Ffos Las Racecard - Monday 23rd January

Abandonment

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No of days since last ran

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows all weather form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

colour graphic age weight st-lbs

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

By no means out

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.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-2 over hurdles in 13-runner novice (17/2) at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago, going with enthusiasm Good form claims despite conceding weight all round TFRHHHHI BHA118 2

COAL FIRE (IRE) (17) 000 7 11-2

B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)

Sean Bowen Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Br P. McCarthy

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/both starts over hurdles. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA3

ITO DITTO (FR) (27) 400

5 11-2

James Bowen Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

B g Ito (GER) - Morning Moon

Br Ecurie Des Charmes & Mr M. Martinez

Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed ability in bumpers during the autumn but heavy defeat switched to hurdling at Chepstow last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

KING OF BRAZIL (GB) (13) 5/-4

6 11-2

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Blue Ride (IRE) Ben Poste Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon Br Yorton Farm Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 12/1, off almost 2 years on first run since leaving Colin Bowe when fourth of 7 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 LELANT (IRE) (18) 6 5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE) Adam Wedge Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Michael Lynch

MODERN MONARCH (IRE) (18) 0

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - On Her Own (IRE)

Mr R. E. R. Williams

Br Geoffrey Thompson

5 11-2

Conor Ring (3)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 11 in bumper (28/1) at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 18 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and this Imperial Monarch gelding can do better TFRHHHII BHA-

9 NORDY LORDY (GER) (27) 1-000 D

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Nur Bani (GER)

Bovian Racing

6 11-2

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Stall Alemannia Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags but well held in bumper/brace of maiden hurdles under Rules. Needs to settle better too. TFRHHIII BHA-

10

PENCIL (IRE) (52) PU-P0

Ch g Retirement Plan - Maggie From Dunlo (IRE)

6 11-2

Lorcan Williams

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br Kealan & Stanley Clarke

Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously in a first-time hood in a novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f) 52 days ago. Still, he’ll be of more interest in low-grade handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

11

THUNDERCLAP (IRE)

(26) 60

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Former Drama (USA)

Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

5 11-2

Jonathan Burke

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Ms Agathe Lebailly Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and being brought along steadily in this sphere, seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. Can build on that effort now TFRHHHII BHA-

12

TWP STORI (GB) (61) 0

5 11-2

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Robert Dunne Mrs T. P. James Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mickley Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Went with no promise when well held in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 61 days ago. Makes hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-

13

VICKI VALE (IRE) (23) 2-1P

6 11-2

B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Harry Skelton Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Byerley Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in Irish point and made all in taking fashion on hurdles bow at Hereford in November Pulled up before last having made most in Challow Hurdle at Newbury 23 days ago but she has to be taken seriously back in much calmer waters here. TFRHHHHH BHA-

14

WESTERN BARON (IRE) (338) 00- 6 11-2

B g Westerner - Aylesbury Park (IRE)

Brendan Powell The Alyasan Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Miss Ann Twomey Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Is well related but offered little both starts last winter, reportedly lame on latter occasion Off 11 months with work to do TFRHHIII BHA-

15

STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (34) 22-3000

6 10-9

Charlie Price (3) Lycett Racing Ltd Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)

Br Ms Amanda Torrens

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor hurdler. First run since leaving Ross O’Sullivan when eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, 150/1) 34 days ago. Lots more is needed TFRHHIII BHA2022:

MODERN MONARCH: Following its run on 5/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. NORDY LORDY: Following its run on 27/12/2022

Total prize fund £8500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

RACE

Most of the these need more time so it could be a good opening for UNCLE BERT, who has a brace of runner-up efforts over hurdles to his name and seems sure to be suited by this increased emphasis on stamina. Hercules Morse is another to consider and remains open to progress, while Propelled could take a step forward so is worth keeping an eye on.

