Uttoxeter Racecard – Sunday 8th October

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

THE GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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): D Skelton (60 wins from 286 runners, 21%) runs ASTA LA PASTA & MR HOPE STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs BORODALE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KING WILLIAM RUFUS trained by C Gordon, Winchester & BLAGTHEBOOKIES trained by C Williams, Bridgend - both 154 miles.

The market could prove the best indicator here but ASTA LA PASTA was a decisive winner of a Market Rasen bumper last term and gets the nod on his hurdling debut. King William Rufus and Nordic Tiger are also of interest.

1-2-3: 1.ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) 2.KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) 3.NORDIC TIGER (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (229) 41-

5 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE) Harry Skelton The Asta La Pasta Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ms Helga Moore Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) in February and holds obvious claims on switch to hurdling TFRëëëëë BHA-

2 BLAGTHEBOOKIES (IRE) (203) 4D1-

5 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Who Let de Dogsout (IRE) Jack Tudor John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br M. O’Callaghan NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEW€47,000 3-y-o, £30,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam fair hurdle/chase winner up to 21f. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in March and warrants respect on NH debut. TFRëëëêê BHA-

3 BORODALE (IRE) (175) 44-

Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Portryan Native (IRE)

5 11-4

Sean Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Miss Marie Murphy Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with credit in a couple of bumpers earlier this year and is worth a second look in the market on hurdles debut TFRëëëêê BHA-

4 BRANDT (IRE) (171) 62-

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE)

5 11-4

Bryan Carver

Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Tim Hegarty Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on debut form when second of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft) 171 days ago. Since joined Henry Oliver and market may prove best guide to claims on yard/hurdles debut TFRëëëêê BHA-

5 BROOK BAY (IRE) (225) 10-

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Orchid Bay

Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd

5 11-4

Nick Scholfield

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br James Robinson Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWExpensive purchase after comfortably winning sole start in Irish points last November but proved to be a disappointment on yard/ NH debut in Kempton bumper in February. Still early days, though Makes hurdles bow with tongue strap on for first time TFRëëëêê BHA-

6 KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (164) 232-

6 11-4

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR) Rex Dingle

Mrs B. Ansell Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling. TFRëëëëê BHA-

7 LARGY RAY (IRE) (44) 505-1

B g Westerner - Debut (IRE)

Mr John Griffin

Br Seosamh Murphy

5 11-4

Bradley Roberts (5)

Clare Hobson, Royston

Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement, back from 5-month absence in first-time tongue strap, when winning Kilbeggan bumper in August. Since joined new yard and could be a player on switch to hurdling. TFRëëëêê BHA-

8

MR HOPE STREET (IRE) (201) 45-

5 11-4

Br g Jet Away - The Scorpion Queen (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3)

Mr Michael Williams Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ms Jane Roche The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress from debut when fifth of 11 in bumper (8/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) in March In good hands, though, and can’t be ruled out on hurdles bow. TFRëëëêê BHA-

9 NORDIC TIGER (FR) (455) 4-

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Tigresse Rose (FR)

Harry Derham Racing Club

4 11-3

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br L. de Premont, G. de Premont & T. Van De All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when 16 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 in claimer at Dax on hurdling debut in July, in touch when blundering badly and nearly unseating rider 3 out. Since joined Harry Derham and looks a likely improver. TFRëëëëê BHA-

10 ROYAL THUNDER (GB) (249)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Spinning Melody (USA)

Oakman Racing Club

4 11-3

Ciaran Gethings

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who wasn’t seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton in February. Market check advised on first crack at hurdling.

11 TELEFENNEY (GB) (168) 0-

B f Telescope (IRE) - Fenney Spring

TFRëëëêê BHA-

4 10-10

Toby Wynne (3)

Oliver Greenall Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br W. P. Jenks Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well beaten in novice hurdle at Stratford on NH debut in April and is best watched for now.

2022: ARE U WISE TO THAT (IRE) 5 11 4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr EVENS (Jonjo O’Neill) 6 ran

TFRëëêêê BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

TELEFENNEY: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 5-1 King William Rufus (FR), 10-1 Blagthebookies (IRE), Borodale (IRE), Largy Ray (IRE), Nordic Tiger (FR), 11-1 Brook Bay (IRE), 14-1 Brandt (IRE), 16-1 Mr Hope Street (IRE), 18-1 Royal Thunder (GB), 40-1 Telefenney (GB)

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

THE GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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): D Skelton (60 wins from 286 runners, 21%) runs DELGANY BOBBY BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs BOOSTER BOB & PRESENT DE VANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIFETIME ADVENTURE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 256 miles.

