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3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD
8 10-13
Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke
Mr Trevor Hemmings
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
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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 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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TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139
KEY
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
FIRST RACE 1.00
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOUTIQUE EVENT HIRE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative)
Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A
STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (19 wins from 117 runners, 16%) runs NELL’S BELLS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (2 wins from 39 runners, 5%) runs IS SO CUTE DIMARIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHESUPINCOURT trained by R Potter, Sellack, 278 miles.
HOWZAT HIRIS can continue his run of good form since fitted with cheekpieces and follow up last month’s C&D success Shesupincourt has headgear added as she bids to end a frustrating sequence of seconds but may have to settle for the runner-up spot again. Nights In Venice and Donald McCain handicap newcomer Nell’s Bells also make the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.HOWZAT HIRIS (FR) 2.SHESUPINCOURT 3.NIGHTS IN VENICE
colours no horse age st lb
1 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (20) 5-04632
Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)
7 12-2
Dylan Johnston (3)
Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick
Br Al Duncan Sport of Kings
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of placed efforts around 3m at Ayr and Carlisle in recent months Likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA102
2 NELL’S BELLS (IRE) (23) 100-153 BF
7 12-0
William Maggs (8) Mrs Sarah Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
B m Milan - Miss Cilla (IRE)
Br E. O’Gorman
Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles in Wetherby novice on Boxing Day. Hasn’t progressed in 2 outings since but retains potential now handicapping over a much longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 ARNICA (GB) (17) P32/6-06
10 11-0
B g Champs Elysees - Cordoba Ben Bromley
Team Kinneston Club N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Millsec Limited Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 starts, finishing a well-beaten sixth of 7 to Howzat Hiris over C&D (soft) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA86
4 R BERNARD (GB) (78) 0402-0P
7 10-12
Benjamin Abbott (10) Mr R. Broadley Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Channel Treat
Br Mr P. O. Allman Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when narrowly denied at Wetherby (3m) last March but not in the same form in a handicap hurdle/chase this season Has had wind surgery ahead of this first run for 11 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA84
5 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (22) P-0025P
B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
6 10-9
Conor Rabbitt
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br John F. Dwyer North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in January but in nothing like the same form twice since Remains to be seen if this much longer trip helps. TFRHHIII BHA81
6 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (18) 225222 BF
6 10-8
Beau Morgan Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove
Br A. W. Buller
TIMEFORMVIEW Back in good form, finishing runner-up on 6 of her last 7 starts She won’t need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA80
7 HOWZAT HIRIS (FR) (17) 460031 CD
6 10-6
Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)
Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Joshua Thompson (8) Sticky Wicket Racing
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Back in form since cheekpieces fitted, building on Ayr third when scoring over C&D under Joshua Thompson 17 days ago. A 4lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA78
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RACE
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Gr g Fly With Me (FR) - Kley du Paradis (FR)
Reality Partnerships XII
Lewis Dobb
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br M. Relave, L. Legue-Relave & A. Relave Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form at up to 3m, including in handicaps. First-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
2022: RIBEYE 7 10 6 Jack Hogan 10-3 (Peter Atkinson) 11 ran
Stewards Note:
SHESUPINCOURT: Following its run on 28/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Nell’s Bells (IRE), 7-2 Howzat Hiris (FR), 4-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 9-2 Nights In Venice (GB), 20-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 22-1 R Bernard (GB), 25-1 Is So Cute Dimaria (FR), 28-1 Arnica (GB)
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8 IS SO CUTE DIMARIA
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5 10-2
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SECOND RACE 1.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)
STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (14 wins from 100 runners, 14%) runs GEGE VILLE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Crawford (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs LANGDALE LANE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LANGDALE LANE trained by S Crawford, Ireland.
SOUND AND FURY surpassed his winning form when finding only a fairly useful one too strong at Newbury 3 weeks ago, and with a good-value conditional taking over, he can double his career tally. Fellow previous winners Cold Sobar and Langdale Lane are the obvious threats.
