Uttoxeter Racecard - Saturday 16th March

SATURDAY16 MARCH

official raceday programme | £3.50

WELCOME

Welcome to the bet365 Midlands Grand National and a particularly warm welcome to our sponsors for the day. Uttoxeter Racecourse are extremely pleased that our neighbors at bet365 are sponsoring our biggest raceday of the year

We have a record £375,000 of prizemoney up for grabs today across our 7-race card with the big race offering a £150,000 purse. The total prizemoney fund today has risen an impressive £90,000 making this the richest raceday in Uttoxeter’s history.

This year’s big race looks a competitive affair with Mr Incredible toping the ratings at 150 for Willie Mullins Previous winner Truckers Lodge aims to be the first horse to ever win the race twice on its 5th entry to the race Autonomous Cloud and Guetapan Collonges are both recent course winners and Young Dev aims to go one better after being the runner up in 2022.

We have some great entertainment planned for our racegoers today. ‘Back Chat Brass’ will be roaming the crowds prior to racing, and you can head over to the Rugby Marquee in the Center Course where we will have live music from local band, ‘Radio Murphy’. You can also enjoy the screening of the scheduled Six Nations matches, on a giant screen within the marquee. Don’t rush home after racing as we will be screening the Ireland v Scotland Six Nations match in the Premier bar where all customers are allowed access after the last race

Bob Champion will be walking around site doing a meet and greet to help raise funds for our fantastic charity partner, Burton Albion Community Trust. Bob won the 1981 Grand National whilst riding Adalanti to victory with the pair of them winning the team of the year sports personality award later that year for their success.

The ticket sales for today’s fixture have been excellent and I would like to thank you all for attending and helping make this day so special for everyone in Uttoxeter. I do hope you enjoy your day, but can I ask that you are respectful to your fellow racegoers and our magnificent staff that have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensure that we all have a fun, safe and enjoyable day.

Good Luck!

Brian Barrass Executive Director

UTTOXETER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow Doncaster Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses; and Newcastle and Sunderland Greyhound Stadiums.

UTTOXETER RACECOURSE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Uttoxeter Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

SATURDAY 16 MARCH

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ADRIAN SHARPE (CHIEF STEWARD)

JEREMY BARLOW (STEWARDS' PANEL CHAIR)

BETH DOWSWELL, SOPHIE CANDY, MICHAEL EYRE, NATHAN GREEN

STARTERS

LEE JONES

CIARAN McKEE

JAMES STENNING

JUDGES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

ELLA McCAIN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS

JO HARDY

MELANIE SWARBRICK

WILL SEELY

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOCELYN

HABERSHON-BUTCHER

VETERINARY SURGEONS

PATRICK MACANDREW

SUE TAYLOR

JIM TIPP

JONATHAN WITHERS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr MARTIN DAVIS

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr STEVE READY

Dr LAURA DAVIES

NURSE

HILARY BODEN

COMMENTATOR

STEVEN POWELL

BETTING RING MANAGER

NEIL PATEMAN

STEPHEN RANN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SAFE GUARDING LEAD

BRIAN BARRASS

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFE GUARDING

RICHARD FOTHERGILL

SAFETY OFFICERS

JULIE NICHOL

ADIE BROWN

RACEDAY PRESENTER

MARTIN HIGGS

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY

www.nigelkirbyphotography.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Abandonment

In the event of Racing being abandoned the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race - Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race - 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter - no refund

• No refunds will be made on the day of racing.

• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting

• Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to:

Racecourse Office, Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter ST14 8BD.

Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.

Centre Course Crossing

Racegoers with Premier and Grandstand & Paddock badges may cross over the track to watch races. Racegoers cannot return across the track after a race, until all horses have returned from the course and you have permission from the raceday stewards.

Dogs

Patrons are requested not to bring dogs (other than Guide Dogs) into the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock enclosures. Dogs on leads are welcome in the Centre Course Family Enclosure.

Dress Code

For all enclosures we recommend smart casual clothing. Please note that racegoers wearing vests, football or rugby shirts, ripped jeans shorts or trainers will not be admitted into the Premier Enclosure Patrons in all enclosures are reminded that the removal of shirts is not allowed.

Emergency Procedures

Uttoxeter Racecourse has significantly enhanced security measures this year to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you. As part of our safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced security staff to be located at various points throughout the Racecourse. This information is precautionary and we trust the procedures will not be needed

First Aid

This is situated behind the parade ring toilets.

Food & Drink

Racegoers can enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and fast food outlets in all enclosures. Picnics are only allowed in the centre course. No alcohol may be brought onto the racecourse grounds at any time Additionally, racegoers are not permitted to take any drinks onto the Premier Grandstand

Horse & Jockey Welfare at Uttoxeter

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

Photography

Any images taken are solely for private use and are not to be sold or used for any commercial or public purpose. From time to time Uttoxeter Racecourse or other authorised parties carry out photography and/or video recording in the Racecourse, which may feature guests Entry to the racecourse is deemed acceptance of these Entry Conditions, and you therefore agree that Uttoxeter Racecourse or any authorised party may use such images in perpetuity in any promotional, advertising or publicity material in any format whatsoever You further agree that copyright in these materials rests with Uttoxeter Racecourse or such authorised party (as the case may be).

Terms of Entry

We allow blankets and fold up chairs on the centre course enclosure only. For all other areas, if you have a need to bring a fold away chair due to a specific medical requirement, please contact our office on info@uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

Wireless Transmitting

The use of any wireless transmitting and/or receiving apparatus, other than the official circuit and that used for the Police communication, prohibited at all racecourses.

