Uttoxeter Racecard - Friday 28th July

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£500 bes dressed dresse prize priz

Official raceday programme | £3.50

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ROB & JO FINNIGAN

FRIDAY 28 JULY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

LOUISE MOORE (CHIEF STEWARD)

PETER HEATON (STEWARDS' PANEL CHAIR)

NATHAN GREEN, SIMON CONNAWAY, TRACEY HAMILTON

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SHAUN MITCHELL

JUDGE

DAVID HICKS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

HANDICAPPER

ANDREW MEALOR

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

JEREMY WILLIS

MICHAEL TURNER

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATTHEW TONG

VETERINARY SURGEONS

PATRICK MACANDREW

SUE TAYLOR

JIM TIPP

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr MARTIN DAVIS

Dr SIMEON RAYNER

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr STUART COWEN

NURSE

HILARY BODEN

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

NEIL PATEMAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SAFE GUARDING LEAD

BRIAN BARRASS

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFE GUARDING

RICHARD FOTHERGILL

SAFETY OFFICER

ANTHONY GLEDHILL

RACEDAY PRESENTER

BOBBY BEAVERS

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY

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Welcome to our 2023 Ladies Day and a very special welcome today to our sponsors, St Modwen Homes, Brit Direct, Low Cost Roofing Stoke, Rob & Jo Finnigan and The Bridal Rooms Uttoxeter.

As ever, this afternoon, we will be running our very popular ‘Style Awards’ which has been kindly sponsored by The Bridal Rooms Uttoxeter. The Bridal Rooms is a wedding gown boutique located in Uttoxeter. Company owner and bridal stylist Gayle Carr-Willis took ownership of this business in 2017 and has handpicked her elite team of professional stylists She and her team aim to assist you in saying yes to your dream dress. The Style Awards has prizes for the top 5 outfits picked out by our judges. Head up to the flower wall near the office to enter for a chance to get your hands on one of our many prizes including the first prize of £500 plus a table for 2 at our Winters Ladies Day on Friday 20th October.

After racing head down to the Grandstand to watch a 90-minute show from our entertainment this evening, Classic Decks. Classic Decks brings together an esteemed collection of the world’s greatest disco tracks. Reimagined and reinvented to be performed live on stage. The set includes classically trained musicians, sensational singers, and industry-leading DJ’s As well as energetic choreographed professional dancers and disco anthems with a unique classical twist. I am sure you will love it!

We quickly turn around this fixture for our next meeting on Sunday which is our ever-popular Burton Albion Family Funday. There will be lots of entertainment for the family including a fairground, inflatables, crazy golf and some good old fashioned British entertainment. With Children under 18 having free admission, it really is a great value family day out.

Sunday also marks the end of our busy summer racing calendar, where the team and I get a short break to gather our breath and take a little holiday However, we do return earlier than normal this year with an additional fixture on Wednesday evening 30th August. Tickets in advance are available from just £10.

We hope to see you return soon, have a safe and enjoyable evening.

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 1.35

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

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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (63 wins from 299 runners, 21%) runs SEEFIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs JUST A MYSTERY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEDERA PARK trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 156 miles.

LIVERPOOL KNIGHT opened his hurdles account in ready fashion over C&D 17 days ago and, with a return to less testing ground unlikely to inconvenience him, he’s selected to defy a penalty. Star Legend has quite a bit of ground to make up with the selection but should get closer this time and rates the main threat.

1-2-3: 1.LIVERPOOL KNIGHT 2.STAR LEGEND (IRE) 3.JUST A MYSTERY (IRE)

colours

1 LIVERPOOL KNIGHT (GB) (17) 35-1 CD 5 11-9

B g Golden Horn - Nouriya Sean Bowen

Mr Jon Button Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) and built on the promise of his hurdling debut at the second time of asking when landing 7-runner C&D novice (heavy) 17 days ago, just shaken up to assert Return to less testing ground won’t inconvenience him and he looks up to defying a penalty TFRëëëëë BHA114

2 BURROWS LIGHT (FR) (35) 6-3

Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Condoleezza (FR)

