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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 Chairman
Nick Bannister Committee Members
Mouse Barlow, Christopher Clay, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Conor McGinn MP, Gary Middlebrook, Simon Raine Stewards
Tom Evetts (Chief Steward)
Jeremy Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Simon Connaway, Nathan Green, Philippa Hardy Starters
Russell Garritty, Seamus O’Neill
Judge
David Hicks
Clerks Of The Scales
Claudia Marelli
Ella McCain
Veterinary Officer
John Burgess
Veterinary Surgeons
Dr Kerry Comb, Dr Richard Owen, Dr John Spencer
Medical Officers
Dr John Edwards, Dr Mike Unwin, Dr Louise Williams, Dr Ian Roberts
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Joanna Vickers, Karen West, Shaun Mitchell, Michelle Maughan
Betting Ring Managers
Mike Oxley, Macauley Chapman
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Haydock Park has made substantial practical changes to our facilities to ensure we follow all mandatory disability requirements, which include the following:
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
Lowering of betting facilities to improve access
Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access
The introduction of a disabled lift
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
Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)
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First floor, Final Furlong Bar
Centenary Stand
First floor, Horseshoe Suite
Tommy Whittle Stand
First floor, Kauto Star Suite
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gives me great pleasure to welcome all our Annual Members to Haydock Park on our Easter Saturday Fixture.
Always a thoroughly competitive day’s racing, it features Challenger Finals and the Tim Molony Memorial Handicap Chase. Tim rode the winners of one Gold Cup, two Champion Chases and four Champion Hurdles in consecutive years from 1951-54. He was champion jockey on four occasions and amazingly bought Red Rum as a yearling. He died in 1989
Kirkland Tellwright, our Clerk of the Course retires today. It is impossible to list the advancements made at Haydock Park under his diligent stewardship from the creation of the Betfair Chase, to a flat course now the envy of the racing world and so much in between. After 24 brilliant years and on behalf of all Haydock Park members, we wish Kirkland a well-deserved long and happy retirement.
Our next meeting, after reciprocals at Newmarket and Stratford amongst others is on the flat, four weeks today, under the expert directors of our new clerk, Daniel Cooper A thoroughly busy and scintillating summer at Haydock Park awaits
I wish you an enjoyable and successful afternoon
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Weatherbys proudly sponsors the opening mares’ maiden hurdle on this afternoon’s seven-race card, a contest whichwaswonin2023byGoldenGlance, with Jonjo O’Neill’s All The Glory – winner of last weekend’s valuable EBF Mares’ FinalatNewbury–backinthird.
Disco Daisy has to be greatly respected with the bench not set excessively high.
A maximum of five will go to post for this year’s renewal, including Disco Daisy who has been off for 133 days and has yet to race over hurdles. Emma Lavelle’s daughter of Mukhadram stayed on dourly to beat Chosen Hero (won over hurdles this season) at Chepstow and returnedtoactionwithaneighthplacing in Listed company, behind Baby Kate at Cheltenham in November. The six-yearold ran well for a long way and should appreciate stepping up in distance over hurdles, so whilst she lacks experience, has to be greatly respected with the benchnotsetexcessivelyhigh.
The Venetia Williams-trained Reely Delightful is another who makes her hurdlingdebutonbelatedreappearance andislikelytobecapableofmuchbetter than she showed when last of eight at Bangor-on-Dee11monthsago.
Local trainer Donald McCain saddles two intherace,withChatshowHostdropping
in both class and distance, having contested a Listed event at Doncaster last time. The daughter of Soldier Of Fortune finished runner-up over 3m at Musselburgh in January and is officially rated103.Comingbackintripwouldlook to be a positive, although given her Irish Point-to-Point form, the seven-yearold might improve once meeting better groundlaterintheyear.
Stable-mate Idylle Sauvage is another Irish Points winner – albeit she was successful on heavy ground at Ballyraggetayearago–andshefinished fifth at Uttoxeter on her hurdling debut in late-November, where she ran well for a long way before being left behind by the front two. The winner, Little Miss Dante, is rated 122, runner-up Party Vibes won her next two and is now rated 121 (finished 5th behind All The Glory at Newbury last week) and the third Lady In The Park also won next time and is rated 112. If she can build on that form, the daughter of Coastal Path certainly wouldn’t be without a chance, especially as she should cope with the ground and ought toappreciatethelongertrip.
Anthony Honeyball’s Ask Lileen is the other possible runner, although having beenwell-beatenatFontwellonThursday, herparticipationwouldbeseeminsome doubt. Prior to that handicap debut, she had finished fourth in a couple of similar events to this, but it is her Point-to-Point form which stands out, with the sevenyear-old having beaten Grade 1 winner AppleAway,backinFebruary2022.
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formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams (12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs REELY DELIGHTFUL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs REELY DELIGHTFUL LONGESTTRAVELLER: DISCO DAISY trained by Emma Lavelle, Marlborough, 172 miles.
