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EIGHTH RACE 5.48

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (44 wins from 363 runners, 12%) runs IMPERIAL MEASURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs MENIN GATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING’S CASTLE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 164 miles.

DOUBLE CLICK stepped up plenty on his hurdles debut form when running out a good winner of a Wincanton maiden 23 days ago and, easily one of the least exposed in this field, he could well build on that now his sights are set on handicaps. Similar comments apply to fellow last-time-out winner Good Friday Fairy and he’s feared along with King’s Castle Call Me Arthur is a 4-y-o to note also

1-2-3: 1.DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) 2.GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) 3.KING’S CASTLE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 KARANNELLE (IRE) (252) 113522- D

8 12-2

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) Sean Bowen

Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Mr David Bobbett

TIMEFORM VIEWEnjoyed a productive spell last summer, landing back-to-back handicaps and ending the year with runners-up efforts at Newton Abbot (16.7f). Has gone well fresh previously and usual hood refitted ahead of return Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA102

2 BOBBY SOCKS (GB) (101) 1U5536-

6 12-2

B g Kayf Tara - Bobs Present Richie McLernon Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Aiden Murphy McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly usefulbumper winner who has beenbrought along steadily over hurdles, best effort when third of 14 in aSouthwellmaiden (15.8f)in November Proved to be a disappointment on handicap debut in January but it remains early days and too soon to write him off. TFRHHHII BHA102

3 GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (11) FF0P21- D

6 12-0

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) Ben Jones

The Rudimentals Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs Barbara Hyland Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWell held only start in bumpers but steadily progressive over hurdles, winning readily having dictated when landing 14-runner Chepstow maiden (2m) 11 days ago. interesting connections turn out quickly on handicap debut and there could well be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA100

4 FILANDERER (GB) (18) 0/66004- D

7 11-13

B g Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Daryl Jacob

Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Warwick bumper winner who has showed signs of promise in handful of runs over hurdles, fourth in 11-runner Fontwell handicap (17.7f) last month. Still, he does need to learn to settle if he’s to make a greater impact. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (23) 5/5531-

5 11-12

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Foxtrot Racing Double Click Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORMVIEWUnplaced all 3 starts in Irish points and having run to only a modest level on Rules/hurdles bow, he took a step forward to get off the mark in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) 23 days ago, staying on to lead between last 2 and keeping on Less exposed than most now handicapping TFRHHHHH BHA98

6 MENIN GATE (IRE) (24) 340/-

Gr g Farhh - Telegraphy (USA)

7 11-11

Miss Brodie Hampson (3)

Cooper & Webb Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Ringfort Stud Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner on Flat who displayed minor promise initially over hurdles early last year Winless on the level subsequently but entitled to be sharper for last month’s return to action at Yarmouth Betting may guide back over timber TFRHHHII BHA97

7 ZURAIG (GB) (8) 03/30-

5 11-10

Gr g Teofilo (IRE) - Dakatari (FR) Lorcan Williams

Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Sarl Darpat France

TIMEFORM VIEWProved too free in a couple of starts over hurdles upon joining present yard in the autumn and hard to enthuse over his exploits on the Flat subsequently, losing all chance at the start at Bath (10f) earlier this month. Others make greater appeal now handicapping in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA96

8

KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (77) 004-

6 11-9

B g Camelot - Kikonga Rex Dingle

Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Kikonga Syndicate Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m) and better with each outing over hurdles, fading late on when fourth in a Taunton maiden (16.5f) in February. Undergone wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut and another who can improve further. TFRHHHHI BHA95

9 TOKYO LIVE (FR) (33) 2F40F/0-

Gr g Ivory Land (FR) - Tracja (POL)

6 11-8

Shane Quinlan (3)

Old Gold Racing 10 Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Stadina Koni Iwno Sp 200 Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWMade the frame all 3 starts in 4-y-o hurdles for Francois Nicolle in 2021 and in process of running creditably when coming down at last in Lingfield handicap early last year However, offered little on back of 14 months off at Hereford 33 days ago. This should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA94

10 HE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (24) 300645-

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Baylough Mist (IRE)

6 11-7

Mitchell Bastyan

Mr Gethyn Mills Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br Pat Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and showed something to work on in novice/maiden hurdles earlier this year Produced an underwhelming effort on handicap debut at Chepstow 24 days ago though, and hood reached for now. TFRHHHII BHA93

11

CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (31) 5P5-

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA)

4 11-6

Stan Sheppard

Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr Paul McGrath Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortunegelding whohas displayeda modicum ofpromiseon2 of his 3startsinjuvenile/novice hurdles, seemingly in need ofagreater test when fifth in 9-runner Newton Abbot novice (16.7f) 31 days ago. Handy 4-y-o allowance here and he’s the type to do better TFRHHHII BHA98

12

GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (24) 211355- CD

8 11-6

B g Showcasing - Daintily Done Robert Williams (3)

B. M. G. Group Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice during the autumn, latterly over C&D in October. Hasn’t scaled same heights upon returning to action this spring, fifth in 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m) 24 days ago. Mark is easing all the time at least. TFRHHHII BHA92

13 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (30) 605P52-

5 10-11

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

Br Ms Margaret Finn Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-key efforts in novice/maiden hurdles but bettered form showed on C&D handicap debut when runner-up back here 30 days ago, no match for a ready winner Remains early days with him and he may yet have a little more to offer at this level. TFRHHHII BHA83

14 HALF THE FREEDOM (GB) (38) 651334-

7 10-11

Ch g Haafhd - Freedom Song Kevin Brogan

The Free At Last Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br World Racing Network Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Doncaster in January and he comes here having run respectably when fourth at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 38 days ago, off bridle long way out and keeping on gradually. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA83

15 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (26) 565-

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)

David Pipe Racing Club

4 10-2

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Elwick Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner in France who has seemingly been brought along with handicaps in mind in this sphere, again never on terms when midfield in a Taunton novice 26 days ago. One to monitor closely in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA78

16

PHOEBUS LESCRIBAA (FR) (11) 6/045P0- D

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Mia Lescribaa (FR)

Medbourne Racing

11 10-2

Brendan Powell

Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br P. Lafitte, L. Lafitte & M. Barreyat Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who has finished well both starts upon returning from a break so far this year

Visor now reached for but passed over operating from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA71

2022: BALZAC 5 10 2 Sean Houlihan 14-1 (Sheila Lewis) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Hood worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn first time by No. 16. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

ZURAIG: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 13-2 Double Click (IRE), 11-1 Karannelle (IRE), Bobby Socks (GB), Half The Freedom (GB), 12-1 King’s Castle (IRE), 14-1 Call Me Arthur (IRE), Imperial Measure (IRE), Only Fools (IRE), 16-1 Filanderer (GB), 22-1 Menin Gate (IRE), He’s My Shadow (IRE), 25-1 Tokyo Live (FR), 28-1 Zuraig (GB), Good Impression (GB), 50-1 Phoebus Lescribaa (FR) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE