Ffos Las Racecard - Thursday 22nd December

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horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

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HHHHI Good chance of being placed

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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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THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

This looks quite a deep novice but FIRESTREAM looked useful when making a winning hurdles debut at Chepstow last month and is taken to defy a penalty. Rath Gaul Hill can leave the bare form he achieved here last month behind and he’s a threat, while the market may help sort out the pecking order of the Henderson-trained trio 1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1

FIRESTREAM (GB) (34) 4214-1 5 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame Aidan Coleman Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWTook another step forward in bumpers when winning at Exeter in January and ran to a similar level when fourth under a penalty at Newbury next time. Tongue tie fitted and created a fine impression when making a winning hurdles debut at Chepstow last month. Useful prospect TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

GUNNERY OFFICER (IRE) (33) 12F-11P 6 11-7

Br g Califet (FR) - Blackthorne Winter (IRE)

Ciaran Gethings Gunnery Officer Syndicate Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell Br Mrs J. O. Onions Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in points since finishing third in a Tipperary bumper for Colin Bowe in March 2021 and ran to a fairly useful level when making a winning start over hurdles at Warwick (19f, soft) last month. Well held at Ascot 3 weeks later but he can bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 RATH GAUL HILL (IRE) (46) 2-1 C

4 11-7

Robert Dunne Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE)

Br Miss Maria Brew

TIMEFORM VIEWDoyen gelding Dam unraced, out of half-sister to smart chaser Hi Cloy (winner up to 3m). Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish points and looked a good prospect when outclassing 7 rivals on Rules debut here (2m) last month. Won with any amount in hand and sure to progress. Up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

4

SPRING MEADOW (IRE) (36) 41-15 CD 5 11-7

B g Fame And Glory -

GREAT NAME THAT (IRE) (237) P1-0 5 11-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Tokenella (IRE)

GDM Partnership

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 3-y-o, £100,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding Dam, runner-up both starts in bumpers, sister to useful chaser (stayed 23f) Pressurize Yard having good spell. Winning pointer but fitted with a tongue tie and shaped as though amiss on debut in April. Up in trip now hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-

9

HERCULES MORSE (GB) (56) 3

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ishka Baha (IRE)

4 11-0

Kielan Woods

The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding who made a promising start when third of 12 in novice at Worcester (20f, 16/1) on debut in October. Will know more this time TFRHHHII BHA-

10 HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) (50) 1-5 4 11-0

Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Richard Cavanagh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £90,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding Half-brother to a point winner Dam (c73) winning pointer. Won only start in Irish points in March and shaped like a stayer when fifth sent hurdling over 19.5f at Chepstow last month. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

PROPELLED (GB)

(281) 242-

5 11-0

Nico de Boinville Middleham Park Racing LXI & Peter Lamb Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Polly Peachum (IRE)

Br Upton Viva Stud Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well on first of his 2 starts in bumpers and performed about as well as could have been expected when chasing home the useful Gentleman At Arms on hurdles debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) in March. Off since TFRHHHII BHA-

12

THE BREW MASTER (IRE) (417) 1- 5 11-0

B g Mahler - Raphuca (IRE)

James Bowen

Mr Robert Kirkland Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Pat Moore Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEW€15,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Mr Utah and hurdler Brae On Irish point winner in October 2021 and though off since (also had a wind op) he’s in top hands. TFRHHHII BHA-

13

DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) (35) 212-40

5 10-7

Jack Tudor Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE)

Br Mr H. Fowler

TIMEFORMVIEW £80,000 buy after easily winning her second start in Irish points in January. Runner-up in a bumper at Plumpton but looks a handicap project over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-

14

ORANGE GINA (GB) (121) 4/4-42

6 10-7

Shane Quinlan (3) Martin Donlin and Lynne Bodman Nikki Evans, Abergavenny Br Aiden Murphy Radnor Hills

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Bobs Present

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t been the easiest to train but showed a bit more than previously when second in 6-runner bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) in August, very much having run of race Makes hurdles debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

ANGEL (IRE) (26) 50 4 10-7 B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - L’Etoile du Nord (IRE) Ben Jones

Flying Angel Partnership Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Br Mr K. D. Cotter Peter and Karen Bowen Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Debut effort in a bumper here wasn’t devoid

Jonathan Burke

Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

UNCLE BERT produced a promising first effort when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Sandown last month and is selected to go one better with improvement on the cards Altobelli made an impressive winning bumper debut at Exeter 10 months ago and commands plenty of respect now sent over hurdles, while Half Dozen and Inedit Star are others to consider in an interesting race of its type 1-2-3:

BERT

(IRE)

DOZEN (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 ALTOBELLI (IRE) (300) 1- 4 11-5 B g Maxios - Atiana Bryan Carver Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib Harry Fry, Corscombe Br Gestut Hof Ittlingen P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport TIMEFORMVIEWMade an impressive winning start to his career in 7-runner bumper (6/4) at Exeter (16.7f, soft) in February, easing clear after quickening to lead under 2f out. Sure to progress and win more races now sent over hurdles (had breathing op). TFRHHHHI BHA2 BARNARDS GREEN (IRE) (36) 3032-60 6 11-5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Strawberry Lane (IRE) Richie McLernon Mr M Creed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Creed

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers but has run below that level both starts over hurdles. Looks the type do better in handicaps back over further in due course TFRHHIII BHA-

3

DELTA RUN (IRE) (366) 421-

5 11-5

David Bass Wendy & Malcolm Hezel Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Br Alan Berry Tote

B g Ocovango - Curragheen (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressed by the run in bumpers, relishing step up to 17.8f when successful at Plumpton a year ago. Off since but still rates an interesting hurdling debutant. TFRHHHII BHA-

Connor Brace

Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Br Mr Thomas Hore TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden Irish pointer who ran to only a poor level on hurdling debut over C&D 46 days ago. Big step forward required. TFRHIIII BHA-

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 Showed fair form in a couple of bumpers last winter but went with little promise sent hurdling at Lingfield 37 days ago, weakening when bad mistake 3 out. TFRHHIII BHA9 INEDIT STAR (FR) (27) 1612-2

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)

Crossed Fingers Partnership

4 11-5

Jonathan Burke

Tom George, Slad

Br Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 4 bumper starts in France and produced a promising first effort in this sphere when second in a 6-runner C&D maiden 27 days ago. Open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA10 JET MARSHALL (IRE) (57) 2265-6

Br g Jet Away - Little Hand (IRE)

5 11-5

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Br Frank Marshall Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on both starts in Irish points Proved far too head strong/ran green when midfield in a Taunton bumper on Rules debut but has shaped with some encouragement on both his starts over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

LOOP

HEAD

(IRE) (34) 1-0

B g Westerner - River Mill (IRE)

4 11-5

Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr R. V. Hennelly Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWesterner gelding Half-brother to winning hurdler/fairly useful chaser Theatre Mill. Won only start in Irish points but was too free when well held on Chepstow hurdling debut 34 days ago. Hood quickly added and capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

12

LUMINARIES (IRE) (36) 00

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE)

5 11-5

Sean Bowen

Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Liam Gilsenan

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdle, leaving A. Slattery after debut TFRHIIII BHA-

13

MADAKET (GB) (48) 5

4 11-5

Tom O’Brien Louisville Syndicate Philip Hobbs, Minehead

B g Kayf Tara - She Ranks Me (IRE)

Br Mrs L. Suenson-Taylor Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler Baltimore Bucko but no more than hinted at ability in a novice hurdle at Exeter on debut 48 days ago, running green. TFRHHHII BHA-

14

MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (31) P4P-10 5 11-5

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)

Tom Scudamore Clan McNeil David Pipe, Wellington

Br Andrew Pierce W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful (beat sole other finisher) on last of 4 starts in Irish points but achieved nothing on last month’s hurdling debut at Kempton. TFRHIIII BHA-

15

UNCLE BERT (GB) (46) 2

5 11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR)

Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW

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Ditcheat Br Mr & Mrs A. Cox Morson Group TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who developed into a useful hurdler last season, notably winning the competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2 1/2m) in March Encouraging return in a strong Haydock handicap and very much of interest now switched to fences. TFRHHHHI BHA135

Kielan

THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total race value £14900

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5634, 2nd £2817, 3rd £1408, 4th £705, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £7352.10)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

FABLE returned from a long absence with a notably encouraging chasing debut and she promises to be well suited by this step up in trip, so she is preferred to the improving French Paradoxe, who should put up a bold bid for the hat-trick. The Edgar Wallace also merits consideration in quite an open race.

