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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G Elliott (26 wins from 262 runners, 10%) runs ROYAL EAGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs AFADIL FANCY THAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2019 & 2021. The stable runs CASTEL GANDOLFO & GLORIOUS ZOFF today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROYAL EAGLE trained by G Elliott, CLARENS trained by J P Flavin, GREAT BEAR trained by H De Bromhead, BUKHILL trained by P Fahy - all Ireland.

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ROYAL EAGLE (IRE) (26)

TEDDY BLUE (GER) (167)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) J Caoilin Quinn (3) T Gary Moore, Horsham O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton B Gestut Gorlsdorf S Oberon Investments Limited

11-10

GREAT BEAR (GB) (40)

B g Dansili - Great Heavens 7 J M. P. O’Connor (3) T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd B Kincorth Investments Inc

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AFADIL (FR) (189)

B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) J Freddie Gingell (6) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr P. J. Vogt B S.A. Aga Khan S Morson Group

11-1

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TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 132311 D

TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM 31361-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-goer who landed a 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle in April and recorded a career best when 1 1/4 lengths second of 17 to the re-opposing Black Poppy in the Swinton at Haydock the following month. Contender if ready to roll after 167 days off. 13May Hay 15f HcpH good 2/17 Black Poppy 11/4l 9Apr Plm 15f HcpH good 1/9 Get Back Get Back (IRE) s.h 13l 4Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/16 Benson

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 2/2031-1 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch in the spring, winning here before following up at the expense of the re-opposing Teddy Blue in the very competitive Swinton at Haydock. Player if resuming in similar form. 13May Hay 15f HcpH good 1/17 Teddy Blue (GER) 11/4l 23/4l 19Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 1/13 Samtara 4Mar Nby 16f HcpH good 3/8 Fruit N Nut (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 5/5-1023

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from an absence to get off the mark over hurdles in a Cork maiden in July (only second outing for Henry de Bromhead). Not up to a handicap hurdle at Galway 3 weeks later but back on track when placed over fences at Killarney and Listowel in recent months. 17Sep Lis 17f Ch good 3 Uncle Phil (IRE) 13l Captain Conby (IRE) 61/2l 26Aug Kny 17f Ch yd-sf 2 4Aug Gal 16f HcpH good 12 Iﬁwerearichman (IRE) 9l

CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (27)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) 6 11-1 J Jack Hogan (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Nic Brereton B Yeomanstown Stud S Bresbet

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare who has landed 2m handicap hurdles at Kilbeggan, Tramore and Tipperary this season. Will need a smart effort to defy this mark but no surprise were she to pull out more given who trains her. 1Oct Tip 16f HcpH soft 1 Double Pink (IRE) s.h 1 Fratas (IRE) 13Sep Tmr 12f Hcp good 2 /2l Tom McGreevy (IRE) 3l 17Aug Tmr 16f HcpH good 1

4 BLACK POPPY (GB) (167)

B g KayfTara - Poppy Come Running (IRE) 7 11-3 J Patrick Wadge T Kerry Lee, Presteigne O West Coast Haulage Limited B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds S Fitzdares Limited

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and also bagged a Listed race on the Flat in October 2021. Didn’t kick on from a respectable stable debut run here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring but has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper ahead of this reappearance. 14Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf P/20 Fennor Cross (IRE) 69l 14Mar Chl 16f Hdl soft 7/7 Constitution Hill 28Jan Chl 16f HcpH soft 9/15 Hacker des Places (FR) 11l

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Nitya (FR) 5 11-11 J Danny Gilligan (3) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O David Monaghan/Adam Lord/Paddy Monaghan B Ms Anne Coughlan S Gordon Elliott

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T Trainer

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 03/400P- D

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rock Angel (IRE) 9 12-1 J Joe Williamson E Tongue Strap T Philip Kirby, Richmond O Mr G. Nicholson B Peter & Martin Michael S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 2-15232 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a good ﬁrst half of the season, winning at Kelso (2m, good to ﬁrm) in May and good placed efforts in competitive races on his last 3 outings. One of 2 runners for a stable with a good record in this race. 30Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/11 Liverpool Knight 11/4l 23/4l 19Aug Per 16f HcpH good 3/7 Too Friendly 22Jul Mkt 16f HcpH soft 2/12 Too Friendly 11/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA128 FORM 116021- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than the result in the Fred Winter over C&D at the Festival and showed himselfto be well handicapped later in the spring, comfortably seeing off 14 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Has had wind surgery since then. Good chance there’s more to come for top trainer. 21Apr Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/15 Bythesametoken (IRE) 2l 2l 2Apr Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Blueking d’Oroux (FR) 51/4l 14Mar Chl 16f HcpH soft 8/21 Jazzy Matty (FR) 10

8 GLORIOUS ZOFF (IRE) (27)

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM F23645 D

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ardbrae Lady 6 10-13 J Liam Harrison (3) E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Deva Racing GZ B Summerhill B/Stock & Lynch Bages Ltd S Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated following a breathing operation, winning 2m Warwick handicap in May. Some good efforts in defeat since and he shaped better than the result when behind a couple of these at Market Rasen last month. Respected for yard which has won this twice since 2019. 30Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 5/11 Liverpool Knight 71/4l 13/4l 13Sep Utt 15f HcpH good 4/7 Enthused (IRE) 26Aug Cml 17f HcpH soft 6/10 Young Merlin (IRE) 15l

ALIEN STORM (IRE) (33)

10 CLARENS (IRE) (26)

Br g Dream Ahead (USA) - Better Be Mine (IRE) 6 J M. J. M. O’Sullivan T J. P. Flavin, Ireland O Miracle Racing Syndicate B Windﬂower Overseas Holdings Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to add to last October’s hurdle debut success but he has shown better form in defeat since and looked booked for a clear second behind Our Champ when falling at the last on his Plumpton reappearance. 24Sep Plm 15f HcpH good F/7 Our Champ (IRE) 23/4l 24Apr Kmp 16f Hdl good 2/8 Russian Ruler (IRE) 1Apr Str 16f Hdl heavy 5/6 Iberico Lord (FR) 18l

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11 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (191)

Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) 6 J Peter Kavanagh (3) T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Craig & Laura Buckingham B Cathal Ennis S Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW All the sharper for reappearance when a good length third of 12 to the re-opposing Royal Eagle in handicap at Tipperary (2m, soft) 26 days ago. Will need to step up again to come out on top here. 1Oct Tip 16f HcpH soft 3 Royal Eagle (IRE) 1l First Dare (IRE) 13l 16Sep Nav 15f HcpH yield 6 Broomﬁeld Bijou (IRE) 13l 27Apr Pun 16f HcpH gd-yd 9

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 221110- D

10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Very positive start to his hurdles career at the start of 2023, again going with plenty of zest when completing the hat-trick in novice company at Kelso in March. Found to have bled when well behind Black Poppy on his course handicap debut in April. Retains potential back from a break. 19Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 10/13 Black Poppy 36l 31/4l 25Mar Kel 16f Hdl soft 1/7 Monteplex 3Mar Don 16f Hdl good 1/4 Circus Act (IRE) hd

12 ELHAM VALLEY (FR) (24)

TFRHIIII BHA118 FORM 2-2P614 D

Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE) 6 10-6 J Patrick Cowley E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T John Cornwall, Melton Mowbray O Mr J. R. Cornwall B Mme Sarah Lhermite

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form with blinkers reﬁtted when running away with a selling handicap hurdle at Stratford (19f, good) last month (ﬁnal start for Fergal O’Brien) but only a well-held fourth of 8 on his recent Southwell stable debut. Outsider. 3Oct Swl 15f HcpH good 4/8 Feel The Pinch 14l 9Sep Str 18f HcpH good 1/8 Guguss Collonges (FR) 11l 12l 22Aug Ntn 16f HcpH good 6/6 Clearance

13 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (24)

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM U-31161 D

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose 9 10-6 J Toby Wynne E Tongue Strap T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon O B Jones & Son B C. F. C. Jackson S B Jones & Sons Tar Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a productive time since joining Robbie Llewellyn, gaining a fourth win since March when readily seeing off 7 rivals at Southwell (2m, good to soft) 24 days ago. 5lb higher in a much deeper race now but hard to rule out in current mood. 3Oct Swl 15f HcpH good 1/8 Stoniﬁc (IRE) 21/4l 13l 22Jul Cml 17f HcpH heavy 6/12 Luttrell Lad (IRE) 10Jun Bgr 16f HcpH good 1/4 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR) 21/2l

14 OUR CHAMP (IRE) (33)

B g Champs Elysees - Affascinare (IRE) 5 10-5 J Freddie Gordon (3) T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding B Fethard Bloodstock S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

15 COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (15)

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM 52246-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from a 6-month break with an improved effort to strike at the ﬁrst time ofasking forthe Chris Gordon stable at Plumpton (2m) in September. The handicapper hasn’t missed him with an 8lb rise but he had a bit in hand and could have more to come for his new yard. 24Sep Plm 15f HcpH good 1/7 Hiconic 6l 37l 25Mar Nby 18f HcpH soft 6/9 Blow Your Wad (IRE) 11l 27Feb Plm 15f Hdl good 4/12 Tapley

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM 234144 D

B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze 5 10-5 J Jamie Gambin (10) T James Owen, Newmarket O Brownsbarn TBs & The Sheephaven Bay B B. & J. McDonald S Rapido Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning start for James Owen at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in August and creditable efforts in defeat since. Interesting having been dropped 2lb for last time. 12Oct Exe 18f HcpH gd-fm 4/8 Thahab Ifraj (IRE) 30Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/11 Liverpool Knight 22Aug Wor 16f HcpH good 1/12 Hiconic

16 SHETLAND TONY (GB) (18)

TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM U4356-1 D

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - St Aye (USA) 4 10-3 J Finn Lambert (3) T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O TS Equine B Harriet Loder S Tmt Construction Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited

41/2l 6l 7l

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank in 5 outings for Gordon Elliott in the ﬁrst half of last season but returned an improved performer for his new stable when easily taking a 2m Stratford novice 18 days ago. Will need another career best to follow up but further progress can’t be discounted. 9Oct Str 16f Hdl good 1/11 Shinji (IRE) 18l 17l Oct22 Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Ginger Mail (FR) Oct22 Pun 16f Hdl good 5 War Correspondent (IRE) 73/4l 11

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TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 12052-F D

B g Getaway (GER) - Missusan (IRE) 5 10-10 J Bradley Roberts (6) T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O The Alien Storm Partnership B Railside Farm S Merribelle Stable Llc

17 BUKHILL (IRE) (21)

B g Hillstar - Mrs Bukay (IRE) J Ethan O’Sullivan (7) T Peter Fahey, Ireland O Mr Peter B McCarthy B Peter & Sandra McCarthy

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10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to May’s Sligo maiden success when seeing off 5 rivals in a Downpatrick handicap 3 weeks ago. Plenty more on his plate from 3lb out of the handicap here but he hails from a respected Irish stable. 1 6Oct Dpk 17f HcpH soft 1 Starman (FR) /2l Uxmal (IRE) 12l 13Sep Tmr 16f Stk good 3 Dartan 21l 30Aug Bel 20f HcpH good 6

18 ITHAKA (IRE) (24)

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B g Libranno - Taras Choice 7 10-2 J Ned Fox E Tongue Strap T Ryan Potter, Sellack O National Infrastructure Solutions B Maurice Stack

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support dropped in grade when landing Wincanton handicap hurdle in March but well beaten in a chase the following month and pulled up on her Southwell reappearance at the start of this month. Tongue tied first time. 8lb out of handicap. 3Oct Swl 15f HcpH good P/8 Feel The Pinch 23l 5Apr Wcn 20f HcpC good 5/6 My Rockstar (IRE) 27Mar Wcn 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Robber’s Bridge (IRE) 33/4l DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: SOUL ICON 5 10 5 Harry Kimber 11-4 (Keiran Burke) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 18. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: BALLYGEARY: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Afadil (FR), 9-1 Teddy Blue (GER), Black Poppy (GB), 11-1 Royal Eagle (IRE), Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 12-1 Our Champ (IRE), 14-1 Shetland Tony (GB), 16-1 Alien Storm (IRE), Clarens (IRE), Feel The Pinch (GB), 18-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), Bukhill (IRE), 20-1 Glorious Zoff (IRE), 25-1 Great Bear (GB), 33-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 100-1 Elham Valley (FR), 150-1 Jason The Militant (IRE), 300-1 Ithaka (IRE) This looks ultra-competitive as usual but ALFADIL does still rather stand out as a lightly-raced 4-y-o who should have more to come for his top yard on his reappearance after wind surgery. Our Champ won nicely on his first outing for Chris Gordon and could be capable of better again so he’s second PLAY SMARTER choice ahead of Coolnaugh Haze, another who has made a positive start for a new stable. Fergal O’Brien’s good recent record in this also earns Glorious Zoff a place on the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AFADIL (FR) 2.OUR CHAMP (IRE) 3.COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (24 wins from 252 runners, 10%) runs WALK IN CLOVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs JETRONIC FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013 & 2016. The stable runs JETRONIC today. D Skelton won this race in 2017 & 2021. The stable runs WALK IN CLOVER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY MATE MOZZIE trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

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Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah 6 11-12 J Jonathan England T Sam England, Guiseley O Mr R. J. Hewitt B Shadwell Estate Company Limited S Golden Sunset Holidays, Keighley Steel

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B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Blind Squirrels B Kevin Neville S Tote

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1m 7f 199y + 44y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 2-11114 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at best on the Flat and completed a 4-timer over hurdles (3 wins in handicaps) for previous yard last season. Even better switched to fences for new connections, completing a 4-timer in good style at Southwell (15.8f) in July. Disappointed at Bangor latest but can bounce back. 21Aug Bgr 17f HcpC good 4/5 El Borracho (IRE) 40l 25Jul Swl 15f HcpC good 1/4 Valentino Dancer 9l 2Jul Utt 15f HcpC good 1/8 Sir Tivo (FR) s.h

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 311-423 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful back in April in handicap chases here (Grade 2) and at Southwell. Solid efforts on both outings since returning from a break but this demands more down in trip. 14Oct Chp 19f HcpC soft 3/5 Al Dancer (FR) 22Sep Ntn 20f Ch heavy 2/2 Outlaw Peter (IRE) 28May Utt 20f HcpC good 4/12 Gloire d’Athon (FR)

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TFRHHHHH BHA146 FORM 40/03-32 D

B g Reliable Man - Bejaya (FR) 4 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Chris Giles B E. B. de La Motte & J. B. de La Salle S Morson Group

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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 361-

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Alymer Stud Ltd B Christopher Maye

