Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 26th February

EIDER CHASE THE ULTIMATE TEST FOR HORSE AND JOCKEY

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My thanks go to today’s race sponsors Vertem for their generous sponsorship of today’s races, and their continued support of the racecourse.

This is the second running of the Vertem Eider Chase over the new extended trip of 4m1f and 56yds. The marathon test will see horses jumping a total of 26 fences. We look forward to welcoming a number of old favourites back to the course, Lakeview Lad, Potters Corner and Achille. Today’s ground should be less testing than previous years due to a much drier winter.

Myself and the team hope you enjoy the action wherever you may be watching and hope that you all stay safe and well and look forward to welcoming you back to High Gosforth Park in the near future.

David Williamson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

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Something To Eat

The Brandling House

Restaurant facilities are available within Brandling House.

The Brandling House has one bar, the Cocktail Lounge – a perfect location to enjoy the racing with a glass or two of champagne.

The MFB Stand Bar has a great food servery offering a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold beverages, in addition to a fully stocked bar.

Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure Enjoy a drink in one of the following bars:

Visit The Grandstand Grill for our ‘grab and go’ food offer – try fresh pizza, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, hot bacon and pulled pork sandwiches, and chips, of course.

Please note all restaurants have a no smoking policy.

FOR ALL ADVANCED RESTAURANT BOOKINGS AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON 0191 236 2020

The Blaydon Races Bar and the Eider Bar in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure are great and lively locations to enjoy a drink from the wide selection of draught and bottled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The Silver Ring Bar is also open on selected family and festival fixtures.

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HOW TO READ

YOUR RACECARD

horse’s name & birthplace

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

3

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 age BF = beaten favourite

no. of days since last ran

LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

weight st-lb

8 10-13

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Br Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account.

TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

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

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII 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.

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FIRST RACE 1.35 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BREAK FROM THE HERD WITH VERTEM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total race value £12920 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5392, 2nd £2696, 3rd £1348, 4th £674.

(Penalty Value £7036.22)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Mrs S J Smith (20 wins from 97 runners, 21%) runs COPPER BEACH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs BARRICHELLO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BARRICHELLO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY BARRICHELLO is a much-improved performer this season and has been found an excellent opportunity to add to his tally. Bumper-winner Fringill Dike made an unpromising start to his hurdle career at Wetherby last month but is nicely bred and should be capable of better.

1-2-3: 1.BARRICHELLO 2.FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) 3.BOTTLE HILL KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

BARRICHELLO (GB) (34) 22-1141 D

st lb

6 11-10

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Owners Group 066 E. R. Hanbury

Peter Kavanagh (7) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Slightly frustrating last season but an improved performer this term, recording a third win on Warwick handicap debut (2m) 34 days ago, all out. Will take all the beating.

TFRHHHHH BHA134

2 Br

BOTTLE HILL (GB) (79) 5P-5

6

11-0

Bl g Malinas (GER) - Minnie Hill (IRE) Conor O’Farrell Mrs Hugh Fraser James Ewart, Langholm L. M. Northover Brown Shipley Private Bank, James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form on first outing since leaving Bryan F. Murphy when fifth of 12 in maiden hurdle at this C&D (good, 40/1) 79 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 Br

COOLMOYNE (GB) (60) 00

6

Ch g Ocovango - High Life Mrs E. C. York Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

11-0

Callum Bewley Simon Waugh, Morpeth Simon Waugh Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit under a considerate ride on Kelso hurdles debut in October but went backwards at Catterick 10 weeks on. Handicaps presumably up after this.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 Br

COPPER BEACH (IRE) (30) 00

5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady McBride (IRE) Mrs S. Smith M. F. Condon

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/novice hurdle.

5 Br

11-0

Ryan Mania Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd TFRHIIII BHA-

FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (30) 1-4U D

5

Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE) Caron & Paul Chapman Cathal Ennis

11-0

Craig Nichol Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Nicely bred bumper winner who looked badly in need of the experience on his Wetherby hurdle debut, behind when unseating 4 out. Should be capable of better. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

HERITIER DE SIVOLA (FR) (11) U02340

Ch g Noroit (GER) - Quellevic (FR) Mr G. Nicholson Gilles Trapenard & Max Trapenard

5

11-0

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who looks one for the longer term under Rules.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 Br

KIAN CALLING (IRE) (19) 540

B g Power - Kalaroa (IRE) Tarzan Bloodstock Mr Sean Madigan

6

11-0

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in a brace of bumpers but made no impact on Carlisle hurdling debut after 8 month off.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10

2021: WETLANDS (IRE) 6 11 4 Brian Hughes 11-10 (Nicky Richards) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners and Trainers Benefits • Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the Owners and Trainers bar.

