A warm welcome to Chepstow on our Spring Afternoon Jump Racing
We are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of racing. We have 6 action packed races for you all to enjoy.
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THURSDAY 21 MARCH
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD SOPHIE CANDY
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
JOANNE HAWKINS
ROOFING
MILLY BERSEY, STEVE DROWNE, KELLY O’BOYLE
STARTERS
SOPHIA UPTON
CIARAN McKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
JANE HARRY
VETERINARY SURGEONS
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ALISTAIR LEES
CARYS REYNOLDS
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NURSE
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EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
DARREN STONE
KELLY CORKE
STEVE FOX
HORSE HANDLERS
JADE LAZENBY
JESS ELLIOTT
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SOUTH WEST
PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER
LINDSAY KNOX
CLERK OF THE COURSE
DAI JONES
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
RON MASON
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
DAI JONES
COMMENTATOR
MARTIN HARRIS
BETTING RING MANAGER
WILL SHERWOOD
FIRST RACE 2.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ASHCROFT SERVICES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs MAC BE LUCKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs COME TO PASS LONGEST TRAVELLER: NATURALLY HIGH trained by P Butler, Lewes, 152 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
HAWK STONE took a step forward when runner-up on his handicap debut atWincanton 2 weeks ago and is selected to go one better with the galloping nature of this track promising to suit him well Dance Havana probably needed the run after 5 months off at Taunton 3 weeks ago and remains interesting from a lowly mark based on her Flat form, while My Granny Lily is expected to give another good account.
1-2-3: 1.HAWK STONE (IRE) 2.DANCE HAVANA 3.QUEEN OF STEEL
colours no horse age st lb
1 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (28) 130024 D
6 12-0
PLAY SMARTER
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE) Will Featherstone (8)
Foxtrot Racing Double Click Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who bounced back to form fitted with cheekpieces when runner-up at Leicester (15.5f) in January but headgear didn’t work so well at Lingfield the following month. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 HAWK STONE (IRE) (14) 066002
5 11-12
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE) Freddie Gingell
The Mischief Makers Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mr Michael Dillon Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form switched to a handicap when second in 11-runner event at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Must enter calculations from only 1lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 SCHELEM (FR) (16) 1//0-F
7 11-11
B g Orpen (USA) - Sol Schwarz Rob Hargreaves (6)
Mr Paul Hunt Gary Moore, Horsham
Br Mr Jacques Herold Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a juvenile event on debut in France back in September 2020 but has offered little both starts for current yard 16 months apart. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 COME TO PASS (IRE) (24) 44
5 11-9
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Chittenden (USA) Freddie Gordon Northway Lodge Racing
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Patrico Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest handicapper on Flat (stays 10f) and similar form when in the frame both starts over hurdles, not unduly punished at Plumpton last time Makes a quick switch to handicaps but opening mark demands more TFRHHHII BHA95
5 NATURALLY HIGH (FR) (53) 6P-6135 D
9 11-7
B g Camelot - Just Little (FR) Luke Scott
Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes
Br Oceanic Bloodstock Inc & A. Gravereaux
TIMEFORM VIEWHad to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on run-in here (19.2f) on Boxing Day. Ran to a similar level when third at Huntingdon next time but checked out tamely in first-time cheekpieces back at Fontwell last time Has left Gary Moore. TFRHHHII BHA93
6 MY GRANNY LILY (GB) (13) 33-4F13 D
6 10-5
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Pont Royal (FR) Thomasina Eyston
Sam Quigley and Denise Smith
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by more patient tactics when off the mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) in February and shaped as if still in good form when third of 8 at Exeter (16.7f) subsequently TFRHHHII BHA77
7 MAC BE LUCKY (GB) (455) 6P/140P-
7 10-3
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Macnance (IRE) James Turner
Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs S. Lowry
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Sedgefield in May 2022 but ran poorly final 3 starts that season Returns from 15 months off with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA75
8
QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (13) 2P0352
4 10-3
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) Isabelle Ryder (5)
Mr K Jefferies & Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br The Flying One Mark Usher Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on the Flat and just a similar level as a hurdler, though pulled clear of the remainder behind a completely unexposed rival at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) last time Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA85
9 DANCE HAVANA (GB) (21) 434
4 10-2
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - First Secretary Dylan Johnston
Mrs S. M. Maine Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br R K Arrowsmith Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWFair on the Flat and showed some aptitude for hurdling when placed in a pair of juveniles for Alice Haynes last summer Easy to back and probably needed the run after 5 months off when fourth of 7 in a handicap at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA84
2023: RING THE MOON 10 10 13 Ned Fox 33-1 (Evan Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.
Stewards Note:
DOUBLE CLICK: Following its run on 22/2/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
NATURALLY HIGH: Following its run on 28/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Hawk Stone (IRE), 4-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 7-1 Dance Havana (GB), 15-2 My Granny Lily (GB), 9-1 Double Click (IRE), 12-1 Naturally High (FR), 14-1 Come To Pass (IRE), 16-1 Schelem (FR), Mac Be Lucky (GB)
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten FavouriteD - Distance Winner U -Unseated r - Ran Out B - Brought Down R - RefusedF - Fell P - Pulled Up
C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified
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NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES
Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring, except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post
SECOND RACE 2.45
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE CORE - CENTRE OF ROOFING EXCELLENCE HEREFORD MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Fergal O’Brien (18 wins from 130 runners, 14%) runs NAN BRADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs NAN BRADY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOVE TREE trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 195 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
LARGY FORCE should have more to come on the back of her encouraging first effort over hurdles at Hereford last month so she gets the vote Love Tree is second choice ahead of Ben Clarke’s Wincanton runner-up Miss Hunky Dory.
1-2-3: 1.LARGY FORCE (IRE) 2.LOVE TREE (IRE) 3.MISS HUNKY DORY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb
1 BARBIE GIRLZ (IRE) (43) 046P
6 11-0
PLAY SMARTER
B m Mount Nelson - Pride of The Braid (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3)
Mr E. W. Lewis Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Brucetown Farms Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in a couple of Irish bumpers and no show in 2 hurdles for new yard Has had wind surgery. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 BRESILLIANTLY SO (GB) (14) PP
7 11-0
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Extremely So Bryan Carver
Mrs M. Trueman Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Mrs M. Trueman Cotswold Stone Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices when pulled up in novice hurdles over 3 months apart First-time cheekpieces will need to transform her TFRHIIII BHA-
3 COCO BRAVE (IRE) (25) 03F
5 11-0
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Coming Home (FR) Rex Dingle
Kelly, Langford & The Hecks Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Pat Kinsella Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging third on Exeter hurdle debut (17f, heavy) and looked set to be placed again when falling heavily at the last at Hereford (2m, soft) 25 days ago. Should be thereabouts if none the worse. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 DON’T CHEDDAR TEAR (GB) (26) 0
5 11-0
B m Passing Glance - Young Cheddar (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br Tabitha Worsley Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in a course bumper on her debut 26 days ago. Can only watch after that TFRHIIII BHA-
5 EILE TARA (GB) (312) 0-6
5 11-0
B m Kayf Tara - Dubh Eile (IRE) Alan Johns
Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Paul Bowtell Dragonbet, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Well in 2 hurdles last spring and best to look elsewhere on this rather belated return to action TFRHIIII BHA-
6 ELYSSIA (GB) (21) 05
5 11-0
B m Champs Elysees - Commence James Davies Hungerford Park Stud Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Hungerford Park Breeding
TIMEFORM VIEW Has no more than hinted at ability in 2 bumpers this winter TFRHIIII BHA-
7 JACKELINE (GB) (22) 00-4F0
5 11-0
Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina Micheal Nolan
Mrs R. Jowett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br P. Balding We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten in 2 bumpers but showed a bit when fourth on Lingfield hurdle debut in December In process of running well when falling 3 out at Exeter 7 weeks later but well beaten at Bangor 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA99
8
LARGY FORCE (IRE) (25) 1/-22
6 11-0
Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE) Sean Bowen
Jim and Claire Limited
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr John Phelan 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £85,000 after winning sole point start in April 2022 and runner-up in a Catterick bumper and 2m Hereford maiden hurdle for her new connections. Capable of better and should make a bold bid here TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
MISS HUNKY DORY (GB) (14) 302
6 11-0
B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Drucilla Tom Bellamy
Mr Henry T. Cole
Br Mr HT Cole
Ben Clarke, Beaminster
TIMEFORM VIEWThird on Exeter bumper debut on New Year’s Day but the form is modest Beaten a long way on Lingfield hurdle debut 6 weeks later but much better signs with a tongue strap added when second at Wincanton (15f, heavy) 14 days ago. This stiffer test could see her to better effect TFRHHHHI BHA-
10
NAN BRADY (IRE) (14) P000
B m Champs Elysees - Foret Noire (IRE)
5 11-0
Mr Tom Broughton (5)
Mr R. De la Haye Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Seamus Brady
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up only start in Irish points and no encouragement as yet under Rules.
