HAVE A RACE

IN YOUR VERY OWN NAME!!!

Did you know you could celebrate a special occasion with a race named after a friend or relative – for example

‘The John and Joan 40th Wedding Anniversary Maiden Stakes’ or ‘The John Smith 30th Birthday Handicap Stakes’.

It’s a great way to enjoy a day out with brilliant memories and you can combine it with hospitality in a private suite or a meal in the restaurant. You can come down to the Parade Ring and choose the ‘Best Turned Out’ horse and also present a prize to the winning owner before enjoying a post-race glass of bubbly. The package also includes photographs of your day and a mention in the racecard and on the big screen.

For more details, please email General Manager Kevin Hire –khire@arenaracingcompany.co.uk

FOURTH RACE 3.08

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £14000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (42 wins from 353 runners, 12%) runs HOLDBACKTHERIVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (4 wins from 36 runners, 11%) runs DENTLEY DE MEE & HAUT FOLIN WEIGHTWATCHER: WICK GREEN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102. LONGEST TRAVELLER: INVESTMENT MANAGER trained by Joe Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

BOBMAHLEY has built a solid record over fences and remains on a workable mark. He can bag another victory Dentley de Mee looks the obvious danger after coming close twice here this term, whilst money for the returning Wick Green could prove significant.

1-2-3: 1.BOBMAHLEY (IRE) 2.DENTLEY DE MEE (FR) 3.WICK GREEN colours no horse age st lb

1 HAUT FOLIN (FR) (39) 62P1-PP

6 12-2

B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5) The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in France last term but shown very little in 2 starts for new connections here thus far. TFRHHIII BHA112

2 BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (17) P2-1241 CD

8 11-12

B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) Alan Johns Mr Stephen Clarke Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Dragonbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 10-runner handicap chase over C&D (soft, 5/1) 17 days ago, well on top finish. 6lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA108

3 DENTLEY DE MEE (FR) (35) 4125/-22 BF

10 11-12

B g Lauro (GER) - Natty Twigy (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Babbitt Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Dr Vet Claude Gerard Chambery Bottlegreen

TIMEFORM VIEWMade solid start for this yard (after 20-month absence) when second in handicap chase over C&D in November and was only just touched off here off same mark last month. Remains fairly treated and is a must for any shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 PILOT SHOW (IRE) (17) 43-P614 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Castle Jane (IRE)

Eynon, Bryce & Rowley

6 11-11

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Castle Jane Syndicate 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who improved on hurdles form to make a successful debut over fences at Catterick (25.3f) in December and ran creditably when 13 lengths fourth of 10 to Bobmahley in handicap chase over C&D since Others look better treated, though TFRHHHII BHA107

5

BALLAQUANE (IRE) (88) 2//0436-1

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Barreenagh Beag (IRE)

8 11-10

Jonathan Burke

Mrs Sally White Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Carmel O’Keeffe Power Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBettered hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when landing a 4-runner Fontwell handicap (21.6f) on return in November 2lb rise fair enough but he doesn’t look entirely straightforward and is probably worth taking on this time

6 INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (39) 25P-255

TFRHHHII BHA106

7 11-8

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) David Noonan

Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 21.5f over hurdles but hasn’t really built on his promising chase bow at this course in either outing since. Handicapper is relenting at least, though TFRHHHII BHA104

7 WICK GREEN (GB) (277) P1404-P D

10 11-6

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer Luca Morgan

Shy John Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr C. Horton Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who scored a couple of times under Rules in 2021 and could be interesting on his first start for Ben Pauling, particularly if the market vibes are strong TFRHHHII BHA102

HOLDBACKTHERIVER (IRE) (35) 6P0-25P D 11 10-8

B g Presenting - Fairy Lane (IRE)

Adam Wedge

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Sunnyhill Stud Ltd

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up over hurdles here on return but it’s been slim pickings in terms of positive showings from him otherwise recently On lenient mark if able to recapture his fairly useful best but others looks more convincing. Tongue strap on first time TFRHHIII BHA90

2022: FAIRLAWN FLYER 6 11 11 Sean Bowen 7-2 (Peter Bowen) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.

Stewards Note:

HAUT FOLIN: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dentley de Mee (FR), 7-2 Bobmahley (IRE), 13-2 Pilot Show (IRE), 7-1 Ballaquane (IRE), 11-1 Investment Manager (GB), 12-1 Wick Green (GB), 16-1 Holdbacktheriver (IRE), 18-1 Haut Folin (FR)

This is situated behind the Weighing Room and satellite First Aiders are positioned throughout the Racecourse

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified

FIFTH RACE 3.43

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 3lbs.

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

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs BUMPY JOHNSON

LONGEST TRAVELLER: POKER MASTER trained by P McBride, Newmarket, 271 miles.

