Hereford Racecard - Sunday 5th February

Thank you for joining us this Sunday 5th February at Hereford Racecourse.

We welcome today our sponsors, including Jacob Cooper and wish you a very Happy 21st Birthday and an enjoyable day with your family We also extend a warm welcome to Nick Jones and family today and hope they have a special day with us.

Our hospitality packages have now sold out for Ladies Day on Saturday 11th March, with a limited number of Day At the Races packages remaining for that day. But if you have not experienced our first floor Snaffles restaurant yet, we do still have availability for Friday 24th March and Thursday 6th April. With balcony views across the finishing straight it offers a fantastic viewpoint of all the racing action. Our website www.hereford-racecourse. co.uk also gives up to date availability and pricing for all fixtures.

We have seen success for local and national Owners and Trainers alike so far this year and thank them for their support. But success that would not be possible without the stable staff who dedicate themselves to our sport, and display the utmost care for their horses, so we say a huge thank you to them also!

Enjoy today’s racing and we will see you again on Wednesday 15th 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

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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

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DOGS

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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

Thomas Evetts (Chief Steward) Joanne Hawkins (Steward’s Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey, Nathan Green, Fergus Sweeney

STARTERS

Robert Supple

Seamus O’Neill

JUDGE

Guy Lewis

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

VETERINARY OFFICER

Graham Potts

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Liam Kearns, MVB, MRCVS

Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS

Anne Gibbs, MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Chris Reynolds

Dr Graham Cook

Dr Philip Pritchard

NURSE

Sarah Godfrey

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Melanie Sheppard, Martin Knight, Mel Baker, Jane Southam COMMENTATOR

David Fitzgerald

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

KEY Owner Breeding

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-

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating for novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

FIRST RACE 1.33

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO‘NATIONAL HUNT’MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs DIRK GENTLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs DIRK GENTLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIDALGO CONTI trained by Mrs F Kehoe, Leighton Buzzard, 125 miles.

SI ELEGANT’s French form is well in advance of anything his rivals have shown and he’s a confident choice to make a winning debut for his new stable. His stablemate Shiroccosmagicbaby is a danger if the market speaks in her favour and Sageburg County is a solid place proposition.

1-2-3: 1.SI ELEGANT (FR) 2.SHIROCCOSMAGICBABY (IRE) 3.SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1

DIRKGENTLY(IRE)(68)00

6 11-9

Ch g Mahler - Jumpingjude (IRE) Kielan Woods

BDR Syndicates & Graeme McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Connolly Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a couple of bumpers and up against it on hurdling debut

2

HARVIEWALLBANGER(IRE)(64)1/-32606

B g Mahler - Initforthecrack (IRE)

Mr K. W. Bell

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 11-9

Adam Wedge

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Mr M. Hogan K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has run to a fair level in 3 bumpers for current connections. No impact so far over hurdles, though, so probably more of a handicap type.

3 HIDALGOCONTI(FR)(36)24-F4

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-9

B g Masked Marvel - Djna Conti (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Mr M. Kehoe Fiona Kehoe, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Patrick Joubert

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer, last of 4 finishers last time (Dec 31). Doesn’t make much appeal on Rules debut.

4 KAPCHIDLEY(FR)(13)F4205

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-9

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR) Alan Johns

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points but looked one for the longer term on both hurdling outings to date.

5 MARTYBYRDE(GB)(102)523-05

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-9

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Dancing Emily (IRE) Robert Dunne

Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend

Br Burnham P & D Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers, good second at Exeter in January, clear of remainder Hasn’t reached that level yet over hurdles, and might be of more interest in handicaps after this run.

6 SAGEBURGCOUNTY(IRE)(29)1-5542

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE)

Alan & Andrew Turner

Br Jim & John Lawler

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-9

Harry Bannister

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole outing in Irish points and fair form so far over hurdles. Will need significant improvement to trouble Si Elegant.

7 SIELEGANT(FR)(493)2-

TFRHHHII BHA109

5 11-9

B g Gemix (FR) - Melancholy Hill (FR) Jack Tudor

Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Roland Monnier & Yannick Fouin

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft, 18/1).

