FIRST RACE | 2.05

THE OAKMERE HOMES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £16156, 2nd £8076, 3rd £4040, 4th £2020, 5th £1008. (Penalty Value £21124) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

2m 5f 34y

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Race Description This is a two mile, five furlong, 34 yard handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses 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.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (25 wins from 128 runners, 20%) runs GREY SKIES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs BROKEN ICE

Weightwatcher: CAPTAIN TOM CAT won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120.

Longest Travellers: WALKING THE WALK & ARCTIC AMBITION trained by G Elliott, BROKEN ICE trained by G Cromwell, all Ireland.

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

1

HANGINTHERE(IRE)(23) 1P14-25 D

9 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who has an excellent strike rate over fences Bit disappointing over hurdles at Market Rasen last month but respected back in this sphere TFR###!! BHA139

2

MESSIREDESOBEAUX(FR)(99) 4P/3/P15- D 11 11-12

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Madame Lys (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mme Marie Devilder & Mr Fernand Sellier The SPORTING LIFE S

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerlyasmartnovicehurdler/chaser Hardtotrainovertheyearsandnotatthatlevelnowadaysbutstillretainshisenthusiasmandresolutionjudged onhisgutsywinatWarwickinFebruary,edgingoutafellowveteran.InnothinglikethesameformatNewburythefollowingmonth,though. TFR###!! BHA137

UBETYA(IRE)(34) 22450-1 CD

8 11-3

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Valentina Gaye (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Ms Cecily Purcell Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for this yard in 8-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago by nose from Marshalled, patient tactics suiting well given the way the race developed. More needed in this better contest, however. TFR###!! BHA128

MARSHALLED(IRE)(34) 0533-12 BF

9 11-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and has revived for new yard lately, winning a handicap chase at Newcastle before nose second of 8 to Ubetya in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago, just failing Cheekpieces back on. TFR###!! BHA127

5

QUOIDENEUF(FR)(28) 4512-41 D

9 11-0

Br B g Anzillero (GER) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form away from the mud, resuming winning ways in 4-runner event at Fakenham 4 weeks ago. However, was all out that day and will find this more competitive. TFR###!! BHA125

6

GREYSKIES(IRE)(32) 05411-2

7 10-12

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 in April. Close second over C&D since and should give another good account. TFR####! BHA123

7

ARTHUR’SQUAY(IRE)(34) 1232-04

9 10-12

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

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mr Jonathan Deacon

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over fences in Ireland but improved model for new stable, completing hat-trick in good style at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in January. Largely run with credit in defeat since, finishing strongly here (17.3f) latest. Of strong interest up in trip TFR##### BHA123

9

10

CAPTAINTOMCAT(IRE)(10) 62U-303 D BF 8 10-9

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Molly Malone (IRE) Luke Scott (7) J

O Deva Racing (CTC) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B P. Motherway Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old since returning from 11 months off in September and couldn’t capitalise on a drop in the weights back over hurdles at Uttoxeter 10 days ago. TFR###!! BHA120

BROKENICE(IRE)(28) P060-22 D

7 10-7

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Swans High Stool Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr W. S. Acham

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when just denied at Killarney and backed that up with a decent second at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago, unlucky to bump into a revitalised rival. Respected. TFR####! BHA118

ARCTICAMBITION(IRE)(33) 041-211

8 10-7

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds Jack Kennedy J

O Go Go Go Partnership Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over fences in the spring and took advantage of lower hurdles mark last 2 starts Looks sure to go close again back in this sphere (better chaser). TFR####! BHA118

11

WALKINGTHEWALK(IRE)(21) 25-2221 D

8 10-2

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Iconic Events (IRE) Dylan Kitts (7) J

O Mrs Finola Murphy Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Desmond Devereux

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this season, resuming winning ways at Perth 3 weeks ago in a good time This tougher but not taken lightly TFR####! BHA112

12

SWORDOFFATE(IRE)(21) 412-203 C D 10 10-2

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

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

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser who arrives in good form but this surely too demanding from out of the handicap TFR#!!!! BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: DR SANDERSON (IRE) 8 10 7 Kevin Brogan 9-2 (Ben Haslam) 8 ran

Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE), 8-1 Walking The Walk (IRE), 17-2 Ubetya (IRE), Marshalled (IRE), 9-1GreySkies(IRE),10-1BrokenIce(IRE),12-1QuoideNeuf (FR),16-1Arthur’sQuay(IRE),18-1HangInThere(IRE), Captain Tom Cat (IRE), 22-1 Messire des Obeaux (FR), 50-1 Sword of Fate (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ARTHUR’S QUAY could be ready to resume winning ways given how he finished here 5 weeks ago. Irish-trained runners hold a strong hand, headed by the thriving Arctic Ambition and his stablemate Walking The Walk.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) 2.ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) 3.WALKING THE WALK (IRE)

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Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £258,150 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

The Oakmere Homes Handicap Hurdle Race

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16156, 2nd £8076, 3rd £4040, 4th £2020, 5th £1008. (Penalty Value £21124)

2m 1f 46y

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Race Description This is a two mile, one furlong, 46 yard handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses with a specific ratings band but, as per our first race on the card, this race has no rating restrictions attached to it either 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.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (29 wins from 184 runners, 16%) runs VOCAL DUKE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A P Keatley (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs BELVEDERE BLAST

Longest Travellers: FIVEONEFIVE trained by C Collins, I DON’T GET IT trained by N McCluskey, BANKS BOY trained by G Elliott, HALLOWED STAR trained by J J Hanlon, all Ireland.

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

1

HALLOWEDSTAR(IRE)(34) 21FPF-5 D

8 12-0

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - All Hallows (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mrs A. F. Mee John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 34 days ago. Back down in trip Wouldn’t dismiss TFR###!! BHA140

2

BANKSBOY(IRE)(57) 625P/1-2

7 11-0

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Fantastic Fleur (GER) Jack Kennedy J

O Mrs Anne Marie McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B K. McManus Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 57 days ago, clear of rest. In the mix. TFR###!! BHA126

3

HURRICANEALI(IRE)(16) 142-032 D

7 10-13

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Hurricane Irene (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr M. Fruhwald John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Tribesmen Syndicate John Mackie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Genuine individual. Three wins from 9 runs last season. 4/1, good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, running on. Player off an unchanged mark. TFR##### BHA125

4

TOOFRIENDLY(GB)(12) 653-31P BF

5 10-13

Br B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up TFR###!! BHA125

5

ASHINGTON(GB)(31) B323-26

Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma

8 10-12

Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Springfield Farm Partnership Titan Resource Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 31 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces back on and no forlorn hope TFR###!! BHA124

6

FIVEONEFIVE(IRE)(21) 3056-12

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Jenmarie (IRE)

5 10-12

Denis O’Regan J

O Salvatore Giannini/Tony Lagan Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Joe & Mel Power

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in May. Creditable second of 8 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good, 3/1) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Not ruled out. TFR###!! BHA124

7

CASTELGANDOLFO(IRE)(35) 24452-1

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)

O Mr Nic Brereton

6 10-12

Paddy Brennan J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Yeomanstown Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to firm) 35 days ago, running on. Needs considering TFR####! BHA124

8

TROLLEYBOY(GB)(46) 12021-2 BF 5 10-10

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Where I Be Joe Anderson (5) J

O Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr C. A. Cyzer Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Ludlow in April. Creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle (11/10) at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 46 days ago. In the picture TFR###!! BHA122

9

10

DRTJECKLEBURG(IRE)(84) 10/2430- 5 10-8

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) Adam Wedge J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good) 84 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy with work to do TFR##!!! BHA120

BANDOFOUTLAWS(IRE)(57) 6/0P00-0 BF 8 10-6

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Band of Colour (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Kilnamoragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Has good chance at these weights if back on song TFR###!! BHA118

11

BELVEDEREBLAST(IRE)(15) 04P-111 D

5 10-6

Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Swanland Partnership Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Padraig Williams

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) 15 days ago. Progressing and firmly in the picture TFR###!! BHA118

12

INFERNOSACREE(FR)(46) 11141-1

5 10-6

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 11 runs last season. 7/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 46 days ago, pushed out. One for the shortlist. TFR###!! BHA118

13

IDON’TGETIT(IRE)(14) 1-12153 D

9 10-4

Br B g Stowaway - Sharps Express (IRE) Gearoid Brouder (5) J

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

B Ms E. Mallon

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in May. 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Ought to be in the shake-up TFR###!! BHA116

14

VOCALDUKE(IRE)(36) 4U20-05 CD

7 10-2

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Jim Bracken, Keith Hadwin & DJM James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B J. S. Bolger Station Yard Garage Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, last of 5 in handicap chase at this course (17.3f, good) on debut over fences 36 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and needs to bounce back TFR###!! BHA113

2022: ISLAND MAHEE (IRE) 8 10 7 James Bowen 9-1 (S R B Crawford) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No 11, 12, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 10

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Stewards Note: ASHINGTON: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

TROLLEY BOY: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the jockey failed to ride out.

DR T J ECKLEBURG: Following its run on 9/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling

VOCAL DUKE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was lame on its left hindleg

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Trolley Boy (GB), 8-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), Inferno Sacree (FR), 17-2 Banks Boy (IRE), Too Friendly (GB), 9-1 Hurricane Ali (IRE), 11-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), 12-1 Hallowed Star (IRE), Fiveonefive (IRE), 22-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 25-1 Ashington (GB), 40-1 Band of Outlaws (IRE), I Don’t Get It (IRE), 100-1 Vocal Duke (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances but HURRICANE ALI is a likeable sort who can race off the same mark as when a good second at Aintree so he edges the vote at the chief expense of Kelso scorer Castel Gandolfo. Belvedere Blast is another who can have a say on the back of his recent Hexham success, with the handily-weighted Hallowed Star completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HURRICANE ALI (IRE) 2.CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) 3.BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE)