Fakenham Racecard – Friday 17th March

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WELCOME

A very warm welcome to everyone to today’s Country Food Trust Raceday, to our race sponsors, our corporate guests and Norfolk shoots. This is always a special day with Cheltenham sharing the racing with us and I am sure today’s races will be equally exciting both here and in Gloucestershire.

Please make time today to find out about The Country Food Trust. It is a fabulous charity that enables British game meet to be processed and distributed via food banks and specialist charities to those who are most in need of wholesome, nutritious food. It is the perfect match for those who can afford to shoot helping those who struggle to feed themselves. The CFT information stand is behind the old grandstand. Please also support the CFT by buying raffle tickets to be in with a chance to win a magnificent Double Magnum of Chateau Trillol.

We have also upgraded the jockeys’ changing rooms, weighing room and increased the size of the Owners’ and Trainers’ Cool Roxy Bar. For those of you with eagle eyes you will note that all the chase fences and hurdles have been changed from orange tops and bottoms to white and the hurdles are now made of foam pads and not birch. These are very positive changes that should benefit the welfare of the horses.

Annual Membership of Fakenham for 2023 is available and represents extremely good value for money at £250 for double and £160 for single membership. If you would like more information on membership please call into the racecourse office today or visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk where membership can be bought online.

Once again thank you for coming racing today I hope you have a fun and successful day’s racing.

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CHAIRMAN: IAN MASON

DIRECTORS: JONATHAN BARBER, SAM BULLARD, ADAM CASE, DALE PAYNE, SOPHIA KEYS, NIGEL SAVORY, WILLIAM WALES, SUSIE WALES

CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CLERK OF THE COURSE & DSL: DAVID HUNTER

THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 2023

CHIEF STEWARD: GORDON MARKHAM

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR: IAN COMER

STEWARD: TONY McGLONE

ASSISTANT STEWARD: POLLY GRECO

RACEDAY ASSISTANT: BEN FORD

CLERK OF THE SCALES: PAUL CHAMPION

JUDGE: KATIE DOWSON

STARTERS: WILLIE JARDINE & STUART TURNER

MEDICAL OFFICERS: DR. PIERS REINHOLD, DR. FIONA VIRGO & DR. DUNCAN PEACOCK

VETERINARY SURGEONS: MR. DAVID FENELEY, MR TOBY KEMBLE & DR. KATHY GARDINER

VETERINARY OFFICER: MATTHEW TONG

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: SARAH DUNCAN, ELIZABETH BUDDEN, LOUISE SHERIDAN

BETTING RING MANAGER: SARAH WOODBORNE

COMMENTATOR: TIM PETERS

HEAD GROUNDSMAN: MATTHEW KING

SECURITY OFFICER & DEPUTY DSL OFFICER: HARRY STEED

PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK BUTCHER

AUCTIONEER: JONATHAN FRYER

Thursday 2nd February

We hosted 7 races last month - good, good to soft in places - and Sergeant Wilson won the Class three, Racing TV Maiden Hurdle Race over two miles which looked to be a competitive feature race.

The day got off to an impressive start as Dev Of Tara winning with ease by two lengths over Ya Know Yaseff in second. The fancied San Pedro was outpaced yet kept on well. Sadly, he didn’t have enough to match the leading pair finishing eleven lengths behind second. The Olly Murphy trained Dev Of Tara with Lewis Stones on board was prominent in the early stages. Before he dropped back until he went again approaching the second last. Under a great ride from Stones he went on to win with ease.

The wins with plenty in hand continued in the second race as Ben Buie for trainer Martin Keighley made all and jumped well to secure the success in the second race of the day. Sam Twiston-Davies had a perfectly timed ride as second placed Templier rallied after following the last jump. Templier was held up for the majority of the race before making progress up the field to challenge Line Of Descent who was tiring. Eventually Ben Buie won by over two-and-a-half-lengths

with nothing closing in on him.

It was a much closer contest in the following race, the Coxford Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race as short favourite Brandisova and Doireann battled to the line where the former won by a short head. From the start it was a close battle between the eventual winner and second both having to rally in the closing stages. Third place went to Brianna Rose who

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was midfield and made nice headway before weakened on the run in.

Market favourite Sergeant Wilson stormed home in the feature race of the day making all and winning in an impressive style by six-anda-half lengths and easy win for the Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies team. Second was the weakening Enthused and third was Jaramillo. There were significant distances between the rest of the field.

It was a big day for the five-pound claimer Lewis Stones as he secured the double in the penultimate race, the Fakenham Racecourse Supports Racing To School Novices’ Handicap Chase.

Stone’s gave Cloudy Wednesday a peach of a ride for trainer Caroline Fryer as he found steady pathway for the seven-year-old gelding after he stumbled over the seventh fence. He eventually got back in touch with the

leading Bolsover Bill who was closely followed by Auditoria and Camulus the second and third respectively. Cloudy Wednesday ran well on the run-in which secured the win as despite Auditoria and Camulus chasing and rallying they didn’t have enough to match the winner.

The favourite secured the final and another fine day of racing was completed with a winner for David Pipe and Tom Scudamore by five-anda-half lengths as he made all, despite being challenged after two-furlongsout he went clear after a great jump.

Bashers Reflection made headway at the same time as the winner Pachacuti but had to be ridden to challenge by Jack Quinlan. He had no extra and struggled to jump straight and weakened quickly Third was a massive nineteen lengths behind second and just couldn’t match the leading duo at all.

6 COOL ROXY (50) 6/34232- CD

B g Environment Friend - Roxy River

Blackmore

TIMEFORMVIEW Standing dish at this course, 11 of his 12

1. Form

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

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

Star Ratings Explained

3.

4.

5. Jockey

6.

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

Mr J. M. Quinlan (7)

Mr A. G.

Alan Blackmore, Hertford

Mrs M. R. T. Rimell Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport

2. BHA Rating

Timeform View & TFR Rating

Horses Trainer & Their Location

Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST CLAIMING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs LET’S HAVE ANOTHER & WEEBILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs LET’S HAVE ANOTHER & WEEBILL

Longest Traveller: US AND THEM trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 301 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (20) (£13000) 111050 CD 6 12-0

Br Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah (Shamardal (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at best on Flat and positive start over hurdles,making it 4 on the spin at Musselburgh (15.5f) in December Couple of below-par efforts followed and he needs to shrug off a modest display at Chepstow (2m) 11 days ago. Drop in grade a plus at least with blinkers refitted. TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 MY BOY GRIZZLE (IRE) (723) (£13000) 4/- 8 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Luminous Lizzie (Overbury (IRE)) Ben Poste J

O Mr Robert P. Clarke Clare Ellam, Market Drayton T

B John O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 gelding. Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Supreme Huntress. Hooded and very strong in the betting in a Tipperary bumper in March 2021 but ultimately held back by inexperience. Off since and has left J. D. Motherway. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 LET’S HAVE ANOTHER (IRE) (24) (£10000) 01-510P 7 11-11

Br B g Fame And Glory - Rocella Lady (IRE) (Sleeping Car (FR)) Fergus Gregory J

O Harry Redknapp & Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr D. Delaney McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightlyraced7-y-owhogainedsecondsuccessinsmall-fieldMarketRasennovice(20.6f)inOctober However,ranamoodyracesentchasingatUttoxeter next time and pulled up sharply back over hurdles at first-named venue 24 days ago. Back down markedly in trip and not the easiest to assess. TFRHHHII BHA112

4 US AND THEM (IRE) (44) (£8000) UFPPP4 D 10 11-9

Br B g Stowaway - Manorville (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

O Burnham P & D Ltd

James Best J

Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Anne Marie Ryan Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap chaser at best but long time since he got his head in front and failed to complete on 5 of his 6 starts for present yard, including over hurdles. Market may tell a tale dropped markedly in grade. TFRHHHII BHA122

5 WEEBILL (GB) (44) (£4000) 1123-13 CD BF 11 11-5

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Wee Dinns (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Daire Davis (7) J

O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Partner McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) on his return on Boxing Day. Carried head awkwardly when disappointing at Leicester, but this is his level and he’s a C&D winner (won at this meeting in 2018) so he’s more convincing than most. TFRHHHHH BHA114

6 TONYX (GB) (20) (£10000) 2341F/5- 7 11-4

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Kadoma (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jack Quinlan J

O Amy Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Springfield Farm Partnership

CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f Flat winner who opened account over hurdles in 2m Sedgefield novice in April 2021.Very lightly raced and little to get excited about since, though should be fit from a recent spin on the level. TFRHHHII BHA100

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: COOLE WELL (IRE) 9 11 3 Max Kendrick 6-4 (Jake Coulson) 5 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

US AND THEM: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Weebill (GB), 4-1 Us And Them (IRE), 6-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 9-1 Tonyx (GB), 10-1 Let’s Have Another (IRE), 25-1 My Boy Grizzle (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks very trappy and while WEEBILL was very disappointing at Leicester last time, he can boast a fair record at this level and is just about the most persuasive option. Al Zaraqaan drops in grade fitted with blinkers and is a threat while the market may help assess whether Us And Them retains any ability.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WEEBILL 2.AL ZARAQAAN 3.US AND THEM (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:20 at DONCASTER and 1:30 at CHELTENHAM.

BEST TURNED OUT

Representatives of the Country Food Trust will present a memento to the winning owner and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £139209

Owners Prize Money 1st £59916, 2nd £24696, 3rd £12348, 4th £6181, 5th £3090, 6th £1545, 7th £766, 8th £390.(Penalty Value £78332.90)

colours no horse st-lb

1 ACTIVE DUTY (FR) (24) 343 BF 11-2

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Minakshi (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) in Ireland. Fair start over hurdles for new yard this year but looks totally up against it in this. TFRHIIII BHA117

2 ALMUHIT (IRE) (34) 6266 11-2

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ezima (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr Justin Carthy Denis G. Hogan, Ireland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful Flat winner who had hinted at temperament in that code and ran a moody race sporting blinkers for the first time in this sphere at Naas last month. Little appeal in this company TFRHIIII BHA117

3 ASCENDING (IRE) (41) 24 11-2

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini Rachael Blackmore J

O C. Jones Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerforCliveCoxwhomadeapromisingstartinthisspherewhensecondinbig-fieldLeopardstowncontestover Christmas,butnomatchforGalaMarceauandLossiemouthinGrade1therelasttimeandvulnerablehereafterthat

4 BLOOD DESTINY (FR) (62) 2-11 D

11-2

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - High Blood (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Dr V. Gerard Samain

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a very good start over hurdles for new yard, scoring at Cork and Fairyhouse (still novicey with his jumping but bolted up in good time). He won’t get away with too many mistakes here but he’s clearly a top prospect

5 GUST OF WIND (FR) (41) 15

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rafale Pearl (FR)

O Hollywood Syndicate & Barnane Stud

B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses

TFRHHHHI BHA146

11-2

Sean O’Keeffe J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulformwhenlandingnewcomers’hurdleatAuteuilinSeptemberandshapedasifbetterforrunbehindstablemateGala MarceauandcoinLeopardstownGrade1lastmonth.CanimprovebutisdowntheWillieMullins’peckingorderinthis.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 HYPOTENUS (GB) (20) 2 11-2

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE)

O Mr D. Kierans

B Wertheimer et Frere

Sean Bowen J

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on the Flat in France and was a €215,000 buy for connections before shaping well behind Zenta on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago fitted with hood/tongue strap. Should improve but this is a big step up.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 JACOVEC CAVERN (GB) (27) 606 11-2

Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri

O The Turner Family

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Sean Flanagan J

P. Hennessy, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who hasn’t matched that in 3 runs over hurdles for new yard this year and can’t be fancied in this company

TFRHIIII BHA110

8 JIPCOT (FR) (26) 240U11 D 11-2

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR)

Luca Morgan J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Fitzdares S

TFRHHHII BHA127

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful improving winner over hurdles in France, seeking a hat-trick starting out for new connections but has plenty to find to get in the mix.

