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We hosted 7 races last month with the feature being the Aldiss Furnishing Stores Veterans’ Handicap Chase, where Boldmere did just enough to clutch the lions share of the spoils.
The days racing began with the Juvenile Maiden Hurdle, which featured just the two runners. The clear favourite was the Milton Harris trained Havaila at a tiny 1/8, and the four-year-old certainly justified that support when scoring by a monstrous 75 lengths to secure the first victory of his career at the eleventh attempt. He went clear from the fourth and despite a mistake on the last, jockey Mitchell Bastyan was able to ease his ride on the run-in. Overstate began to lose touch with one circuit to go before tailing off after a mistake when three out but was still able to complete.
It was back-to-back wins for the favourites as Gary Moore’s Sopran Tor clutched the win in the second, though the eight-yearold was the only horse to complete. Sir Apollo fell early on allowing Enduring Love to take the lead for the early goings of the race. Olly Murphy’s gelding was put under a lot of pressure however and began making mistakes before falling at the thirteenth allowing Sopran Tor to take the lead. Fancy Foundations was outpaced before falling at the last.
Luna Dora broke the run of favourites in the third, scoring in the Cecil & Sheila Buttifant Memorial Mare’s Handicap. It was an impressive performance as well, she travelled strongly throughout, and with the exception of an awkward jump over the fifth, she looked very comfortable, marking the first win of her career The joint favourites Glance At me and East End Girl came in second and third respectively, proving no match for the winner.
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The fourth race saw a similarly impressive performance when Swaffham Bulbeck scored by a huge fourteen lengths. The Stuart Edmunds trained gelding was travelling very well throughout, featuring prominently before taking the lead from three out. He hit the last two hurdles but was still able to pull well clear. Small Bad Bob came in second after a decent performance but was no match for the winner The favourite, Thirtyfourstitches could only manage third.
Next up was the feature race of the day, and it was Boldmere who took the win in the Veteran’s Handicap Chase. Alex Hales’ veteran gelding was not the most fluent with his jumping but was always doing enough to hold off a late charge from Fidux to get the win. Alan King’s Fidux put in a strong effort but was just beaten by a neck. Cyclop was running along well before falling at the fifteenth.
The penultimate race of the day saw Janika score the win in the Queen’s Cup Open Hunter’s Chase. The ten-year-old
taking a break from points to record his first win since November 2019. It was a good performance from him, but he was helped by mistakes from his rivals. Firak came in second, but his jumping was suspect throughout and was unable to make much of an impression in the latter stages while Dickie Diver looked outmatched throughout. Twilight Girl and the favourite, Rebel Dawn Rising were both unable to complete.
The days finale was the bumper and saw the four-year-old Birdhouse record the first win of her fledgling career, in just the second time of asking. Ciaran Gethings kept her held up in the rear, biding his time before switching left and taking the lead inside the final furlong, ultimately winning by a length and a quarter Floating Line came in second, a position he held throughout the contest while the favourite Young At Heart came in third, unable to catch her rivals.
6 COOL ROXY (50) 6/34232- CD
B g Environment Friend - Roxy River
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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.
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.
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd) 2.10
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)
Leading course trainer (17-22): S Humphrey (8 wins from 49 runners, 16%) runs FULGURANT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N King (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs STATE OF BLISS
Longest Traveller: WAY OUT trained by S Hosie, Sherborne, 228 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 COPSHILL LAD (IRE) (29) 2/13453-
5 11-6
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER) Bradley Harris (7) J
O Middleham Park Racing XLVII Milton Harris, Warminster T
B Miss Roisin O’Brien Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of Stratford bumper last May. Good start over hurdles when third in 18.5f Exeter maiden on New Year’s Day (strong form). Below par in 3 starts since but still merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA107
2 FULGURANT (FR) (65) 3PF/0-
6 11-6
Br B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Tour Magic (FR) Bryony Frost J
O Humphreys & Brown Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr Christian Sainte Marie Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in points but dropped away quickly once headed in a Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in March. Upped in trip now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HOBIE (FR) (18) 410-
6 11-6
Br B g Coastal Path - Beauty Blue (FR) Theo Gillard J
O Dr Tom Davies, Steve Merry & Partner David Dennis, Banbury T
B G.A.E.C. de L’Ombre DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points but was too free in an Exeter bumper on last month’s Rules debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 IT HAD TO BE SHAW (IRE) (83) 6-
5 11-6
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Catcherinscratcher (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Mr Philip Rowley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B A. & C. Smiddy ADM Protexin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner/useful chaser Coach Carter Dam (c123/h121) 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/ chase winner Attracted support but was unable to meet expectations in a Hereford bumper on debut in February. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 STATE OF BLISS (IRE) (8) 5-3
5 11-6
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T
B C. O. P. Hanbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and was much improved from hurdling debut when third in novice at Kempton (2m) last week. Longer trip should be within range and has an excellent chance. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 WAY OUT (IRE) (23) 206205-
6 11-6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War Micheal Nolan J
O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Eamonn Bracken Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and displayed plenty of ability on first 2 starts in bumpers. In-and-out form over hurdles so far, though one of better efforts when fifth of 13 in handicap at Wincanton (21.4f) 23 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA109
7 MOIRAI (IRE) (42) 50- 4 10-5
Br B f Manduro (GER) - Carole’s Destiny Conor O’Farrell J
O Amy Murphy Racing Club Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Paul Murphy
Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way in 2 juvenile events in March. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: RATHMACKNEE (IRE) 6 11 4 Nico de Boinville 6-5 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 State of Bliss (IRE), 2-1 Copshill Lad (IRE), 3-1 Way Out (IRE), 16-1 It Had To Be Shaw (IRE), 33-1 Hobie (FR), 40-1 Moirai (IRE), 50-1 Fulgurant (FR)
STATE OF BLISS showed much more than on his hurdling debut when third at Kempton last week, and with the longer trip likely to be within range given how he rallied that day, he’s selected to open his account in this sphere. Way Out and Copshill Lad look the other key players in a notably thin race.
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2.40
Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 44yds)
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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs AUDITORIA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN
Longest Traveller: ABAYA DU MATHAN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 259 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AUDITORIA (GB) (43) 442213-
6 12-0
Br B m Gleneagles (IRE) - Authora (IRE) Fergus Gregory J
O Nick Brown Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Woodcote Stud Ltd McCoy Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who got off the mark over fences at Taunton (21.7f) in March. Ran another solid race when third behind Legendary Rhythm at Wincanton since and expected to be close again on 2lb better terms. TFRHHHHI BHA99
2 JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE) (18) 06P242-
6 11-11
Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Miss Baden (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) J
O Barratt, Signy & Spiers Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
B Mr J. McDonald Oliver Signy Racing Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race over hurdles when runner-up at Hereford (25.5f) in February and back to that level when filling same spot back over fences at Fontwell (19.5f) 18 days ago, strong challenge flat but just held by winner TFRHHHHI BHA96
3 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (14) 3P3221- D
11 11-10
Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has been kept very busy and ended long losing run to land Ffos Las handicap chase (19.4f) for second successive season 2 weeks ago. Handicapper has reacted and wouldn’t be a sure thing to back that up here. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 THE KNOT IS TIED (IRE) (29) 1PPP25- C
8 11-7
Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Really Polish (USA) Jack Quinlan J
O Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Neil King, Burderop T
B Ringfort Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles who returned to form from out the blue to open chase account at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December However, only one effort of any note in handful of starts subsequently. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 LEGENDARY RHYTHM (GB) (43) 566B11-
7 10-13
Br B m Midnight Legend - Hot Rhythm Ben Poste J
O David Clark and Partner Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Mr P. P. Symonds Gun Dog Gin Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when opening chase account from Auditoria at Leicester (20f) in February and again had that rival behind when scoring at Wincanton (20f) 6 weeks ago, holding on gamely. This tight track looks ideal. TFRHHHHH BHA84
6 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (23) 1223P4- CD 7 10-10
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over C&D in February and largely performed with credit since, fourth in 8-runner Huntingdon handicap (19.8f) 23 days ago. Now only 1lb above last winning mark and she’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA81
7 BEN BRODY (IRE) (35) 5/B6043- 13 10-5
Br B g Beneficial - Thethirstyscholars (IRE) Beau Morgan (7) J
O Mark E Smith & The BB Pony Gang 5
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Niall Ryan And Fiona O’Sullivan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser who went with more zest than previously this year when third in 5-runner Fontwell handicap (17.7f) 5 weeks ago. However, likely this veteran will face competition on the front end again here. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2022: AJAY’S WAYS (IRE) 8 11 8 Kielan Woods 6-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 4, 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers,
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
AUDITORIA: Following its run on 27/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1
Legendary Rhythm (GB), 7-2
Abaya du Mathan (FR), 4-1
Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 14-1 Ben Brody (IRE), 18-1 The Knot Is Tied (IRE)
Jigginstown King (IRE), 9-2
Auditoria (GB), 11-1
LEGENDARY RHYTHM has really found her feet in mares’ handicap chase events in recent months, following up her Leicester victory in game fashion at Wincanton 6 weeks ago. She looks sure to go well again in this groove and can make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Jigginstown King and Auditoria can also figure.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEGENDARY RHYTHM 2.JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE) 3.AUDITORIA
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Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)
3.10
for novice four 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)
Leading course trainer (17-22): S Mullins (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs BABY SHAM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Frost (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs CHAMPAGNE TOWN
Longest Traveller: IF KARL’S BERG DID trained by M Harris, Warminster, 225 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CHAMPAGNE TOWN (GB) (66) 3133/3-
6 12-0
Br B g Kayf Tara - Kind Heart Lee Edwards J
O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr Kevin Frost, Newark T
B R. Kent & Donald McCain Racing Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer Fair form in a bumper and maiden hurdle last spring. Below that level in a Doncaster novice hurdle in March but he’s unexposed now making a quick switch to handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 ENTHUSED (IRE) (53) 5P2634-
6 11-12
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times Mr James King (3) J
O M B Clarke & Partners James Owen, Newmarket T
B Sweetmans Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner but yet to reach the same level over hurdles, finishing a distant fourth in a 2m course maiden hurdle when last seen in March. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA98
3 SCUDAMORE (FR) (16) 25/0431-
6 11-12
Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Emirates Comfort (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O The Sunset Crew Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Woodpark Stud Pra World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on Flat who returned from a break to open his account over hurdles in a 19f Stratford novice handicap 16 days ago, quickening clear A 7lb rise may not prevent him following up. TFRHHHHH BHA98
4 LIVING’S BOY AN CO (FR) (188) 55321U-
8 11-5
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Living Start (FR) Bryony Frost J
O Mr I. Barran John Wainwright, Malton T
B Dr V. Marine Estrade Harmony Inns Hotels S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in emphatic fashion at Market Rasen (19f) in October However, below par when unseating
2 out at Musselburgh a month later and been absent since. Minus usual cheekpieces here. TFRHHIII BHA91
5 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (49) 5/F0526- 4 10-13
Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs Dorothy Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort over hurdles when going close on 2m Wetherby handicap debut (good to soft) in March. Not in the same form when sixth there 15 days later, hanging to his left under pressure. TFRHHHII BHA93
6 IF KARL’S BERG DID (GB) (29) 5/4/3P46- 8 10-10
Br B g Fame And Glory - Mayberry Harry Reed J
O Air-Water Treatments Ltd Milton Harris, Warminster T
B Greenlands Farm LLP Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden handicap hurdler who is hard to catch right, offering little again when sxith of 8 at Plumpton last month. Mark in freefall but comes with plenty of risks. TFRHHIII BHA82
7 LIGHTHOUSE MILL (IRE) (27) P46P02- 6 10-9
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Horner Mill (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Legacy Racing David Dennis, Banbury T