J O S
T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
2m 2f 191y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ASK LILEEN (IRE) (2) 431/-444
7 11-4
Br Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Trendy Native J
O POTWELL RACING SYNDICATE I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fourthof5inhandicaphurdleatFontwell(21.8f,heavy,4/1)2daysago Seemingly notpogressing,butchanceonpickofform.
2 CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) (28) 15-0526
TFRHHHII BHA101
7 11-4
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O T W Johnson & G Maxwell Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miriam & Luke Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadyprogressin4runsoverhurdles,seemingtoexcelherselfupingradewhen7lengthssixthof10in aListedeventatDoncaster(24.4f,heavy)28daysago Goodchancebackdowninclass.
3 DISCO DAISY (GB) (133) 1-0
TFRHHHHI BHA103
6 11-4
Br B m Mukhadram - Queen’s Star Tom Bellamy J
O Mrs Claire Bonner
B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWDoesn’tstandoutonpedigreebutlookedpotentiallyusefulwhenmakingawinningbumperdebutatChepstow lastMarch.RanbelowthatforminaCheltenhamListedeventinNovemberbutretainspotentialnowhurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 IDYLLE SAUVAGE (FR) (125) 6/0P21-5 6 11-4
Br Ch m Coastal Path - Belle Sauvage (FR)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Always Trying Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr Florent Lanier
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinIrishpointsatthefifthattemptandshapedasifinneedoftheexperiencewhenfifthon RulesdebutatUttoxeter(15.8f,heavy)inNovember Shoulddobetterintime.
5 REELY DELIGHTFUL (GB) (343) 0- 5 11-4
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Dolores Delightful (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Eliisa Morgan-Joseph My Racing Manager S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinaBangorbumperondebut11monthsago.
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: GOLDEN GLANCE 4 10 8 HenryBrooke 9-2 (OliverGreenall &Josh Guerriero) 8 ran
Stewards Note:
IDYLLE SAUVAGE: Following its run on 26/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left.
ProbableS.P’s: 10-11 Disco Daisy (GB), 13-8 Chatshow Host (IRE), 12-1 Idylle Sauvage (FR), 33-1 Reely Delightful (GB)
DISCO DAISY was a bit disappointing in a Cheltenham Listed event when last seen in November, but she created an excellent impression when making a winning start at Chepstow and looks to have been found a good opportunity on her hurdling debut. Chatshow Host is feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DISCO DAISY 2.CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) 3.IDYLLE SAUVAGE (FR)
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Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
THE MYPENSION EXPERT CHALLENGERTWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINALHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (PenaltyValue £25720)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (11 wins from 89 runners, 12%) runs BALLYGEARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs PLAYFUL SAINT LONGESTTRAVELLER: THREE CLIFFS BAY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 205 miles.
Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m 7f 144y
Br
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (14) 1-61321 D
7 12-0
Br B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Haras du Logis St Germain OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWBorderingonsmartonFlatandeasilybaggedathirdsuccessoverhurdlesforcurrentyardinaNewburyhandicapinNovemberPosted2excellentefforts backoversameC&Dpriortoresumingwinningwayswithacareerbestin6-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(16.9f)2weeksago Suretogowellagain. TFRHHHHH BHA140
2 PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) (19) 1/4213-2 D BF 9 11-8
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Playact (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G.A.E.C. Campos John Cotton (Group) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced9-y-owhoreturnedbetterthaneverwhennecksecondof5toMilldaminhandicaphurdleat Stratford(16.3f,heavy)19daysago Conditionsinhisfavourandseemslikelytomakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA134
3 MILLDAM (FR) (19) 0-51411 D
6 11-0
Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) J
O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller Betvictor S
heavy)19daysago,byneckfromPlayful t,drivenout.Furtherimprove t beruledout. 126
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenrecordingathirdwinoftheseasonin5-runnerhandicapatStratford(16.3f, heavy)19daysago,byneckfromPlayfulSaint,drivenout.Furtherimprovementcan’tberuledout. TFRHHHHI BHA126
4 HOLLY (FR) (26) 30-0514
7 10-10
Br B m Voiladenuo (FR) - Righty Malta (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Cyrille Gombeau & Mrs Lise Gombeau Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tstoodmuchracingbuthadbeengivenachancebythehandicapperand,backunderlesstestingconditions,ranoutanimpressivewinner of6-runnerhandicapatMarketRasen(16.6f,goodtosoft)inJanuaryEasytobackandfailedtorepeatthateffortatPlumpton,though. TFRHHHII BHA122
5 THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) (28) 021324 CD 5 10-9
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA) Ross Chapman J
O Flying High and Blacklock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B CGD Syndicate Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Mile High Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualjuvenilehurdlewinnerwhostruckagainin2mHaydockhandicapinthemudinDecemberandhasrunwell on2ofhis3subsequentstarts,includingwhenfourthof17inMorebattleHurdleatKelso(16.2f)lasttime. TFRHHHII BHA121
6 SALSADA (IRE) (14) 22/25-03
7 10-8
Br Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba Henry Brooke J
O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlat/hurdleswinnerwholookedrustyreturningfrom10monthsoffwhentailedoffintheMorebattleHurdle.Steppeduponthatrun when113/4thirdof6toBrentfordHopeatNewcastlelasttime,thoughisstilltofullyconfirmtheformofherDoncasterGrade2second. TFRHHHII BHA120
7 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (28) 0-31250 D
7 10-6
Br Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-time hurdlewinnerwho shaped as ifstill in good form in first-time cheekpieceswhen seventh of17 in MorebattleHurdle(Handicap)atKelso(16.2f)4weeksago,shortofroomfrom2out.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA118
8 MR MACKAY (IRE) (26) 154022
5 10-2
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr M. Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Philip Heskin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverhurdlesatthesecondtimeofaskingin6-runnerHuntingdonmaiden(19.5f)inOctober.Brushedoffararepooreffortwhenrunner-up inaHerefordhandicapinJanuaryandrantoasimilarlevelwhenfindingonlyonetoogoodagainatPlumptonlasttime.1lboutoftheweights. TFRHHHII BHA113
9 THREE CLIFFS BAY (GER) (35) 0-61304 D 6 10-2
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - The Beauty (GER) James Turner (7) J
O Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Frau S. Hallstein Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthurdlesdebutbehindwhenwinninga2mFfosLasnovice(heavy)inNovember Respectableefforts on2ofhis3startssincebutneedsabitmorefrom4lboutoftheweights.
