OFFICI A L BH A R ATINGS E X PL AINED

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 non-handicaps 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

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £14000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S England (4 wins from 50 runners, 8%) runs QUIET FLOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs WHO IS THAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHO IS THAT trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 166 miles.

BITASWEETSYMPHONY proved all the better for his comeback when runner-up in a better race than this at Hereford last month and is taken to go one place better off the same mark. Quiet Flow may emerge as the biggest threat back down in trip after a break, with Templier best of the others

1-2-3: 1.BITASWEETSYMPHONY (IRE) 2.QUIET FLOW 3.TEMPLIER (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 BITASWEETSYMPHONY (IRE) (23) 0335-52 D 8 12-0

B g Mahler - Libertango (IRE) Charlie Todd

Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br A. Smart Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) last winter All the better for return when second at Hereford and big shout off the same mark in this weaker race TFR##### BHA93

2 JUST TOBY (IRE) (335) 20FU01-

7 11-6

Tom Bellamy Professor L. P. Hardwick David Dennis, Banbury

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Whistling Gypse (IRE)

Br Belmont Bloodstock Ltd DD Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched the pick of his hurdles form to open his account on first completed start over fences at Wincanton in March. Not seen since, however, and this trip probably short enough for him. TFR###!! BHA85

3 TEMPLIER (IRE) (6) 130-4P2

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR)

10 11-3

Alexander Thorne (5)

Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Monsieur J. C. Coude Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly back on track when second of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, good)

6 days ago on third start for this yard and respected off the same mark. TFR####! BHA82 (+1)

4

LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) (39) 200424

B g Palamoss (IRE) - Lonia Blue (FR)

7 11-3

Kevin Brogan

Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Bareliere

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who has shown some aptitude for chasing but probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes. TFR##!!! BHA82

5 QUIET FLOW (GB) (74) 5623P3

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)

8 11-2

Tom Midgley (5)

The Pink & Purple Partnership Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mr & Mrs N. Faulks Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Decent placed efforts at Sedgefield but not so good next 2 starts, tried in headgear when a remote third at Doncaster last time Given a break since so could bounce back. TFR####! BHA81

6 WHO IS THAT (IRE) (105) PFF-122

7 10-13

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nodelay (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Fontwell in October and ran at least as well when second at Plumpton on next outing. Perhaps feeling effects of quick turnaround at Fakenham last time, so not ruled out if able to get back on track after a break TFR###!! BHA78

7 RED ROMEO (GB) (44) P/0000-P

8 10-12

Ch g Midnight Legend - Easter Comet Jack Quinlan

MirEmMark Ben Case, Banbury

Br S. C. & M. K. Willes

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW No form over hurdles (left Michael Winters/off 15 months before latest start) Tongue strap on for 1st time Makes handicap/chase debut (pulled up sole start in points). TFR#!!!! BHA77

8

LESKINFERE (IRE) (26) 114-PP3

10 10-10

B g Darsi (FR) - Taipans Girl (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr J. R. Cornwall John Cornwall, Melton Mowbray

Br John Blake

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got his head in front when successful in handicap chase at Huntingdon in March and followed up back there 8 days later. Back to form when third from 4lb out of the handicap at Huntingdon last time and back on his proper mark now TFR###!! BHA75

9 EL DIABLO (IRE) (7) P0044P

7 10-9

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Mayfly James Best

The Cocoa Nuts & The Tricksters Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of sole start between the flags and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Wincanton (25f, soft) on just his second go over fences last month. However, ran no sort of race at Leicester last week TFR##!!! BHA74 (-3)

10 DOGEM BY DESIGN (IRE) (14) P00-0PP

6 10-8

B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Janal (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5)

Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Niall McGrady

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 4 starts over hurdles and fared no better sent chasing at Catterick. Headgear applied. TFR##!!! BHA73

11 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (26) 65-PP3P

10 10-4

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Br Miss B. L. Jones DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD, Nds Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy. Change of headgear TFR#!!!! BHA69

12 AMBER RUN (IRE) (38) 44505P

8 10-2

B g Arcadio (GER) - Dorcet’slast Stand (IRE) Conor O’Farrell

M.H.O.G. Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Hugh Finegan Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser and recent efforts suggest he’s unlikely to land a first career success here from out of the weights TFR#!!!!

2022: NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Visor worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

DOGEM BY DESIGN: Following its run on 25/1/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bitasweetsymphony (IRE), 9-2 Templier (IRE), 5-1 Quiet Flow (GB), 15-2 Just Toby (IRE), 10-1 Leskinfere (IRE), 11-1 Who Is That (IRE), 28-1 El Diablo (IRE), Dogem By Design (IRE), 33-1 Lonimoss Bareliere (FR), Chain Smoker (GB), Amber Run (IRE), 40-1 Red Romeo (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.05

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

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £18400 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £7432, 2nd £3715, 3rd £1858, 4th £929, 5th £464. (Penalty Value £9717.04)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Morgan (21 wins from 117 runners, 18%) runs HERE WE HAVE IT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs GABRIEL’S GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAELIC THUNDER trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 260 miles.

HERE WE HAVE IT did remarkably well to overcome interference at a vital stage over C&D last time and shouldn’t find a 4lb rise enough to stop him. Fellow C&D winner Ardmayle ran respectably on his return and is entitled to be sharper here, whilst the suspicion remains that Onesoc is capable of a better effort over fences

1-2-3: 1.HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) 2.ARDMAYLE (IRE) 3.ONESOC (IRE)

1 HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) (59) 215P-31 CD 8 12-0

B g Mahler - Islands Sister (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) The Stagger Inn

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Mrs A. S. O’Brien Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercome poor position to win 7-runner handicap chase under this claimer at this C&D (good to soft, 6/4) 59 days ago by 1 1/2 lengths from Treshnish, responding well to pressure 4lb rise is manageable and he’s not taken lightly TFR##### BHA110

2 TRESHNISH (FR) (41) 54-3123 D

Ch g Gold Away (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE)

D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven

10 11-13

Brian Hughes

Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mme Clody Norton Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBegan the season in good heart, scoring at Hexham in November either side of creditable placed efforts. Looked laboured at Kelso last time, whilst jumping issues also again reared their head Will need to bounce back to figure here. TFR###!! BHA109

3

SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) (71) 1-436P0

Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy

7 11-12

Kevin Brogan

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored 3 times over hurdles last season but has offered very little over fences. Again well beaten at this course (20.4f, good to soft) 71 days ago and she isn’t one for confidence at present. TFR##!!! BHA108

4 MR COLDSTONE (IRE) (42) 6-02P30 D

B g Tamayuz - Dance Lively (USA)

Robert & Marie smith & M T Hughes

Br Mr David Bobbett

7 11-6

Charlie Todd

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

TIMEFORMVIEWHinted at a revival on the back of a breathing operation when third of 7 in handicap chase here in December but failed to back it up at Catterick last time Weak finishes are becoming regular and others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA102

5 ARDMAYLE (IRE) (71) 35012-4 CD

11 11-2

Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Welsh Connection (IRE) Daryl Jacob

The One and Only Partnership

Ali Stronge, Eastbury

Br Michael G. Daly Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D in March last year and wasn’t disgraced in a similar event on return 71 days ago. Only 1lb higher than for that latest success and he’s shortlisted. TFR####! BHA98

6 ONESOC (IRE) (10) 521053 CD

B g Valirann (FR) - Hollyvillaexpress (IRE)

6 11-2

Ross Chapman

Mrs A. Ellis Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Noel Doyle Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon handicap hurdle over 16f here in the summer Not yet matched that form in a pair of starts over fences but has been strong in the betting on both occasions and he may well do better TFR####! BHA98 (-3)

7 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (49) 0040-60

B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Br Kedrah House Stud

6 10-7

Rex Dingle

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers, 3 races over hurdles and interesting now making the quick to switch to chasing on handicap debut Engaged 4.00 Taunton Tuesday. TFR###!! BHA89

8

GAELIC THUNDER (GB) (23) 26432U

B g Arvico (FR) - Gaelic Lime

8 10-2

Bryan Carver

Mrs Jacqui Elliott Chris Honour, Ashburton

Br Mrs Jacqui Elliott

Cotswold Stone Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen-race maiden responded well to an aggressive ride when second at Taunton on his penultimate outing Not yet asked for effort when unseating at Hereford last time and he’s not discounted despite racing from out of the weights. TFR###!! BHA75

Declared Runners 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Here We Have It (IRE), 9-2 Treshnish (FR), Onesoc (IRE), 8-1 Ardmayle (IRE), 12-1 Sainte Doctor (FR), Gaelic Thunder (GB), 18-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 22-1 Mr Coldstone (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.40

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

THE FOLLOW US @vickers.bet MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Morgan (21 wins from 117 runners, 18%) runs SORCERESS MEDEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs MINELLADESTINATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT CALLISTO trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 221 miles.

