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FIFTH RACE 3.55

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

THEDOWNLOADFITZDARESFORFREERACESTREAMINGMARES’NOVICES’HURDLERACE (CLASS4)(ARCSummerNovices’BrushHurdleSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE)

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 (35 wins from 181 runners, 19%) runs MAGISTRA EQUITUM & MAYS HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs MAGISTRA EQUITUM & MAYS HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLA MADONNA trained by S Earle, Warminster, 87 miles.

Those with hurdle experience don’t set the bar that high so perhaps Fergal O’Brien can take this for the second year running courtesy of last month’s Fontwell bumper winner MAYS HILL. Nicky Henderson’s Lightfoot Lady has been off for over a year since her bumper debut win but would rate a big threat if the market vibes are strong now hurdling Manimole looks best of the rest

1-2-3: 1.MAYS HILL 2.LIGHTFOOT LADY (IRE) 3.MANIMOLE colours no horse age st lb

1 ARTEMIS SKY (GB) (20) PP-4

5 11-0

Ch m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Starlit Sky Mr Murray Dodd (7)

Max Young Racing Club Max Young, Sneads Green

Br Shoreham Stud Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat and distant last of 4 on completed start over hurdles.

2 BELLA MADONNA (GB) (13) 30-65

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-0

B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Goochypoochyprader James Best

The Bella Madonna Partnership Simon Earle, Warminster

Br N M Lampard

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/hurdles. First-time hood needs to spark improvement

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 HEY DAY BABY (IRE) (61) P/50100-

5 11-0

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Midnight Choir (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Coral Racing Club Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Benjamin J. Daunt Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW£45,000 buy after making it fourth time lucky in Irish points in November Ran green and showed a bit when seventh of 13 in bumper at Southwell in March but disappointing in an Exeter maiden hurdle since TFRHHIII BHA-

4 IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) (136) P2-

Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

5 11-0

Brian Hughes

Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr J.Baudouin & Mr C. Baudouin

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 buy after finish runner-up on her completed start in points (Feb 5) Brian Hughes booked for hurdle debut One to note in the betting.

5 LIGHTFOOT LADY (IRE) (452) 1/- D

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-0

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) Nico de Boinville

The Knot Again Partnership

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Denis Noonan Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame greenness to make a winning bumper debut at Stratford in March 2022 It’s taken a while to get her back to the track but she’s evidently capable when fresh and market confidence could prove significant for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 MAGISTRA EQUITUM (IRE) (217) 3P-

5 11-0

B m Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Gorteen Robin (IRE) Kielan Woods

The FOB Racing Partnership 9 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Martin Kenirons Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a Southwell bumper for Emma Lavelle last June. Disappointing in another bumper for new stable 5 months later but given time since and worth a betting check now hurdling Stable also runs Mays Hill. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MANIMOLE (GB) (24) 2553-22

6 11-0

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole Sam Twiston-Davies

The Jukes Family Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br R. N. Jukes Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Creditable second of 13 in novice at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft) 24 days ago. Sets the standard but it’s not an exacting one. TFRHHHII BHA98

8

MAYS HILL (GB) (42) 30-1

B m Kayf Tara - May Hay

5 11-0

Connor Brace

Mr W. H. Carson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Minster Stud Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky in bumpers at Fontwell last month. Much respected now hurdling for stable which won this race last year

9

ROCKETTE (IRE) (39) 00-3

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-0

Gr m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Zariziyna (IRE) Bridget Andrews

O Williams Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Michael Fennessy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in 2 bumpers last winter but offered more when third on 2m Warwick hurdle debut last month. That form nothing special but has the potential for better again given who trains her TFRHHHII BHA-

10

TEECEETHREE (GB) (30) 41-2 D

5 11-0

B m Native Ruler - Tea Caddy Gavin Sheehan

The Galloping Grannies

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br The Batsford Stud Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden positively when making second bumper start a winning one at Warwick last autumn Modest form when 9 lengths second on Market Rasen hurdle debut last month but she may come on for the outing

11

FERYL BERYL (GB) (126) 00P-

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

B f Scorpion (IRE) - Our Jess (IRE)

Br Sue Vasey & Ben Brookhouse Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in 2 bumpers and pulled up on Hereford hurdle debut in February. Has a first-time hood added to her cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 2, 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

2022: POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) 6 11 7 Paddy Brennan 4-9 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

Stewards Note:

ARTEMIS SKY: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

ROCKETTE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

FERYL BERYL: Following its run on 15/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lightfoot Lady (IRE), 7-2 Manimole (GB), 9-2 Mays Hill (GB), 6-1 Teeceethree (GB), 12-1 Impression Chic (FR), 14-1 Rockette (IRE), 16-1 Magistra Equitum (IRE), 33-1 Hey Day Baby (IRE), 66-1 Bella Madonna (GB), 100-1 Feryl Beryl (GB), 300-1 Artemis Sky (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE eventmasters.co.uk

NOVICES’ 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 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (18 wins from 105 runners, 17%) runs THREE MACKS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs CHOIRMASTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 117 miles.

