Sedgefield Racecard – Friday 13th of April

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Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.

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

I would like to Thank our sponsors of the today- Vickers.Bet, Sean Bowden, Equine Answers and JTC Pizzalicious

As always, 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 seven races on the card today, we start with a Novice Hurdle at 16.30, followed by a mix of three Handicap Chases, two Handicap Hurdles and a Maiden Hurdle I like the look of race 5 at 16:30 with a field of Class 5 horses Those of you who will be having a bet Good Luck in picking the winner

It’s the final day of our 2022/23 jump racing season here at Sedgefield and the team and I would like to thank you all for your attendance over this season. However, the work does not stop as I can share with you, we have already started the track redevelopment works by improving the Ambulance track in two place - the bend at the top of the track and the re-enforcement the culvert on the back straight. Then the major ground works starts on Monday 17th April please take a look at theTrack Update page in the race card for more details.

Thank you once again for your support this season and the team and I are looking forward to welcoming you back for the 2023/24 Season here at Sedgefield.

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

Communications/Mobile Phones

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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

FRIDAY 14TH APRIL (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’Panel Chair)

PETER FORSTER (Trainee Stewards’Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA HARDY, CHRIS HILL, ROBERT MCCARTHY

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

MICHAEL REID

JUDGE

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATT BUTTERELL

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CAROLINE BLAKISTON

JAMES MARSHALL

CHARLOTTE CRISP

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr SAM FOSTER

Dr JOHN ADAMS

Dr VIV TUT

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOE O’GORMAN

DAVID COOK

LINDA PORTER

COMMENTATOR

MALCOM TOMLINSON

BETTING RING MANAGER

JOHN CLARK

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MICHAEL NAUGHTON

RACEDAY PRESENTER

AMY RYAN

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

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.

formguide previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplaceof horseifnot

No.ofdays sincelastran

GreatBritain

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

colour graphic weight st-lbs

BF=beaten favourite age

CD=course & distance winner

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

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332. (Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BRONN (IRE) (30) 21-4213 6 11-7

Br B g Notnowcato - Cluain Easa (IRE) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. H. Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in bumpers and 2 from 5 over hurdles, notably Fairyhouse Grade 2. Landed odds in maiden chase at that venue in January and big improvementwhen41/4lengthsthirdinBrownAdvisoryatCheltenhamFestivalnexttime,travellingbest Thistrackshouldplaytohisstrengths. TFRHHHHI BHA155

2 COMPLETE UNKNOWN (IRE) (27) 12-5121 7 11-7 Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Silver Stream (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O JCG Chua & I Warwick Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr & Mrs A. Cox Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdlerlastseasonandmadeawinningstartoverfencesatFfosLas(21f,heavy)inDecember Beaten13lengthsbyGalia desLiteauxinWarwickGrade2butresumedprogresswithadevastatingwininKemptonhandicaplastmonth.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA152

3 GERRI COLOMBE (FR) (30) 11-1112 BF

7 11-7

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ruse de Guerre (FR) Davy Russell J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartinpointsandwonfirst7startsunderRules,notablyGrade1satLimerickandSandownthisseason.Losthisunbeatenrecordonly byaverysmallmargininBrownAdvisoryattheCheltenhamFestivalandthislooksagoodopportunityforhimtoresumewinningways.

4 SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (41) 116-F16 BF

7 11-7

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpoint/dualhurdleswinnerwhoshowednoilleffectsforhischasedebutfallwhenscoringwithplentyinhandatLingfield inJanuary However againletdownbyjumpingwhenwellheldatKelsosinceandfirmlyupagainstitatthislevel.

5 THOMAS DARBY (IRE) (72) P4-2361

10 11-7

Br B g Beneficial - Silaoce (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Byerley Stud Ltd Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWWontheLongDistanceHurdleatNewburyin2021/22butwasawell-beatenthirdinthatcorrespondingraceinNovember Hadabrieftryoverfences

3yearsagobutwasbacktohisbestreturnedtothisspherewhenlanding4-runnerhandicapatAyrinFebruary Thisprobablytoodemanding. TFRHHIII BHA150

6 GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (30) 33-1P15

7 11-0

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

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhomadeanimpressivewinningdebutoverfencesatBangor(heavy).NeverfiguredonbackofanearlyblunderinKautoStarbutfirmly backontracktolandWarwickGrade2(heavy)inJanuary However,only161/4lengthsfifthinBrownAdvisoryatCheltenhamFestival.Needsrain. TFRHHHII BHA146

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: AHOY SENOR (IRE) 7 11 4 Derek Fox 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

SHOLOKJACK: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the sharp track

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gerri Colombe (FR), 7-2 Bronn (IRE), 6-1 Complete Unknown (IRE), 8-1 Galia des Liteaux (FR), 18-1 Thomas Darby (IRE), 66-1 Sholokjack (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

GERRI COLOMBE only just failed to reel in the winner when losing his unbeaten record in the Brown Advisory at the Cheltenham Festival and he’s taken to gain compensation here and record a third Grade 1 success over fences. Bronn was over 4 lengths behind Gerri Colombe that day but the way he travelled suggests it’s entirely possible he can finish closer to the selection at this sharper track.

FIRST RACE 2.10

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

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‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs BLUE FIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs RAMBO T LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAMBO T trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 200 miles.

A likely match between BLUE FIN and Rambo T. The former was a shade underwhelming at Uttoxeter last time, but he’d previously been going the right way and can get back to winning ways in an closely matched event.

1-2-3: 1.BLUE FIN (IRE) 2.RAMBO T (IRE) 3.LONGSTONE COWBOY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE FIN (IRE) (27) 3-23313

6 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Eluna Sean Quinlan

Spinners Winners Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Peter and Patsy Stone Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on only start in bumpers and opened his account at the third time of asking over hurdles in 8-runner novice at Newcastle (16.9f) in February. Turned in a bit of a lacklustre effort under a penalty at Uttoxeter but still a major player TFRHHHHH BHA118

2 RAMBO T (IRE) (48) 21-3221

6 11-12

Fergus Gregory Mpb Contractors Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

Br Gavin Dower

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who confirmed previous promise upped in trip when off the mark in 13-runner novice at Chepstow (19.4f) 48 days ago, albeit fortunate on the day. Has obvious claims of following up TFRHHHHI BHA117 (+3)

3 BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (452) 0605R0-

B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE)

7 11-5

Mr Solomon Wood (7)

Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland

Br James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who hasn’t offered much under Rules Off 15 months First run for yard after leaving Richard Price. TFRHIIII BHA77

4 LONGSTONE COWBOY (IRE) (212) 4F-6323

7 11-5

Bl g Yeats (IRE) - The Munyabure Craig Nichol

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br Joseph Robb

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact between the flags but much more like it fitted with a hood when runner-up on second hurdles outing at Hexham (20.1f) in September Ran to a similar level at Kelso next time but has his work cut out up against a fairly useful pair on his return. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 IT’S MAISY (IRE) (50) 0035

5 10-12

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form standout effort in bumpers but was well held on C&D hurdling debut in February and promises to be of little interest this side of handicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (IRE) 6 10 12 Emma Smith-Chaston 7-1 (Micky Hammond) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Rambo T (IRE), 11-8 Blue Fin (IRE), 14-1 Longstone Cowboy (IRE), 28-1 It’s Maisy (IRE), 66-1 Bilboa River (IRE)

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EQUINE POLICY

The safety of horse and rider is of paramount importance to Sedgefield Racecourse

We have a team of highly qualified vets and doctors following the action at all times and a top of the range horse ambulance in attendance at every meeting.

It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected when a horse requires veterinary treatment on the track This is to offer some privacy and calm for both horse and vet and does not automatically imply that a fatality has occurred.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk.

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners & Trainers have exclusive access of the Owners & Trainers Suite situated within the Roflow Stand where there is complimentary Tea/Coffee & Lunch. There is also a Restaurant inside the Paxtons Stand where tables are available at a discounted rate should you wish to upgrade Subject to availability.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you.

For more information please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk

THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000

£32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330, 5th £1665, 6th £833, 7th £413, 8th £210. (Penalty Value £42202.50) 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SmarthurdlerforHenryDeBromheadandalsobaggedalistedraceontheFlatinOctober2021.RespectableeffortinCheltenham handicaphurdleinJanuaryonyarddebutandoutofdepthinChampionHurdletheresince.Backupintrip.

Bernieres (IRE)

Coleman

O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B S.A. Franklin Finance TIMEFORMVIEWSmartefforttowinabig-fieldhandicapatthePunchestownFestivallastspring.Verymuchbacktoformwhenclosethirdof26inCoralCupat Cheltenham(21f)lastmonth,shapingbetterthanresultaftercommittingforhomeatouchtoosoon.Raised5lbbutstillaplayerhere.

4 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (28) 13P-102 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

B Sean Reilly TIMEFORM VIEWMadeawinningreappearanceatKempton(2m,soft)overChristmas.Betterthantheresultwhenmid-fieldinBetfairHurdleatNewburynexttime andbackontheupwithexcellentsecond(BuddyOnethird)of21inMartinPipeatCheltenham(21/2m)4weeksago.Muchrespected.

5 CAPTAIN CONBY (IRE) (30) 3F-2326

B Danny Doran TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden/novicewinneratPunchestownlastseasonandtookformtoawholenewlevelwhensecondof19ina19.5fhandicapatthatvenuein December Travelledwelllongwaywhensixthof26inCoralCupatCheltenhamlastmonth.Remainsofinterestingoodhandicaps.

