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Hello and a very warm welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for the opening day of this year’s April Meeting – it is great to see you all.
It is hard to believe that more than a month has gone by since we closed the curtain on this year’s Cheltenham Festival, and what an incredible four days they were From seeing Dan & Harry Skelton, with their four winners, flying the flag for the British, including two incredible Grade 1s with Grey Dawning & Protektorat to the unconquerable Willie Mullins & Paul Townend combination, the former notching up 100 wins not out at the Cheltenham Festival, an unprecedented feat The highlight of the duo’s week was no doubt Galopin Des Champs etching his name in history for back-to-back wins in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, we were treated to non-stop thrills and entertainment both on and off the track.
Now we’re delighted to be back again and staging The April Meeting, an event which is sure to provide two days of quality action Runners and riders in the first of today’s seven-race card will go to post at 1.30pm in the Citipost Novices’ Hurdle while the last race will take place at 5pm
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6 GalopinDesChamps(FR) (41)
Bl gTimos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) 7 11-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Singula Partnership
B Mrs Audrey Turley
G.A.E.C Des Champs
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
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MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
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U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
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S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHH BHA179
FORM 11F1-11 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Most impressive when seeing off Bravemansgame in this 12monthsago.SuffereddefeatstoFastorslowatPunchestownonhisnext2startsbut backtohisbestwhenwinningSavillsandIrishGoldCupatLeopardstownthiswinter.
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THE CITIPOST NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (PenaltyValue £10892) FIRST
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (38 wins from 260 runners, 15%) runs PEAKY BOY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs PEAKY BOY
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The stable runs PEAKY BOY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ENCANTO BRUNO trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O The Wychwood Partnership
B Kenilworth House Stud
S Coral Racing Limited
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM1-214
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner only start in bumpers and confirmed hurdlesdebutpromisewhentakingaWarwickmaiden(19f,soft)inJanuary, runninggreenbutwellontopfinish.Didn’tjumpwellenoughwhenlastof4 inListedcompanyamonthlaterbutsuspicionhecandobetterstill.
8Feb Hun 19f Hdl soft 4/4 Handstands (IRE) 16l 13Jan
B M. O’Keeffe TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM0-1P100 CD TIMEFORMVIEW Dual bumper/hurdles winnerforJohn McConnell and perfect start for new stable when landing 19.9f novice here in October Hasn’tscaledsameheightsin2startssincebutgivenabreakaheadofthis returntonovicecompanyandpickofhisformgiveshimgoodclaimshere.
Dec23 Leo 16f HcpH heavy 9 One LastTango (IRE) 24l
Dec23 Fai 16f Hdl soft 8/8 Farren Glory (IRE) 20l
Oct23 Chl 19f Hdl good 1/9 MelMonroe(IRE) 2l 3
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr O. S. Harris
B N. Heaney & K. Heaney
4 LEADER INTHE PARK (IRE) (56)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-SupremeBreda(IRE)
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Lady Dulverton
B Ms M. Kavanagh
S Fitzdares
6 11-7
5 LEADING CHOICE (IRE) (32)
BgLeadingLight(IRE)-Rachel’sChoice(IRE)
J Sean Houlihan
T Nicky Martin, Minehead
O Bradley Partnership
7 11-7
B Seamus McKeogh & Fionnuala Adams
S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
6 MYRETOWN (IRE) (38)
BgDylanThomas(IRE)-MissPlatinum(IRE)
J PatrickWadge
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Wymer & Russell
B Longrove Stud
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 SHYLOVE (IRE) (35)
ChgMalinas(GER)-Bambootcha(IRE)
J ConnorBrace
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The FOB Racing Partnership
8
B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan
S BresBet
7 11-7
TFRHHHHH BHA-
FORM1/21-1 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeagoodstartinbumpersforMichaelScudamoreinautumn 2022andagainstronginthebettingwhenmakingasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesfornew yardafterwindopoverC&DonNewYear’sDay,keepingonwellfromadualsubsequent winner Lotstolikewithprospectofmoretocome.
1Jan Chl 20f Hdl heavy 1/6 ChampagneTwist(IRE) 5l
Nov22 Nwc 16f NHF soft 1/8 LethalIndustry(IRE) 23/4l
Oct22 Bgr 16f NHF gd-sf 2/10 Realisation (FR) 91/2l
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM1-261
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £250,000 from points and, well backed, he confirmed himself a very good prospect when ready winner of a Doncaster maiden (19.4f, heavy) in February Yard continue in good formandanotherwhoappealsasthetypetodobetterstill.
21Feb Don 19f Hdl soft 1/15 GrandAlbert(IRE) 43/4l
Dec23 Asc 21f Hdl gd-sf 6/10 WelcomTo Cartries (FR) 19l
Nov23 Asc 21f Hdl good 2/5 Farnoge 21/4l
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM15/32-13 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who made light of a 15-monthabsencetobag 7-runnernovicehurdleatWetherby(19.7f, heavy) inFebruary SimilarformwhenthirdatUttoxeter(19.9f)sinceandwhilsthe boastsalikeablerecord,hemaylackthepotentialofoneortwohere.
16Mar Utt 19f Hdl heavy 3/5 BelowThe Radar(IRE) 53/4l
3Feb Wet 19f Hdl soft 1/7 ToChaseADream hd
Nov22 Utt 19f Hdl good 2/10 Supreme Gift (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORMF/14-2F1
TIMEFORM VIEW £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. GoingtherightwayunderRulesandmadeamendsforhisAyrspillinFebruary (race at his mercy) when running out an impressive winner of a Kelso maiden (20.9f)38daysago Remainsanexcitingprospect,particularlyforchasing.
10Mar Kel 20f Hdl soft 1/8 JoieMore(IRE) 11l
13Feb Ayr 20f Hdl soft F/17 President Scottie (IRE)2Jan Ayr 16f Hdl heavy 2/14 Joshua des Flos (FR) 71/2l
6 11-7
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3-51
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when making winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.6f, soft) last month. Comes from an excellent family andhelookssuretowinmoreraces.
13Mar Hun 20f Hdl soft 1/6 IneditStar(FR) 71/2l
8Feb Hun 15f NHF soft 5/12 Dunskay (FR) 81/2l
6
J Sean Bowen
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O Mr Simon Boucher
B S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley
S FarLogistics Ltd, Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd
9 ROGER (FR) (37)
J Gavin Sheehan
4
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
O All The Allowances Syndicate
B S.A.R.L. Haras de Saint Julien
S RH Bloodstock
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3-31104
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhomadeanencouragingstart over hurdles when fourth in Doncaster maiden (19.4f) back in January, closing when mistake 3 out. Rates a likelyimproverwiththat underhis beltbuthe’lllikelyfindeasieropeningsthanthismovingforward.
28Jan Don 19f Hdl good 4/11 ChampagneTwist (IRE) 12l
Nov23 Chl 16f NHF soft 8/12 Brechin Castle (IRE) 20l
Oct23 War 16f NHF good 1/9 OutOut(IRE) 2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtosettheworldalightin3startsontheFlatinSlovakia last year but he was a runaway winner on hurdles debut for new connections at Stratford(19f,heavy)lastmonth.Thisistougherbuthe’ssomethingofanunknown quantityandreceivesweightallround.
11Mar Str 18f Hdl heavy 1/9 RaiseYourGlass 14l
Sep23 Bva 14f Stk - 4 - -
Jun23 Bva 9f Stk - 7 - -
2023:THE FRIDAYMAN 6 11 6 Sean Bowen 9-2 (Gordon Elliott) 9 ran
DIAMOND RI: Following its run on 8/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Peaky Boy (IRE), 9-2 Encanto Bruno (IRE), 13-2 Diamond Ri (IRE), 8-1 Roger(FR), 9-1 Myretown (IRE), 11-1 Leader In The Park (IRE), Shy Love (IRE), 14-1 Leading Choice (IRE), 22-1 Minella Rescue (IRE)
PEAKYBOYwas evidentlywell-regarded in bumpers and, again well backed, marked himselfdown as a potentially useful hurdlerwhen running out a comfortable winner ofa C&D novice on return/debut for Nicky Henderson on New Year’s Day. Defeating a dual subsequent winner then, he looks sure to progress further and earns the vote The pick of Irish raider Encanto Bruno’s form gives him claims and he’s feared, with Myretown and Shy Love a couple of others to consider
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THE KINGSTON STUD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£9938,2nd£4968,3rd£2485,4th£1243,5th£620,6th£310 (PenaltyValue£13007.50)Weightsraised8lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SECOND
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(19-24):N Henderson
(38 wins from 260 runners, 15%) runsPENTLANDHILLS&SPRINGNOTE
TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):PNicholls
(7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runsLALLYGAG
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2015 and 2021.The stable runs DOYENQUEST today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER:ARQOOBtrained byLWadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Owners Group 031
B Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA140
FORM14FP-2P C
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartinhispomp(won2019TriumphHurdle)and produced easily his best effort for some time when a smooth-travelling second at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) in December However, jumped nonetoofluentlyatKelso(20.9f,soft)lastmonthsomustbounceback.
2Mar Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Serious Operator(IRE)Dec23 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Serious Operator(IRE) 13/4l Jan23 Kmp 21f HcpH soft P/20 West Balboa (IRE)2
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas
B Mr Hugues Van Haaren
S Olive Print & Graphics
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Coln Valley Partnership
B Coln Valley Stud
S BresBet
J HenryBrooke
Tongue Strap
TFRHHHHI BHA132
FORM121601
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Haydock Grade 2 in November Shaped as if he’d be suited bylongertrip when mid-field in Betfairat Newburyand he dulygotbacktowinningwayswhensteppedupto21fatKempton(novice) lastmonth.Unexposednowtacklingonlyhissecondhandicap
16Mar Kmp 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 BeAware(FR) 1l
10Feb Nby 16f HcpH heavy 10/21 Iberico Lord (FR) 18l
Dec23 Ain 16f Hdl soft 6/9 Jango Baie (FR) 23l
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM0/16P-10 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Doncaster(19.4f,good)inDecember(albeithelpedbytheomissionofsomanyhurdles) but not inthe same form 10weeks on at Musselburgh (23.8f, goodto soft) lasttime, consideratelyhandledonceheld.Backdownintrip
4Feb Mus 23f HcpH soft 8/14 CurleyFinger(IRE) 17l
Dec23 Don 19f HcpH good 1/6 Matchless(IRE) nose
Dec22 Nby 20f HcpH soft P/10 Blenkinsop -
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM13-14F5 D
6 11-5
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Mr G C Myddelton & MrV E C Taylor
B Ms Annette Murphy
S Swansway
5 SPRING NOTE (IRE) (46) ChmMahler-SpringBaloo(IRE)
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Canter Banter Racing
B Stephanie Hanly
S Unibet
6 TEDDYBLUE (GER) (17)
BgSeaTheMoon(GER)-TickleMeBlue(GER)
J
T Gary Moore, Horsham
O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
S Oberon Investments Limited
7 LALLYGAG (GER) (57)
BgIt’sGino(GER)-Laviola(GER)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mr D. G. Staddon
B Stall 5-Stars
S Morson Group
6 11-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up the progressive thread straight away when bagging Wetherby handicap on her return. Very good fourth off a 12lb higher markoverC&Dnexttimeandprovedherwell-beinglessthanafortnightonfrom aheavyfallatHaydockwhenfifthbackatWetherbyjustunder7weeksago
29Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 5/9 Uncle Bert 17l 17Feb Hay 18f Hdl heavy F/5 StainsbyGirlDec23 Chl 20f HcpH soft 4/10 Nurse Susan (FR) 31/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM216-011
TIMEFORMVIEW BumperwinnerwhodoubledherhurdlestallyatNewbury justafterChristmas,provingwellsuitedbythedropbackintripandclearbefore 2 out. Improved furtherto defy a 13lb higher mark back there last month and she’sonetoremaininterestedin,especiallyifgettingherownwayinfront.
2Mar Nby 16f HcpH heavy 1/6 BrentfordHope 2l
Dec23 Nby 16f HcpH soft 1/9 Amelia’sDance(IRE) 16l
Nov23 Asc 24f HcpH good 7/9 Scamallach Liath (IRE) 41l
TFRIIIII BHA129
FORMU00640
6 11-3
E Blinkers
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good 7/13 OurChamp (IRE) 34l
17Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/16 Mothill (IRE) 43/4l
13Jan Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 6/19 JayJay Reilly (IRE) 13l
TFRHHHHI BHA128
FORM33-06P5
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedausefulnovicehurdlerlastseason,winning on 3 occasions. Yet to fire this term (including a couple of low-key displaysoverfences)butthehandicapperhascuthimsomeslackas aresult.Worthasecondlookbackupindistance.
20Feb Tnt 16f HcpH soft 5/9 IntoThe Park (IRE) 15l
Dec23 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf P/4 PersianTimeDec23 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 6/6 Djelo (FR) 18l
8 ZESTFUL(GB) (123)
J Sean Bowen
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 16
Hood
B Godolphin
S FBC Manby Bowdler
9 SAMUELSPADE (GER) (23)
BgMyboycharlie(IRE)-Summarily(IRE)
J Beau Morgan (5)
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs Emma Palmer
B J. De Jong
S Fitzdares
5 11-1
10 BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (39)
ChgMountNelson-DungarvanLass(IRE)
7 10-13
J HarryBannister E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
S David Andrews Construction Limited
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM112-24P
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsoverhurdlesandevenbetterformwhen secondinaListedcontestoverC&DandaMarketRasenhandicaplastspring. SatisfactoryreturnatChepstowinOctoberbutlookedtoloseinterestaftera jumpingerroroverC&D4monthsago Hoodreappliedhere.
Dec23 Chl 20f HcpH soft P/10 Nurse Susan (FR)Oct23 Chp 16f HcpH heavy 4/5 Shared 93/4l
May23 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Giovanni Change (FR) nk
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORMP41061
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins in his juvenile season and got his head back in front when stepped up to 19f at Taunton in December Performed modestly at Kemptononhisnext2startsbutcapitalisedonadropingradeatHuntingdon (20.7f,goodtosoft)justover3weeksago Notthemostfluentbutcanfeature.
25Mar Hun 20f HcpH good 1/7 KansasduBerlais(FR) 31/4l
24Feb Kmp 21f HcpH soft 6/7 Mark ofGold 20l
13Jan Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 10/19 JayJayReilly (IRE) 20l
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORM1-31020 D
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedperformerthisseason,buildingonhisreappearance toscoreoveratWetherbyinNovember Tookanotherstepforwardwhenrunner-up there (19.7f, heavy) in February but was below form at Sandown subsequently First-timecheekpiecesappliedandheadsbackupintrip
9Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/16 Go Dante 21l
3Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 2/11 WarSoldier(IRE) nk
Dec23 Ain 20f HcpH heavy 7/10 Sonigino (FR) 32l 11
(IRE) (17)
10 10-13
J BenJones E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Co-Foundations Ltd
B Stone Electrical Ltd
S Fitzdares
12 TITAN DISCOVERY(GB) (32)
BorBrgPether’sMoon(IRE)-It’sADiscovery(IRE)
J Liam Harrison
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
6 10-12
O Glastonburys, Valentine, Bibby and Paget
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
13 LORD OFCHESHIRE (FR) (53)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-Adelyta(FR)
J SamTwiston-Davies
7 10-12
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mason and McGoff
B Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet
S Morson Group
14 ARQOOB (IRE) (24)
BgEstidhkaar(IRE)-ViaBallycroy(IRE)
J BryonyFrost
T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
O Little Staughton Farms Ltd
B Rollx Syndicate
6 10-8
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP, GB Helicopters
15 SEAINVASION (IRE) (17)
ChgSeaMoon-AlohaIwanaga(GER)
J Freddie Gingell (5)
T Chris Gordon, Winchester
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe
6 10-7
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORM4-34012 D
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwhenwinningatLudlow(21.2f,soft)inDecember and offeredthe main oppositiontothe favourite 3 months laterwhen runner-up at Plumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft)17daysago Couldwellhittheframeforhisin-formyard
31Mar Plm 20f HcpH good 2/9 Emailandy (IRE) 41/4l
Dec23 Lud 21f HcpH soft 1/10 Kazontherazz 11/4l
Nov23 Chl 21f HcpH gd-sf 9/20 American Sniper(IRE) 13l
TFRHHHHI BHA124
FORM421212 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upin2bumperslastspringandgoingtherightway over hurdles, making it 2-3 in handicaps at Sandown (2 1/2m, soft) in February Againprogressedandranafineracebehindawinnerthatgotthejumponhimat Kempton(21f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandheremainsunexposed.
16Mar Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Boombawn (IRE) 1/2l
15Feb San 19f HcpH soft 1/6 ClassicLord(GER) 33/4l
3Feb San 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Jingko Blue (FR) 6l
TFRHHIII BHA124
FORM16/-12F0
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced hurdlerwhowas bagging histhirdwin in19fhandicapatWarwickinNovember Hasfollowedthatwithacouple of solid efforts in defeat (fell at the final flight at Sandown) but not so goodwhenlastof10atKempton(21f,soft)inFebruary
24Feb Kmp 21f HcpH soft 7/7 Mark ofGold 25l
26Jan San 19f HcpH soft F/9 Havaila (IRE)Dec23 Hay 18f HcpH heavy 2/8 ElJefe (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM153352
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondwinoverhurdlesforhiscurrentyardatSandown in November Wasted no time getting back to form faced with a far more suitable test than at Doncaster when runner-up at Ascot (21.6f, good) last monthandcouldhaveasayfromthesamemark.
24Mar Asc 21f HcpH good 2/8 Supreme Gift (IRE) 6l 2Mar Don 24f HcpH soft 5/8 CurleyFinger(IRE) 39l 17Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/16 Mothill (IRE) 41/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM2-35341
TIMEFORMVIEWBoughtfor£110,000afterapromisingeffortbetween the flags in 2022 and has made steadyprogress underRules, getting off themarkonhandicapdebutatPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft)17daysago, seemingtorelishthestepupintrip Capableofbetteragain.
