Uttoxeter Racecard - Wednesday 30th August

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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

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FIRST RACE 4.40

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

THE GENTS DAY ON SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 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): O Murphy (34 wins from 182 runners, 19%) runs LIVERPOOL KNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs AADDEEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PETIT BIJOU trained by M Roberts, Hailsham, 196 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

AADDEEY is a very high-quality recruit to hurdling from the Flat and the 12lb he receives from Liverpool Knight really should be decisive if he takes to this discipline.

1-2-3: 1.AADDEEY (IRE) 2.LIVERPOOL KNIGHT 3.FOOTLOOSE MAN

colours no horse age st lb

1 LIVERPOOL KNIGHT (GB) (11) 35-114 CD

5 11-12

B g Golden Horn - Nouriya Sean Bowen

Mr Jon Button Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) and a dual winner over hurdles in July. Sound effort pitched into a handicap and he sets the clear standard back in a novice TFRëëëëê BHA118

2 AADDEEY (IRE) (31)

6 11-0

B g New Approach (IRE) - Feedyah (USA) Nick Scholfield Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Godolphin Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 2m) finishing runner-up in listed company at Sandown in July Bit below par at Deavuille latest but he’s a very classy recruit to hurdling TFRëëëëë BHA-

3 BOOK OF VERSE (USA) (153)

5 11-0

Ch g Curlin (USA) - Silvester Lady Cillin Leonard (5)

Withers Winners Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Mr Aaron Sones S J D Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden nowadays on Flat, ran modestly last 2 starts: sold from Henry Spiller for 1,000 gns in April, and had breathing operation ahead of hurdles bow. TFRëêêêê BHA-

4 KINGSON (IRE) (15)

7 11-0

B g Kingman - Gaditana Philip Armson (3) Mr Tony Forbes Tony Forbes, Uttoxeter

Br Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Leostar (21f winner, by Nathaniel), stayed 3m Modest handicapper on Flat, stays 11.5f, well held on stable debut last time Hurdles debut TFRëêêêê BHA-

5 ROCK D’ETE (FR) (34) 3P/-10

6 11-0

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 Off mark in points at third attempt (May 7) but sent off a big price and little promise on July’s hurdles bow. TFRëêêêê BHA-

6 FOOTLOOSE MAN (GB) (38) 234

4 10-11

B g Telescope (IRE) - Alikat (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mickley Stud R H Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to several winners and hit the frame in 3 bumpers this year Hood on for this hurdles debut TFRëëëêê BHA-

7 HOPEFORTHEBEST (GB) (42)

4 10-11

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Bestfootforward Ciaran Gethings

Mr Jim Gill Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Br Northmore Stud Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat, stays easy 2m, ran modestly last 2 starts for Mike Murphy & Michael Keady. Up against it on his hurdles debut. TFRëëêêê BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8 PETIT BIJOU (GB) (45) 444-0

B m Delegator - Native Ring (FR)

6 10-7

Bryony Frost

Mrs Marie Martin Michael Roberts, Hailsham

Br Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form when fourth in bumpers on all 3 outings in 2022 Shaped as though in need of the run on hurdles debut last month.

9 TARA VANGO (IRE) (33) 6

TFRëëêêê BHA-

4 10-4

B f Ocovango - Tara The Tiger Max Kendrick

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br J. Berney

TIMEFORMVIEW Ocovango filly Dam modest 19f hurdle winner Hooded and showed little in a course bumper last month.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

TFRëêêêê BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Aaddeey (IRE), 9-4 Liverpool Knight (GB), 16-1 Footloose Man (GB), 33-1 Petit Bijou (GB), 66-1 Hopeforthebest (GB), 100-1 Kingson (IRE), 150-1 Book of Verse (USA), Rock d’Ete (FR), 300-1 Tara Vango (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 5.15

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

THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AT UTTOXETER RACECOURSE 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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (15 wins from 91 runners, 16%) runs LORD BRYAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs LORD BRYAN

WEIGHTWATCHER: LOUGH SALT won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 8lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD BRYAN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A chance is taken on DUKE OF LUCKLEY’s stamina now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Last-time-out C&D scorer Do No Wrong will be a danger if he can string good runs together for a change. Boagrius and A Place Apart are others to consider in a race where a case of sorts can be made for most.