1-2-3: 1.SOUND AND FURY (IRE) 2.COLD SOBAR (IRE) 3.LANGDALE LANE (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 COLD SOBAR (IRE) (17) 34-11 C
6 11-7
B g Westerner - Moyglass Lass (IRE) Sam Coltherd Mrs Debbie Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Matthew Tynan
TIMEFORM VIEW€10,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Baltiman Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but clearly not short on speed given he won readily over 2m here 17 days ago. Penalty to carry but open to plenty of improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 LANGDALE LANE (IRE) (60) 033401 D
6 11-7
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Boarding Pass (IRE) Ben Bromley (5)
Exors of The Late Mrs C. McAlister S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Br Kenneth Parkhill
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark in 9-runner maiden at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) in February. Winner has gone in since so he ought to be a factor again. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 SOUND AND FURY (IRE) (22) 21-12
6 11-7
B g Milan - Tarantella Lady Beau Morgan (7) Foxtrot Racing Sound and Fury Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark in Irish points at second attempt and justified support starting out under Rules in 6-runner maiden at Fontwell (17.7f) in March, responding well. Improved for step up to 20.5f when finding only a pretty useful one too good at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Big player with 7lb conditional on TFRHHHHH BHA115
4 GEGE VILLE (FR) (110) 1-25
7 11-0
B g Protektor (GER) - Auvloo Ville (FR) Ross Chapman
Mrs Ann Starkie Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Mr J. Poumaillou & Mr E. Poumaillou Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEWLanded an Ayr bumper in cosy fashion on debut and found only one too good on hurdling debut there (2m) a year later, clear of rest Should stay this far but was disappointing over C&D when last seen on Boxing Day. Since had a wind op TFRHHHII BHA-
5 TOOMBRIDGE (GB) (16) P2F-30
7 11-0
B g Kayf Tara - Supreme Present Stephen Mulqueen
Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Little Lodge Farm & Lucky Bin Racing Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished runner-up in his completed start in Irish points but little short-term promise both hurdles starts last month.
6 NOT YOUR CHOICE (GB) (15) 000/-P
Br m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Overyou
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 10-7
Thomas Dowson
Mr Derrick Mossop Chris Grant, Billingham
Br D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Presumably hard to train and looks limited.
7 BRASINGAMAN BELLA (GB) (27) 505
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-2
B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brasingaman Hifive Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Mr R. Morgan Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mrs Heather Morgan Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in pair of bumpers. Hurdles debut wasn’t devoid of promise but probably needs more time.
TFRHHIII BHA-
PLAY SMARTER 8
RACE
RACE SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
GIT MAKER (FR) 6 11 9 Kevin Brogan 2-5 (Jamie Snowden) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sound And Fury (IRE), 9-4 Cold Sobar (IRE), 3-1 Langdale Lane (IRE), 9-1 Gege Ville (FR), 33-1 Brasingaman Bella (GB), 300-1 Toombridge (GB), Not Your Choice (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.15
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (16 wins from 123 runners, 13%) runs CAMP BELAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs CAMP BELAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: RATFACEMCDOUGALL trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 244 miles.
An expensive purchase on the back of success between the Flags, HERE COMES THE MAN ran his best race over hurdles when beaten only by another improver on handicap debut in November, and with the prospect of more to come, he could be worth chancing on chase debut. Glittering Love and East Street are others to consider, along with Camp Belan.
1-2-3: 1.HERE COMES THE MAN (IRE) 2.GLITTERING LOVE (IRE) 3.EAST STREET (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 GLITTERING LOVE (IRE) (30) 42P-622
11 12-1
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Glittering Image (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (7) The Fife Boys + 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br D. Robb Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEW11-y-o who stepped up markedly on his comeback run over hurdles when second over fences at Kelso (26f) in December and again found only one too good at Hexham (31.9f) 4 weeks ago, edged out on line Expected to make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA116
2 EAST STREET (IRE) (15) 1-33241
7 12-0
B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Ross Chapman
Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Denis Cummins Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWGenerally progressive over hurdles last term and matched previous best over fences when landing 5-runner Wetherby handicap (24.2f) 15 days ago. That race did rather fall apart but he’s still lightly raced in this sphere. Possibilities. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 RATFACEMCDOUGALL (IRE) (93) 5-P45U4
10 11-9
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Milano Bay (IRE) Max Kendrick
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Roger K. Lee Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up 5 wins over hurdles in 2020/21 season but has been struggling to make an impact in that sphere for some time despite an easing mark. Switches back to chasing following a 3-month break but would need to see market support to make him of interest. TFRHHHII BHA110
4 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (20) 146114 CD
6 11-9
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Mr William Easterby (5)
Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Leo Matheson Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who has improved for switch to chasing, gaining third success at Sedgefield (27f) on penultimate start in March Respectable fourth at Carlisle (24.5f) on latest start 3 weeks ago and he should go well again having eased 2lb since TFRHHHII BHA110
5 CAMP BELAN (IRE) (16) 1640F3
7 11-8
B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Alan Doyle (5)
Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Br Stephen Campion
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThorough stayer who got off the mark at Kelso in November and produced easily his best effort since when third at Hexham (3m) 16 days ago, giving best only late on In the mix with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA109
6 HERE COMES THE MAN (IRE) (157) 1/6655-2
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)
Cheltenham For Breakfast
Br Mr Mark Grace,
8 11-3
Craig Nichol
Rose Dobbin, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Big-money buy following sole point win Bettered previous Rules efforts when runner-up on handicap hurdle debut at Ayr (19.5f) in November, beaten only by another improver. Interesting connections opt for a quick switch to chasing and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHH BHA104
7 CRIXUS’S ESCAPE (IRE) (9) 2-0PP5P
Ch g Beneficial - Tierneys Choice (IRE)
Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
10 11-2
Henry Brooke
Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice off significantly higher marks last term but struggled to make an impact in handful of starts so far this campaign, albeit his latest run best overlooked on back of being hampered early Still, others rate stronger TFRHHIII BHA103
PLAY SMARTER 10
RACE SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
MACAVITY (GB) (29) 103205
5 11-1
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Brom Felinity (AUS) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Sigsworth Partners Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mr S. Chappell West Moor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWDual point winner who landed an Aintree bumper on Rules debut last May. Exploits mixed in 4 starts over hurdles though, and he didn’t offer a great deal on chase debut at Doncaster (20.5f) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA104
2022: MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) 6 11 1 Mr William Easterby 5-2 (Tim Easterby) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 7.
Stewards Note:
CRIXUS’S ESCAPE: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 East Street (IRE), 7-2 Glittering Love (IRE), 5-1 Camp Belan (IRE), 13-2 Here Comes The Man (IRE), 7-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 14-1 Ratfacemcdougall (IRE), Macavity (GB), 18-1 Crixus’s Escape (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.50
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £11020 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4451, 2nd £2225, 3rd £1113, 4th £557, 5th £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs ONWARD ROUTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Crawford (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs HOLMES ST GEORGES LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLMES ST GEORGES trained by S Crawford, Ireland.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
WORD HAS IT got back to his very best when runner-up returned to hurdling at Stratford a month ago and from the same mark, hopes are high that he can go one place better McGowan’s Pass is also well weighted these days and is a threat, with Fingal’s Hill another to consider.
1-2-3: 1.WORD HAS IT (IRE) 2.MCGOWAN’S PASS 3.FINGAL’S HILL (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 BAND OF OUTLAWS (IRE) (28) 23//6-0P0
8 12-2
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Band of Colour (IRE) Kevin Brogan
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham Br Kilnamoragh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful hurdler who has been seen out sparingly in the last couple of years. Well held all 3 starts for current yard so hard to support, even from falling mark. TFRHHIII BHA127
2 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (33) 34-3332 D
9 11-12
B g Jeremy (USA) - Rathfeigh (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5)
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Kevin Purfield Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDual-hurdle winner who showed no ill-effects from an unsuccessful return to chasing when a fine second to Bubble Dubi at Stratford last month. Same mark and no surprise to see him go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA123
3 HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) (54) 0-42122
6 11-12
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Toulousaine (FR) Ben Bromley (5)
Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
Br Mrs C. Domenjoud & Mr A. Domenjoud
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has displayed improved form switched to handicaps, successful at Musselburgh in November and backed that up with a brace of runner-up efforts. Engaged 5.50 Ballinrobe Friday. TFRHHHII BHA123
4 THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (21) 313424
Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE)
10 11-11
Stephen Mulqueen
Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best when gaining his first success for current connections at Kelso in January. Hasn’t done a great deal wrong since and he’s versatile regarding trip TFRHHHII BHA122
5 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (29) 0021-01 C
B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE)
Mr P. G. Atkinson
Br J. Kinsella
7 11-5
Thomas Dowson
Peter Atkinson, Northallerton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who landed a C&D novice on his final start in 2021/22 All the better for reappearance when doubling hurdles tally at Doncaster (did it cosily) and he’s not yet exposed TFRHHHHI BHA116
6 ONWARD ROUTE (IRE) (195) F-13130
B g Yeats (IRE) - Just Stunning (IRE)
9 11-4
Ross Chapman
Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br John O’Brien STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWIn excellent heart over hurdles this summer, winning 2m novice events at Hexham and Uttoxeter. Bad error prevented further success switched to fences at former track in September but off since reportedly bleeding at Kelso. In very good hands, at least. TFRHHHII BHA115
7 FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (68) 251/-234 C
B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE)
9 10-11
Jamie Hamilton
Mr N. M. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm
Br Mrs Margaret Nolan Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner over 2m in 2020 and shaped as if retaining all ability after 2 years off when second on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in November Respectable in frame-efforts since and he can play a part TFRHHHII BHA108
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
MCGOWAN’S PASS (GB) (25) 33-6342 C 12 10-8
B g Central Park (IRE) - Function Dreamer William Shanahan (7) Mrs A. E. Lee Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mickley Stud & Mrs M. Adamson Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a victory since early 2020 but evidently retains plenty of enthusiasm aged 12 given he was runner-up from his reduced mark at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Left on that perch so he’s a big player TFRHHHHI BHA105
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.
