Hereford Racecard – Monday 30th January

Thank you for joining us this Monday 30th January, meaning we have nearly made it through what feels like the longest month of the year!

Whilst the weather has taken a slightly milder turn the recent harsh frosts have meant for relentless days’work undertaken by groundstaff teams up and down the country, and they should be applauded for keeping the show on the road!

We race three times in February, including the first and last Sunday’s of the month. If you have not experienced our Premier Viewing Lounge or Snaffles restaurant yet, please do speak with any of the stewards you see today who can give further details. Our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk also gives up to date availability and pricing for all fixtures.

Our ‘Day At The Races’package continues to be very popular but must be purchased 7 days in advance of the raceday. Numbers are limited so would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment, especially for our Ladies Day on Saturday 11th March.

Enjoy today’s racing and we will see you again on Sunday 5th February.

Best wishes

Camilla Esling General Manager

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ABANDONMENT POLICY

In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

No refunds will be made on the day of racing

All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting.

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ADMISSION BADGES

Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required

DISABLED VISITORS

Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.

DOGS

Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Hereford Racecourse employs 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.

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FIRST AID

The first aid room is located inside the main entrance.

HORSE WELFARE COMES FIRST AT HEREFORD

Hereford’s top priority is the safety and welfare of both horse and jockey We have a dedicated team of highly qualified vets and doctors following the action at every stage and a horse ambulance in attendance at each meeting It is our policy to erect green screens around the horse requiring veterinary attention, to provide the privacy required at such times Please do not assume the worse if screens are erected around such a horse We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk.

LITTER

Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided

PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse.

SAFETY

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Peta Evetts (Steward’s Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Milly Bersey, Sophie Candy

STARTERS

William Jordan

Sophia Upton

JUDGE

Nick Bostock

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Chris Hill

VETERINARY OFFICER

Graham Potts

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Liam Kearns, MVB, MRCVS

Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS

Anne Gibbs, MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Chris Reynolds

Dr Philip Pritchard

Dr Ian Roberts

NURSE

Hillary Boden

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Jane Southam, Jeremy Willis, Melanie Sheppard, Michael Turner COMMENTATOR

Stewart Machin

BETTING RING MANAGER

Andy Collins

GENERAL MANAGER

Camilla Esling

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Elizabeth O’Flaherty

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Oliver Whittaker

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Elizabeth O’Flaherty

PADDOCK PRESENTER

Cornelius Lysaght

Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses

form guide previous performances

/=new season

horse’s saddlecloth number

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran

horse’s name

-=new year

colour graphic weight st-lb

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)

NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters

Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick

411-4

Harry Bannister

Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

TFRHHHHH BHA-

TheBHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses oncetheyhave taken partina sufficientnumber of racestoenable the Handicappers to make anumerical assessmentofeach horse’s ability.The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weighttobecarried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participantwithan equal chance based on its best recentformunder itsoptimum conditions.

Ahorse rated100, forexample, would be set to carry 1lb morethan ahorse rated99(ignoringany penalties or allowances). Theratings published in the racecardfor handicap racesare the ratings thatwereused to calculate the weighttobecarried by each horse,whilst in nonhandicaps racesthe rating shown is thatofeach runner at the time thatthe entries forthe race were confirmed.Any subsequently published change to arating,either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.for novicesteeplechasers,the latest hurdle race rating maybeshown until such time as the Handicappers allot aseparatesteeple chase rating.Such ratings areprefixed by the letter h.

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Sunday 5th February

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Ladies Day

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Dino Family Fun Day

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Season Reopener

Tuesday 24th October

Monday 6th November

Tuesday 21st November

Wednesday 29th November

Saturday 16th December

Christmas Jumper Day

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FIRST RACE 1.15

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 163YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs KALLOW POINT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 52 runners, 6%) runs SABAARELLI LONGEST TRAVELLER: INCHAGOILL LADY trained by C Harris, Umberleigh, 146 miles.

ATLANTA BRAVE cemented his bright start over hurdles when getting off the mark in a Chepstow maiden 3 weeks ago and, with further progress anticipated now his stamina is drawn out further, he could well be up to defying a penalty. Spring Meadow shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Warwick in November and could well get back on track, with Hauraki Gulf completing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) 2.SPRING MEADOW (IRE) 3.HAURAKI GULF

colours no horse age st lb

1 ATLANTABRAVE(IRE)(22)121

5 11-12

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE) Richard Patrick

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Arctic Tack Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made a bright start over hurdles, runner-up here prior to staying on to lead final 100 yds in a Chepstow maiden (19.5f) 3 weeks ago Likely to do better still, particularly at this longer trip

2 REDHAPPY(FR)(28)5R0PPP

TFRHHHHH BHA119

6 11-12

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

Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Has enjoyed plenty of success for this yard but kept busy and pulled up on his last three starts. Needs to bounce back returned to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA120