Off 16 months First run for yard after leaving Y. Fouin in France Obvious claims.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

AMIDNIGHTSTAR(GB)(36)2-260

6 11-2

B m Midnight Legend - Wise Little Girl Ben Poste

Richard Evans Bloodstock James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Mr Richard Evans

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who was second in a Stratford bumper on Rules debut in August but has been well held both starts since, including on recent hurdling debut at Warwick.

9

DAWNSLITTLEDIAMOND(GB)(28)005P-0

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gallimaufry James Best

Mr Lee Davies Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Mrs H. R. Cross

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 starts in bumpers and no show so far over hurdles

10

MIGHTYMISSISSIPPI(GB)(32)00

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Ol’Man River (IRE) - Compton Chick (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan General Love Quote Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br P. H. Mathias

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden who has yet to show much

11

MINNEIGHMOZZE(FR)(6)00U

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 11-2

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 after unseating on stable debut at this course

12

SHIROCCOSMAGICBABY(IRE)(84)P34-1

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

Br m Shirocco (GER) - Black Magic Baby (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Martin Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 5-y-o: Dam, placed in Irish points, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Dark Room: Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (Nov 13). Worthy of interest if market speaks in his favour

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Si Elegant (FR), 4-1 Sageburg County (IRE), 7-1 Shiroccosmagicbaby (IRE), 11-1 Marty Byrde (GB), 20-1 Kap Chidley (FR), 25-1 Dirk Gently (IRE), 40-1 Harvie Wallbanger (IRE), 50-1 Hidalgo Conti (FR), 100-1 Amidnightstar (GB), 300-1 Dawnslittlediamond (GB), Mighty Mississippi (GB), Minneigh Mozze (FR)

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

CHECK YOUR BETTING SLIPS

Customers of the Boards and Rails Bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt as mistakes cannot be rectified after the ‘off’ Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the ‘Weigh In’, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month.

ABANDONMENT POLICY

completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

refunds

on the day of racing

refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU

PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges

SECOND RACE 2.03

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

THE HEREFORD RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £13400 x Owners Prize Money 1st £5412, 2nd £2705, 3rd £1353, 4th £677, 5th £338. (Penalty Value £7076.54)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Symonds (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs COBRA COMMANDER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Daly (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs BRETNEY

WEIGHTWATCHER: FAMILY POT won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 6lb to 82.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DONT BE ROBIN trained by Mrs R Ford, Blandford Forum, 111 miles.

In an open race the suggestion is BRETNEY back at the scene of his win in November. Dock Road and recent Huntingdon scorer Spotty Dog head the many possible dangers.

1-2-3: 1.BRETNEY (IRE) 2.DOCK ROAD (IRE) 3.SPOTTY DOG

RACE SUMMARY PLAY

colours no horse age st lb

1 DOCKROAD(IRE)(35)5P2-52UBF

7 12-0

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Representing (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan

Rgl Racing & General Love Quote Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br Imelda & Evelyn Vickers

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound start for new yard when second in Wincanton handicap chase in December and shaped as if still in form (may have finished second) when unseating 2 out at Fakenahm (29f) on New Year’s Day. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 REIGNSUEPREME(IRE)(46)343-3PP

8 11-12

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) James Best Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Trish Powell

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Seemed to show fair form when third on his Rules debut a year ago but hasn’t reproduced it since, including pulling up on last 2 outings. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 BRETNEY(IRE)(39)22-4134CD

8 11-12

B g Milan - Pearl Buttons Tom O’Brien Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br W. P. Jenks Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWReliable since switched to fences and notched second success in this sphere over C&D in November Not at best when fourth at Catterick over Christmas but capable of bouncing back returned to a venue which suits. TFRHHHHH BHA98

4

SPOTTYDOG(GB)(9)P024-61

Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE)

Mr Michael Hawker

Br Mr Michael R. E. Hawker

8 11-8

Liam Harrison (3)

Mike Hawker, Chippenham

TIMEFORM VIEW All the sharper for his reappearance when getting off the mark in 3m Huntingdon handicap

TFRHHHHI BHA94

9 days ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 5lb rise

5 MOTOWNLAKE(IRE)(208)142-136

B g Valirann (FR) - Montello

Sue Howell

Br Ronnie O’Neill

7 11-8

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las last spring but absent since a lesser run at Southwell in July Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after a break

