Uttoxeter Racecard - Saturday 27th January

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Welcome back to Uttoxeter Racecourse for our Winter Ladies Day and a very warm welcome to our sponsors today - Brit Direct, John Pye Auctions, EBF & QuinnBet.

The Racecourse and its staff are happy to welcome you back for the first time this year after a difficult end to 2023 with the disappointment of losing our sell out New Years Eve fixture, let’s hope that we have more luck with the weather this year! I would like to thank all our customers for their support and understanding throughout the year.

Ladies, look out for our flower wall to take your picture and showcase your outfits. We have a best dressed competition with some fabulous prizes up for grabs. Our team will be out searching for their favourite outfits to select our finalists. After racing, head down to the Premier bar for a 60-minute live music set from Paul Skerritt, an excellent Swing Jazz Singer. All racegoers are welcome to this!

Looking ahead, we are less than 50 days away from our Premier Raceday, The Midlands Grand National, on Saturday 16th March. We hope you will join us for what is sure to be a great day of racing and entertainment. The tickets are in high demand. Book before Wednesday the 31st of January for our early bird price.

The MGN always caps off the best week in racing, following on from the Cheltenham Festival, and on Sunday the 12th March we will be hosting a Cheltenham Festival and MGN preview in conjunction with BresBet. There is a fantastic panel in attendance consisting of Paddy Brennan, Fergal O’Brien, Liam Harrison, Johnny Dineen and will be hosted by Robert Cooper. Tickets are only £17.50 and include a pie and pea meal. Visit the website or pop into the office to book.

Over the last 3 weeks, I have been busy organising our themed music racedays. Keep an eye out on our socials for some exciting announcements over the next couple of weeks. Our first live music event will be the Abba Party Raceday featuring the Staffordshire Plate on Saturday May 4th.

Our next fixture, Super Saturday, is in a fortnight on the February 10th. We hope to see you here again.

I hope you have a great day today and good luck!

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form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner age CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

14 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (21) 2/-0P1FF

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B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) James Bowen All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Mrs P. J. O’Connor NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to land a Wincanton handicap in December and in the process of running very well when falling on his last 2 starts. Capable of figuring but will need to keep errors down.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA135

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ‘‘‘‘‘ 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. ‘‘••• Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

‘•••• Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED 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 handicap 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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CHELTENHAM Race 1 12.05 2m 179y 1 Burdett Road (GB) 11-5 2 Sir Gino (FR) 11-5 3 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 11-0 4 Ellerton (FR) 11-0 5 Excelero (FR) 11-0 6 Le Fauve (FR) 11-0 7 Milan Tino (IRE) 11-0 Race 2 12.40 2m 4f 127y 1 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE) 12-0 2 Blow Your Wad (IRE) 11-8 3 Unexpected Party (FR) 11-8 4 Tightenourbelts (IRE) 11-5 5 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 11-2 6 Theatre Man (IRE) 11-1 7 Persian Time (GB) 11-0 8 Happy And Fine (FR) 10-12 9 Railway Hurricane (IRE) 10-10 10 Charles Ritz (GB) 10-4 11 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 10-4 12 Es Perfecto (IRE) 10-4

Race 3 1.15 2m 4f 127y 1 Hitman (FR) 12-0 2 Ga Law (FR) 11-8 3 Jetoile (IRE) 11-8 4 Il Ridoto (FR) 11-6 5 Victtorino (FR) 11-4 6 Excello (FR) 10-12 7 Bill Baxter (IRE) 10-10 8 Straw Fan Jack (GB) 10-9 9 Easy As That (IRE) 10-9 10 Frere d’Armes (FR) 10-6 11 Grandeur d’Ame (FR) 10-5 12 Lounge Lizard (GB) 10-2 13 Champagne Mystery (IRE) 10-2 Race 4 1.50 3m 1f 56y 1 Ahoy Senor (IRE) 11-10 2 Royale Pagaille (FR) 11-10 3 Datsalrightgino (GER) 11-8 4 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 11-7 5 The Real Whacker (IRE) 11-7 6 Capodanno (FR) 11-4 Race 5 2.25 2m 62y 1 Editeur du Gite (FR) 11-10 2 Elixir de Nutz (FR) 11-10 3 Fugitif (FR) 11-10 4 Jonbon (FR) 11-10 5 Nube Negra (SPA) 11-10

Race 6 3.00 2m 179y 1 Rubaud (FR) 11-10 2 First Street (GB) 11-8 3 Guard Your Dreams (GB) 11-4 4 Lossiemouth (FR) 11-0 5 Love Envoi (IRE) 11-1 Race 7 3.35 2m 7f 213y 1 Botox Has (FR) 11-8 2 Champ (IRE) 11-8 3 Dashel Drasher (GB) 11-8 4 Paisley Park (IRE) 11-8 5 Flight Deck (IRE) 11-2 6 Noble Yeats (IRE) 11-2 7 Strong Leader (GB) 11-2 Race 8 4.10 2m 4f 56y 1 Choccabloc (GB) 11-8 2 Antrim Coast (IRE) 11-5 3 Gidleigh Park (GB) 11-5 4 Isaac des Obeaux (FR) 11-5 5 Johnnywho (IRE) 11-5 6 Lord of Thunder (IRE) 11-5 7 Lucky Place (FR) 11-5 8 Moon D’Orange (FR) 11-5

DONCASTER Race 1 11.50 2m 78y 1 Funambule Sivola (FR) 12-0 2 Malystic (GB) 11-12 3 Calico (GER) 11-8 4 War Lord (GER) 11-6 5 Flic Ou Voyou (FR) 11-3 6 Xcitations (GB) 11-3 7 Nells Son (GB) 11-1 8 Traprain Law (FR) 10-10 9 Gold des Bois (FR) 10-2 10 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE) 10-2 Race 2 12.20 2m 128y 1 Wodhooh (FR) 11-5 2 Max of Stars (FR) 11-3 3 Adare Beauty (IRE) 11-0 4 Brora Breeze (GB) 11-0 5 Ezmerellda (IRE) 11-0 6 Green Sky (IRE) 11-0 7 Love Tree (IRE) 11-0 8 Majestic Jameela (GB) 11-0 9 Ragosina (GB) 11-0 10 Ruler of The River (IRE) 11-0 Race 3 12.55 2m 3f 88y 1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 12-0 2 Punctuation (GB) 11-10 3 The Big Bite (IRE) 11-7 4 Sans Bruit (FR) 11-7 5 Lunar Power (IRE) 11-6 6 Wolf Prince (IRE) 11-5 7 Luttrell Lad (IRE) 11-3 8 Call of The Wild (IRE) 11-1 9 Geromino (FR) 11-1 10 In From The Cold (IRE) 10-11 11 Alien Storm (IRE) 10-8 12 Rich Spirit (GB) 10-7 13 Tiger Jet (IRE) 10-3 14 Hunting Brook (IRE) 10-2

Race 4 1.30 2m 128y 1 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 11-4 2 Jeriko du Reponet (FR) 11-4 3 Lump Sum (FR) 11-4 4 The Kalooki Kid (GB) 11-4 5 El Elefante (IRE) 10-11 Race 5 2.05 2m 128y 1 Gala Marceau (FR) 11-8 2 Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 11-5 3 Under Control (FR) 11-4 4 Riccirella (GB) 11-2 5 Say Goodbye (IRE) 11-2 6 Stainsby Girl (GB) 11-2 Race 6 2.40 3m 84y 1 Big Fish (IRE) 11-0 2 Chosen Templar (IRE) 11-0 3 Destroytheevidence (GB) 11-0 4 Dripsey Moon (IRE) 11-0 5 Esprit du Potier (FR) 11-0 6 I Love My Baie (FR) 11-0 7 Kerryhill (IRE) 11-0 8 Range (IRE) 11-0 9 The Newest One (IRE) 11-0 10 Welcom To Cartries (FR) 11-0

Race 7 3.15 2m 7f 214y 1 Richmond Lake (IRE) 12-0 2 Sail Away (FR) 11-8 3 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 11-8 4 Mister Coffey (FR) 11-8 5 Kandoo Kid (FR) 11-7 6 Famous Bridge (IRE) 11-5 7 Latitude (IRE) 11-4 8 Annual Invictus (IRE) 11-3 9 Erne River (IRE) 11-3 10 Surrey Quest (IRE) 11-1 11 Cooper’s Cross (IRE) 10-11 12 Forward Plan (IRE) 10-9 13 Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 10-8 14 Strictlyadancer (IRE) 10-2 15 Sweet Will (IRE) 10-2 16 Charlie Uberalles (GB) 10-2 17 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE) 10-2 18 Cap du Nord (FR) 10-2 Race 8 3.50 2m 7f 214y 1 Monmiral (FR) 11-10 2 Young Buster (IRE) 11-2 3 Stellar Magic (IRE) 10-13 4 Wiseguy (IRE) 10-10 5 Donny Boy (IRE) 10-7 6 Snipe (IRE) 10-6 7 Egbert (GB) 10-6 8 Galon de Vauzelle (FR) 10-5

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FIRST RACE 12.48 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BRIT DIRECT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Total prize fund £6150 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (39 wins from 188 runners, 21%) runs FOXEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs FOXEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOUCAN SAM trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 256 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A tricky opener to solve but the vote goes to COPPER COVE, who seemed a bit fresher than ideal on his seasonal return at Carlisle in October but the suspicion remains that there’s more to come from Jonjo O’Neill’s 7-y-o at some stage. Foxey was a commanding winner over the larger obstacles last time, so he may emerge as the main danger back hurdling, with Classic Maestro and Heure de Gloire another couple fancied to go well.

