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THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES’ HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £127998

Owners Prize Money 1st £55090, 2nd £22707, 3rd £11353, 4th £5683, 5th £2842, 6th £1421, 7th £704, 8th £358. (Penalty Value £72024.47) colours no horse age st-lb

1 BRANDY LOVE (IRE) (20) 13/121-3 D

7 11-5

Br B m Jet Away - Bambootcha (IRE) P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhosignedoffforlasttermwithsuccessinGrade1noviceatFairyhouseinthespring.Returnedfrom10monthsoffwithpromising thirdof7toQueensBrookinQuevegaMaresHurdleatPunchestown(20.4f)20daysago.Shouldhavemoretooffer Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA149

2 ECHOES IN RAIN (FR) (44) 435-2F1

7 11-5

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Amarantine (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Barnane Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Thierry Storme

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhowasstillgoingwellwhenfalling2outinHatton’sGraceatFairyhouse(19.6f)beforeeasily landing the odds in Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas (2m) in January Shouldn’t be underestimated. TFRHHHHI BHA152

3 EPATANTE (FR) (45) 21-3221 C D

9 11-5

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) Aidan Coleman J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-established, classy mare, who ran with credit behind stablemate Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifth and Christmas Hurdle this termbeforeeasilylandingtheoddsinDoncasterGrade2.The2020ChampionHurdleheroinemustentercalculations. TFR

4 HONEYSUCKLE (GB) (37) 111-132 CD

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - First Royal (GER)

O Mr K. Alexander

9 11-5

B Dr G. W. Guy TIMEFORMVIEWOutstandingmarewhowasunbeatenin16runs,includinginthiseventand2ChampionHurdles,untilonlyplacedinHatton’sGrace atFairyhouseandIrishChampionatLeopardstownonherlasttwostarts.Stillratesabigplayerheregoingbackupintrip.

5 LOVE ENVOI (IRE) (66) 1112-11 C D

Br B m Westerner - Love Divided (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Love Envoi Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Mr Ciaran O’Toole Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling mare who took the Mares£ Novices£ Hurdle at Cheltenham last season. Better form still inJanuary Alsotookthisevent12monthsagowhenshowingagoodturnoffootsoshe’sjustaboutthepickinareallyhotrenewal.

7 MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB) (42) 31-2315 7 11-5

Br Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha

Martin, Chipping Norton T B Pitchall Stud

O Mr A. V. John

Martin Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable mare who added to her tally in 2m Newbury handicap on New Year’s Eve. Good fifth in Ffos Las handicap since but this is a very tough ask. TFRIIIII BHA120

8 QUEENS BROOK (IRE) (20) 22-3121 D

8 11-5

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Davy Russell J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mrs Richella Rohan Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who bagged her second success this term in Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown

10

THEATRE GLORY (IRE) (31) 111-U31 CD 6 11-5

Br B m Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE)

O Canter Banter Racing 2

Daryl Jacob J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B John Noonan Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingmarewhopickedupherfifthwinoverhurdleswhenreadilylandingWarwicklistedeventinFebruary Yardalsohas Marie’sRockandEpatanteinherebutthisC&Dwinnerislikelytogiveanothergoodaccountbackupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) 7 11 5 Nico de Boinville 18-1 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Marie’s Rock (IRE), 7-2 Honeysuckle (GB), 11-2 Epatante (FR), 9-1 Brandy Love (IRE), Love Envoi (IRE), 11-1 Echoes In Rain (FR), 25-1 Queens Brook (IRE), Shewearsitwell (IRE), Theatre Glory (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MARIE’S ROCK showed her trademark turn of foot when landing this contest 12 months ago and Nicky Henderson’s improving mare can utilise it again to telling effect to fend off former Champion Hurdle winners Honeysuckle and Epatante. Henry de Bromhead’s outstanding mare is greatly feared now stepping back up in trip though, while Echoes In Rain is another who could enter calculations in a superb renewal.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARIE’S ROCK (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.30

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET CHELTENHAM SPECIAL OFFERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon & Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £14200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5735, 2nd £2867, 3rd £1434, 4th £717, 5th £358. (Penalty Value £7499.02) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 264 runners, 20%) runs CHTI BALKO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs CHTI BALKO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOTHILL trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 287 miles.

This can go to BERTIE’S WISH, who made a successful winning handicap debut here last month and is still relatively low mileage over timber Hashtag Boum may provide the chief threat.

