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High-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.
TIMEFORMVIEW
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
= New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘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.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to 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.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
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Race Conditions can be found on page 23
Stewards
Gordan Markham (Chief Steward)
Roger Bellamy (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Polly Greco, Tracey Hamilton, Anthony McGlone
Starters
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
Paul Champion
Clerk of the Scales
Jeremy Lind
Handicapper
Chris Nash
Veterinary Officer
Sally Bate
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Louise Sheridan
Elizabeth Budden
John Bramhill
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Worthington
Dr Piers Renhold
Dr Chris Rollason
Nurse
Sue Pateman
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
Commentator
David Fitzgerald
Veterinary Surgeons
Richard Meers (Senior)
Gemma Lamble
Mike Barton
Chairman
Julian Taylor Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
Nick Wright
Bobby Jackson
General Manager
James Wilcox
Clerk of the Course
Roderick Duncan
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Bradley Prescott
Farrier
Steve Wright
Safeguarding Lead
James Wilcox
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Roderick Duncan
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There is directional signage along the concourse level or for further direction please ask a member of staff
The Peterborough Chase Restaurant offers both two course and three course, with light afternoon tea, menu options Your table is reserved for the day in the restaurant, which boasts panoramic views of track and the parade ring Dine in Style in the Peterborough Chase Restaurant.
FAVOURITES BAR
Fully stocked bar.
HURDLES BAR AND BISTRO
Located on the ground floor, Hurdles
Bistro offers an informal sit down meal where you can enjoy hot dishes of the day including our roast of the day and fish & chips. Food prices start from £4.70.
LENTON’S BAR
Located on the ground floor, Lenton’s offers a fully stocked bar as well as a variety of light meals, including our pie of the day, soup of the day and freshly made baguettes. Food prices start from £3.20
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)
RACE
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): F O’Brien (32 wins from 121 runners, 26%) runs SCHOOL DAYS OVER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 23 runners, 43%) runs MR MACKAY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: NO POST ON SUNDAYS trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 141 miles.
colours no horse
1 BOOK OF VERSE (USA) (41) 5
Br Ch g Curlin (USA) - Silvester Lady
O Withers Winners
B Mr Aaron Sones
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedmodestdisplayoverhurdlesafter5monthsoffatUttoxeterinAugust.
2 JIMMY BOY (IRE) (43) 0-503F6
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Bing Lass (IRE)
O Hasmonean Racing
B Martin Keating
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerwhoranrespectablywhensixthof14in18fmaidenatBallinrobe(goodtosoft)onfinalrun forW.J.Burke43daysago Cheekpiecesretainedonfirststartforfledglingtrainerandneedsconsidering.
3 SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE) (184) 123P24-
Br Br g Ocovango - Landenstown Rose (IRE)
O Dark Horse Racing Ltd
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedausefulprospectinbumpers,winningatMarketRasenondebutbeforeanexcellentsecondinCheltenham Listedevent.Arathermixedbagoverhurdlessincebutsetsaclearstandardonthepickofhisformnonetheless.
5 MR MACKAY (IRE) (22) 2435-3
4 11-2
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Philip Heskin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
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6 NO POST ON SUNDAYS (IRE) (-) 4 10-9
TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonhisfirst3startsinbumpers,includinginaListedcontestatCheltenhamonNewYear’sDay.Shapedbetterthanthe distancebeatensuggestssenthurdlingwhenthirdatWorcester(2m)lastmonthandentitledtodobetteroverthislongertrip
Br B f Mahler - Seventh Surprise (IRE) Max Kendrick J
O Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Knocktartan House Stud Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMahlerfilly.Dam,unraced,closelyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdler/chaser(stayed21/2m)GusMacraeand fairlyuseful21/2mhurdlewinnerVictoryMill.Wearshood.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2022: NO
TFRHHHII BHA-
CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS School Days Over(IRE), 5-2 MrMackay(IRE), 9-2JimmyBoy(IRE), 18-1 No Post On Sundays (IRE), 40-1 Tampico Rocco (IRE), 150-1 Book of Verse (USA)
PLAY SMARTER
SCHOOL DAYS OVER proved expensive to follow over hurdles last season, but he sets a clear standard on the pick of his form and is worth one more chance on his return to action. Mr Mackay can improve on his opening effort in this sphere at Worcester last month and is feared most ahead ofJimmy Boy, who sets out for the upwardly-mobile stable of James Owen.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCHOOL DAYS OVER (IRE)
BOY (IRE)
PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE
BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (PenaltyValue £5809.10)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): B Pauling (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs CHESS PLAYER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs HIDDEN DEPTHS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHODINI trained by O Greenall & J Guerrie, Malpas, 144 miles.