Stewards Note:
ONWARD ROUTE: Following its run on 2/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Word Has It (IRE), 9-2 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 6-1 Holmes St Georges (FR), 13-2 McGowan’s Pass (GB), 9-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE), Fostered Phil (IRE), 11-1 Onward Route (IRE), 18-1 Band of Outlaws (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOUTIQUE EVENT HIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (21 wins from 125 runners, 17%) runs HIGH MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs ARTHUR’S QUAY
WEIGHTWATCHER: TONTO’S SPIRIT won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 10lb to 114.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: EVANDER trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.
Fit from a spin on the Flat, BLUE HAWAII produced a career-best effort over fences when scoring with plenty to spare at Sedgefield 23 days ago and a 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold bid given she remains low-mileage in this sphere. High Moon is knocking on the door and rates a lead threat, whilst Evander is another worth keeping an eye on.
1-2-3: 1.BLUE HAWAII (IRE) 2.HIGH MOON 3.ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb
1 BUSHYPARK (IRE) (28) P-PP21P D
B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl
9 12-0
Thomas Dowson
The Green Oaks Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Tommy James
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWNot the easiest to catch right over hurdles but did confirm promise of previous run with victory over fences in 3m6f handicap at Catterick in January, jumping really well. Struggling some way out in Midlands National 4 weeks ago though, so he’ll have to shrug that off here. TFRHHHII BHA127
2 EVANDER (IRE) (27) 2P21/-P5 D
Br g Arcadio (GER) - Blazing Belle (IRE)
Highclere TBRacing Henry Moore & Partner
8 11-12
Henry Brooke
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Frank McGuinness Swansway, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTook wellto chasingin 2020/21, signingoff with a win in 2 1/2m Ludlow handicap. Missedbestpart of 2 years but retains plenty of ability judged on his midfield effort at Carlisle (20f, soft) in March. Market support from an easing mark would look significant TFRHHHII BHA125
3 ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) (24) 311123 D
B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE)
Mr John P. McManus
Br Mr Jonathan Deacon
9 11-12
Kevin Brogan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless over fences in Ireland but improved model for new stable, completing hat-trick in good style at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in January. Not disgraced either outing since but his present mark does just demand that little bit more. TFRHHHII BHA125
4 HIGH MOON (GB) (18) 323332 BF
B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy
Miss Maria D. Myco
8 11-3
Jamie Hamilton
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdles winner who comes here in good nick over fences, edged out dying strides having jumped well over this trip at Hexham (20f, heavy) 18 days ago. 3lb higher here but that shouldn’t prevent another bold showing TFRHHHHI BHA116
5 TONTO’S SPIRIT (GB) (27) 433150
11 11-1
B g Authorized (IRE) - Desert Royalty (IRE) Craig Nichol
Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Mrs J. M. Quy
TIMEFORMVIEW Added another success to his tally at his beloved Cartmel (21f) last summer Entitled to be sharper for first run for 5 months at Carlisle 4 weeks ago but he may find a few too good again here. TFRHHIII BHA114
6 BLUE HAWAII (IRE) (23) 02-2021
8 11-0
B m Jeremy (USA) - Luanna (IRE) Ross Chapman
R. Banks & J. Sheard Tjade Collier, Wilsden
Br Garryrichard Stud JEREMY SHEARD
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of a Flat spin when opening chase account at Sedgefield (19.3f) 23 days ago, leading under pressure between last 2 and clear run-in 6lb higher now but unlikely she’s reached her limit in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA113
2022: THE KING OF MAY (FR) 8 11 5 Nathan Moscrop 15-8 (Brian Ellison) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 High Moon (GB), 3-1 Blue Hawaii (IRE), 11-2 Bushypark (IRE), 13-2 Arthur’s Quay (IRE), 7-1 Evander (IRE), 18-1 Tonto’s Spirit (GB)
RACE
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SUMMARY
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SIXTH RACE 4.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (16 wins from 133 runners, 12%) runs BRICKADANK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs THUNDER IN MILAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: HELL ON EARTH trained by C Bissett, Leslie, 138 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
EX S’ELANCE wasted no time getting back to form when second at Hexham last time, just touched off on the line having arguably pressed on too soon, so he’s well worth a chance to resume winning ways. Six One Nine should give his running again and last-time-out winner Thunder In Milan deserves respect.