HOW TO READ

formguide previous performances

No.ofdays sincelastran colour graphic weight st-lb

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace ofhorseif

notGreat Britain

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

14 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (21) 2/-0P1FF

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE)

All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies

910-7

James Bowen

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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KEMPTON PARK

Race 1 1.35

2m 2f

1 Persian Time (GB) 11-8

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville

Form: 21P, TFR:HHIII

2 Soul Icon (GB) 11-6

KeiranBurke KielanWoods

Form: U34, TFR:HHHHI

3 Issar d’Airy (FR) 11-3

GaryMoore DavidNoonan

Form: 311, TFR:HHHHH

4 Western Zephyr (IRE) 11-2

CharlieLongsdon SeanBowen

Form: 245, TFR:HHIII

5 Beau Balko (FR) 11-2

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: 221, TFR:HHHII

Race 2 2.10

2m 5f

1 West Balboa (IRE) 12-0

DanSkelton KielanWoods

Form: 100, TFR:HHIII

2 Kateira (GB) 11-8

DanSkelton NicodeBoinville

Form: 2-32, TFR:HHHII

3 Hugos New Horse (FR) 11-4

PaulNicholls BryonyFrost

Form: 1-0P, TFR:HHIII

4 Boombawn (IRE) 11-2

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 20-1, TFR:HHHHI

5 Harbour Lake (IRE) 11-0

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: 5-P5, TFR:HHHHI

6 Irish Hill (GER) 10-10

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: 205, TFR:HHHHH

7 Welsh Charger (IRE) 10-9

AlastairRalph DavidNoonan

Form: 411, TFR:HHHII

8 Classic Anthem (IRE) 10-7

JimBoyle RobertDunne

Form: 120, TFR:HHIII

9 Titan Discovery (GB) 10-7

RobbieLlewellyn LiamHarrison

Form: 121, TFR:HHHHI

10 Alien Storm (IRE) 10-6

CharlieLongsdon SeanBowen

Form: F64, TFR:HHHII

11 Good Look Charm (FR) 10-3

AnthonyHoneyball BenGodfrey(3)

Form: 344, TFR:HHHHI

12 Thunderclap (IRE) 10-2

HughieMorrison BenJones

Form: 516, TFR:HHIII

Race 3 2.45 2m 4f 110y

1 Millers Bank (GB) 12-0

AlexHales KielanWoods

Form: 5P-3, TFR:HHHII

2 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE) 11-11

JimBoyle RobertDunne

Form: 3P-P, TFR:HIIII

3 Flegmatik (FR) 11-6

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 314, TFR:HHHHI

4 Found On (IRE) 11-6

MartinKeighley SeanBowen

Form: P-12, TFR:HHHII

5 War Lord (GER) 11-2

JoeTizzard TomCannon

Form: P30, TFR:HHIII

6 Outlaw Peter (IRE) 11-1

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: P23, TFR:HHHHH

7 Do Your Job (IRE) 11-0

CharlieLongsdon LillyPinchin

Form: 010, TFR:HHHII

8 Our Jet (IRE) 10-13

DanSkelton

10-13

Form: 123, TFR:IIIII

9 Lord Baddesley (IRE) 10-11

ChrisGordon RexDingle

Form: 020, TFR:HHHII

Race 4 3.20 2m

1 Wyenot (GB) 11-12

HenryDaly AliceStevens(5)

Form: 11P, TFR:HHHHI

2 Jeune Belle (IRE) 11-7

LucyWadham BryonyFrost

Form: 1PP TFR:HHHHI

3 Lexie’s Moon (GB) 11-7

LauraHorsfall SeanBowen

Form: 351, TFR:HHHII

4 Arcadian Rose (GB) 11-0

TobyLawes HarryBannister

Form: 00, TFR:HIIII

5 Cher Tara (IRE) 11-0

DanSkelton KielanWoods

Form: 0U, TFR:HHIII

6 Imperious Star (IRE) 11-0

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(3)

Form: 5, TFR:HHHHH

7 Irish Chorus (GB) 11-0

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: 3-00, TFR:HHIII

8 Little Soiree (IRE) 11-0

ChrisGordon RexDingle

Form: 000, TFR:HHIII

9 On The Nose (GB) 11-0

AdamWest LeeEdwards

Form: UP TFR:HIIII

10 Pip Away (IRE) 11-0

NickGifford JamesDavies

Form: 6-00, TFR:HIIII

11 Raindance Queen (IRE) 11-0

WilliamdeBest-Turner BenJones

Form: 3/-0P TFR:HIIII

Race 5 3.55

3m

1 Slipway (IRE) 12-2

BenPauling BenJones

Form: P-00, TFR:HHIII

2 Java Point (IRE) 12-0

HenryOliver HarryCobden

Form: P41, TFR:HHHHH

3 Egbert (GB) 11-12

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: 1P1, TFR:HHHHI

4 Hitching Jacking (FR) 11-10

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 5-53, TFR:HHHII

5 Statuario (GB) 11-10

PeterBowen SeanBowen

Form: 311-, TFR:HHHII

6 Strictlyadancer (IRE) 11-5

ChristianWilliams EllisCollier(7)

Form: 02P, TFR:HHHII

7 Northern Poet (IRE) 11-4

NickGifford JamesDavies

Form: 11-P, TFR:HHIII

8 Cap du Nord (FR) 11-2

ChristianWilliams RobertDunne

Form: 600, TFR:HHIII

Race 6 4.30 2m 5f

1 Kamsinas (FR) 12-0

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(3)

