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previous performances
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horse’s name& birthplace no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb
horse’s saddlecloth number
3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*)
Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)
- = new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C = course winner
D = distance winner
CD = course & distance winner
BF = beaten favourite age
132123- CD
8 10-13
Henry Brooke
Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br
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
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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FIRST RACE 12.55
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE quinnbet.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 148 runners, 13%) runs FAINCHE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs FAINCHE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUNG AT HEART trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 241 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
FAINCHE continues in good heart, chasing home a couple of subsequent winners at Wetherby last time, and she could finally open her account. Fiveafterfour might be the danger
1-2-3: 1.FAINCHE (IRE)
colours no horse
1 PERCULATOR (GB) (20) 64-614F D
B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE)
SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
PLAY SMARTER
age st lb
7 12-0
Charlie Maggs (5)
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who found some improvement for first-time cheekpieces when opening her hurdling account at Wetherby (3m) in January. Let down by jumping since, falling first at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Down in class TFRHHHII BHA100
2 FIVEAFTERFOUR (IRE) (14) 043135 D
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tarantella Lady
Wymer & Russell
Br
6 11-10
Conner McCann (6)
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Mr K. D. Cotter Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Ayr in February. Not so good at Haydock last time but remains unexposed over this sort of trip TFRHHHII BHA96
3 FAINCHE (IRE) (25) 64-P323 BF
B m Fame And Glory - Voodoo Magic (GER)
7 11-5
William Maggs
IN 4 A GRAND Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Edward Devereux Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 23 attempts but in good heart, third behind subsequent winners in similar conditions at Wetherby (3m) last time This could be her day. TFRHHHHH BHA91
4 YOUNG AT HEART (IRE) (26) 0-P0523
Br m Golden Horn - Missunited (IRE)
Hot To Trot Jumping
Br Mrs Vanessa Hutch
5 11-1
Dylan Whelan (6)
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
5 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (35) 06-0356
B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie
Callum Whillans
Br Callum Whillans
6 NEWMILL MOLL (IRE) (19) 2P-305P
B m Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE)
Hedgehoppers
TFRHHHII BHA87
6 10-9
Dylan Johnston
Donald Whillans, Hawick
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who is up and down and 3m on this ground could stretch her.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks hard work, going in snatches again at Southwell last time This longer trip could help.
TFRHHHII BHA81
6 10-2
Luke Scott
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Derwent Dene Farm Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNo impact in bumper (subsequently sold from Denis Paul Murphy £5,500) and 3 starts over hurdles (off 9 months prior to latest). Up in trip for handicap debut and could only be of interest if subject of market support. TFRHHHII BHA65
2023: NELL’S BELLS (IRE) 7 11 6 William Maggs 6-1 (Donald McCain) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fainche (IRE), 4-1 Young At Heart (IRE), 9-2 Fiveafterfour (IRE), 5-1 Perculator (GB), 7-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), 12-1 Newmill Moll (IRE) KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
GRAND NATIONAL RUNNERS
Today’s runners in the Randox Grand National at Aintree are fully featured on pages 20 to 23.
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SECOND RACE 1.30
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights lowered 2lbs.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (25 wins from 125 runners, 20%) runs ONE MORE STROKE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs ONE MORE STROKE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE MORE STROKE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
ONE MORE STROKE can go on improving now handicapping and the hat-trick could be on the cards Dual C&D winner From The Clouds has a similar profile and looks set for another big run along with the more exposed but in-form Horn Cape.
