Cartmel Racecard - Monday 29th May

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MONDAY 29TH MAY 2023

OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward) an Charles Nugent (Stewards’ Panel Chair) les Nugent Panel

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Adrian Smith an

Lauren Thomson en

STARTERS S

JUDGE E

CLERK OF THE SCALES K

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS INTE Y OFFICE

VETERINARY OFFICER Y

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MEDICAL OFFICERS L OFFI

Michael Reid, Seamus O’Neill

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Andrew Wattam MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) MRCVS ) MRCVS

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COMMENTATOR Da d F ald D Fi ld

RACEDAY PRESENTER Y John S n Se on

CLERK OF THE COURSE Ja s A ng Ar g

OUR TEAM R

CHAIRMAN

The Lord Cavendish Of Furness, Dl. e Furness, Dl DIRECTOR OF RACING R Ge ldi Mck G ald Mcka

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CHAPLAIN Nick Devenish

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UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Cartmel Steeplechases, Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, La11 6Qf Tel: 015395 36340

WELCOME

Welcome to the return of our May Bank Holiday Monday – the whole extended team and myself are so grateful for your support today.

My particular thanks today to all of those Owners who have supported us by running their horses with us.

If I may, I would also like to take the opportunity to thank all of our Annual Members for joining us – your commitment from season to season is very welcome. I am grateful also when I hear that you act as ‘Cartmel Ambassadors’ when out and about on other racecourses. Of course, we are always looking to welcome new customers to our race days, but I would stress our Annual Guests are, and will remain, central to our business.

I always think it’s rather fun to look out over all of the activities on site, we are proud of the varied day out we offer here at Cartmel, but at the heart of what we do remains our programme of Summer Jumps races – it is a true privilege to continue this tradition at the grassroots of the sport.

We have some wonderful sponsors with us today – their much appreciated contribution goes directly to support our race programme through our Prize Money

Hadwins

Molson Coors

The family of Tony Connell

The family of Alan Bolt

Andy Austin and his family

Today’s Charity is The Well – it gives us all a great sense of gratitude and pride to be able to help local organisations with their fundraising and I would urge you to visit their stand and learn more about the important work they do

You may notice today that we are joined by Steve Cram and his team, talking about their weekend event taking place at Holker Hall later this year It would be wonderful if some of you were able to join that event too, it is promising to be a weekend of competitive and fun sports with music and other entertainment at my Family home.

As you enjoy your day with us, feel free to ask a member of the Cartmel Team any questions you may have and they will give you their best attention

I hope we may see you again before this season is over

Lord Cavendish, Chairman Cartmel Steeplechases (Holker) Ltd

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HADWINS MARES SERIES

Shropshire trainer Alastair Ralph’s first ever runner at Cartmel turned out to be a winner and put him in pole position for the £1,000 bonus prize attached to the Hadwins Mares Only Hurdle Series, sponsored annually by the Lindale-based Audi and Volkswagen dealership.

Having made his first visit a winning one, it remains to be seen whether Bridgnorth-based Ralph will be tempted to return and capitalise on the excellent start given him to him by Magical Maggie, who battled home from Irish raider Pearl Of The West in Saturday’s Hadwins EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Given an excellent ride by seven pounds claimer Jay Tidball, Magical Maggie came through strongly in the closing stages to pick off the long-time leader Pearl Of The West

and win with quite a bit in hand She will be a threat if returning for future races in the series.

Pearl Of The West puts Trainers Challenge leader John McConnell second in this table with last year’s bonus winner Donald McCain back in third after Merry Poppins, who had led early in the race took the minor honours from Blue Hawaii

It was an encouraging start for McCain, who took the £1,000 bonus despite not have saddled a single winner in the six rounds of last season’s Series. Instead, he collected points in every leg of the competition with his star performer being Simply Red, who finished runner-up in the final two rounds to seal the prize.

TRAINER TOTAL

Alastair Ralph

THE HADWINS MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

2m 1f 46y

Race Description Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and one furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for fillies and mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (25 wins from 133 runners, 19%) runs TITANIUM MOON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs COME ON DU BERLAIS

Longest Traveller: RIVER OF JOY trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

FOREVERADOVE(IRE)(36) 2/261-

5 11-9

Br B m Westerner - Drumderry (IRE) Toby Wynne (5) J

O Mr Kevin Dove Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B Paddy Kinsella Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in bumpers and made a successful start over hurdles in 2m Southwell mares’ maiden last month. Penalty demands more but she’s open to further progress TFR###!! BHA-

2

ARAGLENSTAR(IRE)(31) 0600-

6 11-2

Br B m Watar (IRE) - Cailin Aoibhinn (IRE) Kevin Brogan J

O Le Soleil Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Michael O’Donoghue Js Invest Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers in recent months ahead of this switch to hurdles.TFR##!!! BHA-

3

BLEUEVERTE(FR)(28) 5-5

5 11-2

Br B m Network (GER) - Epona de La Roque (FR) Kielan Woods J

O Stoneleigh Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B S.A.S Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot

4

5

6

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when fifth on sole outing in France but weakened quickly when a remote fifth on Warwick British debut 28 days ago. Can only watch after that. TFR##!!!