• Complimentary food voucher – redeemable within the Charles Brandling Room situated on the 1st floor of Brandling House.

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RACE ONE

Probable S.P’s: 3-10 Barrichello (GB), 11-2 Fringill Dike (IRE), 14-1 Bottle Hill (GB), 33-1 Heritier de Sivola (FR), 66-1 Kian Calling (IRE), 100-1 Copper Beach (IRE), 150-1 Coolmoyne (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.10 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM - VERY DIFFERENT STOCKBROKERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total race value £10600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3839, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480.

(Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Ewart (13 wins from 85 runners, 15%) runs BLACK PIRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs CENOTICE WEIGHTWATCHER: CENOTICE won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 8lb to 117.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AR MEST trained by Henry Oliver, Abberley, 222 miles.

OSCARS LEADER has taken well to fences and was in the process of backing up the form of his Haydock win when unseating 3 out at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago. He’s taken to quickly resume winning ways at the main expense of the reliable Cenotice.

1-2-3: 1.OSCARS LEADER (IRE) 2.CENOTICE 3.AR MEST (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

CENOTICE (GB) (17) 536412 CD

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Kenny’s Dream Mr D. McMahon Mickley Stud

st lb

8 11-12

Theo Gillard (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Perth in July after 22 months off and has continued in decent nick, resuming winning ways over C&D last month before second at Ludlow. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 Br

OSCARS LEADER (IRE) (14) 25-3P1U D BF

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lead’er Inn (IRE) John Marriott Mrs P. and Philip Heaney

9 11-12

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful 17f hurdles winner who confirmed promise of chase debut when making all at Haydock.

In process of running well when unseated at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and remains of interest. TFRHHHHH BHA117

3 Br

BLACK PIRATE (GB) (364) 114/334- D

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Proper Posh Leeds Plywood and Doors Ltd Shade Oak Stud & Mr D. Jenks

10 11-12

Ryan Mania James Ewart, Langholm Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Two hurdle wins. Sound start to chase career when third in 2m handicaps. However, went like a horse that still has issues when last seen in this race 12 months ago. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 Br

AR MEST (FR) (24) 304502 D

Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Shabada (FR) Mr K. Sohi J. Haimet, X. Le Stang & J. Liberge

9

11-0

Tom Bellamy Henry Oliver, Abberley Smart Vet Meds

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m Fakenham selling hurdle in May and best effort for a while when second in Leicester claimer this month. Could figure back over fences for new yard.

TFRHHHII BHA105 2021: AIN’T MY FAULT (IRE) 8 11 8 Stephen Mulqueen 14-1 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Visor worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: BLACK PIRATE: Following its run on 27/2/2021 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Cenotice (GB), Oscars Leader (IRE), 9-2 Ar Mest (FR), 15-2 Black Pirate (GB)

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RACE TWO

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THIRD RACE 2.45 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE THINK SMART AT VERTEM EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series) (GBB RACE) Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (15 wins from 103 runners, 15%) runs FONZERELLI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs FONZERELLI LONGEST TRAVELLER: SO THEY SAY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 137 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FONZERELLI has shaped well on both her hurdling starts for Rebecca Menzies so is fancied to add to her Irish points win and make it happy days for her new connections. Fairfield Ferrata has to concede 7lb to the selection but arrives in good nick and shouldn’t be underestimated, while So They Say is worth considering too if, as expected, building on her debut Kelso fourth.

1-2-3: 1.FONZERELLI (IRE) 2.FAIRFIELD FERRATA 3.SO THEY SAY KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

FAIRFIELD FERRATA (GB) (27) 5-31P52

B m Kayf Tara - Via Ferrata (FR) Mrs J. A. Darling Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-7

Conor O’Farrell Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen in November and good second in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f) 27 days ago. Needs considering despite conceding weight all round.

