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formguide previous performances
horse’s name
horse’s saddlecloth number
birthplace ofhorseif notGreat Britain
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C=course winner
D=distance winner
No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic weight st-lb
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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 5.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 196 runners, 17%) runs SILVER SHEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs A DIFFERENT KIND LONGEST TRAVELLER: DONNIE AZOFF trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 116 miles.
A DIFFERENT KIND should have more to offer over fences and can land the opener Silver Sheen rates the principal danger
1-2-3: 1.A DIFFERENT KIND (IRE) 2.SILVER SHEEN 3.DONNIE AZOFF (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 A DIFFERENT KIND (IRE) (45) 0604-32 BF
6 11-10
B g Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE) Brian Hughes
Mr Dene Rowe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over hurdles who stepped up on his chase debut effort when second of 5 in handicap (11/8) at Cartmel (17.3f, good) 45 days ago, clear of rest Leading contender TFRëëëëë BHA125
2 SILVER SHEEN (GB) (26) 02/P64-2 D
9 11-10
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Paddy Brennan
The Turner Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWAcquitted himself well in all 3 starts for Fergal O’Brien, latest when second of 4 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good, 4/1) 26 days ago. Entitled to build on that (first start for 6 months) and holds solid claims. TFRëëëëê BHA125
3 DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (29) 521-622
7 10-9
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
The Footie Partnership
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br P. J. Reynolds Betvictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles at Taunton (16.5f) in March and has made a fair start in this sphere. Tries longer trip now and not ruled out TFRëëëêê BHA110
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 A Different Kind (IRE), 15-8 Silver Sheen (GB), 7-2 Donnie Azoff (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 6.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £8000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Murphy (31 wins from 182 runners, 17%) runs LIVERPOOL KNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 8 runners, 62%) runs LIVERPOOL KNIGHT FANCY THAT: Dr R Newland won this race in 2018, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs SHENGAI ENKI today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ACTIVIST trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
THE BIG JETAWAY shaped nicely back over hurdles after a 7-month absence when third to Our Scholar over C&D just over 3 weeks ago and promises to achieve more with that under his belt, so may be able to reverse the form with that rival on these more favourable terms and come out on top. Shengai Enki and Star Legend are a couple of others who merit consideration.
1-2-3: 1.THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) 2.OUR SCHOLAR (IRE) 3.SHENGAI ENKI (FR)
colours no horse age st lb
1 OUR SCHOLAR (IRE) (24) 52-311 CD
4 11-8
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Olympienne (IRE) Tom Bellamy
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who didn’t need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 6-runner maiden at Warwick (19f) in May. Defied a penalty over C&D since and seems sure to be very competitive again despite conceding weight all round TFRëëëëê BHA117
2 LIVERPOOL KNIGHT (GB) (150) 35-
5 11-0
B g Golden Horn - Nouriya Lewis Stones (3)
Mr Jon Button Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 14f winner on Flat and pleasing start hurdling/yard debut when third in a Southwell maiden but went backwards at Fakenham next time Not seen to best effect back on the level at Lingfield on most recent outing TFRëëëêê BHA-
3 POPPOP (FR) (52) 0//6-64
7 11-0
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Bloody Sunday (FR) Philip Armson (3)
Mr J. T. Stimpson John Stimpson, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Br Sandrine Lebon & Carole Georgeault
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Southwell bumpers 2 years apart and only minor promise so far over hurdles. Will be of more interest in handicaps after this TFRëëêêê BHA-
4 SELECTO (GB) (147)
6 11-0
B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Telescopic David Noonan
The Haydock Badgeholders Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Daniel Hunt Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on the Flat but out of form on the AW during the winter and he’s hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. TFRëëêêê BHA-
5 THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) (24) 3031/5-3
7 11-0
B g Jet Away - Shady Pines (IRE) Theo Gillard
Tom Leslie & Partner Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Kenneth Parkhill Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImmediatelysurpassedhurdlesformwhenmakingasuccessfulchasingbowatSedgefield(17f)inFebruary2022 ToofreeatBangor10monthslaterbut shaped nicely enough back hurdling after a further 7 months off when 7 lengths third of 10 to Our Scholar over C&D 24 days ago. In the mix. TFRëëëëë BHA104
