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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)

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FIRST RACE 1.15

THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 185YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12450 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £5029, 2nd £2514, 3rd £1257, 4th £629, 5th £314. (Penalty Value £6574.84) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (24 wins from 124 runners, 19%) runs PINNACLE PEAK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs JAYTEE

WEIGHTWATCHER: FLYING VERSE won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 6lb to 107.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORWARD PLAN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.

An improver in handicap hurdles this season, FORWARD PLAN shaped encouragingly on his chasing debut at Fontwell in December and the 7-y-o can continue his progress to get off the mark over fences at the second attempt Get Prepared also showed promise on his chase bow last time and is feared most, ahead of Jaytee

1-2-3: 1.FORWARD PLAN (IRE) 2.GET PREPARED 3.JAYTEE colours no horse age st lb

1 JAYTEE (GB) (54) 20212-4

8 12-0

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse William Kennedy

Mr J. Tredwell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br J. Tredwell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoabetterchaserthanhurdlerlastseasonand,after9monthsoff,shapedwellbackoverhurdleswhenfourthinhandicapatUttoxeter (23.3f) 53 days ago, short of room approaching 2 out. One to consider returned to chasing,

2 PINNACLE PEAK (GB) (30) 0/4111-P C

8 11-13

B g Passing Glance - Giovanna Sean Bowen

M Boothright & R Lloyd Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips

Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when the cheekpieces went on in 2021, completing a a hat-trick in handicap hurdles with a wide-margin success at Southwell (20.4f). After 18 months off, looked rusty when pulled up on chase debut at Taunton a month ago. Entitled to do better TFR##!!! BHA112

3 FORWARD PLAN (IRE) (54) 60-2212 D BF

7 11-12

Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

The Steeple Chasers

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Francis Flynn Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWImprover in handicap hurdles, winning at Fontwell (25.7f) in November Promising second on 19.5f chase debut there (19.5f) the following month and should be more to come over fences now back up in trip Leading claims. TFR##### BHA

4 DRAGONFRUIT (GB) (14) P45U-2P BF

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fruity Farm

8 11-10

Henry Brooke

Mrs Beverley Bostock Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Exors of the Late Edward Crow Swansway

111

TIMEFORM VIEWBack to best when second of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f) on return in November However, ran a moody race in first-time visor when pulled up at Kelso a fortnight ago, never going well from the first Cheekpieces quickly reapplied. TFR###!! BHA

5 FLYING VERSE (GB) (19) 32115P C D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence

Dr C. A. Barnett

109

11 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies

David Dennis, Banbury

Br Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHad a good spell over fences after wind surgery in the summer, going on to back-to-back wins at Stratford (22.6f) and Musselburgh (31.5f) in October/November However, needs to bounce back from lesser efforts on last 2 starts (over hurdles on latest). TFR##!!! BHA107

6 GET PREPARED (GB) (34) 14U5-P3 C

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Star Ar Aghaidh (IRE)

8 11-2

Luca Morgan

The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs Alastair Crow Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWWon sole start in points and matched pick of hurdles form fitted with a tongue strap when third of 13 on chase bow at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Better than result last time having set a good gallop, so he’s not taken lightly with the potential for more to come TFR####! BHA101

7 HARRY DU BERLAIS (IRE) (57) P332-16 BF 6 11-0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Theatre Mole (IRE)

Charlie Hammond

Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Ms M. Kavanagh Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who left hurdling form behind when runner-up in a handicap at Bangor on chasing debut and went one better at Market Rasen (23.9f) on return. Down the field at Wetherby in December, but it remains early days over fences. TFR###!! BHA99

BIGNORM (IRE) (61) 3/423F-4

11 10-2

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Br Mr Brett Merry

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t fire in four chase starts last season and tailed off 4 out back over hurdles at this course (24.3f) in November, never travelling well Cheekpieces reapplied, but best watched on his return to chasing TFR##!!! BHA75

2022:NO CORRESPONDING MEETING DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Stewards Note:

DRAGONFRUIT: Following its run on 15/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Forward Plan (IRE), 4-1 Get Prepared (GB), 5-1 Jaytee (GB), 6-1 Dragonfruit (GB), 7-1 Harry du Berlais (IRE), 14-1 Flying Verse (GB), 18-1 Pinnacle Peak (GB), 33-1 Bignorm (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 1.50

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

THE AT THE RACES APP MARKET MOVERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £17450 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £7048, 2nd £3523, 3rd £1762, 4th £881, 5th £440. (Penalty Value £9215.34)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs CALICO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs CALICO LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIGER VOICE trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 168 miles.

