NON-RUNNER

es

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Fitzdares

Huntingdon on

TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, seventh of 16 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 15 days ago. Needs to build on it now

7 THE GAMBLER (IRE) (48) F31- 5 10-8

B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green

Br Mr N. Reid Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWorkforce mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Shortcross Storm and bumper winner Amazing Scenes

Easy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April. Changed hands for £20,000 after. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHHH BHA-

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 3. Hood worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Genovese (IRE), 3-1 The Gambler (IRE), 4-1 Jefe Triunfo (FR), 13-2 Footloose Man (GB), 12-1 Jitterbug Geordie (GB), 25-1 Morval (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 7.10

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE UNIVERSAL BANNERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 177 runners, 19%) runs AJP KINGDOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs AJP KINGDOM FANCY THAT: N Mulholland won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs COURT MASTER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUOVA VITA trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 129 miles.

AJP KINGDOM and Court Master stand out a mile in a thin contest. The former has a penalty to shoulder, but he has much less to prove and is preferred, especially with his previous second to Twig reading better now than it did at the time.

1-2-3: 1.AJP KINGDOM (IRE) 2.COURT MASTER (IRE) 3.NUOVA VITA colours no horse age st lb

1 AJP KINGDOM (IRE) (25) 25/122-1

6 11-9

B g Mahler - Mattys Joy (IRE) Connor Brace

The FOB Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Palmer Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWBangor bumper winner who didn’t need to improve much - if at all - to capitalise on a good opening in a thin maiden at Kempton (21f) 25 days ago. This is another race lacking depth though and his previous second to Twig in November reads well TFRHHHHH BHA117

2 BARBARIAN (GB) (35) 00PPP/2-

7 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mizzurka Ciaran Gethings

Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet

Br Golden Cap

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor hurdler who showed some ability remains in first-time cheekpieces on first run for new yard when second in 18-runner handicap at Exeter last month but is firmly up against it on these terms. TFRHHIII BHA76

3

COURT MASTER (IRE) (27) 3140/PP- D

10 11-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Cyril Carty Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning chaser who was pulled up both starts last season 10 months apart (had fifth breathing operation in between).

Has left Michael Scudamore and has an obvious chance on these terms on his first hurdle start since early 2019 TFRHHHHI BHA120

4 NUOVA VITA (GB) (40) 32/5PU1-

B g Alkaased (USA) - Eau de Vie

7 11-2

Miss Chloe Emsley(7)

Ms E. Berrington Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br Kelanne Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWAlkaasedgelding

5 SIMPLE WORDS (IRE) (22) P00//-

TFRHHHII BHA-

Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerEStreetBoyandbumperwinnerSweetlittlemystery Dual winning pointer, including last time (sole finisher, Apr 16).

7 10-9

Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Fascination (IRE) David Noonan

Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br D. McGregor

TIMEFORMVIEW No form in 3 starts over hurdles in 2020/21 for Jimmy Frost and just modest form at best on Flat, well held both starts in 2023. Easily passed over.

TFRHIIII BHA69

2022: DONCESAR DE PRETOT (FR) 9 11 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 7-4 (Neil Mulholland) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Ajp Kingdom (IRE), 6-4

Court Master (IRE), 12-1 Nuova Vita (GB), 33-1 Barbarian (GB), 150-1 Simple Words (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.40

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (19 wins from 118 runners, 16%) runs D’JANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Murphy (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs SYMBOLIC SPIRIT WEIGHTWATCHER: I’M A STARMAN won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SYMBOLIC SPIRIT trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 132 miles.

STRIPE OF HONOUR could hardly be labelled a model of consistency but if in the same form as when scoring by a wide-margin here last week he will prove a tough nut to crack. D’Jango is on a handy mark returned to this sphere and could be the one to follow the selection home. Symbolic Spirit is also shortlisted, along with last-time-out winners Fine By Her and Nelsons Rock

1-2-3: 1.STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) 2.D’JANGO (FR) 3.SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 NELSONS ROCK (GB) (264) 4/216P1-

B g Mount Nelson - Neardown Beauty (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXXXVIII

8 12-0

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over C&D last spring and has subsequently won 2 of his 4 starts in handicap chases, including at Fontwell (26f, good to firm) when last seen in September On an appealing mark returned to this sphere and he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA105

2 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (15) P03P2-P

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

10 11-11

Tom Bellamy

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in this sphere in 2021 but rather up-and-down since and he has failed to exploit a lower chase mark in recent months TFRHHIII BHA102

3 D’JANGO (FR) (17) 14P30-0 CD

10 11-11

Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Philip Armson (3)

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times during busy 2022-23 campaign, latest success gained in a Lingfield handicap chase off 4lb higher in February. Recent efforts over fences have lacked spark but he’s 2-4 here and will be a danger to all if able to bounce back returned to this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA102

4 SYMBOLIC SPIRIT (FR) (30) F32P06-

B m Westerner - Carole’s Spirit

Hot To Trot Jumping

6 11-4

Jack Quinlan

Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Paul Murphy Searls Land, CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on Southwell handicap hurdle debut in November No show next 2 starts but appeared to take a step back in the right direction when sixth of 13 at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) last time and she’s not without hope here. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 FINE BY HER (GB) (17) 10234-1 D

7 11-2

B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE) Harry Bannister

Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson Julian Smith, Tirley

Br John R. Hales

Mrs Benson & Miss S.N Benson

TIMEFORMVIEWDid the job well when opening her account at Fakenham last spring and doubled her tally at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) recently 3lb rise fair enough and possibilities here if in a similar mood

6 CORRANY (IRE) (28) 0223P0-

TFRHHHII BHA93

9 11-1

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Finn Lambert (5) Dozen Dreamers Partnership

Br John & Jamie O’Brien Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark judged on pick of his form over fences but he was well beaten back from a break at Chepstow last month and hurdles record stands at 0-10

7 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (16) 1P/PP0-P

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE)

Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook

TFRHHIII BHA92

6 10-11

Richie McLernon

Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Navan maiden hurdle winner on final start for Declan Queally in November 2021 but he has offered little in 5 starts for present connections. TFRHIIII BHA88

COBRA COMMANDER (IRE) (13) 1/55P4-6

B g Beneficial - Run For Help (IRE) Ben Poste

Dean, Willetts and Vernon Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br L. Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when winning brace of handicap chases last spring but it’s been downhill pretty much all the way since TFRHIIII BHA82

9

ROBEAM (IRE) (17) 30PFP-0

7 10-4

B g Helmet (AUS) - Secret Flame Robert Dunne

Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Val & Angela Leeson Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Wide-margin Southwell success last May triggered a good run of form but out of sorts in recent months and he was a long way adrift of Fine By Her at Ludlow last time TFRHIIII BHA81

10

SURE LISTEN (FR) (89) P3/F41P-

6 10-2

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Califea (FR) James Best

Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester

Br Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWRaised his game when off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) in December Pulled up over fences on sole subsequent start and he’s likely to find a few too good back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA79

11 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (9) 51450-1 CD 10 10-2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Miss Top (IRE)

Chris Ward (3)

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Michael Kearns

Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a major surprise (80/1) when scoring over C&D last summer, and did so again in comprehensive fashion back here 9 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that, rendering the fact that he’s 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights meaningless, and another bold show likely TFRHHHHH BHA75 (+8)

2022: FARCEUR DE MAULNE (FR) 7 10 7 Brian Hughes 9-2 (Richard Hawker) 12 ranDECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

I’M A STARMAN: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

SURE LISTEN: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 9-2 Nelsons Rock (GB), 11-2 Fine By Her (GB), 17-2 D’Jango (FR), 10-1 Symbolic Spirit (FR), 12-1 Sure Listen (FR), 16-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 28-1 Corrany (IRE), 40-1 Cobra Commander (IRE), 66-1 Robeam (IRE), 80-1 Noah’s Light (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.10

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

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (34 wins from 177 runners, 19%) runs BLUE SANS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs BLUE SANS

WEIGHTWATCHER: BLUE SANS won off a handicap mark of 108, her rating is now down 12lb to 96.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHAT A PLEASURE trained by C Down, Cullompton, 121 miles.

