Haydock Park Racecard – Saturday 18th February

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

Hello and a big welcome back to Haydock Park for the Betfred Grand National Trial Day!

The team and I are all so excited to welcome you all back for what promises to be a great day of action – and our first fixture of 2023 after we sadly had to abandon back in January due to the bad weather

We are very proud to be the hosts of one of the very few recognised Grand National Trials in the country, and this race is sure to offer up a stern test of stamina and determination, something which Lord Du Mesnil relished when winning for Richard Hobson in 2021 Last year’s renewal was taken by track specialist, Bristol de Mai, who has won here at Haydock Park an incredible six times in the past and once again carries an entry for this year’s race Lining up alongside him will be Snow Leopardess, Fortescue and Fontaine Collonges to name just a few – so it promises to be a thrilling watch.

As you would expect for this time of year, spring clues can be found throughout the card and the Grade Two Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle regularly auditions some serious contenders for the Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, which is just a little over three weeks away now.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who are kindly supporting today’s card. Five of today’s races are sponsored by Betfred, including our feature race, The Grand National Trial Handicap Steeple Chase Meanwhile The Pertemps Network are sponsors of the Handicap Hurdle Race at 3.18pm and Albert Bartlett sponsor the Prestige Novices’ Hurdle Race, with runners going to post at 4.25pm We wish them and their guests a lovely day.

We’re also very excited to be welcoming Michael Smith, the reigning PDC World Darts Champion and World No.1, to Haydock Park today. Michael will be out and about across the racecourse throughout the day and will be presenting some of our winners with their awards in the Winner’s Enclosure – so keep your eyes peeled for him!

Keeping in theme with the day, close to the main entrance you’ll be able to find a replica Grand National Fence to get up close to Head over to get a look at exactly what the Randox Grand National runners are taking on when they compete in the world’s most famous steeplechase race which takes place at Aintree on April 15

We are also thrilled to be joined by Autism in Racing who we have worked with to offer a sensory room which is located in the Jubilee Suite. Please do head over there if you’re in need of a quiet space during the day.

After today, we’ll be turning our attention to the 22nd of March when we have afternoon racing, followed by our highlyanticipated Superhero Family Day on the 8th of April – so make sure you mark your calendars for a great afternoon of fun which will see loads of fantastic entertainment and games for everyone to enjoy.

For now I’d like to wish you a wonderful day with us here at Haydock Park

Warm wishes

Molly Dingwall General Manager

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CUSTOMER CODE OF CONDUCT

As part of our joint commitment to each other and the communities in which we operate, all racegoers should be aware of the Code of Conduct and observe the following whilst at our Racecourse.

• For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

• If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so

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• We are operating a cashless event. On-course bookmakers/pool betting operators may accept cash.

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Thank you so much for your continued support and co-operation.

We hope you have a wonderful day with us

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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES

North West Senior Management Team

Regional Director North West

Dickon White

Finance Director - West

Roy Barker

General Manager

Molly Dingwall

Regional Head of Operations – North West

Stephen Mansfield

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Haydock Park

Kirkland Tellwright

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree

Sulekha Varma

Communications Lead – West

Grant Rowley

Regional General Manager – Catering

Peter Jardine

Head of Hospitality – West

Claire Leonard

Head of Conference and Events – West

Charlotte Fitzgerald

Sales Service Manager

Lucy McCaffery

Marketing Manager

James Rennard

Owners Liaison Manager

Vikki Mason

Head Groundsman

Stephen Fyles

Catering General Manager

Lee Dennan

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Dickon White

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kirkland Tellwright

Chairman

Nick Bannister

Committee Members

Christopher Clay, Tim Crutchley, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Conor McGinn MP, Gary Middlebrook, Simon Raine

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Beth Dowswell, Nathan Green, Robert McCarthy

Starters

Lee Jones

Seamus O’Neill

Judge

Nick Bostock Clerk Of The Scales

Michael Roberts

Veterinary Officer

John Burgess

Veterinary Surgeons

Dr Alastair Sanderson, Dr Sue Taylor, Dr Graham Potts

Medical Officers

Dr John Edwards, Dr Ian Roberts, Dr John Berry, Dr Kate Gaskell

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Melanie Swarbrick, Jane Southam, Louise Neale, Karen West

Betting Ring Manager

Malcom Hart

Commentator

Stewart Machin

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HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE

2 CENTENARY STAND GROUND FLOOR

- THE WINNING POST, SANDON BAR LANCASTER SUITE, CHASERS BAR

FIRST FLOOR

PREMIER LOUNGE

HORSESHOE SUITE, WINE RACK

COOLE’S KITCHEN

SECOND FLOORHARRY’S BISTRO

PREMIER SUITE

3

TOMMY WHITTLE STAND GROUND FLOOR

JUBILEE SUITE, BAR CHAMPAGNE, BAR

KAUTO STAR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

FOURTH FLOOR

KAUTO

HOSPITALITY BOXES 1-11

LEVERHULME ROOMS 1-3

HOSPITALITY BOXES 12-22

DAVIES ROOMS 1-2

HOSPITALITY BOXES 23-29 THE BOARDROOM

DISABLED FACILITIES

Haydock Park has made substantial practical changes to our facilities to ensure we follow all mandatory disability requirements, which include the following:

• Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars

• Braille being included on the majority of our signage

• Improvements to disabled viewing areas

• Suite doors being widened

• Lowering of betting facilities to improve access

• Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access

• The introduction of a disabled lift

• Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation

• Increasing disabled car parking access

• Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage

• Additional centrally located disabled toilets

• Modification of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting flush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilites and washbasin and handles)

• Refuge areas constructed in case of fire (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point)

• Additional Evac chairs

• Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons

• Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (ie, allowing carers in free of charge)

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING FACILITIES

ARE LOCATED:

Makerfield Stand

First floor, Final Furlong Bar

Centenary Stand

First floor, Horseshoe Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

First floor, Kauto Star Suite

ACCESSIBLE TOILET FACILITIES

CAN BE LOCATED IN:

Grandstand and Paddock

Ground floor by Sprint Cup Bar

Makerfield Stand

Ground floor by Sports Bar

Centenary Stand

Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second fl oor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes

LOWERED SERVICE COUNTERS

Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities

INDUCTION LOOPS

Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands.

