Uttoxeter Racecard - Saturday 18th March

THE BOULTON GROUP

Welcome to The Boulton Group Midlands Grand National Raceday and a particularly huge welcome to our sponsors. 2023 is the 2nd year that The Boulton Group have sponsored Uttoxeter Racecourse’s premier Raceday and I would like to thank Carl Boulton and his team for their continued support

We have an impressive £287,000 of prizemoney up for grabs today across our 8 race card with the big race offering a £150,000 purse.

This year’s big race looks a competitive renewal, with Stan Sheppard riding ‘Iwilldoit’ heading the weights, which comes here in great form after winning the premier handicap at Warwick in January beating ‘Mr Incredible’ who has since gone on to finish third in the Kim Muir on Thursday at Cheltenham. Paul Nicholls runs the 2020 winner ‘Truckers Lodge’ and the 2021 winner ‘Time to Get Up’ reappears for Jonjo O’Neill. Both aiming to be the first horse to win this race twice!

We have some great entertainment planned for our racegoers today. ‘Back Chat Brass’ will be roaming the crowds prior to racing, and you can head over to the Rugby Marquee in the Centre Course where we will have live music from Irish band ‘Radio Murphy’ You can also enjoy the screening of the scheduled Six Nations matches on a giant screen within the marquee.

A huge congratulations go to Duncan and Katrina Goodfellow who are with us today celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary Everyone here at the track hopes you have a memorable day and thank you for choosing to celebrate it with us.

I do hope you enjoy your day, but can I ask that you are respectful to your fellow racegoers and our magnificent staff that have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensure that we all have a fun, safe and enjoyable day.

Good luck!

Brian Barrass Executive Director

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formguide previous performances

horse’s name

horse’s saddlecloth number

birthplace ofhorseif notGreat Britain

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic weight st-lb

BF=beaten favourite age

CD=course & distance winner

14 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (21) 2/-0P1FF

910-7

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) James Bowen

All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mrs P. J. O’Connor NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to land a Wincanton handicap in December and in the process of running very well when falling on his last 2 starts Capable of figuring but will need to keep errors down TFRëëëêê BHA135

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

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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FIRST RACE 1.15

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

THE ENJOY FOOD- THE WHITE LION WESTON

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

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs GIULIETTA & MYLESFROMWICKLOW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs GIULIETTA & MYLESFROMWICKLOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAN YOU CALL trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 150 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MYLESFROMWICKLOW was no match for a good prospect on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las, but he still beat the rest convincingly and this looks a good opportunity for him to go one better Blue Fin is improving with each run and is entitled to be competitive under a penalty, especially as he wasn’t beaten far by the promising Howlingmadmurdock at Catterick on his penultimate start. Butch and Can You Call also merit respect.

1-2-3: 1.MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) 2.BLUE FIN (IRE) 3.BUTCH

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE FIN (IRE) (21) 23-2331

6 11-10

B g Shantou (USA) - Eluna Theo Gillard (3) Spinners Winners Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Peter and Patsy Stone Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in bumper and very much going the right way over hurdles, opening his account in novice at Newcastle (16.9f) 3 weeks ago, produced to lead between last 2 and ridden out. TFRëëëëê BHA117

2 CAN YOU CALL (GB) (49) F31-210 CD

8 11-10

B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pitchall Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance when running out an impressive winner of a C&D handicap in the mud in December Ran modestly up in grade at Cheltenham next but could bounce back now after a break. TFRëëëêê BHA129

3 BUTCH (GB) (82) 2-02

6 11-3

B g Kayf Tara - Leading On A. P. Heskin

McNeill Family & Ralston Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Aiden Murphy Ultima Business Solutions, Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Huntingdon bumper a year ago. Held back by his jumping on his Chepstow hurdling debut but more like it upped in trip when second at Huntingdon (19.6f) on Boxing Day, doing best work at finish. TFRëëëëê BHA-

4 HEY MISTER DJ (IRE) (22) 06P

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Margarita (GER)

5 11-3

Alex Edwards (3)

Mr Richard John Simpson Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Orla Hughes

Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumper/completed start over hurdles. Makes little appeal this side of handicaps.

5 MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) (54) 12 BF

B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE)

Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

TFRëëêêê BHA-

6 11-3

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Michelle Claire Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWChanged hands for £100,000 after winning his sole outing in points in October and shaped encouragingly behind a good prospect in a 2m4f Ffos Las maiden hurdle on his Rules debut in January. TFRëëëëë BHA-

6 GIULIETTA (IRE) (503) 0-

6 10-10

Br m Great Pretender (IRE) - Sardagna (FR) Charlie Todd

Mrs Sarah Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to some useful performers in these silks but showed little in a Huntingdon novice hurdle in October 2021 and not seen since TFRëëêêê BHA-

7 ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (16) 403

4 10-5

B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo Jack Tudor

Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Mr Tim Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in 3 starts to warrant interest TFRëêêêê BHA

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), 10-3 Butch (GB), 7-2 Can You Call (GB), 5-1 Blue Fin (IRE), 40-1 Giulietta (IRE), 66-1 Hey Mister Dj (IRE), 100-1 Archie Macdart (GB)

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SECOND RACE 1.50

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

THE YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY WITH OPTIMUM EXPERIENCE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £14000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs HITCHING JACKING

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs HITCHING JACKING

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EQUUS DANCER trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

UP FOR PAROL can be excused his Carlisle performance with his 10lb conditional doing too much too soon, and with Gavin Sheehan back on, he looks the way to go given his third-placed finish in the Lanzarote is very appealing form at this level. Hitching Jacking chases a hat-trick and has to command respect, with Limited Reserve one to keep an eye on from his much-reduced mark.