Preference is for BOOSTER BOB, who won first time up in a bumper last term and hails from a yard in fine form. Delgany Bobby Blue and Duhallow Tommy can also make their presence felt.

1-2-3: 1.BOOSTER BOB (IRE) 2.DELGANY BOBBY BLUE 3.DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE)

Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (20) 42-26

5 11-4

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE) Richie McLernon

Lycett Racing Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Fennessy Wastecom Nrg Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a trio of bumpers but was well below that level when sixth of 9 in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Bit to prove now. TFRëëëêê BHA-

2 BOOSTER BOB (IRE) (185) 13- D

5 11-4

B g Malinas (GER) - Ceka Dawn (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br P. Kennedy Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bit disappointing at Wetherby in April but had made a winning NH debut in Ayr bumper previously and remains with potential now sent hurdling. Hooded for first time TFRëëëëë BHA-

3 DELGANY BOBBY BLUE (GB) (203) P/20-

5 11-4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pretty Neat (IRE) Harry Skelton

Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Charles Wilson The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped with a fair degree of promise under a considerate ride when runner-up in a Chepstow bumper in February. Never involved at same course the following month but warrants respect on hurdles bow. TFRëëëëê BHA-

4 DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (2) 3310-44

5 11-4

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE) Tom Cannon

Mr John Terry Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br John Hennessy Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point and made it third time lucky in bumpers at Fontwell in January Offered something to work on sent hurdling when fourth in a novice at Kempton and may come on from his recent Fontwell reappearance. TFRëëëêê BHA-

5 LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (18) 0006

5 11-4

B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Mary M. Brennan

TIMEFORM VIEW Only hinted at ability in 2 bumpers for Stuart Crawford and offered little for this yard since, including on Kelso hurdles debut last month TFRëêêêê BHA-

6 MOARINS MOARNIN (IRE) (-)

7 11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Sharifa (GER) Adam Wedge

Mr J. Fyffe L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Noel Gowen

JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW€75,000 3-y-o, £24,000 5-y-o. Half-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu Dam, ran once on Flat, closely related to smart bumper winner Samain. Wears hood Trainer’s newcomers command respect. TFRëëëêê BHA-

7 PRESENT DE VANGO (IRE) (148) 45-5

Br g Ocovango - Present Your Own (IRE)

5 11-4

David England

Fgd Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Dan Mangan FGD Limited, McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer when fifth in bumper at Market Rasen on NH debut in March and was a similar story on switch to hurdling at Warwick (16f) in May, left behind 3 out Looks one for handicaps over longer trips. TFRëëêêê BHA-

8 YES AND YES (IRE) (153) P/320-0

Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE)

Mrs Belinda Clarke

Br Pat & Eddie Barry

6 11-4

Lee Edwards

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points but no impact in a couple of attempts over hurdles and makes little appeal on debut for new yard

9 PASSENGERONTHESHIP (IRE) (140) 53

B g Pillar Coral - Canto Creek

John Birtles and Bill Allan

Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

TFRëêêêê BHA-

4 11-3

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORMVIEW£17,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Benign Dictator and fair hurdler West Is Awake. Placed in Irish point and is likely a longer-term prospect

TFRëëêêê BHA-

10 GRANGECLARE NORTH (IRE) (164) 3530- 6 10-11

Ch m Presenting - Hayabusa

If only partnership

Br J.P. King & Leonard King

Nick Scholfield

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and third at Warwick on bumper debut in January but failed to build on that and is likely best watched on switch to hurdling.

2022:(See Div 1)

Hood worn first time by No. 2, 6.

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

Stewards Note:

TFRëëêêê BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

ALRIGHT DAI: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse had boiled over in the prelims.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Booster Bob (IRE), 5-1 Delgany Bobby Blue (GB), Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 13-2 Alright Dai (IRE), 7-1 Moarins Moarnin (IRE), 14-1 Present de Vango (IRE), 33-1 Passengerontheship (IRE), Grangeclare North (IRE), 150-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE), Yes And Yes (IRE)

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ANDYS MAN CLUB

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

The process is about bringing men together who have been in similar situations, to each help each other on a peerto-peer basis, sharing advice on how they have dealt with difficult situations. The 5 questions that are asked each week are designed not only to encourage men to talk, but to start to focus on the positives and on strategies to keep moving forward. There is no pressure to answer any of the questions and it is not uncommon for men to just listen for the first few sessions.

