Exeter Racecard - Thursday 12th October

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RATHROCKSCOURT (IRE) (23) U411F0 D

Br B g Kotashaan (FR) - Bourbon Belle (IRE) O Mr C. Brian B L. Hanbidge

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Hadden Frost (3) J J. D. Frost, Buckfastleigh T Sponsor S

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

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1. FORM

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FIRST RACE

THE DEVONSHIRE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

1.40

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818.

(Penalty Value £9505.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

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COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (13) 8

11-0

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11-0

B m Getaway (GER) - Kitara (GER) 7 J Shane Quinlan (3) T Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton O Harriet Brown Racing Club B Cyrus Buttimer

10-7

Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE) J Adam Wedge T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B Kieran Lennon S Tote

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GLENGEEVER (IRE) (17)

Gr g Scorpion (IRE) - Anns Island (IRE) J Lorcan Williams T Ben Lund, Bridgwater O Black Knight Racing Club B Mr Alastair Mckay

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3m 54y

TFRHHHHH BHA124 FORM 3P2B-P3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner who has become expensive to follow over fences, albeit no match for a pair of promising chase debutants on the back of 5 months off at Worcester (23f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Still, this looks a great opportunity for him to get off the mark in this sphere.

29Sep Wor 23f Ch gd-sf 3/5 Broadway Boy (IRE) 23l 6May Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Arizona Cardinal 15Apr Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf B/15 Midnight River

TFRHHHII BHA106 FORM 25P333

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner/dual winner over hurdles who has placed a E Cheek Pieces few times over fences without fully convincing with his jumping or attitude.

Again never figured back over hurdles at Warwick 17 days ago and cheekpieces go back on ahead of this return to chasing.

25Sep War 21f HcpH good 3/6 Alexandra Romanov (IRE)62l 4l 9Sep Str 22f HcpC good 3/5 Steel Wave (IRE) 103/4l 31Aug Str 20f HcpC good 3/4 Latino Fling (IRE)

JOYFUL KIT (IRE) (39)

TFRHIIII BHA76 FORM 0-4033P

TIMEFORM VIEW Sketchy jumper of hurdles who made the frame on first 2 starts over fences but jumped ponderously and never figured when pulled up in handicap at Worcester (23f) 39 days ago. Stiff task on her hands returned to novice company.

3Sep Wor 23f HcpC good P/10 Ya Know Yaseff (IRE) 41/2l 19Aug Mkt 23f HcpC good 3/6 Young Wolf (IRE) 20Jul Wor 20f HcpC good 3/7 Dicey Rielly (IRE) 51/2l 2022:MEETING ABANDONED

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 1-5 Coconut Splash (IRE), 9-2 Glengeever (IRE), 25-1 Joyful Kit (IRE) COCONUT SPLASH has long since been expensive to follow over fences but this looks

PLAY SMARTER a great opportunity for him to get off the mark. Glengeever can give him most to do.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) 2.GLENGEEVER (IRE) 3.JOYFUL KIT (IRE)

RACE RESULTS RACE TIME

DISTANCE

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3RD

2ND

4TH

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FIRST RACE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): E Williams (12 wins from 92 runners, 13%) runs COCONUT SPLASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs COCONUT SPLASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: COCONUT SPLASH trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 126 miles.

S Sponsor Br Breeding

SECOND RACE

THE EXETER SEASON OPENER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2.15

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A Honeyball (17 wins from 56 runners, 30%) runs AMALFI BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs AMALFI BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JEUDIDEE trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham & GO ON YA GOODTHING trained by D Brace, Bridgend, both 133 miles.

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JEUDIDEE (FR) (23)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who created a good impression in making a successful start over hurdles in a first-time tongue strap at this course. Creditable third under a penalty at Uttoxeter 23 days ago and he could resume winning ways in a weak race.

19Sep Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/11 Williethebuilder (IRE) 13l 3l 29Aug Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Gaius 53l 23Jul Str 16f NHF good 7/9 Minella Rescue (IRE)

AMALFI BAY (GB) (131)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 56 BF

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Affinity 5 11-2 J Rex Dingle E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Elite Racing Club B Elite Racing Club S Elite Racing Club

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BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (24)

B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE) J Micheal Nolan T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater O Mr P. D. Purdy B P. D. Purdy S Tote

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat who went backwards from a mildly promising hurdling debut when sixth in a novice at Worcester four months ago. May yet do better in this sphere.

3Jun Wor 16f Hdl good 6/8 Hidol du Livet (FR) 10May Fon 21f Hdl good 5/11 Hot Rod Lincoln (IRE) Sep22 Hay 11f Hcp gd-sf 12/12 Prydwen (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice/maiden hurdles and looks firmly up against it again.

18Sep Wor 16f Hdl 2Sep Ntn 16f Hdl 17Jul Ntn 18f Hdl

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POST NO BILLS (IRE) (18)

B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE) J Finn Lambert (5) T Ryan Potter, Sellack O Pyne Swinburne Partnership B Miss Christine Keymer

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good 5/9 Rock House (IRE) 50l good 4/6 Carrigeen Kampala (IRE)58l gd-sf 8/11 Frankie Faulkner (IRE) 42l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0P-B

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 completed starts over hurdles at the start of the spring.

