Uttoxeter Racecard - Sunday November 20th

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STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ëëëëë Selected to win the race ëëëëê Good chance of being placed ëëëêê By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. ëëêêê Unlikely to win but not totally without hope ëêêêê Can be given little or no chance

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 non handicap 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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Kick For Touch. Bred to need more time and distance and didn’t show much in a pair of bumpers in the spring TFRëëêêê BHA

(GB) (18) 305-0 5 11-4 B g Martaline Knar Mardy David England Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Definite promise amidst greenness when third in a Worcester bumper (2m) a year ago. Didn’t kick on after and on the back of a wind op, he was never involved on recent hurdles debut TFRëëêêê BHA 3 HARJO (IRE) (31) U1-2 5 11-4

B g Yeats (IRE) Frankly Native (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr Alan Halsall Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Raymond McDonnell Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW£80,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding Brother to a winner, and closely related to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Master of The Hall. Dam unraced Readily off mark in Irish points at second attempt and made very promising hurdles debut when second at Carlisle last month. TFRëëëëë BHA

4 ISSUING AUTHORITY (IRE) (246) 521- C

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) Mini’s Last (IRE)

5 11-4

James Bowen

Owners Group 101 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr Edward Collins Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW

11-4

Br P. Doocey D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd, Jewson Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR9,500 3-y-o, Shantou gelding Dam unraced half-sister to French 15f-17f hurdle/chase winner Mazalunna and winning 2m-2 1/4m hurdler Honey Pound (both fairly useful). Maiden Irish pointer. TFRëëêêê BHA

11

Br

STUDENT CHAP (IRE)

Prowler (IRE)

(24) P/54-4 6

11-4

11-3

(IRE)

De Londres (IRE) Brendan Powell

Nicholas, Susan & John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Goldford Stud Coral Racing Limited S

Winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago. Can definitely improve on that bare form but she was a fair way behind Kateira when they clashed in a bumper at Aintree in the spring TFRëëëëê BHA

2 BUYING

MONEY

(IRE) (23) U4-00 4 11-0

B f Yeats (IRE) She’s Our Banker (IRE)

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Craig Nichol Keith Dodd & Network Racing

Br Michael Fennessy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and well held in Bangor bumper and C&D maiden hurdle this autumn TFRëêêêê BHA

3 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS

(IRE) (599) 002/ 6

B m Getaway (GER) Buck’s Blue (FR)

Mr Will Roseff

11-0

Richard Patrick

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Philip Hore Jnr Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in pair of bumpers but offered a lot more switched to hurdles when second at Ludlow (2m) in March 2021. Absent since but she retains potential on this belated return. TFRëëëêê BHA

Prize Money. 1st £7344, 2nd £3673, 3rd £1836, 4th £919,

£280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £9584.96) Having enjoyed a fine season novice hurdling in 2020/21, BEAR GHYLLS made an encouraging start to life over fences after a lengthy absence at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Provided all is well, Nicky Martin’s charge gets the verdict to come out on top with considerable progress a distinct possibility. Arizona Cardinal would be a major player if taking his chance (engaged at Ascot on Saturday), but Super Survivor is put forward as the main danger instead for the in-form Jamie Snowden yard.

GHYLLS (IRE) (21) 1/1114/-3 BF 7 11-10 Br g Arcadio (GER) Inch Princess (IRE) James Bowen Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead Br Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHad a fine season as a novice hurdler in 2020/21 winnings his first 3 starts. Shaped much better than the bare result after 20 months on the sidelines when third on chasing debut at Carlisle 3 weeks ago and he’s the type to progress considerably with that under his belt. TFRëëëëë BHA140

Aidan Coleman Potwell Racing Syndicate III Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Mrs L. A. Nesbitt Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWWent from strength-to-strength over hurdles last season, completing hat-trick on handicap debut with ease at this course (23.3f) in March. Possibly found

B g Oscar (IRE) Niamh’s Away (IRE)

Kevin Brogan Deva Racing (GR)

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Br Oliver Loughlin Deva Racing Group S

Michael Platt 1949 - 2022

In memory of Mike a well-loved Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, and friend to many.