1-2-3: 1.DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE) 2.DO NO WRONG (IRE) 3.BOAGRIUS (IRE)

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1 LORD BRYAN (IRE) (43) 3P-P3PP D

12 12-0

B g Brian Boru - Run Cat (IRE) Sean Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

Br Robert Merrigan

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a hat-trick last spring/early summer but has pulled up on 6 of his 8 starts since Dangerously well treated but comes with plenty of risks. TFRëëêêê BHA100

2 DUKE OF LUCKLEY (IRE) (36) P535-32

6 12-0

B g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE) Brian Hughes

Owners for Owners Duke Of Luckley

Br Thomas Norris

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler S

Back on form when placed twice at Southwell (2m/20.5f) this summer and player if seeing out the longer trip this evening TFRëëëëë BHA100

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on chase debut at Catterick (2m) in November

3 DO NO WRONG (IRE) (33) 3-P1F41 CD

7 11-11

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

Mrs Pauline Southerington

Br J. P. King & P. Turley

Justin Landy, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) 33 days ago. Big shout on that form up 4lb but his all-or-nothing profile needs bearing in mind TFRëëëëê BHA97

4 PRISON BREAK (IRE) (83) 4P0P-54

5 11-6

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. Won a Ffos Las handicap hurdle last summer but has rarely scaled the same heights since, beaten 16 lengths when fourth back at Ffos Las latest. Makes chase debut TFRëëêêê BHA92

5

BOAGRIUS (IRE) (43) 522-625

11 11-5

Ch g Beneficial - Greenhall Rambler (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

The MerseyClyde Partnership

Tom George, Slad

Br James Mulhall HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Worcester last autumn and ended 2022 with a pair of good runner-up efforts Below his best this season (distant second on penultimate start) but he’s back on a good mark TFRëëëêê BHA91

6

EIGHTYTWO TEAM (IRE) (33) U35313 D

B m Mahler - Lady Hillingdon

Mr Robert P. Clarke

Br T. & H. Kilkenny

7 10-7

Brendan Powell

Clare Ellam, Market Drayton

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden in Ireland who finally bucked that trend equipped with a first-time tongue tie at Southwell (3m) in July Added to his patchy record when a well-held third over this C&D since TFRëëëêê BHA79

7

CHAMPAGNE GIFT (IRE) (28) 506-440

Ch g Presenting - Princess Dante (IRE)

Mr Mark E. Smith

7 10-7

Kielan Woods

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

Br Brian Doran Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles, including in handicaps. this summer Needs a switch to fences to spark improvement TFRëëêêê BHA79

8 A PLACE APART (IRE) (29) 53000-2

B g Power - Simadartha (USA)

Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing

9 10-5

Danny McMenamin

Lisa Harrison, Wigton

Br Lynch Bages Ltd Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact last season but better signs when second of 6 at Perth (2 1/2m) 29 days ago. Claims if he can build on that now stepping back up in trip TFRëëëëê BHA77

9 GARCON DARGENT (IRE) (42) 2P0P-P3 D

6 10-4

B g Doyen (IRE) - Silver Needle (IRE) Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Miss Samantha Weston Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice between the flags and first sign of promise under Rules when third on C&D handicap debut 6 weeks ago. Thereabouts if in similar form TFRëëëêê BHA76

10

BIGNORM (IRE) (31) 4332-33

11 10-2

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Br Mr Brett Merry

Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed for the fifth start in succession when third over C&D last month, although he did make quite hard work of it TFRëëëêê BHA74

11

LOUGH SALT (IRE) (11) 034-U62 D

12 10-2

B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE) John Kington Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Peter Winks, Barnsley

Br S. C. D. Syndicate Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice in early 2022 and ran of his better recent races when second over 3m at Market Rasen 11 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA74

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11.