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CATERING FACILITIES

PREMIER LOUNGE

Premier Lounge

Full bar and freshly made dishes of the day including pizza, salads, sharing platters

Premier Bar Full Bar

COUNTY STAND

Sandon Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Horseshoe Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Coolies Bar & Grill

Selection of deli offers

The Moët Champagne Bar

Wine & Champagne

Paddock Club Full Bar

The Wine Rack Full Bar

GRANDSTAND AND PADDOCK

The Makerfield Lawn

The Potting Sheds Full Bar

Sprint Cup Bar/The Weighed Inn

Full bar / Hot and cold beverages / Selection of award winning great north pies

Sports Bar Full Bar

Final Furlong Bar Full Bar

Oaks Bar Full Bar

Cue Card Bar Full Bar

BE FRIENDLY STAND

Be Friendly Café Open

Be Friendly Bar Open

PADDOCK

NEW: Gin Garden Bar Full Bar

Paddock Club Full Bar

Paddock Coffee

Serving a selection of seasonal coffees

7 MINZAAL (IRE) (27) 23-3012

4 9-5 (7)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pardoven (IRE) Jim Crowley

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RACECARD

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

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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

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EXPERT VIEW

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3. Timeform view and TFR rating

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OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

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7. Saddlecloth number

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9. Days since the horse last run

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11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

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11-2

Race 2 1.50 2m 7f 180y

1 Bold Endeavour (GB) 11-2

2 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 11-2

3 Kinondo Kwetu (GB) 11-2

4 Oscar Elite (IRE) 11-2

Race 3 2.25 2m 7f 180y

1 Sporting John (IRE) 12-0

2 Farinet (FR) 11-11

3 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) 11-8

4 Phoenix Way (IRE) 11-7

5 Revels Hill (IRE) 11-4

6 Danny Kirwan (IRE) 11-3

7 Laskalin (FR) 11-2

8 Nocte Volatus (GB) 11-0

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FIRST RACE 1.30

THE BETFRED VICTOR LUDORUM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10433, 2nd £5218, 3rd £2608, 4th £1305. (Penalty Value £13615)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs AFADIL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 50 runners, 20%) runs AFADIL

Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs AFADIL today.

Longest Traveller: SNAPIUS trained by J A Nash, Ireland.

colours no horse st-lb

1 AFADIL (FR) (13) 11 D

11-8

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) Lorcan Williams J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchFlatwinnerwhoeasilylandedshortoddsonhisTauntonhurdledebutandwasvalueforextrawhenfollowingupinMusselburghListed event13daysago,travellingpowerfullyandmerelyshakenuptoassert.Opentofurtherimprovementandholdsleadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA124

2 BO ZENITH (FR) (42) 1-3 BF

11-8

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Boreale du Berlais (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Gilles Le Baron Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when landing newcomers race at Auteuil (14.9f) sole start for David Cottin back in April. Checked out tamely on Britishdebut at Sandown when sentoff 4/11 but was possibly amiss andremains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) (42) 43101 D

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Fionnuar (IRE)

O Molly and Paul Willis

11-8

Tom Buckley J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland and has reached a similar level over hurdles, resuming winning ways with a fluent round of jumping in 4-runner event at Sandown (2m) 42 days ago This is much tougher, though. TFRHHHII BHA123

4 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (61) 01 D

11-8

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Darren & Annaley Yates

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdling debut form behind when winning 9-runner juvenile at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.4f, soft) 61 days ago, produced to lead last and quickening clear Has subsequently joined Dan Skelton and open to further improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (19) U61 D

11-5

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Mark Hough Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Knocktoran Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and reliable maiden on Flat for James Ferguson who was much improved when off the mark over hurdles at Huntingdon (15.8f) 19 days ago.That was a thin affair though,so plenty moreis needednow taking on better opposition. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 APOLOGISE (IRE) (45) 36 11-0

Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Acclaim (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

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

B Ballyhane Stud & J. O’Connor Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland but has yet to better poor form over hurdles, racing too freely in a first-time tongue strap at Hereford last time Hood now added but will be of more interest in handicaps after this. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 SNAPIUS (IRE) (19) 4043

11-0

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Fiveohclock Syndicate James A. Nash, Ireland T

B J.P. Farrell

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulwinnerat10fonFlatandsteadilygoingtherightwayoverhurdles,confirmingtheimprovementshownonhispreviousstartwhen thirdin9-runnereventatPunchestown(2m,heavy)19daysago,runningonlate Anotherstepforwardneededherebutnotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA120

8 V TWELVE (IRE) (124) 11-0

Br Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE)

O Mr P. K. Siu

Brendan Powell J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformontheFlat,stays11/4m,improvedwhenoffthemarkinWindsorhandicaplasttime

Has been gelded ahead of hurdle debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 CIANCIANA (GB) (22) 3213

Br Ch f Cityscape - Golden Valley

O Brian Ellison Racing Club, A Morton

B Harts Farm Stud

Henry Brooke J

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinneronFlatandoffthemarkoverhurdlesatthethirdattemptatSedgefieldinJanuary Ranwell in the face of a tougher task at Doncaster subsequently and likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: PORTICELLO (FR) 4 11 6 Joshua Moore 30-100 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Afadil (FR), 7-2 Punta Del Este (FR), 11-2 Bo Zenith (FR), 17-2 Cianciana (GB), 9-1 Snapius (IRE), 10-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), 22-1 Planet Legend (IRE), 25-1 V Twelve (IRE), 80-1 Apologise (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A steady pace masked AFADIL’s superiority at Musselburgh so there’s no real urge to oppose him. Punta del Este, a lightly-raced winner in France, is open to further improvement on first start for Dan Skelton, while Cianciana should give another good account in receipt of weight.

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SECOND RACE 2.05

THE BETFRED RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344, 6th £672 (Penalty Value £34170)

Leading course trainer (17-22): V Williams (12 wins from 64 runners, 19%) runs GREEN BOOK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs ASHTOWN LAD

Longest Traveller: INIS OIRR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.

1 GREEN BOOK (FR) (14) 1450-61 C

6 11-6

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa Charlie Deutsch J

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.A. Le Thenney Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up last season and resumed his progression with a reappearance run behind him when landing a competitive 3m Sandown handicapa fortnight ago Further improvementwill be neededto giveweight awayherebut hemay find it. TFRHHHHI BHA139

2 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (35) 235-312 D

9 11-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Becher over the National fences in December and good effort from his lower hurdle mark when second over 25f at Warwick (heavy) last month.

3 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (21) 244-163

9 11-2

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

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserwhoreturnedtosomethinglikehisbesttoendlosingrunonreturnatAyr(20.5f)inOctober.Bettereffort sincewhenthirdof11in3mSkyBetChaseatDoncaster3weeksago Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtohistonguetie

4 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (51) 11F3-22 D

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

8 11-2

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualhurdle/chasewinner ReturnedbetterthaneverwhensecondtoHitmanina21fgraduationchasehereinNovemberandfilledthe runner-upspotagainina3mDoncasterhandicaphurdleoverChristmas.Subsequentlyhadwindsurgery Aboldshowislikely

5 INIS OIRR (IRE) (14) 02-3261 D

6 11-2

HHHHH BHA143

Br B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr M. Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in Irish point and has made a sound start to his hurdle career, coming good at the fourth time of asking when getting on topnearthefinishina3mMusselburghnovice14daysago.Fairbitmorerequiredherebutheisopentofurtherimprovement.

6 ITCHY FEET (FR) (22) 4PP-461

TFRHHHII BHA122

9 11-2

Br B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Maeva Candas (FR) Sean Bowen J

O The Sherington Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Jean-Pierre Cordonnier & Daniel Gromada McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by a return to hurdles when winning a 12-runner 25f Huntingdon handicap 3 weeks ago

Yet another who can’t be discounted in this very open Grade 2.

7 WAKOOL (FR) (13) 23-1024 D

Br Gr g Motivator - Symba’s Dream (USA)

O Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & Elles

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville

TFRHHHHI BHA143

7 11-2

Conor O’Farrell J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made really good strides since stepped up to 3m, winning 5 times, including on Ayr reappearance. Arrives on the back of creditable in-frame efforts in handicap company and this reliable type ought to give it his usual good shot.

TFRHHHHI BHA139

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: WHOLESTONE (IRE) 11 11 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 16-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1

Erne River (IRE), 7-2

Itchy Feet (FR), 4-1 Green Book (FR), 7-1

Ashtown Lad (IRE), 9-1 Wakool (FR), 14-1 Elvis Mail (FR), 100-1 Inis Oirr (IRE)

This Grade 2 looks wide open. The suggestion is ERNE RIVER who recorded 2 good efforts to end 2022 and is sure to go well if deriving any benefit from a recent wind operation. Recent Sandown handicap winner Green Book has a bit to find at the figures giving weight away but he has the potential for better again and may provide the chief threat ahead of Olly Murphy’s Itchy Feet.

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THIRD RACE 2.40

THE BETFRED GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120 (Penalty Value £56950)

Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): Mrs S J Smith (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs SMALL PRESENT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs TIM PAT

Fancy That: V Williams won this race in 2014 and 2018. The stable runs CLOUDY GLEN, FONTAINE COLLONGES & QUICK WAVE today. Longest Traveller: FIRST LORD DE CUET trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 209 miles.

1 BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) (91) P/P31P-4 CD 12 12-0

Br Gr g Saddler Maker (IRE) - La Bole Night (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr Jean-Yves Touzaint Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-time course winner who also landed this event 12 months ago Didn’t look the force of old when only fourth of 5 to Protektorat in Betfair Chase here in November but this grand sort still can’t be written off TFRHHHHI BHA154

2 QUICK WAVE (FR) (53) 165/1-1P BF 10 11-8

Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Magicaldoun (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Ms Sharon Kinsella Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B C. Hubert De Chaudenay & G. De Dumast Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tstoodmuchracinginrecentyears,butpickedupwheresheleftoffwhenlandingtheLondonNationalatSandown(28.7f)inDecember Pulled upinWelshNationalatChepstow(lostshoe)lasttimebutcouldbounceback.CharlieDeutschpartnersFontaineCollongesthough. TFRHHHII BHA148

3 CLOUDY GLEN (IRE) (385) U2P/1P0- C D

10 11-5

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Ribble (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Gleadhill House Stud Ltd Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a revelation on the back of a breathing operation when landing the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury

on return in 2021. Only twice raced since and well below par each time so has it to prove after a year off the track.