6

COBRACOMMANDER(IRE)(76)PP11-55

TFRHHHII BHA94

9 11-6

B g Beneficial - Run For Help (IRE) Ben Poste

Dean, Willetts and Vernon

Br L. Hayes

Tom Symonds, Hentland

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when winning handicap chases at Taunton and Newton Abbot in April. Well held back hurdling in the autumn but may fare better now back over the smaller obstacles

7

UNBLINKING(GB)(67)55/00-33

TFRHHHII BHA92

10 10-13

B g Cacique (IRE) - Deliberate Tom Bellamy

Mr R. N. Bevis Robert Bevis, Duckington

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Better signs from his reduced mark when third in a chase at Worcester and hurdle at Ludlow this season. Has cheekpieces and a tongue tie combined for the first time now back over fences Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA85

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

FAMILYPOT(FR)(47)3-01363

Gr g Monitor Closely (IRE) - Nikitries (FR)

8 10-10

Sean Houlihan

Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mrs Sabine Bochu & Mrs Sabrina Czyz

TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins gained in handicap chases at Ludlow, latterly in October. Creditable third to Bretney over C&D in November and bounced back from a lesser effort here when third at Ludlow just before Christmas. TFRHHHII BHA82

9

TANRUDY(IRE)(32)62230-0

9 10-6

B g Presenting - Come In Moscow (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr Mark J. Phillips Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Highfort Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWModest operator with one success to his name. Needed the run on his return from a long absence for new yard here (2 1/2m) a month ago Steps back up in trip now. Would need to see market support TFRHHIII BHA78

10

DONTBEROBIN(IRE)(35)60644-0

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Rainbow Times (IRE)

11 10-6

Brendan Powell

Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br Mrs J. M. R. Lancaster Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored off 5lb higher at Plumpton last season but typically in-and-out after and well held on his Exeter reappearance on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA78

11

LUCKELLO(GB)(37)506-11P

7 10-2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timarello (IRE) Alan Johns

The Davies’Racing Team

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br R. Rainbow & Sons Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler for Olly Murphy. Did win twice in the pointing field last spring but ran below par in a Taunton handicap chase on her Rules return at the end of December TFRHHIII BHA69

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11.

Stewards Note:

MOTOWN LAKE: Following its run on 12/7/2022 it was reported that the horse did not run on its merits

FAMILY POT: Following its run on 20/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout

DONT BE ROBIN: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the first fence.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Spotty Dog (GB), 5-1 Bretney (IRE), 11-2 Dock Road (IRE), 13-2 Family Pot (FR), 8-1 Unblinking (GB), 14-1 Motown Lake (IRE), 16-1 Luckello (GB), 22-1 Cobra Commander (IRE), Tanrudy (IRE), 40-1 Dont Be Robin (IRE), 50-1 Reign Suepreme (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.

THIRD RACE 2.33

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE SKY SPORTS RACING CHANNEL 415 MARES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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): E Williams (10 wins from 132 runners, 8%) runs ASTRA VIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs BLUE BIKINI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALFA DAWN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 150 miles.

SUMMARY

A very weak contest in which Huntingdon-winner PORTER IN THE PARK shouldn’t have much trouble in following up from last week’s success. Astra Via is a generally consistent sort and she is capable of making the frame again, whilst Sinndarella will benefit from the return to mares only company.

1-2-3: 1.PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) 2.ASTRA VIA 3.SINNDARELLA (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 PORTERINTHEPARK(IRE)(6)21-P321

6 12-3 (in7lbex)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Tom Bellamy Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW €85,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in April. Much improved when getting off the mark on handicap debut at Huningdon (20.7f, good to soft, 11/2) 6 days ago The one to beat under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA96

2 SINNDARELLA(IRE)(81)021-435

7 12-1

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Alafzara (IRE) Chris Ward (3)

R & M Moseley, Slater, Gould & Laughland

Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Mr Tony Ashley Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3-runner Ludlow novice last season. Placed in mares event at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 22 days ago on penutimate outing but couldn’t make an impact in a stronger race at Warwick last time. TFRHHHHI BHA101

3 BLUEBIKINI(GB)(277)23/516-0

B m Winged Love (IRE) - Bleu d’Avril (FR)

7 12-0

Connor Brace

Nick Brown Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Louise Kemble Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden on second start for this yard at Plumpton in 2021 Seen only twice since, struggled in a listed contest before below par on handicap debut in May. Worth market check after 9-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA100

4 KALPAGA(FR)(73)645-0P

6 11-8

B m Kamsin (GER) - Via Carolina (FR) Alan Johns

ER Newnham and JD Shinton

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Erick Bec de La Motte & E.A.R.L. La Dari Tote, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who didn’t offer much in 3 starts spread over 7 months for present stable last year Come down further in the weights but leap of faith requited to support her here.

