Uttoxeter Racecard - Saturday 12th February

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SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING ADRIAN SHARPE (CHIEF STEWARD) HEATHER KEMP (STEWARDS' PANEL CHAIR) BETH DOWSWELL, MICHAEL EYRE, ROBERT McCARTHY

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JUDGE DI CLARK

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EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS LOUSIE TODD AMY FAIRCLOUGH KAREN WEST

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MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr MARTIN DAVIS (SMRO) Dr KATE GASKILL Dr CHRIS ROLLASON Dr LAURA DAVIES

NURSE SHARON WATTERS

PHYSIO LAURA NEWTON

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SAFETY OFFICER MICK STAMP

FIRST RACE 12.50 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (89 wins from 324 runners, 27%) runs KOBRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs KOBRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIERY EXPRESS trained by N Williams, Blewbury, 118 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It wasn’t a strong race COREY’S COURAGE won at Bangor, but she did it easily and looks sure to go on to better things. Billams Legacy can give her most to think about, ahead of the returning Briery Express.

1-2-3: 1.COREY’S COURAGE 2.BILLAMS LEGACY 3.BRIERY EXPRESS KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

COREY’S COURAGE (GB) (30) 1-1 CD

B m Dunaden (FR) - Valdas Queen (GER) A. P. Racing A. P. Racing

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S age

st lb

6

11-5

Fergus Gregory Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Belied market weakness to make a winning start in a Uttoxeter bumper in April. Looked a useful prospect TFRHHHHH BHAwhen following up on Bangor hurdles bow 10 months later and sure to go on to better things.

2 Br

BILLAMS LEGACY (GB) (30) 5120-43 D

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Liqueur Rose The Cod and Chips Twice Racing Syndicate C. F. C. Jackson

7 10-12

Max Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful bumper winner who stepped forward from her hurdling debut when 12 3/4 lengths third to Corey’s Courage at Bangor last month, keeping on when mistake last. Likely to progress further. TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 Br

BRIERY EXPRESS (GB) (1045) 2/1500//-

B m Rail Link - Blackbriery Thyne (IRE) Helen Plumbly & Kathryn Leadbeater Simon and Helen Plumbly

9 10-12

James Davies Noel Williams, Blewbury Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rail Link mare who showed fair form in bumpers back in 2018/19. Out of depth in Aintree Grade 2 final start that season and market best guide now going hurdling on the back of a long layoff. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 Br

CALL BLUE (GB) (11) 006

5 10-12

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE) Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Walters Plant Hire

Eddie Edge (10) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in a brace of bumpers and it was a similar story on Ffos Las hurdles debut 11 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps later on.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 Br

KOBRA (GER) (23) 0-0

5 10-12

Ch m Farhh - Kheshvar (IRE) Chelsea Thoroughbreds & Partners Gestut Hachetal

Jack Andrews (5) Dan Skelton, Alcester Oliver Brown S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start on Flat in Germany, but well beaten in juvenile/novice over hurdles 14 months apart.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 Br

MY GIRL LOLLIPOP (IRE) (66) 20-0

B m Mahler - Pop Princess Mrs N. Kappler Mr John Coffey

6 10-12

Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers but was well held on Lingfield hurdles debut in December, shaping as if in need of the run. Has since had a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 Br

OPTICAL GIRL (GB) (20) 3P5-P

B m Telescope (IRE) - Dear Darling Mr S. Price Jones & Price

5 10-12

Sean Houlihan Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn Tote, W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in points and offered little in a bumper at Exeter on Rules debut in April.

Hood added on first start for new yard.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

8 Br

RIO SILVA (GB) (14) 46

5 10-12

Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - A Cappella Lido (FR) AJ Wall & CJ Wall Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs M. Luck

David England Olly Murphy, Wilmcote McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but looks one for the longer term judged on early evidence.

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br

SHANTOU BOUDICCA (GB) (30) 6-060

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Toubeera T C Racing Syndicate Boultbee Brooks Ltd

6 10-12

Thomas Dowson Tjade Collier, Wilsden T C Racing, Lexicon Recruitment Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smallish mare who has shown little in bumpers and did the same tried hurdling at Bangor last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

10 Br

TORADORA (GB) (-)

7 10-12

Br m Sakhee (USA) - Sainte Gig (FR) Miss Susannah M L Parden Miss E. J. Wright

Harry Bannister Alex Hales, Edgecote Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sakhee mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including French hurdler/chaser Goldgig and fairly useful hurdler Santera. Dam unraced. Worth a market check.