4 FORTESCUE (GB) (53) 31U-44P

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line

9 11-3

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow

B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulchaserwhorelishedtheemphasisonstaminawhenlandingalistedhandicapatAscot(3m,heavy)lastFebruary Goodfourth of22inBecheratAintreebutseemedtoresentcheekpieces(retained)intheWelshNationallasttime Othersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA143

5 GRUMPY CHARLEY (GB) (35) 3P0-P1P

8 11-0

Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour, Ashburton T

B Distillery Stud Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple-hurdleswinnerwhogotrightbacktothatlevelwhenwinningatNewburyinDecember Possiblyfound run coming too quickly when pulled up at Warwick last time and remains with potential as a stayer. TFRHHHII BHA140

6 FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (53) 4141-14 C 8 10-11

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedpromisingfirstseasonoverfenceswithLingfieldsuccessandshemadelightofa10lbrisewhenbagging25fhandicaphereonherreturn. Farfromdisgracedwhenfourthof14over3matKemptonsinceandremainsofinterestwiththislongertripalikelybigplus.Bigshout.

7 SNOW LEOPARDESS (GB) (21) 1P-P006 C 11 10-11

HHHHH BHA137

Br Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya Gavin Sheehan J

O Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEWProvedsomesightovertheNationalfenceswhenwinningthe2021BecherChase Doesn’tquiteseemtheforceofoldbutshewasn’t disgracedwhensixthof15inCrossCountryatCheltenham(30.2f)21daysago

8 OMAR MARETTI (IRE) (47) 1/211P-3 9 10-10

HHHII BHA137

Br B g Fame And Glory - Parsons Hall (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr J. T. B. Hunt Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Mr Denis O’Driscoll Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualpointwinnerwhobagged4ofhisfirst5startsunderRules,includingpairofsmall-fieldhandicapchasesaround3mlastseason.Off10months beforegoodthirdin3mhandicapatAyrlastmonthsocan’tberuledoutonhisfirstgooverthisdistancewithfewmilesstillontheclock.

9 TIME TO GET UP (IRE) (53) 0230-PP

Br Ch g Presenting - Gales Return (IRE)

10 10-7

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs E. Moore Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2021 Midlands National and good second in last year’s renewal of this race Pulled up at Chepstow both runs this term but close up long way in Welsh National on latter occasion so not entirely dismissed off an easing mark.

10 THE TWO AMIGOS (GB) (53) 242-031

Br B g Midnight Legend - As Was

D

11 10-6

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

B Upton Viva Stud Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark when gaining his first win since 2019 in Welsh National at Chepstow in December. Twice in the frame in this contest too so he’s one to consider despite going back up 5lb now.

11 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) (17) 0/22-222

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR)

O Potter Pipe and Pete

9 10-6

B Mr Serge Bourounoff W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerwhoisknockingonthedooroverfences,runner-upforthefifthconsecutivestartin3mnovicechase at Exeter 17 days ago Should prove effective at this longer trip so not ruled out back in handicap company.

12 NOTACHANCE (IRE) (35) 6023-43

Br B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE)

O David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater

9 10-6

B Miss Lisa Pyne Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a victory since early 2021 but he comes here in good nick, third of 13 in 3m5f handicap at Warwick last month. One for the shortlist with his stamina proven.

13 SMALL PRESENT (IRE) (54) 65P-453 C 8 10-2

Br B g Presenting - Serpentaria Ross Chapman J

O Mrs Aafke Clarke Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Maurice Garde Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulstayeroverhurdlesandproducedbesteffortoverfenceswhenthirdin27.6fMarketRasenhandicap on Boxing Day. Could still have more to offer as a chaser after only 4 starts. Highly respected.

14 TIM PAT (IRE) (21) 111-562 CD

TFRHHHII BHA127

7 10-2

Br B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B T. Hayes Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who got back on the up when second of 11 in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Can go well again now back over a longer trip despite being 3lb out of the handicap

TFRHHHHI BHA125

15 SAINT XAVIER (FR) (42) 26-6415 C BF 11 10-2

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Lucie (FR) Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy R H Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in veterans’ company this season, winning over 25f here before solid fifth of 18 off a 5lb higher mark at Sandown last time 3lb “wrong” in the weights but still not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) 11 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 11 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 11, 14. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

QUICK WAVE: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Bristol de Mai (FR), 8-1 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 9-1 First Lord de Cuet (FR), 11-1 The Two Amigos (GB), Small Present (IRE), 12-1 Quick Wave (FR), Omar Maretti (IRE), 14-1 Grumpy Charley (GB), Notachance (IRE), 16-1 Tim Pat (IRE), 18-1 Fortescue (GB), 25-1 Snow Leopardess (GB), 28-1 Saint Xavier (FR), 33-1 Cloudy Glen (IRE), Time To Get Up (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty are in with a shout. FONTAINE COLLONGES showed she goes well at this track when scoring on her return, and with this longer trip promising to really suit Venetia Williams’ unexposed mare, she gets the vote C&D winner Tim Pat is another who will benefit from having his stamina drawn out more and he is next on the list, although Welsh National hero The Two Amigos, last year’s winner Bristol de Mai and the unexposed Omar Maretti can have a say too in a very open contest.

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Owners Prize Money. 1st £12519, 2nd £6261, 3rd £3129, 4th £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs MILL GREEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs MILL GREEN

Longest Traveller: HARDY BLOKE trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

1 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (14) F551-40

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

Racing

B R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWCaughttheeyewhenfifthinlastseason’sMartinPipeandconfirmedpromiseofthatrunwhennarrowwinneroverextended3mat Aintreefinalstart,findingextra.CreditableC&DeffortinMayandlikelyhe’llcomeonforhisreturnatSandown2weeksago

2 MILL GREEN (GB) (315) 1FU233-

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ceilidh Royal

Jacob J

O Mrs Rita Brown Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs Rita Brown Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlylow-mileage11-y-owhopostedcareer-bestdisplaywhenthirdinPertempsFinalatCheltenhaminMarchandsimilarform whenfillingsamespotbehindPartyBusinessinGrade3handicapatAintreefinalstart.Eased2lbaheadofreturn.

