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J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Singula Partnership B Mrs Audrey Turley S G.A.E.C Des Champs

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TFRHHHHH BHA173 FORM 11F1-11 C

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yield 1/7 Stattler (IRE) soft 1/6 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) gd-yd 1/4 Master McShee

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FIRST RACE

1.15

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £23850, 2nd £11922, 3rd £5964, 4th £2982, 5th £1488, 6th £744. (Penalty Value £31218)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): F O’Brien (21 wins from 190 runners, 11%) runs BEFORE MIDNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs GUY WEIGHTWATCHER: BEFORE MIDNIGHT won off a handicap mark of 144, his rating is now down 9lb to 135.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THE DASHER CONWAY trained by Mrs G Callaghan, DANCING ON MY OWN trained by H De Bromhead - both Ireland.

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NOTLONGTILLMAY (GB) (226)

B g Malinas (GER) - Tara Croft 7 J Adam Wedge T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O Mr Alan Rogers B B. J. Forrester

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4 RED ROOKIE (GB) (180)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 B Mr R. P. Phillips S Hatherden Horse Transport

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BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (15)

Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha J Mr Ben Sutton (7) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr N. Sutton B Mr David Redvers S Bresbet

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PRINCE ESCALUS (IRE) (28)

B g Jeremy (USA) - So You Said (IRE) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O The As You Like It Syndicate B Ms Anne Marie Ryan S Wasdell Group

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

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 02/001-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser. Best effort when winning the Red Rum at Aintree in April. Respectable 3 1/2 lengths second of 4 to Easy Game in minor event chase at Listowel (19f, good, 5/1) 2 months later.

Respected.

5Jun Lis 19f Ch good 2 Easy Game (FR) 31/2l 13Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/13 Douglas Talking (IRE) 11/2l 14Jan Fai 17f HcpC sf-hv 9 Rebel Gold (IRE) 47l

TFRHHHHH BHA146 FORM 21/U211- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive over fences, making all with a bold-jumping display at Doncaster in December before showing further improvement when landing a valuable pot at Warwick (heavy) following month. Off since (through injury) but remains of firm interest.

14Jan War 16f HcpC heavy 1/4 Galop de Chasse (FR) 19l Dec22 Don 16f HcpC good 1/8 Coastguard Station (IRE) 33/4l Nov22 Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Frere d’Armes (FR) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 1F/531-3 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly campaigned last term, returning to pick of his form when landing 6-runner Warwick handicap (16.2f, heavy) in March, forging clear. Looked rather flat at Kempton 5 weeks later but off since.

1May Kmp 18f HcpC good 3/7 Mercian Prince (IRE) 11l 30Mar War 16f HcpC soft 1/6 Hasankey (IRE) 31/4l 7l 4Feb San 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Third Time Lucki (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 34P6-54 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging start for this yard (previously trained

by Sam Thomas) after 6 months off when fourth on belated return to hurdles at Chepstow. Should come on for that and potentially on a good mark.

13Oct Chp 16f HcpH heavy 4/12 Chance A Tune (FR) 16l 1May Kmp 18f HcpC good 5/7 Mercian Prince (IRE) 30l 13Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 6/13 Dancing On My Own (IRE) 101/2l

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 54010-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who gained a third win in that sphere in 2m Wetherby handicap in February. Only seventh both starts since, including at Market Rasen on return.

30Sep Mkt 21f HcpC good 7/12 Found On (IRE) 2Apr Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Black Gerry (IRE) 15Feb Wet 15f HcpC good 1/6 Xcitations

IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (199)

B g Saddex - Gratia Plena (FR) J Jonathan Burke T Harry Fry, Corscombe O Mr John P. McManus B Mr oliver de la Garoullaye S Grosvenor Sport

11-2

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TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 41/1112-

HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (287)

B g Saddex - Shifra (FR) 6 11-8 J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr O. S. Harris B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder S Tote

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improvement switched to fences for this yard, winning novice handicaps on first 3 starts before excellent 3 1/4 lengths second of 7 to Stage Star in Grade 1 Turners at Festival here (2 1/2m) final start. Revised mark of 152 on the high side but remains unexposed.

16Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 2/7 Stage Star (IRE) 31/4l 4Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Half Shot (IRE) 9l 3Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Barrichello 16l

DANCING ON MY OWN (IRE) (145)

B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE) 9 11-13 J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan B Marie-Claire Murphy

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TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 13/1P32- D

27l 27l 33/4l

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler. Easy winner on chasing/yard debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December.

Best effort since when second of 3 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, soft). Off 6 months.

12Apr Swl 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/3 Thelasthighking (IRE) 21/4l 17l 19Mar Chp 19f HcpC soft 3/4 Jetoile (IRE) 24Feb War 20f HcpC good P/9 Galahad Quest (FR) 10

8 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (187) B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O SJS Racing B Guy Bloodstock Ltd S Coral Racing Limited

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TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM P22U11-

10-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his breakthrough success over fences in 2m4f handicap at Wincanton in April and followed up with a career best at Kempton laterthat month. Up 10lb but can make his presence felt again on return.

24Apr Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Light N Strike (IRE) 91/2l 5Apr Wcn 20f HcpC good 1/8 Lazy Sunday 2l 18Mar Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf U/7 Whistleinthedark (IRE) -

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TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 0-132F2 D

10-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Couple of good placed efforts after before let down by a rare jumping lapse at Listowel. Proved he was none the worse when going close back over hurdles at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago.

7Oct Fai 16f HcpH soft 2 Must Meet Cecil (IRE) hd 17Sep Lis 17f Ch good F Uncle Phil (IRE) 12Aug Kil 19f HcpC yield 2 Mica Malpic (FR) 7l

10 GUY (IRE) (21)

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 0432-11 D

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) 8 10-3 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O W.G. & A.G. Vestey B Corrib Racing S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

11 ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) (191) Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) J Ben Poste T Tom Symonds, Hentland O DahlBury Racing B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara S Simply Stunning Interiors

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was in good form over hurdles during the spring, landing the odds in a Ludlow novice (15.8f, good). Followed up back over fences at Fontwell on return 3 weeks ago but 5lb higher in much better race now.

7Oct Fon 17f HcpC good 1/4 Fairway Freddy (IRE) 11l 14May Lud 15f Hdl good 1/10 Soldat Forte (IRE) 33/4l 26Apr Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/12 Trolley Boy 2l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 455P42-

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in France for David Cottin and E Tongue Strap posted best effort for Tom Symonds when second of 6 in handicap chase (11/4) at this course (16.3f, good), travelling strongly. Off 6 months and 1lb out of handicap.

20Apr Chl 16f HcpC good 2/6 Pink Legend 21/4l 2Apr Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Black Gerry (IRE) 83/4l 11Mar San 15f HcpH heavy P/16 Iceo (FR) -

12 MADARA (FR) (20)

TFRHIIII BHA132 FORM D11F-02 D

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Becquascenthe (FR) 4 10-2 J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn O Bryan Drew and Friends B Sas Ecurie de Cachene & Elise Drouet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over fences in France, neck second of 6 in claimer at Auteuil last time, leading till last few strides. Claimed from Y. Fouin €25,555 after. 3lb out of handicap on U.K bow.

8Oct Aut 17f Ch 2 Romarius (FR) nk 12Sep Aut 17f Ch 8 Captain du Berlais (FR) 18l 25Apr Com 19f Ch F Pearl of Wisdom (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: DADS LAD (IRE) 7 10 10 Brian Hayes 7-2 (W P Mullins) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 7-1 Red Rookie (GB), 8-1 Guy (IRE), 9-1 Before Midnight (GB), Triple Trade (GB), 12-1 Notlongtillmay (GB), 14-1 Dancing On My Own (IRE), In Excelsis Deo (FR), 16-1 The Dasher Conway (IRE), 33-1 Royale Margaux (FR), 50-1 Prince Escalus (IRE), 66-1 Madara (FR) HADDEX DES OBEAUX looked very progressive in a light campaign over fences last season and the handicapper hasn’t overreacted for his impressive win at Warwick last PLAY SMARTER time. Triple Trade and Notlongtillmay are also firmly on the upgrade so are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) 2.TRIPLE TRADE 3.NOTLONGTILLMAY

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B g Ask - Lead’er Inn (IRE) J Darragh O’Keeffe T Mrs Gillian Callaghan, Ireland O P & G Callaghan Windows B Mrs P. and Philip Heaney

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THE MASTERSON HOLDINGS HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

1.50

for four yrs old x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (23 wins from 240 runners, 10%) runs BLUEKING D’OROUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs BLUEKING D’OROUX FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2013 & 2019.

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LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOIS GUILLBERT trained

by L Russell, Kinross, 363 miles.

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PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (209)

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) 11-4 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Darren & Annaley Yates B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

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BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (20)

Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) J Stephen Mulqueen T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Mr R. B. H. Young B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 6113-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding who picked up where he left off returning from 6 months off when landing 7-runner Kelso handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago, that despite still looking rough around the edges. Very much the type to go on improving for his good yard.

8Oct Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Autumn Return (IRE) 2l 24Apr Hex 16f Hdl soft 3/9 Eagle of The Glen 13/4l 15Feb Wet 16f Hdl good 1/6 Elogio (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 35102

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner (stays 9f) and much improved on third hurdles start when landing 18-runner Cork maiden (16.9f) in July.

Respectable second in French 4-y-o hurdle for new yard 12 days ago but suspicion he’ll find a few too good here. Hood on 1st time.

16Oct Com 18f Hdl 2 King To Be (FR) 2l 18Sep Lis 16f HcpH gd-yd 11 Samui 29l 1 14Jul Crk 16f Hdl yield 1 Hypotenus /2l

TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 616-033

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile (16.5f) in February. Not disgraced in handicaps in recent months but likely he lacks the potential of one or two in this field.

30Aug Utt 19f HcpH good 3/6 Presenting Pete (IRE) 61/4l 73/4l 16Jun Ain 16f HcpH good 3/6 Father of Jazz 24May War 16f HcpH good 7/11 Glorious Zoff (IRE) 63/4l

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 2452-22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French hurdler who scored on yard debut at Fontwell (17.7f) last winter and hard to knock his efforts in defeat since, good second with race fitness on his side at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago.

However, expected to find at least a couple too good here.

14Oct Chp 16f HcpH heavy 2/5 Shared 13/4l 11Sep Cla 18f Hdl 2/12 Eclat de Choeur (FR) nk 30Mar Tnt 16f Hdl soft 2/7 Spartan Army (IRE) nk

MR MACKAY (IRE) (18)

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE) 11-0 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr M. Stavrou B Philip Heskin S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

2m 87y + 44y due to rail movement

TFRHHHHH BHA138 FORM 2/4P012- D

JILAIJONE (FR) (14)

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) 11-0 J Jack Tudor E Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O Mr Samuel Sutton B Pierre de Maleissye Melun S Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TIMEFORMVIEW Well and trulyturned a corner on back of a wind op during the spring, landing a juvenile handicap at Ascot prior to a fine second in 20-runner Aintree handicap (16.5f) in April. Looks one to keep on side this season now he’s back on track.

14Apr Ain 16f HcpH soft 2/20 Punctuation 33/4l 2Apr Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Afadil (FR) 2l Dec22 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 9/14 Inspiratrice (IRE) 56l

CHAOS CONTROL (IRE) (59)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Va Pensiero (IRE) 11-0 J Ciaran Gethings E Cheek Pieces T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard O Oakman Racing Club B Mr Declan Murphy S Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 01300- D

4 BOJAK (GB) (12)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Blumenfee (GER) 11-0 J Darragh O’Keeffe E Hood T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn O Benjamin Halsall B Avatara SA S W & S Recycling

O Owner

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TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in France and promising start for this yard when third in Victor Ludorum at Haydock (15.6f) back in February. Shaped up quite well in Fred Winter thereafter and may not have been suited by run of the race at Ascot on final start. Likely he can do better.

2Apr Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 Blueking d’Oroux (FR) 93/4l 14Mar Chl 16f HcpH soft 14/21 Jazzy Matty (FR) 17l 18Feb Hay 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Bo Zenith (FR) 41/4l

BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (197)

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau S Morson Group

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TFRHHHII BHA113 FORM 2435-31

TIMEFORM VIEW In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdles debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.6f) earlierthis month. Much more on his plate now upped in class but highly likely there’s more to come.

10Oct Hun 19f Hdl good 1/6 School Days Over (IRE)31/2l 24l 18Sep Wor 16f Hdl good 3/9 Rock House (IRE) 30Mar Tnt 16f NHF heavy 5/9 Johnnywho (IRE) 19l 14

8 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (196) B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Heart of the South Racing 130 B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre S Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 21111- D

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TIMEFORMVIEW Promise when second on hurdles bowthis time last year and most progressive thereafter, completing 4-timer in fine style at Chepstow (2m) in April. Highly likely there’s more to come on the back of just 5 career starts and he’s well worthy of respect.

15Apr Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Mothill (IRE) 61/2l 1 11Mar San 15f HcpH heavy 1/6 Havaila (IRE) /2l 8l 6Jan Lud 15f Hdl soft 1/10 Javert Allen (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: PIED PIPER 4 11 8 Jack Kennedy 5-6 (Gordon Elliott) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 11-4 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 8-1 Punta Del Este (FR), 14-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), Jilaijone (FR), 16-1 Chaos Control (IRE), 22-1 Bojak (GB), Mr Mackay (IRE) BLUEKING D’OROUX well and truly turned a corner following wind surgery during the spring, successful on handicap debut at Ascot prior to running a fine race to finish runner-up in a big-field Aintree handicap on his final outing. Worth keeping on side this PLAY SMARTER term, he earns the vote to come out on top, with the rapidly improving Spirit d’Aunou heading the dangers. Punta del Este and Bois Guillbert can do battle for a minor role.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (38 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs QUICK DRAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs UNDERSUPERVISION LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MISTER FOGPATCHES trained by P A Fahy, WHACKER CLAN & AMIRITE trained by H De Bromhead - both Ireland.

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KINONDO KWETU (GB) (118)

B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) J Jonathan England T Sam England, Guiseley O Gunalt Partnership B Allseasons Bloodstock S Keighley Steel

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AMIRITE (IRE) (201)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Belle Again (IRE) J Rachael Blackmore T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Patrick Hale B Victor Connolly

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TWIG (GB) (118)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit J Beau Morgan (5) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mrs G. Morgan B L. J. Strangman S Fitzdares

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TFRHHHHH BHA142 FORM 1/13U3P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect when making winning chase debut at Fairyhouse (21f, good) last October. Twice placed in graded events since and probably best to ignore his tame effort when sent off favourite for the Irish National in April (likely he was amiss that day). Remains of interest.

10Apr Fai 29f HcpC soft P/27 I Am Maximus (FR) 29Jan Naa 24f Ch soft 3/5 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft U/7 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) -

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 1612-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate between the flags and over hurdles, and record in this sphere stands at 4-5 following his victory in a valuable Uttoxeter handicap upped to 3 1/4m inJuly (was treated forpost-race heat stress). 5lb rise by no means the end of the world and he’s a must for the shortlist.

2Jul Utt 26f HcpC good 1/16 Ruthless Article (IRE) 1l 20May Utt 23f HcpH good 1/9 Hillview (IRE) 1l 19Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 2/9 The Friday Man 13/4l

TFRHHIII BHA139 FORM 360/4P-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser when on-song and performed with credit both starts here during 2021/22 campaign. However, he was only seen out twice last season and has failed to fire in 2 appearances (one of which was on the Flat) since returning from a break in September.

30Sep Gow 20f Ch heavy 5 Easy Game (FR) 47l 22Sep Lis 14f Stk yd-sf 6 Coeur Sublime (IRE) 31l 18Feb Gow 20f HcpH sf-hv P Ottoman Style -

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 3-P0113

TIMEFORM VIEW Often let down by his jumping but transformed by a step up to 3m this summer, making all at Southwell and Bangor, before finishing third offthis mark at Worcester last time. However, has much more on his plate here and, in any case. Lord Accord appears to be the stable No 1.

22Aug Wor 23f HcpC good 3/12 Courtland (IRE) 14l 4Aug Bgr 24f HcpC good 1/11 Saint Arvans (FR) 31/2l 1 18Jul Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Go On Chez /2l

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (189)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) 7 11-4 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd B Gregory Rossiter S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

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TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 1133-13 D

BRIEF TIMES (IRE) (67)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Dali’s Theatre 7 11-6 J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Ms S. Exell B Ms T. Hassett

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TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive over fences, making it 6 wins from 8 starts E Tongue Strap when seeing off another improver (pair well clear) at Aintree in May. Denied a clear run at a crucial stage when third in the 16-runner Uttoxeter handicap (3 1/4m, good) won by Twig next time and should make his presence felt.

2Jul Utt 26f HcpC good 3/16 Twig 31/4l 19May Ain 24f HcpC good 1/11 Go On Chez nk 15Apr Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/15 Midnight River 53/4l

4 MISTER FOGPATCHES (IRE) (28) Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Jenniferjo (IRE) J Daniel Mullins T P. A. Fahy, Ireland O Mr J. B. Fahy B Mr J. B. Fahy

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TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM P/3PU2P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in one of his better efforts when runner-up in the Grimthorpe at Doncaster (3 1/4m, good) in March. Failed to fire tried over 31.8f in the Scottish National the following month, but would be a threat if on a going day.

22Apr Ayr 31f HcpC good P/18 Kitty’s Light 4Mar Don 26f HcpC good 2/7 Moroder (IRE) nk 28Jan Don 23f HcpC good U/11 Cooper’s Cross (IRE) -

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Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR) 9 11-4 J Sean Bowen E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family & Stone Family B Mme Olivia Goupil S Ultima Business Solutions

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 64P21-3 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts some solid pieces of form at Cheltenham, not least when second to Lord Accord in this race 12 months ago. Back on the scoresheet at Perth in April, but this temperamental sort didn’t jump at all well at Cartmel since and is probably worth taking on. Blinkers refitted.

27May Cml 25f HcpC good 3/5 Go Another One (IRE) 18l 28Apr Per 23f HcpC soft 1/7 Uncle Alastair 10l 3Apr Lud 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Annsam 21/4l 18

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B g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Miss A. C. Bamford B Berry Farms & Miss S. Berry S Unibet

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TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 211P3-1

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TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over hurdles forTom Lacey and made it 3 wins E Blinkers from 9 starts in this sphere for Nicky Henderson when making all on return at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) recently. Dominating round here in this competitive race will not be easy, though, and an 8lb rise demands more in any case.

11Oct Lud 23f HcpC good 1/5 Volcano (FR) 21l 21Apr Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Off To A Flyer (IRE) 71/2l 25Feb Kmp 20f HcpC good P/11 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE) -

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B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) 8 11-1 J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Lynne & Angus Maclennan B Olive Troy

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 206P0-4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of this race off just a 1lb lower mark 12 months ago before finishing a fine second in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Below par thereafter, but should be spot-on following a spin over hurdles earlier this month and he merits serious consideration.

5Oct War 21f HcpH good 4/9 Hyland (FR) 15l 22Apr Ayr 31f HcpC good 9/18 Kitty’s Light 20l 16Mar Chl 26f HcpC soft P/23 Angels Dawn (IRE) -

10 HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (162)

B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR) 6 11-1 J Harry Skelton E Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Ian Lawrence B Mr Mickael Fennessy S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM P1155-5 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Exeter and over this C&D on first 2 starts in this sphere last winter. However, he proved rather disappointing during the spring and needs to get back on track following a break/ wind operation.