31May Ntn 21f Hdl 9Mar Wcn 19f Hdl 7Feb Tnt 19f Hdl

good B/8 Basford (IRE) gd-sf P/7 Gyenyame gd-sf 11/12 Holetown Hero (FR)

75l

TFRHHHHI BHA107 FORM 126321

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has developed into a fair chaser after a quiet start over hurdles, winning at Plumpton recently. Strong claims if he can replicate that form back in this sphere.

24Sep Plm 16f HcpC good 1/4 Line of Descent (IRE) 51/2l 26Aug Cml 17f HcpC soft 2/4 Glory And Honour (IRE) 21/4l 3Aug Str 22f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Mole Court (IRE) 11l

ANCIENT CAPITAL (GB) (28)

B g Frankel - Spirit ofXian (IRE) J Sean Houlihan T Robert Stephens, Caldicot O M Duthie & T Waters B Rockcliffe Stud

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23l 15l 77l

TFRHIIII BHA72 FORM 045

11-2

4 GETAWAY TOTHE WOOD (IRE) (134) B g Getaway (GER) - SaltyWind Lady (IRE) J Harry Kimber (3) T Sarah Robinson, Bridgwater O Mr Brian Robinson B Mrs M. Munnelly

2m 2f 111y

TFRHHHHH BHA111 FORM 1013

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Alidee (FR) 4 11-7 J David Bass E Tongue Strap T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Park View B Jean-Nicholas Tige & Thierry Cypres S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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TFRHHIII BHAFORM

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner. 10/3, last of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, good to soft) 28 days ago, possibly amiss. Hard to make a strong case for on hurdling bow.

14Sep Fls 11f Hcp soft 5/5 Navarre Express 2Aug Lei 11f Hcp soft 6/9 Selenachorus 13Jul Nby 13f Hcp good 3/10 Kyle of Lochalsh

GO ON YA GOODTHING (IRE) (24)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3P-4002

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Hadya (IRE) 4 11-0 J Connor Brace E Tongue Strap T David Brace, Bridgend O Mr David Brace B Skehanagh Bloodstock & Rachel Weld

28l 7l 21/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something more like his bumper debut form at the second time of asking over hurdles when runner-up at Worcester (2m) last week. Goes up in trip now with plenty more needed.

18Sep Wor 16f Hdl good 2/7 Gieves (IRE) 19l 42l 31Aug Str 18f Hdl good 7/8 Dream Jet (IRE) 32l 31Jul Ntn 16f NHF good 9/13 Phantom Gold (IRE) 8

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: GO ON YA GOODTHING: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jeudidee (FR), 5-2 Post No Bills (IRE), 5-1 Amalfi Bay (GB), 10-1 Go On Ya Goodthing (IRE), 28-1 Ancient Capital (GB), 150-1 Bowmans Dream (GB), 250-1 Getaway Tothe Wood (IRE) JEUDIDEE has the best hurdling form and is fancied to enhance a good strike rate at the likely expense of Post No Bills, who is a big player based on chasing form. Amalfi

PLAY SMARTER Bay is the pick of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JEUDIDEE (FR) 2.POST NO BILLS (IRE) 3.AMALFI BAY

RACE RESULTS DISTANCE 3RD

2ND

4TH

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THIRD RACE

THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504.

(Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

2.50

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): E Williams (12 wins from 92 runners, 13%) runs QUOI DE NEUF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs QUOI DE NEUF LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINK EYED PEDRO trained by D Brace, Bridgend, 133 miles.

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QUOI DE NEUF (FR) (12)

OPENING BID (GB) (7)

B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA) J Bryan Carver T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare B Mrs N. L. Naylor S Woodwarm Stoves

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TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner chase at Fakenham in June but in nothing like the same form both starts since.

This does at least represent a slight drop in class and cheekpieces are back on.

30Sep Mkt 21f HcpC good 9/12 Found On (IRE) 31l 69l 2Jul Cml 21f HcpC gd-sf 10/10 Arthur’s Quay (IRE) nk 4Jun Fkn 21f HcpC good 1/4 Hatcher (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 111512 D BF

11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences at Worcester in May and hasn’t looked back since, winning 3 of next 4 starts, including at Newton Abbot last month, jumping fluently. Another sound second at Warwick a week ago and he’s sure to give it another good go.

5Oct War 20f HcpC good 2/6 Bagheera Ginge 31/4l 11Sep Ntn 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 Investment Manager 33/4l 23Jul Str 19f HcpC good 5/7 Gold Link (FR) 23l

PINK EYED PEDRO (GB) (82)

TFRHHHHH BHA118 FORM 2/05-120 D

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE) 12 11-8 J Connor Brace E Tongue Strap T David Brace, Bridgend O Mr David Brace B Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher S Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser who ended a long losing run after a year off in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Not seen to best effect when mid-field at Market Rasen the following month and the assessor has given him a major chance returned to fences.

22Jul Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 8/14 Coal Fire (IRE) 8l 1 4Jul Str 22f HcpH good 2/7 Hunting Percival /2l hd 6Jun Swl 20f HcpH good 1/6 Ike Sport (FR)

4 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (24)

TFRHHHII BHA113 FORM 333415 D

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR) 9 11-3 J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert S Coral Racing Limited

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ROMANOR (GB) (17)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE) J Micheal Nolan T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O Four hens and a cock B BBA 2010 Ltd S We Do Vans

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2m 3f 48y

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 12-4100

B g Anzillero (GER) - Qualite Controlee (FR) 9 11-13 J Adam Wedge E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr & Mrs William Rucker B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian S Tote

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S Sponsor Br Breeding

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form (on back of second wind operation) when taking 4-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f) last month. That wasn’t a strong race and he was brushed aside at Worcester last time.