Several in with a squeak but a chance is taken on BLUE SANS, who endured a miserable 2022/23 campaign but can get back on track for her top yard arriving fit from points/having tumbled in the weights. Sinurita, Whenthepennydrops and Barely Famous are just a handful of possible dangers

1-2-3: 1.BLUE SANS (IRE) 2.SINURITA (IRE)

3.WHENTHEPENNYDROPS colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE SANS (IRE) (33) U40662- CD

8 12-0

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - California Blue (FR) Mr Tom Broughton (7)

The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Ann McGrath Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice over hurdles in the first half of 2021/22 season (including over C&D) but disappointing last term Has tumbled in the weights as a result and she’d be folly to rule out for her top yard with cheekpieces back on (arrives fit from points). TFRHHHHH BHA96

2 BARELY FAMOUS (IRE) (208) 002112- D

7 11-13

B m Fame And Glory - Cause Celebre (IRE) Stan Sheppard

Mr Will Gaskins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br C. O. P. Hanbury Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWPerked up by switch of yard back in the autumn, landing back-to-back handicaps at Southwell/Hereford before good second of 8 in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) when last seen 6 months ago. Has moved stables again and first-time cheekpieces are applied. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (67) 4543-

5 11-11

B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

The Valentine Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWClosely related to the classy Queens Brook and positives to glean from her efforts in mares ’ maiden hurdles in October. However, she made little impact back on return in February and having been strong in the betting, couldn’t improve sent handicapping last time. Remains early days. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 SINURITA (IRE) (17) 3//6P-3

B m Yeats (IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE)

7 11-6

Richie McLernon

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Brendan Nolan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWThird of 4 finishers sole start in Irish points in October 2020 and showed more than previously under Rules after a wind operation when third in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Has since switched yards and she could have a say on handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA88

5 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (43) 06500-

5 11-5

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

Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise in a bumper and in a trio of novice events in this sphere but ran poorly switched to a handicap last time Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 MRS KINSELLA (IRE) (2) 0/0030-5

B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE)

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk

Br C. J. Foy

7 11-4

Finn Lambert (5)

Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEWModest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard at Hereford last month but never really looked like justifying support at Ludlow Cheekpieces now on

7 WHENTHEPENNYDROPS (GB) (30) 4/005F3-

B m Kayf Tara - Subtilty

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Whenthep

Br Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

TFRHHHII BHA86

7 11-3

Tristan Durrell (5)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWStruggledinfirst2handicapsbutwasintheprocessofleavingthoseeffortsbehindwhen,fittedwithcheekpieces,fell2outatSouthwell (20.4f, soft) early last month. Not disgraced when third under this rider at Ludlow a fortnight later and she’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA85

QUEENS FORTUNE (IRE) (51) 304PP0- 5 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Down By The Sea (IRE) Rex Dingle

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Queens For Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Jerry Russell

Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORMVIEWThird on her only start in Irish points but little to get excited about under Rules so far. Significantly upped in trip for her handicap debut and has had a breathing operation since last seen. TFRHHHII BHA82

9

TRICKALIGHT (IRE) (59) 1/63/0PP-

7 10-12

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE) Chris Ward (3)

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Miriam & John Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful between the flags in April 2021 but hurdles form is modest at best and she has been pulled up last 2 outings. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA80

10

AVIEWOFTHESTARS (GB) (33) 5506-

5 10-10

B m Telescope (IRE) - Chilla Cilla Beau Morgan (7)

Mr K Brookes & Mr M Payne Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr HT Cole

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice/maiden hurdles this spring so lots more needed now switched to handicaps/upped in trip sporting first-time headgear TFRHHIII BHA78

11

ANNE BONNY (GB) (18) P00-0

5 10-8

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Presenting Taupo (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Heart Racing HR4 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br T. R. Hewitt Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent a breathing op after pulling up in a bumper and not little impact in a trio of maiden hurdles. Could prove a different proposition now handicapping upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA76

12

WHAT A PLEASURE (GB) (407) 00/P600/-

7 10-5

Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Emergence (FR) James Davies

Mr David Lockwood Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers but well beaten completed starts over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) when last seen 13 months ago. Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA73

2022: JAUNTY SORIA 9 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-1 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

AVIEWOFTHESTARS: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Barely Famous (IRE), 13-2 Valentine Getaway (IRE), 15-2 Sinurita (IRE), 8-1 Whenthepennydrops (GB), 9-1 Blue Sans (IRE), 10-1 Queens Fortune (IRE), 12-1 Anne Bonny (GB), 16-1 Mrs Kinsella (IRE), Aviewofthestars (GB), 20-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 40-1 Trickalight (IRE), 50-1 What A Pleasure (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER - FITZDARES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (24 wins from 186 runners, 13%) runs LUMINARIES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs ROYAL MAX

WEIGHTWATCHER: SECRET POTION won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 10lb to 82.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: NORDY LORDY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 143 miles.

ROYAL MAX remains open to improvement and could be a different proposition now sent handicapping He gets the nod Bear A Hand and Boundsy Boy look the likeliest dangers

1-2-3: 1.ROYAL MAX (FR) 2.BEAR A HAND 3.BOUNDSY BOY colours no horse age st lb

1 BEAR A HAND (GB) (20) 0064-3

6 12-0

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - River Beauty Sean Houlihan

Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford

Br Vici and Richard Morse

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who found some improvement when third of 10 on handicap hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA97

2 ROYAL MAX (FR) (25) 0/654-0

5 12-0

B g Maxios - Rahada (GER) Nico de Boinville Lady Dulverton Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWIn top hands but hasn’t achieved any better than modest form in 2 bumpers and a trio of hurdles. Still early days, though, and may do better now sent handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA97

3 BOUNDSY BOY (GB) (20) 04F41-4 D

5 11-11

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Wadaat Toby Wynne (5)

The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Huntingdon (15.8f) in February and ran to similar level when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy,13/2) 20 days ago. Likely contender TFRHHHII BHA94

4 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (75) 06/P004- D

6 11-9

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Sean Bowen

Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Sir Robert Ogden FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at best for Dan Skelton in 2021 but hasn’t offered much on Flat/over hurdles for present yard following a lengthy absence Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA92

5 LUMINARIES (IRE) (130) 0006-

6 11-1

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Liam Gilsenan

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered very little in 4 starts thus far, latest on handicap debut at Hereford in January, and is hard to recommend TFRHIIII BHA84

6 FREE CHAKARTE (FR) (94) 245PPP- D

4 11-1

B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Piroska (IRE) Philip Armson (3) Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran & S.A.R. W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat in France and scored on hurdles debut at Hexham in June However, her form has tailed off and she has failed to complete on her last 3 starts Blinkers now applied for first time TFRHHIII BHA90

7 SECRET POTION (GER) (43) 5P20/50- D

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sola Gratia (IRE)

MR PAUL CARTER AND MR CHRIS DOWN

7 10-13

James Davies

Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Gestut Karlshof Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on the Flat in November but failed to trouble the judge in a couple of outings in this sphere since Makes limited appeal TFRHHIII BHA82

NORDY LORDY (GER) (13) 0000P-5

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Nur Bani (GER) Alan Johns

Bovian Racing Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Stall Alemannia Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of sole start between the flags and ran one of his better races in this sphere when fifth of 11 in handicap at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Each-way player TFRHHHII BHA76

9 BLUEBELLA (GB) (81) 60P00-

5 10-4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Finn Lambert (5)

Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in 5 attempts over hurdles, including sent handicapping the last twice and returns to shorter trip now. Tongue strap on first time TFRHHIII BHA73

10 GHYLL MANOR (IRE) (147) 30P-

4 10-3

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Jubilant Lady (USA) Tom Bellamy

Mrs Carolyn Kendrick D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNo show in 3 starts in juvenile hurdles late last year Still, it wouldn’t be the biggest of surprises were he to be seen in a better light now handicapping and market check advised. TFRHHIII BHA78

11 BEAT THE STORM (IRE) (505) 000/-

5 10-2

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Before The Storm Adam Wedge

Gangbusters Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on Flat for William Knight and offered nothing in a trio of hurdle runs for current yard in 2021-22 Back from 16-month absence and can only be watched on handicap debut Cheekpieces on first time TFRHIIII BHA71

12

ATLANTIC BREEZE (IRE) (60) P50-

Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Flashy Wings

Mr Richard Weeks and Mrs Denise E Smith

4 10-2

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Superbly bred but not gone on from his Flat debut (trained in Ireland), showing little in 3 races over hurdles for Nigel Hawke. Goes handicapping from basement mark now (2lb out of the weights) TFRHHIII BHA75

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

BLUEBELLA: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Royal Max (FR), 9-2 Bear A Hand (GB), Boundsy Boy (GB), 11-1 Atlantic Breeze (IRE), 14-1 Free Chakarte (FR), Nordy Lordy (GER), 16-1 Ghyll Manor (IRE), 18-1 Bluebella (GB), 20-1 Secret Potion (GER), 25-1 Ambassador (IRE), 33-1 Luminaries (IRE), 40-1 Beat The Storm (IRE)