colours no horse
1 HIDDEN DEPTHS (IRE) (7) 4-14241 D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Liber Nauticus (IRE)
O Mr A. J. Russell
B Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple Flat/hurdleswinnerwho made awinning chase debut at Kempton duringthe spring. Modestform since but resumedwinningwayswithacareerbestatSedgefieldlastweek,plentyinhand.Needsconsideringunderapenalty
2 WHODINI (IRE) (98) 4101-6F
Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Malcolm Jones and John Norbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Robert McGurgan Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedformswitchedtofences,offthemarkondebutinthissphereatNewcastleanddoubledhistallyatAyr(16.5f,good)
3 CHESS PLAYER (IRE) (40) 4P-1321 C
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Merci Jandrer (FR)
O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie
B Con O’Keeffe Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerinMayandcomeshereonthebackofacareer-bestsuccessin5-runnerhandicapchase atStratford(19.4f,soft)40daysago 7lbriselooksjustifiedandbigshout.
4
CULLEN (IRE) (183) 363105-
Ch g Hillstar - Minnie Maguire (IRE)
B P. and Mrs B. Kelly
Gotoffthemarkatthirdtimeofaskingwheneasilylanding4-runnernovicehurdleatDoncasterinDecember.Downthefield bothstartsinhandicapssincesosomethingtoprovenowchasing.Placedonlastof3startsinIrishpoints.
5 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (16) 1213U2
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkoverfencesatStratfordinAprilandawinneratCartmelandSouthwellsince.Modest effortsnext2startsbutbouncedbackwhensecondatPlumpton.Returntofurtherwillsuit.
6 MAGISTRATO (FR) (16) 214265
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Cole, Solihull
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWonnovices’handicapchaseonfinaloutingforPaulNichollsatWarwick(16.2f)inMayandrantoasimilarlevelonfirst2startsfor currentyard ModesteffortatStratford(19.4f)inJulyandremainsunprovenbeyond2m.Respectedrunbackoverhurdleslatest.
7 FRIARY ROCK (FR) (27) 2-13434 D
TFRHHIII BHA108
8 11-2
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) Brian Hughes J
O The 1759 Syndicate
B Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreturnatPerth(2m4f)inMaybutproducedmodesteffortslast3starts.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor
Probable S.P’s: 9-4
TFRHHIII BHA102
2022: RACE ABANDONED
CHESS PLAYER resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Stratford 6 weeks ago and a 7lb rise looks onthe lenient side. Hidden Depths had plentyin hand at Sedgefield last week so is an obvious threat under a penalty, with Line of Descent best of the others.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): F O’Brien (32 wins from 121 runners, 26%) runs SAINTJAGUEN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 23 runners, 43%) runs BENNY SILVER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: EMILYWADE trained by S England, Guiseley, 143 miles.
Unabletodeliveronfirst2startsinthisspherebutseeminglytookastepintherightdirectionwhenthirdina19f
TOWN (GB) (33) 33/3-626
B g Kayf Tara - Kind Heart
B R. Kent & Donald McCain Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhogotbackontrackinafirst-timehoodwhenrunner-upatSouthwellinMay.Thatequipment leftofffollowinganotherbreathingopandhewas modestbackdownto2matthatvenueamonthago
3 SIR CANFORD (IRE) (16) 0/-3410P D
Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Alexander Divine
O Racing To Profit Syndicate 2 & Partner
B Thomas Maher
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverhurdlesatthethirdattemptforthisyardin21/2mUttoxeterhandicapinJuly.Heavy defeatsbothstartssinceandhe’snowinachangeofheadgear
4 SAINTJAGUEN (FR) (65) 5-433
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Soif d’Aimer (FR)
O Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B H. Tibeuf Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinbumpersandmadeapromisinghurdlingdebutwhenthirdof7in16.5fnoviceatMarketRaseninJune.Not inquitethesameformoverthesameC&D2monthslaterbutheretainsabitofpotentialonthisquickswitchtohandicaps.