6 GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) (30) 216-160 D

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR)

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet

7 11-9

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-endbumperperformerwhoproducedaprettysmartperformancetolanda21/2mCarlislehandicapinthemudonhisreappearanceinOctober Failedtostay3matHaydocknexttimeandrespectableseventh(albeitbehindacoupleofthese)of26inCoralCupatCheltenhamlatest

7 BENSON (GB) (30) 22211P D

8 11-7

Br B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Netherfield House Stud Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupbynewconnectionsfor£7,000lastspringandhasprovedabargain,winningover21/2matMusselburghonNewYear’sDayand followingupinvaluableMorebattleHurdleatKelsoinMarch.RunlikelycametoosoonwhenpulledupinCoralCupjust11dayslater TFRHHHII BHA139

8 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (41) 03P-F11 D 8 11-6

Br B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

B Eamonn McGuinness Owzat-Cricket S

TIMEFORMVIEWFellonchase/yarddebutinDecemberbutbetterthaneverwhenwinninghandicaphurdlesaround21/2matUttoxeter(soft)andNewbury (goodtofirm)since.Thismorecompetitivebuthecouldeasilyhavemoretoofferforhisemergingstable.Ontheshortlist TFRHHHHI BHA138

9 MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (28) 0-13520 D 9 11-5

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon

Bridget Andrews J

O Mr Dean Pugh Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B K. D. & D. K. Pugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaWetherbymares’ListedhurdleforsecondyearrunninginOctoberbutnotinsameformsince, including only mid-field in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last month. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA137

10 MARTELLO SKY (GB) (76) 10-2223 D 7 11-5

Br Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky

O The Sky Partnership

B Mr T. Wood Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who has been consistent in defeat at listed/Graded level this season. Step back up in trip now should suit her and she won off a higher mark at Cheltenham last season. Not discounted.

11 JUNGLE JACK (GB) (20) 12-1221 D 7 11-4

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Skew

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

B Redgate Bloodstock & Trickledown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWYettofinishoutsideofthefirst2in8startsoverhurdles,resumingwinningwayswithcheekpiecesadded(retained)in7-runner21/2mBangor handicaplastmonth.Thisalotmorecompetitive,though,andhe’llneedacareerbesttoextendthatrunoftop2finishes.

12 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (28) 053210 C

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE)

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Betterthaneverwhenwinninga21/2mSandownhandicapinMarchforthesecondyearrunning.Mighthave found the run coming too soon when fading into ninth in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham 10 days

13 TRITONIC (GB) (41) 400-005 6 11-3

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography

O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-servedbystrongly-runracewhenlandingvaluableBetfairExchangehandicapatAscot(2m)lastwinter AsgoodaseverontheFlatin2022(won atGoodwoodinOctober)buthasyettotranslatethatbacktohurdles,finishing111/4lengthsfifthof16toBensoninMorebattleatKelsolatest

14 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (28) 061223 D

6 11-3

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE) Jack G. Gilligan (7) J

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

B Martin Cullinane

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhoshapedverywellwhen11/2lengthsthird(NoOrdinaryJoenoseaheadinsecond)inMartinPipeatCheltenham lastmonth,makinghiseffortearlierthanidealandnothelpingriderbyhangingleftintheclosingstages.Onetoconsider

15 PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) (34) 2///1-4213

8 11-3

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Playact (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B G.A.E.C. Campos John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced8-y-owhowoneasilyinthemudatLeicesteroverChristmasandbackedthatupwhenthirdof16InImperialCupatSandown (2m,soft)lastmonth.Shapesasifthislongertripcouldsuit Respectedforlastyear’swinningtrainer/jockeycombination.

16 NELLS SON (GB) (30) 4-246F0

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA135

8 11-1

Danny McMenamin J

O Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdler(wonGrade2)lastseason.Thingshaven’treallygonetoplansinceanearmissonhischasedebut/reappearance buthedidshapeabitbetterintheCoralCupatCheltenhamlasttime,travellingwellbeforefadingintoeighth.

17 IRISH HILL (GER) (28) 221110 D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER)

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8

TFRHHHII BHA133

5 11-1

Bryony Frost J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive when completing a handicap hurdle hat-trick this winter but another rise in the weights found him out in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham. Cobden seemingly prefers Sonigino. TFRHHIII BHA133

18 SONIGINO (FR) (64) 55-1101 D

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR)

6 11-1

Harry Cobden J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedadifferentpropositionsincereturningfromwindsurgerythisseason,makingit3winsin4startswhenjustclinging on at Huntingdon (19.5f) in February Only nudgedup another 2lbbut this is a much stronger race.

19 FENNOR CROSS (IRE) (31) 3110

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Persilian (IRE)

O The Positivity Syndicate

B John O’Connor

TFRHHHII BHA133 (-1)

6 11-1

Ben Harvey (5) J

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperontheFlatwhohastakenwelltohurdling,winningamaidenandGrade2over2matCheltenhaminthe autumn.FoundtheSupremetoomuchtherelastmonthbutmorerealisticchancenowswitchingtoahandicap.Upintrip. TFRHHHII BHA133

20 PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) (27) 411-345 D 7 11-0

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Roy & Sally Green Tony & Karen Exall Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Robert Kirkwood Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful/progressiveformoverhurdleslastseason,winning3times.Atouchdisappointingoverfencesintheautumn but shaped better back hurdling after a break when fifth of 10 at Kempton (21f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA132

21 HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (27) 1-134P4 D 7 11-0

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Miss Patricia Duffin Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 4 completed starts over hurdles and mostly creditable efforts in defeat since, including over C&D. Hard to argue he has much in hand of his mark, though. TFRHHIII BHA132

22 OFF YOUR ROCCO (IRE) (30) 114-000 7 11-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Takeyourcapoff (IRE)

Kieren Buckley (3) J

O Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Francis & Christopher Donnelly Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4offirst5startsandlookedasmartperformerinthemaking.Hasn’tbeenabletoconfirmthatsincereturningfromayearonthesidelinesbuthe didshapeabitbetterintheCoralCupatCheltenhamandsneaksinatthebottomoftheweightsforastablewithwinningforminthisrace. TFRHHHII BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2022: LANGER DAN (IRE) 6 11 1 Harry Skelton 4-1 (Dan Skelton) 21 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 11, 12, 16, 22.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Camprond (FR), 10-1 Captain Conby (IRE), 11-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), 12-1 Dargiannini (IRE), Buddy One (IRE), 14-1 Good Risk At All (FR), 16-1 Jungle Jack (GB), Playful Saint (FR), Sonigino (FR), 25-1 Benson (GB), 28-1 The Bosses Oscar (IRE), Tritonic (GB), Irish Hill (GER), Fennor Cross (IRE), Harbour Lake (IRE), Off Your Rocco (IRE), 33-1 Martello Sky (GB), Pull Again Green (IRE), 40-1 Nells Son (GB), 50-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), 66-1 Jason The Militant (IRE), West To The Bridge (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is ultra competitive. CAMPROND shaped very well in the Coral Cup and could be the answer No Ordinary Joe and Buddy One are also much respected on the back of excellent placed efforts at the Cheltenham Festival. Harry Derham is starting to make a name for himself in the training ranks and his hat-trick seeking Dargiannini is also on the shortlist along with Imperial Cup third Playful Saint, who could prove suited by this longer trip.

SECOND RACE 2.45

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 281 runners, 11%) runs MAC SUIBHNE & MISTER BELLS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs MARSHALLED

WEIGHTWATCHER: ROAD WARRIOR won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 6lb to 111.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FULGURIX trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 198 miles.

ROAD WARRIOR capitalised on his lowest mark for 2 years at Newcastle last month and remains potentially well treated up 7lb, so he is taken to follow up with his yard still in good form. Cilluirid has an excellent record here and reappears on a winning mark, so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Fulgurix.

1-2-3: 1.ROAD WARRIOR 2.CILLUIRID (IRE) 3.FULGURIX (FR)

1 MARSHALLED (IRE) (16) 52U053

9 12-1

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched second win over hurdles at Punchestown last spring (also successful twice in this sphere) and good second returned to fences back from a break at Fairyhouse in October Mistakes have proved costly since, however, including both starts for this yard TFRHHHII BHA116

2 GETAWAY LUV (IRE) (19) 451P15

8 11-11

B g Getaway (GER) - Ut Love (FR) Sean Quinlan Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Elliot Teehan Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences either side of a heavy defeat over hurdles but could hardly have been more fortunate for latter win at Ayr (favourite fell when clear and other rival weakened markedly). Struggled off same mark at Carlisle since and has been eased 3lb. TFRHHHII BHA112

3 FULGURIX (FR) (24) 22-1343

8 11-10

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Union de Sevres (FR) Charlie Hammond

The Tenovus Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Benoit Constantin RE People Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Hexham (2m) last spring Seen just 3 times since but was a respectable third at Wetherby 24 days ago after 4 months off and entitled to come on for that Stamina to prove TFRHHHHI BHA111

4 ROAD WARRIOR (GB) (27) 064P41 CD

9 11-10

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Mimi Equal Ross Chapman

Mr Neil Taylor Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Shade Oak Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form with a bang when 12-length winner at Newcastle last month. Remains potentially well treated and capable of holding his form once finding it (consistent last term), so good chance of following up with yard going well still TFRHHHHH BHA111

5 CILLUIRID (IRE) (339) 1P331-4 CD BF

9 11-9

B g Arcadio (GER) - Garw Valley Jamie Hamilton

Reality Partnerships IV

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Adrian Sutton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a Sedgefield specialist over fences, winning 4 handicaps here in 2021/22. Well held here when last seen in May but returns on a winning mark Market should reveal expectations. TFRHHHHI BHA110

6 TOUCH KICK (IRE) (89) 4/-55325 D

12 11-9

B g Presenting - Bay Pearl (FR) Bruce Lynn (3)

Hothersall & West Simon West, Middleham

Br Aaron Metcalfe

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran whose losing run is mounting up and again finished weakly when fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, heavy) 89 days ago.

7

MISTER BELLS (IRE) (33) 043551 D

B g Power - Keyaza (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA110

9 11-7

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Tom Treacy Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of previous run when winning at Market Rasen under this rider last month but 4lb rise leaves him vulnerable

TFRHHHII BHA108

MAC SUIBHNE (IRE) (147) 340135

B g Virtual - Hepahepa Naeney (IRE)

8 10-9

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Joseph Daniels

Northern Accountants

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a positive start for this yard after joining from Ireland, winning over hurdles in July and making a successful debut over fences in a match race at Wetherby (21f) in October. Not so good next 2 starts but given a break since TFRHHHII BHA96

9 SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (21) 452255

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR)

Mowbray Park

7 10-8

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Philip & Orla Hore Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a pair of 19f Catterick handicap chases last season Runner-up a couple of times this term and in better form over hurdles than recent form figures suggest. TFRHHHII BHA95

2022: STAMINA CHOPE (FR) 6 10 10 Lee Edwards 11-1 (Dave Roberts) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

MARSHALLED: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse’s left hind was lame and shoeless.

CILLUIRID: Following its run on 10/5/2022 it was reported that the horse did not travel or jump fluently.

MAC SUIBHNE: Following its run on 18/11/2022 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently early on.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Road Warrior (GB), 13-2 Fulgurix (FR), Mister Bells (IRE), 8-1 Cilluirid (IRE), 10-1 Getaway Luv (IRE), Spot On Soph (IRE), 16-1 Mac Suibhne (IRE), 20-1 Marshalled (IRE), 22-1 Touch Kick (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

TICKETS

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ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner

D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up

U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

THE POUNDLAND TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALTOBELLI (IRE) (53) 1-11 D

5 11-7

Br B g Maxios - Atiana Bryan Carver J

O Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Gestut Hof Ittlingen P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort who won his sole start in bumpers and is 2 from 2 over hurdles, defying a penalty by a wide margin at Carlisle (19.3f) 53 days ago. Exciting prospect and well worth his place at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (41) 1-21412 D BF 6 11-7

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Tommy James Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEW Front runner who showed no ill-effects from a slog in the Tolworth when seeing off a promising Rules newcomer at Newcastle inJanuary RanatleastaswellindefeatinKelsoGrade2subsequentlybutremainsvulnerabletoless-exposedtypes. TFRHHIII BHA132

3 FOUND A FIFTY (IRE) (47) 1-212 D BF

6 11-7

Br B g Solskjaer (IRE) - Fillmein (IRE) Davy Russell J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Thomas Fahey Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinhisonlybumperandmadeanimpressivestarttolifeoverhurdleswhenmakingallin25-runnermaidenatFairyhouse(2m,soft) inJanuary CopedwellwiththestepupingradewhenjusttouchedoffinNaasGrade2sinceandisopentofurtherimprovement

4 HANSARD (IRE) (48) 361-115 D BF

5 11-7

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Quiet Down (USA) Jamie Moore J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa, K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Irish bumper winner for Charles O’Brien and made it 2-2 over hurdles for this yard when landing a 12-runner PlumptonnoviceinJanuary Provedalet-downwhenonlyfifthintheDovecotewonbyRubaudlasttime,though. TFRHHIII BHA129

5 HULLNBACK (GB) (62) 152-211 D

6 11-7

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Freydis (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O We’re Having A Mare (WHAM) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Joanna Daniell Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhoconfirmedthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutgivenamorepositiveridewhenscoringatHaydock(15.6f)inNovember HadplentyinhandwhenfollowingupatWarwick(2m)10weekslaterandcangoonimprovingnowuppedinclass.Interesting.

6 INTHEPOCKET (GB) (31) 1-1124 D

6 11-7

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Egretta Island (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr John P. McManus Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter

TIMEFORMVIEWCost£290,000afterwinninghissolepointandimpressivewhenlandingWexfordmaidenhurdleinOctober Maintainedunbeatenrecordsteppedup intrip/gradeatNaas(19.9f)andranhisbestracewhenfourthintheSupremeattheCheltenhamFestival(16.4f)lasttime.Setsthestandard.

7 MATATA (IRE) (41) 1-122r1 D

5 11-7

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Wattrey Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

B David Commins

TIMEFORMVIEW Free-goingfrontrunnerwhoresumedprogressbackonaleft-handedtrackwhenlanding7-runnerhandicapatNewbury (16.3f,goodtofirm)41daysago,unchallenged.Willfinditmuchhardertodominateafieldofthisquality,though. TFRHHHII BHA129

8 NO LOOKING BACK (IRE) (33) 14-112 D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Holy Vow (IRE)

O Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited

B R. Busher

5 11-7

Phillip Enright J

Oliver McKiernan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who made it 2 from 2 over hurdles in a Grade 2 match at Limerick in December Confirmed himself a useful novice when runner-up in Grade 3 at Naas subsequently and may still have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA-

9 PEMBROKE (GB) (28) 1-01120 D BF

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt

6 11-7

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholefthurdlesdebutforminhiswakewhenlandingback-to-backnovicecontestslatelastyear.Progressedfurtherwhensecond inCheltenhamGrade2butfailedtojustifystrongmarketsupportintheCountyattheFestivalthere4weeksago.Remainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA135

10 RARE EDITION (IRE) (31) 1-1112P D 6 11-7

Br B g Califet (FR) - Quaspia (FR)

O Pay The Bill Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Kenilworth House Stud Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his only outing in bumpers and again looked a good prospect in winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, particularly when seeingoffsubsequentGrade2winnerRubaudatKempton(2m)onBoxingDay Hasdisappointedbothoutingssince,though.

11 RUBAUD (FR) (48) 0-11201 D

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR)

O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus

B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatinFranceandsuccessfulatTauntononfirst2startsofthisseasonbeforefinishingsecondtoRareEditiononBoxingDay Wastoolitup intheBetfairHurdleatNewburybutresumedprogressinafirst-timehoodwhenlandingGrade2DovecoteatKempton.Thisasksformore.

12 STRONG LEADER (GB) (31) 121110 C D

Br B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedhighlypromisinginbumpersandimpressivelymadeit3-3inthissphereina2mSouthwellnovice,quickeningclearunderhandsand heelsfromhometurn.RanaboutaswellascouldhavebeenexpectedintheSupremeatCheltenhamandhaseach-wayclaims.

13 TAHMURAS (FR) (31) 21-1110 D

Br B g Falco (USA) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Tahmuras Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B G.A.E.C Stewart Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperscorerwhocreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinninghisfirst3startsoverhurdles,includingtheGrade1TolworthatSandown,despitestill showingsignsofinexperience.ThatformisprovingstrongbuthefoldedquicklyoncehecameunderpressureintheSupremeatCheltenham. TFRHHHII BHA139

14 LUCCIA (GB) (29) 11-114 D BF

5 11-0

Br Ch m The Gurkha (IRE) - Earth Amber Nico de Boinville J

O Pump & Plant Services Ltd

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Pump and Plant Services Ltd Pump & Plant Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedanexcellentprospectinbumpersandmadeit2-2overhurdlesinimpressivefashionin6-runnerlistedeventatExeter(16.7f).Probably alittletookeenforherowngoodwhenonlyfourthinDawnRunattheCheltenhamFestivalandremainscapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHA138

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: JONBON (FR) 6 11 4 Aidan Coleman EVENS (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 7, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Stewards Note:

HANSARD: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PEMBROKE: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly late-on.

TAHMURAS: Following its run on 14/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced down the hill.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Inthepocket (GB), 5-1 Found A Fifty (IRE), 11-2 Luccia (GB), 10-1 Altobelli (IRE), 12-1 Hullnback (GB), 16-1 No Looking Back (IRE), Tahmuras (FR), 18-1 Strong Leader (GB), 20-1 Rubaud (FR), 22-1 Pembroke (GB), 33-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), Matata (IRE), 40-1 Rare Edition (IRE), 50-1 Hansard (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HULLNBACK was a fine second in a Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago and made it 2 from 3 over hurdles when scoring in a good time at Warwick in February, so he’s the tentative selection in a very interesting renewal of this Grade 1. Inthepocket unquestionably sets the standard on his excellent fourth in the Supreme, but there’s still a strong suspicion he’ll be seen in a better light when returning to further The unbeaten Altobelli, Found A Fifty and Luccia complete the shortlist

THIRD RACE 3.20

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

THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3352, 2nd £1676, 3rd £838, 4th £419, 5th £209. (Penalty Value £4383.23)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs WASPY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S R B Crawford (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs ARTISTE D’AINAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARTISTE D’AINAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

WASPY is sure to be suited by further in time but his second to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo at Bangor in February catches the eye, so he’s an obvious choice to go one better. Thunderclap and My Brother Jack are considered the main threats

1-2-3: 1.WASPY (IRE) 2.THUNDERCLAP (IRE) 3.MY BROTHER JACK (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) (21) 04332

5 11-4

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR) Ben Bromley (5)

Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedlittlein2bumpersbutshapedwithmuchmorepromisewhenthirdin24-runnermaidenatNaas(18.8f,soft)onhurdlesdebutinDecember

Unsuited by the drop in trip at Newcastle and wasted no time getting back to form when second at Musselburgh (17.4f) 3 weeks ago TFRHHHII BHA-

2 LAST MISSION (FR) (57) 6

Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Magic Mission

5 11-4

Conor Rabbitt (7)

Miss Alison P. Lee Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner but unproven beyond 8.5f and stamina may well be an issue in this sphere judged on his first try at Newcastle

3 MONAGHAN BOY (IRE) (17) 006000

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ferrestown Lady (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-4

Conor O’Farrell

The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Dunmanway Breeding Club Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers but hasn’t got anywhere near that level in 6 attempts over hurdles.

Tongue strap on for the 1st time TFRHHIII BHA78

4 THUNDERCLAP (IRE) (30) 6042

5 11-4

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Former Drama (USA) David Bass

Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Ms Agathe Lebailly Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and being brought along steadily in this sphere, fourth in a Ffos Las novice that worked out before a good second at Huntingdon (15.8f) Big run expected TFRHHHHI BHA110

5 WASPY (IRE) (63) 323132

B g Doyen (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE)

5 11-4

Sean Quinlan

The Good Stock Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br P. J. Fortune Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who shaped promisingly in his only bumper and did the same sent hurdling when runner-up to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo at Bangor in February. Likely to improve and has leading claims on that form TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 MY BROTHER JACK (IRE) (136) 222

4 10-10

Jamie Hamilton Jo-Co Partnership Ollie Pears, Malton

B g Decorated Knight - Bella Bella (IRE)

Br Yeomanstown Lodge Stud Ltd & Bsl Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWModest Flat winner who has found only one too good on each of his 3 starts over hurdles, overdoing the forcing tactics tackling softer ground than previously at Musselburgh in November Must enter calculations back from a break TFRHHHHI BHA111

7 ROUSE (IRE) (60) 053

Ch g Australia - Snowfields (IRE)

Love To Race Partnership

Br Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S

4 10-10

John Kington

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but has shown just modest form in a trio of bumpers.

TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

B f Lawman (FR) - Debuetantin

Alan Doyle (5)

Mrs H. N. Eubank Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Kildaragh Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) but has made no impact in 3 starts over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA81

2022: BONNE VITESSE (IRE) 4 10 11 Alain Cawley 9-4 (Micky Hammond) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Waspy (IRE), 9-4 Thunderclap (IRE), 5-1 My Brother Jack (IRE), 11-2 Artiste d’Ainay (FR), 28-1 Rouse (IRE), 66-1 Monaghan Boy (IRE), 80-1 National Charter (IRE), 100-1 Last Mission (FR)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THE MARSH STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE MELLING STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000

Owners Prize Money 1st £107400, 2nd £44200, 3rd £22100, 4th £11050, 5th £5525, 6th £2750, 7th £1400. (Penalty Value £140325)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (55) 11-5213 CD BF 8 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Niagaria du Bois (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Comte Michel de Gigou

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class Irish chaser who looked a fortunate winner of Thurles Grade 2 in January when Haut En Couleurs fell last and was 7 lengths behind runner-upPicd’OrhywhenthirdinAscotChasesince.However haswonthisforlast2yearssomustbeconsideredinfirst-timeheadgear TFRHHHHH BHA163

2 FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) (29) 312524 D 8 11-10

Br B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR)

O Robcour

B Francois-Marie Cottin & Hubert Barbe

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhoranacrackerfacedwithastiffishtaskwhen53/4lengthsfourthof9toEnvoiAlleninRyanairChase(FestivalTrophy) atCheltenhamFestivallastmonth.Doesn’thavetoomuchtofindtomakeabigimpacthereandsharpertrackshouldsuit

3 FUGITIF (FR) (29) 40-2122

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR)

O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain

B Mr Andre Rousseau Fitzdares Limited

Looksmorematurethisseason,barelycomingoffthebridlewhenscoringatChepstowoverChristmas.Smartformwhenrunner-upinCheltenhamhandicaps next2starts,includingwhenbeaten2lengthsintheMagnersPlateattheFestivallastmonth.Thisdemandsevenmorebutnottakenlightly

4 HITMAN (FR) (29) 2-21P23 D

Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustdeniedinOldRoanoverC&DonreturnbeforeeasywinneratHaydock.Excusesnext2starts(reportedlybledinKingGeorge)andbouncedbackwith anexcellentthirdinRyanairatCheltenham.Runner-uptoFakird’Oudairies(beaten51/2lengths)inthislastyearandanotherboldbidlikely

5 MILLERS BANK (GB) (55) 5U2265 CD

9 11-10

Br B g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter Kielan Woods J

O Millers Bank Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B A. M. Hales Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 C&D novice winner at this meeting last season but limitations somewhat exposed in open company this term, well-held fifth of 6 to Shishkin in Betfair Ascot Chase 55 days ago. Others stronger TFRHHHII BHA153

6 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (56) 42-4311 D

8 11-10

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B R. McCarthy Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser who capitalised on a drop back to handicap company when scoring comfortably over fences at Musselburgh and Kelso last 2 starts but opposable back up in class. TFRHHIII BHA154

7 PIC D’ORHY (FR) (55) 1P-1112 D

8 11-10

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonacoupleofGrade2sasanovicelastseasonandimprovedagainthistermwithall-the-waywinsatNewtonAbbot,Huntingdon(PeterboroughChase) andKempton(SilviniacoChase).NomatchforShishkininAscotChasesincebuthadFakird’Oudairies7lengthsbehindhimthatday Bigshout TFRHHHHI BHA162

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 7 11 7 Mark Walsh 10-11 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pic D’orhy (FR), 5-2 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR), 11-2 Hitman (FR), 11-1 French Dynamite (FR), Fugitif (FR), Millers Bank (GB), 33-1 Minella Drama (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Aintree seems to bring out the best in FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES and Joseph O’Brien’s 8-y-o can win this for the third successive season. Pic d’Orhy’s winning run came to an end when second in the Ascot Chase in February but he finished 7 lengths in front of the selection that day so rates a huge threat Hitman was an excellent third in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last month and should be in the mix again having finished second in this last term.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAKIR

D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 2.PIC D’ORHY (FR) 3.HITMAN (FR)

FOURTH RACE 3.55

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

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

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs GUILLAUME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (2 wins from 39 runners, 5%) runs BEAT THE EDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHNNY MAC trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 204 miles.

It could be worth chancing chase debutant GUILLAUME, who caught the eye on his latest start over hurdles and has the physique for this discipline Chemical Warfare and Zara’s Universe rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3: 1.GUILLAUME (IRE) 2.CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 3.ZARA’S UNIVERSE

colours no horse

1 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (14) 323301

6 12-0

B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Smartwater Utilities Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Ms M. Kavanagh Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark when taking 5-runner handicap chase (5/2) at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) 14 days ago, just holding on 4lb rise fair and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA95

2 GUILLAUME (IRE) (29) P1PF04

6 11-13

B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who caught the eye when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy, 100/1) 29 days ago, not knocked about Switches to fences for handicap debut and is an interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA94

3 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (31) 26-4023

7 11-13

B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mr W. T. Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWSolid efforts both starts over fences, latest when third of 8 over C&D (heavy) 31 days ago. Still looking for first success under rules, though, and others more persuasive. Had wind operation. TFRHHHII BHA94

4 GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE) (14) 140435 CD

9 11-11

B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE) Conor O’Farrell

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr D. Allen Northern Accountants

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a Market Rasen double (both 17.2f) in July but not scored since and arrives on back of below-par effort at Wetherby TFRHHIII BHA92

5 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (73) 6-432P2

B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)

SendEmOn

Br Frank McGuinness

6 10-13

Ross Chapman

Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort who left his chase debut form well behind when second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (16.3f, good to soft) 73 days ago. 4lb higher now but may have more to offer in this sphere yet. TFRHHHHI BHA80

6 ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (16) U40331 D

B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass

7 10-11

John Kington

Ashgill Stud 2 Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Ashgill Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on promise of her previous start when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft) 16 days ago, going clear 5lb higher now but may be capable of better over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA78

7 ROBINS FIELD (IRE) (14) PFU-PP4

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Sweet Poli (IRE)

Robin Dickin Racing Club

8 10-11

Ben Poste

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br Cathal Ennis Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped better than previously when 4 1/2 lengths fourth of 5 to Beat The Edge in handicap chase at Wetherby (15.2f, soft, 28/1) 14 days ago. Claims if building on that here.

TFRHHHII BHA78

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (23) P50/0-53

8 10-3

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE) Robert Dunne

Mr M Slingsby Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Patrick O’Riordan JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 4 races over hurdles but has shown more in a couple of starts in this sphere, latest when third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA70

2022: MYBURG (IRE) 6 10 0 Thomas Willmott 5-1 (Sue Smith) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Chemical Warfare (IRE), Zara’s Universe (GB), 11-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 6-1 Guillaume (IRE), 8-1 Fearless Action (IRE), 10-1 Johnny Mac (IRE), 14-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), Robins Field (IRE) RACE RESULT:

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THE RANDOX SUPPORTS RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (Penalty Value £84195) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb

1 HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) (29) 6-54F25

- Sanouva (FR)

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Haras De Saint Voir & Patrick Joubert

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhofellinKinlochBraeChaseinJanuary(lookedlikelywinner)andnodisgraceinlosingouttostablemateJanidilinGrade2Red

2 BURROWS SAINT (FR) (28) 323U-03 10 11-9

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mme Julie Morgan

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhohasn’tbeenathisbestforawhilebutfindshimselfonanappealingmarkasaresultandshouldbebetterforhislatest outingatDownRoyal.Fourthinthe2021GrandNational,solooksaplayerifhecanlieupwiththeearlypacedownintrip.

3 CIEL DE NEIGE (FR) (68) 112-500

8 11-9

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - In Caso di Neve (FR) Mark Walsh J

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

B Gregor Vischer

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhohasseeminglybeenbroughtalonggraduallythisterm,notfindingagreatdealhavingloomedupgoing wellinavaluablehandicapatLeopardstownacoupleofmonthsago.Nosurpriseifthishasbeentheaimallalong. TFRHHHHI BHA152

4 FAN DE BLUES (FR) (90) 43110P

8 11-9

Br B g Poliglote - Tire En Touche (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Haras de Saint Voir SCA

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser who lost his form in the winter but has had a break since and no surprise if his top handler has got him back on track. TFRHHHII BHA152

5 FINAL ORDERS (GB) (30) 111115

7 11-7

Br B g Camelot - Trapeze Keith Donoghue J

O C. M. D. Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been nothing short of a revelation for these connections and completed a 5-timer over fences in comprehensive style in valuable2mhandicapatLeopardstowninFebruary ShapedasifstillinformintheGrandAnnualanddeservesrespect TFRHHHHI BHA150

6 AL DANCER (FR) (160) 04532-1 CD

10 11-6

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire et al

TIMEFORMVIEW SmartchaserwhoreturnedasgoodaseverwhenlandingtheGrandSeftonoverC&Dand,havingbeen off since, he appears to have been laid out for another big run, so merits strong consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA149

7 IL RIDOTO (FR) (29) 03-4416 D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR)

O Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff

6 11-3

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Noel Lemaire Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicechaserwhowasthreateninganotherbigperformanceanddulydelivered(infirst-timecheekpieces)whentaking16-runner handicapatCheltenhamonTrialsDay SolidshowingwhensixthinPlateattheFestivalandlikelytogiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHHI BHA146

8 GIN ON LIME (FR) (30) 4-3204U

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Quiche Lorraine (FR)

O Robcour

B Mrs L. Gagneux & Mrs C. Denieul

7 11-2

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser Course winner Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel last September and didn’t get far in the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham last month. TFRHHIII BHA145

9 EPSON DU HOUX (FR) (30) 3/61-236

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pruneyle Do (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Rene Dugardin

9 11-2

Shane Fitzgerald (3) J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked in form this season, albeit not quite at his best when only sixth in the Grand Annual last time. Hood goes back on but he’s unproven over the trip. TFRHHHII BHA145

10 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (55) 35-3123 C

9 11-1

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to these fences when landing the Becher in December and at least respectable efforts over hurdles both outings since. Should give a good account TFRHHHHI BHA144

11 UPPING THE ANTI (IRE) (27) 113FB2

7 10-13

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Hollygrove Cezanne (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr A. Halsall Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs S. Brennan

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulchaserwhorancreditablyupingradewhen13lengthssecondof6toFlameBearerinGrade

3 chase (14/1) at Thurles (18f, soft) 27 days ago. Needs to improve again to feature in this TFRHHHII BHA142

12 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (103) 113U-10

8 10-12

Br B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Evan Hanbury Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who won a 3m Market Rasen Listed mares’ race on her reappearance in November but no impact in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day Could bounce back after a break. TFRHHHII BHA141

13 BATTLEOVERDOYEN (IRE) (30) 5P403P

10 10-12

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Battle Over (FR) Kieren Buckley (3) J

O Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Berry Farms Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner in his pomp but just useful nowadays. Losing run is mounting up and was pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA141

14 GESSKILLE (FR) (106) 1-21226 BF

7 10-11

Br B g Network (GER) - Nashkille (FR) Henry Brooke J

O The Nevers Racing Partnership I Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Mr Jacque Cypres & Mr Patrice Rabineau Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-Frenchchaserwhohasdonewellforthisyardandranwithplentyofcreditoverthesefencestwiceintheautumn. Respectable effort at Doncaster last time and freshened up by his shrewd stable, so makes plenty of appeal.

15 TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (31) 2P-353P

11 10-10

Br B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNottheforceofoldbuthismarknowreflectsthatandwasagood3lengthsthirdof23toTheGofferinhandicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown on penultimate outing. Pulled up in the Ultimate at Cheltenham since. TFRHHIII BHA139

16 PHOENIX WAY (IRE) (55) 1F-P445 D BF

10 10-9

Br B g Stowaway - Arcuate Kevin Brogan J

O Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Mr Eugene McDermott Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a valuable Ascot handicap last winter prior to going one better back ther next time. Better than recent form figures suggest, hampered latest start, and certainly not discounted with cheekpieces on for the first time. TFRHHHHI BHA138

17 BATCIO (FR) (24) 54342-U

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Besca Nueva (FR)

11 10-9

Brian Hayes J

O Luke McMahon T. M. Walsh, Ireland T

B Ecurie Biraben et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Unseated rider in minor event chase at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy, 33/1) 24 days ago, held at the time but likely to have neededtherun.Shouldbemuchclosertoformwiththatrununderhisbeltandhewasrunner-upinthislastyear TFRHHHII BHA138

18 DEMACHINE (IRE) (76) U0-1205

9 10-8

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dancingonthemoon (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O West Coast Haulage Limited Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Edmond Coleman Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 9-y-owho gaineda third victory over fences followingsecond breathing op at Uttoxeter almost a year ago. Solid showing at Newbury next time but unable to build on that since. TFRHHIII BHA137

19 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (69) PP-1455 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE)

9 10-8

A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B John Mounsey Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEW Backontrackwith21.5fMarketRasenhandicapsuccessonhisreappearanceinOctober Notatbest at Wincanton subsequently, though, and others make more appeal in this competitive event TFRHHIII BHA

20 NUMITOR (GB) (20) 12-3P32

9 10-6

Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy Adam Wedge J

O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T

B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Facile victory at Doncaster (19f, heavy) over a year ago. Well held first 2 starts this season but back to form the last twice and isn’t out of it

21 HEREDITARY RULE (IRE) (29) 421130 D 8 10-6

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Simon Torrens J

O CF Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T

B Olive Troy

TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltochasinglastyear gainingthirdsmall-fieldvictoryinCartmelnovice(21f)inAugust CashedinoffmuchlowerhurdlesmarkatDownpatrick nexttimeand,thenshapedwellatCheltenham.Downthefieldinabighandicapatthelattercourse29daysagobutcouldbounceback. TFRHHIII BHA135

22 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (34) P/-3P132

8 10-6

Br Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) Bryony Frost J

O Martin Broughton & Friends Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Sablonnets et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart hurdler who produced his best effort over fences when landing a 2m novice at Lingfield in January

Back to form at Sandown last time and, while this is much more competitive, he deserves respect TFRHHHII BHA135

23 HARDLINE (IRE) (30) 322160

11 10-6

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Hidden Reserve (IRE) Ricky Doyle J

O Bronsan Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Ms Nadja Humphreys Gordon Elliott, Prop, Sylkie Ireland Ltd, Lost Irish S

VIEW Useful chaser who has underperformed in cross-country events the last twice and looks

24 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (41) 4-011F1

7 10-4

Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mary Fanning McCormack 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive chaser who has landed his last 3 starts, the last two coming at Kelso. Jumps well for a novice and could take to these obstacles, so merits respect

25 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (29) 15-4340

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA133

11 10-4

Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromalongabsencewithabanglastseason,winning3handicaps(2hurdle,1chase)andfinefifthinPlate.Justrespectable effortsatbestthisterm,includinginanotherrenewalofthelast-namedrace,andhe’snotthatinterestingforwinpurposes.

26 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (41) 213216 BF

TFRHHIII BHA133

8 10-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER) Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Alan O’Brien Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreturnfrom6monthsoffatCarlisle(21/2m)inOctober AtleastasgoodwhenplacedatAintree/Musselburghbeforetakingthings upanotchwhenlandingSkyBetChaseatDoncaster Onlysixththerelasttime(brokebloodvessel)andmightwellgetbackontrack

27 EQUUS DANCER (IRE) (27) 1/11-101 D

TFRHHHII BHA133

9 10-4

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Celtic Cailin (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Patrick Keating Foodnet Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedhisimpressivestrikerateafter18monthsoffin7-runnerhandicapchaseatHereford(20.9f)inDecemberandfollowed upincomfortablefashionoverhurdlesatUttoxeterlastmonth.Likeabletypewhoisstillunexposedinthissphere.

28

KILLER KANE (IRE) (48) 3-64415

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE)

O Mr J. P. Romans

TFRHHHII BHA133

8 10-3

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S. McElroy Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Impressed when landing a gamble at Kempton in February and wasn’t disgraced over the same C&D next time. Others look better treated but he’s not completely dismissed.

29 DORKING LAD (GB) (55) 34-31UB

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Brookville (IRE)

O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership

B Mr Dermot Rogers

TFRHHHII BHA132

8 10-2

Jamie Moore J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysina20.5fKemptonhandicapinNovember,drawingrightawaytoscoreby16lengths.Hasfailedtocomplete onbothsubsequentoutingsbutwasrunningcreditablyatAscotonlatteroccasion.Jumpingisaconcernoverthesefences.

TFRHHIII BHA129

30 FANTASTIKAS (FR) (31) P-60P30

8 10-2

Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR) Jordan Nailor J

O Imperial Racing Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive novice chaser last term but disappointing this time around and has a bit to prove.

DECLARED RUNNERS 30

TFRHHIII BHA128

2022: MAC TOTTIE 9 10 0 Sean Bowen 8-1 (Peter Bowen) 29 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 16. Hood worn by No. 15. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 28, 30. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 14, 19, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30.

Stewards Note:

PHOENIX WAY: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

QUEL DESTIN: Following its run on 11/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

COOPER’S CROSS: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-1 Al Dancer (FR), Gesskille (FR), 14-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 16-1 Haut En Couleurs (FR),

Final Orders (GB), 18-1 Il Ridoto (FR), 20-1 Ciel De Neige (FR), Phoenix Way (IRE), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 22-1 Burrows Saint (FR), 25-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), 28-1 Epson du Houx (FR), Upping The Anti (IRE), Quel Destin (FR),

Equus Dancer (IRE), Killer Kane (IRE), 33-1 Batcio (FR), 40-1 Fan de Blues (FR), Demachine (IRE), Numitor (GB),

50-1 Gin On Lime (FR), Fantastic Lady (FR), Top Ville Ben (IRE), Celebre d’Allen (FR), Fantastikas (FR), 66-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 80-1 Battleoverdoyen (IRE), Dorking Lad (GB), 100-1 Hereditary Rule (IRE), 150-1 Hardline (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HAUT EN COULEURS produced another highly likeable display when fifth in the Plate and, as an assured jumper, he strikes as the sort to take to these fences, so he makes the most appeal. Al Dancer and Ashtown Lad have both won here already this term and appear to have been laid out for a big run, so they head the numerous dangers in another fascinating renewal.

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FIFTH RACE 4.30

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

THE BALANCED SUPPORT REINS BOB BOWDEN MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 281 runners, 11%) runs GREAT RAFFLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs THATBEATSBANAGHER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALIEN ENCOUNTER trained by L Kerr, Irvine, 194 miles.

Plenty in with a shout over this marathon trip, including last year’s winner GREAT RAFFLES. It’s possible he will be sharper for his Wetherby run 24 days ago and this sort of mark doesn’t look beyond him back up in trip. The Blame Game and Thatbeatsbanagher have both compiled good course records and are others expected to be in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.GREAT RAFFLES (FR) 2.THE BLAME GAME (IRE) 3.THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) (22) 010421 CD 9 12-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katie’s Jem (IRE) Jack Hogan (5)

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Michael O’Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW Building up a very good record at this track, posting a career-best display when landing his third C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Rider takes off handy 5lb once more and he’s expected to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA107

2 BALLIN BAY (IRE) (26) 6664

B or Br g Milan - Ballinahow Ann (IRE)

5 11-3

Craig Nichol

Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton

Br Noel McLoughlin

TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement to glean from his bumper debut effort in December and best effort over hurdles came on qualifying run when fourth in 9-runner maiden at Carlisle last month Switch to handicaps rates a plus and marked increase in trip could unlock further progress. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (50) 0-0PP51 CD

B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE)

9 11-2

Edward Austin (5)

Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon James Ewart, Langholm

Br Seamus Murphy Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWAll 3 victories gained at this track, responding well when holding Thatbeatsbanagher by 1/2 length in February. Remains with handicapping scope on old form and he ought to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHI BHA93

4 ATOMIC ANGEL (GB) (15) P14002 CD

8 10-10

Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas Dillan Hurst (7)

Castle View Racing Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who regained winning thread at Catterick (25.3f) in January and dispelled lesser effort granted run of the race when second in 5-runner Hexham handicap (23.3f) 15 days ago, edged out only close home This looks a little deeper, however TFRHHHII BHA87

5 DORA DE JANEIRO (FR) (102) P4-0035

B m Ballingarry (IRE) - Katana (GER)

10 10-9

Bruce Lynn (3)

Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham

Br J. Regereau, L. Regereau & S. Regereau Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunstretchesbacktoMarch2021butproducedherbesteffortforawhileunderamorepositiveridewhenthirdof12atMarketRasen(23f, soft) in December Not in same form back at around 20f at Ayr in January but she’s not out of things from this sort of mark on balance TFRHHHII BHA86

6 GREAT RAFFLES (FR) (24) 311-234 CD BF

7 10-9

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR) Conor O’Farrell

The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with back-to-back wins (including this race) and creditable in-the-frame efforts all 3 starts so far this campaign. Possible he’ll sharpen up for his latest run at Wetherby 24 days ago and worth considering TFRHHHHH BHA86

7 MR PALMTREE (IRE) (15) 443/-5P1

10 10-7

Gr g Robin des Pres (FR) - Mattys Joy (IRE) Ben Poste

The Cocoa Nuts & The Tricksters

Br Brandy & Baileys Syndicate

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2020/21 campaign. Missed last season and readily surpassed form of first 2 starts this campaign when landing 7-runner Warwick handicap 926f) 15 days ago. 5lb higher mark to contend with here on the back of a relatively quick turnaround TFRHHHII BHA84

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

LOCKDOWN LEADER (IRE) (196) 053P00

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Holy Vow (IRE)

7 10-2

Sean Quinlan

The Golf Inn Racers Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Mr Richard Busher Prestwick Inns Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWAppeared to take a step in the right direction when third of 10 at Perth (3m) in June but all 3 starts thereafter where below that level. Comes here on back of 6 months off/wind op and others hold stronger claims. TFRHHIII BHA77

9 ALIEN ENCOUNTER (GB) (19) 00-PP05

Gr or Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Inthesettlement

7 10-2

Alan Doyle (5)

Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine

Br Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little either start in bumpers and similar story in handful of maiden/novice hurdle outings upon returning from a lengthy absence this year Needs to step up plenty to play a part on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA73

2022: GREAT RAFFLES (FR) 6 10 0 Alain Cawley 3-1 (Micky Hammond) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE), 9-2 The Blame Game (IRE), 5-1 Mr Palmtree (IRE), 6-1 Great Raffles (FR), 8-1 Atomic Angel (GB), 10-1 Dora de Janeiro (FR), 12-1 Ballin Bay (IRE), 25-1 Lockdown Leader (IRE), 50-1 Alien Encounter (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THE WINNERS WEAR CAVANI SEFTON

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ABSOLUTE NOTIONS (IRE) (69) 1132

5 11-8

Br B g Milan - Colleen Donnoige (IRE) Davy Russell J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedineachofhis3startsoverhurdles,latestwhenverygoodsecondof8toGoodLandinNathanielLacy&PartnersSolicitors Novices’atLeopardstown(22.1f,goodtosoft,12/1)69daysago.Bredtoappreciatethislongertripandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA143

2 BLENKINSOP (GB) (104) 3-41111

6 11-8

Br B g Westerner - Last of Her Line Hugh Nugent J

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesinceswitchedtohandicaps,stilllookingwellaheadofhismarkwhencompletingthe4-timeratNewbury(20.5f,soft) inDecember Wellworthhisplaceingradedcompanyhereandit’spossiblewehaven’tseenthebestofhimyet

3 GREY DAWNING (IRE) (90) 11-2111

6 11-8

Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Robert Kirkland

Skelton, Alcester T

B Grange Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWonbothhisbumperstartsandhasaprogressiveprofileinthissphere,takingthestepupinclassinhisstridewhenwinningGrade2atWarwick (21f,heavy)inJanuary Furtherimprovementmaybeforthcoming,particularlyoverthislongertrip,andheisonefortheshortlist

4 HOWLINGMADMURDOCK (IRE) (38) 1-121

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE)

Sheppard J O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

B The Beeches & Grange Stud Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won2of his3 startsoverhurdles,findingimprovementwhenscoring onhandicapbowatSandown (19.8f, soft) 38 days ago, Remains low mileage but asked a much bigger question now

5 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (51) 3-21331

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm

O The Hanseatic League

Frost

B D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairforminbumpersanduppedhisgamesincesenthurdling,hisstandouteffortcomingwhenthirdintheGrade2RiverDonat DoncasterinJanuary Madethemostofgoodopportunityatsamecoursesincebuthasalotmoreonhisplateinthiscompany TFRHIIII BHA135

6 IROKO (FR) (28) 244-111

5 11-8

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWTakenhisformtoanewlevelforhisfledglingyardthisseason,producingacareerbestwhenwinningMartinPipeatCheltenham (20.2f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Everychancehewillbejustaseffectiveoverthislongertripandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA144

7 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (30) 2-11515

7 11-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) Kielan Woods J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has won 3 of his 5 starts this season. However, limitations rather exposed when fifth in Ballymore at Cheltenham last month and this longer trip will need to bring out some improvement

8 MAXIMILIAN (GER) (76) 11-1131

Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)

O Owners Group 099

TFRHHIII BHA138

7 11-8

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Gestut Harzburg Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhogotbackontheupwhentaking10-runnerRiverDonNovices’HurdleatDoncaster(24.4f,goodtosoft)76days agobyalengthfromStayAwayFay,respondingwell.Maybecapableofbetteryetandwarrantsplentyofrespect TFRHHHII BHA139

9 MOFASA (GB) (76) 4-1143

Br B g Ocovango - Ninna Nanna (FR)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

7 11-8

Luca Morgan J

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won his first 2 starts this term and got back on track when third of 10 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) in January Ought to stay this longer trip but has plenty to find on form with the principals here. TFRHHIII BHA133

10 MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (29) 25-P53F

5 11-8

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR) David Noonan J

O Tom Chadney and Friends

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mr Nicolas Ferrand Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions but is still looking for his first victory and arrives on the back of an early fall in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month. Difficult ask. TFRHIIII BHA124

11 SAINT DAVY (FR) (108) 1-11

6 11-8

Br B g Balko (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. & C. Choupeault & E. Rineau Ashford Stud, Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£270,000afterwinningsolepointstartandjustifiedfavouritismwhenlandingaCarlislebumperonRulesdebutinOctober Dug deepwhennarrowlymakingawinningstartinthissphereatChepstow(19.5f)inDecemberandremainsopentoimprovement TFRHHIII BHA-

12 SEARCH FOR GLORY (IRE) (28) 1-133P

6 11-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Geek Chic (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B P. Connell Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score in 3 attempts over timber and was well behind when pulling up behind Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month. Makes limited appeal. Wears first-time tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA-

13 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (28) 1-121

6 11-8

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay Harry Cobden J

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhis3startsoverhurdles,showingmarkedimprovementwhentaking20-runnerAlbertBartlettatCheltenham(24f,goodtosoft)ingutsy fashionlastmonth.Nodoubthisfutureliesoverfencesbuthewillbeabigplayerhereifthatvictoryhasn’ttakentoomuchoutofhim.

14 TWIG (GB) (42) 212161

8 11-8

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit Beau Morgan J

O Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point/chase winner who opened his account over hurdles at Kempton in November but finished well held in River Don at Doncasternexttime.Backonscoreboardin6-runnernoviceatNewburylatestbutlikelytostrugglebackupingradenow TFRHIIII BHA129

15 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (28) 11-3100

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)

6 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Conor Murphy Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles at Cheltenham in January but hasn’t really built on that and finished well held behind Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett last month. TFRHHIII BHA137

16 APPLE AWAY (IRE) (41) 163211

6 11-1

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dr A Day (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Old Gold Racing 14

B Terence Leonard

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a successful hurdling/Rules debut at Bangor in September and has continued to progress since, latest when taking 5-runnerlistedhurdleatDoncaster(24.4f,good)lastmonth.YardtookthiswithAhoySenor2yearsagoandsheisaninterestingcontender TFRHHHII BHA131

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: GELINO BELLO (FR) 6 11 7 Harry Cobden 7-2 (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Absolute Notions (IRE), Stay Away Fay (IRE), 11-2 Iroko (FR), 7-1 Maximilian (GER), 10-1 Grey Dawning (IRE), 14-1 Apple Away (IRE), 18-1 Blenkinsop (GB), 25-1 Saint Davy (FR), 33-1 Marble Sands (FR), Mofasa (GB), 40-1 Howlingmadmurdock (IRE), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 50-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), Search For Glory (IRE), 100-1 Twig (GB), 150-1 Moka de Vassy (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GREY DAWNING is going the right way and showed bundles of stamina when winning a Grade 2 at Warwick in January. His shrewd handler will no doubt have targeted this event and he is taken to land the spoils. Absolute Notions will also appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and looks sure to make his presence felt, whilst sole mare Apple Away will be dangerous if let loose on the lead. Cheltenham Festival winners Stay Away Fay and Iroko also enter calculations in what looks a cracking contest

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREY DAWNING (IRE) 2.ABSOLUTE NOTIONS (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 5.05

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

THE PAXTONS ROXYFET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 281 runners, 11%) runs LARRY LOOBY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S J Smith (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs KAPHUMOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: VETONCALL trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 328 miles.

