FIRST RACE 1.38 x 2m 4f 1y
The British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (22 wins from 76 runners, 29%) runs AVIATION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs ESCAPOLOGIST Longest Traveller: JACK’S JURY trained by A Thorpe, Carmarthen, 278 miles.
Age st-lb
1 ELYSIAN KNIGHT (GB) (34) 33641 D 6 11-9
Br B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles debut fourth at Plumpton was encouraging and subsequently took a big step forward when landing a 10-runner Ffos Las maiden (2 1/2m, heavy) last month. There’s substance to that form (the race has already produced 3 next-time-out winners) and this 6-y-o is open to further improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA118 (+3)
2 ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) (26) 0431 CD 6 11-9
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Comohio (FR) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Earl De Faydeau K & N Waite Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gradual race-by-race progress in 3 bumpers for Joe Ponting and continued that theme when making a winning hurdles/yard debut over this C&D (good to soft), proving a neck too strong for the re-opposing Aviation. Probably capable of better still but certainly has more on his plate under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 AVIATION (IRE) (26) 4322 BF 6 11-2
Br Gr g Martaline - Keep Face (FR)
Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts since switched to hurdles, most recently beaten 1/2-length by Escapologist in a C&D maiden, a race he may well have won but for becoming embroiled in a battle for the lead at around the midway point. Meets the winner on 7lb better terms this time and holds very strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA115
4 JACK’S JURY (IRE) (9) 6-4 5 11-2
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr L. H. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B Mr Patrick Delaney 3AS Leisure S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 finishers sole start in Irish points but there were positives to glean from his hurdles debut fourth in an 11-runner Sedgefield maiden (19.8f, soft) last week. Likely that handicaps will be on the agenda soon enough and he’ll be interesting when going down that route. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 WALK THE PLANK (IRE) (26) 06 5 11-2
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Shaluna (IRE) Ben Poste J
O Mrs Rosemary E. Hobson Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Miss R. O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way sole start in Ireland for previous connections and didn’t fare much better when well behind Escapologist and Aviation over C&D on yard debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) 6 11 9 Harry Cobden 8-13 (Anthony Charlton) 4 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Aviation (IRE), 9-4 Escapologist (FR), 11-4 Elysian Knight (GB), 28-1 Jack’s Jury (IRE), 300-1 Walk The Plank (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T
Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Though AVIATION was beaten by Escapologist over C&D last time, there was only 1/2-length in it and, now 7lb better off with that rival, Lucy Wadham’s charge is confidently expected to emerge on top this time. Escapologist nevertheless merits respect given that he remains with potential, but a bigger threat to Aviation may be posed by Elysian Knight, who raised his game when scoring at Ffos Las and should have more to offer.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AVIATION (IRE) 2.ELYSIAN KNIGHT 3.ESCAPOLOGIST (FR)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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SECOND RACE 2.08 x 2m 5f 44y
The £50,000 Queen Boudicca Series Qualifier Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB
Race)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (22 wins from 76 runners, 29%) runs AUNTY CHRISTINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs SAINTE DOCTOR
Longest Traveller: INSPIRATRICE trained by N Martin, Minehead, 272 miles.
Colours No Horse
1 SAINTE DOCTOR
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T
Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
Age st-lb
(FR) (50) 211/-353 D 9 12-0
Br Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful final 2 starts in 2022/23 before an 18-month absence. Stepped up on comeback run when fifth of 10 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in December, but wasn’t in the same form at Wincanton last time. She’s now below her last winning mark, though. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 MOVIDDY (IRE) (26) 4-46032 D 9 11-10
Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Donal Brazil Olive Print & Graphics S
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler but without a win over fences. However, from her falling mark there has been better signs last 2 starts, beaten only by a progressive type at this C&D (good to soft) last time. Could be ready to open her chase account.
TFRHHHHH BHA106
3 INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (401) 30/4622- 6 11-8
Br Gr m Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) Sean Bowen J
O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T
B Ringfort Stud Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved over fences last season, finishing a good second of 5 in mares’ novice at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) final outing in 2023. However, failed to repeat that effort in handicap at Leicester next time, so she needs to get back on the up after 13 months off.
TFRHHHII BHA104
4 AUNTY CHRISTINE (IRE) (25) 00-3540 6 10-7
Br B m Westerner - Chase The Favorite (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr P. Fallon GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumpers last season but showed more when making the frame in 2 of her 3 qualifying runs over hurdles. However, in first-time hood she finished down the field sent handicapping at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA89
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Moviddy (IRE), 2-1 Sainte Doctor (FR), 3-1 Inspiratrice (IRE), 8-1 Aunty Christine (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MOVIDDY has been heading back in the right direction on her last 2 starts, runner-up at this C&D last month with the winner going on to score at Listed level, so she can take advantage of her reduced mark this time around. Sainte Doctor has also dropped to a handy mark and is feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOVIDDY (IRE) 2.SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 3.INSPIRATRICE (IRE)
THIRD
RACE 2.38 x 2m 3y
The Saint Valentine Selling Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs ADDOSH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) run TARA ITI
Longest Traveller: THE WIRE FLYER trained by A Thorpe, Carmarthen, 278 miles.
1 JACK’S A LEGEND (GB) (349) (£6000) P0/6P/15- D 10 12-0
Br B g Midnight Legend - Dancing Emily (IRE) (Anshan) Tom Cannon J
O Burnham P & D Ltd John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T
B Burnham P & D Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Southwell in November 2023 for Alan Jones but off for 11 months so has his fitness to prove for his new handler TFRHHIII BHA
2 ADDOSH (GB) (9) (£6000) 602453 D BF 7 12-0
Br B m The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm (Dubawi (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Deva Racing GZ James Owen, Newmarket T
B Wild Storm Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since her last win in 2022 but she posted a respectable third of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 9 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA100 (-2)
3 CALDWELL (GB) (109) (£6000) 313315 D BF 8 11-13
Br B g Dansili - Milford Sound (Barathea (IRE)) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in chase at Hexham in October 10/3, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 109 days ago so he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA99
4 DIAMOND EGG (FR) (13) (£6000) 431/6-0P D 7 11-9
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chamoss World (FR) (Lost World (IRE)) Brendan Powell J
O Henrietta Knight Racing Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B I. Garcon & J. P. Garcon & G. Garcon Henrietta Knight S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on both his runs for new yard after leaving Chris Gordon. Hard to recommend. TFRHHIII BHA95
5 MAGNETIC NORTH (IRE) (28) (£6000) 00/P0-15 10 11-5
Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - No Trimmings (IRE) (Medecis) Conor O’Farrell J
O Miss R. E. A. Menzies Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Thomas McHugh Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen in December but only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle there (16.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA91
6 TARA ITI (GB) (18) (£6000) 622232 D 7 11-3
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty (Sir Percy) Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Mark Albon and Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he comes here in very good nick, second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA89
7 ORDER OF PROGRESS (GB) (20) (£6000) P-33004 5 10-10
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Sean Bowen J
O Mr R P Holley Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when third of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on flat debut 20 days ago. No forlorn hope back over the smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA82
8 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (14) (£6000) 400-044 7 10-2
Br B g Mount Nelson - So Blissful (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Ben Poste J
O Songsters Two Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Niall McGrady Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for the first time when a solid fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Blinkers go on now and he needs considering in his bid for a maiden victory. TFRHHHHI BHA73
9 THE WIRE FLYER (GB) (15) (£6000) PP0P/-PP D 10 10-2
Br B g Champs Elysees - Good Morning Star (IRE) (Shirocco (GER)) Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Aled Evans & Tommy Williams Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 9 months/first run since leaving Christian Williams when pulled up in handicap hurdle (150/1) at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. TFRHHIII BHA68
10 BUBBLECRAFT (IRE) (201) (£6000) PPU-4P 5 10-2
Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gold Bubbles (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Taylor Fisher J
O Carl Appleton & Peter Edwards Michael Wigham, Newmarket T B Tullpark Ltd Jess Edwards - McTimoney Animal Therapist S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to firm, 80/1) when last seen out 6 months ago. Blinkered for her handicap debut but 23lb “wrong” in the weights. TFRHHIII BHA51
2024: MI SUENO (IRE) 5 10 13 Caoilin Quinn 4-1 (Paddy Butler) 6 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Addosh (GB), 10-3 Tara Iti (GB), 11-2 Caldwell (GB), 6-1 Jack’s A Legend (GB), 17-2 Admiral Fitz (IRE), 16-1 Order of Progress (GB), 18-1 Magnetic North (IRE), 40-1 Diamond Egg (FR), 66-1 Bubblecraft (IRE), 150-1 The Wire Flyer (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW TARA ITI is fancied to gain a deserved success on the back of a string of good placed efforts. In-form maiden Admiral Fitz could emerge as the main danger with Addosh and Caldwell also firmly in the picture in a competitive seller
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TARA ITI 2.ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) 3.ADDOSH
FOURTH RACE 3.08 x 2m 7f 95y
The Hoof & Holler Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) run MERSEY STREET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs EDGEWELL Longest Traveller: FAME AND FUN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 339 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
1 MAYDAY GAMES (IRE) (6) P0-4P0P 6 12-0
Br B g Kingston Hill - Arbor des Champs (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mr Robert P. Clarke Clare Ellam, Market Drayton T
B Thomas Mulhern Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and first run since leaving Paul Gilligan when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 6 days ago. Plenty to find on form. TFRHHIII BHA100 (-4)
2 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (19) U40251 8 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr H. Jones Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Brian Moran
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Very much one to consider back in this sphere off a 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (14) P41443 8 11-9
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR) Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth in September and a good third of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up in trip and well in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 EDGEWELL (IRE) (11) 061621 7 11-8 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr E. A. Brook Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 11 days ago. Had a bit left in the tank there so big shout under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA87 (+7)
5 MERSEY STREET (IRE) (26) 042P41 CD 7 11-2
Br B g Califet (FR) - Seeking Susan (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. H. Kidd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago, always holding on. Not taken lightly in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA88
6 ONE MAN PARTY (FR) (74) 4U0P-66 8 10-2
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Ahdaaf (USA) Caoilin Quinn J
O Simon Hunt & Jack Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Eric Lemaitre Winvic Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 74 days ago. 6lb “wrong” in the weights here though.
TFRHHIII BHA68
Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Mersey Street (IRE), 3-1 Fame And Fun (IRE), Edgewell (IRE), 9-2 Limerick Leader (FR), 22-1 One Man Party (FR), 100-1 Mayday Games (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW EDGEWELL scored in good style at Southwell and a 7lb penalty doesn’t look sufficient to prevent Rebecca Menzies’ 7-y-o from following up. C&D scorer Mersey Street is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Limerick Leader and Fame And Fun.
RESULTS