5 ANGER MANAGEMENT (GB) (35) 153P-01 C D 4 11-7
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Despatch Sean Bowen J
O BB Thoroughbreds John Ryan, Newmarket T
B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Russell Developments S
TIMEFORMVIEWCaused an upset in 4-runnerjuvenile event here a yearago and looked well at home over19.6fwhen doublingtallyatBangoramonthago Up4lbbuthecangivenitanothergoodgo
6 LUCKY’S DREAM (GB) (11) 00//015//-
Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Dream Esteem
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse
B R. S. Brookhouse
TFRHHHHH BHA97
8 11-7
Jack Quinlan J
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerat10fonFlatbutbetterformontheAWthanturf.Firsthurdlesoutingsince2020but representsayardingoodformandthemarketmayproverevealing.
7 EMILY WADE (IRE) (99) 12-2230 D
Br Ch m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Bealath Champ (IRE)
O Mr Stephen Smith
TFRHHHII BHA95
6 11-2
Jonathan England J
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Sunnyhill Stud & Kiernan Leavy RSH Bradford Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade second handicap start a winning one at Southwell in March. Placed on next 4 outings priorto takingabackwardstepwhenlastseeninJuly Likelytobouncebackgivenoverallprofile.
8 BENNY SILVER (IRE) (41) 25303-2 BF
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Red Allie (IRE)
O Twiston-Davies Equine
TFRHHHII BHA90
5 11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Pat Smith Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadshownpromiseinbumpersandofferedmoreonhisthirdattemptoverhurdleswhenthirdinnoviceatDoncaster(16.6f)inJanuary, stayingonlate ThatraceworkedoutwellandhefoundonlyonetoogoodonAugusthandicapdebutatUttoxeter.Moretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA90
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2022: RACE ABANDONED
Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 6, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
CHAMPAGNE TOWN: Following its run on 7/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
EMILYWADE: Following its run on 3/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Benny Silver (IRE), 7-2 SaintJaguen (FR), 11-2 Anger Management (GB), 8-1 Lucky’s Dream (GB), 17-2 Champagne Town (GB), 12-1 Emily Wade (IRE), 20-1 Sir Canford (IRE), 22-1 Mikhailovich (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BENNY SILVER couldn’t quite justify support on reappearance/handicap debut at Uttoxeter in August but it was a promising run nonetheless and he looks ahead of his mark for a yard going great guns. Saint Jaguen should have more to offer and is feared, along with Anger Management.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENNY SILVER (IRE)
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £238,973 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
£8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): C Longsdon (14 wins from 115 runners, 12%) runs IF I SAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs REGARDE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLLOW RON trained by O Greenall & J Guerrie, Malpas, 144 miles.
2m 7f 129y
colours no horse age st-lb
1 REGARDE (IRE) (217) 21/4654- D
6 12-0
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazaryne (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Mr Frank McAleavy Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Philip O’Connor BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyachievedamodestleveloverhurdleslastseasonbutthisformerIrishpointwinnerstillappealsas onelikelytogoontobetterthingsoverfences.Interestingrunner TFRHHHHH BHA94
2 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (172) 122123- C D 7 11-10
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE) J
O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr Nigel Peters Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona25fcoursehandicaphurdleinFebruaryEndedhistimewithCharlieLongsdonwithabelow-formthirdof4atFontwell inAprilandnowrevertstofencesfornewstableafter6monthsoffYardwonthisracein2021.
