THIRD RACE 3.07

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

THE YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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): G Moore (76 wins from 351 runners, 22%) runs HE’S A LATCHICO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MATCHLESS trained by J Candlish, Leek, 233 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HE’S A LATCHICO is best not treated on his latest effort and he’d been going the right way previously, so he can prove that he’s still comfortably ahead of his mark in this sphere. Royal Rhythm looks a solid alternative and Getaway Drumlee can feature if he steps up on a promising return.

1-2-3: 1.HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) 2.ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) 3.GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 MATCHLESS (IRE) (13) 212626

6 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) Luke Scott (5)

Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Coolmore PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) in November but in-and-out form since and latest showing at Fakenham was below-par TFRHHIII BHA120

2 IN THE AIR (FR) (26) 12PP00 C

6 11-10

B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr O. S. Harris Adam West, Epsom

Br Mr Charles Magnien

TIMEFORM VIEW A triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore and also made a good start over fences when second at Huntingdon in October but he failed to go on Reverted to hurdles for his new yard but yet to fire TFRHHIII BHA116

3 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (25) 64-1514

8 11-6

B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr Martin Peyton Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful debut for Jonjo O’Neill at Carlisle (17.2f) in October. Firmly back on track with impressive success at Wetherby 2 months later and not disgraced at Huntingdon last time. Return to this sort of test will help. TFRHHHHI BHA112

4 GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE) (26) 21/16P-2

8 11-1

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE) Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs G. Collier Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Paddy Stack Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point scorer who made a winning hurdles debut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022 Back on track after an absence when second in a handicap at Doncaster last time and obvious claims if he goes the right way from that TFRHHHHI BHA107

5 HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (43) 116226 CD BF

6 11-1

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana Niall Houlihan

Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Kildaragh Stud K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and generally progressive over hurdles. Strong in the betting and effort best excused over C&D, so he’s worth a chance to get back to winning ways after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA107

2023: ASTROMACHIA 8 11 2 Luke Scott 10-3 (Dr Richard Newland) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 He’s A Latchico (IRE), 3-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 10-3 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), 10-1 Matchless (IRE), 16-1 In The Air (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 3.42

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

THE DAILY PRICE BOOSTS AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Moore (76 wins from 351 runners, 22%) runs PARIKARMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs IN D’OR LONGEST TRAVELLER: IN D’OR trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

IN D’OR came home well clear at Ludlow last week despite all but coming down at the last and he’s fancied to follow up under a penalty. Ask Lilleen and Aworkinprogress are perhaps the most interesting opponents, possible that both have yet to fully reveal all they are capable of.

1-2-3: 1.IN D’OR (FR) 2.ASK LILEEN (IRE) 3.AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 IN D’OR (FR) (7) 23/3-531

B g Nidor (FR) - La Dauvilla (FR)

Mr David Maxwell

6 12-7 (in 7lb ex)

PLAY SMARTER

Mr David Maxwell (3)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEWHas stepped forward with each run for current connections, having more than enough in hand to survive a notable final-flight error when getting off the mark in a 6-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft, 6/1) last week. The one to beat under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA109 (+12)

2 FORTUNA LIGNA (IRE) (28) 1-25453

7 11-11

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Quiet Thought (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Owners for Owners Fortuna Ligna

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off last season by landing short odds in a mares ’ maiden at Chepstow (19.5f). Not disgraced when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy, 4/1) 28 days ago but still looks fairly well summed by mark at present. Visor on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA106

3 PARIKARMA (IRE) (31) 020164

7 11-7

B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar Niall Houlihan

Heart of the South Racing 133 & Partner Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Minch Bloodstock Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to be at her best to land a claimer at Leicester in January but subsequent efforts in handicaps have been poor and others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA102

4 ASK LILEEN (IRE) (44) 431/-44

7 11-6

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Trendy Native Rex Dingle

POTWELL RACING SYNDICATE I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWBeat Apple Away in an Irish point and has made the frame on both outings in mares novice/maiden company. Opening mark looks workable and she’s respected over a slightly longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA101

5 AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (31) 64-5006

5 10-9

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE) James Davies

Mr John P. McManus Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey

TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to outdo a rival on handicap bow in a 6-runner event at Plumpton last time, but has hinted at promise more than once and should be suited by this step-up in trip Could be worth another chance

6 WHAT’S MY LINE (GB) (35) 50-1442 CD

7 10-2

B g Sixties Icon - Leading Star Marc Goldstein

Mr M. Madgwick Michael Madgwick, Denmead

Br M. J. Madgwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return at Lingfield in November and has held form well since, proving his effectiveness on testing ground when runner-up over that same C&D last month. Back up in trip here and races from out of the weights, so likely will require bit more. TFRHHHII BHA80

2023: ROYAL LAKE (IRE) 7 10 10 Brendan Powell 11-2 (Oliver Sherwood) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 In d’Or (FR), 5-1 Ask Lileen (IRE), 13-2 Fortuna Ligna (IRE), 9-1 Aworkinprogress (IRE), 11-1 Parikarma (IRE), What’s My Line (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.17

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

THE DOWNLOAD THEYEEEHAAA.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

CAPTAIN CLAUDE was surrounded by subsequent winners when runner-up at Wincanton 6 weeks ago so must have a big chance back down in class with his good record here an additional plus. The thriving Lightonthewing is the obvious danger.

