Huntingdon Racecard - Wednesday 13th March

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

B g Poliglote - Topira (FR) Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance

TFRHHHHI BHA161 Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

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

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = 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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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

5. JOCKEYS

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. 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)

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HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)

LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(19-24):G LMoore (19wins from 124 runners, 15%) runsCALLOFFTHEDOGS &TWENTYTWENTY TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):NTwiston-Davies (5wins from 25 runners, 20%) runsSUPASUNRISE WEIGHTWATCHER:TWENTYTWENTYwon offa handicap mark of107, his rating is nowdown 7lbto 100 LONGESTTRAVELLER:FAMILYPOTtrained bySWLewis, Brecon, 172 miles.

FIRST RACE 1.10

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

Br

2m 7f 129y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TWENTYTWENTY (IRE) (61) FPU013 D

9 12-0

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Distinctive Look (IRE) Niall Houlihan J

O Mark Albon and Gary Moore

Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Wertheimer & Frere KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGraduallywarmedtohistaskunderamoreforcefulridewhencapitalisingonmuch-reducedmarkatWincanton(25f,heavy) inDecember Backedthatupwhenthirdfrom5lbhighermarkoverC&Damonthlater.Shouldbecompetitiveagain. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 KANKIN (GB) (45) 23-3164 C 8 12-0

Br Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga Bryan Carver J

O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Wood Hall Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetteredformheshowedoverhurdleswhenmakingawinningchasedebutatHuntingdon(19.9f)inOctober Notsogoodat UttoxeteramonthlaterbutbitmorelikeitwhenfourthatDoncaster(19f)45daysago Stepupintripmayhelpnow. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 CALL OFF THE DOGS (IRE) (28) 3P/U21/-P 9 11-11

Br Ch g Bienamado (USA) - Lady Charmere (IRE) Marc Goldstein J

O Mr Brian Tetley Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Padraig McKernan KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning5-runnerhandicapchaseatPlumpton(25.7f,good,6/5)2yearsagobutwas unabletodeliveronfirstrunsinceatFontwelllastmonth.Thisoughttorevealmore TFRHHIII BHA97

4 RAMORE WILL (IRE) (93) 1541-0P D

13 11-7

Br Gr g Tikkanen (USA) - Gill Hall Lady Freddie Gordon (5) J

O Mr E. J. Farrant Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr W. Porter Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran.Tastedsuccess3timesoverfenceslastterm,includingonfinalstartatPlumpton(19.7f)inApril.However,neverfiredin 2startsuponreturninglatelastyear Linesupherewithyardamongstthewinnersif3-monthbreakhashadpositiveeffect. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 DUSAUTIOR (GB) (107) 133-000 D

6 11-5

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Denisette (FR) Henry Brooke J

O Botticelli Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Yorton Farm Stud Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhoperformedmodestlyintrioofquick-firenovice/maidenhurdlerunslatelastyear.However,longertrippromises tosuitnowhandicappingwithhisgoodyardboastingagoodrecordinthissphere.Cheekpiecesaddedtotonguetie.Hadwindop TFRHHHII BHA91

6 GALWAY MAHLER (IRE) (20) PP3P11 CD

7 11-5

Br Ch g Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Mr Peter Oppenheimer & Mrs Linda Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Sandra Curley

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodelinrecentmonths,openinghisaccountoverC&DinJanuaryandfollowedupingoodstyle atLingfield(23.5f,heavy)3weeksago,alwaysholdingon.Expectedtobebangthereagainup5lb

7 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (28) 31P224 C

TFRHHHHH BHA91

8 11-4

Br B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA) Finn Lambert (5) J

O Jump For Fun Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhodoubledcareertallyatWarwick(20f)inNovemberandlargelygavehisrunningsubsequently, creditablefourthof10inhandicapchaseatHereford(20.9f)4weeksago Stepsbackupintripnow. TFRHHHII BHA90

8 MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (15) 522621

7 11-1

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR) Alex Edwards J

O High and Low Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyheldformsinceopeningchaseaccountatStratford(19.5f)intheautumn,provinghisstamina whenbagging4-runnerLeicesterhandicapchase(22.7f)15daysago Notdismissedup3lb

TFRHHHHI BHA87

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

9 DOYENS DE ANTE (IRE) (58) 21-14UP CD

8 11-0

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - De Street (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Sneads Green T

B R. J. Whitford Berkeley Carter Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformlastspring,winningback-to-backhandicapsatChepstow/overC&D BehindwhenunseatingatFontwellinMaythough,andwasunableto makeanimpactbackfrom8monthsoffwhenpulledupatHereford(25.2f)inJanuary.Maywellbesharperforthatnowreturnedtothisvenue. TFRHHHII BHA86

10 FAMILY POT (FR) (28) 3-30003 D

9 10-11

Br Gr g Monitor Closely (IRE) - Nikitries (FR) Connor Brace J

O Mr Brian Davies Sheila Lewis, Brecon T

B Mrs Sabine Bochu & Mrs Sabrina Czyz

TIMEFORMVIEWFormhasbeenupanddownsofarthistermbuthetookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenthirdatHereford (20.9f)lastmonth,shapingasthoughthisstepbackupintripwouldsuit.Onetobearinmindagain. TFRHHHII BHA83

11 EST ILLIC (IRE) (50) 3-62P43 D

10 10-8

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B Gerry Ross S J D Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPairof2mwinsattheendof2020buthasdrawnablanksince.Seemedtoonlyconsenttorunonwhen racewasallbutoverwhenthirdof10inhandicapatLeicester(22.7f)inJanuary.

12 DEJA ROUGE (FR) (34) P5-PP0P

TFRHHHII BHA80

7 10-7

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Roselia Rouge (FR) Lee Edwards J

O Mrs Jane Hanson Kate Hazard, Skillington T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form for Gordon Elliott and has yet to fire for present stable, including on chase debut here (19.8f)5weeksago.

13 BOYS OF WEXFORD (GB) (22) 3-P4P63

TFRHIIII BHA79

7 10-6

Br B g Millenary - Floradorado David Noonan J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B T. C. Dawson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWImmediateimprovementfortheswitchtofenceslastterm,scoringondebutinthissphereatUttoxeterandplacednext3starts Low-keyeffortsinitially thistermbutmuchmorelikeit(infirst-timecheekpieces)whenthirdatMarketRasen(19f)3weeksago Notdiscountedfromthislowlymark.

