Sedgefield Racecard - Thursday 23rd March

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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

7 11-10

B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield

B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form.

TFRHHHHH BHA86

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 HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

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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Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.

The team and I are excited to welcome you to the 5th Race Day here at Sedgefield Racecourse

I would like to thank our sponsors of the today- Vickers.Bet, JTC Pizzalicious, MW Paving & Groundworks

I have been here now just over 3 months as General Manager and I have enjoyed every minute of the journey so far; it’s been a pleasure meeting a number of you on the previous 4 Raceday’s. I will be out and about today so please if you see me, want to have a chat, say hello or give me some feedback, please feel free to do so I would like to get to know you and what we, as a team can do enhance your Raceday experience here at Sedgefield.

Today we have 7 races on the card, we start with a Handicap Chase at 13.40 then followed by a Novices Hurdle and then a mix of 2 Handicap Chases and 3 Handicap Hurdles. I like the look of race 4 at 15.25 with a field of Class 4 horses. Those of you who will be having a bet Good Luck in picking the winner.

Our 6th Raceday of 2023 is an afternoon race card on the 14th April and it’s our Spring Ladies Day, Featuring Live Music & Best Dressed Competition, we have a full race card, the team and I would love to see you joining us for another exciting day racing at Sedgefield.

If you wish to take advance of our early bird offers, please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk. to book your ticket 7 days in advance. Also, we are offering a returning customer offer for Spring Ladies Day until 31st March please see one of the team before you leave today. See you then.

Enjoy your day racing from all the team.

Thanks

Colin Smith General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course

Colin Smith General Manager

Emma Gray Business Manager

INFORMATION

Abandonment

In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made. Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund, and present or send them to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting

Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption needs to be reported to the Safety Officer, DO NOT confront the individual/s, and the FRG (Fast Response Group/ Security) will deal with the situation. We do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject a person from the racecourse

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Mobile telephones, laptops, tablets and any other electronic devices may not be used on the racecourse for betting purposes Cellular phones may be used for other purposes but only away from designated betting areas FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE PREMISES AS PER OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY.

Admission - Conditions Of Entry

Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/ or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person.

• Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited.

• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons

• There is no formal dress code.

• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

• Transfers to enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.

Health & Safety Notice

The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Sedgefield Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID room is located opposite the racecourse offices

Public Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the racecourse must follow the directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. Please be aware that horses can be unpredictable, therefore care and attention is necessary within the vicinity of the horses UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DRINK AND/OR GLASSES BE ALLOWED ON TO GRANDSTANDS, OR VIEWING AREAS IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTANDS OR AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARADE RING. RACEGOERS DISREGARDING THIS REGULATION OR BEHAVING IN A DISORDERLY MANNER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACECOURSE

Public Evacuation Procedure

In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority. In the event that an evacuation is necessary the following announcement will be made over the public address system: THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT IT IS NECESSARY FOR ALL PERSONSTO LEAVETHE RACECOURSE WOULDYOU PLEASE FOLLOWTHE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY STAFF AND MOVETOTHE ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURNTOYOURVEHICLES AS ROADS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.YOUR CO-OPERATION IS REQUIREDTO ENABLE RACINGTO RESUME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the assembly points shown on the diagram, and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible along clear roads In

the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made HAVE A QUESTION? REQUIRE SOME ASSISTANCE? OUR RACEDAY TEAM ARE HERE TO HELP!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Sedgefield Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

JTC Pizzalicious

THURSDAY 23RD MARCH

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) COLIN VICKERS (Stewards’Panel Chair)

MIKE GOODFELLOW (Trainee Stewards’Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA HARDY, ROBERT MCCARTHY, HELEN KINSELLA

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

RYAN COLLEY

JUDGE

DI CLARK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

HANDICAPPER

MARTIN GREENWOOD

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATT BUTTERELL

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CAROLINE BLAKISTON

CHARLOTTE GREENSIT

CHARLOTTE CRISP

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr BRUCE MCLAIN

Dr PATRICK WYNN

Dr PAUL DEWHIRST

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

JOE O’GORMAN

GRAHAM GRAY

COMMENTATOR

RICHARD HOILES

BETTING RING MANAGER

JOHN CLARK

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MICHAEL NAUGHTON

RACEDAY PRESENTER

ROBERT HOGARTH

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FIRST RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 1F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FOLLOWS US @vickers.bet NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5089, 2nd £2544. (Penalty Value £6654.06)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs GREY SKIES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs TELHIMLISTEN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREY SKIES trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.