Having landed a double in the winter, SKYHILL has shaped as if still in reasonable form the last twice, so he looks a solid proposition in a race where the majority have something to prove. Vetoncall and Henry Brown look the main dangers.

1-2-3: 1.SKYHILL (IRE) 2.VETONCALL (IRE) 3.HENRY BROWN (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ARCHIE BROWN (IRE) (506) 004P1/P-

9 12-2

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Pure Beautiful (IRE) Tom Midgley (5) Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington

Br K. A. Cullen Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Market Rasen in February 2021 but has been seen only once since and can only be watched on return from another lengthy absence TFRHHIII BHA102

2 LARRY LOOBY (IRE) (8) 11616U CD

10 12-0

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Panglao Island (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

MR & MRS D LEES MR J KAYE & MR D POLLITT Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br T. G. Mooney Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins (all under Emma Smith-Chaston) in a very productive first half of the season Respectable sixth at Newcastle in November and unseated at Wetherby on only start since. Should give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 KAPHUMOR (FR) (8) U-43P4P

7 11-6

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Money Humor (IRE) Ross Chapman Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br B. Bossert, R. Lustig & J. Bossert Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 and produced another laboured effort when pulled up at Wetherby last week. Hard to make a solid case for. TFRHHIII BHA92 (-2)

4 SKYHILL (IRE) (19) P31145 CD

B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE)

Mr and Mrs D S Byers and JPG Hamilton

10 11-5

Jamie Hamilton

Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Jay Kavanagh Hamilton Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to score at Sedgefield in December before following up at Catterick (25.2f, soft) on New Year’s Day. Shaped as if still in decent heart both starts since and this is an easier race than last time TFRHHHHH BHA91

5 WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (GB) (30) 00F0/-65

B g Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil

Mrs M A Cooper & Mrs C M Dickin

Br Mrs C. M. Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper

7 10-10

James Best

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form at best over hurdles in 2020/21 season Offered little switched to fences after nearly 2 years off and others are preferred.

6 HENRY BROWN (IRE) (50) 314632

B g Mahler - Blackeyedsue (IRE)

Mr H. Burns

Br David Moran

TFRHHIII BHA82

8 10-8

Sean Quinlan

Hugh Burns, Alnwick

TIMEFORMVIEW Suited by way race developed when finally off the mark at Hexham (24.2f) in September and back to form when second over C&D last time One to consider in a thin race TFRHHHHI BHA80

7 LAWTOP LEGEND (IRE) (28) 14331-P

B g Milan - Nolagh Supreme (IRE)

JGS Partnership

11 10-5

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Ms S. Kiernan Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to resume winning ways at Stratford but off 19 months subsequently and pulled up at Fakenham, leaving him with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA77

VETONCALL (IRE) (28) P0//3-102

B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE)

11 10-4

Rex Dingle

Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe

Br Christopher McKeever

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return from another absence at Fakenham (3m) in November and back to form when runner-up in 4-runner event there last time Merits respect. TFRHHHHI BHA76

9

ALONE NO MORE (IRE) (15) 2-550P3

11 10-2

B g Gold Well - Cherry In A Hurry (IRE) Miss Lucy Brown (7) Miss Lucy Brown Jackie Stephen, Melrose

Br Miss Ann McInerney Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Rules form is pretty uninspiring and he has been well below par for this stabe so far. Returns to chasing with cheekpieces refitted TFRHHIII BHA73

2022: WELL CLICHE (IRE) 7 10 10 Conor O’Farrell 10-3 (Martin Todhunter) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

ARCHIE BROWN: Following its run on 24/11/2021 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Skyhill (IRE), 7-2 Vetoncall (IRE), 4-1 Henry Brown (IRE), 10-1 Larry Looby (IRE), 12-1 Lawtop Legend (IRE), 16-1 Archie Brown (IRE), Williamdeconqueror (GB), 18-1 Kaphumor (FR), 22-1 Alone No More (IRE)

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THE ABERSOCH LAND AND SEA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (PenaltyValue£25720)Weightsraised12lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.11EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.

colours no horse

1 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (20) 135162 D

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR)

Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

B Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedagainthisterm,resumingwinningwaysatHuntingdon(15.8f)inJanuaryandhavingnotbeendisgracedatAscotnexttime,he quicklyreturnedtohisbestwhensecondatBangor(19.5f)3weeksago.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccountreturnedtothis2mtrip.

2 GLAN (IRE) (203) 51-P04P D

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Fleur (GER) Aidan Kelly (5) J

O Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B K. McManus Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigeffortonbackofashortbreaktoland17-runnerFairyhousehandicap(2m)12monthsago.ExploitsmixedeithersideofasolidfourthinGalwayHurdle thereafter,albeitseeminglynot100%whenpulledupatListowelinSeptember Absentsincebutunlikelytobelackingforfitnessonreturn.

3 PARRAMOUNT (GB) (28) 0/-31211 D

HHHII BHA134

7 11-10

Br B g Mount Nelson - Queen Soraya Bradley Roberts (7) J

O Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulinbumpersduring2020/21andhasgonefromstrength-to-strengthoverhurdlesthisterm,makingit3winsfrom5startswithanyamount tospareatFakenham(2m)lastmonth.Handicapperhasreactedbutridertakesoffveryhandy7lbandhe’sverymuchofinterestagain.

4 GEROMINO (FR) (183) 211112 D BF

Br B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR)

O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick

HHHHH BHA134

7 11-9

Abbie McCain (5) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMademostofgoodopportunitiestobag4small-fieldchaseeventslastsummerpriortofindingTommy’sOscartoostronginamatchonfinal startatCarlisleinOctober Returnstohurdleshavinggonewellfreshpreviouslybuthemayfindafewtoogoodonthisoccasion.

5 ADVANCED VIRGO (IRE) (386) 0/06501- D

8 11-7

133

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Amaraja (GER) Miss Aine O’Connor (3) J

O Miss Rita Shah A. McCann, Ireland T

B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who returned to form and caused a surprise when making a winning debut for this yard in a Cork minor event (2m)13monthsago.Interestingconnectionspitchhiminherefollowinganotherabsencewithverycapablepilotbooked. TFRHHHII BHA131

6 ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (14) 2P-2541 D

9 11-7

Br B g Champs Elysees - Neath Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Golden Ratio & J Blackburn Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Amelia Field Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEW9-y-owhoboastsaverygoodrecordatWetherby,addinganothersuccessatthatvenuetohistally2weeksago.4lbhigher markfinebuthisoverallrecordsuggestshe’snosurethingtobeinsameformhere(pulledupinthis12monthsago). TFRHHIII BHA131

7 JPR ONE (IRE) (25) 12105-1 D

6 11-7

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr J. P. Romans

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried on back of novice hurdle victories (at upto 19f) last season but clearly not lacking for fitness as he made a winning return in 5-runnerTauntonhandicap(16.5f)25daysago,doingitreadily Thisunderstandablymoredemandingbuthe’sstilllow-mileage. TFRHHHII BHA131

8 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (34) 311-122 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE)

O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Knickerbocker

7 11-6

Tristan Durrell (5) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Oliver Brown S

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressive7-y-owhoscored4timesoverhurdleslastyearandhavingmadeabrightstartoverfencesthiswinter hedulyrananotherfinerace backoverhurdleswhenrunner-upinlastmonth’sImperialCup,possiblypressingonashadesoon.Noreasonwhyhewon’tgowellagain.

9 NIBIRU (IRE) (68) 511062 D

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Cnocan Gold (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA130

8 11-6

Ben Harvey (5) J

O Mr John Breslin A. J. Martin, Ireland T

B Maurice Regan

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/dual hurdles winner during second half of last year and out ran big odds when second in 17-runner Liffey handicap hurdle on latest outing in February This understandably tougher from career-high mark, though. TFRHHHII BHA130

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE)

B G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim

likethesameformsincehowever includingfollowingawindopwhenseventhin10-runnerKemptonhandicap(21f)inMarch.

B g Dansili - Key Point (IRE)

The Queen

nextstartandeasyenoughtooverlookhisruninlastmonth’sImperialCup(hamperedbefore2out).Still,presentmarkdemandsmore.

OF THE WILD (IRE) (95) 113-3U4 D BF

B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER)

Miss Jackie O’Flynn

Wonsolebumperstartand2from4innovicehurdlesduring2021/22.Encouragingthirdonreturn/handicapdebutatAscotinOctoberandhecomes

14 GO DANTE (GB) (24) 124-541 D

7 11-3

Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy Mr J. J. Codd J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced7-y-owho,havingmissedwholeof2022hassteppedupwitheachoutingsincetheturnoftheyear wellservedbyasoundly-runracewhen takingsmall-fieldWetherbyhandicap24daysago.CheekpiecesgoonandbookingofJamieCoddaneye-catchingone.Onetonote.

15 SOUL ICON (GB) (175) 2-11111 D

Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl

6 11-3

Ben Godfrey (3) J

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S

O This time next year maybe

TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedadifferentpropositionsinceswitchedtohandicaps,findinganotherchunkofimprovementwhenmakingit7winsfrom8starts atCheltenham(16.4f)inOctober Facesanother10lbriseinweightsbutcomesherefreshandheshouldn’tbeunderestimated.

16 TULLYPOLE ANNIE (IRE) (68) 22201P D

Br Ch m Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Misscomplacent

O Jolly Boys & Kangley Partnership

B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 11-3

Miss Georgie Benson (7) J

Peter John Flood, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFitfromFlatandcausedasurprisewhenrunningout33/1winneratLeopardstown(2m)overChristmas.Seeminglynotherself whenpulledupbackatthatvenueinFebruarybutsheneedstopulloutmoretodefythismarkinanycase.

