Hereford Racecard - Sunday 25th February

WELCOME TO HEREFORD RACECOURSE

Thank you for joining us today for an afternoon of jumps racing, sponsored by Planet Sport Bet.

As we all continue to battle the weather, we are full of hope that Spring is just around the corner and may bring some more settled conditions Our next fixture at Hereford will be on Saturday 9th March, Ladies Day, a staple in our calendar and always a firm favourite as excitement builds ahead of the Cheltenham Festival Once again, we will be hosting The Style Awards with a fantastic cash prize of £500 to the winner! With prizes also to the runner up and Best Couple you’ve got to be in it to win it. There will be live music between races and until 6pm in the Hummingbird Bar so you can enjoy a full afternoon of fun with friends and family A reminder that Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10th March so if you are still looking for the perfect gift, then visit the website to book tickets for a great day out with us!

The 2024 fixture list can be found in your racecard, as well as details about our Hereford Season Ticket, which offers general admission to all 2024 fixtures as well as a complimentary racecard per fixture. With 10 fixtures remaining the price for this ticket is now £129, which represents great value if you are a regular to the course! For more information and to purchase please visit the website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk, or visit the racecourse office today. Fixtures included in the Season Ticket include Countryside Raceday on Sunday 14th April and Christmas Jumper Day on Saturday 21st December

Are you looking to celebrate or mark a milestone achievement? Then why not speak to us about raceday sponsorship and hospitality, we can create bespoke packages to suit your budget and needs, from racecard adverts to full race sponsorship and private hospitality, to enquire please email us at info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk and see how we can make it a day to remember

Enjoy today’s racing and we will see you again on Saturday 9th March, Ladies Day!

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

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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.

FEEDBACK

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FIRST AID

The first aid room is located inside the main entrance.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

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

Guy Upton (Chief Steward)

Terry Weale (Steward’s Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews, Thomas Evetts, Nathan Green

STARTERS

Sophia Upton

Ciaran McKee

JUDGE

Guy Lewis

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

Ella McCain

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 Laura Best

NURSE

Ellen Phelps

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Joanna Vickers, Melanie Sheppard, Mel Baker, Jeremy Willis COMMENTATOR

Stewart Machin

BETTING RING MANAGER

Andy Collins

GENERAL MANAGER

Camilla Esling

CLERK OF THE COURSE

John Holliday

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Oliver Whittaker

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Camilla Esling

PADDOCK PRESENTER

Cornelius Lysaght

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

form guide previous performances /=new season

colour graphic weight st-lb

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name

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

-=new year

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

TFRHHHHH BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

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

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 2.10

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

THE GET EMMA’S OFFERS AT PLANETSPORTBET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’VETERANS’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (21 wins from 92 runners, 23%) runs BURROWS PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (1 win from 23 runners, 4%) runs BURROWS PARK WEIGHTWATCHER: INNISFREE LAD won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 10lb to 117.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOUTHERN SAM trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 97 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SOUTHERN SAM had a hard race when winning at Haydock in December and might have been feeling the effects of that at Fontwell since, so is worth another chance with headgear applied Volcano is feared most back down in class

1-2-3: 1.SOUTHERN SAM 2.VOLCANO (FR) 3.BURROWS PARK (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse

1

SOUTHERNSAM(GB)(28)22P-313BF

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

10 12-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pougatcheva (FR) Joe Anderson

Tim Syder Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced for his age and, having ran well when third on return at Wetherby in November, he ran out a gutsy winner at Haydock (25.5f) following month Feeling the effects of a hard race when third at Fontwell since. TFRHHHHH BHA119

2 VOLCANO(FR)(43)1P-250PD

10 11-12

Gr g Martaline - Lyli Rose (FR) Finn Lambert

Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr Laurent Deniel

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist. Well held last 2 starts but this represents a big drop in class. TFRHHHHI BHA117

3 INNISFREELAD(IRE)(32)005136CD

12 11-12

B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Fergus Gillard

Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum David Dennis, Banbury

Br John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced mark at Doncaster, a breathing operation and first-time tongue tie the catalyst Undone by 8lb rise when upped in class at Ludlow next before doing too much too soon at Catterick TFRHHHHI BHA117

4 BURROWSPARK(FR)(51)00-4524C

12 10-12

B g Astarabad (USA) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Ned Fox (3) Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mme Julie Morgan Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proving inconsistent this season and only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) 51 days ago Reverts to fences (didn’t take to chasing previously) off a potentially good mark. TFRHHHHI BHA103

2023: INNISFREE LAD (IRE) 11 12 2 Theo Gillard 9-2 (David Dennis) 4 ran

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

Stewards Note:

INNISFREE LAD: Following its run on 24/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the last

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Southern Sam (GB), 5-2 Burrows Park (FR), 3-1 Volcano (FR), 5-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE)

SECOND RACE 2.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD

THE DAILY RACING SPECIALS AT PLANETSPORTBET JUNIOR‘NATIONAL HUNT’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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs DON VIRGINIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs KALIF D’AIRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: KALIF D’AIRY trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 148 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

KEL DU LARGE had the reopposing Kalif d’Airy behind him when winning a Cheltenham listed bumper on NewYear’s Day and is taken to stretch his unbeaten record to 3 now hurdling, most likely at the expense of Gary Moore’s charge, who followed that Cheltenham run with a promising third over hurdles at Newbury. Wonderful Delight and Don Virginia are newcomers to monitor in the betting

1-2-3: 1.KEL DU LARGE (FR) 2.KALIF D’AIRY (FR) 3.WONDERFUL DELIGHT (GER)

colours no horse st lb

1 DONVIRGINIA(FR)(-) 11-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Virginia Bella (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Team Tuff Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Pascal Noue & Valerie Lutz Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Walzertakt gelding. Dam fair French hurdler (17f winner). The betting should help guide to expectations with this one on debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2 GOLDFORALEC(FR)(41)54 11-0

Ch g Planteur (IRE) - Gold For Tina (FR) Ben Poste

Gun Dog Gin Limited

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers when fourth here last month, showing enough to think he has a future over jumps. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KALIFD’AIRY(FR)(33)03 11-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) Niall Houlihan

S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin

Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHinted at ability when 13 3/4 lengths ninth to Kel Du Large in Cheltenham listed bumper on debut and confirmed those impressions when third on his Newbury hurdle debut (2m, soft) 33 days ago TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 KELDULARGE(FR)(55)11 11-0

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Princesse Selenia (FR) David Noonan

Tom Chadney and Friends

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Pascal Noue Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 2 bumpers, latterly a Cheltenham listed race on New Year’s Day in which the reopposing Kalif d’Airy was behind him Good hurdle prospect.

5 SQUAREDUROULE(FR)(71)06

TFRHHHHH BHA-

11-0

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Semur (FR) James Davies

Kapinhand Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Jacques Beres & Francoise Beres Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Midfield in 2 bumpers towards the end of 2023 Likely outsider now hurdling.

6 WONDERFULDELIGHT(GER)(-)

Ch g Amaron - Wonderful Pearl (GER)

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-0

Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Gestut Keilhof Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to German 1 1/4m winner Wonderful Starlet and half-brother to winner in Germany/ Hungary Wirrwarr Dam 1m winner in Germany. Makes debut for a stable in excellent form.

7 JEWELEYEDJUDY(GB)(44)6

TFRHHHHI BHA-

10-7

Bl f Passing Glance - Millicent Silver Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr John Goodman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br John Goodman & the Late Owen Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked badly in need of experience when last of 6 in a Wincanton bumper on last month’s debut

TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

MYMATEPOLLY(GB)(108)00

10-7

B f Forever Now - So Cannie Harry Kimber (3)

Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne

Br David Spence

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in 2 bumpers a week apart in November

9

RAISEYOURGLASS(GB)(67)06

TFRHIIII BHA-

10-7

Br f Jack Hobbs - Sparkling River (IRE) Lilly Pinchin

Mr Mark Dunphy Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mark Dunphy Tote, Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Doncaster bumper and Ludlow hurdle for Lucinda Russell in December Has had wind surgery ahead of this first run for Charlie Longsdon.