1-2-3: 1.UP FOR PAROL (IRE) 2.HITCHING JACKING (FR) 3.LIMITED RESERVE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 UP FOR PAROL (IRE) (26) 63P0-30

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Clarification (IRE)

Duck Jordan Wright Dellar Doel Woodward

7 12-0

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mrs Deborah Hobson Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-time hurdle winner (at up to 19f) Form tailed off last spring but ran a smashing third on return in Lanzarote Hurdle (21f) in January. Did too much too soon at Carlisle last month. TFRëëëëë BHA130

2 STAG HORN (GB) (18) 11P0-P2 D

B g Golden Horn - Starfala

Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib

Br Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

6 11-12

Nick Scholfield

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart Flat stayer who impressed over hurdles last term prior to struggling in Grade 1 company. Shaped as though amiss on January’s return in a Kempton handicap hurdle and unable to convince over fences at Catterick. TFRëëëêê BHA128

3 HITCHING JACKING (FR) (63) 23-211 CD

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Omirande (FR)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Hitching Ja

6 11-12

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Eric Chapel Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D novice winner on second hurdles start in December and he defied a penalty a Wetherby a month later, digging deep under pressure despite a slightly high head carriage. More needed from this mark TFRëëëëê BHA128

4 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (14) 14-0124 D

8 11-12

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Nathan Moscrop

Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr P. L. Barrett John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Stonegrave Aggregates Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) S

TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice as a novice and was digging deep when landing Wetherby handicap (21.2f) on Boxing Day. Nothing wrong with a brace of in-frame efforts since and he’s likely to give it another good go from the front. TFRëëëêê BHA128

5 OPTIMISE PRIME (IRE) (82) 63PP-10 D

7 11-11

B g Shantou (USA) - Wilde Ruby (IRE) Tom Cannon

Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br O. Costello & R. Moorhead Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWAnother from his in-form yard who has bounced back this season, making a winning reappearance at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) in November, forging clear Beaten by more than 5lb higher mark at Kempton a month later TFRëëëêê BHA127

6

EQUUS DANCER (IRE) (42) 41/11-10 D

B g Jeremy (USA) - Celtic Cailin (IRE)

Mr Roddy Owen

9 11-10

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Patrick Keating Foodnet Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced his impressive strike rate after 18 months off in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) in December

Never looked comfortable following early blunder at Sandown and lower mark looks justified TFRëëëêê BHA126

7 DEL LA MAR ROCKET (IRE) (76) 0125-50

B g Fame And Glory - Pipe Lady (IRE)

Les de la Haye & Martin Mundy

7 11-5

David Bass

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br M. & E. Dixon Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a Ffos Las

in

2022 but has been held back by his jumping since.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

CHINWAG (GB) (21) 31P-4PP D

B g Trans Island - Clohamon Gossip (IRE)

8 11-4

A. P. Heskin

The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORMVIEWDid well over fences last season, scoring at Ffos Las and Plumpton. However, unable to complete on 3 of his last 4 starts over the larger obstacles so he has a lot to prove at present. TFRëëêêê BHA120

9 BATMAN FOR EVER (GER) (78) 112-0P6

6 10-10

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bear Nora (GER) Thomas Dowson

Mr A. McCormack Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br R.A. Beine & U.A. Rom Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2 1/2m in France in 2021 but has offered little in 3 starts for current yard TFRëëêêê BHA112

10 LIMITED RESERVE (IRE) (86) 6P/-0000

11 10-3

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Blackie (IRE) Jack Tudor

All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Ronan Monahan NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW One-time useful hurdler but hasn’t appeared to retain much ability this term Yard going better now and clearly dangerous to rule him out from this much-reduced mark TFRëëëëê BHA105

2022: SERIOUS CHARGES (IRE) 5 11 6 Rex Dingle 7-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 10.

Stewards Note:

UP FOR PAROL: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the horse possibly requires a flatter track.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hitching Jacking (FR), 11-2 Up For Parol (IRE), 6-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 9-1 Optimise Prime (IRE), 12-1 Equus Dancer (IRE), 14-1 Stag Horn (GB), Limited Reserve (IRE), 22-1 Del La Mar Rocket (IRE), Chinwag (GB), 33-1 Batman For Ever (GER)

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THIRD RACE 2.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PERFECT PAYROLL PROVIDER OPTIMUM PAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £50000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25720)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE & WILDE ABOUT OSCAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE & WILDE ABOUT OSCAR WEIGHTWATCHER: WILDE ABOUT OSCAR won off a handicap mark of 146, his rating is now down 10lb to 136.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASK ME EARLY trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It may pay to focus on the unexposed types towards the foot of the weights. LORD SNOOTIE did it nicely on his Warwick handicap debut on New Year’s Eve and is narrowly preferred to Collectors Item, who went close in a Grade 2 novice last time, and Kim Bailey’s Trelawne.

1-2-3: 1.LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) 2.COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 3.TRELAWNE

colours no horse

1 SAM BROWN (GB) (35) 2P1-35P D

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker

Mr T. C. Frost

age st lb

11 12-0

Aidan Coleman

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEWHas recorded 2 modest runs since his reappearance third in Charlie Hall at Wetherby but still rates an interesting contender back off the same mark as when easily winning at Aintree last spring TFRëëëëê BHA147

2 FLIGHT DECK (IRE) (42) 51-P21P

B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE)

9 11-11

Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Noreen McManus Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWRan no sort of race at Sandown last time but prior to that he won a competitive 3m handicap at Chepstow on Welsh National day and the form has been franked. Player if turning up in the mood. TFRëëëëê BHA144

3 DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (42) 011-140 D

9 11-9

B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) Sean Houlihan

Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mrs Evelyn Sheridan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFive wins over hurdles and fences in a very productive 2021/22 campaign. Picked up where he’d left off with 3m Sandown handicap win on reappearance in December but below that level in his 2 outings since TFRëëêêê BHA142

4 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (42) 1314-1P D BF

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

8 11-7

Fergus Gillard (3)

Friends From Insurance Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a smart recruit when winning at Haydock in November but pulled up (reportedly bled) at Wetherby since Now reverts to hurdles in bid to get back on track. Harry Skelton on yard’s other runner TFRëëëêê BHA140