Stewards Note:

DUKE OF LUCKLEY: Following its run on 25/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

GARCON DARGENT: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Duke of Luckley (IRE), 11-2 Do No Wrong (IRE), 15-2 A Place Apart (IRE), 17-2 Lough Salt (IRE), 10-1 Eightytwo Team (IRE), Garcon Dargent (IRE), 12-1 Boagrius (IRE), 14-1 Prison Break (IRE), Bignorm (IRE), 20-1 Champagne Gift (IRE), 22-1 Lord Bryan (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 5.50

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

THE WINTER LADIES DAY FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER 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 (21 wins from 135 runners, 16%) runs MASTER MALACHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs MASTER MALACHY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELIOS D’OR trained by R Walford, Blandford, 170 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

GETAWAY LUV has returned to his best in this headgear combination of late and earns preference ahead of Fringill Dike, who was a stylish winner in first-time blinkers on his chase debut in May and is greatly respected, despite going up 9lb. Fearless could have a part to play if all is well following a 13-month absence but Elios d’Or looks vulnerable in what is a stronger race than the one he landed at Worcester last time.

1-2-3: 1.GETAWAY LUV (IRE)

2.FRINGILL DIKE (IRE)

3.FEARLESS (IRE)

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1 ELIOS D’OR (FR) (41) 341441 D

9 12-0

B g Puit d’Or (IRE) - Naker Mome (FR) Harry Kimber (3) Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark over hurdles in April and winner of 2 of his 5 starts since resuming in this sphere, including at Worcester last month Only gone up 2lb but this is a stronger race TFRëëëêê BHA118

2 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (109) 05330-1 D

6 12-0

Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner who opened his account at first time of asking in this sphere when taking handicap at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) in May. 9lb rise tolerable and should go close. TFRëëëëê BHA118

3 MASTER MALACHY (IRE) (67) 3113P-5

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Stroke of Six (IRE)

Mr T. G. Leslie

CD

7 11-11

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Knockainey Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and improved for the switch to fences when scoring at Bangor and Sedgefield last summer Below par all 3 starts since, though TFRëëêêê BHA115

4 GETAWAY LUV (IRE) (26) 5P-5412 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Ut Love (FR)

8 11-11

Sean Quinlan

Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Elliot Teehan Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at Ayr in March and returned to form in this headgear combination when scoring in good style at Cartmel early last month Subsequently second (clear of the rest) to a progressive type at Bangor TFRëëëëë BHA115

5 FEARLESS (IRE) (416) P43/612- D

B g Arakan (USA) - La Spezia (IRE)

The Fearless Partnership

Br Mount Coote Stud and M.H. Dixon

8 11-10

Sean Bowen

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmed promise of stable debut when winning handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) last June. Went down all guns blazing at Perth the following month. Absence is a slight concern though TFRëëëêê BHA114

6 LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (11) 212-550 CD

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE)

The Lucky Lovers Partnership

8 10-11

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Frank Dunne Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWGood strike rate over hurdles, registering fourth success at Newcastle last November However, it’s been a struggle in 3 starts since returning from a break Well adrift on his chase debut at Worcester TFRëëêêê BHA101

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No. 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2

Fringill Dike (IRE), 11-4

Getaway Luv (IRE), 9-2

Master Malachy (IRE), 22-1 Lucky Lover Boy (IRE)

Elios d’Or (FR), 5-1

Fearless (IRE), 12-1

FOURTH RACE 6.20

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

THE STAFFORDSHIRE BEER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (37 wins from 200 runners, 18%) runs SACCHOANDVANZETTI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs SACCHOANDVANZETTI

WEIGHTWATCHER: CELESTIAL HORIZON won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 9lb to 118.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR TAMBOURINE MAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SACCHOANDVANZETTI shaped like the best horse at the weights when runner-up on stable debut at Southwell last time and, with the return to this trip unlikely to be an issue, he’s marginally preferred to Chaos Control, who should be well suited by this extra distance. One Touch is also considered.

1-2-3: 1.SACCHOANDVANZETTI (IRE) 2.CHAOS CONTROL (IRE) 3.ONE TOUCH (IRE)

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1 ASHINGTON (GB) (21) 23-2644 D

8 12-0

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Luke Scott (7)

Ursa Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Springfield Farm Partnership Titan Resource Management S

123

TIMEFORM VIEW Below expectations on the Flat last time and, while he’d been in good order in this sphere previously, he doesn’t appear to be ahead of his mark.