The clubs all run on the same format and adhere to the same guidelines. A key principle of Andys Man Club is anything that is said in the club, stays within the club.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The club is open to any man 18 or over, who is going through a storm, been through a storm or just wants to meet a good group of people with the aim of improving one another

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THIRD RACE 2.45

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

THE ANDY’S MAN CLUB NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (60 wins from 286 runners, 21%) runs PEMBROKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs I LIKE TO MOVE IT LONGEST TRAVELLER: I LIKE TO MOVE IT trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 83 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

I LIKE TO MOVE IT was easily the best of these over hurdles, and retuning with his yard having hit the ground running, he’s expected to prove tough to beat now his attentions switch to the larger obstacles. Pembroke may emerge as the chief threat.

1-2-3: 1.I LIKE TO MOVE IT

2.PEMBROKE 3.CHASING FIRE

colours no horse age st lb

1 CHASING FIRE (GB) (172) 1/11103- D

6 11-2

B g Maxios - Kahara Sean Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW£170,000buyafterpointwinwholookedapotentialstarwhenlandinghissolebumper/first3startsoverhurdles.Downthefieldinlastyear’sSupreme and didn’t seem to relish step up to 20f back at Cheltenham final outing in April. Remains a good prospect for chasing this campaign.

2 I LIKE TO MOVE IT (GB) (178) 0/16165- D

6 11-2

B g Trans Island - Nobratinetta (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs J. Dawson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdlerwhotookhisformupanothernotchlastseason,winningtheGreatwoodatCheltenhampriortoaddingGrade2Kingwelltohistally at Wincanton in February. Never figured at Grade 1 level after but major claims now sent chasing with yard very much amongst the winners. TFRëëëëë BHA154

3 PEMBROKE (GB) (177) 011205- D

6 11-2

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Harry Skelton

Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs Caroline George The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/dual novice hurdle winner prior to finishing runner-up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January. Inexperience may have caught him out in the County Hurdle after but back on track when midfield in Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Highly likely he can make his mark in this sphere TFRëëëëê

2022: AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 6 11 2 Tom Cannon 4-6 (Chris Gordon) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 I Like To Move It (GB), 9-2 Pembroke (GB), 13-2 Chasing Fire (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 3.15

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

THE WINTER LADIES DAY FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER

MAIDEN 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): D Skelton (60 wins from 286 runners, 21%) runs GOONHILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs ITSNOTEASY LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILLWEKEEPHIM trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ITSNOTEASY fetched £100,000 after winning an Irish point and has been found a winnable maiden on debut. Emotional Memories sets the standard after a strong-finishing third over C&D last month so rates the main threat, while Goonhilly and Yes Day both showed ability in bumpers.

1-2-3: 1.ITSNOTEASY (IRE) 2.EMOTIONAL MEMORIES (IRE) 3.GOONHILLY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ATACAMA SKY (GB) (20) 4r

5 11-4

B g Telescope (IRE) - Vedora Micheal Nolan

Mrs D. Ritson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr & Mrs W. A. Ritson Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability amidst greenness when fourth starting out in bumper at Stratford Makes hurdles debut Up in trip Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRëêêêê BHA-

2 CAPTAIN COPPER (IRE) (197) 4F46-

Ch g Ocovango - Cansalrun (IRE)

5 11-4

Finn Lambert (5)

Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW £3,500 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to point winner Man On The Run and fair staying hurdler/chaser Kilcullen Flem Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (Mar 25). TFRëêêêê BHA-

3

CHANKAYA (GB) (16) 00-2

6 11-4

Sean Houlihan Mitchell Hunt Racing Club Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown

Br Fittocks Stud GMR Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best on Flat and first form over hurdles when second at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. That was a very thin race, however, and easy to oppose once again. TFRëëêêê BHA96

4

EMOTIONAL MEMORIES (IRE) (25) 5/P0F-3

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Emotional Melody (IRE)

Mark E Smith & Caren Walsh

6 11-4

Tom Bellamy

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

Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in a bumper and first form over hurdles when third of 9 in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago, closing all way to line Should improve again. TFRëëëëê BHA103

