LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 353 runners, 12%) runs IMPERIAL MEASURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs CHADLINGTON LAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: GIRANDOLE trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

If MODREENEY is none the worse for a last-flight tumble at Taunton in December then he could be the way to go as he travelled strongly on that occasion and had been produced with every chance when departing. Jukebox d’Eddy and Auba Me Yang have the profiles of possible improvers now handicapping in a race where the betting will provide more clues

1-2-3: 1.MODREENEY (IRE) 2.JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) 3.AUBA ME YANG (IRE)

Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br colours no horse age st lb

1 CHADLINGTON LAD (IRE) (45) 220-200

5 12-0

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Fuaigh Mor (IRE) Luca Morgan

Mr R. Catling Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Ruskerne Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in maiden at Newtoin Abbot in August but has disappointed in a couple of Market Rasen handicaps since. Bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA98

2 AUBA ME YANG (IRE) (32) 34/0-05

B g Fame And Glory - No Bodys Flame (IRE)

7 11-4

Joe Anderson (7)

Mr N. S. Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Close Holding Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t bettered modest form in bumpers/novice hurdles but it’s possible he’ll fare better now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA88

3 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (17) 605P

5 11-3

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Ms Margaret Finn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in bumper/over hurdles but could come into his own now handicapping. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA87

4 GIRANDOLE (FR) (13) 66-U000

5 11-1

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Laber Ildut (IRE) Fergus Gillard (3)

Mr S. Garnett Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best on the Flat and, while he showed something in juvenile hurdles last season, his recent efforts have been uninspiring TFRHHIII BHA85

5

KNOWWHENTORUN (GB) (31) 506

5 10-13

B g Mayson - Josefa Goya David Noonan

Homecroft Wealth Racing Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Lord Margadale Homecroft Wealth

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat Below that level in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but he’s another in this line-up who could make more of an impact now handicapping.

TFRHHHII BHA83

6 GALA DES LYS (FR) (49) 06/60P-0

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B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Royale Place (FR)

Mr D. A. Smerdon

7 10-12

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Mme Helena Lego Valley Water Services Ltd

NON-RUNNER form bumpers es. BH

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 3 bumpers and never a threat on completed starts over hurdles Handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA82

7 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (26) 5-F05

4 10-9

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Lee Edwards

Mrs Dorothy Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Mr Sebastien Berger Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

MODREENEY (IRE) (63) P0P06-F

Ch g Famous Name - Give Me High Five

6 10-7

Jack Tudor

Mr M J Powell Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Irish bumper winner Little impact over hurdles last season but much more encouraging signs with a tongue strap added in a Taunton handicap on reappearance, holding every chance when falling last Big player if in similar form TFRHHHHH BHA77

9

INVINCIBLE DE MEE (FR) (44) 00-3000

B g Authorized (IRE) - Koeur de Mee (FR)

Oceans Racing

5 10-2

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Andre Pommerai Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in French bumpers but tailed off in 3 quick novice hurdle runs for new yard in December. Clearly more chance now handicapping, though, and well worth a betting check. TFRHHHII BHA72

2022: PETTY CASH (IRE) 5 11 9 Ben Godfrey 7-2 (Henry Daly) 15 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

AUBA ME YANG: Following its run on 8/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled down the back straight.

IMPERIAL MEASURE: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early on.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Modreeney (IRE), 9-2 Knowwhentorun (GB), 11-2 Auba Me Yang (IRE), 8-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 10-1 Invincible de Mee (FR), 12-1 Chadlington Lad (IRE), Imperial Measure (IRE), 33-1 Girandole (FR),

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THIRD RACE 2.33

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6382, 2nd £3190, 3rd £1596, 4th £798, 5th £398. (Penalty Value £8343.98)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 353 runners, 12%) runs PAGEANT MATERIAL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs HELTENHAM

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHYDAH GALLY trained by Joe Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

Dan Skelton’s HELTENHAM has progressed by the run since sent chasing and a 7lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from following up his Newcastle victory How’s The Cricket also arrives on the up and is next on the list ahead of Hidor de Bersy.

1-2-3: 1.HELTENHAM (FR) 2.HOW’S THE CRICKET (IRE) 3.HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) colours no horse

1 WHYDAH GALLY (GB) (41) 21F1-2P age st lb

7 12-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Reverse Swing Harry Kimber (3)

Sam’s Crew Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Grace & Samuel Hockenhull Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFront-running fairly useful hurdler who has won his last 2 completed starts in that sphere. Let down by his jumping on both chasing starts at Plumpton and Taunton so has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA120

2 HELTENHAM (FR) (45) 032-221

6 11-10

B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French bumper winner who has improved with each of his three runs over fences, landing 20f Newcastle handicap 45 days ago. Open to further improvement Big player despite 7lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA116

3 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (45) 312P-2P

6 11-9

Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR) David Noonan

Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who made a promising start over fences when second of 6 in handicap chase at Wetherby (15.2f) on return. Chance-ending mistake at Fontwell on Boxing Day and worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA115

4 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (77) 41/4FP-0 C

8 11-7

Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE) Rex Dingle

Charlie Walker & Phil Fry Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Capel Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who was in the process of making a good first attempt over fences when falling at Ffos Las in December Looked rusty after 10 months off when eighth at Lingfield on his yard debut so should step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 ICONE D’AUBRELLE (FR) (302) 12F5-

5 11-7

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Tiree A Part (FR) Adam Wedge

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Frederic Boistier Upton Viva Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWon juvenile hurdle at Bordeaux for A. Boisbrunet and similar form in 3 runs for his current yard, cheekpieces on when fifth in Cheltenham novice 10 months ago. No forlorn hope now going chasing TFRHHHII BHA117

6 HOW’S THE CRICKET (IRE) (41) 31/D-142 CD 8 11-6

B g Doyen (IRE) - Hayley Cometh (IRE)

Bryan Carver

Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mrs C. Sutton Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start over fences over C&D in October and bettered that form when second in 23f Taunton handicap last time Cheekpieces on 1st time Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA112

7 PAGEANT MATERIAL (IRE) (17) 10-P415 C 6 10-2

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - House-of-Hearts (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Nicholas Dee Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in good nick over hurdles, landing handicap here last month. Held back by her jumping when fourth here on chasing debut so more is needed TFRHHHII BHA94

VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (24) PP6613 BF 6 10-2

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when scoring at Chepstow last month but below-par third at Hereford since Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA92

2022: SOLDIER OF DESTINY (IRE) 6 11 13 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Jamie Snowden) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

VALIRANN GOLD: Following its run on 16/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lacked pace on the tacky surface.

ProbableS.P’s:13-8Heltenham(FR),4-1How’sTheCricket(IRE),17-2HidordeBersy(FR),11-1Oneupmanship(IRE), Icone d’Aubrelle (FR), 14-1 Pageant Material (IRE), Valirann Gold (IRE), 33-1 Whydah Gally (GB)

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