3

SPRINGMEADOW(IRE)(75)41-15

B g Fame And Glory - Gales Present (IRE)

Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

6 11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Colman O’Flynn Jnr Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster bumper winner and fair form when off the mark on hurdles bow at Ffos Las (20f) in October. Jumping let him down under a penalty at Warwick (21f) in November and he could well get back on track here. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 BERTIEB(GB)(24)1-60

B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera

C & C Boultbee Brooks

Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd

5 11-5

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3)

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bangor bumper winner who hasn’t built on that effort in 2 starts over hurdles, well held in a Ludlow maiden (21.2f) 24 days ago Passed over here. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 HAURAKIGULF(GB)(339)142-

8 11-5

B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Chris Ward (3)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWWarwick bumper winner on debut in December 2021 and went close at the second time of asking in this sphere back at Warwick (19f) when last seen 11 months ago Now tried in a hood and will be a threat if fully tuned-up for this assignment.

6

HAVEN’TTIME(IRE)(22)312///FF-0

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA116

9 11-5

Jonathan Burke

Miss S. McQueen Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Greg & Jane Rossiter

TIMEFORM VIEWDual-winningpointer,fellinhunterchaseatLudlow(23.8f,soft)forMissS.McQueen12monthsago Shapedasifbetterfortherunon debut for new yard when eighth behind stablemate Atlanta Brave at Chepstow (19.5f) 22 days ago and this ought to reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 KALLOWPOINT(IRE)(31)22-0BF

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Centre Field (IRE)

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

6 11-5

Charlie Deutsch

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Patrick Cashman Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding. Runner-up in pair of point bumpers but failed to make an impact (well supported) when losing place gradually in a Haydock bumper (15.7f) last month Hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

KAPAMAZOV(GB)(92)PF-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli

Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd

Br M. J. Tuckey

6 11-5

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Brampton Belle (21f winner). Dam, ran twice over hurdles in France Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Oct 2022) and the market should prove a useful guide now attentions switch to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

9

INCHAGOILLLADY(IRE)(26)23/-02

7 10-12

Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE) Philip Armson (3) Pickard Racing

Claire Harris, Umberleigh

Br Sandra Curley Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points in November 2020 and left a low-key hurdles debut behind when runner-up fitted with a tongue tie over C&D 26 days ago. She did have an easy time of it on that occasion, so task is to back that up TFRHHHII BHA-

10

LADYBERLAIS(GB)(41)50060

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lady of Llanarmon

The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate

Br Yorton Farm Stud & Mr C. J. Edwards

5 10-12

Ben Poste

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Simply Stunning Interiors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and not much to shout about in a pair of novice hurdles

11

MINNEIGHMOZZE(FR)(116)00

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 10-12

Gr m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Mickie Sean Houlihan

Miss Hannah James Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Selwood Bloodstock & A. Gibson-Fleming Rainbow Mobile Equnine & Canine Therapy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in bumpers and passed over now hurdling on stable debut

12

SABAARELLI(GB)(96)600

6 10-12

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Princess Sabaah (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr D. Boocock Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br D. Boocock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a trio of bumpers and he rates a likely outsider now sights are set on timber.

2022: ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) 5 11 8 Paul O’Brien 3-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Atlanta Brave (IRE), 9-2 Hauraki Gulf (GB), 11-2 Spring Meadow (IRE), 8-1 Kallow Point (IRE), 10-1 Red Happy (FR), 11-1 Inchagoill Lady (IRE), 16-1 Kapamazov (GB), 18-1 Haven’t Time (IRE), 28-1 Bertie B (GB), 50-1 Lady Berlais (GB), 66-1 Minneigh Mozze (FR), Sabaarelli (GB)

SECOND RACE 1.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £14000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs GALOP DE CHASSE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs VOLKOVKA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: INTERNE DE SIVOLA trained by J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

GENEROUS DAY has returned to form on his last 2 starts and still remains on a workable mark, so he is taken to score again in his current mood back down in trip. He can see off the challenge of last-time-out winner Rose Sea Has, while Galop de Chasse could bounce back from a lesser effort earlier in the month.

1-2-3: 1.GENEROUS DAY (IRE) 2.ROSE SEA HAS (FR) 3.GALOP DE CHASSE (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ROSESEAHAS(FR)(35)P-42231D

8 12-2

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Vaibuscar Has (FR) Charlie Hammond

The Berrow Hill Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Br S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who opened his account for the season back down in grade when making most at Fontwell (17.8f) on Boxing Day. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 GALOPDECHASSE(FR)(16)32-2422D

7 12-0

B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR) Charlie Deutsch

The Winter Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Jean Hardy Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler in France who doubled tally over fences in novice handicap at Ludlow in February last year Ran well on first three starts this season, but lesser effort when second of 4 at Warwick last time. No surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA120