9 JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (48) 3-16 11-2

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd

B Mr Daniel Gerault

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCausedamajorupsetwhenmakingallonBritish/hurdlesdebutatNewburyinDecemberbutprovedfartoofreeandwellbeatenin theTrialoverC&D7weeksago,jumpingwellbutaspentforcebythehometurn.Coulddobetterbutclearlyabitofahandful.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 RIGHTSOTOM (GER) (129) 2 11-2

Br B g Maxios - Riviere Diamant (IRE)

O Mrs Rita Byrne

B Gestut Kussaburg

Jack Foley J

Thomas Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well behind another good prospect from the Willie Mullins stable in Fairyhouse event in November Open to progress but this surely beyond him on just his second start

11 CINSA (FR) (41) 4-6

Br B f Tirwanako (FR) - Passy Auteuil (IRE)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B M. Jean-Luc Pelletan et al

TFRHHIII BHA-

10-9

Brian Hayes J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form in a couple of races over hurdles 10 months apart (trained in France on debut), not knocked about behind GalaMarceauandcoinLeopardstownGrade1lastmonth.Moretocomebutothersfromheryardwaymorelikelyhere. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 GALA MARCEAU (FR) (41) 11-21 10-9

Br B f Galiway - Alma Marceau (FR)

O Mr K. Alexander

B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

Daniel Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWTwofrom2overhurdlesinFranceandhasmadeafinestartfornewconnections,findingjustLossiemouthtoogoodatLeopardstownatChristmasthen turningthetablesonherbackthere6weeksago,seentomuchbettereffectbutalsokeenandseeingthingsoutwell.Bigplayerwithhoodfitted. TFRHHHHI BHA141

13 JE GARDE (FR) (159) 3 10-9

Br Gr f Kapgarde (FR) - Valgardena (FR)

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Mrs Michele Juhen Cypres et al

M. J. M. O’Sullivan J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a promising start when third behind a couple of subsequent winners in Auteuil event in October Joined top connections and likely to improve but she looks up against it here. TFRHHHII BHA-

14 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (41) 1-112 BF 10-9

Br Gr f Great Pretender (IRE) - Mariner’s Light (FR)

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M. Ian Kellit

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWSawoffGalaMarceauingoodstyleinLeopardstownGrade2atChristmasandwouldsurelyhavemadeit4-4butformeetingsignificantinterference justasthingswerehottingupbacktherelastmonth,heroldrivalnotforcatchingintheend.Moretocomeandcangetbacktowinningways. TFRHHHHH BHA142

15 ZENTA (FR) (20) 11 10-9

Br B f Pastorius (GER) - Zenturie (GER)

O Mr John P. McManus

B E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-2overhurdles(firststartfornewconnections)whenseeingoffHypotenusinFairyhouseGrade3recently, still looking rough around the edges. Better to come and she’s one of the more tempting Mullins’ outsiders.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: VAUBAN (FR) 4 11 0 P Townend 6-4 (W P Mullins) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Stewards Note:

JUPITER DU GITE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lossiemouth (FR), 9-4 Blood Destiny (FR), 9-2 Gala Marceau (FR), 16-1 Zenta (FR), 28-1 Hypotenus (GB), 33-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 50-1 Gust of Wind (FR), Jipcot (FR), Je Garde (FR), 66-1 Ascending (IRE), Rightsotom (GER), 100-1 Cinsa (FR), 300-1 Active Duty (FR), Almuhit (IRE), Jacovec Cavern (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LOSSIEMOUTH looks one of the best seen in this division for several years and would be unbeaten had she got better luck behind Gala Marceau at Leopardstown. She can improve further and make it 2-1 against her stablemate who is also capable of better and won’t go down easily now fitted a hood. Blood Destiny needs to cut out the mistakes but is another very exciting juvenile and can make it another 1-2-3 this week for Willie Mullins.

SECOND RACE

About three miles (3m 38yds) 1.40

THE GB DRIVEWAYS SURFACING NORFOLK & SUFFOLK

NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Prince Carlton Cup)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214.

(Penalty Value £4488.85)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Wadham (20 wins from 74 runners, 27%) runs BRANDISOVA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Wadham (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BRANDISOVA

Longest Traveller: MAD ABOUT SALLY trained by O Signy, Lambourn, 162 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MAD ABOUT SALLY (IRE) (39) 4-061P1

8 12-2

Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lou’s Coole Girl (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Oliver Signy Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Louis G. Vambeck Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hereford handicap hurdle winner in December and bounced back from a modest run at Ffos Las to make a winning start over fences at Fontwell (21.5f, good) 33 days ago. 8lb higher now but it doesn’t look enough to stop her with improvement likely. TFRHHHHH BHA107

2 BRANDISOVA (IRE) (43) 45-4221 C

7 11-1

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Gentle Alice (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Ms E. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Cousins Partnership GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had Doireann behind in second when winning a course handicap hurdle last month. Didn’t take to fences in 2 attempts last season but it’s clearly too soon to write her off in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA92

3 DOIREANN (IRE) (25) 50-2P26

6 11-0

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Sew N Sew (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Miss Emma Jayne Gallagher Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in 2 course handicap hurdles this winter, latterly to Brandisova. Faded out of it at Carlisle since but should be more at home back here. Chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA91

4 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (24) 0-03411 D

6 10-11

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J

O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who has taken very well to fences, winning at Leicester (22.5f) and Market Rasen (3m) last month. 9lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHI BHA88

5 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (12) 061223 C D BF 7 10-9

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (5) J

O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Miss Irene T. Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in 21f course handicap last month. Runner-up at Leicester on next 2 starts and presumably found the run coming too soon when tailed-off third at Huntingdon latest. TFRHHHII BHA86 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

CLOUDY WEDNESDAY: Following its run on 5/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mad About Sally (IRE), 5-2 Mixedwave (IRE), 6-1 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 13-2 Brandisova (IRE), 9-1 Doireann (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

There should be more to come from MAD ABOUT SALLY on the back of her Fontwell chase debut success so she’s taken to make light of an 8lb rise, most likely at the expense of the hat-trick seeking Mixedwave.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAD ABOUT SALLY (IRE) 2.MIXEDWAVE (IRE) 3.BRANDISOVA (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:00 at DONCASTER and 2:10 at CHELTENHAM.

BEST TURNED OUT

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OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed.

Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

Gary Brown, owner of GB Driveways, will kindly present the Perpetual Challenge Prince Carlton Cup to the winning owner immediately after the race. GB Driveways, who create new driveways across Norfolk & Suffolk, will kindly award a £75 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

We are pleased to welcome visitors from Chelmsford, Hereford, Huntingdon, Kelso, Ludlow, Sandown Park, Sedgefield, Warwick and Worcester today, and hope that they have an enjoyable day’s racing

THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280(Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHARJAH (FR) (27) 211-232 BF

10 12-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Saaryeh Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir

TIMEFORMVIEWHastwicefinishedrunner-upinChampionHurdleandwhilsthemaynotbequitetheforceofold,he’sacquittedhimselfwithplentyofcredit all3startsinGradedeventsthiscampaign.Veryinterestingconnectionspitchhiminhereonjusthissecondstartinhandicaps. TFRHHHHH BHA155

2 PIED PIPER (GB) (40) 32-1154 CD

5 11-13

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Pure Fantasy Davy Russell J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B The Queen Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartsort(thirdinlastseason’sTriumph)whowonaC&Dconditions’eventandaDownRoyalGrade2intheautumn.Bouncedbackfromapoorrunat LeopardstownoverChristmaswhen61/2lengthsfourthtoStateManinIrishChampionlastmonthandhe’srespectedgivenhisgoodrecordhere. TFRHHHHI BHA154

3 WINTER FOG (IRE) (80) 4240-51

9 11-11

Br B g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (IRE) Kieran Callaghan (7) J

O The Triple Lock Partnership

B Paddy O’Leary

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW9-y-owhoboastssomeverysolidforminbig-fieldhandicaps(fourthinlastyear’sPertemps)andhadlittletroubledroppingbackto2mashemade awinningdebutforWillieMullinsatLeopardstownoverChristmas.Markhasrisenconsiderablybuthe’sverylow-mileageforhisage.

4 SAINT SAM (FR) (12) 3U-6152 D

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladeka (FR)

O Mr Edward J. Ware

B I. Catsaras, V. Dubois & M. Dubois

TFRHHHII BHA152

6 11-11

Jack Foley (3) J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerduring2020/21seasonwhodidn’talwaysconvincewithhisjumpingoverfences.Backontrackoverhurdlesthisterm,albeitunable tojustifycrampedoddshavingracedfreelyinsmallfieldeventatLeopardstown(18.3f)12daysago.Returntobig-fieldscenariomaywellhelp.

5 FIRST STREET (GB) (27) 325-133 BF

TFRHHHII BHA152

6 11-11

Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Nico de Boinville J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Lady Bamford Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMightyeffortsinBetfairandthisracelasttermandresumedwithawinintheGerryFeildenatNewbury(2m)inNovember Matchedthatlevelwhenkeeping-on thirdinGrade2Relkeelhere(21/2m)onNewYear’sDayandwhilstbelowthatlevelinKingwelllasttime,thisratesmoresuitable.Hadwindop

6 BALLYADAM (IRE) (40) 2505-03

Br B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE)

O Cheveley Park Stud

8 11-7

de Bromhead, Ireland T

B P. Connell Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-upin2021Supremeondebutforthisyardandfollowingmixedbaglastwinterreturnedtoformwhenfifthfrom4lblowermarkinthisrace12months ago.ConfirmedhimselfingoodheartbackfromanabsencewhenthirdinLeopardstownhandicaplastmonthandheratesaneach-wayplayer. TFRHHHII BHA148

7 AUCUNRISQUE (FR) (34) 41-1221

7 11-6

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saintheze (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B L. Lafitte, H. Barus & P. Lafitte Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobileasanovice(Grade2winner)and,followingbrightstartoverfences,tookhisformupanothernotchwhenlandingBetfairHurdlebya lengthfromFileyBay,wellriddenunderconditionsthattestedspeedtothefull.9lbhigherherebutboastssmashingattitudeandnotdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA147

8 HUNTERS YARN (IRE) (33) 411-311

Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR)

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs C. J. Berry

6 11-6

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timebumperwinnerwhoopenedhisaccountatthirdattemptoverhurdlesatNaas(15.9f)inJanuaryandimprovedfurthertolandlistednoviceat Navan(2m)5weeksago.Excellentyardhaswon2oflast3renewalsofthisraceandthislow-mileagesortisshortlistedmakinghandicapdebut TFRHHHHI BHA147

9 PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (103) 103135 D

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Polka Dot (IRE)

O Sean Sweeney/Kieran O’Hare

B Mr S. Sweeney

5 11-3

Brendan Powell J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedoverhurdleslastsummer,thirdinGalwayHurdlepriortoscoringunchallengedatListowel(2m)inSeptember Struggledupingradethereafter, well-beatenfifthbehindMarineNationaleinRoyalBondoverChristmas.Thismoresuitableandyardnostrangertosuccessatthismeeting. TFRHHHII BHA144

10

GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (34) 44-4U30 C 8 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr J. Hinds Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B P. Connell Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedhurdlerlastseason,baggingBetfairHurdlefrom1lblowermarkpriortoacreditablefourthinChampionHurdle.Doesn’tarrivehere insamegroovethough,notconvincingwithhisjumpingoverfenceslateonlastyearandwellheldinfirst-namedrace5weeksago.

11 HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) (34) 2P-2130

HHIII BHA144

8 11-2

Br B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE) Mr Freddie Gordon (7) J

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Stephen O’Flynn Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikemanyfromthisyard,returnedinexcellentformintheautumn,addingtohistallyfroman8lblowermarkatAscot(15.9f)inOctober Overfacedin ChristmasHurdlenextstartandhecouldfinishonlymidfieldinBetfairHurdleonhismostrecentouting.Likelyvulnerabletoafewagainhere.

12 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (23) 106042 D 7 11-2

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society Ben Harvey (5) J

O Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland T

B Dermot Cantillon

TIMEFORMVIEWClassymarewhotastedsuccesstwiceoverhurdleslastyearandaddedtohertallyonFlatatKillarney(14f)inAugust.ShadeunderwhelmingaroundChristmas butbackontrackinrecentweeks,respectablesecondinGrade3QuevegaMares’Hurdle(20.4f)lasttime.Marklooksaboutright,however TFRHHHII BHA143

13 MILKWOOD (IRE) (30) 45-F244

9 11-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Tropical Lake (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Ms Jo Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B John Boden and Willie Kane

TIMEFORMVIEWRanastormerwhenthirdinthisrace2yearsagopriortolandingScottishChampionHurdleatAyramonthlater Somewhattypicallybeenlightlyraced since,shapingencouraginglyonbackof3monthsoffwhenfourthatWetherby(19.7f)4weeksago.Returntothisshortertripaplus.Hoodfitted.

14 FILEY BAY (IRE) (34) 633-112 D BF

7 11-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - You Should Know Me (IRE) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Liam O’Regan

TIMEFORMVIEWAnotherverygoodadvertforhisshrewdyard,bagginghandicapsatDoncaster/Wincantonpriortobigcareer-besteffortwhenrunner-uptoAucunrisquein lastmonth’sBetfairHurdle,comfortablyfaringbestofthoseheldup.Longwayclearofremainderthenand8lbhighermarklookswellwithinreach

15 PINKERTON (IRE) (81) 133-323

Br Br g Ocovango - Mistress Pope (IRE)

7 11-0

O Mr P. L. Polly Noel Meade, Ireland T

B J. Mangan

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerduring2021/22campaign.Progressedagaininhandicapsthisseason,beatenonlybyanotherunexposedsortat Fairyhouse(2m)inDecember Small-fieldscenariolikelydidn’tplaytohisstrengthsatLimerick(20f)nexttimeandthisratesmoresuitable.

16 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (55) 1-11P41

6 11-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR) Keith Donoghue J

O French Connection Partnership Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerwhostruggledtomakeanimpactinpairofGrade1sinDecember ReturnedtoformbackincalmerwaterstolandNavan novice(15.7f,soft)inJanuary(3mainmarketrivalsfell)butitremainsrelativelyearlydayswithhimnowattentionsswitchtohandicaps.

17 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (27) 1P-32P5 D

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

TFRHHHII BHA141

5 10-13

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinninghandicapdebutforthisyard13monthsagoandevenbetterformindefeatthiscampaign,notseentobesteffectinLanzaroteonpenultimate startandquicklybacktobestwhenfifthatAscot(19.2f)4weeksago.Remainsrelativelyunexposedataround2mandeased1lbaheadofthis.

18 HIGHLAND CHARGE (IRE) (33) 211-3P0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mrs C. J. Berry

TFRHHHII BHA140

8 10-12

Sam Ewing J

Noel Meade, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedhimselfausefulperformeroverhurdleswhentakingNaasGrade3thistimelastyear.Fairlylow-keystartoverfences initiallythistermbutthismoresuitablethanlatestassignmentinGrade2BoyneHurdleinFebruary Handicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA139

19 GANAPATHI (FR) (48) 133254

7 10-9

Br B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B E.A.R.L. Detouillon The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwholandedpairofsmall-fieldnovicechasesforWillieMullinslastsummer Hasseeminglyfoundhislevelinthatsphere thoughandothersmakemoreappealonbalanceaheadofthisreturntotimber Cheekpiecesaddedtousualtonguetie. TFRHHIII BHA136

20

MAGNOR GLORY (IRE) (175) 51-6101 D 7 10-9

Br B g Fame And Glory - Andreas Pride (IRE) M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3) J

O Barry F. Walsh/Joseph Sheahan Terence O’Brien, Ireland T

B Joseph Sheahan

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressive7-y-owhosurpassedpreviousformtolandListowelhandicap(2m)inSeptember,deservingofextracreditgivenhecame fromfurtherbackthanotherprincipals.Presumablykeptfreshforatiltatthisandexcellentvalueclaimertakesoffhandy3lb.

21 PEMBROKE (GB) (48) F1-0112 BF 6 10-9

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Harry Skelton J

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholefthurdlesdebutforminhiswakewhenlandingback-to-backnovicecontestslatelastyear Progressedfurtherwhensecond inGrade2over21/2mhereinJanuaryandanotherworthalookfromthissortofmarkforyardthathaslandedthisracetwicesince2018.

Giethlen Cadiergues & D. Giethlen Olivia Darcy Limited, Tenth Revolution Group, Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhomadelightoflengthyabsencetolandFontwellmaidenforthisyard12monthsagopriortogoodsecondonhandicapbowat Punchestown(2m).AbsentsincefinishingfinesecondinGreatwoodHurdlehereinNovember(clearofremainder).Thatunlikelytoprovehislimit TFRHHHII BHA135

23 FAIVOIR (FR) (34) 3305-4P C D

8 10-7

Br B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) Bridget Andrews J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedhurdler/chaserwhofinishedmidfieldinthisrace12monthsagobeforegoodfifthinAintreehandicapfinalstart Returnedwithcreditablefourthat Kempton(2m)overChristmasbutnotinanythinglikethesameformwhenpulledupinlastmonth’sBetfairHurdle.Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHHII BHA134

24 GLAN (IRE) (175) 51-P04P

8 10-7

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Fleur (GER) Luke Dempsey J

O Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B K. McManus Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Big effort on back of a short break to land 17-runner Fairyhouse handicap (2m) last April. Proved more miss-than-hit either sideofanothergoodruninGalwayHurdle,pulledupinracewonbyMagnorGlorywhenlastseeninSeptember.

25 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112) 30/21F-3

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently

7 10-7

O REBEL JUMPING II Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Barbara Kirby Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperperformerandreachedasimilarlevelin3startsoverhurdles,inprocessofrunningwellwhenfallinglastinlistedraceatHuntingdonlastFebruary. PromisesolestartoverfencesatNewburyinNovemberandwhilstabsentsinceheremainsunexposed.Cheekpiecesonforhandicapbow

26 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (13) 1222-0P D

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

TFRHHHII BHA134

7 10-6

Harry Cobden J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerandofasimilarstandardoverhurdleslastseason.DiddisappointonFlatforpreviousyardlastsummer butbestnotjudgedtooharshlyonrecentreturn/yarddebutatKelso,(riderlostironsearly).Still,thislooksabigask. TFRHHIII BHA133

DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Hood worn first time by No. 13.

2022: STATE MAN (FR) 5 11 1 P Townend 11-4 (W P Mullins) 26 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 19, 25. Hood worn by No. 4, 20, 24. Blinkers worn by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 19. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

LUTTRELL LAD: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Filey Bay (IRE), 9-1 Hunters Yarn (IRE), 11-1 Sharjah (FR), Pembroke (GB), Gin Coco (FR), 14-1 Aucunrisque (FR), 18-1 Pied Piper (GB), Winter Fog (IRE), Path d’Oroux (FR), 22-1 First Street (GB),

Wonderwall (IRE), 28-1 Ballyadam (IRE), Petit Tonnerre (FR), Magnor Glory (IRE), 33-1 Saint Sam (FR), Milkwood (IRE), 40-1 Pinkerton (IRE), 50-1 Prairie Dancer (IRE), Highway One O Two (IRE), Glan (IRE), 66-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE), Anna Bunina (FR), Highland Charge (IRE), Faivoir (FR), 80-1 Ganapathi (FR), 100-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Willie Mullins has compiled a fine record in this race in recent years, and as one of a 4-pronged attack, the highly-admirable SHARJAH could provide the Closutton handler with further success. Twice a runner-up in the Champion Hurdle, he’s run well all 3 starts in Graded company so far this term and this sort of mark may well be within reach. Low-mileage stablemate Hunters Yarn is a major threat however along with Betfair Hurdle second Filey Bay Pembroke and Pied Piper complete the shortlist

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHARJAH (FR) 2.HUNTERS YARN (IRE) 3.FILEY BAY (IRE)

THIRD

2.20

RACE

About two miles (2m 3yds)

THE ROBERT CASE MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444.

(Penalty Value £4629.10)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Wadham (20 wins from 74 runners, 27%) runs MISTRAL NELL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs NOTHINGTOCHANCE

Longest Traveller: LUCID DREAMS trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BUGLE MAJOR (USA) (17) 3

8 11-6

Br Gr g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Conference Call Gavin Sheehan J

O Cooper & Webb Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner Debut third of 9 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good, 40/1) 17 days ago. Needs to build on it.

2 ENTHUSED (IRE) (12) 5P263

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-6

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times Mr Alex Chadwick (7) J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

B Sweetmans Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. In the mix.

3 LUCID DREAMS (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA102 (-3)

8 11-6

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Dream On (DEN) Theo Gillard (3) J

O Mr John Patrick Ryan John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T

B Arctic Tack & Norrismount Studs

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, fair bumper winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser Monkerhostin and useful hurdler/smart chaser Eric’s Charm (both stayed 29f). Market can guide.

4 MONYMUSK LAD (IRE) (36) 50-P6F5

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 11-6

Br B g Califet (FR) - Tasanak (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J

O The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B L. W. Doran Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 36 days ago, doing too much too soon.

5 OLLY’S FOLLY (GB) (24) 330P5P

TFRHHHII BHA84

9 11-6

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Pearl Diva (IRE) James Davies J

O Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Mr J. C. Davies Ascot Park Polo Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, 100/1) 24 days ago, folding quickly 3 out. Remains a maiden after 13 runs. TFRHHIII BHA85

6 SKEETER PARK (IRE) (11) PP/-6

6 11-6

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Biondo (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Michael Leacy Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Down in trip with lots more required. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MISTRAL NELL (GB) (18) 00-654P CD

6 10-13

Br B m Mount Nelson - Mistral Reine Bryony Frost J

O The Dennis Family & Dominic Reilly

B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler 11/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest effort.

8 NOTHINGTOCHANCE (GB) (44) 20-02

Br B m Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE)

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

TFRHHHII BHA102

6 10-13

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to Edwardstone who showed promise when second of 12 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 44 days ago, staying on well. The one to beat.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B g Oasis Dream - Zaminast

Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Jim Gill Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 16f on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft, 10/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9.

Stewards Note:

ENTHUSED: Following its run on 5/3/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

OVERSTATE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Nothingtochance (GB), 9-2 Enthused (IRE), 5-1 Mistral Nell (GB), 10-1 Bugle Major (USA), Overstate (GB), 20-1 Lucid Dreams (IRE), 40-1 Monymusk Lad (IRE), Olly’s Folly (GB), 80-1 Skeeter Park (IRE)

NOTHINGTOCHANCE is a sister no less to the stable’s top-class chaser Edwardstone and she rates a confident choice to build on her promising Exeter second and open her account. Huntingdon-third Enthused appeals as the one most likely to chase home Alan King’s mare ahead of Mistral Nell.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NOTHINGTOCHANCE 2.ENTHUSED (IRE) 3.MISTRAL NELL

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:40 at DONCASTER and 2:50 at CHELTENHAM.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

BEST TURNED OUT

PLAY SMARTER

Amanda Case will present The Robert Case memorial cup to the winning owner and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £135000

Owners Prize Money 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd £11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378.(Penalty Value £75964.50) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AFFORDALE FURY (IRE) (68) 1-11F6 D 5 11-7

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - No Greater Fury (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Mr P. L. Polly Noel Meade, Ireland T

B Deirdre A Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginpoints/bumpersandalsomadeawinninghurdlingdebutatGalwayinlateOctober Stillheldanarrowadvantagewhentaking atired-lookingfallatthelastatNavannexttimebutwasfoundoutinbettercompanyatNaas6weekslaterandlookssetforanotherstruggle. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (69) 210-111 D 6 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) David Bass J

O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B David O’Connell Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinnerwhohaspassedeachof3testsoverhurdlessofarwithflyingcolours,justabouttoassertwhen left clear 2 out at Wincanton in January (21.4f). 3m could unluck more but this is clearly a different ask. TFRHHIII BHA133

3 CORBETTS CROSS (IRE) (19) 512111 D 6 11-7

Br Ch g Gamut (IRE) - Annagh Hill Lady (IRE) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr G Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly-promisingsortwhoimprovedagainwhencompletinghat-trickinGrade2companyatNaasonfirststartforEmmetMullinslastmonth(2m).Veryversatile regardstripandhislimithasn’tbeenreachedsohedemandsaplacehighontheshortlisthavingbeenpurchasedbyleadingownersince.

4 DAWN RISING (IRE) (68) 3113

6 11-7

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) Luke Dempsey J

O Mr John P. McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulwinnerat12fonFlat Won4-runnerMonksfieldNovices’HurdleatNavan(20f,heavy,10/1)42daysagoby8lengthsfromAmericanMike,suitedby wayracedeveloped.ShapedlikeastayerwhenthirdtoChampKielyinLawlor’sofNaasNovices’Hurdlelasttime,againdoingbestworklateon.

5 EMBASSY GARDENS (GB) (54) 15-241

7 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Adriana des Mottes (FR) P. Townend J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B R. T. Crellin

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who took hurdles form to a whole new level when landing the odds by 35 lengths in 5-runner novice atThurles(23f)inJanuary Willstay3mandfurtherprogressverymuchonthecardssoverydangeroustounderestimate. TFRHHHII BHA146

6 FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (80) 21//2-111

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Pamella (FR)

8 11-7

Jordan Gainford J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mme MH. Cassier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowentfromstrengthtostrengthduringlatterpartof2022,completingthehat-trickwithasmooth success at Limerick in December (23f). Very professional type but may lack the scope of a couple of these. TFRHHHII BHA141

7 HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (IRE) (29) C-112

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Coming Home (FR)

D BF

6 11-7

Rachael Blackmore J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Pat Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWBig-fieldmaidenwinnerondebutatNaasinNovemberandtookstepupinclassinhisstridewhenfollowingupatCorkamonthlater(Grade 3).Unabletoconcede6lbtoastablemateatClonmelbutitwasanotherverygoodeffortonthefigures.Staminafor3massured.

8 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (48) 1-13P D 5 11-7

Br Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR)

144

Jordan Nailor J

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW FromfamilyoffairlyusefulchaserBagadBihoueandfinishedaloneonhissolestartinIrishpoints.EasywinnerinthemudatWorcesterinOctoberand crackingeffortindefeatuppedtoGrade1levelintheChallow ThatgruellingracemayhaveleftamarkgivenheavydefeatintheRiverDon. TFRHIIII BHA132

9 LETSBECLEARABOUTIT (IRE) (60) 21/-2421 D 8 11-7

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Clarification (IRE)

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented triple-bumper winner who made the most of a big drop in grade when landing the odds in maiden company at Punchestown in January (24.5f). Dominating this field a completely different ask but he’s useful. TFRHHHII BHA137

10 MONTY’S STAR (IRE) (29) 224-21 D

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE)

6 11-7

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Aidan Aherne

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseinpointsandabumperandveryencouragingstartoverhurdleswhensecondtoShanballyKidatNavaninJanuary Uppedinclassandtripandthat didn’tpreventhimgoingoneplacebetterintheSurehaulMercedes-BenzNovices’HurdleatClonmel,fendingoffstablemateHiddenvalleyLake.

11 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (48) P3-121 C D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)

O Nick Case, Syd Hosie, John Romans

B Rockvale Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhowasunconsideredinthemarket(66/1)butlookedausefulprospectnonethelesswhenrunner-uponhurdlingdebuthere(20.3f)on NewYear’sDay,pullingmilesclearoftheremainder.StilllookedgreenwhengoingoneplacebetteroversameC&Dandlimitnotyetreached.

12 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (27)

14

BISTRO (IRE) (47) 14-6321

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sigh of Relief (IRE)

on the same card a year later in January. Longer trip may bring about further progress.

15 SEARCH FOR GLORY (IRE) (29) 1-133 D

Br B g Fame And Glory - Geek Chic (IRE)

Gigginstown House Stud

P. Connell

LandedtheoddsinabumperatFairyhouseonRulesdebutinNovemberandshapedlikeastayerwhenthirdonhurdlesbow atLeopardstownamonthlater WorktodowithMonty’sStarandHiddenvalleyLakeonClonmelrunninglastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA137

16 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (55) 01-41

Br B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE)

6 11-7

Daniel Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B John Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut with victory in 14-runner maiden at Navan (20f) in January,wellsuitedbylongertrip.Thisisabigstepupinclassbuthe’sinexcellenthandsandopentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

17 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (48) 1-12 D BF

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon

6 11-7

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnderwentbreathingsurgeryafterwinninghisonlyoutinginIrishpointsandmadetheperfectstartoverhurdlesatNewbury(20.5f) inNovember.9weeksonheemergedwithplentyofcreditwhensecondintheRiverDonandstaminaisclearlyhisforte. TFRHHHHI BHA136

18 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (27) 5-111P1 D

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

6 11-7

Adam Wedge J

David Pipe, Wellington T

Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTook5goestogetoffthemarkinpointsbutlookedanabove-averagestayingprospectduringtheautumn,winningatWorcesterandWincanton.Foundthe Grade1ChallowatNewburytoomuchbutthatraceworkedoutverywellandhewaswellontopuppedto23.5fwhenaddingtohistallyatAscot TFRHHIII BHA133

19 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (51) 1-1321

Br B g Jet Away - Belon Breeze (IRE)

6 11-7

A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Roland Rothwell

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinneronhissolestartinthatsphereandherespondedwellwhendoublinghurdlestallyinnovicecompanyat FairyhouseinJanuary Looksallaboutstaminaso3misexpectedtounluckmoreforhistopyard.Massiveplayer TFRHHHHI BHA142

WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (41) 11-310 C D 6 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Conor Murphy Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/usefulbumperwinnerwhoshapedwithplentyofencouragementthrowninatthedeependonhurdlingdebutandsawoffRockMyWaywhengettingoff themarkhere(20.2f)onNewYear’sDay Can’thavebeenrightgivenboweasilyhewasbrushedaside,albeitinGrade1companyatLeopardstown. TFRHHIII BHA139

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: THE NICE GUY (IRE) 7 11 8 Sean O’Keeffe 18-1 (W P Mullins) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 17.

Stewards Note:

IDALKO BIHOUE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Three Card Brag (IRE), 5-1 Corbetts Cross (IRE), 9-1 Embassy Gardens (GB), 11-1 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE), 16-1 Seabank Bistro (IRE), 18-1 Monty’s Star (IRE), Sandor Clegane (IRE), 20-1

Favori de Champdou (FR), 22-1 Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE), 25-1 Search For Glory (IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), 28-1

Dawn Rising (IRE), Rock My Way (IRE), Stay Away Fay (IRE), 50-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 66-1

Affordale Fury (IRE), Chianti Classico (IRE), 150-1 Saint Palais (FR), 200-1 Idalko Bihoue (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Very open by Grade 1 standards but there’s an air of star quality surrounding CORBETTS CROSS, who has been acquired by J.P.McManus having taken another step forward when scoring on debut for Emmet Mullins at Naas last month. There will be no hiding place regarding stamina here and, with that in mind, Three Card Brag is a massive threat, while those looking for one at longer odds, we certainly haven’t seen the best of Stay Away Fay

ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner D—Distance Winner F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CORBETTS CROSS (IRE)

2.THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) 3.STAY AWAY FAY (IRE)

FOURTH RACE

3.00

Three miles about five furlongs (3m 5f 24yds)

THE LIGHTDOOR LIMITED BUILDING THE PADDOCKS CHEVELEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214.

(Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Newland (13 wins from 55 runners, 24%) runs LAWTOP LEGEND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Newland (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs LAWTOP LEGEND

Longest Traveller: VETONCALL trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 301 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

ENDURING

1 ENDURING LOVE (IRE) (2) 35-3226 BF

11 12-0

Br Br g Winged Love (IRE) - Strong Lady (IRE) J

O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gerard Cosgrave McCoy Contractors S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences in Ireland and placed first 3 outings for this yard this winter Well held at Huntingdon on Wednesday, however TFRHHHII BHA95

2 LE TUEUR (IRE) (12) 032221

8 12-0 (in 7lb ex)

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Odyssey (IRE) Jay Tidball (7) J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Gregg Stafford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start for this yard when finally off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago, forging clear Obvious claims under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA88 (+5)

3 HOLDBACKTHERIVER (IRE) (36) P0-25P3

Br B g Presenting - Fairy Lane (IRE)

11 11-7

Isabel Williams (3) J

O W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Sunnyhill Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stopped the slide to some extent tried in a tongue strap when third of 8 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft, 28/1) 36 days ago but more needed again. Up in trip. Change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA88

4 VETONCALL (IRE) (64) 0/P0//3-10 C

11 10-10

Br B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) Jamie Brace (7) J

O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Christopher McKeever

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return from another absence at Fakenham (3m) in November Well held at Catterick since, however, and hard to know what to expect. TFRHHHII BHA77

5 LAWTOP LEGEND (IRE) (575) 2/14331-

11 10-10

Br B g Milan - Nolagh Supreme (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O JGS Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Ms S. Kiernan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to resume winning ways at Stratford off this mark but that was 19 months ago and not seen since. Market should reveal expectations. TFRHHHHI BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) 8 11 7 Charlie Hammond 4-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 6 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Stewards Note:

VETONCALL: Following its run on 12/1/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Le Tueur (IRE), 3-1

Lawtop Legend (IRE), 7-2 Holdbacktheriver (IRE), 10-1 Vetoncall (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LE TUEUR looked as good as ever on his third start for this yard when scoring by a wide margin at Huntingdon 12 days ago and can defy a penalty. Lawtop Legend is returning from a long absence but his mark remains unchanged for his win at Stratford so is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE TUEUR (IRE)

2.LAWTOP LEGEND (IRE)

3.HOLDBACKTHERIVER (IRE)

BEST TURNED OUT

Richard Hine, property manager of Lightdoor Limited, will present memento to the winning owner and will also judge the best turned out horse in this race and give £50 to the person in charge of the horse.

THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £625000

Owners Prize Money 1st £269000, 2nd £110875, 3rd £55438, 4th £27750, 5th £13875, 6th £6938, 7th £3438, 8th £1750.(Penalty Value £351687.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (48) 21-5351 C

8 11-10

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr D.P Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWInitiallyfoundthetransitionfromtopnovicetocontenderatthehighestlevelabitofastruggle,buthepieceditalltogetherwithadefeatof SoundsRussian,NobleYeatsandProtektoratintheCotswoldChasehereinJanuary Moreneedednowbuthisyardisinflyingform. TFRHHHII BHA166

2 A PLUS TARD (FR) (118) 12/121-P CD BF

9 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mme Henri Devin Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW OneofthebestGoldCupwinnersofrecentyearswhenbeatingstable-companionMinellaIndoby15lengths12monthsago.Pulled upinBetfairatHaydockinNovemberonhisonlyoutingsince.Clearlyhardtobeconfidentbutathreattoallifbackonsong.

3 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (81) 1114-11

8 11-10

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden

O John Dance and Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedinAintreeGrade1noviceonfinalstartlastseasonbutthat’shisonlydefeatin7outingsoverfences,takinghisformto anotherlevelinKingGeorgeatKemptoninDecember,wellincontrolwhenleftclearatlast

4 CONFLATED (IRE) (79) 11F2-31

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE)

9 11-10

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dillon Family Gordon Elliott, Mr Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhohasbeenkeptfreshforthissincereadilylandingtheGrade1SavillsatLeopardstownoverChristmas. Thatwasn’tthestrongestofGrade1s,though,andhe’llneedabiggerperformancehere.Notacertainstayer

5 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (34) 30-2245 C

Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR)

9 11-10

O J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard,

B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart but his limitations have been exposed at the highest level. Did too much too soon under a change of tactics when fading into a below-form fifth in Denman Chase at Newbury last month. TFRHIIII BHA161

6 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (41) 11F1-11

C 7 11-10

Br Bl g Timos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B G.A.E.C. Des Champs

TIMEFORMVIEWWouldbeunbeatenoverfencesbutforcomingdownatlastwhenclearintheTurnersatthismeeting12monthsago.Provedhimselfat3mwithan8-length defeatofStattlerinIrishGoldCupatLeopardstownlastmonth.Another2ffurthertotravelnowbuthe’llbehardtobeatifhisstaminaholds. TFRHHHHH BHA173

7 HEWICK (IRE) (153) P1-21U1 8 11-10

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

O Mr T. J. Mcdonald

B William Quinn

Jordan Gainford J

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWHasgotbetterandbetteroverfences,endinglastseasonwithwininbet365GoldCupandaddingGalwayPlateinJuly Landedanothersignificantvictorywhen takingGrandNationalHurdleinAmericainOctober Couldn’thavefoundamuchtoughertaskforfirstventureintoGradedcompany,though.

8 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (75) 3P22-P1 CD

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

TFRHHIII BHA170

10 11-10

Mark Walsh J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisin2021andchasedhomestablemateAPlusTard12monthsago.Onlyscrambledhomeinreceiptof8lbfromStattlerinTramoreGrade3onhis reappearanceonNewYear’sDaybuthisverygoodFestivalrecord(2winsand2secondsfrom4runs)meansitwouldnoshockifhegoeswell. TFRHHHII BHA168

9 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (48) 01-P113

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE)

O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen

8 11-10

Sean Bowen J

Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Kristene Hunter Upton Viva Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’sGrandNationalwinnerandhasprogressedagainoverconventionalfencesthistimeround,winningWexfordlistedandAintreeGrade2 beforethirdtoAhoySenor(SoundsRussiansecond)inCotswoldhere.CheekpiecesbackonforthefirsttimesinceAintree.Each-wayclaims.

HHHHI BHA167

High-classchaserwhowasacreditable14lengthssecondtoBravemansgameinKingGeorgeonhisreappearancebut he’sfinishedsixthandfifthinthelast2runningsofthisraceandit’slikelyhe’llfindatleastafewtoostrongagain.

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tlookedbacksincesentoverfences,gainingafourthsuccessinKelsohandicaponreappearance.Betterformindefeatsince,notably 11/2lengthssecondtoAhoySenor(NobleYeatsthird,Protektoratfourth)inCotswoldChaseatthiscourse(25f,goodtosoft)lasttime. TFRHHIII BHA161

13 STATTLER (IRE) (41) 3111-22 C

Br Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

8 11-10

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Cyril O’Hara Albert Bartlett S

HHHHI BHA163

TIMEFORMVIEWNationalHuntChasewinneratthismeetinglastyearandhasimprovedagainindefeatthistimeround,onlynarrowlyfailingtoconcede8lbtoMinellaIndo onhisreappearancebeforechasinghomestablemateGalopinDesChampsinIrishGoldCup.Slightlylongertripnowwillplaytohisstrengths.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: A PLUS TARD (FR) 8 11 10 Rachael Blackmore 3-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

A PLUS TARD: Following its run on 19/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Galopin des Champs (FR), 13-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 9-1 A Plus Tard (FR),

11-1 Noble Yeats (IRE), Stattler (IRE), 18-1 Protektorat (FR), 20-1 Conflated (IRE), 22-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 25-1 Minella Indo (IRE), 33-1 Sounds Russian (IRE), 40-1 Hewick (IRE), 66-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 150-1 Eldorado Allen (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS would be unbeaten over fences but for falling at last year’s Festival. The way he forged clear in the Irish Gold Cup suggests the slightly longer trip this afternoon should be within range and he’s very much the one to beat Bravemansgame is another who has suffered only one defeat over fences and is feared most after his impressive King George success. Last year’s National Hunt Chase winner Stattler will relish the return to a longer trip and looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.STATTLER (IRE)

FIFTH RACE

About two miles (2m 3yds) 3.45

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST FAKENHAM SILVER CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630.

(Penalty Value £13202.50)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): S Edmunds (15 wins from 50 runners, 30%) runs SWAFFHAM BULBECK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs RARE MIDDLETON

Fancy That: A King won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs BIG BOY BOBBY today.

Longest Traveller: RARE MIDDLETON trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TAKEIT EASY (GB) (32) 2124-04 D

8 12-1

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Circus Rose Bradley Harris (7) J

O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a decent campaign across 3 runs last year, winning at Wetherby on his return. Possibly still needed run when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Sharp track here sure to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA126

2 PARRAMOUNT (GB) (49) 10/-3121 D

7 11-13

Br B g Mount Nelson - Queen Soraya Aidan Coleman J

O Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed short odds in novices at Hereford and Doncaster either side of finishing second on handicap debut at Taunton. 9lb higher in the weights but remains with potential to progress further in this sort of company. TFRHHHHI BHA124

3 HAAFAPIECE (GB) (41) 0-50024 C D BF

10 11-12

Br Ch g Haafhd - Bonnet’s Pieces Jamie Brace (7) J

O Mrs Tilly Coles Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives here on the back of 2 good efforts, latterly when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good to soft, 16/5) 41 days ago. Step down in trip not certain to suit. TFRHHHII BHA123

4 SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) (48) 1-35325

CD 9 11-11

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ballygologue (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O D Bassom & P Cardosi Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B John O’Mahony Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM

VIEW Placed 3 times over hurdles this season and ran well when runner-up on all-weather at Kempton 48 days ago. Capable of giving another good account. TFRHHHII BHA122

5 NO NO TONIC (GB) (20) 410122

9 11-10

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Karinga Madame Theo Gillard (3) J

O Mr N. J. McMullan Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B R. Jenner & J. Green Ascot Park Polo Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who enhanced an excellent record at Wincanton when scoring easily over 2m there on Boxing Day. Fine runner-up efforts at Chepstow both outings since and she’s capable of getting in the mix despite further 3lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA121

6 BIG BOY BOBBY (IRE) (80) 26F-412 D

5 11-9

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Duchess of Foxland (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Incipe Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Foxland Stud Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in good style at Huntingdon in December and was just denied in a stronger race at Kempton on Boxing Day. Likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA120

7 CHASAMAX (IRE) (162) 4-02360 D

8 11-6

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Peratus (IRE) James Best J

O Julia Mansfield

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B William Flood Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Awarded the race (bumped late on) at Ffos Las in May but temperament remains a concern for him and he showed no benefit for wind-op won his most recent outing at Warwick in October Since left Nicky Henderson and is tough to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA117

8 GLIMPSE OF GOLD (GB) (22) 240FP5 CD

12 10-13

Br B g Passing Glance - Tizzy Blue (IRE) Jay Tidball (7) J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Paul Wixey Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran recorded summer hat-trick, including twice here, taking his overall C&D record to 5 wins. Little encouragement from recent efforts, though, and others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA110

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Blaise Chorus (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Bryan Drew and Diana L Whateley

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Blaise Chorus Partnership Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fairly useful form in a pair of Flat starts in the autumn before making an impressive hurdles debut at Taunton in January. Good third in the Adonis last time and enters handicaps from a very workable mark. TFRHHHHH BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: RESTITUTION (FR) 4 10 11 Tom Cannon 11-8 (Alan King) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

RARE MIDDLETON: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Parramount (GB), 9-2 Rare Middleton (GB), 5-1 Big Boy Bobby (IRE), 13-2 Haafapiece (GB), No No Tonic (GB), 10-1 Takeit Easy (GB), 20-1 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE), 28-1 Chasamax (IRE), 33-1 Glimpse of Gold (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive heat, but Paul Nicholls’ juvenile RARE MIDDLETON has created a very good impression in 2 starts over hurdles so far and an opening mark of 119 shouldn’t prove beyond him, so he’s fancied to get the better of Takeit Easy, who has slipped in the weights and should be suited by the track. Parramount and Big Boy Bobby also appeal as leading players.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RARE MIDDLETON 2.TAKEIT EASY 3.PARRAMOUNT

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:00 at DONCASTER and 4:10 at CHELTENHAM.

BEST TURNED OUT

The Lady Dannatt, MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, will kindly present The Fakenham Silver Cup to the winning owner on behalf of The Country Food Trust. Lady Dannatt will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned-out horse in this race.

THE ST. JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP

OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £21245, 2nd £10620, 3rd £5310, 4th £2655, 5th £1330, 6th £665.

(Penalty Value £24445) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BILLAWAY (IRE) (34) 211-121 CD 11 12-0

Br B g Well Chosen - Taipans Girl (IRE) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O The Turner Family W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

H Carlow Farmers

TIMEFORM VIEW Long been one of the leading lights in hunter chases and was a game winner (beat Winged Leader) of this 12 months ago having finished runner-up the previous2years.However signsofdeclinethisseason,despitelastmonth’sNaassuccess,soprobablyonetotakeonforthewininnewheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA141

2 BLACK OP (IRE) (61) 5641-11 12 12-0

Br Br g Sandmason - Afar Story (IRE) Mr John Dawson J

O Mr Charles R. Clark Mrs Emma Clark, Wistow T

H Holderness

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at best, little impact in 2021/22. However stretched unbeaten record in points to 4 since leaving Tom George (Jan 15, latest).

3 BOB AND CO (FR) (364) U1/122F- D

12 12-0

Br B g Dom Alco (FR) - Outre Mer (FR) Miss Alice Stevens J

O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

H West Somerset Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodstrikerateinthissphereinChampionHuntersatPunchestowninApril2021butletdown by jumping in last 2 renewals of this. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Paul Nicholls.

4 BRAIN POWER (IRE) (48) 121F11 C

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blonde Ambition (IRE)

HHHII BHA132

12 12-0

Mr Dara McGill J

O Mr W. Ewing W. Ewing, Ireland T

H East Antrim TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson. Won 4 of last 5 completed starts in points, including latest (Jan 28) but stamina very much to prove. TFRHHHII BHA140

5 CAT TIGER (FR) (119) 52102-5 BF

9 12-0

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR) Mr Charlie Sprake J

O Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulchaserwhowasletdownbyjumpinginthislastyearbutbouncedbackwithagoodsecond in Foxhunters’ Chase at Aintree. Well held on comeback at Ascot in November, however TFRHHIII BHA139

6 CHRIS’S DREAM (IRE) (61) PU/U0-11

Br B g Mahler - Janebailey

11 12-0

Miss Maxine O’Sullivan J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

H Waterford

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at one time and has won all 3 of his starts in points (latest Jan 15). Difficult to know how much ability he retains but must be respected. TFRHHHHI BHA155

7 DANDY DAN (IRE) (19) U11-133 CD

10 12-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Playing Around Mr James King J

O Mr P. J. Andrews J. Bourne, Abersychan T

H Monmouthshire

TIMEFORMVIEWFor KimBaileywhomadeawinningstartfornewyardinhunterchaseoverC&D11monthsago.Notseentobesteffectwhen101/2 lengthsthirdtoVauceletinsimilareventatStratfordfollowingmonth.Dualpointwinner thirdlasttime(Feb26).Upagainstit TFRHHIII BHA130

8 DORKING COCK (IRE) (81) 2/311-32

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR)

O S. R. B. Crawford

H East Antrim

9 12-0

Mr B. G. Crawford J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hunter chaser who should have won when neck second of 8 to Vaucelet at Down Royal (24f, soft) 81 days ago, headed close home after idling markedly Headgear back on now

9 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (27) 1-P1111

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR)

O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Collins & Rogers

TFRHHHII BHA135

8 12-0

Mr William Biddick J

C. R. Barber, Beaminster T

H Cattistock Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Multiplepointwinnerandusefulforminhunterchases,overcomingerraticroundofjumpingwhenwinningatWincanton(by 4lengthsfromShantouFlyer)lastmonth.FollowedupatHaydockwithoutcomingoffthebridlesoenterscalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA142

10 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (47) 11-2211 8 12-0

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Farewellatmidnight

Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts J

O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Withcote T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in pair of hunter chases for G. T. H. Bailey Multiple point winner, by wide margin on both starts in January TFRHHHII BHA115

11 I K BRUNEL (GB) (24) 3156-11

9 12-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE) Miss Izzie Marshall J

O Mr M. W. Redman Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase winner (at 23f) for Olly Murphy last season and made a successful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton. This a tough ask, however. TFRHHIII BHA130

12 ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) (26) P22311

6 12-0

Br Br g Presenting - Ten Dollar Bill (IRE) Mr Derek O’Connor J

O Emmet Mullins Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

H Carlow Farmers

TIMEFORMVIEWWonlast2of6startsinpoints(Feb19,secondone).Fairlyusefulforminhunterchasesthoughdidn’timpresswithheadcarriage when12lengthssecondof6toFernsLockatFairyhouse(23.7f,heavy)122daysago.Headgearnowapplied. TFRHHHII BHA126

13 LE MALIN (FR) (19) 1//-34221

9 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Lumina (FR) Mr N. McParlan J

O Mr Sean McParlan Sean McParlan, Ireland T

H Co Down

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner (for Francois Nicolle) and successful on last of 4 starts in points (Feb 26). Fairly useful form in chases, 1/2-length second of 5 to Billaway in hunter at Naas in February

14 MIGHTY STOWAWAY (IRE) (76) 11P3-P4

12 12-0

Br B g Stowaway - The Mighty Matron (IRE) Mr Ben Sutton J

O Mr N. Sutton Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORMVIEW MultiplepointwinnerwhoranacrackerwhenthirdinthislastyearforGordonElliott However, well beaten for this yard here in April and in a point when last seen on New Year’s Eve. TFRHHIII BHA126

15 MORATORIUM (IRE) (19) 1-25321

Br B g Presenting - Shuil Oilean (IRE)

O Mrs L. Osborne

H Heythrop

10 12-0

Mr Martin McIntyre J

M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to take to chasing for Gordon Elliott but fairly useful form in hunters for this yard and has done well in points. This surely too demanding, however TFRHIIII BHA123

16 MYTH BUSTER (IRE) (20) 0-2P2F1

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fairy Blaze (IRE)

10 12-0

Miss Lily Bradstock J

O The Buzz Syndicate Mrs Sara V. Bradstock, Wantage T

H Berks & Bucks Drag

TIMEFORMVIEW One-time useful chaser (for Henry de Bromhead) and easy winner of a Musselburgh hunter 13 months ago. Well held in Foxhunters’ at Aintree since but was wide-margin winner of a point last month. TFRHHIII BHA130

17 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (24) 111-412 BF

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR)

O Mr Colm Donlon

10 12-0

Mr Jack Andrews J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser who completed his hat-trick in 5-runner hunter chase at Fakenham in April. Smooth winner at Wetherby on return last month before left with too much to do at Taunton. Could outrun his odds. TFRHHHII BHA134

18 PREMIER MAGIC (IRE) (40) 11P1-11 D 10 12-0

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Burn

Mr Bradley Gibbs J

O Mr Julian Sherriff Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford T

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner, including last time (Feb 5). Fairly useful form in hunter chases but produced a tame effort in this last year

19 ROCKY’S HOWYA (IRE) (40) 0-11111

Br B g Ask - It’s My Choice (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA122

7 12-0

Mr M. C. O’Donovan J

O Mrs Margaret C. Kiely Declan Queally, Ireland T

H Lismore

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a fair maiden under Rules but easy winner all 5 starts in points (latest Feb 5). Capable of much better back under Rules and one to note.

TFRHHHII BHA116

20

INVESTOR (GB) (28) 101/-611

Br B g Kayf Tara - Silver Charmer

11 12-0

Natalie Parker J

O Mr C. J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Just useful nowadays but had little trouble landing the odds in 5-runner hunter chases at Bangor and Kelso last month. More needed in new headgear here but not taken lightly

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrigmorna Flyer (IRE)

Hospitality Ltd

Loxton, Bruton

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Worldwide Hospitality Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasrunsomeexcellentracesatthismeetingovertheyears,includingwhentwiceplacedinthisevent Stillretainsplentyofabilitybuthadno answertoFamousClermontinhunteratWincanton(25.1f,goodtosoft)43daysago.Failedtocompleteinpointmorerecently

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (IRE)

J. J. Codd J O Mrs Pat Sloan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

H Westmeath Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler/high-class chaser at best Let down by jumping when 26 3/4 lengths seventh of 8 to Vaucelet in hunter at Down Royal in December Won first 3 starts in points, runner-up last time (Feb 12). TFRHHHII BHA155

23 VAUCELET (FR) (81) 11-2111

8 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Peggy Pierji (FR) Mr Barry O’Neill J

O Samuel John Hegarty/Miss Jennifer O’Kane D. M. Christie, Ireland T

H Fermanagh

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3oflast4startsinpointsandpushedBillawaycloseinChampionHunteratPunchestowninApril.EnhancedexcellentstrikeratebackunderRules inhunterchaseatDownRoyal(24f)81daysago,winningbyneckfromtheidlingDorkingCock.Stiffertestherewillsuitandhighonshortlist

24 WOTZIZNAME (IRE) (19) 31-1256 D

13 12-0

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Native Beau (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan J

O Miss L. B. Gould Mrs D. Ward T

H Mendip Farmers TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his peak but offered little on his return and last of 6 finishers in a point last time (Feb 26). TFRHIIII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 24 2022: BILLAWAY (IRE) 10 12 0 Mr P W Mullins 13-8 (W P Mullins) 19 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12, 18, 20, 22.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 14, 18, 20, 24. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 21.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 14, 15, 16.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Vaucelet (FR), 8-1 Famous Clermont (FR), 9-1 Billaway (IRE), 11-1 Chris’s Dream (IRE), 16-1 Secret Investor (GB), 20-1 Bob And Co (FR), Rocky’s Howya (IRE), 22-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), The Storyteller (IRE), 28-1 Its On The Line (IRE), 33-1 Black Op (IRE), Brain Power (IRE), Cat Tiger (FR), Le Malin (FR), 40-1 Go Go Geronimo (GB), Premier Magic (IRE), Shantou Flyer (IRE), 50-1 I K Brunel (GB), Not That Fuisse (FR), 66-1 Dandy Dan (IRE), 80-1 Mighty Stowaway (IRE), Myth Buster (IRE), 100-1 Moratorium (IRE), 200-1 Wotzizname (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

VAUCELET improved on his excellent strike rate back under Rules when beating the idling Dorking Cock at Down Royal on Boxing Day and is just about the form pick with this stiffer test sure to suit Famous Clermont was most impressive at Haydock last month and rates the main threat ahead of last year’s winner Billaway.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.VAUCELET (FR)

3.BILLAWAY (IRE)

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2.FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR)

THE WALTER WALES MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for five 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)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs WHAT WILL BE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs WHAT WILL BE Longest Traveller: CELINE MAN trained by M Fahey, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CITY ROLLER (IRE) (20) 622P53

5 12-1

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Pearl’s A Singer (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J

O The City Rollers Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B F. R. Jarvey

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, good third of 8 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA106

2 BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (30) F46124

6 12-0

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since sent handicapping, winning at Warwick (19f) on New Year’s Eve and advancing his form again when in the frame over C&D and Hereford since. Weighted to go close. TFRHHHHH BHA105

3 MANOFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (712) P/26521/- D

9 11-13

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Endless Ambition (IRE) Lewis Stones (5) J

O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Stephen Eustace

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 23 months since winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f) on his final run for Tom George. Has his fitness to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA104

4 WHAT WILL BE (IRE) (31) 4/6/-PF00

7 11-6

Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Gali Gal (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

O The Dream Big Syndicate

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Asterra Holdings Ltd McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2020 and only eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good)

31 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

5 PRIDE OF HAWRIDGE (IRE) (22) 0643 BF

TFRHHIII BHA97

5 11-5

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Face The Storm (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Eric Gadsden Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Tally-Ho Stud Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 10f on Flat. Good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip and looks competitive on form. TFRHHHHI BHA96

6 DYNALI (GB) (186) 20-465P

7 10-11

Br B g Dansili - Lunar Phase (IRE) James Best J

O Mr Ryan Bradford Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in Worcester handicap chase when last seen out 6 months ago on his final run for Amy Murphy. Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable.

7 CELINE MAN (IRE) (168) 0-000

TFRHHIII BHA88

5 10-11

Br B g Milan - One Cool Dame (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O M. Mahon Mark Fahey, Ireland T

B Mr Trevor Mahon

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft)

168 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Should still improve.

8 ROLLING RIVER (IRE) (53) 10P00

TFRHHHII BHA88

5 10-9

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Joan d’Arc (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Oliver Signy Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Maurice Regan Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, soft, 50/1) 53 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap debut. Likely to improve.

TFRHHHII BHA86

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: HIWAY ONE O THREE (IRE) 5 10 3 Tom Cannon 4-6 (Chris Gordon) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Pride of Hawridge (IRE), 11-4 Bashers Reflection (GB), 10-1 City Roller (IRE), 11-1 Manofthemoment (IRE), 12-1 Dynali (GB), Rolling River (IRE), 22-1 Celine Man (IRE), 33-1 What Will Be (IRE)

BASHERS REFLECTION arrives at the top of his game so is taken to edge out Pride of Hawridge who rates a big threat in his bid for a breakthrough success in this sphere. Top-weight City Roller appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHERS REFLECTION 2.PRIDE OF HAWRIDGE (IRE) 3.CITY ROLLER (IRE)

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THE MRS PADDY POWER MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336.(Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALLEGORIE DE VASSY (FR) (54) 2/311-11 6 11-5

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Autignac (FR)

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B N. Ferrand, A. Brakha & J. M. Porzier

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesunbeatenin4startssincejoiningWillieMullins,boltingupinGrade2mares’novicechasesatLimerickandThurlesthiswinter.Hertendency tojumprightatthelattertrackisaslightconcernnowswitchingtoaleft-handedcoursebutshe’sahugelyexcitingprospect

2 ELIMAY (FR) (34) 211-244 CD

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Hyde (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Christophe Toulorge

TIMEFORMVIEW EdgedoutPinkLegendtowinthisracelastyearbuther2runsthiswinterhavebeenunderwhelming.Nobigsurpriseweresheto reviveinfirst-timeblinkers(replacingcheekpieces)butAllegoriedeVassyhastobeconsideredthestablenumberone.

3 IMPERVIOUS (IRE) (61) 565-111

HHHII BHA149

7 11-5

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Blodge (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Mr John P. McManus Colm A. Murphy, Ireland T

B Mr Tom O’Doherty

TIMEFORMVIEW3-3overfences,takingherformupanothernotchsteppingupto21/2mforthefirsttimeinthisdisciplinewhenproving1/2lengthtoo strongforJourneyWithMe(wonsince)inPunchestownGrade3lasttime.Likelythere’sevenmoretocome.Leadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA151

4 RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) (110) 2253-24 BF

6 11-5

Br Gr m Martaline - Angesse (FR) Davy Russell J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Yannick Fouin Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who won her first 3 outings over fences last season. Respectable reappearance fourth at Navan in November but ran poorly when a remote last of 4 in a Carlisle listed event a fortnight later Given a break since.

5 DOLCITA (FR) (75) 121-312 D

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Orcantara (FR)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

8 11-2

B Pierre Goral TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktobesttowin9-runnerlistedchaseatClonmel(20.5f,heavy)inNovember

5toScarletAndDoveinGrade3atFairyhouseonNewYear’sDaybuteventhatleavesherwithabittofindhere. TFRHHIII BHA142

6 JEREMYS FLAME (IRE) (49) 631151

9 11-2

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Supreme Beneficial (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Flushfarm Racing Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs A. Kirkwood

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved performer thisseason, makingit 3 winsinlast 4starts when seeing offthe reopposingZambella by 6 1/2lengthsin2 1/2mHuntingdonlistedchase7weeksago.Thatformdoesn’tleavehertoomuchtofindwithmarketleadershere.

7 MAGIC DAZE (IRE) (34) 30-1221

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)

O Robcour

B Sunnyhill Stud

7 11-2

de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedareallygoodattitudewhenpostingasmartefforttowina2mNaaslistedeventlastmonth,forcing pace and finding extra when tackled after 2 out Stamina isn’t assured stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA148

8 PINK LEGEND (GB) (33) 22-6341 CD

Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE)

O Mr Francis Mahon

9 11-2

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten 1/2 length by Elimay in this 12 months go. A 3m Exeter listed win last month shows she arrives in good form again but it looks a stronger race this year

9 ZAMBELLA (FR) (49) 43-2112 D BF

Br B m Zambezi Sun - Visby (FR)

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

TFRHHHII BHA142

8 11-2

Daryl Jacob J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mme Anne Boisnard & Mr Yannick Fouin Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has bagged listed chases at Carlisle and Doncaster this winter but Jeremy’s Flame proved too strong for her at Huntingdon last time. Fourth in this last year and suspicion she’ll find a few too good again. TFRHHHII BHA144

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ELIMAY (FR) 8 11 2 Mark Walsh 9-4 (W P Mullins) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Stewards Note:

RIVIERE D’ETEL: Following its run on 27/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Allegorie de Vassy (FR), 9-4 Impervious (IRE), 8-1 Jeremys Flame (IRE), 16-1 Magic Daze (IRE), 28-1 Riviere d’Etel (FR), Zambella (FR), 33-1 Elimay (FR), 40-1 Dolcita (FR), 50-1 Pink Legend (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A fascinating clash between 2 young chasers who could be very smart IMPERVIOUS really impressed when claiming the scalp of Journey With Me at Punchestown in January and is narrowly preferred to Allegorie de Vassy, who has been a very easy winner of her 2 starts over fences. Jeremys Flame looks best of the rest

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THE ROBERT HOARE MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs BENNYS KING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs BENNYS KING

Longest Traveller: GABORIOT trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 186 miles.

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form colours

1 PEACOCKS SECRET (IRE) (26) 211-033 CD BF

11 12-6

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) Mr Dale Peters (3) J

O Mr J. T. B. Hunt D. Peters, Sawtry T

H Fitzwilliam

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Stratford last April and back to form when third there 9 months ago. Last of 3 finishers in a point in February, though, and others have better form. TFRHHHII BHA117

2 BENNYS KING (IRE) (27) PP-PP1U

12 12-2

Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J

O Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Cms Kidderminster S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart handicap chaser at his best and returned to form in some capacity when landing a hunter at Hereford recently. Unseated (when still going well) at Haydock next time and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHH BHA137

3 ZEE MAN (FR) (11) 0-21P63 C D

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sky High Flyer

9 12-2

Mr Zac Baker J

O Mrs Marcine Marshall F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne T

H Warwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Error-prone chaser who bettered his hunter debut when third at Southwell 11 days ago. Needs to up his game to compete in this, though.

4 REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) (294) 1111-P4 D

Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA90 (+7)

9 12-0

Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J

O Mr David Kemp David Kemp, Thetford T

H Dunston Harriers

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who showed fair form in this sphere last season. Needs to improve back from a 9-month absence, though. TFRHHHII BHA110

5 GABORIOT (FR) (28) 120-P34

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)

O The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club

7 11-12

Mr George Cowley (7) J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in France (not quite as good over fences). Shaped with some encouragement on hunter debut at Hereford but disappointed at Kelso next time. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 GENERAL CUSTARD (GB) (19) 0/-UF423

10 11-12

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Diamant Noir Mr Henry Crow (5) J

O Mr David Bingham David Bingham T

H Waveney Harriers

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner in 2018 and successful on chasing debut at Wehterby. Underperformed subsequently and hasn’t been seen under Rules for almost 2 years, but has placed in points since. TFRHHHII BHA107

7 MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) (35) 1234P-3

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Benbradagh Vard (IRE)

11 11-12

Miss Gina Andrews J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

H Cheshire Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser for Mick Channon. Weak finisher nowadays and hunter debut at Bangor 35 days ago was disappointing.

8 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (28) P55-432 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA120

12 11-12

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

O Mr Fergal O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

H Cotswold Bresbet, Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was below par last season but made frame on all starts in points and started well for new stable when second of 5 at Kelso last time. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) 9 12 1 Mr Tristan Durrell 5-4 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

REBEL DAWN RISING: Following its run on 27/5/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Bennys King (IRE), 5-1 Mister Whitaker (IRE), 15-2 Gaboriot (FR), Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 11-1 Peacocks Secret (IRE), 12-1 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE), 20-1 Zee Man (FR), General Custard (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BENNYS KING scored at Hereford on his penultimate start and had running left when unseating at Haydock last time. He’s the class act in this field and is preferred to Mister Whitaker, who needs to see his race out more fully than has recently been the case. Sir Jack Yeats is another one to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENNYS KING (IRE) 2.MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) 3.SIR JACK YEATS (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:05 at NEWCASTLE, 5:15 at DONCASTER, 5:20 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 5:30 at CHELTENHAM.

BEST TURNED OUT

Amanda Ralli will present the Robert Hoare Challenge Trophy to the winning owner and will also present £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FELIX DESJY (FR) (55) 14B002

10 11-12

Br Ch g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Lamadoun (FR) Corey McGivern J

O Mr A. Dunlop Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Catherine Bodin & Martine Boullier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner earlier in his career and finally took advantage of a lenient mark at Punchestown 11 months ago. Bit of a mixed bag since,oneofhisbetterrecenteffortswhenrunner-upatNavaninJanuary,butwouldn’tbesuretobeinthesamemoodhere. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 MIGHT I (IRE) (48) 1232-02

7 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe

B Cyril O’Hara Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunner-upin21/2mAintreeGrade1onhisfinalstartlasttermandhavingracedtoofreelyuppedto3monreturn,ranastormerback downamileintriponjusthissecondstartinhandicapswhensecondatthistrack(16.8f)inJanuary Shortlistedinfirst-timetonguetie.