The thriving TELHIMLISTEN has won all 4 of his starts in handicap hurdles this month and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to continue the winning streak switched to fences with his rival yet to convince as a chaser.

1-2-3: 1.TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) 2.GREY SKIES (IRE)

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1 GREY SKIES (IRE) (53) 112-054

7 12-0

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE) Theo Gillard

Thomas Fearn

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Donal Casey Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point before landing maiden/novice hurdles for this yard last winter. However, well held all 3 starts over fences this season, well backed when fourth of 5 in handicap (16/5) at this C&D (soft) 53 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (8) 641111 C

7 10-4

B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr A. McCormack Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Michael. C. Griffin

TIMEFORM VIEW Is on a roll, making it 4 handicap hurdle wins for the month at Huntingdon last week, albeit having to work a bit harder to land the odds This represents another excellent opportunity if taking to fences at the first attempt (placed on completed start in Irish points). TFRHHHHH BHA93 (+14)

2022: AWAY AT DAWN (IRE) 7 11 12 Brian Hughes 6-4 (Donald McCain) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 2 Hood worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Telhimlisten (IRE), 7-4 Grey Skies (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.15

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs FORCING BULL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs FORCING BULL LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR HAILSTONE trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 198 miles.

It’s hard to get away from FORCING BULL, who won in emphatic style here last week Mr Hailstone can chase him home

1-2-3: 1.FORCING BULL (FR) 2.MR HAILSTONE (IRE) 3.MISS BLENNERHASSET (IRE)

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1 FORCING BULL (FR) (9) P-33101 CD

6 11-12

B g Papal Bull - Florice (GER) Theo Gillard

The Turner Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Detouillon Raphael et Frederique et al

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TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who left his disappointing bumper debut effort well behind when scoring on hurdles bow over C&D (heavy, 14/1) 9 days ago fitted with tongue tie. Will take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 MR HAILSTONE (IRE) (15) 50/2-F4

7 11-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Ursa Major RN Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Susan Eustace Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability (before falling at last) on hurdles bow in January and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in novice at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) since Remains low mileage. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 MISS BLENNERHASSET (IRE) (204)

4 10-2

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Elizabelle (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) Miss Emma Forman Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br TEK Squarey Mike Sowersby Racing, Aghaul Ltd Haulage Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat for Ralph Beckett Sold for 6,000 gns in October and market should prove best guide to claims on yard/hurdles debut

4 NATIONAL CHARTER (IRE) (140) 5P

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-2

B f Lawman (FR) - Debuetantin Danny McMenamin Mrs H. N. Eubank Chris Grant, Billingham Br Kildaragh Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) but no impact in pair of juvenile hurdles 5 months apart. Has had a wind op.

2022: RED VISION (FR) 7 11 10 Brian Hughes 1-4 (Donald McCain) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

ProbableS.P’s:4-7ForcingBull(FR),7-2MrHailstone(IRE),15-2MissBlennerhasset(IRE),25-1NationalCharter(IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.50

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £16600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6705, 2nd £3352, 3rd £1677, 4th £838. (Penalty Value £8766.46)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J E Foster (7 wins from 66 runners, 11%) runs GLASCAR MORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Thompson (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs COUP DE GOLD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLD UP LA COLMINE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 332 miles.

This may end up being a straight tussle between Irish-point winners HASHTAG BOUM and Hold Up la Colmine on their respective handicap debuts, with marginal preference for the Ruth Jefferson-inmate up in trip.