5 GOONHILLY (IRE) (204) 24-

Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE)

5 11-4

Harry Skelton

Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stephanie Hanly

TIMEFORM VIEW fairly useful form in 2 bumpers. From the family of Oscar Whisky so respected now going hurdling

6 ITSNOTEASY (IRE) (154) 352-1

B g Ocovango - Everybodys Dream (IRE)

TFRëëëêê BHA-

5 11-4

Sean Bowen

Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Con Collins

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam made frame in points Easily off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (May 7) Interesting newcomer TFRëëëëë BHA-

7 NOCHE NEGRA (SPA) (497) 32/00-

6 11-4

B g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) Adam Wedge

Mr T. Spraggett

Br Wallhouse S. L.

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Better effort when eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Killarney (20f, good to soft) on debut Off 16 months First run for yard after leaving Colin Bowe TFRëëêêê BHA-

8

WILLWEKEEPHIM (IRE) (91) P-540

5 11-4

B g Doyen (IRE) - Nohabodder (IRE) Jack Quinlan

PROPER MON RACING and Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 bumpers in Ireland for Peter John Flood. Hooded for 1st time

9 YES DAY (IRE) (181) 13-

TFRëêêêê BHA-

5 11-4

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW€17,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner) Back To Bracka Third of 9 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to soft, 13/2) on NH debut Off 6 months Successful sole start in Irish points (Nov 2022) TFRëëëêê BHA-

10 MAGICAL KING (IRE) (217) 3-

4 11-2

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Eric Larkin Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Eamon High. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 5) TFRëëëêê BHA-

11 SIDE STEPPER (IRE) (9) 660

4 11-2

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Luvly Rita (USA) Nick Scholfield

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Haras Don Alberto NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles

2022: MOFASA 6 11 1 Luca Morgan 7-1 (Michael Scudamore) 6 ran

TFRëêêêê BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

ATACAMA SKY: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.

EMOTIONAL MEMORIES: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled after clipping heels.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Itsnoteasy (IRE), 4-1 Emotional Memories (IRE), 6-1 Goonhilly (IRE), 17-2 Yes Day (IRE), 16-1 Magical King (IRE), 22-1 Chankaya (GB), 33-1 Noche Negra (SPA), 66-1 Captain Copper (IRE), 100-1 Atacama Sky (GB), 150-1 Willwekeephim (IRE), 200-1 Side Stepper (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.45

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

THE ADAM BEDNALL 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (60 wins from 286 runners, 21%) runs WEST TO THE BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs WEST TO THE BRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROOMFIELDS CAVE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 126 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HURRICANE HARVEY wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at Cheltenham in April and he can pick up where he left off to land a third success at this venue. The main danger could be West To The Bridge, who finished second in this race back in 2020, ahead of The Bomber Liston.

1-2-3: 1.HURRICANE HARVEY 2.WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) 3.THE BOMBER LISTON (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (177) 532106- 10 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) Harry Skelton

Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr L. Dunne The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when winning Sandown handicap (19.8f) in March for the second year running. Might have found the run coming too soon in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham 10 days later, before helping force the pace when sixth at Aintree in April. Respected back down in grade TFRëëëëê BHA135

2 HURRICANE HARVEY (GB) (172) 115302- CD

9 11-9

B g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) Jack Hogan (3)

Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Skinner Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded back-to-back wins at this C&D and Ludlow at the turn of the year and soon left behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Has won both of his starts at this venue (over fences on first occasion), so he’s a leading contender on his return. TFRëëëëë BHA130

3 GENTLEMAN AT ARMS (IRE) (148) 34004-0 6 11-5

Gr g Reliable Man - Sworn Sold (GER) Ciaran Gethings

Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Salinity Service AB Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful novice hurdler in 2021/22 and, after a couple of below-par efforts last season, returned to form when fourth in handicap at Warwick (25f) in April. Made a bad mistake when down the field at Haydock next time, but he could still have more to offer as a stayer TFRëëêêê BHA126

4 THE BOMBER LISTON (IRE) (48) P26-U55 C 7 10-10

B g Yeats (IRE) - True Britannia Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mrs Una Sinnott

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’ttaken to chasing in 3 starts this season but had shown fairly useful form in handicap hurdles in 2022/23, including when runner-up at Kempton (21f) from a 6lb higher mark in March. Interesting contender back hurdling with cheekpieces on first-time TFRëëëêê BHA117

