Hereford Racecard - Monday 29th January

A FTE RNO O N RAC I NG MON

29 J A N

Official Raceday Programme & Form Guide | RRP £3

HORSE BOX PARKING CAR PARK

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 1

Snaffles Restaurant

10 Owners & Trainers Entrance

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Owners and Trainers

11 Stable Yard

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First Aid Point

12 Toilets

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Hummingbird Bar

13 Viewing Steps

5

Main Entrance

14 Viewing Steps

6

Piglets Pantry Pies & Coffee Shop

15 Weighing Room

7

Parade Ring

16 Winners Enclosure

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Pre Parade Ring

17 Winning Post

9

Racecourse/Finishing Straight

18 Syndicate Lounge

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WELCOME TO HEREFORD RACECOURSE

Thank you for joining us this Monday 29th January, meaning we have nearly made it through what, for many reasons, feels by far like the longest month of the year!

Now in to the second half of our season we have plenty to look forward to. The fixture list can be found in your racecard, as well as details about our Hereford Season Ticket, which offers general admission to all 2024 fixtures as well as a complimentary racecard per fixture.

With 12 fixtures remaining the price for this ticket is now £129, which represents great value if you are a regular to the course! For more information and to purchase please visit the website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk, or visit the racecourse office today.

Fixtures included in the Season Ticket include Ladies Day on Saturday 11th March, Countryside Raceday on Sunday 14th April, and the St Michael’s Hospice Charity Raceday on Wednesday 27th March. This charity raceday will also include a Charity Race at the end of the card, allowing amateur riders who will have raised over £1500 each to ride in the race, the opportunity to race to glory in this special flat race. We do hope you will join us to support them on the day and help raise vital funds for our local hospice. If you are interested in hospitality or sponsorship packages on this day to further support the hospice please do get in touch by emailing cesling@hereford-racecourse.co.uk .

Are you looking to celebrate or mark a milestone achievement? Then why not speak to us about raceday sponsorship and hospitality, we can create bespoke packages to suit your budget and needs, from racecard adverts to full race sponsorship and private hospitality, to enquire please email us at info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk and see how we can make it a day to remember.

Enjoy today’s racing and we will see you again on Wednesday 14th February, Valentine’s Raceday.

Best wishes

Camilla Esling General Manager

www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk Hereford Racecourse Roman Road Hereford HR4 9QU T: 01432 273560 F: 01432 352807 E: info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ABANDONMENT POLICY

In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply: • Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund • Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund • Abandonment thereafter – no refund No refunds will be made on the day of racing.

All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting.

Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU. Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.

ADMISSION BADGES

Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times.

If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times.

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets. Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required.

DISABLED VISITORS

Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change.

There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.

DOGS

Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Hereford Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

FEEDBACK

We value feedback from our customers. Please leave us a review on trip advisor, email us at info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk or visit www.racecoursefeedback.co.uk.

FIRST AID

The first aid room is located inside the main entrance.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk.

LITTER

Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash photography is not permitted at any time.

Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting. Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse.

SAFETY

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse. Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.

MONDAY 29 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

Tom Evetts (Chief Steward) Simon Eliot (Steward’s Panel Chair) Daniel Andrews, Beth Dowswell, Guy Upton EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS Martin Knight, Jeremy Willis, Mel Baker, Melanie Sheppard COMMENTATOR Stewart Machin BETTING RING MANAGER Andy Collins GENERAL MANAGER Camilla Esling CLERK OF THE COURSE John Holliday HEAD GROUNDSMAN Oliver Whittaker SAFEGUARDING LEAD Camilla Esling PADDOCK PRESENTER Cornelius Lysaght

STARTERS William Jordan Ciaran McKee JUDGE Michael Roberts CLERK OF THE SCALES Robert Cuthbert VETERINARY OFFICER Katherine Byam-Cook VETERINARY SURGEONS Liam Kearns, MRCVS Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS Anne Gibbs, MRCVS MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr Chris Reynolds Dr Philip Pritchard Dr Graham Cook NURSE Ellen Phelps

Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

TODAY’S FOOD & DRINK PIGLETS PANTRY Located next to the Winners' Enclosure offering award-winning hot food plus tea & coffee, bottled bar & soft drinks.

Plus Day At the Races Redemption Point.

Located next to the Hummingbird Bar

HUMMINGBIRD BAR

BURGER & CHIPS

Selection of drinks including full draught and bottled bar.

Plus Drink Voucher Redemption Point.

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name

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birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

No. of days since last ran

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

COURT LIABILITY (IRE) (27)) 2-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE) NashWebbPaverVandenber V ghe&10Percenters Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick

4

weight st-lb

11-4

Harry Bannister Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row.