1-2-3: 1.UNCLE BERT 2. HERCULES MORSE 3.PROPELLED

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALSO KNOWN AS (IRE) (23) 21-U0 5 11-10

B g Presenting - Jay Lo (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Miss Sharon Spillane JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but well held completed start under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA-

2

BRYN BLACK SAM (GB) (23) 30P

5 11-10

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fair Ask James Bowen Exors of the Late Mr F Lloyd Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Br F. Lloyd

TIMEFORM VIEW Held in bumpers and looks a long-term project over hurdles having been left behind on debut over obstacles. TFRHIIII BHA-

3

GLADIATUS (FR) (78) 2-35

7 11-10

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Pic Pus (FR) Jack Tudor Scott Parnell Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mr Eric Vagne & Mr Olivier Richard

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and shaped with promise when third of 10 in a novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good) in November However, disappointed at Ffos Las a month later TFRHHHII BHA4 HERCULES MORSE (GB) (32) 35 5 11-10 B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ishka Baha (IRE) Kielan Woods The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding who made a promising start when third of 12 in novice at Worcester (20f, 16/1) on debut in October. Held back by late mistakes over C&D a month ago but remains open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA5 IDEALLKO (FR) (22) 0P 5 11-10 B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) Adam Wedge Mr R.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

MERVEILLO (GB) (33) 3P

B g Archipenko (USA) - Merville (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

5 11-10

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Wertheimer et Frere Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful on the Flat (stays 16.5f) and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests tried hurdling when a remote third at Haydock (24.3f) in November Fared even worse at Hereford and he now looks a handicap project. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 PROPELLED (GB) (32) 242-6

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

6 11-10

Nico de Boinville

Middleham Park Racing LXI & Peter Lamb Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Upton Viva Stud Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers and has displayed similar form in 2 novice hurdles 9 months apart, shaping as if better for the run over C&D a month ago. Could take a step forward with that under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (15) 2-55

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE)

5 11-10

Isabel Williams (3)

Opulence Thorougbreds NH & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael O’Neill Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points Promise when fifth both starts but he’s probably more of a long-term prospect TFRHHIII BHA-

11

ROLLING RIVER (IRE)

(15) 10P0

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Joan d’Arc (IRE)

Oliver Signy Racing Club

5 11-10

Gavin Sheehan

Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Maurice Regan Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Hexham bumper winner in October but little to shout about since TFRHIIII BHA-

12

ROUGE DE L’QUEST (IRE) (51) 31-04

B g Fame And Glory - What A Bleu (IRE)

Mark Sherwood & Francis Reid

7 11-10

Sean Bowen

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br JC South Farm Ltd William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who showed a lot more on second run over hurdles when fourth in a 23.6f Chepstow novice in December Drop in trip a worry but he can make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 THE BIG REVEAL (IRE)

(27) 34 5

11-10

Conor Ring (3) Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fuel Queen (IRE)

Br Robert O’Callaghan Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in maiden points in Ireland Sent off a huge price but promising start when fourth at Chepstow last month (19.5f). Expected to build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

14 UNCLE BERT (GB) (32) 22

6 11-10

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group

TIMEFORMVIEWPether’s Moon gelding who has plenty about him physically and has found only one too good on both his starts over hurdles to date Step up in trip will suit and he’s very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA116

BLACK SAM: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered four hurdles out.

Richie McLernon

Ilsley

Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORMVIEWWarwick bumper winner who shaped with promise when sixth on hurdles debut at Ascot (19.2f) in November Failed to build on it when occupying same position at Plumpton following month but worth another chance Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA2 FRANKIE ROY (IRE) (32) 364P-50 6 11-10 B g Yeats (IRE) - Shipley Mitchell Bastyan B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Br Mr Thomas Hore

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer and looks a low-level handicap project under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA3 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (22) 605 5 11-10 B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Ms Margaret Finn Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWJust minor promise in bumper/brace of novice hurdles. Type to do better in handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA4 KEADEN HILL (IRE) (27) 4P21-1

B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE)

Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

Br Michelle Claire Aherne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWOcovango gelding Closely related to point winner Killinkere and half-brother to point winner Princess Scorpion Dam bumper/fair 2m hurdle winner Comfortably won sole point start in October and changed hands for £100,000 since Rates a big player now going hurdling for top yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 REALM OF GLORY (IRE) (33) 35-0

B g Fame And Glory - Ebony Queen

Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V

8 11-10

Charlie Deutsch

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Thomas Joseph & Kathleen Kelly Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging third on only start in bumpers in November 2021 but not at that level both starts over hurdles 10 months apart Goes up in trip with more required. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 REGAL BLUE (IRE) (64) 4-1

6 11-10

B g French Navy - Deceptive Nick Scholfield Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Fortbarrington Stud Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW€12,500 3-y-o, French Navy gelding Half-brother to 7f winner Smart Illusion Dam, fair maiden hurdler and 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Easily off the mark at the second attempt in points in November so must enter calculations for his new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

SCARPERED (IRE) (34) 0-05

6 11-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Finola’s Gift (IRE) Nico de Boinville Seven Barrows Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ian Heslin Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in two bumpers but (150/1) caught the eye under considerate handling when fifth of 15 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Up in trip More to come TFRHHHII BHA-

12

STELLAR STREAM (IRE) (23) 2341-6

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

6 11-10

Ben Godfrey (3)

Mrs Jane Slough Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br J. P. N. Parker The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 4 starts in points but brushed aside pretty readily in a Warwick bumper last month. Needs to step forward on his hurdling bow. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 WONDER OF THE SEAS (IRE) (61) 6

B g Doyen (IRE) - Stay At Home Mum (IRE)

GingeArmy Racing

5 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mrs M. Brophy Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Attracted support but ran to just a poor level on debut in Hereford bumper in November TFRHHIII BHA14

PALMAGREEN (FR) (19) 0600

5 11-3

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Felindra (FR) Adam Wedge

Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Mr Andre Abadie

TIMEFORM VIEW Never dangerous in 2 bumpers and has fared no better switched to hurdles the last twice TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 2.

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

PRIME PRETENDER has found one too good on all 4 of his starts over fences but this looks a good opportunity for him to finally break his duck with doubts surrounding most of his rivals Thor de Cerisy was an encouraging third at Lingfield on his chase bow/return before ending his losing run back over hurdles here earlier this month, so is the obvious threat. 1-2-3:

EMPEROR (IRE) colours no horse age st lb 1 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (18) F060-31 CD 9 12-1 B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Luca Morgan Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Br Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWent 3 years without a win but was well supported and back to his best when landing handicap hurdle here (15.8f, heavy) 18 days ago. Promising third in chase bow at Lingfield prior to that so big player back in this sphere. Headgear on TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 FILE ILLICO (FR) (23) 1311-PP CD 8 12-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Noryane (FR)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Yves De Soultrait Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft low-key hurdles form well behind switched to fences last term, winning 4 of his 6 starts However, it’s been an entirely different story so far this season and there are major question marks surrounding his current well-being. TFRHHIII BHA120

3

REAL STONE (GB) (23) 24F1/-04 8 11-12

B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path Harry Skelton Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs S. C. Welch Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who doubled his tally in ready fashion in a novice at Hereford (21.7f) during spring of 2021 However, way below that level in 2 runs over fences after a long time off this term TFRHHHII BHA118 4 MONGOL EMPEROR (IRE) (23) 424-044 D 8 11-12 B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Hurricane Bella (IRE) Tom Scudamore Equi

Total prize fund £15650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6321, 2nd £3160, 3rd £1581, 4th £790, 5th £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

RACE SUMMARY

ROCKY MAN represents a top yard and is going the right way in handicaps, so he rather stands out on profile Emmpressive Lady can boast a good strike rate and she commands respect on her reappearance, with Gladiateur Allen another of some interest back over timber.

