Southwell Racecard – Wednesday 24th May

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

No of days since last ran

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

2 CHAMP (IRE) (-)

-=new year

Bold type shows point-to-point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

colour graphic age weight st-lbs

BF=beaten favourite

5 11-4

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE) Barry Geraghty

Mr John P.McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough

TIMEFORM VIEW King’s Theatre gelding Dam half-sister to triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate Very much one to note on debut for powerful connections that do well in this sphere. TFR BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

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

S

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.

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 5.50

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 132 runners, 19%) runs SPANISH PRESENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs FULL OF LIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEGIN THE LUCK trained by B Barr, Sherborne, 188 miles.

A likeable sort over hurdles, LIVELY CITIZEN made the perfect start over fences when landing a 6-runner Perth handicap 7 days ago, jumping fine and quickening to lead close home He gets the nod to follow up under a penalty, with fellow in-form rival Begin The Luck next best Spanish Present also shouldn’t be written off just yet, now connections reach for the first-time visor

1-2-3: 1.LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) 2.BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) 3.SPANISH PRESENT (IRE)

1 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (7) 00004-1

8 11-12 (in 7lb ex)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mark E Smith,Brake Horse Power Syndicate D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br E. M. O’Sullivan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner who impressed when making a winning chase debut at Perth (2m) 7 days ago, jumping fine and quickening to lead close home No surprise to see him out under a penalty and big shout once more. TFR##### BHA107 (+4)

2 SPANISH PRESENT (IRE) (18) 10220-4 D

7 11-10

B g Presenting - Sesenta (IRE) Sean Bowen David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Sesenta Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner who twice went close in handicaps in that sphere during the winter. Return/chase debut effort at Uttoxeter 18 days ago was a rather lacklustre display though, so needs to shrug that off if he’s to feature here. TFR###!! BHA112

3 FULL OF LIGHT (IRE) (23) 1/P056-P D

7 11-5

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Scartara (FR) Nico de Boinville Deva Racing (FOL)

Br Mr Daniel Furini

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who displayed fair form when adding pair of hurdle victories (at around 20f) to his tally during 2021/22 Has become disappointing however, again finishing well held back over fences at Kempton (20.5f) 23 days ago. TFR###!! BHA107

4 BALAGAN (GB) (102) 1215//00- D

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lovely Origny (FR)

8 11-5

Paul O’Brien

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop

Br Wood Hall Stud Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 21f over hurdles but he came in only seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 25/1) on his debut over fences in February. Back after a wind op now and the betting may prove a useful guide. TFR###!! BHA107

5 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (7) 42311-3 C

7 11-2

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE) Beau Morgan (7)

Mr Michael Phillips & Partner Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br Edward Burns

TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken really well to chasing, landing handicaps at Newton Abbot/Exeter in April. Faded out of things only late on when third on his latest outing 7 days ago and he’s entitled to be in the mix again. TFR####! BHA104 (-1)

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BALAGAN: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Lively Citizen (IRE), 11-4 Begin The Luck (IRE), 4-1

Spanish Present (IRE), 10-1 Full of Light (IRE), 16-1 Balagan (GB)

SECOND RACE 6.20

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

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKERS, FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 132 runners, 19%) runs BREIZH ALKO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs JAYTEE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GATS AND CO trained by D Brace, Bridgend, 190 miles.

JAYTEE ran well when runner-up here recently and a performance of similar merit should be enough for him to go one better at the likely expense of Gats And Co. Breizh Alko is another one to consider

1-2-3: 1.JAYTEE 2.GATS AND CO 3.BREIZH ALKO (FR)

colours

1 GATS AND CO (GB) (26) 1P30P4- D

8 12-0

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Mr David Brace Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWReally got his act together in 2022, landing a 4-timer (including a hat-trick at Chepstow) in staying handicap chases. Been largely disappointing since but shaped as if back in form at Chepstow last time and this step back up in trip should suit. TFR####! BHA117

2 FRATERNEL (FR) (65) 461F/P/5-

8 12-0

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Valence (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Tim Syder Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr Denis Parreau-Delhote Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 20f over hurdles but he offered little after 21 months off when remote fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Needs a big step forward. TFR##!!! BHA117

