NON-RUNNER

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B E. Ryan Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler for Kieran Purcell. Tongue strap on for yard/handicap debut with lots to prove

7 BERTIE’S BANDANA (IRE) (64) 05-06UP

Br B g Notnowcato - Alright Kitty (IRE)

O DYDB Marketing Limited

TFRHHIII BHA96

6 11-4

Jamie Brace (7) J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B John O’Connor Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft) 64 days ago

Cheekpieces on 1st time Others more persuasive.

8 EZ TIGER (IRE) (27) 45F-030

TFRHHIII BHA90

6 11-1

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Bryan Carver J

O Mr N Rodway & Partner Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Joseph Smiddy Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown some promise on his last 2 starts, not enjoying a clear run when strong-finishing eighth of 17 in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 27 days ago Up in

9 BALINESKER BEACH (IRE) (17) 1-P0035 8 10-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Minnie Ray (IRE)

O Mrs P. Awdry

B Miss Pauline Gallagher & Mr J. Quinn

Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer Failed to build on previous promise when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago Cheekpieces are reached for now.

10 MYSTIC MAN (IRE) (25) 1-P2400

10-8 Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE)

O The Dragon Partnership

B Peter and Maria Byrne Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

VIEW NON RUNNER.

11

(GER) (12) 000P

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Tiangua

Powell

O Mr Bob Wilson David Bridgwater Stow-on-the-Wold

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Wilson Contractors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has cut little ice on sole outing in bumpers and all 3 runs over hurdles. It’s easy to look elsewhere.

12 ACE TIME (GB) (14) 500-6P0

9 10-2

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Desert Run (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mr B. Dowling J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B W. G. H. Barrons & Thomas Barrons Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner late in 2021. However, his form has nosedived since and last of 8 in 2m Doncaster handicap 14 days ago

13 READY TO PLEASE (GB) (26) 0PPP-0

7 10-2

HHIII BHA70

Br B m Kayf Tara - Ready To Crown (USA) James Davies J

O Braybrooke Lodge Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Mr Neil Jennings & Mrs Amanda Jennings WELLAND VALLEY FEEDS LTD, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Had wind op/first run since leaving Caroline Bailey when last of 13 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 26 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA45

2022: PILSDON PEN 5 11 6 Rex Dingle 13-8 (Jeremy Scott) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7, 9, 11. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 7, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Blue Shark (IRE), 11-2 Ez Tiger (IRE), 6-1 Bertie B (GB), 8-1 Balinesker Beach (IRE), 10-1 Titanium Bullet (IRE), 14-1 Lifetime Legend (IRE), Tellairsue (GER), 25-1 Cap St Vincent (FR), 40-1 Bertie’s Bandana (IRE), Ace Time (GB), 100-1 Ready To Please (GB)

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EZ TIGER didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when a strong-finishing eighth at Doncaster yet can race off a 2lb lower mark here so is worth siding with. Blue Shark rates the obvious danger in his quest for a five-timer, with handicap debutant Bertie B and Fakenham third Lifetime Legend two to consider for place purposes.

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 4lbs.

Leading course trainer (17-22): Mrs P Sly (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs WILLIAM CODY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hobson (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs FANZIO

Weightwatcher: FANZIO won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 22lb to 108. Longest Traveller: ROOSTER COGBURN trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 276 miles.

1 TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) (26) 123-141 D 8 11-5

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Profile over fences is a positive one, displaying a terrific attitude and better than ever when recording win number 5 at Uttoxeter a month ago 6lb rise makes life harder but he’s likely to give it another very good shot.

2 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (27) 021213 CD BF 6 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Wistow Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Martyn Royston Davis Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Already a much better chaser than hurdler, gaining his second win over 20f at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Unable to justify favouritism at Doncaster a month alter but it wasn’t a bad effort and he’s on the same mark here.

3 FANZIO (FR) (14) 3234U4 D

8 11-3

Br B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Richard Hobson Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B Jean Brest R H Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasfallenalongwayintheweightssincehislatestsuccessinahandicapchaseatPerthbackinApril2021 and was soon done with at Doncaster a fortnight ago Blinkers now the headgear of choice.

4 ROOSTER COGBURN (IRE) (18) 1FP-561

10 11-2

BHA108

Br B g Westerner - Hollygrove (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Gwilym J. Morris Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Oliver and Salome Brennan Gwilym J. Morris & Son S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped well and had plenty in hand when landing 7-runner handicap chase at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago Unproven over this trip but merits serious respect from new mark.

5 NORTHERN POET (IRE) (27) 632/-1P4

8 11-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) James Davies J

O The Hope Springs Syndicate Nick Gifford, Findon T

B David Russell Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who opened his hurdles account back from an 18-month absence in a 12-runner novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f,good to soft). Heavydefeat next time andunsuited by drop to2m on chasedebut herea month ago. TFRHHHII BHA107

2022: DORKING LAD 7 11 13 Jamie Moore 13-8 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 William Cody (GB), 5-2 Tip Top Mountain (IRE), 11-4 Rooster Cogburn (IRE), 11-1 Northern Poet (IRE), 12-1 Fanzio (FR)

TIP TOP MOUNTAIN’s revised mark asks a new question of him but his profile as a chaser is a good one and his superb attitude will also stand him in excellent stead. He shades the vote in favour of Rooster Cogburn (huge threat if he stays this trip) and William Cody TIMEFORM

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