Cheltenham Racecard - The Showcase - Friday 23rd October 2020

THE SHOWCASE FRIDAY FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2020

Mulcahys Hill, winner of the Matchbook Most Trusted Betting Exchange Novices’ Chase 2019

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THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

We are thrilled that Jump racing returns to its spiritual home this weekend for The Showcase and we are delighted to be able to host world class sport once more.

Although it won’t have the same feel as a traditional race meeting, it is fantastic that the sport is able to continue and we are pleased to welcome owners to watch their horses run up the famous Cheltenham Hill.

We will, of course, be missing a buzz from the familiar Cheltenham crowd and look forward to when we are able to open our gates to our loyal fans once it is safe to do so. Although you are unable to be with us to watch the racing on course please do enjoy the show that the ITV racing team will be putting on over both days.

We have a fantastic seven race card on offer today, with The Bentley Flying Spur Handicap Chase taking the feature spot this afternoon.

As ever, we would like to thank all our sponsors for their support of today’s card; Bentley, Matchbook, Square In The Air, Catesby and Two Farmers Crisps.

Finally, thank you to you all for your support over the past few months.

We look forward to more quality sport gracing our course this year and hope to be able to welcome you all back to the Home of Jump Racing one day soon.

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DON'T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING - SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER THE SHOWCASE - DAY TWO The Showcase Saturday on Saturday 24 October 2020 concludes our first race meeting back.

Saturday sees another fantastic seven races, including The Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Steeple Chase.

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RACING EXPLAINED 7 12 8

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1 AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) (73) B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Al Gane (FR) J T O B S

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Paul Townend

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7 11-10

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Mrs J. Donnelly Mr Emmanuel Clayeux & Mr Jacky Raunch Coral Racing Limited 13 14

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TFR BHA164 FORM F2F1r-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Would have been placed if standing up in the RSA last year and has improved again since, impressively winning Listed event at Tramore on his only start this season in January. Can do even better

01Jan Trm 24Apr Pun 01Apr Fai

21f Ch 24f Ch 20f Ch

soft 1/7 yd/sf r sf/hy 1/9

Total Recall The Storyteller Shattered Love

6l 1l

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RACECARD EXPLAINED 1. FORM

EXPERT VIEW

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

Look C = D = CD =

out for Letters: Has won at this course Has won over this distance Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down 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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 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. JOCKEY Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

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— Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

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— Visit the Parade Ring around 20 minutes before each race. This is your chance to see the horses up-close. Look for signs of their fitness and attitude. A glossy coat, pricked ears and alert nature are considered good.

— Watch at least one race by the railings, as close to the finishing post as you can get.

RACEHORSES EXPLAINED — Jump horses are generally sturdier and bigger than Flat horses.

Key attributes are endurance and strength.

— Flat horses are lighter and more elegant for shorter, faster races.

— They use a different set of muscles, so muscle definition varies just like in human athletes.

— On average, Jump horses race - or ‘travel’ - at 30mph.

— Flat horses are faster at 35mph and the best exceed 40mph during a race.

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FIRST RACE 1.50

due to rail movement

THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7600, 2nd £2539, 3rd £1270, 4th £635, 5th £317, 6th £158. (Penalty Value £10009.60) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (33 wins from 323 runners, 10%) runs ASK FOR GLORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (18 wins from 48 runners, 38%) runs ASK FOR GLORY Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2014 and 2016. The stable runs ASK FOR GLORY today.

Longest Traveller: ASK FOR GLORY trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 69 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 FINISK RIVER (GB) (24) Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM F2/-3112

7 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who landed a couple of Cartmel novices by wide margins before shaping best under a double penalty in a better race at Bangor (19.6f).

May well do better if the errors can be ironed out.

J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr Les Buckley B Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL S Betsson Services Ltd, Special Piping Materials Ltd

2 ASK FOR GLORY (IRE) (240) B g Fame And Glory - Ask Helen (IRE)

6

29Sep Bgr 23Aug Cml 7Aug Cml

19f Hdl 22f Hdl 17f Hdl

good 2/9 Fugitives Drift (IRE) soft 1/5 Diodorus (IRE) gd-sf 1/11 Kilfinan Bay (IRE)

hd 24l 19l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 110/41- D

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who confirmed J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap the promise of his hurdling debut when routing a thin field by 23 lengths at Wincanton (21.4f) in February. Open T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat to further progress (had wind op ahead of return).

O Mr Colm Donlon & Mr & Mrs P. K. Barber 26Feb Wcn 21f Hdl soft 1/7 Eurowork (FR) 23l B Donal Coffey Nov19 Nby 16f Hdl soft 4/16 Son of Camas (FR) 41/2l S Morson Group Mar19 Chl 16f NHF soft 9/14 Envoi Allen (FR) 17l

3 DOES HE KNOW (GB) (16) B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria

J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Yes He Does Syndicate B M. W. Easterby S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

4 GLOBAL FAME (IRE) (220) B g Fame And Glory - Kinard True (IRE)

5

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 1/22-1 D

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who didn’t need to surpass last season’s efforts (solid form) to open his account in 7-runner Ludlow novice (21.2f) 16 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to improvement.

7Oct Lud Nov19 Lud Oct19 Her

6

Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Connected

5

11-3

11-3

B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)

6

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr M. A. Reay B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan

11-3

17Mar Wet Dec19 Chp Dec19 Swl

19f Hdl 19f Hdl 15f NHF

soft 1/8 Coeur Serein (IRE) heavy 2/15 Harry Senior (IRE) soft 1/8 Fantastikas (FR)

4l 5l 1 /2l 1

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 33-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of bumpers last season and benefited from the step up in trip when making a successful hurdling bow at Uttoxeter (19.9f) on return.

Will stay beyond 2 1/2m and is open to improvement.

4Oct 1Feb Oct19

Utt 19f Hdl Wet 16f NHF Wor 16f NHF

gd-sf 1/15 Shantou Express (IRE) soft 3/10 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) gd-sf 3/12 Dragon Bones

11/2l 41/2l 2l

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 13P0-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved over fences last summer, winning 3 on the bounce at Stratford. Opened his account in this sphere when making all at Uttoxeter (19.9f) last month and is likely capable of better again.

25Sep Utt 19f Hdl good 1/9 Quick Draw (IRE) 16Aug Mkt 23f HcpC good 2/8 Potterman 14Mar Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 12/20 Delire d’Estruval (FR)

7 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (251) B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR)

71/2l 1l 41/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when ready winner of Wetherby novice (19.7f) in March. Remains with potential after just 3 starts under Rules (had wind op).

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Frank McAleavy B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (28)

gd-fm 1/7 Zarrar (IRE) soft 2/8 House Island (IRE) good 2/13 Milkwood (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM r42/121-

J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Chris Coley, Lord Vestey & ROA Arkle B Michael & Linda O’Sullivan S Dunraven Group of Companies

5 MIDNIGHT RIVER (GB) (19)

21f Hdl 21f Hdl 16f Hdl

51/2l 5l 39l

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 361115- D

7 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French chaser who was a big J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap improver when racking up a hat-trick around the run turn of the year. Run of progressive form came to a halt at T Sean Curran, Swindon Ascot in February and faces no easy task back hurdling.

O 12 Oaks Racing and Mr Ian Hutchins 15Feb Asc 23f HcpC soft 5/8 Ballyoptic (IRE) 35l B Mme Veronique Sayet 18Jan Asc 21f HcpC heavy 1/8 Bennys King (IRE) nk

4Jan

10

Nwc 23f HcpC soft

1/8

Sam’s Adventure

51/2l

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2019: CHAMPAGNE WELL (IRE) 6 10 12 Paddy Brennan 13-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Ask For Glory (IRE), 5-1 Global Fame (IRE), 6-1 Does He Know (GB), 8-1 Midnight River (GB), 9-1 Finisk River (GB), 11-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 16-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

An interesting race and MIDNIGHT RIVER may be the way to go having beaten a subsequent winner a shade cosily in a reasonable time at Uttoxeter earlier this month. He promises to be well suited by this longer trip. Ask For Glory routed a thin field at Wincanton when last seen and is a leading contender now upped in grade, though Topofthecotswolds shouldn’t be taken lightly either.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDNIGHT RIVER 2.ASK FOR GLORY (IRE) 3.TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE)

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

- Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered - 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2 - 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd - 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th - Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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RACE RESULT

3m 80y + 126y

SECOND RACE 2.25

due to rail movement

THE MATCHBOOK BETTER WAY TO BET NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9500, 2nd £3174, 3rd £1588, 4th £794, 5th £396, 6th £198. (Penalty Value £12512) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (33 wins from 323 runners, 10%) runs SOLDIER OF LOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (18 wins from 48 runners, 38%) runs SOLDIER OF LOVE Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2012 and 2017. The stable runs SOLDIER OF LOVE today.