B Miriam & John Murphy DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent to date but his latest Southwell second shows he can be competitive from his mark when in the mood. Needs to show he can string good runs together now. TFRHHHII BHA81
8 BABY SHAM (GB) (16) 6/64400- 5 10-3
Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B J. W. Parry We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner but hasn’t matched that level over hurdles, including well held in a C&D handicap in October Fared no better back from a break at Stratford last month. TFRHHIII BHA75
9
TOP DRAWER (IRE) (16) 5504P6- 9 10-2
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE) Ben Ffrench Davis (7) J
O The Peter Partnership Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
B Gregory Rossiter
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little solid form in handicap hurdles, finishing a distant sixth on last month’s return from a break at Stratford. TFRHHIII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: WATASHOCK (IRE) 5 11 12 Harry Skelton 11-8 (Dan Skelton) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Scudamore (FR), 11-2 Champagne Town (GB), 6-1 Lighthouse Mill (IRE), 17-2 Living’s Boy An Co (FR), Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 14-1 Enthused (IRE), If Karl’s Berg Did (GB), Baby Sham (GB), 50-1 Top Drawer (IRE)
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SCUDAMORE was a cosy winner at Stratford last month for in-form Jennie Candlish and a 7lb rise may not prevent him going in again. The lightly-raced Champagne Town is an interesting contender on his handicap debut and might be the one to give the selection most to do ahead of Jukebox d’Eddy.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCUDAMORE (FR)
D’EDDY (FR)
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs WEEBILL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs HAYEDO
Longest Traveller: TRUE ROMANCE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WEEBILL (GB) (38) (£8000) 23/1314- CD
11 12-0
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Wee Dinns (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Fergus Gregory J
O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Partner McCoy Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record at selling/claiming level when landing a 5-runner event over this C&D in March. However, he wasn’t on a going day at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) next time and needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA113
2 HAYEDO (GER) (264) (£8000) 0315/35- D
5 11-13
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hello Honey (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) Niall Houlihan (3) J
O Mr Harry Redknapp Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat who improved to open his account in a Hereford juvenile last January. Below par at Fontwell when last seen in August but sights lowered back from a break here and he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 TRUE ROMANCE (IRE) (109) (£8000) 230234- D
9 11-3
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Full of Love (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) A. P. Heskin J
O Mr K. S. Ward Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Tower Place Bloodstock KSW Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success from 13 starts in this sphere was gained back in 2019, he did go close in a Taunton seller in November and scored on the Flat the following month. Well below par the last twice (latterly on the Flat). TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 HEY BOB (IRE) (225) (£8000) 1/11000- CD 11 10-12
Br Br g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Bounty Star (IRE) (Fasliyev (USA))
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr D. Rigby Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 on the bounce last spring/summer, including this very race 12 months ago. However, resumes from a break with a bit to prove having failed to fire on each of his last 3 starts. TFRHHIII BHA97
5 GAVIN (GB) (26) (£8000) 6/F5502- D
5 10-8
Br B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood (Montjeu (IRE)) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Seasons Holidays PLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Uttoxeter handicap in November and while he’s blown hot-and-cold since, his Taunton second to Phoenix Risen (winner again since) back from a break last month represented a welcome return to form. TFRHHHHH BHA93
6 OLLY’S FOLLY (GB) (53) (£8000) 30P5P0- 9 10-2
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Pearl Diva (IRE) (Acclamation) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Mr J. C. Davies Ascot Park Polo Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Longstanding maiden (0-60 overall; 0-14 in this sphere) and looks set for another struggle. TFRHIIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2022: HEY BOB (IRE) 10 10 5 Lewis Stones 10-3 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
WEEBILL: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse’s right fore was cut and shoeless.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Gavin (GB), 3-1 Hayedo (GER), 7-2 True Romance (IRE), 11-2 Weebill (GB), 12-1 Hey Bob (IRE), 100-1 Olly’s Folly (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
The most recent piece of solid form on offer is GAVIN’s second to an upwardly mobile rival in a Taunton handicap and, entitled to come on for that run (his first for almost 6 months), he is taken to go one better here. True Romance needs to bounce back but will be a threat if able to do so and Hayedo should be in the mix, provided he is ready to roll following an 8-month absence.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAVIN 2.TRUE ROMANCE (IRE)
3.HAYEDO (GER)
Don’t forget to bet on the 4:00 at LINGFIELD PARK and 4:10 at FFOS LAS.