3

VOLKOVKA(FR)(35)2645-04

6 11-13

B m Camelot - Drole de Dame (IRE) Paddy Brennan

The Tyringham Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Thomas Quinn S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who shaped with some encouragement from a falling mark when fourth at Wincanton (20.2f) on chasing debut on Boxing Day. Could build on that effort back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA119

4

INTERNEDESIVOLA(FR)(23)021-36F

B g Noroit (GER) - Kerrana (FR)

5 11-12

David Noonan

Mr Ron Watts Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mr Gilles Trapenard Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual juvenile hurdle winner for Nick Williams last term and it remains early days for him over fences, receiving a bump mid-air when falling at the first at Wincanton last time. Remains capable of better as a chaser TFRHHHII BHA122

5

GENEROUSDAY(IRE)(30)052-012CD

11 11-11

B g Daylami (IRE) - Our Pride Denis O’Regan

Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Michael Fennessy

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW After reappearing over hurdles, took advantage of reduced mark back over fences when making all at Southwell (20.4f) in November Backed up that effort when runner-up at Warwick next time and can make another bold bid back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA117

6

RISKD’ARGENT(FR)(30)1332-35D

Gr g My Risk (FR) - Villebruyere (FR)

The Risk D’Argent Partnership

Br E. Raquin & SARL Poulinieres.com

7 11-9

Jonathan Burke

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of Uttoxeter maiden hurdle last term and matched that level when third on seasonal/handicap debut at Wetherby in November Upped in trip, failed to convince with stamina when mid-field back at Uttoxeter (19.9f) last time. Makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA115

7

OSCARSLEADER(IRE)(32)1U13-3PD

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lead’er Inn (IRE)

John Marriott

10 11-9

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs P. and Philip Heaney Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last season, winning handicaps at Haydock and Newcastle. Went backwards from his reappearance when pulled up at Kelso in December, but conditions were very testing that day. Is now 2lb below last winning mark. TFRHHIII BHA115

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

MILANFORD(IRE)(40)5P-6030

9 11-6

B g Milan - Tabachines (FR) Tom Scudamore

Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Brian Moran Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice chaser for Nick Mitchell back in 2020/21 but has a patchy record in 4 starts for new yard this season since returning from a year off. Possibly failed to stay longer trip at Taunton (26.3f) last time, but others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA112

9

HERITIER(FR)(29)3-34110

6 11-6

B g Fuisse (FR) - Toscane (FR) Fergus Gregory

Gardiner and The Cool Runnings Team

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over fences at Kelso in October before scoring again at Market Rasen the following month. However, let down by jumping in hat-trick bid over hurdles at Catterick on New Year’s Day. Could fare better back chasing. TFRHHHII BHA112

10

PICCADILLYLILLY(GB)(62)F1/3P4-6

6 11-4

B m Authorized (IRE) - Hora Harry Cobden

Trull House Stud & R. Waley-Cohen Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes H & C Group Ltd, Upton Viva Stud S

110

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much spark in 3 starts for present connections, shaping as if needing run on chase bow at Southwell (20.4f) in November Is bred to do much better, though, so she’s not one to write off just yet back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA

11

ATLANTICSTORM(IRE)(50)334420CD

11 10-6

B g September Storm (GER) - Double Dream (IRE) James Bowen

Mr Alistair Price Rob Summers, Solihull

Br John Kidd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner whose most recent success came in 4-runner handicap at Southwell in June. Back to that sort of form when runner-up at this C&D in October, but needs to bounce back from a modest effort last time. TFRHHIII BHA98

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

MILANFORD: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PICCADILLY LILLY: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

ATLANTIC STORM: Following its run on 11/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Rose Sea Has (FR), 9-2 Galop de Chasse (FR), 11-2

Generous Day (IRE), 9-1 Heritier (FR), 12-1 Volkovka (FR), 14-1 Interne de Sivola (FR), 16-1 Risk d’Argent (FR), Piccadilly Lilly (GB), 18-1 Oscars Leader (IRE), 20-1 Atlantic Storm (IRE), 33-1 Milanford (IRE)

A WARM WELCOME TO TODAY'S OWNERS & TRAINERS

Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse. Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting.

Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.

The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges. Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.

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THIRD RACE 2.25

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS)

FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BOTANICALS NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs HEVA ROSE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs HALF DOZEN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JILAIJONE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 96 miles.

GARDENER’s opening mark looks lenient and Alex Hales’s recent Leicester winner is taken to follow up on his handicap debut here. Fellow handicap newcomer Half Dozen appeals as the type do better in this sort of event and is much respected, with Miltiades making most appeal of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.GARDENER (FR) 2.HALF DOZEN (IRE) 3.MILTIADES (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 KENZAIWARRIOR(USA)(40)42

6 12-0

B or Br g Karakontie (JPN) - Lemon Sakhee (CAN) Fergus Gillard (3)

Rae and Carol Borras Roger Teal, Lambourn Br John D. Gunther Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort on Flat stepped forward from his hurdles debut when second of 12 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 40 days ago Opening mark looks workable and he’s respected. TFRHHHII BHA115

2

INEDITSTAR(FR)(39)1612-23

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)

5 11-12

Jonathan Burke

Crossed Fingers Partnership Tom George, Slad

Br Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in France who has showed definite promise in making frame in pair of Ffos Las maiden hurdles in recent months for new yard. Shouldn’t be ruled out with the prospect of more to come now handicapping. Hood/tongue tie fitted. TFRHHHII BHA113

3

GARDENER(FR)(33)r36-21D

B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR)

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

Br Mme Frederique Hayers et al

7 11-12

Kielan Woods

Alex Hales, Edgecote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers in Ireland for Johnny C. Hurley and has made a promising start over hurdles, rallying well to open his account at the second attempt at Leicester last month Strong claims on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA113

4

IMACWOOD(FR)(60)44161-P

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Carrieriste (FR)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

5 11-11

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br S.C.E.A. Bertwood Stables & Haras de Sai Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in France, scoring in 6-runner claiming event at Fontainebleau (17.9f, soft) in March. However, proved very easy to back and offered little on return/handicap hurdle debut for new yard at Leicester in December TFRHHIII BHA112

5

BANNOWBAYBOY(IRE)(40)2-034

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Caedlih Davis (FR)

Mr David Kellett

5 11-9

Richard Patrick

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Greg & Jane Rossiter Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a bumper but is bred for jumping and showed an aptitude for hurdling when third of 13 in a 19.7f novice 4 weeks ago This looks a warmer race but he’s entitled to do better TFRHHHII BHA110

6

HALFDOZEN(IRE)(34)6-634

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE)

6 11-8

Harry Cobden

John and Jess Dance Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Danny Doran Vertem Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly brought along gradually in novice hurdles, still looking a work in progress when fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft, 5/1) 34 days ago. Looks the type to improve now handicapping and he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA109

7

MILTIADES(IRE)(29)5/3454-2

B g Doyen (IRE) - Jongleur (IRE)

7 11-4

Tom O’Brien

The Eternal Optimists Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs Fintina Kealey Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Probably should have won when narrowly beaten at Catterick on New Year’s Day, looking in control before idling and being headed late. Still on a reasonable mark despite 3lb rise, though he’s clearly not the most straightforward of rides and may well need delivering late. TFRHHHHI BHA105

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

PORTORSTARBOARD(IRE)(25)2342-65

6 11-2

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley Robert Williams (3)

LLAND AF CWRW Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Barbara Prendergast Direct Freight Systems Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Shaped as if needing run when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on return 25 days ago and others are preferred.

9

HEVAROSE(FR)(22)3F5/3P-4

TFRHHHII BHA103

6 11-2

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Charlie Deutsch

The Hon Lady Heber-Percy

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Andre Jean Quesny & Gilles Trapenard Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful only outing on Flat and fairly useful form over jumps in France in 2020/21. Quite an encouraging return after a year off at Chepstow earlier this month and still not had much racing for this yard

10

JILAIJONE(FR)(34)5313BF

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA103

4 11-0

Tom Scudamore

Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington

Br Pierre de Maleissye Melun Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairex-Frenchhurdlerwhomadeawinningstartforhisnewyardin18fjuvenileatFontwell Backeditupwithgoodthirdundera penalty at Wetherby later in December (despite bad mistake 2 out) and there could be more to come now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA114

2022: BLACK POPPY 6 11 7 Brendan Powell 5-6 (Kerry Lee) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gardener (FR), 11-2 Kenzai Warrior (USA), 13-2 Inedit Star (FR), Half Dozen (IRE), 15-2 Jilaijone (FR), 11-1 Miltiades (IRE), 12-1 Heva Rose (FR), 16-1 Bannow Bay Boy (IRE), 25-1 Port Or Starboard (IRE), 200-1 Imac Wood (FR)

FOURTH RACE 3.00

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HEREFORD MOTOR GROUP NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £17000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £6866, 2nd £3432, 3rd £1717, 4th £859, 5th £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs FRANCO D’AUNOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs SUPER SIX LONGEST TRAVELLER: HONNEUR D’AJONC trained by J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BILL BAXTER is going the right way and gets the nod in a competitive-looking contest. Honneur d’Ajonc and Super Six are feared most.

1-2-3: 1.BILL BAXTER (IRE) 2.HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) 3.SUPER SIX

colours no horse age st lb

1 HOOLIGAN(IRE)(40)1312/4-4

8 11-10

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Victory Run (IRE) Jonathan Burke

O’Donohoe, Cavanagh, Robinson, Nelson Tom George, Slad

Br T. Fleming HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winning hurdler who looked rusty after 14 months off at this course last month Should strip fitter for that and could do better over fences.