Longest Traveller: GALVIN trained by G Elliott, DOCTOR DUFFY trained by C Byrnes, both Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 DOCTOR DUFFY (IRE) (12)

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form in a change of headgear E Visor in recent weeks, winning twice at up to 25f before an excellent third in the Kerry National. Luckless exit in the Munster equivalent 12 days ago.

J Jonathan Burke T Charles Byrnes, Ireland O Relic Pride Partnership B Richard Eustace

2 GALVIN (IRE) (19)

B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE)

J Robbie Power T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Gabriel O’Gara S Albert Bartlett

11Oct Lim 23Sep Lis 6Sep Bal

6 11-8

3 SOLDIER OF LOVE (GB) (34) B g Yeats (IRE) - Monsignorita (IRE)

7 11-8

4 ASK DILLON (IRE) (225) J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O 4 The Fun Partnership B Mrs Jerry Rohan S Dunraven Group of Companies

5 MOSSY FEN (IRE) (226) B g Milan - Inch Native (IRE)

7 11-0

5 11-0

6 CLONDAW CAITLIN (IRE) (237) B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kilmessan (IRE)

J Brian Hughes T Ruth Jefferson, Malton O Drew & Ailsa Russell B Mrs Judith McMahon S Tote

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

5 10-7

41/2l 31/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 422-111

20f Ch 20f Ch 20f Ch

good 1/4 yield 1 good 1

Waitnsee (IRE) Waitnsee (IRE) Make My Heart Fly (IRE)

31/2l 11/2l 22l

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 5F-1111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved out of all recognition since undergoing a breathing operation, looking the likely winner when falling at Kempton in March and progressed by the run to rack up a 4-race winning sequence.

19Sep Ntn 5Aug Ntn 24Jul Ntn

25f Ch good 1/6 25f HcpC good 1/6 25f HcpC good 1/5

Coole Cody (IRE) For Good Measure (IRE) Flying Verse

21/4l 71/2l 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 201/320- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort when doubling career tally over hurdles in a novice at Exeter in 2019. Placed in a couple of competitive 3m handicaps last term and this Irish point winner should flourish over fences.

12Mar 1Feb Dec19

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott B Aidan Byrne S Agetur (UK) Ltd

24f HcpC soft F/16 Aforementioned (FR) 24f HcpC soft 3/17 Cabaret Queen 23f HcpC yd-sf 1 Chavi Artist (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Nearly landed a valuable pot in a handicap at the Festival, finishing well clear of the rest when finding only another well-backed rival too strong.

Retains novice status and been mopping up of late.

4Oct Tip 22Aug Kny 7Jul Kny

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark B M. C. Denmark S Leaflet Company Ltd

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 22113F

7 11-8

Br g Craigsteel - Anna’s Melody (IRE)

Chl San Chp

23f Hdl soft 10/15 Lisnagar Oscar (IRE) 23f HcpH heavy 2/17 Limited Reserve (IRE) 23f HcpH heavy 3/11 Eva’s Oskar (IRE)

36l 33/4l 61/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA143 FORM 1/11415- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 5 in what was a productive novice season over hurdles, his strength at the finish a feature of last 2 victories, including a Grade 2 at Warwick. All over a chaser on physique.

11Mar 11Jan Dec19

Chl 21f Hdl War 21f Hdl Chl 23f Hdl

soft soft soft

5/12 Envoi Allen (FR) 1/5 Decor Irlandais (FR) 4/8 Redford Road

23l /4l 7l

3

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 201111-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper scorer who won all 3 starts over hurdles last term, including in Grade 2 company taking on males for the first time at Kelso in February.

Dam closely related to a couple of useful chasers.

29Feb Kel 18f Hdl 20Jan Nwc 20f Hdl Dec19 Wet 19f Hdl

heavy 1/7 Elf de Re (FR) soft 1/10 Sophie Fatale soft 1/13 Rayna’s World (IRE)

5l 10l 8l

2019: MULCAHYS HILL (IRE) 7 11 0 A P Heskin 12-1 (Warren Greatrex) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Galvin (IRE), 4-1 Soldier of Love (GB), Mossy Fen (IRE), 6-1 Doctor Duffy (IRE), 10-1 Ask Dillon (IRE), 11-1 Clondaw Caitlin (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

It is to MOSSY FEN’s credit that he achieved a useful level over hurdles last season given his build and profile screams chasing, and with the return to this trip sure to suit, he is marginally preferred to Galvin. Gordon Elliott’s charge is the most talented of the sextet but his stamina for 3m isn’t assured.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOSSY FEN (IRE) 2.GALVIN (IRE) 3.SOLDIER OF LOVE

RACE RESULT

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4TH

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THIRD RACE 3.00

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THE squareintheair.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7231, 2nd £2396, 3rd £1199, 4th £599, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £9487.08) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 374 runners, 13%) runs FIX SUN and HIJACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Bailey (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs YEAVERING BELLE Longest Traveller: WEATHER FRONT trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 272 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 GOLAN FORTUNE (IRE) (226) B g Golan (IRE) - Ballyknock Alainn (IRE)

8 11-12

J Mr Sam Lee (7) T Phil Middleton, Aylesbury O P Middleton, M Lowther B B. Higgins S Equine America Ltd (Cortaflex)

2 FIX SUN (FR) (252) B g Al Namix (FR) - Quelly Bruere (FR)

11Mar Chl 1Feb San Nov19 Chl

5 11-11

J Daryl Jacob T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Francois-Xavier Journiac S Ptarmigan Media Limited

3 OUR POWER (IRE) (223) B g Power - Scripture (IRE)

5 11-10

6 11-9

J James Davies T Richard Rowe, Pulborough O The Forever Partnership B Kenneth Parkhill S Southern Cranes & Access Limited

B g Gold Well - Basically Supreme (IRE)

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr David Sewell B Larry Byrne S Hare Group Ltd

7

11-7

B g Champs Elysees - Bright Enough

J Adam Wedge T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Andrew Gemmell B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd S Hatherden Horse Transport

soft 2/4 Fraternel (FR) soft 1/12 Sheshoon Sonny (FR) good 1/3 See The Sea (IRE)

1 /2l 41/4l 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM 04/6331- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Having just third start for this yard when bagging very competitive event at Kempton (21f) in March. 6lb rise not excessive (race thrown up winners) and contender if ready to roll after 7 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 2/1031-4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good first season over hurdles winning novices at Lingfield and Kempton at up to 21f.

Shaped well when fourth of 7 in 19f Fontwell handicap on return, leaving impression run just needed.

Collooney (IRE) Flic Ou Voyou (FR) Shishkin (IRE)

6 11-6

5 11-6

81/4l 2l 15l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM P5/4004-

TIMEFORM VIEW Campaigned over fences in recent campaigns but was a useful novice hurdler a couple of years back. On a competitive mark if primed for this reappearance.

14Mar Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/20 Delire d’Estruval (FR) 25Jan Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 10/14 Ok Corral (IRE) Dec19 Chl 20f HcpC soft 7/13 Warthog (FR)

J Luca Morgan (7) T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Co-Foundations Ltd B Stone Electrical Ltd S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

7 DAGUENEAU (IRE) (19)

20f Hdl 18f Hdl 16f Hdl

3Oct Fon 19f HcpH soft 4/7 14Mar Kmp 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 6Feb Hun 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/5

6 WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) (223) B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 21/112-

14Mar Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/20 The Butcher Said (IRE) 13/4l 22Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 3/17 Downtown Getaway (IRE) 23/4l Dec19 Kmp 21f HcpH soft 3/16 Honest Vic (IRE) 11l

4 UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (20)

5 GOOD MAN PAT (IRE) (223)

21f HcpH soft 12/25 Dame de Compagnie (FR) 12l 23f HcpH heavy P/17 Limited Reserve (IRE) 23f HcpH soft 1/10 Eminent Poet 21/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who looked useful when winning 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles last term. Unexposed sort from a top yard who should have more to offer now handicapping. Has had wind op.

14Feb Fkn 16Jan Mkt May19 Seg

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B Mr John Hennessy S Potter Group

B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 30//01P0- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3m Listed handicap here last November but he was well-held on his reappearance in this race prior to that and got to be chance that 3m contest next month is the target again.

5l 33l 24l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 421/1P3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who defied odds of 33/1 to score on hurdle debut at Ascot (21.5f) in December.

Also a good third in Kempton novice in March and returns as an unexposed sort.