3 COOL SURVIVOR (IRE) (41) 6-61124

Br B g Westerner - Pale Face (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr J. Finlay

TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumpersandwonfirst2startsoverhurdles.TookhisformupanotchwhenfourthinGrade1NathanielLacy&Partners

TFRHHHII BHA140

4 MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (34) P0-1352 D 9 11-7

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon Fergus Gillard J

O Mr Dean Pugh Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B K. D. & D. K. Pugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has built up a good strike rate, taking Wetherby mares’ Listed hurdle for second year running in October. Not in same form since, though, and this is a tricky assignment for a rare start in handicap company TFRHHIII BHA140

5 IMAGINE (FR) (33) 1-1222

5 11-6

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Ofurie (FR) Ben Harvey J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinninghurdlingdebutatWexfordinOctoberandhasfilledtherunner-upspotonall3subsequentoutings.Nosurprise shouldhetakehisformupanotchnowtackling21/2mforthefirsttimeonhandicapdebut

6 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (20) 5-101F1

6 11-6

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerontheFlatwhohastakenverywelltohurdling,makingit6winsin12startswheneasilyseeingoff8rivals over21fatKemptonlastmonth.Hitwitha10lbrisebutonanupwardtrajectoryandwarrantsplentyofrespect. TFRHHHII BHA139

7 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (34) 113P-10 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Sean Reilly

7 11-6

Luca Morgan J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedintheGreatwoodherelastseasonandtookhisformupanothernotchwhenmakingasuccessfulreappearanceatKempton (2m,soft)overChristmas.Betterthantheresultwhenmid-fieldatNewbury(16.3f)sinceandnowstepsbackupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA139

8 IROKO (FR) (62) 4244-11 D

5 11-5

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Aidan Kelly J

O Mr John P. McManus

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEW Justified good support to make a winning return/handicap debut at Wetherby in November and followed up in even more impressive fashion back there in January Up 10lb for that success. TFRHHHHI BHA138

9 SPIRIT OF LEGEND (FR) (20) 2-012B6 D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Indian Lizzy

O C. Jones

B J. P. Lemelletier & Poulinieres.com

6 11-4

M. P. O’Connor J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartinthissphereatNavaninNovemberandbetterformwhenrunner-upinhandicapnext start. Below that level for no obvious reason at Fairyhouse last month but he’s worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA137

10

SAYLAVEE (IRE) (48) 111515

6 11-4

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Mae’s Choice (IRE) Jack Foley J

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

B Seana Sammon

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoisalreadyusefuloverhurdlesafterjustahandfulofstarts,landingaListedmares’noviceatPunchestown inDecember FoundthingstoughunderapenaltyuppedingradeatFairyhousesinceandshelooksupagainstit

11 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (10) 005321 D

10 11-4 (in 5lb ex)

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) Tristan Durrell J

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedapurplepatchearlylastyear,completing4-timeratNewtonAbbot(26.5f)inMarch.Steadilyfoundhisformthisterm,buildingonplaced effortstoscoreatSandown(19.8f,soft)forthesecondyearrunning10daysago.Thisisaverydifferenttestunderapenalty.

12 SPANISH HARLEM (FR) (36) 1322

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR)

O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

TIMEFORMVIEWProvingexpensivetofollow,placedall3outingsforthisyardhavingmadeawinningdebutatAuteuillastJune.However,hisall-conqueringtrainertook asimilarroutewhenwinningthisin2021withGalopindesChamps,soheratesasamajorplayeronhandicapdebutundertopconditional.

13 AU FLEURON (FR) (76) 2300-04

TFRHHHHH BHA135

6 11-2

Br B g Crillon (FR) - La Pelodette (FR) Kieren Buckley J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B N. Madamet, I. Kellitt & A. Thomlinson

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifamisssentchasingbuttookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenfourthinabig-fieldhandicap at Punchestown (19.6f, heavy) on New Year’s Eve. Yard appears to have stronger candidates. TFRHHIII BHA135

14 IRISH HILL (GER) (27) 1-22111 D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER)

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8

5 11-1

Angus Cheleda J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlatinGermanyandgoingfromstrength-to-strengthoverhurdles,overcomingariseinclasswhencompletingahat-trick atAscot(19.3f)lastmonth.Notyetfinishedimprovingsolooksworthyofhisplaceinthisstrongercompanyonthatevidence.

15 FIRM FOOTINGS (IRE) (33) 312331

5 11-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE) Shane Fitzgerald J

O Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Aidan Aherne & Cathal Ennis Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinneratthesecondattemptwhoknuckleddownwelltobreakhisduckoverhurdlesin16-runnermaidenatNavan(2m)33 daysago,rallyingtoregainleadrun-in.Longertrippromisestosuitbutheneedsalotmorenowuppedmarkedlyingrade.

16 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112) 30/21F-3

7 11-1

7 11-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently J

O REBEL JUMPING II Richard Spencer Newmarket T

B Barbara Kirby Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

17 IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) (30) 4-51431 D

5 11-0

Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Hokey Okey (USA) Ben Bromley J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Caldara Farm Inc & Flaxman Holdings Ltd Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedbenefitofsecondwindopwhenresumingwinningwaysatHuntingdon(15.8f)inNovemberandnotchedhissecondsuccess ofthecampaignatWetherby(19.7f)lastmonth,doingwelltopegbackarecentwinner.Nudgedup4lbandmayfeature.

18 IN FROM THE COLD (IRE) (30) 3404-0P

TFRHHHII BHA133

6 11-0

Br Br or Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Grandegrandegrande (IRE) Danny Gilligan J

O Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Ciara Eglington Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-racedhurdlerwhodisappointedonfirststartforthisyardbuttookastepbackintherightdirection on the Flat when third at Dundalk last month. Needs to build on that back over hurdles now TFRHHIII BHA133

19 HAXO (FR) (46) 1626-01 D

6 10-13

Br Ch g Kandidate - Responsable (FR) Kieran Callaghan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Eric Leray

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerinFrancewhoshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkovertimberatPunchestown(20.3f,heavy)inJanuary, takingadvantageoftherunner-up’slateerror.Notbeyondtherealmsthathehasmoretoofferonhandicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA132

20 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (22) 006122 D 6 10-12

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE)

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath

B Martin Cullinane

G. Gilligan J

Ireland

OffthemarkatFairyhouseinJanuaryandresumedprogresstoasignificantextentwhengoingdownbyjustashortheadinaGrade3 atThurles(20.7f)justover3weeksago,notgoingdownwithoutafight

21 GROZNI (FR) (41) 101412 D

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR)

Mr Cathal Byrnes

B Mr Ivan Dumont

22 HOLLOW SOUND (IRE) (26) 426-P52

Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Lady Imola (IRE)

O Mr Luke Comer

B Mrs Margaret Comer

Yettotastesuccessoverhurdlesbutputupacareerbestwhenrunner-upinmaidenatPunchestown

to soft) last month. Plenty more required back in handicap

23 HEY JOHNNY (IRE) (19) UP4153

Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Faanan Aldaar (IRE)

Joseph M. Fitzpatrick

Bloodstock

DoubledhisaccountfortheseasonatThurlesinJanuaryandimprovedagainwhenthirdatNaas

DoubledhisaccountfortheseasonatThurlesinJanuaryandimprovedagainwhen thirdatNaas

last month. Steps up in trip and this a much tougher assignment

24 FIFTY BALL (FR) (27) 5021-P0

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR)

O Mr Steven Packham

B Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot

8 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in off reduced mark over extended 21f at Ascot on final start last season and having shaped as if the run was needed on return, he’s been left with a bit to prove following a lacklustre effort back there (19.3f) since. TFRHHIII BHA126

25 INNATENDUE (FR) (19) 2-63205

5 10-6

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Trotot (FR) J

O Alymer Stud Ltd A. J. Martin, Ireland T

B Mrs Francoise Gondouin et al

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerinFrancebutyettogethisheadinfrontinthissphere,havingnorealexcuseswhenfifthinmaidenhurdleatNaas (15.5f,goodtosoft)19daysago.Thisstepupintripneedstobringoutsomesignificantimprovement NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA125

26 VULTAN (IRE) (19) 21-0P0

6 10-5

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Beneloge J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm A. J. Martin, Ireland T

B Mr Maurice Regan

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on final outing for Joseph O’Brien but little show in 3 starts for current yard this season, latest after 5 months off Significantly back up in trip but best watched. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA124

off.

DECLARED RUNNERS 26 2022: BANBRIDGE (IRE) 6 11 3 M M McDonagh 12-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 23 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 11, 17.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Spanish Harlem (FR), 6-1 Imagine (FR), 8-1 Cool Survivor (IRE), Iroko (FR), 14-1 Might I (IRE), 20-1 Irish Hill (GER), Haxo (FR), 25-1 Firm Footings (IRE), 28-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 33-1 Felix Desjy (FR), Au Fleuron (FR), Impulsive One (USA), Buddy One (IRE), 40-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), No Ordinary Joe (IRE), Spirit of Legend (FR), 66-1 In From The Cold (IRE), 80-1 Saylavee (IRE), 100-1 West To The Bridge (IRE), Hollow Sound (IRE), Fifty Ball (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Willie Mullins took this in 2021 with Galopin des Champs and SPANISH HARLEM is fancied to tread a similar path and make a winning handicap debut under Michael O’Sullivan who has hit the headlines already here this week. Iroko, who continues to go from strength to strength, looks sure make a bold bid for the hat-trick so he heads up the dangers, while Imagine and Cool Survivor look the pick of Gordon Elliott’s sextet in an ultra-competitive final race of the Festival.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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First Race 1.00 - THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST CLAIMING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for four yrs old and upwards, each claimable at their advertised claiming price. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 12st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Allowances: For each £1000 below the maximum advertised claiming price of £13000 1lb (Minimum advertised claiming price £4000). A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash award to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/ownerstrainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 1.40 - THE GB DRIVEWAYS SURFACING NORFOLK & SUFFOLK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Prince Carlton Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A Challenge Cup, originally given by the late Mrs Beryl Bloom, will be presented to the winning owner A £50 cash prize will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)

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Third Race 2.20 - THE ROBERT CASE MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. THE FAMILY OF THE LATE ROBERT CASE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a Challenge Cup to the winning owner In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE LIGHTDOOR LIMITED BUILDING THE PADDOCKS CHEVELEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at htts://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST FAKENHAM SILVER CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held and a cash award of £50 will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/.Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE WALTER WALES MEMORIAL 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Walter Wales Memorial Cup will be presented to the winning owner and £50 will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE ROBERT HOARE MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A best turned out prize of £50 will be awarded for this race. The family of the late Robert Hoare will present the winning owner with the Perpetual Challenge Silver Fox Trophy SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/ racing/owners-trainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

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2023

Aldiss Easter Monday Raceday, Monday 10th April - First Race 2.00pm

West Norfolk Point-to-Point, Sunday 23rd April - First Race 2.00pm

Snellings Norfolk National Raceday, Tuesday 9th May

Jarrold Ladies Day, Sunday 4th June - First Race TBC

Paddy Power Raceday, Friday 20th October - First Race TBC

The Greene King Raceday, Wednesday 1st November - First Race TBC

Weatherby’s Raceday, Tuesday 21st November - First Race TBC

Christmas Raceday, Tuesday 19th December - First Race TBC

*The Point to Point meeting is not run by the racecourse and is an independent event.