Haydock Park Racecard - Saturday 17th February

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Clerk of the Course – Haydock Park Kirkland Tellwright General Manager - Haydock Park Molly Dingwall Regional Director North West Dickon White Regional Head of Operations – North West Stephen Mansfield Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree Sulekha Varma Catering Regional General Manager Lee Dennan Head of Hospitality Claire Leonard Head of Conference and Events – West Charlotte Jones Sales Service Manager Lucy McCaffrey Marketing Manager James Rennard Communications Lead Sophie-May Clarke Owners Liaison Manager Vikki Mason Acting Head Groundsman Karl Coghlin Catering General Manager – Haydock Park Stuart Griffin Designated Safeguarding Lead Dickon White Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Kirkland Tellwright

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HORSESHOE SUITE, WINE RACK COOLE’S KITCHEN

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ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Haydock Park has made substantial Accessible viewing practical changes to our facilities facilities are located: to ensure we follow all mandatory Makerfield Stand disability requirements, which First floor, Final Furlong Bar include the following: Centenary Stand First floor, Horseshoe Suite Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars Braille being included on the majority of our signage Improvements to disabled viewing areas Suite doors being widened

Tommy Whittle Stand First floor, Kauto Star Suite

Accessible toilet facilities can be located in:

Lowering of betting facilities to improve access

Grandstand and Paddock Ground floor by Sprint Cup Bar

Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access

Makerfield Stand Ground floor by Sports Bar

The introduction of a disabled lift

Centenary Stand Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite

Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation Increasing disabled car parking access Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage Additional centrally located disabled toilets Modification of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting flush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilities and washbasin and handles) Refuge areas constructed in case of fire (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point) Additional Evac chairs Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons

Tommy Whittle Stand Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second floor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes

Lowered Service Counters Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities.

Induction Loops Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands.

Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)

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CATERING

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Premier Lounge Full bar and freshly made dishes of the day including pizza, salads, sharing platters Premier Bar Full Bar

COUNTY STAND Sandon Suite Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s Horseshoe Suite Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s Coolies Bar & Grill Selection of deli offers The Moët Champagne Bar Wine & Champagne Jubilee Bar Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

GRANDSTAND AND PADDOCK The Makerfield Lawn The Potting Sheds Full Bar Sprint Cup Bar/The Weighed Inn Full bar / Hot and cold beverages / Selection of award winning great north pies Sports Bar Full Bar Final Furlong Bar Full Bar Oaks Bar Full Bar Cue Card Bar Full Bar

Paddock Club Full Bar The Wine Rack Full Bar

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Paddock Club Full Bar

Be Friendly Café Open Be Friendly Bar Open

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CODE OF CONDUCT

As part of our joint commitment to each other and the communities in which we operate, all racegoers should be aware of the Code of Conduct and observe the following whilst at our Racecourse.

For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area. It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so.

Regularly wash your hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face and dispose of any used tissues appropriately.

Familiarise yourself with your entry point and the location of amenities within the racecourse.

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PROTEKTORAT (FR) (226) 21/2134-

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13 Harry Skelton J Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) Dan Skelton, Alcester T 14 O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales 15 The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Morson Group S B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-class chaserwho posted an excellentthirdtoAPlusTard in Cheltenham Gold Cup last season. May do betterstillthis term and looksthe one to chase homethe favourite on return aftera breathing operation.

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EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C D CD BF

= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified

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

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Birthplace of horse 10. Days since the horse last run 11. Horse’s age 12. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs) 13. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 14. Horse’s owner 15. Horse’s breeder 16. Sponsor

BETTING EXPLAINED Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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ANNUAL

MEMBERS NEWSLETTER

Welcome to Haydock Park Annual Members. Today is our Virgin Bet Grand National Trial Day. It feels rather odd to be wishing you Happy New Year, but thanks to Baltic conditions earlier this year leading to the unfortunate abandonment of Peter Marsh Chase Day, that is indeed the case. Today is our Virgin Bet Grand National Trial Day. I am delighted to welcome you and your guests, as today is “Bring a Friend Day”. Guests of Annual Badge holders can sign up for Membership for 2024 today.

The Virgin Bet Grand National Trial is always a fantastic, stamina-sapping contest. It is thirty years since Haydock Park was blanketed in snow and Philip Arkwright, our Clerk of the Course then, had the foresight to change the great race to Kempton Park on the same day. It was won by subsequent Gold Cup winner Master Oats.

Other notable winners include Red Rum 49 years ago, Twin Oaks (whom our winning connections room is named after) and the hugely popular Bristol De Mai two years ago. Today’s victor has their chance to add to the illustrious rollcall.

The supporting card is abounding with impermeable quality. One of our supporting races is The Virgin Bet Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle, which usually features a decent youngster. Frodon has previously took the two-mile contest, which unusually is not named after a person, but it is in fact Latin for “the winner of the games”.

The Virgin Bet Rendlesham Hurdle is always a notable pre-cursor to The Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham, whilst class 1 status is afforded to both our staying novice hurdle and our opening mares contest which has been transferred from Warwick last week. Our closing contest sees some old favourites in a Hunters’ Steeplechase.

Our reciprocal list has been finalised. It is a veritable smorgasbord of high quality and eclecticism, comprising of 81 days at the majority of racecourses across the land.

In coming weeks, we have visits to Kempton Park and Kelso. Further information is available on the website or in the Annual Members Room.

As with every fixture this year, an exclusive member’s bar area for refreshments is available, together with reserved seating and panoramic views from two private boxes, high up in the grandstand.

I wish you an enjoyable and successful days racing.

STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE

Annual Members Representative

Virgin Bet Grand National Trial Day 1:02pm - YOU WEAR IT WELL ran a lovely race last time out in a Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster when narrowly defeated by Marie’s Rock. Stepping back to Listed company will be an easier task. She is versatile and handles various distances. Windtothelightning has been running well this season. She would probably need another improvement today but does have her chances.

1:37pm - 12-year-old veteranTOP VILLE BEN should find this assignment easier than the Grade 3 handicap race at the Dublin Racing Festival. He can still be competitive off a mark of 130.

Good Work is worth a market check now stepping back in trip.

2.10pm - SALVER looks like the one they will all have to beat here.

He was an impressive winner at Chepstow on soft ground over Christmas and this looks like a good prep run for his bid in a Juvenile Hurdle race at Cheltenham next month. Castelfort is a worthy opponent after winning easily at Chepstow last time out but may not have beaten much that day.

2.40pm - Botox Has will have his chances, he stays well, handles soft ground and ran well in defeat in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sounds Russian looks interesting in this race back after an 11 month absence (knee injury) when last seen in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last year. He is probably one to watch, however, on season return and after returning from injury. BUTCH (NAP) was well supported when winning a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day (11/2 into 7/2). He is a progressive sort. The distance and ground should be fine and is likely to be good enough to win this Grade 2 Virgin Bet Rendlesham Hurdle for Olly Murphy.

3.15pm - MY SILVER LINING has been in great form this season and won a nice handicap at Warwick last time out staying the trip just fine. The distance should be no issue for the gelding who now runs off a mark of 127. Iwilldoit was no match for L’Homme Presse and Protektorat last time out in the Fleur De Lys Chase but remains a threat in this Grand National trial now stepped back up in trip.

3.50pm - Lord Snootie disappointed last time out over Christmas when pulling up at Wincanton as 5/2 favourite. He had shown plenty of potential before that and it will be interesting to see how the markets sees his chances today. YES DAY could be well handicapped off 121 now stepped back up in trip to 3 miles. There was plenty of encouragement to take from his Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Cheltenham run before Christmas.

4.25pm - ISAAC DES OBEAUX looks very interesting now stepping up to 3 miles. He ran a good 3rd when last seen in January in a Grade 2 Novices’ Hurdle race at Cheltenham and further progress is expected today from the Paul Nicholls trained 6-year-old. Mt Fugi Park is unbeaten so far and steps up in trip. He is a point-to-point winner and should handle the extra distance. He looks a big player in this race for Jonjo O’Neill. Inox Allen gets a first-time tongue tie and comes here from the back of a wind-op. He looks to handle the ground and can make the running if needed.

4.55pm - D’JANGO beat the well fancied Tea Clipper last time out in a Hunters Chase at Warwick and looks a danger here if he can reproduce something similar to that run today. Iskandar Pecos is only a 6-year-old but has been running well in point to points including his last run out where he battled well to beat Evens fav Coolagh Park. Quintin’s Man improved last time out but may want better ground than what is expected today.

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Jockey - Wins James Bowen

Jockey - Wins 2

Ross Chapman

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Harry Skelton

Ned Fox

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Patrick Wadge

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Sean Quinlan

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Joe Williamson

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Harry Skelton

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Paddy Brennan

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Henry Brooke

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Ben Bromley

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Harry Bannister

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Tristan Durrell

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Bryan Carver

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Daryl Jacob

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Donagh Meyler Charlie Deutsch Connor Rabbitt Dan Skelton

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Trainer - Wins

Trainer - Wins Dan Skelton

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Rebecca Menzies

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Venetia Williams

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Lucinda Russell

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Nicky Henderson

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Philip Kirby

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Nicky Richards

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Andrew Hamilton

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Dianne Sayer 1 Points will be1awarded for the following: Fergal O’Brian 1st Place = 3 Points, 2nd Place = 2 Points, 3rd Place = 1 Point.

Richard J Bandey 1 Updated jockey & trainer league SR B Crawford 1 tables will be published in the racecard across the flat season and will also be available on Alex Hales 1 Emmett Mullins 1 the Haydock Park website.

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FIRST RACE

THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

1.02

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672.

(Penalty Value £17085) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs ARTEMIS KIMBO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs ARTEMIS KIMBO LONGEST TRAVELLER: COQUELICOT trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 234 miles.

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COQUELICOT (FR) (20) 120-164

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YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (20) 115-132

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ARTEMIS KIMBO (GB) (38) 32-U313

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STAINSBY GIRL (GB) (21) 11-52P5 CD

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WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) (63) 1113-14

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Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Nights (FR) Rex Dingle J O geegeez.co.uk PA Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Mme I. Corbani, A. Waugh & T. Waugh geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Added to her tally when making all in 3m Kempton Listed race in November and not disgraced in a first-time visor when fourth of5 in Grade 2 event at Doncaster(24.4f, goodto soft) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on nowand not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA132 Br B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B R. G. & V. J. Makin BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWReallylikeablemarewholandedGrade2DawnRunattheCheltenhamFestivallastspring.MadeallinWetherby Listed event on herreturn and posted a good second of5 in Grade 2 at Doncasterlasttime. Player.

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Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Early Dawne Fergus Gillard J O Stuart & Shelly Parkin Dan Skelton, Alcester T B RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning novice hurdler last season who showed her first form over fences when landing 3-runner event at Leicester. Came in last ofthree there last time so more is needed back in this sphere.

TFRHHIII BHA109

Br Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Charmaine Wood Mr Kit Alexander J O Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Clarendon Farm Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentstartforthisyardlastseason,winning3times.Goodsecondin2m2fHaydockhandicapinNovember and faced a stifftask inYorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster(16.6f, good) 21 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA134 Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Derrylea Girl (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Ms Annette Murphy Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeaverygoodstarttoherhurdlescareer,improvingagaintobag2m4fWetherbyhandicaponher return. Very good fourth offa 12lb higher mark at Cheltenham since so she’s firmly in the picture.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: COQUELICOT: Following its run on 28/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 You Wear It Well (GB), 7-2 Windtothelightning (IRE), 6-1 Stainsby Girl (GB), 8-1 Coquelicot (FR), 33-1 Artemis Kimbo (GB) YOU WEAR IT WELL is a very likeable type and is taken to resume winning ways back down in class here. The progressive Windtothelightning is feared most ahead of Stainsby Girl in an

PLAY SMARTER intriguing contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOU WEAR IT WELL 2.WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) 3.STAINSBY GIRL

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Racegoers must abide by any regulations including the observance of designated non-drinking areas and standards of dress. Premier Enclosure tie and smart trousers (no jeans) for gentlemen and best day wear for ladies.

County Enclosure - smart dress for both ladies and gentlemen is advised. Fancy dress, sportswear (including training shoes) or swimwear are not permitted.

Grandstand & Paddock & Be Friendly Enclosures - no dress code. Fancy dress is permitted but please make sure your outfit is not offensive to others.

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In the event of abandonment after the ‘Weighed-in’ of the first race, up to the ‘Weighed-in’ of the third race there will be a 50% refund of the badge and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds.

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FIRST RACE

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SECOND RACE

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

1.37

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504.

(Penalty Value £10562) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J O’Neill (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs REGAL BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs ZHIGULI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZHIGULI trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 233 miles.

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TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (13) P0-FP20 C

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ZHIGULI (IRE) (67) 13P-4P2 D BF

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REGAL BLUE (IRE) (27) 16-P32P D

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GOOD WORK (FR) (64) 22-40P2

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Br B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Robert Dunne J O Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeterancampaignerwhoreturnedtoformgrantedasoftleadwhensecondin4-runnerveterans’handicapatAintree (19.9f) in December.Will findthis more suitablethan his recent Leopardstown assignment and not out ofthings. TFRHHHHI BHA130 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Druzhba Racing Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T B Brian Kiely KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinneroverfenceswhoreturnedwitharespectablefourthinastrongerraceatAscot(23.8f)inNovember.Pulledupnextstartandsecond bestfromgoodwayoutinmatchraceatFontwellinDecember.Still,notruledoutbackfrom67daysoffwithcheekpiecesenlisted.

TFRHHHHH BHA124 Br B g French Navy - Deceptive Nick Scholfield J O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Fortbarrington Stud Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t kick on as expected overhurdles but positive start overfences, making frame in handicaps at Leicester/overC&D in December.Was unableto jumpwellenoughwhenpulledupinSurreyNational4weeksagobutheappealsasbeingonagoodmarkifsharpeningupinthatdepartment. TFRHHHII BHA122 Br Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) Henry Brooke J O The Cool Runnings Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mr Jacques Cypres Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maidenwho added anotherrunners-up effortto his C.V in refitted cheekpieces at Bangor(3m, heavy) in December. Lines up here offsame mark but others make more appeal forwin purposes.

TFRHHHII BHA113 Br B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) William Maggs (7) J O T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden T B Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWRanhisbestraceforawhilewhensecondfrom1lbhighermarkatNewcastle(20f)inDecember.Staminastretched at Catterick (30f) nexttime so expectedto bounce back.

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Br B g Westerner - Quel Bleu (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O Mr O. S. Harris Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Mr Cal Flavin NAF S TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent for Neil Mulholland last season, but efforts for newyard since returning to action in October have been modest. Drop in trip needs to have positive effect.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: SUPER SIX 6 11 4 Jordan Nailor 9-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: REGAL BLUE: Following its run on 21/1/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

GOOD WORK: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Top Ville Ben (IRE), 4-1 Good Work (FR), 9-2 Zhiguli (IRE), 5-1 Ladronne (FR), 11-2 Regal Blue (IRE), 10-1 Planned Paradise (IRE) ZHIGULI wasn’t at his very best late last year but lines up here back from a short break, operating 2lb below his last winning mark, so it would come as no surprise to see a better showing with cheekpieces now enlisted. Top Ville Ben will find this easier than his PLAY SMARTER Leopardstown assignment, whilst Regal Blue has a bigger effort in his locker over fences provided he brushes up his jumping.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZHIGULI (IRE) 2.TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) 3.REGAL BLUE (IRE) 22

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(Penalty Value £16338) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 67 runners, 12%) runs DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs SALVER FANCY THAT: G L Moore won this race in 2022 and 2023.

The stable runs SALVER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CASTELFORT trained by J Williams, South Molton, 241 miles.

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DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS (GB) (25) 51234

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Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Stellarmor (FR) David Noonan J O Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeengoingtherightwayinhis3startsoverhurdles(allonheavygoing),makingitback-to-backwinswhencomfortably landingthe odds in juniorevent at ChepstowinJanuary. Respectedwiththe potential ofmore stillto offer.

TFRHHHHI BHA120 Br B g Motivator - Salve Evita Caoilin Quinn J O Mr Keith Graves Gary Moore, Horsham T B Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoverysmarthurdlerSaldierandhasquicklydevelopedintoausefuljuvenilehurdler,maintaininghisunbeatenrecordinthis spherewithareadysuccessintheGrade2FinaleatChepstowinDecember.Relishestestingconditionsandhecanscoreagain.