CALLINBATONROUGE(IRE)(19) 2-0 5 11-2

BHA-

Br B m Westerner - All My Judges Brendan Powell J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Reid & Murphy Bloodstock 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy after finishing second in her sole Irish point but offered no obvious short-term promise for her new connections when well held in a Fontwell bumper 19 days ago. Wastes no time switching to hurdles TFR##!!! BHA-

CIVILJUSTICEGONE(GB)(208) PP- 5 11-2

Br B m Finjaan - Modern Lady Ross Chapman J

O Mrs Anna Kenny Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T

B Mrs Alison Guest

TIMEFORM VIEW No form on Flat for David Thompson and pulled up in 2 hurdles for this yard last autumn. Easily opposed. TFR#!!!! BHA-

COMEONDUBERLAIS(FR)(252) 212220- 5 11-2

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Polly’s Present (IRE)

O AllAboutSunday02

Liam Harrison (3) J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott last May. Also runner-up twice over hurdles last August. Sets the standard on reappearance for new trainer Fergal O’Brien. TFR##### BHA116

DIANAPRINCE(GB)(50) P/1rFP/5- 7 11-2

Br B m Kayf Tara - Sweet Stormy (IRE) Tom Midgley (3) J

O Mr D. Padgett Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd & Conduit Stud Argrain Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner 40/1, showed only a little ability when 27 lengths fifth of 7 on Market Rasen hurdle debut last month. TFR##!!! BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

10

HANNAH’SWALK(GB)(152) 0P-

5 11-2

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hannah’s Princess (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Back to the Track Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Swanee River Partnership Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEW No show in a bumper and novice hurdle for Warren Greatrex at the end of 2022. Sports a first-time hood and tongue tie on return for new stable Betting should help guide to expectations TFR###!! BHA-

LOOSEMOOSE(GB)(66) 0-

5 11-2

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - More Play Sam Coltherd J

O Mrs H. O. Graham Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mickley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, well held in Musselburgh bumper on debut in March. TFR#!!!! BHA-

RIVEROFJOY(GB)(35) 10/6-

11

12

6 11-2

Br Ch m Universal (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Big Time Billy Racing Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B John Bryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in March 2022. Off 13 months, shaped as if retaining ability when sixth of 15 at Hexham 35 days ago and could be up to making her presence felt in a race like this now hurdlingTFR####! BHA-

TITANIUMMOON(GB)(16) 2

5 11-2

Br Gr m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Night Thunder (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Zen Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Yorton Farm Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane and made a sound start to her hurdle career when second in 2m Hexham novice 16 days ago. Likely to play a prominent role for leading trainer/jockey combination. TFR####! BHA-

WHYNOTDREAM(IRE)(19) U

5 11-2

Br B m Ask - Marvellous Dream (FR) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mr & Mrs J. Morrison-Bell Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Miss Roisin O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, tailed off when unseating 2 out on her Kelso debut 19 days ago. TFR#!!!! BHA-

2022: PRIME TIME LADY 5 11 6 Alex Edwards 6-5 (Mel Rowley) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Stewards Note:

BLEUE VERTE: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed in the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Come On du Berlais (FR), 11-4 Titanium Moon (GB), 5-1 Forever A Dove (IRE), 10-1 River of Joy (GB), 18-1 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 25-1 Bleue Verte (FR), 40-1 Why Not Dream (IRE), 66-1 Araglen Star (IRE), Diana Prince (GB), 100-1 Hannah’s Walk (GB), 150-1 Loose Moose (GB), 300-1 Civil Justice Gone (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Fergal O’Brien has made a flying start to the new season and can notch another win courtesy of new recruit COME ON DU BERLAIS Titanium Moon showed an aptitude for hurdling when second at Hexham recently and is second choice ahead of Peter Bowen bumper winner River of Joy.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COME ON DU BERLAIS (FR) 2.TITANIUM MOON 3.RIVER OF JOY

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

CARTMEL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE

The West to finish the day on eight points, three ahead of Jonathan England, whose two rides on the day were a winner and second. Just behind the leading pair are Jonathan Bewley and Brian Hughes. Bewley was a winner on Lights Are Green in the Black and Amber Handicap Chase before adding another point with Follow Your Arrow in the John Warner Tribute Handicap Chase

Ben Harvey made a flying start to the season at Cartmel on Saturday when he completed a near 10-1 double for trainer John McConnell on Moon

D’Orange and Go Another One to take an early lead in this season’s Cartmel Jockeys Challenge

Having his first rides at Cartmel since turning professional, Harvey also picked up a second place on Pearl Of

Champion Jockey Hughes is a serial winner of this title and took his points without a winner so once they start to flow, it seems likely that last season’s runner-up in the Challenge will prove very difficult to beat

In contrast, the opening day proved one to forget for Charlotte Jones as her four rides failed to produce so much as a placed horse, but no doubt better things lie ahead as the season

Ben Harvey

TRAINER PTS

CARTMEL TRAINERS CHALLENGE

other runners, the Irish trainer has established a four-point lead over Sam England, whose two runners produced a win for the highly-impressive Alzaraqaan in the Gerald Emery Novices Handicap Chase and a close second for Emily Wade behind Jersey Lady in the Oakmere Homes Mares Handicap Hurdle, both ridden by her husband Jonathan

There is a new name at the top of the leader board after the first round of competition in this season’s Cartmel Trainers Challenge with Irish trainer John McConnell leading the way with a tidy nine points haul.

McConnell has been a familiar name around the Northern jumping circuit and his four-horse raid at Cartmel on Saturday netted two wins through Moon D’Orange in the opening Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Maiden Hurdle and Go Another One in the Kendal’s Coming Up The Hill Handicap Chase.

With a second and a third place from his

George Bewley, who finished joint fifth in last season’s Challenge despite running only a handful of horses, is promising a stronger hand this time round and kicked off the Cartmel season with a winner through Lights Are Green in the Black & Amber Handicap Chase, one of two races to celebrate Kendal RUFC’s under-18’s winning the Lancashire Cup.

Local trainer James Moffatt, runaway winner of this competition in the last two seasons, had a muted start to the campaign Although most of his runners proved competitive, they were unable to keep it going with only Zumbi, who was fourth to Do No Wrong in the John Warner Tribute Handicap Chase making the frame.

John McConnell

THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £35000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434 (Penalty Value £18210.50)

3m 1f 83y

Race Description This is a three miles and one and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 191 runners, 16%) runs MINELLA ESCAPE, MOONLIGHT SPIRIT and OUR SAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Hanmer (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs HILLVIEW

Fancy That: G Hanmer won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs HILLVIEW today.

Longest Traveller: LANGDALE LANE trained by S Crawford, Ireland.

no horse age st-lb

1

HILLVIEW(IRE)(9) 31224-2

2

7 12-0

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Da Das Delight (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Dr David Pickering Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Desmond Amond Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 19 runs Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, good to soft, 16/1) 9 days ago. Respected for a yard with a very good recent record in this race TFR##### BHA134

ISPYADIVA(GB)(16) 11163-1

6 11-10

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva David Bass J

O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 on the bounce at up to 3m last autumn and added to tally in 21f Warwick handicap 16 days ago. A further 5lb rise makes life harder but no shock were she to find a bit more. TFR###!! BHA130

ARAMAX(GER)(38) 000032-

7 11-7

Br B g Maxios - Aramina (GER) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Gestut Rottgen

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Fred Winter for Gordon Elliott at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. Drawn a blank since Fairyhouse maiden chase win in January 2021 but back on track for new yard lately, finishing second over 3m at Ayr latest. Considered. TFR####! BHA127 4

MINELLAESCAPE(IRE)(43) 04/F0P3-

8 11-6

Br B g Beat Hollow - Be My Leader (IRE) Leah Noreci (10) J

O Mr D. J. Moffatt James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Paul Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead, although not at his best in 4 outings last season. Bounce back needed on first outing for new stable TFR##!!! BHA126

5

MYBOBBYDAZZLER(GB)(51) 30/P524- D

8 11-1

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace Alex Edwards J

O Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Bob Barrett Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreeAintreewinsin2021. Backinformwhenreachingtheframeinbig-fieldhandicapsasChepstow and Haydock this spring Likely to be in the mix again. TFR####! BHA121

6

TIGERJET(IRE)(16) 13061-6

Br Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE)

7 10-12

Henry Brooke J

O Mr S Gale and Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs Carmel Cummins Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April but a 7lb rise was enough to

find him out back there since. TFR###!! BHA118

7

LANGDALELANE(IRE)(38) 334012-

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Boarding Pass (IRE)

6 10-11

Brian Hughes J

O Exors of The Late Mrs C. McAlister S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark in 9-runner maiden over 20.4f at Ayr in February. Creditable second in handicap there last month. Likely to be in the shake-up TFR####! BHA117

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

10

SCRUMDIDDLY(IRE)(7) 0062-11

5 10-10(in7lbex)

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Winterfields Farm Ltd & M Burton Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Fahy Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since handicapping in headgear, winning around 3m at Ludlow and Ffos Las in recent weeks More needed to complete a hat-trick in this higher grade but further progress can’t be discounted. TFR####! BHA109

MRYEATS(IRE)(189) 311234-

6 10-8

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE) Bradley Harris (5) J

O Emdells Limited Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a brace of 26.5f handicaps at Newton Abbot last September Continued in good heart later in the autumn. Can play a part if ready to roll after 6 months off TFR###!! BHA114

MOONLIGHTSPIRIT(IRE)(32) 1/PF0F-

7 10-6

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Moonsail Charlotte Jones (3) J

O D & Y Simpson, D Blyth, MLS Syndicate James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart stayer on Flat in 2019 for Charlie Appleby and made a winning hurdles debut at Carlisle in December 2021. Little promise in 4 subsequent starts, though, falling heavily at Perth last month.TFR##!!! BHA112

11

OURSAM(GB)(74) 300210- D

7 10-2

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Geordie and Taffy James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mr B. Walton & Mr P. Bartlett

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in 25f Carlisle handicap last month in February but he needs to shrug off a poor run at Hexham the following month. TFR##!!! BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: WBEE (IRE) 7 11 7 Kevin Brogan 7-1 (Gary Hanmer) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 9, 10.

Stewards Note:

OUR SAM: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Scrum Diddly (IRE), 11-2 I Spy A Diva (GB), 7-1 Aramax (GER), 15-2 Hillview (IRE), 17-2 Langdale Lane (IRE), 11-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), Tiger Jet (IRE), 14-1 Mr Yeats (IRE), 18-1 Minella Escape (IRE), 22-1 Moonlight Spirit (IRE), 28-1 Our Sam (GB) PLAY

Gary Hanmer has won 3 of the last 4 runnings of this so the suggestion is HILLVIEW who returned from a break with a good second at Uttoxeter recently Aramax has found his feet for the Ben Haslam yard this spring and is second choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Scrum Diddly and Stuart Crawford’s Langdale Lane

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

ABBREVIATIONS

ALAN BOLT 1919 – 2019

WW2 soldier and P.O.W. Teacher

Composer and conductor

Horseman and dog lover

Master of Foxhounds

Lover of Cartmel Races

Still very much missed!

THE ALAN BOLT MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 3)

for ten yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £14150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5715, 2nd £2857, 3rd £1429, 4th £715, 5th £357. (Penalty Value £7472.61)

3m 5f 80y

BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE

Race Description This is a three miles and five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for ten-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Sayer (17 wins from 89 runners, 19%) runs DALLAS DES PICTONS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Hanmer (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs DEE STAR

Longest Traveller: DUC DE BEAUCHENE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 286 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

IRISHPROPHECY(IRE)(205) P/4P52P-

10 12-0

Br B g Azamour (IRE) - Prophets Honor (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr N. Mustoe Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to catch right but was narrowly denied by Organdi at Warwick in September and has a fair shout on that form if ready to go back from 6 months off TFR###!! BHA135

2

ORGANDI(FR)(10) U631P-0

11 11-11

Br Br m Early March - Creme Pralinee (FR) Adam Wedge J

O Beautiful People Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon Tori Global S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in 3m1f Warwick handicap in September, holding off Irish Prophecy, but seen just twice since, offering little on her recent return at Aintree Quickly back down to that Warwick mark. TFR###!! BHA132

CHIRICOVALLIS(FR)(65) 33P/303-

11 11-6

Br B g Poliglote - Quora Vallis (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedoverfences forhisageandbacktoformwhenthirdinsimilareventatNewbury9weeksago,keepingon.Welltreatedon his best form (won a decent pot at Chepstow at the beginning of his 2021/22 campaign) and leading claims back up in trip TFR##### BHA127

DUCDEBEAUCHENE(FR)(20) 2321-21 D 10 11-5

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR)

Jack Tudor J

O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T

B Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW In the form of his life all of a sudden, winning staying handicaps at Wincanton and Fakenham (good second in stronger Kempton contest in between). 4lb rise to overcome but clearly a leading player TFR####! BHA126

DALLASDESPICTONS(FR)(2) 0P03P-5 10 11-3

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Nadia des Pictons (FR) Henry Brooke J

O Mrs Mary Lewis Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B S.C.E.A. du Marais des Pictons Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but has looked on the downgrade, going with little fluency and soundly beaten last 6 starts, including here on Saturday. TFR##!!! BHA124 6

STYLISHMOMENT(IRE)(51) 34P361- 10 10-13

Br B g Milan - Up The Style (IRE)

Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J. F. Mernagh

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at best for Eoin Doyle and ended a long losing run in a veterans’ race, in which he was always going like the winner, at Haydock 7 weeks ago. This is tougher up 7lb/in trip. TFR###!! BHA120 7

MANWELL(IRE)(171) 3P15/6P- 13 10-10

Br B g Gold Well - Roborette (FR)

Jonathan England J

O Sam England Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T

B Thomas O’Toole Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 3 runs since his Catterick success in January 2022 but is back on that mark now. TFR###!! BHA117

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DEESTAR(IRE)(14) 22112-5 C 10 10-2

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Alicias Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O The Deeside Partnership Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

B Mrs Theresa Abbey Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Should have come on for his recent Southwell return and boasts a good course record (dual winner last summer). One to note back up in trip TFR###!! BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: JERRYSBACK (IRE) 10 11 7 Richie McLernon 14-1 (Ben Haslam) 5 ran

Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 8.