3 JAYTEE (GB) (9) 42445-2 BF

8 11-7

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse Brian Hughes

Mr J. Tredwell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br J. Tredwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been running at least respectably over fences lately and pulled clear of the remainder when second at this course 9 days ago. Visored now, and capable of going one better if the race doesn’t come too soon TFR##### BHA110 (+2)

4 BREIZH ALKO (FR) (53) P/PP21P- C

12 11-4

Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR) Sean Bowen

Mr David Parry Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who confirmed his return to form when seeing off his 6 rivals in game fashion at Southwell (24.3f, soft) in March. However, ran modestly when pulled up at Uttoxeter 12 days later TFR###!! BHA107

5

ZOFFALEE (FR) (168) 424445-

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Senderlea (IRE)

Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate

Br Mr Hugues Rousseau

8 10-10

Aaron Anderson (5)

Mike Sowersby, Malton

Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 4 times last season but he often looked hard work and he was below form at Leicester when last seen 5 months ago. Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA99

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Stewards Note:

BREIZH ALKO: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Jaytee (GB), 4-1

Gats And Co (GB), 5-1

Breizh Alko (FR), 9-1

Fraternel (FR), 18-1

Zoffalee (FR)

THIRD RACE 6.50

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

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Morgan (19 wins from 122 runners, 16%) runs HERE WE HAVE IT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Morgan (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs HERE WE HAVE IT LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOAHTHIRTYTWORED trained by A West, Epsom, 166 miles.

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is a likeable type who remains of interest over fences after his good second at Worcester on only his third start in this sphere. Sir Tivo has had excuses of late so rates a threat, while Here We Have It took a step back in the right direction here last month.

1 SIR TIVO (FR) (28) 4214P4- CD

B g Deportivo - Miss Possibility (USA)

Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary

Br Mr Christophe Jouandou

2 starts and not ruled out having scored over C&D in the past

2 NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE) (16) 11014-2 CD 7 12-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Royale Video (FR) Lee Edwards

Mr David Phelan Adam West, Epsom

Br Cyril O’Hara TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive4-timewinneroverhurdleswhotookhisformupanotchoverfencesintheautumn,scoringatNewtonAbbotpriortoagoodfourthina Cheltenham novice (15.9f) in October Fit from spin on Flat when runner-up at Worcester 16 days ago and remains of interest over fences. TFR##### BHA122

3 SEA PRINCE (GB) (222) 232143- D

7 11-13

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Briery (IRE) Kielan Woods

The Sea Prince Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

Took well to chasing in the summer, winning a thin event at Stratford in August.

last 2 starts, however, so bit to prove after 7 months off. TFR###!! BHA119

4 HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) (26) P/31PP4- CD

8 11-1

B g Mahler - Islands Sister (IRE) Patrick Cowley (3) The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Mrs A. S. O’Brien Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame poor position to win handicap chase at this C&D in December Pulled up next 2 starts but took a step back in the right direction when fourth here (20.4f) last month. TFR####! BHA107

5 DINO VELVET (FR) (13) 2/4554-3 D

10 11-0

B g Naaqoos - Matgil (FR) Philip Armson (3)

Mr Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Mr Herve Viallon Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Just fair nowadays and remains easy to oppose despite a plummeting mark. TFR###!! BHA106

6 MR COLDSTONE (IRE) (79) 2P3020- D

7 10-8

Robert Dunne Robert & Marie smith & M T Hughes Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield

B g Tamayuz - Dance Lively (USA)

Br Mr David Bobbett

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences but easily ran his best race in this sphere when 2 1/2 lengths second over C&D. However, failed to back that up here next time TFR###!! BHA100

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Noahthirtytwored (IRE), 9-2 Sir Tivo (FR), 5-1 Here We Have It (IRE), 11-2 Sea Prince (GB), 10-1 Mr Coldstone (IRE), 12-1 Dino Velvet (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 7.20

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

THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (21 wins from 69 runners, 30%) runs STRUTTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs REGGAE DE BAUNE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SENOR DIAZ trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 162 miles.