11
LOVE TREE (IRE) (54) 22145 D
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-11
B f Camelot - Caserta Harry Cobden
The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket
Br Philip & Carolyn Cort Unex Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in bumpers prior to scoring readily on her Ludlow hurdle debut just before Christmas. Hasn’t built on that in 2 subsequent outings but it’s still early days and a first-time hood may help her to settle better TFRHHHHI BHA111
2023: OAKLEY DANCER 6 11 0 Sean Bowen 9-2 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Hood worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note:
BARBIE GIRLZ: Following its run on 7/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
LARGY FORCE: Following its run on 25/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Largy Force (IRE), 5-2 Love Tree (IRE), 13-2 Coco Brave (IRE), 7-1 Miss Hunky Dory (GB), 18-1 Jackeline (GB), 100-1 Barbie Girlz (IRE), Nan Brady (IRE), 150-1 Don’t Cheddar Tear (GB), 250-1 Bresilliantly So (GB), 300-1 Eile Tara (GB), Elyssia (GB)
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THIRD RACE 3.15
THREE MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 6F 130YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SIG ROOFING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (16 wins from 120 runners, 13%) runs GOLDEN SOVEREIGN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs LEISSIERES EXPRESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOVETHECHAINS trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
LEISSIERES EXPRESS has taken well to the switch to chasing, opening his account at Exeter in January, and lines up here on the back of a good third atWincanton 33 days ago Still unexposed granted this sort of test, he could be worth siding with to continue the good work. Movethechains and Shot Boii are others to consider
1-2-3: 1.LEISSIERES EXPRESS 2.MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) 3.SHOT
BOII (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse
1 MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) (16) 03U134
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clash Artist (IRE)
Mr Bryan Fry & Mr G L Moore
Br John Comerford
PLAY SMARTER
age st lb
10 12-2
Rob Hargreaves (7)
Gary Moore, Horsham
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAll 5 career victories have come at Lingfield, the latest when enhancing his yard’s good record in the Surrey National (28.8f) in January. Respectable third back at that venue a month later and probably best not judged on his hurdles run earlier this month. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 SILVER IN DISGUISE (GB) (37) 2-P3P55 C
10 11-9
Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Spinner Alan Johns
Mr J Durston & Mr N Harris Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mrs S. C. Welch Dragonbet, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredat Wetherby (24.2f) this time last year priorto a bigeffortwhen secondin the Highland National atPerth(30.5f). Mixed bagin handful of starts so far this term but his mark is easing all the time if he can shrug off a lesser effort at Lingfield in February. TFRHHHII BHA115
3 GOLDEN SOVEREIGN (IRE) (27) 32U-453
10 11-9
B g Gold Well - Fugal Maid (IRE) Micheal Nolan
Mr Liam Quinn Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br R. McCarthy Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2020/21 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term However, he hasn’t put his best foot forward in 3 starts since returning to action in December and he needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA115
4 SHOT BOII (IRE) (14) 461234
7 11-2
B g Malinas (GER) - Moncherie (IRE) Jack Tudor
Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington
Br Patrick Condron W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEWHealthy strike rate over hurdles (4-14) and scored at the third attempt in this sphere at Hereford (25.2f, soft) in January. Good second at Warwick next time but hasn’t been foot perfect in the jumping department in 2 starts since Still, not out of things tackling this marathon trip TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (27) P3-2244
7 11-1
B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE) Lilly Pinchin
Thackray, Ogilvy, King & Williams Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd
Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Takes plenty of riding and record stands at 0-9 over fences, disappointing when tailed-off fourth in Devon National at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) in February. Needs to get back on track.
6 LEISSIERES EXPRESS (GB) (33) P-231U3 BF 7 10-13
B g Telescope (IRE) - Maria Antonia (IRE)
Lorcan Williams
Matt James Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Clear Racing Ltd Witheridge Garage Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved switched to chasing, off the mark at Exeter (24.2f) on New Year’s Day. Unseated at this venue next start but quickly back on track when third at Wincanton (25f) 33 days ago. Overall record in this sphere is solid and increase in trip now may help Respected TFRHHHHH BHA105
2023: DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) 10 11 11 Adam Wedge 4-1 (Sean Curran) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Leissieres Express (GB), 7-2 Shot Boii (IRE), 4-1 Movethechains (IRE), 6-1 Silver In Disguise (GB), 7-1 Golden Sovereign (IRE), 8-1 Lyrical Genius (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.50
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FILON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs ASK BREWSTER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs CROSSBEAU
LONGEST TRAVELLER: RICHARDSON trained by B Clarke, Bridgnorth, 79 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
LADY BALKO got the hat-trick up in ready fashion at Taunton 10 days ago and she’s capable of going in again for all that Jo Lescribaa is a formidable danger with improvement on the cards. Valens Bruyee is another one to note returning to the scene of his novice win in January.
1-2-3: 1.LADY BALKO (FR) 2.JO LESCRIBAA (FR) 3.VALENS BRUYEE (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 LADY BALKO (FR) (10) 442111 5 12-2 (in 7lb ex)
PLAY SMARTER
B m Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE) Jack Tudor
Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since handicapping and completed a quick-fire hat-trick in ready style at Taunton 10 days ago. Leading claims under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+12)
2 VALENS BRUYEE (IRE) (35) 40P13 C
6 12-0
B g Sageburg (IRE) - The Right Thing (IRE) Ben Jones
Orion Racing Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Danny Doran William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous efforts in this sphere well behind when off the mark in a course novice in January and wasn’t disgraced in a handicap at Sandown last time May yet have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA105
3 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (33) 1-4403
5 11-9
B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE) Conor Ring (3)
Midlands Quintet Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br John O’Mahony Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Won sole start in points and showed promise when fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles here in November Yet to make an impact in handicaps but it’s still early days. TFRHHHII BHA100
4 JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (50) 32-6634
5 11-1
B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Violaine (FR) Ned Fox (5)
The Shropshire Dreamers Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr & Mrs Louis Lafitte Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a couple of bumpers in France and bettered previous hurdles efforts when third in a 6-runner novice at Leicester on penultimate outing. Raced on the unfavoured inside at the same track on handicap debut and remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA92
5 CROSSBEAU (IRE) (42) 6063U5
5 11-0
B g Dunaden (FR) - Jolie Chanson (FR) Alan Johns
The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Hunting Hill Stud Dragonbet, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved since sent handicapping and had race in the bag when unseating rider late over C&D on penultimate outing Disappointed next time but far from one to be writing off. TFRHHHII BHA91
6 REINE FEE (IRE) (59) 4/1-6P00
11 10-6
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Cave Woman (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (10)
Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
Br William Flood
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft, 25/1) 59 days ago. Struggling for form and hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA83
7 PARSONS STONE (IRE) (12) 006-P05
7 10-4
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) Sean Houlihan
Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Mr J. P. Dwan Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest at best in bumpers and yet to make an impact over hurdles, albeit he was better than the result (raced freely) at Hereford on handicap debut last time Hood goes back on TFRHHHII BHA81
8
RICHARDSON (GB) (90) 252-334
9 10-2
Ch g Kirkwall - Makeover Lee Edwards
Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth
Br G. D. Kendrick
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2020 but stepped up a little on his 2 previous runs this season when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) in December Not discounted back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA76
2023: BERT WILSON (IRE) 6 10 11 Tom Buckley 9-1 (Nigel Hawke) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Lady Balko (FR), 5-1 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 9-1 Valens Bruyee (IRE), 10-1 Richardson (GB), 12-1 Crossbeau (IRE), 18-1 Ask Brewster (IRE), Parsons Stone (IRE), 28-1 Reine Fee (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.25
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FIXING POINT ROOFING AND CLADDING SUPPLIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 282 runners, 11%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs TWILIGHT GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE LION DANCER trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 105 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
TWILIGHT GLORY is clearly thriving all of a sudden and the manner of last month’s win here suggests he can complete a course hat-trick Leading Swoop and Shady B both made good starts to their chase careers when runner-up at Fontwell and Leicester respectively, so they head the dangers.