Stewards Note: MANWELL: Following its run on 9/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Duc de Beauchene (FR), 4-1 Chirico Vallis (FR), 11-2 Stylish Moment (IRE), 7-1 Dee Star (IRE), 17-2 Irish Prophecy (IRE), 12-1 Organdi (FR), 20-1 Manwell (IRE), 25-1 Dallas des Pictons (FR)

CHIRICO VALLIS soon returned to form with a fine run at Newbury in March and can cash in a good mark back up in trip The thriving Duc de Beauchene is the obvious threat, while Dee Star is expected to step up a gear now returned to Cartmel.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £13650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5426, 2nd £2712, 3rd £1357, 4th £678, 5th £339, 6th £169 (Penalty Value £7102.09)

2m 1f 61y

Race Description This is a two miles and one and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty

usually 7lb.

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Bowen (15 wins from 85 runners, 18%) runs LERMOOS LEGEND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Bowen (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs LERMOOS LEGEND

Longest Traveller: LERMOOS LEGEND trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

RETURNTICKET(IRE)(37) 526414- 10 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Capelvenere (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Michael Ward STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking Carlisle handicap (15.9f) last month and far from disgraced, off 9lb higher, when fourth of 9 at Ayr (16.5f, good, 15/2) 37 days ago. Should give another good account. TFR###!! BHA135

2

ARTHUR’SQUAY(IRE)(21) 11232-0 D

9 11-3

Br B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mr Jonathan Deacon

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over fences in Ireland but improved model for new stable, completing hat-trick in good style at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in January. Largely run with credit in defeat since but does need to bounce back from a below-par effort at Worcester latest. TFR##!!! BHA124

3

SAO(FR)(16) 36532-U

4

5

6

9 10-10

Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Country (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Gary Eves and Partner Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored for some time but was better than bare result when second at Wetherby (15.1f) last month and was yet to be asked for his effort when unseating rider at Hexham latest. Warrants respect. TFR###!! BHA117

ANDTHENEW(IRE)(7) 50PP0-1 D

12 10-8(in7lbex)

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Wheredidthemoneygo (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Ms N. O’Reilly

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form, in first-time cheekpieces, when easily taking 5-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) 7 days ago. Leniently treated, under a 7lb penalty, and holds obvious claims TFR##### BHA108

WHODINI(IRE)(38) 3/44101-

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE)

6 10-6

Henry Brooke J

O Malcolm Jones and John Norbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Robert McGurgan Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEW60,000purchasewhosurpassedhisexploitsoverhurdleswhenmakingwinninghandicap/chasedebutatNewcastle(16.3f) in February. Resumed progress when scoring at Ayr (16.5f, good, 4/1) last month and likely has more to offer yet. TFR####! BHA113

LERMOOSLEGEND(GB)(20) 434P5-5 CD 8 10-2

Br B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl

Sean Bowen J

O Mr Jonathan Martin Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformlastsummer,scoringoverC&D(off 2lblower)inJune Ratherwentoff theboilinlatterpart of year but yard is in fine form and he should be straighter for his recent Ffos Las reappearance. TFR###!! BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: CLEAR THE RUNWAY (IRE) 6 11 5 Adam Wedge 6-5 (L J Morgan) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6. Stewards Note: ARTHUR’S QUAY: Following its run on 8/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 And The New (IRE), 11-4 Whodini (IRE), 7-1 Sao (FR), 8-1 Return Ticket (IRE), 10-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 14-1 Arthur’s Quay (IRE)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

AND THE NEW got back on the scoreboard when a wide-margin winner at Market Rasen last week and remains well treated on old form. He can follow up Whodini is progressive and may provide the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AND THE NEW (IRE) 2.WHODINI (IRE) 3.SAO (FR)

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £12450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5029, 2nd £2514, 3rd £1257, 4th £629, 5th £314. (Penalty Value £6574.84)

2m 5f 34y

Race Description This is a two miles and five furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (25 wins from 133 runners, 19%) runs GAELIK COAST

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs GAELIK COAST

Fancy That: L Morgan won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs FIRE AWAY today

Longest Traveller: FIRE AWAY trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 201 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

SLANELOUGH(IRE)(42) 15/61P5- 11 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Tango Lady (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Miss J. Matterson & Mrs D. Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B M. C. McDaniel-Stone Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when springing a minor surprise to land 6-runner event at Newcastle in November Disappointing both subsequent starts, though. TFR##!!! BHA127

2

GAELIKCOAST(FR)(44) 302F60-

9 12-0

Br Br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mme Karine Perreau Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful winning chaser and in good form back hurdling this season, winning at Worcester in June and back to his best when runner-up at Doncaster (19.5f, good) in December Below par since and others make more appeal. TFR##!!! BHA127

DEBARLEYBASKET(IRE)(205) 1P31U2- D 10 11-12

Br B g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O Mrs S N J Embiricos & Ms A Embiricos Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Martin Byrne Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed a fine strike rate over fences, resuming progress when typically making all at Uttoxeter in September Good second at Wincanton when last seen 6 months ago and should take the beating if tuned up for this return.TFR##### BHA125