Form: 160, TFR:HHHHI

2 Be Aware (FR) 11-9

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 12, TFR:HHHHH

3 Il Pino (FR) 11-9

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

12

Shakeyatailfeather (IRE) 11-0

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 04B, TFR:HHHII

13 Celtic Orla (IRE) 10-4

PatPhelan SeanHoulihan

Form: 0, TFR:HIIII

14 Gosmore (GB) 10-4

PatPhelan DavidNoonan

Form: TFR:HIIII

15 Saved Lizzie (GB) 10-4

RobertEddery LillyPinchin

Form: 00, TFR:HIIII

Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHII

4 Menaggio (IRE) 11-9

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: 521, TFR:HHIII

5 Parade Away (IRE) 11-9

NigelTwiston-Davies FinnLambert(5)

Form: 023, TFR:HHIII

6 Silver Bobbin (IRE) 10-2

AdamWest LeeEdwards

Form: P, TFR:HIIII

Race 7 5.05 2m

1 Blues Singer (GB) 11-0

AlanKing TomCannon

Form: TFR:HHHII

2 Bredon Hill (IRE) 11-0

NigelTwiston-Davies FinnLambert(5)

Form: TFR:HHHHH

3 Falstaff (IRE) 11-0

HenriettaCKnight NicodeBoinville

Form: TFR:HHHII

4 French Ship (GB) 11-0

PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite MichealNolan

Form: 4, TFR:HHIII

5 King of Highways (FR) 11-0

ChrisGordon RexDingle

Form: TFR:HHHII

6 Lightning Maqueen (GB)11-0

GaryMoore DavidNoonan

Form: 5, TFR:HHHII

7 Milan Milos (IRE) 11-0

TomWeston BenJones

Form: TFR:HHIII

8 Now I Know (IRE) 11-0

ChrisGordon BryonyFrost

Form: TFR:HHHII

9 Rockchoeur (FR) 11-0

NigelTwiston-Davies JamesTurner(7)

Form: 2, TFR:HHHII

10 Secret des Dieux (FR) 11-0

JamesOwen SeanBowen

Form: 5, TFR:HHIII

11 Six Foot Lap (IRE) 11-0

IanWilliams RobertDunne

Form: TFR:HHIII

12 Tailorman (FR) 11-0

IanWilliams HarrySkelton

Form: 2, TFR:HHHII

13 Tamarind Bay (IRE) 11-0

VictorDartnall AlanJohns

Form: 2, TFR:HHHHI

14 Diamond Deceiver (GB) 10-7

HarrietBrown BenGodfrey(3)

Form: TFR:HHIII

15 Santiago Sunset (GB) 10-7

AdamWest LeeEdwards

Form: TFR:HHHII

16 Saxon Star (IRE) 10-7

BrianEllison HarryCobden

Form: 3, TFR:HHHII

Ways to bet

FIRST RACE 1.15

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

THE bet365 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs BELOW THE RADAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs BELOW THE RADAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 187 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A fascinating novice in which Polly Gundry’s likeable mare DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW is taken to put her experience to good use and resume winning ways at the chief expense of Paul Nicholls’ promising Hereford scorer Below The Radar Range and Leading Choice can’t be discounted either

1-2-3: 1.DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW 2.BELOW THE RADAR (IRE) 3.RANGE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 BELOW THE RADAR (IRE) (47) 22-11

6 11-8

PLAY SMARTER

B g Getaway (GER) - Benfaithful (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5) Hemmings Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Shane McGuckin Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in 2 points and landed a Chepstow bumper in November before making an impressive start in this sphere in novice hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft, 11/4) 47 days ago. TFRëëëëê BHA-

2 LEADING CHOICE (IRE) (42) 15/32-1 D

7 11-8

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Rachel’s Choice (IRE) James Bowen

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Seamus McKeogh & Fionnuala Adams Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who made light of a 15-month absence to bag 7-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 42 days ago. Should progress further. In the mix. TFRëëëêê BHA115

3 RANGE (IRE) (49) 235-215

7 11-8

B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Heather Robinson Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers last season and got off the mark in 2m3f maiden hurdle at Chepstow in December Took his form up a notch when fifth in River Don Hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good) 49 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA125

4 CASUAL OBSERVER (IRE) (28) 2-425

5 11-2

B g Pillar Coral - Oulart Star (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Casual Ob Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Paddy Fortune & Anna McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoints runner-up who has gone with promise on both novice hurdle starts (around 2m4f) this term when second at Wincanton and fifth at Ascot. This is tougher TFRëëëêê BHA-

5

DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW (GB) (28) 2/-12322 D 9 11-1

Ch m Malinas (GER) - Thebelloftheball

Nick Scholfield

Mr J. P. Selby Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br J. P. Selby

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Exeter in November and she has posted two excellent efforts this year to be runner-up over 3m in handicap at Newbury and Prestige Hurdle at Haydock. Leading form claims. TFRëëëëë BHA121

2023: BUTCH 6 11 3 A P Heskin 7-2 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Below The Radar (IRE), 7-2 Range (IRE), Don’t Rightly Know (GB), 9-2 Leading Choice (IRE), 12-1 Casual Observer (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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

PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £194,971 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024

Set in 35 acres of wild meadows, woodland and gardens.

The Garden Room serves seasonal food every day.

SECOND RACE 1.50

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

THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £20000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (45 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs SANTOS BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs SANTOS BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PERSEUS WAY trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

JAGWAR still has something to learn on the jumping score, but he struck at Carlisle last time and looks on a good mark judged on his second at Aintree back in the autumn. One Eye On Vegas promises to go well in his hat-trick bid for all he’s up in grade, while Monviel remains lightly raced for Harry Derham and could benefit from first-time cheekpieces.

