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YOUR WAY AROUND
Hospitality Facilities
Your location for the day – suite or marquee:
Pavilion Private Boxes
A spectacular view of the track and winning post.
Raceday Restaurant
On the first floor of the Pavilion Stand, an ideal location to fine dine and watch in comfort and style.
Enjoy the Royal Banquet menu or try one of the special offer packages available on a selection of Racedays
1927 Private Suite
Private boxes with balcony to put you right in the heart of the action. Each box can accommodate between 12 and 30 guests (minimum numbers apply)
Owners & Trainers Restaurant
Set within the Roflow Stand, overlooking the Winners Enclosure, Parade Ring and final furlong, providing a real feel of being close to the action. Ideal for larger parties, our suites can accommodate between 30 and 200 guests.
Bistro 1927
Overlooking the home straight this Café Bistro offers a variety of snacks and can be hired for parties.
Rowflow Stand
Hosting four large private suites or alternatively a 180 seated restaurant.
Course Features
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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) colours no horse age st lb
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)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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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) colours no horse age st lb
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
THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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) colours no horse age st lb
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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