FIRST RACE 1.40

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

THE BANGOR ON DEE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

3M 5Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries, 1 at £15 and 6 at £75. - Closed June 5th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

1

DRAGON ROCK (IRE) (10) 7 12 0

B g Shantou (USA) - One Day More (IRE)

Owner: Ms Rachel O’Neill

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: Mrs J. M. Mullins

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW braces, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 32/1F-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and made successful Rules debut in 15-runner maiden at Tramore last summer Unable to build on that twice since, including for current yard at Wexcord 10 days ago but now switches to fences and handicaps.

2 INISHBIGGLE (IRE) (21) 8 11 12

B g Asian Heights - Leahs Joy (IRE)

Owner: You Can Be Sure

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Denis O’Herlihy

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine and cap Form: 6121/P-F

TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner of 19.3f Catterick handicap hurdle in February 2022. Failed to complete both starts since over fences, though he was about to show more when falling 2 out over C&D 3 weeks ago This will reveal more.

3 POTTLERATH (IRE) (17) 8 11 2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)

Owner: Lost In The Summer Wine

Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Breeder: Nicholas Teehan

Sponsor: Matt Sheppard Racing, XTL Security

Colours: BLACK, large YELLOW spots, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots, YELLOW cap Form: P453-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 and has progressed with each run over fences, following up his Worcester win at Warwick 17 days ago, Hat-trick looks on the cards.

Official BHA Rating 108 Stan Sheppard

NUMBER

Of Declared Runners 3

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

The Result

2022: DARANOVA (IRE) 8 10 8 Kevin Brogan 9-4 (Gary Hanmer) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

5-6 Pottlerath (IRE), 5-2 Inishbiggle (IRE), 4-1 Dragon Rock (IRE)

Race Summary:

POTTLERATH takes on a couple of unknown quantities to some extent in chase-newcomer Dragon Rock and lightly-raced 8-y-o Inishbiggle but he was always holding on when supplementing his Worcester win at Warwick. He’s therefore very much the percentage call in his hat-trick bid.

1-2-3:

1.POTTLERATH (IRE) 2.DRAGON ROCK (IRE) 3.INISHBIGGLE (IRE) FREE

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Total prize fund £7000

THE tote.co.uk BET £5 GET £20 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, June 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Tote will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £35 - Closed June 5th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1 CAME FROM NOTHING (IRE) (89) 5 11 4

B g Beat Hollow - By The Hour (IRE)

Owner: Dan Walker

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr D. Breen

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Colours: WHITE, RED diamond.

Form: 00-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a good pedigree and shaped a bit better than the distance beaten suggests on bumper debut at Exeter in November Dropped away quick at Stratford 4 months later and now goes hurdling.

2

CARAPAZ (IRE) (21)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Winding Bae (IRE)

Owner: The David Dennis Racing Club

Trainer: David Dennis, Banbury

Breeder: Kedrah House Stud

Sponsor: DD Racing Ltd

5 11 4

Colours: BLACK, RED star, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star

Form: FP-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to complete both starts in points and merely hinted at ability on his recent Rules debut at Uttoxeter. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

3

CHURCHMAN (GB) (45) 5 11 4

B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mervyn Jones

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mervyn Jones

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE braces, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 2/300-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a brace of bumpers last year but shaped with more encouragement sent hurdling when seventh of 12 in a Ludlow novice (15.8f) 45 days ago, running on. That is the best hurdling form on offer. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingJay

4

ISLEBRIAND (FR) (7)

B g On Est Bien (IRE) - Bloane (FR)

Owner: Mr D. McCain Jnr

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Patrick Moulin

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

5 11 4

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW cross belts, sleeves and cap Form: 3/5-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a Sedgefield bumper but well held in pair of maiden hurdles 12 months apart. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Abbie McCain (5)

5

MASTER

Player

(IRE) (11) 6 11 4

B or Br g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Gee Gee Robyn (IRE)

Owner: Global Bird In The Hand Syndicate

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: Vincent Clynch

Colours: RED, WHITE chevrons, striped sleeves and cap Form: 0630-34

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who starts out over hurdles in a weak race, so must enter calculations. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Sean Bowen

6

REGGAE DE BAUNE (FR) (17) 5 11 4

Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sofia de Baune (FR)

Owner: Donald McCain Racing Club

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box. Form: 5-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut when fourth of 6 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good, 11/4) 17 days ago Makes hurdles debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Tom Cannon

7 TRICK OF THE TAIL (IRE) (24)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Nova Cyngi (USA)

Owner: David & Carol Shaw

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

5 11 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 3/4B-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when in the frame both starts in bumpers. Hampered and fell first on hurdling debut in October but below par at Worcester 24 days ago. Still early days but has something to prove on the back of that.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes

8

REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) (49) 4 10 13

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: P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding who was pulled up with an irregular heartbeat in junior bumper over C&D on debut 49 days ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingSean Quinlan

9 ARAGLEN STAR (IRE) (12) 6 10 11

B m Watar (IRE) - Cailin Aoibhinn (IRE)

Owner: Le Soleil Racing

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Michael O’Donoghue

Sponsor: JS Invest Ltd

Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, WHITE sleeves, MAROON diamonds, WHITE cap, RED diamond.

Form: 0600-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and went with little promise switched to hurdles at Cartmel 12 days ago

10 HANNAH’S WALK (GB) (12) 5 10 11

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hannah’s Princess (IRE)

Owner: Back to the Track Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Swanee River Partnership

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE seams, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped cap.

Form: 0P-0

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a bumper/novice hurdle for Warren Greatrex at the end of 2022 and again showed little tried in a hood and tongue tie on her first start for a new yard at Cartmel 12 days ago Star RatingHIIII

11 ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) (21) 5 10 11

B m Cloudings (IRE) - Role Model (FR)

Owner: Miss C. McCracken

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: R. Kelly

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE seams, sleeves and cap. Form: F200-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in points but has yet to better modest form under Rules. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Theo Gillard 12

ONEWAY EXPRESS (IRE) (21) 5 10 11

B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)

Owner: The Only Way Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Noel Doyle

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: RED, WHITE stars, BLACK sleeves and cap. Form: 3-06

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start between the flags in February but has finished tailed off both starts over hurdles. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Toby Wynne (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10

The Result

2022: KEROSINE LIGHT (IRE) 5 11 4 Brian Hughes 8-13 (Donald McCain) 9 ran

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Betting Forecast:

11-4 Master Player (IRE), 7-2 Trick of The Tail (IRE), 4-1 Churchman (GB), 8-1 Reggae de Baune (FR), 16-1 Came From Nothing (IRE), 20-1 On Cloud Nine (IRE), 25-1 Regal And Royal (FR), 28-1 Carapaz (IRE), 50-1 Islebriand (FR), Araglen Star (IRE), 66-1 Oneway Express (IRE), 80-1 Hannah’s Walk (GB)

Race Summary:

CHURCHMAN showed more than in a couple of bumpers switched to hurdling when seventh at Ludlow last month and may not need to improve much to land a much weaker contest here. Master Player displayed a fair level in bumpers so must enter the reckoning, while it remains early days for Trick of The Tail

1-2-3:

1.CHURCHMAN 2.MASTER PLAYER (IRE) 3.TRICK OF THE TAIL (IRE)

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