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4.20
Three miles about five furlongs (3m 5f 24yds)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372.(Penalty Value £15609)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (17-22): L Wadham (20 wins from 72 runners, 28%) runs MIDNIGHT MARY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs CAPTAIN TOMMY
Longest Traveller: JONY MAX trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) (8) 02321-2
10 12-0
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quatia d’Angron (FR) Fergus Gillard (3) J
O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T
B Raymond Bellanger W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in emphatic fashion at Wincanton (25.1f) last month and acquitted himself well behind a progressive sort in Kempton handicap (24f, good to soft) since. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (27) 456316- CD
8 11-13
Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan J
O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below par latest but had got back on the scoreboard at Plumpton (25.7f) previously and is only 1lb higher than when taking this prize home 12 months ago. Respected.
3 NEARLY PERFECT (GB) (11) 114//P0P-
TFRHHHII BHA121
9 11-12
Br B g Malinas (GER) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T
B E. R. Hanbury Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who looked progressive a couple of years ago but offered little in a trio of starts this year Tried in first-time blinkers now. TFRHIIII BHA120
4 SHETLAND BUS (GER) (27) 3311P5- C
10 11-11
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Shali Tori (FR) Luke Scott (7) J
O Mr D. Hague Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T
B Frau Le Meur Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It all clicked for him over fences with cheekpieces added in the autumn, winning over shorter trips here and at Stratford. Not been in same form in a couple of recent outings, though. TFRHHIII BHA119
5 COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (20) 1D3P0P-
11 11-9
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR) Beau Morgan (7) J
O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Mr Emmanuel Clayeux Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 4m hunter chase at Cheltenham in April of last year and ran solid races in defeat on next 2 starts. However, not been in same form since and plenty to prove now. TFRHIIII BHA117
6 WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) (20) 120210- CD
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Wake Me Gently (IRE)
9 11-8
Cillin Leonard (5) J
O Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T
B Mrs Ann Eustace Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bright start for this yard last spring, winning twice, including over this C&D on stable debut, and back on the up when scoring at Sedgefield (27f) in March. Not in same form at Cheltenham since but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA116
7 MIDNIGHT MARY (GB) (11) 3/21222- C
7 11-7
Br B m Midnight Legend - Epee Celeste (FR) Bryony Frost J
O Mr S A Richards and Louise Kemble Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who has performed well over fences this year, winning at Wetherby before 3 good efforts in defeat, latest when second of 5 in handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 9/4) 11 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA115
8 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (36) 23/0P36-
9 11-2
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr Richard J. Gurr Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Thomas Bruton Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on final start for David Bridgwater last spring and has offered little in 3 starts for present yard. Continues to slide in handicap but remains hard to recommend. Wears first-time visor TFRHHIII BHA110
9 JONY MAX (IRE) (185) 124444- 8 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J
O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B John and Miriam Murphy NAF S
TIMEFORM VIEW Admirably consistent in 2022, scoring twice and making the frame on other 8 starts. Returns from 6-month absence on a feasible mark and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA110
10 FLYING VERSE (GB) (12) P33162-
11 11-2
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence Theo Gillard J
O Dr C. A. Barnett David Dennis, Banbury T
B Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 16 runs last season. Back to form when second of 7 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Longer trip no issue and likely to make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA110
11 D’JANGO (FR) (10) 414P30- D
10 11-2
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in busy 2022-23 campaign. Little chance from out of the handicap at Sandown latest but remains on a workable mark and can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) 7 11 9 Micheal Nolan 9-2 (Seamus Mullins) 10 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.
Stewards Note:
NEARLY PERFECT: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the jockey felt something was amiss.
COUP DE PINCEAU: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Duc de Beauchene (FR), 9-2 Midnight Mary (GB), 17-2 Wake Up Early (IRE), Flying Verse (GB), 10-1 Jony Max (IRE), D’Jango (FR), 12-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 22-1 Captain Tommy (IRE), 25-1 Shetland Bus (GER), 28-1 Coup de Pinceau (FR), 33-1 Nearly Perfect (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MIDNIGHT MARY won a couple of handicaps over hurdles at this course and has made a good start over the larger obstacles. She gets the nod. Duc de Beauchene and Flying Verse head the list of dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDNIGHT MARY 2.DUC DE BEAUCHENE (FR) 3.FLYING VERSE
Don’t forget to bet on the 4:35 at LINGFIELD PARK, 4:45 at FFOS LAS and 4:50 at LUDLOW.