STRUTTER was given a considerate introduction when finishing mid-field at Warwick last month and with improvement on the cards, Nicky Henderson’s 4-y-o gets the verdict to come out on top now fitted with a hood Reggae de Baune was up against it the way the race developed at Carlisle on debut so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Jamie Snowdon’s newcomer Climbing

1-2-3: 1.STRUTTER (FR) 2.REGGAE DE BAUNE (FR) 3.CLIMBING

colours no horse age st lb

1 CLIMBING (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Spring Flight Gavin Sheehan

HM The Queen and Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br The Queen Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Sunshade and fair hurdler/useful chaser Rapid Flight Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Close Touch. Had a wind op already and wears tongue tie/hood for debut. TFR###!! BHA-

2 REGGAE DE BAUNE (FR) (59) 5-

Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sofia de Baune (FR)

5 11-2

Abbie McCain (5)

Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade some appeal on paper but ran to just a modest level when fifth of 9 in bumper (5/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) a couple of months ago, not ideally placed the way the race developed Could leave that effort behind TFR####! BHA-

3 MR ZIPPI (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Intello (GER) - Izzi Top Nathan Moscrop

Mr N. Ender Sara Ender, Malton

Br Meon Valley Stud Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Intello gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 7f/1m winner Prince Eiji Dam very smart 9f-10.5f winner Should have the speed for this sort of test TFR###!! BHA-

4

SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (-)

B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE)

Andrew Cocks And Tara Johnson

4 10-10

Micheal Nolan

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to 7f winner in Czech Republic Sparkle Shout and half-brother to a winner Dam, dual bumper winner/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Front of House. Check betting. TFR##!!! BHA-

5 STRUTTER (FR) (27) 0-

4 10-10

B g Racinger (FR) - Minute Blonde (FR) Nico de Boinville

Mr John I Neocleous Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Gilles Chaignon & Jean-Victor Chaignon

TIMEFORMVIEWWas given a considerate introduction when eighth of 17 in bumper (easy-to-back 11/4) at Warwick (16f, good to soft) on debut 27 days ago. Likely to improve on that and a hood is applied. TFR##### BHA-

6 FORCETA (IRE) (88) 4-

B m Life Force (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)

5 10-9

Aaron Anderson (5)

Mr M. E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Dermot Day Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, badly needed experience when remote fourth of 7 in bumper at Newcastle (16.2f, standard) on debut 3 months ago. Big step forward required. TFR##!!! BHA-

7 CONNIEGETAWAY (IRE) (9) 0

Ch f Shantou (USA) - What Lies Ahead (IRE)

All Or Nothing Racing Club

Br David Hyland & Harry Shearman

4 10-3

Sean Bowen

Jake Coulson, Heaton

Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Shantou filly who had little go right when last of 10 in bumper (66/1) at this C&D (good) on debut 9 days ago, forced wide from soon after start. Easy to look elsewhere TFR##!!! BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Hood worn first time by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Strutter (FR), 7-2 Climbing (GB), 4-1 Reggae de Baune (FR), 9-1 Senor Diaz (IRE), 16-1 Mr Zippi (GB), 33-1 Forceta (IRE), 50-1 Conniegetaway (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.50

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

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (26 wins from 122 runners, 21%) runs NIGHT ON THE TOWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs NIGHT ON THE TOWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MYRISTICA trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 211 miles.

This looks a decent opportunity for MYRISTICA to go one place better than on her Worcester hurdle debut earlier this month. Night On The Town, who would have been placed but for falling at the last on hurdle debut, and Jamie Snowden’s Phone Home can fight it out for the forecast spot.