1-2-3: 1.JAGWAR (FR) 2.ONE EYE ON VEGAS 3.MONVIEL (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse

1 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (28) 3-20210 D

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

7 12-2

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive 3-time winner during novice season and built on several solid efforts this term when landing Wetherby handicap in January. Found the emphasis too much on speed back on less testing ground at Ascot. TFRëëëêê BHA132

2 MONVIEL (IRE) (28) 155-240

7 11-10

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) Paul O’Brien

Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful winner over hurdles last term who was found to have an irregular heartbeat when going backwards from a promising chasing debut at Ascot in November Lacked the required zip back hurdling there 4 weeks ago. TFRëëëëê BHA126

3 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (14) 31200-6

5 11-10

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Jack Tudor

Mr O. S. Harris Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Godolphin NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on the Flat who quickly developed into a useful hurdler last season Recorded 2 good placed efforts on Flat in the autumn and probably needed the run back over hurdles at Newbury 2 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA126

4 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (28) 2U423-0

9 11-9

B g Fame And Glory - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Hemmings Racing

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to chasing but ended last season with pair of creditable placed efforts back over hurdles. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on his return at Haydock (24.3, heavy) 4 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA125

5 CANTY BAY (IRE) (24) 06-1F31

7 11-6

B g Shantou (USA) - Afairs (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Mr Gordon MacIntosh Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Michael & Bid C. Lenihan Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a Taunton maiden (19f) on return in November and suited by increase in trip when resuming winning ways in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. More needed from a 7lb higher mark. TFRëëëêê BHA122

6 JAGWAR (FR) (26) 2-251

5 11-3

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEWGood-looking sort who got off the mark in a novice at Carlisle (19.3f, heavy) 26 days ago, rallying to lead final 50 yds. Still has room for improvement in his jumping but remains unexposed TFRëëëëë BHA119

7 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (30) 326-146

10 11-2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Rathfeigh (IRE) William Maggs (7)

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Kevin Purfield

TIMEFORM VIEW Came out on top after 7 months off to land Fontwell handicap in November Had no excuses from a 1lb higher mark when fourth at Warwick and seemed unsuited by the stiffer track at Sandown last time TFRëëëêê BHA118

8 SCORSESE (IRE) (81) 51-400

6 10-13

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nova Destiny Richie McLernon

Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Sean Osborne

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner showed more than previously over hurdles when eighth in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 150/1) 81 days ago. Goes handicapping now and open to further improvement TFRëëëêê BHA115

9

ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (20) 600511 D

7 10-5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Ben Turner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Ben Turner Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous efforts over hurdles behind when making his second start in handicaps a winning one at Leicester (20.5f) in January. Progressed again to land the odds at Hereford (19.7f, soft). TFRëëëëê BHA107

2023: EQUUS DANCER (IRE) 9 11 10 Sean Bowen 8-1 (Peter Bowen) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jagwar (FR), 9-2 Canty Bay (IRE), 6-1 Monviel (IRE), 13-2 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 9-1 Santos Blue (GB), Castle Rushen (IRE), 16-1 Word Has It (IRE), 18-1 Scorsese (IRE), 22-1 Perseus Way (IRE)

THIRD RACE 2.25

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

THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £100000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (45 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs GWENNIE MAY BOY, PUNTA DEL ESTE & SEEFIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs GWENNIE MAY BOY, PUNTA DEL ESTE & SEEFIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELVIS MAIL trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 261 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

GWENNIE MAY BOY comfortably saw off an improving stablemate with the pair a long way clear at Bangor 17 days ago, so there’s a good chance he can defy a small rise to collect another big handicap pot for his shrewd yard. Lord Snootie is a big threat on the back of a staying-on second at Haydock and the progressive Saint Davy demands plenty of respect.

1-2-3: 1.GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) 2.LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) 3.SAINT DAVY

(FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 HITITI (FR) (34) 11-4222

7 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) Angus Cheleda (5)

Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who is still at the top of his game, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 34 days ago. Smooth traveller who is likely to put up another solid showing TFRëëëêê BHA139

2 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (14) 3U1-103

10 11-13

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3)

The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who has proved himself of similar merit as a chaser Creditable effort behind Thunder Rock in a listed event at Kelso last time and on a reasonable mark returning to this sphere. TFRëëëêê BHA138

3 SAINT DAVY (FR) (42) 1/110-11 D

7 11-10

B g Balko (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br A. & C. Choupeault & E. Rineau Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fetched £270,000 after winning sole point start and is 4 from 5 under Rules, improving again to edge a good handicap at Sandown last time Another bold showing is on the cards. TFRëëëëê BHA135

4 FLOUEUR (FR) (14) 00P-5P2

9 11-9

B g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3)

M Hammond, Moorland Racing & J Menzies Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Aurelien Hamm Walling & Landscape Gardeners, Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott and, after a quiet spell for both Gary Hanmer and this yard, he got back on track returned to this discipline when second at Doncaster a fortnight ago. TFRëëëêê BHA134

5 ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) (21) 2/-2P3U0

10 11-7

B g Morozov (USA) - Oscar Bird (IRE) Paddy Brennan

Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Bryan Mangan Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who hasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons and ran modestly returned to this sphere at Chepstow last time Need cheekpieces to perk him up TFRëëêêê BHA132

6 GLIMPSE OF GALA (GB) (21) 106-205

8 11-6

B m Passing Glance - Apple Days Bradley Roberts (5)

The Tweed Clad Fossils Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally consistent and got back on track when fifth to Classic Concorde in handicap at Chepstow last time, finishing well Not completely dismissed TFRëëëêê BHA131

7 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (28) 00-231P

5 11-6

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) Tristan Durrell (3)

Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed before getting off the mark for current connections in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Haydock in December but pulled up there last time Not one to write off with tongue tie now fitted TFRëëëêê BHA131