14Mar Kmp 21f Hdl 11Jan War 21f Hdl Dec19 Asc 21f Hdl

gd-sf 3/9 Up The Straight (IRE) soft P/5 Mossy Fen (IRE) heavy 1/11 Torn And Frayed (FR)

23/4l 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 421-125 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdler who was a good second when switched to handicap company at Uttoxeter in August. Not in the same form when only fifth at the same venue since, though.

4Oct Utt 17Aug Utt 8Jul Str

18

23f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Sirobbie (IRE) 22l 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Fleeting Visit 11/2l 22f Hdl good 1/8 Tango Echo Charlie (IRE) 81/2l

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8 WEATHER FRONT (USA) (37)

7

Ch g Stormy Atlantic (USA) - Kiswahili

11-5

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 211/42-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner and equally as good over hurdles, running as well as he’s ever done when second at Kelso (21f) in September. Not long with this yard and possible he can build on that.

J Dale Irving (3) T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown O Mr Ken Eales & Self Preservation Society 16Sep Kel 20f HcpH good 2/11 Chapmanshype (IRE) B Kirsten Rausing 8Sep Nwc 12f Hcp stand Y/8 Indigo Lake S S and B EPS Limited, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd 29Aug Red 15f Hcp soft 5/8 Frankenstella (IRE)

9 HIJACK (IRE) (20)

5 11-4

B g Fame And Glory - Etoile Margot (FR)

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Fame B Godfrey Moylan S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

10 HOMETOWN BOY (IRE) (223)

5 11-4

Ch g Curtain Time (IRE) - Mercy Mission

J Ciaran Gethings T Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell O The Garratt Family B Liam Norris S Fences Farm

11 YEAVERING BELLE (GB) (16) Ch m Midnight Legend - Fruit Yoghurt

6

Br m Oscar (IRE) - Afasheen (IRE)

6

19f HcpH soft 2/7 Collooney (IRE) 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/4 McFabulous (IRE) 15f Hdl soft 1/12 South Seas (IRE)

11-2

11-2

11-1

J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Don Sebastiao Partnership B Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough S Whiting Landscape Ltd

11/4l 20l 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 433120-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a mockery of opening mark on handicap debut at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Not disgraced when seventh in EBF Final at Kempton in March and no surprise if he goes on to better things this term.

14Mar Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/18 McFabulous (IRE) 4Feb Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/4 McFabulous (IRE) Dec19 Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Torrid

J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Imperial Racing Partnership B S. O. Berry & C. J. Berry S Dunraven Group of Companies

13 STORM GODDESS (IRE) (16)

3Oct Fon 4Feb Mkt 16Jan Lud

14l 33/4l 12l

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 11-12P1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from 6 starts over hurdles when battling well to shade tight finish at Ludlow (21f) 16 days ago. 3lb rise fair but this is definitely a deeper race.

7Oct 8Sep 8Aug

12 IMPERIAL ELYSIAN (IRE) (54) Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Diva Antonia (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 5113-2 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m Ludlow novice hurdle winner.

Stepped up on any of those efforts when second in 19f Fontwell handicap on return and every chance there’s more to come as a lightly raced sort from top yard.

Lud Ntn Utt

21f HcpH gd-fm 1/8 26f HcpH good P/9 23f HcpH good 2/6

Wilde Spirit (IRE) Ballon Onabudget (IRE) Yes No Maybe So (IRE)

nk 91/2l

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 6F11-13 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a handicap hat-trick on Southwell return in July but a further 11lb rise was enough to find him out at Perth last time.

30Aug Per 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Native Fighter (IRE) 30Jul Swl 20f HcpH good 1/12 Higgs (IRE) 7Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/16 Certainly Red

23/4l 51/2l 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 5031-33

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with comfortable 19.5f Doncaster handicap win. Performed just as well when third of 8 to reopposing Yeavering Belle at Ludlow latest but this demands an even bigger performance.

7Oct Lud 9Sep Utt 12Mar Don

14 SOLSTICE STAR (GB) (24)

21f HcpH gd-fm 3/8 Yeavering Belle 19f HcpH good 3/11 Flashing Glance 19f HcpH good 1/12 Trapper Peak (IRE)

13/4l 13l 8l

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 3P031-0 C

B g Kayf Tara - Clover Green (IRE) 10 11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high with J Lilly Pinchin (7) E Tongue Strap Uttoxeter win in March. Never involved on his involved on his reappearance over fences last month but this former T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham course winner may fare better back hurdling.

O Foxtrot Racing: Solstice Star 29Sep Bgr 24f HcpC good 14/14 Manofthemountain (IRE) 83l B David Allen 14Mar Utt 23f HcpH heavy 1/8 Tambura 17l S RE Resource Group, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates 26Feb Mkt 23f HcpH soft 3/6 Come On Teddy (IRE) 18l

15 EXOD’ELA (FR) (21)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Queen’ela (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 23231-3 D

6 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when ready winner of 21f J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Tongue Strap Ludlow handicap debut in February. May have just needed the run when third on Hexham reappearance 3 weeks ago T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn and should be spot on now. Remains unexposed.

O Duckworth Jordan Wright CW Dellar Doel 2Oct Hex 20f HcpH good 3/8 Glinger Flame (IRE) 16l B Michele Juhen Cypres & Mathieu Coutin 27Feb Lud 21f HcpH soft 1/6 Electron Bleu (FR) 43/4l S Betvictor Dec19 Exe 23f Hdl heavy 3/7 Unwin VC 25l

16 LUNGARNO PALACE (USA) (27) B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Good Time Sally (USA)

J Connor Brace (3) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Caveat Emptor Partnership B Galleria Bloodstock & Samac S Dunraven Group of Companies

9 10-11

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM U0-2430

TIMEFORM VIEW Has posted respectable efforts over hurdles/fences this term and is 4lb lower than when fourth in this race 2 years ago.

26Sep Mkt 5Sep Str 17Aug Utt 19

21f HcpC good 7/15 Dead Right 19f Ch good 3/6 Darling Maltaix (FR) 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Fleeting Visit

53/4l 13l 11l

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J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O The Belle Stars B Whitley Stud & Tony Meehan S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

6

3 /4l 41/2l

17 YOUNG LIEUTENANT (IRE) (24) B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Be My Gesture (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 26233-1

6 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who came good J Jack Tudor (5) E Tongue Strap over hurdles with a tongue tie added (also had wind op over summer) in Sedgefield novice hurdle last month.

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Makes handicap debut in strong race, though.

O Mrs Sarah Drysdale 29Sep Seg 19f Hdl good 1/8 Fortunate Fred (FR) 3l B Ms P. Duggan 2Mar Wet 16f Hdl heavy 3/5 Diodorus (IRE) 13l S 1Account Ltd 27Jan Plm 20f Hdl heavy 3/4 Cat Tiger (FR) 59l

18 DEBESTYMAN (IRE) (19)

7 10-10

B g Mahler - Deise All Star (IRE)

J Micheal Nolan T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton O The Plumpton Party B Mr M. Byrne S Tote

4Oct 11Jan Dec19

19 CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) (76)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Molly Malone (IRE) 5 10-9 J Cillin Leonard (7) T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O Deva Racing Maxenchop B P. Motherway S Deva Racing Group

20 STAR OF RORY (IRE) (247) B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Dame Alicia (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA122 FORM 1/065U-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make a significant impact in handicaps and finished down the field on his Uttoxeter reappearance 19 days ago. Hard to fancy here after that.

Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 11/12 Sirobbie (IRE) Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf U/13 Burrows Edge (FR) Chl 23f HcpH soft 5/11 Goodbye Dancer (FR)

67l 91/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA121 FORM PF/0-211

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in points but he’s made a good start to his hurdle career, making all in 2m novices at Uttoxeter this summer. Steps up in trip now handicapping for yard which won this last year. Player.

8Aug 16Jul 1Jul

Utt Utt Swl

15f Hdl 15f Hdl 15f Hdl

good 1/11 Leroy Leroy good 1/11 El Borracho (IRE) good 2/12 Sangha River (IRE)

nk 7l 91/2l

TFRHHIII BHA120 FORM 1/01251- D

6 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since fitted with a tongue tie, J Lee Edwards E Tongue Strap making it 3 wins in last 6 starts when seeing off 10 rivals at Ludlow (21f, heavy) in February. Needed the run on T John Groucott, Much Wenlock reappearance last season, though.

