Aintree Racecard - Saturday 7th November by Weatherbys

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DICKON WHITE Regional Director, North West

Welcome

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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES

NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Regional Director - North West

Dickon White

Clerks of the Course – Aintree

Jon Pullin & Daniel Cooper

Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park

Daniel Cooper

General Manager - Haydock Park

Molly Dingwall

Head of Marketing

James Rennard

Communications Lead

Sophie-May Clarke

Regional Head of Operations

Stephen Mansﬁeld

Regional General Manager –

Catering

Lee Dennan

Head of Hospitality

Claire Leonard

Head of Conference and Events

Charlotte Jones

Sales Service Manager

Lucy McCaffrey

Ticketing & Customer Relations

Manager

Sherelle Bartholomew

Head Groundsperson

Stephen Fyles

Chairman

Julian Taylor

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Dickon White

Commentator

David Fitzgerald

Raceday Presenter

Gary Capewell

Betting Ring Managers

Mike Oxley

Andrew Johnson

Stewards

Louise Moore (Chief Steward)

Jeremy Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Michael Eyre, Nathan Green, Robert McCarthy, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Lee Jones

Robert Supple

Seamus O’Neill

Judge

Michael Roberts

Clerk Of The Scales

Claudia Marelli

Veterinary Officers

Graham Potts

Kate Maxwell

Veterinary Surgeons

Paddy Macandrew, Jim Tipp, Alasdair Topp, Eugenio Cillan-Garcia, Kate Sumner, Sue Taylor, Ellen Singer, Seamus Miller, John Spencer, Kerry Comb, Chris Proudman

Medical Officers

Dr John Murray, Dr Ian Roberts, Dr John Edwards, Dr Louise Williams, Dr Owen Richards, Dr Tristan Elkin

Dr Martin Davies, Dr Emily Hill, Dr Hywel Hughes

Nurses

Darron Lomax

Emily Holly

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Joanna Vickers, Karen West, Louise Neale, Melanie Swarbrick, Michelle Maughan, Shaun Mitchell

FIRST RACE

11:47am The Boylesports Daily Money Back Meetings Novices’ Hurdle Race - 2m 209y 13

SECOND

RACE

12:22pm The Boylesports Lengthen The Odds Beginners’ Chase - 2m 3f 200y 18

THIRD RACE

12:57pm The Boylesports Extra Places Every Day Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 3m 149y 24-25

FOURTH

RACE

1:32pm The Boylesports Home of The Early Payout Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y 30-31

FIFTH RACE

2:07pm The Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) - 3m 1f 188y 36-37

SIXTH RACE

2:42pm The Boylesports Acca Boost Juvenile Hurdle Race (Listed Race) - 2m 209y 40

SEVENTH

RACE

3:17pm The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 44-45

RACECARD EXPLAINED

Mr John P. McManus

Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney

TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-owhodisplayeddeepreservesofstaminawhentakinglastseason’sIrishNational.Tookhisformupanotchinlanding2ofhis4startsthistimeround, wellontopwhenseeingoffVanillierintheBobbyjoinFebruaryJumpingdoestemperenthusiasmtoadegreebuthepossessestheclass.

1. FORM

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

EXPERTVIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come ﬁrst.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come ﬁrst or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976 (PenaltyValue £20812)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson

(12 wins from 96 runners, 12%) runs JANGO BAIE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs JANGO BAIE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JANGO BAIE trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 180 miles.

1 BALLYMACKIE (IRE) (21) 25/11/5-0 6 11-8

Br B g Califet (FR) - Moll Magee Harry Reed J

O Mr Ashley Brooks L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mrs Katrina Mackie Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupfor£160,000afterwinningacoupleofIrishpointsearlylastyear Stifftaskbothstartsunder Rulessofarbutthisisaslightlylesstaxingscenario

2 BEACHCOMBER (FR) (29) 1P1-632 BF 6 11-8

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual25fhurdleswinnerwhomadeanencouragingstartinthissphereatChepstowinOctoberandbackedthatup whengoodsecondof6inhandicapchaseatExeter(24.2f,good,3/1)29daysago Mayyethavemoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA128

3 JANGO BAIE (FR) (239) 2/11222- C 5 11-8

Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) James Bowen J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointrecruitwhowonﬁrst2startsoverhurdles,latterlytheGrade1Formbyover2mhereonBoxingDay.Backonthe upwhenanexcellentsecondinacompetitivehandicaphereonﬁnaloutingandshouldmakeawinningchasedebut. TFRHHHHH BHA146

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: PEMBROKE 6 11 8 Harry Skelton 6-4 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Stewards Note: JANGO BAIE: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the second last.

Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Jango Baie (FR), 5-2 Beachcomber (FR), 25-1 Ballymackie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is likely between JANGO BAIE and Beachcomber, with the formertaken to prevail making his chase debut having signed off last season with an excellent effort over hurdles here.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JANGO BAIE (FR) 2.BEACHCOMBER (FR) 3.BALLYMACKIE (IRE)

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MEETINGS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton

(22 wins from 156 runners, 14%) runs KENMYA & OUT OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs KENMYA & OUT OUT

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PIPER PARK trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 156 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THE

KEMBLE

BREWERY (GB) (27) 1/13-11 5 11-10

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara

Jonathan Burke J

O Breakfast at 10 Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Martin Rowe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonbothstartsinbumpersandlefthurdlingdebutformbehindafter11monthsoffwhentaking2mWarwicknovicein October FollowedupinreadyfashionatFfosLasandhasobviousclaimsofcompletingthehat-trickunderadoublepenalty TFRHHHHH BHA130

2 OUT OUT (IRE) (16) 2-0 5 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hestina (FR) Fergus Gillard J

O The Thirsty Boys Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Dan Skelton Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellamidstinexperienceﬁrsttimeupinbumperatWarwickinOctober2023butwaswellheld onhurdlingdebutthere14monthslater. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (29) 1340-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar

5 11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Caroline George Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFollowednarrowWorcesterbumperdebutsuccesswithacoupleofdecenteffortsindefeat.StruggledinGrade2companyatAintree inthespringbutshowedplentytoworkonsenthurdlingwhensecondin3-runnernoviceatExeterlastmonth.Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 KENMYA (FR) (15) 05

Br B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Wataany (FR)

4 10-7

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Old Gold Racing 21 Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Teddy Poirier, Bruno-Roland Poirier & La Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWAfair5-timewinneronFlatinFrance(stays10f)buthasofferedlittlebothstartsbackoverhurdles.

5 PIPER PARK (IRE) (308) 13-

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-7

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Theatre (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr O. Eaton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Seamus McKeogh Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwhocostatidy£205,000andmadeanencouragingenoughstartunderRuleswitha hoodﬁtted(notonhere)inWetherbybumperinFebruary Interestinghurdlesprospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NORMAN FLETCHER 4 11 6 SamTwiston-Davies 11-4 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 11 ran

ProbableS.P’s: 4-6 The Kemble Brewery (GB), 11-4 Wellington Arch (GB), 13-2 Piper Park (IRE), 50-1 Out Out (IRE), Kenmya (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

THE KEMBLE BREWERY has made a promising start over hurdles and this looks a good opportunity for him to complete the hat-trick. Wellington Arch is considered the main threat, though Piper Park shouldn’t be overlooked given she was a 6-ﬁgure purchase following an Irish point success and showed promise on her sole outing in bumpers at Wetherby.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE KEMBLE BREWERY 2.WELLINGTON ARCH 3.PIPER PARK (IRE)

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £407,540 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.

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HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Rowley (8 wins from 21 runners, 38%) runs GALASSIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs GOLDEN AMBITION LONGESTTRAVELLER: ADVERAM trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 245 miles.

1 STAY IF U WANTTO (IRE) (22) 22-1220 5 12-0

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Benjamin Macey (10) J

O Mrs Peter Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasmadeasoundstartoverhurdles,offthemarkinaHerefordmaideninMay.Similarformbackfrom4monthsoff whensecondonhandicapdebutatWincantoninOctoberbutfoundthingsabittoocompetitiveatCheltenham(21f,goodtosoft)lasttime. TFRHHHII BHA109

2 NEO KING (FR) (27) 211-236 6 11-13

Br B g Coastal Path - Douce Irlandaise (FR) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Joel Denis & Mrs Anne Dupont Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerandsecondinahunterchaseatDownRoyal(19.5f)inMarch.Changedhandsfor£20,000andhassincepostedencouraging effortsinmaidenhurdlesover23/4m/21/2matFfosLas,leavingtheimpressionthathe’llbesuitedbythisstiffertestonhandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA108

3 GOLDEN AMBITION

(IRE) (25) 05-U211 5 11-13

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J

O The Shamrock and Rose Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Denis Cummins Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWHasbenefitedfromtherefittingofblinkersthisterm,followingupfromFontwellinsimilarlyclear-cutfashionin8-runnerhandicapatLingfield (23f,good)lastmonth.Upanother6lbbutsuretomakeanotherboldbidpartneredbyaconditionalearningplentyofplaudits. TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 GALASSIAN (GB)

(52) FF/12/4-4 7 11-12

Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - La Harde (FR)

O The Astronomers

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

Charlie Hammond J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

Bob Price & Son Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhorantoafairlevelwhensecondof8inWorcestermaidenhurdleinOctober2022.Off18monthsbutpromisewhenfourthof7 innovicehurdleatBangor(23.2f,soft)inApril,butranaverytameraceafteranother6monthsoffrecentlyBestwatchedonhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA107

5 CAHER ROES

DEN (IRE) (51) 41/533-3 6 11-11

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Douglas Park (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Gerard Leahy Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhotookhisformupanotchafter8monthsoffwhenthirdof11onhandicapdebutatWincanton(24.7f,good) inOctober,pullingclearofrestandshapingasthoughhe’llhavenotroublelandingaracefromhissortofmark.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA106

6 MAGICALARTHUR (IRE) (19) 421211 D 6 11-11

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Harbour Rose Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B E. O’Gorman PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWContinuestoprogress,makingit3winsinhislast4startsatPlumpton(25f,good)19daysago,needingeveryyardtoget thereunderaconditionalreallymakinganameforhimself 3lbhigherbutmaynothaveﬁnishedimprovingjustyet. TFRHHHHH BHA106

7 GOLDEN COSMOS (IRE) (648) 0/53543/- 8 11-9

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lilly Mais (IRE)

Oliver Boyden (10) J

O Ardroe Developments Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B M. Fogarty Kj Conroy & Co Ltd, Prime Accountants S

TIMEFORMVIEWYettogethisheadinfrontandlookedsummedupbyhishandicapmarkwhenlastseenatCatterickin early-2023.Watchingbriefadvisedgiventheabsence. TFRHHIII BHA104

8 ADVERAM (GB) (18) 2633-14 5 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesslasttermbutprovedconsistentanddeservedlyopenedhishurdlesaccountonreturnatAyr.Shapedbetterthanthedistancebeaten suggestedfrom4lbhigher(fortunatenottohitthedeckafter2out)atCarlisle(24.6f,goodtosoft)lastmonthsofanciedtobeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA97

9 ARCTIC SAINT (IRE) (19) 4-6

5503

Br Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Nomad Attitude (FR)

O Knowle Racing Stables Limited

B Sean Hoare

6 10-8

Chris Ward (3) J

Deborah Cole, Solihull T

Lewisham Developments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessfollowinghalf-a-dozenattemptsbetweentheﬂagsandrecordunderRulesstandsat0-8,runningwellinformtermsbutneverappearing likelytoﬁnishanycloseronyarddebutwhenthirdof10inhandicapatLeicester(20.5f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Headsupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA89

10

SHE

WON’T

MIND (GB) (35) 3/105-00

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Makadamia

6 10-6

Harry Reed J

O Paul Davies John Raglan Beswick Brothers Tim Reed, Hexham T

B Upton Viva Stud Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRacedfreelywhentailedoffsoleoutinginbumpersandhasmadelittleimpactin3novicehurdles.Hikedup intripforherhandicapdebutandit’stoughtoknowwhatlevelofabilitythispointwinnerpossesses. TFRHHIII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: KYNTARA 7 12 0 Charlie Deutsch 10-3 (Mel Rowley) 7 ran Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Stewards Note:

GALASSIAN: Following its run on 16/10/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

ADVERAM: Following its run on 19/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Golden Ambition (IRE), 7-2 Magical Arthur (IRE), 17-2 Caher Roes Den (IRE), 10-1 Stay If U Want To (IRE), Adveram (GB), 12-1 Arctic Saint (IRE), 20-1 Neo King (FR), Galassian (GB), Golden Cosmos (IRE), 33-1 She Won’t Mind (GB) PLAY

MAGICAL ARTHUR continues to go from strength to strength and Jennie Candlish’s 6-y-o is fancied to make it 4 wins from his last 5 outings at the expense of Golden Ambition, who arrives chasing a hat-trick and has the services of a conditional deservedly earning plenty of plaudits in recent weeks. Caher Roes Den and handicap debutant Neo King can ﬁght out minor honours.

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

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Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for ﬁnishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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FOURTH RACE

CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £15712, 2nd £7856, 3rd £3928, 4th £1964, 5th £980, 6th £492, 7th £244, 8th £124. (PenaltyValue £20576)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 156 runners, 14%) runs REALSTONE & SALAMANCABAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs REAL STONE & SALAMANCABAY LONGESTTRAVELLER: DR TJ ECKLEBURG trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 187 miles.

1 SPRINGWELL

BAY

(GB) (22) 142U-13 D BF 7 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. R. Weston Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulhurdlerJumpingimprovedastheraceworeonwhenlandinga5-runnerListedeventonchasedebutatChepstow(19.5f,good)inOctober SimilarformdespiterefusingtosettlewhenthirdinsimilarcompanyatCheltenhamandofinterestnowhandicappinginthissphere.Downintrip TFRHHHHH BHA145

2 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (28) 140F0-4 CD 8 11-11

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHadaproliﬁcperiodin2023,completingafour-timerinthisrace12monthsago Seemedtoloseconﬁdenceinhisjumpingthereafter butrightbacktobestafter7monthsoffwhenfourthinlastmonth’sGrandSeftonovertheNationalfences.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA142

3 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (239)

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE)

1/03140- D 9 11-2

James Bowen J

O Mr J. Hales Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs A. Connolly Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohischasetallyinaﬁrst-timetonguestrapatLeicesterinJanuary.BackeditupwithagoodfourthatKemptonthefollowingmonth andprobablyremainedinformwheneighthof24inTophamhere(21.1f,soft)backinApril.Returnswithyardinreallygoodnick. TFRHHHII BHA133

4 WHISTLEINTHEDARK

(IRE) (160) 4000-00 D 9 10-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE)

Harry Reed J

O The Welly Wobblers Club L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mrs Kathleen McKeever Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW4-timewinneroverfenceswhowasbetterthantheresult(failedtostay)intheScottishGrandNationalinApril.Wellheldbothstartsin Junebuthismarkhaseasedfurtherasaresultandmarketconﬁdencebehindhimwouldlookinterestingbackfrom5monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA130

5 REAL STONE (GB) (273) 41342F- CD 9 10-11

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Fergus Gillard J

O Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWTookapartasmallﬁeldwitharununderhisbeltatHaydock(16.3f)12monthsago.Besteffortsincewhenrunner-upatNewbury inMarchbutabsentsincefallingatHereford(2m)laterthatmonth.Thisoutingmaybringhimon.Backupintrip TFRHHHII BHA128

6 NO RISK DES FLOS

(FR) (37) 3445-02 D 9 10-9

Br Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdle/chasewinnerwhoreturnedfrom5monthsoff/windsurgerywithacreditablesecondbehindtheveryexcitingL’eau DuSudatStratford(19.4f)37daysago Thatoughttohaveblownthecobwebsawayandhe’slurkingonahandymark. TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 SALAMANCA BAY (IRE) (196) 32312-4 8 10-9

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr Allan Stennett Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwhowaswellservedbyﬁttingofahoodwhenoffthemarkoverfencesforLucindaRussellatAyr(16.5f)inMarch. BelowbestatCartmelinMay(17.3f)andhe’sundergonewindsurgery/ﬁttedwithtonguetieaheadofdebutfornewyard TFRHHHII BHA126

8 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (52) PF351-6 D

7 10-5

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mrs Aafke Clarke Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCruciallyproducedabetterroundofjumpingwhenrunningoutanauthoritativewinneronﬁnalstartoflastseasonatBangor(20.3f)in April.ShapedasifneedinghisWetherbyreturninOctoberandworthnotinghe’swonsecondtimeoutforeachofthelast2seasons. TFRHHHII BHA122

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA)

Conor Ring J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedthebeneﬁtofhisreappearancespinatNewtonAbbotwhenprovingtoostrongforhis6rivalsatHaydock(16.3f,soft) 14daysago Runner-upthatdayhasboltedupsinceandhe’snotdiscountedasonewho’sunexposedatthissortoftrip TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) 7 11 11 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Donald McCain) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Springwell Bay (GB), 9-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), 13-2 No Risk des Flos (FR), 7-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 10-1 Real Stone (GB), 11-1 Grandads Cottage (IRE), 14-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), Cerendipity (IRE), 22-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SPRINGWELL BAY’s failure to settle ultimately compromised his chances late on when third in a Listed contest at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago but a well-run race back at this shorter trip promises to see him in a much better light and he could be the way to go now handicapping in this sphere. No Risk Des Flos and last year’s winner Richmond Lake both resumed with promising reappearance efforts and head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPRINGWELL BAY 2.NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) 3.RICHMOND LAKE (IRE)

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10YEAR ROLLOF HONOUR

LASTYEAR’S WINNER CHAMBARD

TRAINER: VENETIA WILLIAMS

JOCKEY: LUCY TURNER

OWNER: DAVID & CAROL SHAW

The 2023 renewal saw Chambard land this valuable prize for Venetia Williams, helped out by the heavy-going on the day.