19May Ain 24f HcpC good 5/11 Kinondo Kwetu 25l 19Apr Chl 26f HcpC good 5/11 Captain Cattistock 14l 2Mar Lud 23f HcpC good 5/6 Le Cameleon 33l

B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE) 6 10-10 J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Tongue Strap T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mr Michael O’Flynn and Delancey B Marie-Christine Gabeur S Wasdell Group

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 3/6442-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning chaser in France who went close at Newbury on second run following a wind op in March. Again found just one too strong at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) next time, but not for the first time he failed see the job through after trading at odds on in-running, which has to be a concern.

6May Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Arizona Cardinal 31/4l 24Mar Nby 22f HcpC soft 2/8 Foxboro (GER) hd 3Mar Nby 16f HcpC good 4/4 Calgary Tiger 16l

12 WHACKER CLAN (IRE) (69)

B g Westerner - Kolaliya (FR) 7 10-8 J Darragh O’Keeffe E Cheek Pieces T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Whacker’s Clan Syndicate B Mr Robert Norton

13 WAYFINDER (IRE) (229) Br g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) J Ben Jones T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O The Wayfinders B Mrs Rita Kent S William Hill

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TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 41F-031

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Ballinrobe maiden chase last year and doubled his tally over fences when seeing off 9 rivals in a Tramore handicap (21.7f, soft) in August. 5lb higher now and Rachael Blackmore prefers Amirite, but his bold jumping will stand him in good stead round here and he’s not discounted.

1 20Aug Tmr 21f HcpC soft 1 Lake Chad (IRE) /2l 20Jun Wex 25f HcpC gd-yd 3 Battle of Mirbat (IRE) 1l 1May Dow 26f HcpC yield 9 The Abbey (IRE) 51l

TFRHHIII BHA124 FORM 1/1PP4P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a 3m Chepstow hat-trick on his reappearance last October. However. Pulled up 3 times from 4 subsequent starts and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

13Mar Tnt 28f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 11Feb Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Guetapan Collonges (FR)11l Dec22 Chp 30f HcpC soft P/17 The Two Amigos

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B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR) 6 10-4 J Philip Armson (3) E Cheek Pieces T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield O Mr Milson Robinson B Mr Luc Monnet

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 621112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who didn’t progress over hurdles but has sprouted wings since switched to fences, completing the hat-trick with a commanding performance on debut for this yard at Southwell (25.8f, good to firm) last month. Good second there since, but this is a tougher assignment.

3Oct Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Snipe (IRE) 23/4l 7Sep Swl 25f HcpC good 1/7 Massons Castle 31l 25Jul Swl 20f HcpC good 1/5 Duke of Luckley (IRE) 13/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: LORD ACCORD (IRE) 7 11 3 Richie McLernon 15-2 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 9, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10, 13.

Stewards Note: THE WOLF: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse made two bad jumping mistakes.

HIDDEN HEROICS: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

WAYFINDER: Following its run on 13/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Quick Draw (IRE), 7-1 Lord Accord (IRE), 15-2 Undersupervision (IRE), 8-1 Amirite (IRE), 17-2 Twig (GB), 11-1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB), 12-1 Whacker Clan (IRE), 16-1 Yes Indeed (FR), 18-1 Brief Times (IRE), 20-1 The Wolf (FR), 22-1 Hidden Heroics (FR), 25-1 Wayfinder (IRE), 40-1 Mister Fogpatches (IRE), Swapped (FR) AMIRITE failed to justify strong support in the Irish National during the spring, but something was clearly amiss that day and he makes plenty of appeal on his second start in handicap company, in view of the promise he exhibited in novice company. Twig and Kinondo Kwetu, first and third respectively in PLAY SMARTER a valuable contest at Uttoxeter last time, both have claims, while last year’s winner Lord Accord, Undersupervision and the selection’s stablemate Whacker Clan are others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AMIRITE (IRE) 2.TWIG 3.KINONDO KWETU 19

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(Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (38 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs HYLAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs HUGOS NEW HORSE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MOONOVERCLOON trained

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B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE) 9 12-0 J Chris Ward (3) E Blinkers T Deborah Cole, Solihull O The Steve, Joe and Steve Syndicate B Mrs Noreen McManus

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B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) J Charlie Todd T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Eventmasters Racing B R. Cody S Eventmasters Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 33P/52-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons, but he again ran with credit when third in 23f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle back in May. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return with a tongue tie also refitted.

20May Utt 23f HcpH good 3/9 Twig 51/2l 2Apr Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/14 Ivaldi (FR) 91/2l 12Feb Exe 23f HcpH good 5/7 Walking On Air (IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 3U4-1U3 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Positive start for new yard, winning over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23f) in July. Every chance when unseated back there 4 weeks later and respectable third on his Worcester chase debut since. Jumped rather erratically and quickly reverts to hurdles.

3Sep Wor 23f HcpC good 3/4 Any News (IRE) 14l 30Jul Utt 23f HcpH good U/7 Aramax (GER) 2Jul Utt 23f HcpH good 1/8 Mr Yeats (IRE) 33/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA136 FORM 431/2-22 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has recorded excellent runner-up efforts at Galway (22.5f) and Listowel (2 1/2m) since returning from a long absence. Likely to give another good account now returning to 3m.

3 23Sep Lis 20f HcpH yd-sf 2 Gold Speed (IRE) /4l 5Aug Gal 22f HcpH soft 2/16 Ambitious Fellow (IRE) 3/4l 3 Apr22 Pun 24f HcpH gd-yd 2/25 A Great View (IRE) 2 /4l

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TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointerwho landed a course Grade 2 novice hurdle in January. Disappointing back here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring but he reappears with his yard in better form.

Unexposed.

19Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 9/9 The Friday Man 53l 17Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft P/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 28Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 1/10 Pembroke 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 1/4050-4

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B g Sea Moon - Fiery Flame (IRE) 6 J James Smith (7) T Matthew J. Smith, Ireland O Mr S. Gillen & Midlands Partnership B S. Gillen

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TFRHHIII BHA142 FORM 1/P21P0- D

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B g Jet Away - Ginandit (IRE) 7 11-8 J James Turner (10) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O National Hunt Racing Club B Mr John Wade

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TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty smart on his day forJonjo O’Neill but ended his time with that stable on a low note and a watching brief is advised on his return for a new yard with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

18Mar Utt 23f HcpH soft 7/13 Trelawne 30l 4Feb San 23f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Green Book (FR) Dec22 Chp 23f HcpH soft 1/10 Bells of Peterboro (IRE)41/4l

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B g Kap Rock (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR) 9 11-10 J David Bass E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O The Midgelets B G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a big handicap at Aintree in spring 2022 but drawn a blank since, albeit he ran respectably for fourth of 16 at Haydock (3m) when last seen in May. Has had wind surgery.

13May Hay 24f HcpH good 4/16 Willaston (IRE) 15Apr Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/22 West Balboa (IRE) 18Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Johnson’s Blue (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 1341F4 BF

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TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins this season and every chance of another when falling at the last at Listowel (2 1/2m) in September. Showed himself none the worse for that when fourth of 17 at Punchestown (2 1/2m again) 17 days ago. Stamina the unknown now tackling 3m for the first time.

11Oct Pun 20f HcpH yd-sf 4 Dancing Jeremy (IRE) 101/4l 18Sep Lis 20f HcpH yield F Extrapolation (IRE) 23Aug Sli 20f HcpH good 1 Game And Glory (IRE) 61/2l 22

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B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The Stewart Family B Mr Dominique Guyon S Morson Group

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TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when showing a typically tenacious attitude to see off 4 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Steps up to 3m for the first time on reappearance. Likely to go on to even better things this season.

21Apr Ayr 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Persian Time 21/4l 11Mar San 19f HcpH heavy 3/16 Crambo 81/2l 7Feb Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Tightenourbelts (IRE) 1/2l

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B g Morozov (USA) - Bombalong (IRE) 7 11-3 J Jamie Hamilton E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O New Vision Bloodstock B Martin Kenirons S Cube3 Construction

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 5F21-14 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in the spring, winning competitive handicaps here (2 1/2m) and at Haydock (3m). Had his winning run ended when a well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in July. Given a break since (has had wind surgery).

30Jul Utt 23f HcpH good 4/7 Aramax (GER) 26l 13May Hay 24f HcpH good 1/16 Bold Endeavour 21/4l 3 19Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 1/13 Bold Endeavour /4l

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B g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) 9 11-2 J Jack Hogan (3) E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland B Mr J. L. Skinner S Bresbet

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 15302-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins around 3m at Uttoxeter and Ludlow last winter. Made a creditable return from 6 months off when third of 5 back at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago but this looks a much deeper race.

8Oct Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/5 Broomfields Cave (IRE) 2l 3 19Apr Chl 23f HcpH good 2/11 Broadway Boy (IRE) /4l 24Mar Nby 24f HcpH soft 9/10 On The Blind Side (IRE) 102l

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B g Fame And Glory - Miss Overdrive 6 11-2 J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mrs Gay Smith B Michael Tobin S Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Howrwedoin (IRE) J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Bowes Lodge Stables B Timothy Townend

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Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O The Ten From Seven B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote S Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the market and back to winning ways at Killarney (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in August. His British mark isn’t obviously generous but anything this yard sends over merits plenty of respect.

1 26Aug Kny 22f HcpH yd-sf 1 Happy Jacky (IRE) /2l 4Aug Gal 16f HcpH good 9 Ifiwerearichman (IRE) 63/4l 1 2Aug Gal 22f HcpH gd-yd 6 Building Bridges 4 /2l

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 21320-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing a third handicap hurdle success on his 21fWarwick reappearance 23 days ago. Did that quite readily so a 6lb rise looks fair enough.

5Oct War 21f HcpH good 1/9 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 8Apr Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/15 Tiger Jet (IRE) 3Mar Nby 24f HcpH good 2/7 Emitom (IRE)

14 RINGDUFFERIN (IRE) (28) B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Inisharoan (IRE) J Jordan Gainford T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr A. Dunlop B Alan and Bill Dunlop S Gordon Elliott

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TFRHHHHI BHA127 FORM 4-64211 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for cheekpieces, making all in a novice at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) and handicap at Gowran (3m, heavy) last month. Will find it harder to dominate this field but still merits consideration for his top Irish stable.

30Sep Gow 24f HcpH heavy 1 Walking On Glass (IRE)61/2l 15Sep Dpk 21f Hdl soft 1 Luminous Light 4l 28Aug Dpk 21f Hdl good 2 Reverend Hubert (IRE) 81/2l

15 BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (229) B g Fame And Glory - Cash Customer (IRE) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O OAP II B Joyce Lee S Horse & Groom East Ashling

23/4l 12l 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM U/51101- D

7 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Has a slightly lower mark to work with back hurdling on his reappearance.

13Mar Tnt 28f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Sidi Ismael (FR) s.h 11Feb Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 10/12 Guetapan Collonges (FR)48l 11/4l Dec22 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 1/15 Geryville (FR)

16 DUBROVNIK HARRY (IRE) (245)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Kashmir Lady (FR) 7 10-11 J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap T Harry Fry, Corscombe O Manhole Covers Ltd B J. H. Culloty S Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 123/3P6-

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown in his novice season. Didn’t progress in a light campaign last term but he remains low mileage.

25Feb Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/15 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 16l 14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft P/20 West Balboa (IRE) 13l Nov22 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Black Gerry (IRE)

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12 WE’LLHAVEWAN (IRE) (63)

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 5-11331

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third win of the season when leading in the dying strides over 3 1/4m at Kelso last month. First-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Another who can’t be discounted.

12Sep Kel 25f HcpH good 1/6 Czech Her Out (IRE) nk 26Aug Cml 25f HcpH soft 3/8 Our Sam 63/4l 22Jul Cml 22f HcpH heavy 3/12 Pyramid Place (IRE) 91/2l

17 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (14) B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) J David Noonan T David Pipe, Wellington O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy B George Doyle S W & S Recycling

5

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 2P263-0

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude when winning first 2 completed starts over hurdles. Another good run when just touched off on his 19f Taunton handicap debut in January but hasn’t repeated that since, albeit he may have needed his recent Chepstow reappearance. Jack Tudor on Bashful Boy. 14Oct Chp 19f HcpH heavy 7/14 Pyramid Place (IRE) 20l 24Apr Kmp 21f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 Twinjets (IRE) 13l 10Mar Exe 21f HcpH good 6/7 Hititi (FR) 37l

18 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (14)

B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA) 7 10-11 J Jack Tudor E Cheek Pieces T David Pipe, Wellington O Milldean Racing Syndicate B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud S W & S Recycling

19 GORTMILLISH (FR) (27) B g Sinndar (IRE) - Princesse d’Anjou (FR) J Danny Gilligan (5) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O KTDA Racing B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin S Gordon Elliott

7

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 55FF-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winneron the Flat at the start ofthe summerand completed a hat-trick back hurdling at NewtonAbbot (21.5f) in July. Well suited bythe emphasis on stamina when fourth of 31 in the 2 1/4m Cesarewitch at Newmarket a fortnight ago and that suggests he’ll be suited by this step up to 3m.

14Oct Nkt 18f Hcp soft 4/31 The Shunter (IRE) 31/4l 23Sep Nkt 18f Hcp good 5/10 Grand Providence 101/4l 24Aug Fon 21f HcpH good 9/10 Watergrange Jack (IRE) 44l

TFRHHHHI BHA123 FORM 2/24/-114 D

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner back from a long absence this summer. Advanced his form again when fourth in a 23f rated novice at Killarney 4 weeks ago and he’s unexposed now moving into handicap company for Gordon Elliott. On the shortlist.

1Oct Kny 22f Hdl yd-sf 4 Solitary Man (IRE) 12l 13Jul Dpk 21f Hdl good 1 Charlie Luciano (IRE) 13/4l 24Jun Per 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 The Sad Shepherd (IRE) 12l

20 SPIKE JONES (GB) (217)

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 331412-

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) 6 10-7 J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over 3 1/4m at Fontwell last season and ended the campaign with a near miss at Kelso in March.

Likeable type but might prove vulnerable in deeper on reappearance.

Has had wind surgery.

25Mar Kel 25f HcpH soft 2/7 Jet Legs (IRE) nk 18Mar Fon 25f HcpH heavy 1/5 Prince des Fichaux (FR) 61/2l 3 31Jan Lin 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Gerico Ville (FR) /4l DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: SHOOT FIRST (IRE) 6 10 7 P Byrnes 9-4 (Charles Byrnes) 15 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 16, 20.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 18. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 6, 9, 20.

Stewards Note: ROCK MY WAY: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

WILLASTON: Following its run on 30/7/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.

SPIKE JONES: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Bugs Moran (IRE), 8-1 Hugos New Horse (FR), 11-1 We’llhavewan (IRE), 12-1 Ringdufferin (IRE), Gortmillish (FR), 14-1 Hyland (FR), 16-1 Bashful Boy (IRE), 18-1 Moonovercloon (IRE), 20-1 Judicial Law (IRE), 25-1 Espoir de Romay (FR), Jet of Magic (IRE), Bangers And Cash (IRE), Dubrovnik Harry (IRE), 28-1 Willaston (IRE), 33-1 Party Business (IRE), Hurricane Harvey (GB), American Sniper (IRE), 40-1 Spike Jones (GB), 66-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 100-1 Flight Deck (IRE) BUGS MORAN has been better than ever in 2 outings back from a long absence and there could be more to come now returning to 3m so he gets the vote. The likeable Hugos New Horse isn’t opposed lightly and is second choice now stepping up to 3m PLAY SMARTER for the first time. Gordon Elliott’s Gortmillish and recent Cesarewitch fourth Bashful Boy also make the shortlist in a race where a case can be made for many.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUGS MORAN (IRE) 2.HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) 3.GORTMILLISH (FR)

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FIFTH RACE

3.35

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): J Mcconnell (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs LISNAMULT LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs ANTRIM COAST FANCY THAT: J McConnell won this race in 2020 & 2021. The stable runs LISNAMULT LAD today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LISNAMULT LAD trained by J Mcconnell, REVEREND HUBERT trained by C Byrnes, ANTRIM COAST trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.

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BUTCH (GB) (25)

B g KayfTara - Leading On 6 11-8 J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family & Ralston Family B Aiden Murphy S Ultima Business Solutions, Ultima Business Solutions

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LISNAMULT LAD (IRE) (17)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Royal Stream (IRE) J Ben Harvey T John McConnell, Ireland O Matthew Rogers B Peter Deane

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ANTRIM COAST (IRE) (18)

Br g Presenting - Zuzka (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr Basil Holian B Kenneth Parkhill

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4 REVEREND HUBERT (IRE) (35) Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bright Sapphire (IRE) J P. Byrnes T Charles Byrnes, Ireland O Mr James Flaherty B Mr Charlie Brooks

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TRACK AND TRACE (IRE) (33)

B g Mahler - Princess Bella (IRE) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Bruton Street B Mr Martin Doyle S Wasdell Group

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 7f 208y + 88y due to rail movement

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 2/0212-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season who made the most a good opportunity in convincing style up in trip on his return at Southwell (24.3f) 25 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to further improvement.

3Oct Swl 24f Hdl good 1/5 Destroytheevidence 13l 3 6Apr Wet 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 City Derby (IRE) /4l 18Mar Utt 19f Hdl soft 1/5 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 2-61311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of another good opportunity to take his hurdling record to 3 wins from 4 starts in 5-runner novice at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 17 days ago, pushed out. Faces a stiffer task here but it’s possible the step up to 3m could bring about further improvement.

11Oct Lud 21f Hdl good 1/5 Pyffo (IRE) 71/2l 6Sep Hex 20f Hdl good 1/6 Belle of Annandale (IRE) 37l 13Jul Dpk 21f Hdl good 3 Gortmillish (FR) 13/4l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 021

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the abundant promise of his hurdling debut when impressive winner of 19-runner maiden at Punchestown (20f, good) 18 days ago, storming clear. Will stay beyond 2 1/2m and remains capable of much better.

10Oct Pun 20f Hdl yield 1 Mister Pink (IRE) 41/4l 16Sep Nav 20f Hdl yield 2 Sign From Above (IRE) 11/2l 3Aug Gal 18f Stk gd-yd 8 I Will Be Baie (FR) 19l

TFRHHHHI BHA134 FORM 2313

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 2m on Flat and confirmed previous hurdling promise when making the most of a good opportunity at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) in August. Built on that when third in a stronger race at Listowel since and ought to be very competitive again.

23Sep Lis 20f Hdl yd-sf 3 High Class Hero 53/4l 28Aug Dpk 21f Hdl good 1 Ringdufferin (IRE) 81/2l 20Aug Tmr 21f Hdl soft 3 Gentle And Kind (IRE) 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 35/6-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase who built on an encouraging hurdling debut after 11 months off when shading a tight finish in a 5-runner novice at Warwick (21f) 33 days ago. This is much tougher but he’s open to further improvement providing he stands more regular racing.

25Sep War 21f Hdl good 1/5 Mikimoto s.h Oct22 Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 6/16 Chianti Classico (IRE) 18l Apr22 Chp 16f NHF good 5/7 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE) 11l

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (97)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 212

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona 4 10-10 J Micheal Nolan T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & Partners B Dr Bryan Mayoh DECLARED RUNNERS 6

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who confirmed his bumper debut promise when offthe mark in game fashion at Worcester in July. Shaped as if still in good form on first run since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies when second at Stratford subsequently but starts out over hurdles in a warm-looking event.