O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams 19Feb Lud 21f HcpH soft 1/11 Silver Kayf 23/4l B Kilcarn Stud 6Feb Don 24f HcpH good 5/11 Manning Estate (IRE) 81/2l S Greenhous Group Ltd Dec19 Utt 19f HcpH heavy 2/7 Any Drama (IRE) 7l

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2019: DUKE STREET (IRE) 7 10 12 Cillin Leonard 9-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 17 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: EXOD’ELA: Following its run on 2/10/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Fix Sun (FR), Hijack (IRE), Captain Tom Cat (IRE), 12-1 Our Power (IRE), 14-1 Yeavering Belle (GB), 16-1 Weather Front (USA), Imperial Elysian (IRE), 18-1 Dagueneau (IRE), Exod’ela (FR), 20-1 Up The Straight (IRE), Storm Goddess (IRE), 22-1 Whatsupwithyou (IRE), Hometown Boy (IRE), 25-1 Good Man Pat (IRE), Young Lieutenant (IRE), 28-1 Solstice Star (GB), 33-1 Lungarno Palace (USA), Star of Rory (IRE), 50-1 Golan Fortune (IRE), 100-1 Debestyman (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Dr Richard Newland and Cillin Leonard combined to take this last year and may be able to stage a repeat with CAPTAIN TOM CAT who doesn’t look overburdened from a mark in the low 120s on the back of a pair of Uttoxeter novice wins. Nicky Henderson’s Hijack and Fix Sun are similarly unexposed types and rate obvious dangers, while Our Power is also respected having won a strong race when last seen.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) 2.HIJACK (IRE) 3.OUR POWER (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.35

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THE BENTLEY FLYING SPUR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £48000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £22800, 2nd £7618, 3rd £3811, 4th £1906, 5th £950, 6th £475. (Penalty Value £30028.80) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (33 wins from 323 runners, 10%) runs DOLOS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (18 wins from 48 runners, 38%) runs DOLOS Longest Traveller: MOVIE LEGEND trained by Mrs L Wadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 DOLOS (FR) (237) B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR)

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B P. De Maleissye Melun S Morson Group

TFRHHHII BHA161 FORM 5/12014- D

7 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Class act who finished second in the E Tongue Strap Haldon Gold Cup on his return last season before winning 2m Sandown Park handicap chase that rather fell apart in February. Mighty effort needed off 161 after wind op.

2 ROUGE VIF (FR) (227) B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rouge Amour (FR)

29Feb Don 1Feb San Dec19 San

6

16f HcpC heavy 4/7 15f HcpC soft 1/6 15f Ch soft 7/8

Gino Trail (IRE) First Flow (IRE) Defi du Seuil (FR)

21l 1 /2l 23l

TFRHHHII BHA156 FORM 3/14213- D

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a smart novice J Daryl Jacob E Tongue Strap chaser, successful in the Kingmaker at Warwick before finishing a remote third in a messy Arkle here final start.

T Harry Whittington, Sparsholt Connections won this last year with a top-weight.

O Kate & Andrew Brooks 10Mar Chl 15f Ch soft 3/11 Put The Kettle On (IRE) 19l B S.A.R.L. Ecurie D & A. Montbroussous 8Feb War 16f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Nube Negra (SPA) 7l S CHD Property Dec19 Kmp 16f Ch soft 2/6 Global Citizen (IRE) 11/2l

3 HATCHER (IRE) (96) B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr P. H. Betts B Brian Griffin S HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD

4 BALLYWOOD (FR) (41) B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Miss Hollywood (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 51601-1 D

7 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support when making winning return to fences at Southwell (2m) in July, clear when blundering last but getting home for hand riding. Up 6lb in tougher race now and can finish weakly.

19Jul Swl 15f HcpC good 1/6 Croco Bay (IRE) 2Jun Kmp 11f Stk st-sl 7/12 Galsworthy 29Feb Swl 12f Stk stand 3/7 Miss Morocco

6 10-9

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 4/U336-2 D

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Ballywood B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

5 ON THE SLOPES (GB) (223) B g Librettist (USA) - Dalriath

J Adam Wedge T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Skill Scaffolding Ltd B Yorton Farm Stud S Skill Scaffolding Ltd

6 BEAT THE JUDGE (IRE) (41) B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Charmingly (USA)

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Ed Babington B Raymond P. Doyle S K M Elite Products Ltd

6 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season after a productive 2018/19 but shaped better than the result more than once and made an encouraging comeback behind Beat The Judge at Fontwell 6 weeks ago. Interesting.

12Sep 13Mar Dec19

17f HcpC good 2/7 Beat The Judge (IRE) 16f HcpC gd-sf 6/18 Chosen Mate (IRE) 16f HcpC soft 3/8 Northern Beau (IRE)

9l 83/4l 1 4 /4l

TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM 233311- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well last season, third in the red-hot 20f Timeform novice handicap chase here on Trials Day before winning twice at Kempton with fine rounds of jumping (lost shoe second occasion). Could go well.

31/2l 5l 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 360-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made a fine start over fences, putting up a smart performance switched to handicap company when winning at Fontwell (17.8f) last month. Form looks good and can progress again.

12Sep Fon 24Jul Ntn 8Jul Str

7 WESTERN MILLER (IRE) (32) B g Westerner - Definite Miller (IRE)

Fon Chl Chl

14Mar Kmp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Return Ticket (IRE) 7Feb Kmp 18f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Not That Fuisse (FR) 25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 3/12 Simply The Betts (IRE)

5 10-7

11/4l 11l 21/2l

17f HcpC good 1/7 16f Ch good 1/7 16f Ch gd-sf 3/9

Ballywood (FR) Ashutor (FR) Longhouse Sale (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA139 FORM 051-160 D

9 10-4

9l 3 /4l 11/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Butchered his rivals with a superb J Paul O’Brien (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces jumping display on return at Uttoxeter (20f) under this rider but been unable to dominate and well beaten twice T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton since. Drops back in trip here with more to find.

O The Pantechnicons IV 21Sep War 20f HcpC good 8/10 Templepark 33l B Robert B. Hodgins 22Aug Utt 20f HcpC good 6/8 Solomon Grey (FR) 58l S Tote 23Jul Utt 20f HcpC good 1/9 Mercian Prince (IRE) 6l 22

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8 AZZURI (GB) (13) B g Azamour (IRE) - Folly Lodge

J Bridget Andrews T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Blind Squirrels B Shutford Stud S Tote

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 05P-235 D

8 10-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely disappointing since his listed E Tongue Strap handicap win at Ayr in April 2019 but has tumbled in the weights and almost landed a gamble from the front at Southwell in July. Below-par at Chepstow last time.

10Oct Chp 10Aug Swl 1Jul Swl

9 KATPOLI (FR) (237)

48l 31/4l 3 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 510152- D

5 10-2

B g Poliglote - Katkogarie (FR)

19f HcpC good 5/7 Pink Eyed Pedro 15f HcpC good 3/7 Solar Impulse (FR) 15f HcpC good 2/12 Isaac Wonder (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in the mud at J Charlie Hammond (3) E Tongue Strap Southwell and Wetherby at up to 2m last season and ran well at Doncaster despite losing a shoe final start. Still T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich only 5 and could have more to offer in this sphere.

O Chris Stedman 29Feb Don 16f HcpC heavy 2/7 Gino Trail (IRE) 33/4l B Mr Gilles Le Baron 8Feb War 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 Clondaw Castle (IRE) 14l S Carehome Selection Ltd 11Jan Wet 15f HcpC soft 1/5 Hawk High (IRE) 23/4l

10 SCARDURA (IRE) (25)

TFRHHHHH BHA134 FORM 153-2U1 D

6 10-0

B g Stowaway - Sosua (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Chasing was always going to be his J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap game and he’s made a good start this term, jumping better as the race wore on when scoring at Newton T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Abbot (extended 2m) last month. More to come from him.

O Jane Nuala Cartwright 28Sep Ntn 16f HcpC good 1/5 Monsieur d’Arque (IRE) 21/2l B Ronnie O’Neill 30Aug Per 16f HcpC gd-sf U/8 Lucky Flight (FR) -

8Jul

Str

16f Ch

gd-sf 2/9

Longhouse Sale (IRE)

11 DOITFORTHEVILLAGE (IRE) (337)

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 303/046- CD

12 MOVIE LEGEND (GB) (224)

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM 10/4342- D

11 10-0

B g Turtle Island (IRE) - Last Chance Lady (IRE)

11/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who scored at Chepstow in J Paddy Brennan E Tongue Strap December 2019 and ended the season with a fine third in the Topham. Not so good in 3 starts last term and looks to T Paul Henderson, Whitsbury have plenty on his plate.

O The Rockbourne Partnership Nov19 Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 Midnight Midge 101/4l B Patrick Kelly Oct19 Chl 15f HcpC heavy 4/11 Saint Calvados (FR) 14l S Paul Henderson Racing Oct19 Chp 19f HcpC soft 9/10 The Bay Birch (IRE) 23l

10 10-0

J Bryony Frost E Cheek Pieces T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff B Miss N. J. Langstaff S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

13 NORTHERN BEAU (IRE) (28) B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - View (IRE)

7 10-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful three times in 2018/19 when also running well in C&D handicap. Limited to just four runs last season, going close over hurdles when last seen in March. Work to do.