5 ASTRAVIA(GB)(28)3323P3D

TFRHHIII BHA94

8 11-7

B m Multiplex - Wou Oodd Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Clare Lloyd & Peter Hughes Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of solid efforts without success this term, third in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Did her best work at the finish there and should be involved again stepped back up in trip

6

WELLVICKY(IRE)(28)3FF-P06

B m Well Chosen - Vicante (IRE)

The Hawkins Partnership

TFRHHHHI BHA93

6 10-8

Tom O’Brien

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Michael Lane Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 starts over hurdles so far, though did hint at ability when sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Could do better now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA80

7

MONTY’SMISSION(IRE)(31)P0PP-6P

9 10-5

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Montys Miss (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br J. Mangan

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden has seemingly struggled since joining this yard from Ireland. Can’t be fancied. TFRHIIII BHA77

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

OSELETA(GB)(66)50-5PP

5 10-4

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Cedelor (FR) Jonathan Burke

The Oseleta Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form so far, including pulling up on handicap debut in December Has a hood on for the first time.

TFRHHIII BHA76

9

DAWNWONDER(IRE)(20)00-00PP

6 10-2

B m Conduit (IRE) - Presentingatdawn (IRE) William Kennedy

Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Alfred B. Hanna SJD Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles in Ireland but hasn’t beaten a rival in 3 starts for this yard, pulling up over fences on her last 2 outings Can’t be fancied. TFRHIIII BHA74

10

ALFADAWN(IRE)(45)655P-P0

7 10-2

B m No Nay Never (USA) - Aitch (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr Adrian Purvis Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Phillip Makin in 2018 but it’s a long time since she showed any form over obstacles for this yard and is another who looks up against racing from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA71

11

BLUESUEDESHOES(IRE)(45)00-P00

6 10-2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Down By The Sea (IRE) Harry Reed

Heart Racing HR3 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Jerry Russell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a couple of bumpers for Dan Skelton and unable to show any ability in a trio of novice/maiden hurdles for this yard Makes handicap debut from out of the weights.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 5-1 Astra Via (GB), 11-2 Sinndarella (IRE), 15-2 Blue Bikini (GB), 8-1 Well Vicky (IRE), 22-1 Oseleta (GB), 28-1 Blue Suede Shoes (IRE), 40-1 Kalpaga (FR), 50-1 Monty’s Mission (IRE), Dawn Wonder (IRE), Alfa Dawn (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.03

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

THE JACOB COOPER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £18000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): K Lee (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs TOWN PARKS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 33 runners, 27%) runs OUT THE GLEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: STAMP YOUR FEET trained by R Mitford-slade, Norton Fitzwarren, 104 miles.

STRIKING OUT is very lightly raced for his age, and having gone within a head of making a winning start in this sphere at Ludlow last month, Henry Oliver’s charge looks to hold solid credentials of going one better with this slightly longer trip in his favour Icaque de L’isle will need to jump better than last time but he can give the selection most to think about, with Prime Pretender rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.STRIKING OUT 2.ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.PRIME PRETENDER

1 STAMPYOURFEET(IRE)(36)2-1123PC 11 12-0

B g Galileo (IRE) - Nausicaa (USA) Micheal Nolan

Mr B. Wright Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Nausicaa Syndicate Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S

VIEWScored twice in points last spring. However, put in his place when third on debut for new yard at Lingfield in December and only modest at Warwick later that month Headgear/tongue tie discarded TFRHHIII BHA110

2 STRIKINGOUT(GB)(30)231-362C

9 11-11

B g Malinas (GER) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) David Noonan

Bill Hawkins & catch twenty two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br R. B. Mckay Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who won maiden hurdle at this track (19.7f) in April last year Both efforts over timber below par after but took a step forward after 7 months off when runner-up on chase bow at Ludlow last month. TFRHHHHH BHA107

