Chepstow Racecard - Monday 1st April

A warm welcome to Chepstow on our first Taste of Wales Raceday.

We are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of racing. We have 7 action packed races for you all to enjoy.

We have a lovely day planned with live cooking demonstrations at 13:00,13:30,14:00 and 18:30 in the Bonanza Boy marquee.

All of the vendors will be available from 12.35 until 18:45. They are all based on the tarmac area trackside for the day, so please come and take a look and enjoy all the different produce available.

Face painting and inflatables are also available for free today.

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Once again the support we have received from owners and trainers has been exceptional. I’d like to wish everyone the best of luck with their runners today.

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MONDAY 01 APRIL (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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WHAT’S ON TODAY

13:00–CookingDemobythePickled PumpkinCateringteam–cookinglocal fish,seaherbs&locallyfarmvegetables.

13:30–Mixologylessonandtalkfromthe teamatBarryIslandSpirits.

14:00–CookingdemofromRossthe headchefatStPerrieinChepstow.He willbecookingsurf&turfporkbelly& blackpudding.

14:35–FIRSTRACE 18:00–LASTRACE

Foodvendorswillbeopenfrom12:35on thetarmacareatracksideuntil18:45.

18:30–CookingdemofromThe CookalongClwb-BuildyourownNoodle Pots-supereasy,perfecttouseup leftoversandquickerthanbuyingone.

19:00–HomeTime

Bonanza Boy

Marquee

Bonanza Boy Marquee

Tarmac area trackside Location

Vendors

Brooke's Wye Valley Dairy Co Divine Donuts

Monmouth Gin Company Isabel's Bakehouse

Chock Shop Bakers Pig

Barry Island Spirits Co Beech Ave Drinks Company

Hello Good Pie Ltd Wardy's waves

Castle Farm Shop CAWS cheese

Hope Home Bakes Supreme Melt

Nuts About Cinnamen Fruity Bouquets

Fat bottom Welsh Cakes Cariad Catering

Tea by the Sea Shmoles

Aga Farm

Themomix

Baker Bears CWM Deri Wines & Liqueurs

Taste of Persia Happy Hour Candals

Flour'd up Pizza

The Real Thing

Hancox's Pies

Eleris Welsh Cakes

The Lemoneers

The Dell Vineyard

The Preservation Society

The Pickled Pumkin

Char's Treats The Cheese Connection

Treat Catering Caerwentcraft Choc

The Good Stuff

HOW TO READ

birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

form guide previous performances /=new season

-=new year

BF=beaten favourite horse’s name

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs

No.of days since last ran

Bold type shows allweather form C=coursewinner

D=distancewinner

CD=course &distance winner

9 RAZ DE MAREE (FR) (32) UP0-F22

Ch g Shaanmer (IRE) - Diyala III (FR)

13 11-1

James Bowen (5)

James J. Swan Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Br Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this 12 months agoand back to form when secondinCorkNational in November.Sound effort overhurdles sinceand no surprise to see himfigure again despite thefacthe’s13. TFR HHHHI BHA140

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Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selected to winthe race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoningbut at leastone or twohold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances) The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 2.35

TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs MAKO OF THE GLADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs MAKO OF THE GLADE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEPASHE trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 107 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

IDEFIX DE CIERGUES may benefit from a return to this trip and gets the vote over Face d’Music and Coin Basket in a tricky maiden.

1-2-3: 1.IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) 2.FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) 3.COIN BASKET (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DIAMOND MONARCH (IRE) (96) P-0

7 11-8

PLAY SMARTER

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Otorum (IRE) Jack Tudor

Diamond Racing & Paul Lightfoot Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mrs Noeleen and Tom O’Toole

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in Chepstow hurdles 11 months apart for Sam Thomas TFRHIIII BHA-

2 FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) (8) 322U

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE)

5 11-8

Shane Quinlan (3) Opd Group Limited Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Jimmy Lawler Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000purchasehavingbeenplacedonlystartinIrishpointsanddidwellwhensecondinapairof2m4fHerefordnovicehurdlesinNovember Unseated in soft fashion when backed for Ascot novice handicap over this trip 8 days ago (tongue tied) Remains with potential TFRHHHII BHA108

3 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (37) 4-33622 BF 6 11-8

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) Ben Jones

Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form over hurdles, reacting well to cheekpieces when going close in 2 1/2m Wincanton handicap in January. Occupied same spot over shorter here a month later and sets the standard with return to this trip looking in his favour TFRHHHHH BHA112

4 LEPASHE (IRE) (81) 20-P56P D

7 11-8

Bl g Ocovango - River Mill (IRE) Fergus Gregory

Mr G. Ashton Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Mr R. V. Hennelly Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has looked better over hurdles but he’s been out of form this season Back from a break here TFRHHIII BHA102

5 MAGICAL ESCAPE (IRE) (68) 65-0204

6 11-8

B g Getaway (GER) - Chestnut (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Surprise Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Robert Allen Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition second time up over hurdles when finishing a clear second in a 13-runner novice over 19.4f here in December but a couple of dislikeable efforts have followed. Steps up in trip TFRHHHII BHA116

6 MAKO OF THE GLADE (FR) (36) 34/-6P

6 11-8

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tachibana (USA) Charlie Deutsch

My Racing Manager Friends - Mako Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Haras Of The Glade My Racing Manager Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but no impact in 2 runs for current connections after long absence TFRHHIII BHA100

7 COIN BASKET (IRE) (28) P21/-4

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Garraidubh (IRE)

Eventmasters Racing

7 11-1

Lorcan Williams

Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Thistletown Stud Eventmasters Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had missed nearly 23 months since making a winning bumper debut, and looked rusty sent hurdling at Plumpton (20.5f), but she offered something to work on by the finish. Upped further in trip by new yard and should improve TFRHHHII BHA-

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2023: LAGONDA 8

12 Shane Quinlan 11-4 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

7-4 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 3-1 Magical Escape (IRE), 7-2 Face d’Music (IRE), 6-1 Coin Basket (IRE), 40-1 Lepashe (IRE), 50-1 Mako of The Glade (FR), 300-1 Diamond Monarch (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 3.10

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTING.BET FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb 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 276 runners, 11%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs BONZA BOY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BONZA BOY trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BONZA BOY is coming good over fences now and still looks on a handy mark despite a 10lb rise for his wide-margin win at Exeter Walkinthewoods can fill the runner-up spot once again.

1-2-3: 1.BONZA BOY 2.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 3.LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 LOST CONNECTIONS (IRE) (323) 42453-1

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mini Shan (IRE)

8 11-13

PLAY SMARTER

Shane Quinlan (3)

David Lipsey & OPD Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Leonard Flynn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark back at a more realistic level in 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, good) in May, putting her experience to good use under a positive ride Up 6lb and off since TFRHHHII BHA106

2 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (15) 255222 C

7 11-12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Isabel Williams (3)

Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Liam Norris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler who arrives in good nick over fences, again finding only one too good in 5-runner Chepstow handicap (19.5f) 2 weeks ago. Can figure again in this groove TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 IT’S EASY (FR) (24) P32424

6 11-11

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin but just respectable efforts at best for this yard, running one of this season’s lesser races when last of 4 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA104

4 BONZA BOY (GB) (24) 04-4021 D

7 11-8

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Lorcan Williams

Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t kick on from a promising start over hurdles but got back on track over fences this year, building on his Exeter second in January when registering a comfortable first success back at that venue (19.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. 10lb higher now but that looks justified Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA101

5 TRAPISTA (FR) (19) 423560 D

7 11-2

B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A Haras de La Perelle Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere, taking record over fences to 0-12 when well held at Huntingdon last time Down to a dangerous mark but couldn’t be sure that she’ll be capitalising on the handicapper’s mercy anytime soon TFRHHHII BHA95

2023: SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 7 11 12 Kevin Brogan 9-4 (Neil Mulholland) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

TRAPISTA: Following its run on 13/3/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Bonza Boy (GB), 10-3 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 5-1 Lost Connections (IRE), 8-1 It’s Easy (FR), 17-2 Trapista (FR)

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THIRD RACE 3.45

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTING.BET HORSE RACING TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs SEREN Y TEIGR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLOUD DANCER trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It hasn’t taken BALLEE to reach a useful level over hurdles despite the fact he’s not yet the finished article and he’s expected to successfully concede weight all round and complete the hat-trick. Phantomofthepoints and Cloud Dancer can fight it out for second.

