LIVEMUSIC AFTERRACING AFTERRA

FOURTH RACE 3.00

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

The Sky Sports Racing Sky 415

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £14650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5917, 2nd £2958, 3rd £1480, 4th £740, 5th £369. (Penalty Value £7736.66)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (33 wins from 157 runners, 21%) runs HUDSON DE GRUGY & SOPRAN THOR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs SHOLOKJACK

WEIGHTWATCHER: NATIVE ROBIN won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 6lb to 119.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: NATIVE ROBIN trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 180 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A low-mileage dual winner over hurdles, SHOLOKJACK got no further than the second on his return/chase debut at Uttoxeter during early December but he remains with potential for a powerful stable and in a wide-open race could be worth siding with to prove a different proposition now. Parliament Hill and Enzo d’Airy are others to consider, along with New Age Dawning

1-2-3: 1.SHOLOKJACK (IRE) 2.PARLIAMENT HILL 3.ENZO D’AIRY (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 ENZO D’AIRY (FR) (35) 3136/-10 BF

9 11-11

B g Anzillero (GER) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) (Cadoubel (FR)) Shane Quinlan (3) Dr Moira Hamlin Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-French hurdler who ran right up to his best on the back of a lengthy absence when gaining third chase success at Chepstow (19.5f) in December Struggling some way out when well held at that venue since but he’s had a 5-week break since TFRHHHHI BHA127

2 SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (56) 1/116-F

7 11-9

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR)) Harry Skelton

Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point/dual hurdles winner who, (on back of a wind op) was let down by his jumping when falling on return/ chase debut at Uttoxeter early on last month. Still, far too soon to be writing him off for leading yard TFRHHHHH BHA125

3 HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) (36) 616-420 C

6 11-9

B g Falco (USA) - Queen de Grugy (FR) (April Night (FR)) Niall Houlihan (3)

Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie et al

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 4-time hurdle winner for this yard A little below that level in 2 chase outings in November and jumped poorly at Kempton Boxing Day. Needs to do better with cheekpieces now enlisted TFRHHHII BHA125

4 PARLIAMENT HILL (GB) (28) 621-31U

5 11-6

Ch g Sir Percy - Fauran (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Sean Bowen

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Minster Stud Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-winning hurdler who showed benefit of opening chase run when landing 6-runner handicap at Wetherby in November

Unseated early on at Musselbugh (20.3f) 4 weeks ago but there could be more to come, particularly at this trip TFRHHHHI BHA128

5 NEW AGE DAWNING (IRE) (21) P14-422

Ch g Stowaway - Captain Supreme (IRE) (Captain Rio)

9 11-6

Tom Scudamore

Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs D. Cashman W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a bumper/novice hurdle in 2019 Resumed winning ways in 3-runner handicap chase in January 2022 and while he’s been restricted to just 4 runs since, his latest Exeter second behind a well-handicapped rival was a good one. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA122

6 NATIVE ROBIN (IRE) (24) 114-004 D

13 11-3

Br g Robin des Pres (FR) - Homebird (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) Lorcan Williams

Mr P. Moore

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Barry O’Connor Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran. Multiple chase winner (landed 4 of his 6 starts last season). However, he’s been operating some way below his best in trio of starts this campaign and fair bit to prove despite a sliding mark TFRHHIII BHA119

7 SOPRAN THOR (FR) (24) 4U422-0 CD

B g Authorized (IRE) - Sopran Slam (IRE) (Grand Slam (USA))

Galloping On The South Downs Partnership

Br Azienda Agricola San Giacomo

8 11-2

Jamie Moore

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser (C&D winner) who ended last term with pair of runners-up efforts at Fontwell/Huntingdon However, jumping has often been an issue with him, typically making mistakes when well held on return at Sandown 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA118

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

ENZO D’AIRY: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sholokjack (IRE), 4-1 Parliament Hill (GB), 9-2 New Age Dawning (IRE), 5-1 Enzo d’Airy (FR), 15-2 Sopran Thor (FR), 11-1 Hudson de Grugy (FR), 14-1 Native Robin (IRE)

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MARCH

FIFTH RACE 3.35

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2686, 2nd £1343, 3rd £672, 4th £336, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (33 wins from 157 runners, 21%) runs ISKAR D’AIRY & ISSAR D’AIRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs YEOMEN WARDER WEIGHTWATCHER: CHECKITSME won off a handicap mark of 85, her rating is now down 7lb to 78. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AFTER THE FOX trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 195 miles.