CHOIRMASTER has made a solid start in handicap hurdles and remains with plenty of scope for better based on Flat form, so he’s preferred to bumper winner Deal Em High, who produced his best effort in this sphere when second in a novice at Ffos Las 25 days ago. Land of My Delight is also of interest

1-2-3: 1.CHOIRMASTER 2.DEAL EM HIGH 3.LAND OF MY DELIGHT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 HERECOMESFREDDIE (GB) (199) 100/3P0-

5 12-0

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Forever Loved Liam Harrison

RACEHORSE FRIENDS PARTNERSHIP Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mrs M. L. Parry & P. M. Steele-Mortimer

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who hasn’t shown a great deal over hurdles as yet but looks potentially well treated switched to handicaps. Worth a market check back from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA95

2 PERRYVILLE (IRE) (29) 5/4404-0

B g Mahler - How Is Things (IRE)

6 11-13

Alex Edwards

Mrs C. J. Bibbey Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Oliver Loughlin Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best in maiden/novice hurdles and no real progress switched to handicaps, albeit unsuited by the way the race developed at Huntingdon last month Not completely dismissed TFRHHHII BHA94

3 SYDNEY BLUES (IRE) (13) P//34-6

6 11-13

B g Footstepsinthesand - Southern Migration (USA) Conor Ring (3)

Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Valley Of The Moon Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat Has only replicated that form once over hurdles and disappointed on handicap debut at Ffos Las 13 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA94

4 LAND OF MY DELIGHT (IRE) (29) 5/245P-6

7 11-9

B g Shantou (USA) - Gurteen Flyer (IRE) Kielan Woods

Turf Club 2022 D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Burgage Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who shaped as if better for the run when sixth at Huntingdon on return and has been given a chance by the handicapper since Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 THREE MACKS (IRE) (28) 3425-2

4 11-7

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Anna David Lilly Pinchin (3)

Ms K. Neill & Mr W. Mackey Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Miss Anna Giunta

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver Best effort to date over hurdles when second in novice at Southwell last time and has some scope for improvement now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA93

6 CHOIRMASTER (GB) (21) 005-22

4 11-5

Ch g Iffraaj - Lamentation Brian Hughes

The Shinton Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Overbury Stallions Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat and a wind op/tongue tie helped his finishing effort when second of 7 on handicap debut at Huntingdon in May. Didn’t fully build on that at Warwick since but remains with potential in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA91

7 NO WAY PEDRO (IRE) (31) 4000-0U

9 11-3

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - See Lucy (IRE) Harry Reed

Miss Daisy Hitchins Brian Barr, Sherborne

Br Pat Duggan

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in Ireland and hasn’t done much in points since last seen under Rules 11 months ago. Hard to make a strong case for on debut for new stable TFRHHIII BHA84

DEAL EM HIGH (GB) (25) 10P/P0-2

Ch g Mountain High (IRE) - Dirty Deal

6 11-2

Harry Cobden

Mr Ian Richard Goatson Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br G. Phillips Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second in novice at Ffos Las last time. One to be interested in from potentially lenient opening mark. TFRHHHHI BHA83

9 ENERGY TWO (GB) (14) P3-30

B f Kayf Tara - One For Joules (IRE)

Mr Mel Mathias

4 10-13

Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if amiss when pulled up in bumper at Warwick. Bit more encouragement over hurdles but failed to make an impact from stiff opening mark in handicap at Newton Abbot 14 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA85

10 CECI WELLS (GB) (29) 644-P

B m Orientor - Theatrical Dancer

Mrs & Exors the Late Mr Philip C. Smith

6 10-9

Tom Bellamy

Paul Webber, Banbury

Br Mr Philip C. Smith & Mrs Joyce W. Smith Fairfax Saddles, Philip C Smith Commercials Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little solid form on the level and hasn’t fared much better over hurdles, so easily opposed

TFRHIIII BHA76

11 BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE (GB) (7) U66-0U

Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - Lovely Surprise (IRE)

Mr Samuel Quigley Thornefarmracing Ltd

4 10-2

David Noonan

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat but well held all 3 completed starts over hurdles. Plenty to prove but has a lowly opening mark.