TFRHHHII BHA78

14 BOLBERRY DOWN (IRE) (40) 2-P53PP 8 10-2

Br Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Miss Barbados (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Mr David Yeadon & Mrs Linda Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B J. P. Jones

TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwhowasunabletomakeamajorimpactonbothstartsoverfences6monthsapart.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHHIII BHA73

2023: SPOTTY DOG 8 11 9 Liam Harrison 7-2 (Mike Hawker) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Visor worn by No 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5

Stewards Note:

DEJA ROUGE: Following its run on 8/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

BOLBERRY DOWN: Following its run on 2/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Galway Mahler (IRE), 5-1 Martalmix’jac (FR), 8-1 Boys of Wexford (GB), 10-1 Twenty Twenty (IRE), 11-1 Kankin (GB), Supasunrise(IRE),FamilyPot(FR), 14-1Dusautior(GB),18-1DoyensdeAnte(IRE),EstIllic(IRE), 22-1RamoreWill(IRE),28-1CallOffTheDogs(IRE), 40-1 BolberryDown (IRE), 66-1 Deja Rouge (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

GALWAY MAHLER has looked an improved model in recent months, following up his C&D success in January at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, and his latest weight rise shouldn’t be enough to prevent another bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Martalmix’jac and TwentyTwenty are others to consider Boys ofWexford is another needing to be factored in following a much better effort at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALWAY MAHLER (IRE) 2.MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) 3.TWENTYTWENTY (IRE)

CHELTENHAM 1.30 2m 5f

THE GALLAGHER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £135000 Owners Prize Money 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd £11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYBURN (IRE) (38) 111-211

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE)

6 11-7

P. Townend J

O R.A.Bartlett/David Manasseh W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNomatchforFirefoxonhurdlesdebutbuthasemergedasamostexcitingprospectinthemeantime,destroyinghisrivalsover21/2matLeopardstownatChristmas beforeslammingSladeSteelby7lengthsbackover2mtherelastmonthinaracewonbymanystablestarsovertheyears.Couldbetop-class. TFRHHHHH BHA157

2 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (34) 1111

5 11-7

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadetheperfectstartoverhurdles,winningforathirdtimeinListedHuntingdoneventlastmonth,againjumpingwellinthemain.Hasbags ofstaminaandopentofurtherimprovement Yardtookthisin2017(theonlyBritish-trainedwinneroftheraceinthelastdecade). TFRHHHII BHA136

3 ILE ATLANTIQUE (FR) (61) 3/122-12 BF

Br Br g Coastal Path - Cote Atlantique (FR)

6 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Tony Bloom W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Pierre Julienne

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectbackoverhurdlesafter7monthsoffwhenmakingallin2mmaidenatGowraninNovember Ranatleastaswellwhenedgedout closehomebystablemateReadinTommyWronginGrade1atNaassubsequentlyandhecouldhaveanevenbiggerperformanceinhim. TFRHHHII BHA148

4 JIMMY DU SEUIL (FR) (62) 52-21

5 11-7

Br B g Galiway - Tulipe du Seuil (FR) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mr Edward J. Ware W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mme Catherine Boudot

TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-Frenchperformerwhogotoffthemarkdespiteanindifferentroundofjumpinginextended2mClonmel maiden hurdle 9 weeks ago. Open to improvement but this is a whole different test up markedly in trip. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 JINGKO BLUE (FR) (39) 1-211 D

5 11-7

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs J.Rainer, Mr F.Jereczek & Mr Rainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a promising start, displaying a fine attitude when opening account at Newbury (2 1/2m) before impressively winning handicap at Sandown. Good prospect and more to come quickly upped in grade. TFRHHHII BHA140

6 MERCUREY (FR) (37) 13/2-31

6 11-7

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Mangoun (FR) Brian Hayes J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Earl de Cordelles & Hue & Lamotte D’Argy

TIMEFORMVIEWMissedalloflastyearbutopenedhisaccountoverjumpswiththeminimumoffussina17fPunchestownmaidenhurdlelastmonth, jumpingwellinthemain.Plentymoreneededtogetinvolvedherebutlongertripwillsuitandhe’ssurelycapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA-

7 PREDATORS GOLD (FR) (39) 1-122 BF 5 11-7

Br B g Masked Marvel - Shabby Gold (FR) Daniel Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Haras Du Chateau de Rabodanges

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinneronhurdlesdebutatPunchestown(19.4f,soft)inNovemberandgoodeffortsindefeatinLeopardstownGrade1ssince,justunable topegbackastrongerstayerhavingpossiblytakenabittoomuchoutofhimselfintheearlystagesover23/4m5weeksago.Respected. TFRHHHII BHA150

8 THE GREY MAN (GB) (35) 522 5 11-7

Br Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Ben Poste J

O Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Mark James Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Wenttherightwayfromfirstruntosecondinbumpersandrantoasimilarlyfairlevelsenthurdlingafter 10 weeks off when second at Ludlow (2m) 5 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 5 11 7 P Townend 5-2 (W P Mullins) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Ballyburn (IRE), 17-2 Ile Atlantique (FR), 12-1 Predators Gold (FR), 20-1 Handstands (IRE), Jingko Blue (FR), 50-1 Mercurey (FR), 66-1 Jimmy du Seuil (FR), 500-1 The Grey Man (GB)

BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it’s very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years. He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds. Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling’s unbeaten Handstands.

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MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money 1st £3234, 2nd £1617, 3rd £808, 4th £405. (PenaltyValue £4220.64)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (33 wins from 128 runners, 26%) runs POLITACUS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds

(2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs MAJESTIC JAMEELA FANCYTHAT: B Case won this race in 2017 and 2020 The stable runs REGALLY BLONDE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ATICKATICKATIMING trained by S West, Lewes, 119 miles.

colours no horse

SECOND RACE 1.50

O S T B Br

Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1 OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) (16) 332-332

age st-lb

8 12-0

2m 4f 145y

Br B m Blueprint (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Oak (IRE) Harriet Tucker (7) J

O The 25 Club

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Michael Mescal Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinhandicapatChepstowonlastseason’sreappearanceandbacktoherbestwhenrunner-up toahandicapdebutanteatPlumpton(20.5f,soft)16daysago Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

2 VILLAINESS (IRE) (51) 20-22 BF

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)

O Mrs J. A. Thomas

TFRHHHII BHA105

6 11-13

Harry Bannister J

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Vambedk Bloodstock Ltd Tally Ho Farm Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponfirstof2outingsinbumpersforJamieSnowdenandhasalsofinishedsecondbothstartsinmaresnovicehurdles,beatenonly1/2length bySweetFantasy(wonagainnexttime)atPlumpton(15.9f,soft)inJanuaryMajorplayeruppedintripforherhandicapbow. TFRHHHHH BHA104

