Leicester A3 Racecard - Thursday 18th February

TODAY’S R ACES Race 1

12.30

2m 6f 151y

Race 2

THE JOIN RACINGTV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 1 Muckamore (IRE)

7 12-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Gales Return (IRE)

12 11-12

11 11-11

B g Nayef (USA) - Snow Goose

4 Top And Drop (GB)

10 11-9

8 11-5

Mr Scott Townshend L J Morgan Form: 121,

7 11-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Noun de La Thinte (FR)

Mrs J Williams & Mr R Stark Mrs Jane Williams Form: 342,

7 Final List (IRE)

7 10-13

8 Newberry New (IRE)

Mr W. A. Bethell William Bethell Form: P41,

5 This Breac (IRE)

James Best Cheek Pieces

Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost Form: 0-U0,

Kevin Jones (3) Tongue Strap 10 10-4

7 10-2

Adam Wedge Tongue Strap

5 Little Light (FR)

Suiter Developments Limited Lucy Wadham Form: 1-35,

Ch m Mahler - Sweet Ouzel (IRE)

Alexander Thorne (5)

Saloop Christian Williams Form: 03-0,

8 Bignorm (IRE)

TGK Construction Ltd Gary Hanmer Form: 044,

7 Cobra Commander (IRE)

6 11-0

Dean, Willetts and Vernon Tom Symonds Form: 032,

7 11-0

Mrs Jane Williams Mrs Jane Williams Form: 463,

Chester Williams (5) Tongue Strap

9 Joey Steel (IRE)

Charlie Todd (5) Tongue Strap 7 10-0 Ben Poste

Mr S. Flook G. Slade-Jones Form: 0/6P-,

Harry Bannister Hood 8 11-2

B g Laveron - Chamanka (FR)

Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton S. Loxton Harry Cobden Form: 511-, Tongue Strap

4 Cousin Pascal (FR)

9 11-2

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tante Zoe (FR)

Mr P. A. Clifton J. J. O’Shea Form: P13,

Charlie Todd (5)

5 Envoye Special (FR)

James Best Hood

Mrs P. Bunter C. R. Barber Form: 3-05,

Stan Sheppard Hood, Tongue Strap

6 Master Sam Bellamy (GB)

8 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mistress Nell

5 10-13 Harry Cobden Hood, Tongue Strap

7 11-2

B g Coastal Path - Santa Bamba (FR)

7 11-0

Mr A. J. H. Hallows Miss Chloe Boxall Form: 046-,

Mark Grant

7 Matts Commission (IRE)

8 11-2

B g Beneficial - Sonus Beo (IRE)

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

Mrs Rita Williams Jack Teal Form: 111-,

Billy Garritty (3) Tongue Strap

8 Rivercourt Guy (IRE)

8 11-2

B g Mahler - Losing Grip (IRE)

Mr J. R. M. Ridge D. Peters Form: 1P2-,

Ben Poste

Lorcan Murtagh (3)

9 Schiap Hill (GB)

7 11-2

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Colline de Fleurs

8 11-0

Mr A. J. Britten Miss H. Clarke Form: 2-22,

B g Craigsteel - Tower Project (IRE)

Christian Williams Racing Club Christian Williams Form: 452,

David Bass

Jan Carpenter & Bill Young Laura Hurley Form: P0P,

9 11-0

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson Form: F-03,

8 11-0

Mr K. C. Bailey Kim Bailey Form: 23/6-,

Mr John P. McManus Paul Nicholls Form: 0-F2,

7 11-2

3 Chameron (FR)

3 Monsieur Lecoq (FR)

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE)

Harry Bannister Cheek Pieces

Matt Griffiths

B g Meshaheer (USA) - Mick Oceane (FR)

B g Beneficial - Run For Help (IRE)

William Kennedy

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin Form: 250-,

6 Mick Pastor (FR)

Alexander Thorne (5)

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - No Virtue

B g Passing Glance - Rita’s Rock Ape

Mrs Jennifer Mason P. W. Mason Form: 0-FP,

2 Blackjacktennessee (GB)

5 Ritas Legacy (GB)

7 11-0 Bryony Frost Cheek Pieces

8 11-0

Gr g Getaway (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Luna Rossa (IRE)