TFRHHHHH BHAKEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race.

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

hope.

Unlikely to win but not totally without Can be given little or no chance.

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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

BET £10 AT MIN. EVENS (2.0) AND GET A £10 FREE BET. FREE BET VALID FOR 7 DAYS. FREE BET STAKE NOT RETURNED. T&CS APPLY

FIRST RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 163YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET £10 GET £10 AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 78 runners, 28%) runs ROCK HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs ROCK HOUSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BIG JOHN WAYNE trained by L Russell, Kinross, 350 miles.

RACE SUMMARY BELOW THE RADAR showed encouraging speed for one with a staying pedigree when landing a 2m Chepstow bumper 10 weeks ago and is clearly a useful jumping prospect. He can make a winning start in this sphere also. Monks Meadow and Doncaster-winner Mistral Blue are feared most.

1-2-3: 1.BELOW THE RADAR (IRE) 2.MONKS MEADOW (IRE) 3.MISTRAL BLUE KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (33) 1/1-2136 BF

6 11-12

S

st lb

B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Peter Tyrrell Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who easily landed the odds on hurdling bow at Worcester (2m) in September and built on that when third in Chepstow Grade 2 (19.4f) the following month. Disappointed on his handicap debut at Kempton over Christmas after a wind op but could bounce back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA126

2

BELOW THE RADAR (IRE) (66) 22-1

6

B g Getaway (GER) - Benfaithful (IRE) Hemmings Racing Br Mr Shane McGuckin

11-5

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of very smart chaser (stays 3m) Bennys King. Runner-up in 2 points and perfect start in bumpers when landing 2m Chepstow contest in November, beating a subsequent winner. Useful jumps prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (99) F-1

6

11-5

B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR) Mr Mark Blandford Br Joseph Robb

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

4

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to a point winner and fairly useful hurdler Mr Josiey Wales (3m winner, by Milan). Point winner in Ireland in October and one to note now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

JUST CHASING MAY (GB) (366) 0-

B g Isfahan (GER) - Just For Show (IRE) Mrs F Hook Br Gestut Elsetal

Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not unbacked but well held on debut in Doncaster bumper a year ago.

5

JUST ONE SURF (FR) (34) 3-235

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

B g Very Nice Name (FR) - Matasurf (FR) Aura Racing Br David, Anne-Sophie, Charlotte, Bernier

11-5

11-5

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 buy, placed both starts in Irish points. Had a wind op and has shaped well enough in Market Rasen bumper and 17.7f Fontwell novice hurdle. Tongue tie on up in trip now. Might need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-

6

MISTRAL BLUE (GB) (58) 5-021

6

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mistral Reine Make Mine A Double Partnership Br Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly

11-5

Connor Brace Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on last of 3 starts in bumpers and made a successful switch to hurdles in 19.5f Doncaster novice last month. That was a weak race but she did it easily. More to come up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7

MONKS MEADOW(IRE) (38) F-2233

Br g Milan - Young Lady (IRE) Andy & The Frisky Fillies Br Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

6

11-5

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his completed outing in Irish points and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, going well in front when third in Ascot maiden over this trip 5 weeks ago (lost a shoe). Respected.

TFRHHHHI BHA116

8

8

PEARLYMOON (GB) (69) 0P

6

B g Telescope (IRE) - Any Pearl SHININMOON Br Shade Oak Stud

11-5

Lee Edwards Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in Worcester bumper (for John Groucott) and 2m bumper here 7 months apart.

TFRHIIII BHA-

RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (81) 23/-0

B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE) Debestracing Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

7 10-12

Bryan Carver William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but offered little in a 2m Newbury novice on hurdling debut in November. Up in trip.

TFRHIIII BHA2023: ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) 5 11 12 Richard Patrick 5-6 (Kerry Lee) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Stewards Note: ROCK HOUSE: Following its run on 27/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

MONKS MEADOW: Following its run on 22/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Below The Radar (IRE), 3-1 Rock House (IRE), 4-1 Monks Meadow (IRE), 11-2 Mistral Blue (GB), 9-1 Big John Wayne (IRE), 33-1 Just One Surf (FR), 40-1 Just Chasing May (GB), 250-1 Pearlymoon (GB), Raindance Queen (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

CHECK YOUR BETTING SLIPS Customers of the Boards and Rails Bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt as mistakes cannot be rectified after the ‘off’. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the ‘Weigh In’, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for one month.

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RACE ONE

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A WARM WELCOME TO TODAY'S OWNERS & TRAINERS

Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse.

Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting.

Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.

The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges.

Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.