Following up from an encouraging second at the Cheltenham NovemberMeeting,Chambard showed the benefit of that run with a decisive victory on his first effort over these fences. At home on the testing going, this was his first win since the Kim Muir success in 2022, and it once again highlighted the brilliance of his trainer

Always kept prominent by Lucy Turner, who claimed5lbontheday,hermountneverseemed to stop ﬁnding at each fence. Eventually taking the lead in the 17th fence, the veteran proved the best on the day and went further and further clear to bolt home by 13 lengths.

Coko Beach ran a stormer off 162 to ﬁnish second and fended off the well-handicapped Percussion, with the pair pulling nicely clear of the remainder 8⁄12

KEY CONTENDERS

KING TURGEON

Looking to complete the Grand Sefton-Becher double is the strong market leader KingTurgeon, who also bids to complete a hat-trick.

Effectively 2lb well in when winning at Chepstow, the joint-youngest horse in the race gave a ﬁne display when tackling this trickiertask here last month.

Proving he has what it takes overthe Grand National fences and over a shortertrip, he looks certain to run another strong race, albeit up 8lb

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CHAMBARD

Although not getting any younger at the age of 12, the testing ground will be sure to suit last year’s winner Chambard again.

He has been below-par since landing this contest 12 months ago but continues to slide down the handicap A return to these fences could be what the veteran has been waiting for and he has proven a true stayer.

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ICONIC HORSES

CRUZ CONTROL

The Tom Lacey-trained Cruz Control has been heavily supported since the market opened and could be worth taking a chance on.

A Premier Handicap winner of at the Grand National Festival last year, this looks to have been the target for a while.

He’s had a prep run over hurdles which should make him primed for this and he could end up setting too strong of a gallop from the front.

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PERCUSSION

Following an excellent third 12 months ago, Laura Morgan bids to go two places better this year and saddles Percussion once again.

He has showed these fences hold no terror over him by running numerous respectable effort over these larger fences and he can’t be dismissed.

THE BOYLESPORTS BECHER HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £135000

OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£57996,2nd£23868,3rd£11934,4th£5967,5th£2984,6th£1485, 7th£756,8th£365,9th£189,10th£95.(PenaltyValue£75775.50)Weightsraised2lband paragraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe

(6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs KING TURGEON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (11 wins from 29 runners, 38%) runs CHAMBARD

FANCYTHAT: D Pipe won this race in 2016 and 2020

The stable runs KING TURGEON today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: NOW WHERE OR WHEN trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

FIFTH RACE

colours no horse age

1 CHIANTI CLASSICO

(IRE)

(35) 11214-1 7 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE)

O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington

B David O’Connell

3m 1f 188y

Jonathan Burke J

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklydevelopedintoasmartchaserlastterm,gaininghisthirdwinintheUltimaHandicapatCheltenham.Signedoffwithaverygoodfourth inMildmayNovices’Chaseatthisvenue(25f)andpickedupwhereheleftoffwithadominantwinatAscotamonthago Moretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA157

CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (24) 145U4-1 C

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)

12 11-4

Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Bruno Vagne

Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWStillcapableofusefulform,landingaveterans’handicaphere(25f)onlastseason’sreappearanceandjustaboutasgoodaseverwhen scoringonNovember’sreturntoactionatBangorShapedquitewellinthisracelastyearbutthisisonthelimitofhisstamina. TFRHHHII BHA147

3 CHAMBARD (FR) (270) 4/21P00- CD 12 11-2

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR)

Miss LucyTurner (5) J

O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2021/22campaignwithsuccessintheKimMuirandaddedanothervaluablehandicaptohistallyinthisraceayearago. Revisedmarkenoughtohalthimincompetitiveconteststoendthecampaignbuthasagoodrecordfreshandyardinform. TFRHHHII BHA145

4 ARIZONA CARDINAL

Br B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR)

O Oakman Racing Club

(GB) (56) PP111-P C 8 10-13

Charlie Hammond J

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdmirablesortwhowon4of6startslastterm,endinghiscampaignwithcareer-bestvictoryin24-runnerTophamHandicapChase(21.1f,soft)over thesefencesinApril.AlmostcertainlyneededtherunonOctober’sreturntoactionandbetterexpectedonthebackofabreathingoperation. TFRHHHII BHA142

5 CRUZ CONTROL

(FR) (41) 2511-40 C 7 10-11

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwith3mchasewinhereandshapedwellwhenfourthof12inhandicapchaseatPunchestown(24.5f,soft)amonthlaterunder anattackingride.SpinoverhurdleshereinOctobershouldhaveputhimspotonforthisandhe’sthetypetotakewelltothesefences. TFRHHHHI BHA140

6 IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (34)

P23P0-3 D 8 10-7

Br B g Milan - Chit Chat Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Hemmings Racing Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Sean Murphy Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper who was placed in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow and Grand National Trial at Haydock last winter. MadeanencouragingreturntoactionatCarlisle5weeksagobutthismightnotplacequiteenoughemphasisonstaminaforhim. TFRHHHII BHA136

7 KING TURGEON (FR) (28) 652B-11 C D 6 10-4

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal Jack Tudor J

O Somerset Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs Henri Devin W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWHadanotherbreathingopandtookhisformtoawholenewlevelwhenmakingawinningreappearanceatChepstowandconﬁrmedhe’sahandicapper ontheupwithasuperbjumpingdisplaytofollowupintheGrandSefton(21.1f)hereamonthago Further6lbriselookswithinrange. TFRHHHHH BHA133

8 MONTE IGUELDO (FR) (24) P/4P-323 7 10-3

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Petite Nany (FR)

O S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd

Paul O’Brien J

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Mr Jacques Cypres DPL Fabrications Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRackedupahat-trickattheendof2022.Lightlyracedsincebutatrioofplacedeffortatupto26.1fconﬁrmed he’singoodorder FinishedtiredatBangor3weeksagoandthisarelativelyquickturnaround. TFRHHIII BHA132

9 MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) (24) 1/35PU-6 9 10-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Be My Granny Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Colm Griffin Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWCareerbestwhenlandingtheMidlandsGrandNationalin2023andencouragingthirdatWarwickonlastseason’sreturn.Intheprocessofrunning creditablywhenunseating2outintheEideratNewcastleandshouldstripﬁtterwiththisBangorreappearance(behindCelebreD’allen)behindhim. TFRHHHII BHA130

10 NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (225) P/50406- 9 10-2

Br Ch g Where Or When (IRE) - Now Its My Turn (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Margaret McCrudden S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mrs Margaret McCrudden TIMEFORMVIEWDownintheweightsandﬁnishedsixthintheUlsterNationalinApril.Haswonfollowingasimilarabsenceinthe pastbutthislooksashadetoocompetitivetryingthesefencesfortheﬁrsttime Usualcheekpiecesleftoff TFRHHIII BHA129

11 GABORIOT (FR) (28) 31U-113 8 10-2

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)

Henry Brooke J

O Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuperbstrikerateinrecenttimes,winning5timessinceOctober2023(3huntersandacoupleofopenhandicaps).Tookprettywelltothesefences atthesecondtimeofaskingwhenthirdtoKingTurgeonintheGrandSeftonlastmonthandhe’saplayerdespitebeingoutoftheweights. TFRHHHII BHA128

12 PERCUSSION (GB) (28) P42-420 D 9 10-2

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

Harry Reed J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B E. R. Hanbury

TIMEFORMVIEWOnalengthylosingrunbutheranrightuptoformwhensecondfromoutoftheweightsintheSummerCupatUttoxeterinJune. Aregularoverthesefencesbutwasabitdisappointingwhenmid-ﬁeldtoKingTurgeonamonthagoandhe’s6lboutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: CHAMBARD (FR) 11 10 1 Miss LucyTurner 18-1 (Venetia Williams) 12 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 12. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 King Turgeon (FR), 9-2 Chianti Classico (IRE), 6-1 Gaboriot (FR), 15-2 Cruz Control (FR), 9-1 Iron Bridge (IRE), 14-1 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 16-1 Celebre d’Allen (FR), 20-1 Chambard (FR), 22-1 Major Dundee (IRE), 25-1 Percussion (GB), 33-1 Monte Igueldo (FR), 80-1 Now Where Or When (IRE)

A second breathing operation has transformed KING TURGEON, who produced a tremendous round of jumping on his ﬁrst go over these fences when winning the Grand Sefton here a month ago The step back up in trip won’t be a problem so he’s preferred to Chanti Classico and Cruz Control, both of whom are expected to take to this test.

1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110 (PenaltyValue £28135)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (11 wins from 80 runners, 14%) runs STATIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs STATIC LONGESTTRAVELLER: LIAM SWAGGER trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 190 miles.

