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FIRST RACE 5.30

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PAUL MATTHEWS 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (26 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs MICKYH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs HEROS DE MOUTIERS

WEIGHTWATCHER: GLAN Y GORS won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 8lb to 81.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLAN Y GORS trained by M Weatherer, Malton, 176 miles.

HEROS DE MOUTIERS made an encouraging start to his chasing career after 5 months off when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Market Rasen and looks the one to beat off a similar mark. Jet of Dreams is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is feared most ahead of King of Quinta.

1-2-3: 1.HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) 2.JET OF DREAMS (IRE) 3.KING OF QUINTA (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 FULL OF LIGHT (IRE) (69) P056-PP

7 12-0

Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Scartara (FR) Charlie Hammond

Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Mr Daniel Furini

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who displayed fair form when adding pair of hurdle victories (at around 20f) to his tally during 2021/22 Has become disappointing however, again finishing well held back over fences last 2 starts. Since sold from Nicky Henderson £6,500 in June TFRHHIII BHA100

2 HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) (23) 04034-2

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Moriany (FR)

T W Johnson & G Maxwell

6 11-9

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Andre Rousseau Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who bettered modest hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Market Rasen on return last month Open to further improvement and big shout off similar mark. TFRHHHHH BHA95

3 TAMARIS (IRE) (162) 35/2/435-

Br g Dansili - Fleur de Cactus (IRE)

Team Tasker

6 11-8

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Al Shahania Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden over hurdles, again running creditably when third in 12-runner Fontwell handicap. Not an obvious type to make a better chaser but wasn’t disgraced on debut in this sphere when fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (16f, good) in February. TFRHHIII BHA94

4 GO FOX (GB) (9) 4-411F3 D

Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE)

The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

8 11-7

Jack Quinlan

Neil King, Burderop

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at Stratford (17f) 16 days later Subsequent efforts suggest handicapper now has his measure again, however. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 GRAFFITI (GB) (12) 2133-5

4 11-3

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Richie McLernon Enigma

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a 7-runner Fontwell juvenile last summer Failed to match that in 3 subsequent outings, however, Chase debut TFRHHHII BHA100

6 JET OF DREAMS (IRE) (16) 0-42520

B g Jet Away - Lady J D (IRE)

5 11-3

Harry Cobden

Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br James Devereux

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner and promise in 4 starts over hurdles. Offered something to work on sent chasing on handicap debut when runner-up at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) but let down by jumping at Stratford since Headgear on and still early days in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA89

7

ARBENNIG (IRE) (21) 6F-341F D

B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Ultra Light (FR)

AWR Consultancy, Stacey, Kirk & Fields

7 11-0

Will Featherstone (10)

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Robert Hennessy Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who gained a deserved success in 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter. However, was again let down by his jumping there since TFRHHHII BHA86

8

GLAN Y GORS (IRE) (10) 455-42P

11 10-9

B or Br g High Chaparral (IRE) - Trading Places Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr B Lapham & Formidable Fillies Mark Weatherer, Malton

Br Colm McEvoy Altru-Page.Co.UK

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best effort this season when good second of 11 in handicap chase at Cartmel but quickly back in the doldrums there since TFRHHIII BHA81

9 BOLBERRY DOWN (IRE) (14) PP2-P53

7 10-6

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Miss Barbados (IRE) Tom Cannon

Mr David Yeadon & Mrs Linda Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br J. P. Jones Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor/unreliable maiden hurdler. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA78

10

FAMOSO (IRE) (42) 52P-062

7 10-6

B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE) Richard Patrick

The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but better effort for this yard when second of 8 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft, 17/2) 42 days ago. Needs to build on that now with headgear re-fitted TFRHHHII BHA78

11 KING OF QUINTA (FR) (29) 364P-42

5 10-6

Ch g Style Vendome (FR) - Dogaressa (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr D. M. Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br S.R.L. Eledy

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in bumpers/over hurdles and fared much better than previously in this sphere when second of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA78

12 MICKYH (IRE) (16) 522F-56

7 10-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mr. Mike Hemmings Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Richard Eustace

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler Going well when falling 2 out (looked likely winner) in handicap at Fontwell but let down by jumping again both starts since. Not an obvious chasing type TFRHHIII BHA77

2022: CHESS PLAYER (IRE) 7 12 0 Kielan Woods 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 11, 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

GLAN Y GORS: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the third

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heros de Moutiers (FR), 11-2 Arbennig (IRE), 8-1 Jet of Dreams (IRE), King of Quinta (FR), 11-1 Famoso (IRE), 12-1 Go Fox (GB), Graffiti (GB), 16-1 Tamaris (IRE), 20-1 Glan Y Gors (IRE), 22-1 Full of Light (IRE), Mickyh (IRE), 28-1 Bolberry Down (IRE)

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Record Times

SECOND RACE 6.00

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

THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

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): T Lacey (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs LAMANVER STORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY GIFT TO YOU trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 132 miles.

MY GIFT TO YOU made a mockery of his lowly opening mark starting out for a new yard at Southwell a week ago and, assuming he takes to fences, the follow up looks firmly on the cards Sinister Minister is fancied to get back on track returned to this C&D, with Lonimoss Bareliere a threat if seeing this trip out

1-2-3: 1.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 2.SINISTER MINISTER 3.LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 BLACKHILLSOFDAKOTA (IRE) (15) 323P/-P5

8 12-0

B g Galileo (IRE) - Aymara Adam Wedge

The Profile Partnership 2

Br Lynch Bages

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavy defeats both starts over fences for this yard in 2021 and, after a 20-month absence, he’s offered little back over hurdles in recent weeks. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 LAMANVER STORM (GB) (14) PF/54F-2

8 11-11

B g Geordieland (FR) - Lamanver Homerun Stan Sheppard

Dr Donna Christensen Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Dr Donna Christensen Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden jumper who was rather unfortunate to fall at the first at Hereford in November Had a wind op after and found only one too good at Southwell a fortnight ago. Task is to now back that up TFRHHHII BHA97

3 SCRAPPY JACK (IRE) (48) 14/P06-0

5 11-4

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Jessie K Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne

Br Bridgetown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back juvenile hurdles in 2021 but has struggled in handicaps since Hopes rest on switch to fences prompting a revival. Stamina for this far also to prove TFRHHIII BHA90

4 CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) (73) 00625-4

Ch g Beat Hollow - Histologie (FR)

7 11-2

Lee Edwards

Mr F. Baxter Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br M. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish bumper last spring and showed more than previously over hurdles switched to a handicap when head-second at Doncaster (19.4f) in February. Just a fair fourth at Uttoxeter when last seen in May and now goes chasing (fell sole point start) TFRHHHII BHA88

5 NEWTONIAN (GB) (100) F/F5P50-

6 10-13

B g Telescope (IRE) - Mi Money Richard Patrick

Lost in the Summer Wine 2 Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br David Jenks Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed in a brace of bumpers. Fifth on hurdles debut early last year but he’s essentially disappointed since for Oliver Sherwood Now goes chasing back from a break for new yard TFRHHIII BHA85

6 SINISTER MINISTER (GB) (27) 2P-0236

8 10-10

Gr g Malinas (GER) - Champagne Lil Sean Houlihan

Foxhunters In Mind Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr A. M. Armitage

PHILIP JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

TIMEFORMVIEWPositive start to chase career when runner-up in a brace of C&D handicaps in June. Disappointing effort upped to 23f last time but expected to bounce back dropped in trip in a change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA82

7

PRINCE OF BAD LINS (GER) (58) 0440-P4

5 10-6

Ch g Nutan (IRE) - Pastellrosa (IRE) Ben Poste

Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br H. W. Heyer

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first win and little to get excited about both starts back in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA78

LONIMOSS BARELIERE (FR) (21) 255-622

7 10-2

B g Palamoss (IRE) - Lonia Blue (FR) James Best

Mr Craig Hayes Rob Summers, Solihull

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Bareliere

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 22 runs but couple of runner-up efforts over 2m at Uttoxeter in recent weeks confirm he’s competitive from his basement mark. Step back up in trip isn’t an obvious move, though TFRHHHHI BHA74

9 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (7) 3/U0P-61 D

5 10-2

B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) Harry Cobden

LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket

Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEWOn first outing since leaving Paul Webber with tongue strap applied, he left previous form well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) last week. Switches to fences and major player, even from out of the weights TFRHHHHH BHA64

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

ProbableS.P’s:2-1MyGiftToYou(IRE),4-1SinisterMinister(GB),11-2LamanverStorm(GB),LonimossBareliere(FR), 16-1 Can’t Beat History (IRE), 25-1 Scrappy Jack (IRE), 28-1 Prince of Bad Lins (GER), 33-1 Blackhillsofdakota (IRE), Newtonian (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THIRD RACE 6.30

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

THE PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL LAND O’PLUMS

NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Longsdon (18 wins from 108 runners, 17%) runs IF I SAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs COPPER FOX LONGEST TRAVELLER: OVAL STREET trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 104 miles.

ZORAN made a solid start to his chasing career when second over C&D last time and he’s taken to go one better at the likely expense of If I Say, who was better than the result at Stratford last time. Oval Street is also worthy of consideration.

1-2-3: 1.ZORAN 2.IF I SAY (IRE) 3.OVAL STREET (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 COPPER FOX (GB) (30) 332-23P

6 12-0

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Princess Oriane (IRE) Theo Gillard

Robert Aplin, John Abernethy & Partner Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Distillery Stud Proactive Personnel Limited, Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner over hurdles who matched that form on his first go over fences at Stratford in May. Has failed to build on that, however.

2 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (47) 1P3-135 CD

7 11-5

HHHII BHA99

B g Westerner - Star Sprinkled Sky (IRE) Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Patrick Cronin Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from chase debut when winning over C&D in May. Hasn’t impressed with his finishing effort on both subsequent starts but he’s a strong traveller who could bounce back TFRHHHII BHA90

3 ZORAN (GB) (47) 440-532

6 11-4

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Filia Regina Tom Bellamy Owners Group 077 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Stanley House Stud Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who made a solid start over fences when runner-up over C&D 47 days ago. Can go one better in a thin race TFRHHHHH BHA89

4 BARELY FAMOUS (IRE) (5) 12-6554 D

7 11-0

B m Fame And Glory - Cause Celebre (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) Mr Will Gaskins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br C. O. P. Hanbury Matt Sheppard Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner in the autumn but hasn’t fired since joining this yard, only fourth of 6 in handicap chase over C&D last time Others look more appealing TFRHHIII BHA85

5 OVAL STREET (IRE) (25) 4P24-43

7 11-0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over David Noonan

Mr M. Hoskins Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br P. J. Reynolds

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who showed some ability remains when third on yard/hurdles debut in a Newton Abbot maiden (21.5f) last month. Needs to show benefit of that run now attentions switch back to chasing Blinkers tried. TFRHHHII BHA85

6 IF I SAY (IRE) (16) 040-023 CD BF

6 10-10

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Wandering Star (IRE) Cian Chester (10) Stratford Racecourse 3 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Eamon Devlin Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in handicap hurdle here in September Mostly below form since but there was more encouragement on latest run over fences at Stratford One to consider from handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA81

7 IRONHILL (IRE) (47) 0P002-P C

7 10-5

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Azaban (IRE) Richard Patrick IT IS WHAT IT IS Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mrs Letty O’Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start for Alastair Ralph in bumper last summer Failed to kick on from that over obstacles and debut for this stable over fences here last time was tame TFRHHIII BHA76

MAWLOOD (IRE) (16) 0-03540

7 10-2

Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA)

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD, Nds Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back over 2 years and he failed to beat a rival at Stratford 16 days ago. Up against it from out of the weights.

9 HEDGEHOPPER (GB) (12) P-22600

TFRHIIII BHA66

7 10-2

B g Fight Club (GER) - Little Miss Monty Sean Houlihan

T R R & S M Farr Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mrs S. M. Farr

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who hasn’t offered much over hurdles. May do better in this discipline, so not completely ruled out.

2022:(See Div 1)

TFRHHIII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

COPPER FOX: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped and was never travelling.

SIR JACK WEST: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

IRONHILL: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Zoran (GB), 4-1 If I Say (IRE), 11-2 Sir Jack West (IRE), 8-1 Copper Fox (GB), 10-1 Oval Street (IRE), 14-1 Ironhill (IRE), 20-1 Barely Famous (IRE), Hedgehopper (GB), 50-1 Mawlood (IRE) RACE RESULT:

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