31Mar Plm 20f HcpH good 1/10 ATickatickatiming 7l
S GoodwinRacingLtd,EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd
16 DOYEN QUEST(IRE) (26)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-QueenofQuestions(IRE)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Exors ofthe late Mr N. W. Lake
B Denis Hoban
6 10-7
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
Dec23 Kmp 16f Hdl good 4/10 Court InTheAct (IRE) 51/4l
Dec23 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Jeriko du Reponet (FR) 51/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA119
FORM063121
TIMEFORMVIEW
MadeasuccessfulbumperdebutatFfosLasinOctoberand got it right at third time of asking over hurdles in Taunton maiden in February Goodfirstattemptinhandicapswhensecondbacktherelastmonthandshowed agoodattitudetogoonebetter11dayslateratNewbury Nowuppedintrip
22Mar Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 SteelAlly(FR) nk
11Mar Tnt 16f HcpH soft 2/12 Tintintin (FR) 1l
20Feb Tnt 16f Hdl soft 1/12 CornishStorm 1/2l
17 UGGYUGGYUGGY(GB) (177)
ChgSaddler’sRock(IRE)-AragonsGambler
J Miss Megan Bevan (7)
T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
O Talking Horses
B Miss Kirstin Young
6 10-4
18 ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR (GB) (44)
BgKayfTara-DubhEile(IRE)
J AlanJohns
T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
O Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell
B Paul Bowtell
S DragonBet, Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
6 10-2
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM312414 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWIsgoingtherightwayandresumedwinningwaysingood style at Warwick (2m) back in September, travelling powerfully Shaped well enoughtothinkhecanresumewinningwaysanotherdayaftera10lbrisewhen fourthatPlumptonamonthlaterandnotseensince(hasleftMiltonHarris)
Oct23 Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Small Bad Bob (IRE) 6l
Sep23 War 16f HcpH good 1/7 Myristica(IRE) 8l
Aug23 Fon 21f HcpH good 4/10 WatergrangeJack (IRE)81/2l
TFRHHIII BHA112
FORM252332 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win but has shown plenty of promise, finishing runner-up 3 times at 2m and bouncing back to his best when filling that same positionatPlumpton(25f,soft)lastmonth,theextradistancepossiblyanissue. 2lboutoftheweightsandrequiresajoltofimprovementtotakethis.
4Mar Plm 24f HcpH soft 2/4 I’mAStarman 4l 26Jan San 19f HcpH soft 3/12 Gyllen (USA) nk
Dec23 Kmp 21f HcpH good 3/7 Mahons Glory (IRE) 19l
2023:WILLASTON (IRE) 7 10 12Jamie Hamilton 33-1 (MarkWalford) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.
Stewards Note:
LALLYGAG: Following its run on 20/2/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Spring Note (IRE), 8-1 Titan Discovery (GB), 17-2 Doyen Quest (IRE), 10-1 Sea Invasion (IRE), 12-1 Kamsinas (FR), 16-1Windtothelightning(IRE),SamuelSpade(GER),18-1Arqoob(IRE),20-1PentlandHills(IRE),UggyUggyUggy(GB),ArtisticEndeavour(GB), 25-1 Peking Rose (GB), 33-1 Lallygag (GER), Zestful (GB), Bashers Reflection (GB), Whatsupwithyou (IRE), 66-1 Lord ofCheshire (FR)
An ultra-competitive handicap with the vote going to SEA INVASION, who was much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton recently and Chris Gordon’s 6-y-o should have more to offer on just his sixth career start. Kamsinas took full advantage of a drop in class to gain a third win of the campaign at Kempton last month, so he heads up the dangers, while Spring Note, Lallygag and Titan Discovery all having plenty going for them, too.
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HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)
(Grade2)(ALIMITEDHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £70000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£30506,2nd£12523,3rd£6265,4th£3129,5th£1568,6th£784. (PenaltyValue£39865)Weightsraised4lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (26 wins from 246 runners, 11%) runs OUR JET& SAILAWAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs IL RIDOTO
WEIGHTWATCHER: DO YOUR JOB won off a handicap mark of 140, his rating is now down 7lb to 133.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FINALORDERS trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
2.40 2m 4f 127y 1 HANG INTHERE (IRE) (171)
J JoeAnderson (5)
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell
B Mr Daniel Furini
S Hatherden Horse Transport
Pieces
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O C. M. D. Syndicate
B Hascombe and Valiant Studs
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff & Ferguson
B Noel Lemaire
S Morson Group
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
B S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing
S John Cotton (Group) Ltd
5 IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR)
J Jonathan Burke
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mr Oliver de la Garoullaye
S Grosvenor Sport
6 PRESENTANDCOUNTING(IRE) (200)
BgPresenting-CountOnMe(IRE)
J Theo Gillard
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O The Turner Family
B Brucetown Farms Ltd
10 10-10
O Mr K Leggett, Susan and John Waterworth
B Mrs Lisa Doran S Coral Racing Limited
TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM253115 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 5 times (at up to 21.4f) last season and better than ever when returning to winning ways at Stratford and Worcesterearlythisseason.RespectablefifthinOldRoanatAintree whenlastseeninOctober
Oct23 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Jetoile (IRE) 81/4l
Sep23 Wor 20f HcpC good 1/6 LaDomaniale(FR) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM5F-0140
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 5 onthe spin last season before respectable fifth in the Grand Annual. Won on the Flat and over hurdles in the summer but struggled over fences this term. Cheekpieces re-fitted (wonlast2startsinthisheadgear)backfromabreak.
Nov23 Chl 20f HcpC soft 9/14 Stage Star(IRE) 52l
Oct23 Chp
TFRHHHHI BHA143
FORMP-32300 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable C&D winner who ran another fine race around here when third behind over C&D in January Respectable eighthof21inPlatebackhereoff3lbhigher5weeksagoandwillfind thislessdemanding.
14Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 8/21 Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 91/4l
24Feb Kmp 24f HcpC soft 10/12 Forward Plan (IRE) 15l 27Jan Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/13
TFRHHHHI BHA142
FORM21-5644
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallin8-runnerAyrnovicehandicap(3m,good) around this time last year Best effort in handicaps this season when fourthof18inPremiereventatDoncasterandranaswellascouldhave beenexpectedinGrade1AscotChase.Nottakenlightly
17Feb Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 4/4
101/4l
27Jan Don 23f HcpC good 4/18 Annual Invictus (IRE) 4l
Dec23 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Forward Plan (IRE) 81/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA137
FORM32-32U5
TIMEFORMVIEWLosthiswayalittlelastseasonbutreturnedingoodorder, runner-upover2mhereinDecember Lookedlikelywinnerwhenunseatinglast at Sandown (15.5f) before eye-catching fifth in the Plate over C&D at the Festival,toomuchtodo Thisislesscompetitiveandbigshoutoffsamemark. 14Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 5/21 Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 41/4l 3Feb San 15f HcpC good U/5 Harper’s Brook (IRE)Dec23 Chl 16f HcpC soft 2/7 Madara (FR) 31/4l
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM412150 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner at Ffos Las and Perth in the summerbutwentofftheboilafter.Shapedasifneedingtherunwhen sixthinthislastyearandreturningfrom6monthsoffhere.
Sep23 Mkt 21f HcpC good 10/12 Found On (IRE) 42l
Aug23 Str 19f HcpC good 5/7 Hang InThere (IRE) 15l
Aug23
TFRHHHHI BHA134
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving over fences now, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, well on top stepping out of novice company at Plumpton latest.Thisisharderbutmustberespected.
1Apr
12Feb
J
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd
B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
J LillyPinchin E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Mr Mark Dunphy
B Mrs C. J. Berry
S Tote, Merriebelle Stable Llc
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Clarke Ohrstrom
B Mr Martin Joe Molloy
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O The Bellamy Partnership
B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault S Faucets Limited
TFRHHHHI BHA134
FORMPP5-F16 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way a little over hurdles but confirmed himself still a useful prospect over fences when winning in novices’ handicap here (19.75f) in October Shaped as if amiss at Kempton (20.5f)whenlastseenonBoxingDayandworthanotherchance.
TFRHHIII BHA133
FORM000103
TIMEFORMVIEW Grade2winnerasanovice.Low-keystarttothisseason (wellheldbothstartshere)butbackonscoresheetatWetherby(19.4f,heavy) on Boxing Day. Failed to stay on debut for this yard (left Lucinda Russell) at AscotbutmuchbetterbackdownintripwhenthirdatKempton.
16Mar Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf
TFRHHIII BHA133
FORM36-3123 BF
/2l
TIMEFORMVIEWAllthebetterforreturnwhendoublinghistallyover fences at Kempton in November Decent placed efforts next 2 starts butmoreneededatthislevel.
25Jan Wet 19f HcpC
TFRHHHHI BHA131
FORM2123-55
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f).Betterforreturnwhenfifthof16inGrandAnnualattheFestival here5weeksagoandentitledtocomeonagain.Ranwellinthislastyear off4lbhigherandshortlisted.
13Mar Chl 15f HcpC soft 5/16 Unexpected Party(FR) 16l
2Mar Nby 19f HcpC heavy 5/9 Heltenham (FR) 21l
Apr23 Chl 20f HcpC good 3/12 Caribean Boy(FR)12
J JamesTurner(7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM1/-F6560 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountoverC&Donfinaloutingof 2021/22 season. Has shaped as if retaining ability following lengthy absence inrecentmonthsthoughwastypicallyletdownbyjumping inthePlateattheFestivalherelatest.5lboutofthehandicap
14Mar Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/21 ShakemUp’arry(IRE) 14l
17Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Threeunderthrufive(IRE) 101/2l
1Jan Chl 20f HcpC heavy 5/6 ShakemUp’arry(IRE) 59l
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: CARIBEAN BOY(FR) 9 11 12 DarylJacob 28-1 (NickyHenderson) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 7, 9, 10
Stewards Note:
IDALKO BIHOUE: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 In Excelsis Deo (FR), 11-2 Il Ridoto (FR), 13-2 SailAway(FR), 9-1 Scarface (IRE), Idalko Bihoue (FR), 11-1 Final Orders (GB), 14-1 Gemirande (FR), 20-1 Hang InThere (IRE),TornAnd Frayed (FR), 25-1 OurJet (IRE), 50-1 Presentandcounting (IRE), DoYourJob (IRE)
IN EXCELSIS DEO did very well to get as close as he did when fifth in the Plate at the Festival here 5 weeks ago having found trouble and left with plenty to do, so gets the vote off the same mark. The 2 novices in the field, Idalko Bihoue and Scarface are feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) 2.IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) 3.SCARFACE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
THE GLOUCESTER BREWERYHOLMAN HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 4 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams
(8 wins from 109 runners, 7%) runs DIDERO VALLIS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Ins
(3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs ENQARDE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT OUR FRED trained by J P Flavin, Ireland.