TAKE A PRICE AND IF YOUR HORSE STARTS AT A BIGGER PRICE, WE’LL PAY YOU OUT AT THOSE ODDS. AVAILABLE FROM 10AM EVERY DAY. UK/IRISH RACES. T&CS APPLY

SECOND RACE 2.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 163YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BET £10 GET £10 AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (14 wins from 54 runners, 26%) runs DON’T TELL SU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (3 wins from 36 runners, 8%) runs BHALOO LONGEST TRAVELLER: DON’T TELL SU trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 78 miles.

RACE SUMMARY DON’T TELL SU bumped into subsequent Grade 2 winner Minella Missile when second at Chepstow on his hurdling debut, so he’s worth another chance to build on that promise as he goes back up in trip. He can see off the challenge of Bhaloo, who isn’t taken lightly with further improvement to come, while Menaggio is the pick of the remainder.

1-2-3: 1.DON’T TELL SU (IRE) 2.BHALOO (IRE) 3.MENAGGIO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

BHALOO (IRE) (31) 4/1-31

6 11-12

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) Dash Grange Stud Br Susannah Berry

S

st lb

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Market Rasen bumper winner for Fergal O’Brien last spring and, after 7 months off, showed plenty when third in Kempton novice on his stable/ hurdling debut. Suited by step up in trip when scoring at Doncaster (19.4f) in December, so he’s respected with more still to come. TFRHHHHI BHA126

2

DON’T TELL SU (IRE) (47) 51-23 BF

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) Gordon & Su Hall Br Robert O’Callaghan

6

11-5

Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Chepstow on second start in bumpers and shaped encouragingly on hurdles bow when runner-up at the same course (19.4f) in October. Failed to progress at Exeter (16.7f) next time, but he remains with potential back up in distance. Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA118

3

JOHNS DREAM (IRE) (40) P-36P0

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Shamble Street (IRE) Oaktree Racing Club Br Mount Eaton Stud Ltd

6

11-5

Ben Jones Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on completed outing in Irish points but has offered little in 3 starts under Rules, well-beaten ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f) in December. Step up in trip not enough to tempt.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

MENAGGIO (IRE) (42) 6-52

5

B g Milan - Nova Stella (GER) Apple Tree Stud Br Ormond Bloodstock Ltd

11-5

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Apple Tree Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when sixth in big-field Newbury bumper on debut and has offered something to work on both starts over hurdles this season, keeping on well for second in Plumpton maiden (20.5f) in December. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5

MY MONTY (GB) (95) 0/04-F

7

11-5

B g Mount Nelson - Court Princess Derek & Cheryl Holder Br Derek & Cheryl Holder

Ben Poste James Evans, Kinnersley Court Farm Stud S

6

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously in first-time tongue strap when fourth of 9 at Stratford on final outing in bumpers. However, after 7 months off he fell at the first in novice hurdle (15.8f) at Ludlow in October. Up in trip on first run after leaving Samuel Drinkwater. TFRHHIII BHA-

PEARL ISLAND(GB) (45) 32-40

B g Dartmouth - Pearlita The Glazeley Partnership 3 Br W. P. Jenks

11-5

Richard Patrick Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer when placed in 2 bumpers and it’s been a similar story both starts over hurdles, unsuited by the drop in trip when well held in novice at Bangor (16.7f) 45 days ago. Improvement needed back up in distance with cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA-

7

SPOT OF BOTHER (IRE) (17) 43/-P

Gr g Well Chosen - Mrs Jones (FR) Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Br Martin Kenirons

7

11-5

Nick Scholfield Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 2 outings in Irish points in March 2022, but beaten a long way out when pulled up in maiden at Wincanton (24.7f) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Needs to leave his recent run well behind. TFRHHIII BHA-

12

8

VILLAGE MASTER (IRE) (51) 525

Ro or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Village Queen (IRE) Bryce & Eynon Br Mrs Mary F. Griffin

5

11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and showed a bit, despite finishing well beaten, when fifth of 11 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f) on hurdles debut, making headway home turn before weakening. Capable of better. TFRHHHII BHA-

9

FRIARS ISLAND LADY (IRE) (23) P23-1P4

Gr m Doyen (IRE) - Courtesan (FR) Friars Island Lady Partnership Br Paul Gibbons

6 10-12

Shane Quinlan (3) Sam Thomas, Cardiff Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but not much encouragement in 2 novice hurdles, finishing well held following a wind op when fourth of 6 at Wincanton (15.2f) 23 days ago. Goes back up in trip with hood now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Bhaloo (IRE), 2-1 Don’t Tell Su (IRE), 11-2 Menaggio (IRE), 22-1 Pearl Island (GB), Village Master (IRE), 25-1 Friars Island Lady (IRE), 33-1 Spot of Bother (IRE), 66-1 My Monty (GB), 100-1 Johns Dream (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

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2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE TWO

2023:(See Div 1) DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note: PEARL ISLAND: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

THIRD RACE 2.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT PLANETSPORTBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Lee (17 wins from 52 runners, 33%) runs WASTHATOK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs JUPITER DU GITE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUPITER DU GITE trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 148 miles.