TFRHHHHH BHA128 Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Down Under (FR) Henry Brooke J O The Nevers Racing Partnership IV Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mr Jacques Cypres, Mlle Fanny Cypres Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelinbumpersinFranceforEmmanuel Clayeux,finishingrunner-upatParay-Le-Monial(11.9f)on his latest outing in October. Could face a stifftask on his stable/hurdles debut (wears a tongue strap).

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Br B f Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR) Finn Lambert J O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholookedinneedoftheexperiencewhenrunner-upinjunioreventatLudlowonherhurdlesbowinDecember.

Hasn’t built onthat effort in 2 starts since andwas leftwith a lotto dowhen fourth of8 at Newburylasttime.

TFRHHHII BHA98 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: BO ZENITH (FR) 4 11 8 Tom Cannon 9-4 (Gary Moore) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Salver (FR), 9-4 Castelfort (FR), 14-1 Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 28-1 Kuzco (FR) SALVER took his form up a level when a wide-margin winner of the Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow in December and, with testing conditions to suit, he can provide Gary Moore PLAY SMARTER with a third consecutive victory in this race. Castelfort arrives bidding for a hat-trick and looks the main danger with the possibility of further improvement to come.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALVER (FR) 2.CASTELFORT (FR) 3.DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs MARTHA BRAE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs RED RISK LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOTOX HAS trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 233 miles.

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Br B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) Caoilin Quinn J O John and Yvonne Stone Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedagoodrecordfreshwhenaddingaWestYorkshireHurdletohisC.V.atWetherbyinNovemberandbackedthatupwith creditable effortswhen sixth in LongWalk&Cleeve Hurdle respectively. Cheekpieces reapplied and fanciedto be inthe mix. TFRHHHHI BHA152 Br Gr g Motivator - Symba’s Dream (USA) Conor O’Farrell J O Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & Elles N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhotookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenrunner-upatAyr(24.3f,heavy)lastmonth.Raremodesteffort at Musselburgh (23.8f, goodto soft) lasttime (lost a shoe) and avisorgoes on forjust a secondtime.

TFRHHIII BHA137 Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Sean Bowen J O McNeill Family & Ralston Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Aiden Murphy Ultima Business Solutions, Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhogainedafourthwinfromhislast5startsatCheltenham(24f,soft)onNewYear’sDay,defyingamark15lbhigherthanfor hisonlypreviousruninahandicap.Opentofurtherprogressandwarrantsrespectdippinghistoeintogradedcompanyforthefirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA141 Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) Bryony Frost J O Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Alexandrine Berger Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicebackhurdlingin2022andfinishedrunner-uptothereopposingBotoxHasinWestYorkshireHurdleatWetherbyinNovember.Modestinthe LongWalkatAscot(24.4f,good)8weeksagobutwithplentyrainintheforecast(goesverywellonheavy),hemusthaveaseriouschance.

TFRHHHHH BHA147 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Reevolesa (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Claxby & Co Ruth Jefferson, Malton T B Noel O’Brien Brocksbushes Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafourthsuccessoverfencesinKelsohandicaponreappearancein2022/23.Betterformindefeatsubsequently,yettobeaskedforeffortinthe GoldCupwhenbroughtdownatthe17th.Offinjuredsince,andinterestingreturningoverhurdles(runner-upall3previousstartsin2021).

TFRHHHII BHA150 Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Harringay Fergus Gillard J O Mrs R. Vaughan Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent sort who got her head back in front at Kempton (3m, heavy) over Christmas. 5lb higher mark seemingly left hervulnerable back out ofmares company at Warwick (25f, soft) since.

TFRHHIII BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: WAKOOL (FR) 7 11 2 Conor O’Farrell 6-1 (N W Alexander) 6 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: WAKOOL: Following its run on 4/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Botox Has (FR), 11-4 Butch (GB), 10-3 Red Risk (FR), 11-2 Sounds Russian (IRE), 22-1 Wakool (FR), 25-1 Martha Brae (GB) An open-looking Grade 2 which can go the way of RED RISK, who found the Long Walk too competitive at Ascot before Christmas, but with plenty of rain in the forecast (goes very well on heavy), Paul Nicholls’ 9-y-o can open his account for the season back down in grade. Butch gained a fourth win from his last 5 starts PLAY SMARTER at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day so he rates as an obvious danger, with Botox Has and the returning Sounds Russian another couple to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RED RISK (FR) 2.BUTCH 3.BOTOX HAS (FR)

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FIFTH RACE

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (12 wins from 67 runners, 18%) runs CHAMBARD & FONTAINE COLLONGES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs FULL BACK FANCY THAT: V Williams won this race in 2014, 2018 and 2023.

The stable runs CHAMBARD & FONTAINE COLLONGES today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: YEAH MAN trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

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IWILLDOIT (GB) (27) 1/15-233

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CHAMBARD (FR) (52) U44-21P

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HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (27) 124/-2U5

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IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (52) 5122-P2 C

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FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (35) 40P-U10 C 9

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FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (21) 11-411P C BF

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YEAH MAN (IRE) (56) 210-2F2

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FULL BACK (FR) (27) 120/4P-F

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Br B g Flying Legend (USA) - Lyricist’s Dream Dylan Johnston (5) J O Diamond Racing Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B R. L. Brown Diamond Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFormerwinneroftheWelshNationalatChepstowandClassicChaseatWarwick.Thirdinthisseason’sWelshNationalandfaredaswell ascouldbeexpectedfacedwithaninadequatetestofstaminawhenthirdin23/4mLingfieldconditionseventsince.Bigplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA149 Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) Miss Lucy Turner (5) J O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2021/22campaignwithsuccessintheKimMuirattheCheltenhamFestival.ModestlastseasonbutbackonsongwithwininBecher atAintreeinDecember.MayhavefoundtheruncomingtoosoonwhenpulledupinWelshNationalonly18dayslater.

TFRHHIII BHA147

Br Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (7) J O Nic Brereton and Lindsey Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mr A. O’Driscoll BresBet S TIMEFORM VIEWThoroughstayerwhomadeencouragingreturnfrom21monthsoffwhensecondonyarddebutatKelsoinOctober.UnseatedearlyovertheNationalfences atAintreenexttimeand23/4mwastooshortforhimatLingfieldsince.Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtohistonguetienowsteppingbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA145 Br B g Milan - Chit Chat Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Hemmings Racing Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Sean Murphy Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dualhurdlewinnerwhoquicklydevelopedintoasmartchaserlastseason.Underlinedhe’sgoingtobeaforceinthemajor staying handicapswhen best ofthe rest behind Nassalam inWelsh National at ChepstowoverChristmas. Much respected. TFRHHHHI BHA140

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) Shane Quinlan (3) J O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Won a nice prize here last season and added to hertally in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby (heavy) on Boxing Day.The run likely cametoo soonwhenwell behind a couple ofthese in Classic atWarwick only18 days later. Herstable doeswell inthis race. TFRHHHII BHA140 Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2handicapchasesover25.5fherethiswinter,latterlytheTommyWhittleonheavygroundjustbeforeChristmas.Seemedunsettledbyanearly mistakewhennevergoingintheGreatYorkshireatDoncastersincebutcouldresumehisprogressionbackhere.Thislongertripseemssuretosuit. TFRHHHHI BHA139 Br B g Westerner - Baraza (IRE) Sean Flanagan J O J.R Brennan & Martin Hannan Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T B Brandon View Stud TIMEFORMVIEWThisIrishraiderhasyettowinoverfencesbuthe’sbeeninexcellentformthisseason,finishingstronglyforsecondof10in3mAscot handicap just before Christmas.Verymuch unexposed grantedthis sort ofstaminatestwith first-time cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHI BHA133 Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Quatre Bleue (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J O Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful winning chaser but fell on return from a long absence at Lingfield 13 days ago.

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11 SNIPE (IRE) (21) 5-15212

7

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Br B m Fame And Glory - Tasmani (FR) Rex Dingle J O Potwell Racing Syndicate II Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B John Fallon geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewholandedathirdchasesuccesswhenseeingoff5rivalson27fWincantonreappearanceinOctober.Hasrunwith credit ifdefeat since, 13 1/2 lengths fourth of14to reopposing MySilverLining in Classic Chase atWarwick (29f, soft) latest. TFRHHHII BHA132

Br Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Welsh Connection (IRE) James Best J O Mrs Celia Djivanovic Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWRelishedtheincreasedtestofstaminawhenmakingit4winsinherlast7startsintheClassicChaseatWarwick(29f,soft) 5weeks ago, digging deep. Oughtto remain competitive up 5lbwiththe emphasis sureto be on stamina again.

TFRHHHII BHA127 Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces Tristan Durrell (3) J O Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWTakenverywelltofencesthisterm,winninghandicapsaround3matSouthwellandAintree(heavy)thisterm.Another sound effortwhen 4 lengths second over3m at Doncaster3weeks ago. Leavesthe impression he’ll stayfurther. TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: QUICK WAVE (FR) 10 11 8 Harry Bannister 18-1 (Venetia Williams) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: FONTAINE COLLONGES: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

FAMOUS BRIDGE: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the third.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 My Silver Lining (IRE), 13-2 Iron Bridge (IRE), 15-2 Famous Bridge (IRE), Yeah Man (IRE), Credo (IRE), 8-1 Iwilldoit (GB), Snipe (IRE), 16-1 Highland Hunter (IRE), 18-1 Fontaine Collonges (FR), 33-1 Chambard (FR), 40-1 Full Back (FR) IWILLDOIT should revel under these conditions and might be worth siding with to land the third major staying handicap chase win of his career after shaping second best for a long way in the Welsh National over Christmas. The effort of giving chase to Nassalam seemed to tell in the closing stages, allowing the PLAY SMARTER reopposing Iron Bridge to overhaul him for second but he’s taken to turn the tables on Jonjo O’Neill’s charge now. Yeah Man and course-specialist Famous Bridge complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IWILLDOIT 2.IRON BRIDGE (IRE) 3.YEAH MAN (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs PUNTA DEL ESTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs YES DAY WEIGHTWATCHER: FOILLAN won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 6lb to 110.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ILOVETHENIGHTLIFE trained

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colours no

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3m 58y

horse

age

st-lb

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CUTHBERT DIBBLE (IRE) (18) 33151-1

6

12-0

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PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (49) 300-231 C

5

11-12

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ILOVETHENIGHTLIFE (GB) (19) 115-P51

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11-11

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J’AI FROID (IRE) (35) 5P0121 D

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11-10

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CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (296) U2U423-

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11-8

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LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (53) 125-06P D BF

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11-3

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YES DAY (IRE) (24) 13-1352 D BF

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11-2

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OUR SAM (GB) (56) 0-41112

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11-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Molo Finn Lambert (5) J O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Robert Henry Fowler & Robert Chugg Jelson Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his final 3 starts in his novice campaign and picked up where he left off with a career-best victory in an 8-runner handicap at Chepstow(19.4f, heavy) 18 days ago. Promisesto staythis farand 8lb rise maynot gettothe bottom ofhim. TFRHHHHH BHA133 Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed before getting offthe mark forcurrent connections in a 7-runnerhandicap hurdle atthis course (18.9f, heavy) 49 days ago. Stepped up markedlyintrip and 10lb higherintheweights but can’t be dismissed.