MONTE IGUELDO is certainly getting the hang of things now, making light work of a 7lb rise when landing the hat-trick at Musselburgh, and he could still be ahead of the handicapper with further progress likely Out On The Tear could emerge as the biggest threat if ready to go

1-2-3: 1.MONTE IGUELDO (FR) 2.OUT ON THE TEAR (IRE) 3.CALICO (GER) colours no horse age st lb

1 CALICO (GER) (53) 306-224 D

7 12-0

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE) Harry Skelton

Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a pair of novice hurdles in early-2021 and good start over fences when runner-up on return at Cheltenham in October. Again found just one too good at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) before shaping like a non-stayer back up in trip at Leicester. Headgear now applied. TFR####! BHA129

2 HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (33) 1164-20 D

8 11-11

B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury Theo Gillard (3)

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Finian Magner Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWScored twice over this sort of trip last term and ran right up to best when second at Sandown on return. Well below that level at Wetherby since, though, and others look better treated. TFR###!! BHA126

3 MONTE IGUELDO (FR) (69) P5P-111 D

6 11-11

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Petite Nany (FR) Henry Brooke

Mr S. Beetham Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Fulfilling early promise now, off the mark in a Worcester maiden hurdle in September and stepping up plenty to land back-to-back handicap chase contests at Huntingdon/Musselburgh. Assessor applies further pressure but there could well be more to come TFR##### BHA126

4 TIGER VOICE (FR) (22) 6100-00 D

B g Poet’s Voice - Tarsia (GER)

8 11-10

Robert Williams (3)

The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but, having changed hands for £18,000 in October, he ran no sort of a race on debut for new connections at Sandown 3 weeks ago. TFR#!!!! BHA125

5 AND THE NEW (IRE) (33) U-33250

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Wheredidthemoneygo (IRE)

Mr Greenfingers Syndicate

Br Ms N. O’Reilly

12 11-9

Adam Wedge

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m4f winning hurdler for Johnny Farrelly Placed first 3 starts over fences for this yard but needs to shrug off a couple of below-par runs 4 months apart. TFR###!! BHA124

6 OUT ON THE TEAR (IRE) (314) 451332- D

9 11-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Madame Coco (IRE) Charlie Todd

Sam Allwood Racing Club Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Seamus Cooney Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty decisive winner of 2m Catterick handicap last term and placed on each of his next 3 starts Should be in the mix if fully tuned-up following 10 months off (has had a wind op in the interim) TFR####! BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Monte Igueldo (FR), 10-3 Calico (GER), 6-1 Out On The Tear (IRE), 11-1 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 14-1 And The New (IRE), 33-1 Tiger Voice (FR)

THIRD RACE 2.25

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

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £6000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2504, 2nd £1252, 3rd £626, 4th £313. (Penalty Value £3267.60)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs SMILING GETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs SMILING GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: DOC MCCOY trained by Mr Jamie Snowden, Lambourn, 132 miles.

SMILING GETAWAY was impressive when winning a point and, having been picked up for a good deal of money since, he’s worth chancing to make a winning Rules debut. Cawthorne Banker is an obvious danger if he can return to the form he showed first time out and Tregele is a notable newcomer for a yard that does well in this sphere.

1-2-3: 1.SMILING GETAWAY 2.CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) 3.TREGELE (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 ARTISTIC FIGHTER (IRE) (29) 0

5 11-2

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Allegro Viva (USA) Robert Dunne

Miss C. Douglas Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mr J. Dance

TIMEFORMVIEW18/1, down the field on heavy-ground Warwick debut on New Year’s Eve. Cheekpieces added now Will need to improve significantly TFR#!!!! BHA-

2 CAWTHORNE BANKER (IRE) (60) 23 BF

5 11-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shees A Dante (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Sam Doyle Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a positive start when runner-up at Worcester on debut Failed to back it up at Ludlow a couple of months ago but the break should have done him good TFR####! BHA-

3 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (96) 1-3

5 11-2

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

League Of Nations Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Donie O’Brien Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner on sole start in points and not disgraced when third at Bangor on Rules debut 3 months ago. One to consider TFR###!! BHA-

4 NEWTON (FR) (-)

5 11-2

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Price du Charmil (FR) Sean Bowen

Tim Syder Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Poulinieres.com & Mr J. P. Lemelletier McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 3-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Dam, maiden over jumps in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Pablo du Charmil Of obvious interest on debut TFR####! BHA-

5 NITWIT (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lady Elite (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr D. W. N. Walker Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br T. McAuliffe Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €105,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler Oscar Elite.

Interesting newcomer Wears tongue strap. TFR###!! BHA-

6 REDBRIDGE RAMBLER (IRE) (63) 3

5 11-2

B g Mahler - Entertain Me Adam Wedge David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW £60,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (c124/h113) 17f-21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m).

Last of 3 finishers sole outing in Irish points (Nov 27). Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA-

7 TREGELE (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

B g Mahler - Emily Gray (IRE) David Bass

Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Suroben Ltd Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to useful bumper winner Ernest Gray Dam (c147/h133) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner One to take seriously on debut. TFR####! BHA-

8

SMILING GETAWAY (GB) (463) 1-

Ch m Getaway (GER) - One More Cookie (IRE)

James & Jean Potter Ltd

6 10-9

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Rowland Crellin Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o, £235,000 4-y-o, Getaway mare. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 21). Makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut TFR##### BHA-

9 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (16) 0

B or Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie

4 10-3

Charlie Hammond

MMG Racing Nick Kent, Brigg

Br R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners but very little encouragement to be gleaned from his debut at Huntingdon TFR#!!!! BHA-

10 NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (24) 2 BF

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Hiho Silver Lining

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

4 10-3

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Tim Lane Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability at Ffos Las on debut, looking a stayer, and he can make his presence felt with improvement anticipated. TFR###!! BHA-

11 WAR BONNET (GB) (71) 6

4 10-3

B g Helmet (AUS) - House Maiden (IRE) Richard Patrick

Ms Sara Humber Matt Crawley, Newmarket

Br Prospect Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for the Flat and hinted at ability when mid-field at Huntingdon a couple of months ago. Needs marked improvement to feature, though TFR##!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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

Hood worn by No. 9, 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cawthorne Banker (IRE), 9-2 Doc McCoy (IRE), 11-2 Norman Fletcher (GB), 6-1 Smiling Getaway (GB), 9-1 Tregele (IRE), 12-1 Newton (FR), 14-1 Nitwit (IRE), 20-1 Redbridge Rambler (IRE), 33-1 War Bonnet (GB), 100-1 Artistic Fighter (IRE), Geordie Night (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

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

THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs BERAZ, FATHER OF JAZZ & KASH TARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs BERAZ, FATHER OF JAZZ & KASH TARA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAMMIES BOY trained by Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham, 112 miles.

STRONG LEADER has created an excellent impression in bumpers and over hurdles thus far so is strongly fancied to retain his unbeaten record in this sphere despite having to concede upwards of 12lb all round Dan Skelton’s Father of Jazz and Beraz, who both bring potential and return on the back of breathing surgery, appeal as the duo to chase home Olly Murphy’s exciting son of Passing Glance in that order

1-2-3: 1.STRONG LEADER 2.FATHER OF JAZZ 3.BERAZ (FR) colours no horse

1 STRONG LEADER (GB) (57) 1211 D age st lb

6 12-0

B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE) Sean Bowen Welfordgolf syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br R. Rainbow & Sons welford on avon golf course ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked highly promising in bumpers and impressively made it 2-2 in this sphere in 2m1f Ainteree novice 57 days ago. Open to more improvement Major claims despite conceding weight all round TFR##### BHA-

2 BALLABAWN (IRE) (52) 3-142 BF

5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolfree (IRE)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Theo Gillard (3) David & Carol Shaw

Br John J. M. Power Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in Irish points and showed fair form when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f) 52 days ago. Has undergone breathing surgery since and tongue strap is fitted now so he may do better still Considered TFR###!! BHA-

3 BERAZ (FR) (353) 5-

5 11-2

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Beshara (FR) Bridget Andrews

Owners Group 096

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 10f winner on the Flat in France in 2021. 9/4, showed promise when fading fifth of 12 in juvenile at Doncaster on yard/ NH debut 11 months ago. Returns after a wind op (tongue strap also on) and no surprise to see him take a big step forward. TFR###!! BHA-

4 FATHER OF JAZZ (GB) (34) 20

B g Kingman - Bark (IRE)

6 11-2

Harry Skelton

The Gredley Family Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful Flat winner for Roger Varian who made a promising start hurdling when second at Huntingdon (2m) in December Only seventh at Kempton last time and has since had a breathing operation. Also tongue tied Not written off. TFR####! BHA-

5 KASH TARA (GB) (19) 000

B g Kayf Tara - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE)

Judy Craymer & Nick Skelton

5 11-2

David England

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Miss J. Craymer Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Doncaster (20.8f) 19 days ago. Back down in trip with lots to find on form TFR##!!! BHA-

6 MAMMIES BOY (IRE) (20) 02

B g Getaway (GER) - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE)

5 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

What’s The Craic Syndicate Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br David Valentine Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, much better effort over hurdles when clear second of 9 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 20 days ago, though no match for winner Needs to take another step forward. TFR###!! BHA-

7 AURELIA FADILLA (GB) (-)

6 10-9

B m Milan - Faustina Pius (IRE) Lee Edwards

Miss J. Green Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Miss J. M. Green Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW MIlan mare Dam, unreliable 19f-23f chase winner, is closely related to fairly useful winning hurdler Aquila Oculus and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Piercing Sun Market can prove a good guide. TFR##!!! BHA-

MAID OF THE NIGHT (IRE) (30) 416-500

B m Shirocco (GER) - Molly Maid (IRE) Richard Patrick

Barlow, Brindley, Kent & Palmer Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs Elizabeth Grant Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but she hasn’t made much of an impact in 4 starts under Rules, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Haydock (15.6f) 30 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-

9 MY PORTIA (GB) (49) 006

5 10-9

Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Talk The Talk Adam Wedge

Mrs J. Micklethwait

Br R. and J. Micklethwait

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles In good hands but lots more is required. TFR##!!! BHA-

10

RAINBOW JET (IRE) (33) U06

6 10-9

B m Dream Ahead (USA) - Star Jet (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5)

NSU Leisure & Mrs Carolyn Seymour John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Ladis John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at her best on Flat but she’s yet to show that form in three runs over hurdles, though not knocked about when sixth of 17 in novice at Wetherby (16f) 33 days ago. Sort to do better once handicapping. TFR##!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

BERAZ: Following its run on 10/2/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Strong Leader (GB), 9-2 Father of Jazz (GB), 7-1 Ballabawn (IRE), 17-2 Beraz (FR), 14-1 Mammies Boy (IRE), 40-1 Aurelia Fadilla (GB), 100-1 Maid of The Night (IRE), Rainbow Jet (IRE), 300-1 Kash Tara (GB), My Portia (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 3.35

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

The Sky Sports Racing Sky 415

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN & RICHHILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN & RICHHILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMAGINARY DRAGON trained by W Muir & C Grassick, Lambourn, 132 miles.

Point-winner RICHHILL produced a very promising first effort over hurdles when third at Chepstow in October, and with that race working out, he looks the way to go representing a stable in terrific form This step up in trip is sure to suit Roccovango and he’s a big threat, along with A Definite Getaway.

1-2-3: 1.RICHHILL (IRE) 2.ROCCOVANGO (IRE) 3.A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 A DEFINITE GETAWAY (IRE) (34) 064

5 11-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Def It Vic (IRE) Luca Morgan

Bruton Street UK - III Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Cathal Ennis Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-key start and sent off 100/1 for a Huntingdon novice on Boxing Day but he showed a lot more, keeping on for third despite late mistakes. No surprise were he to build on that TFR####! BHA113

2 ARTIC BREEZE (IRE) (109) 651-666

7 11-10

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Barrell Rose (IRE) Adam Wedge

JBFW Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Joseph Campbell

TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in February but hasn’t shown much in a trio of runs under Rules so far. TFR#!!!! BHA-

3

BALLINOULART (IRE) (39) 44P

5 11-10

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lace Parasol (IRE) Alan Johns

Taylormaid Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Susan Bredin Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points but was pulled up on last month’s hurdling/Rules debut at Hereford. Cheekpieces quickly applied. TFR#!!!! BHA-

4 CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN (IRE) (106) 20-3

6 11-10

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Witneses Daughter (IRE) Bridget Andrews Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWImperial Monarch gelding who was a remote second in an Irish point in last October and failed to see the race out when down the field in a Doncaster bumper back in March. Had wind surgery after and October’s hurdles debut wasn’t devoid of promise. TFR###!! BHA-

5 DEADLY MISSILE (IRE) (67) 5P1-00

6 11-10

Br g Presenting - Daisy’s Sister Ben Poste

Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Br Mrs D. Cashman

Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at third attempt between the flags but has shown nothing both starts under Rules (bumper/novice hurdle).

6 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (31) P-1PP

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR)

Mr Mark Blandford

Br Mr Rowland Crellin

TFR#!!!!

BHA-

6 11-10

Richard Patrick

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on the second of 2 starts in points but failed to meet expectations switched to Rules when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Worcester back in October Same story at Doncaster 2 months later Breathing op and tongue tie may help his cause. TFR##!!! BHA-

7 IMAGINARY DRAGON (FR) (39) P-30

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Call Me Dragon (FR)

Ms N J Grieve & Mr C A Turner

Br Suc. Magalen Bryant, Mr Denis Baer & Suc

5 11-10

Gavin Sheehan

William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Valentine Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in newcomers event at Auteuil on hurdling debut in March but fared much better when third of 10 in a bumper at Morlaix 2 months later Left David Cottin for €42,000 after and well held on British debut TFR#!!!!

BHA-

MAN (IRE) (53) P1-P240 D

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE)

6 11-10

Ben Bromley (7)

The Dragon Partnership Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br Peter and Maria Byrne Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who made a pleasing start under Rules when runner-up in a Stratford bumper (for Philip Rowley) Not at that level first 2 starts over hurdles. TFR#!!!! BHA-

9 RICHHILL (IRE) (96) P5-13

6 11-10

B g Presenting - Our Pride

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Harry Skelton Owners Group 109

Br Michael Fennessy Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEW£75,000 5-y-o, Presenting gelding Gamely off mark in Irish points at third attempt in May and made a promising start over hurdles when third of 16 at Chepstow in October. That form looks strong so sure to progress and win races. Has had a wind op TFR##### BHA-

10 ROCCOVANGO (IRE) (30) 32-03

Br g Ocovango - Nouveau Moulin (IRE)

John Nicholls Racing

Br William O’Keeffe

7 11-10

Robert Dunne

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Hunter Plastics Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on first couple of outings in bumpers and showed promise sent hurdling on first outing since leaving M. M. Lynch after 8 months off when third at Haydock (15.6f) last month. Looks sure to improve, especially over this longer trip TFR####! BHA-