23Jul Str 16f NHF good 2/9 Minella Rescue (IRE) 10l 10Jul Wor 16f NHF good 1/5 Tribal Glory (IRE) 1l 3Jun Wor 16f NHF good 2/6 Johnny Blue (IRE) nk 2022: SHEARER (IRE) 6 11 5 A P Heskin 10-3 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

Stewards Note: Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Antrim Coast (IRE), 3-1 Reverend Hubert (IRE), 10-3 Butch (GB), 9-2 Lisnamult Lad (IRE), 16-1 Track And Trace (IRE), 28-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB)

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An interesting small-field novice. ANTRIM COAST has made a highly promising start to his career over hurdles, confirming his debut promise when storming clear at Punchestown 18 days ago and, with much better still to come, especially now stepping up in trip, he’s difficult PLAY SMARTER to oppose. Butch is another progressive sort who warrants plenty of respect, as does Reverend Hubert, who ran well in a warmish race at Listowel last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANTRIM COAST (IRE) 2.BUTCH 3.REVEREND HUBERT (IRE)

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4.10

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): H De Bromhead (20 wins from 133 runners, 15%) runs TOSS AGAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs BROADWAY BOY & WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TOSS AGAIN trained

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by G Cromwell - both Ireland.

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TOSS AGAIN (IRE) (63)

Br g Malinas (GER) - Katies Fashion (IRE) 6 11-10 J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd B William McCarthy

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TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 210-112

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 14U11-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, career best displaywhen gaining his third success from 7 starts at this venue (3m) in April. Made an impressive winning return/chasing debut at Worcester (23f, soft) recently and he’s open to further progress.

29Sep Wor 23f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Mofasa 91/2l 3 19Apr Chl 23f HcpH good 1/11 Hurricane Harvey /4l 29Mar Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Jubilee Express (FR) 23/4l

FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (161)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lillymile (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Flooring Porter Syndicate B Sean Murphy

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3m 110y + 88y due to rail movement

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has quickly made into an even better chaser, winning maiden at Limerick in May and competitive handicap at Galway in August. No match for sole rival Salvador Ziggy in novice at Killarney 9 weeks ago and likely to come up short again here.

26Aug Kny 23f Ch yd-sf 2 Salvador Ziggy (IRE) 13l 4Aug Gal 22f HcpC good 1/17 Quantum Realm (IRE) 13/4l 25May Lim 22f Ch gd-yd 1 The Friday Man 13/4l

BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (29)

B g Malinas (GER) - BroadwayTheatre (IRE) 5 11-7 J Nico de Boinville T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr D. M. Proos B John Leahy S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TFRHHHHH BHA156 FORM 2/4443-0 CD

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner at the festival but unable to E Tongue Strap complete a hat-trick of wins in that race this year when fourth. Finished third a month later in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree and last seen down the field at Auteuil 5 months ago. Fancied to make his mark sent chasing under a new pilot.

20May Aut 25f Hdl soft 9/15 Theleme (FR) 30l 15Apr Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Sire du Berlais (FR) 93/4l 16Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft 4/11 Sire du Berlais (FR) 31/2l

WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (197)

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 1/3100P- C D

B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) 6 11-2 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James B Conor Murphy S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles at this track on New Year’s Day but hasn’t really built on that, pulled up in the Sefton well last seen in April. Is a point winner, so this switch to the larger obstacles could well have a positive effect.

14Apr Ain 24f Hdl soft P/15 Apple Away (IRE) 17Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft 7/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 14l 4Feb Leo 22f Hdl yield 8/8 Good Land (FR) 37l 2022: CHEMICAL ENERGY (IRE) 6 11 7 Davy Russell 4-1 (Gordon Elliott) 3 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Flooring Porter (IRE), 5-1 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 11-2 Broadway Boy (IRE), 15-2 Toss Again (IRE) Plenty of intrigue despite the small field and it’s dual Stayers’ Hurdle hero FLOORING PORTER who is selected to make a winning chasing debut teaming up with Keith Donoghue PLAY SMARTER for the first time. Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles a couple and it’s Weveallbeencaught who gets the nod over stablemate Broadway Boy for the forecast spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLOORING PORTER (IRE) 2.WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) 3.BROADWAY BOY (IRE)

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THE CHELTENHAM & SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

SEVENTH RACE

4.45

for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378.

(Penalty Value £7921.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): W P Mullins (35 wins from 319 runners, 11%) runs CATCH YOURSELF ON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs SOIR DE GALA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CATCH YOURSELF ON trained by W P Mullins, JACKSON LAMB trained

by J Mcconnell - both Ireland.

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THE KEMBLE BREWERY (GB) (195)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Breakfast at 10 Syndicate B Martin Rowe S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE) 4 J Ben Poste T Harriet Dickin, Midford O The Mischief Makers B Mr Michael Dillon S Clay Street Property Consultants

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5-

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to a bumper winner and there was promise amidst greenness when fifth in a good race at Kempton 7 months ago. Likely to step up on that.

18Mar Kmp 16f NHF soft

5/17 Josh The Boss

21/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler and offered encouragement when third at Taunton 6 months ago. Open to improvement and worthy of consideration.

13Apr Tnt

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) 4 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

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2m 87y + 44y due to rail movement

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brotherto smart chaserWyck Hill and made the ideal start when landing a 7-runner event at Warwick 7 months ago.

Open to improvement and not discounted.

CATCH YOURSELF ON (USA) (-)

B g Noble Mission - Conference Call J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr P. Byrne B Juddmonte Farms Inc

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1- D

BALLYVANGO (IRE) (224)

B g Ocovango - Minoras Return (IRE) 4 11-1 J Sean Bowen T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 14 B The Beeches Stud Ltd S Fbc Manby Bowdler

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Memories J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mrs N. Turner & Mrs E. Fenton B The Beeches Stud Ltd S Hatherden Horse Transport

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when landing 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 11/4) on NH debut. More to come after 6 months off, so worthy of respect.

WILLSBURG (IRE) (212)

4 CALL TO DUTY (IRE) (198)

O Owner

T Trainer

16Apr Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 1/8 War Bonnet

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Willow Rose (IRE) 4 11-5 J Gavin Sheehan T Oliver Signy, Lambourn O Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy B Mr Paddy McDonald S Oliver Signy Racing Llp

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16f NHF gd-sf 3/13 Geezer Rockstar (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, Noble Mission gelding.