3 ATICKATICKATIMING (GB) (128) 32-1531 6 11-12

Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Marc Goldstein J

O The Bull Boys Sheena West, Lewes T

B Miss S. West Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperwinnerandmatchedthatleveloverhurdleswhenholdingongamelyforsuccessinmaresmaiden atPlumpton(15.9f,goodtosoft)inNovember Willneedtofindmoreagainasshegoeshandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA103

4 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (50) 226-P66 CD 7 11-11

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhandicapatthisC&DlastJanuaryandevenbetterformwhenrunner-uponhernext2starts.Performedmodestlywhentriedchasingonher first2outingsthisseason,beforefindingthetesttoomuchbackoverhurdlesatNewbury(24.2f,soft)50daysago Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 POLITACUS (IRE) (36) 214-446

6 11-10

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE) Liam Harrison J

O The FOB Racing Partnership 7 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B M. Noonan & D. Noonan BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerandalsofourthinGrade2atAintreelastterm.Hasn’tgoneonfromherhurdlingdebuteffortin2subsequentstarts, thoughpossiblyneededtherunatTauntonlasttime.Remainswithpotentialuppedintripnowhandicappinginfirst-timetonguetie. TFRHHHHI BHA101

6 STOPHERANDGO (IRE) (28) 126-P03

7 11-7

Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Bonjour Bella (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Pickard Racing Another Chance Syndicate Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T

B Richard & Lisa O’Brien Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedaccountatthesecondattemptinmaresnoviceatWincantonlastseason(whentrainedbyClaireHarris)andtookastepback intherightdirectionwhenthirdinhandicapatFontwell(17.7f)amonthago Taskisnowtobuildonherlatesteffortuppedintrip TFRHHIII BHA98

7 REGALLY BLONDE (GB) (45) 653-660

5 10-13

Br Ch m Mukhadram - Jolie Blonde Jack Quinlan J

O Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury T

B Miss K. Rausing David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinIrelandforAndrewOliver.However,she’syettomatchthatleveloverhurdles,failingtobuildonthepromise ofherpreviousoutingwhenmid-fieldinnovicehandicapatDoncaster(16.6f,goodtosoft)inJanuary Needstofindmore. TFRHHIII BHA90

8 MAJESTIC JAMEELA (GB) (30) 314201

4 10-13

Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Aviacion (BRZ) Charlie Hammond J

O Stuart Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Godolphin Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWHandledconditionswellwhenwinningjuvenilemaidenhurdleatLeicester(15.5f,heavy)inNovemberanddoubled hertallyonherhandicapdebutatPlumpton(15.9f,soft)amonthago Couldbethereaboutsonceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA102(-1)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

9 HAPPY INDEX (GB) (107) 04-12P0 D

6 10-2

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi James Davies J

O Sir John Timpson Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Timpson Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafirstsuccessinhandicapatLudlow(21.2f)inMayandgoodsecondatFontwellnexttime.However,hasrun modestlybothstartssincehersummerbreak,wellheldbackatLudlowinNovember Hasabittoproveatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: COREY’S COURAGE 7 11 11 Lewis Stones 11-4 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1Villainess(IRE),7-2MajesticJameela(GB),6-1ATickatickatiming(GB),13-2Politacus(IRE),7-1OurBill’sAunt(IRE), 14-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 22-1 Stopherandgo (IRE), 25-1 Regally Blonde (GB), Happy Index (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

VILLAINESS has made a promising start over hurdles, finding only a useful recruit from the Flat too strong at Plumpton on her latest outing, so she could be ready to get offthe mark as she goes up in trip on her handicap debut. Majestic Jameela made a winning start in handicaps also at Plumpton last month and is feared most, ahead of Politacus.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VILLAINESS (IRE) 2.MAJESTIC JAMEELA 3.POLITACUS (IRE)

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £229,814 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

2.10

3m 110y

THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’ CHASE) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £181125 Owners Prize Money 1st £77956, 2nd £32132, 3rd £16066, 4th £8042, 5th £4021, 6th £2010. (Penalty Value £101919.03)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (31) 404-141 D

7 11-7

Br B g Mahler - American Jennie (IRE) Jack Kennedy J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Louis Murray & Colm Moran Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinthe2022ChampionBumperandlookstobecomingofageoverfences,beatingFactToFileonhisreturnatNavanand resumingwinningwaysuppedto3minGrade2therelastmonth,respondingwell.Supplementedforthisandcouldfigure. TFRHHHII BHA147

2 FACT TO FILE (FR) (38) 122-211 D

7 11-7

Br B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Michel Pehu

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-regardedsortquicklyswitchedtofencesandimpressedwithhissure-footedjumpingashewon21.3fLeopardstownmaidenatChristmas(goodform) beforeseeingoffGaelicWarriorinGrade1matchthere,travellingandagainjumpingwell.Longertripsuretosuitandticksalltheboxes. TFRHHHHH BHA159

3 GIOVINCO (IRE) (27) 1-U12P1 D

7 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Thunder Holdings Ltd & The Young Ones

B Colm Griffin

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten over hurdles and has continued progress over fences this season, landing 25f Aintree novice handicap before good second to Stay Away Fay in SandownGrade2.ResumedwinningwayswheneasilylandingoddsinmatchraceatNewcastleandoutsideplaceclaimsinanothersmall-fieldaffair TFRHHHII BHA146

4 MONTY’S STAR (IRE) (73) 4/21P-31 D

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE)

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Aidan Aherne

7 11-7

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertothetop-classMonalee(runner-upinthisin2018)andverymuchgoingtherightway,thirdinoneofthestrongestmaidenchasesoftheseason atFairyhouseonhisreturnbeforewinningwellatPunchestown(3m).Capableofbetteralthoughhebombedoutinlastyear’sAlbertBartlett TFRHHHII BHA147

5 SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (45) 331-422

7 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (IRE) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdtoStayAwayFayinlastyear’sAlbertBartlettandhasmadeafairstartoverfencesthistermwithoutwinning,chasing homeEmbassyGardensinGrade3atNaasinafirst-timetonguetie7weeksago.Plentyonhisplatehere. TFRHHIII BHA140