3

OUTTHEGLEN(IRE)(86)13211-3

10 11-10

B g Millenary - Dicera (IRE) Lewis Stones (5) Sky’s The Limit Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br James Hogan & Michael Redmond McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer in the second half of last season, bagging a trio of handicap chases at up to 22.7f Shaped as though the run was needed on return at Southwell 3 months ago and may well have a say in proceedings TFRHHHII BHA106

4

ICAQUEDEL’ISLE(FR)(41)041332

5 11-10

B g Free Port Lux - Quetsche de L’Isle (FR) Harry Bannister

Harper Girls Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Mme Veronique Sayet Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWChase winner over 2 1/4m Well-beaten third when sent off favourite at Ffos Las (3m) in November but got back on track returned to a shorter trip when runner-up at Huntingdon (19.9f) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHI BHA110

5

TOWNPARKS(IRE)(47)PP2-565CD

12 11-8

B g Morozov (USA) - Outdoor Heather (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs Jean Beavan Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Andrew Pierce Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely out of sorts last term but, having come right down in the weights, turned in best effort of the current season when fifth of 10 at Ludlow in December C&D winner but the task is now to build on his latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA104

6

PRIMEPRETENDER(GB)(13)522224

8 11-4

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - The Prime Viper (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has finished runner-up on his first 4 starts in this sphere Shade below that level when fourth at Ffos Las just under a fortnight ago but fancied to go close back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA100

7

BLAZER’SMILL(IRE)(56)P4-2434

9 10-10

B g Westerner - Creation (IRE) William Kennedy

Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mrs P. Mansergh-Wallace SJD Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards for Olly Murphy after scoring over hurdles in 2020 and no real signs of a revival in 2 starts for present yard Hopes pinned on a step up in trip TFRHHIII BHA92

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FIFTH RACE 3.33

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

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BOTANICALS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £13400 x Owners Prize Money 1st £5412, 2nd £2705, 3rd £1353, 4th £677, 5th £338. (Penalty Value £7076.54)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): K Bailey (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs STARVOSKI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (1 win from 20 runners, 5%) runs COURT ROYALE

WEIGHTWATCHER: BEN BRODY won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 9lb to 90. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROOSTER COGBURN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 150 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ARDMAYLE is only 1lb higher than for his win at Southwell in March and he shaped well enough on his return there in November. Court Royale fared better than the distance beaten suggests at Ludlow and rates the main threat ahead of Billingsley

1-2-3: 1.ARDMAYLE (IRE) 2.COURT ROYALE (IRE) 3.BILLINGSLEY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 TWOTWOTHREE(IRE)(75)4F243-PD

10 12-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) Robert Dunne

Evason, Hewitt and Walsh Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mrs Rita Kent Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences and largely creditable efforts (including over hurdles) last term However, reportedly bled when pulled up on return/yard debut in November so comes with risks attached TFRHHHII BHA107

2 BILLINGSLEY(IRE)(28)442-333CD

11 12-0

B g Millenary - Retain That Magic (IRE) Jay Tidball (7) Alastair Ralph Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr D. Kennedy Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser who continues to hold his form, albeit carried zero win threat when third at Chepstow latest. Headgear now given a whirl. TFRHHHII BHA105

3 COURTROYALE(IRE)(76)2-32412D

10 11-13

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Windsor Dancer (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br William Flood Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW After 4 months off, took advantage of reduced mark at Ffos Las (2m) in October. Shaped as if still in form when second of 3 at Ludlow (2m) next time, not recovering after a bad mistake 4 out Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA104

4 ROOSTERCOGBURN(IRE)(13)41FP-56

10 11-7

B g Westerner - Hollygrove (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr Gwilym J. Morris Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Oliver and Salome Brennan Gwilym J. Morris & Son S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning chaser who shaped as if needing the run after 16 months off at Ffos Las last month Probably went off too hard for his own good there next time but leap of faith still required.

5 ARDMAYLE(IRE)(68)35012-4D

TFRHHHII BHA98

11 11-7

Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Welsh Connection (IRE) Brendan Powell

The One and Only Partnership Ali Stronge, Eastbury

Br Michael G. Daly Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell off 1lb lower last season and not disgraced when fourth there on return. Should come on for that so needs considering.

6 STARVOSKI(IRE)(36)0PP1-43D

TFRHHHHH BHA98

8 11-6

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Telstar (IRE) David Bass

The Grapevine Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Patricia A. Byrne Grapevine Works S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a decisive success in a mares’ handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on return but modest next time.

7

BENBRODY(IRE)(32)2545-B6D

B g Beneficial - Thethirstyscholars (IRE)

Mark E Smith & The BB Pony Gang 5

Br Niall Ryan And Fiona O’Sullivan

TFRHHHII BHA97

13 10-13

Kielan Woods

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

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser who was unable to come on for return switched back to fences at Hereford last month but is potentially on a good mark if finding his form again.

TFRHHHII BHA90

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

SIXTH RACE 4.03

THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs JASMIWA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 38 runners, 21%) runs JASMIWA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEN BULBEN trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 123 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

JASMIWA was much improved on her handicap bow when scoring at Ffos Las and this low-mileage sort can make light of a 7lb rise in the weights. Getupearly looks the one to give Nigel Twiston Davies’ Authorized mare most to do now he steps into handicaps over a longer trip, with Mr Washington and Sure Listen competing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.JASMIWA (FR) 2.GETUPEARLY 3.MR WASHINGTON (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1

NICKELSONTHEDIME(IRE)(36)4-1353P

9 12-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Penny Fiction (IRE) Mr Darren Andrews (7)

T Hamlin, J E Gardener Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Warwick in May but his form has been up and down since, pulled up at Warwick

appeal more.

2 JASMIWA(FR)(45)64-441

5 12-0

B m Authorized (IRE) - Maikawa (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved making a quick switch to handicaps when getting off the mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) in December. Type to progress further and another bold showing is on the cards despite a 7lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA105

3

FRONTIERGENERAL(IRE)(203)006-02P

6 11-13

B g Mahler - Lady Zephyr (IRE) Harry Bannister

Mr M. Wheeler Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Br Noel Doyle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap/cheekpieces on when excellent second in 21f novice hurdle at Tramore in June Pulled up on his chase debut at Tipperary following month. Needs to hit the ground running for new yard TFRHHIII BHA104

4

LILYGLITTERS(GB)(37)1-32410CD

7 11-13

B m Shirocco (GER) - Alegralil Tom O’Brien

The Henry Daly Racing Club Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (23.8f) in November but only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f) 37 days ago Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA104

5

GETUPEARLY(GB)(46)31-305

6 11-10

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Come The Dawn Elizabeth Gale (10)

The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Br Richard & Caroline Mathias Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer in April, offered plenty to work on when third in a Worcester (2 1/2m, heavy) maiden hurdle on Rules debut Not so good next 2 but one to be interested in now upped in trip

6

GLANCEFROMCLOVER(GB)(32)50240-4

B g Passing Glance - Allforclover (IRE)

Miss S. Troughton

TFRHHHHI BHA101

8 11-9

Alex Edwards (3)

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Miss S. Troughton Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 9 months before creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D 32 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a maiden success

7

BENBULBEN(IRE)(26)452-464

B g Yeats (IRE) - Mystic Masie (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA100

6 11-9

Jonathan Burke

Tom Chadney and More Friends Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs B. D. Byrne Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Exeter (21.6f) 26 days ago Needs considering.

TFRHHHII BHA100

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8

SHANTOUSUNSET(GB)(13)P-614P0D

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara

optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell

Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson

9 11-8

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

optimumracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford last spring on his final start for Philip Hobbs but below par for his current yard, seventh of 15 in handicap at Ffos Las (23.9f) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.

9

MRWASHINGTON(IRE)(24)65-53P3D

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Anna Bird (IRE)

Mrs J. Hitchings

TFRHHIII BHA99

10 11-7

Charlie Deutsch

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Mr Frank Doyle DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner over hurdles in 2020/21. Visored first time and not disgraced back in this sphere when third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (25.3f) 24 days ago. Shortlisted with headgear retained

10

FITZROY(IRE)(67)30PP-40

B g Fame And Glory - Forces of Destiny (IRE)

Michael & Lesley Wilkes

Br Lakeview House Stud

TFRHHHII BHA98

9 10-7

William Kennedy

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at best but was well below over hurdles for present stable last winter and has fared no better back over fences this winter. Others are much preferred.

11

SURELISTEN(FR)(59)0P3-F41

TFRHHIII BHA84

6 10-2

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Califea (FR) James Best

Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester

Br Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, much improved when getting off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f) 59 days ago

Not discounted despite taking a 5lb rise.

