FIRST RACE | 1.55

THE CARTMEL RACES AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3216, 2nd £1608, 3rd £804, 4th £402, 5th £201. (Penalty Value £3700.41)

2m 1f 46y

Race Description This is a two mile, one furlong, 46 yard handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 rivals 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.

Race Stats

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs ZAMOND

Weightwatcher: IOLANI won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 18lb to 94.

Longest Travellers: WEE JERRY trained by N McCluskey, A CHEAP THRILL trained by E Mullins, MI SUENO trained by P Flood, all Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

PALMBEACH(IRE)(30) 6066-36

6 12-0

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR) Mr John Dixon (3) J

O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T

B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock Messrs J Dixon & Son S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t made much of an impact in handicaps for this yard and while his mark continues to ease, he didn’t show any signs of an imminent revival here at the end of last month. TFR##!!! BHA108

2

WICKLOWFLYER(IRE)(14) P10P-P0

6 11-9

Br B m Ask - Good Bye Dolly (IRE) Miss Pippa Brown (7) J

O Mr I. Barran John Wainwright, Malton T

B Hubert Doran Harmony Inns Hotels S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Bellewstown claimer on final start for Gordon Elliott last August but she has offered precious little since, including both starts for new connections TFR#!!!! BHA103

ZAMOND(FR)(98) 301U52- CD

Br B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR)

7 11-9

Mr James King J

O Hale Racing & The Lyle Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW SuccessfuloverC&DonsolepreviousvisitherelastsummerandaddedtohistallyatDoncasterinDecember Finesecond in a Class 2 Musselburgh handicap last time and leading claims back at this course with James King booked. TFR####! BHA103

DEMISANG(FR)(371) 2154/35- CD

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR)

10 11-9

Mr John Dawson J

O RM&T Holdings Limited & Neville Ender Sara Ender, Malton T

B Herve d’Armaille Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scoredtwiceforthisyardduring2021/22campaignbutnotatthesamelevelin2startsforMickyHammondoverC&DlastJune Givenachance bythehandicapper(now4lbbelowlastwinningmark)andwillbeathreatif thereturntotheSaraEnderyardhasapositiveeffect. TFR###!! BHA103

5

PRIMETIMELADY(GB)(30) 2P34-02 CD 6 11-8

Br Br m Westerner - Lady Everywhere

Mr Murray Dodd (7) J

O POPLAR COTTAGE RACING CLUB Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B M. C. and Mrs Yeo Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Exuberant sort who was improved when scoring twice over hurdles last May, including over this C&D. Best effort since when hitting the crossbar at Warwick(2m, good)last time and, stillonan attractive mark up 2lb,she has toenter calculations TFR###!! BHA102 6

ACHEAPTHRILL(IRE)(10) 0/P00P-0

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Daraghs Dream (IRE)

7

6 11-8

Mr C. J. Shine (7) J

O Emmet Mullins Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Geraldine O’Mahony

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to be placed, let alone win, from 14 starts overall, in this sphere and over fences Needs a second look in the betting given the shrewd Irish yard that he represents but this 6-y-o is hard to warm to based on his racecourse exploits to date. TFR##!!! BHA102

CUZCODUMATHAN(FR)(30) U6P0-54

5 11-6

Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR) Mr Freddie Gordon (3) J

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

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but hasn’t shown much in a handful of appearances for present yard, again safely held tried in cheekpieces (retained) over this C&D last time TFR##!!! BHA100

9

10

RHODIA(IRE)(117) 0/62364-

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Annie Greene (IRE)

7 11-2

Miss Heidi Palin (5) J

O Mrs L Pickard & Mr A L Holland Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T

B Mr Andrew McNally

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-uptwicefrom4startsinbumpersand,thoughyettoreachthesameleveloverhurdles,hehasshownclearsignsof ability in a trio of novice events Improvement may well be forthcoming now pitched into a handicap and he’s one to consider TFR##### BHA96

CALEVADE(IRE)(30) 3///P05-1 CD

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Avoidance (USA)

7 11-1

Mr A J O’Neill (5) J

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

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who stepped up on his previous efforts in this sphere when accounting for 10 rivals in a C&D selling handicap (good) lasttime Moreonhisplateup5lbbuthecouldhavemoretoofferasahurdleronwhatwillbejusthisfifthstartinthissphere TFR###!! BHA95

IOLANI(GER)(17) PU025-0 D

11 11-0

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER) Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Gestut Etzean Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to snapping his long losing run at Carlisle in February but has failed to fire both subsequent starts in this sphere Others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA94

11

WEEJERRY(IRE)(12) 060-6P5

12

13

14

7 10-11

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady of Glencoe (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (5) J

O N. T. McCluskey N. T. McCluskey, Ireland T

B N. T. McCluskey

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced one of his better efforts when fifth of 12 at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) recently but this Irish raider will need to take a sizeable step forward in order to open his account here TFR##!!! BHA91

FORTHREE(IRE)(32) 06443-0

9 10-10

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Asmaa (USA) Mr Jason Dixon J

O Ben Lapham & Formidable Fellows Mark Weatherer, Malton T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice for James Ewart in summer of 2021. Best effort since joining this yard when third of 14 at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in April. Not in the same form next time, though, and others make more appeal for win purposes TFR##!!! BHA90

MISUENO(IRE)(18) 66000-5

Br Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)

4 10-7

Miss Alice Stevens (3) J

O Mrs Teresa Flood Peter John Flood, Ireland T

B Elvira Kinsella Garcia

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously for this yard when fifth of 15 at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) last time but even that form leaves him short of what will be required here TFR##!!!

ARDVIEWBOY(IRE)(32) 241P-PP

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

14 10-2

BHA92

Mr James Waggott (7) J

O Wild West Racing Simon West, Middleham T

B Mr Eugene Mccormack

TIMEFORM VIEW Longstanding maiden/veteran who is hard to make a case for from a long way out of the weights Cheekpieces enlisted on this debut for new yard. TFR#!!!!

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

BHA61

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12.

Stewards Note:

WICKLOW FLYER: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped right throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Zamond (FR), 5-1 Prime Time Lady (GB), Calevade (IRE), 10-1 Demi Sang (FR), Rhodia (IRE), 14-1 A Cheap Thrill (IRE), 18-1 Wee Jerry (IRE), 20-1 Mi Sueno (IRE), 22-1 Palm Beach (IRE), Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 25-1 Iolani (GER), For Three (IRE), 150-1 Wicklow Flyer (IRE), 200-1 Ardview Boy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

RHODIA hasn’t pulled up any trees in a handful of novice events in this sphere but is appealing now making the switch to handicap company off what, judged on his bumper form, is a potentially handy opening mark. With James King booked, Zamond is a big danger given the strength of his latest effort at Musselburgh and the fact that he was a C&D winner on his sole previous start here Fellow C&D winners Prime Time Lady and Calevade are also feared, in that order of preference

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RHODIA (IRE) 2.ZAMOND (FR) 3.PRIME TIME LADY

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THE CARK MANOR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9749

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3938, 2nd £1968, 3rd £985, 4th £492, 5th £246. (Penalty Value £5148.45)

3m 1f 107y

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Race Description This is a three mile, one furlong, 107 yard handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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.

Race Stats

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 29 runners, 3%) runs GRANGE RANGER

Weightwatcher: GRANGE RANGER won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 6lb to 103.

Longest Traveller: DIEGOS WAY trained by C Collins, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

WESTERNRUN(IRE)(19) 4131-25

8 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Stitch Pockets (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Stephen Curran

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner earlier in the year and while he’s probably not the force of old he’s down in class here TFR###!! BHA120

2

DEESTAR(IRE)(32) 2112-51 CD

10 11-11

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

O The Deeside Partnership Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Mrs Theresa Abbey Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has run here a dozen times - mostly over staying distances - and never finished outside the frame, primed to perfection as he proved a different propositiontolandagamblein29.4f veterans’handicapchaselastmonth,findingplentyunderthisrider Obviouschancedespitecareer-highmark. TFR####! BHA117