2 CELESTIAL HORIZON (IRE) (39) 60-0005

5 11-9

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner for Joseph O’Brien but lost his way last summer and hasn’t done much better for his current yard Worth monitoring in the betting given how far he’s dropped in the weights. TFRëëêêê BHA118

3 CHAOS CONTROL (IRE) (75) 2616-03

4 11-8

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Va Pensiero (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Oakman Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Declan Murphy Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on the Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile. Solid efforts since and promises to be well served by this longer trip TFRëëëëê BHA121

4 MR TAMBOURINE MAN (IRE) (56) 61/13-0P D 6 11-8

B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Jack Tudor

Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at best but all 3 efforts this season have been fairly modest, so plenty to prove. TFRëëêêê BHA117

5 ONE TOUCH (IRE) (30) 0/5311-4 CD

9 11-7

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Star Bui (IRE) Kielan Woods

Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Miss Amanda Mooney Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice last summer, including over C&D. Shaped as if better for the run at Newton Abbot on return from 11 months off in July, so may well get back on the up now fully up to speed. TFRëëëëê BHA116

6 SACCHOANDVANZETTI (IRE) (36) 0300-32

B g Finsceal Fior (IRE) - Cosmic Cannonball (IRE)

7 11-5

Paddy Brennan

Actionclad 2001 Ltd Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Micheal D. Ryan Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for John Queally and made a positive start for new stable when second at Southwell last month (travelled strongly). Big player TFRëëëëë BHA114

7 CITY DERBY (IRE) (39) 515-224 D 7 10-13

Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when landing handicap at Wetherby (21.2f) in April. Has continued in good heart since, stretched by the trip when fourth at Cartmel last time Back at a suitable distance TFRëëëëê BHA108

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

PRESENTING PETE (IRE) (26) 35-5F42 D 6 10-10

B g Presenting - Ciandarragh (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr Nathan Anderson-Dixon John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Abode S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in handicap hurdles for this stable last summer and looks to have returned in fine fettle again. Could find another opening before long. TFRëëëëê BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sacchoandvanzetti (IRE), 4-1 Chaos Control (IRE), 9-2 City Derby (IRE), 6-1 One Touch (IRE), 13-2 Presenting Pete (IRE), 12-1 Ashington (GB), 20-1 Celestial Horizon (IRE), 25-1 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 6.50

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

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (37 wins from 200 runners, 18%) runs OSLO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs OSLO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OCEANLINE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A chance is taken on OSLO, who finished with running left when sixth on his return from a lengthy absence at Bangor last month. Rock On Harry and Enthused rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3: 1.OSLO 2.ROCK ON HARRY (IRE) 3.ENTHUSED (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 OCEANLINE (IRE) (39) 52/10-6P

5 12-0

B g Adaay (IRE) - Ocean Bluff (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mrs R White, M Lambert & B Wright David Pipe, Wellington

Br M. Phelan W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winner at 14f on the level for Alan King and made perfect start for new connections when a smooth winner at Worcester last summer Hasn’t fired in 2 starts this year, though TFRëëêêê BHA108

2 OSLO (GB) (26) 24/121-6 D

6 12-0

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Intercontinental Paddy Brennan

Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon a Market Rasen maiden and 2m handicap at Worcester last summer and caught the eye when sixth in Bangor handicap (19.6f, good). Interesting. Engaged 6.20 Worcester Tuesday. TFRëëëëë BHA108

3 ENTHUSED (IRE) (8) 413222 BF

6 11-13

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times Mr Alex Chadwick (7) M B Clarke & Partners James Owen, Newmarket Br Sweetmans Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent performer who got back on scoreboard at Huntingdon (19.6f) in May and has come close on his last 3 outings, latest when second in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 8 days ago. TFRëëëëê BHA107

4 ROCK ON HARRY (IRE) (24) 66-4221 D

7 11-12

B g Yeats (IRE) - Knockmehill Lady (IRE) Stan Sheppard ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mrs M. Gannon Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who is gradually progressing over hurdles, just denied on handicap debut at Worcester last month before opening account in maiden at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 24 days ago. TFRëëëëê BHA106

5

SAYWHATYOUWANT (IRE) (58) 5/31515- CD 5 11-11

B or Br m French Navy - Vocal Warm Up (IRE)

Max Kendrick Sunday Digital Publishing Limited David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br J. Davison

