NON-RUNNER

A winner for the first time from two starts at 3-1 in a NH flat race at Southwell over 2m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Champetre by 3l. Doubtful runner today. Official BHA Rating -

3 GIACOSA (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) Sam Ewing (3) J

O Benjamin Halsall

B Michael & Leonard Cave

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 2f. He is wearing a tongue-tie on debut. One to note for market support, especially coming from a stable who knows how to ready one first time out. Official BHA Rating -

4 I AM NO RISK (FR) (-)

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Reine Irlandaise (FR)

5 11-2

Mr James King (3) J

O Mrs Paul Shanahan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin McCoy Contractors S

Half-brother to Espion Du Chenet, won six times in chases at 2m and 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. Has the pedigree to do well in this sphere and must enter calculations on his debut. Official BHA Rating -

5 KINGSTON ROCK (IRE) (-)

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE)

O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson

5 11-2

Dillan Hurst (7) J

Susan Corbett Otterburn T

B Maurice Geraghty Finnies Heavy Haulage S

Half-brother to Little Big Rocky, won twice over hurdles at 2m 1f Shares his page with plenty of winners but he may need the experience. Official BHA Rating -

6 LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE) (49) 24

5 11-2

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Dudgeon, Loudon, Monroe & Morris

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Sean Tanner Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Finished 16l behind Esprit Du Potier when fourth of six at 7-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Has to take on the winner from that event again today Official BHA Rating -

7 PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE) (-)

Br B g Milan - Kinard True (IRE)

O Hargrove, Parker & Rafferty

B Michael & Linda O’Sullivan

5 11-2

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Half-brother to Rob The Getaway, won in a point to point race at 3m, in a chase at 2m 3f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f A watching brief is advised on his racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating -

8 ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (49) 21 CD

Br B or Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded

O The Four Lushes

B Mr Sebastien Courquin

4 10-11

Patrick Wadge (7) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner for the first time from two starts at 9-2 in a NH flat race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Chance The Robin by 7l. Sets the standard on the back of that effort.

Official BHA Rating -

9 BLUEBELL GLEN (GB) (90) 5

5 10-9

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Little Glenshee (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Sandy’s Angels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Dam won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and twice in chases at 2m and 2m 4f

Finished 9l behind Largy Valley when fifth of seven at 13-2 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in November last year Could be vulnerable. Official BHA Rating -

10 SLUGGER (GB) (27) 4 BF

4 10-4

Br B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Fight club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Paul S Davies Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Jack Hyde when fourth of 14 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 2m last month. Significant improvement required based on that performance.

Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: LARGY VALLEY (IRE) 4 10 7 Mr Stephen Connor 9-2 (S R B Crawford) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Esprit du Potier (FR), 4-1 I Am No Risk (FR), 5-1 Giacosa (IRE), 7-1 President Scottie (IRE), 9-1 Lucky Soldier (IRE), 12-1 Judicial Review (IRE), 14-1 Slugger (GB), 20-1 Bluebell Glen (GB), 33-1 Kingston Rock (IRE) 2ND

3RD

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ESPRIT DU POTIER sets a lofty standard on the back of an impressive win over C&D last month. Conditions may be different on this occasion but he is bred to go on better ground and may have too much for the likes of intriguing newcomer I Am No Risk The Stuart Crawford stable have a great record around here and Giacosa should not be dismissed either.

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Arthur Kidd

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First Race 1.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4409 to the winning horse The second to receive £2029 the third £1014, the fourth £507 and the fifth £253 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 30 entries at £41. - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3373; Second £1686; Third £843; Fourth £422; Fifth £210. (Penalty Value £4409.63)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3645 the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £71 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £71 - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 24 entries at £41 - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3484; Second £1743; Third £871; Fourth £436. (Penalty Value £4547.40)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093 the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BEThas generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifiers during the current season. 18 entries, 2 at £8 and 16 at £41 - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 25th March, 2023 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 27 entries at £41 - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY MONEY BACK MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £21 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023 for each hurdle race won 7lb. 16 entries at £21 - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE VIRGIN BET NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (CONDITIONAL AND AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £22. - Closed February 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235 (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.