10

SIMPLYBELLE(GB)(19)4330

TFRHIIII BHA-

10-7

B f Jack Hobbs - London Bells Tom Bellamy

Mr G. Saville David Dennis, Banbury

Br Porlock Vale Stud DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame 3 times in bumpers but the form is only modest Best watched now hurdling.

2023: OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) 4 11 0 Gavin Sheehan 30-100 (Jamie Snowden) 4 ran

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kel du Large (FR), 2-1 Kalif d’Airy (FR), 9-1 Wonderful Delight (GER), 10-1 Don Virginia (FR), 16-1 Gold For Alec (FR), 33-1 Jewel Eyed Judy (GB), 40-1 Simply Belle (GB), 100-1 Square du Roule (FR), Raise Your Glass (GB), 300-1 My Mate Polly (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.10

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT PLANETSPORTBET MARES’MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (21 wins from 92 runners, 23%) runs LADY PRETENDER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs DIVA B

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCO BRAVE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 109 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

LADY PRETENDER has some fairly useful form to her name in France and fetched 130,000 euros when switched to the excellent Venetia Williams’ yard. so is fancied to make a winning start here. Mighty Moth rates the pick of those with experience on these shores and is next on the list ahead of hurdling-newcomer Largy Force who brings a fair bit of potential

1-2-3: 1.LADY PRETENDER (FR) 2.MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) 3.LARGY FORCE (IRE)

KEY Owner

Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 COCOBRAVE(IRE)(25)03

5 11-6

PLAY SMARTER

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Coming Home (FR) Rex Dingle

Kelly, Langford & The Hecks Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Pat Kinsella geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, encouraging third of 8 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 25 days ago, not knocked about Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DROMLACJURY(IRE)(20)F-P4

5 11-6

B or Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Lady Dromlac (IRE) Ben Poste

DahlBury Racing

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Geoffrey Thompson Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points and built on hurdling debut when fourth of 12 in novice at Carlisle (17f, soft, 66/1) 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should improve again so she is one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ICILAREINE(IRE)(34)110-55D

6 11-6

B m Presenting - Reine Angevine (FR) James Bowen

Mrs Julien Turner & Mr Andrew Merriam Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW bumper winner Shaped well when fifth on 20.5f Market Rasen hurdles debut in November but failed to build on it when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 34 days ago. Worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA-

4 IDIDN’TCOSTALOT(GB)(16)

5 11-6

Br m Ardad (IRE) - Cool Crescendo Philip Armson (3)

Didn’t Cost A Lot Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br R. F. and S. D. Knipe

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in varied events on Flat so needs to show more now going hurdling. Hooded/tongue strap on.

5 JANWORTH(GB)(26)3-0

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 11-6

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Buxom (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr & Mrs Ward Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut third in Southwell bumper but off 14 months before a fading seventh of 12 in novice at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Can build on it TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LADYPRETENDER(FR)(260)556-222

5 11-6

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Ahombros (FR) Charlie Deutsch Charles & Sarah de Rohan Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Jean-Arthir Contou Carrere & Yves Broca Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and runner-up on last 3 outings over fences for Hugo Merienne in the summer Changed hands for €130,000 and has had a breathing operation. Interesting on yard debut TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 LARGYFORCE(IRE)(68)1/-2

6 11-6

Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE) Sean Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr John Phelan 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £85,000 after winning his sole point start in April 2022 and made a promising start under Rules when runner-up in a bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) in December Needs keeping a close eye on now hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-

8

MAVISPIKE(GB)(26)54D-5

5 11-6

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr F. J. Mills Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumprs and when back from 11 months off and a fading fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Should strip fitter.

