Cheltenham Racecard - Saturday 18th November

THE NOVEMBER

MEETING

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Welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for the second day of The November Meeting.

Today features the Paddy Power Gold Cup and a further six great races in what we are sure will be a day of top-quality entertainment not to be missed.

The Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase is today’s feature race and gets under way this afternoon at 2.20pm over two miles and four furlongs. The Real Whacker, trained by Patrick Neville in Leyburn, Yorkshire, won the novices’ chase on this card last year and, as a result of his short head victory over Gerri Colombe in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at The Festival, this year carries top weight in the Paddy Power.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this weekend’s racing, including Paddy Power, Karndean, JCB, and Wienerberger. We wish them and their guests a wonderful day with us.

Off the track itself, please enjoy the ROR parade of retired racehorses between 11.45 and 12.00 taking place in the Parade Ring, find some great food in The Feed Room (beyond the shopping village) or in The Mandarin (walk-in restaurant). Additionally, the Chip Shop Boys will be performing in the Centaur from 4.15pm.

With around 30,000 racegoers here today, we continue with our ‘Love Our Turf’ initiative which seeks to reinforce and strengthen the relationship between the Home of Jump Racing and the local community. The focus of this will be primarily on the Evesham Road with the route to and from the racecourse witnessing the use of wayfinding ushers, enhanced street cleaning with more bins and increased toilet facilities.

In the meantime, we’d like to thank you all so much for joining us today, and we wish you a wonderful time with us here at Cheltenham Racecourse.

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ROR PAR ADE

Today’s RoR Parade A parade of retired racehorses now excelling in their second careers will take place in the paddock from 11.45am-12.00pm.

The parade showcases the versatility of the Thoroughbred, together with the range of activities open to horses when they finish their racing careers, thanks to the work of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing.

Today’s parade features some familiar names who have already adapted to a new career, notably the Gold Cup winner Coneygree, and Grand National winner Pineau De Re. To help stimulate demand for former racehorses within the wider equestrian market, RoR annually stages over 40 separate competition series across 15 different disciplines, catering for all levels of ability, from grassroots to Elite. The disciplines include dressage, showing, polo, eventing, show jumping, endurance, hunting and horseball.

For more information visit www.ror.org.uk

1. ASO - RIDDEN BY LAURA TYLOR

13-year-old by Goldneyev, formerly trained by Venetia Williams Breeder – I Pacault, A Pacault & M Pacault Aso was given to Rupert Sweeting, who is a cousin of today’s rider Laura after finishing his racing career, since then the combination have won dressage qualifiers and a dressage championship at a local venue and won and qualified for Riding Club dressage championships.

We took him to Aintree for the Jockey Club RoR championships for the experience where he thought he was running in the Grand National, the first day he totally forgot all his schooling and wanted to gallop in the direction he believed the first fence would be. After spending time with him going over and over the basics his mind clicked back to riding horse and what we were asking and he went in to get a 5th in the intro, 8th in the prelim and 3rd in the in hand always a star class.

He has an amazing mind and learns so fast he has been a pleasure to retrain and hope he will go in to have more success.

2. BRISTOL DE MAI (HUNTING) – RIDDEN BY CLARE ALEXANDER

12-year-old by Saddlers Maker, formerly trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies Breeder -Jean-Yves Touzaint Bristol de Mai retired in February 2023 following a stellar racing career, he has been in his new home with his rider Clare Alexander since March, settling in beautifully to his new life; he is a big character and very intelligent. He has been out on hound exercise and autumn hunting with the Kent and Surrey Bloodhounds and Surrey Union Hunt which he really enjoys. Clare and Bristol de Mai have weekly lessons with a local event rider, and the plan for Bristol’s second career includes plenty of hunting along with hunter trials and one-day-events during the summer.

3. CONEYGREE - RIDDEN BY SARA BRADSTOCK

16-year-old by Karinga Bay, formerly trained by Mark Bradstock Breeder - Lord Oaksey One of the leading staying chasers of his generation and the winner of the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Coneygree was retired from racing in February 2019. He adapted quickly to a life outside of racing and since being retrained by Mark Bradstock’s wife Sara, Coneygree has won several RoR showing classes and twice qualified for the final of the Tattersalls RoR Show Series at Hickstead.

Coneygree took part in the recent Cotswold Team Chase ridden by Alfie Bradstock and came up the hill towards the finish taking off just like he was winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup all over again.

4. MOON RACER – RIDDEN BY JULIETTE HUCKSTEP

14-year-old by Saffron Walden, formerly trained by David Pipe Breeder Denis and Teresa Bergin

After Moon Racer finished his racing career, Clare Poole started his retraining journey where he attended Show Jumping clinics and did some in hand showing. In November 2022 he came to Devon to live with Juliette.

Juliette has found Moon Racer to be the nicest natured horse and having competed so far in Dressage, Showing & Show Jumping, proving to be a great all round competitor.

In 2023, Dressage has been his main focus and together they qualified for the RoR South West Regional Dressage Championships gaining a ticket to the finals at the RoR National Championships, Aintree. The Championships at Aintree was a huge new experience for Moon Racer, he was placed 9th in one of his finals and had some wonderful comments from judges, showing what potential he has for the future.

Moon Racer was also Champion Retrained Racehorse at Launceston Agricultural Show. He also qualified for the Team Show Jumping at the British Riding Clubs National Championships this year. At home he enjoys hacking with fellow former racehorse Magillen & loves being in the field with his companion, Balgarry (x David Pipe). The future plan for Moon Racer is to continue his jumping education over this winter in preparation for an eventing debut in 2024.

5. HAZEL HILL RIDDEN BY JANE WILLIAMS

15-year-old by Milan, formerly trained by Philip Rowley Breeder – Patrick Rowley

Diana Williams has owned Hazel Hill for 10 years. He won 19 out of 24 races in Point to Points and Hunter Chases including The Foxhunter Challenge Cup at Cheltenham in 2019. Since retiring from racing he has turned his hand to leading the ponies, trail hunting and more recently to dressage and showing.

Qualifying for the RoR Championships at Aintree 2023, in Showing and Dressage where, to the amazement of his owner, Diana and and his rider, Jane Williams, he was crowned Supreme Showing Champion. Since Aintree he has been 4th in the SEIB Racehorse To Riding Horse Final at the Horse Of The Year show.

6. MINELLA REBELLION (SHOWING)- RIDDEN BY KATIE DASHWOOD 11-year-old by King’s Theatre, formerly trained by Nicky Henderson Breeder – Sunnyhill Stud

A full brother to Cheltenham Festival winner Balthazar King, Minella Rebellion did not share his sibling’s ability and was retired after 5 runs under Rules. However, another door opened for him in the Show Ring and the past three years have seen his star shine brightly and consistently. In 2021 he was crowned Elite Champion at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree – becoming the first Novice horse to lift the title. He then went on to win the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship at HOYS. Last season 2022, he won the RoR Tattersalls Championship at Royal Windsor Horse Show; then followed this by being Champion Riding Horse at Royal Three Counties and was also crowned Supreme Amateur Riding Horse at the Royal International Horse Show. This year (2023) he once again netted the Riding Horse Championship at Royal Three Counties followed by becoming Champion BSHA Racehorse to Show Horse. At HOYS he became only the second ever former racehorse to win the overall Riding Horse Championship.

7. PINEAU DE RE - RIDDEN BY LIZZIE BRUNT

20-year-old gelding by Maresca Sorrento, formerly trained by Dr Richard Newland Breeder – Michel Hardy Winner of the 2014 Grand National Pineau De Re retired from racing in 2016. Since then, after a period hunting, he has been competing in eventing at BE Novice level and in dressage, qualifying this year for the RoR Southern Dressage Championships at Blenheim. Pregnancy precludes his regular rider Lizzie Brunt from riding him today, but she says of him: “He is so intelligent, by far the brightest horse I’ve ever ridden. I think this helped him win the National, along with his huge heart.”

RACECARD EXPLAINED 15 9

7 12 8

6 Galopin Des Champs (FR) (41)

Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR)

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7 11-10 TIMEFORMVIEW Would be unbeaten overfences but forcoming down at last

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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4Feb Leo 24f Ch Dec22 Pun 19f Ch Apr22 Fai 20f Ch

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

8l 13l 18l

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EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C D CD BF

= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified

d Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (REGISTERED AS THE PRESTBURY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) for juvenile three yrs old x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): B Ellison (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs EAGLE PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs BURDETT ROAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: EAGLE PRINCE trained by B Ellison, Malton, 203 miles.

