Lingfield Park Racecard - Tuesday 5th March

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TUESDAY 05 MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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HOW TO READ

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previous performances

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horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse

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2 FREEDOM NOW (IRE) (191) 111044-

age

7 11-12

B g Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Free At Last R. Walford

Mr Anthony Knott R. H. Alner, Blandford

Br Gerald W. Leigh The Fund For Epilepsy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won four hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m on good to firm ground. Finished about 23l behind Nick’s Choice when fourth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 2m 6f (good) in April. TFR HHHHI BHA93

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

Star Ratings Explained

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII 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 non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 2.02

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (10 wins from 52 runners, 19%) runs WOLFSPEAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs BATAILLON LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BATAILLON trained by P Hobbs & J White, ITO DITTO trained by Nicky Martin, both Minehead, 178 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WOLFSPEAR proved all heart under Oliver Boyden as he resumed winning ways on heavy ground at Uttoxeter last month. They can go in again if in the same form up 4lb Ito Ditto with his sights lowered might be the danger.

1-2-3: 1.WOLFSPEAR (IRE) 2.ITO DITTO (FR) 3.BATAILLON

KEY Owner

colours no horse

1 ITO DITTO (FR) (24) 30-121P

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

6 12-0

B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon (King’s Best (USA)) Sean Bowen Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned much improved this term, winning 2m handicap/novice events in soft ground at Chepstow Worked up beforehand and never a factor in the Betfair Hurdle latest and retains potential back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 IN FROM THE COLD (IRE) (10) 0-66465

7 11-11

Br or Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Grandegrandegrande (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Joe Anderson (5)

Clancy, Colthart, Spurway & Wells-Burr

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Ciara Eglington Coreus Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Well held on third run for this yard at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 10 days ago but previous efforts were more encouraging and he’s on a tempting mark. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (38) 3/10-121 D

B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) (Shantou (USA))

8 11-7

Mr Oliver Boyden (7)

Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Exors of the Late John Harrington Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved back from a long absence, scoring again in Uttoxeter handicap over this trip last month, showing plenty of resolution in the testing conditions to get on top late in the day. Good chance again up 4lb. TFRHHHHH BHA113

4 BATAILLON (GB) (70) 022-6P

6 11-0

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Valbuena (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Mr David Maxwell (3)

Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mette Campbell-Andenaes The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form when runner-up in a pair of minor events at Toulouse last spring but little impact in 2 runs over here for new connections, including in Wetherby handicap latest Down 4lb. Probably has a bigger effort in him. TFRHHHII BHA106

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Stewards Note:

ITO DITTO: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was restless in the preliminaries. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Wolfspear (IRE), 7-2 Ito Ditto (FR), 9-2 Bataillon (GB), 6-1 In From The Cold (IRE)

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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SECOND RACE 2.32

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs ELEANOR BOB

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs ELEANOR BOB

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 185 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD crucially jumped better than on her sole previous start over fences when capitalising on a much-reduced mark with a bit to spare at Huntingdon 26 days ago and a 5lb rise in the weights shouldn’t prevent her making another bold bid on that evidence. Fellow impressive last-time-out winner Juniper is also expected to play a lead role

1-2-3: 1.FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) 2.JUNIPER 3.EUREKA CREEK (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 EUREKA CREEK (IRE) (32) 63-0332

PLAY SMARTER

8 12-0

B m Jet Away - Copper River (IRE) (Turgeon (USA)) Tom Bellamy

Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br T. Nolan & K. Leavy Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser who gave best only late on when third in mares ’ handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f) in December Not at best despite finishing runner-up at Catterick (25.2f) last month but not discounted in any case TFRHHHII BHA121

2 JUNIPER (GB) (5) 1PP2-P1

10 12-0 (in 7lb ex)

B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE) (Snurge) Sam Twiston-Davies

Gin n It Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mr S. F. Barlow Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice for Harry Whittington in 2022/23 and left yard/reappearance effort in her wake when readily landing 4-runner mares ’ handicap at Taunton (21.7f) 5 days ago, going well when left clear 3 out. Has to merit respect under a penalty back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA114