10
TFRHHIII BHA110
ELJEFE (IRE) (7) 143012 C 7 10-2
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverthisseason,completingahat-trickatthiscourse(18.9f)inDecemberResumedwinningwaysatSedgefieldearlierinthemonth andfoundonlyanunexposedonetoogoodatBangor(16.7f)lastweek.5lboutoftheweightsbutlikelytogivehisrunningoncemore. TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: AGGAGIO (FR) 5 9 13 Caoilin Quinn 6-1 (Gary Moore) 13 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Brentford Hope (GB), 4-1 Playful Saint (FR), 7-1 The Churchill Lad (IRE), 17-2 Ballygeary (IRE), 10-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 14-1 El Jefe (IRE), 16-1 Holly (FR), 16-1 Salsada (IRE), 22-1 Three Cliffs Bay (GER) PLAY SMARTER
BRENTFORD HOPE has got several very solid recent efforts on the clock to his name and, with this track likely to lend itself well to his strong-travelling style, he makes plenty of appeal off top weight. Playful Saint returned better than ever from a year-long absence when narrowly denied at Stratford recently and ought to go well again with conditions in his favour Ballygeary warrants respect, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRENTFORD HOPE 2.PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) 3.BALLYGEARY (IRE)
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Today represents the final race meeting for our Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course, who retires after 24 years in the role.
Thanks for everything Kirkland, you’ll be missed by the whole team at Haydock Park!
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CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES
FINALHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (PenaltyValue £25720)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams
(12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs TANGANYIKA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs MARTHA BRAE
FANCYTHAT: Jonjo O’Neill won this race in 2017, 2019 and 2022. The stable runs JUDICIAL LAW today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ASTRONOMIC VIEW trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 228 miles.
B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
3m 58y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 JUDICIAL LAW (IRE) (49) 331205
7 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Overdrive Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S
TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohistallyinfirst-timecheekpiecesatKelsoinSeptemberbeforefinishingrunner-upinadeeperhandicapatCheltenham. Shapedasifbetterfortherunwhenfifthin3mhandicapatNewbury49daysagoandcouldgowellinrefittedheadgear
2 MARTHA BRAE (GB) (20) 631433
9 11-10
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Harringay Miss Heidi Palin (7) J
O Mrs R. Vaughan Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S
TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentsortwhogotherheadbackinfrontatKempton(24.5f)overChristmas.Ranrespectablynext2 outings,includinginaC&DGrade2,butproducedalabouredeffortbackinahandicapatWarwicklasttime. TFRHHHII BHA128
3 GOSHHOWPOSH (IRE) (48) 43-1U1P BF 7 11-9
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Keelans Choice (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Mrs P. Bosley Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B John Harding Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhohaslandedabraceofhandicapsataround3mthisseasonwithoutlookingthefinished article.FailedtomeetexpectationswhenpulledupatExeterlasttimeandblinkersnowapplied. TFRHHHII BHA127
4 DOUGHMORE BAY (IRE) (61) F-1202 BF 6 11-9
Br B g Milan - Ross Bay (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mrs Noeleen Roche Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartunderRulesin21/2mWorcesternovicehurdleinMay.Hasyettobuildonthatbutranwelloveraslightlylongertrip thanpreviouslyafter11weeksoffwhensecondof7inaPlumptonhandicap(25f,goodtosoft)inJanuaryRemainscapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA127
5 TANGANYIKA (FR) (14) 135F13 D 6 11-6
Br B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthestepuptoastayingtripwhenscoringatBangor(23f)inDecemberandfirmlybackontheupwhenreadilymakingallintreacherous conditionsatNewbury(24.2f).MoreorlessbackedupthatimprovementinavaluableaffairatUttoxeterbuthiscurrentmarkdemandsabitmore. TFRHHHII BHA124
6 ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (20) 322231
7 11-5
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE) Lucy Gardner J
O Mr D. V. Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWExeterbumperwinnerwhoconfirmedpreviouspromiseoverhurdleswhenrecordingawide-marginsuccessin 6-runnerhandicapatWarwick(26f,heavy)3weeksago,albeitinaracethatfellapart.Respectedup8lb TFRHHHII BHA123
