CARLY Y NEWMAN

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SIXTH RACE 3.55

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

THE CARLY NEWMAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Pauling (10 wins from 72 runners, 14%) runs GET PREPARED

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs ONE FOR THE WALL

WEIGHTWATCHER: EURKASH won off a handicap mark of 91, his rating is now down 11lb to 80.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE FOR THE WALL trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles.

Race Summary

A winning pointer, GET PREPARED matched his hurdles form on his chasing debut when third at Wetherby on Boxing Day, better then the result too having been responsible for setting a good gallop. The 8-y-o is well worth another chance to get back on track and is taken to get the better of Kaphumor, with Elleon completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.GET PREPARED 2.KAPHUMOR (FR) 3.ELLEON (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 ONE FOR THE WALL (IRE) (37) 22-003P

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Abinitio Lady (IRE)

7 12-2

Paul O’Brien

The Select Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Fergus O’Neill Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRan poorly over hurdles first two starts this season but, in first-time cheekpieces, shaped promisingly on chase bow when third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (23.5f) in December Went backwards from that effort next time, though Visor now reached for. TFRëëëêê BHA102

2 GET PREPARED (GB) (13) 4U5-P3U BF

8 12-1

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Star Ar Aghaidh (IRE) Luca Morgan

The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs Alastair Crow Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon sole start in points and matched pick of hurdles form fitted with a tongue strap when third on chase bow at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Unseated at the fourth at Southwell next time, but he’s well worth another chance with cheekpieces now on TFRëëëëë BHA101

3 KAPHUMOR (FR) (16) 2P2U-43 D

7 11-9

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 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner on return at Hexham (24.2f) last season before two creditable runner-up efforts later in the campaign. Stepped up on his reappearance when third at Wetherby (24.2f) on Boxing Day and he can give another good account. TFRëëëëê BHA95

4 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (34) 062-4P0

10 11-8

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay Tom Bellamy

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORMVIEWWithcheekpiecesapplied,backontrackwhenrunner-upinhandicaphurdle atNewbury(24.2f)inApril.However,hasgonethewrong way since, disappointing in two attempts back over fences before tailed-off over hurdles last month. Blinkered for first time TFRëëêêê BHA94

5 HIGH COUNSEL (IRE) (42) 141P3P D

Br g Presenting - The Bench (IRE)

14 11-1

Kevin Brogan

Herongate Racers Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr Hugh Calvey Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 of first 3 starts of the current campaign, successful at Warwick in May and Southwell in July (both around 3m). In-and-out form since, pulled up after 3 months off at Warwick on New Year’s Eve. Capable of getting involved on a going day. TFRëëëêê BHA87

6 ELLEON (FR) (2) 0-32522 C

B g Martaline - Ailette

8 10-13

Jonathan England

Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win over fences but has placed on four of his five starts sent chasing for his current connections this season Produced another good effort when runner-up at Doncaster (3m) on Thursday and he’s respected if turned out again quickly. TFRëëëëê BHA85

7 PUPPET WARRIOR (GB) (17) 353/-64P

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rakajack

11 10-8

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Shade Oak Stud DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD, Nds Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran better than on his return when fourth of 12 at Taunton in December, but ran poorly in first-time tongue strap when pulled up at Catterick 17 days ago. Others preferred. TFRëëêêê BHA80

8

ALI STAR

BERT (GB) (32) 164-PP0 C

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits

Mr S. A. Harris

Br Mr Wilf Hobson

7 10-8

Robert Dunne

Shaun Harris, Worksop

TIMEFORM VIEWOpened account in handicap hurdle at this course (23.3f) in December 2021 but, after 9 months off, has struggled for form this season, including when pulled up on chase debut at this C&D on New Year’s Eve. Best watched back over fences TFRëëêêê BHA80

9

EURKASH (FR) (47) 22/64-05

B g Irish Wells (FR) - Meralda (FR)

Cropredy Lawn Racing

9 10-8

Brian Hughes

Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Eric Becq Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in handicap chase at Bangor (17f) in December 2020 Also runner-up twice in spring 2021 but lightly raced since, offering little in a pair of starts this season Has enough to prove at present. TFRëëêêê BHA80

10

BIGNORM (IRE) (13) 423F-40

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE)

Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Br Mr Brett Merry

11 10-3

Ben Poste

Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t fire in four chase starts last season and tailed-off over hurdles at Southwell on his return in November Back over fences, down the field also at Southwell (25.8f) 13 days ago. TFRëëêêê BHA75

2022: (DIV I) BREIZH ALKO (FR) 11 11 12 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Martin Keighley) 8 ran

2022: (DIV II) MOTOWN LAKE (IRE) 6 10 3 Jack Tudor 7-2 (Christian Williams) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.

Stewards Note:

ONE FOR THE WALL: Following its run on 5/1/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground.