1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 2.LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) 3.LEADING SWOOP (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (40) 2-31132 CD

7 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner last spring and successful first 2 starts switched to this sphere here in November/December Good placed efforts both starts since and can resume winning ways back down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+4)

2 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (7) 42-P325 BF

8 11-11

B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE) Harry Kimber (3)

Gale Force One Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who was all the better for return when third at Lingfield Decent start over fences when second here (21.6f) but disappointed at Chepstow since and headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 GAME SOCKS (IRE) (20) 21-4P45 CD

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Late Night Deed

8 11-9

Chris Stedman & Mark Albon Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br J & C Jiggens Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at third attempt in this sphere in 6-runner handicap at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in June 2022 However, has failed to fire in 4 starts since returning from 17 months off so best to look elsewhere despite falling mark. Change of headgear TFRHHIII BHA95

4 CALL OFF THE DOGS (IRE) (15) P/U21/-PP C D

Ch g Bienamado (USA) - Lady Charmere (IRE)

9 11-8

Mr Brian Tetley Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Padraig McKernan K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good, 6/5) but showed nothing both starts this season after 2 years off. TFRHIIII BHA94

5 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (9) P-50P11 C 9 11-8 (in 7lb ex)

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble James Turner (7) Woodhayes Racing Club Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to last season’s form from out of the blue to take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wincanton earlier this month and backed that up when following up at Exeter 9 days ago. Penalty demands a bit more but he’s clearly thriving now.

6 UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (55) 34-P00P CD

12 11-0

B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE) Brendan Powell Mrs S. Stanier Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Desmond Devereux Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run at Plumpton last winter but has shown little this season TFR

2023: WILLIAM PHILO 6 11 6 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-6 (Robert Walford)

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SIXTH

RACE 4.52

ONE MILE ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (1M 5F 159YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE FOLLOW US ON X @yeeehaaabet OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Moore (76 wins from 351 runners, 22%) runs LIGHTNING MAQUEEN & PEARL’S PIRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs RUNAWAY TRAIN

FANCY THAT: G Moore won this race in 2017, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs LIGHTNING MAQUEEN & PEARL’S PIRATE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUNAWAY TRAIN trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 113 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Gary Moore has an excellent record in this and his Jack Hobbs gelding LIGHTNING MAQUEEN is taken to build on earlier promise and get off the mark at the chief expense of unraced-stablemate Pearl’s Pirate. Electric Mason, Laurens Bay and Twin Earth are others who can have a say in an intriguing bumper

1-2-3: 1.LIGHTNING MAQUEEN 2.PEARL’S PIRATE 3.ELECTRIC MASON (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ELECTRIC MASON (IRE) (48) 2-31

5 11-9

PLAY SMARTER

B g Sandmason - Eclectica Girl Freddie Gordon (5)

Mrs Nicola Morris Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £110,000 after finishing second in an Irish point and has shaped encouragingly for new connections, landing 8-runner bumper at Kempton (16f, soft) 48 days ago. Must enter calculations despite shouldering a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 JOHN BALLIOL (GB) (60) 0

B g Sixties Icon - Sweetheart Abbey

5 11-2

Miss S. Bannatyne George Baker, Chiddingfold

Br Miss S. Bannatyne Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival in bumper here 60 days ago and looks up against it again.

3 LAURENS BAY (FR) (417) 2-

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Happy Valley Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Marc Staels Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW€32,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o. Brother to modest 19f hurdle winner Iddergem Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Hainan. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 5) Likely type first time up

4 PEARL’S PIRATE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Classic Pearl Niall Houlihan

Mr John Preston Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Miss J. P. Hawkins K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding Dam little show in bumpers/over hurdles. Of obvious interest on debut for yard which has an excellent record in this event

5 BALLYHEALY DIAMOND (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 10-9

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Oscar Invitation (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Mr D. Steele Daniel Steele, Henfield

Br Thomas Fleming

TIMEFORM VIEW €1,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy mare Dam fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Market can guide.

6 LIGHTNING MAQUEEN (GB) (12) 53

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

B g Jack Hobbs - Sudden Wish (IRE) David Noonan

Mr G. L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham

Br G L Moore Racing K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown promise in a pair of bumpers, third of 15 at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 12 days ago. This Jack Hobbs gelding is a player with better to come Yard has landed this in 2 of past 3 years. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7

RUNAWAY TRAIN (IRE) (-)

4 10-6

B g Bullet Train - Violin Davis (FR) Lilly Pinchin

Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

8

TWIN EARTH (IRE) (32) 3

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Sularina (IRE)

4 10-6

Miss Brodie Hampson (3)

El Jefe Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Teofilo gelding who came in a promising third of 6 in bumper (13/2) at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

2023: ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) 4 10 5 Niall Houlihan 5-6 (Gary Moore) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Electric Mason (IRE), Lightning Maqueen (GB), 4-1 Twin Earth (IRE), 7-1 Pearl’s Pirate (GB), 8-1 Laurens Bay (FR), 9-1 Runaway Train (IRE), 20-1 Ballyhealy Diamond (IRE)

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RACE SIX

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.57 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT YEEEHAAA.BET MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £38. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Second Race 2.32 - THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries at £41. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.07 - THE YEEEHAAA.BET 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, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries, 1 at £7 and 8 at £38. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.42 - THE DAILY PRICE BOOSTS AT YEEEHAAA.BET 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, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for 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 26th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £38. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.17 - THE DOWNLOAD THEYEEEHAAA.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £29. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Sixth Race 4.52 - THE FOLLOW US ON X @yeeehaaabet OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Yeeehaaa.bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 16 entries at £22. - Closed March 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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