1-2-3: 1.COPPER COVE (IRE) 2.FOXEY 3.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

st lb

1

CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (36) 43-4222 BF

6

12-0

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) Classic Maestro Partnership Br G. T. Morrow

Luke Scott

Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up on last 3 starts over hurdles, the latest in a heavy-ground 2 3/4m course handicap just over 5 weeks ago. Certainly not discounted trying 2m for the first time.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA105

2

PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (16) 45-3514 CD

B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) Birkdale Bloodstock Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan

7

12-0

William Maggs (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Brushed off a modest run over fences when winning 10-runner handicap over C&D last month. Not disgraced when fourth from a 3lb higher mark at Catterick since and should give another good account.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA105

3

HEURE DE GLOIRE (FR) (15) 2315-06 D

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Lounoas (FR) Hour Of Glory Br Mr Patrick Joubert et al

7 11-13

Ellis Collier

David Pipe, Wellington

W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 2m handicap hurdle at Leicester in February. Looks to be being brought along gradually judged on both outings this season and could show the benefit having dropped another 2lb in the weights. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA104

4

FOXEY (GB) (47) 34/-5121 D

9 11-13

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Blue Lyric Mr Mark James Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

Dylan Johnston (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

TIMEFORM VIEWFlat-bred gelding who got off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in October. Runner-up on chasing debut at Huntingdon later that month before going one better in authoritative fashion at Lingfield just under 7 weeks ago. Plenty to like reverted to hurdles. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA104

5

SHINJI (IRE) (43) 130-256 D

5

B g Kingston Hill - Albemarle Mrs Louise Jones Br Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

11-9

Harry Atkins (8)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Looked above average when a bumper for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) on debut in November 2022 but has run below that level on all 3 starts over hurdles. Could prove a different proposition now handicapping.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA100

6

COPPER COVE (IRE) (93) 34660-0

B g Jet Away - Cherry Island (IRE) Mrs E. J. Wills Br Ms Cecily Purcell

7

11-8

Benjamin Macey (10)

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEWYet to build on a promising couple of efforts in maiden company last season but seemed a bit fresher than ideal when seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) on return 3 months ago. Back down in trip and the suspicion remains he should do better at some stage. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA99

7

ATREIDES (IRE) (40) 664235

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE) The Chancers Partnership Br Mr Paul McKeon

6

11-7

Thomasina Eyston (3)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who compromised his finishing effort by racing freely when fifth at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) TFR‘‘‘•• BHA98 last month. Mark eases a shade further and he’s not without hope if settling better.

10

8

INEBRANLABLE (FR) (37) 2/0-040

6

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Vega de Beaumont (FR) Mr Adrian Paterson Br Mrs K. Perreau & Mr L. Colson et al

11-5

Elizabeth Gale (3)

Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up sole start in points and offered more than on debut in this sphere when fourth of 11 in novice at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) last month. Unable to replicate this display at Exeter 9 days later but could be seen in better light now handicapping.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA96

TOUCAN SAM (GB) (38) 5/5346-P

B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE) Mr A. B. Hamilton Br Lady Bamford

6 10-13

Lewis Saunders (5)

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Not without promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles for this yard back in summer 2022. Understandably looked rusty following 14 months off over at Ayr (18f, soft) 38 days ago (lost tough before end of back straight) and this should reveal more. TFR‘‘••• BHA90

10

BE MY SEA (IRE) (44) 56/P2/-P0

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bitooh Mr Daniel John Bourne Br Sunderland Holdings Inc

13 10-9

Kai Lenihan (3)

Daniel Bourne, Varteg

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who has been unable to deliver in 2 starts for new yard since returning from a lengthy absence. Significantly back down in trip.

TFR‘•••• BHA86 2023: COUSU MAIN (FR) 7 11 8 Thomasina Eyston 11-4 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Foxey (GB), 7-2 Classic Maestro (IRE), 13-2 Present Fair (IRE), 15-2 Shinji (IRE), 8-1 Copper Cove (IRE), 12-1 Atreides (IRE), 16-1 Heure de Gloire (FR), 28-1 Inebranlable (FR), 80-1 Toucan Sam (GB), 100-1 Be My Sea (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

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NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ names, descriptions, performances and values of races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the ring on the way to the post.

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SECOND RACE 1.23 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOHN PYE AUCTIONS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402.

(Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (39 wins from 188 runners, 21%) runs ROCCOS INSPIRATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs ROCCOS INSPIRATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCARDIER trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 185 miles.

RACE SUMMARY ROCCOS INSPIRATION has been expensive to follow over hurdles in Ireland, but it’s highly unlikely she’ll get a better opportunity than this to open her account, so is a straightforward choice. Give Me A Boy looks the obvious one to give the selection most to think about having shown some promise on his sole outing in bumpers back in April 2022.