1-2-3: 1.TWILIGHT GLORY 2.LEADING SWOOP (IRE) 3.SHADY B
colours no horse age st lb
1 THE LION DANCER (IRE) (32) 23P/1-PP C D
B g Let The Lion Roar - Shesadoll (IRE)
Marston Foods Limited
12 12-0
PLAY SMARTER
Harriet Tucker (7)
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Mrs Laura Drumm Marston Foods Ltd, Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timewinneroverfencesforCharlieMannwhoproducedhisbesteffortforsometimewhenmakingawinningreturnfrom9monthsoffatUttoxeter (3m, heavy) on sole start last season However, dropped away quickly both starts this season after another absence. Change of headgear. TFRHHIII BHA97
2 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (53) 542-P32
B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE)
8 12-0
Harry Kimber (3)
Gale Force One Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was all the better for return when third at Lingfield Decent start over fences when second at Fontwell and entitled to come on for that TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (17) 0-23033 D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE)
Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner
Br Michael O’Neill
6 11-13
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Opulence Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner who has shown similar form in this sphere this term, third of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft, 7/2) 17 days ago, no extra run-in Headgear on 1st time Not taken lightly eased another 2lb and back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA96
4 TWILIGHT GLORY (GB) (26) 3P-5P11 CD 8 11-10
B g Fame And Glory - Twilight Eclipse (IRE) Alan Johns
Tynewydd Investments Limited
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Distillery Stud Dragonbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a handicap chase at Lingfield last season and back to form when doubling his career tally over C&D in January. Backed that up when defying 6lb rise in clear-cut fashion here (26.2f, heavy) last month and hat-trick looks entirely possible. TFRHHHHH BHA93
5 SHADY B (GB) (13) 22-0042 6 11-4
Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR) Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3)
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMinor promise in trio of starts over hurdles at around 2m this winter. More of an impact sent chasing/handicapping when second at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 2 weeks ago and should have more to offer stepping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA87
6 ROBSAM (IRE) (1017) 0/320/2P/-
9 11-2
B g Mahler - Silver Set (IRE) Sean Bowen
Mr Matthew Capp Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br James Keegan and Jeff Hamilton FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler. Lame when pulled up in handicap hurdle when last seen in 2021/22 Makes chase debut Best watched. TFRHHHII BHA85
7 VETONCALL (IRE) (51) 10253-P D
12 10-5
B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5)
Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Christopher McKeever
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage veteran who made a winning return at Fakenham last season and signed that campaign off with a creditable third in a handicap over 26.2f at Chepstow in April. Well held after 9 months off there 51 days ago, however TFRHHIII BHA74
8
EARCOMESBOB (GB) (115) P4P-PPP D
9 10-2
Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Earcomesannie (IRE) Alice Stevens (5)
Mr R WStowe & Mr Marc Miller Peter Pritchard, Shipston-on-Stour
Br R. W. Stowe & the Late D. R. Pritchard TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on 5 of his last 6 starts and it’s hard to envisage him sparking back to life after a number of sour efforts. 3lb out of handicap.
TFRHIIII BHA68
2023: ROCK OF STAR (FR) 6 11 10 Jamie Moore 7-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 15 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.
Stewards Note:
ROBSAM: Following its run on 8/6/2021 it was reported that the horse finished lame
VETONCALL: Following its run on 30/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Twilight Glory (GB), 7-2 Leading Swoop (IRE), 5-1 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), Shady B (GB), 16-1 Robsam (IRE), 22-1 The Lion Dancer (IRE), 25-1 Vetoncall (IRE), 150-1 Earcomesbob (GB)
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Happy 87th Birthday Anthony ’Chuck’ Harrison, ex jockey & winning rider at Chepstow during the 1950’s
Anthony ‘Chuck’Harrisonwas born on March 21, 1937 and servedhis apprenticeship with Arthur Budgett at Whatcombe, near Wantage.Herode his first winner on Drusus, trained byBudgett, in asix furlong Worcester maidenhandicaponAugust2,1952. That was his only winner of the season, and there was only one in 1953, on Budgett’s filly Lazy Brook in anursery seller at Yarmouth on September 17.