1-2-3: 1.BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) 2.HASHTAG BOUM (FR) 3.APPLAUS (GER) colours no horse age st lb

1 BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) (19) 51031 CD

5 12-0

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dance Bid Sean Quinlan

Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br D. Kitchin, D. Cahill & M. Davison Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored for second time at this course when taking 8-runner handicap hurdle (good to soft) 19 days ago. 7lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA119

2 GUIRI (GER) (48) 0520P0

8 11-13

Ch g Motivator - Guardia (GER) Theo Gillard (3)

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Stall Ullmann TIMEFORMVIEW Placed over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland for Jessica Harrington last year but showed nothing in 2 starts for new connections and can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA118

3 MOTHILL (IRE) (102) 02-1145

5 11-12

B g Golden Horn - Jilnaar (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr J. Gray Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Won first 2 starts this term and not disgraced in defeat since, latest when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft, 6/1) 102 days ago. May prefer quicker conditions, though TFRHHHII BHA117

4 CHTI BALKO (FR) (48) 0250-42

11 11-10

Br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR) Abbie McCain (5)

Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Didier Guyot and Pierre Guyot Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled clear of remainder when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 48 days ago. 3lb higher now but may be capable of better TFRHHHII BHA115

5 APPLAUS (GER) (36) 5-PP211 D

B g Tiger Hill (IRE) - All About Love (GER)

Mrs Gemma Hogg

Br Gestut Hof Ittlingen

11 11-4

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWChasing a hat-trick after a brace of narrow victories (both 17f) at Carlisle, latest in 13-runner handicap (good to soft) 36 days ago. 4lb higher now but must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA109

6 HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (17) 1023

B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR)

They Are Never at Home Partnership

6 10-13

Brian Hughes

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made the frame in 2 of her 3 starts under Rules, latest when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. May have more to offer now sent handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

2022: ELLAAT 6 11 9 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Noel C Kelly) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bertie’s Wish (IRE), 7-2 Applaus (GER), 4-1 Hashtag Boum (FR), 9-2 Chti Balko (FR), 11-2 Mothill (IRE), 50-1 Guiri (GER)

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THE BOODLES JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)

(Registered as The FRED WINTER) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000 colours no horse age st-lb

Owners Prize Money 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440, 8th £224. (Penalty Value £45016) 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

1 MCTIGUE (IRE) (10) 11600 11-12

Br B g Fracas (IRE) - Tradfest (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs M. Joyce

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on the Flat for Jim Bolger Made a very good start over hurdles in the autumn, including a Grade 2 success at Auteuil, but has been some way below that level since, including in the Morebattle at Kelso only 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA142

2 TEKAO (FR) (38) 313 D 11-5

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Texaloula (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingsortwhocosilylandedtheoddsin18-runnerjuvenilehurdleatLeopardstownoverChristmas.Hoodedfirsttime,advancedhis formagainwhen121/2lengthsthirdof8toGalaMarceauinGrade1backatLeopardstownlastmonth.Definitelymoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA135

3 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (17) 21312 D 11-2

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Jamie Moore J

O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner who has quickly reached that level in this sphere, notching 2 wins and placing twice at Graded level. Bit better than result (badlyhampered3out)when11/4lengthssecondtoNusretinAdonisatKemptonlatest Amarkinthelow-130slooksmanageable.

4 SIR ALLEN (GB) (31) 211 D

Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Showbird

Daniel Mullins J

O Eight Star Syndicate A. Slattery, Ireland T

B Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Goingtherightwayoverhurdles,winningaPunchestownmaiden(heavy)onNewYear’sEvebeforeseeing off a few of these rivals in a Naas novice (good to soft) last month. Has the potential for better again. TFRHHHII BHA131

5 BYKER (IRE) (31) 513 D

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Bridge of Peace

O Relicpride Co Ltd Partnership

B Clive Washbourn

10-12

P. Byrnes (5) J

Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerandgoingrightwayoverhurdlesforthismuchrespectedstable,winningaNaasmaidenbeforeagoodthirdto SirAllen(MorningSoldiersecond)backthere13dayslater Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.Shouldhavemoretoofferinhandicaps.