Mrs J Morgan & Mrs S J Smith

5 11-2

Sean Quinlan

Sue Smith, Bingley

Br J. Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than first time up when third of 4 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 35 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. TFRëëëêê BHA-

3 JUST A MYSTERY (IRE) (12) PP05

5 11-2

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - China Reign (IRE) Max Kendrick

The FOB Racing Partnership 9 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Caroline Hanly Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more than on his hurdling debut for John J. Costello when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 12 days ago. May do better again. TFRëëëêê BHA-

4 ROCK D’ETE (FR) (82) 3P/-1

6 11-2

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Star d’Ete (FR) Alan Johns

On The Rocks Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Lassos & Mr A. Abadie Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW £2,000 6-y-o, Kap Rock gelding Dam 15f hurdle winner in France. Off mark in points at third attempt (May 7) Market should offer up some clues on Rules debut Hooded. Engaged 4.00 Worcester Thursday TFRëëëêê BHA-

5 SEEFIN (IRE) (18) PF/PF-45

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE)

Crowe Brothers

Br Tim Crowe

6 11-2

Bridget Andrews

Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to complete in points but stepped up on her hurdling/Rules debut when fifth in 11-runner novice at Worcester (20f) 18 days ago, finishing with running left. Drop in trip not sure to suit, though TFRëëëêê BHA-

6 AR EL BEE (FR) (32) 5

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Gregoraci (FR)

Mrs M. C. Banks

4 10-12

Brendan Powell

Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr Sylvain Vidal Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on the Flat (stays 1m) for David Menuisier who seemed held back by lack of fitness and experience when comfortably held on last month’s Southwell hurdling debut Entitled to do better TFRëëëêê BHA-

7 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (17) 3

B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)

Deva Racing SL 1

Br Rockhart Trading Ltd

4 10-12

Harry Cobden

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEWFair on the Flat for William Haggas and shaped well sent hurdling after 7 months off when 15 lengths third of 7 in C&D novice (heavy) 16 days ago. Hood on for 1st time and can build on that, with likely emphasis on speed more in his favour Engaged 4.00 Worcester Thursday TFRëëëëê BHA-

8 HEDERA PARK (IRE) (12) 034-60

5 10-9

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Grange Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and offered something to work on under a much more patient ride on her recent Stratford hurdling debut (16.3f). May do better

TFRëëëêê BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 4, 7.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

AR EL BEE: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Liverpool Knight (GB), 9-2 Star Legend (IRE), 7-1 Just A Mystery (IRE), 14-1 Rock d’Ete (FR), Hedera Park (IRE), 16-1 Seefin (IRE), 20-1 Burrows Light (FR), 22-1 Ar El Bee (FR)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

RECORD TIMES

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKERS

It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid bookmakers badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted from the racecourse

SECOND RACE 2.10

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

THE BRIT DIRECT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

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): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (13 wins from 147 runners, 9%) runs CAWTHORNE CRACKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Barr (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs COLONEL LESLEY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRIZABELLA trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

Having won on the level in May, A SHINING MOON looked to have the race won back hurdling at Hexham, only to be collared late. That performance suggests he’s up to landing a race such as this, with Theonlywayiswessex and Colonel Lesley, on return for a new yard, feared most.

1-2-3: 1.A SHINING MOON (IRE)

2.THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR) 3.COLONEL LESLEY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DEMI SANG (FR) (28) 154/35-0 D

10 12-0

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) Joe Williamson (5)

RM&T Holdings Limited & Neville Ender Sara Ender, Malton

Br Herve d’Armaille Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice for this yard during 2021/22 campaign but not at the same level in 2 starts for Micky Hammond last summer Back with Sara Ender and almost certainly needed the run on last month’s return to action This will reveal more with a tongue strap back on TFRëëêêê BHA99

2 THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR) (78) 45/25-

B or Br g Maxios - Terra Fina

MARSH, KELLY, MEACHAM, DAVIES & MORDAUNT

5 11-12

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form on Flat for this yard winning brace of AW handicaps in early 2023 Little to get excited about over hurdles but he’s not yet exposed and has had a breathing op TFRëëëëê BHA97

3 GRIZABELLA (IRE) (17) 5600-44

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Namely (IRE)