TIMEFORMVIEWTalented performer when on-song, as he proved when scoring at Sandown and going close at Cheltenham last term However, he has offered little in 2 starts for his new yard so far this season and now has plenty to prove TFRHHHII BHA129 2

EMMPRESSIVE LADY (IRE) (341) 20/011P- D

B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE)

8 11-12

Sean Houlihan

Clear Racing Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mr C. Johnson

Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW:Progressive novice and kicked on again last season with back-to-back wins at Kempton (24.5f) and Exeter (23f). Best to overlook poor effort when last seen (race came too soon, just 3 days after Exeter success) and well worth a check in the market on return from 11-month absence. Had wind operation. TFRHHHHI BHA127

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 12 months ago. Didn’t show much on return/debut for this yard over C&D but tongue tie is now back on TFRHHIII BHA126

Bromley (7) Chasing Gold Racing Club Harry Fry, Corscombe Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who generally held her form last year

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning debut in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter novice hurdle in March on sole start last season Runner-up on second of his 3 starts so far this time round but safely held on handicap bow at Kempton last time. TFRHHHII BHA119

B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising second in Uttoxeter bumper and improved on hurdling debut form despite still looking rough around the edges when runner-up at Chepstow (2m) last month. More to come now venturing into handicaps up in trip TFRHHHII BHA115 10 NO TACKLE (GB) (33) 0-041 6 11-0

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend Robert Dunne Glastonburys & On The Gallops Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestinbumpersbutshowedmuchimprovedformtogetoffthemarkatthesecondattemptoverhurdlesin14-runnerLingfieldmaiden a month ago, finding plenty to lead dying strides Opening mark demands further progress but that’s possible. Tongue tied TFRHHHII BHA115

11

BLACKO (FR) (18) 5523/-00

7 10-11

Gr g Balko (FR) - Ascella (FR) Adam Wedge R J Gambarini Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Gildas Blain Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual juvenile winner in 2019/20 but didn’t go on as hoped in handicaps in 2021 and hasn’t shown much for new connections in 2 starts since returning from a lengthy absence TFRHHIII BHA112

12

SABBATHICAL (FR) (18) 36-412P D

8 10-3

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Ulcy Pressive (FR) Isabel Williams (3) Maximum Racing & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Bernard Jeffroy & Marie-Charlotte Lecler Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed benefit of comeback run and justified good support to score over fences at Fakenham (2m) in November Backed it up with a creditable second at Sedgefield but ran no sort of race over 2m here 18 days ago and now up in trip back hurdling TFRHHIII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: EMMPRESSIVE LADY: Following its run on 16/2/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last race.

: Following its run on 5/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rocky Man (FR), 11-2 Equinus (IRE), 7-1 No Tackle (GB), 10-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE), 11-1 Whitehotchillifili (IRE), Gladiateur Allen (FR), 16-1 New Found Fame (IRE), 18-1 Pileon (IRE), 25-1 Master Debonair (GB), 33-1 Blacko (FR), Sabbathical (FR), 50-1 Jimmy Jimmy (IRE)

Total prize fund £9650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3898, 2nd £1948, 3rd £975, 4th £487, 5th £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16)

THE BOAT can quickly resume winning ways back down in class and back up in distance. The unexposed Pilot Show is next best with Bobmahley and Airtothethrone completing the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.THE BOAT (IRE) 2.PILOT SHOW (IRE) 3.BOBMAHLEY

(IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 PILOT SHOW (IRE) (26) 543-P61 D 6 12-2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Castle Jane (IRE) James Bowen Eynon, Bryce & Rowley

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Castle Jane Syndicate 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who improved on hurdles form to make a successful debut over fences at Catterick last month. Should have more to offer in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA107 2 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (28) 32-4315

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

7 12-2

Charlie Price (3)

Mrs C. S. Wilson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Gregg Stafford Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton (23f) in December Not in the same form over a shorter trip at Huntingdon since but may fare better back over further. TFRHHHHI BHA107

3

ECEPARTI (FR) (71) 344/3F-3

B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR)

9 12-1

Charlie Deutsch

Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in 2019 but expensive to follow since and seen only 3 times in last 2 years. TFRHHHII BHA106 4

BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (23) 2P2-124 D 8 11-11

B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE)

Mr Stephen

Alan Johns

9 THE BOAT (IRE) (18) P33-213

7

10-8

Gr g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Whenever Wherever (IRE) Adam Wedge W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Coolrain Stables

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, good to firm, 9/4) last month. Remote third here since but this easier TFRHHHHH BHA85

10 DYSANIA (IRE) (24)

00P0/0-P

8

10-2

B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE) Sean Bowen Ms G. E. Morgan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle show over hurdles/in handicap chase for Kayley Woollacott/Charlie Longsdon and went with little encouragement at Taunton

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Pomme Tiepy (FR)

Ben Jones All about the birch Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Corrib Racing William Hill

SHOT BOII has developed the habit of winning by small margins, hence just a 4lb rise for completing his hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month. He can defy the handicapper again. Pageant Material and Mr Harp head the list of dangers.