6 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (46) 214-113 CD BF

7 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay Harry Cobden J

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWWontheAlbertBartlettlastyearandmuchbetterstilloverfencesthisterm,winning3meventsatExeterandSandown(Grade2)beforeafinethirdin opencompanyintheCotswoldhereinJanuary Seemssuretoputupaboldshowinginfrontbackagainstthenovices.Cheekpiecesgoon. TFRHHHHI BHA159

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 7 11 7 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Patrick Neville) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Fact To File (FR), 4-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 7-1 Monty’s Star (IRE), 14-1 American Mike (IRE), 33-1 Giovinco (IRE), 40-1 Sandor Clegane (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year’s Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FACT TO FILE (FR) 2.STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) 3.MONTY’S STAR (IRE)

THEREADHENRYBROOKEONBLOGRHINOBET

NOVICES’HURDLERACE (CLASS4)(GBBRACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (33 wins from 128 runners, 26%) runs SHY LOVE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Neill (2 wins from 32 runners, 6%) runs BROUGHSHANE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SEIGNEUR DES AS trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 161 miles.

colours no horse

1 INEDIT STAR (FR) (81) 305-122 BF

THIRD RACE

2.30

B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 4f 145y

age st-lb

6 11-12

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) Charlie Hammond J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuleffortwhenboltingupinthemudoverhurdlesatCompiegneinMay.Alsomadeaveryencouragingstartoverfencesforhisnewstablewhensecond over2matWetherby(heavy)inNovemberandhadexcuses(finishedlame/bled)atHaydockthefollowingmonth.Setsthestandardbackoverhurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA130

2 JOUR D’EVASION (FR) (13) 334221

5 11-12

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR) Alice Stevens (5) J

O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisesoleoutinginbumpersandfairformoverhurdles,openinghisaccountina7-runnernoviceat Ludlow(15.8f,heavy)13daysago Shouldbecompetitiveunderapenalty

3 BROUGHSHANE (IRE) (49) 1/r-3F

TFRHHHHI BHA112

6 11-5

Br B g Mahler - Shuil Milan (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Murphy Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsolestartinIrishpointsandwellbackedpriortorunningoutapproachinghometurnonAscothurdlebow.After13monthsoff,ranwellfor alongwaywhenthirdatChepstowinDecemberandyettobeaskedforeffortwhenfalling3outbackthere49daysago Remainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 CAPTAIN HOWSE (IRE) (20) 0P6

5 11-5

Br B g Australia - Merritt Island Marc Goldstein J

O Among Friends Partnership Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Mr J. Kelsey Fry

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapperonFlatandhasbeenunabletomakeanimpactonhiscompletedstartsoverhurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 SEIGNEUR DES AS (FR) (322) 421245- 6 11-5

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Dallidas (FR) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Tim Hailstone & M F Harris Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Mrs Evelyne Van Haaren

TIMEFORMVIEWWonoverfencesatLudlow(23.8f)lastFebruaryandreturnedtoformwhenfifththereonfinaloutinginApril. BackoverhurdlesonfirstrunforAnthonyCharltonandhasshownfairformpreviously TFRHHHII BHA114

6 SHY LOVE (IRE) (34) 3-5 BF

6 11-5

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE) Connor Brace J

O The FOB Racing Partnership 8 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdsolestartinIrishpointsandshapedwithsomeencouragementdespitefailingtomeetexpectations whenfifthof12inaHuntingdonbumperondebut34daysago Uppedmarkedlyintripforhurdledebut. TFRHHHII BHA-

7

MOSTAGREEABLE (GB) (26) 5-444

6 10-12

Br B m Kayf Tara - Susie Sheep Lewis Stones (3) J

O C J Underwood and Caroline Fryer

B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg

Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairatbestinbumpersbutcould onlyproduceamodesteffort onfirst runsinceleavingDan Skelton whenlastof4inanoviceatFakenham(20f,soft)onhurdlesbow26daysago

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA-

2023: SPACE VOYAGE 6 11 0 Lewis Stones 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran

INEDIT STAR: Following its run on 23/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was lame and found to have bled.

SEIGNEUR DES AS: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hit the rail becoming unbalanced.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-4 Inedit Star (FR), 7-2 Jour d’Evasion (FR), 9-2 Broughshane (IRE), 7-1 Seigneur des As (FR), 12-1 Shy Love (IRE), 150-1 Most Agreeable (GB), 200-1 Captain Howse (IRE)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

It’s

2.50 2m 5f

THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB

RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse

1 BALLYADAM (IRE) (76) 55-2133

Br B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE)

O Cheveley Park Stud

age st-lb

9 12-0

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B P. Connell Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesatWexfordlastsummerbutit’sbeenawhilesincehetastedsuccessinthissphere.Returnedtoformbackfrom5monthsoff when111/2lengthsthirdof6toIrishPointinChristmasHurdleatLeopardstown(23.4f)lasttimesowarrantsrespectbackinahandicap. TFRHHHII BHA147

2 MAXXUM (IRE) (17) 145P16

Br B g Westerner - Anshan Bay (IRE)

7 11-12

Jake Coen (3) J

O Mr P. Rabbitt Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr P. Rabbitte Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEWSeen to just about maximum effect given the way the race went when landing 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) lastmonth,keepingmistakestoaminimum.Ranrespectablyfroma6lbhighermarkatNaas(22.7f,heavy)3weekslater TFRHHIII BHA145

3 DA CAPO GLORY (IRE) (31) 2-15P13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Oscar Ladensa (IRE)

O Red Strand Syndicate

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

7 11-12

Mr Darragh Allen (7) J

Padraig Butler, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWDoubledhistallyfortheseasonatCork(20f,heavy)inJanuaryandranwelluppedingradewhen4lengthsthirdof8toHiddenvalleyLakeinGrade2 BoyneHurdleatNavan(21f,heavy)lastmonth,wellpositioned.Thisacompletelydifferentkettleoffish,however Cheekpieceson. TFRHHIII BHA145

4 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (31) 36-1P42 D

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE)

10 11-12

Danny Gilligan (3) J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Harry Browne Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadethemostofagoodopportunitytoendalonglosingrunonreturn/yarddebutatThurlesinOctoberandhasmatchedthatformingraded eventsthelasttwice.Struggledinabig-fieldhandicapatNavan(25.2f,heavy)inDecemberandfacesatoughtaskhere. TFRHHIII BHA145