9 MIGHTYMOTH(IRE)(85)532-35

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-6

B m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE) Robert Dunne

Mr Semore Kurdi Noel Williams, Blewbury

Br John O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers and has made a positive start in this sphere, fifth of 6 in listed event at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 85 days ago Very good form claims back in these calmer waters.

10

NANBRADY(IRE)(24)P0

B m Champs Elysees - Foret Noire (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-6

Mr Tom Broughton (5)

Mr R. De la Haye Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Seamus Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up only start in Irish points before coming in eighth of 14 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required.

11

DIVAB(GB)(32)0

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-8

B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Aisance (FR) Stan Sheppard Plumbing World Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, only ninth of 10 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago Makes hurdles debut with hood/tongue strap added and clearly thought capable of better

TFRHHHII BHA-

2023: NEVER NO TROUBLE 4 10 8 Peter Kavanagh 11-8 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn first time by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mighty Moth (IRE), 11-2 Lady Pretender (FR), 9-1 Coco Brave (IRE), 10-1 Largy Force (IRE), Mavis Pike (GB), 12-1 Dromlac Jury (IRE), 18-1 Ici La Reine (IRE), 25-1 Diva B (GB), 33-1 Janworth (GB), 50-1 Nan Brady (IRE), 250-1 I Didn’t Cost Alot (GB)

RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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GENERAL ADMISSION BADGE & RACECARD ALL FIXTURES

FOR ALL 2024 HEREFORD FIXTURES

SAT 9 MAR WED 27 MAR

TUES 9 APR

SUN 14 APR

MON 14 OCT

MON 4 NOV

TUES 12 NOV WED 27 NOV WED 11 DEC

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FOURTH RACE 3.40

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 2F 208YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE PLANETSPORTBET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (21 wins from 92 runners, 23%) runs FIRE DANCER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs ABINGWORTH

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABINGWORTH trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 148 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The progressive ABINGWORTH is fancied to resume winning ways after his narrow defeat at Ludlow. Keep Running’s latest effort at Sandown was too bad to be true so he can be expected to bounce back and emerge as the biggest threat to the selection.

1-2-3: 1.ABINGWORTH 2.KEEP RUNNING (FR) 3.FIRE DANCER (FR)

KEY Owner

Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 KEEPRUNNING(FR)(30)35-F21P

6 12-1

PLAY SMARTER

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Roxaline (FR) James Bowen

Mrs J. Fowler Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mme Martine De Beauregard 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever sent chasing for his current yard this season, making all in novice handicap at Taunton last month Too bad to be true at Sandown since so expected to bounce back with tongue strap re-fitted TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 FIREDANCER(FR)(93)32//1PF-6D

8 11-10

B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR) Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Ecurie Maulepaire et al Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWFair in France and made a winning start for yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow (20f) 13 months ago Failed to complete in next two. Soon done with despite being well backed at Ascot on return in November. TFRHHHII BHA116

3 CHANCEATUNE(FR)(18)314664

9 11-2

B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) James Turner (7)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise when successful over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in October. Below par twice in December but made a respectable debut in this sphere when fourth at Ludlow and extra distance should suit TFRHHHII BHA108

4 ABINGWORTH(GB)(18)16-4212BF

6 11-1

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl Caoilin Quinn (3)

Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr C. E. Stedman K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over fences, off the mark at Taunton (18.2f, good to soft) on third start Only just denied back from a break at Ludlow since and fancied to resume winning ways TFR

5 SAMTARA(GB)(30)412-P05C

10 10-10

B g Kayf Tara - Aunt Harriet Sean Bowen

107

Roger & Yvonne Allsop Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Yvonne Allsop FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seems to have lost his way this season and returns to chasing with a bit to prove.