1-2-3: 1.ROCCOS INSPIRATION (IRE) 2.GIVE ME A BOOM (IRE) 3.JOKER DE THAIX (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

no

horse

age

st lb

1

COCARDIER (FR) (331) 00-

7

11-8

B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR) Mr Alan Jones Br Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

Nick Scholfield

Alan Jones, Timberscombe

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to showcase ability in a brace of bumpers. Makes hurdling bow in first-time cheekpieces after 11 months off.

TFR‘•••• BHA-

2

FREDDY BOY (GB) (383) 0/PP-

8

B g Midnight Legend - Aster (IRE) Mr P. J. Cave Br P. J. Cave

11-8

James Martin (7)

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up both outings over hurdles. Off 12 months.

Hood on for 1st time.

TFR‘•••• BHA-

3

GIVE ME A BOOM (IRE) (649) 5P6/-

6

11-8

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Knockara One (IRE) Luke Scott (5) Racing To Profit Syndicate Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUnplaced completed starts in points but showed some ability when sixth in a Fairyhouse bumper on Rules debut 21 months ago. Has left L. Byrne since then and wears a first-time hood on this switch to hurdling.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA-

4

JEAN DE MONTS (FR) (17) 00

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Miss Chaparall (FR) The Nevers Racing Partnership III Br Jacques Cypres & Scea Ecurie Biraben

5

11-8

Toby Wynne (3)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability when sixth in 2m minor event on his only outing on Flat in France but has performed modestly both starts for new yard. Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFR‘‘••• BHA-

5

JOKER DE THAIX (FR) (36) 0-P4

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quete de Thaix (FR) Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf

5

11-8

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously in a first-time hood when fourth of 10 in a maiden hurdle at this course (19.9f, heavy) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA-

6

KILLIGARTH (GB) (14) 60

6

B g Telescope (IRE) - A Shade of Bay The Real Partnership Br N C Thoroughbreds

Ciaran Gethings

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles.

TFR‘‘••• BHA-

7

11-8

STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (43) 30-0P0

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE) Mr T. G. Kelly Br The Beeches Stud Ltd

Electrotec Solutions Ltd S

6

11-8

Jack Hogan (3)

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in bumpers but was unable to deliver in 2 hurdles last month.

TFR‘‘••• BHA-

14

8

ROCCOS INSPIRATION (IRE) (93) P2-2432 BF

B m Shirocco (GER) - Our Genevieve (IRE) Fitorfat Racing & Partner Br C. Murphy

7

11-1

Fergus Gregory

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive to follow over hurdles in Ireland but sets a clear standard and this looks an excellent opportunity on first outing for Olly Murphy.

TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA112 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: BENASSI (IRE) 6 11 8 Fergus Gregory 15-8 (Olly Murphy) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-11 Roccos Inspiration (IRE), 9-2 Give Me A Boom (IRE), 12-1 Joker de Thaix (FR), 40-1 Killigarth (GB), 80-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 100-1 Jean de Monts (FR), 150-1 Cocardier (FR), 200-1 Freddy Boy (GB) TIME

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THIRD RACE 1.58 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 189YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Novices’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £11700 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £4651, 2nd £2325, 3rd £1163.

(Penalty Value £6087.51)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): S Edmunds (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs MARSH WREN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs OTTOLINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENDLESS ESCAPE trained by B Clarke, Beaminster, 176 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MARSH WREN brings solid chasing form to the table and can return to winning ways. Ottoline scored over hurdles here last time and is much respected on debut over the larger obstacles.

1-2-3: 1.MARSH WREN 2.OTTOLINE 3.ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE)

colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

1

MARSH WREN (GB) (39) 1/101-12 C

8 11-10

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Carolina Wren Far Bihoue Partnership Br Exors Of The Late Mrs P. Robeson

st lb

Ciaran Gethings

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last term and hit the ground running over fences when landing 9-runner handicap at Warwick (20f) on her reappearance. Backed that up with good second in Mares Listed event at Wincanton since and holds strong claims.

TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA127

2

ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (37) 1110-54

8

B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Br Maurice Smiddy

11-3

Nick Scholfield

Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWEnjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season, winning 4 times prior to a respectable seventh at Cheltenham on final outing. Promise on first of 2 starts over fences this winter and switch to handicaps may bring about improvement in this sphere. Cheekpieces on first time. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA120

3

OTTOLINE (GB) (36) 3/205-31 C

8 10-12

B m Kayf Tara - Lily Grey (FR) Ottoline Syndicate Br Miss V. M. Williams

Miss Lucy Turner (5)

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on her third start over hurdles when winning novice at this course (22.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Interesting that her shrewd handler sends her chasing for her handicapping debut and market strength may prove significant. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA115 2023: FAIRFIELD FERRATA 7 11 1 Henry Brooke 9-2 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Marsh Wren (GB), 2-1 Ottoline (GB), 4-1 Endless Escape (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 2.33 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE quinnbet.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7700 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3061, 2nd £1530, 3rd £765, 4th £383, 5th £191, 6th £95.

(Penalty Value £4006.31)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (49 wins from 266 runners, 18%) runs GO STEADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 53 runners, 23%) runs GO STEADY WEIGHTWATCHER: SACRE PIERRE won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 8lb to 110.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 143 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Olly Murphy holds a strong hand here with both WOLFSPEAR and Benign Dictator holding strong claims. Marginal preference is for the former, who was a winner of his sole previous start under amateur rider Oliver Boyden at Exeter and he still has low mileage.

If Go Steady matches the form of his close call over this C&D three starts back, he will be a threat.

1-2-3: 1.WOLFSPEAR (IRE) 2.BENIGN DICTATOR (IRE) 3.GO STEADY KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

no

horse

age

1

BENIGN DICTATOR (IRE) (49) 130-314 C

7

B g Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek The Wayward Pilgrims Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S st lb

12-2

Dylan Johnston (7)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEWBetter than ever when returning from a 6-month break to double his hurdle tally in 21f Warwick handicap. Respectable fourth at Chepstow (3m, heavy) since and, winner of a maiden hurdle on his latest visit here last February, he’s one to consider. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA122

2

GO STEADY (GB) (21) 12-0245 D

12 11-12

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Pyleigh Lady Mr Sean O’Connor (7) Popham, Rogers Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mrs H. Pudd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner of handicap chases last season and though below par in 3 starts over the larger obstacles this time round, he went close back hurdling over C&D in November. Reproduction of that effort would give him a fighting chance.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA118

3

EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (46) 242-311 CD

6 11-10

B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) Luke Scott (5) Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Br Mr James O’Loughlin Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEWMade the frame all 4 starts in points and though safely held when third on Rules debut in Sedgefield bumper, she’s since won both starts over hurdles, here and at Fontwell (both at around 2 1/2m under testing conditions). More will be needed on this handicap debut. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA116

4

KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (IRE) (35) 13/362-3

B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE) Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate Br Michael and Fiona O’Connor

9

11-5

Bradley Harris (3)

Anthony Charlton, Warminster

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved second in Newton Abbot maiden on his final start last season and made a sound start to his handicap career when third of 8 over 19f at Haydock on his reappearance just before Christmas.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA111

5

SACRE PIERRE (FR) (35) 16/10P-6 C

B g On Est Bien (IRE) - Goldance (FR) Mr D. McCain Jnr Br Mr Elie Lellouche

6

11-4

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Leicester winner on reappearance last season but has been unable to deliver in 3 subsequent starts, including on his return this time round at Haydock. Now tried in blinkers.

TFR‘•••• BHA110

6

WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (72) 33/10-12 D BF

B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) Olly Murphy Racing Club Br Exors Of The Late John Harrington

8

11-3

Mr Oliver Boyden (7)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEWWon a Perth handicap in May 2022 and made light of a 16-month absence when producing a career best to double hurdles tally in an 18-runner handicap at Exeter (18.5f, soft) in October. Lost no caste in defeat when runner-up at Market Rasen since and he’s a key player.

TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA109

7

TORONET (FR) (41) 6261-04

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Toraja (FR) Christine Teasdale and Partner Br A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al

5

11-1

Lewis Dobb (7)

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a French claiming hurdle last February (subsequently claimed from Julien Phelippon TFR‘‘••• BHA107 for €19,999) but he hasn’t fired in 2 starts for present connections. Hood applied.

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2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note: BENIGN DICTATOR: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wolfspear (IRE), 4-1 Easy To Follow (IRE), 9-2 Benign Dictator (IRE), Go Steady (GB), 7-1 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 20-1 Toronet (FR), 28-1 Sacre Pierre (FR)

RACE RESULT:

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RACE FOUR

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FIFTH RACE 3.08 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UTTOXETER RACECOURSE CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME SITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8900 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224.

(Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (39 wins from 188 runners, 21%) runs FISTON DE BECON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs FISTON DE BECON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY trained by B Clarke, Beaminster, 176 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY has proved himself a natural over fences since making the switch to larger obstacles and can resume winning ways after an arguably unlucky reversal at Exeter last time. Fiston de Becon wasn’t given a hard time on chase debut but looks the sort who should take to fences and is capable of improvement, whilst Fulgurix is also respected on his comeback run.