3 ELEANOR BOB (GB) (32) 11F/-404

9 11-7

B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA)) Charlie Deutsch

Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when bagging pair of small field mares’ handicap chases early in 2022 However, she’s not kicked on from her reappearance effort at Haydock in November, in 2 subsequent outings Cheekpieces reached for now. TFRHHHII BHA114

4 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (26) F05001

6 11-2

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita (Singspiel (IRE)) Jack Tudor

All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr Richard Busher NAF

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind when landing a handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon (23.6f, heavy) 26 days ago. Headgear worn then is retained here and big shout up 5lb. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Juniper (GB), 11-4 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 10-3 Eureka Creek (IRE), 8-1 Eleanor Bob (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.02

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TRY THE RACING APP THIS AFTERNOON MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs HOME FREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs BINGO LITTLE & WEE TONY LONGEST TRAVELLER: WEE TONY & BINGO LITTLE trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 147 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HOME FREE is more a chasing type on looks, but he’s shown enough on both his starts over hurdles to suggest he’s up to winning a race of this nature, so he’s the obvious choice with further improvement on the cards. Kilbarry Hill is looking rather exposed now, so Wee Tony might be the one to give the selection most to think about

1-2-3: 1.HOME FREE (IRE) 2.WEE TONY (IRE) 3.KILBARRY HILL

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 BINGO LITTLE (IRE) (66) 6-0PP

PLAY SMARTER

5 11-5

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ile En Crise (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Kielan Woods

The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Maurice Garde Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Has folded tamely in a bumper/all 3 starts over hurdles.

2 DANCE TO FAME (IRE) (25) P/22/14/-P

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 11-5

B g Fame And Glory - Cooline Jana (IRE) (Presenting) Niall Houlihan

The Winterlee Partnership Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br John and Ann Goold Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on the last of 4 starts in Irish points but has offered little in 2 novice hurdles 28 months apart.

3 HOME FREE (IRE) (12) 23-32

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Harry Skelton

Mrs John Magnier Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Shuriken Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise when placed in a couple of bumpers last season and stepped up on his hurdling debut form when second in 9-runner novice here (19.5f, heavy) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Open to further improvement and looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA115

4 KILBARRY HILL (GB) (36) 22-3233

6 11-5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER) (Malinas (GER)) Sean Bowen

Mrs Samantha Dunn Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Yorton Farm Stud & A R Bromley Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in Irish points and has shown fair form when placed on all 4 runs over hurdles. Likely to be thereabouts once more TFRHHHHI BHA110

5 WEE TONY (IRE) (40) 4-265

6 11-5

B g Califet (FR) - Afar Story (IRE) (Desert Story (IRE)) Ben Jones

Mr S Reddin & partner Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br P. Rothwell Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Black Op Showed promise in bumpers and left his hurdling debut form behind when fifth of 14 in a maiden at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 40 days ago. May do better still and shouldn’t be taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA-

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BINGO LITTLE: Following its run on 30/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Home Free (IRE), 2-1 Kilbarry Hill (GB), 6-1 Wee Tony (IRE), 80-1 Bingo Little (IRE), 100-1 Dance To Fame (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.32

TWO MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F 10Y) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ENJOY THE RACING APP FOR FREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (33 wins from 170 runners, 19%) runs CALL OFF THE DOGS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs HUNTER LEGEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUNTER LEGEND trained by Venetia Williams, Hereford, 172 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HUNTER LEGEND probably would have split a pair of subsequent winners but for falling 2 out at Wetherby last month and shades the vote over Lazy Sunday, who was in the process of justifying strong support before falling 3 out here recently.