Lots of these arrive with question marks against them so it is worth siding with YEOMEN WARDER to take a big step forward now he goes into handicap company with his stamina drawn out more. In-form Lock Out could emerge as the chief threat to Dan Skelton’s son of Shirocco, with Fontwell-second Kenny George not discounted either

1-2-3: 1.YEOMEN WARDER (IRE) 2.LOCK OUT (IRE) 3.KENNY GEORGE colours no horse age st lb

1 LOCK OUT (IRE) (21) 111433

6 12-2

B g Watar (IRE) - Swift And Late (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Tom Scudamore

Chris & David Stam David Pipe, Wellington

Br T. Brennan W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 7/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHHI BHA102

2 HAPPY COMPANY (IRE) (15) 2/-00415 C

9 11-12

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Miss Mauna Kea (IRE) (Observatory (USA)) Sean Bowen

Mr R. Cooper John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Ms E. O’Neill

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, heavy) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time over jumps and can give a good account if they spark a resurgence TFRHHHII BHA98

3 KENNY GEORGE (GB) (36) 0P-3342 D

8 11-9

B g Mawatheeq (USA) - One For Philip (Blushing Flame (USA)) Marc Goldstein

Mr Michael Moriarty Sheena West, Lewes

Br Mr Ken Knox Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, soft, 11/1) 36 days ago.

Fourteen runs since last win in 2019, however. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 ISKAR D’AIRY (FR) (68) 03-405P

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Canzka d’Airy (FR) (Anzillero (GER))

5 11-7

Niall Houlihan (3)

Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Claude Yves Pelsy & Elevage D’Airy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW French bumper winner who caught the eye on his hurdling debut at Kempton in May. Has shown very little all 3 outings since though

5 YEOMEN WARDER (IRE) (35) P1-000

TFRHHIII BHA93

6 11-4

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Quarry Endeavour (IRE) (Great Palm (USA)) Harry Skelton

Bedlam Bound Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who was well held in 3 novice hurdles towards the end of 2022 However, he represents a top yard and it would certainly be worth noting if the market speaks in his favour now moving into handicap company stepped up in trip

6 AFTER THE FOX (GB) (34) 540-065 D

B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove (Hernando (FR))

You Can Be Sure

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter

TFRHHHHH BHA90

8 11-4

David Noonan

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term on a low-key note and efforts so far this season have not been inspiring First-time blinkers need to spark a resurgence. TFRHHIII BHA90

7

ISSAR D’AIRY (FR) (68) 5203-0P

5 11-0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) Jamie Moore

Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham

Br S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C. Yves

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) 68 days ago. Lots more is required if he’s to shed his maiden tag. TFRHHIII BHA86

TINY TANTRUM (IRE) (31) 333-554

B g Fame And Glory - Sara’s Smile (Presenting)

7 10-13

Bryony Frost

Mrs N. Kappler Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Br Thomas Meagher

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden for Lucy Wadham last term but not at his best in 3 handicaps for new yard this winter. Mark is on the slide but need to see more TFRHHIII BHA85

9 HESBEHINDYOU (IRE) (36) 60-042P

7 10-7

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Veronica’s Gift (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (5) The Plum Merchants Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br M. Kelleher Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) 36 days ago. Backdown in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time now with lots to find if he’s to open his account. TFRHHIII BHA79

10 CHECKITSME (GB) (65) 530P-0P

6 10-6

B m Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Charlie (Myboycharlie (IRE)) Tabitha Worsley (3)

Green Hedges Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough

Br Mr D. F. Spence Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Leicester for Milton Harris in January. Placed twice subsequently but has produced two tame displays so far this season Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

YEOMEN WARDER: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the horse’s left fore suffered an overreach.

HESBEHINDYOU: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kenny George (GB), 9-2 Yeomen Warder (IRE), 5-1 Lock Out (IRE), 10-1 Tiny Tantrum (IRE), 11-1 After The Fox (GB), 14-1 Issar d’Airy (FR), Hesbehindyou (IRE), 25-1 Happy Company (IRE), 33-1 Iskar d’Airy (FR), Checkitsme (GB)

Hblb Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,203,772 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

SIXTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3090, 2nd £1545, 3rd £773, 4th £386, 5th £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Gordon (10 wins from 60 runners, 17%) runs GERICO VILLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs LEARNTALOT LONGEST TRAVELLER: JET SMART trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 169 miles.

