Cartmel Racecard - Wednesday 31st May

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WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY 2023

OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Louise Moore (Chief Steward) e Stewa

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STARTERS S

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HOW TO PLACE A BET

PLACE YOUR BETS....

Betting is quite straightforward and can be fun - for as little as £2 There is no fool proof way of picking a winner; the odds and the racecard can give you a good guide but you can also have as much luck picking your horse by the name or colour of the silks.

BET IN TWO WAYS -

1. Betting with the tote - a quick, easy and friendly service You’ll find tote betting points all around the racecourse and it will give you a better choice of bets with the lower minimum stake of £2. Look at the counters for the tote how to bet guides

2. Bookies - these are all in front of the Grandstand and take only two bets TO WIN and EACH-WAY The bookies offer ‘odds’ on all the horses and you are best to shop around for the best odds. These are given in fractions, such as 8/1.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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B Mr C. Dawson

C = Course Winner

CD = Course & Distance Winner

D = Distance Winner

BF = Beaten Favourite Last Time Out

13. BHA Rating

14. Star Rating

c = colt g = gelding

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Can be given little or no chance.

HADWINS MARES SERIES

Donald McCain is a perennial winner at Cartmel and the Cheshire trainer is well on course to claim the £1,000 bonus prize attached to the Hadwins Mares series at the track with two rounds now completed.

Titanium Moon, in the hands of three-time champion jockey Brian Hughes, ran out a convincing winner of the Hadwins Mares Novices Hurdle on Monday, storming past favourite Come On Du Berlais after jumping the last to win going away by 11 lengths

A decent performer on the Flat for David Loughnane last year, Titanium Moon only joined the McCain yard earlier this month and produced this

cracking performance on the heels of a highly promising second to All The Glory at Hexham

The win takes McCain on to 15 points already, three points clear of Alastair Ralph, who won the first round on Saturday and nine ahead of John McConnell and Fergal O’Brien, who share third place

McCain won the bonus last season without a winner, but by virtue of having runners in all six legs and collecting points for placed runs which eventually took him to the top of the leader board, so he is already setting a mighty challenge for all the other yards.

TRAINER TOTAL

Donald McCain

JOCKEYS’ & TRAINERS CHALLENGES 2023

CARTMEL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE

of the race to take the title this season. Bowen had his first-ever winner at Cartmel and more than 700 winners later is firmly established among the elite of jump jockeys as he showed when bringing Dee Star from what seemed an impossible position at the last to win the Alan Bolt Memorial Veterans Handicap Chase by more than 12 lengths

It was not quite all change in the Cartmel Jockeys Challenge after the second day of competition on Monday, but Ben Harvey’s clear lead in the table has quickly evaporated to just one point

And the jockeys on his tail are two of the very best in Sean Bowen and Brian Hughes, second and first in last season’s Jockeys Championship and currently the top two at this early stage

With two second places as well from his five rides, Bowen’s seven-point haul was the best performance of the day, edging out Richie McLernon, whose four rides garnered him six points with a first, second and a third all for trainer

Ben Haslam

Meanwhile triple Champion Jockey Hughes got off the mark for the season with a win on Titanium Moon in the opening Hadwins Mares Novices Hurdle, while Henry Brooke’s fine ride on Ubetya in the Molson Coors Handicap Chase took him on to five points and a share of fifth place with Jonathan England.

Ben Harvey

CARTMEL TRAINERS CHALLENGE

Middleham trainer Ben Haslam was the big mover at Cartmel on Monday when his four-horse raid produced a winner, a second and a third to catapult him into joint third place and serious contention for the Cartmel Trainers Challenge

The feature was Aramax, who ran out an impressive winner of the Tony Connell Memorial Handicap Hurdle after cruising to the front half-afurlong from the finish to beat Scrum Diddly, who had jumped into the lead at the last and looked set to give Oliver Sherwood a second winner at the meeting

George Bewley did follow up Saturday’s win with Lights Are Green when Strike Of Lighting took the closing Well Handicap Hurdle to give jockey Conor Rabbitt his first Cartmel winner The win takes Bewley on to seven points and second place behind John McConnell, who did not have any runners on Monday. Only two trainers have ever won the Challenge since it began 11 years ago, James Moffatt, who remains pointless after the first two days of competition and Donald McCain, who has a share of third place after Titanium Moon’s win in the opener.

Peter Bowen’s first visit to Cartmel this season produced a four-point haul with two second places from Lermoos Legend, whose late charge in the Andy Autin Happy 64th Birthday Handicap Chase failed to peg back Rebecca Menzies’ impressive topweight Return Ticket and Karavomylos, whose similar tactics were thwarted by Strike Of Lighting

John McConnell

FIRST RACE | 5.50

THE CAMPBELL & ROWLEY

CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7850

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3171, 2nd £1585, 3rd £793, 4th £396, 5th £198. (Penalty Value £4145.58) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

2m 1f 46y

Race Description This is a two miles and one furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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. 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 190 runners, 16%) runs BATTLE OF TORO, CUZCO DU MATHAN & YUKON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs ELHAM VALLEY

Fancy That: J Moffatt won this race in 2017 and 2022. The stable runs BATTLE OF TORO, CUZCO DU MATHAN & YUKON today

Longest Traveller: APPRECIATE trained by M Harris, Warminster, 266 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

JEEPYDOFFMEEL(FR)(16) 33340-0

5 12-0

Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Jeepee’s Dream (IRE) Joe Williamson J

O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr Didier Ladroue & Mrs Nicole Ladroue Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to kick on from a few third placed efforts over the winter, never better than mid-field at Killarney (20f, good) earlier this month. Has since switched yards and interesting to see if any market support. TFR###!! BHA119

2

ELHAMVALLEY(FR)(16) 12002-2 D

6 11-13

Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J

O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mme Sarah Lhermite Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicaps at Warwick and Newton Abbot last year Runner-up off this mark at Kempton and backed that up when filling the same spot at Southwell (15.8f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. TFR####! BHA118

YUKON(IRE)(114) 134- D

4

5

6 11-7

Br Ro g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Alegra William Shanahan (3) J

O The Vilprano Partnership James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Sir Robert Ogden The Sheroot Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden handicapper on Flat, made light of a 14-month absence to score at Sedgefield in October Similar level when in frame on both subsequent starts and he’s one to look out for TFR###!! BHA112

BATTLEOFTORO(IRE)(189) 63234P- CD

Br Gr g New Approach (IRE) - Galician

7 11-5

Charlotte Jones J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Godolphin Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful on Flat earlier in career and third time lucky over hurdles when bolting up in a C&D novice at this meeting 12 months ago. Continued in good nick until losing his action at Wetherby 6 months ago. TFR##### BHA110

LIHYAN(IRE)(34) 410340- D

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)

O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard

6

5 11-2

Aaron Anderson J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEWComfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (17f) last summer but still to reproduce his Irish form for current yard, looking a tricky customer when tailed off at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) last month. TFR###!! BHA107

APPRECIATE(IRE)(8) 22100-5 D

Br Ch g Australia - Became (USA)

O Appreciate Partnership

5 11-2

Bradley Harris (6) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Philip Blake & Rodger O’ Dwyer Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quick-fire 4-timer over hurdles last spring/summer and added to his tally at Newton Abbot (16.7f, good to soft) in September. Mid-field at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. TFR###!! BHA107 (-2) 7

CUZCODUMATHAN(FR)(4) 3U6P0-5

Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR)

5 10-13

Leah Noreci (10) J

O Mr Thomas Gardner James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in France but hasn’t shown much in a handful of maiden hurdles for present yard, latest effort just 4 days ago. Now tried in cheekpieces and ridden by inexperienced rider for his handicap debut. TFR##!!! BHA104 (-4)

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: VOCAL DUKE (IRE) 6 12 0 Charlotte Jones 9-2 (James Moffatt) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6.

Stewards Note:

BATTLE OF TORO: Following its run on 23/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its action late-on.

LIHYAN: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Elham Valley (FR), 5-1 Yukon (IRE), 6-1 Battle of Toro (IRE), 15-2 Jeepydoff Meel (FR), 17-2 Lihyan (IRE), 9-1 Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 16-1 Appreciate (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BATTLE OF TORO was a wide-margin winner on this card 12 months ago and with his Wetherby effort back in November easy to put a line through (lost his action), Jimmy Moffatt’s 7-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally in this sphere Elham Valley has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts and he may have to settle for silver once again, with the selection’s stablemate Yukon rounding off the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BATTLE OF TORO (IRE) 2.ELHAM VALLEY (FR) 3.YUKON (IRE)

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - BEATEN FAVOURITE B - BROUGHT DOWN

THE RACING WELFARE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7200 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3005, 2nd £1503, 3rd £751, 4th £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)

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 furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs CITY VAULTS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs IDEALDES VILLERETS

Longest Traveller: CAPTAIN NELSON trained by R M Smith, Galston, 160 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

IDEALDESVILLERETS(FR)(23) 4/2433-1

5 11-9

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Qui L’Eut Cru (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

2

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B F. Descharmes & Haras de Saint Voir SCA Cedar Invest Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who has made a solid start to his hurdling career, placed 3 times prior to landing the odds at Worcester 3 weeks ago. Just about the one to beat under a penalty TFR##### BHA119

SPECIALRATE(IRE)(15) 5/4062-1 D

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE)

6 11-9

Thomas Dowson J

O Miss R. Holmes Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Francis Flynn Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than he had in bumpers switched to hurdling when second in novice at Kelso (18.1f) last month. Didn’t need to replicate that form to go one place better at Newcastle a fortnight ago. TFR####! BHA108

CAPTAINNELSON(IRE)(33) 0/PUF0P-

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dromod Mour (IRE)

5 11-2

William Shanahan (7) J

O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Tom Maher

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form to date and jumping has been an issue Tongue tie on first time TFR#!!!! BHA77 4

FOXWOOD(IRE)(66) 26-

Br B g Milan - She Took A Tree (FR)

5 11-2

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr John Wade George Bewley, Colby T

B Sean Gorman Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too good in a Catterick bumper in February but he dropped away pretty tamely at Carlisle a month later Now goes hurdling TFR##!!! BHA-

5

GRANDSCHEME(IRE)(245)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Antillia

6

7

5 11-2

Jonathan England J

O Gunalt Optimists Sam England, Guiseley T

B Glashare House Stud Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), possibly amiss final start in 2022. Possesses the raw ability to be a factor if taking to hurdling Tongue tied.

ACOUSTIC(IRE)(25) 0-0

Br B g Kodiac - Operissimo

O Mr K Greenwell and Mr M Barnes

B Tally-Ho Stud

TFR####! BHA-

4 10-10

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat for Richard Fahey but showed more than he did on hurdles debut at Hexham at beginning of this month, bad mistake at the last.

CITYVAULTS(GB)(237)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Priceless Jewel

O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson

TFR##!!!

BHA-

4 10-10

Charlotte Jones (3) J

James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Bjorn Nielsen Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 2m), unsuited by conditions final start in 2022. Sold from David O’Meara £24,000 later in October Hurdles bow. TFR###!! BHA-

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

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Classic Material Jamie Hamilton

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

B Patrick Doyle

TIMEFORMVIEWClosely related to useful Invicta Lake (2 1/4m-25f winner), and half-sister to useful Colonel Mortimer Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (winner up to 3m) Material World. Unplaced all 3 starts TFR#!!!! BHA-

2022: BATTLE OF TORO (IRE) 6 11 2 Charlotte Jones 15-8 (James Moffatt) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Stewards Note:

GRAND SCHEME: Following its run on 28/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

CITY VAULTS: Following its run on 6/10/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Idealdes Villerets (FR), 3-1 Special Rate (IRE), 11-2 Grand Scheme (IRE), 12-1 City Vaults (GB), 28-1 Acoustic (IRE), 33-1 Foxwood (IRE), 100-1 Confelicity (IRE), 300-1 Captain Nelson (IRE) PLAY

There should be more to come from IDEALDES VILLERETS for Donald McCain so he’s fancied to see off the other penalised runner, Special Rate Of the rest, Grand Scheme’s Flat ability brings him into the equation now hurdling for new connections.

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THIRD RACE | 6.50

THE STRATHMORE HOTELS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £5850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2363, 2nd £1181, 3rd £591, 4th £295, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £3089.38)

2m 1f 46y

Race Description Selling races exist as an outlet for connections to sell their horses Any horse that wins a ‘seller’ such as this two miles and one furlong hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards, is automatically put up for public auction in the Winners’ Enclosure at the end of the race and goes to the highest bidder The auction is often well worth seeing, so make sure to head that way after the race.

Leading course trainer (17-22): B Haslam (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs CALEVADE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (5 wins from 38 runners, 13%) runs BUGLE MAJOR

Longest Traveller: EDINBURGH ROCK trained by M Harris, Warminster, 266 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

TRUEROMANCE(IRE)(22)(£6000) 30234-4

9 12-0

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Full of Love (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) A. P. Heskin J

O Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Tower Place Bloodstock KSW Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified market support when adding to his tally on the Flat at Wolverhampton (14f) in December

Below par next 2 starts but shaped well at Fakenham (2m) 22 days ago. Not out of things TFR###!! BHA97

2

HEYBOB(IRE)(22)(£6000) 11000-2 CD

11 11-11

Br Br g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Bounty Star (IRE) (Fasliyev (USA)) Brian Hughes J

O Mr D. Rigby Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 on the bounce last spring/summer, latterly this race Well below form next 3 starts but he did take a step back in the right direction back from 8 months off when second in a Fakenham seller 3 weeks ago. TFR##### BHA94

CALEVADE(IRE)(51)(£6000) 3///P05- 7 11-7

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Avoidance (USA) (Cryptoclearance (USA)) Richie McLernon J

O D Shapiro, Mrs Anne Haslam & Partners Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat in 2020. Also shaped well on hurdle debut in January of that year but he hasn’t shown much in 4 outings since returning from a long absence, latest on the level last month. TFR###!! BHA90

PRINCESSPOPPY(GB)(19)(£6000) 00P6-0

5 11-0

Br B m Ocovango - Loxhill Lady (Supreme Leader) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Robert Brinkley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Distillery Stud McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in mares’ maiden hurdles and easy to back, similarly offered little on handicap debut at Market Rasen (16.5f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now dropped in grade TFR###!! BHA83

CHARLIE’SROCKSTAR(IRE)(101)(£6000) P4P0PP- 6 10-11

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - John’s Eliza (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Mr Emlyn Patterson Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Irish points but hasn’t offered much under Rules, pulled up having been ridden with more restraint that usual at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February. Tough to assess back from a break. TFR##!!! BHA80

BUGLEMAJOR(USA)(17)(£6000) 300-0 8 10-11

Br Gr g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Conference Call (Anabaa (USA))

Paul O’Brien J

O Cooper & Webb Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner who offered a bit to work on sent hurdling when third in a 2m Catterick maiden in February. Not yet built on that in 3 subsequent outings. Still, not dismissed down in class. TFR###!! BHA80 7

INGLEBYMACKENZIE(GB)(15)(£6000) 46300-0

Br B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay (Ballacashtal (CAN))

9 10-11

Sean Quinlan J

O Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for new yard, weakening 3 out when well held at Newcastle (16.8f) earlier this month. TFR###!! BHA80

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

8

MCPHERSON(GB)(25)(£6000) 56/340-0 5 10-10

Br B or Br g Golden Horn - Moonlight Sonata (Galileo (IRE)) Henry Brooke J

O The McPherson Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful maiden on Flat. Showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when third on handicap debut at Ludlow last May, but not built on that subsequently, well held at Uttoxeter 25 days ago. TFR###!! BHA79

9

EDINBURGHROCK(IRE)(28)(£6000) 645- 4 10-9

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Sixpenny Sweets (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Bradley Harris (5) J

O The Box 8 Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden on the Flat but offered little in trio of juvenile hurdles over the winter Did fare creditably back on the Flat at Wolverhampton recently and it does at least remain early days in this sphere TFR###!! BHA84 10

CLEANGETAWAY(IRE)(19)(£6000) 0F054-4 6 10-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE) (Rudimentary (USA)) Joe Williamson (5) J

O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Adrian Sutton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoranoneof hisbetterraceswhenfourthinMarketRasenhandicap(16.5f) 3weeksago,though not for the first time promising more than he delivered. Still, he’s not out of things dropped in grade TFR####! BHA73

11

DIAMANTSURCANAPE(FR)(21)(£6000) 0P0P0-0 5 10-3

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belledonne (FR) (Ultimately Lucky (IRE)) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Gary Downie Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mme Gerard De Tarragon Lorry Living S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and little to shout about in 6 starts in this sphere, although he was a bit better than the result when a well-held seventh of 12 on his recent 21f Kelso handicap debut. Down in trip/grade now. TFR###!! BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: HEY BOB (IRE) 10 11 9 Ned Fox 9-2 (Jake Coulson) 8 ran

Visor worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 8, 10. Hood worn by No 5.

Blinkers worn by No 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

CALEVADE: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

PRINCESS POPPY: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Clean Getaway (IRE), 11-2 Hey Bob (IRE), 7-1 True Romance (IRE), 17-2 Edinburgh Rock (IRE), 11-1 Princess Poppy (GB), McPherson (GB), 12-1 Bugle Major (USA), Diamant Sur Canape (FR), 14-1 Calevade (IRE), 16-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 22-1 Charlie’s Rockstar (IRE)

HEY BOB ended last term below his best but did take a step firmly in the right direction when beaten only by a subsequent winner in a selling handicap at Fakenham 3 weeks ago and, partnered by Brian Hughes, he can make a bold bid to supplement his victory in this corresponding race 12 months ago. Clean Getaway hasn’t often convinced with his finishing effort but he’s a player down in grade nevertheless True Romance and Edinburgh Rock are others worth a look.

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THE CHAMPAGNE LOUIS ROEDERER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3836, 2nd £1917, 3rd £959, 4th £480, 5th £239, 6th £120. (Penalty Value £5020.89)

2m 1f 61y

Race Description This is a two miles, one and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

Leading course trainer (17-22): S England (11 wins from 55 runners, 20%) runs WE’LL GO AGAIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs CHECK MY PULSE & RESTANDBETHANKFUL

Longest Traveller: LINE OF DESCENT trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 242 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

SWORDOFFATE(IRE)(13) 30412-2 CD BF 10 12-1

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORMVIEWTendstogowellatthistimeof yearandhe’sdulybouncedbacktoformtowinatWetherbyandfinishrunner-up twice at Perth in recent weeks This former C&D winner is likely to be in the thick of things again. TFR##### BHA106

2

RESTANDBETHANKFUL(GB)(16) 24P35-5 D 7 11-13

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Conor O’Farrell J

O Mike Severs , T&P Weight & Partner Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Clarendon Farm Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times over timber for Olly Murphy in 2021. Still a maiden after 6 attempts over fences but he hasn’t been with this yard for long and has had excuses over hurdles on his last 2 outings TFR###!! BHA104

ARDERACROSS(IRE)(4) 51120-0 CD 12 11-8

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

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

B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced mostly at Ayr in recent times, winning another couple of handicap chases in February, but his last 2 runs suggest he may have lost his form for the time being TFR##!!! BHA99 (-3)

LINEOFDESCENT(IRE)(38) 223331-

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)

O Jim and Claire Limited

5

6

5 11-6

Sean Bowen J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to fences, placed on first 5 starts before coming good at Stratford (19.5f) last month. Likely to give another good account. TFR####! BHA97

WE’LLGOAGAIN(IRE)(19) 030002- D

Br Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Fuzzypeg (IRE)

7 11-4

Jonathan England J

O NMUS Sam England, Guiseley T

B Gus Roche Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredinamaidenhurdleatMarketRasenlastsummer.Ratherinandoutoverhurdlessincebutshapedwell when second on chase debut at Market Rasen in April and has performed respectably on the Flat since TFR####! BHA95

CHECKMYPULSE(IRE)(15) U4215-6 7 11-2

Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Little Luxury (IRE)

O Miss Maria D. Myco

B Mr Enda Crehan & Mrs Miriam Crehan

Henry Brooke J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark over fences in 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (2m) in October Off 6 months, shaped as if in form when never-nearer sixth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) 15 days ago. TFR###!! BHA93

TICOTIMES(IRE)(15) 24064-0 CD 10 11-1

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Roomier (IRE) J

O Mrs Evelyn Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

Slack

B Mrs Kay Curtis TIMEFORM VIEW

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

8

LIVING’SBOYANCO(FR)(22) 5321U-U

8 11-0

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Living Start (FR) Robert Dunne J

O Mr I. Barran John Wainwright, Malton T

B Dr V. Marine Estrade Harmony Inns Hotels S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in emphatic fashion at Market Rasen (19f) in October but has unseated in 2 subsequent outings 6 months apart. Usual cheekpieces back on now. TFR##!!! BHA91

9

10

SECRETSDEFAMILLE(FR)(73) 50P/P50- 6 10-2

Br Ch m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Louisa M Alcott Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr N. Mechie Neil Mechie, Middleham T

B Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form over hurdles in Ireland and little to get excited about in 3 runs for this yard at the start of the spring Switches to fences for the first time on the back of wind surgery. TFR#!!!! BHA76

WARATSEA(IRE)(37) 0/4223/P-

9 10-2

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Swirling (IRE) Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Mrs Lesley Bewley & Mr John Gibson George Bewley, Colby T

B Mrs Ann Naughton Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden chaser who shaped as if retaining ability on last month’s return from a long absence, making good headway before understandably fading TFR###!! BHA74

11

KICKSAFTERSIX(IRE)(15) P0/P05-0

7 10-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Astalanda (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Coniston Old Men Syndicate Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Martin McDermott Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers for Warren Greatrex but little form over jumps, including in handicap chases last twice TFR##!!! BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: LERMOOS LEGEND 7 11 6 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Peter Bowen) 5 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Line of Descent (IRE), 9-2 Sword of Fate (IRE), We’ll Go Again (IRE), 13-2 Restandbethankful (GB), 9-1 Check My Pulse (IRE), 14-1 Living’s Boy An Co (FR), 18-1 Kicksaftersix (IRE), 25-1 War At Sea (IRE), 40-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 66-1 Secrets de Famille (FR)

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SWORD OF FATE is going through a good spell at present and might be able to get his head back in front at a venue where he’s tasted success before Line of Descent is another who arrives on the back of a string of solid efforts lately and is second choice ahead of We’ll Go Again, who made an encouraging start to his chase career when runner-up at Market Rasen last month.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SWORD OF FATE (IRE) 2.LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) 3.WE’LL GO AGAIN (IRE)

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THE MUV NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5028, 2nd £2514, 3rd £1257, 4th £629, 5th £314, 6th £157. (Penalty Value £6581.79) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

2m 5f 34y

Race Description This is a two miles and five furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice five-yearolds and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs JELSKI & ZUMBI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs GREY SKIES

Longest Traveller: HIDDEN DEPTHS trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 246 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

VINTAGEFIZZ(GB)(25) 1042P-1

6 11-10

Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed over hurdles last spring, winning a pair of handicaps at around 2 1/2m on good to soft.

Failed to kick on after but made a winning debut over fences at Hexham, albeit in a weak event. TFR###!! BHA126

2

GREYSKIES(IRE)(35) 2/05411-

7 11-6

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Thomas Fearn Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Donal Casey Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season. Might have been fortunate at Sedgefield but there was nothing lucky about his follow-up win at Perth 5 weeks ago. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFR##### BHA122

HIDDENDEPTHS(IRE)(30) 5/4514-1

8 10-11

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Liber Nauticus (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O Mr A. J. Russell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who made a winning chase debut at Kempton 30 days ago, seen to good effect (held up off strong pace). Respected. TFR###!! BHA113

4

JELSKI(GER)(180) P523UP- C

Br B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud

5

6

9 10-10

William Shanahan (7) J

O The Running In Rail Partnership James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B J. Ditscheid Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles at Haydock and Cartmel (2 3/4m) last year Solid start to his chase career when second in a Cartmel novice in August but not in the same form since TFR##!!! BHA112

ZUMBI(GER)(4) 3133P-4 C BF

Br Gr g Reliable Man - Zalexa (GER)

6 10-10

Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Dave & Yvonne Simpson James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Stall Garden Lounge Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner here last summer. Didn’t progress but made a respectable debut over fences when fourth over C&D on Saturday, making his move sooner than ideal. TFR###!! BHA112 (-3)

POSTNOBILLS(IRE)(13) 22022-1

Br B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE)

8 10-5

Sean Bowen J

O Pyne Swinburne Partnership Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Miss Christine Keymer

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohastakenwelltofences,runner-upon4of hisfirst5startsbefore off themarkingood style at Fontwell 2 weeks ago. Should go well again despite 9lb higher mark (2lb out of weights). TFR####! BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: ALL ABOUT JOE (IRE) 7 10 11 Derek Fox 33-1 (Andrew Hamilton) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Grey Skies (IRE), 7-2 Post No Bills (IRE), 4-1 Hidden Depths (IRE), 9-2 Vintage Fizz (GB), 11-1 Zumbi (GER), 28-1 Jelski (GER)

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

GREY SKIES might have been fortunate at Sedgefield but there was nothing lucky about his win at Perth last month and he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick up only 5lb.

Post No Bills opened his account in impressive fashion at Fontwell so is the obvious threat, ahead of winning chase debutants Hidden Depths and Vintage Fizz.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREY SKIES (IRE) 2.POST NO BILLS (IRE) 3.HIDDEN DEPTHS (IRE)

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

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SIXTH RACE | 8.20

THE CARTMEL RACECOURSE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80)

3m 1f 107y

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 three miles, one and a half furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs DRESSEDFORSUCCESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs SHOAL BAY

Longest Traveller: STEP BACK trained by M Bradstock, Wantage, 225 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

DRESSEDFORSUCCESS(GB)(73) 16U46P- CD 10 12-8

Br B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mr James Latham James Moffatt, Cartmel T

H Pendle Forest & Craven

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple course winner for this yard (rejoined since last outing) in 2021/22. Pulled up in hunter chase at Carlisle on sole start this year but better expected back at favourite venue. TFR###!! BHA120

2

TIMELEADER(IRE)(21) 511P5-1

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Dancing Matilda (IRE)

9 12-4

Mr Huw Edwards (7) J

O G&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran L Doyle J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser Backed up his excellent fifth in Aintree Foxhunters with easy victory at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) latest and holds leading claims TFR##### BHA129

WRITEITDOWN(IRE)(32) Fr42P1- CD

9 12-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Miss Immy Robinson (5) J

O Mrs B. C. Jones-Owen R. A. Owen, Llandyrnog T

H Haydon

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a big surprise (albeit a fortunate winner) when bagging this event 12 months ago but out of his depth at Aintree latest and has something to find on form with principals here TFR##!!! BHA102

GABORIOT(FR)(37) 34PU23-

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)

5

7 12-0

Miss Alice Stevens (3) J

O The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at his best. Hasn’t matched that in hunter chases, however, and unable to build on previous run when well beaten at Kempton latest. TFR##!!! BHA110

KILBREWBOY(IRE)(26) 52212-P

Br B g Stowaway - Bean Ki Moon (IRE)

10 12-0

Mr Charlie Case (7) J

O Mr B. I. Case Ben Case, Banbury T

H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

6

David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wincanton chase winner in 2020 but not scored under Rules since and offered little in Cheltenham hunter earlier this month. TFR#!!!! BHA88

SHOALBAY(IRE)(45) U3/PP12-

Br B g Gold Well - Ring Hill

O Mrs R. J. Skan

7

10 12-0

Mr Oliver Boyden (7) J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

H Croome & West Warwickshire McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly useful performer for Colin Tizzard but well below that level in 4 starts for current yard. Won a 4-runner point in March but work to do back under Rules here. TFR###!! BHA118

STEPBACK(IRE)(48) 25P420-

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE)

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership

H Berks & Bucks Drag

13 12-0

Miss Lily Bradstock (7) J

Mark Bradstock, Wantage T

TIMEFORM VIEW Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner who posted his best effort in hunters when second at Carlisle (24.5f) in March. Below form at Aintree since but must enter calculations here TFR####!

BHA112

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

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sorcillera

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

O Mr J Welch R. J. Holmes, Saverley Green

H Cheshire Forest TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Points earlier this month but hasn’t troubled the judge in 5 hunter chases thus far and makes limited appeal. TFR##!!! BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: WRITE IT DOWN (IRE) 8 12 4 Miss Immy Robinson 50-1 (R A Owen) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

GABORIOT: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Time Leader (IRE), 7-1 Dressedforsuccess (GB), Step Back (IRE), 10-1 Shoal Bay (IRE), 12-1 Gaboriot (FR), 20-1 Write It Down (IRE), 25-1 Urbanist (IRE), 28-1 Kilbrew Boy (IRE)

TIME LEADER bagged his third hunter chase of the year with the minimum of fuss at Kelso 3 weeks ago and should take the beating here. Step Back and Dressedforsuccess may provide the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIME LEADER (IRE) 2.STEP BACK (IRE) 3.DRESSEDFORSUCCESS RACE RESULT TIME:

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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THE HALES OF CARTMEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7850

2m 6f 31y

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Race Description The final race this evening is a two miles and six furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-120. 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 120 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs ALQAMAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs BLAKENEY POINT

Fancy That: D McCain won this race in 2014 and 2015. The stable runs BLAKENEY POINT today

J Moffatt won this race in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs ALQAMAR today.

Longest Traveller: PYRAMID PLACE trained by M Harris, Warminster, 266 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3120, 2nd £1560, 3rd £780, 4th £390, 5th £195, 6th £97. (Penalty Value £4084.35) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable no horse age st-lb

1

ALQAMAR(GB)(277) U6/0000- C

9 12-0

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

O Mrs E. Vyner-Brooks,Dave&Yvonne Simpson James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Darley Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a four-timer over shorter in 2021 (3 wins here) but never got going last term. On a good mark if returning at his best but might need the run over the furthest trip he’s tackled. TFR###!! BHA118

2

BLAKENEYPOINT(GB)(210) 621536-

10 11-10

Br B g Sir Percy - Cartoon Abbie McCain (5) J

O Mr D. McCain Jnr Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Put it all together to add to his tally at Bangor (23f) last summer On a career-low mark on his return but anyone’s guess as to which version of him will show up TFR###!! BHA114