6 ACTIVIST (FR) (24) 65
4 10-10
B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR) Jack Tudor
Mrs Lynne Maclennan David Pipe, Wellington
Br Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on Flat in France, stays 1 1/2m. Sold from X. Thomas-Demeaulte for €41,000 in November but seems to be being brought along with handicaps in mind in this sphere. TFRëëêêê BHA-
7
SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (62) 00-3
4 10-10
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Deva Racing SE
Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers for Mark J. O’Hare, doing well under the circumstances when third in 12-runner event at Kelso (16.2f) 62 days ago. Subsequently sold for £28.000 and worthy of respect on hurdle/stable debut TFRëëëëê BHA-
8 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (220)
B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)
4 10-10
Harry Cobden
Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket
Br Rockhart Trading Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Brother to fair hurdler (25f winner) Maison d’Or and has shown fair form in minor events on the Flat for William Haggas. Not dismissed with Harry Cobden in the saddle TFRëëëêê BHA-
2022: MANDOCELLO (FR) 6 11 7 Ciaran Gethings 4-11 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
STAR LEGEND: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Our Scholar (IRE), 7-2 Liverpool Knight (GB), 5-1 The Big Jetaway (IRE), 6-1 Shengai Enki (FR), 15-2 Star Legend (IRE), 28-1 Activist (FR), 33-1 Poppop (FR), 66-1 Selecto (GB)
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THIRD RACE 6.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
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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): F O’Brien (34 wins from 196 runners, 17%) runs
CALL ME TARA AND MULBERRY HILL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs KOMEDY KICKS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOMEDY KICKS trained by M Harris, Warminster, 143 miles.
A chance is taken on BON RETOUR, who has failed to fire in a handful of appearances for this yard but has now slipped below her last winning mark and is entitled to come on for her spin at Market Rasen where she was returning from a 3-month break. Walk of No Shame, Call Me Tara and Komedy Kicks all have low-mileage over hurdles and are feared in that order of preference.
1-2-3: 1.BON RETOUR (IRE) 2.WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) 3.CALL ME TARA
colours no horse age st lb
1 BON RETOUR (IRE) (40) 11005-0 D
8 12-0
B m Fame And Glory - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) Jamie Hamilton
Mrs G. B. Walford Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr Walter Connors
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t shone in 3 starts for present connections but the second of her 2 victories for Nicky Richards last summer was gained off a mark 1lb higher than this Likely to bounce back at some point. TFRëëëëë BHA115
2 MULBERRY HILL (IRE) (40) 5160-F4 D
7 11-13
Br m Califet (FR) - Massini Rose (IRE) Jack Hogan (3)
Dark Horse Racing Partnership Nine Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Patrick Griffin MARTEN JULIAN PARTNERSHIP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who was in the process of running well when departing on chasing debut at Ludlow in May. Shaped quite well back hurdling at Market Rasen and she needs a second look Yard also saddles Call Me Tara TFRëëëëê BHA114
3 CALL ME TARA (GB) (49) 21213-F BF
6 11-11
B m Kayf Tara - Call Me Emma (IRE) Daire Davis (7) Upthorpe Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Upthorpe Racing Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice company last summer and reappearance third at Ludlow was a creditable effort Last-fence faller tried over fences last time (looked held by the eventual winner prior to her departure) and she merits respect on handicap debut back hurdling TFRëëëêê BHA112
4 WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (38) 5126-32 BF
6 11-7
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs Sharon Wilks & Mr Paul Taiano Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account over 2m at Lingfield in February and, equipped with first-time cheekpieces, she found just one too strong in a 4-runner Worcester handicap (2 1/2m, good) last month. 2lb nudge tolerable and she has to enter calculations. TFRëëëëê BHA108
5 KOMEDY KICKS (IRE) (27) F0-1212
4 11-4
B f Churchill (IRE) - Komedy (IRE) Harry Cobden
Racehorse Rascals Syndicate
Milton Harris, Warminster
Br Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat for Jessica Harrington and has scored twice at around 2m over hurdles in recent months Second in a small-field on second handicap start in this sphere at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to firm) last time and she shouldn’t be far away TFRëëëëê BHA110
6 AUTUMN BLAZE (GB) (26) P60-046
5 10-2
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) Fiona Alderson Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br C. G. Johnson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo promise in 2 bumpers and similar story since switched to hurdles, no improvement on the back of a wind op when making handicap debut at Worcester Very difficult to fancy from a long way out of the weights TFRëêêêê BHA66
2022: CATCHMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) 8 11 5 Sean Quinlan 18-1 (Jennie Candlish) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Walk of No Shame (IRE), 5-2 Call Me Tara (GB), 4-1 Komedy Kicks (IRE), 7-1 Mulberry Hill (IRE), 17-2 Bon Retour (IRE), 80-1 Autumn Blaze (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 7.10
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
YOUR NEW HOME HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (27 wins from 117 runners, 23%) runs TANGO ECHO CHARLIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs EL KALDOUN
WEIGHTWATCHER: BUTLER’S BRIEF won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST SOPHIE trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 118 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
TANGO ECHO CHARLIE goes well here and should come on for his reappearance last month, so he’s worth chancing from an appealing mark in a race where the majority have something to prove. Decoration of War is in a similar mould in that he’s likely to strip fitter for a recent effort and he’s regarded as the main danger unless the money comes for Toshima.
1-2-3: 1.TANGO ECHO CHARLIE (IRE) 2.DECORATION OF WAR (IRE) 3.TOSHIMA (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 BUTLER’S BRIEF (IRE) (26) F16P0-5 CD
8 12-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE) Nick Scholfield
You Can Be Sure Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mrs M. Doran Planned Office Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Last of 5 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Worcester (23f, good) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time Given a chance by handicapper but something to prove at the moment TFRëëëêê BHA115
2 EL KALDOUN (FR) (902) 0/1F120//- D
9 11-11
B g Special Kaldoun (IRE) - Kermesse d’Estruval (FR) Nico de Boinville Middleham Park Racing CIV Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr F. De La Beraudiere & Mr B. Le Gentil Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences but had an in-and-out profile and has to overcome an absence in excess of 2 years if he’s to make a winning return to hurdling. TFRëëëêê BHA112
3 TOSHIMA (IRE) (43) 2//1/3P0-4
8 11-8
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sabreon Miss Megan Fox (7) Mr J. P. Hoskins Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br New England Stud, Myriad & Lord Derby
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over hurdles in 2019 before struggling on the Flat. Not seen in this sphere since but showed he retains ability in points last year Very much one to monitor in the betting ahead of this debut for a new yard TFRëëëêê BHA109
4 TANGO ECHO CHARLIE (IRE) (24) 64/0/15-5 CD 9 11-6
B g Stowaway - Wrong In Okanagan (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Briton International and Partner Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Roy W. Tector Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D last year and looked a bit rusty on reappearance here last month. Should strip fitter for that, so likely to feature TFRëëëëë BHA107
5 JUST SOPHIE (GB) (63) 0/514-3
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Theatre Goer
Noel Williams Racing Club
5 11-5
James Davies
Noel Williams, Blewbury
Br Noel Williams Noel Williams Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Left her hurdling debut form behind to get off the mark in 7-runner Huntingdon novice (19.5f, good to soft) in March Not disgraced on either outing since but handicap mark demands improvement TFRëëêêê BHA106
6 DECORATION OF WAR (IRE) (18) 4/3340-0
B g Declaration of War (USA) - Sea Paint (IRE)
CD 8 10-10
Charlie Hammond
Mrs D. Prosser Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Clare Castle Farm Berkeley Carter Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed little promise in 4 starts over fences last summer and shaped as if in need of the run when seventh in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen recently Should come on for that, so not without hope from an appealing mark back at the scene of his last win TFRëëëêê BHA97
2022: SAMMYLOU (IRE) 9 11 13 Kielan Woods 11-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note:
JUST SOPHIE: Following its run on 9/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Tango Echo Charlie (IRE), 4-1 Toshima (IRE), 5-1 Decoration of War (IRE), 11-2 Butler’s Brief (IRE), El Kaldoun (FR), 8-1 Just Sophie (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 7.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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(CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6450 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (27 wins from 117 runners, 23%) runs
SEAFORTH MANCY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 11 runners, 55%) runs GAMBIE TIEP LONGEST TRAVELLER: MILLIES MITE trained by K Jewell, Sittingbourne, 193 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
ARBENNIG looked on the top of his game when a wide-margin C&D scorer last time and can defy a 7lb rise in his current mood at the chief expense of Chemical Warfare, who is weighted to have a big say now back chasing for the first time since winning at Newcastle. In-form maiden Famoso is another who should go well on the back of his good Stratford second.
