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The Dee Lambley Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle Race.
Dee decided to celebrate her 80th birthday with two of her greatest loves – her family and horse racing. So where better to go than Uttoxeter races, sponsor a race and spend time with her close family – husband Eddie, son Mark and daughter-in-law
Yvonne, Grandson Craig and wife Sarah, Granddaughter Beckie and fiance Jay, and Great Grandchildren Chloe and Rowan. Hoping that they all have a great day, one to be always remembered.
FOURTH RACE 3.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DEE LAMBLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION NOVICES’
LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 4lb 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 328 runners, 24%) runs REAL STONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 38 runners, 32%) runs LORD OF KERAK LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLACKJACK MAGIC trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 176 miles.
Race Summary
LORD OF KERAK left his chasing debut form well behind when beaten only by a progressive one at Wetherby 11 days ago (likely to have gone close had he not met the second last wrong) so has a big shout off the same mark. Real Stone looked suited by the drop to 2m when winning in good style at Ffos Las in January but he does stay this far so still rates the main threat back up in distance.
1-2-3: 1.LORD OF KERAK 2.REAL STONE 3.BLACKJACK MAGIC colours no horse age st lb
1 BLACKJACK MAGIC (GB) (14) 314-21P
8 11-10
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night Rex Dingle
T Hayward, O’Gorman, Walker & Patersons Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br C. F. C. Jackson P3P Partners LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner over hurdles for Jack Barber last term and off the mark in this sphere on second start for current yard in 4-runner event at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) back in January. Jumping fell apart in better company here next time but probably best to forgive that run. TFRëëëëê BHA128
2 MAKE ME A BELIEVER (IRE) (21) 1/213/-66
8 11-9
Br g Presenting - Kiltiernan Robin (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3) Prof C Tisdall & Jane Gerard-Pearse David Pipe, Wellington
Br Cafre Enniskillen Campus W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Chepstow bumper winner and got off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles at Cheltenham (16.8f) back in December 2020. Made a respectable chase/handicap debut after almost 2 years off when sixth at Exeter but failed to build on that at Sandown 3 months later TFRëëëêê BHA127
3 REAL STONE (GB) (68) 4F1/-041 D
8 11-5
B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Harry Skelton Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs S. C. Welch Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who showed first form in this sphere when scoring at Ffos Las (2m) 68 days ago, looking well served by the strong gallop/drop in trip Back up in trip now but he’s in excellent hands. TFRëëëëê BHA123
4 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (11) 6/542-32 CD
8 11-3
B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR) Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Netherfield House Stud Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner over hurdles and left chase bow well behind when second of 5 at Wetherby 11 days ago, race outcome still in the balance when he got the second last wrong. Open to further improvement and can go one better TFRëëëëë BHA121
5 PREVARICATE (IRE) (21) 2410-P0
7 10-13
B g Fame And Glory - Zita Hall (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
East India Racing I
Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mrs Elizabeth Moore Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott. Looks the part for chasing but well held both starts for this yard this term, albeit showing a lot more than Wetherby reappearance at Sandown last time. TFRëëëêê BHA117
2022: YGGDRASIL (FR) 5 10 8 David Noonan 11-8 (Nick Williams) 4 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Real Stone (GB), 2-1 Lord of Kerak (GB), 4-1 Blackjack Magic (GB), 12-1 Make Me A Believer (IRE), 16-1 Prevaricate (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EXCLOOSIVE EVENT HIRE 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): D McCain (20 wins from 135 runners, 15%) runs GOLD EMERY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (10 wins from 49 runners, 20%) runs GOLD EMERY WEIGHTWATCHER: NO REMATCH won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 6lb to 111. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONEUPMANSHIP trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 176 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
The lightly-raced GOLD EMERY left his chase bow well behind when runner-up at Newcastle 2 weeks ago and should improve again over this longer distance, so is narrowly preferred to Last Quarter, who also stepped up massively from his debut in this sphere when just failing at Ffos Las 10 days ago. Tip Top Mountain goes well around here so is another to consider
1-2-3: 1.GOLD EMERY (FR) 2.LAST QUARTER (IRE) 3.TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) (142) 2233-U5
Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Caphira
6 12-0
Alan Johns
The Old Romantics Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br M. Richard Venn Bloodstock Ltd & M. J. W Dragonbet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France. Let down by jumping both starts over fences for new yard this term, though still in contention when making a bad mistake 2 out at Market Rasen last time. Off nearly 5 months Tongue strap back on First run after wind op TFRëëëêê BHA115
2 ALKOPOP (GER) (14) F-333U4
9 11-12
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Alkeste (GER) Tom Cannon
Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br Gestut Westerberg Lawmens Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in good form this season, finishing third in handicap hurdles on first 3 starts Let down by his jumping back chasing at Fontwell on penultimate start, however (respectable effort back hurdling since). TFRëëëêê BHA113
3 NO REMATCH (IRE) (10) PP4-615 D
9 11-10
B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE) Robert Dunne
All Bar None Racing & Paul Drinkwater
Br Mrs Claire Doyle
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
TIMEFORMVIEWStruggled in 3 starts over fences last season for Evan Williams but got back to winning ways on his second run for current connections in claiming hurdle at Leicester in February. Struggled back in a handicap at Warwick 10 days ago, however Headgear/tongue strap fitted. TFRëëêêê BHA
4 LAST QUARTER (IRE) (10) 5P-1P62
6 11-9
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lunar Path (IRE) Jack Tudor Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock
& S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who left his chase bow well behind when just failing at Ffos Las 10 days ago, again impressing with his jumping. Big shout up 3lb. TFRëëëëê BHA110
5 TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) (14) 3-141P3 C D
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
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a Fontwell handicap on return in November and added to tally with a battling display here (20f) in January. Wasted no time getting back to form when third over same C&D 2 weeks ago. enhancing his good record here. Worth a go at this trip TFRëëëëê BHA110
6 GOLD EMERY (FR) (14) P11-352 D BF 7 11-8
Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - Queissa (FR)
Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
Br Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & M. Joel Poitou
McCain, Cholmondeley
Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made perfect start under Rules when off the mark in 17f Carlisle maiden hurdle last winter. Solid third on return at Ayr in December and all the better for chase bow when second at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. More to come up in trip TFRëëëëë BHA109
7 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (51) 1/4FP-06
8 11-7
Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE) Rex Dingle
Charlie Walker & Phil Fry
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Capel Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who was in the process of making a good first attempt over fences when falling at Ffos Las in December 2021. Disappointed since (left Jack Barber prior to return), however. Change of headgear Plenty to prove TFRëëêêê BHA108
BEYOND REDEMPTION (IRE) (27) 211-015
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Paul O’Brien
Beyond Redemption Syndicate Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs Margaret Platt All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Peter Flood when getting off the mark under Rules in 11-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) in January. Shaped better than bare result at Ffos Las since so worth another chance off revised mark. TFRëëëêê BHA108
9 CUBAN PETE (IRE) (35) 54P-PPP 11 10-8
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gee Whizz (FR) Charlie Deutsch Mrs J. Jones Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Declan Whelan Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual chase winner in 2020 but last season’s efforts were uninspiring and pulled up all 3 starts this term TFRëêêêê BHA95
2022: HARD TO FORGET (IRE) 9 11 10 James Davies 9-1 (Henry Oliver) 10 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note:
MARGARET’S LEGACY: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse erred significantly late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Last Quarter (IRE), 9-2 Gold Emery (FR), 6-1 Tip Top Mountain (IRE), 8-1 Margaret’s Legacy (FR), 10-1 Alkopop (GER), Beyond Redemption (IRE), 16-1 No Rematch (IRE), Oneupmanship (IRE), 40-1 Cuban Pete (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 5.05
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LOW COST ROOFING STOKE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8200 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 5lbs.
Race Stats
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (12 wins from 81 runners, 15%) runs BREIZH ALKO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BETTERFOREVERYONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAD TO BE HUGO trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 176 miles.
Race Summary
HAD TO BE HUGO looks the way to go on the back of a highly creditable effort in a Hexham maiden last month. The 6-y-o makes his handicap debut off what looks a fair mark and, with just a handful of runs under his belt, he probably has more to offer The veteran Breizh Alko looks dagerouns but, if all is well following his departure at Plumpton last time, Betterforeveryone could be the one to pose most problems.
1-2-3: 1.HAD TO BE HUGO (IRE)
2.BETTERFOREVERYONE
3.BREIZH ALKO (FR) colours no horse age st lb
1 BETTERFOREVERYONE (GB) (61) 43-15F D
6 11-10
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Lady Emily Tom Cannon
Mr Rupert Anton Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr Evan Robert Hanbury Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark despite lacking fluency in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, soft) in October. Likely he’d have finished fourth at best but for falling 2 out at Plumpton last time but there would’ve been no disgrace in that and he’s a player off 2lb lower here TFRëëëëê BHA111
2 GETAWEAPON (IRE) (20) 2P-1606
8 11-10
B m Getaway (GER) - Milan Serenade (IRE) David Bass
Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br Mervyn Kidd Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with a bang when winning handicap at Bangor in October but in nothing like the same form since and the addition of cheekpieces (retained here) failed to work the oracle last time TFRëëêêê BHA111
3 HAD TO BE HUGO (IRE) (16) 23242
6 11-8
B g Ocovango - Had To Be Done (IRE) Conor O’Farrell ValueRacingClub.co.uk