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AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) (64)

B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE) J Tom Bellamy T Jack Jones, Newmarket O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton B Whisperview Trading Ltd

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EAGLE PRINCE (IRE) (46)

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 87y + 32y due to rail movement

yield 1 yield 6

Pigeon House (IRE) Earth Dance (IRE)

8l 93/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1 D

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat. Lost his way a little in that sphere this summer but revitalised by a switch to hurdles when seeing off 10 rivals at Sedgefield last month. This a good deal tougher, though.

3Oct Seg 16f Hdl good 1/11 Latin Verse nk 20Aug Swl 8f Hcp stand 6/12 Panning For Gold (IRE) 71/4l 10Aug Not 8f Hcp good 6/6 My Honey B 53/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

11-0

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France forTim Donworth.

That level of ability suggests he can make an impact in juvenile hurdles but very much pitched in at the deep end on first attempt.

10Oct Stc 11Sep Stc 12Aug Sil

GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (133)

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Zillow Shakti (FR) Kovattack (FR)

nk 21/4l 10l

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Andrew Balding.

New connections picked up for 50,000 gns in July. Interesting recruit to hurdles but watching briefthe percentage call making his debut at this level of competition.

8Jul Hay 14f Hcp gd-fm 11/11 Lordship (GER) 47l 28Jun Sal 12f Hcp gd-fm 1/8 Nader King (IRE) 1l 26May Gwd 11f Stk good 6/6 Gregory 12l

GIFTED ANGEL (IRE) (27)

TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM 31511 D

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sommorell (IRE) 11-0 J Gavin Sheehan T Tom Dascombe, Lambourn O Mr D. R. Passant B Mr R. Patterson S Greenhous Group Ltd, Greenhous Limited

I STILL HAVE FAITH (GB) (31)

12f Stk 12f Stk 11f Stk

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor 11-0 J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Mark & Maria Adams B Denford Stud Ltd

B g Expert Eye - The Thrill Is Gone J Jack Quinlan T B F Brookhouse, Newmarket O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Stratford Place Stud S Tote

B Breeder

TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful recruit from Flat (won RoyalAscot handicap inJune) who easily landed a Huntingdon juvenile on his recent hurdle debut, despite a hard-pulling display in a first-time hood (retained). Sure to improve, particularly if the likely stronger pace in this better race helps him to relax.

5Nov Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Palio (IRE) 12l 26Aug Wdr 10f Stk gd-fm 3/6 Passenger (USA) 41/2l 3Aug Gwd 11f Stk soft 5/6 Desert Hero 5l

11-0

Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) J James Best T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Ellerton & Partners B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

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O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on his Flat debut in September and made a successful start over hurdles in a Ballinrobe maiden 13 days later (for Joseph O’Brien). Open to improvement for a new trainer who has quickly made a name for himself.

BURDETT ROAD (GB) (13)

4 ELLERTON (FR) (39)

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15Sep Bal 17f Hdl 2Sep Nav 10f Stk

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Shauna’s Princess (IRE) J Nico de Boinville T Brian Ellison, Malton O Mr Keith Brown B Mrs B. Gardiner S Tote

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

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B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE) 11-0 J Harry Cobden E Hood T James Owen, Newmarket O The Gredley Family B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd S Unex Group

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TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to win on Flat but been a different story over hurdles, scoring for third time from 5 outings when taking 12-runner juvenile at Kempton (2m, good) 27 days ago, finding extra.

Will need more again but he might find it.

22Oct Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/12 Captain Marvellous (FR) 5l 16Sep Chs 14f Hcp gd-sf 3/10 Urban Outlook 1l 28Aug Cml 17f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Majestic Jameela 51/2l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1 D

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner multiple Flat winner who E Hood was a smooth winner on his Wetherby hurdle debut last month.

Definitely more to come from him.

18Oct Wet 16f Hdl good 1/8 Weigh Anchor 4Oct Not 10f Hcp heavy 2/5 Dubai Souq (IRE) 23Sep Nkt 9f Hcp good 1/15 Alazwar (IRE) 12

33/4l 6l 3 /4l

8 KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) (-)

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Atacames (FR) J David Noonan T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey B Bruno Vagne S Culverhill Farm Racing

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MILAN TINO (IRE) (35)

10 SERAPHIC (IRE) (44)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER) J Brendan Powell T Simon Pearce, Newmarket O Nigel Hanger & Eric Jones B Al Asayl France S Tote

11 PARISH STAR (IRE) (35) B f Parish Hall (IRE) - Star Street (IRE) J Lorcan Murtagh T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger S Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Galahad Quest (17f-2 1/2m winner) and bumper winner Iliade Allen.

This newcomer is bred for the job but he’ll need to be really smart to make a winning debut at this level.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 23

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown useful form when placed in Listed and Grade 2 events at Auteuil this autumn. Sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.

14Oct Aut 12Sep Aut

18f Hdl 18f Hdl

soft -

3/8 Jigme (IRE) 2 Kingland (IRE)

33/4l 21/2l

TFRHHIII BHA120 FORM 6331

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in E Tongue Strap France in July but finished well beaten on UK/yard debut on Flat at Lingfield last month and is likely best watched here.

5Oct Lin 27Jul Cla 20Jun Cla

12f Hcp stand 11/11 Robusto (IRE) 17f Hdl 1 Lenel (FR) 18f Hdl 3 Garibaldi (FR)

56l 30l 103/4l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 4

10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much when a remote fourth of 7 on his Chepstow hurdle debut 5 weeks ago. Outsider.

14Oct Chp 16f Hdl heavy 4/7 Balboa 1Jun Ros 11f Hcp good 8 Youcrackmeup 22Apr Lim 11f Stk soft 8 Etna Rosso (IRE)

24l 101/2l 12l

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) 3 11 0 Paddy Brennan 4-1 (Milton Harris) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Stewards Note: GALACTIC JACK: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Milan Tino (IRE), 3-1 Burdett Road (GB), 8-1 I Still Have Faith (GB), 11-1 Gifted Angel (IRE), 16-1 An Bradan Feasa (IRE), 20-1 Galactic Jack (IRE), 28-1 Seraphic (IRE), 33-1 Eagle Prince (IRE), 50-1 Ellerton (FR), 80-1 Knight of Allen (FR), 150-1 Parish Star (IRE) MILAN TINO sets a solid standard on his efforts in good company at Auteuil in recent months and gets the vote. Recent Huntingdon winner Burdett Road could be really smart in this sphere and is second choice ahead of I Still Have Faith and the likeable PLAY SMARTER Gifted Angel.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MILAN TINO (IRE) 2.BURDETT ROAD 3.I STILL HAVE FAITH

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FIRST RACE

B g Milan - Que Pasa (IRE) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T N. George & A. Zetterholm, France O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Patrick McCormack

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

11-0

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SECOND RACE

THE WIENERBERGER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

1.10

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10793, 2nd £5398, 3rd £2698, 4th £1350, 5th £675.

(Penalty Value £12417.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Nicholls (23 wins from 244 runners, 9%) runs SWITCH HITTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs SWITCH HITTER LONGEST TRAVELLERS: READ TO RETURN trained by A J Martin, BRAMPTON BELLE trained by H De Bromhead, GALON DE VAUZELLE trained by P J Rothwell & HASCOEUR CLERMONT trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.

1

LATITUDE (IRE) (201)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) J Mr Darren Andrews (5) T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth O Mrs A. D. Williams B Parkville Stud

2

7

SWITCH HITTER (IRE) (273)

12-0

8

11-12

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) 11 J Miss Lucy Turner T Venetia Williams, Hereford O David & Carol Shaw B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel S Faucets Limited

11-11

B g Scorpion (IRE) - CountryTime (IRE) J Miss Natalie Parker (3) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Hills of Ledbury Ltd B Liam Norris S Morson Group

3

CHAMBARD (FR) (213)

6

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 1322/01- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who made winning chase bow at Hereford (25.2f) on return last winter. Doubled his tally in a weak event here when last seen in February. Remains relatively unexposed in this sphere though so no forlorn hope on his return.

18Feb Wcn 25f HcpC good 1/5 Wake Up Early (IRE) 41/2l Dec22 Chl 26f HcpC good 7/8 Eva’s Oskar (IRE) 40l Apr22 Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Java Point (IRE) 2l

TFRHHIII BHA136 FORM 11/PU44- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2022 with success in the Kim Muir Chase over this C&D at the Festival. However, he largely struggled last term so has something to prove on his reappearance.

7

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now eleven runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 35 days ago. Can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark.

14Oct Chp 23f HcpC soft 2/7 Stolen Silver (FR) 28May Utt 20f HcpC good 9/12 Gloire d’Athon (FR) 29Apr San 28f HcpC gd-sf 8/16 Kitty’s Light

8

11-6

6l 34l 18l

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 1/112P-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last term who returned with a very good second of 11 in 3m Exeter handicap chase 25 days ago.

Cheekpieces go on. Remains with potential to do better still.

24Oct Exe 24f HcpC good 2/11 Any News (IRE) 22Apr Ayr 31f HcpC good P/18 Kitty’s Light 24Mar Nby 23f HcpC soft 2/3 Bridge North (IRE)

nk 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 3PU2P-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Sort who has been pulled up on his last two starts, including over C&D three weeks ago. Would be a threat though if on a going day.

28Oct Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Whacker Clan (IRE) 22Apr Ayr 31f HcpC good P/18 Kitty’s Light 4Mar Don 26f HcpC good 2/7 Moroder (IRE)

GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (234)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE) J Mr James King T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr J. Hales B Mrs A. Connolly S Motaclan

26f HcpC good 4/11 Captain Cattistock 61/2l 24f HcpC good 4/6 Musical Slave (IRE) 24l 24f HcpC soft U/18 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 3460-02 BF

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (21)

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

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TFRHHHHI BHA139 FORM 6/3321-1

MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (25)

B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE) 8 11-7 J Miss Fern O’Brien (3) E Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O The FOB Racing Partnership 2 B Thomas Norris S Bresbet

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last season and he resumed his progress with an emphatic success in 12-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) in May. Very much one to consider after a break.

1May Kmp 24f HcpC good 1/12 Duc de Beauchene (FR) 4l 23Mar Lud 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Concetto (FR) 6 1 / 2l 17Feb Kel 23f HcpC good 2/5 Ned Tanner (IRE) nk

4 TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (35)

5

O Owner

T Trainer

3m 1f + 64y due to rail movement

19Apr Chl 12Feb Exe 7Jan San

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) 8 11-11 J Mr William Biddick E Cheek Pieces T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head B Cyril O’Hara S Plusbac

J Jockey

nk

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 521//121-

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/hurdles winner who has made an excellent start in this sphere, going 2-3 over 2m3f at Market Rasen 7 months ago. One to be interested in again on his first go over this trip.

29Mar Mkt 19f HcpC soft 1/5 The King of May (FR) 23/4l 26Feb Fon 19f HcpC good 2/4 Quinta Do Mar (IRE) 1l Dec22 Wet 19f HcpC soft 1/6 Bass Rock (FR) nk 18

8 COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (14) B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) J Mr A J O’Neill (5) T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Andy Ralph B Seamus Kennedy S Wasdell Group

9

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent performer. Running below form when E Cheek Pieces unseated rider last in handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Others appeal more.

4Nov Asc 23f HcpC soft U/11 Victtorino (FR) 14Oct Chp 23f HcpC soft 7/7 Stolen Silver (FR) 2Jul Utt 26f HcpC good F/16 Twig

BRAMPTON BELLE (GB) (20)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Poli J Mr J. L. Gleeson T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B M. J. Tuckey

7

11-2

9

11-0

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 35430-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from 7 months off with an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 20 days ago.

This Irish raider can give another good account in her bid for a maiden chasing success.

29Oct Gal 22f HcpC heavy 3 Natural Look (IRE) 6l 20Mar Nav 23f HcpC heavy 11 Better Times Ahead (IRE)59l 12Feb Nav 24f HcpC gd-yd 3 Temptationinmilan (IRE)81/2l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 1PP4P-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 8 months/had a wind op before getting back E Cheek Pieces on track with third of 13 in handicap chase over C&D 21 days ago.

Needs to follow it up now.

28Oct Chl 13Mar Tnt 11Feb Utt

11 CAP DU NORD (FR) (20)

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) 10 J Mr Ben Sutton (3) T Christian Williams, Bridgend O The Can’t Say No Partnership B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian S NAF

11-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Feale Dancer (IRE) 9 10-11 J Mr Edward Vaughan (7) E Cheek Pieces T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Encore Racing B John Hayes S NAF

B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer J Miss Megan Fox (7) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Shy John Partnership B Mr C. Horton S Fitzdares

10

10-11

6

10-9

7

10-8

E Cheek Pieces

14 MOLE COURT (IRE) (22) 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

E Cheek Pieces

15 PLENTY OF TIME (IRE) (7) B m Robin des Champs (FR) - Give It Time J Mr Oliver Boyden (7) T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Mr Robert Frosell B Peter McCrea S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

25f HcpC gd-sf 3/13 Whacker Clan (IRE) 51/4l 28f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Guetapan Collonges (FR)11l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 00-300P

TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winner at his best but he turned in a lacklustre display without his usual cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (25f, soft) 20 days ago. Headgear is again left off here.

29Oct Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 13Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 37l 2Jul Utt 26f HcpC good 13/16 Twig 40l

12 STRICTLYADANCER (IRE) (22)

13 WICK GREEN (GB) (22)

42l -

TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM 11P4/-64 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this in 2021 and comes here on the back of a solid fourth of 19 to Mole Court in handicap chase over C&D 22 days ago, faring best ofthose held up. Cheekpieces refitted. Player.

27Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 4/19 Mole Court (IRE) 14Oct Chp 23f HcpC soft 6/7 Stolen Silver (FR) Jan22 Kmp 24f HcpC soft 4/8 Caribean Boy (FR)

13/4l 12l 13l

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 2P-1133 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard, and he shaped encouragingly after 3 months off when third of 19 to Mole Court over C&D 22 days ago.

Well in the mix.

27Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 3/19 Mole Court (IRE) 11/2l 71/2l 18Jul Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Brief Times (IRE) 3Jul Swl 24f HcpC good 1/4 Shetland Bus (GER) 4l

TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 3-21111 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a superb start to his chasing career, completing a four-timer in 19-runner handicap chase over C&D 22 days ago. Must enter calculations once more despite a further 5lb rise.

27Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 1/19 Midnight Our Fred (IRE) 1/2l 4l 3Aug Str 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Tiger Orchid (IRE) 5Jul Wor 20f HcpC good 1/12 Commander Miller 6l

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 121/0-15

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who made light off an 11-month E Tongue Strap absence for another new yard when landing 2m4f handicap chase at Wincanton in October. Below par reverted to hurdles there since but could bounce back here.

11Nov Wcn 21f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 Good Look Charm (FR) 34l 19Oct Wcn 20f HcpC good 1/5 Moviddy (IRE) 21/2l Dec22 San 19f HcpH soft 8/9 Coquelicot (FR) 45l

16 OUTSIDE THE DOOR (IRE) (39)

B g Milan - Misspublican (IRE) 7 10-7 J Mr Tiernan Power Roche (5) E Cheek Pieces T Padraig Roche, Ireland O Hold Firm Syndicate B B. & O. Bloodstock

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM F-P1405 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Punchestown in June and not disgraced since, fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle there last month.

Needs considering back chasing.

10Oct Pun 23f HcpH yield 5 25Aug Kil 25f HcpC soft 8 20Jun Wex 25f HcpC gd-yd 4 19

Getaway Charlie (IRE) 63/4l Desertmore House (IRE) 25l Battle of Mirbat (IRE) 2l

SECOND RACE

10 WAYFINDER (IRE) (21) Br g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) J Miss Gina Andrews T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O The Wayfinders B Mrs Rita Kent S William Hill

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 1P5-F0U D

11-5

17 HASCOEUR CLERMONT (FR) (20) Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Kalidria Beauchene (FR) J Mr N. McParlan T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Riverview Racing Syndicate B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont

6

TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM P003U1

10-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his first chasing success in 9-runner handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hiked up 11lb but he still can’t be ruled out.

29Oct Gal 22f HcpC heavy 1 11Oct Pun 23f HcpC yd-sf U 15Sep Dpk 23f HcpC soft 3

18 READ TO RETURN (IRE) (48)

B g Fame And Glory - Skipping Free (IRE) 6 10-4 J Mr B. M. Coonan (7) E Tongue Strap T A. J. Martin, Ireland O Spectacular Seven Syndicate B Michael Moakley

Da Big Fella (IRE) Hardwired (IRE) Some Dove (IRE)

/2l 11/4l 1

TFRHHHHI BHA115 FORM 5002-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage sort who easily got off the mark over fences in 7-runner novice chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 48 days ago.

More to offer now going into handicaps. Player.

1Oct Kny 23f Ch yd-sf 1 25Sep Ros 24f HcpH soft 2 17Apr Tmr 21f Ch yield 2

19 GALON DE VAUZELLE (FR) (11)

TFRHHHII BHA114

20 BLAME THE GAME (IRE) (43)

TFRHHHII BHA113 FORM 112U4-4 D

Hutchie (IRE) Fill The Tank (IRE) Another Million (IRE)

3l nk 11/4l

FORM 22-323P B g Kap Rock (FR) - Regente de L’Isle (FR) 7 10-3 TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning until pulled up in novice J Mr Adam Ryan (3) E Cheek Pieces chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 11 days ago. Sort to bounce back.