TFRHHHHI BHA128

6 RISK BELLE (FR) (37) 1-154F BF 10-11

Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Belle du Berry (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert & S.C. Ecurie C

Luke Dempsey J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Started her career with 2 wins in France. Came up a little short at Graded level on first 2 outings for this stable but was heavily backed switchedtohandicapcompanyattheDublinRacingFestivalonlytofalljustafterhalfway Evidentlythoughtcapableofbetter

7 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (24) 013 D

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR)

O Darren & Annaley Yates

TFRHHHII BHA127

10-10

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TFRHHHHI BHA126

TIMEFORMVIEWLefthurdlingdebutformbehindwhenwinning9-runnerjuvenileatCagnes-Sur-Mer(16.5f,soft)inDecember(finalstartforDavid Cottin).PromisingthirdinVictorLudorumatHaydockonBritishdebut,markinghimdownasalikelytypeforthisrace.

8 BAD (FR) (114) 2-21 10-10

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR)

O Mr D. P. Howden

Rachael Blackmore J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Tweenhills Farm & Stud, Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseinFrance,runner-uptwicelastspringbeforecominggoodintakingstyleatBordeaux(18.5f)inNovember leading onbridleapproachinglastandquickeningclear Interestingcontenderfornewyardenjoyingexcellentseason. TFRHHHHI BHA126

9 SAMUEL SPADE (GER) (19) 121 D 10-10

Br B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Summarily (IRE)

O Mrs Emma Palmer

Luca Morgan J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B J. De Jong Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW NomorethanafairhandicapperontheFlatbuthasquicklyreachedahigherleveloverhurdles,winning at Kempton and Huntingdon and a good second in a Class 2 event at Huntingdon in between. TFRHHHII BHA126

10 JAZZY MATTY (FR) (31) 52154 D

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR)

10-9

M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3) J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairyhouse maiden winner in December who was a creditable 4 3/4 lengths of 6 to Sir Allen (Morning Soldier second, Byker third) in juvenileatNaaslasttime.Hasatonguetierefittedandcheekpiecesonforthefirsttime.Yardknowswhatittakestowinthis. TFRHHHII BHA125

11 METAMORPHEUS (IRE) (31) 315 D

10-9

Br B g Morpheus - Coral Dawn (IRE) Sean Flanagan J

O The Spice of Life Partnership Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Mrs Claire Doyle

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 21-runner juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (2mf, heavy) in January (final start for Timothy Doyle).

Respectable5lengthsfifthof6inNaasnovicewonbySirAllenonlastmonth’sfirstoutingforPaulNolan.Handicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA125

12 ACTION MOTION (IRE) (43) 014 D

10-9

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Portico Mr Harry Swan (5) J

O Mr Justin Carthy Denis G. Hogan, Ireland T

B Coole House Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatperformer.Lefthurdledebutwellbehindwhenspringinga20/1surpriseinCorkmaideninJanuary.Improvedagainwhen6lengthsfourthof9 inPunchestownjuvenilehandicap6weeksagobutit’snotaperformancewhichsuggestshe’swelltreatedenoughtowinaracelikethis. TFRHHIII BHA125

13 MORNING SOLDIER (IRE) (31) 2662

10-9

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Morning Line (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O HOS Partnership Thomas Mullins, Ireland T

B Newstead Breeding

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner Best run over hurdles when length second of 6 to Sir Allen in juvenile at Naas (2m, good to soft) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with a first-time tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA125

14 MIGHTY MO MISSOURI (IRE) (24) 05522

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - What Say You (IRE)

10-8

Conor Smithers (7) J

O Mount Temple Three Syndicate Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B R J B Bloodstock & Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW FairmaidenonFlat Yettowinoverhurdleseitherbuthehasperformedtoafairlyusefullevelwhenrunner-up in big-field maiden events at Naas (to Byker) and Gowran on his last 2 outings. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA124

15 FILS DE ROI (FR) (37) 3F11F3 D

10-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Prodiga (FR) Paddy Brennan J

O The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Yannick Fouin Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformoverhurdles,winningAuteuilclaimeronfinalstartinFranceandeasilyfollowingupinHuntingdonjuvenileonOctober’sstabledebut. InprocessofrunningcreditablywhenfallinginGrade2nextstartandlatestMusselburghlistedthirdwasanothersoliddisplay Handicapbow TFRHHHII BHA123

16 AFADIL (FR) (24) 116 D 10-7

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchFlatwinnerwhoeasilylandedshortoddsonhisTauntonhurdledebutandwasvalueforextrawhenfollowingupinMusselburghlistedeventlast month.PresumablyfoundruncomingtoosoonwhenwellheldinVictorLudorumatHaydock13dayslater Stablehaswonthis3times. TFRHHHHI BHA123