JONYMAX(IRE)(33) 4444-2B

8 11-7

Br B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J

O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B John and Miriam Murphy NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirably consistent in 2022 and back from 6-month absence when creditable second in Norfolk National Handicap at Fakenham (29.1f, good). Brought down back over hurdles 33 days ago and capable of making his mark back chasing TFR###!! BHA113

BREAKINGTHEICE(IRE)(208) 114/10P- CD

Br B g Frozen Power (IRE) - Specific (IRE)

8 11-6

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Montgomerie and Bewley George Bewley, Colby T

B Jas Linnane, J. Moore & B. Gardiner Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a splendid run in 2021, winning 5 handicap chases (including over this C&D), and scored first time back at Hexham in the autumn. Probably high enough in the weights back from 6 months off this time around after wind op TFR###!! BHA112

ZUMBI(GER)(34) 3133P-4 C BF

Br Gr g Reliable Man - Zalexa (GER)

O Dave & Yvonne Simpson

6

6 11-3

Charlotte Jones (3) J

James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Stall Garden Lounge Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner here last summer and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on last month’s chase debut here having beenwellsupported,makinghismovesoonerthanideal.Opentoimprovementandthislongertripwillsuit.Lotstolike. TFR##### BHA109

JELSKI(GER)(30) 523UP-5 C

Br B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud

O The Running In Rail Partnership

B J. Ditscheid

7

9 11-3

William Shanahan (7) J

James Moffatt, Cartmel T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles at Haydock and this track (2 3/4m) last year Fairly encouraging return over fences here recently and his mark is slipping all the while. Goes back up in trip. TFR###!! BHA109

DIEGOSWAY(IRE)(19) 235F-54

Br Br g Stowaway - Easter Duties (IRE)

10 10-11

Miss Alice Stevens (7) J

O Mr N Collins Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Noel Collins

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally held form well since winning 3m Bangor handicap chase in October and return to this longer trip will suit. Can go well. TFR###!! BHA103

GRANGERANGER(IRE)(5) 0P4-543 11 10-11

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Brian Hughes

O Oakwood Rainbow Micky Hammond, Middleham

B Brian Kiely Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteranwhosprang a28/1-surprise atWetherby(extended3m) inNovember butpatchyformsince, jumping poorly even by his standards at Hexham on Sunday in this headgear TFR###!! BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note: WESTERN RUN: Following its run on 11/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

JONY MAX: Following its run on 28/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled in the back straight.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dee Star (IRE), 7-2 Zumbi (GER), 11-2 Jony Max (IRE), 15-2 Diegos Way (IRE), 14-1 Breaking The Ice (IRE), Grange Ranger (IRE), 16-1 Western Run (IRE), Jelski (GER)

ZUMBI made an encouraging start over fences here last month and looks sure to improve over this longer trip, so gets the vote over the admirable Dee Star, who is becoming a cult-hero at Cartmel after recording another victory (now 4 wins and 6 seconds here) last month but now finds himself on a career-high mark. Jony Max and Diegos Way are also in the mix.

THE ST MARY’S HOSPICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2767, 2nd £1383, 3rd £692, 4th £346, 5th £173. (Penalty Value £3617.48)

2m 5f 34y

Race Description The third race of the day is a two mile, five furlongs, 34 yard handicap steeple chase that has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

Race Stats

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 29 runners, 3%) runs ONENIGHTINTOWN no horse age st-lb

Longest Travellers: MONOXIDE trained by N McCluskey, CARNET DE STAGE trained by E O’Sullivan, both Ireland.

1

CARNETDESTAGE(IRE)(21) PPP-005

8 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Mr C. J. Shine (7) J

O Tyson Syndicate Eugene M. O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Mrs Hannah Crowley

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and took a step back in the the right direction at Clonmel 3 weeks ago. Irish raider needs considering at this level. TFR##### BHA100

2

ROXBOROROAD(IRE)(24) 0/P0P0-4 D 10 12-0

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Pretty Neat (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Back over fences and leading owner persevering TFR##!!! BHA100

3

RAECIUSFELIX(IRE)(34) 2114-PP D

9 11-12

Br Ch g Stowaway - Dances With Waves (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Gregory Rossiter STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW All-the-way winner of handicap chases at Sedgefield and Kelso (both at around 21f) in September Has run like a horse with issues both starts last month, though. Wind op may help in that regard. TFR###!! BHA98

4

BELLSEXPRESS(IRE)(32) 23654-0

6 11-9

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bells Chance (IRE) 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 year Little to get excited about over hurdles but local yard can boast a terrific record here and he’s an unexposed chase debutant. TFR####! BHA95

5

THATSY(FR)(27) P006-64

6

7

9 11-9

Br Gr g Martaline - Rainallday (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs B Butterworth & Mrs Jackie Holliday Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mr Olivier Tricot

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over fences and looks on the downgrade for this yard. Hopes rest on a breathing operation. TFR###!! BHA95

THEELECTRICIAN(IRE)(27) 5PP1-35 D

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Spring Flower (IRE)

7 11-4

Jamie Hamilton J

O Spittal and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Christopher Maye Spittal Haulage Scotland Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best after 2 shockers to win at Carlisle in April. Remained in form since, shaping up quite nicely only stamina gave way over 3m at Hexham a month ago. One to consider back in distance. TFR###!! BHA90

CASHAGAIN(FR)(32) 3220U-3

11 11-4

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Jeu de Lune (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J

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

B Mme Chantal Jamin METAL SUPPLIES LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran and have to go back to 2021 for the last time he tasted success Creditable third over hurdles here a month ago confirms he’s still competitive, at least. TFR###!! BHA90

8

JOEYSTEEL(IRE)(48) 0P25P-3

10 11-4

Br B g Craigsteel - Tower Project (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J

O Christian Williams Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Con McSweeney NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap chase winner but unreliable, rather throwing it away when second at Newton Abbot in September and disappointed twice to end 2022. Finished with running left when third on last month’s reappearance TFR####! BHA90

9

10

HUNGRYTIGER(IRE)(32) 2050P-5

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

9 11-4

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Mrs C. Holland George Bewley, Colby T

B Ben Furney Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner but campaigned over hurdles in recent times, keeping on for fifth from his reduced mark here last month. Back over the larger obstacles TFR###!! BHA90

MONOXIDE(GB)(6) 05-5020

8 10-12

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Breathe (FR) B. P. Kennedy (7) J

O N. T. McCluskey N. T. McCluskey, Ireland T

B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been kept busy but other than a runner-up effort (though well held by the winner) at Downpatrick, he’s offering little in varied company TFR###!! BHA84

11

ONENIGHTINTOWN(IRE)(13) 3126-46 D

Br B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Snug Bunch (IRE)

9 10-5

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B J. Conlon Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways with a bit in hand at Sedgefield in September Good second at Newcastle next time but weakened out of it at Hexham a fortnight ago. TFR###!! BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MIRACULOUS GETAWAY (IRE) 7 10 5 Jonathan England 13-2 (Sam England) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

THATSY: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Joey Steel (IRE), 6-1 Monoxide (GB), 7-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE), 15-2 Cash Again (FR), 17-2 The Electrician (IRE), 10-1 Bells Express (IRE), 11-1 Raecius Felix (IRE), 16-1 Hungry Tiger (IRE), Onenightintown (IRE), 22-1 Thatsy (FR), 28-1 Roxboro Road (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It may pay to side with Irish-raider CARNET DE STAGE down in class on the back of a pretty encouraging run 3 weeks ago. Bells Express is the unknown quantity on chase debut, with Joey Steel dangerous if on a ‘going’ day.

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THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6850

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2767, 2nd £1383, 3rd £692, 4th £346, 5th £173.

(Penalty Value £3617.48) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

3m 1f 107y

Race Description This is a three miles, 1 furltong, 107 yard handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.

Race Stats

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S England (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs WHATABOUTYEH no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: TWISTEDFIRESTARTER trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 286 miles.

