Exeter Racecard - Sunday 12th February

VIRGIN BET AFTERNOON RACING

SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2023

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1 RATHROCKSCOURT (IRE) (23) U411F0

D 711-12

B g Kotashaan (FR) - Bourbon Belle (IRE) Hadden Frost (3)

Mr C. Brian

J. D. Frost, Buckfastleigh

L. Hanbidge Sponsor

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009, winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However, well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115

RACECARD

1. FORM

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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

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5. JOCKEY

Stewards

Guy Upton (Chief Steward), Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey, Sophie Candy, Polly Greco, Chris Hill

Starters

William Jordan & Peter Hickman

Judge

Guy Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

David Freeman

Medical Officers

Dr Suzannah Hoult (SRMO)

Dr Simon Scott-Hayward (RMO)

Dr Rosemary Fisher (RMO)

Veterinary Surgeons

SRVS Tony Kaye, RVS Laura Ruby, RVS Western Counties

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Clerk of the course & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Daniel Cooper

Betting Ring Manager

Will Sherwood

Commentator

Alex Fussey

Auctioneers

Messrs Sawdye & Harris

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Vince McKevitt, Lisa Cook, Kelly McSorley, Stuart Shilston

Patrons

Ranulf Rayner & The Lord Clinton Chairman

Duncan Sykes

Past Chairmen

Tim Hale, Nick Vaux & Jeremy Colson

Race Committee

Non-Executive Directors

Guy Lavender, Marcus Longbottom, Richard Marker,Laura Claydon, Phil Greenman & Lee Glanville

Other Members

Geoffrey Billson, Tim Bourne, Polly Gundry & Tim Hailstone

General Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Jack Parkinson

Catering General Manager

Matt Morton Safety Officer

Jade Foyle

Operation & Events Executive

Megan Brickell

National Hospitality Sales Executive

Georgina Bennett

Marketing Executive

Lauren Thomas

Head Groundsman

Martin O’Hagan

Groundstaff

David Mackenzie, Neil Lumsden & Cameron Bradshaw

PR Officer

Megan Furse

Course Photographer

Matthew Webb

FIRST RACE 2.00

THE VIRGIN BET CHARLES II NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7511, 2nd £3757, 3rd £1877, 4th £940 (Penalty Value £9802.80)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 124 runners, 27%) runs CAP DU MATHAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs LAC DE CONSTANCE

Longest Traveller: LAC DE CONSTANCE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.

1

CAP DU MATHAN (FR) (34)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nounjya du Mathan (FR) 8 11-5

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O The Stewart Family

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

S Morson Group

2

LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) (47)

Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) 7 11-5

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

B SCEA PA Ouvry & Ecurie des Vives Terres

S Wood Hall Stud

3 CAPTAIN CUCKOO (GB) (14)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) 11 11-0

J David Noonan E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Mark Gillard, Sherborne

O Mrs Pippa Gillard

B H. F. Morris

S Ascot Park Polo Club

4 MERCHANT IN MILAN (IRE) (42)

B g Milan - Azaban (IRE) 11 11-0

J Charlie Price (3) E Tongue Strap

T Helen Nelmes, Dorchester

O Mr L. J. Burden

B Miss Mary O’Sullivan

TFRHHHHI BHA135

FORM 15-4231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who scored twice over hurdles 2 years apart and didn’t need to improve to get off the mark over fences at Taunton last month. Obvious danger to Lac de Constance.

9Jan Tnt 16f HcpC soft 1/4 Earth Company (IRE)

Dec22 Her 16f HcpC soft 3/6 In Excelsis Deo (FR)

Nov22 Wcn 15f HcpC good 2/5 Stormin Crossgales (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA145

FORM 5/111-1U C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten over hurdles last season and easily made a winning start over fences in a Kempton novice (2 1/4m) in November Going well when unseating in Grade 2 Wayward Lad back there over Christmas. Remains a very smart prospect and this looks a good opening up in trip Dec22

TFRHIIII BHA78

FORM 4F-PPP5

HIIII BHA72

U563-3P TIMEFORM

,Maiden hurdler and has shown little over fences too.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: THE WIDDOW MAKER 8 11 0 Brendan Powell 9-2 (Colin Tizzard) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Lac de Constance (FR), 15-8 Cap Du Mathan (FR), 300-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB), Merchant In Milan (IRE)

A straight match between LAC DE CONSTANCE and Cap du Mathan with ready preference for the Skelton runner down in class.