17 GORDONS AURA (IRE) (27) 00431 D 10-6

Br B g Golden Horn - Sequined (USA) Sam Ewing J

O Mr Michael Phillips Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found a little improvement when coming good in a Fairyhouse juvenile maiden hurdle last month. Well beaten on AW Flat since and doesn’t look obviously well treated from his opening mark in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA122

18 SHARED (GB) (20) 151 D 10-6

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Colm Donlon

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenonFlatwhobeliedmarketweaknesstomakeawinningstartoverhurdlesfornewconnectionsatWetherbyinJanuary.Shade disappointingatMusselburgh10dayslaterbutbouncedbackimmediatelywithDoncasternovicewin3weeksago.Handicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA122

19 LUDUS (GB) (43) 0512 D 10-4

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Comeback Queen

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan

B Kingwood Stud

Jordan Gainford J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made it third time lucky over hurdles at Limerick over Christmas. Better form when second in juvenile handicap at Punchestown (2m, heavy) 5 weeks later May do better again. TFRHHHII BHA120

20 SUNDIAL (IRE) (43) 6650 10-4

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Naples Bay (USA)

Simon Torrens J

O Mr John P. McManus Padraig Roche, Ireland T

B Naples Bay Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinneronFlat Hasyettobuildonaneye-catchinghurdledebutsixthbutit’sstillearlydaysandherepresentsthesame owner/traineraslastyear’swinnerBrazil.Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtoarefittedtonguestrap.Interestingrunner

TFRHHHHI BHA120

21 MR FREEDOM (GB) (10) 1r5213 D BF 10-4

Br B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance

Robert Dunne J

O The Affordable (3) Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORMVIEWIsenjoyinganexcellentseason,gainingafourthhurdlewin(alsosuccessfulonAWFlat)in2mhandicaphurdleatWarwicklastmonth.Anothergoodeffortwhen closethirdatDoncastersincebutlikelyvulnerabletolessexposedtypeshereunlessfirst-timecheekpiecessparksomeimprovement.

TFRHHIII BHA120 (+1)

22 ROMANCERO LE DUN (FR) (67) U11 D 10-3

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Uranus Le Dun (FR) David Noonan J

O Tom Chadney and Friends Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B S.A.R.L. Ste D’Entrainement Ouvry F. Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t get beyond the first at Warwick in November so he was effectively making his debut when scoring in a small field at Exeter 19dayslater FollowedupatLudlowinJanuaryandhasthephysicalscopetosuggesthe’llgoonimprovingforawhileyet TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

2022: BRAZIL (IRE) 4 11 9 Mark Walsh 10-1 (Padraig Roche) 21 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 10, 20, 21. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 14, 20, 23. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 14, 18.

Stewards Note: MCTIGUE: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PERSEUS WAY: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

AFADIL: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Tekao (FR), 8-1 Byker (IRE), 10-1 Risk Belle (FR), 12-1 Bad (FR), 14-1 Sir Allen (GB), Sundial (IRE), 16-1 Perseus Way (IRE), Punta Del Este (FR), 20-1 Samuel Spade (GER), 28-1 Jazzy Matty (FR), 33-1 Metamorpheus (IRE), Morning Soldier (IRE), Mighty Mo Missouri (IRE), Romancero Le Dun (FR), 40-1 Afadil (FR), Ludus (GB), 50-1 Action Motion (IRE), Fils de Roi (FR), Shared (GB), Mr Freedom (GB), 66-1 McTigue (IRE), Gordons Aura (IRE)

Willie Mullins was narrowly denied a first win in this contest 12 months ago and can gain compensation now courtesy of TEKAO whose strong-travelling style should be seen to very good effect in this race. Perseus Way looks nicely handicapped on his Grade 2 second at Kempton last month and heads the many dangers along with Charles Byrnes’s Byker, French-recruit Bad and Sundial, who represents last year’s winning connections.

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SIXTH RACE 5.10

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JTC PIZZALICIOUS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £11400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4604, 2nd £2302, 3rd £1151, 4th £576, 5th £287. (Penalty Value £6020.34)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (32 wins from 284 runners, 11%) runs TRAC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs ROCK ON RITA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCK ON RITA trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 287 miles.