5 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (28) 551-405

7 11-4

B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) Charlie Todd

Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a competitive 3m handicap at last season’s Aintree Grand National meeting Unable to scale the same heights in 2 comeback runs last month but it’s possible he’s still building up his fitness. TFRëëëêê BHA137

6 GENTLEMAN AT ARMS (IRE) (63) 12-0034

6 11-3

Gr g Reliable Man - Sworn Sold (GER) Ciaran Gethings

Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br Salinity Service AB Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with a second in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, good). Hasn’t scaled the same heights this time round, including over fences last twice TFRëëêêê BHA136

7 WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (42) 40-03P6

C

8 11-3

B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE) Harry Skelton

Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Miss Elizabeth Kennedy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

VIEW Back

when

close third to the reopposing Dolphin Square at Sandown (3m) in December

8

LYNWOOD GOLD (IRE) (34) 3/P0-01F D

8 11-2

Gr or Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Witch of Fife (USA) Gavin Sheehan

Miss Daisy Hitchins Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Recaptured the pick of his Irish form when comfortably winning a 23f Lingfield handicap in November Plugging on for a respectable effort when falling last at Exeter latest TFRëëëêê BHA135

9 STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) (42) P44-P20

8 11-1

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Inter Alia (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Michael Ronayne Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when second of 11 in 3m Wincanton handicap on Boxing Day but modest when well held at Sandown since Capable on his day but he’s not the easiest to predict. TFRëëêêê BHA134

10 ASK ME EARLY (IRE) (81) 1/11U-3P C

9 11-0

Gr g Ask - Cotton Ali (IRE) Sean Bowen

The Dare Family Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Barry Lynch Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEWVery progressive novice chaser in 2020/21 and also scored twice over hurdles last season Creditable third in Bangor handicap chase on reappearance but ran no sort of race in Welsh National since TFRëëëêê BHA133

11

COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (28) 22-1512

6 10-13

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jackdaws Antiques Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br R. McCarthy Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising start to his hurdle career, winning novices at Chepstow (2m) and Kempton (3m) before narrowly denied in Grade 2 company at Haydock (3m) last month. Mark looks workable TFRëëëëê BHA132

12

TRELAWNE (GB) (113) 13-1

7 10-11

B g Geordieland (FR) - Black Collar David Bass

The Real Partnership Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs S. Steer-Fowler

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-3 over hurdles when seeing off 4 rivals in 2 3/4m Ffos Las handicap on his reappearance in November Absent again since but he’s clearly capable when fresh. TFRëëëëê BHA130

13

SILVER FLYER (GB) (37) 22-2413 BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

7 10-7

A. P. Heskin

Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Yorton Farm Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWThird time lucky in handicaps when staying on to lead close home at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) just after Christmas. Not in anything like the same form when remote third of 4 there since TFRëëëêê BHA126

14 LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (77) 13041

6 10-2

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Jack Tudor

Lord Snootie and his pals Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Olive Troy NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise in trio of qualifying hurdle runs and he improved markedly in line with longer trip to make winning handicap debut at Warwick (3 1/4m) in December TFRëëëëë BHA120

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 9, 13.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

SAM BROWN: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer slower ground.

FLIGHT DECK: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

ASK ME EARLY: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Collectors Item (IRE), 11-2 Trelawne (GB), 13-2 Flight Deck (IRE), 12-1 Sam Brown (GB), Lord Snootie (IRE), 14-1 Silver Flyer (GB), 18-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), Ask Me Early (IRE), 22-1 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), 25-1 Party Business (IRE), Lynwood Gold (IRE), 28-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), Gentleman At Arms (IRE), Stellar Magic (IRE)

RESULT:

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THE DAY OF ALL DAYS SINCE 1969

The race of all races the Boulton Group Midlands Grand National is back for another year and our showpiece event promises to be yet another moment to remember.

With a total pot of £287,000 on offer across the race card – an impressive £150,000 of which will be up for grabs in the feature race alone.

The race is run over four miles and two furlongs, making it the second longest race in the National Hunt calendar after the Aintree Grand National.

In 1969, winner Happy Spring was coming to the end of a fine career of which had seen him be one of only six horses ever to have beaten the legendary Arkle. Happy Spring and jockey Ken White galloped into the record books by becoming the first ever winner of the Midlands Grand National.

In the decades since, the winner’s circle has never welcomed the same horse twice with 49 different winners taking first prize. And there have been some distinguished victors along the way.

In 1975, Rag Trade, under the guidance of John Burke won the event and a year later put off Red Rum’s third victory in the Grand National by winning at Aintree.

In 1986 The Thinker stormed to victory and just over 12 months on joined racing’s elite by winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Just over a decade later in 1997, Seven Towers dashed hopes of racegoers celebrating a local victory as he defeated Lord Gyllene.

The second-placed horse was owned by Staffordshire businessman and self-made millionaire Sir Stanley Clarke and his wife Lady Hilda. Whilst the boss of St. Modwen Properties narrowly failed to taste victory at his local course of Uttoxeter in the Midlands Grand National, his New Zealand bred gelding gave Sir Stanley his racing high point by winning the Aintree Grand National three weeks later.

The victory of Lord Gyllene at Aintree is remembered as much for the circumstances surrounding the bomb threats and re-staging of the Grand National on the following Monday, as for his win itself

Then in 2010, racing royalty in the shape of legendary jockey AP McCoy and trainer Jonjo O’Neill enjoyed success with Synchronised. Once again, the horse showed success in the Midlands Grand National is a stamp of class as it went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup two years later.

Between 2011 and 2014, trainer David Pipe, broke records winning the race four years in a row with Minella Four Star, Master Overseer, Big Occasion and Goulanes. Whilst in 2016 Fergal O’Brien’s much-loved Chase The Spud stormed to success in the final furlong.

2020 winner Trucker's Lodge and 2021 winner Time To Get Up are both declared to run this year, will either of them manage to win for a second time?