13Mar Fkn 24Jan Don Dec19 Lud

16f HcpH good 2/12 Nebuchadnezzar (FR) 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 Western Miller (IRE) 15f HcpC soft 3/6 Caid du Lin (FR)

1l 93/4l 1 9 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 6140-52 CD

J Brendan Powell E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash O Lynne & Angus Maclennan B Desert Star Phoenix Jvc S Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 2m handicap chases on the New Course here in each of the last two seasons and ran well back over hurdles at Uttoxeter last time. Surprising if she’s winning this, though.

25Sep Utt 23Aug Cml 8Feb War

19f HcpH good 2/8 Capone (GER) 17f HcpC soft 5/11 King Alfonso 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Clondaw Castle (IRE)

2l 22l 20l

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2019: SAINT CALVADOS (FR) 6 11 12 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Harry Whittington) 11 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 13.

Stewards Note: ROUGE VIF: Following its run on 10/3/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

KATPOLI: Following its run on 29/2/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Beat The Judge (IRE), 11-2 Scardura (IRE), 6-1 Dolos (FR), 7-1 On The Slopes (GB), 10-1 Rouge Vif (FR), 11-1 Ballywood (FR), 14-1 Hatcher (IRE), 16-1 Katpoli (FR), 28-1 Azzuri (GB), Movie Legend (GB), 33-1 Western Miller (IRE), 40-1 Doitforthevillage (IRE), Northern Beau (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SCARDURA is a likeable young novice chaser who quickened clear in good style when opening his account over fences at Newton Abbot last month. You can expect to hear plenty more of him and he’s taken to land the spoils up in class. On The Slopes boasts some tremendous form and likely has more in the locker for Chris Gordon. The improving Beat The Judge also makes a fair bit of appeal.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCARDURA (IRE) 2.ON THE SLOPES 3.BEAT THE JUDGE (IRE)

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2m 87y + 44y

FIFTH RACE 4.10

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THE CATESBY ESTATES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5463, 2nd £1825, 3rd £913, 4th £457, 5th £228, 6th £114. (Penalty Value £7194.40) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 374 runners, 13%) runs PIPESMOKER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs FAIVOIR Longest Traveller: PRESENTANDCOUNTING trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 62 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ART APPROVAL (FR) (68) B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE)

J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Rupert Lowe B Mr Charles Green S Data-Path Ons Limited

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

4 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French maiden on Flat. 5/2, promising first run for new yard when second of 5 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 68 days ago.

Should progress but he needs to here.

16Aug Mkt Aug19 Lio Jul19 Cla

2 CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE) (258) B g Jeremy (USA) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)

5 11-0

J A. P. Heskin T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland B Thomas F. Hannon S Ultima Business Solutions

3 FAIVOIR (FR) (19) B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR)

5 11-0

B g Samum (GER) - Larena (GER)

5 11-0

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Jayne McGivern B E. Luding u. a.

S Agetur (UK) Ltd

5 PIPESMOKER (FR) (251) B g Authorized (IRE) - Pisa (GER)

B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)

J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr J. Turner B Brucetown Farms Ltd S Betsson Services Ltd

7 TEMUR KHAN (GB) (31) Br g Dansili - Slink

Balagan Gipsy de La Roque (FR) Or Gris (FR)

1l 81/2l 81/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 13- D

Nby Ayr

16f NHF 16f NHF

good 3/9 soft 1/8

Ocean Wind Western Starlet (IRE)

10l 16l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1211-2 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner before encouraging second of 11 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 19 days ago, travelling strongly long way.

Winner has gone in again since so in the mix.

4Oct 11Mar 7Feb

Utt Hun Bgr

15f Hdl 15f NHF 16f NHF

gd-sf 2/11 Cormier (IRE) gd-sf 1/14 Inca Rose soft 1/10 Getabay (IRE)

3l 33/4l 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0-

TIMEFORM VIEW Samum gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f-9f winner Lijian. Unplaced in Irish point but yard always to be highly respected here so worth monitoring in the betting.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

5 11-0

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Lady Dulverton B Haras Du Taillis & Hans Hunziker S Unibet

6 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (23)

good 2/5 8 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m bumper winner at Ayr before third in Listed bumper at Newbury. Goes hurdling now for leading yard so warrants plenty of respect.

8Feb 2Jan

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

4 LESSANKAN (GER) (327)

20f Hdl 15f Stk 12f Stk

TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 232-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed useful form when placed both starts in novice hurdles last season, runner-up at Ascot (19.3f, heavy) on latter occasion. Has more to offer and sets a high standard.

15Feb Asc Dec19 Chl May19 Hun

19f Hdl 16f Hdl 15f NHF

soft 2/4 Sporting John (IRE) gd-sf 3/8 Chantry House (IRE) good 2/11 Pink Sheets (IRE)

61/2l 21/4l 16l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3/1/31-2 D

6 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Newcastle bumper in February E Hood before (3/1) showing up well on hurdling bow when second of 10 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, soft) 23 days ago.

Hood on now and sure to do better so considered.

30Sep Bgr 16f Hdl 21Feb Nwc 16f NHF Nov19 Seg 16f Hdl

5 11-0

J Harry Bannister T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne O Mrs Helen Hogben B London Thoroughbred Services Ltd S Select Property Developments (Gloucester) Ltd

gd-sf 2/10 Guard Your Dreams slow 1/9 Halcyon Days soft 3/7 Induno (IRE)

31/2l 1 /2l 41l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 12f Flat winner who (28/1) hinted at promise when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Warwick (16f, good) on NH debut 31 days ago. This demands a lot more though.

22Sep War 16f Hdl 12Aug Kmp 11f Hcp 27Jul Wdr 11f Hcp

26

good 6/10 Grey Spirit (IRE) st-sl 9/14 Menin Gate (IRE) gd-sf 7/11 Buriram (IRE)

35l 41l 20l

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8 FOUND ON (IRE) (65) B m Mahler - Court Gamble (IRE)

J James Best T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Mr Oliver Ryan B Thistletown Stud S Fbc Manby Bowdler

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5/1-2

5 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded when second of 8 in bumper at E Hood Stratford (16.3f, heavy, 9/1) on NH debut 65 days ago.

Makes hurdles debut now but this is a tough introduction.

19Aug Str

16f NHF

soft

2/8

Maninsane (IRE)

9l

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Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Pipesmoker (FR), 4-1 Champagnesuperover (IRE), Faivoir (FR), 10-1 Presentandcounting (IRE), 14-1 Art Approval (FR), 33-1 Found On (IRE), 40-1 Lessankan (GER), 150-1 Temur Khan (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Some promising sorts on show but PIPESMOKER sets the bar high and is taken to open his account after fine placed efforts here and at Ascot last season.

Presentandcounting also has much better days ahead of him so is fancied to chase home Nicky Henderson’s useful prospect, while exciting bumper winner Champagnesuperover is much respected on his hurdling bow.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PIPESMOKER (FR) 2.PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) 3.CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE)

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(Penalty Value £12512) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 374 runners, 13%) runs FUSIL RAFFLES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (18 wins from 48 runners, 38%) runs GETAWAY TRUMP Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013 and 2016. The stable runs GETAWAY TRUMP today.

Longest Traveller: RETURN TICKET trained by Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield, 230 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (28)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR)

5

J Daryl Jacob T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede S Ptarmigan Media Limited

2 GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE) (22) B g Getaway (GER) - Acinorev (IRE)

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Owners Group 023 B E. M. O’Sullivan S Owners Group

3 RETURN TICKET (IRE) (16) B g Getaway (GER) - Capelvenere (IRE)

7

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25Sep Utt 15f Ch 10Mar Chl 16f Hdl Dec19 Kmp 16f Hdl

11-7

7

11-7

B g Cacique (IRE) - Singuna (GER)

7

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof S Potter Group

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11-2

good 1/5 Quick Grabim (IRE) soft 11/17 Epatante (FR) soft P/10 Epatante (FR)

4l 26l -

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 1/33P-31 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler in 2018/19 who left a tame reappearance display over fences in his wake to land Warwick maiden (2m) 3 weeks ago. Runner-up has scored since and not dismissed lightly.

1Oct 12Sep Dec19

J Henry Brooke E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield O Mr John Wade B Michael Ward S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

4 SIR VALENTINE (GER) (224)

TFRHHHHH BHA150 FORM 1/11P0-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 3 starts for this yard over hurdles, including Grade 1 in Ireland. Strong at the finish when making a winning return/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and leading claims with more to come.