TRAC is thriving at present and can bag his fourth success of the season. Tom Creen and Ribeye look the likeliest dangers

1-2-3: 1.TRAC (FR) 2.TOM CREEN (IRE) 3.RIBEYE colours no horse age st lb

1 TRAC (FR) (19) P-51211 C D

6 12-0

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Conor O’Farrell

Randall Orchard & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored for third time this season when taking 7-runner handicap chase at this course (21.1f, good to soft, 3/1) 19 days ago. 7lb higher now but looks the one to beat nonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 PATAGONIA (FR) (124) 4325-4

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Daramour (FR)

6 11-13

Edward Austin (5)

S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mme Guilhaine Le Borgne

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability over hurdles and far from disgraced when fourth of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good, 2/1) on debut over fences in November Since joined new yard and remains open to progress in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 LARGE ACTION (GB) (21) PP163P

7 11-7

B g Iffraaj - Titian’s Pride (USA) Ryan Mania

Nick Bradley Racing 46 Roger Fell, Nawton

Br Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd OR8WELLNESS

TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdles form well behind with a stylish chase debut success at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) in January but hasn’t really built on that and his jumping rather fell apart latest. TFRHHIII BHA93

4 TOM CREEN (IRE) (44) 211214 CD BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)

8 11-5

Jonathan England

Mr J. W. Hardy Sam England, Guiseley

Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for his current yard, scoring twice here before posting a solid fourth of 10 in handicap chase over C&D (soft) 49 days ago. Form has been franked so he can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA91

5 RIBEYE (GB) (22) 005413

8 11-4

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow Brian Hughes

Mrs Lucinda Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

Br Michael Broad

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.8f) last month, always holding on Another sound effort when placed from 4lb higher over hurdles at Carlisle (25f) latest and ought to go well again here. TFRHHHII BHA90

6 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (40) 330645 D

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA)

7 11-2

Miss Becky Smith

Mr & Mrs Kirkup & Mrs Anna Kenny David Thompson, Darlington

Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORMVIEW On a lengthy losing run and this Flat-bred gelding has had a lot of racing ahead of this switch to fences. TFRHIIII BHA88

7 FIADH (IRE) (26) 400-0P5

7 11-0

B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma Sean Quinlan

Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Ms Jill Farrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/mares’ maiden hurdle winner in 2021 but found the going tougher more recently and has plenty to prove on switch to chasing. TFRHIIII BHA86

8

COOLMOYNE (GB) (19) 5P4233

7 11-0

Ch g Ocovango - High Life John Kington

Mrs E. C. York Simon Waugh, Morpeth

Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a tongue strap when placed on last 3 starts, latest in handicap chase at this course (21.1f) last month. 1lb lower now and likely to make presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA86

9 ROCK ON RITA (IRE) (69) 31-6605

7 10-13

B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss Mariliis Joe

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who took 2 mares ’ handicap hurdles last season but has struggled in a trio of starts over fences so far. Remains hard to recommend TFRHHIII BHA85

10 ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (2) 5-U4033 BF

7 10-2

B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass Ross Chapman

Ashgill Stud 2 Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Ashgill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more in this sphere when third of 7 in handicap at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft) 2 days ago. Return to longer trip should suit and can’t be ruled out 1lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA73

2022: BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) 6 11 12 Brian Hughes 6-1 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

Stewards Note:

PATAGONIA: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

COUP DE GOLD: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Trac (FR), 4-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 7-1 Ribeye (GB), Zara’s Universe (GB), 10-1 Patagonia (FR), 11-1 Coolmoyne (GB), 14-1 Large Action (GB), 18-1 Rock On Rita (IRE), 25-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 28-1 Fiadh (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THE WELLCHILD NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’

NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money 1st £52488, 2nd £26238, 3rd £13125, 4th £6563, 5th £3275, 6th £1638, 7th £825, 8th £413. (Penalty Value £60387.50) colours no horse age st-lb

1 CHEMICAL ENERGY (IRE) (44) 105-114 C

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (IRE)

7 11-7

Mr J. J. Codd J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Tom Baker Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful,dualwinneroverhurdleswhoshapedbetterthanthebareresultwheneighthinlastyear’sMartinPipe.Lookedonetokeeponsidewhenregistering back-to-backnovicechasevictoriesintheautumn(atupto3m)andtypetobouncebackfromlesserdisplayatNaasinJanuary Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA147

