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.

PL ACING A BE T

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

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

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)

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject anyone from the enclosure without assigning a reason for so doing. Security have orders to remove all disorderly persons from the course No dogs allowed on the course

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