11 BLACK SAM VICKI (GB) (93) 03-0

5 11-3

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Overthrow Ciaran Gethings

Strutting Cockerels Syndicate

Br Richard Johnson

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut effort well behind when third in Chepstow bumper last spring However, offered little equipped with a hood (now discarded) starting out in a mares ’ maiden on return in October Engaged 12.47 Uttoxeter Saturday. TFR#!!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 6, 8, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Richhill (IRE), 11-4 A Definite Getaway (IRE), 3-1 Roccovango (IRE), 11-1 Chilinlikeavillain (IRE), 50-1 Heads Or Harps (GB), 100-1 Mystic Man (IRE), 150-1 Artic Breeze (IRE), Imaginary Dragon (FR), 300-1 Ballinoulart (IRE), Deadly Missile (IRE), Black Sam Vicki (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8050 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3251, 2nd £1625, 3rd £813, 4th £407, 5th £203. (Penalty Value £4251.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (46 wins from 214 runners, 21%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs BENNY’S OSCAR WEIGHTWATCHER: MARAJMAN won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 5lb to 102.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOUNTAINS CHIEF trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.

SHALLOW RIVER bumped into a progressive rival at Wincanton last time and Fergal O’Brien’s seven-year-old is given another chance to progress here. The unexposed handicap debutant Clonakilty appeals as the main danger, with Fountains Chief best of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) 2.CLONAKILTY (IRE) 3.FOUNTAINS CHIEF colours no horse age st lb

1 SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (59) 3/411-2

7 12-0

B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) Paddy Brennan

Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Eric Barrett Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner made a successful transition to hurdles at Huntingdon last January. Chased home a progressive Irish raider on return at Wincanton last time and he appeals as the type to improve further over this longer trip TFR##### BHA120

2 FOUNTAINS CHIEF (GB) (75) 22-1113 D

7 11-12

B g Native Ruler - Tigeralley Ben Godfrey (3) The Fountains Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs S. C. Welch Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made a bright start to his hurdle career in the spring, winning 3 maiden/novices. Possibly unsuited by softer ground when a remote third on his handicap debut on his return at Hereford a couple of months ago. TFR####! BHA118

3 DOCTOR DEX (IRE) (30) PP25/1-3

10 11-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Larnalee (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Mrs Juliet Brown Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Nancy on final start for Tom George and shaped as if retaining ability on return from 17-month absence when third at Haydock last month. Hasn’t been the most straightforward in the past and he’s best watched again. TFR###!! BHA118

4 CLAY ROGERS (IRE) (515) 32/3211- D

8 11-12

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fly Bid (IRE) Fergus Gregory Future Champions Racing Syndicate

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Noirin Darcy McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked useful prospect when winning 2 1/2m maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter in July/September 2021. Absent since, so market may act as best guide towards expectations on return. TFR###!! BHA118

5 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (32) 2-614

6 11-10

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) Sean Bowen

Burkes & Syders

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Philip Heskin McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability in a hot maiden hurdle at Chepstow on Rules debut and made the most of a good opportunity at Uttoxeter next time Ran at least as well in defeat under penalty at Leicester last time and enters handicaps from a workable-looking mark TFR####! BHA116

6 HEROS (FR) (32) 3001-P0

6 11-6

B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR) Shane Quinlan (3)

Mr & Mrs Simon E Bown Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner in France in 2021 but has truggled on both outings in the UK for this yard and is hard to fancy on that evidence TFR##!!! BHA112

7 BENNY’S OSCAR (IRE) (34) 112/-F0P

B or Br g Oscar (IRE) - Benefit Ball (IRE)

Craig & Laura Buckingham

Br Michael Long

8 11-5

Tristan Durrell (5)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and made a successful transition to hurdling at Warwick in February last year

Hasn’t kicked on this season, though, and has lots to prove after another lacklustre effort last time TFR##!!! BHA111

8

MARAJMAN (FR) (32) 1260P2 CD 9 10-10

Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Mascarpone (FR)

Robert Dunne

Stephanie Kaye and M.T Hughes Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br R. Deshayes & Raymond Jean-Christian

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful at Southwell in May but form has dipped since, finishing in his own time when second of 7 in selling hurdle at Leicester (20.5f) 32 days ago. Others appeal more. TFR##!!! BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shallow River (IRE), 5-2 Clay Rogers (IRE), 4-1 Clonakilty (IRE), 8-1 Fountains Chief (GB), 20-1 Doctor Dex (IRE), Marajman (FR), 28-1 Heros (FR), 33-1 Benny’s Oscar (IRE)