2 COOLVALLA (IRE) (44) 15-1111

7 11-7

Br B g Westerner - Valleyboggan (IRE) Mr Joshua Newman J

O Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwhohasimprovedmarkedlyforswitchtochasing,maintaining100%recordwhencompleting4-timeratFontwell(27.7f)inJanuary,incommand whenforgingclearfrom3out Remainsopentofurtherimprovementwithemphasisonstaminabutgooddealmoreneededatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA130

3 FAKIERA (FR) (47) 652420

Br B or Br g Cokoriko (FR) - Stella d’Engilbert (FR)

8 11-7

Mr D. G. Lavery J

O Mr T. O’Driscoll Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Philippe Achard Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler(Grade3winner)whoremainsamaidenoverfencesbutagainranwellwhenrunner-upatPunchestown(22.7f)onpenultimatestartinJanuary LesserdisplayinThyestesChaselaterthatmonthandwhilsthestaysthisfar,heneedstopulloutmoretoplayaleadrole.Tonguetieadded.

4 GAILLARD DU MESNIL (FR) (37) 333-213

Br Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Athena du Mesnil (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA135

7 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhofinishedthirdinlastyear’sBrownAdvisoryherepriortofillingsamespotinIrishGrandNational.Postedsolidplacedeffortsbehind MightyPottereithersideofopeninghischaseaccountinGrade1overChristmasandhe’sverymuchtheonetobeatbackupintrip.

5 MAHLER MISSION (IRE) (30) 01-2312

BF

7 11-7

Br B g Mahler - Finnow Turkle (IRE) Mr J. C. Barry J

O Colm Herron & Rockview Racing Syndicate

B Ivor Dulohery

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive3-timewinneroverhurdlesandimprovedfurtheroverfences,offthemarkinaNavanmaiden(3m,soft)inJanuarypriortocareer-bestsecond inGrade2novicebackatthatvenuelastmonth,notfluentlastbutkeepingon.Unexposedgrantedthissortoftestandsoundeach-wayclaims.

6 MALINELLO (GB) (45) 212/-136

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Wyldello

O Martin & Lynn Jones

8 11-7

Miss Gina Andrews J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhomadelightofanalmost2-yearabsencetoscoreonchasedebutatNewcastle(23.4f)inNovember Bestnotjudgedtooharshly onhissixth-placefinishover21/2mhereinJanuarybutwhilstitremainsearlydays,hehasplentytofindonthesetermsuppedmarkedlyintrip. TFRHIIII BHA130

7 MINELLA CROONER (IRE) (34) 2-P2132

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)

7 11-7

Mr Barry O’Neill J

O KTDA Racing/Nick Courtney/Cillian Moran Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandexcellentstartoverfenceswhensecondinPunchestownGr2inNovember ConfirmedpromisetogooneplacebetterinmaidenatFairyhouse (21f)inDecemberandshapedlikethisgreatertestisworthexploringwhenrunner-upinratedchasebackatthatvenue(23.5f)5weeksago.

8 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (31) 2220-22 BF

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

TFRHHHII BHA146

8 11-7

Mr Derek O’Connor J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedbutratherfrustratingperformerwhoshapedverywellwhenrunner-upintheKimMuir12monthsago.NeverthreatenedovertheNationalfences finalstartbutfirmlybackontrackthisterm,runner-upatUttoxeter31daysago(clearofremainder).Expectedtogiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHII BHA145

9 TENZING (IRE) (52) 231-322

Br B g Milan - Francesa

O C. Jones

B Gerard Mullins

6 11-7

Mr N. McParlan J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage6-y-owhotastedsuccessonsolestartoverhurdlesandsolidstartoverfencesthisterm,albeitnomatchforMahlerMissioninNavanmaiden (3m)backinJanuary Feasibletothinkhecouldhavemoretoofferforhisverypowerfulyardbutexpectedtofindafewtoogoodhere. TFRHHHII BHA143

10

BELLATRIXSA (IRE) (38) 1142-43

6 11-0

Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Aloisi Miss Lucy Turner J

O Ms Sharon Kinsella Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Rathasker Stud Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile mare who has tasted success 4 times over hurdles and added to her tally on Flat at Chester (18.6f) last May Has showed aptitudeforchasingin2startssincetheturnoftheyearbuthardtoenvisagehermakinganimpactatthislevelontheseterms. TFRHIIII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: STATTLER (IRE) 7 11 6 Mr P W Mullins 2-1 (W P Mullins) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR), 11-2 Mahler Mission (IRE), 13-2 Chemical Energy (IRE), 9-1 Minella Crooner (IRE), 10-1 Mister Coffey (FR), 22-1 Tenzing (IRE), 33-1 Fakiera (FR), 66-1 Coolvalla (IRE), 100-1 Malinello (GB), Bellatrixsa (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GAILLARD DU MESNIL quickly made up into a very smart chaser last term, third in Grade 1 company at this meeting prior to filling the same spot in the Irish Grand National in April. Deservedly off the mark in this sphere at Leopardstown over Christmas, he lost little caste in defeat behind Mighty Potter last time and he’s very much the one to beat stepping back up in trip. Chemical Energy is an intriguing runner for Gordon Elliott and is feared, along with Mahler Mission and Minella Crooner

