Bangor-On-Dee Racecard - Saturday 22nd April

2023 FIXTURES REMAINING

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023

Good Afternoon,

Welcome to the Spring Saturday Meeting at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse.

Today we have eight exciting races on the card. Our first race is the Beck’s Novices’ Hurdle Race at 1.05pm. Later in the afternoon, we have the Alfa Aggregates Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase at 2.50pm. Finally, the days thrilling races closes with the Tote Wrexham FC Good Luck Tonight “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race at 5.05pm.

I’d like to extend my thanks to today’s sponsors; The Budweiser Brewing Group, Weatherby’s, Alfa Aggregates, Carr & Associates LLP, and Tote. All of us here at Bangor-on-Dee are very grateful for your support.

We next race here on the 20th May for the first family fixture of the season, the Wrexham Lager Family Day I hope you’ll join us again for another exciting weekend fixture.

Richard Aston, Chairman Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING

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FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE

Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard

BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS

A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Selections for every race today

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

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13 63 58

26 34 40 50 54

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

The Directors of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse thank our sponsors for their generous sponsorship today.

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WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) 6 11 4

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE)

Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan

Sponsor: Chanelle

Patrick Corbett (7)

Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 2F1-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -

14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates

Point-to-Point form

/ denotes new season

- denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

15. Aguide to the horse’s recentform and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

16. Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing 2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

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STANDARD TERMS FOR EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

· Fewer than 5 runners – all to win

5-7 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

· 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

Handicaps with 12-15 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

· Handicaps with 16 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

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A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS:

D MCCAIN (66 wins from 312 runners, 21%) runs BLUEBERRY WINE (1.40), TARAGRACE and ZAFAR and ICEMAN DENNIS and JIPEKAA MACHIN (2.15), SPIRIT OF REGULUS (3.25), HEARTBREAK KID (4.00).

FERGAL O’BRIEN (14 wins from 69 runners, 20%) runs POUGNE AMINTA (1.05), ZUCAYAN (3.25).

A RALPH (14 wins from 71 runners, 20%) runs CHANCEUX (1.40), THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (2.15), BALLINOULART (2.50), GOVERNOR GREEN (3.25), LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS (5.05).

BIG RACE CONNECTIONS

1. DONALD MCCAIN

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

FERGAL O’BRIEN (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runners listed above

N TWISTON-DAVIES (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs JOSH THE BOSS (4.30), PUSH THE BUTTON (5.05).

C LONGSDON (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs ZESTFUL HOPE (4.00).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

KIELAN WOODS (10 wins from 42 rides, 24%) rides STORMINHOME (1.05), BINGO LITTLE (5.05).

SEAN BOWEN (9 wins from 68 rides, 13%) rides GHASHAM (2.15), RESERVE TANK (4.00).

LEE EDWARDS (8 wins from 76 rides, 11%) rides YES AND YES (1.05), ON THE PLATFORM (2.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

HENRY BROOKE (6 wins from 21 rides, 29%) rides BRAVETHEWAVES (2.15), STORM TIGER (2.50), MCPHERSON (3.25), THE KING OF MAY (4.00), MRS TABITHA (4.30).

LIAM HARRISON (4 wins from 19 rides, 21%) rides SPOTTY DOG (2.50).

CAOILIN QUINN (3 wins from 19 rides, 16%) rides HIDOR DE BERSY (2.15).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.15 TARAGRACE (won off 101 down 4lb to 97); ZAFAR (won off 111 down 9lb to 102); 4.00 YGGDRASIL (won off 122 down 3lb to 119); UBETYA (won off 127 down 5lb to 122); HEARTBREAK KID (won off 124 down 7lb to 117); THE KING OF MAY (won off 127 down 9lb to 118).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

TULLYHOGUE FORT (2.15) trained by John F O’Neill, Ireland. GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (1.40) & DOCTOR FOLEY (2.50) trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, distance of 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th April.

2. THEO GILLARD

TOP TRAINER & JOCKEY

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Bangor-on-Deen Racecourse will reward the most successful trainer and jockey during the 2022-23 season.

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Alan King is operating at a 29% strike-rate (5-17) with his chasers at Bangor over the past five seasons and today the Wiltshire handler saddles Madiba Passion in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase at 1:40.

A competitive novice hurdle, where slight preference is for STORMINHOME, who wasn’t beaten far at Ffos Las last time out and is bred to appreciate the step up in trip, being a point-to-point winner. His experienced stablemate Sporting Mike can give him the most to think about, especially with Beau Morgan taking 7lb off, while Pougne Aminta got off the mark in fine style at Wetherby last month and commands plenty of respect

WIN: STORMINHOME

DANGER: SPORTING MIKE

GANDHI MAKER has been a revelation in this sphere since the turn of the year and he still looked to be holding every chance at Carlisle when coming to grief. A return to better ground is likely to benefit him further and the seven-year-old is preferred to recent C&D winner Blueberry Wine, who stepped forward from his return at Leicester, and course specialist Feel The Pinch, who scored here over hurdles on his penultimate effort.

WIN: GANDHI MAKER

DANGER: BLUEBERRY WINE

VANDEMERE has shown more than enough in his two starts under Rules to suggest that a mark of 107 is manageable on his handicap debut. The form of his stable is another plus and he may have have too much for recent Market Rasen winner Ghasham and Thankyourluckystar, who has strong claims on his penultimate success at Ludlow. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Hidor De Bersy, Iceman Dennis and Jipekaa Machin.

WIN: VANDERMERE

DANGER: GHASHAM

LE TUEUR has been a model of consistency since moving to Sarah Humphrey this season, having won a couple of times last month. This stout stayer will be suited by a strong pace and still appears to be on a decent mark, with Jay Tidball claiming a handy 7lb allowance. Although Storm Tiger is yet to get off the mark under Rules, he has gone close a few times recently and is likely to be thereabouts. On The Platform has shown a clear liking for this track in the past and is another worthy of consideration.

WIN: LE TUEUR

DANGER: STORM TIGER

NOTHINGTOCHANCE got off the mark in impressive style at Fakenham last month and has been allocated an opening mark of 109. That may underestimate her ability, being a full-sister to Edwardstone, and she is taken to concede weight all round and make it two on the spin. Zucayan hasn’t been seen for just under a year but is capable of entering calculations, while Spirit Of Regulus was last seen going down narrowly at Doncaster in February conceding 7lb all-round and has had wind surgery since.

DANGER: ZUCAYAN RA CE 5

WIN: NOTHINGTOCHANCE

A 6lb rise may not be enough to stop BLUE HAWAII following up last month’s easy win at Sedgefield. The step up in trip appeared to do the trick on that occasion and everything points to another big performance from the daughter of Jeremy The Ben Pauling-trained On Springs is another last-time-out winner, having won at Doncaster in February, and is sure to be suited by these drying conditions, while others to consider include Yggdrasil and Taste The Fear

DANGER: ON SPRINGS RA CE 6

WIN: BLUE HAWAII

As one of only a couple with previous experience of racing in a bumper, Josh The Boss is a good starting point, even though he was a surprise winner of a similar contest at Kempton last month. A 7lb penalty does him no favours, however, and MRS TABITHA, a half-sister to the high-class hurdler/chaser Presenting Percy, may represent better value granted her sex allowance on debut for an in-form yard. Atlantic View and Golden Identity are other newcomers to note.

WIN: MRS TABITHA

DANGER: JOSH THE BOSS

The third-place finish in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham registered by DANCING IN BRAZIL on his penultimate start sets a high standard and he is taken to bounce back from a disappointing effort when he attempted to back it up at Kempton in February. Alan King’s gelding was hampered when winding up with his effort that day and a smoother passage should see him in a better light Push The Button and Bingo Little look the pick of the remainder

WIN: DANCING IN BRAZIL

DANGER: PUSH THE BUTTON

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FIRST RACE 1.05

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE BECK’S NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 7F 7Y

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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Budweiser Brewing Group has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey and £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 22 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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SPORTING

MIKE (IRE) (11) 6 11 9

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kates The Boss (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Declan Phelan

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, RED and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap

Form: 124043 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a successful handicap debut in this sphere at Southwell (20.4f) in November Shaped really well from 10lb higher in his follow-up bid at Wetherby and returned to that sort of form when third at Exeter (21.6f) 11 days ago, finishing well. Handy 7lb claimer now takes over. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117

2 STORMINHOME (IRE) (13) 6 11 9

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Storminoora (IRE)

Owner: The Megsons

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Lorcan Allen

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap

Form: 51-2312

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who got off the mark in this sphere at the 3rd attempt in 10-runner maiden at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in January Ran another good race when second at Ffos Las (20f) 13 days ago and ought to be very competitive again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

3 GEORGES SAINT (FR) (31) 7 11 2

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Une Deux Trois (FR)

Owner: Mrs Robert Watson

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr A. Domenjoud & Haras de Saint Voir

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK stripe and sleeves. Form: 50-2223