During Mikes 40 years as a bookmaker, he spent many years working on racecourses and was well known for his strong personality and sense of humour.

Mike is always in our thoughts, and we treasure the many happy memories every day that will never be forgotten.

Total race value £9400 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE SUMMARY

CROAGH PATRICK has a likeable profile over fences and might not have reached his limit, so he’s taken to build on a positive return when second at Carlisle by going one better Recent C&D winner Conceal looks an obvious danger and Discko des Plages looks of interest from a reduced mark. 1-2-3:

colours no horse age st lb

1 FOR JIM (IRE) (26) F21360 C 10 12-2

Gr g Milan Dromhale Lady (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Ms Jennie Candlish Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Liam Sheahan Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won here in June but hasn’t fired the last twice Others make more appeal

2

GOOD WORK (FR) (26) 42/F55-0

Gr g Network (GER) Teskaline (FR)

The Cool Runnings Syndicate II

TFRëëêêê BHA107

6 12-0

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW On good mark given his form in France but both outings for new stable have been uninspiring. Tried in a hood now. TFRëëêêê BHA105

11-11

England,

BHA102

11-1

BOYS OF WEXFORD (GB)

5 10-2

BHA75

11 ROYAL ACT (GB) (14)

1055P-0

Br g Royal Anthem (USA) Native’s Return (IRE)

10 10-2

William Kennedy

Moorland Racing Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mrs G. A. Corbett

Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a long losing run from 6lb out of handicap at Bangor (17.4f, heavy) in January. However, hasn’t been able to reproduce that effort since, down the field at Ffos Las on return. Hard to fancy. TFRëêêêê BHA74

12

NEWBERRY NEW (IRE)

(17) P50P2-0 CD

10 10-2

John Kington Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold Br Patrick J. Gleeson

B g Kodiac Sunblush (UAE)

TIMEFORM

on

C&D winner, however,

ëëëêê

prefer an easier surface. DISCKO DES PLAGES: Following its run on 22/4/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Patrick (IRE), Conceal (IRE), 11-2 Alberic (FR), 6-1 Not Sure (IRE),

(FR), 11-1 Bitasweetsymphony (IRE), 16-1 Glebe Road (IRE), 20-1 Good Work (FR),

(IRE),

Newberry New (IRE), 40-1 Boys of Wexford (GB), 66-1 Royal Act (GB)

Brian

Total

Prize Money. 1st £6760, 2nd £3381, 3rd £1690, 4th £846,

£280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £8822.52) Veteran BOBO MAC got back to winning ways in some style at Chepstow only two ago and looks the way to go given he escapes a penalty for that conditional jockeys’ success. The Changing Man looked an improved model when scoring at Ffos Las on his return and is feared most now back over a longer trip, while Eyeofthescorpion has an absence to overcome but hails from a stable going well so can’t be discounted along with handicap-debutant Del La Mar Rocket. 1-2-3:

(IRE)

(IRE)

(17) 41453-2 D 8 12-0

B g No Risk At All (FR) Rolie de Vindecy (FR)

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr B. Preece James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Mme Alexandrine Berger

TIMEFORMVIEWScored on his second start for new yard at Huntingdon in January and in good form since, resuming with second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f) 17 days ago. Needs considering TFRëëëêê BHA129

2

JEPECK (IRE) (246) 013224 D 13 11-13 B g Westerner Jenny’s Jewel (IRE)

Ben Godfrey (3) Mr J. Pike Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Dave Slattery Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a useful hurdler despite his veteran status, scoring at Wincanton in January and solid efforts to make the frame after. Can’t be ruled out on his seasonal return TFRëëëêê BHA128

DEL LA MAR ROCKET (IRE) (214) P/40125- 6 11-9 B g Fame

Naunton

TIMEFORMVIEWCaused an upset in maiden at Ffos Las (21.9f) in February but made mistakes when beating only one in listed hurdle at Perth (23.9f) 7 months ago. No surprise to see him bounce back on handicap debut though with his yard going well TFRëëëêê BHA124