War 16f Ch Fon 19f Ch Kmp 16f Hdl

good 1/4 Zoffee good 3/3 Ga Law (FR) soft P/10 Epatante (FR)

1l 6l -

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 22-5221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who belatedly opened chase account from the front at Sedgefield (16.3f) 2 weeks ago, his jumping looking assured. More on his plate in this stronger contest, however.

7Oct Seg 15Sep Hex 30Aug Per

16f Ch good 1/3 15f Ch good 2/7 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/8

Theatre Legend Leapaway (IRE) Lucky Flight (FR)

13l 12l 1 /2l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM F12340- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and similar form over hurdles on the back of his Newbury novice success last winter, hitting the frame in valuable handicaps at around 2m. Market may prove a useful guide now chasing.

13Mar 8Feb Dec19

Chl Nby Asc

16f HcpH soft 9/24 Saint Roi (FR) 16f HcpH good 4/24 Pic D’orhy (FR) 15f HcpH heavy 3/13 Not So Sleepy

13l s.h 13l

2019: AL DANCER (FR) 6 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 10-11 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Fusil Raffles (FR), 11-4 Getaway Trump (IRE), 15-2 Sir Valentine (GER), 16-1 Return Ticket (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A smart hurdler, FUSIL RAFFLES took well to chasing at the first attempt when scoring at Uttoxeter in September and he’s fancied to continue the good work with success in this stronger affair under a penalty. Getaway Trump put it together to get off the mark himself at Warwick recently and may well provide the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) 2.GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE) 3.SIR VALENTINE (GER)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

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THE BACK AND LAY AT MATCHBOOK CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5498, 2nd £1822, 3rd £911, 4th £455, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £7212.78) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (49 wins from 374 runners, 13%) runs NANABELLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (18 wins from 48 runners, 38%) runs WILD MAX Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2015 and 2016. The stable runs WILD MAX today.

Longest Traveller: ASHINGTON trained by J J Quinn, Malton, 203 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 STERNRUBIN (GER) (531)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat/over hurdles and was as E Cheek Pieces good as ever when second in a handicap at Warwick 17 months ago. Not seen since, but hard to completely dismiss from same mark.

J Sean Houlihan (3) T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mr Terry Warner B Gestut Karlshof S Philip Hobbs Racing

May19 War Apr19 Ain Mar19 Chl

2 BENNY’S BRIDGE (IRE) (341)

7 11-8

B g Beneficial - Wattle Bridge (IRE)

J Connor Brace (3) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Biddestone Racing I B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick S Biddestone Stud Ltd

4 11-6

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Cleofila (IRE)

J Charlie Price (3) E Tongue Strap T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge O Mr D. W. Fox B J. S. Bolger

4 WILD MAX (GER) (264) J Lorcan Williams (3) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Owners Group 036 B Gestut Brummerhof S Owners Group

5

B g Byron - Nursling (IRE)

J Charlie Todd (3) T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Anchor Men B Barton Stud S Tote

7 NANABELLE (FR) (240) B f Archange d’Or (IRE) - Lias City (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 1010/10- CD

16f HcpH soft 12/14 Harambe 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Falcon Sun (FR) 15f HcpH good 9/15 Getaway Trump (IRE)

52l 8l 15l

TFRHHIII BHA134 (-1) FORM 61445- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Juvenile hurdle winner for Brendan Duke in December 2019 but looked averagely handicapped when only fifth over C&D on debut for this stable 7 months ago. Likely to need the run.

11Mar 2Feb Dec19

Chl Leo Leo

16f HcpH soft 5/22 Aramax (GER) 16f Hdl yield 4/10 A Wave of The Sea (IRE) 16f Hdl soft 4/8 Aspire Tower (IRE)

41/4l 24l 38l

TFRHHHHI BHA133 FORM 114- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Germany and

hurdles at Taunton. Disappointing final outing but remains with potential in a tongue tie after 8 months off.

2Feb Mus Dec19 Tnt Nov19 Tnt

8 11-4

J Callum McKinnes (5) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Mark Adams B Frau M. Wetzel S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 BYRON FLYER (GB) (27)

5l 81/2l 81/2l

E Tongue Strap looked good prospect when landing first 2 starts over

5 FAIR MOUNTAIN (GER) (13) B g Tiger Hill (IRE) - Fair Breeze (GER)

11-5

19f HcpH good 2/9 Potterman 20f HcpH soft 4/21 Three Musketeers (IRE) 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/24 Ch’tibello (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Patiently-ridden hurdler who landed this last season from a 9lb lower mark but seemed amiss on his only subsequent outing. Not ruled out despite a lengthy absence.

Nov19 Chl Oct19 Chl Apr19 San

3 CLEMENCIA (IRE) (226)

B g Maxios - Wildfahrte (GER)

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 13264/2- D

9 11-12

B g Authorized (IRE) - Sworn Mum (GER)

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 4/6 Fred (FR) soft 1/12 France de Reve (FR) good 1/13 Masters Legacy (IRE)

25l 31/2l 1 2 /4l

TFRHIIII BHA132 FORM 12/-20P6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine second off this mark in competitive contest at Market Rasen in July but has misfired subsequently. Up against it.

10Oct Chp 26Sep Mkt 30Jul Gal

16f HcpH good 6/8 Dear Sire (FR) 16f HcpH good P/12 Marine One 16f HcpH yield 11/19 Aramon (GER)

23l 35l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 55//6/11-4 D

9 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual-purpose performer who E Cheek Pieces looked summed up by his mark when fourth in a handicap hurdle at Southwell in July and has just been ticking over on the Flat since. Cheekpieces go back on.

26Sep Hay 17Sep Yar 21Aug Yrk

4

J Jack Tudor T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B S.A.S. Ecurie de La Verte Vallee et al S Ptarmigan Media Limited

11-1

14f Hcp 14f Hcp 11f Hcp

good 5/6 gd-fm 5/6 good 7/9

Stargazer (IRE) Bodyline (IRE) Alfaatik

21/2l 31/4l 25l

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 115- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2 juvenile hurdles in France but turned over at 30/100 on debut for new yard in juvenile at Market Rasen 8 months ago. In excellent hands so likely to prove a different proposition.

26Feb Mkt 5Jan Cag Dec19 Cag

34

16f Hdl 17f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft -

5/7 1 1

Yellow Tiger (FR) Sandrinella (FR) Cocoro (FR)

16l 41/2l 2l

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8 ASHINGTON (GB) (35)

TFRHHHII BHA126 FORM 21132- D

5 10-12

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma

J Theo Gillard (3) T John Quinn, Malton O Mr T. Alderson B Springfield Farm Partnership S JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice winner last season who shaped as if ahead of his mark on both handicap outings.

Ran respectably back on the Flat last month, so no forlorn hope if his jumping holds up.

18Sep Cat 25Aug Cat 1Feb Mus

9 HIJRAN (IRE) (247)

TIMEFORM VIEW Three handicap hurdle win in 2018/19 and back on track when runner-up at Ludlow 8 months ago. Up in grade off a 4lb higher mark now, though.

J Ben Godfrey (3) T Henry Oliver, Abberley O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd 19Feb Lud B C. Farrell Dec19 Swl S Hatt Kitchens Nov19 Wet

10 ENDLESSLY (IRE) (269)

B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Haretha (IRE)

J Maxime Tissier T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Miss Heritage Partnership B Desert Star Phoenix Jvc S Texo Scaffolding

28Jan Nwc 16f Hdl 2Jan Ayr 16f Hdl Dec19 Plm 15f Hdl

5 10-11

4Oct 5Sep 11Mar

6 10-11

J Harry Reed T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn O Cheltenhambuild Ltd B Denis McDonnell

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f NHF

gd-sf 1/12 Brief Ambition good 3/10 For Pleasure (IRE) soft 10/23 Ferny Hollow (IRE)

33/4l 25l 23l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning reappearance at Southwell in July but dropped out tamely at Stratford later that month. Not seen since and others make more appeal.

21Jul 1Jul 15Jun

Str Swl Chp

16f HcpH good 5/9 Cubswin (IRE) 15f HcpH good 2/11 St Gallen (IRE) 16f Hcp good 2/9 Le Musee (FR)

17l /4l 2 /4l 3

3

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 0/22-216 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed encouragement of reappearance when landing a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in August. Below form in France subsequently and will probably find this too competitive.

16Sep Aut 8Aug Utt 16Jul Utt

19f Hdl soft 6/7 Corazones (FR) 15f HcpH good 1/8 Gateway To Europe 15f HcpH good 2/12 Esprit de Baileys (FR)

27l 1 /2l 3 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 3/6420-4 CD

8 10-11

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - King’s Siren (IRE)

Utt Str Chl

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run dates back to 2018 but has J Richard Patrick (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces gone close on a few occasions. Didn’t shape at all badly on Plumpton reappearance last month and not ruled out T Kerry Lee, Presteigne off 2lb lower mark here.

