HAVE YOUR SAY

SIXTH RACE 7.25

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

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 130 runners, 19%) runs WIDE TO WEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs HILLFINCH LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROBBER’S BRIDGE trained by S Earle, Warminster, 165 miles.

MONTMARTIN is just the type to leave his previous form behind now handicapping upped markedly in trip and he gets the vote. Royal Lake opened his account at Fontwell earlier this month and can go well again up 4lb Stratford-winner Tiny Tantrum and On The Bandwagon are also considered

1-2-3: 1.MONTMARTIN (FR) 2.ROYAL LAKE (IRE) 3.TINY TANTRUM (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 MONTMARTIN (FR) (28) 003

5 12-0

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Asiana (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Paul Nataf Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWCost a fair bit and showed first form over hurdles when a running-on third at Wetherby (2m) 4 weeks ago. Handicaps over longer trip will see him in a better light now and he’s one to consider TFR##### BHA100

2 HILLFINCH (GB) (16) 6P0212

6 12-0

Ch m Hillstar - Grassfinch Ciaran Gethings

BDRSyndicates Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br Mr Peter Robeson Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form, winning mares ’ handicap hurdle at Huntingdon and going close over C&D a fortnight ago (just failed having edged left away from the whip close home). More needed raised 3lb. TFR###!! BHA100

3 ROYAL LAKE (IRE) (24) P060P1

7 11-6

B g Fame And Glory - Gran Chis (IRE) Jack Tudor

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br John Ryan Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWAttracted support and took advantage of a reduced mark refitted with cheekpieces in 10-runner Fontwell handicap (21.8f) earlier this month. Remains on a favourable weight up 4lb and can go well again. TFR####! BHA92

4 CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) (65) F-20062 BF

7 11-5

Ch g Beat Hollow - Histologie (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr F. Baxter Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br M. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in an Irish bumper last spring and showed more than previously over hurdles switched to a handicap when runner-up in 13-runner event at Doncaster (19.4f) 2 months ago, just failing Longer trip should suit but he could do with settling down TFR###!! BHA91 (-1)

5 ROBEAM (IRE) (20) 2030PF CD

7 11-2

B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Lewis Stones (3)

Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Val & Angela Leeson Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won small-field C&D handicap 11 months ago but out of sorts in more recent times (including on the level) TFR##!!! BHA88

6 JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) (59) 00P504

Br g Presenting - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE)

10 11-1

Tom Midgley (5)

M.B.Thwaites G Halder Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br David Valentine Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times last season but form has gone the wrong way during the current campaign and he’s hard to warm to at present, despite slipping to an attractive mark Has had a breathing operation. TFR###!! BHA87

7 TINY TANTRUM (IRE) (27) 554561

B g Fame And Glory - Sara’s Smile

7 10-11

Bryony Frost

Mrs N. Kappler Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Br Thomas Meagher

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in 22f Stratford handicap hurdle in the mud under this rider earlier this month. Still favourably weighted after 3lb rise and can go well again (longer trip fine). TFR###!! BHA83

THE BANDWAGON (IRE) (63) P64203

8 10-10

B g Oscar (IRE) - Deep Supreme (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr A. F. Nolan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but caught the eye in first-time cheekpieces in conditionals/amateurs staying handicap back over hurdles at Warwick 9 weeks ago, racing wide for a long way. One to note TFR###!! BHA82

9 PERFECT MAN (IRE) (27) 506546 D BF

12 10-10

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3)

Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Andrew Pierce

TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run stetches back to 2020 but he has a very lowly mark. Well backed but held behind Tiny Tantrum starting out for this yard at Stratford 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on TFR###!! BHA82

10 THE SKIFFLE KING (IRE) (38) 00013P C

7 10-7

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Joe’s Dream Catch (IRE) Philip Armson (3)

Mr Martin Tucker Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

Br Declan Daly Reflex Courier Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEquipped with first-time cheekpieces when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap over further here in February. Good third at Huntingdon next time but struggled in the mud at Market Rasen latest. TFR###!! BHA79

11 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (32) 600052

5 10-3

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) Charlie Todd

Rupert Martin Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Mrs P. M. Grainger

TIMEFORMVIEW Took a big step forward when second at Wincanton (21.4f) last month, unlucky to bump into a well-punted one. Nudged up just 1lb and headgear goes back on TFR###!! BHA75

12 STORM FORCE ONE (GB) (22) 2PF034

7 10-2

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Force In The Wings (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) Hedley, Little & Tomkins Peter Niven, Malton

Br T. M. Hayes P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Again well backed and ran creditably at Wetherby last time but remains a long-standing maiden TFR###!! BHA74

13 WIDE TO WEST (IRE) (34) P/3P-P04

6 10-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Norah’s Quay (IRE) Tristan Durrell (5) Williams & Powell Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br John Barry FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in points but has struggled in maidens/novice hurdle. Upped markedly in trip for handicap debut TFR###!! BHA73

14 CHEER’S DELBOY (IRE) (16) 3-34646

10 10-2

Ch g Golan (IRE) - Lindy Lou Lorcan Murtagh

Just 4 Fun Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br Declan O’Keeffe Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORMVIEW Some decent bits and pieces of form to his name and should have come on for his run here earlier this month, his first since October. This is tough, though TFR###!! BHA72

15 WHATABOUTYEH (IRE) (163) 33-1000 D

6 10-2

B g Notnowcato - Correctandpresent (IRE) Jonathan England

Mr R Hewitt & Mr G Malanga Sam England, Guiseley

Br P. & S. Fenlon Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner at the third attempt but well beaten in 3 novice hurdles. Upped markedly in trip for handicap debut and tongue tie goes on Interesting to see a market move TFR###!! BHA71

16 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (79) 5-PP3PP

10 10-2

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.

2022: MATCHMAKING (GER) 7 10 1 Jack Quinlan 7-2 (Caroline Bailey) 10 ran

TFR##!!! BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 15.

Stewards Note:

THE SKIFFLE KING: Following its run on 21/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

WIDE TO WEST: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Can’t Beat History (IRE), 8-1 Royal Lake (IRE), Tiny Tantrum (IRE), 9-1 Montmartin (FR), 11-1 Hillfinch (GB), 12-1 On The Bandwagon (IRE), Perfect Man (IRE), Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 14-1 Storm Force One (GB), 25-1 Just Call Me Al (IRE), Whataboutyeh (IRE), 28-1 Wide To West (IRE), 33-1 Robeam (IRE), The Skiffle King (IRE), Cheer’s Delboy (IRE), 200-1 Chain Smoker (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 8.00

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

THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 130 runners, 19%) runs SHE HAS NOTIONS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs SCARPERED LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORT DE L’OCEAN trained by M Roberts, Hailsham, 193 miles.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest REDVISION hinted at a revival when fifth at Uttoxeter last time and with that form working out really well he looks the way to go off a handy-looking mark. Aristobulus is holding his form well for Stuart Edmunds and is next on the list ahead of in-form maiden Bushmill Boy.

1-2-3: 1.RED VISION (FR) 2.ARISTOBULUS 3.BUSHMILL BOY colours no horse age st lb

1 SCARPERED (IRE) (18) 0-0506

6 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Finola’s Gift (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Seven Barrows Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ian Heslin Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye under considerate handling when 5th on hurdles debut at Ludlow (2m) but modest efforts at Ffos Las and Plumpton since. Lots more to do now handicapping TFR##!!! BHA99

2 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (49) 3FF0U5

7 11-13

B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE) Charlie Todd

Hip Flask Racing (MR) Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br J. F. Mernagh Fairfax and Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 runs and below-form fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Others appeal more TFR##!!! BHA98

3 FORT DE L’OCEAN (FR) (501) 244224- D

8 11-10

B g Racinger (FR) - Iconea (FR) Bryony Frost

Mr Mike Roberts Michael Roberts, Hailsham

Br Mr Jacques Cypres

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Oliver Greenall but off 16 months since posting a creditable fourth in handicap hurdle at Plumpton for new yard Has his fitness to prove TFR##!!! BHA95

4 FOREVER DES LONG (FR) (15) 2-54000

8 11-8

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Fetuque Du Moulin (FR) Lee Edwards

DYDB Marketing Limited Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Br MME Adeline Lepresle et al Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORMVIEWMarket Rasen winner for Philip Hobbs last spring but ended his time with that yard on a low note and well held all 4 starts for present connections, tongue strap applied at Taunton last time Others are preferred. TFR##!!! BHA93

5 RED VISION (FR) (27) 253005

B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Petale Rouge (FR)

Miss C. Lees-Jones

Br Mr Gaetan Gilles

8 11-7

Charlie Maggs (10)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of a pair of novice hurdles last March. Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. That form is working out really well so he holds good claims off a falling mark. TFR##### BHA92

6 FOR THREE (IRE) (31) 540644 D

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Asmaa (USA)

Ben Lapham & Formidable Fellows

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

9 11-7

Lorcan Murtagh

Mark Weatherer, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice for James Ewart in summer of 2021 but he’s yet to fire in 6 runs for his current yard this term TFR##!!! BHA92

7 EVENTFUL (GB) (74) 60-6105 CD

B m Oasis Dream - Spectacle

Guy Dunphy, Chris Dillon, Mr C Seeney

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

6 11-7

Jamie Moore

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in November but below par both runs since, remote fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good) 74 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFR###!! BHA92

8

DEE EIRE (GB) (77) 560-540

6 11-6

Bl m Gentlewave (IRE) - Kahipiroska (FR) Kevin Brogan

The Deeside Partnership Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Off 9 months before never-dangerous seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Hood back on and may do better on handicap debut TFR###!! BHA91

9

ARISTOBULUS (GB) (25) 3343

4 11-4

B g Adaay (IRE) - Salome (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Jim Gill Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Br Norris Bloodstock Ltd Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful stable debut on AW Flat in January and in the frame all four runs since, third of 7 on his handicap hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m) 25 days ago. Enters calculations TFR####! BHA97

10 SHE HAS NOTIONS (IRE) (502) 3P30-

6 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Harry Atkins (10) Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 11 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br K. Mortell Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a solid start when third in a novice hurdle at Kilbeggan for John Halley in July but little impact all 3 runs since for current yard Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA89

11

DANCE AT NIGHT (GB) (64) 03064

5 10-13

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Strictly Dancing (IRE) Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Littleton Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on the Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Andrew Balding. Yet to match that form over hurdles, though, fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 64 days ago. More is needed. TFR###!! BHA84

12

RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (18) P0655P

6 10-12

B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon Alison Clarke (7)

M. Simmons, S. Sambrook & S. Woodcock Peter Winks, Barnsley

Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and has yet to better modest form over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 18 days ago so hard to make a case for. TFR##!!! BHA83

13

CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (14) 432P2P BF

6 10-9

B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE) Jack Tudor

SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Good second in 2m handicap chase at Newcastle in January but pulled up at Sedgefield 14 days ago. More is needed back in this sphere if he is to shed his maiden tag. TFR##!!! BHA80

14 BUSHMILL BOY (GB) (53) 0454F4

9 10-7

B g Malinas (GER) - Miss Holly Joshua Thompson (7) Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington

Br Longdon Stud Ltd Murtek IT

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score over hurdles but arrives in decent nick, fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle here (20.4f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Back down in trip and can make presence felt. TFR###!! BHA78

15

PHOEBUS LESCRIBAA (FR) (79) 66-045P CD

11 10-5

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Mia Lescribaa (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3) Medbourne Racing Harriet Dickin, Bourton-on-the-Water

Br P. Lafitte, L. Lafitte & M. Barreyat Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest type and off 7 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle here (20.4f) 79 days ago. Blinkers back on now though so this C&D winner is no forlorn hope TFR###!! BHA76

16

WELL DONE DANI (GB) (143) 00323P 6 10-4

B m Multiplex - Do It On Dani Henry Brooke

The Perthy Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br S. V. Parry Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in good form, prominent long way when pulled up in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in December Has since had a wind op and not ruled out back down in trip TFR###!! BHA75

2022: NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE) 6 11 3 Lee Edwards 12-1 (Adam West) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Hood worn by No. 8, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 16.

Stewards Note:

RED VISION: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped right handed.

CHEMICAL WARFARE: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Mutual Respect (IRE), 8-1 Scarpered (IRE), 9-1 Fort de L’Ocean (FR), Aristobulus (GB), Dance At Night (GB), 11-1 Eventful (GB), 12-1 Bushmill Boy (GB), 14-1 Red Vision (FR), Chemical Warfare (IRE), 22-1 For Three (IRE), Well Done Dani (GB), 33-1 Dee Eire (GB), She Has Notions (IRE), Phoebus Lescribaa (FR), 50-1 Rhyme Scheme (IRE), 80-1 Forever des Long (FR)