8 WHITE RHINO (IRE) (51) 12-1213 BF

8 11-4

B g Doyen (IRE) - Aventia (IRE) Henry Brooke

The Rhino Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Kenilworth House Stud Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved since handicapping and backed up a Cheltenham victory with an excellent third at Huntingdon (25f) in January. Same mark and looks a serious player TFRëëëëê BHA129

9 LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (28) 25-06P2

7 11-0

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Jack Tudor

Lord Snootie and his pals Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Olive Troy NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEWImprover when sent handicapping last season, scoring over 3 1/4m at Warwick, and he ran a cracker when a strong-finishing second to Cuthbert Dibble at Haydock (3m) last time. Very much one to consider TFRëëëëê BHA125

10 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (21) 141101 D

11 11-0

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Victor Connolly

TIMEFORM VIEW Into the veteran stage of his career but has thrived this season, winning 6 times, the latest coming in comfortable fashion at Chepstow (with several of these rivals behind him) TFRëëëêê BHA125

11

LOUP DE MAULDE (FR) (28) 2140-24

7 11-0

B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Onolita Saulaie (FR) Toby Wynne (3)

Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br S.C.E.A. De Maulde et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and reliable customer scored four times around 3m last year and has hit the frame on both starts this season, typically travelling well when fourth at Ascot last time Not one to rule out. TFRëëëêê BHA125

12 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (42) 4-02315

7 11-0

B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE) Joe Anderson (5)

Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Ms Johanna Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made a good start for this yard, building on Ascot handicap debut third when scoring at Plumpton in January. Not disgraced behind Saint Davy at Sandown last time TFRëëëêê BHA125

13

TANGANYIKA (FR) (15) 5135F1 D

6 10-13

B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved for the step up to a staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December and got firmly back on the up when readily making all in treacherous conditions at Newbury 15 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA124

14

SUPREMELY WEST (IRE) (21) 211222 BF 6 10-13

B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Fifty shades ovhay partnership Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Padraig Barry Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in bumpers and bright start over hurdles in recent months, landing novice events at Carlisle/ Sedgefield Runner-up last three, beaten by Classic Concorde at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA124

15

STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (22) 2P3P11 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE)

8 10-11

Freddie Gingell (5)

S Clare G Kennington C Knowles & J Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised lately, landing a double at Exeter Was well on top last time but he tends to run his best races at that track, so could prove vulnerable in this stronger race TFRëëëêê BHA122

16

SEEFIN (IRE) (54) 521121 CD

7 10-10

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Fergus Gillard Crowe Brothers Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Tim Crowe

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved upped in trip/switched to handicaps, making it three from his last four starts when landing a 7-runner event at Warwick 54 days ago. Has presumably been saved for this, so should go well TFRëëëëê BHA121

17

MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (21) 2-32136

6 10-6

B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who confirmed previous promise when easily opening his account in a course maiden in December Back on track when sixth to Classic Concorde at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA117

18

GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (17) 634-1P1 D

6 10-6

B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE) Charlie Todd

Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Ms Joyce Marsh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWCareer best when winning handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) 17 days ago, pushed out. Got the better of a progressive stablemate there and 4-lb rise looks potentially lenient. TFRëëëëë BHA117

2023: TRELAWNE 7 10 11 David Bass 15-2 (Kim Bailey) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Blinkers worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10, 11, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Saint Davy (FR), 10-1 Lord Snootie (IRE), Gwennie May Boy (IRE), 11-1 Seefin (IRE), 14-1 Hititi (FR), White Rhino (IRE), Tanganyika (FR), 16-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), Loup de Maulde (FR), 20-1 Striking A Pose (IRE), 22-1 Floueur (FR), Transmission (IRE), 25-1 Supremely West (IRE), 28-1 Elvis Mail (FR), 33-1 Glimpse of Gala (GB), Punta Del Este (FR), Minella Blueway (IRE), 50-1 Alaphilippe (IRE) TIME DISTANCE

RACE RESULT:

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THE DAY OF ALL DAYS SINCE 1969

The race of all races the bet365 Midlands Grand National is back for another year and our showpiece event promises to be yet another moment to remember.

We have a record £375,000 of prizemoney up for grabs today across our 7 racecard with the big races offering a £150,000 purse. The total prizemoney fund today has risen an impressive £90,000 making this the richest raceday in Uttoxeter’s history.

The race is run over four miles and two furlongs, making it the second longest race in the National Hunt calendar after the Aintree Grand National.

In 1969, winner Happy Spring was coming to the end of a fine career of which had seen him be one of only six horses ever to have beaten the legendary Arkle. Happy Spring and jockey Ken White galloped into the record books by becoming the first ever winner of the Midlands Grand National.

In the decades since, the winner’s circle has never welcomed the same horse twice with 49 different winners taking first prize. And there have been some distinguished victors along the way.

In 1975, Rag Trade, under the guidance of John Burke won the event and a year later put off Red Rum’s third victory in the Grand National by winning at Aintree.

In 1986 The Thinker stormed to victory and just over 12 months on joined racing’s elite by winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Just over a decade later in 1997, Seven Towers dashed hopes of racegoers celebrating a local victory as he defeated Lord Gyllene.

The second-placed horse was owned by Staffordshire businessman and self-made millionaire Sir Stanley Clarke and his wife Lady Hilda. Whilst the boss of St Modwen Properties narrowly failed to taste victory at his local course of Uttoxeter in the Midlands Grand National, his New Zealand bred gelding gave Sir Stanley his racing high point by winning the Aintree Grand National three weeks later.