T P. J. Rothwell, Ireland O Mr T. J. Doran B G.A.E.C. Devauzelle de Vauzelle 7Nov Fai 24f Ch heavy P Potters Party (IRE) 7Oct Fai 24f HcpC soft 3 Nobody Home (IRE) 11l 1 23Sep Lis 24f HcpC yd-sf 2 Harvey’s Quay (IRE) /2l B g Darsi (FR) - LucyWalters (IRE) 8 10-2 J Miss Molly Landau (7) E Cheek Pieces T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Redz Together B Paddy Kinsella S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner last season but he ran below-par after 6 months off when remote fourth in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good) 43 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

6Oct Fon 19Apr Chl 27Feb Plm

25f HcpC good 4/6 Hipop des Ongrais (FR) 64l 28f HcpC good 4/20 Madera Mist (IRE) 21/2l 25f HcpC good U/7 Sublime Heights (IRE) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: ANIGHTINLAMBOURN (IRE) 8 11 1 Mr Jack Andrews 5-1 (Ben Pauling) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15, 18.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20.

Stewards Note: Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), Mole Court (IRE), 12-1 Read To Return (IRE), 14-1 Latitude (IRE), Manothepeople (IRE), Hascoeur Clermont (FR), 16-1 Grandads Cottage (IRE), Brampton Belle (GB), Wayfinder (IRE), Wick Green (GB), 18-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), Strictlyadancer (IRE), 25-1 Galon de Vauzelle (FR), Blame The Game (IRE), 28-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 33-1 Chambard (FR), Plenty of Time (IRE), 40-1 Outside The Door (IRE), 80-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 100-1 Coeur Serein (IRE) A case can be made for lots of these but STRICTLYADANCER took this prize in 2021 and comes here on the back of an encourging C&D fourth behind Mole Court so edges the vote off a lenient-looking mark. Ben Pauling’s upwardly-mobile chaser Mole Court rates the main threat PLAY SMARTER in his bid for a five-timer, although Irish-challengers Read To Return and Hascoeur Clermont need factoring in too. Latitude and Manothepeople complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STRICTLYADANCER (IRE) 2.MOLE COURT (IRE) 3.READ TO RETURN (IRE)

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for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (Penalty Value £22780)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (39 wins from 277 runners, 14%) runs MISTER COFFEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs ALAPHILIPPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLOUDY FLAMINGO trained

by K Burke, Whitcombe, 100 miles.

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ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) (23)

B g Morozov (USA) - Oscar Bird (IRE) 9 11-4 J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Nic Brereton B Bryan Mangan S Bresbet

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MISTER COFFEY (FR) (217)

6

3m 110y + 64y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 4U11-12 CD

TFRHIIII BHAFORM P/P1P4P- D

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Cloudings gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) After Hours. Winning pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 5). Faces a stiff task on Rules debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR) 7 11-4 J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador 8 J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel S Unibet

S Sponsor Br Breeding

TIMEFORM VIEW Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, gaining his third success from 7 starts at this venue (3m) in April. Made an impressive winning return/chasing debut at Worcester in September and found only Flooring Porter too strong over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago.

28Oct Chl 24f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Flooring Porter (IRE) 21/2l 29Sep Wor 23f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Mofasa 91/2l 3 19Apr Chl 23f HcpH good 1/11 Hurricane Harvey /4l

4 GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) (23)

5

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 215/52/-2 D

CLOUDY FLAMINGO (IRE) (258)

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Flamingo Star (IRE) J Gavin Sheehan T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O Mr Christopher John Sprake B Joseph Campbell S The Injured Jockeys Fund

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who hasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons but offered something to work on sent chasing after 20 months off when 16 lengths second to Good Risk At All at Carlisle (20f, soft) recently.

Step back up in trip is a positive and he’s in top hands.

26Oct Car 20f Ch soft 2/7 Good Risk At All (FR) 16l Mar22 Chl 23f HcpH soft 2/22 Third Wind nk Jan22 War 25f HcpH soft 5/7 Sporting John (IRE) 81/2l

BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (21)

B g Malinas (GER) - BroadwayTheatre (IRE) 5 11-4 J Tom Bellamy T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr D. M. Proos B John Leahy S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

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11-4

TFRHHHHH BHA139 FORM 6/1600-1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who produced a pretty smart performance to score at Carlisle on reappearance in 2022/23 and repeated that feat in impressive fashion on chase debut just over 3 weeks ago, beating Alaphilippe by 16 lengths.

Can develop into a very smart novice this winter so rates the one to beat.

26Oct Car 20f Ch soft 1/7 Alaphilippe (IRE) 16l 14Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 10/20Fennor Cross (IRE) 15l 15Mar Chl 21f HcpH soft 7/26 Langer Dan (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 20/2230-

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented but rather frustrating performer who was placed again at the Festival when third to Gaillard du Mesnil in the NH Chase.

Jumped bolding before tying up on the run-in when eighth in the Grand National atAintree (34.3f, good) 7 months ago and fanciedto be inthe shake-up on return.

15Apr Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 8/39 Corach Rambler (IRE) 25l 14Mar Chl 29f Ch soft 3/10 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) 14l 11Feb Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/12 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 1l

WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (21)

B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) 6 11-4 J Harry Skelton T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James B Conor Murphy S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 3100P-3 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles here on NewYear’s Day but failed to kick on from that. However, he did show some aptitude for chasing after 7 months off when third over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere.

28Oct Chl 24f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Flooring Porter (IRE) 33/4l 14Apr Ain 24f Hdl soft P/15 Apple Away (IRE) 17Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft 7/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 14l

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mister Coffey (FR), 10-3 Good Risk At All (FR), 7-2 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 5-1 Broadway Boy (IRE), 6-1 Alaphilippe (IRE), 200-1 Cloudy Flamingo (IRE)

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GOOD RISK AT ALL made an impressive start over the larger obstacles at Carlisle just over 3 weeks ago, and with further progress on the cards, Sam Thomas’ 7-y-o is fancied to make it 2-2 in this sphere with the forecast heavy rain only enhancing his chances somewhat further. Mister Coffey found his stamina PLAY SMARTER running dry late on in the Grand National when last seen so he’s put forward as the main threat returning at a more suitable trip, with Weveallbeencaught taken to fill third.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) 2.MISTER COFFEY (FR) 3.WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE)

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THE PADDY POWER GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £160000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £68864, 2nd £28384, 3rd £14192, 4th £7104, 5th £3552, 6th £1776, 7th £880, 8th £448. (Penalty Value £90032)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): W P Mullins (35 wins from 321 runners, 11%) runs AUTHORIZED ART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs IL RIDOTO & STAGE STAR LONGEST TRAVELLERS: AUTHORIZED ART trained by W P Mullins & FINAL ORDERS trained by G Cromwell - both Ireland.

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THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (248)

B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) 7 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Patrick Neville, Leyburn O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price B Mrs B. Keane S Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

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STAGE STAR (IRE) (219)

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NOTLONGTILLMAY (GB) (21)

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 4f 44y + 48y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM 0/21225-

TIMEFORM VIEW Came of age and looked a lot more mature last season, winning at Chepstow over Christmas and then second in good handicaps over this trip on the New Course, no match for Seddon in the Magners Plate at the Festival. Not so great at Aintree but could return with a big run in first-time cheekpieces.

14Apr Ain 19f Ch soft 5/7 Pic D’orhy (FR) 31l 16Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/23 Seddon (IRE) 2l 28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/16 Il Ridoto (FR) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM 4456-24 D

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice chaser who has returned with improved efforts in cheekpieces to finish in the frame in the Galway Plate and Kerry National the last twice, a pair of unexposed novices and a rejuvenated veteran just too strong for him at Listowel. This is even tougher.

20Sep Lis 24f HcpC yd-sf 4/17 Desertmore House (IRE)61/2l 2Aug Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd 2/22 Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 21/2l 19May Leo 12f Hcp good 6 Burren Song (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 1/1112-4 D

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improvement switched to fences for this yard last season, winning novice handicaps on first 3 starts before an excellent 3 1/4 lengths second to Stage Star in the Golden Miller at the Festival.

Encouraging return over 2m here and couldn’t be dismissed back up in trip.

28Oct Chl 15f HcpC good 4/11 Dancing On My Own (IRE)31/2l 16Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 2/7 Stage Star (IRE) 31/4l 4Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Half Shot (IRE) 9l

FINAL ORDERS (GB) (35)

B g Camelot - Trapeze 7 11-0 J Danny Gilligan (5) E Tongue Strap T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O C. M. D. Syndicate B Hascombe and Valiant Studs

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B Breeder

TIMEFORMVIEW Excelled over fences last season, following up his victory in the traditionally-strong Timeform novice handicap here with victory in the Grade 1 Golden Miller at the Festival. No show at Aintree after but 3-3 first time up since his debut and a big run is surely on the cards.