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in France who is starting to look expensive to follow, beaten on merit when third in 5-runner novice at Warwick (19f) last month. Step up in trip needs to being about improvement. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered accidental interference. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

4 LOCH GARMAN ARIS (IRE) (14) 13 11 2

B g Jammaal - See Em Aime (IRE)

Owner: The Brookes Family

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: M. Bolger & J. Lazenby

Colours: ORANGE, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots. Form: P-PBPP5 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who is easily passed over on these terms. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 77

5 LUCKY JO JO (GB) (-) 7 11 2

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Susie Bury

Owner: Rushmoor Stud

Trainer: John Groucott, Much Wenlock

Breeder: Mr Mark Evans & Mr Peter Parkinson

Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, armlets and cap Form:

Morgan (7)

Tabitha Worsley (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler/chaser Whoyakodding. Dam, little form in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to useful staying hurdler Sir Overbury Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Tom Cannon

6 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (28) 6 11 2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela

Owner: Kevin Roberts

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: T. A. Williams

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: PURPLE and RED (quartered), RED and PURPLE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap Form: 1-3432

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points and left his previous Rules efforts behind when second in 14-runner maiden here (19.6f) 4 weeks ago, jumping better and pulling long way clear of rest Excellent chance with a repeat. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116

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7 POUGNE AMINTA (FR) (22) 6 11 2

Br m Protektor (GER) - Amicus

Owner: Mr Allan Stennett

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr John Nye

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: BEIGE and EMERALD GREEN check, BEIGE sleeves.

Form: P2-1021

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who stepped up on her Southwell form to score with any amount in hand in a weak mares’ maiden at Wetherby (21.2f, soft) 22 days ago

Open to further improvement.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 Jack Hogan (5)

8 YES AND YES (IRE) (62) 6 11 2

Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Belinda Clarke

Trainer: John Groucott, Much Wenlock

Breeder: Pat & Eddie Barry

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED check, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap.

Form: P-32

TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Holiday In Kerry.

Dam (c128/h126) 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner Placed both completed starts in points, runner-up latest (Feb 19).

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Lee Edwards

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

The Result

1st

2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2022: DEDANSER (IRE) 6 11 6 Brian Hughes 16-5 (Donald McCain) 5 ran

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Betting Forecast:

3-1 Storminhome (IRE), 10-3 No But I Will (GB), 4-1 Pougne Aminta (FR), 9-2 Sporting Mike (IRE), 11-2 Georges Saint (FR), 40-1 Yes And Yes (IRE), 50-1 Lucky Jo Jo (GB), 100-1 Loch Garman Aris (IRE)

Race Summary:

SPORTING MIKE caught the eye finishing well from an unpromising position at Exeter 11 days ago and could be up to defying a penalty back in a novice with a good-value claimer now taking over in the saddle The selection’s stablemate Storminhome is also a strong contender, while No But I Will and improving mare Pougne Aminta add further spice to the race

1-2-3:

1.SPORTING MIKE (IRE)

2.STORMINHOME (IRE) 3.NO BUT I WILL

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10 horses have been declared for the second race on today’s eight-race card, with four of them being previous course-and-distance winners.

Feel The Pinch has run just twice for Robbie Llewellyn and was successful in a hurdle race here for the rookie trainer a month ago, before finishing third in a handicap chase at Stratford. Formerly trained by Fergal O’Brien, he won a handicap chase on heavy ground over today’s course-and-distance and the nine-year-old has won three times – from four runs – in total at this track. Versatile in terms of ground, he clearly enjoys the air here in North Wales.

Further down the weights, both Twotwothree and Est Illic are another pair of course-and-distance winners, who haven’t been in the best of form of late, whilst the Donald McCain-trained Blueberry Wine won over this course-anddistance on his most recent start. The ground shouldn’t be too dissimilar either, so the seven-year-old could go well again, having been put up just 4lbs by the handicapper

The time before, Blueberry Wine was beaten by Sabbathical at Leicester and Evan Williams’ eight-year-old has dropped to a mark of 103, which is just 1lb higher than that winning mark at Leicester. Reverting to better ground should definitely help Adam Wedge’s mount.

Dorset-based trainer Anthony Honeyball doesn’t saddle too many runners at this track, but (hopefully) he sends up the hat-trick seeking Gabriel’s Getaway for this race and the six-year-old is unbeaten in two starts over fences to date. An easy winner at Taunton off a mark of 89, the runner-up has won twice since to give the form a solid look and he duly followed up at Lingfield, where he defied an 11lbs rise. He swooped late on that occasion to beat Madiba Passion by 1¾ lengths and with conditions quite similar (provided that the course doesn’t get too much rain before post time), it could well be that the improving youngster is able to maintain his unbeaten record over fences.

The runner-up has a 4lbs pull at the weights, so is entitled to close the gap, but Gabriel’s Getaway does appear to be a young chaser on a sharp upward curve and is certainly the horse with the most potential in the field. He has, however, also been declared to run at Exeter on Friday evening and if taking up that engagement, will almost certainly be a notable absentee from this event.

The weights are headed by Alastair Ralph’s Chanceux who finished in front of Feel The Pinch at Stratford earlier this month, when beaten a length on just his fourth chase start and reverting to better ground should help.

Glebe Road, who races from the foot of the weights, and Gandhi Maker complete the field and the last-named remains of some interest. In eight chase starts to date, he has only been sent off at odds greater than 4-1 on one occasion and he was still in contention when falling at Carlisle last time Having shifted left at times, reverting to a left-handed track should suit and he is another who ought to appreciate better ground. His chance, along with all of the other runners’ prospects, will be greatly increased if Gabriel’s Getaway does indeed run at Exeter rather than here.

Paul Ferguson Weatherbys

SECOND RACE 1.40

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

2M 1F 77Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6243 to the winning horse The second to receive £2870, the third £1435, the fourth £717, the fifth £358 and the sixth £178. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition £50 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £60 - Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4770; Second £2384; Third £1193; Fourth £596; Fifth £298; Sixth £149. (Penalty Value £6243.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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CHANCEUX (IRE)

(21)

B g Mahler - Granny Mc Cann (IRE)

Owner: RSKM Bloodstock

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mr Anthony McCann

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

7 12 0

Colours: GREY, RED spots. Form: P-62F32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner who improved at first attempt over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in December and finally matched that form when second at Stratford. More needed to go one better, however Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

2 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (21) 9 11 10

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: 416F13 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who made a successful switch to chasing at Bangor in November In good form back hurdling since, adding to his tally there in good style on debut for this yard in March. Only third back over fences at Stratford since but shaped like a non-stayer. This trip more suitable Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110

3 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (61) 6 11 9

B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

Owner: Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Kedrah House Stud

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, ORANGE star Form: 40-6011

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t looked back since sent handicap chasing, following up his debut win at Taunton (18.2f) with cosy success at Lingfield (16f, good) in February Likely more to come yet. Engaged 6.05 Exeter Friday.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

4

BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) (28) 7 11 8

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Buttonhole Rose (IRE)

Owner: Red Rum Racing 2

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Joseph Neville

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW diamond, YELLOW cap Form: 3313-51 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual winner over fences last season and all the better for return when scoring over C&D 4 weeks ago Had more in hand than bare margins suggest so 4lb rise looks fair enough. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

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GANDHI MAKER (FR) (27) 7 11 6

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR)

Owner: Mr A. McCormack

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere

Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

Colours: RED, GREY striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 5P112F D

Ciaran Gethings

Theo Gillard

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has bounced back to form reverted to front-running tactics, supplementing his Newcastle victory when easily making all at Sedgefield. Even better form when second at Kelso and may well have resumed winning ways but for falling at the last at Carlisle. Claims of none the worse. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106 Ross Chapman

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MADIBA PASSION (FR) (61) 9 11 3

B g Al Namix (FR) - Birsheba (FR)

Owner: M Deeley, J Dale & A King

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Horse Passion Management Ltd

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Colours: MAROON, ORANGE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, MAROON and ORANGE quartered cap Form: 4//3P5-P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive acquisition from points (dual winner) but clearly has had his share of issues and folded out of things quite quickly on return/chase debut at Hereford (2m). However, much better when runner-up at Lingfield 2 months ago and claims if building on that. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103 Tom Cannon

Mitchell Bastyan

Rex Dingle

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SABBATHICAL (FR) (21) 8 11 3

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Ulcy Pressive (FR)

Owner: Maximum Racing & Partner

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Bernard Jeffroy & Marie-Charlotte Lecler

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BLACK and ORANGE stripes, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE armlets.

Form: P01340 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Leicester in February but below form since, albeit in heavy ground back over hurdles last 2 starts. Could bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

8

TWOTWOTHREE (IRE) (28) 10 11 2

B g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE)

Owner: Evason, Hewitt and Walsh

Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Breeder: Mrs Rita Kent

Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

Colours: ORANGE and DARK GREEN diabolo, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ORANGE cap

Form: 43-P42P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences for Oliver Greenall but mixed record for this yard this term, running poorly over C&D 4 weeks ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

9 EST

ILLIC (IRE) (34)

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andrew Gough

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Breeder: Gerry Ross

Sponsor: Sjd Racing

9

10 6

Colours: RED, WHITE disc, RED sleeves, WHITE spots.