GMW Aintree Ninety Nine Syndicate

Br Airlie Stud

4 11-11

Brian Hughes

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame in a couple of Irish handicaps in May/June. No impact back on the level but Brian Hughes is an interesting jockey booking. TFRëëëêê BHA100

4 LIGHTENING COMPANY (IRE) (41) 4/3-0

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE)

MPR CXV, Yorkshire Puddings & C Barclay

Br Anthony Kirwan

5 11-10

Richie McLernon

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful Flat winner but nowhere near that level over hurdles so far, including when switched to handicap company at Hexham last month. Too soon to write off in this sphere but hard to be confident about TFRëëëêê BHA95

5 REAMS OF LOVE (GB) (44) 136F-0D D

B g Frankel - Night of Light (IRE)

Mr George Houghton

Br Niarchos Family

5 11-7

Tom Bellamy

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on the Flat who opened his account over hurdles in 2m maiden at Stratford a year ago. Not so good since though, disqualified after failing to run without the weight cloth. TFRëëêêê BHA92

6 GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (18) 355-041 CD

8 11-3

B g Showcasing - Daintily Done Ben Jones

B. M. G. Group Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track when landing 11-runner handicap at Newton Abbot in June

Safely held both starts on the level but better expected returned to timber TFRëëëêê BHA88

7 A SHINING MOON (IRE) (33) 20/500-3

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliana (GER)

5 11-1

Tom Midgley (3)

R Wardlaw & Partners Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Guenter Merkel

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced Flat mark to get off the mark in first-time headgear at Pontefract in May.

8

SILVER ATOM (IRE) (144) 55056P-

5 10-13

Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Joe Murphy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who ran his best race to date when fifth of 17 on handicap debut at Doncaster (16.6f) in January. Couple of heavy defeats soon after but he’s been given a break/wind operation. TFRëëëêê BHA84

9

COLONEL LESLEY (IRE) (332) 400/P11- D

7 10-10

Gr g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Tagula Mon (IRE) Beau Morgan (5)

Mr F. A. Clegg Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br Clive Cox

TIMEFORMVIEW Back from a break and cashed in on a career-low mark in gritty fashion at Stratford in August. Followed up 12 days later at Newton Abbot but off since and has moved yards TFRëëëëê BHA81

10

GEORGE MALLORY (GB) (25) 2P5-242

7 10-5

B g Kingman - Rose Et Noire (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr C. T. Pogson Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br Ecurie des Charmes

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to strike over hurdles following 15 attempts but he has hit the crossbar on a trio of occasions, latterly at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Merit is established but he can make his presence felt. TFRëëëêê BHA76

11

AFRICAN SUN (IRE) (9) P63-P05 CD

6 10-2

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Castle Cross (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5)

Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

Br P & B Bloodstock First Solar Pv Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won over C&D last summer but has rarely threatened since and makes limited appeal given errant jumping. TFRëëêêê BHA70

12

CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (163) 0P5-

4 10-2

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE) Toby Wynne (5)

Mr E. A. Brook Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Paddy Byrne Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in his qualifying runs so needs to see much more now handicapping.

2022: HENRI LE BON (IRE) 7 11 2 Angus Cheleda 7-1 (Kerry Lee) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 12.

TFRëëëêê BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 8.

Stewards Note:

LIGHTENING COMPANY: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GEORGE MALLORY: Following its run on 3/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 A Shining Moon (IRE), 7-1 Colonel Lesley (IRE), 15-2 Good Impression (GB), George Mallory (GB), 8-1 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), 10-1 Grizabella (IRE), Lightening Company (IRE), 14-1 Silver Atom (IRE), 20-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 22-1 Demi Sang (FR), 33-1 Reams of Love (GB), 40-1 African Sun (IRE)

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £376,178 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

THIRD RACE 2.45

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

THE BRIT DIRECT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6450 œ 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.

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (63 wins from 299 runners, 21%) runs THORPENESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMBASSADOR trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 129 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ROCK ON TOMMY escapes a penalty for last week’s success in a conditional jockeys’ event and can complete a quickfire C&D hat-trick. Ten Past Midnight chased home the selection last week and can fill the forecast spot again ahead of Ambassador, who has changed yards since his C&D win earlier in the month.