1 LIAM SWAGGER (GB) (36)

Br B g Iffraaj - Bark (IRE)

SIXTH RACE

2.42

11 D 11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenonFlatandhalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerFatherofJazz(2mwinner).Createdanexcellentimpressioninaﬁrst-timetongue tiewhenareadywinneratMarketRaseninSeptemberandhetooktheriseinclassinhisstridewhennarrowlyseeingoffStaticatWetherby. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 QUANTOCK HILLS (FR) (20) 2121 D

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merka (FR)

11-3

James Bowen J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A Haras de St Maur 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformoverhurdlesinFrance,conﬁrmingdebutpromisewhensuccessfulatDieppeinJune.Acquiredfor€130,000afterandbrightstartfor newyardwhensecondof6inaWetherbyjuvenileinOctoberHoodedanddidn’tneedtoimprovetogooneplacebetteratFontwell3weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA118

3 STATIC (FR) (21) 3R1622 D 11-3

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)

Sean Bowen J

O Mark & Maria Adams Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Marie Merienne , Mr Julien Merienne Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdlesinFranceandranhisbestracestartingoutfornewconnectionswhennecksecondtoLiamSwaggerinListedeventat Wetherby(2m).AgaindisplayedanexcellentattitudewhenoccupyingsamespotatCheltenham,nochancewithasmartone.Majorplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 MELON (GER) (70) 11-0

Br Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Mrs Miller (GER)

Henry Brooke J

O Rockerfellers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B K. Strauf Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, much improved when successful on handicap debut over 1 3/4m at Haydock in September. Unexposedtypewhoshouldhaveafutureoverhurdlesbutthisnoeasyintroduction. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MODELAPPROACH (IRE) (21) 311F0 D 11-0

Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Mainicin (IRE)

O Mr J. Fyffe

Brian Hughes J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B J S. Bolger JF Kegs (Scotland) LTD S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenonFlatforJimBolgerandhasmadeabrightstarttohishurdlecareer,makingallinjuvenilesatSedgeﬁeldandKempton lastmonth.HamperedandunseatedbeforehalfwayinlistedWensleydaleatWetherbybutwellbehindStaticatCheltenhamlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2023: LIARI (FR) 3 11 0 Harry Cobden 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Liam Swagger (GB), 2-1 Static (FR), 11-2 Quantock Hills (FR), 14-1 Melon (GER), 16-1 Model Approach (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LIAM SWAGGER must concede 2lb this time after edging out Static off level-weights in the Wensleydale at Wetherby but he arguably boasts the more scope for progress, so he can uphold the form. Quantock Hills could be the pick of the other trio

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIAM SWAGGER 2.STATIC (FR) 3.QUANTOCK HILLS (FR)

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 156 runners, 14%) runs SANTOS BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs SANTOS BLUE

FANCYTHAT: O Murphy won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs PYRAMID PLACE & TAMAR BRIDGE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE NAGGER REIDY trained by S Carey, Ireland.

1 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (26) 10/01-54 D 9 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Eamonn McGuinness Owzat-Cricket S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellpreparedtomakeawinningreturntoactionatKempton(21f)13monthsagobutmissedtheremainderofthecampaignandlow-key effortsuponreturninginrecentmonths,well-beatenlastof4backincorrespondingrace26daysago Toughtoassessatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA139

2 PYRAMID

PLACE (IRE) (26)

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima

50-1041 CD 7 11-11

Brian Hughes J

O The PP Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Kingsley Park Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2m4fhurdleswinnerforHarrietDickinandshowedbeneﬁtofarecentrunfornewyardwhenrunningouta stylishwinnerin4-runnerKemptonhandicap(21f)26daysago Versatileasregardsgroundbutthisisatougherask. TFRHHHII BHA136

3 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (266) 202101- D 7 11-11

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty

Mr Ben Sutton (5) J

O Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhoresumedprogressduringsecondhalfoflastterm,signingoffwithsuccessin8-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter (20f,heavy)inMarch.Returnswithyardgoingwellandnosurprisetoseehimthereaboutsfromthis4lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA136

4 UNCLE BERT (GB) (28) 110-3P2 D 7 11-8

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR)

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhopostedacareer-besteffortwhenaddingtohistallyatBangor(19.6f)inMarch.Hasn’tconvinced intrioofstartsoverfencesthisautumnandthereturntohurdlingneedstohavepositiveeffectnow. TFRHHHII BHA133

5 CHOCCABLOC (GB)

(231) 2/12152- 6 11-3

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Chocca Wocca James Bowen J

O J & J Potter Ltd and Kelvin-Hughes Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhomadeabrightstartoverhurdleslastwinter,offthemarkatLudlow(21.2f)inNovember.Notdisgracedwhenﬁfthin CheltenhamGrade2nexttimeandbackontheupwhensecondof6inAyrnovice(20.5f)inApril.Interestingnowhandicappingonreturn. TFRHHHHH BHA128

6

THE LORD

MAID

(IRE) (16) 5311-2 D 6 11-1

Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE)

Stan Sheppard J

O Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulhurdledebutinmaidenatClonmelinFebruary(forJoshHalley)andfollowedupfornewyardin20.5fSouthwellnovice inApril.Solidreturnfrom7monthsoffwhensecondin6-runnermares’handicapatWarwick(21f,soft)andshe’sstilllowmileage. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 TAMAR BRIDGE (IRE) (50) 11PP/P/-2 CD 9 11-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Mise En Place Sean Bowen J

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr D. Pratt Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner(wonthisrace3yearsago).Evidentlyhardtotrainbutprovedheretainsabilityafteralmost2yearsoffwhenstayingonforsecond in8-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(20f)inOctoberYardcontinueingoodformandhe’snotdiscountedifhecanbackthatup TFRHHHII BHA125

8 BINGOO (GB) (34) 1/10P3-U CD 8 10-13

Br B g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones J

O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury and Neil Bibby James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time2mhurdlewinnerwhobaggedaC&DhandicaplastChristmas.Largelystruggledthereafterandhewasonlykeeping oninﬁfthwhenunseatingsoonafter2outonreturntoactionatCarlisle(20f)5weeksago Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHHII BHA124

9 COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (20) 00-B232 5 10-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Pate & Herine Bloodstock Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£150,000purchasefrompointswhohasshoweddeﬁnitepromiseunderRules,producingbesteffortyetwhensecondof4inaCheltenham maiden(16.4f)3weeksago Increaseintrippromisestosuitnowhandicappingandhe’sopentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA121

10 GETALEAD

(IRE) (16) 4-P1101 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)

8 10-7

Gearoid Harney (7) J

O Pickard Racing Club Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T

B L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfrom6monthsoffinﬁneform,beneﬁtingfromreturntocalmerwaterswhenmakingit3winsfromlast4startsatWincanton (19.8f)16daysago 4lbriseshouldseehimcompetitiveagainbutheneedstokeeptheerrorsatbayinthisstrongeraffair TFRHHHII BHA118

11 THE NAGGER REIDY (GB)

Br B g Kayf Tara - Broxbourne (IRE)

(15) 606-12

5 10-7

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr N. S. Farrell S. Carey, Ireland T

B Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwhowasmuchimprovedtomakeawinningreturn/handicapdebutatListowel(18f)inSeptember Steppedupfurtherand foundonlyanotherthrivingsorttoostronginbigﬁeldatTipperary(20.4f)15daysago Stillunexposedandhecommandsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA118

12 CAPTAIN POTTER (GB) (15) 410-S D

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Astroglia (USA)

O Mr J. Cotterill

4 10-3

Henry Brooke J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Niarchos Family Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerforyardatthestartoftheyearandalsoopenedaccountontheFlatin2mCatterickhandicapinOctoberSlippeduphometurn backoverhurdlesatthatvenue2weeksagoandwhilsthe’sstilllightlyracedinthissphere,thisiscomfortablyhistoughesttasktodate TFRHHIII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: SONIGINO (FR) 6 12 0 Harry Cobden 10-3 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Choccabloc (GB), 8-1 Tamar Bridge (IRE), 17-2 Santos Blue (GB), 9-1 The Nagger Reidy (GB), 10-1 Uncle Bert (GB), Getalead (IRE), 11-1 Country Park (IRE), 14-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), The Lord Maid (IRE), Bingoo (GB), 18-1 Dargiannini (IRE), 40-1 Captain Potter (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CHOCCABLOC ended a progressive novice campaign over hurdles with a very good second behind a more seasoned and similarly progressive rival at Ayr in April and, appealing as being on aworkable opening mark, he’s fanciedto make a bold bid returning from 7 months off Irish raider The Nagger Reidy comes here on the up and he’s respected, with Tamar Bridge, who took this contest 3 years ago, another on the shortlist. Country Park also commands a second look.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHOCCABLOC 2.THE NAGGER REIDY 3.TAMAR BRIDGE (IRE)