BHA
3 HONNEUR DE SIVOLA (FR) (16) 6-225P2
6 11-9
Br Ch g Petillo (FR) - Loachapoka (GER) Ben Poste J
O Mr John Griffin
B Mr Gilles Trapenard & Mr Max Trapenard
Clare Hobson, Royston T
Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanencouragingstarttohischasingcareer,finishingsecondaround2mhereandatMarketRasenatthestart ofthesummer Notatsamelevelonhisnext2outingsandlatestPlumptonsecondcameinaweakrace
4 DECORATION OF WAR (IRE) (15) 40-0450
Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Sea Paint (IRE)
O The Regal Eagles
8 11-7
HHHII BHA89
Hammond J
Young, Sneads Green T
B Clare Castle Farm Berkeley Carter Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedmodesteffortsin4startsoverfenceslastsummerandhasyettostepupthisyear.Refitted cheekpiecesneedtomakeadifference.
5 CLAUDE ALMIGHTY (FR) (28) 0/00P-60
Br Br g Fuisse (FR) - Belle Sauvage (FR)
6 11-2
Worsley (3) J
O TheseGirlsCan Racing Club Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr Florent Lanier
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldinbumpers/overhurdles,includingonhandicapdebut4weeksago.
6 IF I SAY (IRE) (37) 0-0232F
Br B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Wandering Star (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA82
6 11-1
Cian Chester (10) J
O Stratford Racecourse 3 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr Eamon Devlin Merribelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced3timesoverfencesthissummerandwasinprocessofrunningcreditablyagainwhendeparting 2outatWorcesterlasttime.Shouldbeintheshake-up
7 HOLLOW RON (IRE) (92) 003-410
TFRHHHHI BHA81
5 10-13
Br B g Beat Hollow - Kiltiernan Road Henry Brooke J
O Mr P. Scott Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Denis Phelan Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedmarketsupportin6-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23f)inJune.UnabletodeliveratWorcesterwithcheekpiecesadded (retained)thefollowingmonthbutit’sstillearlydaysandthisformerpointwinnermaybouncebacknowchasingaftera3-monthbreak.
8 OUT FOR THE COUNT (IRE) (21) 0-PP63U
Br B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE)
O 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose
TFRHHHHI BHA79
5 10-4
Philip Armson (3) J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Ms Annemarie Wrynn PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestoverhurdlesandunseatedatthefirstonrecentUttoxeterchasedebut.
TFRHHIII BHA70
9 CARAPAZ (IRE) (33) 00P065
5 10-3
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Winding Bae (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O The David Dennis Racing Club David Dennis, Banbury T
B Kedrah House Stud DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnable to complete both starts in points and finished a remote fifth of8 at Southwell (20.5f) in this headgearcombinationlasttime.
10 MAWLOOD (IRE) (3) 54060P
TFRHHIII BHA69
7 10-2
Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA) J
O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerin2021butlittletoshoutaboutsince,includingoverfences.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRIIIII BHA66
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4,
Stewards Note:
HOLLOW RON: Following its run on 10/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
MAWLOOD: Following its run on 7/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 If I Say (IRE), 11-4 Regarde (IRE),, 5-1 Hollow Ron (IRE), 11-2 Honneur de Sivola (FR), 20-1 Decoration of War (IRE), 22-1 Carapaz (IRE), 25-1 Out For The Count (IRE), 100-1 Claude Almighty (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
REGARDE has the profile of one who could fare a lot better now chasing and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. If I Say has shown he can be very competitive from his mark and is second choice ahead of Hollow Ron, who like the selection is a chase newcomer with a point win to his name.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
FACTS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): F O’Brien (32 wins from 121 runners, 26%) runs BLUE SANS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 23 runners, 43%) runs BALLINTUBBER
BOY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: UNSPEAKABLE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 189 miles.
colours no horse
st-lb 1 BALLINTUBBER BOY (IRE) (35) 1641-PP
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Manhattan Babe (IRE)
2 EDISON KENT (IRE) (15) 5-0P422 BF
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE)
Mr S. Gorman
Winnerofa big-field Killarneymaiden hurdle forJessica Harrington
justonetoogooduppedto25fatWarwick(good)recently
3 BLUE SANS (IRE) (33) 62-4111
Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - California Blue (FR)
O The FOB Racing Partnership 12
B Mrs Ann McGrath Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWOna4-timerfollowingahat-trickof3mSouthwellhandicapwinsonvariousground-types.Morewillbe neededagainafteranotherriseintheweightsbutmeritsplentyofrespectincurrentmood.