13Apr Ain 19f Ch gd-sf 5/5 Banbridge (IRE) 15l 16Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 1/7 Notlongtillmay 31/4l 28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/11 Datsalrightgino (GER) 33/4l

E Cheek Pieces

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

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHHI BHA155 FORM 121115- CD

11-7

FUGITIF (FR) (218)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) J Daniel Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Nick Peacock B Charles Green

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a high-class chaser in the making and is unbeaten over fences, all 3 of his wins coming here from the front, holding on from the equallypromising Gerri Colombe in the Broadwaywhen last seen. Record fresh not great and has a huge weight to carry, but no surprise if he’s up to the task.

15Mar Chl 24f Ch soft 1/10 Gerri Colombe (FR) s.h 1Jan Chl 20f Ch soft 1/5 Monmiral (FR) 31/4l 3 Nov22 Chl 24f Ch good 1/5 Indigo Breeze (FR) /4l

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR) 8 11-5 J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain B Mr Andre Rousseau S Fitzdares Limited, R H Bloodstock

4 AUTHORIZED ART (FR) (59)

2.20

TFRHHHHH BHA162 FORM 12/0111- C

12-0

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B g Fame And Glory - Sparky May J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Owners Group 044 B Ruxley Holdings Ltd S Owners Group

FOURTH RACE

TFRHHIII BHA148 FORM 15F-014 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Has won handicaps on the level and over hurdles at Bellewstown this term but has underperformed on all 3 completed starts over fences since racking up a 5-timer last season (little impression at Chepstow 5 weeks ago).

Tongue tie goes on now and probably still high enough in the weights.

14Oct Chp 19f HcpC soft 4/5 Al Dancer (FR) 15l 30Aug Bel 20f HcpH good 1 Artemis Angel (IRE) 31/4l 2Aug Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd 18/22 Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 68l

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (35)

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) 8 10-12 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien S Ashford Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA146 FORM 32353-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 (chased home Stage Star twice here) and made a fine return as he saw offKnappers Hill in Listed Chepstow novice 5 weeks ago.

He’ll win a good handicap or 2 this season.

14Oct Chp 19f Ch soft 1/4 Knappers Hill (IRE) 23/4l 22Apr Ayr 20f Ch good 3/6 Datsalrightgino (GER) 51/2l 16Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 5/7 Stage Star (IRE) 81/2l

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8 IL RIDOTO (FR) (218)

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 3/4416P- C B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR) 6 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW In first-time cheekpieces, finally put it all together to land J Freddie Gingell (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces good handicap over this trip on the New Course here on Trials Day from T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Fugitif, finding an end-product to go with his strong-travelling ways. Fair run O Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff in the Plate after but lacklustre in the Topham final start. Needs a bit more.

B Noel Lemaire 14Apr Ain 21f HcpC soft P/29 Bill Baxter (IRE) 16Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/23 Seddon (IRE) 91/4l S Morson Group 28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/16 Fugitif (FR) 1l

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WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (205)

B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE) 8 10-10 J Kevin Brogan T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O Racing On Together Club B Mrs Kathleen McKeever

10 ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (22)

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM /11///P2-2

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE) 9 10-10 J Jonathan Burke T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire & Ronnie Bartlett B Mrs Cheryl Byrne

11 BLACK GERRY (IRE) (222) B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE) J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mrs M. Devine B Cathal Ennis S K M Elite Products Ltd

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Brooks & Taylor Families B The Beeches & Grange Stud S Faucets Limited

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10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Must be extremely fragile but came back from a long absence to show promise in a couple of starts over fences last season and built on those after a further 7 months off as he ran a cracker in handicap hurdle here 3 weeks ago. On a tempting mark if building on that for red-hot yard.

27Oct Chl 19f HcpH good 2/16 Pinnacle Peak 43/4l 10Apr Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Not Available (IRE) 16l 14Jan Kmp 20f Ch soft P/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 11PP11- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 4 of his starts when completing last season, seeing off five rivals with another polished display in Plumpton handicap over this trip final start. Whole different test on return here but yard knows what it takes to win this.

10Apr Plm 19f HcpC soft 1/6 Captain Tom Cat (IRE) 1l 2Apr Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Frere d’Armes (FR) 5l 25Feb Kmp 24f HcpC good P/13 Our Power (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 41//2115- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a potentially smart chaser as he easily won handicaps at Haydock and Newcastle last term but rather blotted his copybook with a shocking display of jumping at Sandown final start.

Still early days and returns with yard in flying form.

11Mar San 20f HcpC soft 5/5 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 14l 25Feb Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Five Star Getaway (IRE)10l Dec22 Hay 21f HcpC soft 1/11 Ubetya (IRE) 71/2l

13 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (658)

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 3/322P1/- C D

B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR) 9 10-2 J Tom Bellamy T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

14 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (203) B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Megsons B Mr Aidan McGoldrick S Fitzdares

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TIMEFORM VIEW Made the breakthrough over fences as he won a Grade 2 handicap over this trip on the New Course when last seen in January 2022.

Long absence to overcome and returns in a tough race but yard have plenty of previous in it (won 3 of the 10 renewals between 2008 and 2017).

Jan22 Chl 20f HcpC good 1/10 Galahad Quest (FR) 6l Dec21 Hay 22f HcpC heavy P/6 Mint Condition Dec21 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 2/4 My Drogo 7l

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 1/215P2- D

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good start over fences last season, winning Bangor novice handicap in the mud second start, but there were concerns over his attitude asthe campaign ended, lookingtothrowthings awayat Sandown inApril (looked in command last only to tie up and hang badly left). Best watched on return.

29Apr San 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Gloire d’Athon (FR) 41/2l 14Mar Chl 25f HcpC soft P/23 Corach Rambler (IRE) 1Jan Chl 20f Ch soft 5/5 The Real Whacker (IRE) 50l DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: GA LAW (FR) 6 11 0 Jonathan Burke 5-1 (Jamie Snowden) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: STAGE STAR: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

FUGITIF: Following its run on 14/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

EASY AS THAT: Following its run on 11/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

E Tongue Strap

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Unexpected Party (FR), 5-1 Stage Star (IRE), 7-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 9-1 Notlongtillmay (GB), 16-1 Il Ridoto (FR), Angels Breath (IRE), Easy As That (IRE), 18-1 Fugitif (FR), 20-1 Final Orders (GB), 25-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), Harper’s Brook (IRE), 28-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 33-1 Authorized Art (FR), 40-1 Black Gerry (IRE) There is more than a whiff of brilliant chaser about THE REAL WHACKER and while he has a huge weight to defy on his return it would be no surprise if he were up to the task, and he’s taken to make it 4-4 over the Cheltenham fences. Stage Star is the other Festival winner in the line-up and PLAY SMARTER seems sure to go well given his fine record first time out for Paul Nicholls. Unexpected Party seems sure to win a good handicap or 2 this season having seen off Knappers Hill on his return.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 2.STAGE STAR (IRE) 3.UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) 31

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12 EASY AS THAT (IRE) (252)

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TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 3/21111- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season unbeaten over fences, easily winning Perth handicap over this trip final start. Likeable attitude and could have more to offer this term, this big-field scenario likely to suit him. 1 of 2 interesting runners for his yard.

27Apr Per 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE)6l 18Mar Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Cap Du Mathan (FR) 11/2l 15Feb Wet 21f Ch good 1/2 Since Day One (IRE) 9l

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THE PADDY POWER GAMES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

2.55

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (39 wins from 277 runners, 14%) runs CHANTRY HOUSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs POLISH FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs CHANTRY HOUSE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: REAL STEEL & NOBLE BIRTH trained by E Mcnamara, DARTAN trained by M J Smith & BUDDY ONE trained by P Gilligan - all Ireland.

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BUDDY ONE (IRE) (21)

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE) 6 J Jack G. Gilligan (7) T Paul John Gilligan, Ireland O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath B Martin Cullinane

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CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (327) 9

Br gYeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B M. Conaghan

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TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 0/10-101 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways on the level at Bellewstown in August and followed up back over hurdles there a day later.

However, not at his best on his last 2 starts on the Flat.

13Oct Dun 12f Hcp stand 12 Ceallach (IRE) 24Sep Cur 16f Hcp soft 12/30 Magellan Strait (IRE) 9Sep Leo 12f Hcp good 5 Satin

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner as a novice who was in the process of delivering a most impressive display when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall on return 2 years ago. Raced only 3 times since and was pulled up when last seen on Boxing Day, but he goes well fresh so worth a second look back over hurdles.