The victory of Lord Gyllene at Aintree is remembered as much for the circumstances surrounding the bomb threats and re-staging of the Grand National on the following Monday, as for his win itself

Then in 2010, racing royalty in the shape of legendary jockey AP McCoy and trainer Jonjo O’Neill enjoyed success with Synchronised. Once again, the horse showed success in the Midlands Grand National is a stamp of class as it went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup two years later.

This year’s big race looks a competitive affair with Mr Incredible toping the ratings at 150 for Willie Mullins. Previous winner Truckers Lodge aims to be the first horse to ever win the race twice on its 5th entry to the race

Who will be crowned the 2024 winner of the bet365 Midlands Grand National?

The last 20 winners of the Boulton Group Midlands Grand National

2022 Screaming Colours Conor Orr William Durkan Ms M Durkan

2020 Truckers Lodge Lorcan Williams Paul Nicholls Gordon & Su Hall

2019 Potters Corner James Bowen Christian Williams All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies

2014 Goulanes Richard Johnson David Pipe Mr R S Brookhouse

2013 Big Occasion Mr Mikey Ennis David Pipe The Old Betfairians

2012 Master Overseer Tom Scudamore David Pipe Brocade Racing

2011 Minella Four Star Conor O’Farrell David Pipe Ashton Racing Club

2003

FOURTH RACE 3.00

FOUR MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (4M 2F 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE bet365 MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £150000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405)

RACE STATS

Trifecta Rollover Race

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (41 wins from 208 runners, 20%) runs AUTONOMOUS CLOUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (17 wins from 77 runners, 22%) runs MR INCREDIBLE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: YOUNG DEV trained by D G Hogan & MR INCREDIBLE trained by W P Mullins, both Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

Traditionally one of the most gruelling races of the season, which will suit IRON BRIDGE, who got tapped for toe at a crucial stage when third in the Grand National Trial at Haydock last month. He can provide his yard with a third win in this race at the main expense of the likeable My Silver Lining, who was 6 lengths ahead of the selection that day but is now 4lb worse off. Autonomous Cloud completes the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.IRON BRIDGE (IRE) 2.MY SILVER LINING (IRE) 3.AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (336) TP/F23U- 8 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) Brian Hayes

Paul Byrne & J. Carthy W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Br R. Lynch

TIMEFORM VIEW Has his quirks but also a ton of ability, placed in valuable staying handicap chases at Warwick/ Cheltenham last season Not seen since unseating rider in Grand National 11 months ago. TFRëëëëê BHA150

2 BEAUPORT (IRE) (63) 40F-52P C

8 11-4

B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) Jordan Nailor

Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Byerley Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

VIEW Progressive over hurdles and made a winning chase debut at Carlisle on return last season Largely underwhelming since, however, pulled up in Classic Chase at Warwick latest

3 IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (28) 122-P23

8 11-4

B g Milan - Chit Chat Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Hemmings Racing Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Sean Murphy Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDeveloped into a smart chaser last season All the better for return when best of the rest behind Nassalam in Welsh National at Chepstow before excellent third in Grand National Trial at Haydock since. TFRëëëëë BHA140

4 TRUCKERS LODGE (IRE) (80) 501-B1P CD

B g Westerner - Galeacord (IRE)

12 11-3

Freddie Gingell (5) Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mrs Ann Hogan Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWVeteran who won this as a novice 4 years ago off 2lb higher. Won London National at Sandown in December Might have found Welsh National coming too soon but this probably too competitive for him nowadays TFRëëëêê BHA139

5 FARCEUR DU LARGE (FR) (30) UP-P011

9 11-0

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Antagua (FR) Gavin Sheehan

RC Syndicate II Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau racingclub.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he retains all his ability when winning both starts for his new stable at Sandown (for Military amateur jockeys) Stamina is the big question mark (unproven beyond 3m). TFRëëëêê BHA136

6 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (80) 2221-1P C BF 8 10-13

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)

Paddy Brennan

Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Liam Quinn Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive chaser who landed back-to-back 3m handicaps here 8 months apart Said to have bled when pulled up in Welsh National in December TFRëëëëê BHA135

7 GUETAPAN COLLONGES (FR) (63) 414-133 C 8 10-13

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br G.A.E.C. Delorme

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful staying handicap chaser last season and resumed progress when winning at Carlisle on return. Placed in Premier handicaps at Cheltenham and Warwick. Fourth in this last year TFRëëëêê BHA135

8 ASK ME EARLY (IRE) (34) 3P6D-01 C

10 10-13

Gr g Ask - Cotton Ali (IRE) Jonathan Burke

The Dare Family Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Barry Lynch Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran no sort of race when one of the market leaders in last season’s Welsh National at Chepstow Back to form in first-time headgear when winning veterans event at Exeter 5 weeks ago. TFRëëëêê BHA135

9 INIS OIRR (IRE) (42) 4-U4251

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B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)

7 10-11

Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mr M Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW TFRêêêêê BHA133

10 MY SILVER LINING (IRE) (28) 1-12212

8 10-9

Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Welsh Connection (IRE) James Best

Mrs Celia Djivanovic Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive mare who relished the increased test of stamina when bagging her fourth chase win in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f, soft). Excellent second in Grand National Trial at Haydock since. TFRëëëëê BHA131

11 YOUNG DEV (IRE) (6) 6341U4 BF

10 10-2

Gr g Fracas (IRE) - Sagarich (FR) Daniel King (3)

Mr L. Mulryan

Br Mr E. Mulryan

Denis G. Hogan, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEWMixed record over fences this season, though did score at Navan (3m, heavy) last month and not disgraced in veterans event at Limerick (22.5f) last week This marathon test will suit. TFRëëëêê BHA122