Rowland Cogman, Managing Director of Snellings will award a prize of £100 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race and he will also present The Norfolk National Cup to the winning owner and mementos to the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey
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.
2023
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
About three miles (3m 38yds) 4.55
THE JUMPING FOR FUN “GRASSROOTS”
MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Turner Trophy)
for maiden 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
Leading course trainer (17-22): K Morgan (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs DOCTOR TOM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F Poste (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs FOR RITA
Longest Traveller: OVAL STREET trained by N R Wright, Chippenham, 220 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CABALLO DIABLO (IRE) (73) 32/5224- 7 12-0
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Baile An Droichid (IRE) Mr Joe Wright (3) J
O Mr J. B. Wallwin Jonathan Robert Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T
H South Notts
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Gilt Shadow (2m-21f winner, by Beneficial) and fairly useful chaser
Cage of Fear (3m winner, by Milan). Point winner, last of 4 finishers last time (Feb 25). Hooded/tongue tied. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 DOCTOR TOM (IRE) (16) FP1341- D 6 12-0
Br B g Westerner - Reina Reed (IRE) Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts (7) J
O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Withcote T
H Belvoir
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner (easily latest, a fortnight ago). One to consider on Rules debut. Visored. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FIDDLER OF DOONEY (IRE) (10) 1F/3123- D 10 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Anniesthyne (IRE) Mr James King J
O Mrs J. Owen Mrs J. Owen, Newmarket T
H Essex with Farmers and Union
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in hunters (held in third in this race 12 months ago). Point winner after but held twice last month in that sphere. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 OVAL STREET (IRE) (16) 1/F4P24- D
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over
O Mr N. R. W. Wright
H Cottesmore
7 12-0
Mr Archie Wright (7) J
N. R. W. Wright, Chippenham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed up well for a long way for his hunter debut at Stratford a year ago (made running, 2 lengths down in third and beginning to look held when fell 2 out). Held in Fakenham point a fortnight ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 RALEAGH FLORA (GB) (10) F/612/P1- D
Br B g Red Rocks (IRE) - Sommerflora (GER)
8 12-0
Mr Charlie Marshall (7) J
O Mr A. Pennock A. Pennock, Timworth T
H Essex & Suffolk
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler in Ireland in 2020. Point winner 10 days ago and of firm interest back under Rules. TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 FOR RITA (IRE) (16) 2P3211- D
10 11-7
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Wigmore Annie (IRE) Mr Zac Baker J
O Francesca Poste Francesca Poste, Ettington T
H Bicester with Whaddon Chase
TIMEFORM VIEW Held in Cork bumper 4 years ago but 7-time point winner since, including a fortnight ago. Of firm interest. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: NORMOFTHENORTH (IRE) 8 12 0 Miss Izzie Marshall 11-8 (Alan Hill) 5 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 For Rita (IRE), 7-2 Raleagh Flora (GB), 4-1 Doctor Tom (IRE), 6-1 Oval Street (IRE), 9-1 Fiddler of Dooney (IRE), 12-1 Caballo Diablo (IRE)
FOR RITA is a 7-time point winner and demands plenty of respect on her first go in a hunter Raleagh Flora and Doctor Tom are also of interest.
Don’t forget to bet on the 5:05 at LINGFIELD PARK, 5:15 at FFOS LAS and 5:25 at LUDLOW.
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First Race 2.10 - THE DUKE OF LANCASTER ACADEMY, FAKENHAM 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, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and £50 cash prize 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/ 15 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
Second Race 2.40 - THE toteplacepot £100K GUARANTEED POOL AT FAKENHAM 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 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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/ 13 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.10 - THE AUTISM IN RACING NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for 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/ 16 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE SNELLINGS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £8000. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 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/ 9 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE SNELLINGS NORFOLK NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A Challenge Trophy and memento will be presented to the winning owner and £50 to the groom 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/ 20 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 4.55 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN “GRASSROOTS” MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Turner Trophy) 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 maiden five yrs old and upwards, which after 2020, have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain. Free Entry by noon, May 3rd, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. THE TURNER FAMILY has very generously provided a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, which is presented to the winning owner but retained at Fakenham Racecourse. A memento will be presented 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/ 11 entries at £0. - Closed May 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC
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