Form: 46P-04P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays, again looking awkward when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good). Showed nothing at Chepstow since, however. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 92

10

GLEBE ROAD (IRE) (47)

B g Fame And Glory - Poppy Baloo (IRE)

Owner: Mr Simon Roberts

Trainer: John Mackie, Church Broughton

Breeder: Stephanie Hanly

Sponsor: John Mackie Racing

7 10 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stars, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 6455-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was only modest at best over hurdles and made a discouraging start in this sphere after 8 months off when pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) in November. Fared no better on chase/yard debut at Wetherby since.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.

The Result

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

5-2 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 11-2 Blueberry Wine (IRE), 13-2

10-1 Feel The Pinch (GB), 22-1 Sabbathical (FR),

Race Summary:

(IRE)

GABRIEL’S GETAWAY has made an excellent start to his chasing career, winning both his starts, and is potentially still in front of the handicapper. Gandhi Maker probably would have won but for falling at the last at Carlisle so rates the main threat ahead of Blueberry Wine, who was value extra for his win over C&D 4 weeks ago

1-2-3:

1.GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) 2.GANDHI MAKER (FR) 3.BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE)

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Adam Wedge

Robert Dunne

Cillin Leonard (5)

Peter Kavanagh (5)

Madiba Passion (FR), 15-2

Gandhi Maker (FR), 17-2 Chanceux (IRE),

Twotwothree (IRE), Glebe Road (IRE), 50-1 Est Illic

AYR 1.50

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

THE CPMS NOVICES’ CHAMPION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Jockey

1 CITY CHIEF (IRE) (77)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Galant Ferns (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J Donnelly

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr L. Kenny

Sponsor: Unibet

6 12 0

Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star

Form: 11-5211 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in a match on chase debut but has subsequently landed a 3-runner Hereford handicap and a Grade 2 Wetherby novice. Yard saddled the winner of this race last year and he’s a key player with no issues regarding trip/ground. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 142 Nico de Boinville

2 OSCAR ELITE (IRE) (39)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lady Elite (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton

Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Breeder: T. McAuliffe

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

8 11 11

Colours: ORANGE, PINK hoop and armlets, hooped cap

Form: P-50P15 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Overall record over fences is underwhelming but finally off the mark in this sphere when winning the Reynoldstown at Ascot in February Sound fifth of 23 in the Ultima behind subsequent Grand National hero Corach Rambler at Cheltenham since and serious chance here if able to back that up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 139

3 SAIL AWAY (FR) (34) 7 11 8

Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR)

Owner: Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing

Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets, hooped cap. Form: 262-312

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved first chasing success in a 3-runner Warwick handicap (3m, good) last spring. Shaped well first run since when a clear second in another small field handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month and stepping back up in trip here will be no bad thing. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 136

4 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (13)7 11 2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Peggy Cullen (IRE)

Owner: McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Breeder: Killian Traynor

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap Form: 2P-F523

Bridget Andrews

TIMEFORM VIEW Tramore maiden hurdle winner last term and has acquitted himself pretty well all 3 starts switched to fences this season. No concerns stamina-wise and appears versatile with regard to ground but improvement is certainly needed on handicap debut in this sphere.

A. P. Heskin

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130

5 FORWARD PLAN (IRE) (28) 7 10 11

Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE)

Owner: The Steeple Chasers

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Francis Flynn

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces and armlets, hooped cap

Form: 212113 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Fontwell handicap hurdle in November and since won 2 of his 4 starts over fences. However, he was put in his place off this career-high mark upped to Class 2 company at Kelso last time

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 125 Ben Godfrey (3) 6

TEMPTATIONINMILAN (IRE) (33) 7 10 8

B g Milan - Temptation (FR)

Owner: F. McCarthy

Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland

Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large WHITE spots, sleeves and cap

Form: 222U13 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of big-field handicaps since returned to fences last summer, the latest at Navan (3m, good to soft) in February Lost little caste in defeat when third at the same course next time and this consistent type can be expected to give another good account.

P. Byrnes (5)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

7 NED TANNER (IRE) (31) 7 10 6

B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE)

Owner: Hands and Heels

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: John Mulcahy

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE spots.

Form: 1-41412 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season (including here) and has bagged a couple of small-field handicap chases at Kelso this time round. Didn’t do much wrong when runner-up off this mark at Haydock (2 1/2m, good to soft) latest but may find this a shade too competitive.

Sean Quinlan

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120

Harry Cobden

8

DONNA’S DOUBLE (GB) (35) 7 10 5

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Elegant Accord (IRE)

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: C. G. Johnson

Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves. Form: 26-3165 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who left chase debut form well behind following a wind op when scoring here (20.5f, heavy) in January Well held both subsequent starts, though, and has looked a non-stayer on previous attempts over similar trips to this.

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Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 119

HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (27) 9 10 2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Michael Martin

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star

Form: 15F541 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form from out of the blue when easily accounting for 9 rivals in a Carlisle handicap (24.5f, soft) last month. However, while that performance was convincing, his overall profile is anything but and he’s 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

Brian

Hughes

Danny McMenamin

2022: DUSART (IRE) 7 11 12 Nico de Boinville 2-1 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

11-4 City Chief (IRE), 9-2 Oscar Elite (IRE), 5-1 Sail Away (FR), 7-1 Where It All Began (IRE), 15-2 Temptationinmilan (IRE), 14-1 Forward Plan (IRE), 16-1 Ned Tanner (IRE), 28-1 Hold The Note (IRE), 40-1 Donna’s Double (GB)

Race Summary:

Low-mileage 7-y-o SAIL AWAY shaped as though all his ability remains firmly intact when runner-up back from a 10-month absence at Chepstow Moving back up in trip here looks a good move and he could be the answer It wasn’t a particularly strong Grade 2 novice that City Chief won at Wetherby but he is greatly respected nonetheless. Oscar Elite is also feared on the back of his creditable effort in the Ultima and Irish-raider Temptationinmilan shoud have a part to play, too.

1-2-3:

1.SAIL AWAY (FR) 2.CITY CHIEF (IRE) 3.OSCAR ELITE (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.15

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7000

THE KATE HINKINS 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

2M 3F 123Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Ray Forster have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition £50 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 32 entries at £35.Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

1 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (19) 6 12 0

Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR)

Owner: Lady Gibbings

Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland

Breeder: Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron

Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED seams, WHITE cap Form: 2P-2P04

TIMEFORM VIEW Back hurdling when below-par fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago Back up in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time

2 THANKYOURLUCKYSTAR (GB) (32) 7 11 13

B g Dunaden (FR) - 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: 563613 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ludlow in March berfore good third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, heavy) 32 days ago

3 VANDEMERE (IRE) (37) 8 11 11

B g Jeremy (USA) - Victoria Bridge (IRE)

Owner: Beresford & Burns

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Mr Jonathan Deacon

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

Colours: RED and WHITE stripes, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 31///-23 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Evens, good third of 9 in novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 37 days ago Makes handicap hurdle debut with more to offer Solid claims.

4 HARDY BOY (FR) (25) 6 11 10

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

Owner: Martin & Lynn Jones

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr Andre Jean Quesny

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: YELLOW and PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves, PURPLE and YELLOW quartered cap Form: 1-00024 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good form, fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19 6f, heavy) 25 days ago Not taken lightly Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106 Luca Morgan

5 ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (30) 6 11 7

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA)

Owner: Rocking Horse Racing

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Miss Roisin Carey

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Colours: WHITE, BLACK star, BLACK and WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 4-52U05 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 30 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time Others more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103 Richard Patrick

6 ZAFAR (GER) (76)

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zambuka (FR)

Owner: Mrs Sian McCain

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

8 11 6

Colours: PINK, PURPLE diamond and diamond on cap Form: 224-630 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 9 weeks before encouraging tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 76 days ago, headway when unable to recover from a bad mistake 4 out.

Weighted to go well. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 Abbie McCain (5)

7

TULLYHOGUE FORT (IRE) (58) 7 11 4

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Railway House (IRE)

Owner: Aisling O’Neill/Mrs Janeanne O’Neill

Trainer: John F. O’Neill, Ireland

Breeder: Ian Fitzpatrick

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, GREY star, sleeves and stars on cap Form: 641430

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Listowel in September Only twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft) 58 days ago so not easy to make a case for. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

8 PRISON BREAK (IRE) (60) 5 11 4

B g Muhaarar - World Class

Owner: The Pant Wilkin Partnership

Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Breeder: Deerfield Farm

Sponsor: Dragonbet, Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE seams, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 3164P0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op and tongue strap on for 1st time when only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Taunton (19f, good) 60 days ago More needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100 Alan Johns

9

SINNDARELLA (IRE) (76) 7 11 2

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Alafzara (IRE)

Owner: R & M Moseley, Slater, Gould & Laughland

Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Breeder: Mr Tony Ashley

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: FUCHSIA, BLACK star, hooped cap.

