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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

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

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)

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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

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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

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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