5 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (31) 53-1F52 BF

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE)

Bristow Crofts and Flower

Br R. Cody

6 10-5

Sam Twiston-Davies

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who justified support when opening his account under Rules in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in June. Made mistakes on his next 2 outings, but continued in good heart when runner-up back at Southwell a month ago. This is tougher TFRëëëêê BHA112

2022: GEORDIE DES CHAMPS (IRE) 11 11 6 Sean Bowen 15-2 (Rebecca Curtis) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Hurricane Harvey (GB), 11-4 West To The Bridge (IRE), 9-2 The Bomber Liston (IRE), 11-2 Broomfields Cave (IRE), 8-1 Gentleman At Arms (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 4.15

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

THE SANDICLIFFE INEOS GRENADIER 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) Weights lowered 7lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs ROSE SEA HAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs GENERAL MEDRANO LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONLY MONEY trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles.

ONLY MONEY has hinted at a return to form and is worth another chance off his reduced mark having got no further than the first at Plumpton 2 weeks ago. Bubble Dubi and General Medrano will both make chasers so need considering, too.

1-2-3: 1.ONLY MONEY (IRE) 2.BUBBLE DUBI (FR) 3.GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ROSE SEA HAS (FR) (181) 23126P- D

8 11-8

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Vaibuscar Has (FR) Charlie Hammond

The Berrow Hill Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely consistent performer who opened his account for the season when making most at Fontwell (17.8f) on Boxing Day. Excellent second at Hereford next time but last 2 starts were modest TFRëëëêê BHA121

2 MASTER DANCER (FR) (218) 10/13P0- D

6 11-5

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR) Harry Bannister

The Dancer Quartet Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning chaser in France who made a successful British debut back over hurdles in Stratford maiden last October before finishing a good third in a Cheltenham handicap. No show both starts since but the return to fences could have a positive effect after 7 months off. TFRëëëêê BHA118

3 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (162) 041324-

6 11-5

B g Ocovango - Talween Tom Bellamy

Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise both starts in bumpers and much improved over hurdles when winning a Fontwell maiden in February. Solid start to his handicap career when hitting the frame last 2 starts and will make a chaser TFRëëëëê BHA118

4 ONLY MONEY (IRE) (14) 32P-44U D BF

9 11-4

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Kings Diva (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Sean Hoare Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/4-time winner over fences (at around 2m) and better for return in May when fourth of 6 at Warwick from 6lb outof the handicap later that month. Stumbled and unseated at the first back from a break at Plumpton 2 weeks ago so worth another chance off this mark TFRëëëëë BHA117

5 BUBBLE DUBI (FR) (183) 254513- D

6 11-4

B g Waldpark (GER) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) Ciaran Gethings

The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br L. de Premont & P. Bollart & X. Bollart Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEW Belatedly put it all together as he justified strong support in 2m Stratford handicap in March. Good third at Haydock final start and will make a better chaser TFRëëëëê BHA117

6 MASKED CRUSADER (FR) (272) 211/4UP-

Gr g Masked Marvel - Textos (FR)

7 11-2

Theo Gillard

The Good Stock Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a pair of novice hurdles in 2022. Could manage only fourth on his Catterick chase debut on return last season but almost certainly would have won at Musselburgh since but for unseating at the last Did plenty wrong when pulled up at Ayr in January final start. TFRëëëêê BHA115

2022: JAMACHO 8 11 12 Paul O’Brien 7-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

ROSE SEA HAS: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Only Money (IRE), 11-2 General Medrano (IRE), Bubble Dubi (FR), 6-1 Rose Sea Has (FR), Master Dancer (FR), Masked Crusader (FR)

SEVENTH RACE 4.45

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

THE STAFFORDSHIRE BEER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 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 92 runners, 16%) runs DREAMS OF DIAMONDS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs SAFE DESTINATION

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DREAMS OF DIAMONDS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This can go the way of C&D winner ALI STAR BERT, who ran modestly back over hurdles here in June but is expected to get back on track reverted to the larger obstacles following his summer break. Gibberwell was value for extra having done just enough once in front at Hexham back in April so he may emerge as the main danger if ready to roll, with chasing-debutants Bob Bank and Fulgurant completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.ALI STAR BERT 2.GIBBERWELL (IRE) 3.BOB BANK (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FULGURANT (FR) (35) PF/0-352