1-2-3: 1.HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 2.LAZY SUNDAY 3.VALIRANN GOLD (IRE)

colours no horse

1 LAZY SUNDAY (GB) (12) 2-22P0F C BF

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

10 12-0

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Sari Rose (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR)) Micheal Nolan Pontispool Racing Club Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Allan Munnis Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick in handicap chases early last year and found only one too good first 2 starts this season Below par next 2 outings but would probably have justified strong support but for an unlucky fall 3 out here (20f) 12 days ago. Needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (31) 45-222F

7 11-11

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Charlie Deutsch Gaskins Family Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard’s very smart chaser Cepage has shaped promisingly when runner-up in 2m handicaps chases at LudlowandLeicester Probablywouldhavefinishedsecondagainbutforfalling2outatWetherbylastmonthandremainsofstronginterestbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHH BHA102

3 HAS TROKE (FR) (14)

06-6252

7 11-9

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Shifa (FR) (Lost World (IRE)) Kielan Woods

Alex Hales Racing Club

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br S.C Couetil Elevage Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 19f over hurdles and similar form when twice runner-up over fences this season, albeit left behind by winner at Market Rasen 2 weeks ago. Change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA100

4 CALL OFF THE DOGS (IRE) (20) 3P/U21/-P D

9 11-6

Ch g Bienamado (USA) - Lady Charmere (IRE) (Good Thyne (USA)) Niall Houlihan

Mr Brian Tetley Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Padraig McKernan K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good, 6/5) 2 years ago but showed nothing on first run since at Fontwell last month. Headgear on TFRHHIII BHA97

5 MISTER MURCHAN (IRE) (12) 52-0253 D

11 11-2

B g Westerner - So Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) James Davies

The Winterlee Partnership Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Grange Stud Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOught to have won at Fontwell last spring (idled and collared last 50 yds) Back to that level when runner-up again in December but failed to repeat that form next 2 starts, extending his losing sequence TFRHHHII BHA93

6 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (20) 052501

7 10-10

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

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

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to something like his best to open his account for the season at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. 6lb rise demands more back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA87

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hunter Legend (FR), 3-1 Lazy Sunday (GB), 4-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 13-2 Has Troke (FR), 17-2 Mister Murchan (IRE), 22-1 Call Off The Dogs (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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FIFTH RACE 4.02

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JILL TABERNER MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (33 wins from 170 runners, 19%) runs MOVETHECHAINS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs SPORTING MIKE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUCKY SO AND SO trained by Nicky Martin, Minehead, 178 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MAJOR FORTUNE continues to thrive and is fancied to defy the handicapper again and land his fifth success on the spin. How And Ever and Movethechains may give him most to think about.

1-2-3: 1.MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) 2.HOW AND EVER (IRE) 3.MOVETHECHAINS (IRE)

colours no horse

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

1 MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) (21) P03U13 CD 10 11-13

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clash Artist (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Rob Hargreaves (7)

Mr Bryan Fry & Mr G L Moore

Br John Comerford

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5 times over fences at this course, latest a 28.8f handicap in January. Attractively weighted, back over the smaller obstacles, and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA112

2 SPORTING MIKE (IRE) (17) 432-606

7 11-11

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kates The Boss (IRE) (Coroner (IRE)) Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Declan Phelan Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season Twice disappointed over fences this term but hinted at a revival on his recent return to this sphere at Ascot. TFRHHHII BHA110

3 CARLOW FARMER (IRE) (292) PF31P-6 D

11 11-10

B g Stowaway - Supreme Fivestar (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Harry Reed

The Carlow Farmer Partnership Anthony Charlton, Warminster

Br Edward Kearney

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most consistent and hasn’t been seen since a poor effort at Fontwell 9 months ago. Makes first start for Anthony Charlton TFRHHIII BHA109

4 HILL OF TARA (GB) (22) 11211F BF

7 11-8

B g Kayf Tara - Patsie Magern (Alderbrook) Charlie Deutsch

B B Racing Club Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr John Benfield Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent handicapping this season, winning 4 times from 6 starts, latest at Hereford (25.5f) in January. However, held in second when coming down at same course latest and needs more to overcome this career-high mark TFRHHHII BHA107

5 HOW AND EVER (IRE) (20) 2-60031

6 11-6

B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Whowhatwherewhen (IRE) (Gamut (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan

The Waterberry Partnership Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Neil R. Tector Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding who made a successful handicap debut at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy, 11/4) 20 days ago, keeping on well 6lb rise fair and warrants respect. TFRHHHHI BHA105

