SIXTH RACE 4.18

for five yrs old and upwards mares

Total prize fund £15000

THE BECK’S MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

3M 5Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897 and the fifth £448. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Beck’s has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition £50 will be given to the stable employee in charge of the Best Turned Out horse in this race All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 10 entries at £75. - Closed March 20th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

No Horse Age st lb

1 EMMPRESSIVE LADY (IRE) (14) 8 12 0

B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE)

Owner: Clear Racing

Trainer: Susan Gardner, Longdown

Breeder: Mr C. Johnson

Sponsor: Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 11P-05P

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive as a novice hurdler and kicked on again last season with back-to-back wins at Kempton and Exeter However, looked very rusty after 11 months off at Ffos Las in January and very low-key start to chase career in recent weeks.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

2 METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (34) 9 11 10

B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: William P Dillion

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap Form: 4-12611 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever back from wind surgery this season, recording win number 3 of the campaign in a match at Musselburgh last month (idled run-in). 2lb rise perfectly fair and this is another handicap lacking depth.

3

FEUILLE DE LUNE (FR) (54) 8 11 3

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Arcafet (FR)

Owner: The Feuille De Lune Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr Joel Denis & Mr Michel Bourgneuf

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: BLACK, MAROON armlets. Form: 111-143 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won last 4 starts in points and also made a successful start under Rules in 25f Cheltenham hunter for Kelly Morgan in April. Sound start to life in handicaps when third over 19.9f at Huntingdon in January and she stays this far. One to consider Star Rating

4

PENNY MALLOW (FR) (23) 9 11 2

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR)

Owner: Carol & David Shaw

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Colours: RED, BLACK stars, diabolo on sleeves and stars on cap.

Form: 25/643/-6

108

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but lightly raced and reportedly bled on first start for 2 years at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. In top hands but has a bit to prove now.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

5 MOON EAGLE (IRE) (6) 6 11 0

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Behrama (IRE)

Owner: G1 Racing Club Ltd

Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Breeder: Brendan Keogh

Sponsor: JMCSurfacingContractors,TreehouseSportingColours

Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 5-05040

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and hasn’t convinced tried over fences. Also suffered a heavy defeat back over timber on the back of a breathing op at Chepstow last week.

Lee Edwards

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

The Result

2022: WOULDUBEWELL (IRE) 8 11 12 Tom Bellamy EVENS (Emma Lavelle) 4 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

5-4 Methodtothemadness (IRE), 5-2 Feuille de Lune (FR), 6-1 Penny Mallow (FR), 11-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE), 12-1 Moon Eagle (IRE)

Race Summary:

This looks to be another good piece of placing by connections of METHODTOTHEMADNESS, who can record win number 4 of the season. Feuille de Lune is the obvious danger with the other trio all having something to prove.

1-2-3:

1.METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) 2.FEUILLE DE LUNE (FR) 3.PENNY MALLOW (FR)

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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Centre Course

No Racegoers are allowed in the centre of the course from half an hour before the first race until after the last race for safety reasons. If any spectators do wish to view a fence closer to the action, they are welcome to walk up to the last fence in the home straight on the outside of the course for four yrs old and upwards

THIS GROUNDS WEEK WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE BANGOR-ON-DEE GROUNDSTAFF TEAM!

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Total prize fund £8000

THE THANK YOU TO BANGOR-ON-DEE GROUNDSTAFF TEAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

2M 145Y

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, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bangor-on-Dee has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed March 20th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

1

FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (43) 9 12 0

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose

Owner: B Jones & Son

Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Breeder: C. F. C. Jackson

Colours: BLACK and PINK stripes, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 31-416F CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who made a successful switch to chasing here in November Shaped as if still in good form back hurdling since and likely to be competitive for new yard if over his fall here 6 weeks ago

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

2 SIR VALENTINE (GER) (33) 10 11 9

B g Cacique (IRE) - Singuna (GER)

Owner: DYDB Marketing Limited

Trainer: Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Sponsor: Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK chevron and sleeves, check cap Form: 452/-0PP

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 3 starts over hurdles/fences for new yard since returning from a lengthy absence and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 103

3 BALLABAWN (IRE) (23) 5 11 8

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolfree (IRE)

Owner: David & Carol Shaw

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: John J. M. Power

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 3-14223

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who got better with each run first 3 starts over hurdles. Just a respectable third on handicap bow at Ludlow since but worth another chance on earlier form. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102

4

LOOKFORARAINBOW (GB) (43)10 11

B g Rainbow High - Look Here’s May

Owner: The Giddy Gang

Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Breeder: S. L. Edwards & Sarah Hollinshead

Sponsor: Tote

7

Colours: BLACK and WHITE check, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 4130//F-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Stratford in June 2019 but absent for 21 months prior to a fall over C&D in May 2021 and probably needed the run back here having been off a similar length of time again. Hard to know what to expect.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

5

SCHERBOBALOB (GB) (31) 5 11 6

Gr or Ro g Cityscape - Cloudy Spirit

Owner: Mrs Norma Harris

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mrs Norma Harris

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: PINK, large PURPLE spots, PINK sleeves, PURPLE spots, PINK cap, PURPLE spots. Form: 004

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat but has shown ability over hurdles, best effort when fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago Opening mark demands another step forward, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

6

ICEMAN DENNIS (FR) (49) 5 11 3

Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Queissa (FR)

Owner: Mr Jon Glews

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: SARL Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & J. Poitou

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: RED, YELLOW braces, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 3U4340

TIMEFORM VIEW A touch below par since his near miss in a bumper on debut, including no significant impact in 2m handicaps the last twice. Tongue tie now added. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

Theo Gillard

7

KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (31) 5 10 3

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law

Owner: Beverley And Friends

Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Breeder: Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock

Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), striped sleeves and cap. Form: 0-5P005

TIMEFORM VIEW Made more of an impact when creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good, 15/2) 31 days ago and not taken lightly back down in trip

8

HOLLOW RON (IRE) (119) 5 10 2

B g Beat Hollow - Kiltiernan Road

Owner: Mr P. Scott

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Denis Phelan

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: WHITE, RED disc, sleeves and cap. Form: 1000

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points but out with the washing all 3 starts under Rules. Makes handicap debut.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2022: FEEL THE PINCH 8 11 11 Connor Brace 5-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Ballabawn (IRE), 9-2 Feel The Pinch (GB), 5-1 Kings Justice (GB), 13-2 Iceman Dennis (FR), 9-1 Scherbobalob (GB), 11-1 Lookforarainbow (GB), Hollow Ron (IRE), 66-1 Sir Valentine (GER)

Race Summary:

BALLABAWN failed to continue his progress when third on his handicap bow at Ludlow but he’s worth another chance with doubts surrounding most of his rivals Kings Justice and Feel The Pinch are feared most

1-2-3:

1.BALLABAWN (IRE) 2.KINGS JUSTICE 3.FEEL THE PINCH

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