1-2-3: 1.MYRISTICA (IRE) 2.NIGHT ON THE TOWN 3.PHONE HOME

colours no horse

1 BELLA MADONNA (GB) (42) 30-

5 11-2

B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Goochypoochyprader James Best

The Bella Madonna Partnership Simon Earle, Warminster

Br N M Lampard

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on the first of 2 outings in bumpers this spring Makes hurdle debut Probably best to look elsewhere. TFR##!!! BHA-

2 JOBESGREEN GIRL (GB) (400) 03/-

6 11-2

B m Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE) Sean Bowen

Mr R. Cornock Tom George, Slad

Br Mr R. T. Cornock HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers early last year when modest third at Worcester on second start. Been off for over a year ahead of this switch to hurdles. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. TFR##!!! BHA-

3 MISS CONNAISSEUR (GB) (13) P-

Ch m Monsieur Bond (IRE) - China Cherub

5 11-2

Mr Charlie Case (7)

Mr J. Stevenson Ben Case, Banbury

Br Angela Clark David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat at up to 7f. Behind from an early stage when pulled up on Fakenham hurdle debut on New Year’s Day. TFR#!!!! BHA-

4 MISS MOCKTAIL (IRE) (169) 400/4/P-

8 11-2

B m Getaway (GER) - Identity Parade (IRE) Richie McLernon

Lysways Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Br Mrs M. Doran Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed some ability in bumpers but off for 18 months prior to pulling up on Uttoxeter hurdle debut in December Been off for a further 169 days. Hooded first time TFR#!!!! BHA-

5 MYRISTICA (IRE) (16) 2

5 11-2

Br m Harzand (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) Jack Tudor

Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington

Br C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat performer who went close on her Worcester hurdle debut 16 days ago. Arguably unlucky not to be awarded that race after receiving a bump from the winner approaching 2 out and can gain compensation now. Tongue tied first time TFR##### BHA-

6 NIGHT ON THE TOWN (GB) (23) 533-F

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night

7 11-2

Paddy Brennan

Mr Fergal O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br C. F. C. Jackson Bresbet, Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in bumpers last summer and set for third when falling at the last on her Warwick hurdle debut 23 days ago. Should be thereabouts assuming she’s none the worse. TFR####! BHA-

7 BY PASS (GB) (10) 5P36F-4

Ch f Cityscape - Up And Running

4 10-10

Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne

Br The Hon Mrs R. Pease

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on Flat whose stand out effort over hurdles came when third of 8 in juvenile at Hereford (2m, 125/1) in February. Beaten just over 15 lengths when fourth in Ludlow novice 10 days ago. Vulnerable again. TFR##!!! BHA93 (-3)

PHONE HOME (GB) (39) 4-

B f Telescope (IRE) - Ring Back (IRE)

Turf Club 2022 & Dr Bryan Mayoh

4 10-10

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly offered something to work on when fourth of 6 in juvenile hurdle (5/1) at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) on debut 39 days ago. May well do better TFR####! BHA-

9 THREE MACKS (IRE) (31) 3425- 4 10-10

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Anna David

Ms K. Neill & Mr W. Mackey

Br Miss Anna Giunta

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver In the frame 3 times in maiden/ novice events over hurdles for new yard but her form is only modest TFR###!! BHA93

2022: LUNAR SHADOW 4 10 10 Tom Cannon 4-1 (Alan King) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Visor worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

BELLA MADONNA: Following its run on 12/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

MISS CONNAISSEUR: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MISS MOCKTAIL: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

MYRISTICA: Following its run on 8/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Myristica (IRE), 7-1 Night On The Town (GB), 8-1 Phone Home (GB), 9-1 Three Macks (IRE), 14-1 By Pass (GB), 25-1 Jobesgreen Girl (GB), 40-1 Bella Madonna (GB), 150-1 Miss Mocktail (IRE), 300-1 Miss Connaisseur (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 8.20

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

THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION 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.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (49 wins from 226 runners, 22%) runs CALLISTO’S KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs CALLISTO’S KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCONUT TWIST trained by B Barr, Sherborne, 188 miles.

FIRST MAN soon returned to form back over hurdles when third at Sedgefield in February and, having had a wind op since then, he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. Callisto’s King has shaped well on his last 2 starts and could be the main danger in first-time cheekpieces, while Western Jill also merits consideration.