Form: 21-4354

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 76 days ago Something to find on form. Star RatingHHIII

10

ICEMAN DENNIS (FR) (28) 5 11 1

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: U4340F

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, fell 5th in handicap hurdle at this course (16.7f, soft) 28 days ago Others remain more persuasive.

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TARAGRACE (IRE) (53) 7 11 1

B m Presenting - Seekayclaire (IRE)

Owner: Ceffyl cymraeg

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Michael & John O’Doherty

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: RED, RED and YELLOW check sleeves and cap.

Form: 3-225P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 53 days ago Merits consideration.

12

JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) (58) 4 11 0

B g Saonois (FR) - Salsavina (FR)

Owner: Kc Sofas Ltd

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Miss Patricia Lemarie

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd

Colours: BLACK, GREY cross belts, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars.

Form: 331546

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Sedgefield in November Blinkered for 1st time, only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 58 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Uphill task.

13

HEVA ROSE (FR) (31) 6 10 13

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR)

Owner: The Hon Lady Heber-Percy

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Andre Jean Quesny & Gilles Trapenard

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond and armlets, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

Form: 5/3P-400

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives out of sorts, only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 31 days ago Has work to do Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95 Charlie Deutsch

14

GHASHAM (IRE) (24) 4 10 11

B c Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)

Owner: Mr K. McKenna

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond Form: 66041

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort. 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) 24 days ago. In the mix despite taking a 6lb rise Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 Sean Bowen

15

IRISH SOVEREIGN (IRE) (382) 8 10 11

B g Getaway (GER) - Magdoodle (IRE)

Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater

Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Breeder: Mrs Anne Doyle

Sponsor: D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd, Jewson Limited

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and cap Form: 35101P- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered when winning handicaps at Southwell and Sedgefield for Sarah Humphrey but off 12 months since pulled up at Southwell. Worth a market check for his new yard STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/4/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93 Harry

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BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (21) 6 10 10

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny

Owner: The Brave Bunch

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr S. G. Adams

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, striped cap Form: 0603-43

TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 21 days ago

Up in trip and not ruled out.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 5, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 15.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 12, 14, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 14.

The Result

2022: VINTAGE FIZZ 5 11 13 Charlie Hammond 4-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 14 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Vandemere (IRE), 8-1 Ghasham (IRE), 11-1 Thankyourluckystar (GB), 12-1 Sinndarella (IRE), 14-1 Hidor de Bersy (FR), Hardy Boy (FR), 18-1 Iceman Dennis (FR), 20-1 Jipekaa Machin (FR), 22-1 Rockinastorm (IRE), Zafar (GER), 25-1 Taragrace (IRE), Irish Sovereign (IRE), 28-1 Tullyhogue Fort (IRE), Heva Rose (FR), 33-1 Bravethewaves (GB), 50-1 Prison Break (IRE)

Race Summary:

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and ZAFAR is taken to capitalise on a handy-looking mark having caught the eye despite finishing only tenth at Musselburgh last time Vandemere is much less exposed and feared most on his first venture into handicaps ahead of Market Rasen scorer Ghasham.

1-2-3:

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AYR 2.25

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £75000

THE CORAL SCOTTISH CHAMPION HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

1 FIRST STREET (GB) (36) 6 11 12

B g Golden Horn - Ladys First

Owner: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Lady Bamford

Sponsor: Unibet

Colours: MAROON.

Form: 25-1330 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a win in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m) in November Matched that level when keeping-on third in Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham (2 1/2m) on New Year’s Day Respectable mid-field finish in County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. His mark demands a very smart effort. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 150 Nico de Boinville

2 COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) (49) 8 11 8

Ch g Makfi - Waldblume (GER)

Owner: Mrs A.Frost/P.G Davies/R.H. Fowler

Trainer: Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland

Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

Colours: RED, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED spots.

Form: 330-422 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a very useful hurdler last term. In frame in 2 maiden chases in Ireland before Christmas and ran a stormer returned to hurdles when 2 lengths second to Benson in Morebattle at Kelso (2m) last month, racing closer to pace than ideal. Major player. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse had an overreach. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 146

3 HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) (36)8 11 5

B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE)

Owner: Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Stephen O’Flynn

Sponsor: GoodwinRacingLtd,EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd

Colours: WHITE, RED sleeves, WHITE and RED check cap.

Form: P-21306 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Like many from this yard, returned in excellent form in the autumn, winning over 2m at Ascot in October. Back to that sort of level when sixth of 24 to Faivoir in County at Cheltenham last time Ought to be competitive from an unchanged mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 143

4 SOARING GLORY (IRE) (112) 8 11 5

B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Hickey

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: A. V. Bloodstock

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Colours: MAROON, WHITE hoop, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap

Form: 1435-P5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who won the Betfair Hurdle in 2021. Failed to take to chasing on reappearance and not at best back hurdling at Newbury just after Christmas. Off since. Fresh for this stage of season but hard to be sure what form he’s in.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 143

5 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (36) 7 11 4

B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society

Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: Dermot Cantillon

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star

Form: 060420 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy mare who won this off 12lb lower last year and scored 3 times (2 hurdle, 1 Flat) in a very productive spell last summer Respectable ninth of 24 in the County at Cheltenham but it underlines that she needs more from her current mark.

6

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Ben Harvey (5)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

MILKWOOD (IRE) (36) 9 11 0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Tropical Lake (IRE)

Owner: Ms Jo Bridel

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: John Boden and Willie Kane

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 5-F244P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race off 4lb higher in 2021 but this season’s efforts raise doubts over whether he’s quite the force of old, pulling up in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last month. First-time hood worn on that occasion is quickly discarded.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 138 Sam Twiston-Davies

7 NEMEAN LION (GER) (49) 6 10 11

B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER)

Owner: Mr Will Roseff

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Dr Chr Berglar

(GER) 6 Ber

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

NON-RUNNER

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, PURPLE cap Form: 1231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 135 Non Runner

Kieren Buckley (3)

Gavin Sheehan

8 RUBAUD (FR) (56)

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR)

Owner: Chris Giles & Brendan McManus

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

Sponsor: Morson Group

5 10 11

Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, PURPLE cap, PINK star Form: 0-11201 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in France and similar standard over hurdles. Too lit up when fading into tenth in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury but resumed progress in a first-time hood (retained) when landing Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton. On the shortlist.

Harry Cobden

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135

9 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (49)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR)

Owner: Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

Sponsor: Morson Group

5 10 7

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

Form: 121-433

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in France last season and has made a positive start in handicaps for new yard, third at Kempton over Christmas then filling the same position in Morebattle at Kelso (Colonel Mustard ahead in second). Yard has excellent record in top handicap hurdles, including a win in this in 2016.

10 SALSADA (IRE) (84)

Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 131

6 10 6

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond. Form: 122-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat/hurdles winner who got right back on track when second to Epatante in 2m Grade 2 at Doncaster in January Has to run from 3lb out of the weights here but still no surprise to see her in the shake-up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127

11 ROYAL MOGUL (IRE) (65) 7 10 6

B g Doyen (IRE) - Tearaway Queen (IRE)

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Sean Naughton

Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star

Form: 23-2121

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and sound start over hurdles for new yard, winning maiden at Catterick in November and novice at Newcastle in February Unexposed but this a tough ask from out of the weights on handicap debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 126

12

PARISENCORE (FR) (77)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR)

Owner: Mrs I.C Sellars & Major Philip Arkwright

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre

Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

7 10 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 11-2152 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it three wins in 4 starts when returning from a break to see off 6 rivals in 2m Wetherby handicap in October. Disappointing behind First Street in Gerry Feilden next time but quickly back on track when runner-up at Musselburgh in February 4lb out of handicap Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 9, 10, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

Danny McMenamin

2022: ANNA BUNINA (FR) 6 10 4 Sean Bowen 6-1 (John McConnell) 8 ran

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Colonel Mustard (FR), 7-1 Rubaud (FR), 15-2 L’Eau du Sud (FR), Salsada (IRE), 8-1 Highway One O Two (IRE), 10-1 Anna Bunina (FR), 12-1 First Street (GB), 14-1 Soaring Glory (IRE), 25-1 Milkwood (IRE), Parisencore (FR), 40-1 Royal Mogul (IRE)

Bridget Andrews

Patrick Wadge (5)

Brian Hughes

PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary:

Irish-raider COLONEL MUSTARD shaped very well when faring comfortably best of those who raced up with the pace when second in the Morebattle at Kelso and can go one better in another valuable Scottish handicap hurdle now. Rubaud and L’Eau du Sud, who was a place behind the selection in the Morebattle, head the dangers in a good renewal

1-2-3:

1.COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) 2.RUBAUD (FR) 3.L’EAU DU SUD (FR)

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Total prize fund £8000

THE ALFA AGGREGATE PRODUCTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Alfa Aggregate Products have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition £50 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

1 CHRIS COOL (GB) (22)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Cool Friend (IRE)

Owner: Evason, Harney and Greenall

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Harney Greenall Evason Partnership

Sponsor: Swansway

7 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: S4P26U C

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut over hurdles at this venue in 2021 and clearly learnt plenty from chasing debut to match that form when runner-up at Wetherby track (24.2f, good) in January Jumping issues have surfaced since, unseating rider 3 weeks ago

2 LE TUEUR (IRE) (25)

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Odyssey (IRE)

Owner: Yen Hall Farm Racing

Trainer: Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Breeder: Gregg Stafford

Sponsor: Tote

8 11 12

Colours: YELLOW and MAROON diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, MAROON star Form: 222114 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first 2 starts for this yard at Fakenham prior to wide-margin Huntingdon success Duly followed up under a penalty back at Fakenham (29f, soft) 12 days later but endured a hard race and unable to complete hat-trick last time

3 SPOTTY DOG (GB) (25)

Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE)

Owner: Mr Michael Hawker

Trainer: Mike Hawker, Chippenham

Breeder: Mr Michael R. E. Hawker

NON-RUNNER

8 11 11

Colours: YELLOW, RED diamond, hooped sleeves, RED cap Form: 612P10 D

4 STORM TIGER (GB) (14) 7 11 9

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lucys Pet

Owner: G Seward & Stella Barclay

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Breeder: Mrs Lucinda White

Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

Colours: ORANGE, GREY stars. Form: 0-52434

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner has taken well to fences, good third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (20f), faring best of those held up Another sound effort back there a fortnight ago and now looks ready for 3m. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95

5 ON THE PLATFORM (IRE) (29) 7 10 13

B g Valirann (FR) - Coca’s Lady (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Belinda Clarke

Trainer: John Groucott, Much Wenlock

Breeder: Mr A. B. O’Brien

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED check, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap

Form: 2-55226 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned lame at Ludlow but showed no ill effects when good second at Hereford and at Huntingdon in February/March. Never really going at former venue a month ago, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon.

Lee Edwards

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

6 TWASN’T THE PLAN (IRE) (83) 10 10 11

B g Presenting - Gentle Alice (IRE)

Owner: B Jones & Son

Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Breeder: Cousins Partnership

Colours: BLACK and PINK stripes, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 40P1-3P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3-runner point a year ago and ran creditably on his first outing under Rules for this yard when third of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) in January Off since a heavy defeat at Fontwell later that month.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 83

Mitchell Bastyan

Henry Brooke

7 AFTER THE FOX (GB) (14) 8 10 8

B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove

Owner: You Can Be Sure

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. Futter

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Colours: RED, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine and cap Form: 06555P

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Chepstow handicap hurdle early last year but hasn’t really fired since, looking far from a natural over fences in recent weeks.

8

BALLINOULART (IRE) (33) 5 10 8

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lace Parasol (IRE)

Owner: Taylormaid

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Susan Bredin

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: NAVY BLUE, SCARLET hooped sleeves, SCARLET cap, GOLD spots. Form: 44P003

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points. Little encouragement to glean in 3 starts over hurdles but more like ti switched to handicaps/fences when third at Southwell a month ago

9

CONNA SUE (IRE) (48) 7 10 7

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE)

Owner: Hanford’s Chemist Ltd

Trainer: Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Breeder: Trish Powell

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE triple diamond and sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 000-0P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked limited when trained in Ireland and showed nothing on British debut last month. Switches to fences. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79

10

DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE) (45) 6 10 6

B g Malinas (GER) - Quarryanna (IRE)

Owner: Dolan-Abrahams, Newton, Farrer

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Tolisons Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, RED stars. Form: P300-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and well held in a trio of maiden hurdles (latest after 15 months off for his new stable). Could prover a different proposition now chasing so one to look out for in the market. Engaged 4.30 Fontwell Friday.

NUMBER

OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 7, 8.

The Result

2022: OCEANS RED 6 9 7 Mr Toby Wynne 13-2 (Oliver Greenall) 9 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

10-3 Storm Tiger (GB), 11-2 Le Tueur (IRE), 7-1 Doctor Foley (IRE), 8-1 On The Platform (IRE), 10-1 Ballinoulart (IRE), 11-1 Chris Cool (GB), 14-1 Twasn’t The Plan (IRE), After The Fox (GB), 50-1 Conna Sue (IRE)

Race Summary:

Point-winner STORM TIGER has been shaping up quite well over fences and now looks ready for a crack at 3m, so he gets the tentative vote La Tueur has a more convincing profile than most of these and is a threat, with Doctor Foley a potential improver now tackling the larger obstacles.

1-2-3:

1.STORM TIGER 2.LE TUEUR (IRE) 3.DOCTOR FOLEY (IRE)

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Total prize fund £45000

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No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (168) 9 11 7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

Owner: Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Mr Daniel Furini

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK disc, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK spots.

Form: 1111P1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who has won 5 of his 6 completed starts over fences, including a Grade 2 at Wincanton (20.2f) on his most outing in November That was a weak affair though, and he looks vulnerable under a penalty returning from a break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

2 BALCO COASTAL (FR) (37) 7 11 2

B g Coastal Path - Fliugika (FR)

Owner: Mr Mark Blandford

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Mr Thierry Mangote

Sponsor: Unibet

Colours: RED, BLACK braces, BLACK and RED hooped sleeves, quartered cap

Form: P3-5120 D

Tom Bellamy

3

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 150

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time novice hurdle winner who has shown smart form over fences, easily scoring at Kempton before runner-up to Gerri Colombe in Scilly Isles at Sandown (20f). Well held in Turners at the Cheltenham Festival but he’s the one to beat if bouncing back.

DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (37) 7 11 2

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER)

Owner: The GD Partnership

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Stall 5-Stars

Sponsor: Betvictor

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON chevron, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 13422P BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved model sent chasing, off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in November Ran a cracker when runner-up in Timeform Novices’ Handicap in January and backed that up when filling same spot in Gr 2 Pendil. Pulled up at Cheltenham last month but may have resented first-time cheekpieces (left off here) STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 144

4 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (31) 7 11 2

B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: J.R. Weston

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap

Form: F0-6121 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler who left his chasing debut form behind when landing a Wetherby handicap with plenty to spare in January Creditable second behind an improver here (2m) before resuming winning ways at Haydock (19.9f). This is much tougher but is going the right way Engaged 3.00 Ayr Friday.

5

Brian Hughes

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 140

THUNDER ROCK (IRE) (38) 7 11 2

B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage

Owner: McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Mrs O. Hegarty

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap

Form: 1-11336 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner last season and plenty to like about pair of novice handicap chase victories at up to 19f earlier this term. Creditable efforts in stronger company next 2 outings but was a shade underwhelming upped in trip in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham last time. This is easier.

6

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 147

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (37) 8 11 2

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)

Owner: O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien

Sponsor: Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud

Colours: WHITE, GREY hoop, WHITE and RED hooped cap

Form: P-23235

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season who has performed well in this sphere without winning, including when third to Stage Star in Golden Millar at Cheltenham (19.8f) last month, merely passing beaten horses. Needs to find a bit more to break his duck over fences at this level.

7

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

TELMESOMETHINGGIRL (IRE) (58) 8 10 9

B m Stowaway - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

Owner: Mr K. Alexander

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

Breeder: John Gallagher

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE spots, striped sleeves and spots on cap Form: 3B-F212

D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who came good at the second time of asking over fences in small-field Naas maiden (20f, soft) in January Jumped more fluently when running to a similar level in defeat in a Thurles Listed event next time and warrants respect upped in grade in receipt of weight.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140

Nico de Boinville

Gavin Sheehan

A. P. Heskin

Bridget Andrews

Rachael Blackmore

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

The Result

2022: DO YOUR JOB (IRE) 8 11 0 Richard Patrick 11-8 (Michael Scudamore) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

9-4 Balco Coastal (FR), 4-1 Thunder Rock (IRE), 11-2 Telmesomethinggirl (IRE), 15-2 Datsalrightgino (GER), 9-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 10-1 Hang In There (IRE), 12-1 Richmond Lake (IRE)

Race Summary:

BALCO COASTAL was well held in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival last time, but he gave Gerri Colombe a scare in the Scilly Isles at Sandown on his penultimate outing, so is well worth another chance, especially now returning to slightly calmer waters Telmesomethinggirl jumped with greater fluency when second at Thurles on her most recent outing and could be dangerous in receipt of weight. Thunder Rock also commands respect on his earlier form.