Dec22 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Into Overdrive Apr22 Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/14 Sam Brown 15l Mar22 Chl 20f Ch soft 6/7 Allaho (FR) 31l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 121/100- D

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Well placed to win 8 his 9 starts in 2021-22 and made successful reappearance at Perth (23.8f) in June 2022. Failed to stay in Grand National on final start and it’s possible this could be a pipe opener back over hurdles after 7 months off.

15Apr Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 15/39 Corach Rambler (IRE) 85l 25Mar Bgr 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/7 Jungle Jack 24l 1 Jun22 Per 23f HcpC good 1/5 Broken Quest (IRE) /2l

JUDICIAL LAW (IRE) (21)

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TFRHHHHI BHA133 FORM 113312

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third win of the season in first-time cheekpieces when leading in the dying strides over 3 1/4m at Kelso in September. Ran even better in defeat in a competitive handicap over C&D 3 weeks ago and seems highly likely to give another good account.

28Oct Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/20 Hyland (FR) 2l 12Sep Kel 25f HcpH good 1/6 Czech Her Out (IRE) nk 26Aug Cml 25f HcpH soft 3/8 Our Sam 63/4l

WALKING ON GLASS (IRE) (30)

Br g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Cocktail Hour (IRE) J Aidan Kelly (5) T Padraig Roche, Ireland O Fivers & Tenners Syndicate B Irish National Stud

10l 14l 41/2l

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 52/F62/P- D

B g Fame And Glory - Miss Overdrive 6 11-0 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

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2m 7f 208y + 64y due to rail movement

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at his best but failed to complete for the third start in succession at Wetherby when last seen on Boxing Day. Finished third in the 2020 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on his last hurdle start.

Dec22 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf F/11 Into Overdrive Dec22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf U/6 Noble Yeats (IRE) Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf P/11 A Plus Tard (FR) -

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) 9 11-7 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Colm Donlon B Desmond Amond S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 1P1P/UF- C D

12-0

4 SHAN BLUE (IRE) (327)

MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (217)

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap hurdler who came out on top in ready fashion in 15-runner handicap at Galway (21.9f, heavy, 7/2) 21 days ago. 9lb higher here but he’s likeable and versatile and this trip ought to be within range.

28Oct Gal 21f HcpH soft 1 Gabbys Cross (IRE) 33/4l 23Sep Lis 20f HcpH yd-sf 3 Gold Speed (IRE) 11/2l 4Aug Gal 16f HcpH good 4 Ifiwerearichman (IRE) 21/4l

DARTAN (GB) (36)

B g Shantou (USA) - One Theatre (IRE) 9 J Kielan Woods T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr T. G. Leslie B John G. Victory S Proactive Personnel Limited

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 232-431

12-0

Gr g Reliable Man - Desabina (GER) 6 11-9 J James Smith (7) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Matthew J. Smith, Ireland O Mr Killian McDonnell B Gestut Rottgen

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J Jockey

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM UP-0024 D

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to his best back hurdling on the back E Cheek Pieces of a series of creditable efforts on the Flat when second in a Gowran handicap at the end of September. Wasn’t up to better company at Thurles the following month but this is more suitable.

19Oct Thu 23f Hdl soft 4 Beacon Edge (IRE) 36l 30Sep Gow 24f HcpH heavy 2 Ringdufferin (IRE) 61/2l 29Aug Bel 17f Hcp gd-yd 4 Dartan 41/2l 34

8 COME ON TEDDY (IRE) (611)

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 36/152P/- CD

B g Fame And Glory - Theatre View (IRE) 9 10-13 J Jonathan Burke T Tom George, Slad O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Teddy B Miss Penny Downes S HBA Media, Olive Print & Graphics

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who hasn’t been seen since pulling up over fences here 20 months ago and is probably best watched on his comeback.

Mar22 Chl 26f HcpC soft P/20 Chambard (FR) Jan22 Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Omar Maretti (IRE) Jan22 Chl 20f Ch soft 5/8 L’homme Presse (FR)

REAL STEEL (FR) (27)

B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Kalimina (FR) 10 10-7 J Daniel Mullins E Cheek Pieces T Eric McNamara, Ireland O Tadhg Moynihan B Haras de Plasence & Mme V. Saint-Palais

TFRHHHII BHA126 FORM 210P-46 D

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time top-class chaser who shaped as if back in form when sixth of 12 in handicap chase (18/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 27 days ago. First hurdle start since April 2018.

22Oct Lim 23Sep Lis 10Apr Fai

10 PLACENET (FR) (71)

B g Network (GER) - Lofte Place (FR) 6 10-5 J Jack Tudor E Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson B Marie-Christine Gabeur S W & S Recycling

8Sep Com 19f Ch 5Aug Sen 19f Hdl 15Jul Die 22f Ch

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished runner-up all 5 starts last season, including over fences, and has each-way claims if returning in similar form.

19Sep Utt 24f HcpC soft 2/6 Risk And Roll (FR) 3Sep Wor 23f HcpC good 2/4 Any News (IRE) 30Jul Utt 23f HcpH good 2/7 Aramax (GER)

1 /2l 10l 2l

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 5000-P2

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner over hurdles (at up to 25.7f) for Gordon Elliott last year. Pulled up on his yard debut at Gowran but bounced back to form when second in 9-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f) 14 days ago, albeit well placed in a tactical affair. Nudged up 3lb. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

3 4Nov Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Glinger Flame (IRE) /4l 30Sep Gow 24f HcpH heavy P Ringdufferin (IRE) 26Jan Gow 20f HcpH sf-hv 9 Bluebell Diva (IRE) 39l

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 4/5P223- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler who produced a laboured effort in a novice at Uttoxeter on final outing in April, but is capable fresh, so it’s possible he could bounce back after a break.

1Apr Utt 23f Hdl soft 3/6 Mexico (GER) 4Mar Don 24f HcpH good 2/7 Sweet Will (IRE) 3Feb Chp 23f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Inch House (IRE)

83/4l 11/4l 3 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA113 FORM 12P153

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his second hurdles success at Stratford in E Tongue Strap August but below par in his 2 outings since (well-held third latterly).

Hard to fancy from well out of the weights.

11Sep Ntn 26f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 Slate Lane (IRE) 31Aug Str 22f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Bucko’s Boy 3Aug Str 26f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Mr Yeats (IRE)

23l 17l 11/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) 7 11 5 Tom Cannon 12-1 (Chris Gordon) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 13, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 9, 11, 12.

Stewards Note: SHAN BLUE: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

HUNTING PERCIVAL: Following its run on 11/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

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Clondaw Castle (IRE) 13/4l Fatalisme (FR) 31/2l Here I Am (FR) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 6/-22222 D

15 HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (68) B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE) J James Best T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O The Summer Club B Lady Cobham S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

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TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 53FP-53

14 THE NEWEST ONE (IRE) (231)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) 8 10-2 J James Turner (7) T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O S Such & CG Paletta B Ronald Brown S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler who put an underwhelming reappearance behind him back up in trip when third in 10-runner handicap at Exeter(23.1f, soft, 18/1) 25 days ago, despite jumping poorly. Needs to back that up now.

24Oct Exe 23f HcpH good 3/10 Goshhowposh (IRE) 11/2l 5Oct War 21f Hdl good 5/6 Josh The Boss 76l 14Apr Ain 24f Hdl soft P/15 Apple Away (IRE) -

13 NOBLE BIRTH (GB) (14)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Noble 6 10-2 J Conor McNamara E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Eric McNamara, Ireland O In Bounds Syndicate B Miss Noble Partnership

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TFRHHHHH BHA124 FORM 142124

12 POLISH (GB) (60)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Polygon (USA) 8 10-3 J Liam Harrison E Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Caveat Emptor Partnership B Carwell Equities Ltd S Bresbet

24f HcpC soft 6/12 Gevrey (FR) 22f HcpC yd-sf 4 Mars Harper 29f HcpC soft P/27 I Am Maximus (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser in France who looks to have been handed a lenient opening mark on his UK/stable debut.

Big chance if seeing out the longer trip.

11 MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (25)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR) 5 10-4 J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Tom Chadney and Friends B Mr Nicolas Ferrand S Culverhill Farm Racing

33/4l 21l

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Buddy One (IRE), 6-1 Placenet (FR), 7-1 Judicial Law (IRE), 9-1 Shan Blue (IRE), 12-1 Chantry House (IRE), 14-1 Dartan (GB), Moka de Vassy (FR), 16-1 Noble Birth (GB), 18-1 Walking On Glass (IRE), Polish (GB), 22-1 Real Steel (FR), The Newest One (IRE), 40-1 Minella Trump (IRE), Come On Teddy (IRE), 66-1 Hunting Percival (GB) PLACENET could be on a very lenient mark starting out in Britain based on his French form, so he’s well worth chancing over this longer trip. Buddy One is 9lb higher than when winning at Galway last month but he seems sure to give another good account PLAY SMARTER tackling a new trip that ought to be within range, while Judicial Law ran a cracker over C&D on his most recent outing and needs taking seriously, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLACENET (FR) 2.BUDDY ONE (IRE) 3.JUDICIAL LAW (IRE)

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THE PADDY POWER INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630.