1-2-3: 1.FIRST MAN (IRE) 2.CALLISTO’S KING (IRE) 3.WESTERN JILL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 WESTERN JILL (IRE) (26) 2/324U-

5 12-0

B m Westerner - Miss Pepperpot (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Seamus Moore

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty to work on making hurdling debut when third in novice at this course (20.4f) in February. Ran to a similar level next 2 starts, before getting no further than the first on her chasing bow. Could have more to offer back over hurdles with hood on first time TFR####! BHA99

2 CALLISTO’S KING (IRE) (33) 404/524-

6 11-13

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Exit Bob (IRE) Bridget Andrews

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - C King

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Aaron Doocey Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEWRan best race over hurdles when second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (2m3f) in November, bumping into a well-treated rival. Again shaped well when fourth of 18 at Exeter (strong form for the grade) and can be thereabouts once more with cheekpieces on first time TFR####! BHA98

3 SECRET TRIX (GB) (99) 00/5133-

6 11-11

B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE) Sean Bowen

D & C Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Aiden Murphy McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark in novice handicap at Fakenham (23.4f) in November and shaped as if still in good form both starts since, set too much to do when third at Lingfield in February. Cheekpieces on first time and he remains unexposed at this trip TFR###!! BHA96

4 MILLIE OF MAYO (GB) (98) 000/43/0-

B m Overbury (IRE) - Gertrude Webb

8 11-5

Danny McMenamin

A C R Stubbs & Richard Kent Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br A. C. R. Stubbs

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a bright start sent handicapping over hurdles, racking up a hat-trick back in 2020/21. However, hasn’t gone on as hoped since then and lightly-raced in recent times, finishing down the field after a further 18 months off at Wetherby last time TFR##!!! BHA90

5 FIRST MAN (IRE) (90) 1//0P303-

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Dos Lunas (IRE)

8 11-3

Henry Brooke

The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Michael Fennessy Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWMissed2021/22butprovedheretainsabilitywhenthirdin19-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(24,4f)inJanuary.Rannosortofraceoverfences next time, but soon back to form returned to hurdling when third at Sedgefield in February. Major player having had a wind op TFR##### BHA88

6 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (14) 3P640-2

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE)

Troika Racing

Br Kieran Lennon

5 10-10

Harry Reed

Brian Barr, Sherborne

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit in his three qualifying runs over hurdles but failed to improve for the switch to handicaps earlier this year However, upped in trip he bounced back to form when runner-up at Fontwell (21.8f) a fortnight ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort TFR###!! BHA81

7

SIGHT NOR SEEN (IRE) (45) PP0P5P-

9 10-8

B g Morozov (USA) - Baby Cat (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)

The Southwold Set Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Andrew Pierce Clifton Timber Ltd, Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best but has shown little for present connections, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time Easy enough to look elsewhere TFR#!!!! BHA79

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

2022: KINGS CREEK (IRE) 5 11 5 Tom Midgley 11-2 (Mark Walford) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 3. Hood worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Western Jill (IRE), 4-1 Callisto’s King (IRE), Secret Trix (GB), 11-2 Coconut Twist (IRE), 13-2 First Man (IRE), 14-1 Millie of Mayo (GB), 33-1 Sight Nor Seen (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.50

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Morgan (19 wins from 122 runners, 16%) runs RAFFERTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M T Walford (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs HAVING A BARNEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROBBER’S BRIDGE trained by S Earle, Warminster, 165 miles.

HAVING A BARNEY has been in top form this spring, shaping well over 23.3f at Hexham last time and back in trip, he can regain the winning thread. Boomtime Banker is clearly fragile but she’s won her last 2 so needs considering, along with Malina Ocarina.

1-2-3: 1.HAVING A BARNEY (IRE)

2.BOOMTIME BANKER (IRE) 3.MALINA OCARINA

colours no horse age st lb

1

ALCHEMYSTIQUE (IRE) (23) FU3/3P-0 C

6 12-0

B m Authorized (IRE) - Nice To Know (FR) Richie McLernon Lysways Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Br Paul Hancock

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since 2021 and fit from a couple of good placed efforts on the AW, she could manage only mid-field at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Prone to the odd mistake but this is a slight drop in grade, at least TFR###!! BHA100

2 BENTHAM (IRE) (81) 3P0000-

9 12-0

B g Jeremy (USA) - Detonante (FR) Nathan Moscrop Racing Knights, C Cleevely & L Murray Sara Ender, Malton

Br Dora Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in July 2020 but there have been positives to glean from some of last season’s efforts. Left Gavin Cromwell since last seen in March. TFR##!!! BHA100

3 CHAMPAGNE TOWN (GB) (15) 3133/3-6

6 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Kind Heart Brian Hughes

Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr Kevin Frost, Newark

Br R. Kent & Donald McCain Racing Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer. Fair form in a bumper and maiden hurdle in Ireland last spring Below that level in a Doncaster novice hurdle for new yard in March and too free on handicap debut a fortnight ago. No surprise a hood goes on TFR###!! BHA98

4 RAFFERTY (IRE) (206) 1413P/4- CD

9 11-12

B g Arcadio (GER) - Mighty Star (IRE) Adam Wedge Triumph In Mind

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br George R. Williams Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 of first 3 starts for this yard, latterly at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January 2022 Unable to continue the good work later in the year and now has questions to answer reverting to hurdles minus usual hood. TFR###!! BHA98

5 MALINA OCARINA (GB) (15) 1/2425-4

8 11-2

B m Malinas (GER) - Ocarina Davis (FR) Sean Bowen

M.H. Racing Malina Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Katherine Mead & Derek Mead

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged second victory over hurdles in a Uttoxeter seller during summer 2021 and similar form when runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts in handicaps last summer Hasn’t returned in top form this spring but mark has eased TFR####! BHA88

6 MRS KINSELLA (IRE) (28) 00/0030-

7 11-0

B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br C. J. Foy

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard at Hereford last month but never really looked like justifying support at Ludlow TFR###!! BHA86

7 HAVING A BARNEY (IRE) (18) P5312-6 D 6 10-11

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Batren’s Garden (IRE)

Royal Blue Racing and Partner

Br Parkville Stud

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOn the up since sent handicapping, off the mark at Ayr in March and form of subsequent second to Blue Bikini at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) was boosted when the winner went in again next time 23.3f may have just tested his stamina at Hexham so he remains of firm interest. TFR##### BHA83

8

BOOMTIME BANKER (IRE) (248) 00/06//11- D 9 10-10

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Tiger Tiffney (IRE) Kielan Woods

Ms Kathryn J Sweeting D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Tadhg O’Leary

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWReturned from a long absence an improved model, winning handicaps at Worcester (20f) and Plumpton (20.5f) during middle of last year 4lb higher now and has another absence to overcome, but she should make a bold bid for the hat-trick provided all’s well TFR####! BHA82

9 RAINBOW JET (IRE) (26) 060566-

6 10-5

B m Dream Ahead (USA) - Star Jet (IRE)

John Mackie, Church Broughton

Peter Kavanagh (5) NSU Leisure & Mrs Carolyn Seymour

Br Ladis John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper at best on the Flat but little form in this sphere, albeit she races off her correct mark this time. TFR##!!! BHA77

10 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (26) 000520-

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

Rupert Martin

5 10-2

James Best

Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Mrs P. M. Grainger Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a big step forward when second at Wincanton (21.4f) in March, unlucky to bump into a well-punted one. Heavy defeat over 3m here last time needs casting aside Down in trip TFR###!! BHA74

2022: RARE CLOUDS 8 11 10 Mr Zac Baker 28-1 (Simon Earle) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

RAINBOW JET: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Boomtime Banker (IRE), 9-2 Having A Barney (IRE), 8-1 Mrs Kinsella (IRE), 9-1 Champagne Town (GB), Malina Ocarina (GB), 10-1 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 12-1 Alchemystique (IRE), Rafferty (IRE), 22-1 Bentham (IRE), Rainbow Jet (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.50 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. 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. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries, 1 at £9 and 8 at £46. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Second Race 6.20 - THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKERS, FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for 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. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £46. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 6.50 - THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for 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. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will award a prize who their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £46. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

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Fourth Race 7.20 - THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The sponsors will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £24. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Fifth Race 7.50 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 29th September, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries at £40. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Sixth Race 8.20 - THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £32. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 8.50 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd. Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £32. - Closed May 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

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