4 JETRONIC (FR) (234)

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11l 3 /4l 41/4l

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart hurdlerwho was fit from finishing fifth in the Irish E Tongue Strap Cesarewitch and showed enough to suggest he has a decent future in this sphere when runner-up at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Tongue strap goes on and every chance of going one better. 7Oct Fai 16f Ch soft 2 The Big Chap (IRE) 2l 24Sep Cur 16f Hcp soft 5/30 Magellan Strait (IRE) 31/4l 3Aug Gal 16f HcpH gd-yd 3/19 Zarak The Brave (FR) 3/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a couple of juvenile hurdles and took a step forward on chasing debut when winning minorevent at Compiegne in March. Has since left Patrice Quinton and having joined a top yard, he’s a likely improver on his ﬁrst start on these shores. 7Mar Com 17f Ch 1 Illiko des Plans (FR) s.h 25Jan Pau 17f Hdl 6 Jardin d’Arthel (FR) 12l Jun22 Aut 15f Hdl soft 3 St Donats (FR) 27l 2022: STRAW FAN JACK 7 11 9 Sean Houlihan 5-2 (Sheila Lewis) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Stewards Note: AL ZARAQAAN: Following its run on 21/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 My Mate Mozzie (IRE), 5-2 Jetronic (FR), 8-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 16-1 Walk In Clover (IRE) A below-par renewal which can go the way of MY MATE MOZZIE, who showed enough to suggest he has a decent future in this sphere when finishing runner-up at Fairyhouse just under 3 weeks ago and now fitted with a first-time tongue strap, he looks good to go a place better. PLAY SMARTER French-import Jetronic falls into the ‘could be anything’ category after making a winning chasing debut so he can chase the selection home on first start for Paul Nicholls. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY MATE MOZZIE (IRE) 2.JETRONIC (FR) 3.AL ZARAQAAN

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THIRD RACE

THE TRUSTATRADER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G Elliott (26 wins from 262 runners, 10%) runs MEL MONROE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs ISAAC DES OBEAUX FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2014 & 2016. The stable runs ISAAC DES OBEAUX today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MEL MONROE trained by G Elliott, TAG MAN trained by H De Bromhead, ENCANTO BRUNO trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.

EVERYONESGAME (IRE) (97)

Ch g Jet Away - Rose Vic (IRE) 6 11-8 J Lilly Pinchin E Tongue Strap T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Mr Malcolm Olden B Niall Delany S Merribelle Stable Llc

ENCANTO BRUNO (IRE) (85)

B g Mahler - Stratosphere J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr D. Kierans B M. O’Keeffe

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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1/110-1P C BF

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 234-221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who didn’t need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 18-runner maiden (4/6) at Listowel (20f, soft) 35 days ago, cruising clear before blundering last. Ought to give another good account. 22Sep Lis 20f Hdl yd-sf 1 River Tara (IRE) 14l Lucid Dreams (IRE) 33/4l 25Aug Kny 22f Hdl soft 2 2Aug Gal 21f Hdl gd-yd 2 High Class Hero 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 351-1 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Displayed a likeable attitude to get offthe mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Bangor (16.7f) in April and looked a nice prospect when following up on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) 4 weeks ago. Better to come. 29Sep Wor 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE) 13/4l 3 22Apr Bgr 16f NHF good 1/8 Barford Groover /4l 18l 25Mar Nby 16f NHF soft 5/19 Crest of Glory

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4-5F

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability in a bumper and a brace of maiden hurdles but is probably more one for handicaps after this.

ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) (200)

KATATE DORI (FR) (212)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Vavea (FR) J Charlie Deutsch T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 200y + 66y due to rail movement

12Sep Kel 19Aug Per 17Apr Kel

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Varda des Obeaux (FR) 5 11-0 J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O G Mason, Sir A Ferguson, C & G Barber B Mme Marie Devilder et al S Morson Group

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart dual bumper winner who hacked up on his Bellewstown hurdling debut (16.8f) in July. Proved a big let-down at Galway next time but was found to be blowing hard post-race and remains capable of better now setting out for a new stable (has left John McConnell). 3Aug Gal 20f Hdl gd-yd P/8 The Big Doyen (IRE) Dutch Schultz 13l 8Jul Bel 16f Hdl good 1 15Mar Chl 16f NHF soft 11/21 A Dream To Share (IRE) 17l

HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB) (45)

B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance J Kevin Brogan T Patrick Neville, Leyburn O Hold My Beer Syndicate B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd S Aerocom UK Ltd

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T Trainer

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 51-3110 D

4 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (28)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose 4 11-3 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Jimmy & Susie Wenman B J. & S. Wenman S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement to record a third win over hurdles at Worcester in June but was well below form in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen when last seen. Tongue strap reapplied. 22Jul Mkt 16f HcpH soft 8/12 Too Friendly 23l 43/4l 28Jun Wor 20f HcpH good 1/10 Galata Bridge 31May War 19f Hdl good 1/4 Global Famenglory (IRE) 5l

TAG MAN (IRE) (35)

B g Fame And Glory - Annie Spectrim (IRE) 7 11-5 J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B John Mounsey

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20f Hdl good F/8 Imperial Data (IRE) 16f Hdl good 5/10 Belle of Annandale (IRE) 13l 16f NHF good 4/11 Lune de La Mer (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 130-

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a Chepstow bumper last November. A shade disappointing both starts since, but is from the family of useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Clan des Obeaux, so can’t be written off now switching to hurdles. Has had a breathing op. 10Apr Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 7/9 Don’t Tell Su (IRE) 63/4l 18l Dec22 Chp 16f NHF soft 3/10 Fingle Bridge (IRE) 3 Nov22 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 Range (IRE) /4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 421-

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TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise in bumpers when off E Tongue Strap the mark at the third attempt (8/13) at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) in March. Stable has hit the ground running this autumn and he’s an interesting hurdling debutant up in trip. 29Mar Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 1/8 Hiero Sport (FR) 13/4l nk Dec22 War 16f NHF soft 2/15 Bowenspark (IRE) 91/2l Nov22 Chl 16f NHF good 4/13 Gentle Slopes 18

8 EL ELEFANTE (IRE) (30) Ch m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O The Tuskars B Mrs Anne Tector S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

MEL MONROE (IRE) (132)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Laciarash (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O KTDA Racing B Seamus Murphy S Gordon Elliott

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 211-1 D

5 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and fairly useful form when making all both bumper outings. Could hardly have been more impressive switched to hurdling when thrashing 3 previous winners at Perth (20.2f) last month and seems sure to go on to better things. 27Sep Per 20f Hdl soft 1/5 Mermaids Cave (IRE) 24l 6l 28Apr Per 16f NHF soft 1/11 Old Gregorian 4l 24Mar Mus 15f NHF gd-sf 1/11 Scarlet O’Tara

TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM 1/24-1

5 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in bumpers and built on hurdling debut promise when easily landing 10-runner maiden at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) in June. Will go on improving.

17Jun Dpk 18f Hdl yd-sf 1 Howaya C D And E (IRE) 13l Iﬁwerearichman (IRE) 11l Dec22 Dow 17f Hdl soft 4 Mi Lucky Cailin (IRE) 11/4l Oct22 Gal 16f Stk soft 2 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MOFASA 6 11 5 Luca Morgan 7-2 (Michael Scudamore) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: EVERYONESGAME: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 El Elefante (IRE), 11-2 Encanto Bruno (IRE), 6-1 Tag Man (IRE), 13-2 Mel Monroe (IRE), 8-1 Push The Button (IRE), 9-1 Katate Dori (FR), 12-1 Everyonesgame (IRE), 14-1 Isaac des Obeaux (FR), 100-1 Here Comes Georgie (GB)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EL ELEFANTE (IRE) 2.ENCANTO BRUNO (IRE) 3.KATATE DORI (FR)

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THIRD RACE

It’s hard to know exactly what EL ELEFANTE achieved in scoring by a wide margin on her Perth hurdling debut, but she really impressed with how she powered clear in the straight and looks the type to go on to better things. Encanto Bruno proved a big let-down at Galway, but he was PLAY SMARTER mightily impressive at Bellewstown prior to that, so can be given another chance, while Katate Dori is an interesting newcomer to this sphere for a yard that has started the autumn well.