SORCERESS MEDEA is particularly interesting making her handicap debut after a couple of promising efforts in the summer and is taken to make a winning start for Laura Morgan, the drop in trip likely to suit this speedily-bred sort. Angels Landing should be seen to better effect this time and will perhaps represent some value, whilst Harkangel makes her handicap bow from a potentially workable mark

1-2-3: 1.SORCERESS MEDEA (IRE) 2.ANGELS LANDING (IRE) 3.HARKANGEL colours no horse age st lb

1 MIDNIGHT CALLISTO (GB) (59) 151-334 D

8 12-2

Br m Midnight Legend - Carrigeen Queen (IRE) Sean O’Briain (7)

Ms Gill Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Simon Dutfield Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner last season ran creditably on her return when third at Taunton (19f, good) on return in November but was below form here last time. Blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and she’s capable of hitting the frame if able to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA107

2 AT A PINCH (GB) (18) 16-4 D

B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Inchina

Andrew McGladdery and Park Lodge Stables

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

5 12-0

Jack Quinlan

Harry Eustace, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t kick on after making a winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon last year but remains low mileage in this sphere and could well be sharper this time after a recent spin on the Flat TFR###!!

3 MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (31) 1223-4P

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum

Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club

D

6 11-13

Peter Kavanagh (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning debut in mares novice hurdle at Wetherby last year but didn’t advance her form when placed on her next 3 starts Little impact in handicaps so far this term and is probably best watched at present. TFR###!!

4 ANGELS LANDING (IRE) (25) 2323-54

B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Kalinka Malinka (IRE)

The Piranha Partnership

Br Glen Devlin & Facinating Rock Syndicate

5 11-6

Charlie Todd

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden hurdler who was placed all 6 completed starts last season Failed to last home after forcing the pace on heavy ground at Warwick last time and she’ll be worth noting if the market speaks in her favour after dropping to potentially lenient mark. TFR####! BHA97

5 SORCERESS MEDEA (IRE) (194) 02-4235

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nuit des Chartreux (FR)

6 11-3

Brian Hughes

Mr T. P. Radford L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Thomas James

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed first 2 starts in mares’ novice/maidens in the summer for Fergal O’Brien. Off for the last 6 months but her pedigree isn’t short of speed and she’s a very interesting contender dropped back to 2m on her handicap debut. TFR##### BHA94

6 EVENTFUL (GB) (30) 160-610 CD

B m Oasis Dream - Spectacle

Guy Dunphy, Chris Dillon, Mr C Seeney

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

6 11-2

Gavin Sheehan

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner on return in November but was weak in the market and failed to beat a rival at Taunton last month. Needs to leave that form behind with cheekpieces re-applied TFR###!! BHA93

7 HARKANGEL (GB) (25) 34

5 10-5

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE) Lee Edwards

F J Allen & Partners Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Richard Johnson Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making the frame in pair of novice hurdles, latterly benefiting from good position in 11-runner event at Wetherby (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Opening mark certainly looks workable, though, and she’s worth a market check TFR####! BHA82

Ch m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Bealath Champ (IRE)

Jonathan England

Mr Stephen Smith Sam England, Guiseley

Br Sunnyhill Stud & Kiernan Leavy Rsh Bradford Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form at best in bumpers (for Tjade Collier) and well held completed starts over hurdles.

Interesting to see whether she can step forward now entering handicaps from a basement mark. TFR###!! BHA81

Declared Runners 8

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2, 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

AT A PINCH: Following its run on 21/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

MINELLADESTINATION: Following its run on 8/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

EMILY WADE: Following its run on 26/1/2023 it was reported that the horse erred repeatedly early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sorceress Medea (IRE), 9-2 Midnight Callisto (GB), At A Pinch (GB), 9-1 Harkangel (GB), 10-1 Angels Landing (IRE), 11-1 Minelladestination (IRE), Eventful (GB), 14-1 Emily Wade (IRE) provide for the estimated inclusion of £866,003 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023

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