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THIRD RACE 2.25

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £5600 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2418, 2nd £1209, 3rd £604, 4th £302, 5th £151. (Penalty Value £2781.52) HC

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (24 wins from 113 runners, 21%) runs AMI DESBOIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs DIEU VIVANT LONGEST TRAVELLER: OFALLTHEGINJOINTS trained by A B Leyshon, Pyle, 203 miles.

Last year’s winner DIEU VIVANT looks poised for a big run after returning to form behind a classy rival at Bangor last time. Caryto des Brosses is a notch above plenty who contest these races and has strong claims if ready to roll on his first start for 10 months Arthur’s Sixpence could be in the hunt for minor honours

1-2-3: 1.DIEU VIVANT (FR) 2.CARYTO DES BROSSES (FR) 3.ARTHUR’S SIXPENCE colours no horse age st lb

1 DROP FLIGHT (FR) (25) 1P00-32

B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR)

8 12-6

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton S. Loxton, Bruton

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser in France. Has returned with a couple of placed efforts in hunters for this yard but more needed to take this up in trip in re-fitted tongue tie. TFR###!! BHA117

2 ROCK ON ROCCO (IRE) (22) 3512-41 D

B g Shirocco (GER) - Katalina

9 12-6

Mr Alex Chadwick (5)

Mr Rob Cundy Rob Cundy, Semer

H Essex & Suffolk TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences for Tom George and struck in a point for new connections recently Work to do with a couple of classy types in this TFR###!! BHA127

3 AMI DESBOIS (FR) (69) F/651-2P D

B g Dream Well (FR) - Baroya (FR)

13 12-2

Mr James King

L Gill & Reserved Judgement Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

H Heythrop Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who snapped a long losing run when making a successful hunter debut at Newbury (23f) last season Second at Cheltenham next time but pulled up in a point on return in December TFR###!! BHA128

4 BLETCHLEY CASTLE (IRE) (320) P42312- CD

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Zaafran

14 12-2

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien

Mr D. R. Ellis Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath

H North Shropshire Castle Inn

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D handicap winner in June 2019 and took a Ludlow hunter a year ago. Returns in a tough race and will find easier opportunities. TFR###!! BHA111

5 DIEU VIVANT (FR) (24) 13-0402 CD

B g Network (GER) - Panique Pas (FR)

10 12-2

Mr George Cowley (7)

Mr P. Chesters Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWDoesn’t win much but took this last season and right back to form returned to hunters when chasing home Festival-bound Secret Investor at Bangor last time Obvious claims. TFR##### BHA122

6 TANIT RIVER (IRE) (650) 4P/U2/41- CD

Br g Indian River (FR) - Tanit Lady (IRE)

13 12-2

Mr Nathan Brennan (3)

Mr J. T. Phillips Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

H Llangeinor Pentyrch

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in C&D hunter when last seen in May 2021. Probably best watched returning from such a long absence. TFR###!! BHA114

7 ZEE MAN (FR) (35) 60-21P6 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sky High Flyer

Mrs Marcine Marshall

H Warwickshire

9 12-2

Mr Zac Baker

F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne

TIMEFORMVIEW Error-prone chaser who was well held on first go in a hunter at Hereford 5 weeks ago. No appeal on these terms. TFR#!!!! BHA90

ARTHUR’S SIXPENCE (GB) (290) 1134/1-2 D

B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Loose Change (IRE)

Mr David A. Smith

H South Shropshire

9 11-12

Mr Peter Bryan (3)

Ms Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick for Kim Bailey in 2020 and ran well in 23f Worcester hunter when last seen in May 2022 Not out of this if ready to go TFR###!! BHA118

9 CARYTO DES BROSSES (FR) (311) 2P//111-2 D BF

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Idole des Brosses (FR)

11 11-12

Mr Dale Peters (3)

Mr J. R. M Ridge David Kemp, Thetford

H Puckeridge

TIMEFORMVIEW Prolific winning pointer and useful hunter performer who shaped best when second at Cheltenham when last seen in April. Solid claims if he’s tuned up for this return. TFR####! BHA131

10 DICKIE DIVER (IRE) (65) 14//24/0-P D

B g Gold Well - Merry Excuse (IRE)

10 11-12

Mr Rupert Wilks (7)

Mr John Whyte John Whyte, Beccles

H Waveney Harriers Jwd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler for Nicky Henderson in 2019 but lightly raced since and well held in a point in December TFR##!!! BHA130

11

OFALLTHEGINJOINTS (IRE) (25) 2P3-PPP D

B g Stowaway - Dinos Luso (IRE)

9 11-12

Mr Darren Andrews (5)

Mr A. B. Leyshon A. B. Leyshon, Pyle

H Llangeinor Pentyrch

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved more miss than hit over fences for the Tizzards last season and little impact this time around, including in Ffos Las hunter 25 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA113

2022: DIEU VIVANT (FR) 9 11 11 Mr Toby Wynne 7-2 (Oliver Greenall) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11.

Stewards Note:

CARYTO DES BROSSES: Following its run on 29/4/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Caryto des Brosses (FR), 7-2 Dieu Vivant (FR), 15-2 Drop Flight (FR), 17-2 Rock On Rocco (IRE), 9-1Arthur’sSixpence(GB),12-1AmiDesbois(FR),25-1TanitRiver(IRE),DickieDiver(IRE),33-1BletchleyCastle(IRE), 66-1 Ofalltheginjoints (IRE), 200-1 Zee Man (FR)

FOURTH RACE 3.00

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

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NOVICES’ 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 (47 wins from 217 runners, 22%) runs ROBYNSON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 24 runners, 29%) runs DENSWORTH & GIEVES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUNTING BROOK trained by Mrs Emma Fenton, Marlborough, 154 miles.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and GITCHE GUMEE, who holds a clear edge on form, is fancied to get back to winning ways. Newcastle scorer Densworth also has more to offer and rates the chef threat to Alan King’s fairly useful novice with The Wild Westerner appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes

1-2-3: 1.GITCHE GUMEE 2.DENSWORTH (IRE) 3.THE WILD WESTERNER (IRE) colours

1 DENSWORTH (IRE) (58) 0-1521 D

6 11-7

B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way Luca Morgan

OAP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on second of 2 starts in bumpers and he’s improved with each outing over hurdles, jumping fluently and travelling strongly when an easy winner at Newcastle (16.9f) in January. Firmly in the picture TFR####! BHA121

2 GITCHE GUMEE (GB) (23) 1-1432 D

5 11-7

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Fabrika Brendan Powell

Mr John P. McManus Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning bumper debut and has quickly shown fairly useful form sent hurdling, socring at Stratford (16.3f) in October. Has posted three very solid effort to make the frame since, second at Warwick last time The one to beat TFR##### BHA119

3 GIEVES (IRE) (96) 05

5 11-0

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Pump & Plant Services Ltd

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br J. O’Connor Pump & Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, much better effort in bumpers when fifth of 15 at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 96 days ago. No forlorn hope now making his hurdles debut. TFR###!! BHA-

4

GLENTON (GB) (26) 50

B g Casamento (IRE) - Sina (GER)

J Holt & G Archer

Br Plantation Stud

6 11-0

Adam Wedge

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, well-held eighth of 10 in novice at this C&D (good) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Needs a big step forward. TFR##!!! BHA-

5

HUNTING BROOK (IRE) (70) 40-30

B g Presenting - Fleur d’Ainay (FR)

Bryan & Philippa Burrough

Br N. Heaney & K. Heaney

6 11-0

Tom Bellamy

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, went backwards from hurdling bow when seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 70 days ago. Has lots to find on form

6 KEEPER (GB) (163) 4P

TFR##!!! BHA-

5 11-0

B g Frankel - Portodora (USA) Nick Scholfield

DYDB Marketing Limited Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Br Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form on Flat for Roger Charlton in 2021 but he has offered little since for his new yard on the level and over hurdles. Has plenty to prove on debut for another stable here TFR##!!! BHA-

7 ROBYNSON (GB) (14) 000

5 11-0

B g Kayf Tara - Robyn de Galles (IRE) Harry Skelton

Mrs Christine Graves Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs Christine Graves Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show much in three runs, coming in last of 10 in novice hurdle (17/2) at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA-

THE WILD WESTERNER (IRE) (70) 31-3

B g Westerner - Nosey Oscar (IRE)

8 11-0

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mrs Jane Hanson Kate Hazard, Skillington

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded Maket Rasen bumper for Laura Morgan in May 2021 and posted an encouraging third after 19 months off in novice at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 70 days ago. Can do better still TFR###!! BHA-

9 RUBY’S PEARL (GB) (11) 00-0P

6 10-7

B m Passing Glance - Ruby Valentine (FR) Harrison Beswick (3)

Mrs M. J. Wilson

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Mrs M. J. Wilson NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 33/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do TFR##!!! BHA-

10 STARLIGHT GLANCE (GB) (12) 5-00

6 10-7

B m Passing Glance - Starlight Air Richard Patrick PREECE, SCOTT, WILLIAMS Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs P. Badger Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ludlow Others are much preferred. TFR##!!! BHA-