5 FIRST STREET (GB) (46) 00-3233 D

7 11-10

Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Paul O’Brien J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Lady Bamford Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWSmartwinninghurdlerwhowasfarfromdisgracedwhenthirdtoConstitutionHillintheChristmasHurdleatKemptononBoxingDay ThirdintheInternational here(16.8f,goodtosoft)onTrialsDayandinterestingbackupintripreturnedtohandicapcompany(hashadanotherwindopsince). TFRHHHII BHA143

6 MIGHT I (IRE) (82) 24-5213

8 11-9

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Cyril O’Hara Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhoshowedasimilarlevelonhischasingdebutwhenrunner-upatNewtonAbbotinOctober.FinishedaloneinamatchatExeterfollowingmonth butperformedmodestlyinbettercompanywhenwellbeatenatAscot(18.8f,good)beforeChristmas.Backhurdlingbutotherslookstronger TFRHHHII BHA142

7 BRAZIL (IRE) (38) 2120-P0 C

6 11-9

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR) Aidan Kelly (5) J

O Mr John P. McManus Padraig Roche, Ireland T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWThwartedamonstergambleonGaelicWarriorintheFredWinteracoupleofyearsagoandentitledtobeallthesharperforhisLeopardstowneffort returningfrom4monthsoffrecently Nevertriedbeyond17fsohasstaminaquestionstoanswer buthe’sworthkeepingacloseeyeon. TFRHHHII BHA142

8 FINEST EVERMORE (IRE) (571) 113/4/P1-

8 11-9

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - St Helans Bay (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O The Turner Family P. Hennessy, Ireland T

B Paddy McCormack & Seamus Larkin

TIMEFORM VIEW Put up a fine weight-carrying performance when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good) when last seen 19 months ago, battling well. Has since left Willie Mullins. Yard won this in 2021. TFRHHIII BHA142

9 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (18) 10-54F1 D

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE)

7 11-8

Rob Hargreaves (7) J

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProlifichandicaphurdlerwhoaddedanothervictorytohistallyina7-runnereventatKempton(forthesecondsuccessiveseason) 18daysago.Didthateasilybuthasacareer-highmarktocontendwithnowinamuchmorecompetitiveevent TFRHHHII BHA141

10 LANGER DAN (IRE) (60) 01-6P00 CD

8 11-8

Br B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthethirdbighandicapwinofhiscareerwhenseeingoff25rivalsinthiscorrespondingeventlastseason,holdingongamely Littleimpact in4startsthisseason(bledlasttime)andasaresult,he’sbackdowntohislastwinningmark.Suretobepopularonceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA141

11 JIGORO (FR) (24) 2-2123

5 11-8

Br B g Free Port Lux - Saora (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Jean-Francois Magnien Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhowonNavanmaideninDecember Betterformindefeatonbothsubsequentstartsandlooksaveryinteresting contendernowhandicappinguppedmarkedlyintrip.1of4forGordonElliottandseeminglythechoiceofJackKennedy TFRHHHII BHA141

12 SA MAJESTE (FR) (77) 3/16-1

6 11-7

Br B g Top Trip - Lost Maiby (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne & Yannick Fouin

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkonsecondoutinginFranceforY.Fouinandreturningfrom8monthsoff,gotbackontheupwhenbeatingformerGrandNationalwinner NobleYeatsatLimerick(20f,heavy)11weeksago.Hasbeenplentyoftalkabouthisopeningmarkandhewarrantsconsiderablerespect TFRHHHHI BHA140

13 WESTERN FOLD (IRE) (50) 3U15F1

5 11-7

Br B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd/Dee L’Estrange Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Martin J. Dibbs Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohisGowransuccesswithanotherwide-marginwinontestinggroundin6-runnernoviceatDownRoyal(17.2f,heavy) justover7weeksago.Thisisjusthissecondhandicapstartandanyfurtherrainwouldonlyenhancehischances. TFRHHHII BHA140

14 BUILT BY BALLYMORE (IRE) (44) 205-011 D 6 11-6

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Morning Supreme (IRE)

J. J. Slevin J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Martin Brassil, Ireland T

B Marie-Claire Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up appreciably on reappearance run when winning maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) over Christmas and followed up in equally impressivefashioninPunchestownnovice(20f,heavy)amonthlater.Cheekpiecesonandhe’slikelytoprogressfurthernowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA139

15 BENSON (GB) (11) P-44140

9 11-6

Br B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Netherfield House Stud JF Kegs (Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeithurdlevictorynumber6atMusselburghonNewYear’sDayandhavingarrivedingoodnick,neverlookedlikerepeatinglastyear’sMorebattlesuccess atKelso(16.2f,soft)11daysago.Willneedtoleavethateffortwellbehindifhe’stofeature.Tonguestraponforfirsttimethisseason. TFRHHIII BHA139 (-1)

16 FRANCISCAN ROCK (IRE) (76) 133-F40

7 11-5

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (IRE) Ricky Doyle J

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Frank Motherway

TIMEFORMVIEWFairtosayhischasingcareerhasn’tgonetoplanasyetandhewasbelowformbackincheekpieces/overhurdles at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) in December Tongue tie back on and faces a difficult task here. TFRHHIII BHA138

17 LUCKY PLACE (FR) (46) 22122 5 11-4

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) James Bowen J

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yettofinishoutofthefirst2in5careerstarts,openinghisaccountinbig-fieldDoncasternoviceinDecember MadeGidleighParkworkhardinGrade2 ClassicNovices’Hurdleatthiscourse(20.2f,goodtosoft)onTrialsDayandheshouldhavemoretoofferonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA137

18

GUARD YOUR DREAMS (GB) (25) 323U/-54 C 8 11-4

Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Developedintoasmartandlikeablehurdlerin2021/22.Shapedasifretainingjustaboutallofhisabilityafter22monthsonreturn whenlastof5toLossiemouthhereinJanuaryandoutofhisdepthinKingwellHurdlethefollowingmonth.Backupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA137

19 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (39) 1/410-40 7 11-1

Br B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE)

M. J. M. O’Sullivan J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B John Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Won second time up over hurdles last term, and after a modest chasing debut, he shaped better than the distance beaten suggested returned to this sphereonhandicapdebutwhen113/4lengthseighthof22toMaxxumatLeopardstown(24.3f,soft)39daysago.Dropbackintripshouldsuit TFRHHHII BHA134

20 LOMBRON (FR) (24) 3-140

Br Br g Turgeon (USA) - Omememo Has (FR)

5 11-0

Daniel Mullins J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Eric Leffray & Mr Thomas Leffray

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkonyarddebutinaThurlesmaideninNovemberbutwellbeateninbettercompanyonbothsubsequentstarts. Nowsenthandicappingandlackstheexperiencerequiredtoplayaleadingroleinthiscompetitivecontest TFRHHIII BHA133

21 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (32) 11/1/-124 D

8 10-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne Nico de Boinville J

O Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

TIMEFORM VIEW Madelightofa2-yearabsencewhenextendinghisunbeatenrecordunderRulesto4in2mAscotconditionsraceinNovember Goodsecondtorecent ImperialCupwinnerGoDanteherenexttimeandranacrackerwhenfourthintheBetfairHurdlelastmonth.Stackstolike,particularlybackupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA132

22 RAMBO T (IRE) (25) 013610 D

7 10-12

Br B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mpb Contractors Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gavin Dower

TIMEFORMVIEW SecondsuccessoftheseasonwhenseeingoffIrishHillatNewbury(20.5f,soft)overChristmasbuthisjumpingwasscrappy andhewasfoundoutbackinbettercompanyfollowingaharsh9lbhikeatAscot(19.3f,goodtosoft)lastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA131

23 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (25) 4-314P2

7 10-10

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) J

O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

NON-RUNNER

Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTriplewinnerinnovicehurdleslastseasonandimprovedfromhischasingdebuttoscoreina4-runnerAscothandicapinNovember Notsogoodonhis next2startsbutreturnedtoformrevertedtohurdles/backupintripwhenrunner-upatAscot(23.5f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA129

24 BLACK BAMBOO (IRE) (39) 235166

Br B g Fame And Glory - Andreas Pride (IRE)

7 10-9

Sean Flanagan J

O Threedownoneup Syndicate John Joseph Murphy, Ireland T

B Joseph Sheahan

TIMEFORMVIEWMadethemostofagoodopportunitytogetoffthemarkatCorkinOctoberandhasshapedwellinhandicapsthelasttwice,riddentoseeoutthe longertripbutcaughtfurtherbackthanidealasaresultwhen73/4lengthssixthof22toMaxxuminatLeopardstownlasttime(hooded). TFRHHHII BHA128

25 ZANNDABAD (IRE) (39) 045-02

5 10-2

Br B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE) Daniel King (3) J

O Mr P. Davies A. J. Martin, Ireland T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORM VIEWShouldbeofinterestfromthishurdlemarkjudgedonhisusefulFlatformbutfinishedwellheldonfirstattemptatFairyhouseinNovember,nothelpedby jumpingerrors.Muchmorelikeitwhenrunner-upatMusselburghlastmonthandtherecouldbemoretocomebackupintrip.4lboutofweights. TFRHHHII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 25

2023: LANGER DAN (IRE) 7 11 4 Harry Skelton 9-1 (Dan Skelton) 26 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 14. Visor worn by No. 23.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 25. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 15, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

LANGER DAN: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

BENSON: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Sa Majeste (FR), 17-2 Langer Dan (IRE), Built By Ballymore (IRE), 10-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 14-1 Lucky Place (FR), 18-1 Ballyadam (IRE), 20-1 First Street (GB), Might I (IRE), Jigoro (FR), 33-1 Brazil (IRE), Western Fold (IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), Zanndabad (IRE), 40-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), Mark of Gold (GB), Guard Your Dreams (GB), 50-1 Maxxum (IRE), Da Capo Glory (IRE), Finest Evermore (IRE), Lombron (FR), Rambo T (IRE), Black Bamboo (IRE), 150-1 Benson (GB), Franciscan Rock (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it’s DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) 2.LANGER DAN (IRE) 3.SA MAJESTE (FR)

THEDAILYCHELTENHAMOFFERSATRHINO.BET

MAIDENHURDLERACE (CLASS4)(GBBRACE)

for maiden fouryrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (21 wins from 106 runners, 20%) runs FLASH IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs FLASH IN THE PARK LONGESTTRAVELLER: JACKPOT CASH trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 183 miles.

colours no horse

FOURTH RACE 3.10

J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 171y

age st-lb

1 ARTHURIAN FABLE (IRE) (50) 36 7 11-6

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Abstain Harry Bannister J

O The Rumble Racing Club Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mrs P. O’Rourke Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlat(stays13/4m)forBrianMeehanandmadeanencouragingstartoverhurdlesafteralongabsencewhenthirdof18at NewburyinDecemberNotquiteinsameformtherelasttime,andothersperhapspossessmorelong-termscopeinthissphere.

2 BADLANDS BOY (IRE) (35) 6403 5 11-6

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Peace And The City (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Jon Glews Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Con O’Keeffe

TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedmorethanonhurdledebutwhenthirdof10over17fatSedgefield(heavy)lastmonth.Possible frameclaimsagaininthiscompanyifabletostepforwardagain.

3 FLASH IN THE PARK (IRE) (89) P/1-60 6 11-6

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Masters (IRE) Ben Jones J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Denis Cummins Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£350,000afterwinninganIrishmaidenpointby20lengthsinNovember2022buthasonlymanaged modestforminapairofstartsoverhurdlessofarandneedstoimprovetolandablowonqualifyingrun. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GREGORIAN DIAMOND (IRE) (121) UP-320 6 11-6

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Tides Reach (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green T

B Siopog Ltd Berkeley Carter Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestbumperperformer(first2outingsforFergalO’Brien)finisheddownthefieldonFlatdebutfor thisyardinNovember Makesswitchtohurdling.

5 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (35) 543 BF 5 11-6

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfromhurdlingdebutwhenthirdof8inanoviceevent(2/1)atLudlow(15.8f,soft)35daysago,albeitunderwhelming withhisresponseoffthebridle.Stillratesamongsttheformpicksinthiscompanyandcoulddobetterstill. TFRHHHHH BHA103

6 MIRABAD (FR) (60) 4 BF 5 11-6

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mila (FR) J

O Mr W. Jones Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B H. H. Aga Khan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.

7 MOUNT GALLION (IRE) (18) 4-34055

6 11-6

TFRIIIII BHA-

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Qui Plus Est (FR) Tom Midgley (3) J

O Mr Neil Readman Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B K. Crehan & S. Condon

TIMEFORMVIEWRegressedinbumpersinIrelandbuthasmadeanencouragingstartoverhurdlesforthisyard,verymuchcatchingtheeyeunder consideratehandlingwithfifthof8innovicehurdleatNewcastle(16.9f,soft)18daysago Qualifiedforhandicapsafterthis. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 SAINTVIC (FR) (87) 05

5 11-6

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Passionnante (FR) J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

Ka an

B Earl de Cordelles & Mr Robert Brard Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinabumperbutshowedsomeabilitywhenfifthof13atSouthwell(15.8f,soft,125/1)onhurdlesbow 87daysago Moreneededagainhere. TFRIIIII BHA-

- A CLOSER LOOK

9 SCOUT MASTER (IRE) (21) 225P66

6 11-6

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Golanteena (IRE) David Noonan J

O DYDB Marketing Limited

Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T

B Shane McCarthy Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenIrishpointerhasyettomakeanimpactin2startsunderRulessofar.

10 LOCKEN LADY (IRE) (24) 10

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 10-13

Br B m Snow Sky - Jim’s Article (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Mrs John Thorneloe

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Mr Paddy Sinnott Winwood Construction UK Ltd, Rocket Rentals Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSnowSkymarelandedanIrishpointinJanuarybutfinisheddownthefieldonRulesdebutatSouthwell (15.8f,heavy,25/1)lastmonth.Needstoshowmorenowhurdling.

11 BATHGATE (GB) (60) 00

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeenunabletomakeanimpactin2startsinbumpers,racingfreelywhendownthefieldatWarwick inJanuary.Makeshurdlesbow.

12 KARAKOY (GB) (13) 00

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-10

Br B g Golden Horn - Souville Liam Harrison J

O Maranto Manor Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B The Souville Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatforHarry&RogerCharltonandcostnewconnections30,000gnsinOctober Hasonly performedmodestlyoverhurdlessofar,however.

13 MASTER CHARTWELL (IRE) (29) 46

4 10-10

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Springlike (IRE) Niall Houlihan J

O Mr P. B. Moorhead Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Springlike Syndicate Patrick Moorhead Antiques S

TIMEFORMVIEWRegressiveontheFlatandhasn’tbeengiventoohardofatimewhendownthefieldinapairofhurdles outingssofar.

14 NIGHT STALKER (GB) (33) 305

4 10-10

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Shadows Ofthenight (IRE) Marc Goldstein J

O Miss Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilitywhenthirdatLudlowonbumperdebutbuthasn’tprogressedinapairofoutingsinthat spheresince.Nowswitchedtohurdling.

15 SECRET SAUCE (IRE) (44) U62

4 10-10

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Secret Sauce Syndicate Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Michael Begley

TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformerontheFlatinIreland,winninga1mGowranclaimerlastMay.Stronginthemarketandproducedbyfarhisbesteffortover timberwhensecondof11innovicehurdle(3/1)atHereford(16.2f,goodtosoft)44daysago,faringbestofthoseheldup Player. TFRHHHHI BHA100

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: MILLDAM (FR) 5 11 6 Gavin Sheehan 15-8 (Jamie Snowden) 9 ran Hood worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 13, 15.

Stewards Note:

KARAKOY: Following its run on 29/2/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

MASTER CHARTWELL: Following its run on 13/2/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

ProbableS.P’s:15-8JackpotCash(FR),7-2SecretSauce(IRE),11-2ArthurianFable(IRE),9-1MountGallion(IRE),12-1BadlandsBoy(IRE),25-1FlashInThePark(IRE), 40-1NightStalker(GB),66-1LockenLady(IRE),150-1ScoutMaster(IRE),Bathgate(GB),Karakoy(GB),MasterChartwell(IRE),300-1GregorianDiamond(IRE)

JACKPOT CASH was a bit underwhelming at Ludlow last time but rather stands out in this company on that form and looks the way to go Secret Sauce ran well when supported at Hereford and heads up the dangers ahead of Mount Gallion.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JACKPOT CASH (FR) 2.SECRET SAUCE (IRE) 3.MOUNT GALLION (IRE)

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3.30 1m 7f 199y

THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(Grade

1)

(GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £400000 Owners Prize Money 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200, 8th £1120. (Penalty Value £225080)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (32) 23-11FF D

9 11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2novicechasewinnerlastseason.Improvedagaintolandvaluableback-to-backAscothandicapsaround2minNovember buthashitthedeckonhis2outingsince(10lengthsbehindEdwardstonewhenfalling2outatNewburylatterly). TFRHHIII BHA158

2 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (38) 222-1P3 D 9 11-10

Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE)

Rachael Blackmore J

O Declan Landy Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Arthur Fennelly

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwhomadeawinningreappearanceatNavaninNovember RanmodestlyinLeopardstownGrade1overChristmas butbackontrackwhen141/2lengthsthirdtoElFabiolotherelatest Surelyplayingforplacemoneyatbest TFRHHIII BHA162

3 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (32) 25-2241 CD

10 11-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheArkleat2022Festival.FoundJonbontoostrongonhisfirst2outingsthistermbutlookedbacktohistop-classbest underachangeoftactics(oftenheldup)wheneasilymakingallintheGameSpiritatNewbury(2m,soft)lastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA166

4 EL FABIOLO (FR) (38) 1111-11 CD

7 11-10

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sainte Mante (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Francis Dunn The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEW Beat Jonbon in last year’s Arkle and took his chase record to a perfect 6-6 with an easy 8 1/2-length defeat of Dinoblue at Leopardstown last month. Very hard to beat again for yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this. TFRHHHHH BHA175

5 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (46) 2-51131 CD

10 11-10

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR) Freddie Gingell J

O Mr Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWThis10-y-ohasbeenbetterthaneverthisseason,winning3times,notablyaneckdefeatofJonbonintherearrangedClarenceHouse here(17f,goodtosoft)attheendofJanuary Jonbonallbutcamedown4outthough,sohe’lldowelltoconfirmtheplacings. TFRHHHII BHA161

6 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (32) 5-66362 D 9 11-10

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE)

Charlie Deutsch J

O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gilles Trapenard My Racing Manager S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Game Spirit winner (also runner-up in this in 2022) but below par since falling in this race 12 months ago, finishing a distant second to Edwardstone in this season’s Game Spirit

7 GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) (38) 4614-24 D 8 11-10

144

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Koeur de Mee (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr A. M. Pommerai, Mme A. Pommerai et al

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a 2m Grade 1 at last year’s Dublin Racing Festival but 16 1/4 lengths behind El Fabiolo when fourth in this season’s renewal of that race.