4 POTTLERATH (IRE) (15) 114453 D
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)
8
O Lost In The Summer Wine Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Nicholas Teehan Matt Sheppard Racing, XTL Security S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesoverhurdlesduring2022andsproutedwingsoverfencesatthestartofthesummer,completingahat-trickatBangor.Creditablethird onsecondstartbackinthissphereatWarwick(23/4lengthstofindwiththere-opposingrunner-upthere,EdisonKent).Couldn’truleout.
5 THE QUESTIONER (IRE) (170) 211343-
Br Ch g Ask - Cush Bach (IRE)
O The Salmon Family
B R. McCarthy
7 10-13
Henry Brooke J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona3mhandicaphurdleatAscotinNovemberandmadeasuccessfulswitchtofencesatDoncasterbeforeexcellentthirdinNorthWalesNationalat BangorRespectablethirdreturnedtothissphereatStratford(26.4f,soft)whenlastseeninAprilandbigchancehere,providedhe’sfullytuned-up
TFRHHHHH BHA98
6 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (162) F00P1-0 BF 5 10-7
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE)
Jack Tudor J
O Mr S. Chappell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Jack O’Dwyer
NAF S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestonfirst4startsoverhurdlesbut,infirst-timetonguetie,showedmuchimprovedformwhenwinninghandicapuppedto3mat TauntoninMarch.WasbeatenalongwayatWarwicknexttimeandneedstogetbackontrackherefollowingabreak.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHIII BHA92
2022: RACE ABANDONED
Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
THE QUESTIONER: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.
UNSPEAKABLE: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Blue Sans (IRE), 3-1 Edison Kent (IRE), 7-2 The Questioner (IRE), 11-2 Pottlerath (IRE), 12-1
Unspeakable (IRE), 16-1 Ballintubber Boy (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
In what looks like a pretty trappy affair, THE QUESTIONER could be the answer He didn’t go on as hoped following a promising start over fences last season but he’s profile in this sphere is a largely progressive one and he resumes on a manageable mark (just 1lb higher than for his chase debut success at Doncaster in January). Edison Kent holds Pottlerath based on their recent meeting at Warwick and he is feared most ahead ofthe in-form but up-in-the-weights Blue Sans.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE QUESTIONER (IRE) 2.EDISON KENT (IRE) 3.BLUE SANS (IRE)
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for three yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 70 runners, 11%) runs SULEIMAN ARTIST
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 23 runners, 43%) runs SULEIMAN ARTIST
LONGESTTRAVELLER: THEINCROWD trained by G Ahern, Ireland.
1m 5f 148y
colours no horse st-lb
1 BEAMING LIGHT (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B g Harbour Law - Beaming Richie McLernon J
O Mr R G Robinson & Mr R D Robinson Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B RG & RD Robinson Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHarbourLawgelding.DammodestmaidenonFlat(stayed6f). TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CALL ITADAAY (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Sleeper Jack Quinlan J
O Mr J. Clutterbuck P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Miss A. Gibson Fleming Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAdaaygelding.Dam11.6f/11/2mwinner TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GIDDYUPADINGDONG (IRE) (-) 11-0
Br Ch g El Kabeir (USA) - Wind Inher Sleeves (USA)
Bradley Harris (5) J
O Mr G. Wells Milton Harris, Warminster T
B Mighty Universe Ltd Bresbet, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW El Kabeir gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 5f-1m winner Xian Express. Dam 2-y-o
5fwinner Yarddowellinthissphere.
4 HILL SPIRIT (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Calare (IRE)
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner
TFRHHHII BHA-
Nick Scholfield J
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Godolphin Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £18,000 3-y-o, Teofilo gelding. Closely related to 7f winner Fall of Rome. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner. Yard/ownerswonthiswithsimilartypein2021andhe’sgottobeofinterest.
5 IT’S A MIRACLE (GB) (-)
Br B g Mayson - Tuscan Light
11-0
TFRHHHHH BHA-
Harry Kimber (3) J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B D. A. Thorpe
TIMEFORMVIEWMaysongelding.Half-brotherto1m-11/2mwinnerTorolight.Dam,11.7fwinner,half-sisterto13fbumper winner/fairlyusefulhurdleraround2mWeatherFront.Likelytypeonpaper
6 NO GUARANTEE (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
11-0
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr G. Woods Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Littleton Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTheGurkhagelding.Dam2-y-o6fwinner.