1-2-3: 1.ONE
STROKE
1 HORN CAPE (FR) (28) 131212
PLAY SMARTER
Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Jack Hogan (3)
Mr John P. McManus
Br M.L Bloodstock Ltd
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEWHas thrived since returning to hurdles and resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap over C&D in February. Found only the 145-rated Brentford Hope too good back here 4 weeks ago and nothing of that one’s class in opposition now. TFRHHHII BHA124
2 FROM THE CLOUDS (FR) (28) 232-411 CD 7 11-9
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saffarona
Richard & Katherine Gilbert
Br P. Henry, J. Gandy & A. Chevalier Du Fau
Patrick Wadge (3)
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
(NE) Ltd
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Br Kenneth Parkhill
Accurite Racing
Danny McMenamin
Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Thistletown Stud Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Brian Hughes
Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs Aisling Leer Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
a promising
winning novices at Catterick in
ProbableS.P’s:15-8OneMoreStroke(IRE),9-4HornCape(FR),9-2ConistonGeorge(IRE),5-1FromTheClouds(FR), 50-1 Nonbinding (IRE)
THIRD RACE 2.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE NEWCASTLE FLOORING COMPANY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (24 wins from 138 runners, 17%) runs HIGH MOON
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs GARDENER
WEIGHTWATCHER: PAY THE PIPER won off a handicap mark of 136, his rating is now down 7lb to 129.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GARDENER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 226 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
CHOOSETHENEWS has more to offer over fences and is narrowly preferred to last year’s winner High Moon, who returned to form in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr 5 weeks ago 1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
1
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly
9
Danny McMenamin
Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Br B. Walsh Hamilton
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser who has been given a chance by the handicapper after a rather quiet campaign. Not the stoutest of finishers these days though, fading over hurdles in the mud here 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA129
2 GARDENER (FR) (47) 4-01U1P
B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR)
8 11-13
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Frederique Hayers et al Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken well to chasing for new trainer Olly Murphy, winning last 2 starts when completing (2m handicaps at Southwell and Carlisle). Couldn’t get to the front and produced an error-strewn round of jumping at Ayr 7 weeks ago First-time headgear, and stamina to prove up in trip TFRHHHII BHA128
3 CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) (37) 113-23
7 11-3
B g Westerner - Leading Article (IRE) Brian Hughes
The Mount Fawcus Partnership Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br J Kinsella Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who looked a useful prospect sent hurdling when making all at Ayr in December 2022 Shaped as if retaining ability in face of stiff task when behind Giovinco on return/chase debut over C&D and similar form when third at Carlisle More to come TFRHHHHH BHA118
4 BRAYHILL (IRE) (49) 13P-144 CD
9 11-1
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Definite Love (IRE) Ryan Mania
Mr A Phillips, Dr C Kesson & Mr N Ewart
James Ewart, Langholm
Br Mrs Liz Ring O’Sullivan Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who, following another wind op, made light of a 12-month absence to score over C&D on return. Disappointing twice since, though TFRHHHII BHA
5 HIGH MOON (GB) (36) 21-P632 CD
B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy
Miss Maria D. Myco
Br Jethro Bloodstock
9 11-0
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in this race last year and back in top form, beaten only by a most progressive one at Ayr in first-time cheekpieces 5 weeks ago. Big shout with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA
6 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (14) 236233 C 10 10-9
B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE)
Mrs B. M. Lofthouse
Conor O’Farrell
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Eastwood Private Clients, Micky Hammond Racing, Nowell & Richards
TIMEFORM VIEW Strike rate over fences not great and he was last of 3 at Carlisle a fortnight ago. This looks tough back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA110
2023: HIGH MOON 8 11 3
Jamie Hamilton 6-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
GARDENER: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Choosethenews (IRE), 4-1 High Moon (GB), 5-1 Gardener (FR), 7-1 Brayhill (IRE), 15-2 Pay The Piper (IRE), 9-1 Cornerstone Lad (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ONETHREEONE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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 McCain (25 wins from 125 runners, 20%) runs BENEFICIALLY YOURS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs BENEFICIALLY YOURS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUT WOOD trained by Craig Lidster, Easingwold, 181 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
This should be plain sailing for last month’s C&D winner BENEFICIALLY YOURS. Charizord showed a bit on his recent hurdle debut and is preferred to Something Golden for the forecast spot.
1-2-3: 1.BENEFICIALLY YOURS (IRE) 2.CHARIZORD (IRE) 3.SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
B g Milan - Be Mine Again (IRE) Brian Hughes
Mr & Mrs G. Calder
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Liam & Michael Flavin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000 purchase after winning his only start in Irish points and built on promising hurdle debut third when scoring over C&D last month. This looks an excellent opportunity for him to follow up TFRHHHHH BHA117
2 BEECHMOUNT (IRE) (39) P/-0P
B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - What’s For Tea
Mr G. F. White
Br
Mr Peter Murphy
7 11-5
Tom Midgley (3)
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up sole start in points and no promise in novice hurdles at Kelso and C&D over 5 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CHARIZORD (IRE) (14) 6-04
B g Califet (FR) - Shannon Waters (IRE)
The Goodfellow Partnership
5 11-5
Sam Coltherd
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Kieran Magee Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers a year apart (trained by Harry Smyth in Ireland on debut) but showed ability when a well-held fourth on his Carlisle hurdle debut a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 NUT WOOD (IRE) (25) 0
B g Califet (FR) - Step On My Soul (IRE)
Mr G. C. Wragg
5 11-5
Henry Brooke
Craig Lidster, Easingwold
Br Berry Farms Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to dual bumper winner Shantewe but he didn’t shape with any obvious promise on his Wetherby bumper debut last month.