CURLEYFINGER(IRE)(21) 46515-3 BF

6 11-9

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Club Racing Curley Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Mary Tyner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Hexham novice and 3m Musselburgh staying handicap hurdle last season. Continued the good work with a front-running third at Kelso 3 weeks ago and not dismissed. TFR###!! BHA113

THATBEATSBANAGHER(IRE)(15) 04212-1

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katie’s Jem (IRE)

9 11-9

Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Michael O’Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Sedgefield and resumed winning ways for his first success away from there for Ben Haslam in similar event at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Bit more needed up 4lb now. TFR###!! BHA113

5

PYRAMIDPLACE(IRE)(22) 21344-5

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima

O PP & R Syndicate

6

7

6 11-9

Bradley Harris (5) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on sliding mark at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Below par in this grade at Ludlow 3 weeks ago though and steps up in trip now. TFR###!! BHA113

OURLAURAB(IRE)(15) 44412-1

Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE)

5 11-7

Jack Hogan (5) J

O Racing Knights Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Flintshire Furniture S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways with a second victory at Newcastle recently and is a much-improved mare this spring. Hit with a 10lb rise but could be up to the task if she can continue her progress. TFR##### BHA111

PALMBEACH(IRE)(13) 2/6066-3

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR)

O Mrs S. F. Dixon

B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock

6 11-6

Mr John Dixon (7) J

John Dixon, Carlisle T

Messrs J Dixon & Son S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t made much of an impact in handicaps for this yard but dropping in the weights all the while

First go over this trip TFR###!! BHA110

CITYDERBY(IRE)(40) 304515- 7 11-1

Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

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

B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBacktoformwithabangfornewstablewhenwinning21f Wetherbyhandicaphurdlelastmonthandshaped well over extended 3m in competitive Ayr contest next time Can go well back down in trip/class TFR####! BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: JELSKI (GER) 8 11 13 Charlotte Jones 11-2 (James Moffatt) 8 ran

Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

ALQAMAR: Following its run on 27/8/2022 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

BLAKENEY POINT: Following its run on 2/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE), 9-2 Our Laura B (IRE), 5-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 7-1 City Derby (IRE), 17-2 Pyramid Place (IRE), 10-1 Blakeney Point (GB), 14-1 Alqamar (GB), 16-1 Palm Beach (IRE)

OUR LAURA B hasn’t looked back since sent handicapping and could defy a 10lb rise for her Newcastle romp if keeping up the good work. City Derby is feared most, ahead of Curley Finger

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August Monday Season Finale

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.50 - THE CAMPBELL & ROWLEY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4145 to the winning horse The second to receive £1907, the third £953, the fourth £477 and the fifth £237. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 28th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries, 1 at £6 and 15 at £29. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3171; Second £1585; Third £793; Fourth £396; Fifth £198. (Penalty Value £4145.58) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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Second Race 6.20 - THE RACING WELFARE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3921 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1806, the third £902 and the fourth £452. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £24. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3005; Second £1503; Third £751; Fourth £376. (Penalty Value £3921.12)

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Third Race 6.50 - THE STRATHMORE HOTELS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3089 to the winning horse The second to receive £1421, the third £710, the fourth £355 and the fifth £177. 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 25th and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. 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 A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 14 entries at £18. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2363; Second £1181; Third £591; Fourth £295; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £3089.38)

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Fourth Race 7.20 - THE CHAMPAGNE LOUIS ROEDERER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5020 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577, the fifth £288 and the sixth £143. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. 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 stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £37. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3836; Second £1917; Third £959; Fourth £480; Fifth £239; Sixth £120.

(Penalty Value £5020.89)

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Fifth Race 7.50 - THE MUV NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6581 to the winning horse The second to receive £3025, the third £1512, the fourth £756, the fifth £378 and the sixth £188. for novice five yrs old and upwards £50 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, there will be a prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries, 3 at £10 and 6 at £50. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5028; Second £2514; Third £1257; Fourth £629; Fifth £314; Sixth £157. (Penalty Value £6581.79) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 8.20 - THE CARTMEL RACECOURSE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, jockey and trainer In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £22. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC

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Seventh Race 8.50 - THE HALES OF CARTMEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1877, the third £938, the fourth £469, the fifth £234 and the sixth £116. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries, 0 at £5 and 21 at £28. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3120; Second £1560; Third £780; Fourth £390; Fifth £195; Sixth £97. (Penalty Value £4084.35) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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