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GINNY’S DESTINY (IRE) (260)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dantes Term (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Gordon & Su Hall B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll S Morson Group

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B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm J Bryony Frost T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O The Hanseatic League B D. A. Wales S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

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B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War J Micheal Nolan T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd B Eamonn Bracken

MR SAXOBEAT (IRE) (30)

Ch g Ask - Prettyscent (IRE) J Darragh O’Keeffe T T. Gibney, Ireland O Roberto Syndicate B J. O’Keeffe

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 3f 166y + 66y due to rail movement

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers and upped his game when sent hurdling, scoring twice and also a ﬁne third in the Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster in January. Much respected now going chasing. 26Apr Per 23f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Giovinco (IRE) 12l 14Apr Ain 24f Hdl soft P/15 Apple Away (IRE) 22Feb Don 19f Hdl good 1/4 Scrum Diddly (IRE) 47l

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM P-441P2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Tipperary in July and also a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Hasn’t proved the most reliable overall though and has found less than seems likely in a ﬁnish. 30Sep Gow 20f HcpC heavy 2 Positive Thinker (IRE) 21/2l 22Jul Mkt 21f HcpC soft P/14 Born Famous (IRE) 4Jul Tip 19f Ch yield 1 Mr Saxobeat (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 1/11P20- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who landed ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles. Signed off last season with a creditable mid-ﬁeld effort in 3m Aintree handicap hurdle in April and this winning pointer can’t be ruled out on his chasing debut. 15Apr Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 14/22 West Balboa (IRE) 15l 17Mar Don 19f Hdl good 2/8 Henry’s Friend (IRE) 31/2l 14Jan War 21f Hdl heavy P/7 Grey Dawning (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 205-111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has won his last 3 starts over hurdles from the front, latest in 2m2f Newton Abbot novice in September. A winning Irish pointer too so needs considering on his ﬁrst go over fences. 11Sep Ntn 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 All The Glory 10l 24May War 21f HcpH gd-fm 1/6 Halifax (FR) 51/2l 9May Fkn 20f Hdl good 1/7 State of Bliss (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 0-12U23 D

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful Irish chaser who got off the mark at the ﬁrst attempt at Clonmel in June. Posted a good third of 5 in novice at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 30 days ago so he’s no forlorn hope. 27Sep Sli 26Aug Kny 4Aug Gal

IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (22)

Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) 5 11-2 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

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T Trainer

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 1331P2-

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TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper scorer who quickly made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Not at his best when a remote third in Huntingdon Listed event on his ﬁnal run but he’s the sort to do well now starting out over fences for his new yard. Interesting. 9Feb Hun 19f Hdl good 3/4 Marble Sands (FR) 64l 14Jan War 21f Hdl heavy 2/7 Grey Dawning (IRE) 5l Nov22 War 21f Hdl soft 1/11 Mexico (GER) 81/2l

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B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Duffy J Daryl Jacob T Henry Daly, Ludlow O Five Go Racing B Mr W. Kinsey & Mr S. Crank S Humphrey Butler Ltd

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TFRHHHHH BHA135 FORM 21/4123-

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B g Perugino (USA) - Rose Earley (IRE) 8 11-5 J Keith Donoghue E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O S O’Brien & Darren Cahill B Adrian Sutton

4 MOON HUNTER (GB) (195)

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21f Ch soft 3 Fighter Allen (FR) 20f HcpC yd-sf 2 Stealthy Tom (IRE) 22f HcpC good U/17 Toss Again (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 13PP5-F D BF

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TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) in 2022 and also a ﬁne third in Newbury’s Challow but he was well below that level subsequently. 5/2 favourite for his chasing debut but fell ninth in 2m4f Warwick handicap 22 days ago. More is needed. 5Oct War 20f HcpC good F/6 Nickle Back (IRE) 21Apr Ayr 20f Hdl gd-sf 5/5 Hugos New Horse (FR) 18l 17Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft P/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 22

8 ATLANTA BRAVE (IRE) (216) B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Ominous Outcast (IRE) J Richard Patrick T Kerry Lee, Presteigne O Mr Will Roseff B Arctic Tack Stud S Fitzdares Limited

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 12114-

5 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a bright start over hurdles last season, landing novices at Chepstow and Hereford (21.7f) in January. Drop in trip wasn’t ideal on handicap debut at Newbury and he remains with potential over fences. 25Mar Nby 18f HcpH soft 4/9 Blow Your Wad (IRE) 17l 3 /4l 30Jan Her 21f Hdl soft 1/12 Hauraki Gulf 1 8Jan Chp 19f Hdl soft 1/10 Ed Keeper (FR) /2l

PASSING WELL (FR) (189)

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 214104- D

B g Coastal Path - Passing Lore (FR) 6 10-11 J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O GouldenHopgood GilliesMethvenSanderdson B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes S Betvictor

10 LATINO FLING (IRE) (24)

B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE) 8 J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Colin and Kay Taylor B Anthony Walsh S Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Left Robert Tyner for £185,000 and advanced his form when landing a Uttoxeter maiden and Newcastle novice hurdle last season. Not discounted now sent chasing. 21Apr Ayr 20f Hdl 18Feb Hay 24f Hdl 31Jan Nwc 20f Hdl

gd-sf 4/5 Hugos New Horse (FR)101/2l gd-sf 10/12 Makin’yourmindup 67l soft 1/10 Fame And Concrete (IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 3-11512 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Boasted a good strike rate over hurdles and made a winning chase debut at Stratford (21f) in August. Not disgraced when second of 5 in handicap chase at Sedgeﬁeld (21.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Should give a good account. 3Oct Seg 21f HcpC good 2/5 Hidden Depths (IRE) 13l 3 /4l 31Aug Str 20f HcpC good 1/4 Gold Link (FR) 2Jul Cml 22f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Didtheyleaveuoutto (IRE)16l

11 DOWNTOWN QUEEN (IRE) (32)

B m Presenting - Downtown Train (IRE) 6 10-6 J Conor McNamara E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O John Battersby Racing Syndicate B Kenneth Parkhill

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM P-00213 D

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles winner who is on the up over fences, going in readily at Wexford (19.6f) before a good third of 7 in handicap at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) last month. This Irish raider merits serious consideration. 25Sep Ros 21f HcpC heavy 3 Menindee (IRE) 73/4l Pepperocco (IRE) 2l 1Sep Wex 19f HcpC yield 1 1 Iridescent (IRE) 11Aug Wex 19f HcpC yield 2 /2l

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE), 6-1 Downtown Queen (IRE), 9-1 Moon Hunter (GB), Passing Well (FR), 10-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), 12-1 Way Out (IRE), Idalko Bihoue (FR), 14-1 Mr Saxobeat (IRE), Latino Fling (IRE), 16-1 Railway Hurricane (IRE), Atlanta Brave (IRE) GINNY’S DESTINY made up into a useful hurdler in a short space of time for Tom Lacey last term and now under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls is fancied to make a winning start over fences in a most intriguing novice handicap chase. Downtown Queen is feared most with PLAY SMARTER experience on her side and rates the chief threat of the Irish-trained trio ahead of Moon Hunter, Passing Well and Atlanta Brave who all bring a fair bit of potential. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GINNY’S DESTINY (IRE) 2.DOWNTOWN QUEEN (IRE) 3.MOON HUNTER

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: FOUND ON (IRE) 7 10 13 Sean Bowen 9-2 (Martin Keighley) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: MOON HUNTER: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Skelton (24 wins from 252 runners, 10%) runs WILLIETHEBUILDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs PARADE AWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOTO TOO trained by P Fahy, Ireland.

