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FOURTH RACE 2.45

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

(GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £22600 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8984, 2nd £4491, 3rd £2246, 4th £1123, 5th £560, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £11758.78)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (30 wins from 189 runners, 16%) runs DUBLIN FOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs DUBLIN FOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: WAYFINDER trained by R Curtis, Newport, 130 miles.

Race Summary

JIMMY THE DIGGER has been in terrific form and takes marginal preference over the hat-trick seeking Bangers And Cash in this open-looking race. Guetapan Collonges and Burrows Diamond should also be on the premises.

1-2-3: 1.JIMMY THE DIGGER 2.BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) 3.GUETAPAN COLLONGES (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 DE RASHER COUNTER (GB) (70) 2/4U-520 CD 11 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Makin’ Bacon Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Karina Casini Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed he still retains his ability when second in 3m Warwick veterans’ event and subsequent effort at Aintree is easy to excuse Returns from 70 days off and may bounce back TFRëëëêê BHA145

2 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (46) 32220-2

8 11-9

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador Mr Derek O’Connor Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented but rather frustrating performer, typically giving his running returned to conventional fences when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) after 9 months off recently Task is kicking on from that effort now TFRëëëêê BHA140

3 COMMODORE (FR) (28) 0P/10-5P D

11 11-7

Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) Shane Quinlan (3)

Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack from a wind op when bolting up in Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in December 2021. Better than result on comeback in this season’s renewal but laboured display at Warwick last time TFRëëêêê BHA138

4

CROSSPARK (GB) (35) 2P26/-0P C D

B g Midnight Legend - Blue Shannon (IRE)

13 11-6

Charlie Hammond

Mrs Wendy Wesley Nick Kent, Brigg

Br W. W. & Mrs J. E. Dennis Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWMissed all of last season but did shape as if retaining ability for his new stable when seventh of 10 at Haydock in November Easy to back and ran poorly at Sandown next time TFRëëêêê BHA137

5 BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) (44) 125-612 C D

8 11-4

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Sean Quinlan

Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when taking 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) in December and creditable second at Doncaster next time She should give another good account. TFRëëëëê BHA135

6 DUBLIN FOUR (IRE) (44) U1-5203

9 11-2

Ch g Arakan (USA) - Eluna Liam Harrison (3) DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Peter and Patsy Stone Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice at around 20f last term and shaped as if as good as ever on two of his last 3 starts, left with a lot to do at Doncaster on latest. Could get involved if the race is run to suit. TFRëëëêê BHA133

7 BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (47) 16U-511 D

7 11-1

B g Fame And Glory - Cash Customer (IRE)

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Luca Morgan OAP II

Br Joyce Lee Horse & Groom East Ashling S TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over fences at Taunton 14 months ago and, after some mixed displays, is firmly on the upgrade now, showing a cracking attitude when following up his Exeter win at Market Rasen. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRëëëëê BHA132

8

WAYFINDER (IRE) (46) P11-1PP D

9 10-11

Br g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) Ben Jones

The Wayfinders Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mrs Rita Kent William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a 3m Chepstow hat-trick on his reappearance in October. Disappointing twice there since, however (bled first occasion) Needs a revival. TFRëëêêê BHA128

9 FUJI FLIGHT (FR) (51) 4115-5P

8 10-11

B g Day Flight - Silverlea (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5)

George and Drury Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f) 51 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRëëêêê BHA128

10 JIMMY THE DIGGER (GB) (43) 522-142 C

10 10-10

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Mrs Simon Clarke Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br E. R. Hanbury Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner who made a successful debut over fences at this course last summer Back to winning ways in amateurs handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f) in October. Good efforts both starts since and another bold showing likely TFRëëëëë BHA127

11 RISK AND ROLL (FR) (15) 453-230

9 10-10

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr B. Preece James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Mme Alexandrine Berger

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been in reasonable form this year but might find this a bit too competitive TFRëëêêê BHA127

12 GUETAPAN COLLONGES (FR) (28) 311F-14 D BF

7 10-9

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr John P. McManus Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br G.A.E.C. Delorme

TIMEFORMVIEWGradual progress over fences last term, scoring at Wetherby and Market Rasen in January/February. Better than ever when making successful reappearance at Warwick in November and not disgraced when fourth in good race there since Considered. TFRëëëëê BHA126

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jimmy The Digger (GB), 5-1 Bangers And Cash (IRE), 11-2 Guetapan Collonges (FR), 7-1 Mister Coffey (FR), 10-1 Burrows Diamond (FR), Dublin Four (IRE), 16-1 Fuji Flight (FR), 20-1 Commodore (FR), 28-1 De Rasher Counter (GB), Wayfinder (IRE), 33-1 Crosspark (GB), 40-1 Risk And Roll (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.20

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HUNTSMAN CELEBRATING ROGER MARTIN’S 75TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11020 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4451, 2nd £2225, 3rd £1113, 4th £557, 5th £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 323 runners, 25%) runs DOCTOR PARNASSUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs DOCTOR PARNASSUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BETTER GETALONG trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 153 miles.