18Sep Wor 20f HcpC good 5/6 Hang In There (IRE) 26l s.h 2Sep Ntn 16f HcpC good 1/4 Romanor 15l 31Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good 4/8 Dan’s Chosen (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA112 FORM 323525

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped below last winning mark but increasingly looks like one who needs everything to drop right given how he’s ridden. Others more persuasive.

25Sep War 20f HcpC good 5/10 Are U Wise To That (IRE) 15l s.h 2Sep Ntn 16f HcpC good 2/4 Kauto The King (FR) 22Aug Ntn 20f HcpC good 5/5 Investment Manager 33l

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Opening Bid (GB), 3-1 Pink Eyed Pedro (GB), 11-2 Romanor (GB), 13-2 Kauto The King (FR), 15-2 Quoi de Neuf (FR) PINK EYED PEDRO is firmly into the veteran stage of his career but he’s been given a massive chance by the assessor returned to fences, so he’s fancied to cash in. Opening PLAY SMARTER Bid has been in terrific form for some time now so he’s the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PINK EYED PEDRO 2.OPENING BID 3.QUOI DE NEUF (FR)

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FOURTH RACE

THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

3.25

for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A Honeyball (17 wins from 56 runners, 30%) runs FOUNTAINSPINKLADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs VIVID PINK LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEWMILL GETAWAY trained

by D Brace, Bridgend, 133 miles.

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BRECCIA (GB) (29)

B m Intello (GER) - Rock Choir 5 11-2 J Sean Houlihan E Tongue Strap T Robert Stephens, Caldicot O Mr A. Jenkins B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

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MISS MARETTE (GB) (362)

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B m Passing Glance - La Marette J Bryan Carver T Chris Down, Cullompton O Culm Valley Racing B Mrs S. L. Bates S Woodwarm Stoves

4 NATHAN WALKER (GB) (20) 5

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - West River (USA) J Harry Kimber (3) T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe O This time next year maybe B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd

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13Sep Bth 14f Hcp good 3/7 Cherry Cola 1Sep Fls 16f Hcp soft 6/10 Tarbat Ness Nov22 Wol 13f Hcp stand 9/13 Victory March (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5/1-5214 D BF

29Aug Wor 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Jolie Baie (FR) 23l 17Jul Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 1/5 Dontmesswithme (IRE)11/2l 5Jul Wor 16f NHF good 2/6 Daytona Beach (IRE) 6l

11-2

TFRHHHII BHA74 FORM 250U04-

11-2

TFRHHIII BHAFORM U/000-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs but she E Hood recorded a good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 12 months ago. Possibilities if fully tuned up for her comeback.

Oct22 Str 18f HcpH good 4/15 Samatian (IRE) 21/2l 25l Jul22 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Durragh (IRE) Jul22 Ntn 16f HcpH good U/7 Ranco (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 10 months before remote third of 5 in novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

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23l 64l 31l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Bollin Eric filly. Dam maiden hurdler/well held sole start over fences. Market can prove a good guide.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

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11-1

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 4312

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who posted a very good second of 8 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 24 days ago. Interesting hurdling debutante.

18Sep Wor 16f NHF good 2/8 Little Peter 3Sep Wor 16f NHF good 1/5 Drumlee Spud (IRE) 28Jul Utt 15f NHF gd-sf 3/6 Berg Nellie (IRE)

THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE) (99)

B f Califet (FR) - Foxyfirth (IRE) J Gearoid Harney (7) T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Syd Hosie B P. Heskin & A. Heskin S Sherbourne Utilities Ltd

41/2l 12l 23l

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Held back by inexperience when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle (11/10) at Worcester (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 44 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not discounted.

NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) (24)

B f Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE) J Connor Brace T David Brace, Bridgend O Mr David Brace B Derwent Dene Farm

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM

22Sep Ntn 16f Hdl heavy 3/5 Presenting Nelly Dec22 Exe 16f NHF gd-sf 9/10 Inthewaterside (FR) Oct22 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 10/12 Bullets Hill (IRE)

GORCOMBE FIZZ (GB) (-)

B f Bollin Eric - Champagne Rosie J Bryony Frost T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh O Mr Phill Meaden B J. A. G. Meaden S Gorcombe Extreme Sports

2m 161y

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who posted a good third of 7 in handicap at Bath (14f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Much respected now going hurdling.

FOUNTAINSPINKLADY (GB) (44)

B m Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble 5 11-2 J Rex Dingle E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O The Fountains Partnership B Fountains Partnership S Geegeez.co.uk

S Sponsor Br Breeding

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-623

11-1

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in a pair ofWorcester bumpers this summer E Tongue Strap (for Fergal O’Brien first occasion). Tongue tie reached for now switching to hurdles. No forlorn hope.

5Jul Wor 16f NHF good 3/6 Daytona Beach (IRE) 28Jun Wor 16f NHF good 2/6 Chef d’Etat (IRE) 2Jun Str 16f NHF good 6/7 Penniless (IRE) 16

71/4l 23/4l 51/4l

8 VIVID PINK (GB) (67)

B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Pink Diamond J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Dr Anne J. F. Gillespie B Dr A. Gillespie S Goodwin Racing Ltd

4

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 60-2

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Still in need of the experience but showed E Hood improved form after 5 months off when second of 5 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 14/1) 67 days ago. Very much one to consider on her hurdles debut.

