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for novice five yrs old and upwards mares

Total prize fund £15000

THE MATTHIAS MORAN EBF MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (EBF Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

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Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only, which are E.B.F eligible £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Moran Family will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £50 to the stable attendant in charge of the Best Turned out Horse in the race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ Novices’ Steeple Chase Series, to be run over two miles about five furlongs at Cheltenham on Thursday, April 20th, 2023. 10 entries, 5 at £15 and 5 at £75. - Closed February 4th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50)

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 EFFERNOCK FIZZ (IRE) (5)

B m Lovelace - Manx Fizz

Owner: Mr T. B. Sheridan

Trainer: Cian Collins, Ireland

Breeder: Mr T. B. Sheridan

8 11 10

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN diamond, diamonds on sleeves, GREY cap Form: 102120

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful mare. Won Welsh Champion Hurdle (Handicap) at Ffos Las in October and second over fences at Cheltenham a fortnight later. Stepped up on recent Flat run when not disgraced in big-field handicap hurdle at Leopardstown and respected back in this sphere.

2 MIAH GRACE (GB) (64) 8 11 4

B m Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Owner: Caron & Paul Chapman

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets. Form: 2336/-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who missed last season but has returned as good as ever over fences, second here (17.3f) before going one better at Newcastle, beating a subsequent winner Will be at least as effective at this trip and may do better again.

3

EUREKA CREEK (IRE) (46) 7 10 12

B m Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)

Owner: Sailing to Byzantium

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: T. Nolan & K. Leavy

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN disc, sleeves and cap Form: 3215-16 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences on the back of a breathing operation in handicap at Uttoxeter (22.5f) in November Modest at Wincanton on Boxing Day but worth another chance back at a left-handed track. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed throughout. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 128

4

FABLE (FR) (50) 8 10 9

B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR)

Owner: Owners Group 078

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Herve Spezza & Mme

Marynege Spezza

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 211/P-2P

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a bright start over hurdles in 2021, landing 2 of her 3 starts in mares’ events at up to 3m Shaped as if amiss sole run last term but went close at Sandown on chase bow/ return. Ran no sort of race at Ffos Las since, however. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

5

TEQUILA BLAZE (GB) (52) 9 10 5

B m Sakhee (USA) - Miss Sassi

Owner: The Tequila Tipplers

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: C. F. C. Jackson

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: MAROON and GREY check, GREY sleeves, MAROON armlets, MAROON cap Form: 123P-F5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who made mistakes before falling 2 out in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (22.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences/return. Below par back over hurdles since and up against it from out of the weights.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

The Result

Betting Forecast:

5-4

Race Summary:

EUREKA CREEK looked unsuited going right-handed at Wincanton last time so is worth another chance to confirm the promise of his impressive chase debut win at Uttoxeter. Miah Grace has made a bright start over fences after a long absence and is feared most ahead of Irish-raider Effernock Fizz.

1-2-3:

1.EUREKA CREEK (IRE) 2.MIAH GRACE 3.EFFERNOCK FIZZ (IRE)

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KEMPTON PARK 2.00 for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9500

THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

No Horse Age st lb

1 REILLY (IRE) (69)

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)

Owner: Mr John J Reilly

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

7 12 0

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, ORANGE cap

Form: 2441-26

3M

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on his hurdles form right away when second at Warwick on return/chase bow, clear of rest. Disappointed at Chepstow since, though, and headgear now applied. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 Harry Skelton

2 ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) (78)

Ch g Mahler - Letthisbetheone (IRE)

Owner: Charlie Walker & Phil Fry

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Breeder: Capel Bloodstock

Sponsor: P3P Partners LLP

8 11 10

Colours: CHAMPAGNE, BLACK hoops and sleeves, RED cap

Form: 41/4FP-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who was in process of making a good first attempt over fences when falling at Ffos Las in December Disappointed both starts since (left Jack Barber prior to return), though stable back amongst the winners. Tongue tie/ headgear on 1st time Has had wind op Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113