Dec23 San 28f HcpC heavy P/7 Truckers Lodge (IRE)Nov23 Chl 25f HcpC soft 12/16 HascoeurClermont (FR)26l Nov23 Asc 23f HcpC soft U/11 Victtorino (FR)
TFRHIIII BHA122
FORM0401P0
J Finn Lambert (3)
T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
O Beautiful People
B DrVet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon
S Tori Global
J Jonathan Burke
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
E Tongue Strap
O Denny, Stuart-Jervis and Walsh
B Patrick McCarthy
S Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd
4 ENQARDE (FR) (45)
BgKapgarde(FR)-Usachaqa(FR)
J Charlie Hammond
10 11-12
E Tongue Strap
T Dr Richard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O OffThe Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland
B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay
S Coulthursts Ltd
5 MIDNIGHTOUR FRED (IRE) (123)
BgFinscealFior(IRE)-MidnightMolly
J Daniel Mullins
T J. P. Flavin, Ireland
7 11-11
E Tongue Strap
O Mrs Florence Lockwood/Emily B Lockwood
B Miss Emily & Florence Lockwood
6 NORTHERN POET(IRE) (32)
BgYeats(IRE)-CrowningVirtue(IRE)
J James Davies
T Nick Gifford, Findon
O The Hope Springs Syndicate
B David Russell
7 BLADE RUNNER (FR) (49)
BgGreatPretender(IRE)-CuttingEdge(FR)
J Rex Dingle
T Chris Gordon, Winchester
9 11-10
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranmarewhotookadvantageofagoodopportunity at Fontwell in September Respectable seventh in Lincolnshire National at MarketRasenwhenlastseenonBoxingDay.
Dec23 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Landen Calling (IRE) 11l
Oct23 Wcn 25f HcpC good P/7 MySilverLining (IRE)Sep23 Fon 25f HcpC good 1/4 CheltenamdeVaige(FR)21l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM1/32-P32
TIMEFORMVIEWStilllowmileageforhisageandplacedinhandicaps atTaunton(23f,goodtosoft)andUttoxeter(21/2m,heavy)onhislast 2starts.Verymuchunexposedgrantedthissortofstaminatest.
16Mar Utt 20f HcpC heavy 2/7 Jupiterdu Gite (FR) 6l
Dec23 Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Morfee (IRE) 61/4l
Oct23 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf P/11 The King ofRyhope -
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM0P-15P3
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form after another wind operation when makingasuccessfulreappearanceatWarwick(25.5f,heavy)inNovember buthasoperatedbelowthatlevelonhis3runssince.Onlyareturntohis bestwillsuffice
3Mar Don 23f HcpC soft 3/5 Ladronne (FR) 14l
30Jan Nwc 23f HcpC heavy P/6 FenlandTiger -
Dec23 Hay 25f HcpC heavy 5/9 Famous Bridge (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHI BHA119
FORM165022
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who was runner-up twice in course handicapchasestowardstheendof2023.Claimsifreturningfroma shortbreakinsimilarform.
Dec23 Chl 25f HcpC soft 2/6 Are UWiseToThat (IRE)13/4l
Oct23 Chl 25f HcpC good 2/19 Mole Court (IRE) 1/2l
Oct23 Pun 23f HcpH yield 14 GetawayCharlie (IRE) 82l
TFRHHIII BHA118
FORM4111-P5
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the secondhalfoflastseason.Thecurrentcampaignhasyettogetgoing buthedidperformbetterthanonreappearancewhenfifthof8over 3matKemptonlastmonth.Needstobuildonthatnow.
16Mar Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 Slipway(IRE) 101/4l
Oct23 Exe 24f HcpC good P/11 AnyNews (IRE) -
Apr23 War 24f HcpC good 1/7 Henschke(IRE) 51/2l
TFRHHHII BHA118
8 11-10
E Cheek Pieces
O Holman,Widdows,Banks,Lloyd
B Nicolas Madamet & Ian Kellitt
S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &TimberLtd
FORM11PPP3 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 5 wins from his first 6 starts over fences when taking staying handicaps at Chepstow and Plumpton in the autumn. Did not get going in the Welsh National back at Chepstow justafterChristmasandfreshenedupsince.
28Feb Wcn 25f HcpC soft 3/6 Pachacuti (IRE) 11l
21Jan Lin 28f HcpC soft P/12 Movethechains (IRE)Dec23 Chp 30f HcpC heavy P/19 Nassalam (FR) -
8 ANIMAL(IRE) (62)
J Gavin Sheehan
T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
O James Rimmer & Chris Ames
B Ms Ciara Browne S Tote
9 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (26) ChgBallingarry(IRE)-PlayaduCharmil(FR)
J Sean Bowen
T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker
8 11-9
8 11-8
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
10 BRETNEY(IRE) (38)
J
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
9
O Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership
B W. P. Jenks
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM4-21325 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form this season, scoring at Sandown (3m)inDecember OnlyfifthinsimilarcompanythereinFebruary Isthe sorttobounceback.
15Feb San 24f HcpC soft 5/9 Bretney(IRE) 19l
21Jan Lin 28f HcpC soft 2/12 Movethechains (IRE) 7l
Dec23 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Landen Calling (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM60-4413 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere on just his second run for current yard in 5-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(3m,soft)inMarch.Creditablethird of8atNewbury(22.5f)since.Upintrip
22Mar Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Maclaine 61/4l
3Mar Don 23f HcpC soft 1/5 ErnestGray(IRE) 1l
9Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Anglers Crag 53l
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORMP-32312
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual scorer last term who arrives in decent nick, resuming winningwaysin9-runnerhandicapchaseatSandown(3m,goodtosoft)inFebruaryand evenbetterformwhennarrowlydeniedatWarwick(29f,heavy)inMarch.Respected.
10Mar War 29f HcpC soft 2/7 Well Dick (IRE) nose
15Feb San 24f HcpC soft 1/9 Trincomalee 8l
Dec23 Fkn 29f HcpC heavy 3/8 Gold Clermont (FR) 17l 11
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
O MrJ. M. Tomlinson
B Mrs Theresa Abbey S Tote
12 WHYDAH GALLY(GB) (49)
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Sam’s Crew
B Grace & Samuel Hockenhull
S Coral Racing Limited
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop
Blinkers
B MrAndre Noel Dutertre
S Faucets Limited
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Mr Rupert Anton
B Mr Evan Robert Hanbury S Goodwin Racing Ltd
J
Godfrey(3) E Cheek Pieces
T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
O Mrs Jane Slough
B J. P. N. Parker
S The Firehouse Somerset
16 HASTON CLERMONT(FR) (42)
BgCoastalPath-MagieBrune(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Noel Williams, Blewbury
O Burkes & Syders
B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont
S Noel Williams Racing Limited
7 11-2
FORM15P2P6
TIMEFORM VIEW Won veterans’ chase at Cartmel last May and another good effort there when runner-up in August. Was unable to deliveroverhurdlesatBangorandfencesatSedgefieldinOctoberand freshenedupsince.Mightfindthisabittoocompetitiveforhisliking.
Oct23 Seg 29f HcpC soft 6/6 Tommie Beau (IRE) 38l
Oct23 Bgr 23f HcpH soft P/9 Classic Concorde (IRE) -
Aug23 Cml 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Landofsmiles (IRE) 21/4l
TFRHHIII BHA114
FORM3-16414
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhistallyfortheseasonwhengrindingitout fromthefrontatLingfield(29f,soft)inFebruary Notinthesameform whenremotefourthof6toreopposingStellarSeasonatBangorsince.
28Feb Bgr 29f HcpC heavy 4/9 StellarStream (IRE) 35l
13Feb
TFRHIIII BHA112 (-5)
FORM30P2PP
TIMEFORMVIEWCurrentlyonalonglosingrun.Pulleduponhislast2starts.
7Apr Exe 30f HcpC heavy P/6 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE)21Feb Lud 23f HcpC soft P/6 Rockinastorm (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhohassomefoundoverfencessincefitted with a visor, finishing second then first at Doncaster in January/February Claimsiftheheadgearcontinuestowork.
21Feb Don 23f HcpC soft 1/7 AlmazharGarde(FR) 14l 10Jan Don 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/5
TFRHHHHI BHA110
FORM42031U BF
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhogainedadeservedbreakthrough success over fences (in first-time cheekpieces) in the North Wales National at Bangor(29.5f,heavy)lastmonth.Infrontwhenunseating2outoveratFfosLas (31/2m)17daysagoandonly1lbhigherhere.
31Mar Fls 27f HcpC heavy U/7 Art Decco28Feb Bgr 29f HcpC heavy 1/9 DukeofDeception(IRE) 1l
30Jan Chp 23f HcpC heavy 3/13 Twilight Glory 41/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA110
FORM5-61121
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverfences,makingit3winsinhislast 4 startswhen seeing off5 rivals at Catterick (25f, soft) 6weeks ago Idledinfrontonthatoccasionandleavestheimpressionthere’smore inthelocker,particularlynowsteppingupintrip
6Mar Cat 25f HcpC soft 1/7 Ribeye 23/4l
30Jan Chp 23f HcpC heavy 2/13 Twilight Glory nose
6Jan Wcn 25f HcpC heavy 1/6 SeymourPromise(IRE)13/4l
17 PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) (60)
BgWesterner-QuelBleu(IRE)
J JackTudor
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Mr O. S. Harris
B Mr Cal Flavin
S NAF
18 GINGERBRED (GB) (23)
ChgUniversal(IRE)-PortraitRoyale(IRE)
J Micheal Nolan
8 11-0
E Cheek Pieces
6 10-12
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd
B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling
S Holiday Resort Unity
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
TFRHHIII BHA108
FORM63-P505
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent for Neil Mulholland last season, but effortsfornewyardsincereturningtoactioninOctoberhavenotbeen overlyinspiring.Therefittingofcheekpiecesneedstoperkhisinterest.
17Feb Hay 19f HcpC heavy 5/6 Regal Blue (IRE) 30l
Dec23 San 24f HcpC soft 7/10 Animal (IRE) 19l
Nov23 Asc 23f HcpC good 5/9 HoldThatTaught 26l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM564122 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Offthe mark over fences in handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February, form which is proving strong. Good runner-up efforts at Wincanton and Exeter since. No reason why he won’tgivehisrunningagain.
25Mar Exe 24f HcpC heavy 2/5 BamptonStar 8l
7Mar Wcn 25f HcpC heavy 2/6 NoHubsNoHoobs(IRE) 23/4l
1Feb Fls 23f HcpC heavy 1/8 Pachacuti(IRE) 11/4l
2023: MADERAMIST(IRE) 9 10 5AlanJohns 14-1 (TimVaughan) 20 ran
Blinkers worn by No 13. Visor worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 11, 12.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17
Stewards Note:
ANIMAL: Following its run on 15/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Haston Clermont (FR), 13-2 Betterforeveryone (GB), 15-2 Midnight Our Fred (IRE), 10-1 Bretney (IRE), 11-1 Hymac (IRE), Stellar Stream (IRE), 14-1 Animal (IRE), Peejaybee (FR), Gingerbred (GB), 28-1 Whydah Gally (GB), 33-1 Enqarde (FR), Blade Runner (FR), Planned Paradise (IRE), 40-1 Northern Poet (IRE), 66-1 Didero Vallis (FR), 80-1 Coeur Serein (IRE), 100-1 Organdi (FR), Dee Star (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HASTON CLERMONT has a progressive profile over fences and is taken to defy the handicapper again with this increased stamina test likelyto see him in an even better light. Stellar Stream is another who arrives at the top of his game and heads the dangers along with Bretney and Midnight Our Fred, who was placed twice in course handicaps towards the end of last year
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Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): N Henderson
(38 wins from 260 runners, 15%) runs CALLME LORD&WISEGUY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Henderson
(5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs CALLME LORD &WISEGUY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ZAIN NIGHTS trained by LWadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Empire State Racing Partnership
B Lynch Bages Ltd
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
B Mr Roger Marot
S The Sporting Life
Apr23 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf P/10 Sire du Berlais (FR)Feb23 Fon 19f Hdl good 4/5 Brewin’upastorm (IRE) 91/2l Nov22 Nby 24f Hdl good P/5
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM5205-16 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return lastterm and repeatedthe featthistime around,though suited bywaythe race developedwhen beating4rivalsatHereford(19.7f)inDecember However,finishedwell helduppedintripatPlumpton(25f)whenlastseen3monthsago
7Jan Plm 24f HcpH soft 6/8 Transmission (IRE) 34l
Dec23 Her 19f HcpH good 1/5 LuttrellLad(IRE) 1l
Apr23 San 21f Hdl soft 5/5 Knappers Hill (IRE) 31/4l 3
J JamesTurner(7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Options O Syndicate
B Cyril O’Hara
S Options Energy Services Ltd
4 SUPREME GIFT(IRE) (24)
J SamTwiston-Davies E Visor
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O SirT. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington
B Imelda Harney
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
5 PULLAGAIN GREEN (IRE) (160)
BgKalanisi(IRE)-ClogherValley(IRE)
J Liam Harrison
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Roy & Sally Green
B Robert Kirkwood
S BresBet
8 11-2
Tongue Strap
6 PARTYBUSINESS (IRE) (172) BgShantou(USA)-MariasDream(IRE)
8 11-1
J CharlieTodd
T Ian Williams, Alvechurch
O Eventmasters Racing
B R. Cody
S Eventmasters Ltd
7 HECTORJAVILEX (FR) (34)
BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-PepsJarzeene(FR)
J LillyPinchin
7 11-0
E Tongue Strap
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Mr David Mason
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis
S Merriebelle Stable Llc
TFRHHHII BHA141
FORM1-40346 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 13 months (from chasing) ahead of the current seasonandhasbeenholdinghisformwell,puttingupanothercreditable effort when sixth in the Pertemps Final over C&D a month ago Can give anothergoodaccount.
14Mar Chl 23f HcpH soft 6/22 Monmiral (FR) 81/4l
11Feb Exe 23f HcpH heavy 4/11 Shallow River(IRE) 63/4l
21Jan Lin 23f HcpH soft 3/10 Nurse Susan (FR) 63/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA135
FORM314P21 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and made hissecondchasestartawinningoneatAscotinNovember Failedtorepeat thateffortnext2startsbuthe’sfaredbetterbackhurdling,producinghis besteffortwhenwinningatAscot(21.6f)lasttime.Majorplayer.
24Mar Asc 21f HcpH good 1/8 Arqoob(IRE) 6l
17Feb Asc 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 HonorGrey(IRE) 3/4l 29Jan Her 20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Henry’s Friend (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA133
FORM0-0412P C D
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeabrightstarttohiscareer,winningnovicehurdleat this course on final start in 2021/22, and got back on track when opening his chaseaccountatBangor(24f)inAugust.Ranwellnexttime,butreportedlybled whenpulledupatNewburyinNovember Switchesbacktohurdles.
Nov23 Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Inch House (IRE) -
Oct23 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Chianti Classico (IRE) 41/4l
Aug23 Bgr 24f HcpC good 1/6 Jesuitique(FR) 8l
TFRHHIII BHA132
FORM4050-4U
TIMEFORMVIEW
LandedamajorhandicapatAintree(24.7f)inspring 2022buthasdrawnablanksince.Bettersignswhenmakingtheframeat Haydockearlythisseason,butafter6monthsoff(hadawindop)heran modestlyatthiscourseinOctober
Oct23 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf U/20 Hyland (FR)May23 Hay 24f HcpH good 4/16 Willaston (IRE) 11l
Apr23 Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/22 West Balboa (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM140-430 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW
C&Dwinnerwholeftbehindhisseasonal/chasedebut effort when third in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February Shapedbetterthantheresultwhenmid-fieldinthePertempsFinalhereon hislatestouting,upsides2outbeforeweakening,sohe’snotdiscounted.
14Mar Chl 23f HcpH soft 12/22 Monmiral (FR) 18l
4Feb Mus 23f HcpH soft 3/14 CurleyFinger(IRE) 4l
Dec23 Nby 23f HcpC soft 4/5 Brave Kingdom (FR) 21l
J
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Ian Stuart Griffiths and Gary Evans
B EARL Elevage Marion & Mr Didier Marion S BresBet
J Beau Morgan (5)
T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash
O Having A Mare & Mr P E Truscott
B Mr & Mrs P. E. Truscott
S Tote
10 SHALLOWRIVER (IRE) (66) BorBrgOcovango-Nicola’sGirl(IRE) 8
J BradleyHarris (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O The Second Chance Partnership
B Eric Barrett
S ClayStreet PropertyConsultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORMVIEW Had been goingthe rightwayforJohn McConnellthis season,thirdinaGrade2noviceatthisC&DinDecember Pickedupwherehe left off making his stable debut when doubling his tally in a Market Rasen novice(20.6f)inFebruary,sohe’sonetoconsideronhishandicapbow.
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM62-5243 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort last season when going close in a 21f KemptonhandicapinAprilandagainfoundjustonetoogoodoverthesame C&DinNovember Lesserperformancenexttime,buthebouncedbackwhen thirdatDoncaster(24.4f)46daysago Cangivehisrunningagain.
2Mar Don 24f HcpH soft 3/8 CurleyFinger(IRE) 51/2l
Dec23 Her 19f HcpH good 4/5 Call Me Lord (FR) 71/2l
Nov23 Kmp 21f HcpH good 2/7 Dargiannini (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM224231
TIMEFORMVIEW Hadn’t won since his hurdling debut, but he gained rewardforastringofgoodeffortsinhandicapswhenstayingontolead closehomeatExeter(23.1f)inFebruary Couldbethereaboutsoncemore ashemakesfirstrunforyardafterleavingAnthonyCharlton.
11Feb Exe 23f HcpH heavy 1/11 Hititi(FR) 1/2l
13Jan War 25f HcpH soft 3/8 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 1l
Dec23 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Goshhowposh (IRE) 43/4l
11
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Hemmings Racing
B Miss Patricia Duffin
S Trust Inns Limited
12 WISEGUY(IRE) (67)
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O The Wise Guys & Girls
B Philip Hore
S Unibet
13 GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) (18)
BgMalinas(GER)-KeelansChoice(IRE)
J Micheal Nolan
7 10-9
E Blinkers
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Mrs P. Bosley
B John Harding
S Philip Hobbs Racing
14 GYENYAME (GB) (26)
BgNathaniel(IRE)-LizzieTudor
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
6 10-2
E Cheek Pieces
O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter
B Ms Karen Gough
S Coral Racing Limited
15 ZAIN NIGHTS (GB) (26)
BgDecoratedKnight-MissyO’Gwaun(IRE)
J BryonyFrost
T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
O J and J McAndrew
5 10-2
E Cheek Pieces
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
16 TED’S FRIEND (IRE) (26)
BgDylanThomas(IRE)-WaterRock
J Max Kendrick
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy
S BresBet
8 10-2
E Tongue Strap
TFRHHHHI BHA127
FORMP45-P55
TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst4completedstartsoverhurdlesandheld his own intop-end handicaps last season. Didn’ttaketo chasingto begin the current campaign, but back over hurdles he returned to form when rallyingforfifthatKempton(21f)lastmonth.Interestinguppedintrip
16Mar Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Boombawn (IRE) 43/4l
29Jan Her 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Henry’s Friend (IRE) 34l
Dec23 Ain 19f HcpC soft P/6 Tahmuras (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA126
FORM2-51466 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winning 3m hurdler who made a successfulstartoverfencesinhandicapatExeter(24.2f)inNovember Didn’t go on from that effort next 2 outings, but step back in the right direction returnedtohurdlingwhensixthof10atNewburylasttime.Moreneeded.