(Penalty Value £13202.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (9 wins from 127 runners, 7%) runs WONDERFUL EAGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs GYENYAME LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LONDONOFFICECALLIN trained by E Mcnamara & ANOTHER CHOICE trained

by M J Smith - both Ireland.

1

SPRINGWELL BAY (GB) (217) 6

12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) 5 J James Best T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans B Rockvale Stud S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

11-10

B g KayfTara - Winning Counsel (IRE) J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mrs Gay Smith B J. R. Weston S Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud

2

3

ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (21)

5

GYENYAME (GB) (20)

6

7

TIGER JET (IRE) (14)

Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Brian Ellison, Malton O Mr S Gale and Partner B Mrs Carmel Cummins S Brian Ellison Racing Limited

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 5f + 48y due to rail movement

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 121P0-0 C

TFRHHHHH BHA127 FORM 1311-2

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect in bumpers and won first 2 starts E Hood overhurdles in the spring.Advanced his form again when 9 1/2 lengths second of 7 to Captain Teague in Grade 2 Persian War on Chepstow reappearance and there’s likely more to come now switching to a handicap.

13Oct Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Captain Teague (IRE) 91/2l 28Apr Per 16f Hdl soft 1/8 Charles St 43/4l 6Apr Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 Clody Flyer (IRE) 13/4l

10-11

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 3-P04P4

TIMEFORM VIEW This Irish raider ran right up to his best when 6 lengths fourth of 19 in 23f Punchestown handicap last month.

Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regulartongue tie on this first trip to Britain.

10Oct Pun 23f HcpH yield 4 Getaway Charlie (IRE) 6l 14Aug Bal 25f HcpH gd-yd P A Great View (IRE) 6Aug Gal 24f HcpH yield 4 My Design (IRE) 41/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM U314-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2 1/2m Wincanton maiden in March. Good reappearance second of 12 in a 21f handicap at the same course 3 weeks ago. Merits consideration for a yard going well.

29Oct Wcn 21f HcpH soft 2/12 Oscars Moonshine (IRE)11/4l 12l 11Apr Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Kincardine 9Mar Wcn 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Impact du Bonheur (FR)26l

FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (23)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O All Stars Sports Racing B Mr Richard Busher S NAF

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who landed a 2 1/2m course Grade 2 novice hurdle in January but hasn’t come close to reproducing that form in 3 subsequent outings here, fading to finish well held in 3m handicap on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip.

28Oct Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 13/20 Hyland (FR) 42l 19Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 9/9 The Friday Man 53l 17Mar Chl 23f Hdl soft P/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) -

B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE) 6 11-1 J James Smith (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Matthew J. Smith, Ireland O Mr Michael Hannon B Garryrichard Stud

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor 5 J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter B Ms Karen Gough S Coral Racing Limited

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 1/13116-

4 ANOTHER CHOICE (IRE) (39)

5

J Jockey

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart bumper performer in 2021 and useful novice hurdler last season, winning 3 times. A Grade 1 proved a step too far on final start but he remains one who can go on to better things in handicaps this time round.

15Apr Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 6/14 Irish Point (FR) 17l 21Mar Wet 19f Hdl soft 1/5 Hurricane Highway (IRE) 13/4l 18Feb Asc 19f Hdl good 1/7 Persian Time 91/2l

RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (36)

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) J Harry Skelton T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mrs R. J. Skan B Ms M. Kavanagh S Motaclan

3.30

5

10-8

7

10-6

TFRHHIII BHA117 FORM 6F310-F

TIMEFORM VIEW 3m maiden hurdle winner for Paul Nolan in Ireland last season. Let down by jumping switched to fences on her recent yard debut and quickly reverts to the smaller obstacles. Others more obvious.

26Oct Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf F/8 La Renommee (FR) 9Apr Crk 24f HcpH yield 14 Elsannah (IRE) 28l 12Mar Lim 24f Hdl soft 1 Desert Heather (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHIII BHA115 FORM 061-60P

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April but has struggled since, including pulling up on his recent return from a break at Wetherby. Needs to leave that well behind.

4Nov Wet 19f HcpH soft P/9 Windtothelightning (IRE) 29May Cml 25f HcpH good 8/11 Aramax (GER) 42l 13May Hay 24f HcpH good 6/16 Willaston (IRE) 17l 38

8

LONDONOFFICECALLIN (IRE) (48)

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - ElevatorAction (IRE) 6 10-2 J Conor McNamara E Tongue Strap T Eric McNamara, Ireland O In Bounds Syndicate B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

9

TFRHHIII BHA108 FORM 30P-611

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived lately, gaining a fourth win since June (2 ofthem on Flat) when seeing off 14 rivals in a 23f Killarney handicap at the beginning of October. 3lb out of the handicap here, though, and will need a big career best if he’s to add to his haul.

3 1Oct Kny 22f HcpH yd-sf 1 Toor Moon (IRE) /4l 13Aug Cur 14f Hcp good 4 Grappa Nonino (IRE) 41/2l 19Jul Kny 14f Hcp yield 1 Belgoprince (FR) 11/4l

WONDERFUL EAGLE (GER) (28)

TFRHHHII BHA108 FORM 113 BF

Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Wonderful Filly (GER) 4 10-2 J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Damree Developments Ltd B Gestut Gorlsdorf S Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Kicked off his hurdle career with maiden/novice wins at Newton Abbot at the end of summer. Lost his unbeaten record but ran well again when third in 21.5f handicap there 4 weeks ago. 4lb out of the weights.

21Oct Ntn 21f HcpH heavy 3/8 Little Else 41/2l 22Sep Ntn 21f Hdl heavy 1/5 Chankaya 21/2l 22Aug Ntn 18f Hdl good 1/11 Littel Flour (IRE) nk

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: UNANSWERED 5 10 5 Peter Carberry 2-1 (A J Martin) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 3-1 Springwell Bay (GB), 5-1 Gyenyame (GB), 10-1 Londonofficecallin (IRE), 14-1 Wonderful Eagle (GER), 18-1 Another Choice (IRE), 20-1 Tiger Jet (IRE), 25-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 66-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) RESPLENDENT GREY and Springwell Bay both appeal as having more to offer now moving into handicap company. The former, an excellent second in the Persian War last month, may have a fitness edge on Jonjo O’Neill’s reappearing 6-y-o and that PLAY SMARTER swings the vote his way. Gyenyame is also respected on the back of his fine seasonal return at Wincanton last month.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) 2.SPRINGWELL BAY 3.GYENYAME

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SEVENTH RACE

4.05

for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10895, 2nd £4473, 3rd £2238, 4th £1118, 5th £560, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £14237.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Henderson (39 wins from 277 runners, 14%) runs EASY PEASY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs LARCHMONT LASS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WORLD OF FORTUNES trained by L Kenny, BABY KATE trained by W P Mullins, SHARP OBJECT trained by J Mcconnell & MILL HOUSE CREEK trained by S Carey - all Ireland.

1

LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (252)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr Michael Geoghegan B Coolmara Stables Ltd S Morson Group

2

BABY KATE (IRE) (82)

B f Champs Elysees - Augusta Kate J Brian Hayes T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate B Mr Kevin Doyle

3

4 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (20) B m KayfTara - Burgundy Betty (IRE) J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mrs Emma Palmer B Mrs Bridget Henley S Fitzdares

DISCO DAISY (GB) (240)

B m Mukhadram - Queen’s Star J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mrs Claire Bonner B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner S Hatherden Horse Transport

6

EASY PEASY (IRE) (55)

B fWalk In The Park (IRE) - Cause Celebre (IRE) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mrs Christopher Hanbury B C. O. P. Hanbury

7

JEUNE BELLE (IRE) (19)

B m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) J Bryony Frost T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mr James Summers B Miss N. Carberry S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

S Sponsor Br Breeding

2m 87y + 32y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 321- D

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts prior to opening her account in E Hood Listed contest at Sandown 8 months ago. Should be tuned up for this return but penalty makes life tougher in a race like this.

11Mar San 15f NHF heavy 1/8 Casa No Mento 2Feb Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 2/18 Goodtimecrew (IRE) Nov22 Asc 15f NHF good 3/8 Thames Water (IRE)

4

11-2

4

11-2

nk 3 /4l 91/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a dual bumperwinner and made no mistake in an 8-runner event at Ballinrobe on debut 82 days ago. Something to find on form but, given her connections, demands a good deal of respect.