12

POURUNERAISON(FR)(77)FP-P644D

TFRHHHII BHA79

8 10-2

B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Got Aba (FR) Philip Armson (3)

Mrs Andrew May Richard Mitchell, Dorchester

Br Mme Genevieve Lung

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap hurdle winner in 2020/21 but has struggled for form since. 10lb out of the handicap too here

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 8, 10, 12.

Stewards Note:

LILY GLITTERS: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jasmiwa (FR), 6-1 Sure Listen (FR), 8-1 Glance From Clover (GB), 9-1 Nickelsonthedime (IRE), 10-1 Ben Bulben (IRE), 11-1 Lily Glitters (GB), 12-1 Mr Washington (IRE), 18-1 Frontier General (IRE), 22-1 Getupearly (GB), 40-1 Pour Une Raison (FR), 66-1 Shantou Sunset (GB), 80-1 Fitzroy (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.33

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE SKY SPORTS RACING 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): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs MR MACKAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 38 runners, 21%) runs MR MACKAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRANGECLARE NORTH trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 170 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MR MACKAY is a clear standout on form and he’s preferred to Out of Focus, who is open to improvement. Timeforarum is the pick of the newcomers.

1-2-3: 1.MR MACKAY (IRE) 2.OUT OF FOCUS (IRE) 3.TIMEFORARUM

colours no horse age st lb

1 ITSGOINGROME(IRE)(266)5-0

5 11-2

B g Kodiac - Some Site (IRE) James Best

The Famous Five Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Herbertstown House Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show anything and looks set for another struggle

2 OUTOFFOCUS(IRE)(31)4

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

Br g Montmartre (FR) - Nebuleuse (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Chris Trigg & RER Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty to work on when fourth in a bumper at Ffos Las a month ago and looks well worthy of respect with improvement on the cards.

3 TIMEFORARUM(GB)(-)

B g Proconsul - Timeforagin

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Robert Dunne

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Proconsul gelding. Half-brother to multiple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Timeforatune and fairly useful hurdler Timeforaspin Bred for this sphere and worthy of a market check.

4

AUTUMNBLAZE(GB)(46)P

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE)

Fiona Alderson

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 10-9

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br C. G. Johnson Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago, losing touch over 5f out. Impossible to recommend on that showing

5 GRANGECLARENORTH(IRE)(22)3

Ch m Presenting - Hayabusa

If only partnership

Br J.P. King & Leonard King

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-9

Nick Scholfield

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to a point winner and half-sister to fair chaser Stockburn and fairly useful chaser Coeur Joyeux, stays 25f. Third at Warwick first time out but needs to improve on that

6 CHEVINGTON(GB)(-)

B g Jack Hobbs - Norma Hill

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-4

Jonathan Burke

Mr Geoff Lloyd Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Geoff Lloyd Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c111/h130) 2m/17f winner Not an obvious sort on paper.

7

MRMACKAY(IRE)(35)24

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-4

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Philip Heskin Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when second at Wincanton first time out, then improved when fourth in a listed event at Cheltenham next time. Should take all the beating.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.33 - THE CAZOO ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Cazoo has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries at £45.Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Second Race 2.03 - THE HEREFORD RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7076 to the winning horse The second to receive £3256, the third £1628, the fourth £814 and the fifth £406. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £67 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Hereford Racehorse Ownership Club has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £67. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £5412; Second £2705;Third £1353; Fourth £677; Fifth £338. (PenaltyValue £7076.54)

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Third Race 2.33 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING CHANNEL 415 MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb SKY SPORTS RACING CHANNEL 415 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 29 entries at £41. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Fourth Race 3.03 - THE JACOB COOPER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Jacob Cooper has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 24 entries, 2 at £18 and 22 at £90. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

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Fifth Race 3.33 -THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BOTANICALS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7076 to the winning horse The second to receive £3256, the third £1628, the fourth £814 and the fifth £406. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £67 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Black Mountain Botanicals have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £67. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5412; Second £2705; Third £1353; Fourth £677; Fifth £338. (Penalty Value £7076.54)

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Sixth Race 4.03 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions).

Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £41. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Seventh Race 4.33 -THE SKY SPORTS RACING 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 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 30th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

February 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 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 Of 3 races 12lb 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 SKY SPORTS RACING has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £24. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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