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SECOND RACE 2.30

THE VIRGIN BET BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier)

(GBB RACE)

for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (11 wins from 85 runners, 13%) runs SEISMIC WAVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs SEISMIC WAVE

Longest Travellers: SEISMIC WAVE trained by F O’Brien & EL RIO trained by K Baileyboth Cheltenham, 133 miles.

1 BACK YOURSELF (IRE) (552)

Gr g Maxios - Katch Me Katie

6 11-2

J Alan Johns E Cheek Pieces

T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

O Mr George Bamby

B Irish National Stud

2 EL RIO (IRE) (92)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Princess Jaffa (IRE) 6 11-2

J David Bass

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

O Rio Grandees

B Miss Tara Doran

S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

3 OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (48)

B

4

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans

B Declan Phelan

RUSSIES DREAM

(GB) (34)

B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Russie With Love

J James Davies

T Chris Down, Cullompton

O Howzat Partnership

B Howzat Partnership

S Woodwarm Stoves

5 SEISMIC WAVE (GB) (300)

7 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 00/03-

TIMEFORM VIEW In first-time cheekpieces, got back on track when third of 6 in bumper at Ballinrobe in August 2021. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Watch for market clues ahead of hurdles debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 0-01

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress from debut when twelfth of 21 in bumper at Punchestown (2m2f) in April last year when trained by Colin A. McBratney. Has won his only start in points (Nov 12) since then.

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 15-63

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £180,000 after winning sole outing in points and has improved with each of his starts under Rules so far, sticking to task when third in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m) on Boxing Day. Can get off the mark with return to longer trip in his favour

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 00-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Little encouragement in a pair of bumpers and has shaped similarly in a novice/maiden hurdle Best watched.

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0-

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Sunnyland 6 11-2

J Connor Brace

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Anne West and Pete James, Bill Foylan

B Harrison & Groucott

S Bresbet

6 STAREVITCH (FR) (18)

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Folie Star Gate (FR) 7 11-2

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Friends of Ebony Horse Club

B S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie

S Betvictor

7 THE CARPENTER (IRE) (701)

Gr g Shantaram - Just Another Penny (IRE) 7 11-2

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Owners Group 086

B Mrs A. Rennie

S Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Represents a yard who enjoys plenty of success in bumpers, but made an unpromising start to his career when seventh of 8 at Chepstow (7/2) in April last year However, no surprise to see him fare better now sent hurdling.

Apr22 Chp 16f NHF good 7/8 Sonification 24l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 13/-55

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who was third in his only bumper and has shaped with some promise on both starts in novice hurdles after a long absence, showing up well for a long way at Catterick last time Can make his presence felt.

25Jan Cat 19f Hdl soft 5/15 Supreme Gift (IRE) 18l

Dec22 Her 16f Hdl soft 5/14 Deere Mark 21l

Mar21 Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 3/10 Doddiethegreat (IRE) 10l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 2/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made promising debut when second of 12 in bumper at Navan back in March 2021. Off 23 months ahead of his hurdles bow, but he’s an interesting contender on first run for yard after leaving Stuart Crawford

Mar21 Nav 16f Stk heavy 2 Gatsby Grey (FR) 1l

8 TWP STORI (GB) (20)

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch

J Robert Dunne

T Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

O Mrs T. P. James

B Mickley Stud

S Tote, Radnor Hills

9 WELLWILLYA (GB) (90)

Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg

J Paul O’Brien

T Helen Nelmes, Dorchester

O Mr L. J. Burden

B Mrs M. L. Luck

5 11-2

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in a Hereford bumper on debut and fared little better sent hurdling last month, well held in a Ffos Las novice 20 days ago

23Jan Fls 15f Hdl soft 13/15 Endless Escape (IRE) 36l Nov22 Her 16f NHF soft 9/10 Ioupy Collonges (FR) 80l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0-0

5 11-2

10 BELLISSIMO MILAN (IRE) (84)

B m Milan - Opera Mask (IRE)

J Philip Armson (3)

T Richard Mitchell, Dorchester

O Mrs E. Mitchell

B Aoife Hickey

11 MOLLY’S ANGEL (GB) (366)

Ch m Arvico (FR) - Sterling Moll

J Ben Ffrench Davis (7)

7 10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival in a pair of Exeter bumpers 7 months apart. Makes little appeal on his hurdles bow.

Nov22 Exe 16f NHF good 14/14 Micronormous (IRE) 78l Apr22 Exe 16f NHF good 13/13 Park This One (IRE) 69l

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM F-45P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell sole start in Irish points and hasn’t offered much in a Newton Abbot bumper and novice hurdles at Warwick/Exeter for new connections.

Nov22 Exe 23f Hdl gd-sf P/8 Sabrina (IRE) -

Oct22 War 16f Hdl good 5/6 Sir Tivo (FR) 50l

Sep22 Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 4/5 Letterston Lady 15l

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM 6/00-

6 10-9

T William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

O Debestracing

B Mr W. de Best-Turner

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Stewards Note:

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished down the field in a trio of bumpers and looks to be up against it once again as she goes hurdling after 12 months off

Feb22

2022: TRELAWNE 6 11 0 David Bass 16-1 (Kim Bailey) 13 ran

WELLWILLYA: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

BELLISSIMO MILAN: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 The Carpenter (IRE), 5-2 Off To A Flyer (IRE), 8-1 Starevitch (FR), 9-1 Seismic Wave (GB), 14-1 Back Yourself (IRE), 16-1 El Rio (IRE), 80-1 Russies Dream (GB), 200-1 Twp Stori (GB), Wellwillya (GB), Bellissimo Milan (IRE), Molly’s Angel (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

OFF TO A FLYER was an expensive purchase after winning his sole outing in points and has progressed in each of his 3 starts under Rules, finishing third at Kempton last time despite being unsuited by the drop back in trip He can open his account this time around, though The Carpenter isn’t taken lightly on his first run for Nicky Henderson. Starevitch completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OFF TO A FLYER (IRE)

2.THE CARPENTER (IRE) 3.STAREVITCH (FR)

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THIRD RACE 3.00

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £32500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £14827, 2nd £6061, 3rd £3029, 4th £1515. (Penalty Value £19318)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Scott (13 wins from 115 runners, 11%) runs KISSESFORKATIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Venetia Williams (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs KAPGA DE LILY & PINK LEGEND

Longest Traveller: KAPGA DE LILY & PINK LEGEND trained by V Williams, Hereford, 137 miles.

1

PINK LEGEND (GB) (16)

B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE) 9 11-4

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Mr Francis Mahon

B Mr Francis Mahon

S Faucets Limited

2

EMMPRESSIVE LADY (IRE) (20)

B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE) 8 11-0

J Sean Houlihan

T Susan Gardner, Longdown

O Clear Racing

B Mr C. Johnson

S Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud

3 KAPGA DE LILY (FR) (10)

Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR) 10 11-0

J Miss Lucy Turner

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Lady Judith Price & Mrs Carol Shaw

B Mme C. Gualde & Mr D. De Beauregard

S Faucets Limited

4 KISSESFORKATIE (IRE) (48)

B m Jeremy (USA) - Now Were Broke (IRE) 9 11-0

J Lorcan Williams

T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

O Derek Coles & Ian Gosden

B Mr D. Breen

S Brendon Powerwashers

5 ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (33)

B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE) 8 11-0

J Freddie Gingell E Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Mr Geoff Nicholas