5 SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) (21) 325154
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
8 11-5
Mr Oliver Boyden (7)
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Br Robert B. Hodgins
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler for Iain Jardine Has been pointing for new connections, winning a maiden in February but held in restricted company twice since Unlikely he’ll be seriously troubling Beneficially Yours. TFRHHHII BHA86
6 THE WHITE RAT (GB) (14) 45
5 11-5
B g Forever Now - Jaunty Flight Patrick Wadge (3)
Mr M W. Easterby
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br M. W. Easterby Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a point bumper and Carlisle novice hurdle last month.
TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: COLD SOBAR (IRE) 6
11 7 Sam Coltherd 9-4 (Stuart Coltherd) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 1-6 Beneficially Yours (IRE), 20-1 Charizord (IRE), Something Golden (IRE), 25-1 Nut Wood (IRE), 50-1 The White Rat (GB), 100-1 Beechmount (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT 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) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (24 wins from 138 runners, 17%) runs JEU SACRE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs JEU SACRE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAVE HILL & ADVERAM trained by Ian Duncan, Coylton, 143 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
ATOMIC ANGEL has bounced back to form when placed twice at Hexham lately and can resume winning ways Call Me Jack made it 2-3 in handicaps over C&D last month and is second choice ahead of Glory Hights, who has been runner-up here 3 times this year.
1-2-3: 1.ATOMIC ANGEL 2.CALL ME JACK 3.GLORY HIGHTS
PLAY SMARTER
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Aventure Sacree (FR) Ross Chapman
Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr Charles Magnien Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but well beaten in 2 hurdles for current yard Too soon to write off but would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA98
2 CLAPTON HILL (GB) (21) P-4620P
B g Dunaden (FR) - Rosita Bay
Mr V. Thompson
Br Overbury Stallions Ltd
6 11-10
Mr Oliver Boyden (7)
Victor Thompson, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling but well beaten on final start for that yard last July Pulled up in a point last month Can only watch here TFRHHIII BHA94
3 ADVERAM (GB) (18) 3-00026
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE)
Callum Bewley
The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort when second in 19.5f Ayr maiden hurdle in February but failed to back that up in a 3m course handicap since Cheekpieces go on now.
B
Br G. T. Morrow Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWModest in bumpers and similar standard in this sphere to date, failing to improve for the switch to handicap company when beaten a long way upped to 3m at Wetherby last time TFRHHIII BHA90
5 TIME WAS (IRE) (30) 512-
pointer.
in a hunter chase at Downpatrick on Rules debut last spring Seemed to show a lot more when third in Sedgefield novice hurdle for new yard in February but pulled up at Hexham since Handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA90
6 ATOMIC ANGEL (GB)
Castle View Racing
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Finnies Heavy Haulage TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when placed twice over 3m at Hexham last month. Another prominent showing looks assured if showing up here in similar form TFRHHHHH BHA89
7 I DOUBT THAT (IRE) (49) 00/0P-6
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mill Point
S Mallinson & M Barker
Br Norelands Bloodstock
6 11-3
Bruce Lynn (3)
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m Flat winner but he hasn’t offered much over hurdles, including back from an absence in February. TFRHHIII BHA87
8
GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (18)
5-523P2
B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR)
Mr John Wade & Chris Grant
Br Wood Farm Stud
8 11-3
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a trio of handicap hurdles here this year, going close over this trip first occasion
Headed only in the dying strides over 3m latest and likely to be in thick of things again. TFRHHHHI BHA87
9 FIADH (IRE) (25) P516-PP CD
B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma
Mr G. F. White
Br Ms Jill Farrell
8 11-2
Charlie Maggs (7)
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 3m at Wetherby last March but pulled up on his last 2 outings 10 months apart. Has something to prove for now. TFRHHIII BHA86
10 CALL ME JACK (GB) (28) 005121 CD
B g Jack Hobbs - Gaspara (FR)
Mr J Scarrow & Partner
Br Mrs G. B. Walford
5 11-2
Tom Midgley (3)
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in handicaps, winning over 2m at Southwell in February and going in again over C&D last month. A further 7lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making another bold bid TFRHHHHI BHA86
11 STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (58) 05F-6F0
B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)
Mr John Wade
7 11-1
Conor O’Farrell
George Bewley, Colby
Br Miss Laura Sleator Lloyd Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Poor form, although he did travel for a long way before fading over C&D on heavy in February. Undergone wind surgery since Worth a precautionary betting check. TFRHHHII BHA85
12 GREENHILL GARDENS (GB) (28) 5-F54P6
B g Westerner - The Toft
Dig In Racing
Br Lucinda Russell
5 11-1
Alan Doyle (5)
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No significant impact in C&D handicaps last twice. Still early days but he needs improvement TFRHHIII BHA85
13 CAVE HILL (GB) (18) 00P030
Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE)
Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
Br Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair
5 10-10
Brian Hughes
Ian Duncan, Coylton
Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubtful he achieved much when third in 19.5f Ayr maiden last month and down the field in 3m course handicap last month. TFRHHIII BHA80
14 NOT NOW TAYTO (IRE) (18) 420053
B g Notnowcato - Kyle Boru (IRE)
6 10-9
Theo Gillard
The Sypel partnership Tjade Collier, Wilsden
Br Michael Corcoran T C Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame both starts in Irish points Yet to better poor form over hurdles (remote third on 2m recent course handicap debut) but he might benefit from the longer trip this afternoon TFRHHHII BHA79
15
ROBIN GOODFELLOW (IRE) (32) 40-3045
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA)
Mr H. Burns
Br Godolphin
5 10-2
Sean Quinlan
Hugh Burns, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Sedgefield (2 1/2m, heavy) 32 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA72
2023: LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) 6 11 3 Henry Brooke 7-2 (Micky Hammond) 10 ranDECLARED RUNNERS 15
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 14, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.
Stewards Note:
TIME WAS: Following its run on 14/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
GREENHILL GARDENS: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Call Me Jack (GB), 7-2 Atomic Angel (GB), 9-2 Glory Hights (GB), 14-1 Greenhill Gardens (GB), 20-1 I Doubt That (IRE), 25-1 Star Vantage (IRE), Not Now Tayto (IRE), Robin Goodfellow (IRE), 28-1 Adveram (GB), Time Was (IRE), 33-1 Jeu Sacre (FR), Knacker Trapper (IRE), Fiadh (IRE), 50-1 Clapton Hill (GB), 66-1 Cave Hill (GB)
THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for seven yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £1000000
Owners Prize Money 1st £382700, 2nd £167500, 3rd £83800, 4th £54500, 5th £33400, 6th £25000, 7th £16500, 8th £11300, 9th £7000, 10th £3500.
(Penalty Value £500000) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (30) 44-0210 CD
9 11-12
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
Emmet Mullins, Ireland T
B Mrs Kristene Hunter Upton Viva Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-classchaserwhobecamefirst7-y-osince1940towinthisrace2yearsagoandtypicallydisplayedbagsofstaminawhenfourthfrom19lbhighermark 12monthsago.Campaignedoverhurdlesmorerecently,winningtheCleevebeforemidfieldinStayers’Hurdlelastmonth.Each-wayclaimsagain. TFRHHHII BHA165
2 NASSALAM (FR) (29) 00-411P
Br Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER)
O John and Yvonne Stone
B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle
7 11-8
Caoilin Quinn J
Gary Moore, Horsham T
K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW CaughttheeyewhenfourthinGrandSeftonhereinNovemberandtookformupanotchinblinkers,emphaticallywinningWelshNationalover Christmas.Hithardbytheassessorasaresultandwhilsthe’sbestexcusedhisGoldCuprun,thisratesnoeasytaskunderabigweight TFRHHHII BHA161
3 COKO BEACH (FR) (68) 1P-3121
9 11-8
Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Jordan Gainford J
O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Jean-Louis Berger Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeablegreywhohaslookedbetterthaneverthiscampaign,landingtheTroytownbeforeagoodsecondintheBecherhere.TookwelltoCrossCountry whengoinginagainatPunchestown(24.6f)inFebruarybutworthnotinghe’snotgothomeinthelast2renewalsofthisracefromlowermarks. TFRHHHII BHA161
4 CAPODANNO (FR) (30) 3P-6314
8 11-8
Br Ch g Manduro (GER) - Day Gets Up (FR) Keith Donoghue J
O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr Andre Hebert
TIMEFORMVIEW High-classchaserwhogotbacktowinningwayswhenlandingGrade2CotswoldChase(25.2f)atCheltenhaminJanuaryandsimilarformdespiteshaping asifthedropintripwasagainsthimwhenfourthintheRyanairlastmonth.However seeminglyfailedforstaminainthis12monthsago. TFRHHIII BHA161 (-1)
5 I AM MAXIMUS (FR) (49) 41-1431
8 11-6
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) P. Townend J
O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney
TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-owhodisplayeddeepreservesofstaminawhentakinglastseason’sIrishNational.Tookhisformupanotchinlanding2ofhis4startsthistimeround,well ontopwhenseeingoffVanillierintheBobbyjoinFebruary Jumpingdoestemperenthusiasmtoadegreebuthepossessestheclass. TFRHHHII BHA159 (+3)
6 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (120) P1P-144
11 11-6
Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J
O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor
TIMEFORMVIEW 2021GoldCupherowhowaswellpreparedbackfrom7monthsofftolandGrade3atPunchestowninOctober Similarformwhenfourth behindLatenightpassinCrossCountryChaseatCheltenhaminDecemberbutsuspicionthis11-y-owillfindafewtoogood. TFRHHIII BHA159
7 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (29) 411-533 CD 10 11-6
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Ramblers Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B P. Hillis
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who emulated his stablemate One For Arthur when running out a most impressive winner of this race 12 months ago (Vanillier second). Repeatbidlookstohavebeenhistargetsinceandwellinattheweightsfollowinghiscrackingthirdinlastmonth’sGoldCup.Lotstolike. TFRHHHHI BHA159 (+3)
8 JANIDIL (FR) (30) 10F-230 10 11-6
Br B g Indian Daffodil (IRE) - Janidouce (FR) Jody McGarvey J
O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr Hubert Langot & Mr Michel Langot
TIMEFORMVIEW WillieMullinstrained10-y-owhowonGrade2RedMillsChaseatGowranlastseason.Lightlyracedandlargelyunderwhelmingeffortshavefollowed, includingwhenwellbeateninlastmonth’sStayers’HurdleattheFestival.Staminahastobeamajordoubtreturnedtochasing. TFRHHIII BHA159
9 STATTLER (IRE) (68) 22P-624
Br Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)
9 11-5
Mr P. W. Mullins J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Cyril O’Hara
Albert Bartlett S
TIMEFORMVIEW Quicklydevelopedintoahigh-classnoviceoverfences,runningoutareadywinneroftheNHChase2seasonsago.Ratherunderwhelmingefforts thiscampaignthoughanddidn’treallywarmtohistaskwhendistantfourthoverCrossCountryfencesatPunchestowninFebruary TFRHHIII BHA158
10 MAHLER MISSION (IRE) (133) 312F-22
Br B g Mahler - Finnow Turkle (IRE)
8 11-5
Ben Harvey J
O Colm Herron & Rockview Racing Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T
B Ivor Dulohery
TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedmodelswitchedtochasing,havinghisrivalsonthestretchwhendeparting2outinlastseason’sNHChaseatCheltenham.Provedmuchsharper forhisreturnwhenafinesecondinCoralGoldCupinDecember,travelling/jumpingwell.Connectionskeentokeephimfreshforthis.Bigplayer TFRHHHHH BHA158
11 DELTA WORK (FR) (62) 61U-366
Br Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR)
11 11-4
Jack Kennedy J
O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien
Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEW Didwelltofinishthirdhere2yearsago,andhavinglandedhissecondconsecutiveCrossCountryChaseatCheltenham,heunseatedbackhere12monthsago. ShouldbesharperforaspininGrade2HurdleatNavaninFebruaryandnosurprisetoseeagoodshowingwithfirst-timeblinkersenlisted. TFRHHHII BHA157
12 FOXY JACKS (IRE) (107) 21P314 BF
Br B g Fame
10 11-4
VIEW Hit the ground running during second half of last year, landing Midlands National at Kilbeggan, and jumped better than often the case when seeing off LatenightpassinCrossCountrycontestatCheltenhaminDecember Goodfourthoverhurdlessincebutneedstokeeptheerrorstoaminimumhere. TFRHHIII BHA157
13 GALVIN (IRE) (62) 62U-054
10 11-2
Br B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE) Sam Ewing J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett
B Gabriel O’Gara
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEW VerysmartchaserwithaverygoodrecordatCheltenham,runner-upbehindstablemateDeltaWorkinlastseason’sCrossCountryChase. Effortsthiswintersuggestheretainsplentyofabilitybutworthnotingheunseatedatthefirstinthisrace12monthsago. TFRHHHII BHA155
14 FAROUK D’ALENE (FR) (30) 1F/-F52P
9 11-1
Br B g Racinger (FR) - Mascotte d’Alene (FR) Donagh Meyler J
O Gigginstown House Stud
GordonElliott-trained9-y-owhowastwicesuccessfuloverfencesasanovice,latterlyaGrade2inearly2022.Hasn’tconvincedwithhisjumpinginthissphere sincehoweveranddidn’tmarkhimselfdownasaleadingcandidateforthisracewhenpulledupinlastmonth’sPertempsatCheltenham. TFRHHIII BHA154 (-1)
15 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (32) 54-345P 10 11-0
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) Brendan Powell J
O J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S
16 AIN’T THAT A SHAME (IRE) (79) 410-0P1 10 10-13
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Castletown Girl Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Sunnyhill Stud The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles/chasewinnerwhoseeminglyfailedforstaminawhenmidfieldinlastyear’srenewal.Neverfiguredfirst2startsinitiallythisseasonbutfirmly backontrackwhentaking18-runnerThyestesChase(25f,heavy)inJanuary.Previouscommentsconcerningthistripremainaconcern. TFRHHHII BHA152
17 VANILLIER (FR) (49) 22-5502
Br Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)
O Mrs H. M. Keaveney
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais
9 10-12
Sean Flanagan J
Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW AlbertBartlettwinnerin2021whoranacrackerfromalongwaybackwhenastrong-finishingsecondtoCorachRambler12monthsago.9lbbetteroffwith hisoldrivalhereandteedhimselfupforanothercrackwithagoodsecondbehindIAmMaximusintheBobbyjoinFebruary Ontheshortlist TFRHHHHI BHA151 (-1)
18 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (28) P/F23U-2
Br B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE)
O Paul Byrne, J. Carthy & Patrick O’Brien
B R. Lynch
8 10-11
Brian Hayes J
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW Haslookedquirkybutnodoubtinghisability,placedinClassicChase/KimMuirandstillfirmlyinthemixwhenunseatinghisridersoonafterCanalTurnsecond timeround12monthsago.ReturnedwithasolidsecondunderbigweightinMidlandsNationallastmonthandnotunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA150 (+3)
19
RUN WILD FRED (IRE) (32) 3-50PBP
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Talkin Madam (IRE)
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Maurice O’Brien
10 10-10
Mr T. Hamilton J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice chaser (runner-up in NH Chase in 2022) but fell in consecutive Nationals (including here) later that season and record patchy since,soonbackingoutofthingswhenpulledupintheUltimaatCheltenham32daysago.Othersmuchmorepersuasive. TFRHIIII BHA149 (-4)
20 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (56) 114-215 C
Br B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip
O Mrs P. A. Ellis
11 10-10
Miss Gina Andrews J
Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEW MultiplepointwinnerwhoiswellprovenovertheNationalfences,landingthe2022Foxhunters,andheaddedtohishaulinCrossCountrydisciplineforDanSkelton atCheltenhaminDecember Latestspinoverhurdlesshouldhaveblowncobwebsawayandinterestingrunnerre-unitedwithformerstable. TFRHHHII BHA149
21 MINELLA CROONER (IRE) (32) P-1P33P
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)
O KTDA Racing/Nick Courtney/Cillian Moran
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
8 10-10
Kevin Sexton J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who made a winning return in 4-runner listed chase at Wexford and similar form when third in Tramore Grade 3 on New Year’s Day. Struggledsincethough,wellheldinUltimaHandicaplatestandfarfromcertaintorelishthistest(well-beatenbothstartsbeyond3m). TFRHHIII BHA149 (-5)
22 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE) (27) 6P-4001
Br B g Well Chosen - Sher’s Adamant (IRE)
7 10-9
O Watch This Space Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Martin Kenirons TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o who made most of a good opportunity when resuming winning ways in 5-runner Down Royal chase (26.2f) last month. Staminanotfullytestedatthetriponthatoccasionanddefinitereservationsastowhetherhewantsthisfar Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA148 (+2)
23 MAC TOTTIE (GB) (20) 31/P-100 C
Br B g Midnight Legend - Tot of The Knar
O Steve & Jackie Fleetham
B Steve & Jackie Fleetham
11 10-9
James Bowen J
Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T
Unique Windows S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won2racesovertheNationalfencesduring2021/22campaignandnotchedanothersuccessonbelatedreturnhere(MildmayCourse)onBoxingDay Belowbestoverhurdles/fencessinceandstaminatoproveuppedmarkedlyintripoperatingfromthiscareer-highmark. TFRHHIII BHA
24 CHEMICAL ENERGY (IRE) (206) 1142P-6
Br Ch g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (IRE)
O Bective Stud
B Tom Baker
8 10-9
Danny Gilligan J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEW Easywinneroffirst2startsoverfencesandcareer-besteffortwhenrunner-upinNHChaseattheFestivallastterm,reeledinlateonbyGaillardduMesnil. Didn’tgethomeinIrishNationalthereafterandabsentsincefinishingmidfieldinKerryequivalentlastsummer Thismayjuststretchhim. TFRHHHII BHA148
25 LIMERICK LACE (IRE) (29) 23-1211
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sway (FR)
7 10-8
Mark Walsh J
O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEW Smartmarewhoisenjoyingacrackingseason,winning3timeseithersideofhersecondintheTroytown(behindCokoBeach),includingGrade2Mares’Chase attheFestivallastmonth.Interestingshe’sthechoiceofMarkWalshandlookingtobefirstmaresinceNickelCoinin1951totakethis. TFRHHHII BHA147 (+6)
26 MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE) (32) 4311U3
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Maisy Daisy (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Brian Walsh
7 10-8
Daniel Mullins J
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-servedbyincreaseinstaminawhenlanding27-runnerLeopardstownhandicap(24.4f)overChristmasandquicklyoverhisunfortunatemishaptherein Februarywhenacrackingthirdinlastmonth’sUltimaHandicapatCheltenham.Furtherprogresslikelyfortopstableandonefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA147 (+3)