SEVENTH RACE 5.50

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

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MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 264 runners, 20%) runs ON CLOUD NINE & QUEEN OF HINDSIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs ON CLOUD NINE & QUEEN OF HINDSIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: NORTHERN REEL trained by M Harris, Warminster, 292 miles.

Donald McCain has a very healthy 26% strike-rate in bumpers here so his Irish point recruit ON CLOUD NINE is the suggestion, with confidence increased should the betting speak in her favour. Northern Reel is another from an Irish point background from a stable which does well in bumpers so she’s feared most ahead of last month’s Ayr third Touch of A Dragon.

1-2-3: 1.ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) 2.NORTHERN REEL (IRE) 3.TOUCH OF A DRAGON colours no horse

1 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (28) 31010 age st lb

5 11-9

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Nick Scholfield Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and similar story in bumpers, scoring at Wetherby in January. Needs to bounce back from a below-par seventh at Ayr since. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BUBBLES’N’TROUBLES (GB) (371) 0-

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Jontys’lass

6 11-2

John Kington

Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Ashgill Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW 100/1, last of 12 in bumper at Newcastle (2m) on debut a year ago. Can only watch on belated return. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LOOKS RIGHT (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

B m Arcadio (GER) - Detente Aaron Anderson (5)

Mr M. E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Oliver Power Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Arcadio mare Sister to fairly useful chaser Accord Dam (h83) lightly raced over hurdles Likely outsider on debut

4 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (86) FU1

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Bradley Harris (7)

Avon Racing Limited Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mrs C. E. Norton Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after winning an Irish point in December Stable has a good bumper record Much respected, particularly if betting vibes strong

5 ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) (107) F2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B m Cloudings (IRE) - Role Model (FR) Brian Hughes

Miss C. McCracken

Br R. Kelly

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £35,000 after finishing second on completed start in points in November Big player for leading trainer/jockey combination.

6 QUEEN OF HINDSIGHT (IRE) (-)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Stateable Case (IRE)

Mr D. McCain Jnr

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-2

Abbie McCain (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Tommy James Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW€2,000 Doyen mare Closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Dorabelle, and half-sister to 2 winners, including useful 2m/17f hurdle winner Colonel Harry On Cloud Nine has to be considered yard first string unless betting hints otherwise.

7 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (43) 5

B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE)

Laura Newland and Chris Stedman

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare who was green when fifth of 11 on her Hereford debut in January. May do better for a stable among the winners this month.

TFRHHHII BHA-

B m Camelot - Condition

Nick Brown Racing

Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

Lewis Stones (5)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Sister to a couple of winners and showed some ability when fifth of 8 at Market Rasen 78 days ago. Won’t have to up her game much to play a prominent role

9 CHAMPAGNE BREEZE (GB) (-)

B f Cannock Chase (USA) - Miss Chatterbox

Chasing the dream

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-6

Sean Quinlan

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Cannock Chase filly Dam (c75/h81), point winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chaser (stays 21f) Chinwag. Betting should help guide to expectations on debut

10 TOUCH OF A DRAGON (GB) (28) 3

B f Dragon Dancer - Touch of Ivory (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

Joshua Thompson (10)

The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs Rachel Dawson Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, offered something to work on when third of 12 on Ayr debut 4 weeks ago, with the reopposing Chosen Hero behind her. Likely to be in the shake-up

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

ProbableS.P’s:3-1OnCloudNine(IRE),5-1NorthernReel(IRE),11-2TouchofADragon(GB),13-2ChosenHero(IRE), 8-1 Scarlet O’Tara (GB), Tintagel Queen (IRE), 14-1 Queen of Hindsight (IRE), 25-1 Champagne Breeze (GB), 100-1 Looks Right (IRE), 300-1 Bubbles’n’troubles (GB)

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