1-2-3:

1.BALCO COASTAL (FR) 2.THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 3.TELMESOMETHINGGIRL (IRE)

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Total prize fund £8000

THE CARR & ASSOCIATES NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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 novice 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. April 20th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb In addition £50 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries, 1 at £8 and 24 at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

1 NOTHINGTOCHANCE

B m Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE)

Owner: Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

(GB) (36) 6 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots, BEIGE cap, DARK BLUE spots. Form: 20-021

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to Edwardstone who is going the right way over hurdles and got off the mark in professional fashion in 2m maiden at Fakenham (2m) 36 days ago Ventures into handicap company now and open to further improvement. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

2 SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) (72) 5 12 0

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)

Owner: Colin and Kay Taylor

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mrs Dale Adams

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 4-102 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed ability in a course bumper last April and overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdles debut at Sedgefield. Not in the same form in the face of a stiff task at Haydock but ran well at Doncaster (16.6f) on most recent outing. Has had a breathing op ahead of handicap debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

3 MOORLAND RAMBLER (GB) (48) 5 11 13

B g Telescope (IRE) - Fragrant Rose

Owner: Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: David Jenks

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN star

Form: 22-5310 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from the extra emphasis on stamina as he opened his account in good style at Exeter (16.7f) in January Ran below form upped to a trip that should’ve suited at Ffos Las (20f) since, but it’s still relatively early days Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

4

ZUCAYAN (FR) (310)

B g Lucayan (FR) - John Quatz (FR)

Owner: Mr Ian Slatter

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben

6 11 6

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 435-213

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and got off the mark over hurdles on handicap debut at Ludlow (15.7f) last May. Not disgraced from 6lb higher when third at Ffos Las the following month and should be up to making his presence felt if ready to roll following a 10-month absence. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101

5

FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (19) 8 11 5

B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)

Owner: Mrs E. J. Bishop

Trainer: Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Georges Lacombe

Sponsor: NAF

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, SCARLET striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 611062

TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised when winning in big fields at Taunton and Wincanton around the turn of the year and bounced back to form after a couple of lesser efforts when second at Ludlow (15.8f) 19 days ago Respected from only 1lb higher Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100 James Best

6 BEAR A HAND (GB) (36) 6 11 2

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - River Beauty

Owner: Mrs V. J. Morse

Trainer: Richard Price, Hereford

Breeder: Vici and Richard Morse

Colours: RED, DARK BLUE stars, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 0064

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago, not unduly punished. Into handicaps now and may improve again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 Sean Houlihan

Tom Cannon

Theo Gillard

David Noonan

Nick Slatter (5)

7

GOVERNOR GREEN (IRE) (48) 6 10 11

B g Aiken - Little Green (IRE)

Owner: The Fortune Hunters

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mr Garrett Reynolds

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves. Form: 05-0000

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest in bumpers and has yet to make an impact over hurdles, struggling before 2 out on handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f) last time. Back down in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

8

MCPHERSON (GB) (307)

B or Br g Golden Horn - Moonlight Sonata

Owner: The McPherson Partnership

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd

Sponsor: Swansway

5 10 7

Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE hoops, DARK GREEN sleeves and cap Form: 056-34

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat in Ireland. Showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when third of 9 on handicap debut at Ludlow last May, but failed to repeat that effort at Worcester a month later (lame afterwards) and not seen since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/6/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

9

REBEL MC

(GB) (47)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ifni du Luc (FR)

Owner: Mr M. Cottam

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud

Sponsor: Swansway

6 10 2

Colours: ORANGE, RED epaulets, hooped sleeves. Form: 4F-P06P

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in novice hurdles and fared no better sent handicapping at Southwell last month, losing touch soon after a mistake 3 out. Major improvement needed in a first-time hood.

10

BELLELOISE (GB) (22)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Sabreflight

Owner: Mr David Coates

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Sabre Stud

Sponsor: Tote

5 10 2

Colours: BLACK, PINK star, BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, BLACK cap, PINK star Form: 50-0060

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in bumpers and has fared no better all 3 starts over hurdles. Makes handicap debut from 6lb out of the weights.

11

DIAMOND JOEL (GB) (59) 11 10 2

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Miss Lacroix

Owner: Mrs Norma Harris

Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Breeder: Mrs Norma Harris

Sponsor: Tote

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

Form: 53-2256

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs and trailed home last of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, good to soft) on debut over fences 59 days ago Switches back to hurdles and easily passed over.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 8, 10

(7)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

2-1 Nothingtochance (GB), 6-1 Spirit of Regulus (IRE), 7-1

Zucayan (FR), 8-1

Force de Frap (FR), 17-2 Moorland Rambler (GB), 14-1 McPherson (GB), 16-1 Bear A Hand (GB), 18-1

Governor Green (IRE), 28-1 Diamond Joel (GB), 40-1 Rebel Mc (GB), 100-1 Belleloise (GB)

Race Summary:

NOTHINGTOCHANCE is improving by the run and looks to have been allotted a very fair opening mark, so she makes plenty of appeal. Force de Frap and Zucayan head the opposition.

Jay Tidball

Henry Brooke

Worsley (3)

2.FORCE DE FRAP (FR) 3.ZUCAYAN (FR)

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THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

No Horse Age st lb

1 DUSART (IRE) (84) 8 12 0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dusty Too

Owner: Mr R. A. Bartlett

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs Virginia McGrath

Sponsor: Albert Bartlett

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 1151-6P C

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a very smart performer over fences last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, but he jumped with little fluency when pulled up in Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) 84 days ago Cheekpieces go on now with something to prove Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 154

2 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (39) 8 11 7

B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR)

Owner: McNeill Family

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: James Dunne

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap

Form: 16-3U60

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 novice chases last term but yet to score this season and tongue tied when eighth of 23 in Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 39 days ago

Cheekpieces go back on with more needed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 147

3 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (39) 7 11 5

B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)

Owner: Barrowman Racing Limited

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Michael Tobin

Sponsor: Knox Group

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, RED cap. Form: 1-41113 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive novice chaser who readily completed his hat-trick at Chepstow in February. Ran a cracker when clear third of 23 to Corach Rambler in Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) last time Has more to offer over this marathon trip and rates a major player. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 145

4 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (49)

Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR)

Owner: Alan Wight

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Mr Nick Blanchfield

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing

9 11 5

Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap Form: P12-001 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner Listed chase at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 49 days ago by 3/4 length from Le Milos. Significantly up in trip Needs considering.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 145

5

ELVIS MAIL (FR) (28)

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

Owner: The Ladies Who

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

9 11 3

Colours: PINK, DARK GREEN epaulets and armlets, DARK GREEN cap, PINK spots.

Form: 1633U1 C

Jockey

Ryan Mania

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who got back on track when landing 3m2f handicap chase at Kelso 28 days ago by 7 1/2 lengths from Half Shot. Not discounted stepping up in distance if his jumping holds up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 143 Bruce Lynn (3)

6 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (56) 7 11 0

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR)

Owner: R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing

Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend

Breeder: The Daraiyna Syndicate

Sponsor: NAF

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 660031

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this contest 12 months ago and he got back on track when bagging Eider at Newcastle 56 days ago, getting up late on. Cheekpieces are refitted and he’s not taken lightly despite taking an 8lb rise Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 140 Jack Tudor

7 MALINA GIRL (IRE) (20) 6 10 11

Br m Malinas (GER) - Western Cowgirl (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. M. Russell

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

Breeder: William Kelly

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars on sleeves and cap

Form: 3123P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish novice who recorded her third win of the season in 13-runner handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, heavy) 20 days ago Remains unexposed as a stayer so she’s firmly in the picture despite having a career-high mark to overcome Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 137 Sean Flanagan

Nico de Boinville

A. P. Heskin

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

8

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (49) 7 10 10

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE)

Owner: Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Gregory Rossiter

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Colours: MAROON, WHITE epaulets and armlets.

Form: 1P-3PU2

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort but he turned in one of his better efforts when second of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Others remain more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 136 Sam Twiston-Davies

9

RUTHLESS ARTICLE (IRE) (20) 10 10 9

B g Definite Article - Lady Kamando

Owner: J Rymer R Farnham C Rymer J Farnham

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Walter Crean

Sponsor: William Hill

Colours: PINK, RED star, hooped sleeves and star on cap

Form: P6-U215

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last summer when scoring at Uttoxeter but he beat only one back from an 8-month break at Ascot 20 days ago Has something to prove now. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135 Tom Bellamy

10

LORD ACCORD (IRE) (37) 8 10 9

B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)

Owner: Lynne & Angus Maclennan

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Olive Troy

Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap.

Form: 31206P

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser who was successful at Cheltenham in October Largely below par since though, including when pulling up in Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Others are preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 135 Richie McLernon

11 FLASH COLLONGES (FR) (49) 8 10 8

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Prouesse Collonges (FR)

Owner: The Gi Gi Syndicate

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres

Sponsor: Morson Group

Colours: YELLOW, RED star, DARK GREEN and YELLOW striped sleeves, ORANGE cap

Form: P2-2231

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap at Newbury (23.4f, good to firm) 49 days ago Should stay this longer distance and he can’t be dismissed for yard which has a good record here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 134

12 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (8) 8 10 7

B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER)

Owner: J Fyffe & S Townshend

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Alan O’Brien

Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Form: 13216F

Harry Cobden

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner this term who was running another good race when fell 4 out in Topham at Aintree (21.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago No forlorn hope over this longer distance.