28Aug Bal

BACKDOORFLUSH (GB) (38)

B f Mount Nelson - Twentytwo’s Taken (IRE) J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Mr K. Alexander B Mr Kenneth Alexander S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5

5

J Jockey

16f Stk

yield 1

Switch From Diesel (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician and completed a solid start when runner-up at Sedgefield 38 days ago.

More to come and may well feature.

11Oct Seg 16f NHF good 2/8 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 3/4l

5

11-2

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 15 D BF

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

Only fifth at Aintree next time and likely to be outclassed in this company.

29Oct Ain 31Aug Str

5

11-2

16f NHF gd-sf 5/11 Sunset Marquesa (IRE) 63/4l 1 16f NHF gd-sf 1/10 Baskerville (IRE) /2l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn’t stand out on pedigree but made a big impression when completing a successful start at Chepstow 8 months ago. Returns with stable going well and more than likely to be in the mix.

23Mar Chp 16f NHF soft

4

11-2

1/10 Chosen Hero (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up by top connections having made an impressive winning start in Ireland and maintained unbeaten record in ready fashion in a Plumpton event 55 days ago. One to consider with the scope for better still.

24Sep Plm 17f NHF good 1/4 No Touching 20Jul Kny 17f Stk good 1 Dancing Dame (IRE)

5

11-2

11l

41/2l 1l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 34-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start in bumpers last term and confirmed that encouragement when scoring at Huntingdon 19 days ago.

Vulnerable at this level, though.

30Oct Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 1/7 Looking As You Are 11/4l 11Mar San 15f NHF heavy 4/8 Larchmont Lass (IRE) 7l 14Jan Wet 16f NHF soft 3/10 Chosen Hero (IRE) 71/4l 42

8 MICKS JET (IRE) (38)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM F21-4 C BF

Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) 5 11-2 J Joe Williamson T Philip Kirby, Richmond O North South Flyers Syndicate B Mr Jamie Reck S Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing, Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and made the ideal start under Rules when scoring at a big price here in April. Disappointing at Sedgefield last month but might strip fitter for it.

11Oct Seg 16f NHF good 4/8 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 16l 20Apr Chl 16f NHF good 1/15 Mighty Moth (IRE) 91/2l

MILL HOUSE CREEK (GB) (50)

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - American Creek (FR) 5 11-2 J Daniel Mullins E Tongue Strap T S. Carey, Ireland O Mr N. S. Farrell B Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell

10 MISS APPLEJACK (GB) (38)

Ch fJack Hobbs - Apple Days 4 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O The Applejacks B Mrs F. Marriott S Merribelle Stable Llc

11 SHARP OBJECT (IRE) (50) Ch f Diamond Boy (FR) - Tap The Beat (IRE) J Ben Harvey T John McConnell, Ireland O Syndicates.Racing B Mr Eoghan Loughlin

4

29Sep Gow 16f Stk sf-hv 6 Aurora Vega (IRE) 24Aug Str 16f NHF good 1/8 Scene Stealer (IRE) 21Jul Kny 17f Stk gd-yd 4 Abi’s Champ (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0-13 D

11Oct Lud 9May Lud 6Jan Lud

11-2

4

11-2

14 TOUR OVALIE (FR) (193)

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 2-12

11-2

11-2

16f Stk

yd-sf 1

Oneforthefairgreen (IRE)21/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and made a successful start at Aintree last month. Has the potential for better so not out of place in this company.

16f NHF gd-sf 1/11 Sweet Honey B (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut when runner-up at Ludlow 6 months ago but much bigger step forward required if she’s to compete in this.

9May Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 2/10 Hard As Nails 25Mar Nby 16f NHF soft 4/19 Crest of Glory

5

11-2

nk

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4-2

15 WORLD OF FORTUNES (IRE) (182) Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rose ofThe World (IRE) J Mr J. W. Kenny T L. Kenny, Ireland O Michael F. Broderick B Mr K. D. Cotter

Aurora Vega (IRE) 3l Switch From Diesel (IRE)41/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt at Listowel a couple of months ago. Has left Richard O’Brien since and has the scope for better.

29Oct Ain

4

sf-hv 2 yield 1

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

22Sep Lis

4

/4l hd 11l

3

21/2l 18l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when readily landing a 12-runner bumper at Wexford 6 months ago. That form hasn’t really worked out but she has the potential for better.

20May Wex 16f Stk 18Apr Tip 20f Stk

yield 1 yield 2

Familiar Dreams 61/2l Four Clean Aces (IRE) nose

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) 4 11 0 Jonathan Burke 9-4 (Oliver Sherwood) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sharp Object (IRE), 7-1 Baby Kate (IRE), 15-2 Disco Daisy (GB), 9-1 Easy Peasy (IRE), 12-1 Larchmont Lass (IRE), World of Fortunes (IRE), 14-1 Backdoorflush (GB), 16-1 Jeune Belle (IRE), Springs A Girl (IRE), Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 22-1 Micks Jet (IRE), 28-1 Betty’s Tiara (GB), 40-1 Mill House Creek (GB), 100-1 Miss Applejack (GB), Tour Ovalie (FR)

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B f Kamsin (GER) - TourAmbition (FR) J Isabel Williams T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd B Mr Andre Duboe S Tote

15f NHF good 3/7 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE) 15f NHF gd-sf 1/11 Time In The Sun (IRE) 15f NHF soft 8/15 Inion Tiogair (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful start in 8-runner event at Ballinrobe in September, then lost little in defeat to the talented Aurora Vega in a Listed contest at Gowran last time. Worth a chance to resume winning ways.

13 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (20) B fWalk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Wychwood Partnership B Mr I. McGrath S Coral Racing Limited

16l 7l 15l

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when landing an 11-runner event at Ludlow in May. Backed it up with a creditable third there the following month but needs a lot more on return.

29Sep Gow 16f Stk 15Sep Bal 16f Stk

12 SPRINGS A GIRL (IRE) (57) B f Irish Wells (FR) - Flags Flying (IRE) J Adam Wedge T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O A Grand Day Out B Michael Ryan S Fbc Manby Bowdler

11-2

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 416 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Stratford winner who was outclassed in a Listed event at Gowran 50 days ago and is likely to find this too much.

Tongue tied for the first time.

Following an impressive winning debut, SHARP OBJECT bumped into Aurora Vega at Gowran last time. In the likely absence of such a talented rival, she’s fancied to get her PLAY SMARTER head back in front at the possible expense of fellow Irish raider Baby Kate. Disco Daisy also makes plenty of appeal on the back of an impressive start at Chepstow.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHARP OBJECT (IRE) 2.BABY KATE (IRE) 3.DISCO DAISY

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE PRESTBURY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, November 13th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-forage hurdle race 5lb. JCB has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JCB. 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. 15 entries at £400. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896.

(Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE WIENERBERGER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12417 to the winning horse The second to receive £6212, the third £3102, the fourth £1555 and the fifth £775. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after November 11th, 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. Jewson has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff 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 Jewson. 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. 33 entries, at £125. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10793; Second £5398; Third £2698; Fourth £1350; Fifth £675. (Penalty Value £12417.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH PODCAST NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 13th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb.

PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff 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 PADDY POWER. 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. 10 entries at £125. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE PADDY POWER GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £90032 to the winning horse The second to receive £33920, the third £16976, the fourth £8480, the fifth £4256, the sixth £2128, the seventh £1056 and the eighth £544. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 24th and pay £240 stake, Confirm by noon, November 13th and pay £560, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race. A perpetual Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until October 1st, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. An award of £500 will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race, and a £50 award to the member of racing staff responsible for each runner in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PADDY POWER. 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. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Paddy Power Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Handicap). The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 33 entries, 16 at £240, 17 at £800. - Closed October 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £68864; Second £28384; Third £14192; Fourth £7104; Fifth £3552; Sixth £1776; Seventh £880; Eighth £448. (Penalty Value £90032) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE PADDY POWER GAMES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb. PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff 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 PADDY POWER. 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 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 23 entries, 5 at £30 and 18 at £150. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE PADDY POWER INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 which, prior to April 24th, 2022, had not won a hurdle race (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £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. November 16th. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff 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 PADDY POWER. 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.

19 entries, 8 at £25 and 11 at £125. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.05 - THE KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14237 to the winning horse The second to receive £5342, the third £2675, the fourth £1332, the fifth £670 and the sixth £335. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares 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 and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, November 13th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. Karndean Designflooring has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will also be presented to the member of racing staff 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 KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Horses are permitted to have more than three runs in NHF races if the fourth run is in a Pattern or Listed race, and the fifth is in a Pattern race during the same season as the fourth run, in accordance with part 15A of the Running Requirements Code. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 21 entries at £125. - Closed November 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £10895; Second £4473; Third £2238; Fourth £1118; Fifth £560; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £14237.50) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 48

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