Who will be crowned the 2023 winner of the Boulton Group

Midlands Grand National?

The last 20 winners of the Boulton Group Midlands Grand National

YEAR WINNER JOCKEY TRAINER OWNER

2022 Screaming Colours Conor Orr

William Durkan Ms M Durkan

2021 Time To Get Up Jonjo O’Neill Jr Jonjo O’Neill J.P McManus

2020 Truckers Lodge Lorcan Williams

2019 Potters Corner James Bowen

Paul Nicholls Gordon & Su Hall

Christian Williams All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies

2018 Regal Flow Sean Houlihan Bob Buckler Mrs C. J. Dunn

2017 Chase The Spud Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien Christine Banks

2016 Firebird Flyer Adam Wedge Evan Williams Mr R. E. R. Williams

2015 Goonyella JJ Burke J T R Dreaper Ann & Alan Potts Partnership

2014 Goulanes Richard Johnson David Pipe Mr R S Brookhouse

2013 Big Occasion Mr Mikey Ennis David Pipe The Old Betfairians

2012 Master Overseer Tom Scudamore David Pipe Brocade Racing

2011 Minella Four Star Conor O’Farrell David Pipe Ashton Racing Club

2010 Synchronised Tony McCoy Jonjo O’Neill Mr John P McManus

2009 Russian Trigger Jack Doyle

Victor Dartnall Russian Partners

2008 Himalayan Trail Tjade Collier Sue Smith Mogeely Stud & Mrs Maura Gittins

2007 Baron Windrush Jason Maguire Nigel The Double Octagon Twiston-Davies Partnership

2006 G V A Ireland Ruby Walsh

2005 Philson Run Paul Carberry

2003 Intelligent Robbie Power

2002 The Bunny Boiler Norman Williamson

*2004 abandoned due to high winds

Francis Flood Exors Late Donal O’Buachalia

Nick Williams Mr C J Leech

Jessica Harrington Norman Moore*

Noel Meade J Dollard

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

FOUR MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (4M 2F 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BOULTON GROUP MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £150000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J O’Neill (24 wins from 185 runners, 13%) runs TIME TO GET UP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 76 runners, 14%) runs CAPTAIN KANGAROO FANCY THAT: D Pipe won this race in 2013 and 2014. The stable runs D’JANGO today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN KANGAROO trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

IWILLDOIT returned in some style when adding Warwick’s Classic Chase to his 2021 Welsh National success and this most progressive sort can defy an 8lb hike in the weights to make it 5-6 over fences. Guetapan Collonges (second choice) and French Paradoxe both arrive on the up too so could emerge as the chief threats if their stamina holds out, while former winners of this event Truckers Lodge and Time To Get Up could outrun their odds too now they have fallen in the weights.

1-2-3: 1.IWILLDOIT 2.GUETAPAN COLLONGES (FR) 3.FRENCH PARADOXE (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 IWILLDOIT (GB) (63) 203/11-1

10 12-0

B g Flying Legend (USA) - Lyricist’s Dream Stan Sheppard Diamond Racing Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br R. L. Brown Diamond Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive chaser who was a taking winner of the 2021 Welsh National before defying over a year’s absence to land Classic Chase at Warwick in similar style. Up 8lb but he merits serious consideration.

2 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (2) 2TP-F23

B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE)

Paul Byrne & J. Carthy

Br R. Lynch

MEFORM

VIEW

NON-RUNNER

3 THE GALLOPING BEAR (GB) (21) F1D-3F2

7 11-4

W. P. Mullins, Ireland

10 11-4

B g Shantou (USA) - Cheshire Kat Ben Jones

Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Beaminster

145

Br Goldford Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful staying chaser who comes here on the back of an excellent second in Eider Chase at Newcastle three weeks ago. Not taken lightly despite a 5lb rise TFRëëëêê BHA145

4 FLOUEUR (FR) (49) P-P0100

B g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

8 11-1

Tabitha Worsley (3)

M Hammond, Moorland Racing & J Menzies Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Aurelien Hamm Walling & Landscape Gardeners S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gordon Elliott but he offered little for his new yard in cheekpieces when eighth in handicap hurdle here in January. Has lots to prove back chasing. TFRëëêêê BHA142

5 FRENCH PARADOXE (FR) (46) 5F1-1F1

B g Day Flight - Sculture (FR)

Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club

8 10-13

Gavin Sheehan

Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWImproving chaser who easily made it 2-3 this season in 23f handicap at Newcastle 46 days ago. Takes a big step up in trip and sure to be on the premises if his stamina holds out. TFRëëëêê BHA140

6 CAPTAIN KANGAROO (IRE) (27) 21UFPF

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We Can Say It Now (AUS)

Kanga Racing & Brett Graham Syndicate

Br Paulyn Limited

8 10-8

Daniel Mullins

W. P. Mullins, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser at his best but he failed to complete for fourth start in a row when falling 13th in handicap chase at Punchestown (28.2f) 27 days ago. Not easy to make a case for up in trip TFRëëêêê BHA135

7 TRUCKERS LODGE (IRE) (42) 336-045 CD

B g Westerner - Galeacord (IRE)

Gordon & Su Hall

Br Mrs Ann Hogan

11 10-8

Bryony Frost

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing this event in 2020 but he has performed with credit when fourth in the Welsh National and fifth in the Edinburgh National on his last two runs. Ground conditions to suit. TFRëëëêê BHA135

GUETAPAN COLLONGES (FR) (35) 11F-141 C 7 10-5

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr John P. McManus Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br G.A.E.C Delorme

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who resumed winning ways in 3m handicap here last month. Good fourth in Classic Chase at Warwick previously and has more to offer in these marathon events TFRëëëëê BHA132

9

NOTACHANCE (IRE) (28) 023-430

9 10-5

B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) Tom Cannon

David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Miss Lisa Pyne Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a victory since early 2021 and his run of good form came to an end when only seventh in Grand National Trial at Haydock four weeks ago. Sort to bounce back though TFRëëëêê BHA132

10

TILE TAPPER (GB) (26) 01-2241

9 10-5

B g Malinas (GER) - Darn Hot Sean Bowen Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd Chris Honour, Ashburton

Br No Illusions Partnership Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark for the season in 3m handicap chase at Carlisle 26 days ago, idling in front Takes a big step up in trip now but he’s no forlorn hope TFRëëëêê BHA132

11 THE TWO AMIGOS (GB) (81) 242-031

11 10-5

B g Midnight Legend - As Was David Prichard (5) Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Upton Viva Stud Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark when gaining his first win since 2019 in Welsh National at Chepstow in December Only eighth in this race in 2021 but he’s one to consider despite going back up 5lb now. TFRëëëêê BHA132

12 SECRET REPRIEVE (IRE) (76) 1/5P-023

9 10-5

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Oscar’s Reprieve (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br R. McCarthy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Welsh Grand National in 2020/21 season Lightly raced since but recorded a good third in 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham in January. Shortlisted off a 2lb lower mark. TFRëëëêê BHA132

13 TIME TO GET UP (IRE) (28) 230-PP0 CD

10 10-3

Ch g Presenting - Gales Return (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs E. Moore Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon this event in 2021 and posted a good third last year Yet to fire this term but not disgraced given he made an early blunder when eighth in Haydock’s Grant National Trial last time TFRëëëêê BHA130

14 SCIPION (IRE) (32) 331-341

7 10-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Jack Tudor

Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Victor Connolly Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEWCheekpieces fitted and built on earlier chasing promise when landing 4-runner handicap at Lingfield (23.5f)

32 days ago. Has more to offer but this is much tougher and has his stamina to prove too. TFRëëëêê BHA129 (+1)

15 MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) (36) 1123-03

8 10-2

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Be My Granny Rex Dingle

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

Br Colm Griffin Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Fakenham/Bangor and even better when third in Scottish Grand National last spring Only twice raced this season and still looked rusty when third in 3m Kempton handicap last month. TFRëëëêê BHA128

16 BUSHYPARK (IRE) (65) PP-PP21

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl

9 10-2

Thomas Dowson

The Green Oaks Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Tommy James Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the easiest to catch right over hurdles but he made it 2-4 returned to fences in 3m6f handicap at Catterick in January, jumping really well Possibilities despite being 10lb higher here. TFRëëëêê BHA127

17 MAX DYNAMO (GB) (43) 1113P-1

13 10-2

B g Midnight Legend - Vivante (IRE) Harrison Beswick (3) Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Mrs M. J. Wilson NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who made light of a ten-month absence when bagging 3m2f handicap at Chepstow 43 days ago. Tongue strap is retained but this is a very tough ask from 9lb out of the handicap. TFRëëëêê BHA120

18

D’JANGO (FR) (22) 0P3414

10 10-2

Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Sean Houlihan

Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded his third victory of the season at Lingfield (28.8f) last month but well held at Exeter since and faces a very stiff task on these terms. TFRëëêêê BHA112 (-1)

Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 17. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9, 13, 14.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Guetapan Collonges (FR), 5-1 Iwilldoit (GB), 9-1 French Paradoxe (FR), 10-1 The Galloping Bear (GB), 14-1 Tile Tapper (GB), 18-1 The Two Amigos (GB), Secret Reprieve (IRE), 20-1 Truckers Lodge (IRE), Bushypark (IRE), 25-1 Scipion (IRE), Major Dundee (IRE), 28-1 Time To Get Up (IRE), 33-1 Notachance (IRE), 40-1 Captain Kangaroo (IRE), 66-1 Floueur (FR), 80-1 Max Dynamo (GB), 150-1 D’Jango (FR)

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PARADE

There will be a Parade ahead of the Midlands Grand National, the Parade will be non-race card order and each horse will be led to the winning post

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ names, descriptions, performances and values of races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the ring on the way to the post.

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FIFTH RACE 3.35

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

THE EXTRA FURLONG WITH TRINITY CREATE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £40000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs OUR JET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs OUR JET FANCY THAT: H Fry won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2021. The stable runs HOW’S THE CRICKET today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOW’S THE CRICKET trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 186 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Plenty in with a squeak but IRON BRIDGE shaped well when runner-up on his first start outside of novice company at Warwick just over 3 weeks ago and, now stepping back up in trip, he’s fancied to notch a third success of the season. Both Mackelduff and Super Survivor opened their accounts over fences last time and with further progress on the cards they head up the opposition, with How’s The Cricket rounding off the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.IRON BRIDGE (IRE)

2.MACKELDUFF (FR)

3.SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (22) 11-1512

7 12-0

B g Milan - Chit Chat Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Sean Murphy Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWTook record to 4-4 in a Carlisle novice handicap on chase debut in October. Left with nothing to beat at Haydock but shaped well when runner-up in a much more competitive event at Warwick (20f, good to soft) since TFRëëëëë BHA137

2 FERN HILL (IRE) (49) 52-210P C

8 12-0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock Stan Sheppard

Cross Foran Harrison Ben Case, Banbury

Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences prior to deservedly getting his head at this track (22.5f) in November Put in his place on his last couple out outings though, and this isn’t any easier TFRëëêêê BHA137

3 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (22) 232-431 C D

8 12-0

B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) Rex Dingle Decimus Racing I

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark as a chaser in a 3-runner contest he was allowed to dominate at Exeter (24.2f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. Runner-up in this last year off the same mark, he could be in the mix once again. TFRëëëêê BHA137

4 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (81) 2121-21 D

B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE)

Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood

7 11-9

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br M. Sheehy Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points before winning twice around 2m4f over hurdles last term Off the mark at second attempt over fences at Chepstow in December and has more to offer, so should go well TFRëëëêê BHA132

5 OUR JET (IRE) (42) 110-213 BF

Ch g Jet Away - She’s Bitting (IRE)

