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 no horse age st-lb

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

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 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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