2023: LE LIGERIEN (FR) 10 12 0

Brendan Powell 2-1 (Joe Tizzard) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

KEEP RUNNING: Following its run on 26/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Abingworth (GB), 11-4 Fire Dancer (FR), 9-2 Keep Running (FR), 6-1 Chance A Tune (FR), 14-1 Samtara (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.10

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

THE READ HARRY COBDEN’S BLOG AT PLANETSPORTBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (21 wins from 92 runners, 23%) runs IN D’OR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds (4 wins from 5 runners, 80%) runs ONE EYE ON VEGAS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE EYE ON VEGAS trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 125 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

OWL OF ATHENS showed definite signs of ability on 2 of his 3 starts in novice company and with this step back up in trip rating a plus now handicapping, Evan Williams’ 5-y-o makes a good deal of appeal Sammy’s Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas head up the dangers, along with In d’Or

1-2-3: 1.OWL OF ATHENS (IRE) 2.SAMMY’S GUARANTEE 3.ONE

KEY Owner

EYE ON VEGAS

Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 SAMMY’SGUARANTEE(GB)(46)2-0601

5 12-1

PLAY SMARTER

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Dont Tell Val Stan Sheppard

Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr John Benfield Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved (after wind operation) when taking novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 46 days ago, pushed out Worth another crack at this longer trip and must enter calculations on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA111

2 IND’OR(FR)(69)023/3-5BF

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

6 12-0

Mr David Maxwell (3)

Mr David Maxwell Venetia Williams, Hereford

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

TIMEFORM VIEW€140,000 purchase who ran below best when third on yard debut at Fontwell 12 months ago Well supported but shaped similarly when fifth in novice at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in December. TFRHHHII BHA110

3 BELIEVEJACK(FR)(25)14/-P415C

7 11-13

B g Make Believe - Sandslide Fergus Gregory

Five Saints Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br S.C.E.A. du Haras Des Sablonnets Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEWBack to winning ways when leading late on in Market Rasen selling handicap (16.5f) on Boxing Day. Didn’t go with same zest in claiming company at Leicester (15.5f) last month

4 HALLWOOD(FR)(76)0//01P-P

Gr g Martaline - Ball of Wood (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA109

7 11-13

Tom Bellamy

DREPltd and Michael O’Flynn Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs C. Jacquemont, Mr J. Gronfier et al Delancey Real Estate Partners Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWDifferent proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle a year ago. Offered little when pulled up at Lingfield (19.5f) in December TFRHHIII BHA109

5 GLENGOLLY(GB)(22)50-P64

5 11-3

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tsarinova Gavin Sheehan

Miss S. Pilkington Paul Webber, Banbury

Br WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise on first of 2 starts in bumpers and offered more than previously over hurdles when fourth of 7 in Sandown novice (2m) 3 weeks ago Suspicion he’s got more to offer now handicapping TFRHHHII BHA99

6 ONEEYEONVEGAS(GB)(25)3//-60051D

7 11-1

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Ben Turner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Ben Turner Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in bumpers and left previous hurdles exploits in his wake when making second start in handicaps a winning one at Leicester (20.5f) 25 days ago, ridden 2 out and kept up to work Player with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA97

7 OWLOFATHENS(IRE)(32)005

5 10-8

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Balkardy Breezers Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Susan Bredin

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered definite signs of promise when fifth of qualifying run in novice company at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 32 days ago. Return to further a definite plus now handicapping and he’s on a potentially lenient mark TFRHHHHH BHA90

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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

Stewards Note:

BELIEVE JACK: Following its run on 31/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced throughout GLENGOLLY: Following its run on 3/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Sammy’s Guarantee (GB), 10-3 In d’Or (FR), 9-2 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 13-2 Owl of Athens (IRE), 7-1 Believe Jack (FR), 14-1 Glengolly (GB), 22-1 Hallwood (FR) TIME

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SIXTH RACE 4.40

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

THE WATCH & BET AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (21 wins from 92 runners, 23%) runs MAKO OF THE GLADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs AWESOME FOURSOME LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOOKY trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A case can be made for lots of these but the vote goes to MISTER BARCLAY who arrives on the back of a very good Wetherby third (form been franked) and promises to be suited by this longer trip too. Course second Iron d’Ex is weighted to have a big say and rated next best, although the likes of Jack Sprat, Ballynaheer and Mac’s Legacy all need factoring in too.

