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MONDAY 10TH JULY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

Stewards Of The Meeting

CHIEF STEWARD GUY UPTON STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR HEATHER KEMP

MILLY BERSEY, THOMAS EVETTS, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

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FIRST RACE 2.05

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

THE RICHARD NEWLAND RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 5lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 185 runners, 19%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 10 runners, 60%) runs HARDY BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOON KING trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 40 miles.

CHIEF BLACK ROBE continues to thrive, winning all 3 starts over fences for this yard, and he still looks ahead of his mark despite another rise Tiger Orchid is the obvious threat having made a winning chase bow over C&D 12 days ago.

1-2-3: 1.CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 2.TIGER ORCHID (IRE) 3.HARDY BOY (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) (33) 222-111

7 11-9

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Noleens Moon (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (7)

Mrs L. Osborne Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Patrick Halligan

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when opening his account over fences for new yard at Market Rasen (23.8f) and made very light work of winning next 2 starts at Newton Abbot. Outstanding claims of completing 4-timer TFRHHHHH BHA115

2 TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (12) 513-641 CD

8 11-9

B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE) Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Ian Hannon Foxtrot Racing Syndicates TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles last season and produced a career best when making a winning start over fences over C&D 12 days ago. Must be respected TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 MOON KING (FR) (13) 106P-35 CD

7 11-5

Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maraba (IRE) Cian Chester (10)

Ever Optimistic Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over hurdles here (23f) last summer Better for return when fifth at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 13 days ago, looking decidedly awkward with his usual tongue strap left off. Tongue tie back on for chase debut TFRHHHII BHA111

4 HARDY BOY (FR) (12) 46-321P BF

6 11-2

Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alize du Berlais (FR) Lorcan Williams

Martin & Lynn Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who opened his account at the third attempt over fences when successful at Huntingdon (19.9), despite again jumping none too fluently Lost all chance when whipping around at the start here 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA108

2022: DRUMLEE WATAR (IRE) 9 11 4 Henry Brooke 2-1 (Warren Greatrex) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

HARDY BOY: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was reluctant to race.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Chief Black Robe (IRE), 4-1 Tiger Orchid (IRE), Hardy Boy (FR), 9-1 Moon King (FR)

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SECOND RACE 2.35

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

THE FBC MANBY BOWDLER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (22 wins from 85 runners, 26%) runs BOTHWELL BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs BOTHWELL BRIDGE WEIGHTWATCHER: KAUTO THE KING won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 15lb to 113. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LERMOOS LEGEND trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

The thriving POTTLERATH can complete the 4-timer at the main expense of Topofthecotswolds, who has dipped below his last winning mark.

1-2-3: 1.POTTLERATH (IRE) 2.TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) 3.LERMOOS LEGEND colours no horse age st lb

1 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (17) 313P-64 CD 9 12-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr M. A. Reay Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual handicap chase winner last season Back to form when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Now dipped below last winning mark

2 BOTHWELL BRIDGE (IRE) (17) P556-50

8 11-8

B g Stowaway - Raise The Issue (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Victoria Dunn and Nicholas Mustoe Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Stephen Roche Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly not the force of old, making little impact back over fences in this headgear last 2 starts

3 POTTLERATH (IRE) (30) 453-111 CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)

Lost In The Summer Wine

8 11-4

Stan Sheppard

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Nicholas Teehan Matt Sheppard Racing, Xtl Security

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 and has sprouted wings in this sphere in recent months, completing the hat-trick at Bangor (3m, good). Obvious claims in current form

4 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (13) 3F-0433 C

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR)

Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman

9 11-2

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWStopped the slide under a change of tactics when third of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good, 15/2) 13 days ago but remains a risky proposition for all he’s fallen a long way in the weights

5 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (16) P5-5223 BF

B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl

8 10-12

Sean Bowen

Mr Jonathan Martin Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Cartmel winner last June and has returned to form of late, placed last 3 starts

Stamina to prove stepping up significantly in trip

2022: D’JANGO (FR) 9 10 4 Philip Armson 10-3 (David Pipe) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

TFRHHHII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 4-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 11-2 Bothwell Bridge (IRE), Kauto The King (FR)

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Pottlerath (IRE), 7-2

THIRD RACE 3.10

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

THE WACKY WEEKENDER FESTIVAL PITCHCROFT 21ST-23RD JULY

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (35 wins from 185 runners, 19%) runs TRIBAL GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs PROFESSOR HIGGINS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLELA BLAZE trained by T Gallagher, Borehamwood, 140 miles.

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY found only a well-touted fellow newcomer too good over C&D last month and with that experience sure to stand him in good stead, Nigel Twiston-Davies’ 4-y-o is fancied to go one better. The market will no doubt provide clues with regards to the newcomers, but Professor Higgins and Tribal Glory both represent top yards and it would be no surprise to see them both in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.THIRTYFOUR THIRTY 2.PROFESSOR HIGGINS (IRE) 3.TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (127) 1-

B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE)

Mr J. Reddington

Br Liam Cosgrave

5 11-2

Mr John Reddington (7)

Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood

TIMEFORMVIEW Conduit gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Clues And Arrows and modest hurdler/chaser

Banna Beach, stayed 2 3/4m Dam unraced. Easy winner sole start in Irish points (Mar 5) TFRHHHII BHA-

2 TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) (57) 1

Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)

5 11-2

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Thomas Norris Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW £48,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding Brother to fair hurdler/chaser Duke of Luckley, probably stays 19f, and half-brother to fair hurdler Pakie’s Dream. Successful sole start in Irish points (May 14). Looks one to note

3 GO ON YA GOODTHING (IRE) (120) 3P-

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-12

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Hadya (IRE) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Skehanagh Bloodstock & Rachel Weld

TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 4-y-o, Dawn Approach gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat Third completed start in Irish points, pulled up last time (Mar 12).

4 PROFESSOR HIGGINS (IRE) (-)

B g Milan - Windsor Higgins (IRE)

Seven Barrows Limited

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-12

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br John Bowes & Steven Ryder Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEW€35,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam fair 19f chase winner Noteworthy newcomer from a top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 SINNARAJA (FR) (102) P-

4 10-12

Toby Wynne (5) Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Kelly Day (FR)

Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicholas Taudon & Cather

TIMEFORMVIEW Cima De Triomphe gelding who showed nothing when pulled up in bumper at Warwick (16f, heavy) back in March Had a breathing operation and a tongue tie is applied. TFRHHIII BHA-

6

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (37) 2

4 10-12

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Sam Twiston-Davies

Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who found only a well-touted fellow newcomer too good at this C&D (good) just over 5 weeks ago, taking time to hit top stride Could well put that experience to good use and go one better TFRHHHHH BHA-

2022: JACK THE SAVAGE 5 10 9 Ned Fox 28-1 (Laura Horsfall) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 10-3 Professor Higgins (IRE), 4-1 Tribal Glory (IRE), 13-2 Ballela Blaze (IRE), 18-1 Go On Ya Goodthing (IRE), 20-1 Sinnaraja (FR)

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