1-2-3: 1.ROCK ON TOMMY 2.TEN PAST MIDNIGHT 3.AMBASSADOR (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THORPENESS (IRE) (24) 00-325

B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE)

5 12-0

Tristan Durrell (5)

Mr P. H. Betts Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Brian Griffin HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEWWell beaten in 2 bumpers but has shown a good deal more over hurdles with a tongue strap added this spring His opening mark isn’t obviously generous but he’s still respected as an unexposed sort from a top stable TFRëëëêê BHA98

2 GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (96) 6245-

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR)

4 11-12

Luca Morgan

Deva Racing GA Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Kildaragh Stud Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 1 1/2m). Yet to better modest form over hurdles but handicaps do provide him with a more realistic chance TFRëëëêê BHA100

3

AMBASSADOR (IRE) (26) P004-51 CD

6 11-11

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Brian Hughes

The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Sir Robert Ogden Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly capitalised on a falling mark in 12-runner C&D handicap (good) 26 days ago (final start for Martin Keighley).

Raised 6lb but still has handicapping scope on best form now setting out for new trainer Micky Hammond. TFRëëëêê BHA95

4 BENTHAM (IRE) (26) 000-003

9 11-8

B g Jeremy (USA) - Detonante (FR) Joe Williamson (5) Racing Knights, C Cleevely & L Murray Sara Ender, Malton

Br Dora Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThirty runs since last win in 2020 Took a step back in the right direction for his new stable when 12 3/4 lengths third of 12 to Ambassador in C&D handicap (good, 22/1) 26 days ago. Needs to build on that now. TFRëëëêê BHA92

5 ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (9) 33-P011 CD

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

8 11-5

Lewis Stones (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br T. A. Williams McCoy Contractors, Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBidding for a third C&D win of the month under Lewis Stones Saw off Ten Past Midnight by 3 1/2 lengths last week and should be able to do so again as he escapes a penalty for that Hard to beat TFRëëëëë BHA89 (+6)

6 KRACQUER (GB) (26) 3/306P-U

9 11-3

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Norma Hill Jay Tidball (5) Mr Geoff Lloyd

Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Geoff Lloyd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Alastair Ralph when unseated first in C&D handicap by Ambassador earlier this month. The fact he went off 50/1 suggests there wasn’t much confidence behind him. TFRëëêêê BHA87

7 TEN PAST MIDNIGHT (GB) (9) 23P0-52 CD BF 7 11-1

B g Midnight Legend - Thornton Alice Sean Bowen

Serendipity Syndicate 2006

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Serendipity Syndicate 2006 Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 on the bounce in 2021 and also hit the target at Southwell last summer Back-to-form when 3 1/2 lengths second of 8 to Rock On Tommy over C&D last week. Should go well but no obvious reason why he’ll turn the tables on that reopposing rival. TFRëëëëê BHA85

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8 ASCOT DAY (FR) (16) 200522/- 9 10-11

Ch g Soave (GER) - Allez Hongkong (GER)

Conor Ring (3)

Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Mr Christophe Jouandou

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles in spring 2022 but lightly raced and little impact on the Flat since His latest run after a year off may have been needed but he returns to hurdles with something to prove TFRëëêêê BHA81

9 LIGHTENING GESTURE (GB) (151) 54335- 4 10-10

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cornlaw Charlie Hammond

Mr Royston Morgan Evans

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Cornlaw Partnership Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who posted creditable third of 8 on handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen in February. Failed to build on that promise when fifth at Plumpton 3 weeks later and off since Wears a hood for the first time on his return to action TFRëëêêê BHA84

10 NAASIK (GB) (25) 00/-0P03

B g Poet’s Voice - Shemriyna (IRE)

Fellowship Of The Rose Partnership 2

10 10-3

Conor Rabbitt (5)

John Norton, Barnsley

Br Allseasons Bloodstock Right Advice Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 35 runs. Finally showed some ability remains when third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) 25 days ago but whether he backs it up remains to be seen TFRëëëêê BHA73

11 ANDONNO (GB) (681) 456P/- 5 10-2

B g Dansili - Lavender And Lace

Toby Wynne (5)