Sean Quinlan

4 One For Rosie (GB)

8 11-2

Lady Judith Price & Mrs Carol Shaw Venetia Williams Harry Cobden Form: 111,

Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Philip Kirby Form: 143,

10 11-2

B or Br g Panoramic - Que du Charmil (FR)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR)

7 11-7

2m 6f 151y

1 Bastien (FR) 7 11-10

Ch g Mahler - Criaire Princess (IRE)

Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR)

Mr. Andrew Shepherd & Mr. Jimmy Frost Jimmy Frost Bryony Frost Form: PPP, Hood, Tongue Strap

6 Costly Diamond (IRE)

7 11-2

Axom LXXVI Anthony Honeyball Form: P-22,

4 Kapga de Lily (FR)

Br g Carlo Bank (IRE) - De Breac (IRE)

Mr Daniel Shaw Andy Irvine Form: P30,

B g Finsceal Fior (IRE) - Just Josie

Lorcan Williams (3) Cheek Pieces 9 10-2

Woodford Valley Racing Seamus Mullins Form: 621,

Stan Sheppard Tongue Strap

3.15

THE DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

2 Colonel Custard (IRE)

B m Fame And Glory - Westgrove Berry (IRE)

James Best Blinkers, Tongue Strap 7 10-8

10 11-7

3 Deja Vue (IRE)

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Fairyleap (FR)

7 11-4

7 Just In A Muddle (IRE)

B g Kodiac - Sunblush (UAE)

Glastonburys & On The Gallops 1 Samuel Drinkwater Robert Dunne Form: P-1P, Hood, Tongue Strap

Starting Gate Racing Robert Walford Form: P3-P,

Tom O’Brien Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

Mr Tony Scrivin Matt Sheppard Form: 063,

Race 6

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR)

B m Beneficial - Tournant Vic (IRE)

1m 7f 201y

1 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE) 9 11-9

2 The Bay Birch (IRE)

8 10-9

4 En Coeur (FR)

B g Milan - Bridge Hotel Lilly (IRE)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Goldilocks (IRE)

Mr Jonathan Thomas Grace Harris Form: 04P,

8 11-6

6 Treacys Jim (IRE)

Chester Williams (5)

Mr Mel Mathias Philip Hobbs Form: 11F,

2.40

THE BOSCASPORTS RETAIL tote DISPLAYS WORLDWIDE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

B m King’s Theatre (IRE) - Brave Betsy (IRE)

Jack Tudor (3) Blinkers

3 Hot Smoked (GB)

Ch g Watar (IRE) - All Star Lady (IRE)

Deva Racing Value Christian Williams Form: 222,

Race 5

1 Arian (IRE)

CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd Henry Oliver Ben Godfrey (5) Form: 105,

Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Waheeba

Adam Wedge Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

5 Watar Allstar (IRE)

Callum Bewley Visor

6 Rococo River (GB)

B g Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR)

B g Getaway (GER) - Another Whiparound (IRE)

9 11-12

8 11-3

2.05 2m 4f 35y

THE VISIT racingtv.com MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier)

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Flemensfirth Lady (IRE)

8 11-8

4 Gallic Geordie (GB)

Lady Judith Price & Mrs Carol Shaw Venetia Williams Harry Cobden Form: 23-5,

5 Overworkdunderpaid (IRE)

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Olly Murphy Fergus Gregory (3) Form: 444, Cheek Pieces

Mr W. J. Evans Evan Williams Form: PF2,

Race 4

2 Goldencard (IRE)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Get The Ring (FR)

B m Kayf Tara - Ismene (FR)

7 11-9

3 Ring The Moon (GB)

Mrs Sara Biggins & Mrs Celia Djivanovic Robert Walford James Best Form: 254, Cheek Pieces

1m 7f 201y

B g Beneficial - Witneses Daughter (IRE)

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Brochrua (IRE)

Adam Wedge Cheek Pieces

3 Dusky Lark (GB)

Clive Dunning, Mr F G Matthews & S Pitt Seamus Mullins Kevin Jones (3) Form: 00P,

2 Friary Land (GB)

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Tom Gretton Form: U42-,

1.30

1 Detatched (IRE)

8 11-11

B g Scorpion (IRE) - An Bothar Ard (IRE)

B g Gold Well - Flute Opera (IRE)

Race 3

THE BOSCASPORTS RACING’S DIGITAL DISPLAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

1 Ardbruce (IRE)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Muckamore Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 1-60, Tongue Strap

2 Gold Opera (IRE)

1.00 2m 4f 35y

THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Jack Tudor (3) Cheek Pieces

Angus Cheleda (7) Cheek Pieces

10 Seniergues (GB)

9 11-2

Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha

Mrs Jeffrey Bird J. W. Tudor Form: 312-,

Jack Tudor (3) Cheek Pieces

11 Stevan Steel (IRE)

10 11-2

Gr g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Silver Proverb

Mrs Janet Ackner Mrs Janet Ackner Form: 46P,

Matt Griffiths Tongue Strap

12 Summer Sounds (IRE)

12 11-2

B or Br g Definite Article - Marble Sound (IRE)

Jackson - Stops & Fisher Partnership Francesca Nimmo Ben Poste Form: 13-0, Cheek Pieces

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

13 Wayupinthebox (IRE)

The Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors today.

11 11-2

B g Witness Box (USA) - Ellenmae Rose (IRE)

Mr JWE Bevin Mrs Louise Bevin Form: P3-0,

Callum Bewley Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

14 Cheltenham Mati (FR)

9 10-9

Gr m Ballingarry (IRE) - Gelee Royale (FR)

Mr T. D. B. Underwood T. D. B. Underwood Philip Armson (7) Form: 13-3, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

15 Shometheway (IRE)

8 10-9

Br m Presenting - Labarynth (IRE)

Mr C. J. Bennett Mrs Lucy Smith Form: P/11-,

2

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John Kington

TODAY’S R ACES - CONT. Race 7

3.47

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

L E I C E S T E R R AC E C O U R S E A CLASSIC VENUE FOR RACING, DINING & EVENTS

2m 6f 151y

THE DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 1 Buffalo Sabre (FR)

STEWARDS SIMON COWLEY (Chief Steward) RICHARD CLOWES (Stewards Panel Chair) JENNIFER DEWHURST, PETER SPORNE, STEPHANIE FARMER, JOHN BURGESS

9 11-2

B g Turgeon (USA) - Kerry Rose (FR)

Mr Oliver Williams Miss H. Jones Form: 2P0-,

James Best Tongue Strap

2 Caviar d’Allen (FR)

STARTERS SOPHIA UPTON STEPHEN TAYLOR

9 11-2

B g Laveron - Quadanse (FR)

Mr I. P. Crane Miss C. R. Crane Callum Bewley Form: 11-4, Hood

3 Cydercourt (IRE)

JUDGE NICK BOSTOCK CLERK OF THE SCALES CLAUDIA MARELLI

8 11-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lavender Track (IRE)

T H U R S D AY 1 8 T H F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 1

Mr A. B. Leyshon A. B. Leyshon Form: 4/P3-,

Ben Poste

4 Earcomesbob (GB)

VETERINARY OFFICER JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER GRAHAM POTTS VETERINARY SURGEONS Mr. W. BEVIN Mr. P. DALY Mrs. V. MARCHI

COMMENTATOR MARTIN HARRIS CLERK OF THE COURSE Mr. J. S. STEVENSON GENERAL MANAGER Mr. D. MAYKELS FARRIER Mr. T. W. ALLEN, DWCF

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr. S RAYNOR Dr. S. READY Dr. C. REYNOLDS

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS JANE SOUTHAM MARTIN KNIGHT LOUISE TODD MEL BAKER

NURSE Mrs. S. WATTERS

6 11-2

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Earcomesannie (IRE)

Mrs Alison Pritchard &Mr R W Stowe Mrs Claire Hardwick Alexander Thorne (5) Form: P-1,

5 Gottagottagetaway (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

9 11-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Sister Superior (IRE)