1-2-3: 1.FABLE (FR) 2.FRENCH PARADOXE (FR) 3.THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (31) 421/1U-2 7 12-2 B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE) David Bass Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Spencer Hawkins Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive hurdler who made a winning start in this sphere at Market Rasen last November Back on track after a lengthy break when second at Kempton a month ago and solid claims if he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA132

2

RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (43) 44210-P D 10 12-0

B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE) Alan Johns Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Br Close Holding Ltd Hartnoll Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Exeter, making all in extended 3m veterans’ handicap there in February. Below form both starts since (pulled up on return), so bit to prove in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA130 3

FUJI FLIGHT (FR) (43) 54115-5

7 12-0

B g Day Flight - Silverlea (FR) Charlie Deutsch George and Drury Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed improved form when off the mark over fences in a handicap at Hereford (25.2f) in February and followed up at Newbury (23.4f) the following month Only fifth off revised mark at Uttoxeter 14 days later but probably needed the run when well held at Bangor on reappearance. Better expected here. TFRHHHII BHA130

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

B g Day Flight - Sculture (FR)

Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club

Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille

Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark over fences when making all at Doncaster in March and followed up in taking style at Wetherby a month ago. Progressive type who looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA122 9 NEW

AGE

DAWNING (IRE) (27) 21///P14-4 C D 8 11-5

Ch g Stowaway - Captain Supreme (IRE)

Tom Scudamore

Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs D. Cashman W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a bumper/novice hurdle in 2019 Resumed winning ways in similar 3-runner handicap chase here last season and, while he has failed to match that since, he should strip fitter for his return. TFRHHHII BHA121 10 RESERVE TANK (IRE) (57) P643-3P

B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE)

8 11-4

James Bowen

Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr L. Dunne Foodnet Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent sort who has drawn a blank since winning a Wincanton Grade 2 in November 2019, shaping like one with problems. Showed nothing starting out for new yard at Chepstow in October. TFRHHIII BHA120

11

FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (51)

04111-P CD

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE)

6 11-2

Sean Bowen

Mr Ross Williams Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWJust a modest hurdler but proved a different proposition switched to fences last winter, winning a trio of 3m Ffos Las handicap chases. Pulled up at Warwick on return but in cheekpieces now and too soon to write off. TFRHHHII BHA118 12 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (21) 11133P D 6 10-8

Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR) Charlie Price (3) The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Br Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerinFrancewhowon3onthebouncebetweentheflagsduringthespringandmadeanimpressivedebutforTimVaughan in small-field Chepstow handicap (23.6f, good) in October. Not so good in 3 starts since so needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA110 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 11. Hood worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

CHECKITOUT: Following its run on 7/4/2022 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

RESERVE TANK: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 French Paradoxe (FR), 9-2 Fable (FR), 13-2 The Edgar Wallace (IRE), 7-1 Fuji Flight (FR), 12-1 Yggdrasil (FR), 16-1 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 20-1 Checkitout (IRE), 22-1 New Age Dawning (IRE), 25-1 Run To Milan (IRE), 28-1 Keep Wondering (IRE), Galop du Bosc (FR), 33-1 Reserve Tank (IRE)

Gavin Sheehan

Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Total race value £11100

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4340, 2nd £2170, 3rd £1085, 4th £543, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5663.84)

ROCKY MAN upped his game to make a winning handicap debut atWetherby last time and there should be further improvement on the cards, so he takes preference over Stratton Oakmont, who is likely to come on for his reappearance. Oscars Moonshine shaped like he retains plenty of ability when fifth at Exeter last month and his chance can’t be ignored

(19) 0111-5U D 8 12-1

B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Miss Michelle Bolger Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWResurgent over hurdles during second half of last term, completing the hat-trick at Cheltenham (20f) in April. Probably needed his return at Kempton, then unseated at Aintree last time TFRHHHII BHA131

2 MASTER DEBONAIR (GB) (257) 0/3523P- 8 11-13

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame Ellis Collier (7) The Gosden Mob Christian Williams, Bridgend Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for Harry Fry when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in January. Below par when last seen at Aintree in April, though, and percentage call is to look elsewhere on debut for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA129

3

TIME FLIES BY (IRE) (64) 202/-F21 7 11-6

Ch g Getaway (GER) - What A Mewsment (IRE)

James Bowen

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Hugh O’Connor

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed quite useful form at the start of his career but lightly raced in recent times. Didn’t need to be close to his best to land short odds in a 19f Fontwell a couple of months ago. Plenty more on his plate here but a dangerous one to discount TFRHHHII BHA122

4

ROCKY MAN (FR) (54) 260-1 D 4 11-6

B c Doctor Dino (FR) - Lady Speedy (IRE)