RACE SUMMARY GUY probably found the ground too soft for him when a below-form third at Newbury last time and might be worth siding with having dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Fontwell in the autumn. Wewillgowithplanb should be sharper with his Newbury run behind him and is second choice.

Ardmayle was a C&D winner last spring and should step up on his reappearance now returned to fences.

1-2-3: 1.GUY (IRE) 2.WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) 3.ARDMAYLE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

GUY (IRE) (30) 115543 D

9

12-1

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) W.G. & A.G. Vestey Br Corrib Racing

S

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning return to fences at Fontwell in October. Ran creditably on his next 3 starts and likely found the ground too soft when a well-held third at Newbury over Christmas. Has dropped to below the mark he defied at Fontwell. Might prove the answer. TFRHHHHH BHA121

2

WASTHATOK (GB) (163) 0/451-52 BF

B g Mount Nelson - Kassis Mr R. L Baker Br Mrs J. A. Thomas

6

12-0

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee, Presteigne Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell last spring. Has left that stable since finishing a creditable second in Market Rasen novice hurdle in August. Switches to fences and handicap company for the first time now setting out for a new yard. Also tongue tied first time. TFRHHHII BHA120

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STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (63) P3-4P33 D

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch

7

11-11

Jonathan Burke Tom George, Slad HBA Media, Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle/chase winner who often doesn’t help himself by racing too keenly. Faded into 12 lengths third back over fences at Ludlow last time and suspicion he might find the odd one too strong again.

TFRHHHII BHA117

4

WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) (40) 1/2012-5 D

B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE) Test Valley Partnership & M St Quinton Br Mrs Barbara Beattie

7 11-10

Harry Bannister Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Emerald Colour S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish hurdle winner who did the job well on his chase debut at Fontwell last March. Off 9 months, raced freely and faded into fifth of 8 at Newbury (2m, soft) last month. That should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and he remains unexposed as a chaser. TFRHHHHI BHA116

5

JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (51) 16P3-P6 D

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Br Mr Daniel Gerault

5

11-9

Niall Houlihan Gary Moore, Horsham K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a major upset when making all on British/hurdles debut at Newbury 13 months ago but not built on that subsequently, probably doing too much too soon when well beaten sixth over hurdles at Sandown last month. Goes chasing now with yard in good form. TFRHHHII BHA119

6

ROCKY LAKE (IRE) (67) 4566-4P

B g Presenting - Cool Quest (IRE) Hemmings Racing Br Mrs Catherine Kenneally

8

11-4

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who has yet to progress from a promising debut in this sphere, pulling up at Market Rasen when last seen in November. Needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.

TFRHHIII BHA110

7

ARDMAYLE (IRE) (38) 2/4161-0 CD

Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Welsh Connection (IRE) The One and Only Partnership Br Michael G. Daly

12 10-12

Ben Jones Ali Stronge, Eastbury Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Southwell and C&D last spring. Presumably needed the outing when well held in Ascot handicap hurdle on reappearance and better expected now back chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA104

14

8

WHYZZAT (GB) (31) 006/5-04

6

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Whazzis Moorland Racing Br New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud

10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner in Ireland in 2021. Very lightly raced since, failing to build on a comeback run over C&D when a distant last of 4 in Doncaster handicap hurdle just after Christmas. 4lb out of handicap and easy to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA90 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) 7 12 0 Charlie Deutsch 18-5 (Venetia Williams) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: ROCKY LAKE: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Guy (IRE), Stormin Crossgales (IRE), 4-1 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE), 9-2 Wasthatok (GB), 17-2 Rocky Lake (IRE), 10-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 66-1 Ardmayle (IRE), 80-1 Whyzzat (GB) TIME

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FOURTH RACE 3.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE PLANETSPORTBET APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Lee (17 wins from 52 runners, 33%) runs BLACK HAWK EAGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runs MR MACKAY WEIGHTWATCHER: JUST THE MAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 8lb to 109.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETALEAD trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 146 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BLACK HAWK EAGLE had his Wincanton form boosted when the second went in at Sandown on Friday and Kerry Lee’s 6-y-o can show he’s still on a good mark. Playtogetaway will be a threat if resuming in the same form as when winning 2 handicaps in the first half of 2023. Tarahumara had a possible excuse at Exeter last time and had been progressive prior to that so he’s another who could have a say.