Mr Daniel Garlick Mrs Lucy Smith Form: 1-22,

First Race 12.30 - THE JOIN RACINGTV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4288 to the winning horse The second to receive £1259, the third £629,

Paul O’Brien (3) Tongue Strap

6 I’m Wiser Now (IRE)

the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 6th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Race

7 11-2

Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £800 towards the prize money for this race. 21 entries, at £33. - Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3269;

B g Presenting - Reine Angevine (FR)

J. C. Collett Fergal O’Brien Form: 2-F2,

Second £1083; Third £542; Fourth £299; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4288.68)

Liam Harrison (7) Tongue Strap

7 Idee de Garde (FR)

Second Race 1.00 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse

8 11-2

The second to receive £877, the third £438, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Idee Recue (FR)

Mrs Phillippa Taylor Mrs Phillippa Taylor Form: 244-,

107 - see Standard Conditions). £23 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February

William Kennedy Tongue Strap

8 No Limitations (IRE)

6th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 22 entries, at £23. - Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278; Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £293; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280.

(Penalty Value £2989.08) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

10 11-2

Br g Trans Island - Lady Bagatelle (FR)

Mrs L. P. Vaughan Miss E. Yardley Form: 2-31,

Lorcan Williams (3) Cheek Pieces

Third Race 1.30 - THE BOSCASPORTS RACING’S DIGITAL DISPLAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive

8 11-2

February 12th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 6th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 19 entries at £23. - Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278;

9 Premier Magic (IRE)

£877, the third £438, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon,

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Burn

Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £293; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £2989.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Miss Claire Sherriff B. Gibbs Form: 21-1,

Connor Brace (3) Tongue Strap

10 Staple Head (IRE)

Fourth Race 2.05 - THE VISIT racingtv.com MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515 and the fifth £350. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions).

9 11-2

B g Morozov (USA) - Undesperado View (IRE)

Mr W. D. Lewis Mrs Bridget Lewis Form: 2F/-5,

£54 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 6th, 2021, for each steeple

Robert Dunne

chase won 7lb. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Two Miles About Six Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds) at Haydock Park on 3rd April, 2021. 11 entries, 1 at £10 and 10 at £54. - Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443;

11 Top Garry (FR)

8 11-2

Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84) Weights lowered 3lbs.

Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Top Fleur (FR)

Mrs Pauline Harkin Mrs Pauline Harkin Form: 463/-,

Fergus Gregory (3)

Fifth Race 2.40 - THE BOSCASPORTS RETAIL tote DISPLAYS WORLDWIDE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £54 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th.

12 Vic The Vandal (GB)

8 11-2

Weights: 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of

B g Arvico (FR) - Baywood Leader (IRE)

Mrs S. Neate F. A. Hutsby Form: P46-,

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.. 12 entries at £54. -

Harry Bannister Tongue Strap

13 Boss Baby (IRE)

Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84)

7 10-9

Sixth Race 3.15 - THE DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive £877, the

B m Stowaway - Millrock Lady (IRE)

Mr G. Fortt D. C. Gibbs Form: 22-P,

third £438 and the fourth £219. for novice six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a

Jack Tudor (3) Tongue Strap

14 Cave Queen (IRE)

steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb. To be ridden by Professional Jockeys. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2022. NOTE: For the year 2021, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2020. 23 entries at £23. - Closed February 12th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278;

7 10-9

Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £189. (Penalty Value £2989.08) HC

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Queenofbenitstown (IRE)

Mr L. Humphrey L. Humphrey Form: 0-PP,

15 Jackie Daniels (IRE)

Kevin Jones (3)

Seventh Race 3.47 - THE DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive £877, the third £438 and the fourth £219. for novice six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties,

7 10-9

a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb. To be ridden by Professional Jockeys. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February

B m Getaway (GER) - Lady Quesada (IRE)

Mr Christopher Walker Edward Walker Form: 2F5,

1st, 2022. NOTE: For the year 2021, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2020. 23 entries at £23. - Closed February 12th, 2021.

Thomas Doggrell (7) Tongue Strap

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278; Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £189. (Penalty Value £2989.08) HC

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