1-2-3: 1.BALLEE (IRE) 2.PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) 3.CLOUD DANCER (IRE)

colours no horse

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

1 BALLEE (IRE) (109) 52-311 D 5 12-0

B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) Micheal Nolan

The Ballee Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fairly useful form in bumpers and progressing fast over hurdles, winning a brace of novice events at Taunton to end 2023 Double penalty to carry but still very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA135

2 CLOUD DANCER (IRE) (21) 01-33 D

5 11-9

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER) David Noonan

The Keysoe Partnership

Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning hurdles debut over 2m at Newbury in February 2023 and bettered that form when third of 4 in a useful conditions race at Ascot (2m, good) on his reappearance in November Backward step at Plumpton last month upped in trip but it’s still early days. TFRHHHHI BHA123

3 BREDON HILL DART (GB) (24) 0404F 5 11-2

B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy Lucy Gardner

R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br R. W. and Mrs Mitchell Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a longer-term handicap project, clipping heels and falling early at Exeter last time

4 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (22) 5/PP-PP5

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 11-2

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie Stan Sheppard

Mr A. E. Price Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Mr A. Price

TIMEFORM VIEW First worthwhile form when fifth fitted with a tongue tie at Warwick 3 weeks ago.

5

TFRHIIII BHA-

PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) (18) P32262 BF 6 11-2

B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler Jack Tudor

Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Kenneth Alexander W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtocompletein2pointsbutshowedplentywhenplacedinapairofbumpers.Shapedwellagainwhengoingdownonlynarrowlyon2mAyrhurdle debut in December but unable to kick on since, spurning what looked a good opening at Hexham 18 days ago. Should still be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 SEREN Y TEIGR (IRE) (15) 0P

5 11-2

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Belle of The Lodge (IRE) Conor Ring

Mr Gary Hopkins Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Higgins Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in minor event/maidens on Flat and showed nothing both hurdles starts

7 KARAKOY (GB) (19) 000

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-8

B g Golden Horn - Souville Connor Brace

Maranto Manor Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br The Souville Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and cost new connections 30,000 gns in October. No promise to be taken from efforts over hurdles so far, however. TFRHIIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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SILVER BOBBIN (IRE) (16) PP

4 10-2

Gr or Ro f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Soraaya (IRE) Richard Patrick Endless Acres ten Adam West, Epsom

Br Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in varied events on Flat and pulled up on hurdles debut at Exeter. TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: MANORBANK (IRE) 8 10 9 Joe Anderson 6-1 (Emma Lavelle) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 1, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Ballee (IRE), 3-1 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), 11-2 Cloud Dancer (IRE), 40-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 100-1 Lucky Lugger (GB), 250-1 Seren Y Teigr (IRE), Karakoy (GB), Silver Bobbin (IRE)

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NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES

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FOURTH RACE 4.18

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTING.BET NEW BETTING SITES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (60 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs SANS BRUIT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs BRAVE SEASCA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: L’IMPERTINENT trained by O Greenall & Josh Guerrieo, Malpas, 117 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CALICO found the Grand Annual too tough an assignment last time but had been in good nick prior to that so Dan Skelton’s 8-y-o is fancied to bag a first win of the season at the chief expense of C&D winner Prince Quali. Dr T J Eckleburg is 3lb out of the handicap but still commands respect if backing up his recent Sandown fourth.

1-2-3: 1.CALICO (GER) 2.PRINCE QUALI (FR) 3.DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE)

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colours no horse age st lb

1 CALICO (GER) (19) 1F-2420 D

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)

8 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

Mr Sean O’Connor (7)

Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

VIEW In good form until only tenth of 16 in Grand Annual at Cheltenham (15.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there back in this less exacting company. TFRHHHHH BHA142

2 BRAVE SEASCA (FR) (114) 10PP-6P D

9 12-0

Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Brooks & Taylor Families Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Aintree in 2022 but below par since and pulled up in handicap chase back there 114 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA142

3 FIGHTER ALLEN (FR) (18) P-3041P

9 11-7

B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Reaction (FR) Jack Tudor

Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Bruno Vagne W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Willie Mullins when pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 18 days ago. Useful at his best but tough to assess at present. TFRHHIII BHA135

4 SANS BRUIT (FR) (23) 11-0000

6 11-0

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWA smart winning hurdler/chaser in France but yet to fire in two runs for his current yard, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 23 days ago. Switches to chasing with more needed TFRHHHII BHA128

5 L’IMPERTINENT (FR) (23) 01/1P-P4

8 10-11

B g Fame And Glory - Lesoquera (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Guy Cherel Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles for Enda Bolger Hooded on first run for 20 months when a fading fourth of 6 in handicap chase (14/1) at Hereford (16f, soft) 23 days ago. Can build on it now TFRHHHII BHA125

6 PRINCE QUALI (FR) (37) 15/-5221 CD

B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Qualita (GER)

7 10-8

Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs C Hinks & Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Jean Pierre Joseph Dubois & Nicole Malat Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful French hurdle/chase scorer who got off the mark for his new yard in 5-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) 37 days ago by 1/2 length from Dr T J Eckleburg, always holding on In the mix despite taking a 4lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA122

7 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (23) 124324 D

6 10-2

B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) Conor Ring

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time 2m chase winner at Worcester and Ludlow this term Posted a creditable fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good to soft) 23 days ago so enters calculations TFRHHHII BHA113

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2023: NOT AVAILABLE (IRE) 8 10 7 Sean Bowen 5-2 (Matt Sheppard) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Prince Quali (FR), 9-2 Calico (GER), Sans Bruit (FR), 6-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 17-2 Brave Seasca (FR), 11-1 L’Impertinent (FR), 14-1 Fighter Allen (FR)

FIFTH RACE 4.55

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VISIT IRISH P2P SALES WITH ITM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8200

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (60 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs FLORENCETHEMACHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs HEURE DE GLOIRE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE EYE ON VEGAS trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A reproduction of the form IL VA DE SOI showed when runner-up at Newbury last time could well be good enough to see him go one better here. One Eye On Vegas hasn’t looked back since equipped with cheekpieces and is second choice ahead of Herakles Westwood.

1-2-3: 1.IL VA DE SOI (FR) 2.ONE EYE ON VEGAS 3.HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (83) 31035-P

5 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR) Chris Ward (3)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences in France but pulled up in 20.5f Market Rasen handicap on his stable debut in January. A subsequent wind operation needs to spark a major upturn in his fortunes TFRHHIII BHA115

2 INOUI MACHIN (FR) (23) 1-33241 C

6 12-0

B g Honolulu (IRE) - Firmini (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br Vincent Le Roy & Bernard Stoffel

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when edging ahead close home in 19.5f Hereford maiden last month, looking suited by the step back up in trip Still unexposed TFRHHHII BHA115

3 ART APPROVAL (FR) (144) 03320-P D

8 12-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) Jack Hogan (3)

Mr Rupert Lowe Ralph Smith, Hungerford

Br Mr Charles Green Data-Path Ons Limited, Premier Performance

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences for Fergal O’Brien but pulled up at Ludlow on his yard debut in November Off another 5 months since. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA115

4 IN FROM THE COLD (IRE) (27) 664653

7 11-13

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Grandegrandegrande (IRE) Conor Ring Clancy, Colthart, Spurway & Wells-Burr Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Ciara Eglington Coreus Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Started out for this yard in reasonable form but last 2 efforts disappointing TFRHHIII BHA114

5 HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (40) 4-01114 D BF 7 11-13

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR) James Bowen

The Albatross Club Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs Karine Perreau 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly on the up when racking up a handicap hurdle hat-trick this winter. Had his winning ended at Ludlow last time but her might have raced on the unfavoured part of the track and no surprise were he to resume his progression now. TFRHHHHI BHA114

6 MR MULDOON (IRE) (93) 05-30P4 CD 11 11-12

Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE)

Cillin Leonard (3) Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Solid third in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.5f) on reappearance in October but has struggled since A 3 month break needs to have had a reviving effect TFRHHIII BHA113

7 FLORENCETHEMACHINE (IRE) (30) 1-2310 BF 6 11-10

B m Malinas (GER) - Present Attraction (IRE) Freddie Gingell (5)

John White & Anne Underhill

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Rathbarry Stud Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in Irish points and confirmed previous hurdling promise when landing 2m novice at Exeter in January. Subsequent handicap debut run at Newbury was disappointing but it’s still early days for her top stable TFRHHHII BHA111

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (16)

005113

BF

7 11-7

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Ben Turner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Ben Turner Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since fitting with cheekpieces, winning handicaps at Leicester and Hereford in January/February. Progressed again when third in a higher grade at Uttoxeter since Looks sure to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA108

9

CURRENT MOOD (GB) (22) 54-P643 C

9 11-7

Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Isabel Williams (3)

Mr W Corrigan Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Halewood International Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler at her best, though below that level this season Bit better when fourth of 6 at Newbury last month and she was a respectable third on her Warwick chase debut since TFRHHIII BHA108

10

SOBEGRAND (GB) (207) 531P3

5 11-6

B g Decorated Knight - Nouriya Connor Brace

Mr J. L. Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat who improved again when landing 9-runner maiden at Stratford in July However, poor efforts both starts since and has left Olly Murphy ahead of this first outing since September. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHIII BHA107

11 IL VA DE SOI (FR) (31) 24-4402

6 11-5

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vara des Champs (FR) Alice Stevens (5)

The Merry Makers Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mr Denis Fontaine et al Olbg

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort with cheekpieces added (retained) when second of 11 in 20.5f Newbury handicap last month. Pulled well clear of the third so a 2lb nudge could prove lenient. TFRHHHHH BHA106

12 HEURE DE GLOIRE (FR) (24) 641035

7 11-5

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Lounoas (FR) Gearoid Harney (7)

Hour of Glory David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Patrick Joubert et al W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways in 2m Ffos Las mares’ handicap at the beginning of February but hasn’t reproduced that level in her 3 outings since. Edging back down the weights but hard to be confident about. TFRHHIII BHA106

13 MONBARI (FR) (60) 2-400P

6 11-0

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR) Ben Jones

Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a bumper on his debut but he hasn’t gone on over hurdles, pulling up on his 3m Ffos Las handicap debut (heavy) in February. First-time cheekpieces need to make a difference. TFRHHIII BHA101

14 LYLA GARRITY (IRE) (77) F/00-500

8 10-2

B m Shantou (USA) - Captain Carol (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr James O Regan Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Mr M. Mulvaney

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler in Ireland Watching brief advised now setting out for new stable.

TFRHHIII BHA89

2023: HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) 6 11 7 Ben Jones 6-1 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 10, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

JAC JUMPER: Following its run on 9/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

FLORENCETHEMACHINE: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Il Va de Soi (FR), 9-2 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 8-1 Herakles Westwood (FR), 9-1 Inoui Machin (FR), Florencethemachine (IRE), 20-1 Current Mood (GB), Heure de Gloire (FR), 25-1 Mr Muldoon (IRE), Sobegrand (GB), 33-1 Lyla Garrity (IRE), 40-1 In From The Cold (IRE), 50-1 Jac Jumper (FR), Monbari (FR), 80-1 Art Approval (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 5.30

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTING.BET GRAND NATIONAL BETTING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 5lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (30 wins from 276 runners, 11%) runs AERONISI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs ECEPARTI

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUBLIME HEIGHTS trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 132 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The vote goes to ECEPARTI, who clearly likes it here and he’s just 3lb above the mark off which he struck over C&D in November Aeronisi’s spin over hurdles at Doncaster will have blow away the cobwebs and, with the Stellar Stream due to run at Ffos Las on Sunday, he rates the main danger. Sublime Heights is capable of a big run off this sort of mark but he is hard to warm to based on the majority of his performances this season.

1-2-3: 1.ECEPARTI (FR) 2.AERONISI (IRE) 3.SUBLIME HEIGHTS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 SUBLIME HEIGHTS (IRE) (35) 2-P0626 D

8 11-11

PLAY SMARTER

B g Arcadio (GER) - Corrag Lass (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br J. W. George Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemingly back on track back following a stringof tame efforts when runner-up at his regular haunt, Plumpton (all 3 chase wins gained there), at the end of January. However, he offered little back at the same course last time and, though now 1lb below last winning mark, he has a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA112

2 STELLAR STREAM (IRE) (33) 0-42031 D

7 11-8

B g Getaway (GER) - Gaelic River (IRE) Ben Jones

Mrs Jane Slough Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. P. N. Parker The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhogainedadeservedbreakthroughsuccessoverfences(infirst-timecheekpieces)intheNorthWalesNationalatBangor(29.6f,heavy) last month 4lb rise fair and the runner-up in that race, Duke of Deception, scored at Haydock on Saturday.

3 ECEPARTI (FR) (15) 1120P2 CD

109

10 11-6

B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR) Ned Fox (5)

Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br S.C.E.A Haras Du Hoguenet & G. Leca Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWNotched back-to-back winsinthe mud here in the autumn, latterly over thisC&D. Left behind bythewinner when runner-up back hererecentlybut that nevertheless represented a step forward on the back of a couple of very poor efforts. On a decent mark and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA107

4 AERONISI (IRE) (29) 4/531/2-4

8 11-2

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Carrigeen Lonicera (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs R. H. Lalor Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWModestoverhurdlesforTimVaughanbutmuchimprovedwhenmakingawinningchasebowatFontwellforthisyardinMarch2022 Followedthatwithagood second over 3 1/4m here later that year and should be all the better for his recent comeback spin over hurdles (first run for 16 months) Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA103

2023: BALLINSKER (IRE) 8 10 0 Isabel Williams 11-2 (Evan Williams) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

SUBLIME HEIGHTS: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Stellar Stream (IRE), 7-4 Eceparti (FR), 9-2 Aeronisi (IRE), 15-2 Sublime Heights (IRE)

RACE SIX

SEVENTH RACE 6.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE everytip.com - RACING TIPS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (60 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs THE BLUESMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs WOODLAND PARK

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANTIAGO SUNSET trained by A West, Epsom, 126 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

THE BLUESMAN fetched £200,000 after finishing third in a point and showed signs of lingering greenness when filling the same position at Kempton on Rules debut With that behind he can improve to open his account at the possible expense of Celtic Dino, who drops in grade after placing in listed company last time Woodland Park is another obvious player.

1-2-3: 1.THE BLUESMAN (FR) 2.CELTIC DINO (FR) 3.WOODLAND PARK (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 CELTIC DINO (FR) (101) 13 D

5 11-10

PLAY SMARTER

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Well positioned when making a successful start at Ascot and far from disgraced when third in a Listed contest at same track. Solid claims back in calmer waters TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BADENTAGGART (IRE) (-)

5 11-3

B g Doyen (IRE) - Rock Garden (IRE) Lorcan Williams

The Bonefish Bubble

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Edmund Vaughan Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW(Production):closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser (became unreliable) Victor Leudorum (19f-3 1/2m winner, by Wareed), and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Miss Maiden Over (winner around 2 1/2m, by Carlo Bank): dam bumper/fair 21f hurdle winner TFRHHIII BHA-

3 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (62) 0

5 11-3

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch David Noonan

Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bonza Girl and out of a winning hurdler but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from his C&D debut a couple of months ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 THE BLUESMAN (FR) (52) 33 BF

5 11-3

B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR) Freddie Gingell (5) Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr Vincent Leroy Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive recruit from points and offered plenty to work on when third at Kempton on Rules debut Can improve enough to open his account this time. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 WOODLAND PARK (IRE) (37) 3

5 11-3

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lonesome Dove (IRE) Fergus Gregory

Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Cathal Mariga Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to fair hurdler/chaser Some Dove, and half-brother to bumper winner/useful 19f/2 1/2m hurdle winner The West Awaits Shaped with encouragement when third at Kempton a month ago and may do better TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 SHADE OF WINTER (IRE) (50) 2

4 10-9

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Sher’s Adamant (IRE) James Bowen

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Martin Kenirons Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWAffinisea gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Adamantly Chosen and useful hurdler/chaser Kylecrue, stayed 25f. Dam unraced. Last of 2 finishers sole outing in Irish points (Feb 11). TFRHHIII BHA-

7 SANTIAGO SUNSET (GB) (16) 0

4 10-2

B f Falco (USA) - Santiago Star Richard Patrick

Mr J. Gray Adam West, Epsom

Br Elusive Bloodstock & R. W. Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Romeo Brown

Showed nothing at Kempton on debut TFRHIIII BHA-

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.35 - THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 26th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. ITM have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £42. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

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Second Race 3.10 - THE BETTING.BET FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Betting.Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries, 1 at £10 and 14 at £50. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.45 - THE BETTING.BET HORSE RACING TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 26th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Weights:

4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Betting.Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £42. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

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Fourth Race 4.18 - THE BETTING.BET NEW BETTING SITES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETTING.BET have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 2 at £25 and 11 at £125. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.55 - THE VISIT IRISH P2P SALES WITH ITM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. ITM have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 33 entries, 1 at £8 and 32 at £41. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Sixth Race 5.30 - THE BETTING.BET GRAND NATIONAL BETTING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 26th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Betting.Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £50. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 5lb.

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Seventh Race 6.00 - THE everytip.com - RACING TIPS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 26th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Everytip.com have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 22 entries at £24. - Closed March 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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