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 no horse age st-lb

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

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

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 no horse age st-lb

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

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

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)