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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.
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FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 2023
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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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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.
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 colours no horse age st-lb
Longest Traveller: US AND THEM trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 301 miles.
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.
Betting With The Bookmakers
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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 colours no horse age st-lb
Longest Traveller: MAD ABOUT SALLY trained by O Signy, Lambourn, 162 miles.
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.
THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 colours no horse age st-lb
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.
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 colours no horse age st-lb
Longest Traveller: LUCID DREAMS trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.
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
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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.
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Best Turned Out
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 colours no horse age st-lb
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.
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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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