Richard Patrick Pip Morris & Lindy Morgan Kerry Lee, Presteigne Br J. Kinsella Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWIn first-time cheekpieces, finally off the mark in novice hurdle at Wexford in June However, failed to meet expectations when down the field on chasing debut next time Quickly back over hurdles as he makes stable/handicap debut TFRëëëêê BHA118

2

HEROSS DU SEUIL (FR) (35) 112/2P-4

5 11-13

James Bowen Kevin Boothby and John Lynk Billy Aprahamian, Towcester Br Mme Catherine Boudot Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

B g Rail Link Tulipe du Seuil (FR)

TIMEFORMVIEWFrench bumper winner who landed Kempton juvenile hurdle on British/hurdling debut in December 2020 However, has failed to go as hoped since, pulled up on his first run since leaving Nicky Henderson last month. Cheekpieces now reached for. TFRëëêêê BHA117 3

BALAGAN (GB) (790) PP/1215/ CD 7 11-13

B g Great Pretender (IRE) Lovely Origny (FR)

Jack Quinlan

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop

Br Wood Hall Stud Wood Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who showed much-improved form in the summer of 2020, winning novices at Uttoxeter and Market Rasen at around 20f. Below-par effort at Warwick when last seen in September of that year, though Has had wind op TFRëëêêê BHA117

4

COUSU MAIN (FR) (22) 3/F1P4-6 C 6 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Atoned for final-flight departure on hurdles debut at Lingfield by landing a Uttoxeter maiden last December However, has gone the wrong way since then down the field on first run since leaving Dan Skelton

Sean

CAPTAIN CLAUDE is given a chance to build on a quite encouraging start to his handicap career at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. Colonial Empire was runner-up off this mark last time and merits repect again, while Dan Skelton’s Yvette Guilbert was beaten only a length into third last time and there’s still time for her to come good.

1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) 2.COLONIAL EMPIRE 3.YVETTE GUILBERT (FR)

colours no horse age st lb 1 YVETTE GUILBERT (FR) (32) 643-33 5 12-0 Gr m Montmartre (FR) La Bombonera (FR) Bridget Andrews

Mrs Sarah Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Yeo Barton Bloodstock

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

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to live up to her useful pedigree but she was beaten only a length into third at Fontwell (19f) last time with a tongue tie added (retained) and it’s still early days in her career On the shortlist. TFRëëëëê BHA95

2

PATIENT OWNER (IRE) (266) 3/F6366- 7 12-0 B g Getaway (GER) La Femme Blanche (IRE) Tom O’Brien CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd Henry Oliver, Kinnersley Br Kilfeacle Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form last season, ending his campaign with a pair of sixth-placed finishes in handicaps. Dropped 5lb ahead of his reappearance which can only help TFRëëëêê BHA95

First Race 12.10 THE CAZOO MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb CAZOO have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 36 entries at £45. Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.48 THE TIMMS SOLICITORS 130TH ANNIVERSARY MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb TIMMS SOLICITORS have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £45. Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.23 THE M.I.P. NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9584 to the winning horse The second to receive £4415, the third £2207, the fourth £1105, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £88 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £71 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). M.I.P have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, 7 at £17 and 10 at £88. Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7344; Second £3673; Third £1836; Fourth £919; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £9584.96)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.58 THE MIKE PLATT DOUBLE CARPET MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb MIKE PLATT’S DAUGHTER, RACHEL USHER has kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in her opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £40 Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.33 THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8822 to the winning horse The second to receive £4064, the third £2031, the fourth £1017, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 see Standard Conditions). £81 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £65 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb QUINNBET have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner and a momento to the person who looks after the winning horse. In addition to a cash prize for the person who is awarded the best turned out, a cash prize will also be given to every person leading up in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 17 entries at £81 Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6760; Second £3381; Third £1690; Fourth £846; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £8822.52) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.08 THE HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY VIV CHELL HANDICAP

HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb RORY MCMAHON has kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £43 Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.43 THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078, the fourth £540, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 14th and pay £43 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 18th. Penalties, after November 12th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb QUINNBET have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £43. Closed November 14th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4683.56) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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