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 11.47 - THE BOYLESPORTS LENGTHEN THE ODDS BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, and the third £4784. for four yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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.. BOYLESPORTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £200 - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976. (PenaltyValue £20812) A SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.22 - THE BOYLESPORTS DAILY MONEY BACK MEETINGS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ ChampionshipHurdle SeriesQualifier) (GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897 and the fifth £448. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 13 entries at £60 - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372. (PenaltyValue £7804.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 12.57 - THE BOYLESPORTS EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 19 entries, 1 at £15 and 18 at £75. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.32 - THE BOYLESPORTS HOME OFTHE EARLY PAYOUT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20576 to the winning horse The second to receive £9460, the third £4732, the fourth £2364, the ﬁfth £1184, the sixth £588, the seventh £296 and the eighth £148. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOYLESPORTS

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 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 0 at £40 and 13 at £200. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15712; Second £7856; Third £3928; Fourth £1964; Fifth £980; Sixth £492; Seventh £244; Eighth £124. (PenaltyValue £20576)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.07 - THE BOYLESPORTS BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £75775 to the winning horse The second to receive £28498, the third £14242, the fourth £7114, the fifth £3577, the sixth £1782, the seventh £918, the eighth £486, the ninth £270 and the tenth £135. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 12th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, December 2nd and pay £450, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Penalties, after November 17th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) To be ridden by Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys who, before the Confirmation stage, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and ridden not less than 10 of these winners in steeple chases.. BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOYLESPORTS 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 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 This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R31 and R32. 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 important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk) The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary 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 this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race All entries in this race will have their suitability assessed by the Grand National Review Panel and if necessary, The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when it has reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection. Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards of the Meeting under Rule (H)7.4. Horses may be presented on the morning ofracing as advised. Subject to the discretion ofthe Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the advised time will not be permitted to run under Rule (H)7.4. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code forthe purposes ofthis race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the 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 38 entries, 21 at £225, 17 at £675. - Closed November 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £57996; Second £23868; Third £11934; Fourth £5967; Fifth £2984; Sixth £1485; Seventh £756; Eighth £365; Ninth £189; Tenth £95. (Penalty Value £75775.50) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 2.42 - THE BOYLESPORTS ACCA BOOST JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28135 to the winning horse The second to receive £10600, the third £5305, the fourth £2650 and the ﬁfth £1330 for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOYLESPORTS 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. 10 entries at £250. - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110 (PenaltyValue £28135) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.17 - THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horseThe second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the ﬁfth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 5th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb BOYLESPORTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOYLESPORTS 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 19 entries, 6 at £40 and 13 at £200 - Closed December 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

SANDOWN PARK

RUNNERS & RIDERS

ALL RACES AFTER THIS PAGE TAKE PLACE AT SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE TODAY, FOR ALLAINTREE RACES PLEASE REFER TO EARLIER PAGES IN THE CARD.

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012, 5th £1008, 6th £504. (PenaltyValue £25627.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (28 wins from 175 runners, 16%) runs CRESTA CAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (11 wins from 29 runners, 38%) runs EPINEPHRINE LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUBY BALL trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

1 ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (17) 41-21 D 5 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Tom Cannon J

O Beccle, Sperling, Allen, Guerin & Lynam Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Grange Stud BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpointsandconﬁrmedpromiseofhisbumpersecondwhengoingone placebetteronhurdlesdebutatFfosLas(15.8f,heavy).Opentoimprovement.Engaged1.58hereFriday. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CRESTA CAT (GB) (31)

4 11-0

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Alpensinfonie (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Niall Houlihan J

O Mr Ian Beach Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B G. B. Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlat,recordingahat-trickoflow-gradehandicapsatupto11/2minOctober.Bredto makeahurdlerbutthislooksatoughstartingpoint,whatwithseveralpromisingtypesinopposition. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 HARTINGTON (IRE) (30) 453-51 D

5 11-0

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B John O’Connor Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedlikemoreofahandicapprospectonﬁrst2startsinthisspherebutwellworthhisplaceinthisgradehaving improvedmarkedlywhenlandingadecentNewburynovice(16.3f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Meritsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA115

4 JUBY BALL (FR) (308) 12- D 5 11-0

Br B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Jean-Louis Berger Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWHad3subsequenthurdleswinnersadriftwhenmakingasuccessfulstarttohiscareerina15.8fFfosLasbumperlastNovember.Runner-up inaClass2bumperhereonsolerunsinceinFebruary(formlooksstrong)andhe’sapotentiallyusefuljumperinthemaking. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MOUNT GAY RUN (IRE)

(364) 45-

6 11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Letherbelucky (IRE) (Luso) Jack Hogan J

O Mrs P. Bunter Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodjumpingfamilybutjustminorpromiseincoupleofChepstowbumpersforPaulNichollslast winter.Hugestepforwardwillbeneededifhe’stomakeanimpactatthislevelonhurdlesdebut. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 EPINEPHRINE (FR) (426)

3- 4 10-7

Br B f No Risk At All (FR) - Brave d’Honneur (FR) (Baroud d’Honneur (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O C J Norton Esq Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mme Catherine Coiffier Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sisterto4winnersandshapedwellwhenthirdinnewcomers’raceatAuteuilonhurdlesdebutlastOctober,ﬁnishing7lengthsbehindwinnerKamsinea, wholandedaGrade2onhernextstart.Subsequentlychangedhandsfor€100,000andshe’sanintriguingcandidateondebutfornewyard TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) (16)

110-2 CD 5 10-7

Br B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Godfrey Greene Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinneronRulesdebuthereinMarch.NeverinthehuntinAintreeGrade2thefollowingmonthbutsubsequentlyunderwent awindopandwellclearoftherestwhenchasinghomeasmartprospectonreturn/hurdlesbowatWarwick(19f,soft) Majorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: BOOSTER BOB (IRE) 5 11 0 Sean Bowen 5-6 (Olly Murphy) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 4-1 Epinephrine (FR), 5-1 Hartington (IRE), 13-2 Juby Ball (FR), 7-1 Admiral Stewart (IRE), 20-1 Cresta Cat (GB), 100-1 Mount Gay Run (IRE)

Several promising types on show, with HONKY TONK HIGHWAY the pick on the back of a highly encouraging hurdles debut second to a potentially smart novice at Warwick. The bumper she landed here in March was a decent contest (the second and third have both won over hurdles since) and she is open to plenty of improvement. French recruit Epinephrine is of strong interest, while Hartington, who improved when scoring at Newbury, and bumper winnerJuby Ball also enter calculations.

forthreeyrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870, 5th £434, 6th £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs LARCHMONT LASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs LARCHMONT LASS

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DOLLAR COLLAR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 RING O ROSES (GB) (85) 0-234U2 6 12-0

Br Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Presenting Lisa (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Liz Prowting Prowting Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerforHenrydeBromhead,endingtimewiththatyardwithacreditablesecondof11in23/4mBallinrobehandicapinSeptember Theﬁrst-timecheekpiecessheworeonthatoccasionareleftoffnowstartingoutforanewstablewhichhasbeenﬁndingwinnershardtocomeby TFR

2 DOLLAR COLLAR (IRE) (51) 01212-P 6 11-12

Br B m Kingston Hill - Another Dollar (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Alan Doyle (5) J

O The Million Dollar Syndicate Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Jonathan Deacon Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhostruckatthesecondtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mHexhammaideninMarch.GoodsecondinaKelsonovicethefollowingmonth. PulleduponCarlislechaseandhandicapdebutonreappearanceinOctoberandquicklyrevertstohurdles.Hermarkdemandsimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA119

3 LARCHMONT LASS

(IRE) (28) 24145-1 C 6 11-8

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Coolmara Stables Ltd Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from wind surgery to land a 21f Wincanton handicap on last month’s reappearance. Unexposedmarefromaleadingstablesoa4lbriseseemsunlikelytopreventanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHH BHA115

4 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (254) 134406- 8 11-8

Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Chad Bament (10) J

O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBelowparwhenlastseeninthespringbutarevivalcan’tberuledoutgiventhatshewononlastyear’s reappearance,albeitoff8lblower. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 MIDNIGHT GINGER (GB) (29) 1343-36 8 11-7

Br Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha (Mtoto)

James Martin (5) J

O Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B Pitchall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWReliablehurdlerwhoalsoscoredoverfencesatChepstowinJanuary.Madearespectablereturnfrom4monthsoffwhen 9lengthssixthof7inExeterhandicaphurdle4weeksagoandentitledtobesharperwiththatrunbehindher TFRHHHII BHA114

6 TOUCHY FEELY (GB) (195) 4PFP-4P 7 11-6

Br B m Kayf Tara - Liberthine (FR) (Chamberlin (FR))

O Robert Waley-Cohen & Turf Club 2022

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWRancreditablybackoverhurdlesatAintreeinMaybutranpoorlyatUttoxeterlaterthatmonthandoffsince. Fromaleadingyardbutothersarrivewithmoreobviousclaims. TFRHHIII BHA113