7 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (20) 104202
9 11-5
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Bob Barrett Bob Price & Son Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEWDugdeepwhenmakingasuccessfulstartoverfencesatWorcesterinJuneandrancreditablybackoverhurdleswhensecondatCheltenham (3m,soft)onNewYear’sDay.However,disappointedatHuntingdonandwasnomatchforAstronomicViewatWarwick(26f)lasttime. TFRHHHII BHA123
8 STORM NELSON (IRE) (38) 10-P603 D
11 11-4
Br B g Gold Well - Dabiyra (IRE) Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Mr I. Holt Olly Williams, Market Rasen T
B Mrs Lois Eadie Mr Holt S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon5ofhis8startsduringaverygoodspellwithSandyThomson.Showedpreciouslittlefirst3startsforcurrent yardbutstoppedtheslidetosomeextentwhenthirdinaweakraceatDoncaster(24.4f)38daysago
TFRHHIII BHA122
9 PICANHA (GB) (49) 31421/-4 D
10 11-4
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Royal Bride Finn Lambert (3) J
O Mrs Liz Prowting Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Barkfold Manor Stud Prowting Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-5overhurdleswhengamelyaccountingfor6rivalsinaWarwickhandicap(25f,good)inApril2022.Shapedasifretaining allabilityafter22monthsoffwhenfourthatNewbury(24.2f)7weeksagoandisentitledtosharpenupfortheouting. TFRHHHII BHA122
10 SECRETTRIX (GB) (153) 3-11122 D
7 11-3
Br B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O D & C Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedwithcheekpiecesappliedinthefirsthalfoftheseason,completingahat-trickatUttoxeter(23.3f)inJulyFoundonlyone toogoodatWorcesterandAintreesubsequentlyandanothergoodrunseemslikelybackfromabreak(capablefresh).
11 BALKARDY (FR) (20) 222315 D
TFRHHHHI BHA121
7 10-9
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR) Isabel Williams (3) J
O Mr W. J. Evans Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforhisconsistencywhengainingafirstsuccessoftheseasonatMusselburgh(23.8f,soft) inFebruary TurnedinararepooreffortwhentailedoffatWarwicksince.
12 PARICOLOR (FR) (11) 6P-362P
TFRHHHII BHA113
8 10-8
Br B g Orpen (USA) - Kadiana (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Hour of Glory David Pipe, Wellington T
B Dr R. Simon, N. Simon & G. Saudrais W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWHastumbledintheweightsthisseasonandranwellwhenrunner-upatFontwell(25.8f,soft)onBoxing Day.However,needstoputasideapoorrunatExeterlastweek.Visoronfor1sttime.
13 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (20) 2-22411 D
TFRHHHII BHA112
8 10-3
Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTonguetiedandgotoffthemarkfortheseasonin13-runnerhandicapatAyr(24.3f,heavy)inFebruary. Followedupfroma3lbhighermarkatKelsobuthadnothingtospare.
TFRHHHII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: TIGER JET (IRE) 7 10 6 Henry Brooke 11-1 (Brian Ellison) 15 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Visor worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10
Tongue Strap worn by No 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 6, 10
Stewards Note:
GOSHHOWPOSH: Following its run on 11/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Astronomic View (GB), 13-2 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 15-2 Goshhowposh (IRE), 8-1 Doughmore Bay (IRE), 17-2 Secret Trix (GB), 11-1 Picanha (GB), 12-1 Judicial Law (IRE), 14-1 Tanganyika (FR), 18-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 20-1 Paricolor (FR), 22-1 Martha Brae (GB), Balkardy (FR), 33-1 Storm Nelson (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
A hard race to be dogmatic about but JUDICIAL LAW shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Newbury last month and could be the answer with headgear refitted. Secret Trix is sure to be in the thick of the action if picking up where he left off in the autumn, with Astronomic View respected up 8lb for his Warwick romp
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUDICIAL LAW (IRE) 2.SECRETTRIX 3.ASTRONOMIC VIEW
The
ENJOYAPINTATTHEWEIGHEDINN BARORTHECHASERSBAR,HEREAT HAYDOCKPARK,ORONEOFOUR MANYPUBSACROSSTHENORTHWEST.
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480, 6th £1240 (PenaltyValue £52030)Weights raised 17lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwith where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams
(12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs PINK LEGEND
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams
(6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs PINK LEGEND
WEIGHTWATCHER: RIDERS ONTHE STORM won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 9lb to 130 LONGESTTRAVELLER: LE LIGERIEN trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 212 miles.