27 THE GOFFER (IRE) (32) P4-0505 BF
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE)
O Mr Allan Snow
B Joseph O’Rahilly
7 10-8
Sean Bowen J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced this term and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at the Festival 32 days ago. Possiblehe’llbesharperwiththatunderhisbeltandheappealsasbeingonaworkablemarkforallthisratesasternerassignment TFRHHHII BHA147
28 ROI MAGE (FR) (27) F20-162
Br B g Poliglote - Royale Majesty (FR)
O Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont
B Mrs I. Garcon & Mr J. P. Garcon
12 10-8
James Reveley J
Patrick Griffin, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who made good fist of things having first crack at these fences when seventh 12 months ago. Enhanced his good record at Compiegne in NovemberandproducedanothersolideffortwhensecondatDownRoyallatestbuthavetogoback20yearsforlast12-y-owinnerofthisrace. TFRHHHII BHA147
29
GLENGOULY (FR) (30) FP5-220
Br B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR)
8 10-7
M. J. M. O’Sullivan J
O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr Patrice Vagne
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-racedfrontrunnerwhocementedpositivestarttotheseasonwhenasolidsecondbehindAin’tThatAShameinThyestesChase(25f,heavy)atGowran inJanuary
TookstrongholdandultimatelywellheldinPlateHandicapatCheltenhamsinceandhe’llneedtosettlebetterupmarkedlyintrip. TFRHHIII BHA146
30 GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (62) 54-1224 BF
8 10-7
Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Henri Gruloos Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileagemarewhose3chasevictorieshavecomeinsmallfieldsbutshowedanotherdimensiontohergamewhensecondinClassicChaseatWarwick (29.2f,soft)inJanuary
NotatherbestatExetersincebutsheremainswithuntappedpotentialovermarathontripsandyardenjoyingafineseason. TFRHHHII BHA146
31 PANDA BOY (IRE) (70) F5-4424
8 10-7
Br Gr g Valirann (FR) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Old Pals Partnership Martin Brassil, Ireland T
B Pat Canavan
TIMEFORMVIEW Smartchaserwhofinishedfifthinlastseason’sIrishNationalandbigeffortwhenstaying-onsecondbehindMeetingofthewatersatLeopardstown(24.4f,heavy) inDecember SolidfourthoverhurdlesinFebruaryandthissortoftestlookstailor-madeforhim.YardwonthiswithNumbersixvalverde. TFRHHHHI BHA146
32 EKLAT DE RIRE (FR) (32) P0/4-02P
10 10-7
Br B g Saddex - Rochdale (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J
O Mr P. Davies Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Guy Cherel
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since unseating in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham 3 years ago but stepped up on return when runner-up in 4-runner chase at Fairyhouse(3m)inFebruary BetterthanbeingpulledupsuggestsbackatCheltenhamlatestbutothersmakemuchmoreappeal. TFRHIIII BHA146 (-1)
33 CHAMBARD (FR) (32) 4-21P00 C
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR)
O David & Carol Shaw
12 10-7
Miss Lucy Turner J
Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir and saw off Coko Beach when landing the Becher Chase over these fencesinDecember.Revisedmarkenoughtohalthimincompetitivecontestssinceandbesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA146 (-1)
34 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (32) 1-40050
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR)
O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing
8 10-7
Jack Tudor J
Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF S TIMEFORMVIEW Signedofflastseasonbylandinganexceptionalhat-trick,winningtheEiderChase,ScottishNationalandbet365GoldCup.Hasseeminglybeenbroughtalongwith springtargetsinmindagain,andwhilstunderfootconditionsmaynotbeideal,he’dbethemostheart-warmingofwinners.Respected. TFRHHHII BHA146 (-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 34
2023: CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 9 10 5 Derek Fox 8-1 (Lucinda Russell) 39 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 26. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3, 19.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 23, 27, 34.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 12, 17, 21, 30, 31, 34.