7 OTTOLINE (GB) (245) 5/313P3- 8 11-4

Br B m Kayf Tara - Lily Grey (FR) (Kadalko (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Ottoline Syndicate Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Miss V. M. Williams Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImposingsortwhogotoffthemarkin23/4mUttoxeternovicehurdlelastDecember.Failedtoﬁrein2chasesatthestartof2024 butranbetterwhenthirdinahandicaphurdlebackatUttoxeterinApril.Notseenfor8monthsbutheryardisgoingverywell. TFRHHHII BHA111

8 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (61) 32-1231

6 11-4

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Jack Hogan (3) J

O Mr Raymond Treacy Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B T. C. Frost Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedabittomakeasuccessfulhandicapdebutafter3monthsoffatStratford(18.5f,goodtosoft) inOctober Ingoodhandsandcouldeasilyhavemoretooffernowsteppingupintripagain. TFRHHHHI BHA111

9 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (28) 115410 D 5 11-3

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE) (General Monash (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher James Owen, Newmarket T

B G. Regan Keaveney Contractors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedafourthwinsinceswitchingtoJamesOwenwhenleadinglateonover19.5fatBangor(heavy)inOctoberShaped asifstillinformwhen111/2lengthsseventhof12toLarchmontLassatWincanton11dayslater.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA110

10 CAST’S TASHA (IRE) (17) 221P6-1 7 11-2

Br B m Westerner - Samsha (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR)) Rex Dingle J

O Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Ms Joyce Marsh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmoothtravellerwhoreturnedwithacareerbesttoscoreover23/4matFfosLas(heavy)17daysago Shouldremaincompetitiveup4lb TFRHHHII BHA109

11 AH WHISHT (IRE) (26) 12/65P-F D 7 11-0

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Ben Poste J

O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Mrs Mary McCann Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPointrecruitwhowasﬁrstandsecondinnovicehurdlesinearly2023.Didn’tﬁreinhandicaphurdleslastseasonand,havinghadwindsurgery,fell onherchasedebutandreappearancelastseason.Cheekpiecesarereachedforbackhurdling.Stable’sgoodformoflateprovidessomehope. TFRHHHII BHA107

12 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (29) 040-241

6 10-9

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Cameron Iles (7) J

O Martin Hill and Partners Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhengainingthethirdExetersuccessofhercareerin18.5fhandicaplastmonth. Thatformhasbeenboostedsinceandshemustentercalculationsagain.

13 MAVIS PIKE (GB) (29) D/53-513

5 10-8

HHHHI BHA102

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Deﬁnitley Lovely (Deﬁnite Article) Jamie Brace (7) J

O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonpreviouspromisewhenmakingallonhandicapdebutatFakenham(2m,good)inOctober.Notin thesameformwhenawell-heldthirdunderapenaltyatFontwellthefollowingweek.Upintripnow. TFRHHHII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: PRETENDING (IRE) 4 10 5 Tom Cannon 3-1 (LucyWadham) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 11. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 6-1 Asian Spice (GB), 13-2 Hard As Nails (GB), 17-2 Cast’s Tasha (IRE), 12-1 Mermaids Cave (IRE), 16-1AhWhisht (IRE), 18-1 Mavis Pike (GB), 20-1 DollarCollar(IRE), 22-1 Good Look Charm (FR), Touchy Feely (GB), 25-1 Ring O Roses (GB), Midnight Ginger (GB), Ottoline (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There could easily be more to come from Wincanton scorer LARCHMONT LASS so she gets a narrow vote ahead of Asian Spice, whose latest Exeter form has been franked and her rider’s claim offsets her 6lb rise. Hard As Nails, another who arrives on the back of a win, and Mermaids Cave complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) 2.ASIAN SPICE 3.HARD AS NAILS

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP

HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps

Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs HENRI THE SECOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs HENRI THE SECOND LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUBROVNIK HARRY trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

1 AUTHORIZED ART (FR) (28) 4P-3030 9 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Freddie Mitchell (5) J

O Mr Nick Peacock Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Charles Green KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartchaserforWillieMullinswhomadeasoundstartfornewyardwhenthirdin2mListedhurdleatKemptonin October LetdownbyhisjumpinginGrandSeftonatAintreesinceandshouldbemuchhappierbackoverhurdles. TFRHHHII BHA139

2 IKE SPORT (FR) (28) 1r1-34F C 6 11-9

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) (Bering)

Bradley Harris (3) J

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdlerlastseason,winning3timesataround20f Rantoasimilarlevelwhenfourthof6 onhischasingdebutatUttoxeterbutfell4outatAintreelasttimeandnowbackoverthesmallerobstacles. TFRHHHII BHA134

3 WESTTO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (24) F544-33 C 11 11-6

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) (Old Vic) Harry Skelton J

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a losing run but he comes here on the back of an excellent third in 11-runner handicap at Bangor (19.6f,soft)24daysago Expectedtogowellagainbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA131

4 OPERATION MANNA (GB) (240) 3/11104- CD 8 11-5

Br B g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy (Montjeu (IRE))

Cameron Iles (7) J

O Lady Cobham Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Lady Cobham Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinthiscorrespondingeventlastseasononhiswaytocompletingahat-trick.Hadhiswinningrunendedincomprehensivefashionina valuablehandicaphereinFebruarybutgotstraightbackontrackwhenfourthatTauntononﬁnalouting.Reappearsfroma1lblowermark. TFRHHHII BHA130

5 GROZNI (FR) (229) 122665- D 8 11-2

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) (Secret Singer (FR)) Brendan Powell J

O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Ivan Dumont

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdleswinnerforCharlesByrneswhoranwellonﬁrst2startsoverfencesfornewyard.Ranbelow formatKemptononﬁnaloutingbutcouldgowellrevertingtohurdlingbackfroma7-monthbreak. TFRHHHII BHA127

6 DUBROVNIK HARRY (IRE) (308) 3P6/403- 8 11-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Kashmir Lady (FR) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Bryan Carver J

O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B J. H. Culloty Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage8-y-owhoranwellon2ofhis3startsinhandicaphurdleslastseason,includingoverC&D onﬁnalouting.Hasgonewellfreshbeforeandneedsconsidering.

7 HENRI THE SECOND (FR)

(27)

TFRHHHHI BHA125

142P/4-4 C 7 11-0

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winnerhereasanoviceandmadeanencouragingreturntoactionafter12monthsoffwhenfourthin9-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(19.8f) 27daysago,deniedaclearrunearlyinstraight.Interestingnowuppedtoastayingtripwiththatrununderhisbelt(bredtostayatleast3m). TFRHHHHH BHA125

8 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (281) 13/2P02- 8 10-12

Br B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) (Alﬂora (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B M. Sheehy BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinnerinearly2022andalsosuccessfuloverfenceslaterthatyear.ShapedwellonhisreappearanceatLingfieldlastseasonbut disappointingall3runsthereafter,finishingsecondbydefaultbackoverhurdlesatNewburyonfinalouting.Needstohitthegroundrunning. TFRHHHII BHA123

9 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (125) 5-5P003 8 10-11

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) (Desert Sun)

Charlie Todd J

O Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeeminglynottheforceofoldbuthismarkreﬂectsthatandheranbetterthanforawhilewhenthirdof 16inhandicaphurdleatGalway(24.3f,soft)inAugust.Nottakenlightly.

TFRHHHII BHA122

10 UP FOR PAROL (IRE) (225) 420323- 8 10-10

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Clariﬁcation (IRE) (Westerner)

Tom Cannon J

O Duck Jordan Wright Dellar Doel Woodward Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mrs Deborah Hobson BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2021butrancreditablyhavingaﬁrstcrackatastayingtripwhenthirdin14-runner handicaphurdle(7/1)atChepstow(23.6f,good)onﬁnalouting.Thisistougherbackfrom7monthsoff. TFRHHHII BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: OPERATION MANNA 7 9 13 Cameron Iles 5-2 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 9. Stewards Note: OPERATION MANNA: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 West To The Bridge (IRE), 6-1 Henri The Second (FR), 13-2 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE), 9-1 Ike Sport (FR), 10-1 Authorized Art (FR), Party Business (IRE), 12-1 Operation Manna (GB), Up For Parol (IRE), 14-1 Grozni (FR), 16-1 Super Survivor (IRE) PLAY

HENRI THE SECOND, a Grade 2 winner here as a novice, made an encouraging return to action when fourth back at this venue last month and, with the step up to a staying trip well worth exploring (bred to stay well), he’s an appealing candidate West To The Bridge and Dubrovnik Harry head the dangers in an intriguing handicap

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HENRITHE

THEBETFAIRHENRYVIIINOVICES’CHASE

The Henry VIII chase has a fine record for producing stars of the future. This two mile chase has been graced in the past by many a superstar, not least Altior in 2016, with the race forming part of his record-beating run of Grade 1 wins. He would also later go on to win the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, today’s feature, and that has become a common theme in recent years. The 2021 winner, Edwardstone, followed the same path in winning the Henry VIII followed by the Betfair Tingle Creek in 2022 and history repeated itself with Jonbon landing the spoils in today’s feature two years ago. L’EAU DU SUD looks a highly talented novice that could go right to the top, so keeping a keen eye on this year’s outcome could prove a shrewd move.