6 12-0

B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Tour Magic (FR) Nick Scholfield

HUMPHREYS & BROWN RACING Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mr Christian Sainte Marie Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on completed start in points and having been well held in 3 starts under Rules, ran his best race up in trip when runner-up at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, albeit benefiting from a couple taking each other on up front. Quickly switches to fences TFRëëëêê BHA100

2 KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (183) 205324-

5 11-13

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR) Alan Johns

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFromthefamilyofverysmartchaserHammerslyLakeandhavingshownplentyinpointspromisestodobetteroverfencesjudgedbyhisgoodsecond at Chepstow (19.4f) in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot when last seen 6 months ago and worth another chance TFRëëëêê BHA99

3 FRONTIER GENERAL (IRE) (245) 06/02P0- D

6 11-10

B g Mahler - Lady Zephyr (IRE) Harry Bannister

Mr M. Wheeler Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Noel Doyle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWPulled up on his chase debut in July 2022 and on the back of a breathing operation, was beaten by more than his absence on first outing since leaving Henry de Bromhead at Hereford in February. Has another go chasing but can only be watched on return (had another wind op). TFRëëêêê BHA96

4 ALI STAR BERT (GB) (113) 1123-2P CD

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits

7 11-7

Jack Quinlan

Mr S. A. Harris Shaun Harris, Worksop

Br Mr Wilf Hobson

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a gamble on just his second start over fences here and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Placed on next 3 outings but was below-par here back over hurdles in June Serious claims back over the larger obstacles. TFRëëëëë BHA93

5 DREAMS OF DIAMONDS (IRE) (549) 4403/-

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Double Dream (IRE)

Mrs N. Unsworth

Br John Kidd

6 11-0

James Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed a bit in Exeter bumper on debut but went with little encouragement in a trio of hurdle spins in early-2022 (gambled on latest). Sent chasing after 18 months and given he was clearly thought capable of better, he’s worth a market check. TFRëëëêê BHA86

6 SAFE DESTINATION (GB) (155) 50664-P

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass

Mr M. Berryman

5 10-10

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffered bits of promise in maiden/novice hurdles but proved to be a disappointment sent chasing when pulled up at this C&D (soft) 5 months ago (showed signs of post-race ataxia). 5lb lower here and will need to leave that well behind TFRëëëêê BHA82

7

GIBBERWELL (IRE) (167) 04FPP1- D

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE)

All Or Nothing Racing Club

Br Parkville Stud

7 10-9

Philip Armson (3)

Jake Coulson, Heaton

Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support to get off the mark over fences at Hexham in April, keeping mistakes to a minimum and value for extra having done just enough once in front. Cheekpieces back on for his return and needs considering up 6lb. TFRëëëëê BHA81

8

UNAI (IRE) (139) 50605-P D

8 10-9

B g Court Cave (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE) Lee Edwards

Mrs Belinda Clarke

Br Mr H. Fowler

Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning chaser but offered little last term and was pulled up at Ffos Las in May. Has since rejoined former yard but has too much to prove for all his mark is in freefall TFRëëêêê BHA81

9 BOB BANK (IRE) (183) 06004-

Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Accardi (IRE)

Daffodil Racing

5 10-8

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br David Russell NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and been a similar story in all 3 attempts over hurdles. Sent chasing upped in trip and could prove a different proposition (is bred to stay well). TFRëëëëê BHA80

10

R BERNARD (GB) (19) 02/0P0-3

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Channel Treat

7 10-2

Robert Dunne

Mr R. Broadley Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mr P. O. Allman Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler and little impact in 3 novice handicap chases, looking rusty after 5 months off at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Could leave that effort behind here. TFRëëëêê BHA72

11

OLD PAGE (IRE) (32) PP4P5P D

6 10-2

B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr A. Sadik David Thompson, Darlington

Br Mr J. Gibbons Wolverly Court Coach House S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in Irish points but remains with little form under Rules and no signs of improvement for new yard (albeit from a long way out of the weights). Faces another struggle TFRëëêêê BHA64

2022: EASKEY LAD (IRE) 7 11 0 James Bowen 9-2 (Rebecca Curtis) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 11.

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

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

ALI STAR BERT: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse felt the effects of a long season.