1-2-3: 1.GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) 2.FISTON DE BECON (FR) 3.FULGURIX (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ONE FINE MAN (IRE) (17) 2113-0U

9

12-1

Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE) Mr John Thomas Hanbury Br Louis Murray & Colm Moran

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

Robert Dunne

Declan Carroll, Malton

Janusian Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWLanded back-to-back 2m handicaps at Carlisle/Ayr in February for James Moffatt. Not seen to best effect under patient ride on return and unseated before race developed at Doncaster last time.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA121

2

FULGURIX (FR) (288) 2/13431-

9

11-7

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Union de Sevres (FR) Lee Edwards Peyton Equestrian Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Benoit Constantin Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with a game success at at Sedgefield (21.1f, heavy). Up only 2lb and merits respect if fully tuned up on return from 9-month absence.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA113

3

GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (31) 1233-23

8

11-6

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE) R L Baker & R Lee Br Mark Slevin

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Richard Patrick

4

8

Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWYet to finish outside of the placings over fences, albeit never really landing a blow when third of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 31 days ago, Should give another good account if seeing out the longer trip.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA112

KALKAS (FR) (17) 0024/0-6

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Fortunateencounter (FR) Old Bloxhamist Racing Br S.A.R.L. Neustrian Associates

11-6

Ciaran Gethings

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Fairfax and Favor Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead but was unable to deliver on debut for current yard after 20 months off at Leicester earlier in the month and he’s got plenty to prove now.

TFR‘‘••• BHA112

5

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) (26) 21-2312

Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) The Rudimentals Br Mrs Barbara Hyland

7

11-4

Nick Scholfield

Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWSteadily progressive over hurdles last season and got off the mark over fences at the second attempt when the sole finisher at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) last month. Better form when shaping best in defeat at Exeter on New Year’s Day and this accurate jumper looks capable of even better. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA110

6

FISTON DE BECON (FR) (38) 0/P114-4

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Sharonne (FR) W Woodhouse & M James Br A. Robert, R. Robert, P. Robert et al

9

11-4

Lewis Stones (3)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at second time of asking for this stable in 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle in January before doubling up at Market Rasen.

Given a considerate introduction to chasing when fourth at Newbury last time and he’s entitled to do better.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA110

7

THOR DE CERISY (FR) (36) 524-045

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

10 11-3

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 but did shape better than previously for current yard in a tightly-bunched finish over C&D (heavy) 36 days ago.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA109

22

8

DANILO D’AIRY (FR) (59) 1PP/PP-5

11 11-1

Ch g Anzillero (GER) - Monita d’Airy (FR) Mr R. J. Bevis Br Claude Yves Pelsy

Jordan Nailor

Robert Bevis, Duckington

Wessex Vehicles Services S TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 3 starts in handicap chases but has been unable to replicate this form subsequently. Stopped the slide to some extent when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 59 days ago. TFR‘‘••• BHA107 2023: TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) 8 11 0 Bryan Carver 11-1 (Robert Walford) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Good Friday Fairy (IRE), 7-2 Fulgurix (FR), 6-1 Greenrock Abbey (IRE), 9-1 Fiston de Becon (FR), Thor de Cerisy (FR), 10-1 One Fine Man (IRE), 18-1 Danilo d’Airy (FR), 33-1 Kalkas (FR)

RACE RESULT:

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SIXTH RACE 3.43 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 13YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 10TH MARCH UTTOXETER RACECOURSE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8900 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224.

(Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (39 wins from 188 runners, 21%) runs HERE COMES MCCOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs BALLYDISCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYDISCO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

NO BUT I WILL needs to shrug off a lesser display at Aintree over Christmas but he’d previously looked one to keep onside when scoring in determined style on chase debut at Wetherby and he’s worth another chance to get back on the up. Well Dick was 2-4 and, very much a chaser on looks, he should be up to making his mark in this sphere. Here Comes McCoy and Sporing Ace are not out of things either.

1-2-3: 1.NO BUT I WILL 2.WELL DICK (IRE) 3.HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

1

WELL DICK (IRE) (305) U1/2141- C

7 11-13

B g Well Chosen - Midnight Benefit (IRE) Mr Malcolm Olden Br Gillian Browne

st lb

Richie McLernon

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW£135,000 purchase who made a bright start over hurdles last term, making it 2 wins from 4 starts when landing match at Hexham (23.3f) in March.

Chasing type on appearance (Irish point winner) and feasible to think he can make his mark now handicapping over larger obstacles. TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA119

2

NO BUT I WILL (GB) (32) 321-015 BF

B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela Kevin Roberts Br T. A. Williams

7 11-13

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Swansway S TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/hurdles winner who left reappearance effort well behind when making successful chase debut at Wetherby in November, impressing with his jumping and asserting run-in. Well beaten at Aintree (25f) over Christmas but bounce back distinctly possible now.

TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA119

3

SPORTING ACE (IRE) (20) 224-016 BF

8 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Knockbounce View (IRE) Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Br Celine Mullins

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEWConsistent over hurdles and proved himself even better in this sphere when off the mark at second attempt at Chepstow (23.6f) in December.