10Feb Nby 24f HcpH heavy 6/10 Emitom (IRE) 81/4l
27Jan Don 23f HcpC good 6/7 Egbert 20l
Dec23 Chl 25f HcpC soft 4/6 Are UWiseToThat (IRE) 13l
TFRHHHHI BHA126
FORM3-1U1P6
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhohaslandedabraceofhandicaps at around 3m this season without looking the finished article. In first-time blinkers,hewasleftbehindalessereffortwhenmid-fieldatHaydock(24.3f) 18daysago,makingabadmistake2out.Enterscalculations.
30Mar Hay 24f HcpH soft 6/12 SecretTrix 14l
11Feb Exe 23f HcpH heavy P/11 Shallow River(IRE)Dec23 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 ShallowRiver(IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM4-22435
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful2mFlatwinnerandstruckatthethirdtime of asking over hurdles in Wincanton maiden (19.8f) last March. Has largely beeningoodheartinhandicapsthisseason,suitedbythestepbackupintrip whennever-nearerfifthatNewbury(24.2f)lasttime.Cheekpiecesbackon.
22Mar Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Zain Nights 7l
26Jan San 19f HcpH soft 3/9 Havaila (IRE) 25l
Dec23 Chl 23f HcpH soft 4/10 White Rhino (IRE) 61/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA118
FORM34141 D
TIMEFORMVIEW
UsefulstayerontheFlatforHarry&RogerCharlton and, making onlyhis second handicap start inthis sphere, got back on the up when doubling his hurdles tally at Newbury (24.2f) last time. Couldstillhavemoretooffergiventheabilityheshowedonthelevel.
22Mar Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 TakeNoChances(IRE)nose
3Feb San 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Jingko Blue (FR) 17l
9Jan Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 GAHenty nk
TFRHHIII BHA111
FORM34413-5
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleratbest,gettingbacktowinningways in a 23fWorcester handicap in September 2022. After 18 months off, better than the result when fifth of 10 at Newbury (24.2f) in March, in contention hometurnbeforeweakening.Outoftheweightshere,though.
22Mar Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/10 BumpyJohnson (IRE) 34l
Sep22 Bgr 23f HcpH good 3/8 Go Chique (FR) 5l
Sep22 Wor 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 CawthorneLad
4
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: BROADWAYBOY(IRE) 5 10 13 SamTwiston-Davies 3-1 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 11 ran
Blinkers worn by No 13. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 16.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10, 14, 15.
Stewards Note:
GOWEL ROAD: Following its run on 14/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Supreme Gift (IRE), 9-1 Moon D’Orange (FR), 10-1 Zain Nights (GB), 11-1 Gowel Road (IRE), Shallow River(IRE), 12-1 Harbour Lake (IRE), 14-1 Copper Coin (GB), 16-1 HectorJavilex (FR), Goshhowposh (IRE), Gyenyame (GB), 22-1 Proschema (IRE), Pull Again Green (IRE), Wiseguy (IRE), 25-1 Call Me Lord (FR), 28-1 Ted’s Friend (IRE), 33-1 Party Business (IRE)
With a visor applied, SUPREME GIFT has returned to form back over hurdles on his last 2 starts, putting up a career-best performance when winning at Ascot last month, so he is taken to enhance his excellent strike rate in this sphere. Heading the list of dangers is Zain Nights, who resumed his progress on his latest outing, with HarbourLake and Goshhowposh also in the mix.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£11925,2nd£5961,3rd£2982,4th£1491,5th£744,6th£372. (PenaltyValue£15609) SIXTH
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (26 wins from 246 runners, 11%) runs HIDDEN HEROICS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs HIDDEN HEROICS
WEIGHTWATCHER: LASKALIN won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 8lb to 120
LONGESTTRAVELLER: STUMPTOWN trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Furze Bush Syndicate
B Patrick Aspell
Blinkers
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd
B MrJacques Antoine Cesbron
S FBC Manby Bowdler
TFRHHHHI BHA147
FORMP-40P1P C
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress in first-time blinkers when scoring here on New Year’s Day. Struggled a long way out in the UltimaattheFestivalbutthisisobviouslyalessergradeofhandicap, socouldgetbackontrack.
12Mar Chl 25f HcpC heavy P/21 Chianti Classico (IRE)1Jan Chl
TFRHIIII BHA145
FORM0/20P-6P
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2020 10/1,pulledupinminor eventchaseatPau(23.4f,heavy)92daysago Firstrunforyardafterleaving PatriceQuinton.Plentytoprove
16Jan Pau 23f Ch - P RafTavel (FR) -
Dec23 Pau 19f Hdl - 6 Youtwo Glass (FR) 20l
Mar23 Chl 20f HcpC soft P/23 Seddon (IRE)3
(FR) (34)
12 11-7
J Charlie Deutsch E Blinkers
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O The Bellamy Partnership
B Mr Herve d’Armaille
S Faucets Limited
TFRHHIII BHA138
FORM0-41PPP C
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser nowadays Lightly raced in recent seasons and backto form fittedwith cheekpieceswhenwinning 20.5f veterans’eventhereinDecember Pulledupall3startssince,however.
14Mar Chl 26f HcpC soft P/22 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE)11Feb Exe 24f HcpC heavy P/13 Ask Me Early (IRE)13Jan War 24f HcpC soft P/14 Sam Brown4
CATTISTOCK (GB) (150)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-PearlButtons
11 11-4
J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Nic Brereton
B W. P. Jenks
S BresBet
5 FULLBACK (FR) (60)
J Caoilin Quinn (3)
T Gary Moore, Horsham
O MrAshley Head
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
S KM Elite Products Ltd
9 10-13
6 MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (76)
9 10-13
J PaddyBrennan E Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The FOB Racing Partnership
B Thomas Norris
S BresBet
C. O’Neill
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM3421-PP CD
TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timecoursewinnerbuthehasbeenpulled uponbothoutingsthisseason.Successfulonlastyear’srenewaland couldbeprimedaftera5-monthbreak.
Nov23 Chl 27f HcpC soft P/13 Malina Girl (IRE)Sep23 Lis 24f HcpC yd-sf P/17 Desertmore House (IRE)Apr23 Chl 26f HcpC good 1/11 LordduMesnil(FR) 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM20/4P-F0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser but fell on return from a long absence at Lingfield and ran modestly at Haydock next time. Hardtoweighupafteracoupleofmonthsoff
Slipway(IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA130
TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerlasttermwhowasbackontrack when runner-up at Wincanton 76 days ago Should be ready to go afterabreak,someritsrespect.
1Feb Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Quick Draw (IRE) 21/4l
Dec23 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 8/11 Forward Plan (IRE) 23l
Nov23 Asc 23f HcpC good
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM36-P414
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed promise ofstable debut when landing a decent pot at Sandown in February Only fourth at Kempton next timebutremainswelltreatedonoldform.
16Mar Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Slipway(IRE) 8l
3Feb San 24f HcpC good 1/8 CertainlyRed 11/2l
Dec23 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Inch House (IRE) 71/4l
8 ARE UWISETOTHAT(IRE) (26)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-PrettyPuttens(IRE)
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
O
Mr Michael Geoghegan
B Mrs Rita Kent
S Wasdell Group
7 10-12
9 HIDDEN HEROICS (FR) (46)
BgCoastalPath-QuinedeSivola(FR)
7 10-10
J HarrySkelton E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Ian Lawrence
B Mr Mickael Fennessy
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
10 MORODER (IRE) (17)
J James Best
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
O Mrs Ann Leftley
B Michael Conlon
S We Do Vans
Smith & Partners
S RH Bloodstock
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O The Wayfinders
B Mrs Rita Kent
S William Hill
Blinkers
TFRHHHHI BHA129
FORM33-1414 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who made a positive start over fences, doubling his tally in this sphere at this track in December NotquiteonhisgameatNewburylasttimebutremainswithpotential.
22Mar Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Neon Moon (IRE) 11l
Dec23 Chl 25f HcpC soft 1/6 MidnightOurFred(IRE)13/4l
Nov23 Asc 18f HcpC soft 4/9 SirPsycho (IRE) 101/2l
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORMP6F16P C D
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatLudlowinDecemberbut wasunabletodeliveronbothofhissubsequentoutings.Cheekpieces refittedwithstablegoingwell,sonotaforlornhope.
2Mar Don 26f HcpC soft P/10 Does He Know -
Dec23 Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/7 Tweed Skirt 19l
Dec23 Lud 25f HcpC soft 1/7 Fantastikas(FR) 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA127
FORM2-PP005 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster last season and ended campaign with a fine second in Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Big questionsto answernowthough afterseveral modest runs thisterm.
31Mar Plm 25f HcpC good 5/6 Cap du Nord (FR) 36l 3Feb San 24f HcpC good 8/8 Java Point (IRE) 54l 13Jan Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/7 Flegmatik
TFRHHHHH BHA127
FORM1-P5112 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-raceprogressoverfenceswhenscoringwithsomethinginhand at Doncaster in January Shaped well again when runner-up there next timeandthere’sevenmoretocome,soleadingclaims.