(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240 (PenaltyValue £56950)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs RUBAUD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs RUBAUD

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2014 and 2018. The stable runs RUBAUD today.

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: DOWN MEMORY LANE &TOUCH ME NOT trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

1 DOWN MEMORY LANE (IRE) (21) 11/13-1 6 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Credo Star (IRE) (Presenting) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Cathal Ennis Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulstartoverhurdlesatDownRoyallastNovember2023.StruggledinaGrade1atLeopardstownthefollowingmonthbutthisformer pointwinnerlookedanaturaloverfenceswhenscoringonreturn/debutinthissphereatNavan(17f,goodtosoft)3weeksago Excitingprospect. TFRHHHHHBHA149

2 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (21) P225-11 6 11-7

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-drawerhandicaphurdleformlasttermandhasmadeaseamlesstransitiontothissphere,winningaStratfordhandicaponchasedebut inOctober,followedbyaGrade2Cheltenhamnovice(2m,good)17dayslater.Opentoimprovementandheholdsverystrongclaims. TFRHHHHIBHA151

3 RUBAUD (FR) (28) 2456-11 D

6 11-7

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) (Cardoun (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlasttermandevenbetterin2startssincereturningtoactioninOctober,latterlylandingtheEliteHurdleforthesecond yearrunningatWincanton(15.2f,good) Makeschasedebutinaverystrongracebutwillbeadangertoallifhisjumpingpassesthetest. TFRHHHII BHA149

4 SOUL ICON (GB) (28) 422-222

7 11-7

Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinneroverhurdleswhohasprogressedsteadilyinthissphere,goingcloseintheSummerPlateatMarketRaseninJulyandagain whenjusttouchedoffinaWincantonGrade2(20.2f,good)lastmonth.However,probablybitingoffmorethanhecanchewhere. TFRHHIII BHA140

5 TOUCH ME NOT (IRE) (13) 3441-21 5 11-7

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (IRE) (Kotashaan (FR))

Jordan Gainford J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Leonard Flynn Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflastseasonwithamaidenhurdlesuccessandbuiltonpromisingPunchestownchasedebutsecondinOctoberwhenlandingaGrade2in goodstylethere(16.3f,goodtosoft)13daysago MoreonhisplateherebuthecouldhavemoretoofferYardalsosaddlesDownMemoryLane. TFRHHHII BHA147

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: LE PATRON (FR) 5 11 7 David Noonan 16-1 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 11-4 Down Memory Lane (IRE), 13-2 Touch Me Not (IRE), 7-1 Rubaud (FR), 28-1 Soul Icon (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This race has been won by some top chasers over the years and DOWN MEMORY LANE is taken to add his name to the roll ofhonour He jumped with aplomb when making a successful debut in this sphere at Navan and he has the potential to take high rank in the 2m novice chasers’ division. That remark also applies to L’Eau du Sud, who made it 2-2 overfences with an impressive display at Cheltenham. He is the main danger ahead ofthe selection’s stablemate Touch Me Not and chase debutant Rubaud.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOWN MEMORY LANE (IRE) 2.L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 3.TOUCH ME NOT (IRE)

RACE RESULTS

(GBB RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (28 wins from 175 runners, 16%) runsROYALWAY & SPIRITD’AUNOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs KNICKERBOCKERGLORY FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2014 and 2016. The stable runs WILLMOUNT today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: NEMEAN LION trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 153 miles.

1 NEMEAN LION (GER) (240) 152160- D 7 12-0

Br B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) (Selkirk (USA)) Richard Patrick J

O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Dr Chr Berglar Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTookformupanothernotchwhenlandingthesecondGrade2successofhiscareerinKingwellatWincantoninFebruaryFoundGrade1satCheltenhamand Aintreetoomuchinthespringbutcapableofgoingwellbackinahandicapiffullyprimedafter8monthsoff(wononlastyear’sreappearance) TFR

2 SPIRIT D’AUNOU

(FR) (15) 41005-F CD 5 10-11

BHA150

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA)) Niall Houlihan J

O Heart of the South Racing 130 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit5winsin6startswhenlandingthisrace12monthsagobuthisprogresshascometoahaltsince.20/1, fellearlyonAscotreappearance15daysago 2-2C&Drecordbuthardtoknowwhatformhearrivesin. TFRHHIII BHA133

3 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (251) 0/1065P- D 8 10-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Harry Skelton J

O S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneronhisreappearancein2022and2023.HispreviousSandownvisitshaveseenhimﬁnishsecond andﬁfthinthelast2runningsoftheImperialCup Reasonstobepositive. TFRHHHHI BHA132

4 KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) (12) 11-1 D 4 10-9

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR) (Rochesson (FR)) Non Runner J

O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Morson Group S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA131

5 WILLMOUNT (GB) (343) 1/11/1P- D

6 10-8

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar (Old Vic) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr J. L. Lightfoot TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivewinningpointerwhocreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinninghisﬁrst3startsunderRules.Pulledupwhensentoffat9/4fortheGrade1 ChallowatNewburylastDecemberRetainsplentyofpotentialonhisreturnandit’llbeveryinterestingtoseehowstrongthemarketvibesare. TFRHHHHH BHA130

ALTOBELLI

(IRE) (301) 110/230- D

6 10-8

Br B g Maxios - Atiana (Samum (GER)) Bryan Carver J

O Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Gestut Hof Ittlingen P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice(includingﬁrsttimeup)in2022/23andranrightuptobestwhenplacedinapairof2mAscothandicapsattheend oflastyear EndedlastseasonwithadisappointingrunintheBetfairHurdleatNewburybuthisoverallrecordispositive. TFRHHHII BHA130

7 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (35) 114//-116 D 9 10-6

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Jamie Brace (7) J

O Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasenhancedhisgoodhurdlestrike-ratewithapairofFontwellhandicapwinsthisautumn.Afurther8lb riseprovedenoughtoﬁndhimoutinastrongerraceatAscotlastmonth,though. TFRHHIII BHA128

8 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (12) 22F1-64 D 9 10-2

Br Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Ellis Collier (7) J

O Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohisgoodChepstowrecordwithchaseandhurdlewinslastseason.SteppeduponhisC&Dreappearancewhen81/2lengthsfourthof6to reopposingKabralDuMathanatKempton(2m,goodtosoft)12daysbutmightstruggletoturnthatformaroundevenon9lbbetterterms. TFRHHHII BHA123

9 ROYAL WAY (FR) (20) 2111-40 D 4 10-2

Br B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) (Astronomer Royal (USA)) Freddie Mitchell (5) J

O Mr Keith F. J. Loads

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneronFlatinFranceandtookverywelltohurdlingfornewconnectionslastseason,completingahat-trickin2mAscothandicap inMarch.CreditablefourthinaCheltenhamconditionshurdleonreappearancebutwellbeatenintheGreatwoodtheresince. TFRHHIII BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) 4 10 7 Niall Houlihan 4-1 (Gary Moore) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6.

Stewards Note:

WILLMOUNT: Following its run on 30/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Willmount (GB), 4-1 Altobelli (IRE), 5-1 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), 8-1 Nemean Lion (GER), 11-1 Royal Way (FR), 16-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 22-1 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 33-1 Zambezi Fix (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

WILLMOUNT went off second favourite for a Grade 1 novice hurdle when last seen just under a year ago so it wouldn’t be a shock were an opening mark of 130 to prove generous and he can make a winning return. Best of the remainder may be Knickerbockerglory, who has a decent record fresh and over C&D Nemean Lion completes the shortlist.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILLMOUNT 2.KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) 3.NEMEAN LION (GER) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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THEBETFAIRTINGLECREEK

One of the stand-out two mile chases of the season, the Betfair Tingle Creek attracts the best of the best. First run in 1969 as the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, the race has been graced by some of the true greats in its deep history. Desert Orchid is a name that jumps out on any roll of honour and won the race back in 1988 under Simon Sherwood. 11 years later the races’ most successful horse, Flagship Uberalles won the first of this three consecutive victories, spanning 1999-2001. Paul Nicholls won six renewals on the bounce from 2005-2010 with Kauto Star, Master Minded and Twist Magic sharing two wins a piece. Paul Nicholls himself is the race’s leading trainer with a remarkable 12 wins in total. Fast forwarding to more recent times and the list of illustrious names doesn’t stop, with Sprinter Sacre (2012), Sire De Grugy (2013 & 2015) and Altior (2018) all etching their names into history. Today could see us add another name to that impressive list as Jonbon lines up as a heavy favourite after taking this prestigious contest 12 months ago. TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £175,000 £96,663 TO THE

Last year’s renewal of the Betfair Tingle Creek went the way of Jonbon and Nicky Henderson. Nico de Boinville was happy to sit

TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £175000

Owners Prize Money 1st £76265, 2nd £31308, 3rd £15663, 4th £7823, 5th £3920, 6th £1960 (PenaltyValue £99662.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (19 wins from 113 runners, 17%) runs JONBON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs UNEXPECTED PARTY FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2023. The stable runs JONBON today.