1-2-3: 1.EX S’ELANCE (FR) 2.SIX ONE NINE (IRE) 3.THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 TICO TIMES (IRE) (20) 212406
10 12-1
Br g Arcadio (GER) - Roomier (IRE) Henry Brooke
Mrs Evelyn Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Mrs Kay Curtis
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a trio of handicaps during second half of 2022 for Dianne Sayer. Off 4 months and hasn’t fired in two outings for current yard TFRHHIII BHA101
2 HELL ON EARTH (IRE) (16) 4/3626-P
9 11-11
Gr g Germany (USA) - Ceol Tire (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie
Br Sean Moran Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts to his name in Ireland but not seen for 20 months prior to tame display at Hexham 16 days ago. Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA97
3 THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE) (45) 0-P2041 D
B g Milan - Baby Briggs (IRE)
Thunder Holdings Ltd
7 11-1
Stephen Mulqueen
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br John Mounsey Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who matched that form for the first time over fences when landing a handicap at Musselburgh last time One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (58) 0F2622 C
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
8 11-0
Tom Midgley (5)
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Joseph Campbell North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent type who enhanced a solid record at this track when second here 58 days ago. Back up in trip for the first time in a while now and expected to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA86
5 EX S’ELANCE (FR) (16) 0111P2 C D
B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)
Mr V. Thompson
Br Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais
9 10-11
Thomas Dowson
Victor Thompson, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from successful spell in points with win in chase at Hexham in March. Quickly back on track when second there last time and should give another good showing TFRHHHHH BHA83
6 BROOMFIELDS KAN (IRE) (16) P-03535
Gr g Arakan (USA) - Roses And Wine (IRE)
Southdean Racing Club
8 10-4
Jonathon Bewley (3)
George Bewley, Colby
Br Joseph Walshe Lloyd Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner between the flags but long-standing maiden under Rules and last two efforts have been poor Not completely dismissed in a thin race however, with new headgear tried. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 BRICKADANK (IRE) (34) 540504
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Tralanza (IRE)
A & S Associates
Br Nanallac Stud
7 10-2
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and was unable to justify market support when a remote fourth in a handicap at Market Rasen on chasing debut Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA68
PLAY SMARTER 18
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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2022: GO ON CHEZ 6 11 9 Craig Nichol 11-2 (Oliver
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DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Greenall)
ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
19 RACE SIX WELFARE INTEGRITY EQUALITY SAFEGUARDING WELFARE INTEGRITY EQUALITY SAFEGUARDING
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Six One Nine (IRE), 11-4 Ex S’Elance (FR), 9-2 Thunder In Milan (IRE), 6-1 Broomfields Kan (IRE), 12-1 Brickadank (IRE), 28-1 Tico Times (IRE), Hell On Earth (IRE)
SEVENTH RACE 4.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOUTIQUE EVENT HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (16 wins from 133 runners, 12%) runs LINCOLN BURROWS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Whillans (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs ENEMY AT THE GATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GEROLAMO CARDANO trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 244 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
ENEMY ATTHE GATE is worth a chance to build on his improved second over C&D last month. Moonlight Glory, a course winner on his latest hurdle start, and last month’s Carlisle runner-up Celestial Fashion may give him most to think about.