Half-brother to numerous winners, including Seismic Wave. Dam 6.5f-1m winner in France. Worth chancing to make a winning debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Saint Segal and Celtic Girl. Dam (c109/h118) winning hurdler/chaser in France. Stable has a good record in this sphere.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

11-1

TFRHIIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €9,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Orbys Legend. Not an obvious sort on paper.

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HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE) (201)

B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE) 4 11-1 J Rex Dingle T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas B Kenilworth House Stud S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

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ITSEEMSLIKEIT (GB) (216)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Douryna J Jack Tudor T David Pipe, Wellington O John White & Anne Underhill B R. W. Russell S W & S Recycling

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Choice of Words. Dam (c109/h83) 2m-2 1/2m chase winner. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 26). Worthy of respect.

11-1

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when second of 11 in bumper at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 81 days ago.

Significant that he’s made the trip over and he warrants strong consideration.

8Aug Ros

11 MARTIN PLAGE (FR) (209)

4

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sainte de Sivola (FR) J Jack Quinlan T B F Brookhouse, Newmarket O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Mr Frederic Heudiard S Tote

11-1

15f Stk

gd-yd 2

Portcammon (IRE)

43/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW €16,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam, French hurdler (2 1/4m winner), sister to fairly useful 15f hurdle winner in France Plus de Sivola. Easily beat only other finisher sole start in points (Apr 2) and appeals as a notable Rules debutant.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

12 SOIR DE GALA (FR) (195) B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Solvalla (FR) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr John P. McManus B Guy Cherel S Morson Group

10Apr Plm 17f NHF soft 3/9 Country Lady 21/4l 25Feb Kmp 16f NHF good 3/11 East India Express (IRE)91/4l

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10 JACKSON LAMB (IRE) (81) Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aegean Memories J Ben Harvey T John McConnell, Ireland O The 119 Partnership B Larry O’Hara

11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 33-

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 4 winners and showed up well when third on both starts to date. Hasn’t been seen for 6 months but stable should have him tuned up.

4

11-1

E Tongue Strap

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something to work on when third at Wincanton on debut, albeit with the run of things from the front.

Off 6 months since but, given his connections, he’s worth a chance to improve.

16Apr Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/5 Horaces Pearl (FR)

13 STAY IF U WANT TO (IRE) (185) Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mrs Peter Bond B Mrs Ann Bond S Wasdell Group

4

11-1

3l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4-

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner and offered some encouragement when fourth at Ludlow 6 months ago. This is likely to prove too competitive for him, though.

26Apr Lud

14 STRONG FOUNDATIONS (IRE) (265)

15f NHF gd-sf 4/11 Norman Fletcher

101/4l

TFRHHIII BHA-

15 THE NORTHERNLIGHTS (IRE) (168) Br g Califet (FR) - Fruitful Venture (IRE) 4 J James Bowen T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle O Mr Raymond Anderson Green B Mr Darren Collins

16 TOUT SUR MOI (FR) (212)

B g Manatee - Palma du Charmil (FR) 4 J David Noonan T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams B Mrs Guilhaine Le Borgne S Culverhill Farm Racing

11-1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/useful chaser Youcantcallherthat. Dam (b89) bumper winner.

Runner-up sole start in point bumpers (May 13).

RACECOURSE DEBUT

11-1

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit to work on when fourth on debut at Warwick 7 months ago but a lot more is required if he’s to feature in this.

30Mar War 16f NHF soft 41

4/7 Diamond Ri (IRE)

17l

SEVENTH RACE

FORM 2B g Malinas (GER) - Maggie Rose 4 11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW €31,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam showed J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap nothing sole start in bumpers. Runner-up sole start in Irish points T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham (Feb 5). Wears tongue strap.

O Mr Anthony R.Hunt B Rathbarry Stud & Sarah Leslie RACECOURSE DEBUT

17 VALGRAND (FR) (237)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Valaway (FR) 4 11-1 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand B P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

18 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (58) B m KayfTara - Burgundy Betty (IRE) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mrs Emma Palmer B Mrs Bridget Henley S Fitzdares

5 10-13

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o, Bathyrhon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2 1/4m hurdle winner in France Vaugeoise. Dam, winning hurdler in France, also 16.5f winner on Flat. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5).

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sisterto a bumperwinner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford 58 days ago.

Reasonable claims as she bids to defy a penalty.

31Aug Str

16f NHF gd-sf 1/10 Baskerville (IRE)

1

/2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: ENCANTO BRUNO (IRE) 4 11 3 Tom Scudamore 2-1 (John McConnell) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Catch Yourself On (USA), 9-1 Jackson Lamb (IRE), Martin Plage (FR), 14-1 Highway One O Five (IRE), Soir de Gala (FR), 16-1 The Kemble Brewery (GB), Ballyvango (IRE), 18-1 Betty’s Tiara (GB), 20-1 Willsburg (IRE), Call To Duty (IRE), Valgrand (FR), 22-1 Celtic Dino (FR), 25-1 Itseemslikeit (GB), 33-1 The Northernlights (IRE), 40-1 Stay If U Want To (IRE), Tout Sur Moi (FR), 50-1 Strong Foundations (IRE), 100-1 Hawk Stone (IRE) CATCH YOURSELF ON is related to numerous winners and should have enough speed for this discipline, so he’s capable of making a winning start at the possible expense PLAY SMARTER of point-recruit Martin Plage. Several of the others are closely matched on form but Jackson Lamb is open to improvement, so he’s another one to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CATCH YOURSELF ON (USA) 2.MARTIN PLAGE (FR) 3.JACKSON LAMB (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE EPIC VALUE AT WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for four yrs old and upwards. £300 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. William Hill has generously 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 2 at £60 and 12 at £300. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE MASTERSON HOLDINGS HURDLE RACE (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, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old only. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 8lb. MASTERSON HOLDINGS has generously sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be made 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 MASTERSON HOLDINGS. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. 9 entries at £200. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE EPIC JUMPS SEASON AT WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for four yrs old and upwards. £300 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb. William Hill has generously 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 25 entries, 1 at £60 and 24 at £300. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb.

PERTEMPS NETWORK has kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be made 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 PERTEMPS. The sponsorship payment of £500 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. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 14th, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 29 entries, 5 at £25 and 24 at £125. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC WEEKEND FREE BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (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. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 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.

William Hill has generously sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be made to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £87. - Closed October 23rd, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS 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 five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each 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.. A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until September 1st, 2024. William Hill has kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be given to the stable employee 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. 10 entries at £125. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988. (Penalty Value £20812) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CHELTENHAM & SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition a £150 award will be given to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 21 entries at £75.

- Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. 47

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