2Mar Don 26f HcpC soft 2/10 Does He Know 31/4l
28Jan Don 23f HcpC good 1/8 TheFerryMaster(IRE) 71/
FORMP-3F2PP D
TIMEFORMVIEW Capable staying chaser when the mood takes, as hedemonstratedwithcreditableplacedeffortshereandatChepstow inthefirsthalfofthisseason.Pulleduponhislast2starts,though.
11Feb Exe 24f HcpC heavy P/13 Ask Me Early (IRE) -
Dec23 Chp 30f HcpC heavy P/19 Nassalam (FR)Dec23 Chp 23f HcpC heavy 2/10 Nassalam (FR) 51/2l 13
J Richie McLernon
10-8
E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mrs Lynne Maclennan
B Mr Cyril Carty
J Miss LucyTurner(5) E Cheek Pieces
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O David & Carol Shaw
B Christine Cheyrou
S Faucets Limited
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORMP-232U5
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser for Michael Scudamore and best effort for present yard when fifth of 19 in handicap chase here(25f,goodtosoft)173daysago,albeitbetterplacedthanmost. Stablehasbeengoingquitewelllately,sonotdiscounted.
Oct23 Chl 25f HcpC good 5/19 Mole Court (IRE) 13/4l
Sep23 Bgr 24f HcpC good U/6 DieuVivant (FR)Jul23 Utt 26f HcpC good 2/5 Landofsmiles (IRE) 11/2l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM6564P2 D
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulathisbestand,whilehehasn’tgothishead in front this term, he returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f,soft)lastmonthandis8lbbelowhislastwinningmark.
11Mar Tnt 28f HcpC soft 2/7 Broken Halo
11/4l
15Feb San 24f Ch soft P/5 Farceurdu Large (FR)21Jan Lin 28f HcpC soft 4/12 Movethechains (IRE) 13l
Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14.
Stewards Note:
STUMPTOWN: Following its run on 12/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Some Scope (GB), 7-1 Stumptown (IRE), 15-2Are UWiseToThat (IRE), 8-1Java Point (IRE), 9-1 Laskalin (FR), 10-1 Manothepeople (IRE), 12-1 Court Master (IRE), 20-1 Hidden Heroics (FR), 22-1 Captain Cattistock (GB), 25-1 Wayfinder (IRE), 33-1 Full Back (FR), 40-1 Moroder (IRE), 50-1 Escaria Ten (FR), Cepage (FR)
The smooth-travelling SOME SCOPE is improving by the run and should be well suited by the way this pans out, so he’s preferred to Are U Wise To That, who is expected to get back on track. Stumptown can be excused his latest effort in a higher grade and he may have more to offer
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HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3)(CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’AND AMATEURRIDERS’RACE)(ForRidersthathaveriddeninPRAPonyRaces)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£7950,2nd£3974,3rd£1988,4th£994,5th£496,6th£248. (PenaltyValue£10406)Weightsraised1lbsandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.8EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24):N Henderson (38 wins from 260 runners, 15%) runsBOLD REACTION
TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14 DAYS):P Nicholls
(7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runsRARE MIDDLETON & WILD MAX
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MICK MAESTRO trained by N Kent, Brigg, 177 miles.
5.00
J Charlie Maggs (7)
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick
B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree TFRHHHII BHA134 (-1)
FORM22U110 D
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceatDoncasterunderthisrideraround theturnoftheyear,holdingongamelyfromanunexposedtypeover 19.5flatterly Performed modestlyat Kelso 46 days ago but a return toformcan’tberuledout.
2Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/17 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)19l
27Jan Don 19f HcpH good 1/13 RichSpirit 13/4l
Dec23 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/11
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM155301 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort. 4/1, career best when winning 13-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(15.9f,goodtosoft)17daysago, wellontopfinish.AlreadyaC&Dwinnerandmakesplentyofappeal.
B Fethard Bloodstock S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &TimberLtd
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good 1/13 MrFreedom 11l
10Feb Nby 16f HcpH heavy 7/21 Iberico Lord (FR) 12l
Dec23 Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 AurignyMill (FR) 15l
TFRHHIII BHA129
FORM2110-PP D
J LillyPinchin
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt
S Merriebelle Stable Llc
4 WILD MAX (GER) (57)
BgMaxios-Wildfahrte(GER)
9 11-8
J Miss Olive Nicholls (7) E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Owners Group 036
B Gestut Brummerhof
S Owners Group
5 CASTELGANDOLFO (IRE) (16)
GrgDarkAngel(IRE)-CapuletMonteque(IRE)
7 11-5
J Miss Fern O’Brien (7) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Nic Brereton
B Yeomanstown Stud
S BresBet
6 MICK MAESTRO (FR) (145)
BorBrgAirChiefMarshal(IRE)-MickMaya(FR)
J Tom Midgley(3)
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O Crossed Fingers Partnership
B Mme Gaelle Albert
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
11 11-5
7 ALAWOFHER OWN (IRE) (73)
BmLawman(FR)-Azlaa 7
TIMEFORMVIEWHadanexcellentfirstseasonoverhurdles,winning3times. Butendedthatseasonoutofformand,despiteacoupleofdecentFlatefforts, hewasunabletomakeanimpactatPlumptonrecently Somethingtoprove
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good P/13 OurChamp (IRE)15Mar Wol 9f Stk stand 3/8 Aerospace (IRE) 61/2l 9Feb Wol 8f Stk stand 2/10 Prince Maxi (IRE) 4l
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM2/1211-0 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler who developed into a better chaserin2022.Returnedfromalongabsencewithalow-keyseventh atTaunton57daysagobutcouldcomeonforit.
20Feb Tnt 16f HcpH soft 7/9 IntoThe Park (IRE) 34l
Jul22 Ntn 16f Ch good 1/4 HardLines(IRE) 15l
Jun22 Wor 16f HcpC good 1/3 Ragamuffin(IRE) 40l
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORM523240
TIMEFORMVIEWHadagoodfirsthalfoftheseason,winningatKelso (2m,goodtofirm)inMayandreachingtheframeon4occasionsbetween JulyandOctober HasrunontheFlat(neededtherun)sincealesserrun atNewburyinNovemberandcouldgetbackontrack.
1Apr Wol 12f Hcp stand 8/10 Hill Station (FR) 93/4l
Nov23 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Brentford Hope 73l
Oct23 Chl 16f HcpH good 4/18 OurChamp (IRE) 12l
TFRHIIII BHA125
FORM1103/-0F D
TIMEFORMVIEW Dualwinneroverhurdlesin2022butlooked rusty (backfrom18monthsoff)atChepstowinOctoberanddidn’tgetfar overfencesatCattericklasttime.
Nov23 Cat 19f HcpC gd-sf F/7 Arthur’s Quay(IRE) -
Oct23 Chp 16f HcpH heavy 9/12 ChanceATune (FR) 78l
Apr22 Mkt 17f HcpC good 3/4 Give MeAMoment (IRE) 7l
J
T
B
S Planned Office Interiors Ltd
J MrJackAndrews (3)
T Pam Sly, Peterborough
O Pam’s People
B Mrs P. Sly
S Pam Sly Racing
10 NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (67)
ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-HihoSilverLining
J JamesTurner(7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Rushmoor Stud & Mario Stavrou
B Tim Lane
S FitzdaresLimited,CourtiersInvestmentServicesLimited
J MrTom Broughton (5)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Caveat Emptor Partnership
B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin
S BresBet
12 RARE MIDDLETON (GB) (17)
BgAclaim(IRE)-BlaiseChorus(IRE)
J Freddie Gingell (5)
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Bryan Drew and Diana LWhateley
B Blaise Chorus Partnership
S Morson Group
13 MOVEITLIKE MINNIE (IRE) (17)
BgLibertarian-Cassandrasway(IRE)
7 11-0
J Finn Lambert (3) E Tongue Strap
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr F. J. Mills
B Ms Ruth Young S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
14 INTHISWORLD (FR) (107)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-MaiaRoyale(FR)
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O In This World Syndicate
B MrJean-Philippe Dubois
6 10-13
TFRHHHII BHA123 (-1)
FORM2-13143 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWMarewithagoodstrike-rate,gainingasixthwinwhen easilyseeingoff4rivalsatLudlow(2m,heavy)inDecember Hasremained informsincebuttendstoproduceherverybesteffortswhenfresh.
15Mar Fkn 16f HcpH good 3/7 Tapley 3l
Dec23 Nby 16f HcpH soft 4/9 Spring Note (IRE) 19l
Dec23 Lud 15f HcpH soft 1/5 Obsessedwithyou(FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM45U1-35
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysover2matChepstowlastApril and good effort next time. Likely to strip fitter for return from long absenceatNewburylasttime,soshouldbeonhisgame
22Mar Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/14 Doyen Quest (IRE) 15l
May23 Hay 15f HcpH good 3/17 Black Poppy 33/4l
Apr23 Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 HardyduSeuil(FR) 11/4l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORMF21120 D
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwicethroughthewinterand,whilehisrun of good form came to an end in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury a coupleofmonthsago,he’sfarfromonetobewritingoffafterabreak.
10Feb Nby 16f HcpH heavy 12/21 Iberico Lord (FR) 23l
Dec23 Hay 15f Hdl heavy 2/6 Bertie’s Ballet 11/2l
Dec23 Ain 16f Hdl heavy 1/11 Goonhilly(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM22-0151
TIMEFORMVIEW Still relatively lightly raced and made it two from his lastthreewhen scoring in determined style atTaunton lasttime. Wellsuitedbystronglyrunraces,sonoreasonwhyheshouldn’tgive anothergoodaccount.