1-2-3: 1.BLACK HAWK EAGLE (IRE) 2.PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) 3.TARAHUMARA KEY colours

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Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

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horse

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WHIZZ KID (GER) (81) 2014-14 D

8

12-0

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER) Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S

Luke Scott (5) Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with 2m hurdles success at Wetherby in October. Faded into a below-form fourth at Newbury 3 weeks later but he’s largely consistent. First outing for 12 weeks.

TFRHHHII BHA127

2

TARAHUMARA (GB) (64) 21/5-11P D BF

B g Kayf Tara - My World (FR) N. Turner & C. Schicht Br Nicola Turner and Charlotte Schicht

8

11-7

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third hurdle success of his short career when returning from 6 months off to see off 16 rivals in a 2m Warwick handicap (heavy) in November. Likely found the run coming too soon when pulling up at Exeter 19 days later. Freshened up since. Can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA120

3

GETALEAD (IRE) (21) 16566-0

8

B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE) Pickard Racing Club Br L. Byrne

11-5

Bryan Carver Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his tally with pair of small-field victories in September 2022 but lost his way for Claire Harris in the second TFRHHIII BHA118 half of last season and his recent debut for this trainer (after 10 months off) wasn’t overly encouraging.

4

BLACK HAWK EAGLE (IRE) (34) 150-01

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Nimboo (USA) The Eagles Br Vimal and Gillian Khosla

6

11-3

Richard Patrick Kerry Lee, Presteigne Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who struck at only the second time of asking for new trainer Kerry Lee in 2m Wincanton handicap (soft) on Boxing Day. Saw off a next-time-out winner with a bit in hand and still looks fairly treated after a 5lb rise.

TFRHHHHH BHA116

5

MASTER DANCER (FR) (114) 0/13P0-3 D

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR) The Dancer Quartet Br Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux

7

11-2

Harry Bannister Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning chaser in France who scored over hurdles in Britain last season but lost his way at the end of the campaign. Well-held third of 4 reverted to fences on his Fontwell reappearance in October but had an excuse after being hampered early. Now back hurdling after another 114 days off. TFRHHHII BHA115

6

PLAYTOGETAWAY (IRE) (240) 60451-1 D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Play Trix (IRE) Betfred Br Jennifer Coleman & Philip Heskin

6

11-1

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2-2 in small-field handicaps in the first half of 2023. In a more competitive environment on this return from 8 months off but he’s likely capable of better again and his stable is going well. On the shortlist.

TFRHHHHI BHA114

7

MR MACKAY (IRE) (45) 5-31540

5 10-12

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE) Mr M. Stavrou Br Philip Heskin

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f) in October.

Improved on handicap bow when fourth at Cheltenham in November but took his first backward step over hurdles at that same venue last time.

TFRHHHII BHA111

18

8

JUST THE MAN (FR) (26) 0-62535 D

Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Yachtclubgenoa (IRE) Mr K. W. Bell Br Compagnia Generale SRL

8 10-10

Nick Scholfield John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice last summer and should be sharper for a recent Flat outing. Doesn’t obviously have much in hand of his mark, though.

TFRHHIII BHA109

9

NOT NOW KANNE (FR) (46) 40-6

5

B g Arakan (USA) - Not Now Katie Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Br E.A.R.L. Detouillon Raphael Et Frederiqu

10-7

Ben Poste Harriet Dickin, Midford Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORM VIEW French Flat winner. Fair form in a juvenile hurdle there last March. Didn’t shape too badly considering he pulled hard when sixth of 14 in 2m Taunton novice hurdle on yard debut last month. Hopefully that has knocked some of the freshness out of him and he’s unexposed now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA106 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: TARAHUMARA: Following its run on 26/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Playtogetaway (IRE), 9-2 Whizz Kid (GER), 11-2 Black Hawk Eagle (IRE), 9-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 10-1 Tarahumara (GB), 11-1 Master Dancer (FR), 18-1 Just The Man (FR), 20-1 Not Now Kanne (FR), 40-1 Getalead (IRE)

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THE READ HARRY COBDEN’S BLOG AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs RUSSIAN RULER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs HARBOUR LAKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEEPER BLUE trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 123 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HENRY’S FRIEND has been given only a marginal rise for last month’s Newbury success, and with further improvement likely to come, is fancied to follow up. Rock My Way made a solid start to his chasing career at Plumpton last time and is of interest again, whilst Harbour Lake will surely prove better than he was able to show on chase debut and may be worth another chance.