The Andonno Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Al-Baha Bloodstock Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest Flat performer. Offered little over hurdles in 2021, including a handicap, and could only consider if the market vibes are notably strong on his return from an absence TFRëëêêê BHA69

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 3, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 11.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

KRACQUER: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered and saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Rock On Tommy (GB), 5-1 Ten Past Midnight (GB), 7-1 Ambassador (IRE), 11-1 Bentham (IRE), 12-1 Thorpeness (IRE), 16-1 Greatness Awaits (IRE), Ascot Day (FR), 20-1 Naasik (GB), 22-1 Lightening Gesture (GB), 25-1 Andonno (GB), 50-1 Kracquer (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 3.20

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

THE LOW COST ROOFING STOKE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Sherwood (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs MYSTIC MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Ellam (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs EIGHTYTWO TEAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCE CLENI trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Having confirmed he retains all of his ability on the back of a lengthy absence over hurdles in recent months, HE IS A CRACKER makes appeal from this sort of mark with his attentions now switched back to chasing and earns the vote. Mystic Man, who is 2-2 in this sphere, rates a lead threat, ahead of Prince Cleni.

1-2-3: 1.HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) 2.MYSTIC MAN (IRE) 3.PRINCE CLENI (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DO NO WRONG (IRE) (32) 03-P1F4

7 12-0

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Uncommited (IRE) Finn Lambert (5)

Mrs Pauline Southerington Justin Landy, Leyburn

Br J. P. King & P. Turley

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who left his chase debut effort well behind when off the mark at Cartmel (21f) in May. Fell at Bangor (3m) next time and some way below his best when well held fourth at Southwell (20.4f) 32 days ago. Eased 1lb ahead of this TFRëëëêê BHA93

2 PRISON BREAK (IRE) (50) 4P0P-54

5 11-13

B g Muhaarar - World Class Alan Johns

The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Deerfield Farm Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat for Richard Fahey and similar form over hurdles for present yard, off the mark at Ffos Las (20f) last summer Has struggled for consistency subsequently but did hint at a revival on latest outing. Market should prove a useful guide now attentions switch to chasing TFRëëëêê BHA92

3 MYSTIC MAN (IRE) (54) 400P-11 D

6 11-10

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE) Ben Bromley (5)

The Dragon Partnership Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Peter and Maria Byrne Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Achieved little over hurdles but different proposition switched to chasing, having little trouble in making it 2-2 at Fakenham (3m) in June That was a weak affair but he remains open to improvement particularly if his jumping sharpens up TFRëëëëê BHA89

4 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (22) 03P-210 D BF

5 11-7

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Jack Tudor

Daffodil Racing Cleni Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle formoverhurdlesbutmuchimprovedoverfencesthis summerandlanded(tongue strap onfor1sttime)10-runnerhandicapchaseatSouthwell (24.3f, good) in June Jumping let him down at Perth (23.8f) earlier this month but bounce back not ruled out. Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRëëëêê BHA86

5 OVAL STREET (IRE) (21) 4P24-43 D

STREET

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over

7 11-6

Mr M. Hoskins Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br P. J. Reynolds

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who showed some ability remains when third on yard/hurdles debut in a Newton Abbot maiden (21.5f) earlier this month. Needs to show benefit of that run now attentions switch back to chasing Cheekpieces back on TFRêêêêê BHA85

chasing back êêêêê BHA

6 EIGHTYTWO TEAM (IRE) (10) P-U3531 D

B m Mahler - Lady Hillingdon

Mr Robert P. Clarke

Br T. & H. Kilkenny

7 11-1 (in 7lb ex)

Brendan Powell

Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standingmaideninIrelandwhofinallybuckedthattrendequippedwithafirst-timetonguetieatSouthwell(24.2f)10daysago,rallying to lead again after the last and driven out. However, she doesn’t appeal as an obvious follow-up candidate under a penalty TFRëëëêê BHA73 (+7)

7 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (61) 0320/-23 BF

7 10-12

B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR)