2

BILLBAXTER(IRE)(32)524-011

Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)

Glassex Holdings Ltd

Br Mary Fanning McCormack

7 11-8

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chasing account in 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (20f, good to soft) in November and improved again when taking Kelso handicap (22.3f, heavy) 32 days ago. 8lb higher now but could be more to come yet. TFRHHHHH BHA128

3

HONNEURD’AJONC(FR)(33)14-5042C

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR)

Jonny Allison and Patrick Waldron

6 11-7

David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWBuiltupagoodstrikerateoverhurdleslastseason,gainingfourthvictoryinaWincantonnovice(15.2f)inFebruaryandpostedbesteffort in this sphere when second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (20.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 33 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA127

4 FRANCOD’AUNOU(FR)(24)424-223BF

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jimagine II (FR)

Wrap Up Warm Partnership

8 11-5

Charlie Deutsch

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Frederic Foucher Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well over hurdles this term, likely undone by longer trip when third of 7 at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) latest In good hands and must be taken seriously on chase debut.

5 MORIKODEVASSY(FR)(32)1F10-26C

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Mona Vassy (FR)

Amis de Vassy

Br Mr N. Ferrand & Mr B. Ferrand de Cromot

TFRHHHII BHA125

6 11-5

Aidan Coleman

Tom Symonds, Hentland

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole bumper start and on his first 2 completed starts over hurdles but rather let down by jumping both starts over larger obstacles Tries longer trip now with first-time cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA125

6 SUPERSIX(GB)(80)5521-45C

B or Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining

Baker, Dodd & Lakin

Br T. G. Lane

6 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who made a sound enough start over hurdles last season, gaining second victory from 5 starts at Market Rasen (18.6f) in March Type to make a chaser and promised more for a long way at Cheltenham last time. Remains open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA121

7 UPTONROAD(IRE)(29)1F//4-0P2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE)

Mr Mark Blandford

9 10-12

Tom Scudamore

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Gareth Metcalfe Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who remains lightly raced under Rules Posted improved form over fences when second of 8 in Exeter handicap (19.2f) latest and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA118

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

ORRISDALE (IRE) 8 11 0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 3-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Stewards Note: MORIKO DE VASSY: Following its run on 29/12/2022 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bill Baxter (IRE), 6-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 7-1 Hooligan (IRE), 15-2 Upton Road (IRE), 8-1 Franco d’Aunou (FR), Moriko de Vassy (FR), 17-2 Super Six (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 3.35

THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ELY MEMORIAL FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £17000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £6866, 2nd £3432, 3rd £1717, 4th £859, 5th £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs HOLD THAT TAUGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs ORRISDALE

WEIGHTWATCHER: ALMAZHAR GARDE won off a handicap mark of 133, his rating is now down 6lb to 127.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROBINSTOWN trained by C Collins, Ireland.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

ONLY THE BOLD created a good impression when making a winning start over fences for new connectionsinthisheadgearcombinationatBangor,leavingtheimpressionthatthere’smoretocomefromhimasachaser.It’sunlikely that a 10lb rise will be enough to prevent him from following up here, for all that this is a deeper race Lieutenant Rocco returns to this sphere on an attractive mark and is next on the list ahead of Eaton Collina andThe King’sWrit, while Checkitout is also considered

1-2-3: 1.ONLY THE BOLD (IRE) 2.LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) 3.EATON COLLINA (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ROBINSTOWN(IRE)(53)3P5-105

8 12-1

B g Stowaway - Eau Pure (FR) Denis O’Regan

One For No Reason Syndicate Cian Collins, Ireland

Br Mr Noel Collins

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who made a successful debut for this yard on return at Clonmel in October However, well held both subsequent starts (tried in cheekpieces last time) and looks up against under top-weight starting out over fences here TFRHIIII BHA131

2 HOLDTHATTAUGHT(GB)(31)1P3F-45

8 11-11

B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatCarlisleonlastseason’sreappearancebuthascontinuedtobeheldbackbyhisjumpingsince,includingwhenfifthat Haydock (28.4f) last time. Still, he would have a serious chance off this reduced mark granted a fluent round of jumping. TFRHHHII BHA127

3

ALMAZHARGARDE(FR)(30)20-5F0P

8 11-11

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Bradley Roberts (7)

Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the crossbar 3 times off significantly higher marks than this last term but he hasn’t shown much spark so far this season. TFRHIIII BHA127

4 CHECKITOUT(IRE)(39)3510P-P

B g Salutino (GER) - Akasha (IRE)

9 11-11

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mills & Mason Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Ronald O’Neill Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a downer and reappearance effort at Ffos Las wasn’t particularly inspiring. Conversely, that run was probably needed (first start for 9 months) and he’s now 3lb lower than when scoring over 27.7f at Fontwell last January. TFRHHHII BHA127

5

ONLYTHEBOLD(IRE)(65)3/0602-1

8 11-11

B g Jeremy (USA) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3) ValueRacingClub.co.uk

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr F. Whelan W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner for Evan Williams and, having changed hands for £30,000 last spring, he proved a different proposition when making an impressive chase debut at Bangor (3m) at the end of November Up 10lb but he may well have more to offer in this sphere, TFRHHHHH BHA127

6

ORRISDALE(IRE)(35)611-4PPC

B g Oscar (IRE) - Back To Loughadera (IRE)

9 11-10

Kevin Brogan

Miss Katharine J. Holland Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br J. J. Harty Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful chaser last term, signing off with a couple of small-field victories in 21f handicaps at this course No show so far this season, though, and he could do with the ground drying out TFRHIIII BHA126

7

AMATEUR(IRE)(218)55P1P-P

Ch g Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Adja (IRE)

Burnham P & D Ltd

10 11-9

Robert

Br Dayton Investments Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Justified good support when landing West Wales National for second successive year at Ffos Las (28f) last spring. However, pulled up both starts since and he’s entitled to need the run following a 7-month break TFRHHIII BHA125

Dunne

John Flint, Bridgend

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

LIEUTENANTROCCO(IRE)(16)P0-P504

8 11-9

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) Tom Scudamore

Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualwinnerofnovicehurdlesduring2019/20campaignandmadeupintoausefulchaserthefollowingseason.Norealimpactin4runsfornew yard (all over hurdles) since returning to action in November but dangerous discount back in this sphere off a potentially handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA125

9 HIGHSTAKES(IRE)(23)P-13035

B g Scorpion (IRE) - High Performer (IRE)

Jim and Claire Limited

9 11-5

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Edward P. Holly 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdle winner who had a wind op before posting a good third of 8 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f) in November

Failed to build on that with a tongue strap enlisted (discarded here) at Sandown since and he’s probably worth taking on here. TFRHHIII BHA121

10

THEKINGSWRIT(IRE)(30)5PU6-P1

B g Brian Boru - Letterwoman (IRE)

12 11-3

Ben Godfrey (3)

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Patrick Mulcahy The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run with a narrow success on deep ground at Warwick (3m) on New Year’s Eve, making all and jumping well Remains on a good mark following 4lb rise and another bold show likely if in a similar mood

11

KEYCOMMANDER(IRE)(199)P4B-540D

8 10-13

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ten Commandments (IRE) Alex Edwards (3)

Peter G Freeman Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Premier Bloodstock Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at his best but operated below best on Irish soil (mainly over hurdles) in 2022 and subsequently sold from Eoin Doyle £12,000 in August.

12

EATONCOLLINA(IRE)(16)41U-34UCBF

8 10-8

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Richard Patrick

Mrs H. Watson Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Oliver Loughlin Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner here last term. Just respectable efforts in a pair of completed starts over fences but was travelling well when unseating 4 out upped to 24.2f at Wetherby recently and, on that evidence, he’s well worth another chance off this mark. TFRHHHII BHA110

2022: POWERSTOWN PARK (IRE) 9 11 7 Lorcan Williams 9-4 (Sam Thomas) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Only The Bold (IRE), 13-2 The Kings Writ (IRE), 7-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 17-2 Hold That Taught (GB), 10-1 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 12-1 Checkitout (IRE), 22-1 High Stakes (IRE), 25-1 Amateur (IRE), 40-1 Robinstown (IRE), Orrisdale (IRE), 50-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 66-1 Key Commander (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JACKSON PROPERTY OPEN HUNTERS’STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (20 wins from 79 runners, 25%) runs BENNYS KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs BENNYS KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPOIR DE TEILLEE trained by B Brookhouse, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

MAGIC SAINT is evidently still capable of very useful form in regulation handicaps so there has to a fair chance that he will outclass these on hunter debut for his leading stable. Exit Poll has joined another good yard and he command srespect, while at 7yrs, Gaboriot has very few miles on the clock for this discipline

1-2-3: 1.MAGIC SAINT (FR) 2.EXIT POLL (IRE) 3.GABORIOT (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1

COUSINPASCAL(FR)(29)1P5-P14DBF

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tante Zoe (FR)

Mr Nathan Richards

H North Shropshire

11 12-6

Mr Huw Edwards (7)

J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Aintree Foxhunters in 2021 and fifth in last year’s renewal. Pulled up on final Rules outing in April and unplaced in a point last time, but claims on his best form. TFRHHHII BHA124

2

ENVIOUSEDITOR(IRE)(21)1-21111D

B or Br g Aizavoski (IRE) - Moll The Rol (IRE)

9 12-6

Mr Henry Crow (5)

Mr P. A. Clifton J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of a brace of points after hunter success at Cartmel in May and continued the good work back under Ruled with a ready success at Taunton 3 weeks ago. More on his plate here but he’s clearly in fine form. TFRHHHII BHA130

3

ESPOIRDETEILLEE(FR)(262)4330P-P

11 12-6

B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR) Miss Alice Stevens (3)