The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won over C&D for Donald McCain last autumn but no impact in a couple of starts on level for Fergal O’Brien this summer and best watched on debut for new yard here. TFRëëêêê BHA105

6

HERECOMESHOGAN (IRE) (100) 14160-F BF 6 11-10

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)

The Cotswold Lockdowners

Harry Atkins (10)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br John Fitzgerald FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 18.5f last year but not been in same form since and hasn’t been seen since falling on Market Rasen chase debut in May. Had wind operation TFRëëêêê BHA104

7

AMBASSADOR (IRE) (33) 004-511 CD 6 11-3

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

The Cheltenham Trail

Br Sir Robert Ogden

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft yard on the back of success here last month and followed up for new connections 33 days ago, despite seemingly doing the bare minimum when hitting the front. Up only 2lb. TFRëëëêê BHA97

8

LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (19) 321324- CD

7 10-13

Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon Joe Williamson (5)

Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mubarak Al Naemi First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in 2022 but hasn’t really threatened on Flat or over hurdles more recently and makes limited appeal TFRëëêêê BHA93

9 MELNIK (IRE) (9) 0060-60

4 10-9

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Blue Angel (IRE) Craig Nichol

Mr Samuel Quigley

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Ruskerne Ltd Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden in Ireland and no signs of improvement in a couple of starts for new yard this month. TFRëêêêê BHA92 (-4)

10 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (41) 4P0-066 D

5 10-2

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA) Lilly Pinchin (3)

Cheltenham Amigos

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

Br Declan Phelan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in this sphere at Worcester last summer but not built on that since and has something to prove at present. TFRëëêêê BHA82

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rock On Harry (IRE), 7-2

Enthused (IRE), 4-1 Ambassador (IRE), 9-1 Oslo (GB), 14-1 Herecomeshogan (IRE), 16-1 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 22-1 Saywhatyouwant (IRE), 25-1 Ten Ten Twenty (IRE), 33-1 Oceanline (IRE), 50-1 Melnik (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 7.20

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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) 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 (26 wins from 117 runners, 22%) runs LIGHTENING GESTURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (2 wins from 50 runners, 4%) runs SKEETER PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: PROFESSOR CALCULUS trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ALBERIC has made the frame on his last 3 starts and, having dropped to a career-low mark, he can get back to winning ways returned to this shorter distance. Benny Silver remains with potential upped in trip for his handicap debut and is feared most, ahead of Skeeter Park.

1-2-3: 1.ALBERIC (FR) 2.BENNY SILVER (IRE) 3.SKEETER PARK (IRE)

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1 SKEETER PARK (IRE) (36) PP//66-24

6 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Biondo (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Michael Leacy Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more on his third start in maiden hurdles when runner-up at Southwell (20.4f) in June and progressed again when fourth on handicap debut at the same C&D last time Merits consideration. TFRëëëëê BHA96

2 ROXBORO ROAD (IRE) (39) 0P0-465 D

10 11-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pretty Neat (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled for form since Step back in right direction when sixth in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.1f) in June, travelling well for a long way. TFRëëêêê BHA94

3 BENNY SILVER (IRE) (215) 25303-

5 11-7

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Red Allie (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Twiston-Davies Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Pat Smith Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHad shown promise in bumpers and offered more on his third attempt over hurdles when third in novice at Doncaster (16.6f) in January, staying on late. Makes handicap debut in first-time tongue strap. TFRëëëëê BHA89

4 GIEVES (IRE) (147) 05U63-

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE)

5 11-5

Kielan Woods

Pump & Plant Services Ltd Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br J. O’Connor Pump & Plant Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped forward from his first 2 efforts over hurdles when third in maiden at Wincanton (15.2f) in April. Remains early days and he’s open to progress as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut TFRëëëêê BHA87

5 LET IT SHINE (GB) (41) 0600-63

Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - My Belle (FR)

5 11-5

Richard Patrick

Mr Mark Dunphy & Mr Michael Scudamore Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWModest form in a trio of starts over hurdles last season, but stepped up on his reappearance run when third in handicap at Worcester (2m) in July Could have more to offer over this longer distance TFRëëëêê BHA87

6 PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (50) 0F0-3FP

B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE)

Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Associate

5 11-4

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Shortgrove Manor Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWOpened account at Taunton (19f) in February, but well below that level since Returned to form when third at Newton Abbot in June, though has failed to complete both outings since TFRëëêêê BHA86

7 ALBERIC (FR) (34) P054-44 D BF

B g Poliglote - Khayance (FR)

Corrina Ltd

Br G.A.E.C. Campos

6 11-1

Sean Houlihan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

TIMEFORM VIEWSigns of a return to form when fourth in chases at Fontwell in April and May. Back over hurdles, seemed stretched by the longer distance when fourth at Worcester (23f) last month. Back down in trip TFRëëëëë BHA83

8

POPPOP (FR) (50) 0//6-640

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

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than mid-division in Southwell bumpers 2 years apart and only minor promise on his first 2 starts over hurdles this season Well held after 8 weeks off on his latest outing TFRëëêêê BHA82

9

LIGHTENING GESTURE (GB) (26) 54335-4

4 10-12

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cornlaw Charlie Hammond

Mr Royston Morgan Evans Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Cornlaw Partnership Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner who ran respectably when third on handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (16.6f) in February. Modest next time but, produced his best effort in this sphere when fourth at Bangor 26 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA84

10 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (45) 43236-0

6 10-9

Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Peter Tonery Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair in bumpers but performed well below that level in novice hurdles at Hereford and Ludlow last October. After 9 months off, fared no better at Stratford in July TFRëëêêê BHA77

11

CELESTIAL PARK (IRE) (58) 0/600-50

5 10-2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Corona Moon (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Foran & Harrison Ben Case, Banbury

Br Aaron Metcalfe David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWMade more impact than previously on her seasonal/handicap debut when fifth at Market Rasen (20.6f) in June Unable to repeat that effort when down the field at Southwell last time TFRëëêêê BHA70

12

BALLYNAVEEN BOY (IRE) (9) 6P-P000

4 10-2

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ballet Move Toby Wynne (5) Sam Allwood Racing Club Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mr Roger McGrath Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little form on Flat/over hurdles, finishing well-beaten from a long way out of the weights in handicap hurdle at Bangor 9 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRëêêêê BHA70

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS

12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note:

PROFESSOR CALCULUS: Following its run on 11/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Benny Silver (IRE), 11-2 Alberic (FR), 6-1 Skeeter Park (IRE), 7-1 Let It Shine (GB), Lightening Gesture (GB), 8-1 Gieves (IRE), 18-1 Roxboro Road (IRE), 22-1 Poppop (FR), Wot You Wearing (IRE), 25-1 Celestial Park (IRE), 28-1 Professor Calculus (GB), 100-1 Ballynaveen Boy (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 7.50

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (37 wins from 200 runners, 18%) runs JUST A MYSTERY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs JUST A MYSTERY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WILLY NILLY trained by Miss L Harrison, Wigton, RANCO trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, ACTIVIST trained by D Pipe, Wellington, all 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

An interesting race for the grade, with BLUEBELLA fancied to resume her progress if none the worse for a late tumble at Worcester last time. Valentine Getaway produced an encouraging effort over a trip that stretched her last time, so is respected back down in grade, with Ten Past Midnight, Ranco and Happy Index others to consider in a tightly-knit affair

1-2-3: 1.BLUEBELLA 2.VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) 3.TEN PAST MIDNIGHT

colours no horse age st lb

1 JUST A MYSTERY (IRE) (33) PP053

5 12-0

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 VIEWJust modest form in 3 starts to date, shaping as if he’d be suited by longer trips when third in novice hurdle at this course (15.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Opening mark looks on the stiff side. TFRëëëêê BHA94

2 RANCO (IRE) (41) 433-041 D

6 11-12

B g Makfi - Guerande (IRE) Tom Buckley (3)

Mr Richard Weeks Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Ecurie Du Cadran & Ecurie JML Racing Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemed well suited by the step up in trip when winning handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 41 days ago. That effort represented a career best and he’s highly respected from 4lb higher. TFRëëëëê BHA92

3 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (29) 4543-54

5 11-9

B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

The Valentine Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemed stretched by longer trip but shaped as if in good heart when fourth in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good, 8/1) 29 days ago. Can prove competitive with drop back to this distance a positive.