Mr Clarke Ohrstrom

Br Mr Martin Joe Molloy

7 11-8

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-winning hurdler last term, on chasing debut scored in a handicap at Leicester (20.1f) in December Ridden with more restraint when third at Wetherby (19.4f) 6 weeks ago and steps up to 3m TFRëëêêê BHA131

6 BLACKJACK MAGIC (GB) (67) F314-21 D

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night

T Hayward, O’Gorman, Walker & Patersons

8 11-7

Aidan Coleman

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br C. F. C. Jackson P3P Partners LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over hurdles last term and off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner event at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) back in January. Forced into better company now and interesting to see how he fares. TFRëëëêê BHA130

7 DANS LE VENT (FR) (73) 530F-P3 D 10 11-5

B g Skins Game - Boreade (FR) Isabel Williams (3)

R J Gambarini Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br C. Laval, J. Laval & A. Larrieu Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler, including bagging a valuable 3m Haydock handicap last season Runner-up over fences back in 2019 but well held both chase starts since Return to 3m could spark revival. TFRëëëêê BHA128

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

MISTER WATSON (GB) (77) 1565-31

9 11-2

B g Mawatheeq (USA) - Island Odyssey Tom Cannon

The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs J. M. Quy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWGained deserved compensation for his unlucky chase debut third when getting off the mark at Warwick (20f, heavy) 11 weeks ago. Given time subsequently and certainly not without each-way hope TFRëëëêê BHA125

9

MACKELDUFF (FR) (63) 3352-31 D

7 11-2

Gr g Martaline - Evitta (FR) Sean Bowen

Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mme E. Haye & M. Guy Cherel McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon first 2 starts over hurdles last term and showed improved form over fences in 9-runner handicap at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) 9 weeks ago, doing very well to recover from a significant late error. TFRëëëëê BHA125

10

AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (49) 332-222

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)

BF 7 11-2

A. P. Heskin

Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Liam Quinn Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who has been placed on all starts since joining this yard, going close in novice handicap chases on all 3 starts this term, shaping well reverted to forcing tactics here 7 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA125

11

HOW’S THE CRICKET (IRE) (37) 1/D-1422 D 8 10-5

B g Doyen (IRE) - Hayley Cometh (IRE) Ben Bromley (5)

Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs C. Sutton Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences at Ffos Las in October and bettered that form when runner-up on his last couple of starts, sporting first-time cheekpieces last time Enters calculations stepped up in distance TFRëëëêê BHA114

2022: SAINT PALAIS (FR) 5 11 12 Harry Bannister 7-2 (Richard Bandey) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Super Survivor (IRE), 7-1 Blackjack Magic (GB), 15-2 Gustavian (IRE), Mackelduff (FR), 17-2 Iron Bridge (IRE), Our Jet (IRE), 12-1 Mister Watson (GB), 14-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), How’s The Cricket (IRE), 20-1 Dans Le Vent (FR), 25-1 Fern Hill (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AWARD-WINNING WHITE LION WESTON RESTAURANT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Ralph (11 wins from 89 runners, 12%) runs BILLINGSLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs MARCO ISLAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: COURTLAND trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The vote goes to KEY COMMANDER, who has acquitted himself well both starts for new connections and a similarly aggressive ride to that which he was given when third over 24.5f at Carlisle could pay dividends back down in trip here. Granted a clean round of jumping, Not Sure may well reverse January C&D placings with Tip Top Mountain on 6lb better terms and he is feared most. Marco Island was disappointing on his chase debut but is worth another chance given the strength of his hurdles form.

1-2-3: 1.KEY COMMANDER (IRE)

2.NOT SURE (IRE) 3.MARCO ISLAND (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FRANIGANE (FR) (49) 4/212/-44

8 12-0

Ch g Coastal Path - Nobless d’Aron (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Mr J. W. Edgedale

Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

Br EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Webbswood S

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a useful hurdling prospect when scoring at Wetherby in 2021. However, he has been unable to land a blow in 2 starts switched to fences, finishing almost 18 lengths adrift of Tip Top Mountain over C&D last time. TFRëëêêê BHA115

2 MARCO ISLAND (IRE) (76) 121-6

B g Mahler - Florida Belle (IRE)

Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema

6 12-0

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mr Michael Walsh geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who opened his hurdles account at the second attempt at Chepstow (19.4f) last February. Modest on return/chase debut at Exeter but should be suited by this return to a left-handed track. TFRëëëêê BHA115

3 FINE THEATRE (IRE) (443) P0P2/0P- D

13 12-0

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Finemar Lady (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Richard Phillips Racing Syndicate

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br J. Lenihan Tori Global S

TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles/chase winner but latest success was back in 2020 and he was pulled up on debut for this yard at Haydock on sole start last season Now at the veteran stage and has plenty to prove. TFRëêêêê BHA115

4 COURTLAND (IRE) (77) 011-5U5 C 8 11-13

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) Sean Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner here in 2020 and took well to chasing with 2m wins at Ffos Las and Newton Abbot in 2021 Well below par in 3 starts since returning October, though, and he was well beaten previous attempt at this trip TFRëëêêê BHA114

5 KEY COMMANDER (IRE) (26) B-54033 D 8 11-12

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ten Commandments (IRE) Alex Edwards (3)

Peter G Freeman Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Premier Bloodstock ADM Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLost his way in Ireland but has returned from a break with creditable placed efforts at Hereford and Carlisle since the turn of the year This drop back in trip could be just what he needs. TFRëëëëë BHA113

6 TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) (23) 23-141P CD 8 11-9

B g Mountain High (IRE) - The Central Lady (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Mr R. J. Brown Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Pat Casey & Liam O’Doherty Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Fontwell handicap on return in November and made it 2-2 over this C&D. Unable to get into any sort of rhythm jumping-wise when pulled up at Huntingdon since. TFRëëëêê BHA110

7 COKYTHO (FR) (77) 6-4442P

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Domidale (FR)