While TURNING GOLD didn’t have much to beat in a seller at Leicester last time, he did the job with minimum fuss and will prove a tough nut to crack if a in a similar mood here. The 9-y-o may have most to fear from Ballydisco, who has shown ability in 3 qualifying runs and this former pointer can be expected to raise his game now up in distance for this handicap debut Bumpy Johnson and Watergrange Jack are others to consider in a competitive contest

1-2-3: 1.TURNING GOLD 2.BALLYDISCO (IRE) 3.BUMPY JOHNSON (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 MILITAIRE (GB) (17) 4-4233

6 11-11

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Dame Brune (FR) James Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br R. D. & J. S. Chugg & Millhouse Stud 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumper and encouraging second on C&D hurdles debut in October. By no means disgraced at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day but beaten a fair way back here recently and improvement is needed now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA114

2 ISSAM (FR) (43) 0/1P-10P

B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR)

Lady Gibbings

Br Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison

5 11-11

Jordan Nailor

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a bumper and also successful twice over hurdles in France Little impact in 2 starts on this side of the Channel (both at around 2m), though, and hopes pinned on the step up in trip/refitting of a tongue strap working the oracle here. TFRHHIII BHA114

3 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (45) 0-21403

B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo

Jane Nuala Cartwright

Br Peter S. McLoughlin

CD

7 11-10

James Best

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who opened his hurdles account in good style over C&D last summer Shaped as though returning to the boil when third at Wetherby (19.7f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and he needs a second look. TFRHHHII BHA113

4 BUMPY JOHNSON (IRE) (77) 03/24-44

7 11-10

Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Country Flora

David Pipe, Wellington

David Noonan Brocade Racing

Br Sean Leahy W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFontwell bumper wunner who has made the frame on several occasions in this sphere, including when fourth of 12 over C&D on return in October. Misfired in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) at Taunton a month later but given a break/wind op since and he’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 OXYGEN (FR) (64) 142-56

5 11-9

Gr g Martaline - Bella Lawena (IRE) Charlie Deutsch

The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a newcomers ’ event over hurdles in France in 2021. No show in 2 starts for present connections so far but his mark is on the slide and he’s certainly not one to write off just yet. TFRHHHII BHA112

6 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (44) P4-2626

B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)

Mr N. Sutton

6 11-6

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Philip Hobbs, Minehead

Br Amanda Lindsell Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden Irish pointer who improved on hurdling debut when second of 14 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in December Failed to reproduce that level of form at Chepstow next time but could go well for last year’s winning yard now upped in trip for this handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA109 (-1)

7 POKER MASTER (IRE) (45) 113-115

6 11-6

B g Sepoy (AUS) - Three Cards Rex Dingle

Mr Ian Pattle & P J McBride

Philip McBride, Newmarket

Br Ulf Sjoberg Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 3 on the bounce last season and progressed again on first 2 starts of present campaign, landing back-to-back 20.7f handicaps at Huntingdon Bubble burst back at the same course last time, though, and he’s probably a shade too high in the weights for now. TFRHHIII BHA109

SHALAKAR (FR) (70) /320///6-P

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Shalanaya (IRE)

Sheila Schwartz & Venetia Williams

10 11-6

Shane Quinlan (3)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t show much on sole appearance (over fences) last season following an absence of almost 3 years, and fared no better back hurdling on return at Leicester in December Oxygen appears to be the stable first-string. TFRHIIII BHA

9 ZERO TOLERANCE (GER) (32) 0/P2-304

B g Lord of England (GER) - Zegna (GER)

6 11-4

Adam Wedge

Mr L. Fell Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in an Irish bumper for Charles O’Brien and has made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts switched to hurdles for present yard Needs to improve now moving into handicap company but it’s entirely possible that he’ll do just that TFRHHHII BHA

10 JAUNTY VIKING (GB) (297) 13325P- C

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Jaunty Spirit

8 11-2

Thomasina Eyston (7)

Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon

Br B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in 2 3/4m handicap here in June 2021 prior to a string of creditable efforts in defeat However, ended last season on a low-key note and entitled to need the run following 9 months off. TFRHHIII BHA105

11 TURNING GOLD (GB) (43) 0130-01 D

9 11-2

Ch g Pivotal - Illusion Gavin Sheehan

Mr R. J. Bevis

Robert Bevis, Duckington

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Wessex Vehicles Services

TIMEFORM VIEW Third success at Leicester when bolting up in a selling hurdle there (20.5f, heavy) at the end of December On a workable mark returned to handicap company and he has to be high on any shortlist. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHHHH BHA

2022: CROSSING THE BAR (IRE) 5 11 7 Ben Jones 18-5 (Philip Hobbs) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10, 11.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

SHALAKAR: Following its run on 1/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ballydisco (IRE), 5-1 Turning Gold (GB), 6-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), 7-1 Militaire (GB), 15-2 Bumpy Johnson (IRE), 10-1 Oxygen (FR), 12-1 Zero Tolerance (GER), 16-1 Poker Master (IRE), 28-1 Jaunty Viking (GB), 33-1 Issam (FR), 40-1 Shalakar (FR)

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