O The Magic Partnership 20Sep Plm 15f HcpH gd-fm 4/8 Get Back Get Back (IRE) 43/4l B Littleton Stud 8Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 19/24 Pic D’orhy (FR) 18l S Horseracing.Net Dec19 Hun 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Tea Clipper (IRE) nk

16 TEGEREK (FR) (29) B g Mount Nelson - Takaniya (IRE)

6 10-10

J Kevin Brogan (7) T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Local Parking Security Limited B S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs S Wasdell Group

TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM 30412-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in France and came good over hurdles with a hood added at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) in March. Good second both subsequent efforts and has the benefit of a recent run.

24Sep Per 9Mar Tnt 1Mar Hun

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16f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Chef de Troupe (FR) 16f HcpH heavy 2/9 Nordic Combined (IRE) 15f HcpH soft 1/6 Blazing Saddles

43/4l 61/2l 10l

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19l 61/4l 37l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 1436-25 D

J William Marshall (8) E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Blind Squirrels B P. Hyland & C. & J. Mchale S Tote

Gr g Kodiac - Bysshe

17f HcpH soft 4/10 Vorashann (FR) 16f HcpH heavy 3/11 Miah Grace 15f HcpH heavy 1/14 Great Hall

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who left hurdling debut form to readily get off the mark in this sphere in a novice at Uttoxeter 19 days ago, making all. More to come switched to more competitive environment.

13 SCORCHED EARTH (IRE) (94)

14 PERCY (IRE) (37)

21/2l 21/2l 41l

TFRHHHHH BHA125 FORM 5110-31 D

J Jordan Nailor (3) T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Teme Valley 2 B Joe Fogarty S Agetur (UK) Ltd

4 10-11

1/7 Foxey 1/13 Sao Maxence (FR) 5/9 Adicci (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer over hurdles last season and shaped as if retaining all her ability when fourth in handicap at Fontwell on return. Solid gallop should suit but she has a bit to find.

2Oct Fon 28Feb Don 20Feb Hun

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE)

soft soft soft

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 21313-4 D

6 10-11

12 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (19)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - How’s She Cuttin’ (IRE)

21/4l 33l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who was E Hood progressive over hurdles last winter, winning novices at Ayr and Newcastle. Opening mark looks reasonable and should be tuned up after 8 months off.

J Fergus Gregory (3) T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr Raymond Treacy B Ladyswood Stud S McCoy Contractors

11 MISS HERITAGE (IRE) (21)

15f HcpH soft 2/10 Bean In Trouble 15f HcpH heavy P/7 Pink Legend 16f Hdl soft 6/8 Lady Buttons

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 511- D

5 10-11

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - What’s Up Pussycat (IRE)

81/4l 20l 1 /2l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 116/6P2- D

7 10-11

Ch m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sunny Slope

12f Hcp good 4/7 Kitten’s Dream 12f Hcp heavy 9/11 Beechwood Jude (FR) 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Sebastopol (IRE)

17 ST GALLEN (IRE) (48)

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 5/110-10 D

7 10-9

B g Majestic Missile (IRE) - Fly With Me (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts an excellent strike rate for this J Lewis Stones (6) E Tongue Strap stable and can be excused a lesser effort at Stratford 48 days ago. Needs further improvement on the back of a T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote break, though.

O Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey 5Sep Str 16f HcpH good 7/8 Jamacho 32l B J. P. Jones 1 6Aug Rip 12f Hcp good 2/7 Bollin Joan /2l 3 S McCoy Contractors 1Jul Swl 15f HcpH good 1/11 Scorched Earth (IRE) /4l

18 HALLINGS COMET (GB) (48) Ch g Halling (USA) - Landinium (ITY)

J Danny McMenamin T Shaun Lycett, Witney O Lord Blyth B Lord Blyth S Tote

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM 044-224 D

11 10-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who has hit the frame on all 3 outings this term but is likely to find this a bit too competitive.

5Sep 5Aug 7Jul

Str Ntn Ntn

16f HcpH good 4/8 Jamacho 16f HcpH good 2/9 Pagero (FR) 16f HcpH good 2/7 Shiroccan Roll

53/4l s.h hd

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2019: BENNY’S BRIDGE (IRE) 6 11 0 Connor Brace 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 13 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 13.

Stewards Note: BENNY’S BRIDGE: Following its run on 17/11/2019 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

WILD MAX: Following its run on 2/2/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

ST GALLEN: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 17-2 Wild Max (GER), 9-1 Nanabelle (FR), Endlessly (IRE), 10-1 One True King (IRE), 12-1 Benny’s Bridge (IRE), Byron Flyer (GB), Tegerek (FR), 14-1 Ashington (GB), 18-1 Sternrubin (GER), 25-1 Miss Heritage (IRE), St Gallen (IRE), 28-1 Percy (IRE), 33-1 Clemencia (IRE), Magic Dancer (GB), 40-1 Hijran (IRE), Scorched Earth (IRE), Hallings Comet (GB), 50-1 Fair Mountain (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

ONE TRUE KING readily opened his account at Uttoxeter last time and, provided his lack of experience doesn’t hold him back in this much bigger field, he could show an opening mark of 125 to be rather lenient. Nanabelle and Wild Max both have disappointing runs to put behind them, but they’re fresh and likely to get back on track.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ONE TRUE KING (IRE) 2.WILD MAX (GER) 3.NANABELLE (FR)

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DONCASTER Race 1 1.00

1m

1 Titian (IRE)

9-7

William Haggas Form: 401,

Tom Marquand TFR:

2 Urban War (IRE)

9-6

Amy Murphy Form: 116,

3 Albanman (IRE) Roger Varian Form: 22,

10 Vesela (GB)

9-3

9-2 Dane O’Neill TFR:

6 Heights of Abraham (IRE) 9-0 Keith Dalgleish Form: 125,

Shane Gray TFR:

7 Patient Dream (FR)

8-13

Ralph Beckett Form: 416,

Harry Bentley TFR:

8 Victim (IRE)

8-13

Richard Fahey Form: 61,

Jack Mitchell TFR:

9 Valorant (GB) Roger Charlton Form: 441,

8-11

Thomas Greatrex (3) TFR:

Race 2 1.30 1 Beloved (IRE) Ed Walker Form:

1m 9-0 Andrea Atzeni TFR:

2 Bluenose Belle (USA)

9-0

3 Haykal (GB)

9-0

Marco Botti Form:

Daniel Muscutt TFR:

John Gosden Form:

Dane O’Neill TFR:

4 Inspiring Love (GB)

9-0

5 Jasmine Joy (IRE)

9-0

Ed de Giles Form:

James Fanshawe Form:

Pat Cosgrave TFR: Oisin Murphy TFR:

6 Missed Illusion (IRE)

9-0

7 New Day (GB)

9-0

Peter Chapple-Hyam Jack Mitchell Form: 0, TFR: Mark Johnston Form: 05,

9-0

9-3

William Buick TFR:

Richard Hannon Form: 543,

9 Sea Sylph (IRE) William Haggas Form:

4 London Palladium (GB)

5 Mr Trick (IRE)

9-0

David Simcock Form:

Hollie Doyle TFR: Andrea Atzeni TFR:

Hugo Palmer Form: 301,

8 Rani of Jhansi (GB)

Franny Norton TFR:

Hollie Doyle TFR:

Tom Marquand TFR:

9-0

Ralph Beckett Form: 0,

Harry Bentley TFR:

Race 3 2.05

7f 6y

1 Cents In The City (GB)

9-5

2 Colonel Faulkner (IRE)

9-5

3 El Drama (IRE)

9-5

Michael Scudamore Liam Keniry Form: 0, TFR: Archie Watson Form:

Hollie Doyle TFR:

Roger Varian Form:

Andrea Atzeni TFR:

4 Kaheall (GB)

9-5

William Haggas Form:

Oisin Murphy TFR:

5 Magic Gem (GB) David Brown Form:

9-5 Tom Eaves TFR:

6 My Next Guest (GB)

9-5

7 Nibras Passion (GB)

9-5

8 Otyrar (GB)

9-5

Roger Charlton Form: 00,

Thomas Greatrex (3) TFR:

Ismail Mohammed Form: 00,

Dougie Costello TFR:

John Gosden Form:

Dane O’Neill TFR:

9 Pagan (IRE)

9-5

William Haggas Form:

Tom Marquand TFR:

10 Saveatree (GB) George Scott Form:

9-5

Callum Shepherd TFR:

Race 4 2.40

6f 2y

1 Tinto (GB)

9-10

Amanda Perrett Form: 652,

William Buick TFR:

2 Tranchee (IRE)

9-6

David Loughnane Form: 212,

3 Aplomb (IRE)

Pat Cosgrave TFR:

9-4

William Haggas Form: 010,

Tom Marquand TFR:

4 Dazzling Dan (IRE)

9-4

5 Merhoob (IRE)

9-4

6 Aberama Gold (GB)

9-3

7 King’s Lynn (GB)

9-3

Pam Sly Form: 444,

John Ryan Form: 550,

Dougie Costello TFR:

Darragh Keenan (3) TFR:

Keith Dalgleish Form: 465,

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

Andrew Balding Form: 1-20,

Oisin Murphy TFR:

8 Rathbone (GB)

9-3

Kevin Ryan Form: 520,

Tom Eaves TFR:

9 Bernardo O’Reilly (GB) Richard Spencer Form: 165,

10 Jonah Jones (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 053,

9-2

Angus Villiers (5) TFR:

9-1

Andrea Atzeni TFR:

11 Broken Spear (GB)

8-12

12 Danzan (IRE)

8-11

Tony Coyle Form: 024,

Tim Easterby Form: 032,

Barry McHugh TFR:

Duran Fentiman TFR:

Race 5 3.15

1m 6f 115y

1 Ocean Wind (GB) Roger Teal Form: 311,

10-0 Jack Mitchell TFR:

2 Rhythmic Intent (IRE)

9-13

3 Hochfeld (IRE)

9-11

Stuart Williams Form: 144,

Tom Marquand TFR:

Mark Johnston Oliver Stammers (7) Form: 043, TFR:

4 Amazing Red (IRE)

9-11

5 Stargazer (IRE)

9-10

Ed Dunlop Form: 443,

Andrea Atzeni TFR:

Philip Kirby Form: 001,

Tom Eaves TFR:

6 Calculation (GB) Sir Michael Stoute Form: 250,

9-9 William Buick TFR:

7 Kangaroo Valley (USA)

9-8

8 Hiroshima (GB)

9-0

Philip Kirby Form: 136-, John Ryan Form: 031,

Hollie Doyle TFR:

Darragh Keenan (3) TFR:

9 Opera Gift (GB)

8-7

Andrew Balding Form: 411,

Race 6 3.50

Oisin Murphy TFR:

1m 2f 43y

1 Al Mutathar (IRE) Richard Hannon Form: 10,

2 Astro King (IRE) Sir Michael Stoute Form: 12,

9-7 Dane O’Neill TFR:

9-2 William Buick TFR:

3 Pride of America (FR) Harry Dunlop Form: 620,

9-2

Tom Marquand TFR:

4 Junkanoo (GB) Gary Moore Form: 154,

8-12 Hollie Doyle TFR:

5 Amir Kabir (GB)

8-12

Roger CharltonThomas Greatrex (3) Form: 314, TFR:

6 Kaleidoscopic (GB) Mick Channon Form: 310,

8-7

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

Race 7 4.25

1m 2f 43y

1 Miss Mulligan (IRE)

9-13

2 Irv (IRE)

9-12

George Scott Form: 421,

William Buick TFR:

Micky Hammond Form: 000,

Billy Garritty (5) TFR:

3 El Picador (IRE)

9-11

Keith Dalgleish Form: 662,

Shane Gray TFR:

4 Polyphony (IRE) John Mackie Form: 214,

9-10

Oliver Stammers (7) TFR:

5 St Just (GB)

9-8

Jedd O’Keeffe Form: 204,

Oisin Murphy TFR:

6 Emaraty Hero (GB)

9-7

7 Union Spirit (GB)

9-6

8 Walkonby (GB)

9-6

9 Sir Charles Punch (GB)

9-4

Grant Tuer Form: 400,

Callum Shepherd TFR:

Peter Chapple-Hyam Jack Mitchell Form: 105, TFR:

Mick Channon Form: 360, Tim Easterby Form: 544,

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

Rachel Richardson TFR:

10 Wilfy (GB)

9-4

Sylvester Kirk Form: 543,

Liam Keniry TFR:

11 Catbird Seat (IRE) Alan King Form: 600,

12 First Charge (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 055,

13 Jamil (IRE) Tina Jackson Form: 331,

14 Zealous (IRE) Alistair Whillans Form: 034,

9-0 Hollie Doyle TFR:

9-0

Tom Marquand TFR:

8-12 Megan Nicholls (3) TFR:

8-7 Tom Eaves TFR:

Race 8 5.03

1m 2f 43y

1 Potenza (IRE)

9-13

James Eustace Form: 155,

Dougie Costello TFR:

2 Olympic Conqueror (IRE)9-12 James Fanshawe Form: 024,

Barry McHugh TFR:

3 Edmond Dantes (IRE)

9-10

David MenuisierThomas Greatrex (3) Form: 100, TFR:

4 Light Up Our Stars (IRE)

9-9

5 Bucephalus (GER)

9-8

6 Cityzen Serg (IRE)

9-7

Tony Carroll Form: 004,

Jack Mitchell TFR:

Ed Walker Form: 550,

Tom Marquand TFR:

Richard Hannon Form: 340,

7 Jackamundo (FR) Declan Carroll Form: 030,

8 Firewater (GB) Richard Fahey Form: 001,

Hollie Doyle TFR:

9-6 David Nolan TFR:

9-5 Billy Garritty (5) TFR:

9 Blistering Barney (IRE) Christopher Kellett Form: 521,

9-4

Callum Shepherd TFR:

10 Lasting Legacy (GB)

9-3

11 A’Shamardi (IRE)

9-0

Chris Fairhurst Form: 1-00,

Dane O’Neill TFR:

Simon & Ed Crisford Form: 415,

William Buick TFR:

12 Royal Shaheen (FR)

8-13

13 Hooroo (IRE)

8-12

Alistair Whillans Form: 240, K. R. Burke Form: 530,

Tom Eaves TFR:

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.50 - THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10009 to the winning horse The second to receive £2956, the third £1478, the fourth £739, the fifth £369 and the sixth £185. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 17th and pay £80 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. BALLYMORE has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BALLYMORE. 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £3000 towards the prize money for this race. 16 entries at £80. - Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7600; Second £2539; Third £1270; Fourth £635; Fifth £317; Sixth £158. (Penalty Value £10009.60) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 - THE MATCHBOOK BETTER WAY TO BET NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12512 to the winning horse The second to receive £3696, the third £1848, the fourth £924, the fifth £462 and the sixth £232. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 17th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. MATCHBOOK has generously sponsored this race. A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until September 1st, 2021. Presentations will also be made to the winning trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of MATCHBOOK. 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £4000 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £100. - Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9500; Second £3174; Third £1588; Fourth £794; Fifth £396; Sixth £198. (Penalty Value £12512) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE squareintheair.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9487 to the winning horse The second to receive £2785, the third £1392, the fourth £696, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £73 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £59 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Penalties, after October 10th, 2020, for each hurdle race won 6lb. squareintheair.com has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 28 entries at £73.

- Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7231; Second £2396; Third £1199; Fourth £599; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £9487.08) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.35 - THE BENTLEY FLYING SPUR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £30028 to the winning horse The second to receive £8870, the third £4435, the fourth £2217, the fifth £1108 and the sixth £556. for four yrs old and upwards. £240 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £48 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £192 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Penalties, after October 10th, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. Bentley Motors has generously sponsored this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 1 at £48 and 16 at £240. - Closed October 17th, 2020.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £22800; Second £7618; Third £3811; Fourth £1906; Fifth £950; Sixth £475.

(Penalty Value £30028.80) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 - THE CATESBY ESTATES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7194 to the winning horse The second to receive £2125, the third £1062, the fourth £531, the fifth £265 and the sixth £133. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 17th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Catesby Estates has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Catesby Estates. 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £800 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £55. - Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5463; Second £1825; Third £913; Fourth £457; Fifth £228; Sixth £114. (Penalty Value £7194.40) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.45 - THE TWO FARMERS CRISPS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12512 to the winning horse The second to receive £3696, the third £1848 and the fourth £924. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 17th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined.. Two Farmers Crisps have generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £4000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £100.

- Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9500; Second £3174; Third £1588; Fourth £794.

(Penalty Value £12512) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.15 - THE BACK AND LAY AT MATCHBOOK CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7212 to the winning horse The second to receive £2117, the third £1058, the fourth £529, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 21st. Penalties, after October 10th, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 20th, 2020, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. MATCHBOOK has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on April 3rd, 2021 31 entries at £55. - Closed October 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5498; Second £1822; Third £911; Fourth £455; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7212.78) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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