1-2-3: 1.HASHTAG BOUM (FR) 2.HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) 3.COUP DE GOLD (IRE)

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1 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) (24) 1-43333

6 12-2

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Taiwan Leto (FR) Ben Jones

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who has made the frame all 5 starts in maiden hurdles, achieving fair form for all he’s been expensive to follow Opening mark looks perfectly fair, though TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (26) 1023

6 11-8

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

They Are Never at Home Partnership Ruth Jefferson, Malton

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

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish 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) 26 days ago. May have more to offer now sent handicapping up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA104

3

GLASCAR MORE (IRE) (68) 005P0P

Br g Es Que Love (IRE) - Ruby Ridge (IRE)

7 10-6

Craig Nichol

Mr Edward C. Wilkin Joanne Foster, Ilkley

Br Mrs Eithne Hamilton Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers/completed start over hurdles. Looks too high in the weights TFRHHIII BHA88

4 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (49) 330645

7 10-6

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Joe Williamson (5)

Mr & Mrs Kirkup & Mrs Anna Kenny David Thompson, Darlington Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run over hurdles and on the level. Reduced mark to exploit back from a break but he needs no excuses. TFRHHHII BHA88

2022: ASHINGTON 7 11 10 Sean Quinlan 6-5 (Brian Ellison) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

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

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Hold Up La Colmine (FR), 13-8 Hashtag Boum (FR), 5-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 25-1 Glascar More (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.25

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 2F 202YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £12600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5089, 2nd £2544, 3rd £1273, 4th £636. (Penalty Value £6654.06)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S England (18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs SIR APOLLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs THE QUESTIONER WEIGHTWATCHER: CAPTAIN TOMMY won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 5lb to 117.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN TOMMY trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 202 miles.

THE QUESTIONER has taken well to fences and looks the way to go on the back of his very good Bangor third. Wincanton runner-up Wake Up Early appeals as the one to give the selection most to do.

1-2-3: 1.THE QUESTIONER (IRE) 2.WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) 3.SIR APOLLO (IRE)

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1 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (86) UP23-0P

age st lb

9 12-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr Richard J. Gurr Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Thomas Bruton

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointed on final start for David Bridgwater at Uttoxeter (3m) in the spring and similarly offered little returning from 8 months off for present yard at Kempton (3m) over Christmas. Had wind op ahead of this and betting may prove an informative guide. TFRHHIII BHA117

2 WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) (33) 3-21202

9 12-0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Wake Me Gently (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Dr R. D. P. Newland

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mrs Ann Eustace Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBright start for this yard last spring, adding to his tally at Market Rasen (27.5f) in May. Posted a good second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, good) 33 days ago so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 THE QUESTIONER (IRE) (41) 522113 BF

7 11-3

Ch g Ask - Cush Bach (IRE) Craig Nichol

The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br R. McCarthy Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot in November and made a successful switch to fences at Doncaster (3 1/4m) Very good third in North Wales National at Bangor since Player nudged up just 1lb. Engaged 4.10 Haydock Wednesday. TFRHHHHH BHA104

4

SIR APOLLO (IRE) (9) 16441P CD

B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE)

NMUS

8 10-7

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Martin J. Dibbs Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Both career wins have been registered over this C&D, the latest in first-time blinkers a month ago when scoring by 32 lengths. Pulled up last time though so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA94 (-2)

2022: BROTHER PAT 7 10 13 Theo Gillard 9-4 (Donald McCain) 2 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

WAKE UP EARLY: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lacked pace after early hindrance.

THE QUESTIONER: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

SIR APOLLO: Following its run on 14/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 The Questioner (IRE), 10-3 Wake Up Early (IRE), 6-1 Sir Apollo (IRE), 7-1

Captain Tommy (IRE)

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TRACK

UPDATE

I am pleased to confirm that the track at Sedgefield Racecourse will benefit from significant investment over the summer As a result, we have taken the decision to move our popular Ladies Day event from its traditional August date to the fixture scheduled here for Friday 14 April.

The project will primarily focus on the area between the back and home straights, going into and out of the final bend. The major groundwork is anticipated to take between six and eight weeks to complete, with further time then required to fully re-establish the racing surface.

Specifically, this project will look to address issues with the historical topography of the final bend, making improvements to the entry radius as well as the overall camber. On completion, this specific area of the racing surface will also benefit from an improved radius, offering a more optimal transition from the back straight to the home straight.

We will look forward to giving you further updates over the course of the summer as we progress through the work. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Colin Smith General Manager, Sedgefield Racecourse.

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 283 runners, 11%) runs PERFECT MAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (2 wins from 28 runners, 7%) runs AILES D’AMOUR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HILNAMIX trained by Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant, 236 miles.

HILNAMIX showed the benefit of a visor when going in at Plumpton last time and can defy a 6lb rise with the headgear retained and this longer trip also a likely plus Thatbeatsbanagher arrives in good nick and can boast a C&D success so is feared most ahead of the handily-weighted Perfect Man.

1-2-3: 1.HILNAMIX (FR) 2.THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) 3.PERFECT MAN (IRE)

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1 THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) (28) 401042 CD BF 9 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katie’s Jem (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Michael O’Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 7/4) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA102

2 AILES D’AMOUR (IRE) (20) 0P-0614 BF

8 11-13

Gr g Winged Love (IRE) - Ally Rose (IRE) William Kennedy

Mr Tony Cocum Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mrs Brenda Cunningham TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Warwick in February but came in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good, 11/8) 20 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA101

3 SIGHT NOR SEEN (IRE) (9) 55PP0P

9 11-2

B g Morozov (USA) - Baby Cat (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)

The Southwold Set Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Andrew Pierce CLIFTON TIMBER LTD, Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best but has shown precious little in 5 starts over hurdles/fences for present connections. TFRHHIII BHA90 (-5)

4 HILNAMIX (FR) (24) 2-36P61

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Thilda (FR)

6 11-1

David Bass

Mr Graham Henderson Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br Mr Alexandre Hamel Diasma Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed much improved form in a first-time visor when landing 13-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good to soft) 24 days ago, staying on well. Up 6lb but still weighted to go close with headgear retained over this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 PERFECT MAN (IRE) (17) 2-05065

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE)

The Rat Pack Racing Club

Br Andrew Pierce

12 11-0

Conor O’Farrell

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2020 but fared better than of late in refitted cheekpieces when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f) 17 days ago. Not ruled out off an easing mark TFRHHHII BHA88

6 MASTER OF THE MALT (GB) (13) 300040

B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE)

7 10-13

Craig Nichol

Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Distillery Stud L.I.P Construction Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 13 days ago. Others appeal more.

7 STORM FORCE ONE (GB) (2) 02PF03

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Force In The Wings (IRE) Hedley, Little & Tomkins

Br T. M. Hayes

TFRHHIII BHA87

7 10-2

) 02PF03 ) weeks third at

Peter Niven, Malton

P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not unbacked and returned to form after 8 weeks off when third at Wetherby (3m) on Tuesday That took her record to 0-23, however.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

AILES D’AMOUR: Following its run on 3/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MASTER OF THE MALT: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hilnamix (FR), 9-4 Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE), 6-1 Ailes d’Amour (IRE), Perfect Man (IRE), 12-1 Master of The Malt (GB), 100-1 Sight Nor Seen (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.35

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

THE JTC PIZZALICIOUS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 283 runners, 11%) runs TRAC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs TRAC LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAN OF THE NORTH trained by Dave Roberts, Kenley, 295 miles.

TRAC arrives on the up and a 7lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from completing a hat-trick Ex S’elance is feared most under a 7lb penalty for his recent Hexham chasing debut success with Coolmoyne appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.TRAC (FR) 2.EX S’ELANCE (FR) 3.COOLMOYNE

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE HAWAII (IRE) (10) 202-202

8 12-2

B m Jeremy (USA) - Luanna (IRE) Sean Quinlan

R. Banks & J. Sheard Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Garryrichard Stud JEREMY SHEARD

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched her fair hurdles form over fences when second at Catterick and here this winter. Only ninth on the Flat at Wolverhampton last time but can bounce back TFRHHHII BHA107

2 TRAC (FR) (28) P-51211 C D

6 11-9

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Conor O’Farrell Randall Orchard & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham

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

TIMEFORMVIEWScored for third time this season when readily making all in 7-runner handicap chase at this course (21.1f) 19 days ago. 7lb higher now but looks the one to beat nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA100

3 COOLMOYNE (GB) (28) 5P4233

7 10-9

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

4 EX S’ELANCE (FR) (7) 030111 D

9 10-7 (in 7lb ex)