B Vincent Digby

S Coral Racing Limited

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM F22-634

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a similar event at Huntingdon last season. Just the one decent effort from 3 outings so far this term, though faced a stiff task on reappearance. Needs to raise her game back up in trip

27Jan Hun 19f Ch gd-sf 4/6 Jeremys Flame (IRE) 26l

Dec22 Don 20f Ch good 3/5 Zambella (FR) 8l

Dec22 Hun 19f Ch good 6/7 Pic D’orhy (FR) 34l

TFRHIIII BHA125

FORM 0/011P-0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive as a novice hurdler and kicked on again last season with back-to-back wins at Kempton (24.5f)/Exeter (23f). However, looked very rusty after 11 months off at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago and rather thrown into the deep end on chase bow.

23Jan Fls 20f HcpH soft 9/11 Equinus (IRE) 66l

Feb22 Her 25f HcpH soft P/4 Bellatrixsa (IRE) -

Feb22 Exe 23f HcpH soft 1/6 Coeur Serein (IRE) 33/

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM 1155-43 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who made a winning reappearance last season before following up at Hereford. All the better for return this time when good third in handicap at Wincanton under this rider 10 days ago, finished with running left after fluffing the last. Needs considering.

2Feb Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/14 Certainly Red

Nov22 Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Larry

TFRHHHHH BHA142

FORM 1r-2212 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who confirmed promise of her chasing debut when comfortably landing the odds in 3-runner novice at Fontwell (19.5f) in November Excellent second in handicap at Wincanton since and big shout on these terms back up in trip

Dec22 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Tweed Skirt

Nov22 Fon 19f Ch soft 1/3 Good Look Charm (FR)

Oct22 Ntn 20f Ch good 2/4 Pic D’orhy (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA120

FORM 11-1512 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of a couple of points early in 2022 and readily got off the mark in this sphere in 3m2f Fontwell handicap Decent second off revised mark over C&D since but bit to find in this company.

10Jan Exe 24f HcpC heavy 2/4 Blackjack Magic

Dec22 Fon 25f HcpC good 1/5 Bolintlea (IRE)

Nov22 Wcn 21f HcpH gd-fm 5/5

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: SNOW LEOPARDESS 10 11 4 Jonathan Burke EVENS (Charlie Longsdon) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Kissesforkatie (IRE), 2-1 Kapga de Lily (FR), 9-2 Pink Legend (GB), 14-1 Rose of Arcadia (IRE), 25-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KISSESFORKATIE and Kapga de Lily are closely matched on what they have achieved so far but the former has scope for further improvement after just 3 starts over fences so gets the vote Kapga de Lily’s stablemate Pink Legend is best of the rest

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KISSESFORKATIE (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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FOURTH RACE 3.30

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13686, 2nd £5595, 3rd £2796, 4th £1398. (Penalty Value £17832)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 124 runners, 27%) runs LALLYGAG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs ITTACK BLUE

Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs ITTACK BLUE today. Longest Traveller: ITTACK BLUE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.

1 ITTACK BLUE (FR) (79)

Gr g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR)

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

5 11-5

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver

B G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre

S Morson Group

2 LALLYGAG (GER) (53)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Laviola (GER)

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr D. G. Staddon

B Stall 5-Stars

S Morson Group

3 PALACE BOY (GER) (43)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Palace Princess (GER)

J Connor Brace

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mr Rupert Lowe

B Gestut Hony-Hof

S Data-Path Ons Limited

4 RAPID RIVER (IRE) (9)

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - More Equity

J Lucy Gardner

T Susan Gardner, Longdown

O Gardner Wheeler

B Ms Toni Doran

S Woodhayes Stud

6 11-5

TFRHHHHI BHA-

FORM 12

TIMEFORM VIEW 310,000 gns purchase after winning a point in Ireland last spring. No chance with a useful one but beat the rest readily enough starting out over hurdles at Newbury in November Off since. Almost certainly capable of better for a yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race

Nov22 Nby 16f Hdl good 2/12 Jet Powered (IRE) 11l

TFRHHHHI BHA132

FORM 12-1121 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden/novice events here on first 2 starts over hurdles. Bumped into the smart Grey Dawning when losing his unbeaten hurdle record over C&D in December and quickly back to winning ways at Taunton since. Looks sure to go well. Dec22

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 16

6 11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Germany and made a successful start in this sphere following a lengthy absence in a 2m Chepstow novice in October Comfortably held in a deeper race at Newbury since, though.