6Aug Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 2/5 One Colour (IRE) 43/4l 41l 24Feb War 16f NHF good 10/12 Telepathique 14l Nov22 Hun 13f NHF good 6/10 Kutaiba (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7.

Hood worn by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note: NEWMILL GETAWAY: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped entering the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Newmill Getaway (IRE), 4-1 Vivid Pink (GB), 5-1 Breccia (GB), 11-2 Fountainspinklady (GB), 15-2 Theweddingcanwait (IRE), 33-1 Gorcombe Fizz (GB), 40-1 Miss Marette (GB), 50-1 Nathan Walker (GB) The market should prove highly informative but NEWMILL GETAWAY brings some fair winning bumper form to the table so is fancied to go in at the first time of asking in PLAY SMARTER this sphere. Fellow newcomers Vivid Pink and Breccia both offer potential too and can chase home David Brace’s filly in that order.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) 2.VIVID PINK 3.BRECCIA

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THE TOPSHAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

4.00

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (21 wins from 182 runners, 12%) runs PEPSIWITHACAP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs BAHTIYAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: FERRYBRIDGE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 242 miles.

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GERARD MENTOR (FR) (13)

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR) 7 12-0 J Kai Lenihan (7) E Visor, Tongue Strap T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall B Vincent Le Roy et al S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

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FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) (9)

5

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen J Mr Alex Chadwick (7) T James Owen, Newmarket O Mr J Owen B Martin Moloney

3

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Miss Mauna Kea (IRE) 9 11-13 J Adam Wedge E Blinkers T John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn O Mr R. Cooper B Ms E. O’Neill

6

PITTSBURG (IRE) (8)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE) J Finn Lambert (5) T Ryan Potter, Sellack O Mr S. McCafferty B John Fitzgerald

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2m 161y

TFRHHHHH BHA99 (-2) FORM 0-000P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much for Michael Hourigan in Ireland E Hood but shaped with greater promise when fourth in a 13-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on recent debut for new connections. Possibilities here if able to build on that.

3Oct Seg 16f HcpH good 4/13 Escobedo 13l Close Enough (IRE) 27Jul Lim 22f HcpH yd-sf P Flidais (IRE) 91l 4Jun Kil 18f Hdl gd-yd 9

TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 6563-2P

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French gelding who remains a maiden in this sphere following 11 attempts. However, positive start for this yard (also first run following a wind op) when runner-up at Stratford (16.3f, good) in August and a line can be drawn through subsequent effort there (saddle slipped).

9Sep Str 16f HcpH good P/6 Max of Stars (FR) 1 24Aug Str 16f HcpH good 2/11 Tally’s Son /2l 37l 13Mar Plm 15f HcpH soft 3/6 Inferno Sacree (FR)

4 HAPPY COMPANY (IRE) (49)

TURPIN GOLD (GB) (40)

B Breeder

TFRHHIII BHA99 FORM 6-06F05 CD

BAHTIYAR (FR) (33)

B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Tamara J Sean Houlihan T Robert Stephens, Caldicot O The Shinton Family B J. B. J. Richards

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 handicap hurdles at around 2m last season, including overthis C&D. Has slipped to a dangerous mark (3lb lower than for his latest success) but needs to bounce back in a major way following a string of poor performances.

29Sep Wor 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Getaway Tom (IRE) 14l 16l 4Aug Bgr 16f HcpH good 8/8 Long Call 26Jun Swl 15f HcpH good F/5 The Grey Falco (FR)

12-0

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR) 5 11-13 J Mr Ben Sutton (7) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr N. Sutton B Mr Joel Denis S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

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E Tongue Strap

TFRHHIII BHA98 FORM 5022-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally in this sphere when seeing off 4 rivals at Fontwell (21.7f, good to firm) in May but ran poorly there last time. Blinkers refitted.

24Aug Fon 29May Lei 28May Fon

TFRHHIII BHA96 FORM 04205F

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in a Stratford novice last September and posted his best effort since switched to handicaps when runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) during the summer. Hasn’t matched that in 3 subsequent starts, though, and others make more appeal.

2Sep Ntn 16f HcpH good F/10 Good Impression 33/4l 22Aug Ntn 16f HcpH good 5/6 Clearance 20Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 8/9 Emanate 24l

TFRHHHII BHA91 FORM 411222 D

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in recent months, winning back-to-back handicap over fences at Perth and Market Rasen in August and has found just one too good on each of his last 3 starts, including when returned to this sphere at Uttoxeter last month. Solid each-way chance.

4Oct Bgr 17f HcpC soft 2/9 Gambie Tiep (FR) 21/4l 23/4l 13Sep Utt 15f HcpH good 2/8 Isabella Bee (IRE) 28Aug Cml 17f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Tonto’s Spirit nose

PEPSIWITHACAP (IRE) (31)

B f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Zamid (FR) 4 11-4 J Jack Tudor E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O Jagger Ley Racing B Mrs J. Norris S W & S Recycling

21f HcpH good 6/6 Rebel Intentions (IRE) 40l 11f Hcp gd-fm 10/11 Blazer Two 21l 21f HcpH gd-fm 1/5 Happy Index 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHA90 FORM B03403 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland last year and though rather hit-and-miss since, she arrives here on the back of a solid effort at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft).

Reproduction of that would give her a fighting chance.