2m 3f 203y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PINK LEGEND (GB) (15) 414FP0 D
Br B m Midnight Legend - Red And White (IRE)
10 12-0
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr Francis Mahon Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Francis Mahon Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonherreturnwhenlanding5-runnerListedmareseventatNewbury(23.4f)inDecemberShapedabitbetter thantheresultsuggestswhenfourthatDoncaster9dayslaterbuthasbeenmostdisappointingsince. TFRHHHII BHA136
2 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (50) 230425 C D
11 11-12
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) James Bowen J
O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion Foodnet Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe2022SummerPlateatMarketRasenandsomegoodeffortssince,includingwhenrunner-upinacross-country eventatCheltenhaminDecember PossiblyneededtherunwhenwellheldatKempton8weekslater. TFRHHHII BHA134
3 LE LIGERIEN (FR) (44) 2-P1325 C D
11 11-9
Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Mr D. R. Churches Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Gaetan Gilles Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltupanimpressivestrikerateforpresentyard,addingsmall-fieldC&Dveterans’chasetohistallyatKemptonin November Hasremainingoodformsince,fadingonlyontherun-inatSandown(15.4f)lasttime.Backupintrip TFRHHHII BHA131
4 RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) (28) 0002-32 D 11 11-8
Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
B Tom Taaffe RH Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserinhispompwhohasstruggledsincehisOldRoansuccessonlastseason’sreappearance,butlookedrejuvenated followingabreathingoperationwhensecondin5-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(16.4f)4weeksago Playerbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA130
5 NUMITOR (GB) (11) 3P32P-4 10 11-7
Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy Sean Bowen J
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mr & Mrs James Main
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapchaserwhoshapedasifretainingbagsofenthusiasmunderapositiverideafter11monthsoffwhenfourthin 7-runnerhandicapchaseatExeter(19.2f,heavy)11daysago Onagoodmarkandonetobeinterestedinwiththatbehindhim. TFRHHHHH BHA129
6 TOPVILLE BEN (IRE) (42) 0-FP20P C 12 11-6
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
TIMEFORMVIEW12-y-owhoreturnedtoformgrantedasoftleadwhensecondin4-runnerveterans’handicapatAintree(19.9f)inDecember.Notdisgraced inatop-endIrishhandicapnexttimeandpossiblyfoundtheracecomingtoosoonwhenpulledupoverC&Dlessthan2weekslater. TFRHHHII BHA128
7 CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY (IRE) (35) U04253 D
10 11-5
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Spanker Jonathan Burke J
O The Franglais Partnership Tom George, Slad T
B Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud HBA Media S
TIMEFORMVIEWCampaignedexclusivelyinFranceinrecentyears,priortofinishingfifthof13inastrongCheltenham(20.6f)handicaponfirststartsince rejoiningTomGeorge.WentsomewaytoconfirmingthepromiseofthatrunwhenthirdatKemptonlastmonthandholdsleadingclaims.
TFRHHHHI BHA127
8 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (21) 565421 D 10 11-3
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J
O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAvoided mistakes when opening his account forthe season in 5-runner handicap chase atAyr (20.5f, good)21daysago Shouldremaincompetitivefollowingasmallriseprovidinghisjumpingholdsup TFRHHHII BHA125
Br B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Lynne Maclennan
B Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedwitheachrunforcurrentyardandgainedcompensationforalatefallatUttoxeterinJanuarywhenboltingupatChepstow(19.4f) inFebruary.Leftwithasimpletaskwhenfollowingupthere(19.4f)13daysagoandisrespectedonhisfirstforayintoveteranscompany.
TFRHHHII BHA122
Br B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR) John Kington J
O Twist Your Arm Partnership
B Mr Claude Menard
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserinhispompforNoelMeade.Fallenlongwayintheweightswithoutthreateningforpresentstable,finishinghollow secondbehindafacilewinnerhere(16.3f)inNovemberpriortopullingupatAintree.Easilypassedoverinafirst-timevisor. TFRHHIII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Visor worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 7, 9.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Thor de Cerisy (FR), 11-2 Champagne Mystery (IRE), 6-1 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE), 13-2 Numitor (GB), 17-2 Top Ville Ben (IRE), 9-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 12-1 Pink Legend (GB), 14-1 Le Ligerien (FR), 22-1 Francky du Berlais (FR), 40-1 Daly Tiger (FR)
NUMITOR shaped with bags of enthusiasm on his recent return at Exeter and, having slipped further in the weights, he makes a fair amount of appeal. Champagne Mystery shaped very well in a hot Cheltenham handicap on his penultimate start and is a big player on his first foray into veterans company, with Riders Onthe Storm also feared following an encouraging run at Doncaster 4 weeks ago
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NUMITOR 2.CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY (IRE) 3.RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE)
Today’s fixture plays host to the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ finale, which has been created to generate more opportunities for quality 10-year-old-plus chasers who might have found winning chances limited in other valuable races. The Jockey Club has also supported the race by funding a £10,000 bonus to any horse that wins the race and has also won another race in the series earlier on this season.
One horse, Le Ligerien, meets that criteria and is part of a ten horse field with jockey Brendan Powell on board. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled at 3.15pm to see whether the bonus is triggered on top of the £100,000 prize money on offer!
Our thanks go to Unibet for their continued support, and we look forward to the series expanding in 2024/25.
We would once again like to welcome the family of the late Tim Molony, five-time champion jump jockey, with a race named in his honour today.
• Born 14th September 1918 at Rathmore, Croom, Co Limerick, Eire
• Died 14th December, 1989
• Son of Captain William Molony MC (Royal Munster Fusiliers) A farmer, horse breeder, trainer and amateur jockey who owned and trained Hill Of Camas to win the 1915 Galway Plate.
• Elder brother of Martin Molony Champion NH & Flat jockey in Ireland and runner-up to Tim in Britain in 1949/50 NH championship.
• Educated: Mongret College, Limerick (shared a desk with Vincent O’Brien).
• Leading Amateur NH Jockey in Ireland: 1936 - 39
• Told by the Irish Turf Club to go professional as he was taking the bread and butter out of the mouths of the professionals. Didn’t wish to ride as a professional in Eire so came to the UK where there was more racing
• Champion NH Jockey Britain 5 times: 1948-49 (60 winners), 1949-50 (95 winners), 1950-51 (83 winners), 1951-52 (99 winners), 1954-55 (67 winners)
• Career total as British professional: 866 wins First NH jockey to achieve 500, 600, 700 & 800 winners. Total career wins circa 986
• First Winner in Britain: Bricett, owned by his mother Mrs Kitty Molony
• Four consecutive Champion Hurdles (still a record): 1951 Hatton’s Grace, 1952, 1953 and 1954 Sir Ken.
• Cheltenham Gold Cup: 1953 Knock Hard.
• Other big race wins: Notably 3 Sefton Chases, 3 Great Yorkshire Chases and 2 Champion Chases. The Grand National was the only top NH race in Britain and Ireland to elude him - he only finished placed
• Favourite course: Haydock Park He once went through the card here and we are delighted again to stage an annual race in his memory this afternoon
• Shared a plane with his brother Martin to help get round the courses, until it crashed with them on board
• Was said to be one of the first jockeys to ring round trainers for rides and became known as Telephone Tim.
• Only a major fall finished his career He broke his femur, ribs and dislocated his shoulder in a tumble at Uttoxeter in 1959 Was also known as the rubber man (his theory being to stay on until the horse hit the ground, as you didn’t have as far to fall).
• After retirement from the saddle became a trainer at Wymondham Manor, Leicestershire from 1960 to 1981 Had some success for a small yard with an average of 20 in training each year with placed horses in Group 3’s and winning handicaps such as the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar
THE TIM MOLONY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)
RACE FACTS - A
LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Jonjo O’Neill (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs YES INDEED
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs YES INDEED
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: BLAME THE GAME trained by C Gordan, Winchester & TIPTOP MOUNTAIN trained by R Walford, Blandford - both 211 miles.
O S
B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
3m 1f 125y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 YES INDEED (FR) (44) 2-234P4 7 12-0
Br B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Michael O’Flynn and Delancey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Marie-Christine Gabeur Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinningchaserinFranceandsomedecentplacedeffortsforthisyard,thoughranpoorlybothstarts inDecember StepbackintherightdirectionwhenfourthatSandown,albeitnotgettingcompetitive.
TFRHHHII BHA120
2 NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (23) 3-22511 8 11-11
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Brandywell (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mrs R. James Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr H. McDaid Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in first-time blinkers when winning at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) and backed that up when scoringoverthesameC&Dlastmonth.Mustentercalculations.
TFRHHHHH BHA117
3 TIPTOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) (12) 11-0341 D 9 11-11
Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - The Central Lady (IRE)
Bryan Carver J
O Mr R. J. Brown Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Pat Casey & Liam O’Doherty Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkfortheseasoninhard-foughtfashionatFontwell12daysagobuthasprovedvulnerable offmarkshigherthan114inthepast.
TFRHHHII BHA117
4 DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) (31) 1-31422 7 11-6
Br B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs Gail Kidd Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwicesuccessfuloverfencesataround3mlastseasonandresumedwinningwaysbackfrom5monthsoffoverhurdlesatWetherby (3m)inOctober GoodsecondbackoverlargerobstaclesatAintree(25f)andBangor(29.6f)sincesocomesintothereckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA112
5 INFLEXIBLE (FR) (23) 5-53233 6 11-4
Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Clemence (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O H Stephen Smith & The Gabbertas Family Tom George, Slad T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset & Patrice Gom HBA Media S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuch-improvedforminthisspherewhenrunner-upatHereford(25,2f)inJanuaryandbacked thatupwithgoodthirdatMarketRasenandWincanton.Likelytogowellagainbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHI BHA110
6 SPECIALACCEPTANCE (GB) (30) 52-2243 D
11 11-2
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Doubly Guest Gavin Sheehan J
O The Syndicators 2 Paul Webber, Banbury T
B Dr G. W. Guy Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWSomedecenteffortsindefeatthisseasonbutranpoorlyatLudlowlasttimeandhasonlyonewinfrom 28NHruns.