12 FOXBORO (GER) (22) P-00102

B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER)

9 10-2

Harry Kimber (3)

Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWBagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season and back to form with a bang when producing a career-best win at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) in December TFRëêêêê BHA122

13

GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (21) 2-31014

B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)

Doyoufollow Partnership

8 10-2

Philip Armson (3)

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer-best win at Fontwell (28f) and backed that up with good fourth in the Eider at Newcastle (33.2f, soft) 3 weeks ago, coming from further back than the others in the frame 7lb out of the weights TFRëëêêê BHA115

2023: MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) 8 10 2 Rex Dingle 12-1 (Alan King) 17 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

BEAUPORT: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

AUTONOMOUS CLOUD: Following its run on 27/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mr Incredible (IRE), 5-1 Iron Bridge (IRE), 6-1 My Silver Lining (IRE), 7-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 10-1 Guetapan Collonges (FR), 16-1 Farceur du Large (FR), Ask Me Early (IRE), 18-1 Truckers Lodge (IRE), 22-1 Beauport (IRE), 25-1 Young Dev (IRE), Gold Clermont (FR), 50-1 Foxboro (GER)

RACE RESULT:

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There will be a Parade ahead of the Midlands Grand National, the Parade will be non-race card order and each horse will be led to the winning post.

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FIFTH RACE 3.35

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

THE bet365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £50000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (21 wins from 167 runners, 13%) runs REGAL BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs CHRISTOPHER WOOD LONGEST TRAVELLER: EVIES VLADIMIR trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

EVIES VLADIMIR has been going the right way during the current campaign, running well behind an improver when third in listed handicap at Naas on his latest outing, so he could be able to provide Gavin Cromwell with another success in Britain this season. It still remains early days for The Changing Man in handicaps and he is next on the list, ahead of Fortunefavorsdbold.

1-2-3: 1.EVIES VLADIMIR (IRE) 2.THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) 3.FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 MARSH WREN (GB) (23) 01-1211 C 8 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Carolina Wren Ciaran Gethings

Far Bihoue Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Exors of the Late Mrs P. Robeson Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWProlific over hurdles and has looked great chasing this season, winning 3 of her 4 starts, including when making all in listed mares novice at Thurles in February. Engaged 4.50 Cheltenham Friday. TFRëëëêê BHA132

2 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (45) 02-2U44 C BF 7 11-8

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle Brendan Powell

Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles and took a further step forward when splitting Stay Away Fay and Grey Dawning on chase debut at Exeter in November Mistake 5 out when fourth at Exeter last time TFRëëëëê BHA126

3 REGAL BLUE (IRE) (9) P32P1P 7 11-8

B g French Navy - Deceptive Nick Scholfield

Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Fortbarrington Stud Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t kick on over hurdles but has improved over the larger obstacles, scoring at the fourth time of asking in Haydock handicap last month. Jumped ponderously when pulled up at Wincanton 9 days ago. TFRëëêêê BHA126

4 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (21) 224-330 9 11-7

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE)

Charlie Deutsch

Ms Sharon Kinsella Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Airlie Stud Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere However, he ran well when third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh, before making mistakes when ninth in Newcastle’s Eider. TFRëëêêê BHA125

5 EVIES VLADIMIR (IRE) (20) 6-12213

7 11-7

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Mistletoeandwine (IRE) Keith Donoghue

MunsterVanCentre &SevenplusoneSyndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Br Arthur England

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown improved form this season, doubling his tally with a ready success in handicap at Fairyhouse in February. Continued in good heart when third in listed handicap at Naas 20 days ago. TFRëëëëë BHA125

6 HAURAKI GULF (GB) (18) 2-20131

9 11-5

B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Chris Ward (3)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner on debut who ran to a fair level without getting his head in front over hurdles. However, he made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield and has scored again at Leicester since. TFRëëëêê BHA123

7 VAL DANCER (IRE) (33) 46-3111 D

7 11-3

B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE) Alex Edwards

The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Charles Persse Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved from his chase debut when justifying support in handicap at Leicester in December and has scored at Wetherby and Catterick since Wasn’t always fluent last time, but he battled well TFRëëëêê BHA121

8

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Jack Tudor

All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr Richard Busher NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler and left previous form for this yard behind when landing a handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon last month. Had plenty to spare when following up at Lingfield 11 days ago. TFRëëëëê BHA114

2023: AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) 7 11 2 A P Heskin 15-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

THE CHANGING MAN: Following its run on 31/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

REGAL BLUE: Following its run on 7/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Evies Vladimir (IRE), 11-2 Marsh Wren (GB), Val Dancer (IRE), 7-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 8-1 The Changing Man (IRE), Hauraki Gulf (GB), 11-1 Regal Blue (IRE), 16-1 Christopher Wood (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £15000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerriero (15 wins from 154 runners, 10%) run GOOD WORK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs EASY BUCKS LONGEST TRAVELLER: EASY BUCKS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The prolific BOLSOVER BILL is a really likeable sort for one at this level and can maintain his unbeaten start for the Harry Derham yard. Point winner Hymac is still very lightly raced for his age and isn’t ruled out of stepping forward again on his third chase outing, albeit he’s perhaps better suited to 3m, whilst Jupiter du Gite made a sound start over fences last time and wouldn’t be out of things if his headstrong ways don’t prove too much of an issue.