TFRHHHII BHA131

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Belle De Londres (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Geoff Nicholas, Susan & John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Goldford Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWScopeysortwhoraisedhergamewhenlandingtheEBFMares’FinalatNewburylastMarch.Hasprogressedfurtherthisyear,lookingbetter thaneverwhenwinning7-runnereventatPlumpton(25f,goodtosoft,7/2)19daysago.Canprovecompetitivefrom6lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE) John Kington J O Dream Team Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Patricia and Marie Keating TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerathisbestwhocapitalisedonareducedmarkwhengoinginatLeicester(2m)inNovember.Continuedingoodheart since,scoringagaininan8-runnerhandicaphurdleatWarwick(25f,soft,8/1)35daysago.Stillrespectedinthisdeepercontest.

TFRHHHII BHA129 Br B g Fame And Glory - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to chasing last season but ended campaign with pair of creditable placed efforts back over hurdles. Cheekpieces replace visor on return from 9 months off, so market check advised.

TFRHHHII BHA127

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) Nick Scholfield J O Lord Snootie And His Pals Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Olive Troy NAF S TIMEFORMVIEWImproverwhensenthandicappinglastseason,includinga31/4mwinatWarwick.FaireffortwhensixthinacompetitivehandicapatHaydock inNovember,thoughshapedasifamisswhenpulledupatWincantonlasttime.Yardtendstohitformthistimeofyearsonotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over hurdles at Uttoxeter in October and has held form well since, likelyto have scored again at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 24 days agowith a betterjump atthe last. Opening mark looksworkable and he’s a player. TFRHHHHI BHA121 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE) Leah Noreci (10) J O Geordie and Taffy James Moffatt, Cartmel T B Mr B. Walton & Mr P. Bartlett TIMEFORMVIEW Completed hat-trick in 5-runner event at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) in October and produced another fine effort in defeat when runner-up in 6-runnerC&D handicap (heavy) 56 days ago. Playerwith 10lb claimer aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA119

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SCHALKE (GB) (50) 14-0000

9

10-13

10 FOILLAN (IRE) (62) 01/PF-05 CD

9

10-5

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J O Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Steve Lloyd Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Kelso in December 2022 but hasn’t finished any betterthan mid-field in 4 starts this season.

TFRHHIII BHA118 Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Castlevennon (IRE) Charlie Hammond J O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Danny Doran Aerocom UK Ltd, Lawless Civils S TIMEFORMVIEWWinless and relativelylightlyraced since landingthis race forDrRichard Newland in 2022. Showed some abilityremainswhen fifth of8 inhandicaphurdle(33/1)atCarlisle(25f,soft)62daysagobutthisisatoughertaskwithtonguetieandcheekpiecesnowapplied. TFRHHIII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) 6 10 12 Jamie Hamilton 17-2 (Mark Walford) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10.

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Yes Day (IRE), 9-2 Cuthbert Dibble (IRE), 11-2 Punta Del Este (FR), 15-2 Ilovethenightlife (GB), 8-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), 9-1 Our Sam (GB), 12-1 Castle Rushen (IRE), Lord Snootie (IRE), 28-1 Schalke (GB), 250-1 Foillan (IRE) CUTHBERT DIBBLE has all the makings of a smart performer and he can complete the hat-trick with the step up to 3m looking far from an inconvenience. Handicap-newcomer PLAY SMARTER Yes Day and the progressive Our Sam also make appeal in a typically open contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CUTHBERT DIBBLE (IRE) 2.YES DAY (IRE) 3.OUR SAM

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(Penalty Value £31322.50)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): V Williams (12 wins from 67 runners, 18%) runs ALCEDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs ISAAC DES OBEAUX LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOW IS THE HOUR trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

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11-2

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11-2

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GREAT PEPPER (FR) (50) P11-11 D

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11-2

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HAITI COULEURS (FR) (43) 42/-22

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11-2

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INOX ALLEN (FR) (68) 111 D

6

11-2

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ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) (21) 30-6113

6

11-2

7

LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (64) 2114-21 D

11

11-2

8

MT FUGI PARK (IRE) (25) 1-11 D

6

11-2

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T B Padraig O’Reilly Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWUseful bumper performerwho shrugged of a modest hurdle debut at Chepstow in Octoberwhen running out of a comfortable winner of a 16-runner maidenatExeter2monthslater.Collaredonlyinthefinal100ydsbyMtFugiParkatLeicestersubsequentlyandopentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Hemmings Racing Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Brittas House Stud and Grenane House Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner who easily landed the odds at Stratford on his hurdling debut. However, he was turned over at short odds under a penalty at Fontwell last time.

TFRHHHII BHA122 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Parand (GER) Charlotte Jones J O Mills Racing Syndicate One James Moffatt, Cartmel T B P. Noue & S.A.R.L. Ecurie Silgezam TIMEFORMVIEWDualpointwinnerwhoshowedagoodattitudetomakeasuccessfulhurdlingdebutina13-runnernoviceatHexham(20.1f,heavy)inNovember.Followed upwithamuch-improvedeffortatKelso(22.7f,heavy)subsequentlyandstrongchancethere’sfurtherimprovementtocomenowtackling3m. TFRHHHHH BHA121 Br B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR) Sean Bowen J O The Brizzle Boys Rebecca Curtis, Newport T B DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinmaidenpointsbackin2021andshapedwellwhenchasinghomeIsaacdesObeauxonRulesdebutatChepstow(19.4f,heavy).