5 11-7

Sean Houlihan

The Neardowners Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br J. Thomas Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBoasts plenty of experience over fences, running best race when 3 lengths second at Auteuil (17.4f) in September. Suffering from a respiratory issue when pulled up on New Year’s Eve. TFRëêêêê BHA110

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

NOT SURE (IRE) (49) 2-44413

Br g Presenting - Pink Mist (IRE)

7 11-6

Adam Wedge

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br R. Tanner Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark in this sphere at Hereford in January Beaten 15 lengths when third to Tip Top Mountain over C&D since but would’ve finished closer had he not clouted the third-last, now 6lb better off that rival. TFRëëëëê BHA107

9 BILLINGSLEY (IRE) (41) 42-3332 BF 11 11-2

B g Millenary - Retain That Magic (IRE)

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Jay Tidball (7) Alastair Ralph Racing

Br Mr D. Kennedy Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon off this mark at Ffos Las last February and placed all 3 starts this season, chasing home a handicap blot at Hereford (2m) last time Perhaps this step back up in trip will prove to be a good thing TFRëëëêê BHA103

2022: MILLE SUSSURRI (IRE) 7 11 9 Bryan Carver 5-2 (Harry Fry) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 7.

Stewards Note:

TIP TOP MOUNTAIN: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse erred mid-race losing momentum.

COKYTHO: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Marco Island (IRE), 9-2 Key Commander (IRE), Not Sure (IRE), 11-2 Billingsley (IRE), 8-1 Tip Top Mountain (IRE), 10-1 Franigane (FR), 14-1 Courtland (IRE), 33-1 Cokytho (FR), 50-1 Fine Theatre (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE YOUNG TROTTERS MARES’ 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 Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs DIME STORE COWGIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs DIME STORE COWGIRL LONGEST TRAVELLER: ATLANTIC DANCER trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 261 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BORN TO PLEASE has run well when finishing runner-up at Leicester on 2 of her last 3 starts and she could be ready to take advantage of her career-low mark. The 9-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Dime Store Cowgirl, who can bounce back to form returned to 2m, while Esme Shelby can also fare better at this trip.

1-2-3: 1.BORN TO PLEASE 2.DIME STORE COWGIRL 3.ESME SHELBY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 STARVOSKI (IRE) (6) P1-4366 CD

8 12-0

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Telstar (IRE) David Bass

The Grapevine Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Patricia A. Byrne Grapevine Works S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon C&D mares’ handicap on final outing last season and, produced best effort over fences when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las in November However, has gone the wrong way since (over hurdles last time) TFRëëëêê BHA100

2 ICONIC ROCK (IRE) (13) 26F-00

7 11-9

B m Yeats (IRE) - Forgotten Lady (IRE)

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Jay Tidball (7) Fothergill and Ralph

Br S. Brolan Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowing more than on hurdles debut when falling at the last in novice at Ffos Las in February last year, disputing third at the time After almost a year off, has finished down the field both starts this year for current stable TFRëëêêê BHA95

3 ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (62) 3P10-20 D

B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE)

Mr C. Lynn

10 11-9

Theo Gillard (3)

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in novice handicap hurdle at Ayr (2m) a year ago. After 9 months off, ran up to that level when second at the same C&D in December, but below-par at Kelso the following month. TFRëëëêê BHA95

4 DIME STORE COWGIRL (GB) (35) 1-05P10 D

6 11-4

Harry Skelton Honestly Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester

Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Bold Fire

Br Goldford Stud & S. Hadley Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on earlier promise when making a winning handicap debut at Catterick (15.7f) in January, plenty in hand Not in the same form at Warwick (2m5f) next time, but could bounce back returned to this shorter trip TFRëëëëê BHA90

5 ESME SHELBY (IRE) (36) 220-025

8 11-2

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Kyle Again (IRE) Charlie Maggs (10)

Red Rum Racing 1

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr P. Kiely Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inauspicious start over fences after 11 months off, back to form quickly reverted to hurdling when second of 4 at Leicester (15.5f) in December Lesser effort at Bangor (19.6f) 10 weeks later TFRëëëëê BHA88

6 ASA (FR) (39) 3246

4 11-0

Gr f Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Thomas Dowson

The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThird in France last June and, after 5 months off, backed up that effort when second in Leicester juvenile in November Below form in handicaps both starts for current yard, but it remains early days. TFRëëëêê BHA96

7 BORN TO PLEASE (GB) (45) 602-252 CD

9 10-11

B m Stimulation (IRE) - Heart Felt Harriet Tucker (7)

The Mark Usher Racing Club Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br P. H. Davies Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter a couple of fair efforts on the Flat, ran well back over hurdles when second at Leicester in December

Below-par next, but soon back on track when again runner-up at Leicester in February. TFRëëëëë BHA83

8

LONGVILLE LILLY (GB) (24) 660

8 10-3

B m Mawatheeq (USA) - Curtains Charlie Todd

Mr T. Wall Trevor Wall, Ludlow

Br A. H. Bennett

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat and has fared no better in a trio of starts over hurdles so far, eleventh of 15 in maiden at Ludlow last time Needs to leave those efforts well behind now handicapping TFRëëêêê BHA75

9

OSELETA (GB) (41) 50-5PPP

5 10-2

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Cedelor (FR) Alex Edwards (3)

The Oseleta Partnership

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle form in a bumper and over hurdles to date, pulled up on her last 3 outings (handicaps on her 2 most recent runs). Has had a wind op, but remains best watched. TFRëëêêê BHA71

10 AMLOVI (IRE) (75) P4463-P D

10 10-2

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portanob (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Mrs Fintina Kealey

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted herself well back over hurdles last season, finishing third at Warwick on her final start of the campaign. Offered little on her return from 10 months off at Plumpton in January. Back down in trip TFRëëêêê BHA71

11

DAWNSLITTLEDIAMOND (GB) (20) 05P-0P0

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gallimaufry

6 10-2

Lee Edwards

Mr Lee Davies Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Mrs H. R. Cross

TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in bumpers and completed starts over hurdles. Cheekpieces now reached for as she makes handicap debut, though she looks to be up against it once more. TFRëêêêê BHA45

2022: STARVOSKI (IRE) 7 11 12 David Bass 10-1 (Kim Bailey) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 9.

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note:

DIME STORE COWGIRL: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dime Store Cowgirl (GB), 5-1 Born To Please (GB), 7-1 Esme Shelby (IRE), 15-2 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 8-1 Asa (FR), 9-1 Starvoski (IRE), 18-1 Oseleta (GB), Amlovi (IRE), 20-1 Iconic Rock (IRE), 25-1 Longville Lilly (GB), 50-1 Dawnslittlediamond (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 5.15

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE ELITE EACH-WAY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7500 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 324 runners, 25%) runs GOONHILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs FARNOGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: YONCONOR trained by B Barr, Sherborne, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FARNOGE has joined a top yard after a promising start in points and he’s worth chancing to make a successful Rules debut. Helnwein and Goonhilly have both achieved a reasonable level of form, while Minella Double is also of interest based on his form between the flags.

1-2-3: 1.FARNOGE 2.HELNWEIN (IRE) 3.GOONHILLY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 HASTHING (FR) (510) 11-

6 11-12

B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner bumper at Senonnes-Pouance (14.9f, good to soft). Off 17 months

Very interesting contender starting out for top connections

2 HELNWEIN (IRE) (46) 3-51 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR)

TFRëëëëê BHA-

5 11-9

Tom Cannon

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to a bumper winner Third on his only start in points and confirmed promise of Rules debut when opening his account at Ffos Las 46 days ago. Obvious player despite the penalty.

3 FARNOGE (GB) (384) 2-

B g Camelot - Septembers Hawk (IRE)

JCG Chua & I Warwick

TFRëëëëê BHA-

5 11-2

Bryony Frost

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Wood Farm Stud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£125,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to useful Hawk High and fair hurdler Mountain Hawk, stays 2 1/2m Joined yard after finishing runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points last February. Of obvious interest TFRëëëëë BHA-

4

GOONHILLY (IRE) (115) 2

Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE)

5 11-2

Harry Skelton

Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stephanie Hanly The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of Oscar Whisky and he pushed a better fancied rival to within a head when a clear second of 10 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on debut 115 days ago.

5 MINELLA DOUBLE (IRE) (125) F1

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Dromlac (IRE)

Mrs Diana L. Whateley

Br Geoffrey Thompson

TFRëëëëê BHA-

5 11-2

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shantou gelding. Dam (b82), bumper maiden, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stays 23f) Death Duty Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 13). TFRëëëëê BHA-

6 YONCONOR (FR) (63) 2

6 11-2

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sainterose (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Michael Phillips & Partner Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br E.A.R.L. Elevages Des Loges

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty to work on when second at Warwick a couple of months ago and could get involved if able to back that up TFRëëëêê BHA-

7 MISS MAVERICK (GB) (-)

B m Westerner - Heels Overhead

6 10-9

Kevin Brogan

Miss Jean Balmer Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Miss Jean Balmer

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner mare. Dam placed completed start in points Not an obvious sort on paper

TFRëëêêê BHA-

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE ENJOY FOOD- THE WHITE LION WESTON ‘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, March 13th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb THE BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 27 entries at £41. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY WITH OPTIMUM EXPERIENCE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. 24 entries at £66. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE PERFECT PAYROLL PROVIDER OPTIMUM PAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5915, the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 27 entries, 7 at £50 and 20 at £250. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25720)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BOULTON GROUP MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, March 13th and pay £525, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. The BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. The winner will be presented with the Midlands Grand National Challenge Trophy for retention until March 1st 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of THE BOULTON GROUP The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves.The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22.The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for The Midlands Grand National Steeple Chase (Handicap). The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the Reserve Deadline on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 26th may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 56 entries, 29 at £225, 27 at £750. - Closed February 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420. (Penalty Value £84405) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE EXTRA FURLONG WITH TRINITY CREATE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb THE BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 4 at £40 and 15 at £200. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496.(Penalty Value £20812) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE AWARD-WINNING WHITE LION WESTON RESTAURANT 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). £42 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Boulton Group have kindly sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be given 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 £42. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE YOUNG TROTTERS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BOULTON GROUP have kindly sponsored this race. A memento will go to the winning owner There will be a cash prize given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £36. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Eighth Race 5.15 - THE ELITE EACH-WAY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. THE BOULTON GROUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 33 entries at £37. - Closed March 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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FIXTURE LIST 2023

KEY Bold text = Feature Day

Live Entertainment (E) Evening Racing

JANUARY

Sat 28 Super Saturday

FEBRUARY

Sat 11 Super Saturday

MARCH

Sat 18 Midlands Grand National

APRIL

Sat 1Sausage & Cider Festival

MAY

Sat 6Royal Raceday FT. Staffordshire Plate

Sat 20 (E) Music Live Raceday

Sun 28 Family Fun Raceday

JUNE

Thu 8 Afternoon Racing

Sat 17 (E) Evening Racing

Thu 22 (E) Evening Racing

JULY

Sun 2The Summer Cup

Tue 11 (E) Summer Evening Racing

Wed 19 Summer Afternoon Racing

Fri 28 Ladies Day

Sun 30 Family Fun Raceday

SEPTEMBER

Wed 13 Afternoon Racing

Tue 19 Afternoon Racing

OCTOBER

Sun 8Gentlemen’s Day

Fri 20 Winter Ladies Day

NOVEMBER

Fri 3 Afternoon Racing

Sat 18 Beer Festival Raceday

Sun 26 Afternoon Racing

DECEMBER

Tue 12 Christmas Jumper Raceday

Fri 22 Christmas Party Raceday

Sun 31 New Years Eve Raceday