17 FRUIT N NUT (IRE) (41) 1-30131 D

Br B g Carlotamix (FR) - Perilously (USA)

TFRHHIII BHA127

7 11-3

Theo Gillard J

O Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mrs E. Leahy Proactive Personnel Limited, Special Piping Materials Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualsoft-groundbumperwinnerin2021andhecomeshereboastingarecordof3winsfrom6startsovertimber successfulunder thisrideratNewbury(16.3f)6weeksago.Suspicionhewillneedtopulloutmoreifhe’stocomeoutontopagainhere.

18 BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (12) 12-4P01 D

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR)

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey

TFRHHHII BHA127

4 11-2 (in 7lb ex)

Angus Cheleda (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWClearlyalwaysbeenwellregarded(sentoffshort-pricedfavouriteforGrade2juvenileonUKdebut)andfinallyshowedwhyafter,havinghadawind-op,landed a13-runnerjuvenilehurdle(50/1)atAscot(15.7f,goodtosoft)12daysago.Handy4-y-oallowancetocalluponandhe’srespected.

19

COLLINGHAM (GER) (41) 12321U D

Br B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)

O Mr J. Fyffe

TFRHHHII BHA127 (+4)

5 11-1

Charlie Maggs (10) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B D. A. Brand Proactive Personnel Limited, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDurablesortwhohashadagoodseason,bagginganiceprizeunderthispromisingrideratMusselburgh(2m,good)inFebruary

TFRHHHII BHA125

Unseated earlyintheMorebattleHurdleatKelsolastmonthandfanciedtogiveagoodaccountforallhe’sacareer-highmarktodefy.

20 DENSWORTH (IRE) (39) 0-15211 D

6 11-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way Luca Morgan J

O OAP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinbumpersandhe’simprovedwitheachoutingoverhurdles,makingallandincommandwhenleftclear lastashedefiedapenaltyinaSouthwellnovice(15.8f)39daysago.Highlylikelythere’smoretocomenowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA124

21 WASHINGTON (GB) (107) 313-5P2 D

7 11-0

Br Br g Westerner - Present Leader Lorcan Murtagh J

O Syders & Burkes Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Jeremy MacTaggart McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerasanovicelasttermandsignedoffwithacreditablethirdfrom3lbhighermarkinthisrace12monthsago.Low-keyeffortsatAscot/Newbury initiallythistimearoundbutdidfaremuchbetterwhenrunner-upatLeicester(15.5f,heavy)overChristmas.Comesherefreshandworthalook TFRHHHII BHA124

22 GAOTH CHUIL (IRE) (40) F51301

5 11-0

Br B m Harzand (IRE) - Elyaadi Shane O’Callaghan (7) J

O Mr Michael A Ryan

B M. Ryan

T. M. Walsh, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner last summer and positive start over hurdles, gaining second success in this sphere with a good deal to spare under this rideratLeopardstown(20f)6weeksago.Shrewdstableshouldneverbeunderestimatedhereandlikelyshehasmoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

2022: HACKER DES PLACES (FR) 5 10 11 Angus Cheleda 10-1 (Paul Nicholls) 16 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14, 21. Hood worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 20. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 16.

Stewards Note:

GEROMINO: Following its run on 13/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left handed.

CALL OF THE WILD: Following its run on 9/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Go Dante (GB), 11-1 Parramount (GB), 12-1 Gaoth Chuil (IRE), 14-1 JPR One (IRE), Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Soul Icon (GB), Densworth (IRE), 16-1 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 18-1 Glan (IRE), Nibiru (IRE), 22-1 Ukantango (IRE), Call of The Wild (IRE), Washington (GB), 25-1 Advanced Virgo (IRE), 28-1 Homme Public (FR), Punctuation (GB), Fruit N Nut (IRE), Collingham (GER), 33-1 Geromino (FR), 40-1 Albert’s Back (GB), 50-1 A Different Kind (IRE), 80-1 Tullypole Annie (IRE)

PARRAMOUNT continued his upward trajectory over hurdles with another dominant display at Fakenham 4 weeks ago and, with his in-form rider’s claim off-setting a fair chunk of his subsequent 10lb rise, he looks sure to make another bold bid. This is ultra-competitive however with the prolific Soul Icon a big threat returned from a short break. Go Dante, Gaoth Chuil and Blueking d’Oroux are a trio of others fancied to be in the mix also.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.35

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

THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs KILLANE & LOVIN JUKEBOX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S J Smith (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs EDGAR ALLAN POE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TONYX trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 217 miles.

It might be worth taking a chance on KILLANE, who is well treated, particularly when William Maggs’s 10lb claim is taken into account, if first-time blinkers have a positive effect. Lovin Jukebox, a stablemate of the selection, and Edgar Allan Poe were second/third in the same C&D contest last time and may provide the main opposition.

1-2-3: 1.KILLANE (IRE) 2.LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) 3.EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 TONYX (GB) (28) 341F/5-P CD

7 12-0

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Kadoma Jack Quinlan Amy Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Springfield Farm Partnership

CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner who opened account over hurdles in C&D novice in April 2021 Very lightly raced and little to get excited about since, pulling up in Fakenham claiming hurdle last time Return to this venue needs to spark a major revival. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 BENITO (FR) (17) 1220P3

B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)

6 11-11

Sean Quinlan

Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled tally over hurdles at Cartmel (2 3/4m) last summer Runner-up on next 2 starts but hasn’t been at best in recent outings. Back on a good mark but need to see more. TFRHHIII BHA97

3 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (22) 001303

9 11-9

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) Ross Chapman

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. Creditable third of 6 over this C&D (heavy) 3 weeks ago. Likely to be competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA95

4 LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) (22) 0-50F2

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

5 11-4

Fergus Gillard (3)

Birkdale Bloodstock Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Keilhof Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Best run over hurdles when 9 lengths second (Edgar Allan Poe third) om C&D handicap debut 3 weeks ago. Lightly-raced profile provides hope for better again. TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 MISTAMEL (IRE) (555) 6000////0-

B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Without Precedent (FR)

11 11-1

Edward Austin (5)

Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland

Br Gerry Flannery Developments

TIMEFORM VIEW First hurdle run since 2017 when seventh of 9 over C&D in October 2021

Subsequently left Iain Jardine and has been off for 18 months Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (22) 306453

7 10-13

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Joshua Thompson (7)

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

Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 26 NH runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2019 Third of 4 in handicap hurdle at this course (2 1/2m, heavy, 7/2) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHII BHA85

7 EL JEFE (IRE) (24) 0-00000 CD

6 10-9

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) William Shanahan (7)

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last winter. Operating below his best this winter but is too well handicapped to dismiss TFRHHHII BHA81

8

ARCHIVE (FR) (127) 0-04500

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Royale Dorothy (FR)

Newstartracing.com Club

13 10-7

Jamie Hamilton

Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent

Br E.A.R.L. Elevages Des Loges & J. Hanamy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort for a while when fourth at Hexham in June but, unsurprisingly, he has failed to back that up in 3 subsequent starts and losing run stretches back to 2019 TFRHHIII BHA79

9

IHEARDUPAINTHOUSES (IRE) (14) 6-35000

6 10-6

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Miracle Steps (CAN) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Miss Mollie Chaston

Br Mr Hugo McDermott

Paula Smith, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form sole start in bumpers and following an unsuccessful stint in points, he’s offered little in novice/ maiden hurdles for present yard Clearly more chance now handicapping but still can’t make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA78

10

GEORGE MALLORY (GB) (33) 55DP2P

B g Kingman - Rose Et Noire (IRE)

7 10-6

Robert Dunne

Mr C. T. Pogson Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br Ecurie des Charmes

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstpastthepostatUttoxeter inJuly(subsequentlydisqualifiedfor abannedsubstance).Returnedfrom4months offtofinishsecond at Southwell in November but off again until pulled up at Market Rasen last month. Needs to leave that run well behind TFRHHHII BHA78

11

KILLANE (IRE) (53) F10-606 D

8 10-5

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Kilkylane (IRE) William Maggs (10)

The Horses Mouth Racing Club

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Miss Colette Keane Proactive Personnel Limited, Cloud 53 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 low-level handicaps in a productive 2021/22 campaign. Not at best this term but is well treated if first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) help him to stage a revival. TFRHHHHH BHA77

12

ROBIN GOODFELLOW (IRE) (22) 34P4

4 10-2

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA) Alan Doyle (5)

Mr W. Laws Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on Flat and has yet to achieve much over hurdles, finishing behind Lovin Jukebox and Edgar Allan Poe when a well-held fourth of 6 on C&D handicap debut 22 days ago. 6lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA76

2022: HEY BOB (IRE) 10 10 10 Mr James King 10-1 (Olly Murphy) 11 ran

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS

12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

TONYX: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was p.u having hung badly right.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Lovin Jukebox (GER), 5-1 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), 8-1 Killane (IRE), 9-1 Tonyx (GB), Coup de Gold (IRE), 11-1 Benito (FR), El Jefe (IRE), 12-1 George Mallory (GB), 20-1 Archive (FR), 28-1 Mistamel (IRE), 40-1 Robin Goodfellow (IRE), 50-1 Iheardupainthouses (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.10 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. 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. 13 entries at £41. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Second Race 2.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 18 entries, 2 at £9 and 16 at £46. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

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Third Race 3.20 - THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4383 to the winning horse The second to receive £2016, the third £1008, the fourth £504 and the fifth £251. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £41. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3352; Second £1676; Third £838; Fourth £419; Fifth £209. (Penalty Value £4383.23)

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Fourth Race 3.55 - THE JTC PIZZALICIOUS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £32. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE BALANCED SUPPORT REINS BOB BOWDEN MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £32. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Sixth Race 5.05 - THE PAXTONS ROXYFET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £32. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Seventh Race 5.35 - THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 27 entries at £32. - Closed April 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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