3 KILFILUM WOODS (IRE) (51)

B g Beat Hollow - Cheryls Island (IRE)

Owner: Mr Martin Hughes

Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury

Breeder: Mrs Mary Margaret Roche

Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd

7 11 7

Colours: PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Form: 35-2424

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Just failed on chase/handicap bow at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) in November but well held in heavy ground at Lingfield since. Worth another chance. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

4 PASS ME BY (GB) (79) 7 11 7

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Materiality

Owner: Wendy & Malcolm Hezel

Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, PURPLE sleeves, PURPLE cap, PINK star

Form: 431F-24 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who improved for a switch to chasing when second in a Worcester handicap on reappearance and shaped as if still in form when fourth at Hereford. Not taken lightly Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110 Harry Bannister

5

REVASSER (IRE) (11)

B g Ask - Open Cry (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. H. Betts

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: J. D. Flood

Sponsor: Broadwater Mouldings Ltd

6 11 6

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE braces, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and stars on cap.

Form: 064-54P BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to connections’ useful hurdler/smart chaser Le Reve and made a winning start in a Warwick bumper in spring 2021. Best effort over hurdles when 2 lengths fourth in 23.5f Fakenham handicap debut on New Year’s Day. Pulled up early at Plumpton 11 days ago but should make a chaser STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/1/2023 it was reported that the jockey p.u believing something amiss. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109 Aidan Coleman 6

BADDESLEY (IRE) (40) 8

B g Presenting - Fox Theatre (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Ms N. Metcalfe

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

11 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, large ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE spots.

Form: 6-4315P

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt when making virtually all at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in November but put in a lacklustre effort there 12 days later and ran even worse in first-time headgear at Fakenham on New Year’s Day. Bit to prove now chasing. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107 Harry Cobden

7 SMOKING PIGEON (GB) (28) 9 11 4

B g Midnight Legend - Velvet Dove

Owner: Kilkenny Racing Partnership

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Pauline Harkin

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots.

Form: 323F-31 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who stepped up on chase bow/return when off the mark at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago Low mileage for his age and should have more to offer over fences. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107 Liam Harrison (3)

8

LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (42) 7 11 3

Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Michelle Anne Crook

Trainer: Keiran Burke, Whitcombe Breeder: Mr W. C. Moore

Colours: DARK BLUE, large PINK spots, sleeves and cap Form: 53-6151 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who doubled her tally over hurdles at Taunton in November and got right back on track when making a successful chasing debut there in December Another bold showing likely Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106

9 MOONAMACAROONA (GB) (42)

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Forever Present (IRE)

Owner: Netherfield House Stud

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

7 11

0

Colours: BROWN, SILVER braid, WHITE cap Form: 2552-5P

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers but failed to get her head in front over hurdles after 9 attempts, finding things too competitive at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Visor applied on chase bow. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2.

Harry Kimber (3)

Tom Cannon

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2022: KILLER KANE (IRE) 7 11 10 Brendan Powell 11-2 (Colin Tizzard) 6 ran

Play Smarter

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Smoking Pigeon (GB), Love Actually (IRE), 9-2 Pass Me By (GB), 9-1 Oneupmanship (IRE), 11-1 Reilly (IRE), 14-1 Kilfilum Woods (IRE), Revasser (IRE), 18-1 Moonamacaroona (GB), 22-1 Baddesley (IRE)

Race Summary:

ONEUPMANSHIP has been given a chance by the handicapper and his stable has hit form recently, so he could be worth chancing Love Actually showed a terrific attitude when making a winning chase bow at Taunton so is a solid alternative, while the low-mileage Smoking Pigeon probably has more to offer after winning at Huntingdon on his second chase start.

1-2-3:

1.ONEUPMANSHIP (IRE) 2.LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) 3.SMOKING PIGEON

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