Thereafter, however, Chuck’s career took off, with nine winners in 1954 (including three during Chepstow’s two-day August Bank Holiday fixture), 10 in ’55 and 15 in’56.
Bank holidays were the timetofollow Chuck Harrison. The first of his winners of 1964 cameon Monday, August 4–inthose days the August Bank Holiday wasonthe first Monday of the month rather than the last– on Corbett’s two-year-old Maestoso. His second, the following Saturday -again at Chepstow –was on Prince Amber, the 5/2 outsider of two in amatch against Nelson Guest’s mount Eros Boy, which Prince Amber wonbyalength.
Having renewed his licence in 1962, he rode primarily for Newmarkettrainer Atty Corbett, who would providehim with all his remainingwinners. The first of these was the two-year-old Pornic at Chepstowon June 11, 1962.
SIXTH RACE 5.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE TREFOREST TILING MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (10 wins from 60 runners, 17%) runs BRIEFLY & GETAWAYS GIFT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs JUST A MEMORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAYS GIFT & BRIEFLY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 73 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
LA MARQUISE scored with a bit in hand on debut at Stratford back in November so, having found listed company too much at Cheltenham next time, Jamie Snowdon’s filly gets the nod fitted with a tongue tie and back in much calmer waters. Anthony Honeyball saddles a couple and it’s Briefly who shades the vote over Getaways Gift for the silver medal
1-2-3: 1.LA MARQUISE (FR) 2.BRIEFLY 3.GETAWAYS GIFT (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1
JUST A MEMORY (FR) (56) 04
5 11-0
PLAY SMARTER
B m Muhtathir - L’Aulniere (FR) Sean Bowen
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Janick Gigou 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a chase winner in France but just glimmers of promise in 2 starts in bumpers so far, her latest fourth at Huntingdon coming after a 12-week break/breathing op TFRHHHII BHA-
2 LA MARQUISE (FR) (80) 10 D BF
4 10-11
B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Manhattan Princess Gavin Sheehan Buckett, Lovell, Snowden & Stacey Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Betvictor
TIMEFORMVIEWHad a bit in hand when winning on her debut at Stratford (2m, heavy) at the start of November but went backwards from that when seventh in listed event at Cheltenham (14f, soft) on New Year’s Day, off the bridle before most. Tongue tied and can get back on track in this grade TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BANNY HILL LASS (GB) (19) 0
4 10-4
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Mystery Drama Jack Quinlan
Mr Andrew F. Sawyer Neil King, Burderop
Br The Glanvilles Stud Ltd The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil filly who offered little in a Newbury bumper (16.3f, soft) on debut earlier this month.
4 BARRABOOL (GB) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-4
B f Jack Hobbs - Barra Hooley (IRE) Ben Jones
Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip
Br Tom Weston
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Third foal Dam little show in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) On Raglan Road and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Overthetop TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BRIEFLY (GB) (49) 63
4 10-4
B f Passing Glance - Dont Tell Val Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mr John Benfield Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers when third at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 7 weeks ago. 1 of 2 for this yard and a repeat should see her go close. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 GETAWAYS GIFT (IRE) (49) 5
4 10-4
B f Getaway (GER) - Northwood Milan (IRE) Rex Dingle
Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br J. R. Weston Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW Getaway filly who looked in need of the experience when fifth in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 7 weeks ago. No surprise should she leave that effort behind. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MISTRESS FOX (GB) (-)
4 10-4
B f Order of St George (IRE) - Bobble Mist (IRE) Harry Reed
Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham
Br Michael Hawker
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George filly Dam well beaten sole start in bumpers. Likely outsider on debut TFRHHIII BHA-
8
OCEAN FRONTIER (GB) (26) 5
4 10-4
B f Frontiersman - Ocean Transit (IRE) Jack Tudor
Ocean’s Five Richard Price, Hereford
Br G. E. Amey Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman filly who failed to make an impact in a C&D bumper (heavy) last month. Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: DISCO DAISY 5 10 7 Joe Anderson 6-1 (Emma Lavelle) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 La Marquise (FR), 5-2 Briefly (GB), 11-2 Getaways Gift (IRE), 15-2 Just A Memory (FR), 33-1 Mistress Fox (GB), Ocean Frontier (GB), 50-1 Barrabool (GB), 66-1 Banny Hill Lass (GB)
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