1-2-3: 1.HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) 2.ROCK MY WAY (IRE) 3.HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (22) P0-0562

6 11-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans Br Rockvale Stud

S

st lb

Sam Twiston-Davies Syd Hosie, Sherborne Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t really go on over hurdles after notching a Grade 2 novice hurdle win at Cheltenham last year but his debut chasing effort when second of 5 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) was a decent start in this sphere. May not have loads in hand from current mark but respected all the same.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

2

HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (30) 2410-51

B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE) Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Br Otto Daniel Kueres

7

11-7

Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed useful form at only the second time of asking over fences when landing 7-runner handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, soft, 17/2) 30 days ago. All out to score there but he’s open to further improvement as a chaser and still looks well treated following a 3lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA129

3

DEEPER BLUE (FR) (44) 511/6-20

Ch g Muhtathir - Divine Cayras (FR) Mr Charlie Walker Br Xavier Herail & Philippe Andre Herail

8

11-6

Jonathan Burke Harry Fry, Corscombe P3P Partners LLP, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when winning maiden and handicap hurdles in spring 2022. Missed the bulk of last season but showed he retains ability when runner-up on his return at Plumpton. Bit to prove after lacklustre effort at Doncaster last time, though. TFRHHHII BHA128

4

HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (34) 34P45-P D

Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE) Hemmings Racing Br Miss Patricia Duffin

8

11-6

Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 4 completed starts over hurdles and held his own in to-end handicaps subsequently last term. Well backed but made errors before pulling up on chase debut, though he has the physiqeue for this discipline and should do better. TFRHHHHI BHA128

5

SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (34) 104-314

B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Br Imelda Harney

7

11-5

Alice Stevens (5) Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and improved from his chasing debut to score in a 4-runner Ascot handicap in November. Not in the same form at Aintree on Boxing Day, so bounce back is called for. TFRHHHII BHA127

6

RUSSIAN RULER (IRE) (34) PF11-4P

B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Hot Choice Unique Financial Racing Partnership Br Thomas Norris

7

11-3

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Evidently not been the easiest to train but he seemed on the improve when landing Newbury handicap and Kempton novice late last season. Showed aptitude on his chase debut bu seemed in discomfort from some way out at Kempton on Boxing Day and he’s got something to prove now. TFRHHHII BHA125

7

HARDY FELLA (IRE) (42) 221-415

B g Libertarian - Combustible Spirit (IRE) Mighty Acorn Stables Br Mr B. Nolan

7

11-2

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying hurdler last season and surpassed that form on the second attempt over fences when scrambling home at Fontwell in November. Fifth at Plumpton since and others still appeal as better-treated. TFRHHHII BHA124

20

8

SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) (45) 23-1P10 D BF

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE) Alan & Andrew Turner Br Jim & John Lawler

7 10-11

Harry Cobden Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences at Market Rasen in May before doubling his tally in this sphere at Southwell in November.

Found nothing at Doncaster last time, though, so he has questions to answer after such a disconcerting effort.

TFRHHHII BHA119 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) 6 11 7 David Noonan 10-3 (Mrs Jane Williams) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: RUSSIAN RULER: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 6-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 8-1 Hardy Fella (IRE), 17-2 Harbour Lake (IRE), Russian Ruler (IRE), 11-1 Sageburg County (IRE), 12-1 Deeper Blue (FR), Supreme Gift (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WATCH AND BET AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 78 runners, 28%) runs JACKSBAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs JACKSBAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALLAN QUEEN trained by L Russell, Kinross, 350 miles.

RACE SUMMARY It was probably a slightly stronger race than this that THE GYPSY DAVEY landed on his Rules debut at Taunton and he looks capable of defying a penalty. Isholo du Vivien didn’t shape badly switched to hurdles at Kelso and he gets the nod ahead of Callan Queen, who showed signs of ability in a Musselburgh bumper, for forecast purposes.

1-2-3: 1.THE GYPSY DAVEY (IRE) 2.ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) 3.CALLAN QUEEN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

THE GYPSY DAVEY (IRE) (21) P/-5011 D

6 11-12

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rose N Alice (IRE) Mr Billy Bates Br Mr William Bates

PLAY SMARTER

S

st lb

Isabel Williams (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fourth attempt between the flags in December and put that experience to good use when making all in a 13-runner maiden at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on Rules debut 3 weeks ago. Obvious claims despite the penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

BLOW YOUR HORN (IRE) (23) 00

7

11-5

B g Golden Horn - She’s Complete (IRE) Ian Williams Racing Club Br The She’s Complete Partnership

Charlie Todd Ian Williams, Alvechurch

3

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2 1/4m) who recorded a hat-trick last summer. Well held both starts in this sphere to date, though, and he also struggled back on the level at Kempton earlier this month. TFRHHIII BHA-