1-2-3: 1.BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) 2.HYMAC (IRE) 3.JUPITER DU GITE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 HYMAC (IRE) (93) 21/32-P3

8 12-1

PLAY SMARTER

B g Ask - Katie Cranny (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Denny, Stuart-Jervis and Walsh

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Patrick McCarthy Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a pair of novice/maiden hurdles last season Improved from chase debut when third in handicap at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 93 days ago. Player for all drop back in trip here isn’t of obvious benefit. TFRëëëëê BHA121

2 CARBON KING (IRE) (34) 6-0P1PP

Bl g Malinas (GER) - Not Mine (IRE)

7 12-1

Conor Ring (3) Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr E. Corry Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland last season but December’s win at Ffos Las rates as a clear standout amongst his efforts this term and others are preferred. TFRëëëêê BHA121

3 JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (47) 6P3-P62 BF 5 11-12

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) Niall Houlihan

Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd

Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNot straightforward but benefited from switch to fences when runner-up at Hereford on chasing debut (keen again) Needs to settle up in trip but looks well worthy of consideration TFRëëëëê BHA120

4 BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (45) 13-0411 D 7

B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE)

11-10

Miss Victoria Malzard (5) Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Lyle Buttimer Olbg S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times for Warren Greatrex last season and has continued to thrive for current yard, landing back-to-back handicaps at Exeter in January under this rider. 8lb higher mark. TFRëëëëë BHA116

5 GOOD WORK (FR) (28) 2-40P22

8 11-7

Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) Henry Brooke

The Cool Runnings Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 8 of his last 11 starts, outbattled once again when runner-up in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, heavy) 28 days ago. Place claims again but surely best treated with caution TFRëëëêê BHA113

6 EASY BUCKS (GB) (21) 133-106 C D

9 11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Tushana (IRE) James Bowen

Mr Mickey Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Killashee House Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBetter than ever returning from 15 months off when scoring at Punchestown but not quite as much promise in pair outings since, only making late gains when sixth in handicap chase at Newcastle 21 days ago. TFRëëëêê BHA110

7 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (8) 4RU131 D

7 10-2

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) Cillin Leonard (3)

Moorland Racing & P R Whilock

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Leicester in January before doubling his tally there last week, albeit the race somewhat falling into his lap. More needed to make a significant impact from just out of the weights TFRëëëêê BHA93

2023: NOT SURE (IRE) 7 11 6 Adam Wedge 10-3 (Kerry Lee) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

HYMAC: Following its run on 14/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

JUPITER DU GITE: Following its run on 29/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bolsover Bill (IRE), 4-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 5-1 Good Work (FR), 11-2 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 13-2 Hymac (IRE), 16-1 Carbon King (IRE), 25-1 Easy Bucks (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45

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

THE bet365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 œ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIEUTENANT MAYNE trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

A small field but it’s an interesting bumper. CAPTAIN BELLAMY would appear to be held in high regard by the Paul Nicholls yard so is given another chance 12 weeks on from flopping in an Ascot listed race. Fellow bumper winner Lieutenant Mayne looks capable of better and is second choice ahead of Exeter runner-up Peacenik.

1-2-3: 1.CAPTAIN BELLAMY 2.LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE) 3.PEACENIK (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S

colours no horse age st lb

1 CAPTAIN BELLAMY (GB) (85) 1-10 D

5 11-9

PLAY SMARTER

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Himitas (FR) Lorcan Williams

Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br R. W. Russell Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very easy winner of sole start in points in April and similar on Rules debut in a Chepstow bumper in October. Bombed out in an Ascot listed race 2 months later but held in good regard by his top yard TFRëëëëë BHA-

2 LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE) (71) 3-1 D

5 11-9

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tudor Fashion (IRE) Ben Harvey

Stone Family/McNeill Family John McConnell, Ireland

Br Daryl Deacon

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in sole point last February and looked potentially useful when making a winning start under Rules in a Musselburgh bumper in January. Open to progress. TFRëëëëê BHA-

3 PEACENIK (IRE) (34) 2

5 11-5

B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon

Br N. Flynn Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW £50,000 Mount Nelson gelding who produced a promising first effort when 7 lengths second at Exeter (17f, heavy) in February. Should go well again. TFRëëëëê BHA-

4

LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE) (63) 3

5 10-12

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Video (FR) James Bowen

Ms M L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

Br Cyril O’Hara Revival Solutions Group Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-backed 100/30 shot but ran green when well-held third of 11 on Wetherby debut (heavy) in January. Should be wiser now. TFRëëëêê BHA-

5 THE RON DO RON (GB) (21) 4

4 10-9

B g Golden Horn - Rewaaya (IRE) Niall Houlihan

Ronnie Racing 2 Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Golden Horn gelding who ran to a fair level when 6 lengths fourth on his Kempton debut in February. May do better TFRëëëêê BHA-

2023: FARNOGE 5 11 2 Bryony Frost 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

CAPTAIN BELLAMY: Following its run on 22/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left and suits softer going.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Captain Bellamy (GB), 11-4 Lieutenant Mayne (IRE), 4-1 Peacenik (IRE), 13-2 Luna de Castana (IRE), The Ron Do Ron (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE bet365 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £100. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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Second Race 1.50 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606 for four yrs old and upwards Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £100. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £500 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m March 14th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 28 entries, 2 at £100 and 26 at £500. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay £525, Declare by 10.00 a.m March 14th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st The winner will be presented with the Midlands Grand National Challenge Trophy for retention until March 1st next year BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Bet365 The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for The Midlands Grand National Steeple Chase (Handicap). The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the Reserve Deadline on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE Runners will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 39 entries, 21 at £225, 18 at £750. - Closed February 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420 (Penalty Value £84405)

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for novice five yrs old and upwards £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Bet365 The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 7 at £50 and 12 at £250. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m March 14th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BET365 have kindly sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be given to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £75. -

Closed March 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE bet365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10892 to the winning horse The second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256 for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £100. - Closed March 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third £2086; Fourth £1044 (Penalty Value £10892) A

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