SAFE DESTINATION: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was showing signs of mild ataxia.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Gibberwell (IRE), 6-1 Ali Star Bert (GB), 13-2 Kap Chidley (FR), 10-1 Fulgurant (FR), Dreams of Diamonds (IRE), 12-1 Safe Destination (GB), R Bernard (GB), 14-1 Bob Bank (IRE), 16-1 Unai (IRE), 20-1 Frontier General (IRE), 50-1 Old Page (IRE)

EIGHTH RACE 5.15

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

THE CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (39 wins from 208 runners, 19%) runs MOONSHINE SPIRIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs ROCK ON TOMMY FANCY THAT: T Vaughan won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs WEAVER’S ANSWER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EL JEFE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 256 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A big-field handicap with a wide-open feel and with that in mind a chance is taken on C&D winner HENRY BOX BROWN. Below his best when last seen in the spring, he returns with his yard amongst the winners and, operating from his last winning mark, he could represent a spot of value. Moonshine Spirit, Rock On Tommy and Fever Dream head the dangers, whilst Hammer Dan is also worth monitoring in the betting for positive vibes on handicap bow

1-2-3: 1.HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE)

2.MOONSHINE SPIRIT 3.ROCK ON TOMMY

colours no horse

1 MOONSHINE SPIRIT (GB) (103) 444-523 BF

age st lb

6 12-0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Liqueur Rose Liam Harrison

The FOB Racing Partnership 5 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWIn the frame on all 3 bumper starts and stepped up a little on his maiden/novice hurdle exploits when third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June Possible he can do better still and drop back in trip will hold no fears. TFRëëëëê BHA100

2 HOPEFORTHEBEST (GB) (19) 34

4 11-12

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Bestfootforward Ciaran Gethings

Mr Jim Gill Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Northmore Stud Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest handicapper on Flat (stays easy 2m) and similar form when making the frame in a couple of C&D novice hurdles in recent months. Entitled to hold more chance now handicapping TFRëëëêê BHA99

3 APOLOGISE (IRE) (25) 3643P-6

4 11-11

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Acclaim (IRE) Toby Wynne (3)

Malcolm Jones and John Norbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Ballyhane Stud & J. O’Connor Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner in Ireland but yet to better modest form over hurdles, easy to back and ultimately looking a shade rusty back from 6 months off when well held sixth of 8 in C&D handicap 25 days ago. Needs to leave that in his wake to feature with hood now discarded TFRëëêêê BHA98

4

ROCK ON TOMMY (GB) (72) 3-P0112 CD BF

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Little Carmela

8 11-9

Lewis Stones (3)

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br T. A. Williams

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEWBuilding up a good record at this venue, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps prior to finishing runner-up here having third run in 17 days back in July Never won from a mark this high but claims nevertheless if arriving in same form TFRëëëëê BHA95

5 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (152) 01006-0 CD 6 11-7

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)

Old Gold Racing 7

Br Miss E. Hamilton

Adam Wedge

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed improved form when opening hurdles account in a C&D handicap in December Disappointed thereafter, including tried over fences at Ffos Las (2m) in May but returns to action with yard amongst the winners, so no surprise to see a better showing back over timber. TFRëëëëë BHA93

6 FEVER DREAM (IRE) (192) 2365-

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE)

Bedford & Noel & The Can’t Say no

Br John O’Donovan

5 11-6

Nick Scholfield

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Baker Noel Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and definite signs of promise in trio of quick-fire novice/maiden hurdles back in the spring Very much the type his good yard do well with in handicaps and very interesting if market speaks in his favour TFRëëëêê BHA92

7

EMBOLDEN (IRE) (26) 3-P3503

B g Kodiac - Sassy Gal (IRE)

Molen, Ball, Judd, Dunne & White

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd

6 11-4

Bradley Roberts (5)

Clare Hobson, Royston

Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account over hurdles at Plumpton (17.7f) back in April. Distinctly mixed bag subsequently but better signs from easing mark when third of 7 in handicap at Worcester (2m, soft) 26 days ago. Needs to build on that now. TFRëëëêê BHA90

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

8

POUR ME A DRINK (GB) (1035) F/00//- 7 11-1

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Euroceleb (IRE)

Mr Leon Best & Mr Matthew Robinson Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