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B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Mr Franck A. McNulty S Motaclan

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Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) J Jack Quinlan T Neil King, Burderop O Peter Beadles B William Neville S Tote

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 421-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame both starts in points and off the mark at the ﬁrst atttempt under Rules in bumper at Newbury in February. Also scored on his hurdling debut in novice at Fontwell (17.7f) 3 weeks ago, staying on well, but more required in this company. 6Oct Fon 17f Hdl good 1/9 Iolaos du Mou (FR) 19Feb Nby 16f NHF gd-fm 1/4 Titan Discovery

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner and, after 6 months off, made an impressive start over hurdles when landing the odds in Worcester novice 15 days ago, jumping on at the last and cruising clear. Leading contender with progress to come. 12Oct Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 R S Ambush (IRE) 81/2l 10Apr Hun 15f NHF soft 3/10 Rock House (IRE) 61/2l 17Feb Kel 16f NHF good 1/9 Balcomie Breeze (FR) nk

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 1/346-11 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in 2022 (including Aintree Grade 2) who opened his hurdles account at the fourth time ofasking at Uttoxeter in May. Followed up with any amount in hand back at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 2 weeks later and he could still have more to offer. 20May Utt 19f Hdl good 1/6 Midnight Soldier (IRE) 33l 6May Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Gold Link (FR) 7l 4Mar Kel 18f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Nemean Lion (GER) 14l

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B g Jet Away - Identity Parade (IRE) 5 11-2 J Harry Reed E Tongue Strap T Milton Harris, Warminster O RMF Resource Solutions Ltd B Parkville Stud S Bresbet

TOTO TOO (IRE) (41)

2m 87y + 44y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA118 (+3) FORM 211011 D

IDY WOOD (FR) (21)

B g Ocovango - Shuil Sheeran (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Peter Fahey, Ireland O Mr Basil Holian B Mrs Anita Kiely

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TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived this year, gaining a fifth win of the E Cheek Pieces campaign in handicap at Huntingdon 10 days ago, going on before 2 out and drawing clear flat. Will need to find more again as he goes up in grade taking on more lightly-raced rivals. 17Oct Hun 15f HcpH good 1/6 Postmark 41/4l 3 11Oct Lud 15f HcpH good 1/8 Charles St /4l 30Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 9/11 Liverpool Knight 11l

B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) 6 11-2 J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas B Mr Hugues Van Haaren S Bresbet

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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1/22-1

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TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole outing in points and shaped well when runner-up both starts in bumpers last season. After 7 months off, created a good impression when making a winning debut over hurdles in maiden at Bangor 23 days ago. Merits consideration. 4Oct Bgr 16f Hdl soft 1/8 Iron d’Ex (FR) 14l 2Mar Tnt 16f NHF good 2/8 Secret Squirrel 43/4l 3Jan Mus 15f NHF soft 2/13 Florida Dreams (IRE) 21/2l

B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR) 5 11-2 J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen B SCEA Bertwood Stables S Betvictor

J Jockey

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 24-211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up only outing in points and progressive in bumpers, getting off the mark in good style at Stratford in May. Completed a simple task when beating his sole rival at Hereford on hurdling debut 10 days ago, so he faces a much tougher challenge this time. 17Oct Her 19f Hdl gd-fm 1/2 Meranti (IRE) 16l 21May Str 16f NHF good 1/10 King of Tara 4l 13May Hay 15f NHF good 2/7 Flying Fortune (IRE) 7l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 211 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in bumper at Galway on debut in August and conﬁrmed that promise when going one better at Killarney later in the month. Switched to hurdles, looked a useful prospect when scoring comfortably in Navan maiden 41 days ago and he’s not one to take lightly. 16Sep Nav 15f Hdl yield 1 Hashtag Pretender (FR) 6l 25Aug Kny 17f Stk soft 1 Royal Hollow (IRE) 11/4l 6Aug Gal 16f Stk good 2 You Oughta Know (IRE) 2l 30

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 352-1 D

B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE) 4 11-1 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Susan Carsberg B Arctic Tack Stud S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on sole outing in Irish points and shaped encouragingly both starts in bumpers in April for Declan Queally. Built on that promise making his stable/hurdling debut when easily winning Uttoxeter novice last month, so he could be capable of making his presence felt. 19Sep Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Olivers Travels (IRE) 12l Angelo Dundee (IRE) 11/4l 25Apr Pun 16f Stk yd-sf 2 9Apr Fai 16f Stk yield 5 Brighterdaysahead (FR)53/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

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Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Toto Too (IRE), 4-1 Kamsinas (FR), Williethebuilder (IRE), 9-2 Act of Authority (FR), 8-1 Lookaway (IRE), 16-1 Enthused (IRE), 22-1 Idy Wood (FR), 28-1 Parade Away (IRE) KAMSINAS created an excellent impression when making a winning start over hurdles at Worcester 15 days ago, impressing with how he travelled through the race, so he can build on that ﬁrst effort to score again. Irish-challenger Toto Too also looked a PLAY SMARTER useful prospect when successful on his hurdling debut and is respected, with Act of Authority another to take into account. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAMSINAS (FR) 2.TOTO TOO (IRE) 3.ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G Elliott (26 wins from 262 runners, 10%) runs ARCTIC AMBITION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs ARCTIC AMBITION FANCY THAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2016 & 2019. The stable runs HEREWEGOHONEY today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MENINDEE trained by D Christie, MIDNIGHT OUR FRED trained by J P Flavin, ARCTIC AMBITION trained by G Elliott, BELLA BLISS trained by J Mcconnell - all Ireland.

HEREWEGOHONEY (IRE) (110)

Br m Sageburg (IRE) - Knappogue Honey (IRE) 7 12-0 J Miss Fern O’Brien (3) E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Middleham Park Racing XVII B Katie McCarthy S Middleham Park Racing

WICK GREEN (GB) (101)

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer J Mr Peter Mason (5) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Shy John Partnership B Mr C. Horton S Fitzdares

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3m 1f + 88y due to rail movement

TFRHHIII BHA123 FORM 0P420-3

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser who comes here on a losing run and wasn’t on his game when last seen over hurdles 5 months ago. Others make more appeal. 17May Wor 23f Hdl good 3/5 Destroytheevidence 19Apr Chl 28f HcpC good 9/20 Madera Mist (IRE) 7Mar San 24f Ch gd-sf 2/9 Broken Halo

TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 562P4-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick at Haydock in early 2022 but winless since and largely below par last term. Others are preferred. 19May Ain 24f HcpC good P/11 Kinondo Kwetu 8Apr Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/14 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE) 18Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Quick Wave (FR)

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TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 6330-03 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped to a handy mark and returned to form when third in handicap at Market Rasen last time. Claims if he can build on that but his jumping doesn’t always hold up. 30Sep Mkt 21f HcpC good 3/12 Found On (IRE) 12May Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/7 Betty Baloo 8Apr Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 8/14 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE)

41/4l 65l 31l

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard and shaped as if still in top form when third at Southwell 101 days ago. May get back on the up after a break. 18Jul Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Brief Times (IRE) 3Jul Swl 24f HcpC good 1/4 Shetland Bus (GER) 17May Wor 23f HcpC good 1/9 No No Maestro (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 12P-113 D

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TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM PP-232U

STRICTLYADANCER (IRE) (13)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Feale Dancer (IRE) J Miss Gina Andrews T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Encore Racing B John Hayes S NAF

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TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser for Michael Scudamore and best effort for present yard when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Uttoxeter (26f) in July. Still in front when unseating 4 out at Bangor (3m) in September and he’s 4lb below last winning mark. 5Sep Bgr 24f HcpC good U/6 Dieu Vivant (FR) 30Jul Utt 26f HcpC good 2/5 Landofsmiles (IRE) 11/2l 5Jul Wor 23f HcpH good 3/7 Gentleman Valley (FR) 15l

ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (27)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) 8 11-11 J Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O RacehorseClub.com B Joe Fogarty S RacehorseClub.com

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9Jul Mkt 27f HcpC good 1/5 The Wrekin (IRE) 21Jun Wor 20f HcpC good 3/5 Courtland (IRE) 21May Str 22f HcpC good 2/6 Steel Wave (IRE)

4 TIM PAT (IRE) (161)

B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) 7 11-11 J Mr Derek O’Connor E Tongue Strap T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr T. G. Leslie B T. Hayes S Proactive Personnel Limited

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TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 51P-231 D

ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (163)

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) 8 11-12 J Mr James King E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Arthur’s Party B Mr Fabrice Simon S Merribelle Stable Llc

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TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in November and ﬁrmly back on track when scoring in 5-runner contest at Market Rasen 110 days ago. Primed for a big run.