TFRHHHHI BHA108

2 Br

FONZERELLI (IRE) (48) 16-2423

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Cadoutene (FR) Graham & Christine Seward Coisdeel Bloodstock Ltd

6

11-0

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and has shaped with promise when placed on both her starts in this sphere, third in Ayr novice (20.4f) 48 days ago. Big player.

TFRHHHHH BHA109

3 Br

GRANNIE ANNIE (IRE) (-)

B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Cresta Rise Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran John R. Jeffers

5

11-0

Tom Midgley (5) Adrian Keatley, Malton www.ontoawinner.net

TIMEFORM VIEW Battle of Marengo mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Champagne Terri. Dam ran once on Flat. Market can prove a good guide for this newcomer.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 Br

MEMORS (IRE) (25) 2-0F5

B m Shirocco (GER) - Mtpockets (IRE) Miss A. Harper Maurice,Anthony,Lawrence & Coran Smiddy

7

11-0

Bruce Lynn (5) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Offered little when fifth of 8 in 2m novice here (40/1) 25 days ago, so lots more required stepping up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 Br

NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (21) 0

B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) The Optimistic Syndicate Ms M. Russell

6

11-0

Ryan Mania Jane Walton, Otterburn Robson Equine Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded when last of 8 in bumper at Wetherby (80/1) on his NH debut 21 days ago.

Makes hurdles debut with a big step forward needed.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 Br

SO THEY SAY (GB) (23) 14

B m Malinas (GER) - Feisty Lass (IRE) The Osprey Partnership J. P. Selby

6

11-0

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who hinted at promise when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, 5/1) on her NH debut 23 days ago. Should build on that here with tongue strap retained.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 Br

REDESDALE ANGEL (GB) (27) 0046

Ch f Cityscape - First Harmony Castle View Racing Kristian Strangeway

4

10-0

Craig Nichol Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in bumpers before coming in remote sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, 125/1) on her hurdles bow 27 days ago. Has lots to find on form. TFRHHIII BHA-

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2021: ROBIN DES THEATRE (IRE) 6 10 12 Brendan Powell 11-4 (Michael Scudamore) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Fairfield Ferrata (GB), Fonzerelli (IRE), 4-1 So They Say (GB), 10-1 Grannie Annie (IRE), 50-1 Memors (IRE), 80-1 Redesdale Angel (GB), 300-1 Noble Affair (IRE)

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 3.15 FOUR MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (4M 1F 56YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM EIDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £31800, 2nd £15896, 3rd £7952, 4th £3976, 5th £1984, 6th £992. (Penalty Value £41624) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (9 wins from 12 runners, 75%) runs BRAVE EAGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs ACHILLE WEIGHTWATCHER: POTTERS CORNER won off a handicap mark of 145, his rating is now down 7lb to 138.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HISTORY OF FASHION trained by P A Fahy, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

A wide-open renewal of the Eider, with Irish-raider HISTORY OF FASHION selected to build on his facile handicap debut success at Down Royal last month. He’s likely to stay long distances so, provided he can keep errors to a minimum, he should go close. Eclair Surf confirmed his stamina for this sort of extreme test at Warwick 6 weeks ago so he’s feared most, ahead of Achille and Danilo d’Airy.

1-2-3: 1.HISTORY OF FASHION (IRE) 2.ECLAIR SURF (FR) 3.ACHILLE (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (54) 011-P42 C

B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins Mme Veronique Sayet

st lb

9 11-12

Jack Wildman (7) Sean Curran, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to smart best after wind op when landing chases at Kempton and Cheltenham last spring. Not at best this term and just a respectable effort when a well-beaten second at Southwell 8 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA144

2 Br

ECLAIR SURF (FR) (42) 410-F31

B g Califet (FR) - Matasurf (FR) Dominic Burke & Tim Syder Mr David Bernier et al

8 11-11

Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a useful chaser, winning twice in the mud last term. Fully confirmed his stamina for this sort of extreme test when scoring at Warwick 6 weeks ago so he must enter calculations.

TFRHHHHI BHA143

3 Br

LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (35) 5F0-34P C

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Peter Magnier

12 11-10

Sean Quinlan N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Potentially on a good mark but not the force he once was at the age of 12, producing a laboured effort a month on from his gruelling one in the Rowland Meyrick at Haydock last time. Headgear back on. TFRHHHII BHA142

4 Br

BRAVE EAGLE (IRE) (56) 0/5F-40P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sinful Pleasure (IRE) Mr Robert Kirkland Mrs C. Hartery & J. Dewberry

10 11-8

Paul O’Brien Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple chase winner, including valuable Uttoxeter contest in 2019. Good return at Chepstow but next couple efforts have left a bit to be desired, jumping badly at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA140

5 Br

POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (61) P-06P2P

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) All Stars Sports, Davies & RacehorseClub Mrs P. J. O’Connor

12 11-6

Ellis Collier (7) Christian Williams, Bridgend RacehorseClub.com, NAF

TIMEFORM VIEWWon the Midlands and Welsh Nationals in 2019. Not so productive since and failed to build on his Cross-Country second at Cheltenham when pulled up in the Welsh National 9 weeks ago. Must bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA138

6 Br

ACHILLE (FR) (42) 226-540

12 11-3

Gr g Dom Alco (FR) - Hase (FR) Mrs Vida Bingham Cte Yves D’Armaille

Hugh Nugent (3) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped like a well-handicapped horse for much of way when fifth in Becher at Aintree on return and similar story when fourth in Welsh National. Flopped at Warwick since but can get back on track here.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

7 Br

INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (26) 063015

B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum John Fallon

10 11-3

Theo Gillard (3) David Dennis, Banbury DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised last term, winning 5 times (2 hurdle, 3 chase) and change of headgear worked a treat when winning a veterans’ handicap over fences at Plumpton. Little impact back over hurdles since. TFRHHHII BHA135 (-1)

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8 Br

WIN MY WINGS (IRE) (46) 31-15P1

9

B m Gold Well - Telstar (IRE) Sue Howell Mrs Patricia A. Byrne

11-0

Ryan Mania Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who left recent efforts behind to cause a bit of a surprise back in a handicap company to get up late at Exeter last month. Cheekpieces on and can feature significantly upped in trip. TFRHHHII BHA132 (+2)

9 Br

CHECKITOUT (IRE) (27) 0P-2351

8

B g Salutino (GER) - Akasha (IRE) Mills & Mason Partnership Ronald O’Neill

11-0

Jordan Nailor (3) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved with back-to-back 3m wins at Southwell/Ludlow last spring and off the mark for the season when TFRHHHII BHA132 making all at Fontwell 27 days ago. First-time headgear on and not without hope upped in trip.

10 Br

RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (55) 122/11-5 C

9 10-13

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Amathea (FR) Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Godfrey Moylan

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who looked a natural chaser when landing his first two starts in this sphere at Carlisle last season. Made a below-par return after 13 months off but this should reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA131

11 Br

GWENCILY BERBAS (FR) (49) 0-3231P

11 10-12

B g Nickname (FR) - Lesorial (FR) Mr Aidan J. Ryan Mlle Lily-Rose Bernabe

Fergus Gillard (3) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent upon joining present yard this spring and relished first crack at a marathon to end losing run at Exeter (30.7f) in December. Rare lacklustre effort at Sandown since so bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA130

12 Br

HISTORY OF FASHION (IRE) (32) 5-403U1

B g Mustameet (USA) - Riverside Fashion (IRE) Don’t Hold Me Back Syndicate James J. Whelan

8 10-12

Richard Condon (7) P. A. Fahy, Ireland

13 Br

COURT MASTER (IRE) (25) 10-P231 C

9 10-12

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Mr Cyril Carty

Richie McLernon Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season and made the most of a good opportunity to open his account for this term when landing 3-runner event here earlier this month. Nudged up 2lb and not without place claims. TFRHHHII BHA130

14 Br

JUST YOUR TYPE (IRE) (34) P3-P24U

Br g Morozov (USA) - Enistar (IRE) Mr Tyrone Hanlon Mrs Darina Kelly

10 10-7

William Kennedy Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Uttoxeter (26f) last term and similar form when second in corresponding race in November. Not disgraced when fourth at Haydock next time and unseated mid-race at Lingfield since. TFRHHIII BHA125

15 Br

CASH TO ASH (IRE) (41) 1P-2222 C

B g Westerner - Knocklayde Rose (IRE) 8 Amigos, Morrell, Evans, Cowan & Burns Mr Colm McHenry

9

10-7

Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWNotched second win over fences in 3m handicap at Ayr last March. Good placed efforts this season, finishing runner-up on all 4 starts. Stamina no issue but will need a career-best to land this. TFRHHIII BHA125

16 Br

DANILO D’AIRY (FR) (34) P0-111P

Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Monita d’Airy (FR) Mr R. J. Bevis Claude Yves Pelsy

9

10-2

Gavin Sheehan Robert Bevis, Duckington

TIMEFORM VIEW No show over hurdles (including last time), but has looked an entirely different proposition over fences, making it 3-3 in good style in a Ffos Las handicap in December. Player back in this sphere.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

17 Br

STRONG ECONOMY (IRE) (55) 16-4P52

Ch g Sandmason - Odd Decision (IRE) The Macdonald Family H. Rothwell

10 10-0

Conor O’Farrell Ian Duncan, Coylton Dawn Developments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in the mud here last season. Bounced back to best when runner-up at Ayr early last month but likely to find a few too strong in this.

TFRHHIII BHA117 2021: SAM’S ADVENTURE 9 11 1 Henry Brooke 15-2 (Brian Ellison) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 14. Visor worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 17.

Stewards Note: POTTERS CORNER: Following its run on 27/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out an easy winner on handicap debut at Down Royal last month, doing especially well given he made a hefty error 3 out. Could have more to offer so this Irish-raider is not taken lightly. TFRHHHHH BHA130

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Eclair Surf (FR), 8-1 History of Fashion (IRE), 17-2 Danilo d’Airy (FR), 12-1 Court Master (IRE), 14-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR), Checkitout (IRE), 16-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), 18-1 Achille (FR), 20-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), Win My Wings (IRE), Cash To Ash (IRE), 22-1 Potters Corner (IRE), 25-1 Lake View Lad (IRE), Gwencily Berbas (FR), Just Your Type (IRE), 33-1 Brave Eagle (IRE), Strong Economy (IRE)

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Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.

There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring. Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention. Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken.

Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery.

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FIFTH RACE 3.50 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BREAK FROM THE FIELD WITH VERTEM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £19000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7674, 2nd £3836, 3rd £1919, 4th £960, 5th £479. (Penalty Value £10033.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (14 wins from 90 runners, 16%) runs SOFT RISK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs MINELLA PLUS & SINCE DAY ONE

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SINCE DAY ONE & MINELLA PLUS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY SOFT RISK has passed each test so far and from a very fair opening mark with the prospect of more to come too, he’s expected to remain unbeaten. The bang in-form Donald McCain team are responsible for Minella Plus and Since Day One and they are feared most.

1-2-3: 1.SOFT RISK (FR) 2.MINELLA PLUS (IRE) 3.SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

MINELLA PLUS (IRE) (31) 221113 D BF

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Violin Davis (FR) Miss C McCracken & Mr B Ryan-Beswick Mr K. D. Cotter

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-5

Theo Gillard (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Tote, Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick with another commanding performance from the front switched to handicap company at Musselburgh in December Hampered at Catterick last time so that run can be excused. Hood off. TFRHHHHI BHA126

2 Br

THEATRE LEGEND (GB) (27) F510-03 CD

B g Midnight Legend - Theatre Belle Division Bell Partnership Division Belle Partnership

9

11-5

Alan Doyle (7) Chris Grant, Billingham www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 7 months before fading eighth of 10 in 2m handicap hurdle at Wetherby in October.

Off a further 3 months but much more like it when third at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA126

3 Br

SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (20) 2-41112 CD BF

B g Fame And Glory - Collou (IRE) Mrs C. Strang Steel Mr Des Kenneally

6

11-4

Peter Kavanagh (7) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a C&D hat-trick in January, drawing clear from last flight. Held back by a couple of mistakes when runner-up 3 weeks ago but opening mark is fair.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

4 Br

DIOCLETIAN (IRE) (8) 4516-P

7

B g Camelot - Saturday Girl Mr Ken McGarrity Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith

11-3

Bruce Lynn (5) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat who opened account over hurdles in a maiden at Fakenham (20f) 14 months ago.

Not at best under either code thereafter, virtually refusing to race on recent stable debut.

TFRHHIII BHA124

5 Br

SOFT RISK (FR) (41) 1111 D

B g My Risk (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR) Mr James Westoll Ghislain Coutre & Chrystelle Coutre

6

11-2

Sean Quinlan Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of Ayr bumper on debut in May and has landed the odds all 3 hurdles starts since in novice company. Opening mark may underestimate him so very much the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA123

6 Br

LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (24) 33-31P1 D

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate E. M. O’Sullivan

7

11-0

Archie Bellamy (7) D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent, prominent racer who added to hurdles tally in 7-runner contest at Leicester 3 weeks ago. digging deep. Up 4lb in a deeper race but he’s likely to give it his best shot.

TFRHHHII BHA121 2021: HOOLIGAN (IRE) 6 11 3 Sean Bowen 5-4 (Tom George) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Stewards Note: DIOCLETIAN: Following its run on 18/2/2022 it was reported that the horse’s reluctance saw it lose ground.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Soft Risk (FR), 9-2 Minella Plus (IRE), 11-2 Since Day One (IRE), 13-2 Lively Citizen (IRE), 14-1 Theatre Legend (GB), 28-1 Diocletian (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.25 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM-LEADING THE FIELD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total race value £13400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280.

(Penalty Value £6535.20)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Mrs S J Smith (20 wins from 97 runners, 21%) runs INFORMATEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs MISTER WHITAKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: DO YOUR JOB trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 279 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Given that DO YOUR JOB was only 10 lengths behind the Arkle favourite on his penultimate outing, a mark of 140 could prove lenient, so he gets the nod up against a bunch of rivals who have less scope. Debece, although obviously fragile, has the ability to defy this mark, so he’s regarded as a danger along with Fire Away.

1-2-3: 1.DO YOUR JOB (IRE) 2.DEBECE 3.FIRE AWAY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (28) 22-1F22

st lb

8 11-12

B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) Mr Mark Dunphy Mrs C. J. Berry

Luca Morgan (3) Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful chasing debut in Warwick novice and bettered that form when second to Edwardstone in Wayward Lad Chase. Latest effort was poor but makes handicap debut against more exposed rivals. TFRHHHHH BHA140

2 Br

MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) (41) 60-2123 D BF

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Benbradagh Vard (IRE) Mr T. G. Leslie Patrick F. Callinan

10 11-9

Theo Gillard (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser for Mick Channon. Landed a novice at Kelso over hurdles in November and shaped better than the result (made mistakes) at Kelso 41 days ago. On a fair mark. TFRHHHII BHA137

3 Br

FIRE AWAY (IRE) (224) 12-211P D

B g Getaway (GER) - Joan’s Girl (IRE) The Stagger Inn Brian Moran

9

11-6

Harry Reed L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who has a terrific strike rate since joining a stable that is really thriving at present.

Seemingly amiss when last seen 7 months ago, but no surprise if he’s back on his game. TFRHHHII BHA134

4 Br

DEBECE (GB) (28) 10//PP2-P C

11 11-4

B g Kayf Tara - Dalamine (FR) David England Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester Brian J Griffiths and John Nicholson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped very well starting out for this yard when runner-up at Sandown almost a year ago and was better than the bare result (pulled up) implies at Doncaster on return. Far from one to be writing off.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

5 Br

INFORMATEUR (FR) (25) 21-5PP3 D

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Isarella (GER) Mrs J M Gray & Mr G R Orchard Mr Alain Burgaud

9 10-13

Ryan Mania Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with a win at Haydock but he’s yet to fire this season, breaking a blood vessel when last of 3 here earlier in the month. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA127

6 Br

BRELAN D’AS (FR) (70) 641134 CD

B g Crillon (FR) - Las de La Croix (FR) Mr John P. McManus Mr Jean-Pierre Mahe & Mme Florence Mahe

11 10-5

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November and wasn’t discredited on both subsequent outings.

Dropped 2lb and freshened up since latest outing, so no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHA119

7 Br

ASCOT DE BRUYERE (FR) (79) 1P2F-30 CD

B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Quid de Neuville (FR) The Steel Bonnets E.A.R.L. La Bruyere & Alain Ziegler

12 10-3

Alan Doyle (7) James Ewart, Langholm James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner who went backwards from his reappearance when down the field here 79 days ago. Becoming well treated, but has something to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA117

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2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.