Br Philip Heskin

Gary Brown, Swindon

Isabelle Ryder (10) Enigma

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoalmostjustifiedsupportonthebackof15monthsoffwhensecondoverhurdlesatWarwick(25f)inMay,edgedoutonlinewithhisrider having dropped whip Not disgraced by any means when third here latest and appeals as a likely player returned to chasing from this mark TFRëëëëë BHA77

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

2022: TEDHAM 8 11 13 Nick Scholfield 7-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

PRINCE CLENI: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mystic Man (IRE), 4-1 He Is A Cracker (IRE), 5-1 Eightytwo Team (IRE), 11-2 Prince Cleni (FR), 7-1 Do No Wrong (IRE), 8-1 Prison Break (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.55

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

THE FINNIGAN’S ARE 50 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BROOMFIELDS CAVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BBOLD trained by Syd Hosie, Sherborne, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A few with chances but it’s hard to side against BROOMFIELDS CAVE who remains unexposed as a stayer and can defy a 7lb rise in the weights after his emphatic win at Southwell. Hungry Hill is feared most on the back of his resurgent Perth second, with the consistent Lelantos well in the mix too.

1-2-3: 1.BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) 2.HUNGRY HILL (IRE) 3.LELANTOS (IRE)

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1 AVIEWTOSEA (IRE) (34) 211-324 C D

8 12-0

B g Where Or When (IRE) - Final Run (IRE) Bryony Frost

The O’Brien McPherson Syndicate 1 David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br William Martin

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time when well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good) 34 days ago on his final run for Fergal O’Brien. Has it to prove back hurdling on his yard debut TFRëëêêê BHA110

2 BBOLD (IRE) (31) 35P-326 D

9 11-11

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Molly Be Fergus Gillard (3)

NHRE Racing Club Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br Thistletown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 3m winner at his best but yet to show that form for his current yard Went well long way in first-time blinkers reverted to hurdles when sixth at Newton Abbot last time and needs to back it up now TFRëëëêê BHA107

3 LET ME BE (IRE) (32) 13P-35P

B g Gale Force Ten - Peryzat (IRE)

Mr Paul L. Drinkwater

7 11-10

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br John Martin McLoughney D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

the a since back. BHA

TIMEFORMVIEWProlific winner on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021 and off the mark over hurdles for new yard in a Market Rasen maiden last spring Close third on return at the same course in May but below form since Needs to bounce back. TFRëëëêê BHA106

4 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (32) 00353-1

6 11-10

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Bristow Crofts and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br R. Cody Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 3m Southwell handicap 32 days ago, well on top at the finish Big player despite a 7lb rise

5 HUNGRY HILL (IRE) (22) 0602-62

B g Fame And Glory - Echo Queen (IRE)

Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd

6 11-8

Nick Scholfield

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form after 8 weeks off when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 22 days ago. Can do better still so he’s very much one to consider TFRëëëëê BHA104

6 LELANTOS (IRE) (25) 2P3-033 D

Br g Presenting - Western Focus (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing XCI

7 11-4

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Patrick Cashman Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can go well again. TFRëëëêê BHA100

7 ON WE GO (IRE) (28) F1PP-60

10 11-2

B m Robin des Pres (FR) - Clan Music (IRE) Theo Gillard

Mrs K. Elliott Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Sean McNamara Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last spring/summer Recent efforts haven’t been encouraging, however, and others are preferred. TFRëëêêê BHA98

8

THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (98) 122123- 7 10-13

B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)

The Endeavour Racing Syndicate

Cian Chester (10)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Nigel Peters Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 25f handicap at Huntingdon in February. Below-par third of 4 at Fontwell (25.8f, good to firm) 98 days ago but could bounce back now TFRëëëêê BHA95

9 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (18) 1-141P2 D 10 10-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm

Mr David Brace

Br Victor Connolly

Connor Brace

David Brace, Bridgend

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since his last win in 2020 but he posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. TFRëëëêê BHA94

10 MILLIE OF MAYO (GB) (34) 00/43/0-5 D

B m Overbury (IRE) - Gertrude Webb

A C R Stubbs & Richard Kent

Br A. C. R. Stubbs

8 10-4

Danny McMenamin

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner in 2020 but lightly raced since and only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 34 days ago. More is required. TFRëëêêê BHA86

