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 colours no horse age st-lb

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.

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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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)

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:35 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 4:40 at DONCASTER and 4:50 at CHELTENHAM.

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