GET THE VALUE (IRE) (61) 32-40

B g Getaway (GER) - Valsugana (IRE) The Cross Racing Club Br A. P. Heskin Ltd

11-5

Nick Scholfield John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in first 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers but there were very few positives to take from his hurdles debut display when returning from a 6-month absence over this C&D in November.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (31) P2-F143

Br g Voiladenuo (FR) - Sholowisas (FR) Mrs Carol Shaw Br Mr Yves Letort

6

11-5

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who bettered his rather disappointing Rules debut display in a bumper when finishing third of 11 starting out over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) during the Christmas period. Claims if able to build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA-

5

JOKER JACK (IRE) (39) 5P

5

B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE) The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club Br Thomas Norris

11-5

Mr Peter Summers (7) Claire Hitch, Watchet

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit only start in bumpers but could hardly have shown any less sent hurdling at Exeter last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

JUST AIDAN (IRE) (17) 1-0 D

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tastytimes (IRE) Robin Dickin Racing Club Br Mrs Noreen O’Gorman

5

11-5

Ben Poste Harriet Dickin, Midford Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole outing in points last spring but it’s hard to view his recent Rules debut effort in a Sedgefield bumper in a positive light.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7

PEARLY KING (GB) (43) 00

5

B g Dartmouth - Jayjay Joules Mr Simon Edwards Br Jill Roach & Pamela Leslie

11-5

Mr Huw Edwards (7) Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much on debut in a bumper here in November and similar story switched to hurdles at Southwell the following month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

22

8

TIMEFORARUM (GB) (51) 44-0

6

B g Proconsul - Timeforagin Mr Brian Eckley Br B. J. Eckley

11-5

Robert Dunne Brian Eckley, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair fourth in a bumper on his introduction here last February but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including when returning to action following a wind op at Chepstow last month. Hurdles debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

9

TOO MUCH HAMMER (IRE) (34) 555

5

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Joan’s Girl (IRE) Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Br Brian Moran

11-5

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest fifth in a Ludlow bumper in October and well beaten both starts over hurdles since.

TFRHIIII BHA-

10

BARBIE GIRLZ (IRE) (30) 046

6 10-12

B m Mount Nelson - Pride of The Braid (IRE) Mr E. W. Lewis Br Brucetown Farms Ltd

Shane Quinlan (3) Katy Price, Llanigon Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in a couple of Irish bumpers and predictably struggled on hurdles debut for new yard in a listed event at Taunton. This is a less taxing assignment but she’s hard to warm to in any case.

TFRHIIII BHA-

11

CALLAN QUEEN (IRE) (42) 5

5 10-12

B m Mount Nelson - Sel The Buzzard Syndicate Br J. Manogue

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

12

6 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fair hurdler Crushed and debut effort in a Musselburgh bumper last month wasn’t completely devoid of promise. Entitled to come on for that run and may well be seen in a better light now switched to hurdles.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Tuney Tulip (IRE) Mr F. Baxter Br Mrs Violet Pollard

Lee Edwards Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

13

5 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Imperial Monarch mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m chase winner Doc Carver. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (21f-29f winner) Trust Fund. Probably best watched on debut, unless the market suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

JACKSBAR (GB) (21) 6

Ch m Jack Hobbs - The Last Bar Fergus Gillard Mrs C. A. Wyatt Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mrs C. A. Wyatt Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly in need of the experience when sixth in the 13-runner Taunton maiden won by The Gypsy Davey. Will be more street-wise this time but it’s likely that she’ll come into her own when tackling longer trips in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-

14

SECRET SAUCE (IRE) (33) U6

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE) Secret Sauce Syndicate Br Michael Begley

4

10-6

Ben Jones Anthony Charlton, Warminster

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland, winning a 1m Gowran claimer last May. However, offered little in a couple of juvenile hurdles (when trained by Milton Harris) and failed to land a blow returned to the level on debut for this yard last time. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 The Gypsy Davey (IRE), 3-1 Isholo du Vivien (FR), 17-2 Callan Queen (IRE), 11-1 Jacksbar (GB), 22-1 Creamoverpeaches (IRE), 25-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE), 40-1 Get The Value (IRE), 50-1 Just Aidan (IRE), Timeforarum (GB), 66-1 Too Much Hammer (IRE), Secret Sauce (IRE), 100-1 Barbie Girlz (IRE), 250-1 Joker Jack (IRE), 300-1 Pearly King (GB)

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2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.

Stewards Note: GET THE VALUE: Following its run on 29/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

SEVENTH RACE 4.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY BEAT SAV! AT PLANETSPORTBET OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £5000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279.

(Penalty Value £2566.50) HC Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (22 wins from 78 runners, 28%) runs BENNYS KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs BENNYS KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUOVA VITA trained by E Walker, Ottery St Mary, 118 miles.