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: QUILIXIOS trained by H De Bromhead, SOLNESS trained byJ P O’Brien - both Ireland.

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (22) 11FF4-2 9 11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Bryan Carver J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwholandedback-to-back2mAscothandicapslastwinter.Underwentbreathingsurgerybeforeresuming withaverygood11/2lengthssecondof4toJonboninShloerChaseatCheltenham22daysago Shortlisted.

2 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (22) 241F3-3 CD 10 11-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso)

Tom Cannon J

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWClassychaserwhotookthisin2022andwasrunner-up12monthsagoHasbeenbeatenbyJonbononeachoftheir4previousmeetingsthough, includingonhisreappearancewhen21/4lengthsthirdof4inShloerChaseatCheltenham22daysago Shouldhavecomeonforthat. TFRHHHHI BHA163

3 JONBON (FR) (22) 11211-1 CD 8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotﬁ Kohli

TIMEFORM VIEWTop-class chaserwho haswon 10 ofhis 12 starts overfences, reappearingwith a cosysuccess in 4-runnerShloerChase at Cheltenham22daysagoby11/2lengthsfromBoothill.Tookthis12monthsago(4-4here)andtheonetobeatoncemore. TFRHHHHH BHA170

4 JPR ONE (IRE) (29) 1U310-1

7 11-10

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasanexcellentrecordfreshandhemadeawinningreturnonthebackofwindsurgeryinHaldonCup atExeter29daysago Thisdemandsmorebuthecan’tberuledout.

TFRHHHII BHA154

5 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (35) 214F2-4 BF 7 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Harry Cobden J

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

B James Hoare Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeintoaverysmartchaserlasttermwhenwinningtwiceat2m.Resumedwithaverygoodfourthof 10inhandicapchaseatAscot(2m)35daysagosohe’snoforlornhope.

6 QUILIXIOS (GB) (27) 16105-1

TFRHHHII BHA154

7 11-10

Br B g Maxios - Quilita (GER) (Lomitas) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupanotchonhisreturnwhenimpressivelybagging5-runnerPoplarSquareChaseatNaas (2m)27daysagoby71/2lengthsfromMarineNationale.ThisIrishraiderisnottakenlightly

7 SOLNESS (FR) (21) 401132 6 11-10

HHHHI BHA155

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Danny Mullins J

O Bronsan Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B M. L. Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartwinninghurdler/chaserthisseason.Postedanothergoodeffortwhennecksecondof6toFound AFiftyinFortriaChaseatNavan(2m)21daysago Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA153

8 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (22) 01P-524 9 11-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Harry Skelton J O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedhisﬁnesthourwhenlandingtheGrandAnnualattheCheltenhamFestivalinMarch.Notdisgracedwhen 131/4lengthslastof4toJonboninShloerChaseatCheltenham22daysago Thisisatoughaskhowever. TFRHHHII BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: JONBON (FR) 7 11 10 Nico de Boinville 30-100 (Nicky Henderson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Jonbon (FR), 8-1 Quilixios (GB), 9-1 Edwardstone (GB), 12-1 Boothill (IRE), 16-1 JPR One (IRE), 25-1 Master Chewy (IRE), 40-1 Solness (FR), 100-1 Unexpected Party (FR)

JONBON captured this prestigious Grade 1 last season and is fancied to repeat the feat having returned with a stylish victory in Cheltenham’s Shloer Chase last month. Edwardstone chased home Nicky Henderson’s top-class chaser 12 months ago and again looks booked for second spot. Irish challenger Quilixios and in-form duo Boothill and JPR One can ﬁght it out for minor honours in a good renewal of the Tingle Creek.

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.EDWARDSTONE 3.QUILIXIOS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (35 wins from 175 runners, 20%) runs BROKEN HALO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs BROKEN HALO FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs BROKEN HALO today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: MONTGOMERY trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.

1 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (22) 12123r D BF 9 12-0

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) (Emperor Jones (USA))

James Best J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWCredittoconnectionswholanded3ofhisﬁrst4startsatCartmelthistermandtypicallysolideffortssince. TookthewrongcoursewhenpulledupatCheltenhamlasttime,soshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

2 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (27) 2P34-21 C 10 11-13

BHA143

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein J

O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T

B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapchaseatthiscourse(24.2f,good,15/8)27daysago,always holdingon.Boastsexcellentrecordhereandeverychancehe’llputupanotherboldshowing. TFRHHHHI BHA142

3 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (20) 520-34F 9 11-10

Br B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Friends From Insurance

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWProducedhisbesteffortforawhilewhenrunner-uphereinMarchandrantoasimilarlevelwhenseventhof26inScottishGrandNationalnexttime. CollaredlateonatUttoxeter(24f)inMaybeforeshapingasifneedingtherunatChepstowonreturn.FellatCheltenhamsince. TFRHHHII BHA139

4 MR VANGO (IRE) (231) P3/313P- 8 11-6

Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership

Nico de Boinville J

Sara Bradstock, Wantage T

B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerlastseasonandthisformerpointscorerhasquicklymadeupintoamuchbetterchaser,producingausefulperformance whenroutinghisrivalsinDevonNationalatExeterinFebruaryDidn’tﬁreinScottishNational7monthsagobutcanresumeprogresshere. TFRHHHHH BHA135

5 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (34) 31131-4 8 11-6

Br B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Jordan Nailor J

O Mr Charlie Walker Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Miss Jackie O’Flynn P3P Partners LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincesentoverfencesandhesignedoffwithastylishfront-runningvictoryin6-runnerhandicapchaseat Wetherby(24.2f,heavy)inMarch.Stifftaskonreappearanceandreturntothistripisinhisfavour,sodeﬁniteplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA135

6 BROKEN HALO (GB) (231) FPU21P- C 9 11-4

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Harry Cobden J

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinRoyalArtilleryherebeforetakinga31/2mhandicapatTauntoninMarch.PulledupinScottish Nationalonﬁnaloutingbutlikelytobebackontrackonreturnafterabreathingoperation. TFRHHHII BHA133

7 UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) (20) 563-201 8 11-1

Br B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Freddie Gordon (5) J

O The Morestead Pres Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Kevin Talbot Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning9-runnerhandicapchaseatFontwell(27.7f,good,13/2)20daysago,suitedby increaseintrip Unexposedoverthesemarathondistancesandshouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA130

8 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (30) 4P04-15 7 11-1

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Leading Lady (Fraam) Richie McLernon J

O Jackdaws Antiques Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B R. McCarthy Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFormprovedupanddownoverhurdles/fenceslastseasonbutfirmlybackontrackwithblinkersfittedwhenreadilyseeing off11-rivalsin3mhandicapchaseatUttoxeterinMay.Failedtobeatarivallasttimeandmayfindthistoocompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA130

9 MONTGOMERY (IRE) (231) 4/41110- 7 10-12

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Una Sorpresa (GER) (Banyumanik (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Miss Roisin O’Brien Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinninghurdlerforChristianWilliams.Progressivesentchasingforhisnewyard,makingit3from3in5-runner handicapatBangorinMarch.Disappointednexttimebutcouldgetbackontheupwithstableﬂyingafter7monthsoff. TFRHHHHI BHA127

10 CONKWELL LEGEND (GB) (225) UF032U- C 10 10-7

Br B g Midnight Legend - Gallimaufry (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs H. R. Cross Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinninghandicaphurdlerwhohasn’tquitereachedthatlevelasachaserandunseatedatPerth onhisﬁnaloutinglastseason.Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA122

11 DR KANANGA (GB) (229) P22PU4- C 10 10-2

Br B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR) (Apple Tree (FR))

Rex Dingle J

O Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Mrs C. M. Bowman Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonforawhileand,althoughhisﬁnaloutingoflastseasonwasrespectable,he’sliabletoneed thisreturn. TFRHHIII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: TRUCKERS LODGE (IRE) 11 11 6 Freddie Gingell 11-2 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:

MR VANGO: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. BROKEN HALO: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

DR KANANGA: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left and hung both ways

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Certainly Red (GB), Mr Vango (IRE), 13-2 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 9-1 Top of The Bill (IRE), 10-1Tommie Beau (IRE), 11-1 Ballygriﬁncottage (IRE), Montgomery (IRE), 12-1 Broken Halo (GB), 14-1 Collectors Item (IRE), 16-1 Conkwell Legend (GB), 33-1 Dr Kananga (GB)

MR VANGO had been highly progressive prior to a blip in the Scottish National at Ayr 7 months ago and, if he gets back on the up now fresh, he could get the better of Montgomery, who ﬁts a similar proﬁle. Certainly Red is another one to consider TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR VANGO (IRE) 2.MONTGOMERY (IRE) 3.CERTAINLY RED

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