TFRHHIII BHA108
7 BLAME THE GAME (IRE) (62) U4-400P D 9 11-0
Br B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Redz Together Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Paddy Kinsella Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerlastseasonbutyettoplayasignificantrolethisterm.
TFRHHIII BHA106
8 CAPTAIN CLAUDE (IRE) (2) 311323 D BF 7 10-12
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Supreme (IRE) J
O Decimus Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
VAnthony Hone
B Mervyn Kidd Geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerlastspringandsuccessfulfirst2startsswitchedtothissphereatFontwellinNovember/ December Placednext3starts,thoughwasabitdisappointedbackFontwellonThursday. TFRHHHII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
by No 1, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin
No 4, 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), 9-2 Yes Indeed (FR), 5-1 Duke of Deception (IRE), Tip Top Mountain (IRE), 11-2 Inflexible (FR), 10-1 Special Acceptance (GB), 14-1 Blame The Game (IRE),
NO HUBS NO HOOBS is much improved for the fitting of blinkers and can make it 3 from 3 in this headgear given the manner of his most recent win at Wincanton. In-form pair Inflexible and Duke of Deception are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) 2.INFLEXIBLE (FR) 3.DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) 1ST
We have agreed with our vets that the screen should be erected, whenever a horse requires veterinary treatment on the course. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.
Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.
THE MICK SZILER NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams
(12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs HILL OF TARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams
(6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs HILL OF TARA LONGESTTRAVELLER: FIVEAFTERFOUR trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.
O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
3m 58y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ROCK STEADY EDDIE (GB) (16) 03-3632 6 12-0
Br Gr g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela Edward Austin (5) J
O Girsonfield Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B T. A. Williams Finnies Heavy Haulage S
Placed in a couple ofpoints and goingthe right wayoverhurdles, improving again when second in a
2 BOTH BARRELS (GB) (33) 343-432 6 11-13
BHA110
Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend Craig Nichol J
O Mrs A Marshall Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Mrs Philippa Stocker
Madetheframeall3startsinbumperslastseasonandsimilarstorysofaroverhurdles,finishingsecond onhandicapdebutatAyramonthago Looksconsistentratherthanprogressive.
TFRHHHII BHA109
3 KEABLE (IRE) (30) 6/426-4 7 11-12
Br B g Fame And Glory - Sarahs Quay (IRE)
Mr Ben Sutton (7) J
O Johnson White Racing Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Colm McHenry Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when in the frame in maiden hurdles at the start of 2023. Disappointing on both starts in handicapsbutmightstripfitterforlatestouting Hoodedforthefirsttime TFRHHIII BHA108
4 CREAM OF THE WEST (IRE) (16) 60-3121 8 11-12
Br B g Westerner - Clare Hogan (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Quandt & Cochrane
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Denis Roche Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Ayr (21.4f, soft) in December and has continuedontheupsince,justpushedouttolanda5-runnereventatHexhamlasttime.Leadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA108
5 HILL OF TARA (GB) (25) 1211F3 CD
Br B g Kayf Tara - Patsie Magern Charlie Deutsch J
O B B Racing Club Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr John Benfield Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsenthandicappingthisseason,winning4timesfrom6starts,latestatHereford(25.5f) inJanuary Bitbelowformoncompletedstartsincebuthadexcusesandhisstableisgoingwell.
6 ONE BIG BANG (IRE) (54) 50-434P D
TFRHHHII BHA106
Br Br g Masked Marvel - Boston du Berlais (FR) MrAlex Chadwick (7) J
O Big Bang Racing
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
James Owen, Newmarket T
The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORMVIEW6/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime,pulledupinnovicehurdleatPunchestown(23.7f,soft)54daysago.Firstrun foryardafterleavingP.Tobinandhasjoinedbang-in-formyard,soverymuchonetomonitorinthebetting. TFRHHHHI BHA106
7 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (30) U33436
Br B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE)
O Mrs Mairead Liston
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. Conroy Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnexposedhurdlerwhowasprogressingpriortolatestoutingatTaunton.Toosoontowritehimoff.
8 BEST LIFE (IRE) (38) 4D-403
TFRHHHII BHA104
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Gli Gli (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Hemmings Racing
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B John McDowell Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirstpastthepostonhissecondrunbetweentheflagsandbestefforttodateoverhurdleswhenthird inanoviceatDoncasterlasttime.Stepupintripshouldsuitonhandicapdebut,someritsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA100
9 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (7) 055331 6 11-3
Br B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O The Laura Horsfall Racing Club
Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicaphurdleatBangor(23.2f,heavy,11/1)7daysago,drivenout. Shouldgowellagainiftheracedoesn’tcometoosoon.
10
TFRHHHHI BHA99
FIVEAFTERFOUR (IRE) (33) 1-04313 D BF 6 11-2
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tarantella Lady Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerandmuchmorelikeitwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutatAyrinFebruary Solideffort therenexttimeandmightnothavereachedherlimit.