Stewards Note: FIRE AWAY: Following its run on 17/7/2021 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

INFORMATEUR: Following its run on 1/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Do Your Job (IRE), 10-3 Debece (GB), 6-1 Mister Whitaker (IRE), 13-2 Fire Away (IRE), 7-1 Brelan d’As (FR), 16-1 Informateur (FR), Ascot de Bruyere (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Total race value £7550 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2859, 2nd £1430, 3rd £714, 4th £358, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Mrs S J Smith (20 wins from 97 runners, 21%) runs MYBURG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs COURT JURADO LONGEST TRAVELLER: COURT JURADO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The unexposed TOMMASO could have got off lightly with just a 2lb nudge for Doncaster and is taken to follow up. The drop back to 2m is a possible positive for Hungry Tiger so George Bewley’s in-form 8-y-o is a must for the shortlist. Court Jurado and Bestiarius are others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.TOMMASO (IRE) 2.HUNGRY TIGER (IRE) 3.COURT JURADO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

JOIE DE VIVRE (IRE) (2) 150533 D

st lb

7 11-12

Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Fragonard Leeds Plywood and Doors Ltd Sir Robert Ogden

Jack Hogan (7) Martin Todhunter, Penrith Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong at the finish when resuming winning ways at Sedgefield in October. Returned to form when third over C&D at start of this month and backed it up when third at Sedgefield on Thursday. TFRHHHII BHA96

2 Br

BESTIARIUS (IRE) (16) F-32435 CD

10 11-11

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Chione (IRE) Gillianboanas, Douglasrenton & Partner Commandant Brendan Healy

Tom Midgley Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since last win in 2016, but he has largely been consistent in handicap hurdles this season. Cheekpieces he wore for the first time at Doncaster latest are left off.

TFRHHHII BHA95

3 Br

CONTREBASSE (GB) (11) 004-0F

7

B g Champs Elysees - Viola da Braccio (IRE) MT Buckley & Brough Farm Racing Partners Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

11-9

Fergus Gillard Danny Brooke, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat but hasn’t reached that level in 5 hurdle starts, falling at Wetherby in January. Also well held back on AW Flat since.

TFRHIIII BHA93

4 Br

HUNGRY TIGER (IRE) (27) 6F2224

8

B g Morozov (USA) - Ballinamona Wish (IRE) Mrs C. Holland Ben Furney

11-9

Dillan Hurst (8) George Bewley, Colby Lloyd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish chase winner who comes here in good order, having reached the frame on his last 4 outings. Contender here, with the drop back in trip a positive if anything. TFRHHHHI BHA93

5 Br

TOMMASO (IRE) (29) 3021

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Aseela (IRE) Mrs J. Porter Elwick Stud

4

11-6

Joe Williamson (3) Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who came good over hurdles on his Doncaster handicap debut (16.5f, good) 29 days ago.

The front 3 came a long way clear on that occasion so a 2lb rise could prove lenient.

TFRHHHHH BHA102

6 Br

TROUBLE SHOOTER (IRE) (22) 4656F2

B g Delegator - Khibraat Mr T. M. Clarke Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey

6

11-4

Emma Smith-Chaston (6) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form out of the blue when second to reopposing Myburg over 19f at Catterick 22 days ago. Whether he backs it up remains to be seen.

TFRHHHII BHA88

7 Br

COURT JURADO (IRE) (17) 224002 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glen Eile (IRE) David & Carol Shaw Ms Claire O’Connell

8

11-2

Peter Kavanagh (6) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable second over fences at Fakenham last time. Remains with just one win to his name but he was only narrowly denied off 4lb higher over hurdles in the autumn so has handicapping scope. TFRHHHHI BHA86

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8 Br

MONFASS (IRE) (96) 2443/-00

B g Trans Island - Ajo Green (IRE) Mrs Dobbin & The Dimhorns Eric Barrett

11 11-2

Dylan Johnston (7) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Missed whole of last season and his comeback runs at Kelso and Ayr in the autumn were hardly inspiring. Mark in freefall but could only consider if backed.