3 GET A TONIC (IRE) (22) 221-246 D

7 11-10

HHHII BHA138

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Atomic Winner (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Cherry Knoll Farm, M&T Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Atomic Winner Syndicate Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon3timesinaproductivefirstseasonoverhurdleslasttermandverygoodstarttopresentcampaignwhensecondinapremier C&DhandicapinNovember CreditablemidfieldeffortatHuntingdon(25f)3weeksagoandnotoutofthingsfromthismark.

4 JERRASH (GB) (19) 31310-1

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

6 11-7

Cannon J

B M&R Refurbishments Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinner(atupto21.6f)asanovicewhodisappointedfinalstartatSandowninMarchbutfirmlybackontrackfollowing11months offwhensuccessfulatPlumpton(25f)3weeksago,hittingthelinestrongly Unexposedatstayingtripsandofinterestagain.

5 ONAGATHERINGSTORM (IRE) (98) 3250-34 D 8 11-2

HHHHI BHA132

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Springfield Mary (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B John Killeen Manor Farm Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden/novicehurdlewinnerwho,onbackofwindop,twicefaredcreditablyinhandicapsataround21/2m during the autumn, fourth at Wetherby (19.7f) latterly. Return to 3m a plus back from a break/wind op.

6 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (22) 51-1122 BF 6 11-1

127

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

O Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a handicap hat-trick when easily scoring at Uttoxeter (23f) in November and progressed further in filling runners-up spot both starts since, latterly behind Itchy Feet at Huntingdon (25f) 3 weeks ago Can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) (48) 111416 6 10-12

Br B g Westerner - Annimation (IRE)

O Geoff Wilson and Cambridge Racing

B Mr J. P. Whelan

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

TIMEFORM VIEWFront-runnerwhowon6timesinaveryproductive2022,thelatestatCatterick(25f)inNovember Perhapsunsuitedbythe drop backto 2 1/2m when a below-form sixth at Fakenham on New Year’s Day. Not the type to stay down for long.

TFRHHHII BHA123

8 BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (13) 422211 D 6 10-10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)

Edward Austin (5) J

O Townshend, Irving & Graham Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mr P. Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEWRealsuccessstoryinstayinghandicapsthisterm,gainingfourthcareersuccessinmuchwarmerracethanpreviouslyatMusselburgh (23.8f)13daysago,closeddownonlylateon.5lbhighernowbuthe’salikeabletypeandfanciedtogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA121

9 HARDY BLOKE (FR) (14) 40-54U3 6 10-10

Br B g Rail Link - Vie Sa Vie (FR)

O Darren & Annaley Yates

B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis

Donagh Meyler J

Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but produced best effort yet (on first completed start at 3m) when third in big-field Leopardstown handicap 2weeksago,keepingonbehindanotherpairofimprovingtypes.Representsashrewdoutfitandinterestinghe’spitchedinhere. TFRHHHHH BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: FOILLAN (IRE) 7 10 0 Charlie Hammond 10-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hardy Bloke (FR), 11-2 The Changing Man (IRE), 6-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 13-2 Jerrash (GB), 7-1 Onagatheringstorm (IRE), 11-1 Party Business (IRE), Mill Green (GB), 12-1 Get A Tonic (IRE), Johnson’s Blue (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty to ponder despite the relatively small field but Irish-raider HARDY BLOKE arrives on the back of his best effort yet when third over this sort of trip at Leopardstown 2 weeks ago and, representing a very shrewd outfit, he could well be worth siding with to come out on top. Plumpton-scorer Jerrash and The Changing Man head up the dangers, whilst Party Business is also worth keeping an eye on.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HARDY BLOKE (FR) 2.JERRASH 3.THE CHANGING MAN (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.50

THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6321, 2nd £3160, 3rd £1581, 4th £790, 5th £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

Leading course trainer (17-22): S J Smith (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs THE PADDY PIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs QUID PRO QUO

Weightwatcher: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 8lb to 114.

Longest Traveller: GOLDEN WHISKY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 205 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EVANDER (IRE) (689) 312P21/- D

8 12-2

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Blazing Belle (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Highclere TBRacing Henry Moore & Partner Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Frank McGuinness Swansway, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did little wrong over hurdles and took well to this sphere during 2020/21 campaign, which he signed off on a winning note in a 21/2mLudlowhandicap Resumeshereonthesamemarkbutwellbeinghastobetakenontrustfollowingalmost2yearsoff TFRHHIII BHA132

2 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (53) 6143-62 D 10 11-12

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Patrick Kavanagh Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulatChepstowlasttermandrightbacktoformwhenrunner-upinthisseason’srenewalofthesame19.4fhandicapchaseinfirst-time cheekpieces.ThewinnerdidtheformnoharmwhensecondinavaluableCheltenhamcontestnexttimeandheshouldhaveaparttoplay.

3 MAGIC DANCER (GB) (59) 5321-13 D

TFRHHHII BHA128

11 11-11

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - King’s Siren (IRE) Richard Patrick J

O The Magic Partnership Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Littleton Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWPickedupwhereheleftofflastseasonbymakingawinningreappearanceatCheltenhaminNovember.Notinthesameformat Herefordsubsequently,though,andwillneedtobeatthetopofhisgameinordertogetbackonthescoresheethere.