6 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (17) P24410

11 11-4

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay (Pivotal) Tom Bellamy

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded long losing run when digging deep for success at Plumpton (25f) in January. However, wasn’t in the same form at Ascot last time and others hold more appeal Engaged 3.20 Plumpton Monday TFRHHIII BHA103

7 LUCKY SO AND SO (IRE) (53) 11-2PPU

7 11-4

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Limerick Rose (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Sean Houlihan

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Kevin Cullen Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2022 but has failed to complete in handicaps since, unseating rider early at Huntingdon last time Has lots to prove TFRHIIII BHA103

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE)

Br Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics TIMEFORMVIEWProved a different proposition since

trip this term, completing a 4-timer with something in hand over C&D (heavy) 12 days ago. 6lb higher now but

the one to beat nonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA101

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Major Fortune (IRE), 5-1 Hill of Tara (GB), 11-2 How And Ever (IRE), 15-2 Movethechains (IRE), 10-1 Sporting Mike (IRE), 18-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 33-1 Carlow Farmer (IRE), 50-1 Lucky So And So (IRE)

(12) 451111 CD 6 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Harry Skelton Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester

he was upped in

looks

SIXTH RACE 4.32

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (33 wins from 170 runners, 19%) runs SCHELEM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs COPPER COVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PICKANUMBER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 124 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The profiles of COPPER COVE and Pickanumber are not dissimilar and, unless Schelem leaves his British debut effort a long way behind back from a 15-month absence, it’s likely that they will have the finish between them. There’s not much in it, with marginal preference for Copper Cove, who has quickly struck up a good relationship with conditional Benjamin Macey and appears to be on an upward curve

1-2-3: 1.COPPER COVE (IRE) 2.PICKANUMBER (IRE) 3.SCHELEM (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 COPPER COVE (IRE) (20) 660-021

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

7 12-0

B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Benjamin Macey (10)

Mrs E J. Wills Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Ms Cecily Purcell Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who improved when opening his hurdles account at the seventh attempt under Benjamin Macey at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) This 7lb higher mark looks manageable and, with similar conditions forecast, another bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA108

2 PICKANUMBER (IRE) (22) 04-0421 D

6 12-0

B g Shantou (USA) - Pollywollydoodle (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Sean Bowen

The One to Six Syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br M. Sheehy Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW Gradual race-by-race progress in maiden hurdles for Peter Croke in Ireland last summer, and raised his game when landing a Catterick novice (15.7f, soft) on debut for new yard. Mark for this handicap debut doesn’t look prohibitive and he looks set for a leading role TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 SCHELEM (FR) (473) 1//0-

7 11-6

B g Orpen (USA) - Sol Schwarz (Hernando (FR)) Niall Houlihan

Mr Paul Hunt Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Jacques Herold Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a juvenile event on debut in France back in September 2020 but didn’t show much starting out for this yard at Ascot 2 years later (sent off at 80/1). Too soon to write him off and reasonable to expect better now handicapping but further 15-month absence is naturally a concern. TFRHHHII BHA100

4 GROOVEUR (FR) (12) 0530P/-6

8 10-10

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kelle Home (FR) (Useful (FR)) Tom Cannon

Mr D. C. O’Brien Daniel O’Brien, Tonbridge

Br Mr Olivier Triboire & Mme Laure Godet

TIMEFORM VIEW Ludlow novice winner for Alastair Ralph in March 2021 but offered little when returning from a lengthy absence over this C&D for new yard 12 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA90

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Pickanumber (IRE), 11-8 Copper Cove (IRE), 11-2 Schelem (FR), 66-1 Grooveur (FR)

BETTING TICKETS

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.02 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACING APP NOW 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 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £38. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.32 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards mares only, 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. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 7 entries, 1 at £8 and 6 at £44. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 1lb.

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Third Race 3.02 - THE TRY THE RACING APP THIS AFTERNOON MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Fitzdares will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £38. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.32 - THE ENJOY THE RACING APP FOR FREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.02 - THE JILL TABERNER MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £38. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lbs.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.32 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND 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 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Lingfield Park will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £38. - Closed February 28th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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