TFRHHIII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 9, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

2022: NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE) 6 12 0 Lee Edwards 11-4 (Adam West) 8 ran

Stewards Note:

SYDNEY BLUES: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

CECI WELLS: Following its run on 23/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Deal Em High (GB), 7-2 Choirmaster (GB), 6-1 Three Macks (IRE), 11-1 Land of My Delight (IRE), 12-1 Perryville (IRE), 14-1 HerecomesFreddie (GB), 20-1 Beautiful Surprise (GB), 22-1 Sydney Blues (IRE), 25-1 No Way Pedro (IRE), Energy Two (GB), 40-1 Ceci Wells (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.09

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

The

FBC MANBY BOWDLER 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) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J O’Neill (20 wins from 138 runners, 14%) runs VALENTINE GETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs GENEVER DRAGON & NEVER NO TROUBLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY trained by P Robson, Hawick, 263 miles.

NEVER NO TROUBLE has been a model of consistency in this sphere and looks the safest option in a tricky finale Kapitaliste and Valentine Getaway head the list of dangers

1-2-3: 1.NEVER NO TROUBLE 2.KAPITALISTE (FR) 3.VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 FABRIQUE EN FRANCE (FR) (15) 433P3-4 C

8 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Knar Mardy Sean Bowen

Fitorfat Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mme Amanda Lysaght McCoy Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences in handicap at this course (16.5f) a year ago but hasn’t gone on as hoped since and blinkers now applied on return to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 GENEVER DRAGON (IRE) (267) 3/62312-

6 12-0

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Glen Ginnie (IRE)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Theo Gillard Middleham Park Racing & R & J Allen

Br Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded long losing run at Kelso in September and backed that up with fine second in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f) later that month. Absent since but must enter calculations on return to action Engaged 2.40 Stratford Tuesday. TFRHHHII BHA100

3

SHEILA NASH (IRE) (255) 3/3114P- C

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE)

8 11-13

Adam Wedge

Mr Chris Nash Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Ms C. Brennan Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner here (both 23f) last summer but not seen since breaking blood vessel when pulled up at Ffos Las in October. Since joined new yard and worth monitoring in market on debut TFRHHIII BHA99

4 KALNOO (IRE) (46) 55D1P-5

6 11-9

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Noosa (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Pat Moore Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form for Sam Curling in Ireland but she did end her time with that stable with a creditable fifth of 17 in 3m Cork handicap last month Drops significantly in trip on her first outing for new yard Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA95

5 NEVER NO TROUBLE (GB) (17) 23103-2

4 11-6

B f Time Test - Kitba

Br Mrs G. Lane

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

William Maggs (7) Breath Of Fresh Air Racing & Partner

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in February and acquitted herself well in defeat the last twice, latest when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Ought to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA98

6 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (26) 4543-5

5 11-5

B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE)

Br Mrs Richella Rohan

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. The Valentine Partnership

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden who shaped better for the run when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 26 days ago. 2lb lower now and can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA91

7 KAPITALISTE (FR) (21) PP00-23

7 11-4

B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER) Philip Armson (3) The Profile Partnership 2

Br Wertheimer et Frere

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame in both starts this term, latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 21 days ago. One of the likelier contenders. TFRHHHHI BHA90

OUR DYLAN (IRE) (24) 043U-24

7 11-3

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne

Br Mrs T. J. Kidd The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEW Far from disgraced, on yard debut, when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm, 10/1) 24 days ago. Claims if building on that TFRHHHII BHA89

9

HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) (29) P354-20

5 11-3

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE) Craig Nichol

Out of the Shed Racing Paul Robson, Hawick

Br Mr Matt O’Connor Mr Graham

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging return from 5-month break when second at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) last month but wasn’t in same form on quicker ground at Hexham since. Others more appealing TFRHHIII BHA89

10

STILETTO (GB) (34) 2-4

5 11-2

B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed aptitude for hurdling when second on debut at Chepstow in April but failed to build on that at Fontwell last month and cheekpieces now added for handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA88

11 STRIPE OF HONOUR (IRE) (15) 450-1P5 CD

10 10-10

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

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Michael Kearns Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his second success here when taking 12-runner handicap (20f) last month and posted creditable fifth (off 8lb higher) at Southwell since Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA82

12 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (166) 05/050-

6 10-9

B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE) Kielan Woods

Dave’s Best Mates D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br M. B. Bent Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers or a trio of hurdle outings thus far and is hard to recommend on switch to handicapping.

TFRHIIII BHA81

2022: DO YA FEEL LUCKY (IRE) 8 11 6 Tom Scudamore 5-1 (David Pipe) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10.

Stewards Note:

SHEILA NASH: Following its run on 9/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Genever Dragon (IRE), 13-2 Kapitaliste (FR), 7-1 Stiletto (GB), 8-1 Never No Trouble (GB), 10-1 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), 12-1 Stripe of Honour (IRE), 14-1 Kalnoo (IRE), Valentine Getaway (IRE), 16-1 Fabrique En France (FR), Our Dylan (IRE), 20-1 Sheila Nash (IRE), 50-1 Best Mate Dave (GB)

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