4 ENZO D’AIRY (FR) (18) 136/-102

Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Panzara d’Airy (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA127

9 11-10

Charlie Deutsch J

O Dr Moira Hamlin Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWEx-FrenchhurdlerwhoranrightuptohisbestonthebackofalengthyabsencewhengainingthirdchasesuccessatChepstowinDecember Bynomeansdisgracedwhenchasinghomeawell-treatedrivalatLingfield(21/2m,goodtosoft)recentlyandhe’samajorplayer.

5 QUID PRO QUO (IRE) (99) 16/-1140

Br Ch g Beat Hollow - Thieving Gypsy (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 11-10

Harry Skelton J

O Mr John P. McManus Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwholandedhisfirst2startsoverhurdlesinmaiden/noviceeventsatupto21.5flastyear However,hascomeupshortina coupleofGrade2eventssincereturningfromabreakinOctoberandhe’spitchedintoacompetitivehandicapforthischasedebut.

6 MAYPOLE CLASS (IRE) (50) P/PP1-0P D

TFRHHIII BHA126

9 11-9

Br B g Gold Well - Maypole Queen (IRE) Kevin Brogan J

O Delancey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Eamonn Dempsey Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformfromoutofthebluewhenscoringatCarlislelastspringbuthasanall-or-nothing profile as a chaser and his efforts so far this season have been poor Has undergone a wind op

7 SUPER SIX (GB) (19) 521-453

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining

O Baker, Dodd & Lakin

TFRHIIII BHA125

6 11-4

Jordan Nailor J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B T. G. Lane Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who was successful twice from 5 starts over hurdles last season. Best effort yet in this sphere when third back from a 3-month break at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) and appealing here off a potentially handy mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA120

8 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (23) 33-3612 CD 10 11-3

Br B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR) Ross Chapman J

O Mr John Wade Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Patrick McElroy

Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWEndedalengthylosingsequencedespitebeing6lboutoftheweightsatWetherby(19.4f,goodtosoft)onBoxingDay. Good

the same C&D next time and he’s in with an each-way shout.

119

9 HIGH MOON (GB) (17) 10-0323

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy

O Miss Maria D. Myco

8 11-2

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhohasacquittedhimselfwellonall3startssincesentchasing,recentlyfinishingacreditablethirdoff thismarkatAyr(21.5f,soft).Oughttopickuparaceinthisspherebeforelongbutmayfindthisashadetoocompetitive.

TFRHHIII BHA118

10 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (20) 240451 D 8 11-1

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE)

O Mr A. B. Hamilton

B Martin Cullinane

Derek Fox J

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form following a string of low-key efforts when striking at Sedgefield (19.3f, soft), the application of first-time cheekpiecesandachangeoftacticsseeminglythecatalysts.However,hasmoreonhisplateup5lbinthistougherrace. TFRHHHII BHA117

11 GARINCHA (IRE) (48) 24U3-14 D

7 11-1

Br B g Ask - Mandy Winger Danny McMenamin J

O Mr R Flower and Dajam Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloverhurdlesatWetherbyinDecember2021andmadeawinningreturn/chasedebutatBangor(20.3f,heavy) in November, albeit left in front soon after last. Just a fair fourth at Exeter since but couldn’t rule out all the same TFRHHHII BHA117

12 COURTLAND (IRE) (49) 011-5U5

8 10-12

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took really well to chasing with 2m wins at Ffos Las and Newton Abbot in summer 2021. Well below par in 3 starts since returning from 15 months off in October, though, and he’s probably best watched for now. TFRHIIII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: ADRIMEL (FR) 7 11 8 Stan Sheppard 4-6 (Tom Lacey) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 10, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Stewards Note:

GOLDEN WHISKY: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

SUPER SIX: Following its run on 30/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Enzo d’Airy (FR), 6-1 Golden Whisky (IRE), 7-1 Super Six (GB), 15-2 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 9-1 If Not For Dylan (IRE), 10-1 Garincha (IRE), 11-1 Magic Dancer (GB), 12-1 High Moon (GB), 14-1 Quid Pro Quo (IRE), 22-1 Evander (IRE), 33-1 Courtland (IRE), 50-1 Maypole Class (IRE)

The vote goes to SUPER SIX, who shaped encouragingly back from a break at Hereford on just third start in this sphere and he is probably capable of a good deal better than his current mark would imply Enzo d’Airy bumped into a well-treated rival at Lingfield and he is feared most, albeit only marginally as Golden Whisky is also high on the shortlist having chased home the progressive Fugitif at Chepstow last time The Paddy Pie is another to consider in a competitive handicap

SIXTH RACE 4.25

THE ALBERT BARTLETT PRESTIGE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560 (Penalty Value £28475)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs

MAKIN’YOURMINDUP

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 50 runners, 20%) runs MAKIN’YOURMINDUP

Longest Traveller: SERIOUS OPERATOR & DE LEGISLATOR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SCARFACE (IRE) (35) 220-11P

6 11-5

Br B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) Brendan Powell J

O Mr K Leggett, Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs Lisa Doran Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fairly useful form over hurdles at the beginning of 2022 and returned to win novice events at Plumpton and Ascot (21.5f) in theautumn.FailedtogivehisrunninginLanzaroteHurdleonhandicapdebutatKemptonlastmonth,sobouncebackneeded.

2 CAPTAIN WESTIE (IRE) (37) 2/2-1

TFRHHHII BHA125

7 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Simons Niece (IRE) Charlotte Jones J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Patrick Cronin Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFaredbestofthenewcomerswhenrunner-upina19.3fThurlesbumper(forJohnJosephHanlon)inJanuary2021,albeitnomatchforwinner Filled samespotonsoleoutinginpointslaterthatyearandmadeawinninghurdlingdebutatCatterick(25.3f)37daysago.Opentoimprovement.