PreferenceisforWILLIAMPHILO,whoappreciatedthereturntohurdleswhenfindingjustonetoo good at Uttoxeter and this low-mileage 6-y-o probably has more to offer Learntalot has undergone wind surgery since hitting the crossbar atWetherby almost 2 months ago and he will be a threat if able to build on that effort.With improvement likely now pitched into a handicap, Jet Smart is also of interest and Spike Jones, a winner at Fontwell on Boxing Day, is another to consider

1-2-3: 1.WILLIAM PHILO 2.LEARNTALOT (IRE) 3.JET colours no horse

1 JET SMART (IRE) (32) 2-544 age st lb

5 12-0

Ch g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Tom Scudamore

Clan McNeil David Pipe, Wellington

Br Ms Cecily Purcell W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000 purchase after finishing second in an Irish point in March Has shown ability in 3 starts over hurdles at around 2 1/2m, and very much appeals as the type to improve now moving up in trip for this handicap debut Cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHII BHA110

2 GOLDEN COSMOS (IRE) (32) 240-535

7 12-0

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lilly Mais (IRE) (Subtle Power (IRE)) Luke Scott (7) Ardroe Developments Ltd Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br M. Fogarty Maguire Jackson

TIMEFORMVIEWHit the frame a couple of times for Philip Fenton last winter and stepped forward from his yard debut when third of 8 at Ascot in November Similar form when mid-field at Haydock (24.3f, soft) since, down another 2lb, he’s worth a second look TFRHHHII BHA110

3 GERICO VILLE (FR) (30) 523F-43

7 12-0

B g Protektor (GER) - Jadoudy Ville (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Jamie Moore

Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mr J. Poumaillou & Mr E. Poumaillou Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWRelated to plenty of winners and placed twice in maidens over 19.5f here last season Best effort since switched to handicaps when a close third at Fakenham (23.4f, soft) on New Year’s Day but more will be needed if he’s to go 2 places better this time TFRHHHII BHA110

4 SPIKE JONES (GB) (36) 331-331

6 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) (Malinas (GER))

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Danny Burton (5) Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys

TIMEFORM VIEWBreakthrough win over hurdles came at Catterick in March and proved better than ever with the hood left off to record a second success in this sphere at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) on Boxing Day, a soundly-run affair suiting him well Up just 3lb and should be in the mix again TFRHHHII BHA110

5 LEARNTALOT (IRE) (59) 432-52

Ch g Ask - Lady Alacoque (IRE) (Anshan)

7 11-13

Sean Bowen

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Jeremiah & Gerald O’Donovan Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts over hurdles last term, and stepped up on Wetherby reappearance effort when second in a 7-runner handicap upped to 3m (soft) there at the start of December Since undergone a wind op and sports a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 HAS TROKE (FR) (36) 164-020

6 11-7

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Shifa (FR) (Lost World (IRE)) Kielan Woods

The Arty Syndicate

Br S.C. Couetil Elevage

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner in France who came good over hurdles in a 19f Fontwell novice last February. Best run in handicaps when runner-up here (19.5f, good to soft) in December but failed to build on that next time and stamina to prove now upped in trip TFRHHIII BHA103

7 HURRICANE VICHI (IRE) (30) 21-4340 BF

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Avichi (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))

6 11-6

Harry Reed

Trailer Resources Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Drumlin Bloodstock Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start between the flags and made a winning Rules debut in a Ffos Las bumper last spring Shaped fairly well initially in this sphere but proved disappointing upped to 23.4f on handicap debut at Fakenham last time Tongue strap added TFRHHIII BHA102

8 WILLIAM PHILO (GB) (31) 013-5F2

6 11-0

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jambles (Muhtarram (USA)) Harry Kimber (3)

Tony and Susan Brimble Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Mrs S. L. Brimble Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough win in Fontwell handicap hurdle last term Tried over the larger obstacles first 2 starts of this season without success but fine second back in this sphere at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) on New Year’s Eve. High on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA96

9 GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (41) P5P-533

7 10-12

B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (5) Doyoufollow Partnership

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRather in and out for Tom Lacey and while she appeared to take a step forward on her second outing for this stable when third over C&D in November, her subsequent display (again over this C&D) was less encouraging TFRHHIII BHA94

10 FIAMETTE (IRE) (40) 44554-6

5 10-2

Ch m Free Eagle (IRE) - High Reserve (Dr Fong (USA)) James Davies

Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Roundhill Stud & Irish National Stud Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who might have needed her first outing in 9 months when fading into sixth at Ffos Las in December Being dropped 4lb since can only help but others make more appeal all the same TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

HURRICANE VICHI: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 William Philo (GB), 9-2 Spike Jones (GB), 6-1 Learntalot (IRE), 7-1 Jet Smart (IRE), 8-1 Gerico Ville (FR), 17-2 Golden Cosmos (IRE), 14-1 Hurricane Vichi (IRE), 22-1 Fiamette (IRE), 25-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 28-1 Has Troke (FR)

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