Mr R. S. Brookhouse

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

H Suffolk Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumping completely went to pieces in handicap chase at Aintree on final start for Tom George in May. Off since so has a fair amount to prove tackling a new discipline. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 EXITPOLL(IRE)(129)6P-4020

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Carolobrian (IRE)

9 12-6

Mr Harry Myddelton (7)

Mr G. C. Myddelton Alan King, Barbury Castle

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Grade 3 winner in Ireland in 2021. Patchy form after, though rare hurdles run easy to excuse when last seen in September. Has left Jessica Harrington but joined a very good yard and he’s clearly a key form player

5 ZEEMAN(FR)(34)4/60-21PD

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sky High Flyer

TFRHHHHI BHA147

9 12-2

Mr James King

Mrs Marcine Marshall F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne

H Warwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Error-prone chaser who has done nothing to think he’s capable of getting involved at this level.

6

BENNYSKING(IRE)(58)23/PP-PPD

B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA90

12 11-12

Miss Heidi Palin (7)

Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester

H Croome & West Warwickshire Cms Kidderminster S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart handicap chaser at his best but has been pulled up on his last 4 starts. Down in grade and still with leading yard but lots to prove in first-time cheekpieces.

7

DALAHAST(FR)(34)05560-P

Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Iroquoise II (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA137

10 11-12

Mr Darren Andrews (5)

Mr A. B. Leyshon A. B. Leyshon, Pyle

H Llangeinor Pentyrch

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple chase winner in France but obviously not the force of old, never a factor in a quartet of hunter outings for current stable. Also pulled up in a point last month TFRHIIII BHA105

KEY Owner Breeding Hunt Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S H

8

FRANKIERAPPER(IRE)(210)226///-P46

B g Milan - Parkdota (IRE)

Mr S. G. Allen

H Heythrop

11 11-12

Mr Cian Chester (7)

S. G. Allen, Chinnor

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler in 2018 for Dan Skelton but carries head awkwardly and failed to take to chasing last year TFRHIIII BHA100

9

GABORIOT(FR)(275)25120-P

Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)

The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s

7 11-12

Mr George Cowley (7)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in France (not quite as good over fences). Pulled up when last seen in April but joins the hunter ranks pretty early in life

10

MAGICSAINT(FR)(23)2/0546-4

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR)

Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

TFRHHHHI BHA123

9 11-12

Miss Olive Nicholls (7)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded some useful efforts in defeat last season. Shaped as though needing the run on Wincanton reappearance 3 weeks ago and he’s a smart recruit to this discipline

11

OVERTHEBRIDGE(GB)(268)P//PF3-P4

TFRHHHHH BHA140

13 11-12

B g Multiplex - Do It On Dani Mr Aidan Weaver (7)

Mr Robert C. Jones R. C. Jones, Kington

H Radnor & West Hereford

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks very limited

2022: WAGNER (IRE) 7 10 13 Mr Beau Morgan 8-1 (Matthew Hampton) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

ESPOIR DE TEILLEE: Following its run on 13/5/2022 it was reported that the horse erred badly late-on.

FRANKIE RAPPER: Following its run on 4/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Magic Saint (FR), 4-1 Exit Poll (IRE), 6-1 Bennys King (IRE), 17-2 Envious Editor (IRE), 10-1 Gaboriot (FR), 16-1 Cousin Pascal (FR), Espoir de Teillee (FR), 100-1 Zee Man (FR), 150-1 Dalahast (FR), 250-1 Over The Bridge (GB), 300-1 Frankie Rapper (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS)

FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE CAZOO MARES’OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): V Williams (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs BELLE SAINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs CASA NO MENTO LONGEST TRAVELLER: DESPERADO GENIE trained by C Collins, Ireland.

GOLDEN MILLIE was unrecognisable from the filly seen at Chepstow just a month earlier when making all at a huge price at Ffos Las in November and she can prove that was no fluke by defying a penalty. There are some interesting newcomers in opposition, headed by Casa No Mento and Hello Marie.

1-2-3: 1.GOLDEN MILLIE 2.CASA NO MENTO 3.HELLO MARIE (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1

GOLDENMILLIE(GB)(66)01D

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mille Et Une (FR)

5 11-9

Philip Armson (3)

Mrs Moni Williams Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Netherfield House Stud Underpinned Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t show a great deal when failing to beat a rival at Chepstow on debut but looked a different filly when causing a big upset at Ffos Las 66 days ago, making all. Looks to have plenty of scope and is from a good family, so she can defy a penalty.

2 BELLESAINT(GB)(24)0

TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 11-2

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Tazzarine (FR) Charlie Deutsch

MY RACING MANAGER FRIENDS - MAKO

Br R. F. Bailey

Venetia Williams, Hereford

My Racing Manager Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fair chaser Poniente (3 1/4m winner). Dam, bumper winner, sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Whisper 17/2, tenthof15inbumperatLudlow(15.8f,soft)onNHdebut24daysago.Cameinforsupportthatdaysobettercanbeexpected.

3

CASANOMENTO(GB)(330)1-D

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Casamento (IRE) - Red Hibiscus Sam Twiston-Davies

Ratkatcha Racing

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Miss S. J. Turner Tmt Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,500 3-y-o, Casamento mare Half-sister to fair hurdler Red Reminder and modest hurdler Red Ochre. Successful on her sole start in point bumpers in March Interesting

4 DESPERADOGENIE(IRE)(43)2

Ch m Conduit (IRE) - Desperado Queen (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Denis O’Regan

Mr Gavin Collins Cian Collins, Ireland

Br L. W. Doran

TIMEFORM VIEW Conduit mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart chaser I Just Know and fairly useful chaser Need To Know Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Dec 18). One to note in the betting.

5

ELLIESSISTER(IRE)(213)5

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Dizzy’s Whisper (IRE)

Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate

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6 11-2

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mrs Anne McDonnell Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, held back by inexperience when 19 lengths fifth of 9 on her Newton Abbot debut in July Will need to leave that form behind to get heavily involved

6

FALANGHINA(GB)(-)

Gr m Ocovango - Whisky Rose (IRE)

Mrs Carol Shaw

Br Distillery Stud

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6 11-2

Peter Kavanagh (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, Ocovango mare Closely related to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner

One For Rosie, Dam unraced Market often a good guide to yard’s bumper runners.

7

FORTUNEHUNTER(IRE)(-)

B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Aventia (IRE)

Andrew McGladdery and Mr S Kemble

Br Kenilworth House Stud

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5 11-2

Miss Alice Stevens (7)

Harry Eustace, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Toviere, stayed 3 1/4m, and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Motown Maggie, stays 25f. Dam, maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to top-class chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Carlingford Lough. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

HELLOMARIE(FR)(93)1

B m Network (GER) - Vive Marie (FR)

Glassex Holdings Ltd

6 11-2

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW€58,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o. Dam 17f hurdler winner out of fairly useful hurdle/chase winner up to 2 3/4m Marie d’Anjou. Beat only other finisher sole start in Irish points (Oct 2022). Yard has good record in bumpers so one to note on debut.

9

INTERNETBIDDY(IRE)(215)6

B m Westerner - Benefit Days (IRE)

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5 11-2

Paddy Brennan

The B Lucky Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Charlie Harnett Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW €2,000 3-y-o, Westerner filly. Dam, maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3 1/4m) Minella For Steak. 11/2, never on terms when sixth of 13 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good) on NH debut Off 7 months

10

POLLYONESOCK(IRE)(75)0

B m Mount Nelson - Kenzie (IRE)

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5 11-2

Alex Edwards (3)

Mrs Pauline Simpson Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Stephen Dowling Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to useful bumper winner Rapid Escape and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Nicolas Chauvin. Mid-field on debut in a Warwick bumper on debut, merely hinting at ability

11

SCARLETO’TARA(GB)(-)

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5 11-2

B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Laura Newland and Chris Stedman

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare. Dam (c131/h135), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m)

Westerners Son. Market should prove best guide

12

SHIROCCOSMAGICGEM(IRE)(57)3100

B m Shirocco (GER) - Black Magic Baby (IRE)

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5 11-2

Mr John Reddington (7)

Mr J. Reddington Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood

Br Martin Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 28) but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from a couple of runs in bumpers.

13

SHROPSHIRE(GB)(97)06

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6 11-2

B m Telescope (IRE) - With Grace Alan Johns

Mr D. B. Roberts Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to a bumper winner but not enough promise in a couple of outings to make her of interest in this.

2022: HELLFIRE PRINCESS 5 11 0 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Kerry Lee) 8 ran

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DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Hello Marie (FR), 5-1 Casa No Mento (GB), 11-2 Golden Millie (GB), 13-2 Desperado Genie (IRE), 10-1 Falanghina (GB), 16-1 Ellies Sister (IRE), 18-1 Fortune Hunter (IRE), 20-1 Internet Biddy (IRE), Pollyonesock (IRE), 22-1 Belle Saint (GB), Scarlet O’Tara (GB), 40-1 Shiroccosmagicgem (IRE), 150-1 Shropshire (GB)

RESULT:

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

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £286,677 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE CAZOO NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 29 entries at £45. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Second Race 1.50 -THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Sky Sports Racing have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £70. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

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Third Race 2.25 - THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BOTANICALS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Black Mountain Botanicals have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £41. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Fourth Race 3.00 -THE HEREFORD MOTOR GROUP NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Hereford Motor Group have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £85.Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £6866; Second £3432;Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE ELY MEMORIAL FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Ely Memorial Fund have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £85. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70)

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Sixth Race 4.10 -THE JACKSON PROPERTY OPEN HUNTERS’STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th.

Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Jackson Property has generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £25. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

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Seventh Race 4.40 - THE CAZOO MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares 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, January 24th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Cazoo have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 34 entries at £24. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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