TFRHHHII BHA2021: FLETCH (FR) 6 11 2 David England 4-9 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: BILLAMS LEGACY: Following its run on 13/1/2022 it was reported that the horse clipeed heels and stumbled.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Corey’s Courage (GB), 7-2 Billams Legacy (GB), 12-1 Briery Express (GB), 18-1 Toradora(GB), 33-1 Call Blue (GB), 40-1 My Girl Lollipop (IRE), Rio Silva (GB), 66-1 Kobra (GER), 100-1 Optical Girl (GB), 200-1 Shantou Boudicca (GB)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

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2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE ONE

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SECOND RACE 1.25 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 214YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total race value £10600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3839, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights lowered 2lb.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Hobbs (17 wins from 99 runners, 17%) runs LE LIGERIEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (13 wins from 39 runners, 33%) runs HEARTBREAK KID LONGEST TRAVELLER: LE LIGERIEN trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

OSCARS LEADER already looks as good at chasing as hurdling so Jennie Candlish’s charge is taken to supplement his recent success at Haydock on the back of just a 3lb rise in the weights.

The main danger could be Heartbreak Kid, who belatedly opened his account in this sphere last time. Both Star Academy and Chazza departed early on their chase debuts so any market support may prove significant.

1-2-3: 1.OSCARS LEADER (IRE) 2.HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) 3.STAR ACADEMY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (13) 2-33421 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury Mr T. G. Leslie Mr Finian Magner

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S age

st lb

7

12-0

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of what turned into a good opportunity to get off the mark at the eighth attempt over fences at Sedgefield 13 days ago. 7lb rise to contend with but yard are enjoying a terrific season. TFRHHHHI BHA124

2 Br

MAGIC DANCER (GB) (31) 2-12235 D

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - King’s Siren (IRE) The Magic Partnership Littleton Stud

10 11-12

Daire McConville (10) Kerry Lee, Presteigne Horseracing.Net S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner and perfect start over fences on return at Worcester (16.5f). Runner-up next couple of starts and wasn’t disgraced stepping back up in trip at Leicester last month. TFRHHHII BHA122

3 Br

CHAZZA (IRE) (94) 120P-PF

B g Mahler - Presenting Proform (IRE) The Azza Chance Syndicate Mr John Flavin

8

11-9

Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who landed 2m Bangor maiden hurdle. Failed to complete sent chasing after 6 months off (had breathing op) at Bangor in November and this should reveal what ability remains. TFRHHHII BHA119

4 Br

STAR ACADEMY (IRE) (79) 0/532-F

8

11-9

B g Stowaway - Academy Miss (IRE) Harry Bannister John Nicholls Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford Tom Radley John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd, Hunter Plastics Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed with each start over hurdles but didn’t last long sent chasing after 11 months off, departing at the first back in November. May feature if none the worse from that spill. TFRHHHII BHA119

5 Br

LE LIGERIEN (FR) (22) 0-41013 D

B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR) Mr D. R. Churches Mr Gaetan Gilles

9

11-7

Ben Jones Philip Hobbs, Minehead Themes Incorporated Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at his peak and opened account over fences from reduced mark in 2m Chepstow handicap on heavy last month. Not in same at Lingfield since so needs to bounce back quickly to feature. TFRHHIII BHA117

6 Br

OSCARS LEADER (IRE) (21) 325-3P1 D

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lead’er Inn (IRE) John Marriott Mrs P. and Philip Heaney

9

11-7

Callum Bewley Jennie Candlish, Leek Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 17f hurdles winner who confirmed promise of chasing debut at the second attempt when making all at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Nudged up just 3lb and looks sure to go well again.

TFRHHHHH BHA117

7 Br

HIGGS (IRE) (38) 355/32-5

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE) Mr Andrew Gough Mrs D. Cashman

9

11-0

William Kennedy Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Sjd Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner who proved expensive to follow for Dr Richard Newland. Sold for just £2,500 and didn’t offer any significant encouragement after 17 months off at Ffos Las recently. Chase bow today. TFRHHIII BHA110

6

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 10-3 Oscars Leader (IRE), 4-1 Le Ligerien (FR), 15-2 Star Academy (IRE), 8-1 Magic Dancer (GB), Chazza (IRE), 50-1 Higgs (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

RECORD TIMES DISTANCE 2m(H)(9) 2m(H)(9) 2m(C)(12) 2m4f(H)(10) 2m4f(C)(15) 2m6½f(C)(16) 2m7½f(H)(12) 3m(C)(18) 3m2f(C)(20)

RECORD HOLDER Get Back Get Back (IRE) (3yo+) Mountainside (GB) (3yo+) Festive Affair (IRE) (5yo+) Chicago’s Best (GB) (3yo+) Javert (IRE) (4yo+) Just A Feeling (GB) (5yo+) Princeton Royale (IRE) (4yo+) Kings Temptation (GB) (5yo+) Drop Out Joe (GB) (5yo+)

DATE 23 Jul 20 26 Jun 16 02 Jul 17 11 Jun 95 23 Sep 18 19 May 18 04 Oct 15 16 Jul 20 26 Jun 16

COURSE RECORD 3m 42.20s 3m 42.20s 3m 45.70s 4m 39.10s 4m 51.90s 5m 36.90s 5m 36.60s 5m 53.20s 6m 23.10s

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RACE TWO

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THIRD RACE 1.58 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total race value £12400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4882, 2nd £2442, 3rd £1220, 4th £611, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £6371.82)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Skelton (89 wins from 324 runners, 27%) runs EMMAS JOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (13 wins from 39 runners, 33%) runs CHTI BALKO LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRAND MORNING trained by L Russell, Kinross, 292 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Course-winner HURRICANE ALI shaped as though the run would bring him on after an absence when sixth at Doncaster so looks the way to go here off a handy mark.

Ulverston lacks a recent run but this C&D winner goes well fresh and is feared most, with Notre Pari and Chti Balko both on the shortlist too.

1-2-3: 1.HURRICANE ALI (IRE) 2.ULVERSTON (IRE) 3.NOTRE PARI (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

Trainer age

RED RISK (FR) (45) 35U-356 D

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Mme Alexandrine Berger

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S st lb

7 11-12

Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 20f chase winner who wasn’t disgraced on a rare run over hurdles when sixth in handicap at Newbury (20.5f) 45 days ago. Not discounted kept to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA129

2 Br

EMMAS JOY (IRE) (14) 110/-464

9 11-10

B m Gold Well - Emma Jane (IRE) Jack Andrews (5) Julian Howl & Ian Tyrrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Paddy Molloy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to go in three runs over fences, only fourth of 6 here 14 days ago. Three-time hurdles winner though, so she’s not without hope on her handicap debut.

TFRHHHII BHA127

3 Br

CHTI BALKO (FR) (22) 66-3230 D

Br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR) Tim & Miranda Johnson Didier Guyot and Pierre Guyot

10 11-8

Theo Gillard (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form until only ninth at Lingfield 22 days ago when possibly finding race coming too quickly. Sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA125

4 Br

GRAND MORNING (GB) (53) 01-0254 D

B g Midnight Legend - Valentines Lady (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Mr I. Valentine

10 11-7

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last seasson with 20f win at Ayr but in just fair form this term, fourth of 10 in handicap there 53 days ago. Bit more is needed.

TFRHHHII BHA124

5 Br

NOTRE PARI (IRE) (35) 533-204 D

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Glynn Approach (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Seamus Cooney

8

11-7

Kevin Brogan (3) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives below par over fences, fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f) 35 days ago. Back hurdling now, and he’s no forlorn hope off a falling mark.

TFRHHHII BHA124

6 Br

ULVERSTON (IRE) (338) 3/13323- CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - So Supreme (IRE) Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Grange Stud

7

11-3

Brian Hughes Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who is also a C&D winner but he’s been off the track for 11 months. Has scored after an absence before though so he shouldn’t be underestimated on his return.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

7 Br

BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) (17) F-20354

8

11-1

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Our Polly (IRE) Callum Bewley Tor Side Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke Mrs Barbara Beattie First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Operating below his best at present, only fourth of 6 in 19f handicap at Catterick 17 days ago. Needs to step forward despite his mark tumbling.

TFRHHIII BHA118

8

8 Br

MAYO STAR (IRE) (45) 1/44-020 D

B g Stowaway - Western Whisper (IRE) Charlie Doocey / Cathal Doocey Ronnie O’Neill

10 11-1

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke C.P.D. Bodies Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2020, and below-par seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) 45 days ago. Others are preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA118

9 Br

GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (73) 5/31-00

B g Montmartre (FR) - Mariyara (FR) Mr G. Hannon E.A.R.L. Haras Saint James

6 10-11

Hugh Nugent (5) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French 2m hurdler winner but yet to fire in two runs for his new yard, only ninth in 19f handicap at Haydock 73 days ago. Had wind op, and not written off just yet. TFRHHIII BHA114

10 Br

HURRICANE ALI (IRE) (14) 2-11236 C

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hurricane Irene (IRE) Mr M. Fruhwald Tribesmen Syndicate

6

10-7

Alan Doyle (7) John Mackie, Church Broughton John Mackie Racing S

2021: GUSTAVIAN (IRE) 6 11 3 Ben Godfrey 13-8 (Anthony Honeyball) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note: EMMAS JOY: Following its run on 29/1/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

BIG BAD BEAR: Following its run on 26/1/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MAYO STAR: Following its run on 29/12/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ulverston (IRE), 8-1 Notre Pari (IRE), Hurricane Ali (IRE), 9-1 Grizzly James (FR), 10-1 Chti Balko (FR), Grand Morning (GB), 11-1 Emmas Joy (IRE), Big Bad Bear (IRE), 14-1 Red Risk (FR), Mayo Star (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

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2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE THREE

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last May (including here) who shaped encouragingly after 5 months off when sixth in 19f handicap at Doncaster. Expected to be bang there with that run under his belt off 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA110

FOURTH RACE 2.33 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 127 runners, 9%) runs ZAMBELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs PINK LEGEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLE DE MANECH trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 176 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

PINK LEGEND was at the top of her game when scoring at Huntingdon last month so is taken to bag a third win of the current campaign here with question marks over both her rivals. Zambella rates a big threat if at her best but she was turned over when long odds-on at Leicester while Belle de Manech is tried in cheekpieces having failed to complete on her latest outing at Lingfield.

1-2-3: 1.PINK LEGEND 2.ZAMBELLA (FR) 3.BELLE DE MANECH (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

PINK LEGEND (GB) (15) 21-1P61 D

B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) Mr Francis Mahon Mr Francis Mahon

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S age

st lb

8

11-4

Harry Bannister Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited S

2 Br

ZAMBELLA (FR) (31) F2-4112 D BF

B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin

7

11-4

Jordan Nailor Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who bagged Listed mares’ events at Aintree/Doncaster in December. Not at her best when second in 4-runner event at Leicester last time, though, but good claims if back to her best. TFRHHHHI BHA142

3 Br

BELLE DE MANECH (FR) (22) P4-514P D

Gr m Vision d’Etat (FR) - Noor Forever (FR) Mr M. R. Chapman S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville

6

11-0

Brian Hughes Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over fences at Wincanton on Boxing Day but she turned in a tame effort when pulled up at Lingfield 22 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now with bit to prove. Engaged Bangor 3.05 Friday. TFRHHHII BHA125 2021: MIDNIGHT TUNE 10 10 12 Rex Dingle 9-4 (Anthony Honeyball) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Zambella (FR), 6-4 Pink Legend (GB), 7-1 Belle de Manech (FR)

RACE RESULT:

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ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

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RACE FOUR

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable chaser who got back to winning ways in 20f listed chase at Huntingdon 15 days ago by 1 1/4l from Vienna Court. Player for yard among the winners.

TFRHHHHH BHA137

FIFTH RACE 3.08 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR MAIDEN FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 119 runners, 11%) runs BARROWDALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (13 wins from 39 runners, 33%) runs BARROWDALE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CROSSING LINES trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Brian Hughes gets the leg up on BARROWDALE for the first time and Donald McCain’s charge is narrowly preferred to Gold Miner, who has the best form but hasn’t been seen for nearly 14 months. Sunset West looks best of the remainder.

1-2-3: 1.BARROWDALE (IRE) 2.GOLD MINER 3.SUNSET WEST (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

BARROWDALE (IRE) (30) 1-22

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Tanya Thyne (IRE) Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Ms Mary Fennell

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S age

st lb

7

11-6

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper/19.5f maiden hurdle at Bangor in recent months. Hooded now stepping up in trip. Surely has more to come and much respected for top trainer/jockey combination. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 Br

CROSSING LINES (IRE) (20) 121/-3P

8

B g Jeremy (USA) - Coco Opera (IRE) Middleham Park Racing CXVII R. Lynch

11-6

Fergus Gillard (3) David Pipe, Wellington Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging, albeit rather belated, hurdling debut when third at Chepstow (19.5f) last month. Went backwards from that when pulled up at Lingfield since. Bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 Br

GOLD MINER (GB) (411) FP4/1/23-

B g Goldmark (USA) - Sly Empress (IRE) Mr M. M. Allen Mr Luke Holland

9

11-6

Danny McMenamin Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who shaped well when placed in maiden/novice hurdles at Leicester and Catterick towards the end of 2020. Subsequent absence a slight concern but he sets the standard here. TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 Br

PHIL DE PAIL (FR) (65) 364-52

5

Gr g Silver Frost (IRE) - Dame de Pail (FR) Stockton Hall Farm Racing J. Breton, F. Breton & B. Beaunez

11-6

Craig Nichol Oliver Greenall, Malpas Swansway, Smartplanner S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer and similar standard both hurdle runs, finishing second at Newcastle latterly. Should figure but will need a bit more to win.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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SUNSET WEST (IRE) (75) 1/3F23-3

B g Westerner - Sunshine Haven (IRE) The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited Maurice O’Brien

7

11-6

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler last term. Matched those exploits when third of 5 in 3m handicap at Ayr on chase debut/return in November. Respected back hurdling after 11 weeks off. TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 Br

HEDGEBIRD (GB) (43) 06-P00P

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Morville Mrs Belinda Clarke Mrs B. Clarke

8 10-13

Lee Edwards John Groucott, Much Wenlock

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited and out of her depth in this company.

TFRHIIII BHA59

2021: HAPPY HOLLOW 9 11 2 Sean Quinlan 5-2 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 1.

Stewards Note: SUNSET WEST: Following its run on 29/11/2021 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Barrowdale (IRE), 2-1 Gold Miner (GB), 4-1 Sunset West (IRE), 9-1 Phil de Pail (FR), 22-1 Crossing Lines (IRE), 300-1 Hedgebird (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 3.43 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BRIT PLANT DIRECT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Total race value £7850 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2692, 2nd £1346, 3rd £673, 4th £337, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Ralph (13 wins from 68 runners, 19%) runs HILL OF HOPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Walford (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs FIRENZO LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY LUCY trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 184 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

EATON MILLER won twice last season for Ryan Potter and made an encouraging reappearance when second at Taunton after 10 months off. He can build on that effort to return to winning ways here. His main danger could be the unexposed Breizh Alko who is now upped in trip back over fences with Brian Hughes booked to ride. Firenzo is also lightly raced and could bounce back in reapplied cheekpieces.

1-2-3: 1.EATON MILLER (IRE) 2.BREIZH ALKO (FR) 3.FIRENZO (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

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Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

horse

age

THE LION DANCER (IRE) (26) PP1P-55 D

10 11-12

B g Let The Lion Roar - Shesadoll (IRE) The 25 Club Mrs Laura Drumm

st lb

Harry Bannister Alex Hales, Edgecote The 25 Club, Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWOff 9 months before fading fifth of 9 in 3m handicap chase at Warwick on yard bow in December. Rare run over hurdles when also fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow last time. Bit to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 Br

BREIZH ALKO (FR) (26) ///61//-52 BF

11 11-12

Ch g Balko (FR) - Quisiera (FR) Mr David Parry J. Talonneau, P. Ridard & J. Provost

Brian Hughes Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 23f Haydock handicap hurdle in March 2019. Absent until fifth on chase debut at Lingfield (20f) for new yard in December. Good second hurdling at Chepstow last time. Upped in trip back chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 Br

TRUCKIN WITH PADDY (IRE) (90) 22-1600 D

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Our Alma (IRE) Adam Tucker & Chris Aubrey Patrick Condon

7

11-7

James Davies Pat Murphy, Hungerford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at ninth attempt but looks like more of a long-term project based on trio of hurdling outings to date. Now upped markedly in trip for chase/handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 Br

BLEUE AWAY (IRE) (21) 22323P

B m Getaway (GER) - Majorite Bleue (FR) Miss Laura Horsfall Sean Gorman

8

11-6

Jack Andrews (5) Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point scorer who has taken quite well to chasing, placed first 3 starts in this sphere prior to misfiring when tried in blinkers at Taunton recently. Each-way claims if on-song for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA94

5 Br

LADY STANHOW (GB) (24) 4-640

Br m Getaway (GER) - Loxhill Lady Mr J. Grant Cann Distillery Stud

7

11-4

Micheal Nolan Grant Cann, Lower Hamswell Fraser Bush Industries S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar and bumper winner Ishkhara Lady. Looked long-term project in trio of hurdles events this season. Makes chase/handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA92

6 Br

EATON MILLER (IRE) (44) 2311F-2 CD

B g Milan - Four Fields (IRE) Mr R. D. Potter James Barry

10 10-13

Ben Poste Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser who scored twice last season. Good second after 10 months off in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, soft) 44 days ago. Can go one better this time around. TFRHHHHH BHA87

7 Br

GETAWAY LUCY (IRE) (58) 41002P

Br m Getaway (GER) - Courtmac Memories (IRE) Mr I G Thompson Lillian & Mary Barry

8 10-11

Ben Godfrey (3) Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Fire House S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in first-time cheekpieces when opening her account over hurdles at Worcester in May. Second back chasing at Ffos Las in November, but ran poorly over fences at Exeter last time. TFRHHIII BHA85

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8 Br

HILL OF HOPE (IRE) (39) P-220PP

8

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Taisilk (IRE) Mr Michael Fothergill Miss E. Hamilton

10-8

Jay Tidball (10) Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in trio of starts over hurdles in Ireland in the spring. Placed in points since, but has a bit to prove having been pulled up in last two starts over fences. Has had wind operation. TFRHHIII BHA82

9 Br

FIRENZO (FR) (25) 000/3-5P BF

7

B g Network (GER) - Toscane (FR) Mrs S. De Wilde Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil

10-6

James Best Robert Walford, Blandford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWLow-mileage 7-y-o who shaped with promise in first two chases 12 months apart. Failed to meet expectations when making bad mistake at Exeter last time, but could bounce back in reapplied cheekpieces.

TFRHHHHI BHA80

10 Br

TIMELY GIFT (IRE) (54) 1/02P-60

9

B g Presenting - Give It Time Carl, JJ, Chris, Mike, John & Hugh Peter McCrea

10-4

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2019 on a high, bagging a couple of handicap hurdles. However, he failed to fire on all cylinders in 2020/21 and below form in both starts over hurdles this season. Now returns to chasing.

TFRHHIII BHA78 2021: LIGHT FLICKER (IRE) 9 11 7 David England 4-1 (Ryan Potter) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note: BLEUE AWAY: Following its run on 22/1/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

EATON MILLER: Following its run on 30/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was struck into.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Eaton Miller (IRE), 3-1 Breizh Alko (FR), 8-1 Bleue Away (IRE), 10-1 Firenzo (FR), 20-1 The Lion Dancer (IRE), Getaway Lucy (IRE), 25-1 Truckin With Paddy (IRE), 33-1 Timely Gift (IRE), 40-1 Hill of Hope (IRE), 66-1 Lady Stanhow (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.18 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BRIT PLANT DIRECT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Total race value £7850 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2692, 2nd £1346, 3rd £673, 4th £337, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (24 wins from 146 runners, 16%) runs THE TOOJUMPA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 46 runners, 11%) runs THE TOOJUMPA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOTOWN LAKE trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Thorough-stayer BOBMAHLEY has proven his capabilities in this grade from similar marks and seemingly has fewest questions to answer about his current level of ability or suitability for this sort of test, so he gets the verdict ahead of the lightly-raced Earcomesbob and On The Platform, who is worth another go at this trip granted less testing ground.

1-2-3: 1.BOBMAHLEY (IRE) 2.EARCOMESBOB 3.ON THE PLATFORM (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

age

BITASWEETSYMPHONY (IRE) (2) P-32103

B g Mahler - Libertango (IRE) Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw A. Smart

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S st lb

7 11-12

Charlie Todd (3) Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice before getting off the mark at Bangor this season. Good third at Huntingdon on Thursday and not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA100

2 Br

THE TOOJUMPA (GB) (23) P-1UU24

9 11-10

B m Midnight Legend - Sunnyland The FOB Racing Partnership 9 Harrison & Groucott

Brian Hughes Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed to make winning yard debut at Worcester (23f) in October. Solid enough efforts in defeat the last twice and she should make her presence felt once more. TFRHHHII BHA98

3 Br

BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (77) 53/34-22 BF

7

B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) Mrs Nikki Ead Ms Margaret Treacy

11-7

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a year off with 2 fine second-placed efforts this winter, most recently at Doncaster in November. Runs off same mark here and is proven at this grade so looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA95

4 Br

ROCKHAMTOM (IRE) (39) 000-240

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Glencree Rose (IRE) Mr Bill Hawkins Stephen Campion

6

11-5

Ciaran Gethings Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who failed to surpass modest form for Philip Hobbs. Made the frame in a couple of Irish points since but well held in Hereford handicap hurdle on Rules return. Chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA93

5 Br

ON THE PLATFORM (IRE) (43) 64-1243

B g Valirann (FR) - Coca’s Lady (IRE) Mrs Belinda Clarke Mr A. B. O’Brien

6

11-0

Lee Edwards John Groucott, Much Wenlock

TIMEFORM VIEWMade the frame all 3 starts over fences, though he didn’t quite get home over C&D on heavy ground on his most recent outing in December. Had shaped like a stayer before, so worth another go here. TFRHHHHI BHA88

6 Br

CHASE THE WIND (IRE) (42) 3-P5246 C D

Ch g Spadoun (FR) - Asfreeasthewind (IRE) Mr J. Nixon Cyril O’Hara

13 10-12

Craig Nichol Joanne Foster, Ilkley Jo Foster Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second at Wetherby in November but generally more miss than hit this season and has now slid to a career-low mark. Firmly into the veteran stage and hard to see where any resurgence will come from. TFRHHIII BHA86

7 Br

EARCOMESBOB (GB) (23) 03-P233 D

7

10-9

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Earcomesannie (IRE) Archie Bellamy (7) Mr R WStowe & Mr Marc Miller Peter Pritchard, Shipston-on-Stour R. W. Stowe & the Late D. R. Pritchard