1-2-3: 1.ENEMY AT THE GATE (IRE)
2.MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) 3.CELESTIAL FASHION
colours no horse age st lb
1
TURNING GOLD (GB) (14) 30-0104 D
9 12-2
Ch g Pivotal - Illusion Toby Wynne (5)
Mr R. J. Bevis Robert Bevis, Duckington
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Wessex Vehicles Services
TIMEFORM VIEW Third success at Leicester when bolting up in a selling hurdle there (20.5f, heavy) at the end of December Better effort in handicaps since when a respectable fourth at Uttoxeter 14 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA102
2 MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (32) 040210 C BF
8 12-1
B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Tom Midgley (5)
Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles in Ireland and gained a deserved first success for this yard over 2m here in Feburary Not in the same form over fences at Sedgefield since but respected back hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA101
3 ENEMY AT THE GATE (IRE) (28) 5/00-002
7 12-0
B g Fame And Glory - Biondo (IRE) Craig Nichol
Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick
Br Michael Leacy Sport of Kings
TIMEFORMVIEWTongue tied first time and much his most encouraging run to date when second of 12 in C&D handicap (heavy) 28 days ago. That race has thrown up a couple of winenrs and much respected despite a 6lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA100
4 WARRIORS STORY (GB) (104) 1-P232P CD
B g Midnight Legend - Samandara (FR)
The Warriors
7 11-12
Bruce Lynn (3)
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Alan King Racing and Miss J. M Bodycote Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner who showed similar form over fences when placed at Sedgefield and Ayr before Christmas. Pulled up at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and now reverts to hurdles after a 104-day break. TFRHHHII BHA98
5 GEROLAMO CARDANO (GB) (5) 0-0104F D
7 11-8
B g Motivator - Dark Quest Lewis Dobb (7)
Mr Mark E. Smith
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr C. G. A. Budgett Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort for some time when taking 16-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December but well below that level on both completed starts since TFRHHIII BHA94
6 THE WHITE VOLCANO (IRE) (18) 00-6000
B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE)
11 11-4
Ross Chapman
Mr W. Storey Wilf Storey, Consett
Br Mr Philip White
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his exploits upon joining present yard, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hexham 18 days ago. Easily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA90
7 LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) (40) 263000
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Avida Star (IRE)
K Jardine R Griffiths
Br Gt Bloodstock
6 11-3
Henry Brooke
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer showed who has hinted at ability in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard and may take a step forward now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA89
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (162) 250305
B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)
Mr John Wade
Br Miss Laura Sleator
6 11-3
Jonathon Bewley (3)
George Bewley, Colby
Lloyd Ltd, John Wade (Haulage) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in bumpers but yet to better modest form over hurdles, one-paced 8 lengths fifth of 14 in 2m Hexham handicap when last seen in November Needs to have improved during his time off. TFRHHIII BHA89
9 CELESTIAL FASHION (GB) (27) 6-00662
5 10-9
B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen
Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW First impact over hurdles when returning from wind surgery to finish second of 12 on 17f Carlisle handicap debut 4 weeks ago. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA81
10 RED OCHRE (GB) (32) P-PP233
10 10-5
Alan Doyle (5) Mrs M Nicholas & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham
B g Virtual - Red Hibiscus
Br Miss S. J. Turner
www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Shed his maiden tag at Kelso (21f) in 2021. Pulled up all 4 starts last year but back to form when placed in 3 handicaps this year, third of 12 over this trip at Sedgefield on latest. TFRHHHII BHA77
11 FARNE ISLAND (GB) (17) 000002
6 10-2
Dylan Johnston (7) Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Gr m Trans Island - Tigerific (IRE)
Br T. C. Dawson
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW First form when second of 6 over C&D (soft) 17 days ago. That gives her something to build on but she is 3lb out of the handicap this time.
TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 10.
2022: WARRIORS STORY 6 10 6 Bruce Lynn 7-2 (N W Alexander) 13 ran
Stewards Note:
WARRIORS STORY: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip.
LINCOLN BURROWS: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Enemy At The Gate (IRE), 5-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), 13-2 Celestial Fashion (GB), 9-1 Farne Island (GB), 12-1 Turning Gold (GB), Warriors Story (GB), Red Ochre (GB), 14-1 Gerolamo Cardano (GB), Star Vantage (IRE), 16-1 Lincoln Burrows (IRE), 100-1 The White Volcano (IRE)
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