FIFTH RACE 4.00

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

THE BOORER FAMILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

2M 4F 72Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 £100 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £80 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 The Boorer Family have kindly sponsored this race and 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 12 entries at £100 - Closed June 5th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

No Horse

Age st lb

1 HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (21) 8 12 0

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: 20334-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner (at around 2m) early last year but having been more miss than hit in recent months, cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score over C&D 3 weeks ago, quickening to lead approaching last and soon clear Back up 5lb but sure to go well again if in the same mood. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120

2 YGGDRASIL (FR) (49) 6 11 10

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Margerie (FR)

Owner: John White & Anne Underhill

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Breeder: Mr Louis Fagalde

Sponsor: W & S Recycling, Tote

Colours: MAROON and YELLOW diamonds, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 36P225- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who improved for switch to chasing in 2021/22, gaining third success at Uttoxeter. Not in same form last term however, making several mid-race errors back over fences when well held over C&D 7 weeks ago Has since switched yards and more severe headgear is enlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

3 NORLEY (IRE) (21)

B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills

Owner: Mrs G. Morgan

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Joseph Smiddy

Sponsor: Fitzdares

8 11 9

Colours: BEIGE, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, MAROON cap.

Form: 13311-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when adding to his tally over hurdles at Ludlow (21.2f) 3 starts back and followed up with plenty in hand on just second chase start at Huntingdon (19.8f) next time, typically travelling strongly Possibly undone by a 9lb rise last time so others make more appeal. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

4 FIRE AWAY (IRE) (12)

B g Getaway (GER) - Joan’s Girl (IRE)

Owner: The Stagger Inn

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Breeder: Brian Moran

Sponsor: Postpack Ltd

10 11 6

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

Form: 02P4-P4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his tally at Cartmel last year but failed to justify support refitted with headgear in a much stronger edition of that corresponding event (21.2f, good) 12 days ago Arrives out of sorts but lurks on a dangerous mark.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112

5 MIDNIGHT JEWEL (GB) (26) 7 11 5

B g Midnight Legend - Follow The Dream

Owner: Ms G. E. Morgan

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: North Bradon Stud

Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap.

Form: 211F2-4 CD

Jockey

6

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who scored over hurdles last summer before going on to win 2 of his 5 starts over fences. Creditable fourth back over timber after 7 months off at Southwell (20.4f) last month and he’s hugely respected returned to this sphere.

RIDGEWAY (FR) (19) 6 11 4

Gr g Outstrip - Bocca Bianca (GER)

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Ridgeway

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Elza Petit, Hannah Petit & Berner Olsen

Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 51P43-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start in this sphere when impressively landing a Kempton handicap in October Back on song when runner-up at Ayr (16.5f, good) returning from a break in April but failed to build on that when a well-beaten second at Market Rasen (19.2f) last time More needed.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

7 JOLY MAKER (IRE) (20) 9 11 1

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Joly Coeur (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Stephane Milaveau

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 4/1415-3 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who scored at Stratford (19.4f) before fair Southwell fifth later in April. Probably failed to stay the longer trip at former course last month and this strong traveller is better judged on last season’s form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 Jonjo O’Neill Jr

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

The Result

2022: COSTLY DIAMOND (IRE) 8 11 2

William Shanahan 5-6 (Gary Hanmer) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

2-1 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 4-1 Midnight Jewel (GB), 11-2 Norley (IRE), 17-2 Yggdrasil (FR), Ridgeway (FR), 12-1 Joly Maker (IRE), 20-1 Fire Away (IRE)

Race Summary:

HEARTBREAK KID cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score over C&D 3 weeks ago and, despite a 5lb rise, Donald McCain’s 8-y-o remains well treated on old form He can follow up at the expense of Midnight Jewel, who ran creditably on his return over hurdles at Southwell recently and should be much closer to his best with that under his belt Joly Maker and Norley can fight out third spot

1-2-3:

1.HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) 2.MIDNIGHT JEWEL 3.JOLY MAKER (IRE)

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for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7000

THE tote SUPPORTING RACING WITH PRIDE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, June 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 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 19 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

1 EN AVANT (FR) (65) 7 12 0

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Bella Eria (FR)

Owner: Nicholas Teehan

Trainer: Louise G. Lyons, Ireland

Breeder: Elevage Av Lozach Le Yan & G. Defontaine

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE disc, chevrons on sleeves. Form: 30/5054-

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 15 in a Clonmel maiden hurdle last spring but that is a standout effort, and she didn’t look entirely straightforward at the same course when returning from 9 months off in April. Star RatingHHIII Official

2 FIREWORKS (FR) (8) 5

B g Kingman - Miss Plimsoll (USA)

Owner: Mr Paul M. Mullins

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux

Rating 100

11 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 5000-0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice on the Flat but his efforts over jumps so far have not been particularly inspiring. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers sparking improvement. Star Rating

3 ARMATTIEKAN (IRE) (21) 9 11 13

B g Arakan (USA) - Serpentine Mine (IRE)

Owner: Clwydian International

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Denis Cummins

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN seams, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 5/24PP-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner over fences and though yet to strike in this sphere, he put in a good shift back hurdling when chasing home Balranald over C&D 3 weeks ago 5lb better off with that rival now and should have a part to play.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99

4

PUMPKIN’S

PRIDE

(GB) (27) 7 11 9

B g Malinas (GER) - Peel Me A Grape

Owner: Mrs Liz Prowting

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Mrs E. A. Prowting

Sponsor: Prowting Group Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap Form: 3/PUP3-6 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to take a step back in the right direction when third of 13 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in February Possible that step up to 21.2f counted against him next time and needs considering back down in trip off a 2lb lower mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95

5 DEE EIRE (GB) (120) 6 11 5

Bl m Gentlewave (IRE) - Kahipiroska (FR)

Owner: The Deeside Partnership

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 560/540-

TIMEFORM VIEW Not much to write home about in maiden/novice company and needs to raise her game considerably back from a break on this handicap debut.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 91

6 MEZYAN (FR) (18) 8 11 2

B g Al Kazeem - Tuna Papita (USA)

Owner: Mr Paul M. Mullins

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 04P/2P-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a 15-runner Limerick handicap last May and would have a fighting chance were he to reproduce that level of form. However, didn’t show much spark on his recent return to action and overall record stands at 0-26.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88

7 BALRANALD (FR) (21) 7 10 13

B or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER)

Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

Trainer: Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star

Form: 5002-61 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences at Sedgefield in winter 2021. Finally opened account in this sphere over C&D last month, proving 3 3/4 lengths too strong for Armattiekan, but he’s not an obvious type to follow up.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

8 BERGENTOWN

(IRE) (200) 6 10 13

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR)

Owner: 6 Bit Racing

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: M. F. Finneran

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

Form: 00/000P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form in 16 starts over hurdles in Ireland and readily passed over on this debut for new connections. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 85

9 JINA (FR) (56)

B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Valoise (FR)

Owner: FB Racing Club

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: Jean Besnouin & Marie-Therese Besnouin

Sponsor: Unibet

4 10 10

Colours: DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap

Form: P346-

TIMEFORM VIEW Glimmers of ability in junior hurdles earlier this year but latest effort lacked spark and she needs to take a step forward now upped in trip for this handicap bow.

10

Out For

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88

THE COUNT (IRE) (13) 5 10 4

B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE)

Owner: 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Ms Annemarie Wrynn

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap

Form: 0600-PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard Addition of cheekpieces failed to do the trick last time and equipped with a first-time tongue strap here, too.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 76

11

ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (17) 5 10 2

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR)

Owner: Rupert Martin

Trainer: Simon Earle, Warminster

Breeder: Mrs P. M. Grainger

Sponsor: Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds. Form: 00520-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a big step forward when second at Wincanton in March and, though well held next time, his latest effort at Southwell (20.4f, good) was respectable Each-way claims.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73 James Best

12

BOWLAND BELLE (GB) (105) 6 10 2

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR)

Owner: Graham & Christine Seward

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: R. W. Russell

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: ORANGE, GREY stars. Form: 5P44-

TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field sole outing in bumpers and hasn’t pulled up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles. Tongue strap enlisted now handicapping and while she’s 5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights, improvement could be forthcoming.

69

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10, 12.

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.

The Result

2022: INTO THE SUNSET (IRE) 5 11 9 Brian Hughes 7-2 (Donald McCain) 8 ran

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Betting Forecast:

10-3 Balranald (FR), 9-2 Armattiekan (IRE), 5-1 Pumpkin’s Pride (GB), 10-1 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 11-1 Mezyan (FR), 12-1 En Avant (FR), Jina (FR), 22-1 Bowland Belle (GB), 33-1 Fireworks (FR), 40-1 Out For The Count (IRE), 50-1 Dee Eire (GB), 66-1 Bergentown (IRE)

Race Summary:

PUMPKIN’S PRIDE’s stamina may have been stretched last time and he is of strong interest judged on his effort over a similar trip to this at Doncaster earlier in the year. Armattiekan was returning from a 9-month absence when second to Balranald over this C&D and, with that run under his belt and armed with a 5lb pull, he is taken to reverse those placings and emerge as the main danger Robber’s Bridge is also worthy of consideration.

1-2-3:

1.PUMPKIN’S PRIDE 2.ARMATTIEKAN (IRE) 3.BALRANALD (FR)

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