Still light on experience and could only finish sixth of 11 in Sussex National earlier this month. Back down in trip/cheekpieces refitted. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA118

4

BALLYDISCO (IRE) (28) 101-6P4

B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE) Mr N. Sutton Br Amanda Lindsell

7 11-11

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a modest start over fences at Chepstow last month and was unable to deliver returned to timber at Taunton (23.9f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA117

5

GROVE ROAD (IRE) (22) 125-3P5 D

Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE) Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Br Gareth Adair

8 11-11

Nick Scholfield

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Hambleton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEWSedgefield bumper winner who looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. Reappearance third in a Ffos Las handicap (3m, heavy) in November but not in same form in 2 starts over fences/hurdles since. Blinkers reached for now. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA117

6

PHANTOM GETAWAY (IRE) (59) 2/135-0P

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Belle Provence (FR) The P G Tipsters Br Coppice Farm & Cleaboy Stud

7 11-10

Ciaran Gethings

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer. Improved when off the mark in 3m Ffos Las handicap on his reappearance last season. Could not match that form next 2 starts, however, and did not figure in pair of chase tries following a wind op initially winter. Cheekpieces back on. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA116

7

HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) (38) 6//U33-33 C

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Is It Here (IRE) Crowd Racing and Partner Br Mrs Mary Mangan

9

11-8

Fergus Gregory

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Made an inauspicious start over fences on return last term but he has posted pair of respectable efforts over hurdles this season. Foolish to rule out better in this sphere and interesting if the market speaks in his favour. Up in trip. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA114

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8

MISTER BO (IRE) (59) 6054-PP

Br g Getaway (GER) - Borleagh Princess (IRE) Mr Basil Holian Br John & Miriam Murphy

8

11-2

Lee Edwards

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland and fair form on best run over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead.

Was unable to complete 2 starts over hurdles/fences for new stable, though.

TFR‘‘••• BHA108 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: TIP TOP CAT (IRE) 8 11 6 Liam Harrison 9-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.

Stewards Note: NO BUT I WILL: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

SPORTING ACE: Following its run on 7/1/2024 it was reported that the horse resented the sharp track.

PHANTOM GETAWAY: Following its run on 29/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Well Dick (IRE), 5-1 No But I Will (GB), Here Comes McCoy (IRE), 11-2 Sporting Ace (IRE), Phantom Getaway (IRE), 10-1 Ballydisco (IRE), 12-1 Grove Road (IRE), 25-1 Mister Bo (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.18 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 Ï Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (20 wins from 152 runners, 13%) runs GARDONS LA & HAWAII DU MESTIVEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs CALL ME ARTHUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIFETIME ADVENTURE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 256 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CALL ME ARTHUR took his form up a notch when runner-up at Exeter last time and is weighted to gain a breakthrough victory returning from a break here. Ismael is feared most now he reverts to a left-handed track, while C&D winner Libor Lad and the consistent Ginderella also need factoring into this open handicap.

1-2-3: 1.CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) 2.ISMAEL (FR) 3.LIBOR LAD KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor S

no

horse

age

1

CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (62) 5P5-002

5 11-12

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA) Mr C. B. Compton Br Mr Paul McGrath

st lb

Richard Patrick

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Plusbac S TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved stepped up in trip when going close at Exeter (21.6f, soft) in November.

Up 3lb but likely has more to offer yet so he’s a player with few miles still on the clock. TFR‘‘‘‘‘ BHA91

2

LIBOR LAD (GB) (23) 60-2212 CD

6 11-11

B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld Wingate Associates Limited Br Mr John Benfield

Theo Gillard

David Dennis, Banbury

Tote, DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November. Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 23 days ago so he’s well in the mix despite a further 3lb rise in the weights.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA90

3

JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (36) 26-0PU4

5 11-10

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Exors Of The Late Mrs D E Lewis Br Mr Sebastien Berger

Luke Scott (5)

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

JMC Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who got back on track when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 36 days ago. One for the shortlist.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA89

4

ISMAEL (FR) (32) 10-3404

6

B g Coastal Path - Beyrouth (FR) Curzon House Partnership Br Herve D’Armaille & Louis D’Armaille

11-9

Lee Edwards

Kevin Frost, Newark

Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful on sole outing in Irish points and, making his handicap debut, produced one of his better efforts under Rules when fourth at Market Rasen (20.6f) on Boxing Day. Can build on that with return to left-handed track to suit.

TFR‘‘‘‘• BHA88

5

CLONGOWES (IRE) (20) 524-F50

10 11-6

B g New Approach (IRE) - Punctilious Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Br Darley

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner back in 2017 but he remains a maiden in this sphere and was unable to build on debut promise for this yard when seventh in handicap hurdle at Plumpton. More is required.

TFR‘‘••• BHA85

6

GARDONS LA (FR) (39) 60-0P0T

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dance For Me (FR) F&M Bloodstock Limited Br Mr Pascal Noue & Mr Xavier Lippens

6

11-5

James Best

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

The General Asphalte Company Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and has yet to deliver for current connections.