COURT MASTER (IRE) (52)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) 10 11-13 J Mr Barry O’Neill E Cheek Pieces T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Mrs Lynne Maclennan B Mr Cyril Carty

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TFRHHHHI BHA121 FORM 111P4/-6 CD

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TIMEFORM VIEW Patiently-ridden chaser who completed the hat-trick with something to spare at Haydock last November. Not in same form since but dropped to lenient mark and should go well with reappearance under his belt. 14Oct Chp 23f HcpC soft 6/7 Stolen Silver (FR) 12l Jan22 Kmp 24f HcpC soft 4/8 Caribean Boy (FR) 13l Dec21 San 28f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Highland Hunter (IRE) 34

8 MENINDEE (IRE) (32) B m Yeats (IRE) - SilverTassie (FR) J Mr Robert James (3) T D. M. Christie, Ireland O David Kells B David Kells

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TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM F10101 D

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TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 001123

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when E Tongue Strap winning 7-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 32 days ago, forging clear. Going the right way as a chaser and, while this is much more competitive than last time, he’s not one to rule out. 25Sep Ros 21f HcpC heavy 1 Lizrona (IRE) 21/4l 25f HcpH good 7 Old Chap (IRE) 17l 23Aug Sli 12Aug Kil 24f HcpC yield 1 Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 11/4l

BELLA BLISS (IRE) (13)

B m Getaway (GER) - Izabelle Amie (IRE) J Mr Oran McGill (3) T John McConnell, Ireland O Claire Wylie B William Mangan

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 2 starts over fences (ﬁnished alone on E Tongue Strap second occasion) and has remained in good heart, stiff task when third in a Listed contest at Cheptsow on return. 14Oct Chp 19f Ch soft 3/4 Unexpected Party (FR) 23l The Short Go (IRE) 2l 28Sep Clo 24f Ch sf-hv 2 12Sep Kel 23f HcpC good 1/2 -

10 ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) (24) 8

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds J Mr Harry Swan T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Go Go Go Partnership B Mr & Mrs James Hannon S Gordon Elliott

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 112333

11-8

TIMEFORMVIEW Boasts a good strike rate for his current stable and shaped as if still in good order when third at Galway last time. Strong gallop would suit, so he’s capable of getting involved. 3Oct Gal 23Aug Sli 12Aug Kil

11 GOOD WORK (FR) (179)

Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) 7 11-6 J Mr Tiernan Power Roche (5) E Tongue Strap T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas O The Cool Runnings Syndicate B Mr Jacques Cypres S Swansway

TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM 22222-4

1May War 25f Hdl good 4/5 Exmoor Forest (IRE) 12Apr Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Kayf Hernando 22Mar War 25f HcpC soft 2/7 Art of Illusion (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped to a reasonable mark and liable to have needed his comeback run at Newton Abbot. Into the twilight of his career now but capable of featuring if there’s still some life in him. 22l 2Oct Ntn 25f HcpC soft 7/7 Jet Plane (IRE) 28Apr Per 30f HcpC soft P/13 If Not For Dylan (IRE) 63/4l 19Apr Chl 28f HcpC good 5/20 Madera Mist (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM 32030-3

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER) 8 11-5 J Mr Edward Vaughan (7) T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd S Dragonbet, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Designation Limited

15 MOLE COURT (IRE) (85) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Running Wild (IRE) J Mr Jack Andrews T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr Oliver Troup B Joseph Cunningham S Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who again made the frame when third in 7-runner event at Newton Abbot 25 days ago. Others look better treated, however. 61/4l 2Oct Ntn 25f HcpC soft 3/7 Jet Plane (IRE) 15l 19Apr Chl 23f HcpH good 7/11 Broadway Boy (IRE) 25Feb Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/15 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 13l

TFRHHHHI BHA116 FORM 1322P-1

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TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who was back to winning ways in a 5-runner contest at Kelso 19 days ago. Should put up another solid showing, so deserves respect. hd 8Oct Kel 26f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Half Shot (IRE) 28Apr Per 30f HcpC soft P/13 If Not For Dylan (IRE) 51/2l 12Mar War 29f HcpC soft 2/10 Volcano (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA115 FORM 13-2111

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a positive start to chasing career, E Cheek Pieces completing a hat-trick in ready fashion (jumped well) at Stratford 85 days ago. Open to further improvement in this sphere and has top amateur booked, so makes plenty of appeal, seems sure to go well. 3Aug Str 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Tiger Orchid (IRE) 4l 6l 5Jul Wor 20f HcpC good 1/12 Commander Miller 13l 15Jun Wor 20f HcpC good 1/10 If I Say (IRE)

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B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) 8 11-3 J Mr Freddie Mitchell E Tongue Strap T Christian Williams, Bridgend O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel B John and Miriam Murphy S NAF

TFRHHHII BHA114 FORM 4-2B230

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newton Abbot in early-2022/23. Has largely remained in form since, run best excused under change of tactics when 38 lengths seventh of 8 to Landofsmiles at Cartmel last time. Not completely dismissed. 28Aug Cml 25f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Landofsmiles (IRE) 38l 6l 31Jul Ntn 25f HcpC good 3/8 Investment Manager nk 30Jun Cml 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Jelski (GER)

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B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) J Miss Roisin Leech (7) T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Mr John R. Adam B Eithne Magee S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM 1235P-0 D

13 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (25)

14 DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (19)

El Champo (IRE) 53/4l Moonovercloon (IRE) 15l Mica Malpic (FR) 11l

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 6 times last season and easy to excuse a lesser run over hurdles 179 days ago. Should be suited by this sort of environment (travels well) but he’s clearly not the easiest to win with.

12 INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (25)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) 11 11-6 J Mr Finian Maguire E Cheek Pieces T David Dennis, Banbury O Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum B John Fallon S DD Racing Ltd

19f HcpH sf-hv 3 20f HcpH good 3 19f HcpC yield 3

17 MIDNIGHT OUR FRED (IRE) (17)

B g Finsceal Fior (IRE) - Midnight Molly 6 11-3 J Mr Dara McGill (5) E Tongue Strap T J. P. Flavin, Ireland O Mrs Florence Lockwood/Emily B Lockwood B Miss Emily & Florence Lockwood

18 ENEMENEMYNEMO (IRE) (10) B g Lakeshore Road (USA) - Portobello Sunrise (IRE) 8 J Miss Izzie Marshall (5) T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O Mr Mark E. Smith B Liam Walsh S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA114 FORM 0-31650

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of a tame effort over hurdles but shaped betterthan the result on both chase outings priorto that, so warrants a market check. 10Oct Pun 23f HcpH yield 14 20Sep Lis 22f Ch yd-sf 5 11Aug Wex 19f Ch yield 6

TFRHHHII BHA113 (+1) FORM 4/05-132

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase at Perth (2 1/2m) in July. Solid efforts both starts since and should give another good account. 17Oct Hun 19f HcpC good 2/4 Gold Link (FR) 31Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good 3/8 Dan’s Chosen (IRE) 6Jul Per 20f HcpC good 1/4 Champ de Gane (FR)