2022: WASHINGTON 6 11 7 Fergus Gregory 4-11 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

ProbableS.P’s:5-4GitcheGumee(GB),3-1Densworth(IRE),12-1TheWildWesterner(IRE),14-1HuntingBrook(IRE), 20-1 Gieves (IRE), Robynson (GB), 25-1 Keeper (GB), 50-1 Glenton (GB), Ruby’s Pearl (GB), 100-1 Starlight Glance (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

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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) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (47 wins from 217 runners, 22%) runs CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs SKEETER PARK

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CASSOWARY trained by Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton, 132 miles.

CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN gave short-priced stablemate Richhill a scare over this C&D last month and a reproduction of that will surely make him very hard to beat. Unless the addition of cheekpieces help Revasser to get back on track, it’s likely that Jumping Jupiter and Jack The Savage will be left to scrap it out for minor honours

1-2-3: 1.CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN (IRE) 2.JUMPING JUPITER (IRE) 3.JACK THE SAVAGE colours no horse age st lb

1 BURY WALLS (GB) (23) 0-260P6

6 11-7

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shuile Role Mr Huw Edwards (7)

Mr Simon Edwards Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury Br Simon Edwards

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of his 2 starts between the flags but yet to show any real signs of ability under Rules. TFR#!!!! BHA-

2 CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN (IRE) (36) 20-32

6 11-7

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

Br J. Lavan & G. Phelan Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdles debut form well behind following a second wind op when going close in an 11-runner C&D maiden last time. Pulled clear of the rest that day and now presented with a golden opportunity to go one better TFR##### BHA122

3 ENDLESSPOSSIBILITY (GB) (30) 40

5 11-7

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Another Evening (IRE) Luke Scott (7)

Dr R. D. P. Newland

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Richard Mathias Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Livelovelaugh but probably more one for the longer-term judged on his low-key Rules debut in a bumper here last month. Yard also saddles Fifty Shades Ovhay. TFR#!!!! BHA-

4 FIFTY SHADES OVHAY (IRE) (124) 0-0

B g Westerner - Founding Daughter (IRE)

Fifty shades ovhay partnership

5 11-7

Lee Edwards

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Messrs Padhraic Doran & Neill Doran Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten a long way sole start in points and fared no better starting out under Rules in a Chepstow bumper for David Dennis in November Has undergone a wind op ahead of this yard debut/hurdles bow. TFR#!!!! BHA-

5 GARCON DARGENT (IRE) (43) 0-P3112

B g Doyen (IRE) - Silver Needle (IRE)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

6 11-7

Chris Ward (3)

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Miss Samantha Weston Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice and also runner-up on 2 occasions from 7 starts between the flags. Interesting to see what the market has to say now embarking on a career under Rules. TFR###!! BHA-

6 JACK THE SAVAGE (GB) (21) 133

B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds

M White J Frampton L Horsfall

Br Harris & Ford Ltd

6 11-7

Charlie Price (3)

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEWCaused a surprise when winning 8-runner Worcester bumper last summer Mixed bag on the Flat in recent months but showed an aptitude for this game when third of 12 in a 2m Plumpton maiden 3 weeks ago and this step up in trip looks a good move TFR###!! BHA-

7

JUMPING JUPITER (IRE) (26) 04-52

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Mazaryne (FR)

5 11-7

Robert Dunne

Mr Adam Tucker Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br Mr Philip O’Connor Reflex Courier Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWPoor in 2 bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies but has shown much more spark sent hurdling for new yard the last twice, latterly finding just

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KALMOOR (IRE) (444) 2/3U-

6 11-7

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fairy On The Moor (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Mr Paul Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Mrs Sheelagh Hickey

CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWSecond in a Huntingdon bumper on debut and again shaped with promise when third on Wetherby hurdles debut in October 2021 However, unseated at the final flight (well held at the time) tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) 2 months later and subsequent absence is a concern. TFR##!!! BHA-

9

O’CONNELL (IRE) (33) P155

7 11-7

B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr Tom Ford

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of sole completed start between the flags and Rules debut fifth of 13 in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (23.3f) on New Year’s Eve was encouraging enough Effort at Leicester since represented a backward step and he’s probably more one for handicaps in due course TFR##!!! BHA-

10 REVASSER (IRE) (24) 64-54PP

6 11-7

B g Ask - Open Cry (IRE) Bryony Frost

Mr P. H. Betts Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br J. D. Flood Broadwater Mouldings Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning start in a Warwick bumper in spring 2021 Best effort over hurdles when 2 lengths fourth in 23.5f Fakenham handicap debut on New Year’s Day but pulled up both subsequent starts (over fences last time) and now tried in cheekpieces TFR###!! BHA

11 SKEETER PARK (IRE) (681) PP/-

6 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Biondo (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Michael Leacy Trade Access Panels Ltd

109

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts in maiden points in 2021 and probably best watched on debut in this sphere, unless the market suggests otherwise. TFR#!!!! BHA-

12 CASSOWARY (IRE) (20) 0-06

5 11-0

Ch m Australia - Arose James Martin (7)

Farrier Jump Jets Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br China Horse Club Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a couple of bumpers and the addition of cheekpieces/switch to hurdles failed to spark any improvement at Lingfield last month. TFR#!!!! BHA-

13 MY VIRTUE (GB) (59) 0S1-00 D

5 11-0

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - No Virtue Alex Edwards (3)

Mr S. Flook Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Stephen Flook

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in points at the third attempt (match) but showed nothing in a bumper at Aintree (sole outing for Katie Ayres) and the outcome was much the same on hurdles debut for new yard at Ludlow Hood applied. TFR#!!!! BHA-

14 VERTICE (IRE) (11) 0

6 11-0

Ch m Toronado (IRE) - Asima (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

Mick Martin Keith Boddy & Son David Thompson, Darlington

Br Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al Khalifa

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor/unreliable on the Flat and offered little on recent hurdles bow at Sedgefield

TFR#!!!! BHA-

2022: HECTOR JAVILEX (FR) 5 11 6 Tom Bellamy 18-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Hood worn first time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

FIFTY SHADES OVHAY: Following its run on 2/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

KALMOOR: Following its run on 17/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the back straight.

REVASSER: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

ProbableS.P’s:11-10Chilinlikeavillain(IRE),15-2Revasser(IRE),8-1JumpingJupiter(IRE),9-1JackTheSavage(GB), 11-1 Garcon Dargent (IRE), 12-1 Kalmoor (IRE), 28-1 O’Connell (IRE), 40-1 Skeeter Park (IRE), 66-1 Endlesspossibility (GB), 150-1 Fifty Shades Ovhay (IRE), 200-1 Bury Walls (GB), My Virtue (GB), 250-1 Cassowary (IRE), Vertice (IRE)

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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 STAR SPORTS OWNERS CLUB GUARANTEE 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (24 wins from 113 runners, 21%) runs CLARAS SOLDIER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs REBEL MC WEIGHTWATCHER: LOCALLINK won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 11lb to 75.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUEBELLA trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 139 miles.

CHARGING POINT showed that there is a race in him from his current mark when third here 4 weeks ago and could be the way to go. Marajman, Claras Soldier and Shiyrvann are among the dangers in a competitive handicap

1-2-3: 1.CHARGING POINT 2.MARAJMAN (FR) 3.CLARAS SOLDIER (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 COCONUT TUDOR (IRE) (52) 2-P00PP

7 12-1

B g Mahler - Tudor Fashion (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Good day out syndicate John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Daryl Deacon John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form over hurdles in Ireland last spring but has struggled this term, soon done with from 3 out on debut for this yard at Huntingdon 7 weeks ago. Has had a wind op TFR###!! BHA101

2 MARAJMAN (FR) (13) 60P222 CD

9 11-13

Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Mascarpone (FR) Robert Dunne Stephanie Kaye and M.T Hughes Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br R. Deshayes & Raymond Jean-Christian

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May and back in good form the last twice. Merits consideration back hurdling from reduced mark. TFR####! BHA99

3 LOU TREK (FR) (321) 000//P2P-

9 11-7

B g Linda’s Lad - Nara Eria (FR) Sean Bowen

Mr T. G. Kelly Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br J. Delahaye, C Germain et al TGK Construction Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was a good second in 2m novice hurdle at Hexham last April. Bled again just 8 days later at Sedgefield though and bit to prove on return for all his mark has dipped further TFR###!! BHA93

4 CLARAS SOLDIER (IRE) (23) 00000

5 11-6

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Clara Bel La (IRE) Liam Harrison (3)

Mr Lui Carenza Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ms Cora Cronin Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles. Could fare a lot better now handicapping upped in trip/fitted with a tongue tie. One to keep an eye on TFR###!! BHA92

5 CHARGING POINT (GB) (26) 240203

5 11-5

B g Sixties Icon - Lakaam Patrick Cowley (3)

Scooby Doo Partnership

Br Mr T. Radford

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Usually runs here and ran his best race in this sphere with a tongue tie reapplied for handicap debut when third over C&D 4 weeks ago. Could last longer this time and one to consider TFR##### BHA91

6 ROCKET ROBBO (GB) (12) 30-0046

6 11-4

B g Multiplex - Sphere (IRE) Lewis Stones (5)

Mr S. Smithurst

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Scott Smithurst Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy to back and never a threat behind Doors Breaker on recent handicap debut at Doncaster. Cheekpieces go on now and he should stay this far. TFR###!! BHA90

7 REBEL MC (GB) (64) 4F-P06

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ifni du Luc (FR)

Mr M. Cottam

6 10-13

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Shade Oak Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in novice hurdles. Could do better now handicapping. TFR###!! BHA85

8

RAQISA (GB) (133) 006-

5 10-10

B m Mukhadram - Hazy Dancer Jack Quinlan

A White & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 runs over hurdles last term Ran well on the level in October and could do better now handicapping in this sphere up in trip TFR###!! BHA82

9 BUSHMILL BOY (GB) (19) 60454F

9 10-8

B g Malinas (GER) - Miss Holly Joshua Thompson (7)

Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington

Br Longdon Stud Ltd Murtek IT

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over hurdles but not in bad heart, in the process of running creditably under this rider when departing at the last at Wetherby 19 days ago. TFR###!! BHA80

10

DOORS BREAKER (FR) (12) 03F001

6 10-7

B g American Post - Polyandry (IRE) Thomas Dowson

SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Mr J.Olivart, Mr R.Venn & Mrs S.Le Gall Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWReturned to form from out of the blue to get off the mark in similar handicap at Doncaster recently, seeming suited by the switch to front-running tactics and foiling a big gamble on the second Up just 4lb and could go well again. TFR###!! BHA79

11

SHIYRVANN (FR) (38) 0050

5 10-7

B g Kingman - Shemima Ciaran Gethings

BDRSyndicates Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br S.A. Aga Khan Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner on the Flat in France and shaped as if finding 2m at Doncaster inadequate on handicap debut 5 weeks ago. This longer trip will suit and he may yet have more to offer. TFR###!! BHA79

12

CLASSIC TUNE (GB) (97) 66300-0 CD

13 10-6

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Classic Fantasy Cillin Leonard (5)

Mr D. J. Dyson Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Br Sandicroft Stud Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORMVIEWLast win came in a C&D handicap in December 2020 May have needed his November return here but off again since and probably vulnerable to younger improvers TFR###!! BHA78

13

INFINITI (IRE) (136) 3P00-15

10 10-5

B m Arcano (IRE) - Seraphina (IRE) Lee Edwards

Total Asbestos Solutions Ltd & A Frost Kevin Frost, Newark

Br Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1 winner of a similar event at Market Rasen in May and prolific on the Flat in the meantime Wouldn’t dismiss on first run for 4 months TFR###!! BHA77

14 BLUEBELLA (GB) (12) 60P0

5 10-5

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Stan Sheppard Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Yard have done well with handicap debutants this term but weak in the betting and well held behind Doors Breaker at Doncaster back from 4 months off a fortnight ago. Dropped 4lb. TFR###!! BHA77

15 LOCALLINK (IRE) (65) 60650-0

9 10-3

B g Sandmason - Suny House Chris Ward (3)

The Captain on the Bridge Partnership Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Br Paul Rothwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Carlisle on handicap debut in April 2021 but struggled last season and no impact back from 9 months off at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve. TFR##!!! BHA75

16

PASSING SECRETS (GB) (49) F2-5PP0

7 10-2

Bl g Passing Glance - Tabora Mitchell Bastyan

Rees & Partners Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Mrs Laura Gretton Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 4 times over fences last season but heavy defeats all 4 starts this term Goes back hurdling now. TFR##!!! BHA71

2022: HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE) 6 11 8 Stan Sheppard 4-1 (Tom Lacey) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

LOU TREK: Following its run on 19/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

INFINITI: Following its run on 21/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was affected by a long season.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Doors Breaker (FR), 13-2 Charging Point (GB), 7-1 Marajman (FR), 17-2 Claras Soldier (IRE), 10-1 Bushmill Boy (GB), 11-1 Lou Trek (FR), 14-1 Infiniti (IRE), 16-1 Rocket Robbo (GB), Shiyrvann (FR), 22-1 RebelMc (GB),33-1Raqisa (GB),Classic Tune(GB), Bluebella (GB),40-1 CoconutTudor(IRE),66-1Locallink(IRE), 100-1 Passing Secrets (GB)