Sam Coltherd

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

13 CAP DU NORD (FR)

(56) 10 10 6

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR)

Owner: The Can’t Say No Partnership

Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

Sponsor: NAF

Colours: BLACK, BLACK and PINK check sleeves and cap

Form: 350210 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in valuable event at Ascot in February but only ninth in 3m Kempton handicap a week later. Possibly found the run coming too quickly there so possibilities after a break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

14

FLASH DE

TOUZAINE (FR) (33) 8 10 4

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Narcisse de Touzaine (FR)

Owner: J Carthy/E Nolan/K. P. Ryan/Mrs A Doyle

Trainer: Miss Liz Doyle, Ireland

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Jandard

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron and sleeves, YELLOW and WHITE quartered cap Form: 4-10F05

Nick Scholfield

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences at Galway in October and posted a solid fifth in first-time cheekpieces in 3m Navan handicap 33 days ago More is required significantly up in trip here. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 130 Richard Deegan (3)

15 MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (29) 8 10 4

B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE)

Owner: The FOB Racing Partnership 2

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Thomas Norris

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN hoop, WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 311-112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Went 2-2 over fences in 3m Chepstow novice handicap in December and posted very good second of 3 in 23f Newbury handicap after a break last time May do better still now going over a marathon trip Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130

Paddy Brennan

16

FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (32) 7 10 2

B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Breeder: John Gallagher

Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 1P-3411 C

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up over fences and he arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap wins at Wetherby last month. This is tougher but he can make his presence felt with this marathon trip a likely plus. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

17 YOUR OWN STORY (IRE) (31) 7 10 2

B g Shantaram - Forest Heiress (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: John O’Callaghan

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK stars, WHITE sleeves, PINK and DARK BLUE quartered cap

Form: 423212 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by an increased test of stamina when getting off the mark over fences at Wetherby (31f). Bettered that form when second in 3m4f Haydock handicap later in March so he needs considering despite being 1lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127

18

WAITNSEE (IRE) (41)

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Madame Stella (FR)

Owner: Mark R D Fleming/ Geoff Bruce

Trainer: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland

Breeder: Michael G. Daly

9 10 2

Colours: PINK, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, DARK GREEN cap, PINK star

Form: 0005P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Kilbeggan in July but has failed to reach the frame since, tried in blinkers when only eighth in 3m Naas handicap chase last time Others appeal more. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 126

19 MAGNA SAM (GB) (77) 9 10 2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie

Owner: Mr S. Price

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap.

Form: 5113-P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever after 9 months off on his yard debut when landing Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February. That form has been franked so he can’t be ruled out despite being 3lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

20 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (28) 10 10 2

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: C. and Mrs Wilson

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 0PF065 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this event in 2021 but seems not the force of old nowadays, never-dangerous fifth to Elvis Mail in handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f) 28 days ago This greater stamina test will suit but he’s 3lb “wrong” in the weights. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

21 FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) (28) 8 10 2

Gr m Lord du Sud (FR) - Theme Song (FR)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronfier

Sponsor: N. S. P. C. C.

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap

Form: 44-3133 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kelso in December and in good nick since, including when third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh. One to consider despite being 6lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

22 HALF SHOT (IRE) (28) 9 10 2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)

Owner: The Farming Army

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars. Form: 113222 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chase account at Sedgefield in October and has continued in very good form, runner-up in 3m2f Kelso handicap four weeks ago 7lb “wrong” in the weight here but still no forlorn hope Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121

23 SMALL PRESENT (IRE) (14) 8 10 2

B g Presenting - Serpentaria

Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Breeder: Mr Maurice Garde

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BEIGE braces, YELLOW sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 453660

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer over hurdles but his chase efforts this season have been disappointing. Others are much preferred. Engaged 4.45 here Friday. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120

Brian Hughes

Derek Fox

Daniel Mullins

Alex Edwards

Patrick Wadge (5)

Danny McMenamin

Conor O’Farrell

Sean Quinlan

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 23

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 18.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 20

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 23.

The Result

2022: WIN MY WINGS (IRE) 9 10 12 Mr Robert James 13-2 (Christian Williams) 23 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

11-2 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 13-2 Kitty’s Light (GB), 10-1 Your Own Story (IRE), 14-1 Empire Steel (IRE), 16-1 Elvis Mail (FR), Malina Girl (IRE), 20-1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE), Undersupervision (IRE), Manothepeople (IRE), 22-1 Dusart (IRE), Famous Bridge (IRE), Flower of Scotland (FR), 28-1 Magna Sam (GB), 33-1 Flash Collonges (FR), Cap du Nord (FR), 40-1 Mighty Thunder (GB), 50-1 Ruthless Article (IRE), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 66-1 Flash de Touzaine (FR), 80-1 Lord Accord (IRE), Half Shot (IRE), Small Present (IRE), 100-1 Waitnsee (IRE)

Race Summary:

Jonjo O’Neill’s MONBEG GENIUS is a young chaser firmly on the up and looks weighted to gain his biggest prize yet having run a cracker when a clear third to Corach Rambler in Cheltenham’s Ultima last time Irish challenger Malina Girl is another novice with better days ahead of her and Gavin Cromwell’s mare is feared most, with last year’s runner-up Kitty’s Light, hat-trick seeking Famous Bridge and Your Own Story completing the shortlist

1-2-3:

1.MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) 2.MALINA GIRL (IRE) 3.KITTY’S LIGHT

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THE STELLA ARTOIS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

2M 4F 72Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6243 to the winning horse The second to receive £2870, the third £1435, the fourth £717, the fifth £358 and the sixth £178. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Budweiser Brewing Group have 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 23 entries, 2 at £12 and 21 at £60 - Closed April 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4770; Second £2384; Third £1193; Fourth £596; Fifth £298; Sixth £149. (Penalty Value £6243.60) Weights lowered 2lb.

Horse

1 UBETYA (IRE) (34)

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Valentina Gaye (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andy Peake

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Breeder: Ms Cecily Purcell

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

8 12 0

Colours: GREY, RED hoops, GREY sleeves, RED stars and cap Form: 322450 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained first success over fences when making all at Perth a year ago on final start for Paul Nicholls. Form has dipped for his current yard though, so hard to warm to despite ease in class. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

2 ON SPRINGS (IRE) (59)

B g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)

Owner: Sophie Pauling & Les de la Haye

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: David O’Sullivan

Sponsor: Fitzdares

8 11 13

Colours: BLACK, RED hooped sleeves and cap Form: 1PP4U1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Not entirely straightforward but thrived last summer, winning 4 times. Failed to complete in 3 of first 4 starts returning from a break but cashed in on a very weak race at Doncaster in February Visor back on and not an obvious follow-up contender Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121

3 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (23) 8 11 12

B g Mores Wells - No Complaints But (IRE)

Owner: In It For Fun Partnership & Dr R Newland

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: James Hannon

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED spots and cap Form: 323132 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who came good at the fifth time of asking over fences when shading a tight finish at Doncaster in January Sound efforts both starts since and likely to give it another good go if coping with drop in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

4

YGGDRASIL (FR) (27) 6 11 11

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Margerie (FR)

Owner: John White & Anne Underhill

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: Mr Louis Fagalde

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAROON and YELLOW diamonds, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 1-36P22 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who improved for switch to chasing last season, gaining third success at Uttoxeter. Not been in same form this term, though latest second in novice hurdle was a step back in the right direction.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

5

ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) (30) 6 11 11

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR)

Owner: Ms G. E. Morgan

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier

Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 614103 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Hereford this winter but raised 9lb for latest success and finished well held at Ascot subsequently Good start over fences when third at Ludlow, albeit he did hang badly late on.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

6 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (14)

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)

Owner: Phil & Julie Martin

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

9 11 10

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, DARK GREEN chevrons, RED sleeves, WHITE and RED striped cap

Form: 2F5620 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who returned to form, refitted with cheekpieces, when second of 5 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f) in March. Carlisle race 10 days later may have come too soon given he was well held. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Luca Morgan

Charlie Hammond

David Noonan

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Henry Brooke

7

HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (46) 8 11 9

B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Finian Magner

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 64-2033

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over 2m last term and ran right up to best when second on reappearance at Sandown. Little to shout about since and hopes rest on this marked step up in distance.

Theo Gillard

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117

8 LADY OF THE NIGHT (GB) (32) 10 11 6

B m Midnight Legend - Even Flo

Owner: Mr J. Perriss

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: J. F. Perriss

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK star, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 102P-UP

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her hurdling account at Fontwell on return last term and made a promising start in this sphere when clear second in 19.4f Wetherby mares’ handicap in January of 2022. Has followed that with 3 non-completions, though.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

9

BLUE HAWAII (IRE) (30) 8 11 5

B m Jeremy (USA) - Luanna (IRE)

Owner: R. Banks & J. Sheard

Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Breeder: Garryrichard Stud

Sponsor: Jeremy Sheard

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW chevron, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped cap Form: 02-2021

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of a Flat spin when opening chase account at Sedgefield (19.3f) a month ago, leading under pressure between last 2 and clear run-in. 6lb higher now but unlikely she’s reached her limit in this sphere.