RantoasimilarlevelwhenfindingonlyamoreexperiencedonetoogoodatLudlow(21.1f)sinceandremainsopentoimprovement.

TFRHHHII BHA116 Br Br g Masked Marvel - Bienvenue Allen (FR) Patrick Wadge J O Richard & Katherine Gilbert Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr Bruno Vagne Straightline (NE) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHaswonbothstartsunderRules,namelyaHexhammaidenandanAyrnoviceatupto21.4f.Hashadabreathingoperation ahead ofthis step up in grade and is also fittedwith atonguetrap but is entitledto improve further.

TFRHHHII BHA124 Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Varda des Obeaux (FR) Bryony Frost J O G Mason, Sir A Ferguson, C & G Barber Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Marie Devilder et al Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Victorious in a useful novice at Chepstow (19.4f) in December. Not helped bythe run ofthe race when third in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham subsequently and remains with potential overthis longertrip.

TFRHHHHI BHA132 Br B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip Miss Gina Andrews J O Mrs P. A. Ellis Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mrs Pippa Ellis TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheAintreeFoxhunters’inApril2022andmadesecondoutingforDanSkeltonawinningonein13-runnercross-countryhandicap atCheltenham(29.2f)inDecember.Mostlikelyusingthisasapreprunforbiggertargetsbackoverfencesinthespring.

TFRHHHII BHA140

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - The Real Athlete (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Tanzanite Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Vincent and Jimmy Lawler Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWCost£290,000aftermakingasuccessfuldebutintheIrishpointingfieldlastFebruaryandhaslookedausefulprospect inwinning both starts overhurdles 3 months apart. Opento furtherimprovement nowstepping up in grade.

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NOW IS THE HOUR (IRE) (21) 12-00F1 D

7

11-2

10 DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW (GB) (25) 0/2/-1232

9

10-9

Br B g Westerner - Keyaza (IRE) Sean Flanagan J O BDS Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T B Mr Tom Treacy TIMEFORM VIEW Looked set to justify support until departing 2 out in a Limerick maiden in December and gained compensation in a similarevent at Fairyhouse (20.3f) 3weeks ago. Has more on his plate atthis level but remains opento improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br Ch m Malinas (GER) - Thebelloftheball Nick Scholfield J O Mr J. P. Selby Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T B J. P. Selby TIMEFORMVIEWDefied a long absencewhen readilygetting offthe mark in an Exeternovice in Novemberand produced herbest effortto date undera change ofriderwhen second of16 in a 3m handicap at Newbury25 days ago.This istougher, however.

TFRHHHII BHA121 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: MAKIN’YOURMINDUP 6 11 2 Lorcan Williams 17-2 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note: ALCEDO: Following its run on 23/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Isaac des Obeaux (FR), 11-2 Mt Fugi Park (IRE), 15-2 Great Pepper (FR), 8-1 Alcedo (IRE), 10-1 Inox Allen (FR), Now Is The Hour (IRE), 12-1 Bowenspark (IRE), 16-1 Haiti Couleurs (FR), Don’t Rightly Know (GB), 18-1 Latenightpass (GB) GREAT PEPPER was value for a bit extra over the result after idling in front when defying a penalty at Kelso in December and could well be up to maintaining his unbeaten record under Rules now upped in class, especially with the extra distance likely to be in his favour. Isaac des Obeaux wasn’t seen to best effect in PLAY SMARTER a Cheltenham Grade 2 on his most recent outing and remains with potential for last year’s winning yard, with the shortlist completed by the promising Mt Fugi Park.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREAT PEPPER (FR) 2.ISAAC DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.MT FUGI PARK (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs FIRAK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs FIRAK LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUINTIN’S MAN trained by J Heard, Okehampton, 263 miles.

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colours no

horse

age

st-lb

1

D’JANGO (FR) (26) 240021 D

11

12-4

2

FIRAK (FR) (66) 01121-4

9

12-4

3

QUINTIN’S MAN (GB) (16) 2-15331

7

12-4

4

WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (14) P4P43-3

12

12-4

5

CAPTAIN BIGGLES (IRE) (34) 2111-11

9

12-1

6

ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) (48) 211-331

6

11-12

7

SPYGLASS HILL (IRE) (333) 02/P003-

11

11-12

8

WILLEWONGA (GB) (48) 1063-25

8

11-12

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Miss Immy Robinson (5) J O Miss Sarah A. Dawson Miss V. Collins, Broadway T H North Cotswold TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to be on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters lately, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick 26 days ago. Should give another good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA129 Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Nosika d’Airy (FR) Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J O Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdler.10/1,firstrunsinceleavingN.A.Pearcewhenfourthof5inhandicapchaseatLeicester (20.1f, heavy) 58 days ago. Should be better forthat and he has the abilityto compete in this.

TFRHHHII BHA120

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Roll On Rose (IRE) Mr Darren Andrews (5) J O The High Rollers J. Heard, Okehampton T H Eggesford TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, career best when winning 7-runner hunter chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Going the right way and merits plenty of respect.

TFRHHHHI BHA131 Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) Mr Jack Teal (7) J O Mr R D E Woodhouse Jack Teal, Malton T H Morpeth TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser. Seven wins from 27 NH runs. 6/1, first run since leaving Brian Ellison when bit below form third of 6 in hunter chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Not completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA130 Br Gr g Milan - Timon’s Present Miss Gina Andrews J O Captain Biggles Syndicate T. Ellis, Rugby T H Warwickshire TIMEFORMVIEWWon a novice hunter at Stratford on last Rules outing in June last year and has done well in points since, so merits respect for all that he has a bit to find.