1-2-3: 1.MISTER BARCLAY 2.IRON D’EX (FR) 3.JACK SPRAT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 MAKOOFTHEGLADE(FR)(27)34/-6

6 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tachibana (USA) Charlie Deutsch

My Racing Manager Friends - Mako Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Haras Of The Glade My Racing Manager Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but off 28 months before coming in last of 6 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) on UK NH debut 27 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA105

2 MYFANWY’SMAGIC(GB)(23)50-6254

7 11-13

B g Mr Medici (IRE) - Lady Myfanwy Sean Bowen

360 Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br PB Miles & Mrs M Miles FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November but not in quite same form at Ludlow and Southwell since. Needs to take a step forward.

3 BERTIEB(GB)(75)053-P03

TFRHHHII BHA104

6 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran his best race over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces when third of 10 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) 75 days ago Can give another good account.

4 JACKSPRAT(IRE)(31)2-51524

6

11-11

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hell Cat Maggie (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr E. J. M. Spurrier Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Huntingdon in November and has ran at least as well when making the frame on his last 2 outings, albeit going in snatches when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at that same course (20.7f, soft) 31 days ago

5 JUSTINABIT(GB)(33)3-243

TFRHHHII BHA102

6 11-9

B g Linda’s Lad - Gifted Rose Alex Edwards

Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Sandra Smith Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts between the flags and has shown ability in novice hurdles (both at around 2 1/2m) at Southwell and Leicester. May well do better now pitched into a handicap so needs considering.

6 IROND’EX(FR)(11)20-2062

Gr g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Soiree d’Ex (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA100

6 11-8

Sean Houlihan

Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was fitted with cheekpieces for 1st time when a good second of 7 in handicap here (19.7f, soft) 11 days ago Has to be taken seriously with headgear again sported. TFRHHHHI BHA99

7 AWESOMEFOURSOME(GB)(26)512652

7 11-7

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck James Turner (7)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark over timber at Perth (2 1/2m) in September and back on song when second in 2m4f handicap at Chepstow last time. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA98

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

MAC’SLEGACY(IRE)(41)40-0602

7 11-2

B g Fame And Glory - Eurowinner (IRE) Ben Jones

Lockett,Farnham,McLoughlin,Peniket&Paish

Br Thomas Mulhern

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form behind when a good second on his handicap debut at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) in January. Cheekpieces go back on and merits consideration.

9

MISTERBARCLAY(GB)(31)663-023BF

TFRHHHII BHA93

6 11-2

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Singapore Harbour (IRE) Jordan Nailor

C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Ben Barclay Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who arrives on the back of a very good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Winner has gone in since so he’s a player with this longer trip a likely plus too.

10

BALLYNAHEER(IRE)(23)U2-0053

TFRHHHHH BHA93

5 11-1

B g Mahler - Ballynagall (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Mr David Purvis

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his completed outing in points and recorded his best hurdling effort on his handicap bow when third of 9 at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 23 days ago. In the mix off a 2lb lower mark.

11 KOOKY(FR)(18)33-400

TFRHHHII BHA92

5 10-12

B g Kamsin (GER) - Kotkicha (FR) David Noonan

Culverhill Racing Club III

Br S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in first 2 hurdles but has failed to kick on since sent into handicaps Has work to do despite an easing mark

12

CAPTAINWALLACE(IRE)(60)42-600

TFRHHIII BHA89

6 10-9

B g Milan - Garlucy (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Mark Peart Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Terence Conroy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points but he has been well held all three goes in this sphere this winter. Needs the fitting of a hood/switch to handicaps to spark a big improvement. TFRHHIII BHA86

2023: MOLE COURT (IRE) 6 11 8 Kevin Brogan 11-8 (Ben Pauling) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