PUPPET WARRIOR: Following its run on 25/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Get Prepared (GB), 7-2 Elleon (FR), 5-1 Kaphumor (FR), 10-1 One For The Wall (IRE), High Counsel (IRE), 12-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 16-1 Puppet Warrior (GB), 28-1 Eurkash (FR), Bignorm (IRE), 33-1 Ali Star Bert (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 4.30

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

The Cazoo

NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (18 wins from 116 runners, 16%) runs BARRIER PEAKS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs BARRIER PEAKS

WEIGHTWATCHER: BALIYAD won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 5lb to 80.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERIAL LORD trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.

Race Summary

BARRIER PEAKS is thoroughly progressive and shouldn’t have too much trouble in bringing up the 4-timer here. Puddlesinthepark appeals as the type to do better now handicapping and can chase the selection home, whilst Maillot Blanc should also be in the mix if quickly bouncing back from a disappointing effort last time.

1-2-3: 1.BARRIER PEAKS (FR) 2.PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) 3.MAILLOT BLANC colours no horse age st lb

1 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (29) 660313 D BF

6 12-2

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR) Miss Roisin Leech (7) Happy Daze Racing Partnership Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed improved form when off the mark in 16-runner conditional jockeys novice handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f) early last month but disappointed at odds-on at Sedgefield when attempting to quickly follow up 8lb higher mark now but holds frame claims. TFRëëëêê BHA102

2 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (19) 2-550

5 11-12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael O’Neill Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points Mid-field at best in novice/maiden hurdles but has always done his best work late and very much could take a step forward now handicapping. TFRëëëëê BHA98

3 BARRIER PEAKS (FR) (4) 003111 CD

7 11-10

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - La Balzane (FR) Fergus Gillard (3)

David Pipe Racing Club

David Pipe, Wellington

Br E.A.R.L. Les Grandes Alouettes W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas already completed a hat-trick in 2023, scoring over C&D for his second win before improving again to land 8-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 4 days ago. Highly progressive sort who still looks some way ahead of the handicapper and he sets a high standard TFRëëëëë BHA96

4 MOUNT SOUTH (IRE) (34) 334-000

B g Well Chosen - Hurry Up Helen (IRE)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Mount South

6 11-0

Robert Dunne

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mr W. Kane Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when in the frame on all 3 bumpers last season but again failed to make an impression when ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 34 days ago. Steps up in trip for handicap debut and isn’t written off given the ability shown last term TFRëëëêê BHA86

5 IMPERIAL LORD (IRE) (42) 410P-00

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Grannys Kitchen (IRE)

7 10-11

Max Kendrick

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Con Smyth Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Irish bumper winner but has been soundly beaten in 4 starts over hurdles for this yard Cheekpieces applied for handicap debut and improvement is required. TFRëëëêê BHA83

6 MOSCOW SPY (IRE) (115) 45066-4 BF

Gr g Jet Away - Regents Ballerina (IRE)

6 10-11

Conor Ring (3)

Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Seamus Cooney

TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft, 9/2) 115 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jonjo O’Neill. May prove better over longer trips TFRëëëêê BHA83

7 THE BANDIT (IRE) (85) 0/30-3P0

Br g Stowaway - Highly Presentable (IRE)

8 10-10

Tom Bellamy

Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop

Br Kenneth Parkhill Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair in bumpers but is yet to show any ability over hurdles, showing no benefit for application of hood when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft, 250/1) 85 days ago. Best watched on handicap debut TFRëëëêê BHA82

8 BALIYAD (IRE) (9) P2225F

Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Baliyana (IRE)

8 10-8

Finn Lambert (5)

The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORM VIEWWon Stratford selling handicap in September and has been runner-up on 3 occasions since, though was in process of running below form when falling at Wincanton (19.8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRëëëêê BHA80

9 MONEY FOR JAM (IRE) (14) 0P04-P3

B g Westerner - She’s All Talk (IRE)

Ashton & Gittins

6 10-3

Craig Nichol

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br T. Breen & P. J. O’Gorman Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced one of his better efforts when 8 1/4 lengths third of 13 to Barrier Peaks in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Could make frame again if arriving in same mood TFRëëëêê BHA75

10 GALE FORCE ONE (IRE) (687) 556/-

B m Shirocco (GER) - Accordingtoeileen (IRE)

7 10-2

Sean Quinlan

Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mrs M. Curran Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 3 novice hurdles in 2020/21. Has lots to find now going into handicaps after major absence TFRëëêêê BHA72

2022: FLINTARA 7 11 4 Harry Bannister 11-2 (Richard Bandey) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Barrier Peaks (FR), 9-2 Maillot Blanc (GB), 10-1 Moscow Spy (IRE), 11-1 Money For Jam (IRE), 12-1 Mount South (IRE), 18-1 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), The Bandit (IRE), Baliyad (IRE), 20-1 Imperial Lord (IRE), 22-1 Gale Force One (IRE)

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