11Mar Tnt 16f HcpH soft 1/12 DoyenQuest(IRE) 1l
31Jan Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 StrikingAPose (IRE) 15l
Dec23 Lin 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 ArtisticEndeavour 11/4l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM134-015 D
TIMEFORMVIEWBelowform261/4lengthsfifthof13toOurChamp inhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(15.9f,goodtosoft,9/2)17daysago. Impressive at Doncasteron his previous outing andtoo soonto rule outabiggereffort.
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good 5/13 OurChamp (IRE) 26l
Dec23 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 SleepingSatellite(IRE) 5l
Nov23 Asc 15f HcpH soft 8/12 Knickerbockerglory (IRE)30l
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM511400
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedsignificantimprovementwhenwinning2m handicaps at Ludlow and Huntingdon. Good fourth to Lucia in a warm race at Ascot before Christmas but he needs to bounce back fromacoupleofmodestruns.
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good 9/13 OurChamp (IRE) 38l
10Feb Nby 16f HcpH heavy 9/21 Iberico Lord (FR) 18l
Dec23 Asc 15f HcpH good 4/9 Luccia
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM1/3P-654 BF
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
15 TAPLEY(GB) (17)
GrgGeordieland(FR)-CathodineCayras(FR)
J Elizabeth Gale (7)
T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
O The Plumpton Party
7 10-13
B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck
S Tote
16 WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (85)
BgWitnessBox(USA)-Queen’sExit
11 10-12
J HarryAtkins (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Foxtrot Racing Witness Protection
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon
S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
23/4l
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 and, while he’s been very lightly raced since, there were signs ofencouragement on his last couple ofstarts. Could put upaboldshowingafterabreak.
1Jan Mus 19f HcpH soft 4/7 Benson 63/4l
Dec23 Chl 16f HcpH soft 5/12 Go Dante 21/4l
Nov23 Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Brookie (IRE) 19l
TFRHHHII BHA119 (-1)
FORM134213
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form with a bang when bagging 2m Kempton handicap in November and has remained in good form since, resuming winning ways at Fakenham (2m again) in March. Solid third to OurChampatPlumptonrecentlyandlikelytogiveanothergoodaccount.
31Mar Plm 15f HcpH good 3/13 OurChamp (IRE) 14l
15Mar Fkn 16f HcpH good 1/7 IpUp(FR) 3/4l
Dec23 Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 AurignyMill (FR) 71/2l
TFRHIIII BHA118
FORMP4-6P6P
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky overfencesatChepstowinNovember2021.Lightlyracedsinceandwas unable to make a major impact in latest effort at Newbury Back over hurdlesnow.
23Jan Nby 16f HcpC soft P/6 Issard’Airy (FR) -
Dec23 Chp 16f HcpC heavy 6/7 Zambezi Fix (FR) 40l
May23 Utt 20f HcpC good P/12 Gloire d’Athon (FR) -
17 GETAWAYDRUMLEE (IRE) (20)
ChgGetaway(GER)-MissLeele(IRE)
J Beau Morgan (5)
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs G. Collier
B Paddy Stack
S Fitzdares
18 BOLD REACTION (FR) (71)
ChgWaldpark(GER)-QueenDream(FR)
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben
S Helicentreuk
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
8 10-11
7 10-10
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORM1/16P-21
TIMEFORMVIEW
Irishpointscorerwhomadeawinninghurdlesdebut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022. Back on track after an absence when secondinahandicapatDoncasterandreadilywentonebetterin5-runner contestatFontwellrecently Unlikelytohavereachedhislimit.
28Mar Fon 17f HcpH heavy 1/5 RoyalRhythm(IRE) 17l
2Mar Don 16f HcpH heavy 2/12 Densworth (IRE) 16l
Feb23 San 15f Hdl gd-sf P/6 Chasing Fire -
TFRHHHHI BHA116
FORM3526-22 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW
Fairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasn’tquitecomeupto expectationsasahurdlerasyetbutshapedwellonhislastcoupleofoutings, againtravellingwellwhensecondatTaunton71daysago.Thedemandsofthis raceshouldsuithimandheshouldbeprimedforabigrun.
6Feb Tnt 16f HcpH good 2/9 Rewired 51/2l
Dec23 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/12 Wholeofthemoon (IRE) 11/2l
Apr23 Plm 20f HcpH good 6/9 Bashers Reflection 23l
2023: BLACK POPPY7 11 5 Luca Morgan 10-3 (KerryLee) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 16.
Stewards Note:
CASTEL GANDOLFO: Following its run on 1/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Our Champ (IRE), Getaway Drumlee (IRE), 10-1 In This World (FR), Bold Reaction (FR), 12-1 Tintintin (FR), 14-1 Magical Maggie (GB), 16-1 Norman Fletcher (GB), Rare Middleton (GB), Tapley (GB), 18-1 Geromino (FR), Takeit Easy (GB), 22-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), A Law of Her Own (IRE), 33-1 Wild Max (GER), Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 50-1 Parramount (GB), 66-1 Witness Protection (IRE), 300-1 Mick Maestro (FR) PLAY SMARTER
Although yet to build on his highly impressive hurdling debut, IN THIS WORLD has shown more promise than the bare result suggests on occasions and, back from a break, he’s worth taking a chance on for a yard that boasts a terrific record in competitive handicap hurdles. Last-time-out winners Our Champ and Getaway Drumlee must be respected.
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FirstRace1.30-THECITIPOSTNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoney Code. £10892 to the winning horseThe second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enterbynoon,April 11th and pay£100 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m.April 15th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed7lb Penalties, awinnerofa Class3to Class5 hurdlerace 5lb Of2hurdleracesorofaClass1orClass2hurdlerace8lbNoallowance totake a Horse’sweight below10st 2lb CITIPOSThas kindlysponsoredthis race andwill present a mementotothewinning owner,trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff responsible forthe horse judged to be the bestturned out inthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofCITIPOST.
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. 26 entries at £100 - Closed April 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third£2086;Fourth£1044.(PenaltyValue£10892)A
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SecondRace2.05-THEKINGSTONSTUDHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horseThe 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 ifthe horseis declaredto run Declare by10.00a.m.April 15th. Penalties,afterApril 6th, 2024, foreachhurdleracewon6lb KINGSTON
STUD has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition a £150 award will be presented to the memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE:Anovice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum offourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 43 entries, 15 at £25 and 28 at £125. - Closed April 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968;Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (PenaltyValue£13007.50)Weightsraised8lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FORTHIS RACE.
Third Race 2.40 - THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(A LIMITED HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for five yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb The MATT HAMPSONFOUNDATIONhasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandmember ofracingstaff.A£150cashprizewillbeawardedtothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutin this race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofMATTHAMPSON FOUNDATION. 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 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 25 entries, 6 at £70 and 19 at £350 - Closed April 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (PenaltyValue £39865)Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FORTHIS RACE.
FourthRace3.15-THEGLOUCESTERBREWERYHOLMANHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £84 stake if the horse is rated 99 orhigher, or£17 stake ifthe horse is rated 98 orlowerwith £67 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m.April 15th. Penalties, afterApril 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A Challenge Trophywill be presented to the winning owner, to be held until March 2025. GLOUCESTER BREWERY has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and memberofracingstaff.Inaddition,a£150awardwillbepresentedtothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethe best turned out in this race 31 entries at £84. - Closed April 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£8078; Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth£1010;Fifth£504.(PenaltyValue£10562)Weightsraised3lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecomplied withwhereapplicable.4EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10
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Fifth Race 3.50 -THE SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the StakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£13202tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£6075,thethird£3037,thefourth£1520andthefifth£757 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake ifthe horse is rated 119 or higher, or £20 stake ifthe horse is rated 118 or lowerwith £80 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.April 15th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb SAFRAN has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 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 30 entries, 1 at £20 and 29 at £100 - Closed April 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second£5048;Third£2525;Fourth£1263;Fifth£630.(PenaltyValue£13202.50)
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Sixth Race 4.25 - THE WEATHERITE AIR CONDITIONING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £15609tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £7176,thethird £3588,the fourth £1794,the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WEATHERITE has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, 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 Weatherite Air Conditioning. 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:Anovice horse shall onlybe qualifiedto run inthis race if, upto and includingthe Saturdaypriorto closing, it has run a minimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,hasbeenplacedinthefirstfour oneachoccasion,inaccordancewithparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode29entries,1at£30and28at£150 -ClosedApril 11th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£11925;Second£5961;Third£2982;Fourth£1491;Fifth£744;Sixth£372.(PenaltyValue£15609)
SEE PAGE 38 FORTHIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.00 - THE CHELTENHAM PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (For Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00a.m.April15th.Penalties,afterApril6th,2024,foreachhurdleracewon7lb ToberiddenbyConditionalJockeysorAmateurJockeysor OverseasJockeyseligibletoridethathaveriddeninPRAapprovedPonyRacesinGreatBritainTheRidersshallbe:(i)ConditionalJockeys(iii) AmateurRidersholding‘CategoryB’permitstoride(iv)AmateurRidersholding‘CategoryA’permitstoride,providedtheriderhasachieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-to-Points or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules, or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above (v) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff In addition, 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 To assist trainers, a list of eligible jockeys will be available in the Jockey Availability section of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk to coincide with the race appearing in the Racing Calendar The British Horseracing AuthorityhasmodifiedRule(D)16forthepurposesofthisrace 26entriesat£100 -ClosedApril11th,2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the WeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.8EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10 SEE PAGE
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