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr D. Berney Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in points and has made an encouraging start under Rules, making the frame on each of his 4 starts, most recently finding just one too good in 2 1/2m Hexham novice (heavy). Open to improvement upped in trip for this handicap debut. TFRëëëëë BHA109
4 CARLOW FARMER (IRE) (14) 1P-0PF3 CD
B g Stowaway - Supreme Fivestar (IRE)
The Carlow Farmer Partnership
10 11-8
Harry Reed
Milton Harris, Warminster
Br Edward Kearney Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bettered this season’s previous efforts when third at Fontwell a fortnight ago but he’s none too reliable and is probably worth taking on TFRëëêêê BHA109
5 TO BE SURE (GB) (35) 14-3P40 D BF
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE)
T Hywel Jones Racing
8 11-4
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t covered himself in glory in 4 starts over fences this season but worth a second look back in this sphere, given that he’s now 1lb lower compared to when scoring at Exeter last spring TFRëëëêê BHA105
6 TURNING GOLD (GB) (51) 130-010
Ch g Pivotal - Illusion
9 11-3
Jordan Nailor
Mr R. J. Bevis Robert Bevis, Duckington
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Wessex Vehicles Services S
TIMEFORM VIEW Third success at Leicester when bolting up in a selling hurdle there (20.5f, heavy) at the end of December However, ran no sort of a race back in handicap company at Ffos Las next time TFRëëêêê BHA104
7 ON WE GO (IRE) (59) 2115F1
B m Robin des Pres (FR) - Clan Music (IRE)
10 11-3
Brian Hughes
Mrs K. Elliott Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br Sean McNamara Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of positives for Gillian Boanas, gaining fourth success from last 7 starts at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) last month, well positioned but ultimately doing it well Still, now finds himself 7lb higher in the weights in what looks a stronger race TFRëëëêê BHA104
Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR) Sean Bowen
Mr David Parry Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost Fbc Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form returned to this sphere the last twice, latterly seeing off his 6 rivals in game fashion at Southwell (24.3f, soft). Nudged up just 2lb and this veteran is likely to play a part in the finish. TFRëëëêê BHA103
2022: BEAUFORT WEST (IRE) 8 11 4 James Bowen 25-1 (Andy Irvine) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note:
TO BE SURE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right in the home straight.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Had To Be Hugo (IRE), 9-2 Breizh Alko (FR), 5-1 On We Go (IRE), 13-2 To Be Sure (GB), 7-1 Betterforeveryone (GB), 10-1 Carlow Farmer (IRE), 16-1 Getaweapon (IRE), 22-1 Turning Gold (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.35
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE TURF SERVICES MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
Race Stats
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (80 wins from 328 runners, 24%) runs CHERIE D’AM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs BRAUNTON BURROWS LONGEST TRAVELLER: NORTHERN REEL trained by M Harris, Warminster, 143 miles.
Race Summary
NORTHERN REEL won an Irish point and her stable is well capable of readying one, so she takes marginal preference over Mistral Milly, who shaped well at Ascot on debut. Cherie d’Am also makes plenty of appeal on paper
1-2-3: 1.NORTHERN REEL (IRE) 2.MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) 3.CHERIE D’AM (FR) colours no horse age st lb
1 CHERIE D’AM (FR) (125) 1
5 11-0
B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Flemens Pride Harry Skelton
Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Alexia Reveley & James Reveley Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
TIMEFORMVIEWGreat Pretender mare Half-sister to fair hurdler Lalochezia. Dam (b95), bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Victor Hewgo. Makes plenty of appeal on paper
2 MISS MAVERICK (GB) (14) 0
TFRëëëëê BHA-
6 11-0
B m Westerner - Heels Overhead Sean Bowen
Miss Jean Balmer Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Miss Jean Balmer
TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn’t make much appeal on pedigree and failed to beat a rival over C&D 2 weeks ago.
3 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (104) FU1
TFRëëêêê BHA-
5 11-0
B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Harry Reed
Mr S Harvey and Avon Racing Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster
Br Mrs C. E. Norton
TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after winning an Irish point in December Stable has a good bumper record Much respected, particularly if betting vibes strong
4 BRAUNTON BURROWS (GB) (-)
TFRëëëëë BHA-
4 10-6
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Laetitia (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Ratkatcha Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Tmt Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdler Sand Fly and bumper winner/fair hurdler All Clenched Up Newcomers from yard often fancied TFRëëëëê BHA-
5 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (42) 4
Ch f Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE)
John J. Murray & Niall Farrell
4 10-6
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and offered plenty to work on when fourth at Ascot on debut Open to improvement and this race looks weaker.
6 SHIRLEY KNOTT (GB) (-)
Ch f Proconsul - Where The Boys Are (IRE)
Mr Philip Wilkins
TFRëëëëê BHA-
4 10-6
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Philip Wilkins Plusbac S
TIMEFORM VIEW Proconsul filly. Dam 5f winner Bred to have plenty of speed and stable can ready a newcomer.
7 WYENOT (GB) (-)
Ch f Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia’s Promise (IRE)
StrachanSalweyGrifithGrahamInkinThompson
Br Mrs P. Bailey and Miss S. Bailey
TFRëëëêê BHA-
4 10-6
Richard Patrick
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £31,000 3-y-o, Schiaparelli filly Closely related to useful chaser Everlastingpromise, and half-sister to 2 winners, including useful 2m/19f hurdle winner Nada To Prada
TFRëëëêê BHA-
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