Dec22 Nby 16f Hdl soft 6/11 Jupiter du Gite (FR) 33l

Oct22

Jun20 Dus 9f Stk - 1 - -

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 050

5 11-5

5 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (30)

B g Westerner - Beneficial Breeze (IRE)

J Jonathan Burke

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 course bumpers and a Chepstow novice hurdle

3Feb

6 11-5

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Swanee River Partnership

B Longrove Stud

S Merribelle Stable Llc

LUCCIA (GB) (78)

Ch m The Gurkha (IRE) - Earth Amber 5 11-3

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Pump & Plant Services Ltd

B Pump and Plant Services Ltd

S Pump & Plant Services Ltd

7 TIGER PRINT (GB) (90)

B m Tiger Groom - Maylan (IRE) 8 10-12

J T William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

O Debestracing

B The Spanish Connection

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 110-131

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who is 2-3 over hurdles this term. Not fully extended to defy a penalty at Huntingdon last time but more will be needed now stepping up in class. 13Jan

TFRHHHHH BHA-

FORM 11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked an excellent prospect when winning both bumper starts last season and confirmed those impressions when the ready winner of a Newbury mares’ Listed race (2m, good) on her hurdle debut in November Likely to remain unbeaten.

TFRIIIII BHA69 FORM 0P-0F05

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) 6 11 5 Harry Skelton 11-8 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Luccia (GB), 7-2 Lallygag (GER), 10-1 Ittack Blue (FR), Western Zephyr (IRE), 20-1 Palace Boy (GER), 300-1 Rapid River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The exciting LUCCIA will be very hard to beat if showing up in anything like the same form as when landing a Newbury mares’ Listed event on her hurdle debut in November Lallygag can give her most to do ahead of Ittack Blue, whose yard has won the last 2 runnings of this.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUCCIA 2.LALLYGAG (GER) 3.ITTACK BLUE (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 124 runners, 27%) runs SABRINA & TIME TO TINKER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (13 wins from 54 runners, 24%) runs SABRINA & TIME TO TINKER

Longest Traveller: BURROWS PARK trained by VWilliams, Hereford, 137 miles.

1 ESPOIR DE ROMAY (FR) (309)

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR) 9 12-0

J David Bass E Tongue Strap

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

O The Midgelets

B G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably

S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

2 LYNWOOD GOLD (IRE) (96)

Gr or Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Witch of Fife (USA) 8 11-9

J Bradley Roberts (7) E Tongue Strap

T Brian Barr, Sherborne

O Miss Daisy Hitchins

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

3 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (45)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Refinement (IRE) 6 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs Doreen Tabor

B Chelston Ireland, Ltd

S Ashford Stud

4 BURROWS PARK (FR) (13)

B g Astarabad (USA) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) 11 11-1

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III

B Mme Julie Morgan

S Faucets Limited

5 MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (15)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR)

5 10-13

J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O Tom Chadney and Friends

B Mr Nicolas Ferrand

S Culverhill Farm Racing

6 TIME TO TINKER (IRE)

Br g Stowaway - Zuzka (IRE)

7

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM 21F/33P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form last season, pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (25f) 10 months ago Tongue strap back on. Hard to fancy back over hurdles on return.