Harry Skelton

Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr H. Pantall & Mme Y. Chabot Pantall Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW French Flat winner who upped his game to open his hurdling account at the fourth attempt in a handicap at Wetherby last time Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA122 5 RIVER BRAY (IRE) (256) 5/05616- D 9 11-4 Ch g Arakan (USA) - Cill Fhearga (IRE) Alan Johns The River Bray Syndicate Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple Br Mr John William Noonan

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

THE MUMBLES BREWERY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total race value £6110

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2253, 2nd £1127, 3rd £563, 4th £291, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £2940.84)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

JASMIWA left the strong impression that she would be well-served by a stiffer test when fourth in a 10-runner Lingfield novice over 19.5f at Lingfield last time That was a promising effort, particularly given that she wasn’t unduly punished, and this filly is appealing now switched to handicap company off what looks a fair opening mark. FollowThat shaped well back from a lengthy absence at Chepstow and is next on the list ahead of Shesupincourt and Shantou Sunset

1-2-3: 1.JASMIWA (FR) 2.FOLLOW THAT 3.SHESUPINCOURT

colours no horse age st lb

1

SHANTOU SUNSET (GB) (33) 60P-614 CD 8 12-0

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara Alan Johns optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson optimumracing.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a pair of staying handicaps in the first half of last season and back to form out of the blue when resuming winning ways at Stratford in May (final start for Philip Hobbs) Not disgraced on reappearance at Ascot and she needs a second look. TFRHHHII BHA104

2

ROCKED UP (IRE) (42) 36-2105 6 11-13

B m Westerner - Rock Gossip (IRE)

Mr A J O’Neill (7) Chick Horseracing, Marks, Evans Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs B. Hanna Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Market Rasen maiden during the summer but has struggled both starts in handicap company since Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA103

3

EMORELLE (IRE) (31) 53-3520

5 11-11

Miss Eleanor Williams (7) R.J.W Corrigan Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br P. Hore

Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Flemerelle (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 5 months off when good second of 9 in handicap hurdle here over 2 1/2m in October. Most disappointing at Ludlow since, though, and she needs to get back on track now upped in trip TFRHHIII BHA101 4 INSTANT DE BONHEUR (FR) (17) 503-25U

4 11-9

Tom Buckley (3) Mr Mike Izaby White &

B f Karaktar (IRE) - Par Bonheur (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

B m Malinas (GER) - Leading On Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy Racing Club

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Aiden Murphy McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up final 2 starts of 2020/21 campaign and probably would’ve again finished second but for a last-flight blunder back from a 21-month absence at Chepstow (23.6f). Entitled to come on for that run and she’s a key player off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA84

9 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (26) 00-6462

5 10-3

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Ben Poste Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br A. W. Buller

TIMEFORM VIEWAppeared to take a step forward upped to a similar trip to this when second in a 6-runner Bangor handicap last time May well have gone one better had she jumped more fluently in the latter stages that day and likely to give another good account TFRHHHII BHA79

10 ALFA DAWN (IRE) (14) 6//655P-P

6 10-2

B m No Nay Never (USA) - Aitch (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Mr Adrian Purvis Peter and Karen Bowen

Total race value £6110 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2253, 2nd £1127, 3rd £563, 4th £291, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £2940.84) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and COLONIAL EMPIRE is fancied to make light of a 4lb rise for his Leicester success and go in again. Half The Freedom could emerge as the chief threat if shrugging off his below-par Exeter sixth, with handicap-debutantWatchoutitscookie another to consider

Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Only twelfth of 13 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 38 days ago, very slowly away, so more is needed back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA98 2 COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (21) 0P-5221 D

5 12-0

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman

Alan Johns

Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br J. Dance

Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Leicester (15.5f) 21 days ago. Up 4lb but he’s still weighted to follow up TFRHHHHH BHA98 3 SYR MAFFOS (IRE) (44) 03-300

4 11-5

Robert Dunne Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope Br P. R. Charles Tote

B g Mount Nelson - Maple Mons (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Only eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip with visor reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA89

4 MIND

HUNTER

(GB) (25) 01-2645

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa

4 11-5

Robert Williams (3)

Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

TIMEFORM VIEW Not proving the easiest to catch right this term, only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f)

Ch g Le Fou (IRE) - Peggy Maddock (IRE)

Lady Susan Brooke

7 11-1

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Max Young, Droitwich

Br W. Devereux Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Very hard to win with and looked to completely lose his form for J.P.Dempsey in the spring Fared no better in 4 outings for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA85

9

HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (32) 0004-26

6 10-13

Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song Kevin Brogan

The Free At Last Partnership

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br World Racing Network Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Went backwards from his reappearance second when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Exeter (21.6f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces are tried now and worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA83

10 TRIBAL COMMANDER (GB)

(22) 66//0P-U

Gr g Intikhab (USA) - Jessica Ennis (USA)

Mike Harris Racing Club

6 10-11

Sean Bowen

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

Br Selwood Bloodstock & Mrs S. Read W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m Flat winner but out of sorts in that sphere in recent months and he unseated back hurdling at Ludlow last month (too far out to predict outcome). TFRHHIII BHA81

11

WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (38) 0-0600

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)

4 10-10

David Noonan

Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Only fourteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, 400/1) 38 days ago. Can do better now going handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA80

12

WEAVER’S ANSWER

(GB) (44) 5-060

Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE)

Sally & Richard Prince

4 10-8

Charlie Price (3)

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Sally Morgan & Richard Prince Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler Tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, 150/1) 44 days ago. Makes handicap bow with others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA78

13 THE WIRE FLYER (GB) (34) 605U-0P CD 7

B g Champs Elysees - Good Morning Star (IRE)

10-8

James Best

Aled Evans & Tommy Williams John Flint, Bridgend

Br Ed’s Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Chepstow (19.4f) 34 days ago. Twelve runs since last success in 2021. TFRHHIII BHA78

14 MAC BE LUCKY (GB) (35) 06P-140

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Macnance (IRE)

5 10-7

Adam Wedge

Keith and Sue Lowry Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mrs S. Lowry

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Sedgefield in May but well below par both runs since, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wincanton (19.8f) 35 days ago. Needs to get back on track TFRHHHII BHA77

15 BARRIER PEAKS (FR) (37)

20/5-000

6 10-7

Tom Scudamore David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - La Balzane (FR)

E.A.R.L.

Stewards Note:

SYR MAFFOS: Following its run on 8/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

BENSINI: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer slower ground.

TRIBAL COMMANDER: Following its run on 30/11/2022 it was reported that the horse slipped behind losing action.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Colonial Empire (GB), 13-2 Half The Freedom (GB), 9-1 Fiamette (IRE), 11-1 Mind Hunter (GB), 14-1 Barrier Peaks (FR), My Granny Lily (GB), 16-1 Tribal Commander (GB), 18-1 Mac Be Lucky (GB), 20-1 Watchoutitscookie(IRE), 28-1 Syr Maffos (IRE), Weaver’s Answer (GB), 33-1 Hoochygoochyman (GB), 40-1 Bensini (GB), Howdy Partner (IRE), 50-1 Borak (IRE), The Wire Flyer (GB), 300-1 Fou Diligence (IRE), Angus de Bull (IRE)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 17. Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7, 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 8, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

FEBRUARY

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.40 - THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 35 entries at £32.Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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Second Race 1.10 - THE LUCKY CHANCER GOLDEN BOY ALE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden three yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 4lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 42 entries at £32. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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Third Race 1.40 - THE dragonbet.co.uk BRITAIN’S NEWEST BETTING SITE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7352 to the winning horse The second to receive £3387, the third £1692, the fourth £847, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £67 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 19 entries, 9 at £13 and 10 at £67. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5634; Second £2817; Third £1408; Fourth £705; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7352.10)

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Fourth Race 2.10 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7352 to the winning horse The second to receive £3387, the third £1692, the fourth £847, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 23 entries, at £67. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £5634; Second £2817; Third £1408; Fourth £705; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7352.10)

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Fifth Race 2.40 - THE dragonbet.co.uk THE BOOKMAKER OF WALES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5663 to the winning horse The second to receive £2609, the third £1304, the fourth £653, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 14 entries, at £50. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4340; Second £2170; Third £1085; Fourth £543; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5663.84)

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Sixth Race 3.10 - THE MUMBLES BREWERY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2940 to the winning horse The second to receive £1354, the third £677, the fourth £350, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 15 entries at £25. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £2253; Second £1127; Third £563; Fourth £291; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £2940.84)

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Seventh Race 3.40 - THE NADOLIG LLAWEN FROM dragonbet.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2940 to the winning horse The second to receive £1354, the third £677, the fourth £350, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 30 entries at £25. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2253; Second £1127; Third £563; Fourth £291; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £2940.84) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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