10

RESERVE TANK (IRE) (60)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Roddy Owen

Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Breeder: Mr L. Dunne

Sponsor: Foodnet Ltd

9

11 4

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, EMERALD GREEN and RED striped sleeves, RED cap

Form: 3-3PP40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who is winless since 2019 Failed miserably to back up his Chepstow run at Taunton latest and don’t need many excuses to look elsewhere.

11

ALLO ALLO (GB) (20) 7 11 2

B g Milan - Ravello Bay

Owner: Fakenham Race Club

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

Sponsor: FakenhamRacecourseLtd,ScienceSupplements

Colours: DARK GREEN, BEIGE sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, BEIGE cap

Form: 51412U D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden/handicap hurdles at up to 23f at Fakenham this term and shaped well on chasing debut having been in front from halfway in a well-run affair when runner-up at Carlisle (20f) in February. Unseated rider mid-race at Ascot so well worth another chance. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110 Ciaran Gethings

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

The Result

Distance

2022: BOB’S BAR (IRE) 6 11 7 Theo Gillard 4-1 (Donald McCain) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Blue Hawaii (IRE), 7-1 On Springs (IRE), 15-2 Allo Allo (GB), 8-1 Taste The Fear (IRE), 10-1 Yggdrasil (FR), 12-1 Zestful Hope (FR), The King of May (FR), 16-1 Ubetya (IRE), Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 22-1 Lady of The Night (GB), 25-1 Reserve Tank (IRE)

David Bass

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Sean Bowen

PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary:

A 6lb rise for BLUE HAWAII’s clear-cut success at Southwell a month ago looks perfectly fair and, on this, just her fifth start over fences, there may well be more to come. Yggdrasil could be a factor back over the larger obstacles, while Allo Allo may well get back on track following an unseat latest.

1-2-3:

1.BLUE HAWAII (IRE) 2.YGGDRASIL (FR) 3.ALLO ALLO

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No Horse

1 JOSH THE BOSS (GB)

(35)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. D. Neild

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mickley Stud

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

11 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Form: 041

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to a useful hurdler and opened his account at the third attempt in 17-runner event at Kempton last time Nothing to spare that day but should go well under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Mr Jamie Neild (7)

2 ATLANTIC VIEW (GB) (-)

B g Milan - L’Unique (FR)

Owner: Mr Denis Barry

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

11 0

Colours: RED, WHITE hoops and armlets, hooped cap

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding. Closely related to bumper winner/useful hurdler

The Friday Man. Dam (c129/h146) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). One for shortlist on debut given connections. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Tom Cannon

3

GOLDEN IDENTITY (GB) (-) 11

B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE)

Owner: Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell

Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Breeder: Paul Bowtell

Sponsor: Tote, Dragonbet

0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE triple diamond and sleeves, PURPLE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Dam useful 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Will probably need more time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Alan Johns

4

GRAZE ON PHOENIX (GB) (24) 11 0

Ch g Mount Nelson - Graze On And On

Owner: Mr J. R. Rowbottom

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Mr J. R. Rowbottom

Sponsor: JJQuinnRacingLtd,NORTHERNCROPDRIERSLIMITED

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to two winners and hit the line with running left when fourth at Market Rasen on debut. More to come so can’t be discounted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingCraig Nichol

5

REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) (-) 11 0

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Lady Jane (FR)

Owner: Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mme Henri Devin

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Brother to 5.5f-7.6f winner in France Lisnavagh. Dam little impact on Flat in France.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Theo Gillard

6

RENOIR (GB) (-) 11 0

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Feis Ceoil (IRE)

Owner: Robert Allcock

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Robert Allcock

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check, YELLOW sleeves. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including useful winner up to 1m Thrave Dam 7f winner Merits consideration if the market speaks in his favour

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Charlie Todd

7

WISE GUY (FR) (49) 11 0

B g Muhtathir - Goldie Jolie (FR)

Owner: Facilities Management Solutions

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Sponsor: ScienceSupplements,FacilitiesManagementSolutions(PGS)Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE star, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap Form: 1

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, Muhtathir gelding. Dam winner up to 2m on Flat in France. Successful sole start in point bumpers (Mar 4), so he’s an intresting recruit to Rules. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Ciaran Gethings

8

GOTTHEREINTHEEND (IRE) (-) 10 7

B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Highland Flower (IRE)

Owner: M Redman M Thomas L Horsfall

Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Breeder: Mrs Deborah Hobson

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts and armlets. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 33f) Golden Chieftain out of multiple winner on Flat in Germany Golden Flower. Star RatingHHIII

9

MRS TABITHA (GB) (-) 10 7

B f Jack Hobbs - Hunca Munca (IRE)

Owner: The Preston Lodge Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Preston Lodge Stud

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: BLACK, WHITE cross belts, diabolo on sleeves.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly Half-sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser Presenting Percy and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Monkey Puzzle

Makes plenty of appeal on paper Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Henry Brooke

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since

The Result

Betting Forecast:

Josh The Boss (GB), 7-2 Mrs Tabitha (GB), 11-2

On Phoenix (GB),

View (GB), 15-2 Regal And Royal (FR), 14-1 Wise Guy (FR), 16-1 Renoir (GB), 28-1 Golden Identity (GB), Gotthereintheend (IRE)

Race Summary:

MRS TABITHA is in good hands and boasts a notable pedigree, so she’s worth chancing to make a winning start at the likely expense of Josh The Boss, who scored at Kempton last month. Atlantic View is another interesting newcomer.

1-2-3:

1.MRS TABITHA 2.JOSH THE BOSS 3.ATLANTIC VIEW

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Jockey 1

No Horse

DANCING IN BRAZIL (GB) (56) 11 7

B c Blue Bresil (FR) - Hora

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: James and Jean Potter Ltd

Sponsor: Potter Group

Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star

Form: 134 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners and plenty to like about the way he won 12-runner bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to soft, 7/2) on NH debut. Respectable efforts both starts since and looks a major player.

2 BINGO LITTLE (IRE)

(-) 11

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ile En Crise (IRE)

Owner: The Megsons

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr Maurice Garde

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW £64,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3m) Coney Island. One to note on debut.

3 LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS (GB) (-) 11 0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Bollin Across

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:

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Magical Maggie Worth a market check bearing in mind his pedigree

4 MAGICAL KING (IRE) (48) 11 0

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE)

Owner: The Garratt Family

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: Eric Larkin

Sponsor: Science Supplements

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE diamond and sleeves.

Form: 3

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Eamon High. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Ciaran Gethings

5 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (28) 11 0

Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose

Owner: Jimmy & Susie Wenman

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: J. & S. Wenman

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW diamond, WHITE sleeves and cap

Form: 35

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability first two starts but might need to step up if he’s to open his account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Finn Lambert (5)

6 THE WINSLOW BOY (GB) (-) 11 0

B g Dartmouth - Mizzurka

Owner: Golden Cap

Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland

Breeder: Golden Cap

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoops, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h127), bumper/2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to ungenuine but fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 31f) Double Dizzy Interesting newcomer Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Ben Poste

7

BARFORD GROOVER (GB) (44) 10 7

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Briska des Bordes (FR)

Owner: Mr S. Rushworth

Trainer: Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. Futter

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED chevrons, WHITE and DARK GREEN chevrons on sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, RED star Form: 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer a great deal when down the field at Wincanton on debut and looks set for another struggle Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Sean Houlihan

8 OUR ROSIE (IRE) (-) 10 7

B f Rule of Law (USA) - County Gate (IRE)

Owner: Mr L. Tomlinson

Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Breeder: Leonard Tomlinson

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, YELLOW cap

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Rule of Law filly Dam, pulled up in point, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Oscar Lyons. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Robert

9

REELY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (-) 10 7

B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR)

Owner: My Racing Manager Friends

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Eliisa Morgan-Joseph

Sponsor: My Racing Manager

Colours: BLACK, RED star, WHITE and RED striped sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Highland Reel filly. Dam, useful 2 3/4m/3m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m-3m winner) Union Saint. Of obvious interest on debut. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Charlie

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3, 6.

The Result

2022:(See Div 1)

Time

Betting Forecast:

6-4 Dancing In Brazil (GB), 4-1 Push The Button (IRE), 6-1 Reely Delightful (GB), 7-1 Bingo Little (IRE), 14-1 The Winslow Boy (GB), 20-1 Lightningupourdays (GB), 25-1 Magical King (IRE), 40-1 Our Rosie (IRE), 300-1 Barford Groover (GB)

Race Summary:

BINGO LITTLE is from the family of Coney Island, so he may need further in time, but he’s worth chancing first time out for a stable that has enjoyed an excellent season. Dancing In Brazil has the best form and looks the obvious alternative, while Reely Delightful also strikes as a notable debutante

1-2-3:

1.BINGO LITTLE (IRE) 2.DANCING IN BRAZIL 3.REELY DELIGHTFUL

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