MARSHALLED(IRE)(13) U0533-1

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Noreen McManus

6

9 11-9

Richie McLernon J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and has revived for new yard lately, winning a handicap chase at Newcastle last time with something to spare. Should go well again if his jumping holds up TFR####! BHA122

UBETYA(IRE)(71) 322450-

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

8 11-9

Henry Brooke J

O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Ms Cecily Purcell Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained first success over fences when making all at Perth over a yar ago on final start for Paul Nicholls Form has dipped for his current yard though, so hard to warm to TFR##!!! BHA122

FIREAWAY(IRE)(14) 602P4-P CD 10 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Joan’s Girl (IRE)

O The Stagger Inn

7

Adam Wedge J

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Brian Moran Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his tally in this race last year Has been out of sorts lately but return to this track and refitting of a visor are both positives, so he’s worth considering from much-reduced mark. TFR####! BHA115

THEPADDYPIE(IRE)(9) 36126-5

10 11-1

Br B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR) Ross Chapman J

O Mr John Wade Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Patrick McElroy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a lengthy losing sequence despite being 6lb out of the weights at Wetherby (19.4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Good second back at that venue next time but well below best last 2 starts TFR##!!! BHA114

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8

TOUCHKICK(IRE)(2) 3252-36 D

12 10-12

Br B g Presenting - Bay Pearl (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Hothersall & West Simon West, Middleham T

B Aaron Metcalfe

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran whose losing run is mounting up and didn’t fire over C&D on Saturday. Needs to do more TFR##!!! BHA111

9

10

GETAWAYLUV(IRE)(2) 1P15P-5

8 10-11

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ut Love (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Elliot Teehan Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences last term but has run poorly the last twice and might struggle again. TFR##!!! BHA110

TONTO’SSPIRIT(GB)(13) 3150P-P CD

11 10-8

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Desert Royalty (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mrs J. M. Quy

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact of late but has dropped in the weights and does have a terrific record at this track, so he’s not one to rule out. TFR####! BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: FIRE AWAY (IRE) 9 11 3 Adam Wedge 5-2 (L J Morgan) 4 ran

Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 De Barley Basket (IRE), 7-2 Marshalled (IRE), 10-1 Fire Away (IRE), 12-1 Tonto’s Spirit (GB), 14-1 Ubetya (IRE), Touch Kick (IRE), 20-1 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 22-1 Slanelough (IRE), Getaway Luv (IRE), 25-1 Gaelik Coast (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

DE BARLEY BASKET has an excellent record over fences and ran well when last seen 6 months ago so he looks the one to beat despite the presence of a couple of well- handicapped rivals in Fire Away and Tonto’s Spirit, who should both benefit from a return to this track. Marshalled is another one to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DE BARLEY BASKET (IRE) 2.FIRE AWAY (IRE) 3.TONTO’S SPIRIT

SIXTH RACE | 5.15

THE FRASER CUP MAIDEN HUNTERS’

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for maiden five yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7000 @ptpform:Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2974, 2nd £1487, 3rd £743, 4th £372, 5th £186, 6th £93. (Penalty Value £3422.30)

2m

5f 34y

Race Description A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over two miles, five furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.

Leading course trainer (17-22): W Young Jnr (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs SO BE IT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Teal (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs PILLOWMAN

Longest Traveller: SO BE IT trained by W Young Jnr, Carluke, 146 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

ARDVIEWBOY(IRE)(9) 3/241P-P

Br B g Tamayaz (CAN) - Cill Uird (IRE)

14 12-0

Mr James Waggott (7) J

O Mr Wyn Morris Wyn Morris, Clunderwen T

H Pembrokeshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from points when turning in another disappointing Rules effort at Ludlow in March and he’s pretty limited. TFR##!!! BHA64

2

MEXICANBOY(IRE)(46) 5255FF-

Br Gr g Kayf Tara - J’Y Viens (FR)

7 12-0

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J

O Mr Nathan Richards J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T

H Cheshire Forest

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and has fallen the last twice in handicap company Hunter debut for new yard. TFR###!! BHA89 3

PILLOWMAN(IRE)(9) 32F-14P

Br B g Gamut (IRE) - Kenzie (IRE)

11 12-0

Mr Christopher Furness (7) J

O Mrs J. W. Furness Jack Teal, Malton T

H Bedale

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had some success in the pointing field but jumping left plenty to be desired only start over the regulation fences in May 2021. TFR##!!! BHA4

SOBEIT(IRE)(12) P43U-42

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Maple Valley Gale (IRE)

7 12-0

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

H Lanark & Renfrew

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer but heavily backed at big prices and should probably have won at Perth 12 ago, idling and collared close home Can make amends TFR##### BHA100

5

THECREADANROGUE(IRE)(8) 1PPr1-2 BF 8 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Aliceaneileen (IRE)

Mr Huw Edwards (7) J

O Mr D. A. Malam J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T

H Cheshire Forest

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in 4 starts for Gordon Elliott but he’s a multiple-point winner and has warmed up for this with a runner-up effort between the flags TFR####! BHA-

6

TANORA(IRE)(9) P12P-U1

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Muscova Rose (IRE)

O Mr A C Wilson

H York North & West of Yore

7

8 11-7

Mr Jack Power (7) J

A C Wilson, Oulston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to tally between the flags last week but her Rules form is uninspiring TFR##!!! BHA75

WALKINOUT(GB)(22) 1/P514-1

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Given Freely

O Mr J. Dorse

H Exmoor

6 11-7

Mr Jake Bament (7) J

L. Jefford, Honiton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 7 outings in points confirm she possesses her share of ability Failed to meet market expectations when fourth at Exeter last month but better expected here TFR####! BHA92

Br Breeding O Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

SO BE IT came agonisingly close to landing a gamble at Perth 12 days ago, idling having looked in control and collared on the post. That was a much-improved display and a repeat of that level should be enough. Walkin Out’s record in points is a good one and she’s feared most.

The

THE WELL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2445, 2nd £1222, 3rd £611, 4th £306, 5th £153, 6th £76. (Penalty Value £3199.84) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 6f 31y

Race Description The final race this afternoon is a two miles and six furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 191 runners, 16%) runs BELLS EXPRESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Bowen (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs KARAVOMYLOS

Longest Traveller: KARAVOMYLOS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 262 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

COLONELMANDERSON(FR)(12) 2/5P5P-U 7 12-1

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Playact (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B G.A.E.C Campos

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton but has failed to complete both starts for this yard and others make more appeal based on recent form. TFR##!!! BHA101 2

WEARELONGTERM(IRE)(19) 34635-4

Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)

6 11-13

Henry Brooke J

O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Paramount Farms Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has bettered his efforts in maiden/novice company switched to handicaps the last twice, latterly keeping on into fourth of 13 at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft). Shapes as though this stiffer test will be in his favour TFR###!! BHA99

BELLSEXPRESS(IRE)(31) 6/23654-

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bells Chance (IRE)

6 11-12

Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mrs Mary Margaret Roche Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up final start between the flags last spring and, though yet to trouble the judge in 3 starts up to 19.5f in this sphere, there may well be improvement to come now that he moves up in trip for this handicap debut. TFR###!! BHA98

BENITO(FR)(45) 220P32- CD

Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)

6 11-12

Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin

TIMEFORMVIEWSafelyheldwhenthirdinthisrace12monthsbutraisedhisgamewhenscoringbackoverthisC&Dnexttimeout.Goodsecondover an inadequate trip at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last month and bold show anticipated back up in trip on this quicker surface TFR##### BHA98

IOLANI(GER)(7) 4PU025-

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER)

O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer

11 11-11

Conor O’Farrell J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Gestut Etzean Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to snapping his long losing run at Carlisle in February and didn’t perform at all badly on the Flat at the same course last week. On a good mark judged on peak form in this sphere but will probably find one or two too good all the same TFR##!!! BHA97 6

DONBROCCO(GB)(64) 011/0P0- 7 11-7

Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze

Edward Austin (5) J

O Rutherford Racing Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of staying handicaps in February/March 2022 but little impact in 2 starts since returning from a 10-month absence during the spring. Needs to bounce back following a wind op. TFR##!!! BHA93

7

HUNGRYTIGER(IRE)(35) 22050P-

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Ballinamona Wish (IRE)

O Mrs C. Holland

9 11-5

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Ben Furney Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just touched off by Benito over C&D off a 6lb higher mark last June but he hasn’t come close to matching that level of form in 4 subsequent appearances TFR##!!! BHA91

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

CASHAGAIN(FR)(74) P3220U- 11 11-2

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Jeu de Lune (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mrs C Barclay & Mr P Adams Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mme Chantal Jamin METAL SUPPLIES LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole hurdles success was gained off a 10lb higher mark but that win was gained back in December 2020. Mied bag in this sphere and over fences since, and this 11-y-o looks vulnerable TFR##!!! BHA88 9

COUPDEGOLD(IRE)(14) 064533-

7 10-13

Br Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Joshua Thompson (7) J

O Mr & Mrs Kirkup & Mrs Anna Kenny David Thompson, Darlington T

B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORMVIEWSolideffortwhenthirdinthe16.8f handicapwonbyKillaneinfirst-timecheekpiecesatSedgefieldlastmonth,finishing11/4lengthsadrift of second-placed Benito Wellheldon theFlat since,though, and hisstrike rate is hardlycompelling (1-26 in this sphere). TFR###!! BHA85 10

KARAVOMYLOS(IRE)(20) 456-2 4 10-11

Br B g Milan - Jet Empress (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Vernon & Anna Phillips & Bowen Group Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Neill Patrick Francis Doran Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on what he showed in a trio of juvenile hurdles when a clear second to fellow handicap debutant Back Yourself upped to 3m at Ffos Las (soft) earlier this month. Further progress likely and he’s high on the shortist. TFR####! BHA91