11Sep Ntn 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Saddlers Quest 13/4l 29l 2Sep Ntn 16f HcpH good 8/10 Good Impression 51/4l 22Aug Ntn 16f HcpH good 4/13 Saddlers Quest 18

8 LADY VALENTINE (IRE) (204)

TFRHHIII BHA89 FORM 0620-

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Mais Si 4 11-3 J David Bass E Cheek Pieces T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O ValueRacingClub.co.uk B Minch Bloodstock S Betvictor

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TIMEFORMVIEW Successful as a 2-y-o on the Flat forTom Dascombe and placed in handicaps for Hugo Palmer in 2022. No better than modest form since switched to this sphere, though, and has undergone a wind op since her latest start in March.

22Mar War 19f HcpH soft 9/10 Cluain Aodha (IRE) 49l 71/2l 26Feb Her 16f Hdl good 2/8 Never No Trouble 26Jan Wet 16f Hdl soft 6/11 Shared 91/4l

FLAMENCO DE KERSER (FR) (199)

TFRHIIII BHA87 FORM F/PPPP5-

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Nouba de Kerser (FR) 8 11-2 J Richie McLernon T Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum O Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd B Mme Kerstin Drevet S Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

10 VIN ROUGE (IRE) (40)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Adventure Seeker (FR) 5 J Micheal Nolan T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury O Mrs Deborah Potter B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill S We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful once from 5 starts between the flags but he’s 0-12 under Rules and looks set for another struggle.

27Mar Wcn 15f HcpH gd-sf 5/5 Universal Secret (IRE) 82l 10Mar Exe 16f HcpH good P/15 Looking For Larry (IRE) 7Jan Wcn 15f HcpH gd-sf P/17 Force de Frap (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA86 FORM P-31553 D

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) and put in a good shift when third of 10 over the same C&D last time, conceding first run to the pair that beat him. Down another 1lb and he has to enter calculations.

2Sep Ntn 16f HcpH good 3/10 Good Impression 51/4l 6l 24Aug Str 16f HcpH good 5/11 Tally’s Son 19l 2Jul Utt 15f HcpH good 5/12 Ambassador (IRE)

11 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (22)

TFRHHHHI BHA79 FORM 0-06653

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA) 5 10-8 J Beau Morgan (5) E Tongue Strap T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O D. J. Jeffreys B Declan Phelan S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has largely struggled since wide-margin Worcester maiden success last summer but returned to form when a close third in a first-time tongue strap at Kelso (2 1/4m, good) on latest start. Big player off the same mark here if able to back that effort up.

20Sep Kel 18f HcpH good 3/8 Darkest Day (IRE) nk 11l 30Aug Utt 15f HcpH good 5/10 Enthused (IRE) 16l 20Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 6/9 Emanate

12 GRINN (IRE) (24)

TFRHIIII BHA77

13 MARLEY HEAD (IRE) (64)

TFRHIIII BHA77 FORM U6-0006

FORM 000400 B m Glor Na Mara (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE) 7 10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who is readily passed over J Jay Tidball (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces on the back of a heavy defeat at Worcester last month.

T David Rees, Haverfordwest O Welsh Wizards B J. S. Bolger 104l 18Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 9/11 Hedera Park (IRE) 33l 22Aug Ntn 16f HcpH good 12/13 Saddlers Quest 8l 1Aug Wor 16f HcpH good 4/8 Forget The Way

14 TALLY’S SON (GB) (35)

B g Assertive - Talamahana J Thomasina Eyston (7) T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Paul & Ann de Weck B Paul and Ann de Weck S Tote

9

10-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat but latest effort in that sphere in August was poor and he hasn’t shown much in half-a-dozen runs over hurdles. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement.

9Aug Bth 8f Hcp gd-sf 12/13 Jack Sparowe (IRE) 13l 11l 23Jul Ntn 16f HcpH good 6/8 Sassified (IRE) 81/2l 5Jul Wor 20f HcpH good 8/12 Bensini

TFRHHIII BHA75 FORM 026410

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally opened hurdles account at Stratford in August but failed to fire next time and his profile is too patchy for comfort.

7Sep Swl 15f HcpH good 7/8 Shuil Donn (IRE) 24Aug Str 16f HcpH good 1/11 Bahtiyar (FR) 23Jul Ntn 16f HcpH good 4/8 Sassified (IRE)

15 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (35)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE) 4 10-2 J Toby Wynne (3) E Tongue Strap T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas O Mr E. A. Brook B Paddy Byrne S Swansway

TFRHHHII BHA71 FORM 0P5-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than he did in a trio of junior hurdles when third on handicap debut back from a break at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) last month. Needs to brush up on his jumping but could have a part to play if able to do so.

7Sep Swl 15f HcpH good 3/8 Shuil Donn (IRE) 61/2l 41l 15Feb Wet 16f Hdl good 5/6 Bois Guillbert (FR) 6Jan Lud 15f Hdl soft P/10 Spirit d’Aunou (FR)

16 TIME TO BURN (IRE) (31)

B m Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Wholesome (USA) 5 10-2 J Lorcan Murtagh E Hood, Tongue Strap T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Mr Richard Weeks and Mrs Denise E Smith B Lech Breeding Ltd S Junction 24 Ltd

36l 1 /2l 7l

TFRHIIII BHA69 FORM U003-66

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair third of 8 on handicap debut in this sphere at Wincanton (2m, good) in March but well held both starts since returning from a break last month.

23l 11Sep Ntn 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Saddlers Quest 2Sep Ntn 16f Hdl good 6/6 Carrigeen Kampala (IRE)75l 63/4l 1Mar Wcn 15f HcpH good 3/8 Ivetwiggedit 19

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Ch g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Boast 4 10-5 J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Colin Tizzard Racing Club B Ms Caterina Dargan S Coral Racing Limited

17 DOLLY BIRD (GB) (185) B m Shantou (USA) - Sparron Hawk (FR) J Bryan Carver T Chris Honour, Ashburton O The Dolly Bird Syndicate B Mr D. A. Rees-Jones S Cotswold Stone Supplies

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10-2

TFRHIIII BHA63 FORM 00P0-

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles to date. 10lb ‘wrong’ at the weights for this handicap debut.

10Apr Chp 16f Hdl 13Mar Tnt 16f Hdl 28Jan Utt 15f Hdl

gd-sf 7/9 Manorbank (IRE) gd-sf P/13 Mardoof (IRE) gd-sf 11/13 Benassi (IRE)

81l 45l

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 11, 12, 13, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 16.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5, 8.

Stewards Note: BAHTIYAR: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

MARLEY HEAD: Following its run on 9/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ten Ten Twenty (IRE), 7-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 8-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 17-2 Vin Rouge (IRE), 9-1 Ferrybridge (IRE), 10-1 Pepsiwithacap (IRE), 14-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 16-1 Turpin Gold (GB), 18-1 Gerard Mentor (FR), 20-1 Tally’s Son (GB), 22-1 Lady Valentine (IRE), 28-1 Happy Company (IRE), 40-1 Marley Head (IRE), 50-1 Flamenco de Kerser (FR), 66-1 Time To Burn (IRE), 80-1 Grinn (IRE), 250-1 Dolly Bird (GB) A chance is taken on FERRYBRIDGE, who stepped up on what he showed in Ireland when fourth at Sedgefield on his first start for the James Owen yard. This low-mileage 5-y-o will be a serious contender if able to build on that. Ten Ten Twenty went close at PLAY SMARTER Kelso last month and is feared most off the same mark, while Bahtiyar, the consistent Pittsburg and Vin Rouge are others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) 2.TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) 3.BAHTIYAR (FR)

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THE STEPHEN GIBB (POTTER) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

4.35

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189.

(Penalty Value £3960.75)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Hobbs & J White (31 wins from 214 runners, 14%) runs DAN’S CHOSEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs RED HAPPY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOBIE trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 158 miles.

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HOBIE (FR) (13)

DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) (40)

GALLOW FORD (IRE) (525)

B g Westerner - Magical Theatre (IRE) J Shane Quinlan (3) T Katy Price, Llanigon O Mr Nick Elliott B Mrs Marie Wafer S Tote

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2m 3f 48y

TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM P-06141

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced backto form in refitted cheekpieces when scoring at Newton Abbot (21f) in July, but failed to back up that effort on his next outing. Resumed winning ways when making all at the same C&D last month, though might find it tougher to repeat the same tactics this time.

2Sep Ntn 20f HcpC good 1/4 Chief Black Robe (IRE) 3/4l 22Aug Ntn 20f HcpC good 4/5 Investment Manager 30l 33/4l 31Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good 1/8 Glajou (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM 5621/4/4- CD

11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner and scored over hurdles at this course in April 2021. Making his second start back following a 12-month absence, showed aptitude on his chasing debut when fourth in Worcester handicap (22f) in May last year, but off another 17 months since.

May22 Wor 20f HcpC good 4/9 De Barley Basket (IRE) 22l 11l Apr22 Fls 20f HcpH good 4/4 Quickbuck (IRE) 23/4l Apr21 Exe 18f HcpH gd-fm 1/6 Magic Dancer

4 RED HAPPY (FR) (6)

Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) 6 11-10 J Jack Tudor E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O David Pipe Racing Club B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al S W & S Recycling

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B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who stepped up on low-key hurdles debut when landing a Worcester maiden (2m) in May. However, following 3 months off he struggled in both of his starts in September, so he needs to get back on track as he makes his chasing bow.

29Sep Wor 20f HcpH gd-sf P/16 Ike Sport (FR) 86l 7Sep Swl 15f Hdl good 4/8 Manimole 31/2l 3Jun Str 16f Hdl gd-fm 3/3 Komedy Kicks (IRE)

B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) 8 12-0 J Sean Houlihan E Cheek Pieces T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II B Christopher McKeever S Philip Hobbs Racing

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T Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM 0-5134P

B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR) 6 12-0 J David Bass T David Dennis, Banbury O Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Tim Wright B G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre S DD Racing Ltd

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TFRHHHHH BHA101 (+2) FORM 40-3652 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times in 2022, bagging handicap chases (including at this course) off much higher marks than this either side of landing the odds in novice hurdle at Southwell. Reverted to fences, back to form when second at Fontwell (26f) 6 days ago and he can go one better.

6Oct Fon 25f HcpC good 2/6 Hipop des Ongrais (FR)23/4l 29Aug Wor 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Classic Concorde (IRE) 16l 19Aug Per 23f HcpH good 6/11 The Longest Day (IRE) 18l

FANZIO (FR) (70)

B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) 8 11-4 J Brendan Powell E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Laura Hurley, Tiverton O Fanzio Partnership B Jean Brest

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 100-4PP D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton (2m) in March but hasn’t shown much form in 5 starts for his current yard, pulled up on his last 2 outings. Wind op needs to help spark a return to form.

3Aug Str 22f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Justshortofabubble 17Jul Ntn 16f HcpC gd-sf P/5 Heronord (FR) 40l 14Jun Ntn 16f HcpC good 4/5 Opening Bid

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GETTHEPOT (IRE) (30)

TFRHHIII BHA93

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SCRUMPY BOY (GB) (81)

TFRHHHHI BHA86

FORM 1R-5P6P B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE) 8 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in handicap chases in 2022 but J Bryony Frost E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces little promise this year, including back over hurdles on his last 2 starts T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold having left Fergal O’Brien. Others more persuasive as he returns to O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson chasing.

B Noel Fenton 12Sep Wor 23f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Hungry Hill (IRE) 22l 4Aug Bgr 23f HcpH good 6/9 Dakota Beat (IRE) S The Good Racing Company Ltd 21Jun Wor 23f HcpC good P/10 Dindin (FR) FORM 1/P5-U21 B g Apple Tree (FR) - Presuming 11 10-9 TIMEFORMVIEW Has returned to form on his last 2 starts, produced J Harry Kimber (3) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces to lead soon after 5 out when getting back to winning ways at T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington Newton Abbot (21f) in July. Respected as he makes first run for yard O SMLC Racing after leaving Keiran Burke.

B James A. Thompson 23Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good 1/9 Justshortofabubble nk 20Jun Str 22f HcpC good 2/5 Do It For Thy Sen (IRE) 41/2l S Tote 17May Ntn 20f HcpC good U/7 Petticoat Lucy (IRE) 22

8 TROED Y MELIN (IRE) (179) B g Craigsteel - Kissangel (IRE) J Bryan Carver T Chris Honour, Ashburton O No Illusions Partnership B Mr John Costello S Cotswold Stone Supplies

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TFRHHIII BHA79 FORM 5P36PP- CD

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a reduced mark when making a successful reappearance at Warwick (25.4f) in May last year, but his form his gone the wrong way since then. Has plenty to prove after a further 6 months off.

16Apr Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Duke of Deception (IRE) Nov22 Tnt 23f HcpC good P/8 Born At Midnight 24l Oct22 Exe 19f HcpC gd-fm 6/7 Forget You Not (FR) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note: SCRUMPY BOY: Following its run on 23/7/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered a wounded pastern.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Red Happy (FR), 7-2 Dan’s Chosen (IRE), Scrumpy Boy (GB), 7-1 Gallow Ford (IRE), 14-1 Getthepot (IRE), 18-1 Hobie (FR), 28-1 Fanzio (FR), 33-1 Troed Y Melin (IRE) Having dropped a long way in the weights, RED HAPPY returned to form when runner-up at Fontwell 6 days ago and he can build on that to return to winning ways.

PLAY SMARTER Scrumpy Boy was successful at Newton Abbot when last seen in July and is feared most on his stable debut, with Dan’s Chosen the pick of the remainder.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RED HAPPY (FR) 2.SCRUMPY BOY 3.DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE)

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THE DEVON CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

SEVENTH RACE

5.10

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D Pipe (21 wins from 182 runners, 12%) runs NIBRAS GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs NIBRAS GOLD WEIGHTWATCHER: THAHAB IFRAJ won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 7lb to 96.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COOLNAUGH HAZE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 242 miles.

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BYZANTINE EMPIRE (GB) (9)

B g Golden Horn - Mainstay 6 12-0 J Jack Hogan (3) E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O R Treacy and F O’Brien B Rachel D. S. Hood S Bresbet

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2m 2f 111y

TFRHHHII BHA120 (-5) FORM 226-460

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since landing pair of small field handicap chases (at around 2m) last summer but had held his form relatively well in defeat until a rare poor effort at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 7/2) 9 days ago. Hurdles mark perhaps still on the stiff side.

3Oct Swl 15f HcpH good 7/8 Feel The Pinch 35l 43/4l 23Sep Wol 12f Hcp stand 8/11 Starfighter 14Sep Fls 11f Hcp soft 2/5 Navarre Express 51/2l

COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (12)

TFRHHHHH BHA119 FORM 223414 BF

B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze 5 11-13 J Freddie Gingell (3) T James Owen, Newmarket O Brownsbarn TBs & The Sheephaven Bay B B. & J. McDonald S Rapido Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning start for new yard at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in August and ran respectably from a 10lb higher mark at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 7/2) 9 days ago. Can give another good account.

30Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/11 Liverpool Knight 6l 7l 22Aug Wor 16f HcpH good 1/12 Hiconic 61/2l 7Jul Ntn 16f HcpH good 4/8 Manor Park

NIBRAS GOLD (IRE) (17)

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM 5-13222 B g Golden Horn - Whipped (IRE) 5 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Won in tidy fashion from the front at Ffos Las in May and hasn’t J Gearoid Harney (8) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces finished anyworse than third in 4 outings since, again running to form when second T David Pipe, Wellington of 6 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Warwick (21f, good) 17 days ago. Others are perhaps O ValueRacingClub.co.uk better treated but he’s not discounted with cheekpieces back on.