TFRHHHII BHA110

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiesta du Pecos (FR) Mr Huw Edwards (5) J O Miss Hannah Roach Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich T H North Staffordshire TIMEFORM VIEW€33,000 3-y-o,Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brotherto 3winners, including 2 1/4m-23fhurdle/chasewinnerBalkan du Pecos and 19 hurdlewinner DarjeelingPecos.Dam21/4mchasewinner.Wearscheekpieces. Multiplepointwinner,includinglateststart(Dec31).Notdismissed.

TFRHHHII BHABr B g Morozov (USA) - Missmartinslane (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (3) J O Stephenson Byrnes Law Pallas R. Pallas, Stoneyford T H Llangeinor Pentyrch TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Henry de Bromhead and, while he’s prone to mistakes, he has the ability to make a big impact for newyard on first go in this discipline.

TFRHHHHH BHA134 Br B g Multiplex - Might Do Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J O Mr Nathan Richards Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich T H North Staffordshire TIMEFORMVIEW£1,800 3-y-o, Multiplex gelding. Dam unraced. Multiple point winner, unplaced last time (Dec 31).

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) 8 12 4 Mr William Biddick 4-5 (C R Barber) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Spyglass Hill (IRE), 4-1 Quintin’s Man (GB), 5-1 D’Jango (FR), 9-1 Firak (FR), Captain Biggles (IRE), 12-1 Iskandar Pecos (FR), 14-1 Windsor Avenue (IRE), 28-1 Willewonga (GB) SPYGLASS HILL is the class act in this field and, if his jumping holds up, he could make a successful start for his new yard. Quintin’s Man and D’Jango both arrive in good order,

PLAY SMARTER so that pair could fight it out if the selection underperforms.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPYGLASS HILL (IRE) 2.QUINTIN’S MAN 3.D’JANGO (FR)

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THE COURSE IS FOR HORSES Please keep off the track. The track is for horses, their jockeys and stable staff, please keep them and yourselves safe by remaining inside the barriers.

Anyone trespassing on the track will be: Liable to arrest and prosecution; Ejected immediately; Banned from all future Haydock Park race meetings; May face a nationwide racecourse ban.

HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Haydock Park Racecourse. We would request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing area and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse.

We would also like to remind racegoers that we do have a first aid room. Should anyone require any assistance please speak to the nearest steward.

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NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

PARADE RING ACCESS In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officials and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business.

PHOTOGRAPHY Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures.

Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring or Winner’s Enclosure areas, or anywhere in the close vicinity of horses.

The official photographer is John Grossick. To see any of his images please visit www.grossick.co.uk

HBLB PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £289.270 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority. The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards.

In addition Haydock Park Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey.

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

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.02 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599 and the fifth £804. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France).

Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £150. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672. (Penalty Value £17085) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.37 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £100. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.10 - THE VIRGIN BET VICTOR LUDORUM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier. 7 entries at £150. - Closed February 12th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 14th and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £500 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £300. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.15 - THE VIRGIN BET GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £149 stake, Confirm by noon, February 12th and pay £351, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race. A Challenge Trophy, to be held until February 1st, next year, will be presented to the winning owner. A memento will also be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22.

The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Admin Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Grand National Trial (A Handicap Steeple Chase).

The penalty under Rule, will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 27 entries, 14 at £149, 13 at £500. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.50 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for five yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb. THE PERTEMPS GROUP has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £100 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 14th, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 7 at £30 and 14 at £150. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.25 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT PRESTIGE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31322 to the winning horse The second to receive £11753, the third £5885, the fourth £2931, the fifth £1474 and the sixth £737. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £275 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-forage or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Albert Bartlett has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £275. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23969; Second £9840; Third £4923; Fourth £2459; Fifth £1232; Sixth £616. (Penalty Value £31322.50) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.55 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7699 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £963. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th.

Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 15 entries at £75. - Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6692; Second £3347; Third £1673; Fourth £837. (Penalty Value £7699.50) HC SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE. 63

2024

FIXTURES Saturday 20 January

Sky Bet Peter Marsh Chase Day

Saturday 17 February

Virgin Bet Grand National Trial Day

Wednesday 20 March

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 30 March

Easter Family Day

Saturday 27 April

Flat Season Opener

Saturday 11 May

Pertemps Swinton Hurdle Day

Friday 24 May

The Macmillan Haydock Park Raceday

Saturday 25 May

Temple Stakes Day

Thursday 6 June

Afternoon Racing

Friday 7 June

Evening Racing

Saturday 8 June

John Of Gaunt Stakes Day

Saturday 22 June

Pete Tong Ibiza Classics Live After Racing

Thursday 4 July

Glass Times Raceday

Friday 5 July

Evening Racing

Saturday 6 July

bet365 Old Newton Cup Day

Friday 19 July

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 20 July

Busted Live After Racing

Sunday 4 August

Sky Bet Sunday Series Family Day

Friday 9 August

Evening Racing

Saturday 10 August

Rose of Lancaster Stakes Ladies Day

Thursday 5 September

September Flat Racing

Friday 6 September

September Afternoon Racing

Saturday 7 September

Betfair Sprint Cup

Friday 27 September

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 28 September

Summer Season Finale

Friday 18 October

Flat Finale

Saturday 23 November

Betfair Chase Day

Wednesday 4 December

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 21 December

Tommy Whittle Chase Day

Monday 30 December

The Last Fling

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