FIXTURE LIST 2023

FIRST RACE 2.15

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

THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’

LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S England (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs AL ZARAQAAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs STEPNEY CAUSEWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: STEPNEY CAUSEWAY trained by M Harris, Warminster, 165 miles.

Potentially messy to say the least and tactics could be key DONNIE AZOFF does at least have the air of one who could improve over fences (certainly has the size for chasing) and he’s given the tentative vote

1-2-3: 1.DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) 2.AL ZARAQAAN 3.STEPNEY CAUSEWAY colours no horse age st lb

1 AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (16) 10502-1 D

6 11-10

Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah Jonathan England

Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart at best on the Flat and completed a 4-timer over hurdles (3 wins in handicaps) for previous yard last season Made a successful debut over fences in similar event at Cartmel a fortnight ago, benefitting from the good pace Big shout again if this doesn’t become tactical TFR####! BHA125

2 STEPNEY CAUSEWAY (GB) (12) 3352P-2 D

6 11-3

B g New Approach (IRE) - Wake Up Call Harry Cobden Middleham Park Racing XCV Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful hurdles winner for Dan Skelton. Yet to get his head in front in this sphere but he did score on the level at Saint Moritz for present yard in February and not beaten far behind all-the-way winner back chasing at Warwick 12 days ago. Can go well TFR###!! BHA118

3 DONNIE AZOFF (IRE) (16) 2521-62 D

7 10-9

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br P. J. Reynolds Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 2m Taunton maiden in March and made a decent of it on first go chasing at Ffos Las 16 days ago, albeit only 5 of the 13 fences were jumped Could progress. TFR##### BHA110

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 7-4 Stepney Causeway (GB), 3-1 Donnie Azoff (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.45

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

THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs MISS ANTIPOVA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs SHAR WHATS THERUSH

WEIGHTWATCHER: AULD SOD won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 7lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: POLICY BREAKER trained by P Gilligan, Ireland.

FIRST MAN showed the benefit of wind surgery when a recent fourth over C&D and can capitalise on a 6lb lower mark now at the chief expense of in-form maiden Miss Antipova. Uttoxeter runner-up Prince Cleni and veteran Lough Salt complete the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.FIRST MAN (IRE) 2.MISS ANTIPOVA 3.PRINCE CLENI (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 SHAR WHATS THERUSH (IRE) (431) 330/450/- 10 12-0

B g Doyen (IRE) - Turmoss (FR) Luke Scott (7)

Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mr R. Bryan Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time when only thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft). Off 14 months and has work to do for his new yard TFR###!! BHA100

2 POLICY BREAKER (IRE) (8) PP-600P

6 11-13

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Knockirr Heather (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr Jeffrey Brennan Paul John Gilligan, Ireland

Br Ned Mulligan & Conor McGuinness

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Lots to prove now going chasing TFR##!!! BHA99

3 TOUCH TIGHT (IRE) (42) U/2P11-2 D

11 11-1

B g Touch of Land (FR) - Classic China Mr Phillip York (5) Mrs K. H. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br Robert B. Hodgins

TIMEFORMVIEW Has struggled to get competitive in handicap hurdles and this winning pointer unseated his rider at the first on his belated chasing debut at Plumpton in January, 2022 Hard to warm to TFR##!!! BHA87

4 KING OTIS (IRE) (23) 000P5-0

B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE)

7 11-0

Charlie Todd

The Fairfax and Favor Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br E. Ryan Fairfax and Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWModest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who hasn’t shown much in 3 starts for present connections, having a wind op before only eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes chase debut with lots to prove TFR##!!! BHA86

5 MISS WACHIT (IRE) (21) 1024R-4 C

7 10-13

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mitch (IRE)

Br Grange Stud

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Sean Quinlan Claxby & Co

Wine & Glass Company

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. 13/2, remote fourth of 7 in handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f, good) back over fences 21 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time TFR##!!! BHA85

6 FIRST MAN (IRE) (19) 0P303-4

8 10-10

Toby Wynne (5) The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

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

Br Michael Fennessy Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler/chaser who wasn’t disgraced on the back of breathing surgery when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 19 days ago. Switches to fences and merits serious consideration off a 6lb lower mark. TFR##### BHA82

7

PRINCE CLENI (FR) (37) 4503P-2

5 10-8

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Jack Tudor

Daffodil Racing Cleni Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form over hurdles but left chasing debut well behind after 5 months off when runner-up at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) 37 days ago, sticking to task after not fluent again last Tongue strap on 1st time.Considered TFR###!! BHA80

MISS ANTIPOVA (GB) (28) 32/PP2-2

11 10-6

B m Pasternak - Herballistic James Best

Batsford Stud Racing Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br The Batsford Stud

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but he posted a creditable second of 11 in handicap chase here (20.4f, good) 28 days ago. Shortlisted. TFR####! BHA78

9 LOUGH SALT (IRE) (87) PPP034- D

12 10-4

B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE) John Kington

Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Peter Winks, Barnsley

Br S. C. D. Syndicate Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Not discounted off an easing mark TFR###!! BHA76 10 AULD SOD (IRE) (15) 3400-3P D 10 10-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Didn’t You Know (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3) The Poucor Partnership Cynthia Woods, Crowborough

Br J. F. C. Maxwell Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Was pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFR##!!! BHA72

11 MASTER MEAD (GB) (594) 6/0/0P/-

8 10-2

B g Malinas (GER) - Double Mead Philip Armson (3)

Mrs K. R. Smith-Maxwell Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Mrs Katherine Smith-Maxwell Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 19 months ago. Has his fitness to prove on his chase debut TFR##!!! BHA69

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Prince Cleni (FR), Miss Antipova (GB), 5-1 First Man (IRE), 9-1 Lough Salt (IRE), Auld Sod (IRE), 11-1 Miss Wachit (IRE), 14-1 Shar Whats Therush (IRE), 16-1 Touch Tight (IRE), 33-1 Policy Breaker (IRE), 66-1 King Otis (IRE), Master Mead (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.15

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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Keighley (25 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs FIRST ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs CHESS PLAYER LONGEST TRAVELLER: MADIBA PASSION trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 141 miles.

If CHESS PLAYER is in the same mood as when successful at Huntingdon a couple of weeks ago he could be the way to go. Fellow last-time-out scorers First Angel and Madiba Passion may give him most to think about

B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) Adam Wedge

Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store, Optima Self Store

VIEW Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for the Martin Keighley stable in 17f Stratford handicap 22 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 6lb rise

2 MADIBA PASSION (FR) (20) 5/P22-P1 D

9 12-0

B g Al Namix (FR) - Birsheba (FR) Tom Cannon

M Deeley, J Dale & A King Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Horse Passion Management Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd

Bounced back quickly from a lesser effort at Ffos Las when winning a small-field race at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) last month, in command when left well clear last Raised 3lb. TFR###!! BHA108

3 CHESS PLAYER (IRE) (14) 2134P-1 D

8 11-13

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Merci Jandrer (FR) Beau Morgan (7)

Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Con O’Keeffe Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form when scoring on chase debut at Worcester last July and added to his tally when making light of an 8-month absence at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago. Likely to go well again. TFR##### BHA107

4 CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) (166) 546413- CD

9 11-13

Ch g Stowaway - Western Starlight (IRE)

Br G. Foley

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Patrick Cowley (3) Racing On Together Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner during 2021 who capitalised on his much-reduced mark over fences in a C&D handicap in November Creditable third of 4 at Leicester over Christmas. Off since. TFR###!! BHA107

5 RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (12) 4P35-56 D

Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest

Mike Severs , T&P Weight & Partner

7 11-6

Brian Hughes

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Clarendon Farm Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWScored 3 times over timber for Olly Murphy in 2021. Still a maiden after 7 attempts over fences but he hasn’t been with this yard for long and was caught too far back at Cartmel last time Dropped another 4lb and Brian Hughes takes the ride One to note in the betting. TFR###!! BHA100

6 ALGHAZAAL (GB) (14) 545P-14 D BF

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Tanfidh

6 10-10

Harry Cobden

Mr Bill Bailey Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEWStruck at the second time of asking over fences when quickening 8 lengths clear at Ludlow last month. Probably overdid things in front when fading to finish a remote fourth to Chess Player at Huntingdon 3 weeks later TFR###!! BHA90

7 ROBIN DES MANA (IRE) (57) 1/03045- CD

Br g Robin des Pres (FR) - Kokopelli Mana (IRE)

Mr P. York

Br Mrs Caroline Preston

12 10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Phil York, Effingham Common

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a 40/1 surprise when scoring over fences at Worcester (2m) in July 2021 but more miss than hit in only 5 outings since TFR##!!! BHA80

S.P’s: 7-2

13-2 Alghazaal

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FOURTH RACE 3.45

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

THE ROYAL ASCOT FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com 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): D Skelton (47 wins from 222 runners, 21%) runs PRESENTING NELLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs SKEETER PARK LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JIMMY BOUM & FADED FANTASY trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.

FADED FANTASY could do with brushing his jumping up but this isn’t a deep maiden, and with progress on the cards, he’s the one to beat. Shandancer can remain competitive at this level, with Presenting Nelly one to monitor in the betting on return from 16 months off

1-2-3: 1.FADED FANTASY (IRE) 2.SHANDANCER (IRE) 3.PRESENTING NELLY colours no horse age st lb

1 D’LAST SPEZ (IRE) (14) 1P3P3-1

6 11-4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - La Speziana (IRE) Mr Phillip York (5)

Mr P. York Phil York, Effingham Common

Br Mr John Roche

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair hurdler Bobby John Dam, ran twice over hurdles, 7f winner on Flat, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) First Ballot. Doubled tally between the flags a fortnight ago TFR###!! BHA-

2 GENOVESE (IRE) (6) 103-U

5 11-4

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Killoughey Babe (IRE) Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 9

Br Joseph J. O’Connor

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEWOvercame inexperience to make a successful bumper debut at Worcester in September Found it tougher under a penalty in a stronger race at Chepstow but got back on track in a first-time hood when third here in November Unseated rider on hurdles debut over C&D on Tuesday. TFR###!! BHA-

3 JESSMAE (IRE) (12) 6152-24

6 11-4

B g Malinas (GER) - Meadstown Miss (IRE) James Davies

Mr R. G. Whitehead

Br Tom Baker

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Chemical Energy, stays 3 3/4m, and fair hurdler/chaser Marlee Massie. Winning pointer but went with little promise on hurdles debut 12 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-

4 MAKE NO PLANS (IRE) (65) 600-

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - French Impressions (IRE)

5 11-4

Conor McNamara

John Doorly/J.P Lambe L. O’Brien, Ireland

Br Ms Rebecca Harris

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider but little to shout about in 3 starts so far. Hood fitted TFR#!!!! BHA-

5 SFORZA CASTLE (IRE) (22) 6

5 11-4

B g Milan - Jet Empress (IRE) Luca Morgan

The Ben Pauling Racing Club Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Neill Patrick Francis Doran Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW€32,000 3-y-o. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3 1/4m) Kris Spin and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Ebony Empress. Bred to stay well and bumper effort wasn’t devoid of promise. Upped in trip for hurdles debut TFR###!! BHA-

6 SHANDANCER (IRE) (22) 4533-22

6 11-4

B g Morpheus - Mrs Popple

Br Mrs Claire Doyle

7

Jack Quinlan Racing To Profit Syndicate

Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper performer in Ireland and he’s reached a similar level over hurdles, producing best effort yet (on back of a wind op) when second at Fontwell (21.7f) last month. Runner-up again at Stratford 3 weeks ago and sure to be there in a change of headgear TFR####! BHA105

SKEETER PARK (IRE) (87) PP//66-

6 11-4

B g Yeats (IRE) - Biondo (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Michael Leacy Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices but hurdles efforts in March weren’t devoid of promise. Probably a handicap project. TFR##!!! BHA-

8

FADED FANTASY (IRE) (23) 553-2

4 10-12

B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Ms S Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Stonepark Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons and easily best effort over hurdles when second of 6 at Bangor 3 weeks ago despite mistakes. Not certain to relish this trip but still very much the one to beat TFR##### BHA107

9

JIMMY BOUM (FR) (30) 0-4

4 10-12

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carolagne Javilex (FR) Jack Tudor

Mr G. A. Moore Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mrs A. Fernandes-Thireau & Mr N. Thireau NAF

TIMEFORMVIEW Not given a hard time on last month’s hurdles bow at Warwick. Longer trip sure to suit on pedigree but he likely needs more time. TFR###!! BHA-

10

DIANA PRINCE (GB) (14) 1rFP/5-6

7 10-11

B m Kayf Tara - Sweet Stormy (IRE) Tom Midgley (3) Mr D. Padgett Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd & Conduit Stud Argrain Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but minor promise only both starts over timber this spring TFR##!!! BHA-

11

LOVE BITE (IRE) (34) 50-F

5 10-11

B m Milan - Knotted Midge (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Hot To Trot Jumping Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr John O’Brien Searls Land, Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Well related and in top hands but has shown little in a brace of bumpers and also fell on hurdles debut last month. TFR###!! BHA-

12

PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (489) 106/-

6 10-11

B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Bridget Andrews

Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Netherfield House Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORMVIEWRelated to a bumper winner and opened her account at the first time of asking in 7-runner event at Uttoxeter. Limitations exposed in slightly better bumpers later that season and off 16 months ahead of this switch to hurdles. She’s in good hands. TFR####! BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

SHANDANCER: Following its run on 21/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 4-1 Shandancer (IRE), 7-1 Presenting Nelly (GB), 15-2 Genovese (IRE), 12-1 Sforza Castle (IRE), 16-1 Love Bite (IRE), 25-1 D’Last Spez (IRE), 28-1 Jimmy Boum (FR), 66-1 Jessmae (IRE), Skeeter Park (IRE), 80-1 Diana Prince (GB), 300-1 Make No Plans (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.15

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

THE ROYAL ASCOT TIPS ON attheraces.com MARES’ 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 3lb 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 134 runners, 19%) runs BELLA CIAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Dunn (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs BLITZ SPIRIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLITZ SPIRIT trained by A Dunn, Wellington, 211 miles.

FAERIE CUTLASS left her previous efforts well behind upped to this trip in a first-time tongue strap at Worcester where she reeled Mrs Kinsella in close home A 3lb rise for that looks very fair indeed and, with the strong possibility of better to come, she is taken to get the better of the latter once again. Recent C&D scorer Malina Ocarina and Midnight Gold, who arguably posted her best effort yet at Fontwell last time, are others with claims

1-2-3: 1.FAERIE CUTLASS 2.MRS KINSELLA (IRE) 3.MALINA OCARINA colours no horse age st lb

1 MARIA MAGDALENA (IRE) (31) 33335-0

7 12-0

B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Few Words Harry Bannister

The Problem Solvers Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Golden Vale Stud Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run and while she was placed on several occasions last year, it’s hard to draw too many positives from her effort at Market Rasen, even allowing for that fact that she was returning from a 6-month break TFR##!!! BHA95

2 MIDNIGHT GOLD (IRE) (25) 40/3U5-2

6 12-0

B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE) Harry Cobden Neil Mulholland Racing Club Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Geoffrey Thompson

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless following 8 attempts over hurdles but should put that right before long judged on latest Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) second in first-time cheekpieces Up 3lb but player with Harry Cobden again aboard TFR###!! BHA95

3 MALINA OCARINA (GB) (19) 2425-41 CD

8 11-12

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

M.H. Racing Malina Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Katherine Mead & Derek Mead

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble when notching third career success over this C&D (good) 19 days ago. 5lb rise tolerable and slick-jumping will stand her in good stead, so she’s a must for the shortlist with conditions again in her favour TFR###!! BHA93

4 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (17) 06500-1 D

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR)

Mrs E. A. Kellar

Br Mrs E. Kellar

5 11-9

David Bass

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

The Taylor Kellar Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWClearlybenefitedfromthefittingofatonguestrapandstepupto21/2mwhenproving3/4-lengthtoostrongforMrsKinsellaatWorcester (good) recently It’s likely to be close between them once more but, unlike the runner-up, this mare remains open to improvement TFR##### BHA90

5 MRS KINSELLA (IRE) (17) 0030-52

B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE)

7 11-7

Finn Lambert (5)

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br C. J. Foy

TIMEFORM VIEWAnother maiden who should get her head in front at some point soon judged on her recent effort at Worcester where she was collared close home by the re-opposing Faerie Cutlass. That said, she will do well to reverse the placings with Kim Bailey’s unexposed representative. TFR####! BHA88

6 SHEE’S A STELLA (GB) (186) 5/060P0-

5 10-12

Ch m Mountain High (IRE) - Another Stella Ellis Collier (7)

Mr R. W. J. Willcox Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Roger Willcox

TIMEFORM VIEW Very little to shout about in a trio of runs over hurdles for Debra Hamer and transformation needed now going handicapping for new yard TFR#!!!! BHA79

7 BELLA CIAO (GB) (67) 0004P0-

6 10-9

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Play With Fire Harry Atkins (10) Lady Sutton Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Lady Sutton FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEWHas failed to improve on what she showed in maiden/novice company switched to handicaps the last twice, and hopes now pinned on the addition of cheekpieces sparking improvement Has undergone a wind op since latest start. TFR#!!!! BHA76

BLITZ SPIRIT (IRE) (207) 643650- 5 10-8

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - All Clear Philip Armson (3)

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Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Godolphin Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat in France but she has yet to make a meaningful impact in this sphere, for all that she has a couple of half-decent efforts to her name Has undergone a wind op and now tried in blinkers and a tongue strap. TFR##!!! BHA75

2022: MISS WACHIT (IRE) 6 11 13 Kielan Woods 50-1 (Alex Hales) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

BLITZ SPIRIT: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 7-2 Malina Ocarina (GB), 4-1 Mrs Kinsella (IRE), 9-2 Midnight Gold (IRE), 18-1 Maria Magdalena (IRE), 20-1 Blitz Spirit (IRE), 33-1 Shee’s A Stella (GB), 66-1 Bella Ciao (GB)

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