Stewards Note: ELDORADO ALLEN: Following its run on 12/3/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
GALIA DES LITEAUX: Following its run on 11/2/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last race.
Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Corach Rambler (IRE), 10-1 I Am Maximus (FR), 11-1 Meetingofthewaters (IRE), 12-1 Vanillier (FR), 14-1 Panda Boy (IRE), 18-1 Mahler Mission (IRE), Kitty’s Light (GB), 20-1 Mr Incredible (IRE), 22-1 Noble Yeats (IRE), Limerick Lace (IRE), 25-1 Nassalam (FR), 28-1 Minella Indo (IRE), Delta Work (FR), Galia des Liteaux (FR), 40-1 Galvin (IRE), Latenightpass (GB), 50-1 Coko Beach (FR), Capodanno (FR), Stattler (IRE), Chemical Energy (IRE), 66-1 Foxy Jacks (IRE), Ain’t That A Shame (IRE), Adamantly Chosen (IRE), The Goffer (IRE), Roi Mage (FR), Glengouly (FR), 80-1 Mac Tottie (GB), Chambard (FR), 100-1 Janidil (FR), Farouk d’Alene (FR), Eldorado Allen (FR), Minella Crooner (IRE), Eklat de Rire (FR), 200-1 Run Wild Fred (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Claims can be made for plenty in a cracking renewal including low-mileage 8-y-o MAHLER MISSION. Kept fresh since a fine second in the Coral Gold Cup, the way he jumped/travelled that day marked him down as one who will be well served by the demands of this race. Vanillier, second last year, and the improving Meetingofthewaters head the dangers along with last year’s hero Corach Rambler who bids to emulate the greats Tiger Roll and Red Rum. Panda Boy and Delta Work complete the shortlist
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAHLER MISSION (IRE) 2.VANILLIER (FR) 3.MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP 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): Mr M T Walford (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs POETRIA
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NIGHTS IN VENICE trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 112 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
NIGHTS IN VENICE simply didn’t get home faced with the stiff finish at Hexham on his latest start and he is appealing off a mark just 2lb above that off which he was successful at Ayr in February. Rollerruler has been given a chance by the handicapper and, with a stamina question mark hanging over Six One Nine, he is feared most
PLAY SMARTER
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
1
Br Al Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler built on an encouraging chase bow when getting off the mark in a 6-runner handicap at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) in February. The stiff finish was his undoing at Hexham next time and it would be no surprise were he to deliver a bold show here TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (32) 2-42113 C
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
Br Joseph Campbell
9 11-10
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good record here by winning back-to-back 16.3f handicaps during the winter. Came up short in his hat-trick bid at Sedgefield last month but wasn’t disgraced by any means and shouldn’t be far away if his stamina holds out now back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA96
3 POETRY MAN (IRE) (18) 4640P3
Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE)
Julie Lloyd and Victoria Bewley
Br Vincent Finn
6 11-7
Jonathon Bewley
George Bewley, Colby
Lloyd Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in Irish points and best effort over hurdles when fourth in a course novice (16.9f, heavy) in January. Has looked a hard ride on all 3 starts since switched to this sphere, though, and he looks vulnerable TFRHHHII BHA93
4 ROLLERRULER (GB) (30) 160P/-03
B g Native Ruler - Roll Over Rose (IRE)
10 10-11
Sam Coltherd Coltherd Racing & R.Powell
Br Mr R. W. Powell
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
TIMEFORMVIEWNo show back from a 2-year absence here in February but subsequently stepped up on that when third in a 5-runner handicap at Hexham Down another 1lb and this 10-y-o is certainly one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA83
5 POETRIA (GB) (93) 6P-3434
6 10-6
B m Poet’s Voice - Jozafeen Sean Quinlan
Mrs C. Steel
Br Steel’s Thoroughbred Breeding
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles (0-11 in that sphere) and will need to improve for the switch to fences if she’s to make a winning chase debut
6 GLORY (GB) (35) 24-P40P
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Updated (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA78
8 10-2
Br Clarendon Farm
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NON-RUNNER
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shown very little under Rules and he is readily passed over. TFRIIIII BHA71
2023: EX S’ELANCE (FR) 9 10 11 Thomas Dowson 13-8 (Victor Thompson) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Six One Nine (IRE), 3-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 4-1 Rollerruler (GB), 11-2 Poetry Man (IRE), 15-2 Poetria (GB)