MAC’S LEGACY: Following its run on 15/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Iron d’Ex (FR), 13-2 Mac’s Legacy (IRE), Mister Barclay (GB), 8-1 Awesome Foursome (GB), 17-2 Jack Sprat (IRE), 10-1 Myfanwy’s Magic (GB), 14-1 Just In A Bit (GB), 18-1 Mako of The Glade (FR), Bertie B (GB), Ballynaheer (IRE), Captain Wallace (IRE), 22-1 Kooky (FR)

SEVENTH RACE 5.10

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

THE PLAY BEAT SAV! AT PLANETSPORTBET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3005, 2nd £1503, 3rd £751, 4th £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs WE’RE RED AND BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs WE’RE RED AND BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADDIE COOPER MIA trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 102 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CELTIC SEA is the percentage call on the back of his promising debut second at Ludlow in December, although a strong market move for newcomersWe’re Red And Blue and/orTwin Earth would put a slightly different slant on things

1-2-3: 1.CELTIC SEA (IRE) 2.WE’RE RED AND BLUE 3.TWIN EARTH (IRE)

KEY Owner

colours no horse

Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

age st lb

PLAY SMARTER

1 CELTICSEA(IRE)(81)2

5 11-2

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Coral Pearl (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Feilim O’Muiri

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Tessie Galvin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly unfancied at 33/1 but made a promising start to his career when second of 12 in Ludlow bumper in December Sets a fair standard for the rest to aim at TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 KALLYDESBRUYERES(FR)(-)

4 10-4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR) Tom Bellamy

The Close Shave Partnership David Dennis, Banbury

Br Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 Cokoriko gelding. Dam French hurdler/chaser (17f-2 1/2m winner). His stable is 0-26 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 OCEANWALZ(FR)(-)

4 10-4

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Line Salsa (FR) Ben Poste

DahlBury Racing

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Walzertakt gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Sizing Pottsie and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France Line Brazil. Makes some paper appeal for a yard which gets the odd bumper winner TFRHHHII BHA-

4 TWINEARTH(IRE)(-)

4 10-4

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Sularina (IRE) Nick Scholfield

El Jefe Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 12,000 gns gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 8.3f-1 1/2m winner Khione Good Flat stable only 4-30 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons but a market move would make him of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 WE’REREDANDBLUE(GB)(-)

4 10-4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia Richie McLernon

Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br R. W. Russell Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW €87,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, fair 2m hurdle winner, sister to useful chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m) Sammy Bill In-form trainer gets plenty of bumper winners. A much respected newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 LADDIECOOPERMIA(IRE)(-)

4 10-2

B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE) David Noonan

Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam (h95), bumper winner, sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Raya Star and useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2 3/4m) Jay Jay Reilly. Bred to have a future but her yard is only 1-44 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

2023: MIKIMOTO 4 10 4 Richard Patrick 9-2 (Henry Daly) 6 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4, 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Celtic Sea (IRE), 11-4 We’re Red And Blue (GB), 4-1 Twin Earth (IRE), 8-1 Ocean Walz (FR), 16-1 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), 20-1 Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE)

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First Race 2.10 - THE GET EMMA’S OFFERS AT PLANETSPORTBET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081 and the fourth £541. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 22nd, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £44. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) A

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Second Race 2.40 - THE DAILY RACING SPECIALS AT PLANETSPORTBET JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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 four yrs old only, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 19 entries at £38. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Third Race 3.10 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT PLANETSPORTBET MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 26 entries at £38. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE PLANETSPORTBET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £44. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE READ HARRY COBDEN’S BLOG AT PLANETSPORTBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £38. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

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Sixth Race 4.40 - THE WATCH & BET AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £30.Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2484; Second £1242;Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Seventh Race 5.10 - THE PLAY BEAT SAV! AT PLANETSPORTBET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3921 to the winning horse The second to receive £1806, the third £902 and the fourth £452. 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, February 19th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. 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 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 PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £36. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3005; Second £1503; Third £751; Fourth £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)

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