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form under Rules but it’s early days, his two third-placed efforts since switching to handicaps showing he can be competitive from his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA83

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BIGNORM (IRE) (43) 3213-42

10 10-8

B g Mahler - Merry Heart (IRE) Mrs Rosemary Gasson Mr Brett Merry

Ben Poste Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Leicester last season but hasn’t matched that form in 2 starts this year, off the bridle long way out and only passing beaten horses when second over C&D in December. Needs to step up on that. TFRHHHII BHA82

9 Br

MOTOWN LAKE (IRE) (35) 42-000P BF

B g Valirann (FR) - Montello Sue Howell Ronnie O’Neill

6

10-6

Jack Tudor (3) Christian Williams, Bridgend NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled on when making chasing debut at Wincanton last month but pulled up after all but falling when weakening out of it before the home turn. Connections perservere with longer trip here. TFRHHHII BHA80 2021: EATON MILLER (IRE) 9 10 6 David England 6-1 (Ryan Potter) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: ON THE PLATFORM: Following its run on 31/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bobmahley (IRE), 11-2 Earcomesbob (GB), 6-1 Motown Lake (IRE), 7-1 The Toojumpa (GB), On The Platform (IRE), 8-1 Bitasweetsymphony (IRE), 12-1 Bignorm (IRE), 14-1 Rockhamtom (IRE), 33-1 Chase The Wind (IRE)

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EIGHTH RACE 4.53 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total race value £7550 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2859, 2nd £1430, 3rd £714, 4th £358, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3730.50) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Lacey (15 wins from 70 runners, 21%) runs KING FERDINAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs HIWAY ONE O THREE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOONACURA trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 223 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MICKYH seems to be getting better and another forceful ride should see him to good effect at this track, so he’s preferred to the consistent Flintara in what strikes as a weak race on paper. Sir Jack West can’t be ruled out and, on the off chance that High Grounds participates (entered at Bangor on Friday), he’d be a definite player.

1-2-3: 1.MICKYH (IRE) 2.FLINTARA 3.SIR JACK WEST (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

Sponsor S age

ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (27) 5P0P26

B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR) Matt Watkinson Racing I Mr Philippe Hardy

st lb

8 11-12

Craig Nichol Stella Barclay, Garstang Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland. Low-key start initially for this yard but dropped quickly in the weights and last couple of outings have contained more promise. Back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA97

2 Br

SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (16) 633-PP4

B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Patrick Cronin

6 11-11

Fergus Gregory Deborah Cole, Solihull Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles in Ireland for Ellmarie Holden and step back in right direction on third outing for current stable when fourth at Wetherby last time, claims if he can build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA96

3 Br

MAISIEBELLA (GB) (736) 4/0044/-

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lucylou (IRE) Mrs Belinda Clarke R. and J. Micklethwait

9 11-10

Lee Edwards John Groucott, Much Wenlock

TIMEFORM VIEW Hints of ability in bumpers and 3 outings over hurdles. But opening mark looks stiff and she’s not been seen for more than 2 years.

TFRHHIII BHA95

4 Br

GYLLEN (USA) (26) 0004-00

B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Miss Halory (USA) Chepstow & Ffos Las Racing Club Godolphin

7

11-6

Alan Johns Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart on the Flat in France but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, including in a trio of handicaps. Stamina in question over this far, too.

TFRHHIII BHA91

5 Br

KING FERDINAND (IRE) (43) 5-40000

B g Milan - Nobody’s Darling (IRE) Mr J. Hinds Mr Brett Merry

6

11-6

Richard Patrick Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise so far and down the field in a handicap at this course 43 days ago.

Needs the longer trip to bring about a chunk of improvement.

TFRHHIII BHA91

6 Br

HIWAY ONE O THREE (IRE) (24) 45-4050

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Good Time In Milan (IRE) Ward-Thomas & Dennis Michael Wemyss

5

11-6

David Noonan Chris Gordon, Winchester Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in a trio of bumpers and, while he has cut little over hurdles to date, there’s a chance he ups his game now tackling handicaps and a longer trip, so worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA91

7 Br

HIGH GROUNDS (IRE) (47) 000-010 BF

B g High Chaparral (IRE) - Civility Cat (USA) Mr R. D. Potter Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Brittas House

9

11-5

Callum Bewley Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who left previous hurdle form behind when scoring in first-time tongue strap TFRHHHHI BHA90 at Market Rasen in December. Seemed amiss at Wetherby since.

