THIRD RACE | 3.25

The William Hill Cumbria Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle Race

(CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £35650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £14171, 2nd £7084, 3rd £3544, 4th £1772, 5th £884, 6th £442. (Penalty Value £18548.69) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

2m 6f 31y

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Race Description This is a two miles and six furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. 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 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (31 wins from 188 runners, 16%) runs ALQAMAR & MINELLA ESCAPE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 8 runners, 62%) runs BREAD AND BUTTER no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: NAME IN LIGHTS trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 285 miles.

1

BREADANDBUTTER(IRE)(87) 035662- 8 12-0

Br Br g Westerner - Wells Diamond (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mr William Woodhouse Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Longrove Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW After 4 months off, shaped very well on first outing since leaving Ms Helen P. Markham when second of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f) in April, finishing well having been short of room home turn. Can go one better with his yard in fine form. TFR##### BHA128

2

JUDICIALLAW(IRE)(60) 3/045-11

Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Overdrive

6 11-13

Mr A J O’Neill (7) J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingdroppedbelowhislastwinningmark,returnedtoformwhenwinningaWorcesterhandicap(23f)inMay.Backupin trip, he found plenty when following up at Huntingdon (25f) 15 days later and he’s respected as he bids for the hat-trick. TFR####! BHA127

3

JOHNSON’SBLUE(IRE)(154) 114161- CD

6 11-13

Br B g Westerner - Annimation (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Geoff Wilson and Cambridge Racing Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr J. P. Whelan Cambridge Bloodstock Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaveryproductive2022/23campaign,withhissixvictoriesincludingsuccessinthisevent.Afterararebelow-pareffort,soon got back to winning ways when making all at Haydock (24.3f) when last in February, so he’s not taken lightly on his return. TFR####! BHA127

4

MINELLAESCAPE(IRE)(54) 4/F0P3-U

Br B g Beat Hollow - Be My Leader (IRE)

8 11-12

Lorcan Murtagh J

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

B Paul Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler/chaseratbestforHenrydeBromhead,butstruggledforformin4outingslastseason.Fared no better on his stable debut when unseating rider at this course (25.4f) in May, so a major revival is required. TFR##!!! BHA126 5

GLINGERFLAME(IRE)(35) 3S2/6-12

11 11-12

Br Gr g Daylami (IRE) - Titian Flame (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr James Westoll Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Carmel & John Fogarty Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedheretainsabilityatthesecondtimeof askingafteralongabsencewhengainingafourthsuccessatHexham(20.1f)inMay.Backed up that effortwhen runner-up atthe same C&D thefollowingmonth, though didn’t look aneasy ride Remains on aworkable mark. TFR###!! BHA126

6

NAMEINLIGHTS(IRE)(25) 45F-3P1

Br B g Fame And Glory - Chevalier Jet (IRE)

7 11-9

Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverhurdlesbackin2021/22butdidn’tconvincewithhisjumpingtriedoverfences However,revertedtohurdlingandupped intrip,he gotbackontrackwhen winning handicap atNewton Abbot (26.5f) last month. Task isnow tobuildon his latest effort. TFR###!! BHA123

DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO(IRE)(20) 300-001 CD 10 11-9

Br Ch g Presenting - Pretty Puttens (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Rita Kent

Micheal Nolan J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperforNickGiffordbutdidn’toffermuchonfirst3startsoverhurdlesforhiscurrentyard.However,droppedingradeand withcheekpieces backon,hewonforthefirsttimeoverjumpssince2018 atthisC&D20daysago.Moreneededbackupinclass TFR###!! BHA123

9

10

JESUITIQUE(FR)(20) 12104/-5 8 11-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jaune de Beaufai (FR) Cillin Leonard (5) J

O The Three Amigos Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a bright start for his current trainer in 2021/22, winning 3 of his first 4 races After 15 months off, shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 8 in handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 20 days ago. This run should reveal more TFR##!!! BHA121

CELESTIALHORIZON(IRE)(24) P60-000 5 11-6

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerforJosephO’Brienbutlosthiswaylastsummerandhasn’tdonemuchbetterforhiscurrentyard,failing to stop the slide in refitted cheekpieces last time Continues to fall in the weights but has enough to prove at present. TFR##!!! BHA120

CARRAREA(IRE)(35) 6/23-115 BF

6 11-6

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Georgina Valleya (IRE) Jonathan England J

O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B George Mullins Click Marketing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerforEmmetMullinsandopenedhurdlesaccountonsecondstartforcurrentyardinaMarketRasenmaiden(16.6f)inMay. FollowedupoverthesameC&D,butnotinthesameformatHexhamlasttime Bouncebackcalledforreturnedtohandicapcompany TFR##!!! BHA120 11

ALQAMAR(GB)(20) 0000-53 C 9 11-3

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

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedafour-timerin2021,with3winshere(allat17.2f).NotinthesameformlastyearbutmoreencouragingsignsatthisC&Don his twostartsthis season, making move out widewhen third earlier this month. Lurks ona dangerous mark with cheekpieces backon.TFR###!! BHA117 12

PYRAMIDPLACE(IRE)(5) 344-513 CD BF

6 11-2

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Harry Reed J

O PP & R Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced back from a below-par effort when winning at this C&D in May and ran well when third of 6 at Newton Abbot 5 days ago, despite needing a stronger gallop Can give another good account returned to this venue. TFR###!! BHA116

13

CITYDERBY(IRE)(20) 4515-22 BF

7 10-8

Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

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

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

TIMEFORMVIEWMakinghisfourthstartforhiscurrentyard,returnedtoformwhenlandinghandicapatWetherby(21.2f)inApril.Hascontinuedin good heart since, hitting the front sooner than ideal when runner-up at this C&D 20 days ago. Can give his running again. TFR###!! BHA108

14

SONGO(IRE)(25) 40U4//-1 D

7 10-7

Br B g Most Improved (IRE) - Sacre Fleur (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O The Songo Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Sacre Fleur Partnership Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Developed into a fairly useful performer on the Flat last year, winning three times Back over hurdles, scored with plenty in hand in a Newton Abbot novice (21.5f) in June, but he’ll need to brush up his jumping as he makes his handicap debut in this sphere TFR###!! BHA107

2022: JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) 5 10 10 Brendan Powell 7-2 (Mark Walford) 12 ran Hood worn by No 12, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 9, 11, 13.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Stewards Note:

CARRAREA: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Judicial Law (IRE), 7-1 Bread And Butter (IRE), Johnson’s Blue (IRE), 10-1 Glinger Flame (IRE), Name In Lights (IRE), 12-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), 14-1 City Derby (IRE), Songo (IRE), 16-1 Didtheyleaveuoutto (IRE), 18-1 Carrarea (IRE), Alqamar (GB), 28-1 Jesuitique (FR), Celestial Horizon (IRE), 66-1 Minella Escape (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BREAD AND BUTTER shaped very well on his stable debut when runner-up at the Punchestown Festival, closing all the way to the line after meeting trouble, so he is taken to get back to winning ways with his yard in excellent form. Heading the list of dangers is last year’s winner of the race Johnson’s Blue, while Judicial Law is respected in his hat-trick bid.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE) 2.JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) 3.JUDICIAL LAW (IRE)

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THE HADWINS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for four 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 1f 61y

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Race Description This is a two miles and one and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Moffatt (31 wins from 188 runners, 16%) runs BELLS EXPRESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Barclay (1 win from 17 runners, 6%) runs ENSEL DU PERCHE

Fancy That: D Sayer won this race in 2016 and 2019. The stable runs JACKHAMMER today no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: ARDERA CROSS trained by W Young Jnr, Carluke, 146 miles.

1

TONTO’SSPIRIT(GB)(20) 50P-P04 CD

11 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Desert Royalty (IRE) Mr A J O’Neill (7) J

O Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mrs J. M. Quy Messrs G.A.Slack S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 11 in handicap chase (22/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 20 days ago. Cartmel’s winning-most horse, best when forcing pace, and looks primed to dominate this lower-grade race under capable amateur TFR##### BHA100

2

ARDERACROSS(IRE)(20) 120-043 CD

12 11-9

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 Back to form of late in refitted cheekpieces, third of 11 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 20 days ago. This C&D winner needs considering TFR###!! BHA95

HUNGRYTIGER(IRE)(22) 050P-51 C D

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

9 11-8

Jonathon Bewley J

O Mrs C. Holland George Bewley, Colby T

B Ben Furney Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 2m5f handicap chase here 22 days ago, keeping on gamely Cheekpieces back on and ought to be in the shake-up despite a 4lb rise TFR###!! BHA94

BELLSEXPRESS(IRE)(20) 654-056

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bells Chance (IRE)

6 11-7

Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mrs Mary Margaret Roche Janusian Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage6-y-owhocameinonlysixthof 7inhandicaphurdlehere(22.1f,goodtosoft) 20daysago. Back down in trip with cheekpieces on and not discounted reverted to fences TFR###!! BHA93

WE’LLGOAGAIN(IRE)(13) 0002-34 D

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

7 11-7

Jonathan England J

O NMUS Sam England, Guiseley T

B Gus Roche Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a lengthy losing run but he wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 8 to Ensel Du Perche in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 13 days ago. Possibilities TFR###!! BHA93

6

JACKHAMMER(IRE)(44) 104060- 9 11-3

Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)

O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer

7

Danny McMenamin J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B F. Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here on the back of Flat success at Hamilton (9.2f) 44 days ago. Runner-up on his only previous try over fences in 2021 so can’t be dismissed. TFR###!! BHA89

GLANYGORS(IRE)(20) 1455-42 CD

Br B or Br g High Chaparral (IRE) - Trading Places

O Mr B Lapham & Formidable Fillies

11 10-11

Lorcan Murtagh J

Mark Weatherer, Malton T

B Colm McEvoy Altru-Page.Co.UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this event 12 months ago and posted a good second of 11 in handicap chase back here 20 days ago. Can go well again. TFR####! BHA83

8

ENSELDUPERCHE(FR)(13) 52U4-P1 D 9 10-6

Br B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR) Thomas Dowson J

O Matt Watkinson Racing I Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at the 23rd attempt in 8-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 13 days ago. Needs to back it up now from a 4lb higher mark. TFR###!! BHA78

9

BANDITD’AINAY(FR)(11) 0P35-04 D 12 10-2

Br B g Crossharbour - Ne M’Oubliez Pas (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B S. Milaveau & Haras de Saint Voir SCA

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty eight runs since his last win in 2019 and below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, heavy) 11 days ago. Others appeal a lot more TFR##!!! BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: GLAN Y GORS (IRE) 10 11 7 Tabitha Worsley 11-2 (Mark Weatherer) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 9.

Stewards Note:

GLAN Y GORS: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tonto’s Spirit (GB), 9-2 Hungry Tiger (IRE), 5-1 We’ll Go Again (IRE), 11-2 Glan Y Gors (IRE), 17-2 Ensel du Perche (FR), 11-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 12-1 Bells Express (IRE), 20-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 66-1 Bandit d’Ainay (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Veteran TONTO’S SPIRIT signalled he’s ready to go close again when fourth over C&D last time so Cartmel’s winning-most horse is taken to thwart Glan Y Gors in his bid to follow up last year’s victory in this contest. Hungry Tiger and Ardera Cross both have winning form here too and can’t be ruled out of an open handicap.

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