Had a wind operation before refusing to race at Wincanton last month. Tongue tied now. TFR‘‘••• BHA84

7

LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (13) 6600P2

B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) Mr A. B. Hamilton Br Mary M. Brennan

6

11-1

Conor Rabbitt (5)

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler but he wasn’t discredited when second of 10 in handicap at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and can give a good account. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA80

28

8

HAWAII DU MESTIVEL (FR) (36) U3/-P00

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Pensee du Mestivel (FR) Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Mr M. Hallais, Mme M. Hallais et al

7

11-0

Richie McLernon

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Third on only start in points but has performed modestly in 3 novice hurdles this winter.

Tongue strap on for 1st time. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA79

9

GINDERELLA (IRE) (37) 03-5426

7 10-13

B m Ocovango - Derella (IRE) Familia Venari Syndicate Br Aoife Hickey

Lorcan Murtagh

Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

GMR Couriers Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but was in good nick until sixth of 15 in handicap at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 37 days ago when possibly finding that run coming too quickly. The sort to bounce back.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA78

10

COSHESTON (GB) (43) 33/462-4

11 10-11

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rare Ruby (IRE) Mrs Judith Ratcliff Br Mrs Judith Ratcliff

Lewis Stones (3)

Jennie Candlish, Leek

PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who wasn’t at his best after 18 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 33 days ago. Visor back on. Needs to take a step forward.

TFR‘‘‘•• BHA76

11

TWP STORI (GB) (36) 00U-655

6 10-10

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Mrs T. P. James Br Mickley Stud

Robert Dunne

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make a major impact in bumpers but did produce his best effort in this sphere when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 36 days ago. Considered eased 1lb. TFR‘‘‘•• BHA75

12

LOCH GARMAN ARIS (IRE) (10) 56-4260

B g Jammaal - See Em Aime (IRE) The Brookes Family Br M. Bolger & J. Lazenby

14 10-8

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer over fences at Bangor in May 2021 but was well held in a pair of handicap hurdles this winter.

TFR‘‘••• BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 8. Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 12.

Stewards Note: LOCH GARMAN ARIS: Following its run on 17/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Call Me Arthur (IRE), 11-2 Libor Lad (GB), 13-2 Ginderella (IRE), 9-1 Ismael (FR), 10-1 Hawaii du Mestivel (FR), 14-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), Cosheston (GB), Twp Stori (GB), 20-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE), 22-1 Clongowes (IRE), 33-1 Loch Garman Aris (IRE), 100-1 Gardons La (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.48 - THE BRIT DIRECT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 30th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 24th, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. BRIT DIRECT has kindly sponsored this race. A prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned our in this race. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2023-2024’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions.

12 entries at £30. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.23 - THE JOHN PYE AUCTIONS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. JOHN PYE AUCTIONS 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. 28 entries at £38. Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402.

(Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.58 - THE EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Novices’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6087 to the winning horse The second to receive £2798, and the third £1399. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Trustees of the E.B.F have kindly given £1,000 towards the prizemoney for this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. 10 entries, 2 at £11 and 8 at £58. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4651; Second £2325; Third £1163.

(Penalty Value £6087.51) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.33 - THE quinnbet.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4006 to the winning horse The second to receive £1841, the third £920, the fourth £460, the fifth £230 and the sixth £114. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. QUINNBET 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. 20 entries at £38. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3061; Second £1530; Third £765; Fourth £383; Fifth £191; Sixth £95. (Penalty Value £4006.31) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.08 - THE UTTOXETER RACECOURSE CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME SITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UTTOXETER RACECOURSE 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. 15 entries at £44. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224.

(Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.43 - THE CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 10TH MARCH UTTOXETER RACECOURSE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UTTOXETER RACECOURSE 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 £44. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.18 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. QUINNBET has kindly sponsored this race. A prize will be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race.

33 entries at £30. - Closed January 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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FIXTURE LIST 2024 K E Y Bold text = Feature Day = Live Entertainment (E) = Evening Racing

JAN UARY Sat 27

J ULY Winter Ladies Day

FEBRUARY Sat 10

Super Saturday

M ARCH Sat 16

The Midlands Grand National

APR IL Sat 6

Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday

Wed 24 (E) Evening Racing M AY Sat 4

Staffordshire Plate Raceday

Sat 18 (E)

Live After Racing

Sun 26

Family Fun Raceday ft. The Clarke Chase

J UNE Thu 6

Afternoon Racing

Sat 15 (E)

Evening Racing ft. DJ set

Sun 30

Bet365 Summer Cup

Tue 9 (E)

Evening Racing

Wed 17

Afternoon Racing

Fri 26

Ladies Day ft. DJ Set

Sun 28

Family Fun Raceday

O CTOBER Sun 6

Afternoon Racing

Fri 18

Gents Day

N OV EMBE R Fri 1

Afternoon Racing

Sat 16

Beer Festival Raceday

Sun 24

Afternoon Racing

D ECEMBE R Tue 10

Christmas Jumper Raceday

Fri 20

Christmas Party Raceday

Tue 31

New Years Eve Raceday

Fixture dates, themes and entertainment may change. Please check the website for up to date information: UTTOXETER-RACECOURSE.CO.UK