TFRHHHII BHA98
11 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (13) 265232 7 11-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) 13 days ago Back up in trip Notdiscounted.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA98
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 10, 11.
ProbableS.P’s: 9-2 Cream ofThe West (IRE), 6-1 One Big Bang (IRE), 13-2 Jalisco Star (IRE), 7-1 Both Barrels (GB), 9-1 Awesome Foursome (GB), 10-1 Hill of Tara (GB), Fiveafterfour (IRE), 14-1 Rock Steady Eddie (GB), 18-1 Spitalfield (IRE), 20-1 Best Life (IRE), 40-1 Keable (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
CREAM OF THE WEST is progressive and had something to spare at Hexham recently, so he’s preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Jalisco Star One Big Bang is another one to note starting out for a shrewd, in-form stable.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CREAM OFTHE WEST (IRE) 2.JALISCO STAR (IRE) 3.ONE BIG BANG (IRE)
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THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Venetia Williams
(12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs SI ELEGANT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams
(6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs SI ELEGANT LONGESTTRAVELLER: DREAMING BLUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 234 miles.
B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
2m 3f 203y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 GOOD WORK (FR) (14) 40P224
8 12-2
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
VIEW Frustrating sort who was outbattled on his penultimate start and produced a laboured effort at Uttoxeterlasttime.Notdiscountedifonagoingday. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 DREAMING BLUE (GB) (2) 503331
7 12-9(in 7lb ex)
Br B g Showcasing - Got To Dream Ben Godfrey (3) J
O Mr R. W. Devlin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Fittocks Stud Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwithplentytospareatFontwellacoupleofdaysagobutpenalisednow andthismightcometoosoon.
3 SI ELEGANT (FR) (22) 2/r26-3
TFRHHHII BHA112
6 11-13
Br B g Gemix (FR) - Melancholy Hill (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Roland Monnier & Yannick Fouin Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallydisappointingsofarunderRulesbutmoreencouragementwhenthirdinhandicapchaseat Leicesterondebutfornewyard Canfaremuchbetterthistime. TFRHHHHI BHA109
4 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (14) RU1313 D
7 10-11
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) Cillin Leonard (3) J
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatLeicesterinJanuarybeforedoublinghistallythereinMarch.CreditablethirdatUttoxeter sincebutotherslookbettertreated. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (27) 0P-4321
8 10-11
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Einsley Harries Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan
TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapchaseatDoncaster(19.1f,soft,11/8)27daysago.Unexposed asachaserandshouldhavemoretoofferinthissphere,somakesplentyofappeal.
6 ELLEON (FR) (15) 2-32532
TFRHHHHH BHA93
9 10-5
Br B g Martaline - Ailette Jonathan England J
O Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mr Patrick Fennessy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesingoodorder,blinkeredforthefirsttimewhensecondinahandicapchaseatFakenham15daysago. Cheekpiecesbackonnowbutshouldgivehisrunning.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHHI BHA87
2023: FAZAYTE (FR) 8 10 12 Caoilin Quinn 10-3 (Ryan Potter) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6.
Stewards Note:
SI ELEGANT: Following its run on 8/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pilgrims King (IRE), 9-2 Elleon (FR), 5-1 Si Elegant (FR), 11-2 Dreaming Blue (GB), 6-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 13-2 Good Work (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
PILGRIMS KING did well to get up (after meeting trouble) at Doncaster last time and he’s fancied to progress in this sphere, so he gets the nod over the consistent Elleon, with Si Elegant regarded as a player on just his second outing for Venetia Williams.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PILGRIMS KING (IRE) 2.ELLEON (FR) 3.SI ELEGANT (FR)
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First Race 1.30 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, March 25th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £75. - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (PenaltyValue £8169)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 -THE MY PENSION EXPERTCHALLENGERTWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINALHANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5915, the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier during the current season. £250 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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. My Pension Expert has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of My Pension Expert. The sponsorship payment of £1000 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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. 16 entries, 6 at £50 and 10 at £250Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (PenaltyValue £25720)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.40 - THE NEW RACINGTV APP CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5915, the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier during the current season. £250 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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. RacingTV has generously sponsored this race 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. 18 entries, 4 at £50 and 14 at £250. - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (PenaltyValue £25720)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.15 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE FINALE (CLASS 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £52030 to the winning horse The second to receive £23920, the third £11960, the fourth £5980, the fifth £2990 and the sixth £1490 for ten yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday priorto closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 14 entries at £500 - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £39750; Second £19870; Third £9940; Fourth £4970; Fifth £2480; Sixth £1240 (Penalty Value £52030) Weights raised 17lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.50 - THE TIM MOLONY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £84 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £67 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, 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 person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £84 - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.25 -THE MICK SZILER NOVICES’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb 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. 25 entries at £87. - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.00 -THE RACINGTVHANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £71 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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. 15 entries at £71. - Closed March 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£6059; Second £3029;Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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