HHHII BHA106

MR HARP (IRE) (24) 5P4P-50 10 11-11 B g Court Cave (IRE) - Chapel Wood Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen Conor O’Dea Racing Club Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood Br Peter Tonery

DAN DALY (IRE) (78) F3-P46P

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Florafern

All Stars Sports Racing

5 11-4

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in Irish points but yet to make an impact over hurdles for new connections, including on handicap debut here in November TFRHHIII BHA95

9

PAGEANT MATERIAL

(IRE) (18) 410-P41 C

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - House-of-Hearts (IRE)

W J Evans Racing

6 11-3

Isabel Williams (3)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Nicholas Dee Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.9f, heavy, 16/1) 18 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Just 3lb higher now and is one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA94

10

PRIDE ROCK (IRE) (27) 000

5 11-2

B g Westerner - Byerley Beauty (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Delancey and Mr Michael O’Flynn

Br Byerley Stud Ltd Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising individual. Signs of ability in a trio of starts in novices and interesting to see connections stepping him significantly up in trip (should suit judged on breeding) for his handicap debut Market check advised TFRHHHII BHA93

11

ARDENAY (FR)

(68) 66F-00

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Couetrie (FR)

6 11-1

Ellis Collier (7)

Miss R. Evans Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mme Henri Devin

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers but showed a fair bit more than previously over hurdles at Warwick in November and can probably raise his game again now attentions are switched to handicaps. Market support would look significant. TFRHHIII BHA92

12

SIGN OF WAR (IRE) (13) 2P50/6-r D

B g Oscar (IRE) - Irish Wedding (IRE)

Mr R. E. R. Williams

Br John Hore

9 10-13

Miss Eleanor Williams (7)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win from 16 starts over hurdles but was in the process of running creditably when departing (ran out) approaching the third-last at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) latest. This looks more competitive, though Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA90

13

BUCKS

DREAM

(IRE) (33) 6/2334-6

Ch g Salutino (GER) - The Devils Sister (IRE)

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Br Charles Persse

7 10-11

James Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame all 4 starts switched to handicaps in 2021 and likely the needed the outing on return from long absence at Hereford last month. This run should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA88

14

5 10-11 B g Milan - Aroka (FR) Tom O’Brien Louisville Syndicate Philip Hobbs, Minehead Br P. Casey Philip Hobbs Racing

DARK DUOMO (IRE) (16) 0400

TIMEFORMVIEWNo impact in a bumper or a trio of starts over timber thus far, labouring early on in final circuit at Wincanton 16 days ago. Longer trip may help now sent handicapping but percentage call is to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA88 15 TIS BUT A SCRATCH (GB) (13) 000P-00

7 10-2 Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass Tabitha

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP 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, January 20th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 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. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a BTO prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 31 entries at £42. - Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET

EVERYDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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, January 20th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, there will be a BTO prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £42. - Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET

EVERYDAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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, January 20th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a BTO prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £42.Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6152 to the winning horse The second to receive £2830, the third £1415, the fourth £708 and the fifth £353. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £55. - Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4705; Second £2352; Third £1177; Fourth £588; Fifth £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.30 - THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 14th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, 1 at £15 and 16 at £75. - Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE JOIN OUR FREE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP

CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2344, the third £1172, the fourth £586 and the fifth £292. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries, 1 at £9 and 22 at £45. - Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

STEEPLE

Seventh Race 4.30 - THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 14th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers.Bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 25 entries at £40.Closed January 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.