B Forenaghts,Tinnakill,Colts Neck Stallion 25Sep War 21f HcpH good 2/6 Alexandra Romanov (IRE)51/2l 7Sep Swl 15f HcpH good 2/6 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE)21/2l S W & S Recycling 13/4l 31Jul Ntn 16f HcpH good 2/7 Clearance

4 FAT SAM (GB) (29)

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Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR) J Ben Ffrench Davis (3) T Chris Down, Cullompton O Mr David Lockwood B Woodmore Racing S Woodwarm Stoves

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TFRHHHII BHA112 FORM 36-32F5 D

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a heavy fall over fences at Newton Abbot on his penultimate outing and was perhaps still feeling those effects when down the field at Uttoxeter last time. Others are easier to fancy on his return to hurdling.

13Sep Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Creative Control (IRE) 25l 31Jul Ntn 20f HcpC good F/8 Dan’s Chosen (IRE) 27Jun Ntn 20f HcpC good 2/5 Farouk De Cheneau (FR)33/4l

POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) (23)

B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Six Pack (FR) 7 11-3 J Nick Slatter E Tongue Strap T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold O Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson B GAEC des Livets, Poulinieres.com et al S The Good Racing Company Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who was well placed to land 4-timer in novice hurdles at around 2m for Fergal O’Brien last summer. May well have won at Stratford if jumping better on her penultimate hurdles outing but proved far too free at Uttoxeter last month. Comes with risks attached.

19Sep Utt 15f HcpH soft 4/5 Isabella Bee (IRE) 15l 12l 18Aug Wol 9f Stk stand 6/12 Naaey 1l 3Aug Str 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Pillar of Steel

COPSHILL LAD (IRE) (156)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER) 5 11-1 J Bradley Harris (3) E Tongue Strap T Milton Harris, Warminster O Middleham Park Racing XLVII B Miss Roisin O’Brien S Middleham Park Racing

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TFRHHHII BHA109 FORM 110-324

CABRAKAN (IRE) (9)

B g Divine Prophet (AUS) - Ready’s Legend (USA) J Elizabeth Gale (7) T Milton Harris, Warminster O Avon Racing Limited B Aquis Farm S Bresbet

TFRHHHHI BHA107 FORM 13453-F BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to really build on the promise of his impressive bumper success but would have finished a clear second when falling late at Fakenham when last seen and worth another try at handicapping after a summer break.

9May Fkn 20f Hdl good F/7 Way Out (IRE) 101/2l 10Apr Plm 20f Hdl soft 3/8 Godot (IRE) 18Feb Wcn 21f HcpH good 5/9 Caspers Court (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHHI BHA106 FORM 3-25043

4 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last winter, latterly a Hereford E Cheek Pieces handicap off this mark in February. Back to form when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 7/2) 9 days ago and isn’t taken lightly if usual errors don’t prove too much of a hindrance.

3Oct Seg 19f HcpH good 3/11 Imperial Data (IRE) 41/4l 91/4l 21Aug Bgr 16f HcpH good 4/10 Simply Red 22Jul Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 10/14 Coal Fire (IRE) 91/4l 26

8 LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (43)

TFRHHIII BHA101

FORM 12-5506 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE) 8 10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times in the first half of last season but J Toby Wynne (3) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces hasn’t fired over hurdles or fences this term and needs a revival.

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas O The Lucky Lovers Partnership B Frank Dunne 52l 30Aug Utt 15f HcpC good 6/6 Fringill Dike (IRE) 13l 19Aug Mkt 18f HcpH good 9/14 Game Beaaa (IRE) S Swansway 15l 20Jul Wor 16f HcpC good 5/7 Elios d’Or (FR)

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THAHAB IFRAJ (IRE) (29)

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Penny Rouge (IRE) J Thomasina Eyston (5) T Alexandra Dunn, Wellington O The Dunnitalls & Partner B P. G. Lyons S Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

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TFRHHIII BHA96 FORM 160-066 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles at Fontwell last summer but nothing to shout about in this sphere since and latest Flat effort was also below par. Plenty to find on form.

13Sep Bth 24Aug Fon 26Jul Bth

14f Hcp good 7/7 Cherry Cola 91l 21f HcpH good 6/10 Watergrange Jack (IRE) 21l 1 14f Hcp good 3/10 Dirham Emirati (IRE) /2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

POP THE CHAMPAGNE: Following its run on 19/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

CABRAKAN: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), 5-1 Nibras Gold (IRE), 11-2 Cabrakan (IRE), 6-1 Copshill Lad (IRE), 17-2 Byzantine Empire (GB), 10-1 Fat Sam (GB), 12-1 Pop The Champagne (FR), 25-1 Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 28-1 Thahab Ifraj (IRE) COOLNAUGH HAZE showed improved form when making a winning debut for James Owen in August and wasn’t beaten too far from a much higher mark at Southwell last time, so he appeals as the most solid proposition ahead of Cabrakan, who is more PLAY SMARTER than capable from this kind of mark provided his jumping holds up, whilst Copshill Lad is also intriguing on his second handicap start.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) 2.CABRAKAN (IRE) 3.COPSHILL LAD (IRE)

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the case of any incident involving a jockey.

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If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.40 - THE DEVONSHIRE NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, and the third £2187. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £90 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb 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.. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 6 entries at £90. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818. (Penalty Value £9505.80) SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE EXETER SEASON OPENER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £37. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 11 entries, 1 at £20 and 10 at £100. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.25 - THE RGB BUILDING SUPPLIES MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £37. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE TOPSHAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 27 entries at £40. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.35 - THE STEPHEN GIBB (POTTER) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 6th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse 19 entries at £37. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.10 - THE DEVON CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 10th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, 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 9th, 2023, 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £50. - Closed October 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. 31

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