2022: FOR JIM (IRE) 10 11 13 Sean Quinlan 17-2 (Jennie Candlish) 8 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Broomfields Cave (IRE), 9-2

Hungry Hill (IRE), 11-2

Classic Concorde (IRE), 10-1

Lelantos (IRE), 14-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 16-1 Millie of Mayo (GB), 18-1 Aviewtosea (IRE), Bbold (IRE), 20-1 On We Go (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VISIT stmodwenhomes.co.uk FIND YOUR NEW HOME 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): T R George (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs CASA TALL

WEIGHTWATCHER: CASA TALL won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 16lb to 102.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAKEFIELD FLYER trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

CHECK MY PULSE is back down below his last winning mark and looks ready to strike having caught the eye at Hexham 6 weeks ago. Lakefield Flyer has taken well to fences and looks the obvious threat.

1-2-3: 1.CHECK MY PULSE (IRE) 2.LAKEFIELD FLYER (IRE) 3.FIRST REVOLUTION (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 LAKEFIELD FLYER (IRE) (24) 6-21532

5 12-0

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Hobson’s Choice (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr T. P. Gaughan John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Br Miss R. O’Neill

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning chase debut in 19f maiden at Downpatrick in May and best effort since when good second back over fences at Stratford last time Remains capable of better in this sphere. TFRëëëëê BHA109

2 CASA TALL (FR) (49) 64U45-4 D

9 11-7

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Gribouille Parcs (FR) Harry Cobden

S Nelson, D O’Donohoe, D McDermott Tom George, Slad

Br Arnaud Chaille-Chaille HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences but below his best for a while now, fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) 49 days ago. Change of headgear TFRëëëêê BHA102

3 FIRST REVOLUTION (IRE) (66) 0145-21 D

9 11-5

B g Jeremy (USA) - Shaigino (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Colin and Kay Taylor Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Br John Gallagher Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner at Sedgefield last summer and as good as ever when resuming winning ways at Hexham 66 days ago. This looks more competitive, however. TFRëëëêê BHA100

4 DESIGNER DESTINY (IRE) (50) 524/2//-54

9 11-2

B m Jeremy (USA) - Gaye Steel (IRE) Alan Johns

Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Susan Eustace Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and in a light campaign over hurdles. However, well held both starts after 27 months off. TFRëëêêê BHA97

5 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (19) U5U-256

B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE)

Hip Flask Racing (MR)

7 10-12

Harry Bannister

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br J. F. Mernagh Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 runs and was again let down by his jumping returned to chasing at Market Rasen 19 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA93

6 CHECK MY PULSE (IRE) (41) 215-654 CD

7 10-9

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Little Luxury (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Enda Crehan & Mrs Miriam Crehan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got off the mark over fences in 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (2m) in October. Respectable efforts all 3 starts this year, better than result when fourth at Hexham, last time, finishing strongly Needs considering sporting a first-time tongue tie. TFRëëëëë BHA90

2022: GOAHEADWITHTHEPLAN (IRE) 7 11 11 Gavin Sheehan 7-2 (Danni O’Neill) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 6. Visor worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

MUTUAL RESPECT: Following its run on 9/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

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SEVENTH RACE 5.04

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

THE VISIT stmodwenhomes.co.uk FIND YOUR NEW HOME 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): N King (11 wins from 87 runners, 13%) runs GONE AWAY MADAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D & C Kubler (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs PRESENTLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TARA VANGO trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

GONE AWAY MADAM was off the mark at the first attempt here last month and she’s probably up to defying a penalty for all that Dontmesswithme and Presently are both open to improvement.

1-2-3: 1.GONE AWAY MADAM 2.DONTMESSWITHME (IRE) 3.PRESENTLY

colours no horse age st lb

1 GONE AWAY MADAM (GB) (41) 1 CD

5 11-9

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Hope Royal Jack Quinlan

Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop

Br Countess Goess-Saurau & A. West

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare who made the perfect start over C&D 41 days ago and is fancied to maintain her unbeaten record despite the penalty. TFRëëëëë BHA-

2 BEAR RIDGE (GB) (74) 6

4 10-12

B f Scorpion (IRE) - Penelope Pips Sean Quinlan

Mr W. Berridge John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Miss C. T. Wyatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when sixth in a Southwell bumper 74 days ago. Has left Charles and Adam Pogson since and new yard tries a hood, so could improve. TFRëëêêê BHA-

3 BERG NELLIE (IRE) (-)

B f Mount Nelson - Grangeclare Lark (IRE)

4 10-12

Harry Cobden

Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

TIMEFORMVIEWMount Nelson filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner Donaire and fair hurdler Delirious Love Cobden booked and warrants a market check for all that the yard isn’t renowned for debut winners.

4 DONTMESSWITHME (IRE) (11) 2

TFRëëëêê BHA-

4 10-12

B f Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Touch (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Mares In Motion Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Br B. Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWClosely related to bumper winner Glorious Feeling and showed plenty when runner-up on debut at Newton Abbot. Should feature if the race doesn’t come too soon

5 NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) (82) 4

TFRëëëëê BHA-

4 10-12

B f Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Derwent Dene Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 gns 3-y-o, Getaway filly Fourth sole start in Irish points (May 7) Likely to be brought along gradually. TFRëëêêê BHA-

6 PRESENTLY (GB) (69) 4

4 10-12

B f Time Test - Rosaceous Brian Hughes

Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat-bred filly who offered some encouragement when fourth at Bangor a couple of months ago. More to come and Brian Hughes booked, so worthy of respect. TFRëëëêê BHA-

7 RORY’S STORY (IRE) (33) P3

4 10-12

B f Workforce - Colleen Ard (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr K. Everitt Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler Jewson Limited, AKV Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and, while she was pulled up in a point, she indicated that she possesses ability when third at Hexham on Rules debut Could step forward from that TFRëëëêê BHA-

8

TARA VANGO (IRE) (-)

4 10-12

B f Ocovango - Tara The Tiger Max Kendrick

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br J. Berney

TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango filly Dam modest 19f hurdle winner Wears hood Not an obvious sort on paper. TFRëëêêê BHA-

2022: MASKED MATGIL (FR) 4 10 10 Stan Sheppard 7-2 (Tom Lacey) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 2, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Gone Away Madam (GB), 7-2 Dontmesswithme (IRE), 11-2 Presently (GB), 12-1 Rory’s Story (IRE), 28-1 Berg Nellie (IRE), 33-1 Bear Ridge (GB), Tara Vango (IRE), 50-1 Newmill Getaway (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.35 - THE VISIT stmodwenhomes.co.uk NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb St Modwen Homes have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 15 entries at £40. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Second Race 2.10 - THE BRIT DIRECT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb GLYN DOUGLAS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 18 entries at £32. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Third Race 2.45 - THE BRIT DIRECT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb

GLYN DOUGLAS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 18 entries at £32 - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE LOW COST ROOFING STOKE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb LEE DALE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £6 and 14 at £32. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.55 - THE FINNIGAN’S ARE 50 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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, Rated 0-110. £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb CRAIG JOHNSON has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 20 entries, 1 at £8 and 19 at £40. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE VISIT stmodwenhomes.co.uk FIND YOUR NEW HOME 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110. £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb ST MODWEN HOMES have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £9 and 10 at £46. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.04 - THE VISIT stmodwenhomes.co.uk FIND YOUR NEW HOME MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares 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, July 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. ST MODWEN HOMES have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £24. - Closed July 22nd, 2023. Owners

Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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 1 Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday

MAY

Sat 6 Rockin Royal Raceday

Sat 20 (E) Scouting For Girls Live After Racing

Sun 28 Family Fun Raceday

JUNE

Thu 8Afternoon Racing

Sat 17 (E) 90’s Racenight ft DJ set from Vernon Kay

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 Ft. Classic Decks

Sun 30 Family Fun Raceday

AUGUST

Wed 30 Summer Evening Racing

SEPTEMBER

Wed 13 Afternoon Racing

Tue 19 Afternoon Racing

OCTOBER

Sun 8Gentlemen’s Day

Fri 20 Winter Ladies Day

NOVEMBER

Fri 3Afternoon 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