1-2-3: 1.ARBENNIG (IRE) 2.CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 3.FAMOSO (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 STRIKING OUT (GB) (26) 6224U-0
9 12-0
B g Malinas (GER) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) David Noonan
Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br R. B. Mckay
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 10/1) 26 days ago. Need to bounce back reverted to fences TFRëëëêê BHA100
2 SEAFORTH MANCY (IRE) (21) 334P-PP
7 11-11
B g Mustameet (USA) - Dark Victory (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Brackenrigg Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Br Mrs Mary O’Donoghue Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. This switch to chasing in first-time blinkers needs to spark major improvement TFRëëêêê BHA97
3 GOUET DES BRUYERES (FR) (24) 126-324
D
7 11-10
Toby Wynne (5) Daresbury,Buckley,R Mills,D Mills,Walsh Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Innsbruck (FR)
Br Mr Guillaume Thomas Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences, the latest at Southwell (2m) in September Has continued in good nick so should go well again off an easing mark. TFRëëëêê BHA96
4 ARBENNIG (IRE) (19) 46F-341 CD
B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Ultra Light (FR)
7 11-0
Will Featherstone (10)
AWR Consultancy, Stacey, Kirk & Fields Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr Robert Hennessy Betvictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who gained a deserved success in 5-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago by 12 lengths from Lonimoss Bareliere Big shout despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights. TFRëëëëë BHA86
5 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (35) 2P5-136
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
SendEmOn
Br Frank McGuinness
D
6 11-0
Thomas Dowson
Tjade Collier, Wilsden
Airdale Chemicals Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Newcastle in May. 5/1, only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago but weighted to go well back chasing now. TFRëëëëê BHA86
6 MILLIES MITE (IRE) (26) P363-3P
Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Charmingly (USA)
CS Partnership
Br Raymond P. Doyle
7 10-9
Charlie Hammond
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Karen Jewell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 runs and pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 26 days ago. Down in trip Needs a couple of these to falter TFRëëêêê BHA81
7 FAMOSO (IRE) (21) 52P-062
B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE)
The Evron Experience
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock
7 10-6
Richard Patrick
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 8 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft, 17/2) 21 days ago. Can give another good account off the same mark in his bid for a breakthrough success. TFRëëëëê BHA78
8
GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (79) 50305P-
7 10-3
B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR) Liam Harrison
The Ben Pauling Racing Club Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEW Only poor hurdler/chaser for Sarah-Jayne Davies and needs a big step forward on his yard debut Thirteen runs since his last win in 2021 too. TFRëëêêê BHA75
9
LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) (19) 4255-62
7 10-2
B g Palamoss (IRE) - Lonia Blue (FR) James Best
Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Bareliere
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 21 runs but he posted a respectable 12 lengths second of 5 to Arbennig in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRëëëêê BHA74
10
BANDIT D’AINAY (FR) (49) 40P35-0
12 10-2
B g Crossharbour - Ne M’Oubliez Pas (FR) Sean Quinlan
The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br S. Milaveau & Haras de Saint Voir SCA Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good, 16/1) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Twenty seven runs since his last win in 2019
11 TWISTEDFIRESTARTER (IRE) (11) 0F/F5P-U
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mercy Mission
ëëêêê BHA71
7 10-2
Mr R. J. Armson David Pipe, Wellington Br Liam Norris
12