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8 Br

FLINTARA (GB) (21) 0-33P25

7

B m Kayf Tara - Flinders Leith Hill Chasers Leith Hill Chasers

11-4

Harry Bannister Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Stonecot Business Centres S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to register a victory, but has been in reasonable form over hurdles this season and this isn’t much of a race, so he should be in the mix.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

9 Br

GETAWAY CORY (IRE) (58) P044F6 BF

Br g Getaway (GER) - Annaru (IRE) Mr I G Thompson Maurice Harrington

7

11-0

Ben Godfrey (3) Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Fire House S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some promise when fourth in a pair of competitive handicap hurdles this autumn but has been more miss than hit since.

TFRHHIII BHA85

10 Br

JUST TOBY (IRE) (18) 3-020FU

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Whistling Gypse (IRE) Professor L. P. Hardwick Belmont Bloodstock Ltd

6

11-0

Jack Andrews (5) David Dennis, Banbury DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when runner-up at Lingfield in October but hasn’t fired since and now returns to this sphere after an inauspicious first crack at chasing recently.

TFRHHIII BHA85

11 Br

MOONACURA (IRE) (41) 3-00P

B g Fame And Glory - Monks Charm (IRE) Flannigan Newitt French Valender Herriot Liam Norris

5 10-13

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

TIMEFORM VIEW Good start when third in a big-field 2m maiden hurdle at Gowran in March but laboured performances on all 3 outings for current yard.

TFRHIIII BHA84

12 Br

MICKYH (IRE) (26) PP-0012

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Mike Hemmings and west racing Richard Eustace

6

10-9

James Davies Adam West, Epsom

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Plumpton last month and backed it up with a good second at Chepstow. Seems to be going the right way now, and this lacks depth, so should prove hard to pass from the front. TFRHHHHH BHA80

13 Br

OCEANS RED (GB) (65) P360-P0

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Djess Spitalized Racing Richard Kent

6

10-5

Mr Toby Wynne (7) Oliver Greenall, Malpas Swansway, Smartplanner S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who is yet to fire in handicaps. Cheekpieces on back from a 2-month break, but he has something to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA76

14 Br

CAPTAIN GRINNAWAY (IRE) (23) 000

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Drumlynn Lass (IRE) Miss M. Peterson Richard Cavanagh

5

10-4

Charlie Todd (3) Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Revival Solutions Group Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show anything so, while the longer trip could help on handicap debut, he’s hard TFRHIIII BHA75 to make a solid case for.

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 13. Hood worn by No. 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note: HIGH GROUNDS: Following its run on 27/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was showing signs of heat stress.

MOONACURA: Following its run on 2/1/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mickyh (IRE), 13-2 Flintara (GB), 7-1 High Grounds (IRE), 10-1 Sir Jack West (IRE), 11-1 Ensel du Perche (FR), 14-1 Hiway One O Three (IRE), Getaway Cory (IRE), 16-1 Just Toby (IRE), 22-1 Maisiebella (GB), 25-1 Oceans Red (GB), 28-1 Gyllen (USA), King Ferdinand (IRE), 33-1 Moonacura (IRE), 50-1 Captain Grinnaway (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 26th, 2022.

18 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.25 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5010 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1153, the fourth £577, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. 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. February 10th. Penalties, after February 5th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. 11 entries, at £46. Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3839; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £5010.32) Weights lowered 2lbs.

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.58 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6371 to the winning horse The second to receive £2935, the third £1467, the fourth £734, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 5th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. 17 entries, at £56. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4882; Second £2442; Third £1220; Fourth £611; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £6371.82) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.33 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, and the third £2990. for five yrs old and upwards mares only. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2020, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race.

9 entries at £125. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.08 - THE VIRGIN BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 11st 6lb each Mares allowed 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. 13 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.43 - THE BRIT PLANT DIRECT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3512 to the winning horse The second to receive £1618, the third £808, the fourth £405, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 5th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BRIT PLANT DIRECT has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they 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.

17 entries at £32. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2692; Second £1346; Third £673; Fourth £337; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.18 - THE BRIT PLANT DIRECT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3512 to the winning horse The second to receive £1618, the third £808, the fourth £405, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 5th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BRIT PLANT DIRECT has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they 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.

16 entries at £32. - Closed February 7th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2692; Second £1346; Third £673; Fourth £337; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3512.66) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.53 - THE CAZOO NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3730 to the winning horse The second to receive £1718, the third £858, the fourth £430, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 5th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CAZOO has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they 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. 29 entries at £32. - Closed February 7th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2859; Second £1430; Third £714; Fourth £358; Fifth £280; Sixth £280.

(Penalty Value £3730.50) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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The Boulton Group Midlands Grand National

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Evening Racing Afternoon Racing Ladies Day Afternoon Racing

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The Human League Live After Racing Afternoon Racing

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Gentlemen's Day

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Afternoon Racing

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Ladies Night

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Afternoon Racing The Summer Cup

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New Year's Eve Racing

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