7 PIERREFONDS (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
11-0
Br B g Camelot - Denga (IRE) Jamie Moore J
O Mr Jack Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Haras de la Perelle
TIMEFORMVIEWCamelot gelding. Brotherto fairlyuseful 7.5f-1 1/2m winnerDenia and half-brotherto 8.5f-9.5fwinner inFranceJustAPerfectDay.Dam7.5f/1mwinnerinFrance.
8 SPITFIRE BRIDGE (GB) (-) 11-0
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Marc Goldstein J
O The Affordable Partnership
Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S
TIMEFORMVIEWSixtiesIcongelding.Brotherto2winners,includingfairhurdlerGraffiti.DammaidenonFlat(stayed7f).
TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SULEIMAN ARTIST (IRE) (-) 11-0
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tanyeli (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Teme Valley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B J. McAteer & L. McAteer
TIMEFORMVIEWZoffanygelding.Half-brotherto4winners,includingfairhurdler/fairlyusefulchaserForEveryoneand SpeedMerchant.Wearstonguestrap.Likelytypeonpaperforred-hotstable.
10 THEINCROWD (IRE) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
11-0
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Sabaidee (IRE) Miss Josephine Townend (3) J
O Mr Rory O’Callaghan G. Ahern, Ireland T
B Mount Coote Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFastCompanygelding.Half-brotherto3winnersonFlat,includingwinnerupto13/4mBillyNoMates. Dam13/4m-17fwinner.InterestingIrishrunnerandriderhasafinerecordinbumpers.
11 TOPKAPI (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
11-0
Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Cape Spirit (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWBobby’sKittengelding.Half-brothertofair11.4fwinnerCitySpirit.DammaidenonFlat(stayed13/4m). AppealingrunnerforleadingFlatyard.
12 MAY DANCER (GB) (-)
HHHHI BHA-
Br B f Mayson - Barathea Dancer (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr P. D. West Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
B P D West Christine Dunnett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mayson filly Closely related to useful 1m winner Magnificent. Dam lightly raced over hurdles, 1 1/4m winneronFlat.
13 SAVED LIZZIE (GB) (-) 10-7
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch f Recharge (IRE) - Lady Artiste (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Hook Lane Syndicate Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B World Racing Network EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRechargefilly Dam7f/1mwinner
14 SIMPLY BELLE (GB) (-) 10-7
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B f Jack Hobbs - London Bells Tom Bellamy J
O Mr G. Saville David Dennis, Banbury T
B Porlock Vale Stud DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsfilly Damunraced.
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9.
TFRHHHII BHA-
2022: RACE ABANDONED
ProbableS.P’s: 5-1SuleimanArtist(IRE),6-1HillSpirit(GB),15-2Topkapi(GB),8-1Pierrefonds(GB),17-2Giddyupadingdong(IRE), 12-1 Theincrowd (IRE), 16-1 It’s A Miracle (GB), 18-1 Saved Lizzie (GB), 25-1 Call It Adaay (GB), Spitfire Bridge (GB), Simply Belle (GB), 33-1 Beaming Light (GB), 40-1 No Guarantee (GB), 66-1 May Dancer (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
A bumper for unraced 3-y-os and the betting may help sort them out with HILL SPIRIT, Suleiman Artist and Topkapi selected as the three against the field as things stand
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HILL SPIRIT 2.SULEIMAN ARTIST (IRE) 3.TOPKAPI
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIMEDISTANCE
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First Race 2.35 - THE RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £40 - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.10 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £55 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £55 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £55. - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.45 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 4th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £36 - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80) Weights lowered 2lb. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.20 - THE MAYOR OF HUNTINGDON CHARITY RACE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Mayor of Huntingdon will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £40 - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.55 - THE CLIVE GRAHAM MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The family and friends of Clive Graham have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £50 - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.30 - THE RACING TV “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 4th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 8th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £20 - Closed October 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
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