1

LIGHTSAREGREEN(IRE)(27) 33F-113 CD BF 6 12-0

Br B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE) Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Holland and Todd George Bewley, Colby T

B John Hennessy Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who continues on the up over fences, very good third of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good) 27 days ago. Merits consideration off an unchanged mark. TFR####! BHA98

2

CARRIGEENKONINI(IRE)(50) P3506-P

Br Br m Kalanisi (IRE) - Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE)

7 11-6

Miss Alice Stevens (7) J

O The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden over hurdles in Ireland for Elizabeth Anne Lalor and debut for this stable was uninspiring Has a bit to prove. TFR##!!! BHA90

PRINCECLENI(FR)(18) 503P-21

5 11-2

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Daffodil Racing Cleni Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B S.C.E.A de La Metairie NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form over hurdles bu much improved over fences this summer and landed (tongue strap on for 1st time) 10-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good) 18 days ago. Weighted to go close again despite a 6lb rise TFR##### BHA86

WHATABOUTYEH(IRE)(39) 0001-42 BF

Br B g Notnowcato - Correctandpresent (IRE)

6 10-10

Jonathan England J

O Mr R Hewitt & Mr G Malanga Sam England, Guiseley T

B P. & S. Fenlon Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Southwell handicap hurdle in April and far from disgraced both runs over fences since, second of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good) 39 days ago. Still low mileage and needs considering eased 1lb TFR####! BHA80

HUMPSANDBUMPS(IRE)(13) 0206P-4 10 10-9

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Cat Burglar (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mary Sadler, Mervyn Buckley & the BFRP Danny Brooke, Middleham T

B M. Sheehy Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sortwhois now 13 runs since hislast winin 2021. Yettohittopformforhis newyard, having awindopbefore fourth of 7 in handicap chase (20/1) at Hexham (24.2f, good) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on with more needed. TFR##!!! BHA79

6

BIGGANGSTA(IRE)(34) 1/2P5P-0

Br B g Califet (FR) - Tempest Missile (IRE)

7 10-5

Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B G. Merrigan Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in well held on his chasing debut when seventh of 9 to Lights Are Green in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago. Irish point winner so could still take a step forward. TFR##!!! BHA75

7

TWISTEDFIRESTARTER(IRE)(102) 00F/F5P-

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mercy Mission

7 10-2

Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr R. J. Armson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Liam Norris W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden under both codes and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, soft) on his run for Richard Spencer Stable switch needs to yield major improvement. TFR##!!! BHA72

9

ABSOLUTELYDYLAN(IRE)(13) 60/40-PP 10 10-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cash Customer (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Michael Lee Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and he has been pulled up over hurdles at Uttoxeter and back chasing at Hereford on his last two runs Hard to fancy TFR##!!! BHA69

OLDPAGE(IRE)(15) 43P5-PP

6 10-2

Br B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE) Alison Clarke (7) J

O Mr A. Sadik Aytach Sadik, Kidderminster T

B Mr J. Gibbons

TIMEFORM VIEW A winner in Irish points but he remains with little form under Rules, cheekieces tried when pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester last time It’s easy to look elsewhere TFR##!!! BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: LARRY LOOBY (IRE) 9 10 9 Emma Smith-Chaston 6-1 (Micky Hammond) 9 ran

Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

TWISTEDFIRESTARTER: Following its run on 20/3/2023 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat-stress

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lights Are Green (IRE), Prince Cleni (FR), 7-2 Whataboutyeh (IRE), 14-1 Carrigeen Konini (IRE), Twistedfirestarter (IRE), 16-1 Humps And Bumps (IRE), Big Gangsta (IRE), 33-1 Absolutely Dylan (IRE), 100-1 Old Page (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PRINCE CLENI hasn’t looked back since sent over fences and is fancied to defy a 6lb rise in the weights and follow up his Southwell success C&D winner Lights Are Green also arrives on the up and rates a big threat, while Market Rasen runner-up Whataboutyeh merits consideration too with few miles still on the clock.