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FIRST RACE 5.35

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

THE WHITE LION AT WESTON CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (20 wins from 101 runners, 20%) runs SCARPERED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs SCARPERED LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACK THE FARMER trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 174 miles.

Race Summary

The vote goes to JACK THE FARMER, who pulled clear of the rest when second upped to 25f at Warwick recently and he could have more to offer over this sort of trip. Eaton Lady is next on the list on the back of an improved effort at Ludlow, while Hurricane Vichi is also shortlisted.

1-2-3: 1.JACK THE FARMER 2.EATON LADY (IRE) 3.HURRICANE VICHI (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 HURRICANE VICHI (IRE) (89) 434025-

6 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Avichi (IRE) Bradley Harris (6)

Trailer Resources Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Drumlin Bloodstock Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFfos Las bumper winner who posted his best effort yet over hurdles when runner-up in a 23f Lingfield handicap in January. Not disgraced over the same C&D since (subsequently undergone a wind op) and he’s one to consider TFRëëëêê BHA104

2 HARRY D’ALENE (FR) (190) 22260-

6 11-10

Ch g Coastal Path - Agatha d’Alene (FR)

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Finn Lambert Ballards Racing

Br Mrs Florence Couteaudier Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first 3 starts over hurdles but no impact switched to handicaps the last twice Best to look elsewhere TFRëëêêê BHA100

3 TITANIUM BULLET (IRE) (23) 605240-

Gr or Ro g Shirocco (GER) - Marta Mes (FR)

Unique Financial Racing Partnership

Br Miss Aoife Dwyer

5 11-8

Dylan Kitts (6)

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWGood second to the progressive Blue Shark on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in February. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Taunton last time and possibilities here if coping with this step up in trip TFRëëëêê BHA98

4

SCARPERED (IRE) (22) 0/05060-

B g Getaway (GER) - Finola’s Gift (IRE)

Seven Barrows Limited

6 11-4

Niall Houlihan

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ian Heslin Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWCaught the eye under considerate handling when fifth on hurdles debut at Ludlow but subsequent efforts have been poor, including on handicap bow at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) last month. Big step forward needed up in trip here. TFRëëêêê BHA94

5

DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) (37) 403F20-

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR)

Old Gold Racing 4

6 11-3

Freddie Gingell (6)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who went close to opening her hurdles account at Taunton (3m, good) in March Disappointing over the same C&D since but it wouldn’t be any great surprise were she to bounce back with a bold show TFRëëëêê BHA93

6 KING OTIS (IRE) (40) 0000P5-

B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE)

The Fairfax and Favor Racing Club

Br E. Ryan

7 11-0

Lilly Pinchin

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who hasn’t shown much in 2 starts for present connections. Needs to improve on the back of a wind op TFRëêêêê BHA90

7 SAVED BY THE RIVER (IRE) (27) 0/00U4P-

B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Mataji (IRE)

Mr Seamus Mullins

6 10-7

Beau Morgan (3)

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br David McGuinness We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Cut little ice in bumpers and not much encouragement over hurdles either Pulled up on chase debut at Plumpton last month and looks set for another struggle returned to this sphere. TFRëêêêê BHA83

8

EATON LADY (IRE) (24) 006P32- 7 10-5

B m Presenting - Beluckyagain (IRE)

Brighton Girls

Br Philip Hore

Isabelle Ryder (10)

Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 17 attempts in this sphere but latest second in a Ludlow handicap (21.2f, good to soft) was by far her best effort for present connections Definite chance off the same mark here TFRëëëëê BHA81

9

JACK THE FARMER (GB) (19) 50PP3-2 BF 7 10-4

Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Deploys Dream (IRE)

Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

Tom Buckley

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br A. W. Buller Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLost his way for Ben Lund but has put in good shifts in handicaps at Chepstow and Warwick for present yard Near miss at the latter course was over 25f and, unexposed as a stayer, he has to enter calculations TFRëëëëë BHA80

10

LUCKELLO (GB) (27) 11PFP5- 7 10-2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timarello (IRE)

The Davies’ Racing Team

Charlie Price (3)

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br R. Rainbow & Sons Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of both starts between the flags last spring but her record under Rules is hardly compelling TFRëêêêê BHA69

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 6.

Stewards Note:

TITANIUM BULLET: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

SAVED BY THE RIVER: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Jack The Farmer (GB), 9-2 Eaton Lady (IRE), 5-1 Hurricane Vichi (IRE), 11-2 Dancingontheedge (FR), 15-2 Titanium Bullet (IRE), 14-1 Scarpered (IRE), 16-1 Harry d’Alene (FR), 40-1 Luckello (GB), 50-1 Saved By The River (IRE), 66-1 King Otis (IRE)

Abbreviations

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.

Record Times

SECOND RACE 6.05

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

THE TRINITY CREATE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (32 wins from 194 runners, 16%) runs OLD BEGINNINGS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs OLD BEGINNINGS LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOOKAWAY trained by N King, Burderop, 120 miles.

Race Summary

LOOKAWAY doesn’t look like living up to his bumper promise over hurdles but he opened his account in ready fashion at this venue 2 weeks ago and should prove hard to beat under a penalty. Midnight Solider hasn’t been seen since winning his sole bumper for Christian Williams nearly 2 years ago but the booking of Harry Cobden suggests a good run is expected on hurdle debut.

1-2-3: 1.LOOKAWAY (IRE) 2.MIDNIGHT SOLDIER (IRE) 3.MORNING LINE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (14) 11/346-1 C

6 11-10

Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop

Br William Neville

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner (including Aintree Grade 2) who opened his hurdling account dropped in class in 11-runner maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 14 days ago, making most and well on top finish Should prove hard to beat under a penalty TFRëëëëë BHA122

2 CARAPAZ (IRE) (28) FP-

5 11-3

B g Shirocco (GER) - Winding Bae (IRE) Tom Bellamy

The David Dennis Racing Club David Dennis, Banbury

Br Kedrah House Stud DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShirocco gelding Dam, lightly raced in bumpers, sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Burtons Well, and half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class staying chaser Burton Port Failed to complete both starts in points, pulled up latest (Apr 22). TFRëëêêê BHA-

3 IDOLS’S EYE (FR) (111) 0//5/3P/3-

(FR) (111) ) )

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rose Caline (FR)

8 11-3

Mr Mark Bradstock Mark Bradstock, Wantage

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER