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We knew Bruce as a kind and generous man, a true gentleman.

Today we will celebrate your life Bruce, doing something you loved, a day at the races.

Rest in Peace, your friends

Lynn and Ian, Alison and Steve, Iain and Amy, Izzy and Jason, Chris and Maggie, Chris, Glynn, Rachael, Angela, Jo, Dave, Paul, Britt, Nigel and Pete

THIRD RACE 3.20

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

THE BRUCE WHITE MEMORIAL MARES’ 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)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Murphy (31 wins from 175 runners, 18%) runs COREY’S COURAGE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 38 runners, 32%) runs COREY’S COURAGE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAST’S TASHA trained by B Clarke, Beaminster, 176 miles.

Race Summary

COREY’S COURAGE had a next-time-out scorer behind in second when winning comfortably at Huntingdon last month and can make light of a 7lb rise. Marsh Wren ought to find this easier than the big-field Carlisle Class 3 she contested last time and can give the selection most to do ahead of Lime Drop.

1-2-3: 1.COREY’S COURAGE 2.MARSH WREN 3.LIME DROP (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 MARSH WREN (GB) (40) 2101-10 D

7 12-0

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Carolina Wren Ciaran Gethings

Far Bihoue Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br Exors of the Late Mrs P. Robeson Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways when scoring on handicap debut/reappearance at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) on New Year’s Day. Found a competitive Carlisle Class 3 beyond her next time but can do better in these calmer waters TFRëëëëê BHA119

2 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (39) 343F44 CD

8 11-11

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) Theo Gillard

Kc Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd S

Fairly useful hurdler who posted a respectable fourth of 6 in 20.5f handicap at Market Rasen (good) in February. Has undergone wind surgery since.

3 LIME DROP (FR) (59) 214-020 7 11-9

Ch m Martaline - Lady Drop (FR) Richard Patrick Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow

Mr Patrick Fennessy Humphrey Butler Ltd S

Five-time winner last season and back to form when runner-up at Newbury in December Not in the same form at Exeter since but she could find life easier back in mares ’ company. TFRëëëêê BHA114

4 COREY’S COURAGE (GB) (17) 10-5541 C

7 11-9

B m Dunaden (FR) - Valdas Queen (GER) Lewis Stones (5)

A. P. Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br A. P. Racing McCoy Contractors S

VIEW Back on the up with a 20 5f Huntingdon win last month. Did that easily from a next-time-out scorer so a 7lb rise looks manageable. TFRëëëëë BHA114

5 WESTERN JILL (IRE) (37) 2-32

5 10-11

B m Westerner - Miss Pepperpot (IRE) Patrick Cowley (3) Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Seamus Moore

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in sole Irish point a year ago. Not seen again until placed in 2 mares ’ novice hurdles in February. While that form is nothing to get excited about she does have potential now making a quick switch to handicaps. TFRëëëêê BHA102

6 CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (9) 063366

6 10-2

B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) Ben Jones Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Ms Joyce Marsh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in mares’ maiden hurdles at the start of the year but has disappointed in a couple of handicaps since Still time for her to get back on track but others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRëëêêê BHA92

2022: SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 6 11 12 Richie McLernon 11-4 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

CAST’S TASHA: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Corey’s Courage (GB), 7-2

Marsh Wren (GB), 11-2

Western Jill (IRE), 6-1 Lime Drop (FR), 17-2 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 18-1 Cast’s Tasha (IRE)