4 ACTIVIST (FR) (50) 655

ëëëëê BHA89

4 11-7

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 on Flat Hasn’t finished any better than mid-division in 3 qualifying runs but appeals as the type to fare better now handicapping. TFRëëëêê BHA91

5 BLUEBELLA (GB) (41) 00-122F BF

5 11-7

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Stan Sheppard

Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when getting off the mark at Worcester (2m) in May and has continued to progress since, holding every chance when falling the last at that course last month. Looks set to go well again. TFRëëëëë BHA87

6 TEN PAST MIDNIGHT (GB) (33) 3P0-523 C D

B g Midnight Legend - Thornton Alice

Serendipity Syndicate 2006

Br Serendipity Syndicate 2006

7 11-5

Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned to form here this summer, runner-up in a 2m conditionals event in July before again running creditably when third in another 2m handicap a week later Goes back up in trip TFRëëëëê BHA85

7 JACKS ORCHARD (IRE) (173) 62/6P54-

6 11-3

B or Br g Shantou (USA) - Royal Roxy (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mr W. Jones Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Edmond Kent Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-o who ran best race yet when fourth on handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f0 in March. Very much the type to be suited by this step back up in trip and interesting if the market speaks in his favour TFRëëëêê BHA83

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8

HAPPY INDEX (GB) (94) 6F04-12

5 11-1

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi Adam Wedge

Sir John Timpson Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Timpson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Ludlow (21.2f, good) in May before running at least as well in defeat when second at Fontwell a fortnight later Off the track since TFRëëëëê BHA81

9

WILLY NILLY (IRE) (45) 66/0-063

B g Morpheus - Subtle Shimmer

Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing

6 10-13

Danny McMenamin

Lisa Harrison, Wigton

Br Cloneymore Farm Ltd Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler, showing nothing in 4 starts since leaving Donald McCain

Can’t be fancied TFRëêêêê BHA79

10

TIKA MOON (IRE) (29) PP6/6-00

6 10-8

B g Casamento (IRE) - Trikala (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Skymarc Farm S J D Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in bumpers/novice hurdles for Paul Webber and has fared no better for this yard TFRëêêêê BHA74

11

SOLID FUEL (GB) (41) 56-0434

5 10-4

B g Oasis Dream - Burlesque Star (IRE) James Best Joanne Thomason-Murphy Joanne Thomason-Murphy, Chelmsford

Br M. E. Broughton

TIMEFORM VIEW Has confirmed he possesses some ability on last 2 outings, third at Fontwell before faring easily the best of those ridden up with the pace when fourth at Worcester last time This race is tougher TFRëëëêê BHA70

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

JACKS ORCHARD: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

WILLY NILLY: Following its run on 16/7/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bluebella (GB), 9-2 Ranco (IRE), 5-1 Ten Past Midnight (GB), 11-2 Happy Index (GB), 12-1 Activist (FR), 14-1 Valentine Getaway (IRE), 16-1 Jacks Orchard (IRE), 20-1 Just A Mystery (IRE), 25-1 Solid Fuel (GB), 250-1 Tika Moon (IRE), 300-1 Willy Nilly (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.40 - THE GENTS DAY ON SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th.

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will 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 19 entries at £40. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 5.15 - THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AT UTTOXETER RACECOURSE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £32. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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Third Race 5.50 - THE WINTER LADIES DAY FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER 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 0-120. £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE 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 10 entries at £46. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

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Fourth Race 6.20 - THE STAFFORDSHIRE BEER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125. £55 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £55. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 6.50 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) 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 three 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. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb SKY SPORTS RACING have kindly sponsored this race He will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, he will give a prize to the person who, in his opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 21 entries at £40. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.20 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb SKY SPORTS RACING 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 21 entries at £32. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.50 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, August 24th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb SKY SPORTS RACING 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 20 entries at £32. - Closed August 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 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 1Sausage & Cider Festival

MAY

Sat 6Royal Raceday FT. Staffordshire Plate

Sat 20 (E) Music Live Raceday

Sun 28 Family Fun Raceday

JUNE

Thu 8Afternoon Racing

Sat 17 (E) Evening Racing

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

Sun 30 Family Fun Raceday

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