19 CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR) (11)

B g Crossharbour - Ivresse Collonges (FR) 11 11-1 J Miss Heidi Palin (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn O Exors of the Late Mr C. J. Leech B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres S W & S Recycling

20 LIGHT FLICKER (IRE) (305) B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Five Cents More (IRE) J Mr Callum Pritchard (7) T Ryan Potter, Sellack O Mr S Steel & Ms V Peets B G. & J. Haverty

Getaway Charlie (IRE) 82l Power of Pause (IRE) 72l Riaan (IRE) 20l

nk 11l 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA112 (-3) FORM 35PP-40

TIMEFORM VIEW Started last season with 2 decent efforts but he has questions to answer at present. 16Oct Com 19f Ch 9 Grandioso (FR) 15May Swl 24f HcpC good 4/6 Dog of War (FR) 9Apr Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Betty Baloo

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TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM 1/00226-

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2021/22 season, winning E Cheek Pieces 3 handicap chases at up to 26.9f. Mostly respectable efforts last campaign but will probably need his ﬁrst run for 10 months. Dec22 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 6/15 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 17l Dec22 Exe 30f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Favori de Sivola (FR) 21/4l nk Nov22 Wet 24f HcpC good 2/7 Grange Ranger (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: JIMMY THE DIGGER 9 11 0 Miss Alice Stevens 11-1 (Henry Daly) 20 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 17. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 16, 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20. Stewards Note: TIM PAT: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Mole Court (IRE), 9-1 Court Master (IRE), 11-1 Herewegohoney (IRE), Destiny Is All (IRE), 14-1 One True King (IRE), Wick Green (GB), Bella Bliss (IRE), Enemenemynemo (IRE), 16-1 Menindee (IRE), 18-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE), 22-1 Good Work (FR), Bells of Peterboro (IRE), 25-1 Strictlyadancer (IRE), 28-1 Jony Max (IRE), 40-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 50-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), Midnight Our Fred (IRE), 80-1 Tim Pat (IRE), Light Flicker (IRE), 300-1 Calipso Collonges (FR) MOLE COURT is an assured jumper who arrives with a progressive proﬁle, so he boasts leading claims under one of the more experienced riders. Court Master is PLAY SMARTER potentially well treated and could give it a good go from the front, while last-time-out winners Herewegohoney and Destiny Is All are also worthy of respect. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOLE COURT (IRE) 2.COURT MASTER (IRE) 3.HEREWEGOHONEY (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): G Elliott (26 wins from 262 runners, 10%) runs KANSAS CITY STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs LALLYGAG FANCY THAT: Dr R Newland won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs THIRTYFOURSTITCHES today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ARABIAN KING trained by C Collins, MONEYNABANE trained by N McCluskey, KANSAS CITY STAR trained by G Elliott - all Ireland.

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B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl J Harry Kimber (3) T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O This time next year maybe B Guy Bloodstock Ltd S Pugsley Revill

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TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 3/11///P2-

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM F244P6-

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler at his best, placed in top handicaps here and in Ireland either side of winning the Scottish Champion Hurdle in April 2021. Lightly-raced and generally below par since, and while he has slipped to an attractive mark as a result, his stamina for this trip is not copper-bottomed. 22Apr Ayr 16f HcpH good 6/10 Rubaud (FR) 14l 17Mar Chl 16f HcpH soft P/24 Faivoir (FR) 15Feb Wet 19f HcpH good 4/8 Impulsive One (USA) 51/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA133 FORM 112133-

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts over hurdles at up to 18.5f last season, and signed that campaign off with an improved third of 13 upped to 20.2f here (good) on his handicap debut in April. Good chance that this 6-y-o has more to offer and he’s high on the shortlist. 19Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 3/13 Willaston (IRE) 13/4l 12Feb Exe 16f Hdl good 3/6 Luccia 26l Dec22 Tnt 19f Hdl good 1/9 St Patricks Bridge (IRE)61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 5314-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Raised his game when bagging handicaps at Down Royal (20.4f) and Galway(2 3/4m) duringthe summer, and goodthird in a 16-runnerrace on the Flat at Navan when last seen at the end of August. Further progress is certainly needed off present mark, but this Irish raider merits respect all the same. 31Aug Nav 14f Hcp yield 3 Tory Reel (IRE) nk 2Aug Gal 22f HcpH gd-yd 1 1 2Jun Dow 20f HcpH good 1 Ossifer Hops (IRE) 2 /2l

TFRHHIII BHA131 FORM 23-1225 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Plumpton last season before scoring back from a break at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) in July. Followed that with a couple of solid efforts in defeat before failing to ﬁre (made mistakes) in the Fontwell handicap won by Soul Icon. Now tried in cheekpieces. 7Oct Fon 19f HcpH good 5/6 Soul Icon 32l 31Aug Str 22f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Bucko’s Boy 11/4l 31Jul Ntn 21f HcpH good 2/10 Caius Marcius (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 111P0-1 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive in 2022, winning 5 handicaps on the bounce, the latest registered here in October ofthat year. Below par in a couple of runs during the spring, but back on the up when scoring on his recent reappearance at Fontwell (19.2f, good). 4lb rise fair and needs considering. 7Oct Fon 19f HcpH good 1/6 Mr Freedom 31/4l 28Apr Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Takeit Easy 101/2l 14Apr Ain 16f HcpH soft P/20 Punctuation -

BUCKO’S BOY (GB) (37)

B g Midnight Legend - Buxom (IRE) 8 11-0 J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward B A. J. & Mrs J. Ward S Betvictor

5.05

TIMEFORM VIEW Won both chase starts for Nicky Henderson in 2019, showing smart form in the process. However, he was pulled up on yard debut following a lengthy absence in January and didn’t achieve a great deal, despite ﬁnishing second, on handicap debut next time. Hard to know what to expect back hurdling here. 10Apr Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Not Available (IRE) 16l 14Jan Kmp 20f Ch soft P/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) Dec19 Asc 21f Ch heavy 1/2 Mont des Avaloirs (FR) 23l

THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (20)

B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) 8 11-7 J Charlie Hammond E Cheek Pieces T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O Doom Bar Beach Club B Miss Jessica Finnegan S Coulthursts Ltd

SEVENTH RACE

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 40-3112 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever since returning from a break/following a wind op, landing handicaps at Bangor (19.6f) and Stratford (2 3/4m) in August. Proving 1 1/4 lengths too good for Thirtyfourstitches in the latter. Clear of the rest when second at Kelso last time and likely to give another good account. 20Sep Kel 20f HcpH good 2/6 Glinger Flame (IRE) 43/4l 31Aug Str 22f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE) 11/4l 4Aug Bgr 19f HcpH good 1/11 Presenting Pete (IRE) 33/4l

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B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mpb Contractors Limited B Gavin Dower

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 221U-01

TIMEFORMVIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise upped intripwhen offthe mark in 13-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) in February. Added to that when narrowly prevailing in a Newton Abbot handicap (21.6f, soft) on return this month. More needed up 4lb in this more competitive race, but couldn’t rule out. 2Oct Ntn 21f HcpH soft 1/10 Shallow River (IRE) nk 18l 13May Hay 24f HcpH good 7/16 Willaston (IRE) 14Apr Seg 19f Hdl soft U/5 It’s Maisy (IRE)

KANSAS CITY STAR (IRE) (21)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) 6 10-12 J Danny Gilligan (5) E Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bryan Drew B Larry Mealiffe S Gordon Elliott

TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 3PP2-22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who remains a maiden following 7 attempts in this sphere, but placed on 5 occasions and looks nailed on to win a race sooner rather than later. However, the addition of cheekpieces/switch to handicap company will need to spark improvement if he’s to get off the mark here. 6Oct Dpk 21f Hdl soft 2 Nt Field Minnesota (IRE)61/2l 43/4l 17May Per 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Banjaxed 18Apr Tip 20f Hdl yield 2 Lets Go Champ (IRE) 81/2l

10 ROCKY MAN (FR) (189)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Lady Speedy (IRE) 5 10-12 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Colm Donlon B Mr H. Pantall & Mme Y. Chabot Pantall S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 0/12P30- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked promising sent handicapping at the beginning of last season, scoring at Wetherby prior to ﬁnding just one too good at Ffos Las (both at around 2 1/2m). Looked amiss tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) at Ayr when last seen in April (subsequently gelded) and needs to get back on track. 21Apr Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/8 Imperial Merlin (IRE) 78l 101/4l 2Apr Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 3/14 Ivaldi (FR) 23Jan Fls 20f HcpH soft P/11 Equinus (IRE) -

11 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (188) B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE) J Patrick Wadge (3) T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O The Operators B Daniel O’Mahony S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM 115161- D

6 10-12

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful in 2 ofhis 3 starts in points and made it 3-5 over E Tongue Strap hurdles when landing a Class 2Ayr handicap (21.4f, good) when last seen inApril. Since undergone a secondwind op and, up just 3lb forthat latest success, he has to enter calculations back from a break (good record fresh). 1 22Apr Ayr 21f HcpH good 1/7 Hunters Call (IRE) /2l 24l 18Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 6/12 Makin’yourmindup 1 7Jan Nwc 20f Hdl soft 1/7 Had To Be Hugo (IRE) 2 /2l

12 ARABIAN KING (GB) (36)

Ch g NewApproach (IRE) - Barshiba (IRE) 7 10-8 J Jordan Gainford E Tongue Strap T Cian Collins, Ireland O The Fishy Boys Partnership B Littleton Stud

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM 065-600 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Killarney maiden hurdle winner in July 2022 and looked better than ever when adding to his tally on the Flat at Listowel (14.2f, soft) las month. However, he will need to produce another career best back hurdling if he’s to take this prize. 21Sep Lis 14f Hcp sf-hv 1 Viceregent 43/4l 13l 8Sep Dow 18f Hcp good 10 Crassus (IRE) Dartan 53/4l 29Aug Bel 17f Hcp gd-yd 5

13 STRINGTOYOURBOW (IRE) (574)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Mimi And Bow 6 10-3 J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Gillman Int Plywood St Quinton S-Daniel B Mr & Mrs R. & N. Furlong S NAF

TFRHHIII BHA113 FORM 306021/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his qualifying runs well behind when close second on 20.5f Newbury handicap debut in March 2022. Went one better with plenty in hand upped to 24.3f at Ayr the following month and 12lb rise for that is fair enough. 19-month absence an obvious concern, but he’s interesting nonetheless. Apr22 Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Colonel Manderson (FR) 81/2l nk Mar22 Nby 20f HcpH soft 2/9 Shearer (IRE) 112l Feb22 Exe 18f Hdl soft 9/13 Trelawne

14 PINNACLE PEAK (GB) (32)

TFRHHIII BHA111 FORM 1/P63-14 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in summer 2021 and resumed winning ways at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. Fair fourth of 8 since at Warwick where the 25f trip may have stretched him and place possibilities back down in distance here. 25Sep War 25f HcpH good 4/8 Sea The Clouds (IRE) 51/4l 3 /4l 3Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 1/5 Secret Trix 8l 20Mar Swl 20f HcpH soft 3/10 White Rhino (IRE)

15 ELOGIO (IRE) (15)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Scholarly 4 10-2 J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Plumbing World B Selective Syndicate S Plusbac

16 MONEYNABANE (IRE) (21) Br g Doyen (IRE) - Lady of Glencoe (IRE) J Ben Bromley (5) T N. T. McCluskey, Ireland O N. T. McCluskey B N. T. McCluskey

10-2

TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM 1222-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner ofAintree bumper on debut/sole start for Richard Bandey last November. Runner-up all 4 starts switched to hurdles for present yard, including in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained) on recent handicap bow/return at Worcester (2 1/2m, soft). Tongue strap now added. 3 12Oct Wor 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Steal My Sunshine /4l 3 /4l 1Mar Mus 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/4 VE Day (IRE) 13/4l 15Feb Wet 16f Hdl good 2/6 Bois Guillbert (FR)

TFRHIIII BHA105 FORM 053501

TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement when opening hurdles account at the ninth attempt at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 3 weeks ago. However, couldn’t be sure that he’ll build on that and, in any case, this 5-y-o has much more on his plate from 7lb out of the handicap in this tougher race. 6Oct Dpk 21f HcpH soft 1 Wee Jerry (IRE) 6l 36l 25Sep War 16f HcpH good 7/7 Uggy Uggy Uggy 10l 11Sep Per 16f HcpH soft 5/8 Malangen (IRE) 41

SEVENTH RACE

B g Passing Glance - Giovanna 8 10-2 J Adam Wedge E Cheek Pieces T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O M Boothright & R Lloyd B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips S Fbc Manby Bowdler

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: SEDDON (IRE) 9 10 12 Mr Ben Harvey 10-1 (John McConnell) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 11, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 14, 15. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Stewards Note: THIRTYFOURSTITCHES: Following its run on 7/10/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at first hurdle. ROCKY MAN: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Lallygag (GER), 8-1 Serious Operator (IRE), 9-1 Bucko’s Boy (GB), 11-1 Soul Icon (GB), 12-1 Building Bridges (GB), Rambo T (IRE), 14-1 Milkwood (IRE), Rocky Man (FR), 16-1 Angels Breath (IRE), 18-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), Elogio (IRE), 22-1 Stringtoyourbow (IRE), 25-1 Kansas City Star (IRE), 28-1 Pinnacle Peak (GB), 33-1 Arabian King (GB), 50-1 Moneynabane (IRE) Cases can be made for a good number of these, with unexposed 6-y-os SERIOUS OPERATOR and Lallygag topping the shortlist, in that order of preference. The former landed a decent Ayr handicap on his final start of last season and his record when fresh (winner of all 4 starts under Rules following a break PLAY SMARTER of 2 months or more) augurs well. Lallygag did very little wrong as a novice and should have more to offer, while Bucko’s Boy, the hat-trick seeking Building Bridges and Rambo T all merit respect. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) 2.LALLYGAG (GER) 3.BUCKO’S BOY

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.35 - THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Penalties, after October 14th, 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 October 24th, 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. FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementoes to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. They will also present a £150 award to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 31 entries, 4 at £20 and 27 at £100. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.10 - THE squareintheair.com NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784 and the fourth £2392. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. Square in the Air have generously sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £200. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988. (Penalty Value £20812) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.45 - THE TRUSTATRADER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. TrustATrader has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be made to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £100. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.20 - THE 2023 THOROUGHBRED CENSUS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £87 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 28 entries, 10 at £17 and 18 at £87. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.55 - THE SKY BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (REGISTERED AS THE SHARP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £250. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.30 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9934 to the winning horse The second to receive £4970, the third £2482, the fourth £1244 and the fifth £620. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. CLOSE BORTHERS has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CLOSE BROTHERS. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 31 entries at £100. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8634; Second £4318; Third £2158; Fourth £1080; Fifth £540. (Penalty Value £9934) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.05 - THE ABU DHABI DIGITAL MARKETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the fifth £666. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 25th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Abu Dhabi Digital Markets has kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 39 entries, 1 at £22 and 38 at £110. - Closed October 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (Penalty Value £11618.20) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. 47

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