TFRHHIII BHA86

9 Br

K C BAILEY (GB) (96) 00-5P5

6

11-2

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Wild Child Lucy John & Liz Elliot John & Liz Elliot,I Copeland,A Whillans

Edward Austin (3) Ewan Whillans, Hawick Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

MISTY MANI (GB) (18) 6-05000

7 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form to date but is less exposed than a lot of these now moving into handicap company. Cheekpieces go on first time. Worth a betting check.

TFRHHHII BHA86

10 Br

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mystic Glen Mrs K Young & Mrs J A Niven Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart

Theo Gillard Peter Niven, Malton P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make the frame in 5 runs over hurdles, failing to progress for the switch to handicaps last twice. First-time tongue tie needs to make a difference.

TFRHHIII BHA81

11 Br

MYBURG (IRE) (22) 060-001

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Prairie Call (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Imelda Harney

6 10-10

Thomas Willmott (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when seeing off Trouble Shooter by 5 1/2 lengths in 19f Catterick handicap 22 days ago.

Seemed suited by the longer trip on that ocassion so drop back to 2m a slight worry.

TFRHHHII BHA80

12 Br

EX S’ELANCE (FR) (10) 50-3364 C

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) Mr V. Thompson Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

8

10-7

Alan Doyle (3) Victor Thompson, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when third over C&D in November but he’s been beaten a long way on both outings since. Refitted cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

TFRHHIII BHA77

13 Br

CLICK AND COLLECT (GB) (28) 3-43024

B g Humbel (USA) - Galena (GER) Mr David Ashbrook Martin Ward

10 10-5

Lewis Stones (3) Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get his head in front but has run well when reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts this winter, the latest when fourth at Uttoxeter last month.

TFRHHHII BHA75 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: FOSTER’SISLAND 6 11 6 Billy Garritty 4-9 (Micky Hammond) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 8.

Visor worn by No. 1, 6, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tommaso (IRE), 7-1 Myburg (IRE), 15-2 Court Jurado (IRE), 17-2 Trouble Shooter (IRE), 9-1 Bestiarius (IRE), 10-1 Hungry Tiger (IRE), 11-1 Joie de Vivre (IRE), 18-1 Click And Collect (GB), 20-1 Ex S’Elance (FR), 22-1 K C Bailey (GB), 33-1 Monfass (IRE), 50-1 Misty Mani (GB), 80-1 Contrebasse (GB)

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RACE SEVEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.35 - THE BREAK FROM THE HERD WITH VERTEM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7036 to the winning horse The second to receive £3241, the third £1620 and the fourth £811. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £64 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race 15 entries at £64. - Closed February 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5392; Second £2696; Third £1348; Fourth £674. (Penalty Value £7036.22) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.10 - THE VERTEM - VERY DIFFERENT STOCKBROKERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5010 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1153 and the fourth £577. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race 7 entries, at £46. - Closed February 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3839; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.45 - THE THINK SMART AT VERTEM EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. 15 entries at £50. - Closed February 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.15 - THE VERTEM EIDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £41624 to the winning horse The second to receive £19136, the third £9568, the fourth £4784, the fifth £2392 and the sixth £1192. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 8th and pay £50 stake, Confirm by noon, February 21st and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 13th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VERTEM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 13th may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 36 entries, 13 at £50, 23 at £400. - Closed February 8th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31800; Second £15896; Third £7952; Fourth £3976; Fifth £1984; Sixth £992. (Penalty Value £41624) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE BREAK FROM THE FIELD WITH VERTEM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10033 to the winning horse The second to receive £4617, the third £2308, the fourth £1155 and the fifth £575. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £95 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £76 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 4 at £19 and 10 at £95. - Closed February 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7674; Second £3836; Third £1919; Fourth £960; Fifth £479.

(Penalty Value £10033.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.25 - THE VERTEM-LEADING THE FIELD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504, the fourth £753, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race 13 entries, 1 at £12 and 12 at £60. - Closed February 21st, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £6535.20) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.00 - THE VERTEM INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3730 to the winning horse The second to receive £1718, the third £858, the fourth £430, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 23rd, 2022, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 25th March, 2022. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. 19 entries at £34. - Closed February 21st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2859; Second £1430; Third £714; Fourth £358; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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