11

THEWHITEVOLCANO(IRE)(23) 60004-0 D 11 10-7

Br B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Mr W. Storey Wilf Storey, Consett T

B Mr Philip White

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his exploits since joining present yard. TFR#!!!! BHA79

12

REDOCHRE(GB)(44) PP233P-

10 10-3

Br B g Virtual - Red Hibiscus Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs M Nicholas & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T

B Miss S. J. Turner www.chrisgrantracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shed his maiden tag at Kelso in 2021 but form has been patchy since and latest effort at Newcastle was poor TFR##!!! BHA75

13

STRIKEOFLIGHTING(IRE)(16) 6PP40-5

7 10-2

Br Ch g Jet Away - Will She Smile (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Montgomerie, Atkinson and Graham George Bewley, Colby T

B Ms J. Corrigan Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced one of his better efforts when fourth in an 8-runner Carlisle handicap (19.3f, good) in March. Certainly wasn’t disgraced back up in trip in a Hexham maiden (23.3f, good to soft) recently and he’s now without each-way hope TFR###!! BHA74

14

L’ESFREMANTLE(FR)(17) 00PPP-0

12 10-2

Br B g Orpen (USA) - Grand Design Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mrs M. Chapman Michael Chapman, Market Rasen T

B Mr Peter Webb

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a long time since he showed form worthy of note and looks set for another struggle from 12lb out of the weights TFR#!!!! BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: DAN GUN (IRE) 8 9 13 Thomas Willmott 8-1 (Simon Waugh) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note: HUNGRY TIGER: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

L’ES FREMANTLE: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Benito (FR), 11-2 Karavomylos (IRE), 15-2 Bells Express (IRE), 8-1 Wearelongterm (IRE), 10-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 11-1 Strike of Lighting (IRE), 12-1 Colonel Manderson (FR), 16-1 Iolani (GER), Cash Again (FR), 22-1 Red Ochre (GB), 25-1 Don Brocco (GB), 28-1 Hungry Tiger (IRE), 66-1 The White Volcano (IRE), 200-1 L’Es Fremantle (FR)

BENITO, who was successful over this C&D last summer, looks the way to go having shaped as though his turn was again near when runner-up over an inadequate trip at Sedgefield.

PLAY SMARTER

Karavomylos looks a big threat following an improved display on his recent handicap debut, while it’s possible that Bells Express will also raise his game now making the switch to handicap company

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENITO (FR) 2.KARAVOMYLOS (IRE) 3.BELLS EXPRESS (IRE)

2023 FIXTURES

SATURDAY 27TH MAY

Season Opener

MONDAY 29TH MAY

Whit Bank

Holiday Monday

WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY

Whit Wednesday Evening Meet

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE

Friday Racing & Party with Björn Again

SUNDAY 2ND JULY

Sunday Family Funday

SATURDAY 22ND JULY

July Saturday

MONDAY 24TH JULY

July Monday

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST

Cartmel Cup Day

MONDAY 28TH AUGUST

August Monday Season Finale

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.20 - THE HADWINS MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb A memento will be awarded to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to person in charge of the best turned out horse 15 entries at £22. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

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Second Race 2.55 - THE TONY CONNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards £120 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Oakmere Homes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries, 9 at £24 and 13 at £120. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50)

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Third Race 3.30 - THE ALAN BOLT MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7472 to the winning horse The second to receive £3438, the third £1719, the fourth £860 and the fifth £428. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £65. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5715; Second £2857; Third £1429; Fourth £715; Fifth £357. (Penalty Value £7472.61)

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Fourth Race 4.05 - THE ANDY AUSTIN HAPPY 64TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7102 to the winning horse The second to receive £3265, the third £1632, the fourth £816, the fifth £408 and the sixth £203. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 13 entries at £57. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5426; Second £2712; Third £1357; Fourth £678; Fifth £339; Sixth £169. (Penalty Value £7102.09)

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Fifth Race 4.40 - THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6574 to the winning horse The second to receive £3025, the third £1512, the fourth £756 and the fifth £377. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £52 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse 18 entries at £52. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5029; Second £2514; Third £1257; Fourth £629; Fifth £314. (Penalty Value £6574.84)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.15 - THE FRASER CUP MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3422 to the winning horse The second to receive £1710, the third £855, the fourth £427, the fifth £214 and the sixth £107. for maiden five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The Fraser Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only 9 entries at £22. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2974; Second £1487; Third £743; Fourth £372; Fifth £186; Sixth £93. (Penalty Value £3422.30) HC

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Seventh Race 5.45 - THE WELL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3199 to the winning horse The second to receive £1471, the third £735, the fourth £367, the fifth £183 and the sixth £91. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries at £22. - Closed May 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2445; Second £1222; Third £611; Fourth £306; Fifth £153; Sixth £76. (Penalty Value £3199.84) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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