3 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (35) 22-151

6 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady Kevin Brogan J

O Jackdaws Antiques Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B R. McCarthy Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedplentywhenrunner-uponsolestartinbumperslasttermandoutpointedmultiplesubsequentwinnerHugosNewHorseonhurdlesbow/returnatChepstow (2m,good).WellheldinaCheltenhamGrade2butknuckleddownwelltoresumewinningwaysatKempton(24.6f)lasttime Maydobetterstill.

4 DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) (51) 1-11 D

TFRHHHII BHA125

6 11-2

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) Derek Fox J

O J Sword, Russell & Bristol Boys

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Gareth Metcalfe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his sole start in Irish points and is 2-2 in novice hurdles for new connections, latterly seeing off

6 rivals over 23f at Kelso This is a much stiffer task but he’s the type to go on progressing.

5 DR KANANGA (GB) (77) 5112-20 D

Br B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA117

9 11-2

Ben Jones J

O Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Ben Clarke, Beaminster T

B Mrs C. M. Bowman Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivechaserlastseason,winning3times.Afteranencouragingreturnoverhurdlesandasubsequentbreathing operation, failed to meet expectations when well held in Becher Chase at Aintree last time. Back over hurdles.

6 FEEL GOOD INC (IRE) (39) F-31

Br B g Westerner - Brackforde (IRE)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

B James Purcell

TFRHHHII BHA134

5 11-2

Danny McMenamin J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwithpromiseinabumperthatisworkingoutandlookedpotentiallyusefulwhenmakingawinning start over hurdles at Doncaster (20.8f) 9 weeks later, staying on well. Will stay 3m and better to come

7 MAKIN’YOURMINDUP (GB) (35) 362-112 D BF 6 11-2

Br B g Kayf Tara - Subtilty

O Owners Group 090

TFRHHHII BHA-

Lorcan Williams J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWLefthurdlesdebutformwellbehindwhenlandinga19.5fChepstowmaidenonreturn.Furtherprogresswhenscoringatthesamecourseuppedto23.6fin Decemberandrantoasimilarlevelwhensecondof4toCollectorsItematKemptonlasttime Can’tbedismissedwithfurtherimprovementpossible

8 MR VANGO (IRE) (59) 1-12 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA128

7 11-2

Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership Mark Bradstock, Wantage T

B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonsolestartinpointsandbuiltonasuccessfulhurdlingdebutoverC&Dwhenrunner-upunderapenaltyatHereford(25.5f, soft)59daysago,jumpingsoundlyandbattlingwell.Opentofurtherimprovementandwellworthashotatthislevel. TFRHHHHH BHA125

9 PASSING WELL (FR) (18) 6U-2141 6 11-2

Br B g Coastal Path - Passing Lore (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O GouldenHopgood GilliesMethvenSanderdson Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEWLeftRobertTynerfor£185,000andheadvancedhisformwhenlanding12-runnermaidenatUttoxeterstartingoutforJamieSnowdeninNovember Foundthe companytoohotintheChallowatNewburybutcomfortablydefiedapenaltybackincalmerwatersatNewcastle(20.3f)18daysago

10 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (101) 11141-5 D BF 6 11-2

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Syders & Burkes Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mme Henri Devin & Mme Victoria Devin Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoasmartchaserlastseason,winning4ofhis5starts.However,provedbitterlydisappointing returned to hurdling after 8 months off at Bangor in November, so has questions to answer.

11 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (42) 46-1151 D 6 11-2

HHIII BHA145

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE) Patrick Wadge J

O The Operators Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Daniel O’Mahony Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulin2ofhis3startsinpointsandmadeawinningstartoverhurdlesinlikeablefashionatKelso(20.9f)inOctober.Wellheldinthefaceofastiffer taskatCheltenhambutshowedimprovedformonthebackofabreathingop/breaktoresumewinningwaysatNewcastle(20.3)lasttime

TFRHHHII BHA120

12 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (24) 63-1U11 D 6 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J

O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinner Placedinbumperslastseasonandhaswonall3completedstartsoverhurdles,including15-runner novice at Catterick (19.3f) 24 days ago Step up in trip ought to suit and he’s open to further improvement.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

13 THE KING OF RYHOPE (GB) (17) 1/-21 D 7 11-2

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Eleven Fifty Nine Harry Skelton J

O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr M. Rowe & Mr B. Wright Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulsoleoutinginIrishpointsin2020andmadeapromisingstartoverhurdleswhensecondatCarlisle(21/2m,heavy)inOctober,havingbeen wellbacked.ConfirmedthatpromisewhengoingonebetterinreadyfashionatExeter(21.6f)3monthsonandremainsopentoimprovement.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: HILLCREST (IRE) 7 11 5 Richard Patrick EVENS (Henry Daly) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 11.

Stewards Note:

SAINT PALAIS: Following its run on 9/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 The King of Ryhope (GB), 15-2 Feel Good Inc (IRE), 8-1 Supreme Gift (IRE), 17-2 De Legislator (IRE), 9-1 Collectors Item (IRE), 10-1 Mr Vango (IRE), 12-1 Makin’yourmindup (GB), Passing Well (FR), 18-1 Dr Kananga (GB), 20-1 Serious Operator (IRE), 22-1 Scarface (IRE), 25-1 Saint Palais (FR), 28-1 Captain Westie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An ultra-competitive renewal of this Grade 2. MR VANGO, a C&D winner, went down fighting under a penalty to one who’s unbeaten under Rules at Hereford in December and looks well worth a shot at this level on that evidence, so he’s given the tentative vote The King of Ryhope impressed at Exeter and is second choice, closely followed by Supreme Gift and Feel Good Inc.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00

THE BETFRED STEVE HOPE WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6692, 2nd £3347, 3rd £1673, 4th £837. (Penalty Value £7699.50)

3)

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs BENNYS KING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs BENNYS KING

Fancy That: J J O’Shea won this race in 2013, 2019 and 2022. The stable runs ENVIOUS EDITOR today. Longest Traveller: WELSH SAINT trained by C A Mcbratney, Ireland.

1 ENVIOUS EDITOR (IRE) (19) 211114 BF

B or Br g Aizavoski (IRE) - Moll The Rol (IRE)

A. Clifton

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinnerofabraceofpointsafterhuntersuccessatCartmelinMayandcontinuedthegoodwork back under Ruled with a ready success at Taunton last month. Subsequent effort is best excused.

2 ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) (19) 330P-PP 11 12-4

Br B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR)

Alice Stevens (3) J O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupsharplyonthebackofsomepoorjumpingatAintreeinMay(finalstartforTomGeorge)andheneverofferedmuch on return/hunter chase debut for present yard at Hereford 19 days ago.Cheekpieces addedto refitted tongue tie now.

3 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (16) 11-P111 8 12-4

BHA124

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR) Mr William Biddick J

O Biddiscombe Rousell, Collins & Rogers C. R. Barber Beaminster T

H Cattistock

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaser.4/5,careerbestwhenwinning4-runnerhunterchaseatWincanton(25.1f,goodtosoft) 16 days ago, hard held. Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA142

4 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) (105) P0P2-3P 9 12-4

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Kachina (IRE) Mr David O’Brien (7) J

O Mr David O’Brien David O’Brien, Bickerton T

H Cheshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser Multiple point winner, but pulled up last time and this is a stiff task.

TFRHHIII BHA113

5 WRITE IT DOWN (IRE) (6) 2-416Fr 9 12-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Miss Immy Robinson (5) J

O Mrs B. C. Jones-Owen R. A. Owen, Llandyrnog T

H Haydon

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when scoring at Cartmel (second past the post) 8 months ago Ran out in a point last time and has plenty to find.

TFRHIIII BHA102

6 BENNYS KING (IRE) (19) 3/PP-PP1 D 12 12-1

Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J

O Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Cms Kidderminster S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart handicap chaser at his best and returned to form in some capacity when landing a hunter at Hereford recently Big player if he can build on that.

TFRHHHHI BHA137

7 CARYTO DES BROSSES (FR) (295) 2P//111-2 BF 11 11-12

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Idole des Brosses (FR) Mr Dale Peters (3) J

O Mr J. R. M. Ridge David Kemp, Thetford T

H Puckeridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who shaped best when second at Cheltenham 9 months ago Solid claims if he’s tuned up for this return.

TFRHHHII BHA131

8 NOT A ROLE MODEL (IRE) (13) 45-PP32 D 11 11-12

Br B g Helissio (FR) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR)

Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

O Mrs Caroline Mackness Ms J. Nolan, Naunton T

H Cotswold

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form on 3 of 4 starts last season and, while he ran with credit on his latest outing between the flags, others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA117

9 URBANIST (IRE) (14) 0P-P3P6 11 11-12

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sorcillera Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

O Mr J Welch R. J. Holmes, Saverley Green T

H Cheshire Forest

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t fired for this stable so far in hunters.

TFRHIIII BHA95

10 WELSH SAINT (FR) (34) 333-262 C 9 11-12

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Minirose (FR) Mr Gearoid Harney (5) J

O Mr J. Murdoch C. A. McBratney, Northern Ireland T

H North Down

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser for Sam Thomas. Runner-up on 2 of 3 starts in points, including latest (Jan 15). Not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: COUSIN PASCAL (FR) 10 12 4 Mr James King 9-4 (J J O’Shea) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 9.

Stewards Note:

CARYTO DES BROSSES: Following its run on 29/4/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bennys King (IRE), 11-4 Famous Clermont (FR), 11-2 Envious Editor (IRE), 6-1 Caryto des Brosses (FR), 18-1 Welsh Saint (FR), 25-1 Espoir de Teillee (FR), Not A Role Model (IRE), 40-1 Rewritetherules (IRE), 100-1 Write It Down (IRE), 150-1 Urbanist (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FAMOUS CLERMONT was pretty impressive at Wincanton last time and he’s marginall preferred to Benny’s King, who was classy in his day and returned to winning ways last time Envious Editor also merits respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) 2.BENNYS

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First Race 1.30 - THE BETFRED VICTOR LUDORUM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13615 to the winning horse The second to receive £6272, the third £3135 and the fourth £1570. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Grey Bomber Series races during the current season 17 entries at £125. - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10433; Second £5218; Third £2608; Fourth £1305. (Penalty Value £13615) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE BETFRED RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420 the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 15th and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and threeyear-old only Hurdle Races in France) Betfred have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 11 entries at £300 - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672 (Penalty Value £34170) A

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE BETFRED GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £149 stake, Confirm by noon, February 13th and pay £351, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after January 29th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. Betfred have generously sponsored this race A Challenge Trophy, to be held until February 1st, 2024, will be presented to the winning owner A memento will also be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Admin Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the William Hill Grand National Trial (A Handicap Steeple Chase). The penalty under Rule, will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, January 29th 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 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 26 entries, 9 at £149, 17 at £500. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.18 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for five yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb

THE PERTEMPS GROUP has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £100 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 16th, 2023. 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, 4 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £78 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £63 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 20 entries at £78. - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.25 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT PRESTIGE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares 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 Albert Bartlett has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £250 - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560 (Penalty Value £28475) A

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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE BETFRED STEVE HOPE WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7699 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £963. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Betfred have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 18 entries at £75. - Closed February 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6692; Second £3347; Third £1673; Fourth £837. (Penalty Value £7699.50) HC

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