Br Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

9 COLONEL LESLEY (IRE) (72) 00/P11-4 D

TFRêêêêê BHA87

7 10-9

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

Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe

Br Clive Cox

TIMEFORM VIEWResurgent from basement mark last summer, landing handicaps at Stratford/Newton Abbot on final 2 starts for Claire Harris. Creditable fourth back from 11 months off over C&D in July (sole start for Brian Barr) and no forlorn hope for new stable TFRëëëêê BHA81

10 LUNA DORA (GB) (115) 2210-55 D

6 10-8

Gr m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ixora (IRE) Ben Poste Chase The Dream - Luna Dora Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Greenlands Farm Stud Simply Stunning Interiors S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April. However, not in same form on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter but subsequent 4-month break may well help ahead of this TFRëëëêê BHA80

11 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (176) 20006-

5 10-7

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR) Jack Tudor

Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington

Br Gary Adams W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point in February but showed little in trio of quick-fire hurdle starts back in the spring Still, handicaps more suitable and no surprise to see a better showing with yard amongst the winners. Has had wind op TFRëëëêê BHA79

12 EL JEFE (IRE) (164) 000043-

6 10-7

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Harry Reed

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely operating below best this term but confirmed himself back in better heart from easing mark when third at Perth (16.2f) in April. Absent subsequently but lurking on a very handy mark if ready to roll back from 164 days off. TFRëëëêê BHA79

13 WEAVER’S ANSWER (GB) (178) 602443-

5 10-6

Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE) Alan Johns

Sally & Richard Prince Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Sally Morgan & Richard Prince Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but hard to knock his consistency last season, again filling the frame when third of 10 in handicap at Taunton (23.9f) in April. Takes a marked step back in trip on return and he’s no forlorn hope from such a lowly mark. TFRëëëêê BHA78

14 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (45) 20-4233

5 10-2

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) David Noonan

Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Mrs P. M. Grainger Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made more impact since sent handicapping this year, running right up to his best when running on for third at Stratford (16.3f) 45 days ago. Each-way possibilities again. TFRëëëêê BHA74

15 MISTERTOMMYSHELBY (IRE) (108) 6UP4/-04

7 10-2

B g Alkaadhem - Coolkenna Contact (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Padraig McCarthy

TIMEFORMVIEWOverallrecordanuninspiringonebutwithbelatedreappearancerununderhisbelt,shapedmuchbetterthandistancebeatensuggests when fourth over extended 23f here in June Not underestimated dropped markedly in trip with Sean Bowen booked TFRëëëêê BHA72

16

HERESMAX (IRE) (20) 0P-5

5 10-2

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Euroceleb (IRE) Harry Bannister

Mr M. Wheeler Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Hyde Park Stud

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden handicapper on Flat for Micky Hammond No show in 2 outings over hurdles for Polly Gundry and fared little better on return/yard debut when distant fifth in a Worcester maiden 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut from out of weights. TFRëëêêê BHA70

2022: GOOD IMPRESSION 7 11 2 Ben Jones 4-1 (Bernard Llewellyn) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 10, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 12.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Rock On Tommy (GB), 8-1 Moonshine Spirit (GB), 11-1

Fever Dream (IRE), Colonel Lesley (IRE), El Jefe (IRE), Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 12-1

Weaver’s Answer (GB), 14-1 Hammer Dan (IRE), 16-1

Henry Box Brown (IRE), Embolden (IRE), Mistertommyshelby (IRE), 18-1 Hopeforthebest (GB), Luna Dora (GB), 28-1

Apologise (IRE), Heresmax (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 19 entries at £40.Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb GRACE & DOTTY COUNTRY CLOTHING have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 18 entries at £40.Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE ANDY’S MAN CLUB NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, and the third £1504. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb ANDY’S MAN CLUB have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 6 entries at £60 - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE WINTER LADIES DAY FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 22 entries at £40. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE ADAM BEDNALL 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb GAVIN SQUIRE has kindly sponsored this race to celebrate Adam Bednall’s 50th birthday Mr Bednall will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 11 entries at £55. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE SANDICLIFFE INEOS GRENADIER 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 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £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. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb SANDICLIFFE INEOS GRENADIER have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 12 entries at £46. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 7lbs.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE STAFFORDSHIRE BEER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 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, October 2nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 20 entries at £32. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.15 - THE CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb UTTOXETER RACECOURSE have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 32 entries at £32.Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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 & Cider Festival

MAY

Sat 6 Royal 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