SAYADAM has proved a model of consistency and remains on a decent mark. He can score for the fourth time over hurdles. Fine Casting and Ilanz head the list of dangers.

1-2-3: 1.SAYADAM (FR) 2.FINE CASTING (IRE) 3.ILANZ (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 FINE CASTING (IRE) (43) 114-231

7 12-1

B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) Luca Morgan

Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his third success over hurdles when taking 9-runner handicap at Haydock (18.9f, soft, 3/1) 43 days ago, easily 8lb higher now but not taken lightly TFRëëëëê BHA131

2 BOLD PLAN (IRE) (51) 111-5U5 D

9 11-13

B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Miss Michelle Bolger Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Resurgent over hurdles during second half of last term, winning 3 on the bounce at around 2 1/2m Yet to hit top form this season but by no means disgraced at Ffos Las last time and he’s dangerous to discount TFRëëëêê BHA129

3

SAYADAM (FR) (33) 1221-13 BF

6 11-13

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Catmoves (FR) Kai Lenihan (7)

Lady Dulverton Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mr Richard Corveller Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWKelso bumper winner who has done nothing wrong since switched to hurdles, winning 3 times and posting good third of 9 in handicap at Taunton (19f, soft, 13/8) 33 days ago. Big player TFRëëëëë BHA129

4

PEEJAYBEE (FR) (35) 115-5F6 D

7 11-11

Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Brian Hughes

Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWScored 3 times at up to 2m4f over hurdles last term but hasn’t really taken to fences in 3 attempts this season Back over smaller obstacles now and warrants respect with Brian Hughes booked TFRëëëêê BHA127

5 NICKLE BACK (IRE) (42) F2/1-056

7 11-10

B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl (IRE) Sean Quinlan

The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell novice hurdle winner in autumn 2021 but yet to really threaten in a trio of handicap starts this season TFRëëêêê BHA126

6 MITCHOUKA (FR) (33) 05-00FP

9 11-9

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Minnaloushe (FR) Charlie Hammond

Mr M. Kehoe Fiona Kehoe, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Georges Sandor

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed very little on yard debut in Taunton hunter chase last month and can only be watched on return to hurdling for new connections here. TFRëêêêê BHA125

7 DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) (69) 100-500

B g Make Believe - We’ll Go Walking (IRE)

Mr D. W. Fox

5 11-9

Tristan Durrell (5)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner early last year but has barely beaten a rival home in 3 starts this season and is hard to recommend TFRëëêêê BHA125

8

BALLYBEGG (IRE) (14) P1PP-P0 CD

8 11-9

B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE) Ben Jones

Glass Half Full Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Patrick Hennessy Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPerked up by first-time blinkers when making all over C&D on New Years Eve 2021 but lightly raced and disappointing since TFRëëêêê BHA125

9

BETTER GETALONG (IRE) (121) 3133-24

12 11-3

B g Gold Well - Arequipa (IRE) Mr Jack Power (7)

Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Ann & Eileen Cahalan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWBack to winning ways at Carlisle this time last year and made the frame all 4 starts since, latest when fourth of 9 in handicap at same course (20f, good to soft) in October, considerately handled One of likelier contenders. TFRëëëêê BHA119

10

KINCARDINE (GB) (36) 13P12-P

6 11-1

B g Kayf Tara - Side Step Paul O’Brien

The King Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br The Queen

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 2m Newbury maiden hurdle last February before backing it up with good second over 2m4f there later in spring However, stopped quickly on Ludlow handicap bow/return 36 days ago and bit to prove now. TFRëëêêê BHA117

11

ILANZ (FR) (41) 243113

5 10-12

B g Rail Link - Vadrouille (FR) Bradley Harris (7)

Mrs A. M. Williams Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mr Jean Sandoz Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged back-to-back handicap hurdles in December and far from disgraced when third of 8 at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) latest. Must enter calculations TFRëëëêê BHA114

12

ERNESTO (GER) (14) 0-510P0 CD

8 10-8

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica Daire McConville (7)

Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Gestut Rottgen Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in grade when resuming winning ways at Hereford (25.5f) in October but has disappointed all 3 starts since and makes limited appeal TFRëêêêê BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 5, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

2022: RED RISK (FR) 7 11 12 Bryony Frost 15-2 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran

Stewards Note:

PEEJAYBEE: Following its run on 7/1/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

MITCHOUKA: Following its run on 9/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sayadam (FR), 4-1 Fine Casting (IRE), 8-1 Peejaybee (FR), 9-1 Better Getalong (IRE), Ilanz (FR), 14-1 Bold Plan (IRE), Ballybegg (IRE), 16-1 Nickle Back (IRE), 22-1 Kincardine (GB), 28-1 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 50-1 Mitchouka (FR), 66-1 Ernesto (GER)