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) Thomas Dowson

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

TIMEFORM VIEW Established as a limited hurdler but he had landed two points and made a winning chasing debut in 2m4f Hexham handicap a week ago. Much respected under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA77 (+5)

5 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (17) 003/50-0

10 10-2

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Lee Edwards

Last Day Racing Partnership

Br Peter Storey

Dave Roberts, Kenley

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy record over fences and well held at Southwell after 16 months off on yard debut Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA75

2022: COOL COUNTRY (IRE) 7 10 13 Conor O’Farrell 10-3 (Martin Todhunter) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Trac (FR), 9-4 Ex S’Elance (FR), 9-2

Coolmoyne (GB), 5-1 Blue Hawaii (IRE), 33-1 Man of The North (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

SEVENTH RACE 5.10

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

THE MW PAVING & GROUNDWORKS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs LOVIN JUKEBOX

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs LOVIN JUKEBOX

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS trained by R M Smith, Galston, 177 miles.

RAINBOW JET’s opening mark is potentially a lenient one judged on her peak Flat ability, so she’s put forward as the answer Lovin Jukebox is another who may do better now handicapping from a lowly rating, with Horn Cape also feared.

1-2-3: 1.RAINBOW JET (IRE) 2.LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) 3.HORN CAPE (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 HORN CAPE (FR) (28) 0/P6-344

6 12-0

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFrench bumper winner who was largely disappointing over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, but he may have benefited from a considerate return/stable debut here 4 weeks ago. Not dismissed back in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98

2 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (23) 2-00130

9 11-12

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) Tom Midgley (5)

Mr I. B. Barker Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSeven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Catterick in January. Ran creditably from a 4lb higher mark over C&D next time, but found his good run coming to a halt back at Catterick (19.3f) last time Bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA96

3 LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) (41) 0-50F

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Lovin Desert (GER)

Birkdale Bloodstock

5 11-7

Abbie McCain (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Keilhof Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in his sole bumper but has hinted at ability on his completed starts over hurdles and may do better now tackling a low-grade handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA91

4 COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS (IRE) (26) 06-60F0

B g Valirann (FR) - Monets Dream (IRE)

green spittal and smith

Br Kenneth Parkhill

5 11-4

William Shanahan (7)

R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEWIn the process of showing a bit more than previously when falling at the last at Wetherby in January, but made little impact on Newcastle handicap debut subsequently TFRHHHII BHA88

5 RAINBOW JET (IRE) (53) U060

B m Dream Ahead (USA) - Star Jet (IRE)

NSU Leisure & Mrs Carolyn Seymour

Br Ladis

6 11-0

Sean Quinlan

John Mackie, Church Broughton

John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at her best on Flat Nowhere near that level in 4 runs over hurdles but is a potential improver now handicapping from a basement mark (has had a breathing operation)

6 ROBIN GOODFELLOW (IRE) (78) 34P

TFRHHHHH BHA84

4 10-2

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA)

Br Godolphin

Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Alan Doyle (5) Mr W. Laws

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on Flat and showed little in 3 juvenile hurdles towards the end of 2022.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

TFRHHIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Lovin Jukebox (GER), 9-2 Rainbow Jet (IRE), 16-1

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), 11-4 Horn Cape (FR), 4-1

Couldntgivamonkeys (IRE), 33-1 Robin Goodfellow (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE FOLLOWS US @vickers.bet NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6654 to the winning horse and £3061 to the second. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £63 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 5 entries at £63. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5089; Second £2544. (Penalty Value £6654.06)

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Second Race 2.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 10 entries at £45. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Third Race 2.50 - THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8766 to the winning horse The second to receive £4033, the third £2016 and the fourth £1009. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £83 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £67 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £83. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6705; Second £3352; Third £1677; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £8766.46)

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Fourth Race 3.25 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6654 to the winning horse The second to receive £3061, the third £1530 and the fourth £766. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £63 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 8 entries at £63. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5089; Second £2544; Third £1273; Fourth £636. (Penalty Value £6654.06)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £40.Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Sixth Race 4.35 - THE JTC PIZZALICIOUS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £41. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.10 - THE MW PAVING & GROUNDWORKS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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