RACE SUMMARY BENNYS KING took this 12 months ago and looks the way to go again having teed himself up well when a rejuvenated third at Taunton last time out. Kaproyale still looks to have better days ahead of him in this sphere so rates the main threat on his return ahead of Notre Pari and Cat Tiger.

1-2-3: 1.BENNYS KING (IRE) 2.KAPROYALE 3.NOTRE PARI (IRE) KEY colours

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Jockey

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BENNYS KING (IRE) (21) U12-PP3 CD

13 12-6

S

st lb

B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (5) Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning this and posting a fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter (all under this rider). Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces when third in Taunton hunter last time. Player. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2

CAT TIGER (FR) (58) 02/5P-35 D

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR) Mr David Maxwell H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

10 12-6

Mr David Maxwell S. Loxton, Bruton The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Paul Nicholls who was second in last year’s Aintree Foxhunters’ in 2022. Not disgraced both runs for N. George & A. Zetterholm at Auteuil this winter. Possibilities starting for another new handler. TFRHHHII BHA134

3

KAPROYALE (GB) (241) 2212-11

9

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR) The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

12-6

Mr Zac Baker Francesca Poste, Ettington

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winning pointer who has made an excellent start in hunters, scoring at Huntingdon and Stratford in early summer. More to offer so can’t be ruled out despite an eight-month absence.

TFRHHHHI BHA115

4

TIME LEADER (IRE) (57) P5-111P D BF

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Dancing Matilda (IRE) G&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran H North Staffordshire

10 12-6

Mr Huw Edwards (7) Miss Hannah Roach

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser for John O’Shea who bgged hunter chase (10/11) at Cartmel (25.5f, good) in May. Pulled up in a recent point but he still needs considering for his new stable.

TFRHHHII BHA128

5

AVOIR DE SOINS (IRE) (241) 5/P/2P4-4

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Garranlea Maree (IRE) Richard and Shirl Smith H Cattistock

10 11-12

Miss Chloe Emsley (7) S. Payne, Crewkerne

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser for Jonjo O’Neill who wasn’t disgraced on yard debut when 26 lengths fourth of 9 to Kaproyale in hunter chase at Stratford (17f, good) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. TFRHHHII BHA85

6

NOTRE PARI (IRE) (57) 421-4P4 BF

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Glynn Approach (IRE) Mr Luke Harvey H North Cotswold

10 11-12

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) Luke Harvey, Wantage

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Olly Murphy. Has since scored in points and fourth in that sphere last month so can’t be dismissed.

TFRHHHII BHA113

7

NUOVA VITA (GB) (236) 5PU1-55

B g Alkaased (USA) - Eau de Vie Ms E. Berrington H Berkeley

8 11-12

Miss Ella Herbison (7) Edward William Walker, Ottery St Mary

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning pointer but showed little in a pair of novice hurdles at Worcester and Newton Abbot in the summer for Polly Grundy. Cheekpieces on for new stable on his return.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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8

SHANG TANG(IRE) (57) 1/46-U60 D

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE) Ms A. Sargeant H South Shropshire

10 11-12

Miss Aimee Jones (7) Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at best for Emma Lavelle but struggled in handicaps at the start of the summer and only seventh in a point for her new stable in December.

TFRHHIII BHA116

9

URBANIST (IRE) (57) 2-51PPP

12 11-12

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sorcillera Miss Hebe Swindail H Cheshire Forest

Miss Immy Robinson (5) R. J. Holmes, Saverley Green

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in points earlier this month but hasn’t troubled the judge in hunter chases thus far and makes limited appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA87 2023: BENNYS KING (IRE) 12 11 5 Miss Heidi Palin 20-1 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bennys King (IRE), 7-2 Cat Tiger (FR), 4-1 Time Leader (IRE), 5-1 Kaproyale (GB), 16-1 Shang Tang (IRE), 22-1 Notre Pari (IRE), 100-1 Avoir de Soins (IRE), Nuova Vita (GB), Urbanist (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE BET £10 GET £10 AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £38. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE BET £10 GET £10 AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £38. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT PLANETSPORTBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. PlanetSportBet Racing have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £44. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE PLANETSPORTBET APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 19 entries at £53. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.30 - THE READ HARRY COBDEN’S BLOG AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the fifth £354. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

January 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). PlanetSportBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

13 entries at £58. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE WATCH AND BET AT PLANETSPORTBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. PlanetSportBet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £38. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.30 - THE PLAY BEAT SAV! AT PLANETSPORTBET OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. PlanetSportBet has generously sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £25. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279.

(Penalty Value £2566.50) HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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