Apr22 Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Sam Brown -

Mar22 Kel 23f Ch soft 3/7 Nuts Well 4l

Oct21 Car 20f Ch soft 3/6 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE) 101/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA135

FORM 63/P0-01 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Recaptured the pick of his Irish form at just the second time of asking for new trainer when comfortably winning a 23f Lingfield handicap in November Player despite 7lb rise

Nov22 Lin 23f HcpH soft 1/11 Royal Pretender (FR) 6l

Oct22 Pon 18f Stk gd-sf 7/8 Wise Eagle (IRE) 11l

Aug22 Kny 22f HcpH gd-yd 8 Finest Evermore (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA133

FORM 2/1P-34 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressed when scoring on hurdles debut at Newbury (16.3f) 12 months ago Pulled up in Grade 1 next start but solid enough efforts in handicaps this term, seemingly finding the longer trip in range when fourth at Doncaster (3m) 45 days ago Considered.

Dec22 Don 24f HcpH good 4/9 Silver Flyer 3l

TFRHHHHI BHA127

FORM 41-0213 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways when easily taking 23f handicap hurdle at Exeter and not disgraced off 6lb higher mark when third at Plumpton 13 days ago Shortlisted.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

FORM 6325-P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who got back on track when fifth of 10 to Rock My Way in Classic Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on for his handicap debut and very much one to consider

28Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 5/10 Rock My Way (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Nby 20f Hdl soft P/12 Hermes Allen (FR) -

Feb22 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Knight Salute 20l

TFRHHHII BHA123

(44)

FORM 12P-64P

8 10-11

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mrs Angela Tincknell

B Kenneth Parkhill

S Morson Group

SABRINA (IRE) (47)

B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)

8 10-6

J Freddie Gingell (7) E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Owners Group 030

B Louis G. Vambeck

S Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season but followed good fourth at Newbury (3m) in November with poor run at Taunton 44 days ago Needs to bounce back.

Dec22

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM 13-2210 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways back in novice company in C&D contest in November but only eighth in Chepstow handicap 47 days ago More is needed now. Dec22

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: EMMPRESSIVE LADY (IRE) 7 10 13 Sean Houlihan EVENS (Susan Gardner) 6 ran

Stewards Note:

ESPOIR DE ROMAY: Following its run on 9/4/2022 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.

SABRINA: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Walking On Air (IRE), 4-1 Lynwood Gold (IRE), 6-1 Time To Tinker (IRE), 8-1 Moka de Vassy (FR), Sabrina (IRE), 9-1 Espoir de Romay (FR), 10-1 Burrows Park (FR)

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A few with chances but LYNWOOD GOLD got right back on the up for his new yard when scoring at Lingfield and can defy a 7lb rise Moka de Vassy goes into handicaps off a handy-looking mark so is feared most in his bid for a maiden success Burrows Park appeals as the pick of the remainder

SIXTH RACE 4.30

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (Leg 1 of The Veterans’ Chase Series) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £28000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £11130, 2nd £5564, 3rd £2783, 4th £1392, 5th £694, 6th £347. (Penalty Value £14568.40)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Hobbs (32 wins from 221 runners, 14%) runs MUSICAL SLAVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs RAMSES DE TEILLEE

Longest Traveller: MISTER MALARKY trained by Richard Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.

1 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (36)

Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR)

11 12-0

J David Noonan E Tongue Strap

T David Pipe, Wellington

O John White & Anne Underhill

B S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau

S W & S Recycling

2 MISTER MALARKY (GB) (106)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Priscilla

10 12-0

J Harry Bannister E Cheek Pieces

T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

O Wendy & Malcolm Hezel

B H. T. Cole

S Tote

3 CHAMBARD (FR) (36)

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR)

J Miss Lucy Turner (5)

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O David & Carol Shaw

4

11 11-9

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel

S Faucets Limited

SENIOR CITIZEN (GB) (45)

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Mothers Help 10 11-7

J A. P. Heskin E Cheek Pieces

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O McNeill Family

B C. and Mrs Wilson

S Ultima Business Solutions

5 ELEGANT ESCAPE (IRE) (36)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Graineuaile (IRE) 11 11-4

J Brendan Powell E Cheek Pieces

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Mr J. P. Romans

B Jay Leahy

S Coral Racing Limited

6

MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (47)

B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung 10 11-1

J Tom O’Brien E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Hobbs, Minehead

O Mr John P. McManus

B Simon Walford

7 RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (36)

B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE)

11 10-10

J Alan Johns E Tongue Strap

T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

O Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde

B Close Holding Ltd

S Hartnoll Hotel

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 34P4-12 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned to form in veterans’ company this season on the back of another wind op, successful at Warwick (3m) on his reappearance before a good second in the Veterans’ Handicap Chase Final at Sandown 36 days ago Can give his running again. 7Jan

soft

TFRHHHII BHA145

FORM 05022-P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Colin Tizzard but back to form for new stable when runner-up at Doncaster and Cheltenham in the spring. Returned with a lacklustre display at Ascot but has had a break since.

Oct22 Asc 23f HcpC good P/13 Our Power (IRE)

Apr22 Chl 26f HcpC good 2/7 Captain Cattistock 2

Mar22 Don 26f HcpC soft 2/7 Undersupervision (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM 2111-PU C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last season partnered with Lucy Turner, completing the hat-trick (his fourth success from 6 starts) when landing the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Has failed to complete so far this term, though.

7Jan San 24f HcpC soft U/18 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) -

Nov22 Hay 25f HcpC soft P/9 Saint Xavier (FR) -

Mar22 Chl 26f HcpC soft 1/20 Mister Coffey (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA138

FORM 230-001 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Down the weights and back to form when landing a 9-runner 3m contest at Doncaster last time, quickening clear impressively Still feasibly treated and makes plenty of appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM PU1-6PP CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Welsh National winner in 2018. Proved he retains a useful level of ability when ending last term with success in a veterans’ event at Ascot (3m) but he’s been disappointing this term.

7Jan San 24f HcpC soft P/18 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) -

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Farinet (FR) -

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 6/9 Magic Dancer 39l

TFRHHIII BHA132

FORM 3112-50 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best when scoring around 3m at Sandown and Haydock during the spring. Disappointed last time but type to bounce back quickly

TFRHHHHH BHA127

FORM 210-P33 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at this track, making all in this last year Seemingly working his way back to form this season and has been given a chance by the handicapper, so makes plenty of appeal.

7Jan

RUN TO MILAN won this off a higher mark last year and shaped well last time, so a bold showing is expected. Senior Citizen quickened away nicely when scoring at Doncaster and he’s feared along with Ramses de Teillee

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00

THE VIRGIN BET ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1616, 2nd £808, 3rd £404, 4th £202, 5th £101. (Penalty Value £2112.40)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 124 runners, 27%) runs BANTEER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 65 runners, 22%) runs MR HOPE STREET

Longest Traveller: MR HOPE STREET trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.

1 BANTEER (IRE) (-)

B g Westerner - Robyn’s Rose (IRE)

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

5 11-7

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

B J. Power & K. Power

S Trust Inns Limited

2 COOL VIEW (GB) (-)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Arctic Lady (IRE)

J Jonathan Burke

T Tom George, Slad

O Mr Simon W. Clarke

B Simon W. Clarke

S HBA Media

3 DIESEL LINE (IRE) (-)

5 11-7

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €65,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Kilmington Rose and fair hurdler Via Rosa. Leading yard boast a 34% strike rate with bumper runners this term and he’s of obvious interest on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam (c75/h96), maiden jumper (stayed 23f), closely related to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 4 1/4m) Earth Planet. Probably best watched on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

Br g Malinas (GER) - Ryans Robin (IRE) 5 11-7

J Rex Dingle

T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

O Langley’s

B Mr Patrick Hugh Murphy

S Brendon Powerwashers

4 GREAT D’TROICE (FR) (-)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR) 5 11-7

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Buckett Flach Moran Sperling

B Mrs C. Chalots & Mr & Mrs C. Marie

S Betvictor

5 MR HOPE STREET (IRE) (-)

Br g Jet Away - The Scorpion Queen (IRE) 5 11-7

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Michael Williams

B Ms Jane Roche

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 ARCTIC BLUE (GB)

(-)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Magic (IRE) 5 11-0

J Ben Jones

T Ben Clarke, Beaminster

O Midd Shire Racing

B Middshire Racing

S B G Middleton Developments Ltd

7 COSMORE (GB) (-)

B m Davidoff (GER) - Cantzagua (FR) 5 11-0

J Mr Frederick Procter (5) E Hood

T Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

O Glanvilles Stud Partners

B The Glanvilles Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Casino Markets. Yard 1-8 with their runners in bumpers this term.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Premier d’Troice, stays 29f, and half-brother to a winner on Flat. One to monitor in the betting for clues ahead of debut. Had wind op

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £42,000 3-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to 2 1/4m bumper winner Floy Joy, stays 2 1/2m. In excellent hands and another worthy of a market check on racecourse bow.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fair chaser Midnight Magic. Dam (h126), bumper/17f-19f hurdle winner (stayed 21f), half-sister to high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Speaker Weatherill. Others appeal more.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Davidoff mare. Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 2 1/2m) Farceur du Large Wears hood.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

8 LOVE BITE (IRE) (-)

B m Milan - Knotted Midge (IRE)

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Hot To Trot Jumping

B Mr John O’Brien

S Searls Land

9 NAVAJO INDY (GB) (-)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm

J David Noonan

T Tom Symonds, Hentland

5 11-0

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan mare. Sister to 2 winners, including smart hurdler/useful chaser Beat That, and half-sister to smart hurdler/ top-class chaser Might Bite. Dam winning pointer Makes obvious appeal on paper for leading yard and shortlisted.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

4 10-9

O C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop

S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel gelding. Brother to smart hurdler Navajo Pass Dam 11f winner Makes debut on back of a wind op and he’s worth a market check.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: COPPER COVE (IRE) 5 11 5 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 9-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 9 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Love Bite (IRE), 11-4 Banteer (IRE), 7-1 Mr Hope Street (IRE), 10-1 Great d’Troice (FR), 14-1 Cool View (GB), Diesel Line (IRE), 16-1 Navajo Indy (GB), 25-1 Arctic Blue (GB), 50-1 Cosmore (GB)

LOVE BITE makes obvious appeal on paper for a yard boasting an excellent record in bumpers and could well be the way to go Similar comments apply to Banteer and he’s highly respected, with Great d’Troice and Mr Hope Street worth monitoring in the betting for clues. TIMEFORM

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE VIRGIN BET CHARLES II NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9802 to the winning horse The second to receive £4516, the third £2257 and the fourth £1130 for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £90 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb 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 and/or Hurdles combined.. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £90 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7511; Second £3757; Third £1877; Fourth £940. (Penalty Value £9802.80)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE VIRGIN BET BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471 for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. 32 entries at £37. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Third Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £19318 to the winning horse The second to receive £7234, the third £3614 and the fourth £1803. for five yrs old and upwards mares only Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £162 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 9 entries at £162. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14827; Second £6061; Third £3029; Fourth £1515. (Penalty Value £19318) A

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £17832 to the winning horse The second to receive £6678, the third £3336 and the fourth £1665. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse 15 entries at £150 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13686; Second £5595; Third £2796; Fourth £1398. (Penalty Value £17832) A

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372 for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE PERTEMPS GROUP has generously sponsored this race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 16th, 2023. 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 17 entries, 4 at £25 and 13 at £125. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (Leg 1 of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £14568 to the winning horse The second to receive £6697, the third £3348, the fourth £1674, the fifth £837 and the sixth £417 for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £140 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £28 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £112 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024 In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, at £140. - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11130; Second £5564; Third £2783; Fourth £1392; Fifth £694; Sixth £347. (Penalty Value £14568.40) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE VIRGIN BET ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2112 to the winning horse The second to receive £972, the third £486, the fourth £243 and the fifth £121. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse 20 entries at £20 - Closed February 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1616; Second £808; Third £404; Fourth £202; Fifth £101. (Penalty Value £2112.40)

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