TFR

BHA164

8 JONBON (FR) (46) 211-112

CD BF 8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1winninghurdlerandatop-classchaser withhisonlydefeatinhisfirst8startsoverfencescomingatthehandsofElFabioloinlastyear’s Arkle.Ashockingmistake4outprovidesanexcusewhenbeatenbyElixirdeNutzhereonTrialsday.TheobviousthreattoElFabiolo. TFRHHHHI BHA170

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: ENERGUMENE (FR) 9 11 10 P Townend 6-5 (W P Mullins) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:

JONBON: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 El Fabiolo (FR), 7-2 Jonbon (FR), 11-1 Edwardstone (GB), 33-1 Captain Guinness (IRE), 40-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 50-1 Gentleman de Mee (FR), 100-1 Boothill (IRE), 250-1 Funambule Sivola (FR)

was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson’s charge by 5 1/2 lengths in last season’s Arkle and can make it

in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third.

THEDISCOVERWHATSTRENDINGRHINO.BET CASINOHANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS5)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money 1st £3234, 2nd £1617, 3rd £808, 4th £405. (PenaltyValue £4220.64)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Pauling (21 wins from 106 runners, 20%) runs KING OFTHE ROAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling

(6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs KING OFTHE ROAD

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPIRIT OF REGULUS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 141 miles.

Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 171y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) (107) 1024-P0

6 12-0

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mrs Dale Adams

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinninghurdlerbuthasn’tmadeasignificantimpactinhis3handicapstarts.Cheekpiecesare refittedbackfromanother107daysoff

TFRHHIII BHA99

2 GRASSHOPPER TIME (IRE) (16) 6265P3 6 11-10

Br Br g Califet (FR) - That’s The Goose (IRE)

O Stowe 100 Club

Harry Bannister J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Eugene Condon Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairex-Irishmaidenhurdlerwhoranherbestraceforthisyardwhenthirdof6atPlumpton(2m,soft)16daysago Needstoshowhecanbuildonthatnow.

3 SANITISER (GB) (121) 3543-4

TFRHHHII BHA95

5 11-9

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Niall Houlihan J

O Sunville Rail Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperontheFlatand,thoughyettostrikeoverhurdles,it’sstillearlydaysforhiminthissphereandhe caughttheeyewhenfourthof13atKempton(2m,goodtosoft)inNovember Keyplayeroffthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA94

4 KING OF THE ROAD (IRE) (22) 00000 5 11-9

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Rocco’s Rebels Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B M. Fahy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtoimprove foraswitchtohandicapcompanyatTaunton(19f,soft)3weeksagobuttherewasmoney aroundforhimandit’llbeinterestingtoseewhetherhissupporters’returnnowatonguetieisadded. TFRHHHII BHA94

5 RULER LEGEND (IRE) (50) 400

5 11-6

Br B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Barrowman Racing Limited Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto Knox Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulIrishFlatperformerin2022.Nowherenearthatlevelin3hurdleoutingsforcurrentyardbutcould proveadifferentpropositioninhandicaps.Marketsupportcouldprovesignificant.

6 CHRONOS (GB) (384) 005P/0P-

TFRHHHHI BHA91

7 10-6

Br B g Nayef (USA) - All Time Rex Dingle J

O Cropredy Lawn Racing Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWYettotroublethejudgeandpulledupinaHuntingdonhandicapwhenlastseen12monthsago.

7 ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (28) P-FP66P

Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Give Us A Look (IRE)

O Church Farm Racing

TFRHIIII BHA77

6 10-4

TobyWynne (3) J

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B William Codd Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedto complete both starts in Irish points and onlya modicum ofpromise overhurdlesthiswinter, pullinguponHerefordhandicapdebutlastmonth.

8 ONNAROLL (FR) (44) P2P54P

TFRHHIII BHA75

6 10-2

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Sainte Borgue (FR) Philip Armson (3) J

O Heartful Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Mr Bertrand Compignie Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformoverhurdles,makingasignificantimpactononlyoneoccasion,andhefacesatought taskherefrom2lboutoftheweights.

TFRHHIII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) 7 11 8

4 ran Tongue

first

4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

SANITISER: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.

KING OFTHE ROAD: Following its run on 20/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

ONNAROLL: Following its run on 29/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sanitiser (GB), 5-2 Ruler Legend (IRE), 7-1 GrasshopperTime (IRE), King ofThe Road (IRE), 10-1 Spirit of Regulus (IRE), 33-1 Onnaroll (FR), 40-1 Orbys River (IRE), 80-1 Chronos (GB)

SANITISER and Ruler Legend are both very well treated in this sphere judged on Flat ability Sanitiser was having only his second outing for Gary Moore when an encouraging fourth over hurdles at Kempton when last seen in November and is preferred before any market clues are known. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SANITISER 2.RULER LEGEND (IRE) 3.KING OFTHE ROAD (IRE)

Sean Quinlan 2-13 (Jennie Candlish)

Strap worn

time by No

Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.

4.10

3m 5f 56y

THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50)

colours no horse

1 BODHISATTVA (IRE) (168) 0-1353B

age st-lb

7 11-7

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE) Ben Harvey J

O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B P. & J. Mills

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott Couple of fair runs for this yard early this season but has bags to find to get involved on first go in one of these and upped in trip. TFRHIIII BHA126

2 COKO BEACH (FR) (37) 1P-3121

9 11-7

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Jean-Louis Berger Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheTroytownHandicapinNovemberandlookedanaturalonhisfirsttryinacross-countrycontestasheeasilywonoverthePunchestownbankslastmonth, typicallyjumpingwell.Partofaverystrong3-runnerattackforyardandthe2019FredWinterrunner-upcouldbethepickbackupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA161

3 DELTA WORK (FR) (31) 61U-366 C

11 11-7

Br Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodFestivalrecordandseekingahat-trickintheracehavingfoundplentytoseeoffstablemateGalvin12monthsago.Quietsofar thistermbutfollowingasimilarpathtolastseasonarrivingfromaspinoverhurdlesandboldbidexpected.Newheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA157

4 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (21) P-30P2P

11 11-7

Br B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in the 2022 Kim Muir but not the force of old and plenty more on his plate than when third in C&D handicap in November Laboured over hurdles last time.

5 DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (44) 0P-4060 C

112

11 11-7

Br Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) Brendan Powell J

O The French Link Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mr Yves Maupoil Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Formerly a useful performer over these fences (dual course winner twice in the frame in this). Well held this season though, including over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA130

6 FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) (37) 061033 8 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Milan Athlete (IRE) Sean Flanagan J

O Mick & Molly Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr W. Kinsey

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair runs in this discipline the last twice (split Francky du Berlais and Minella Indo in C&D handicap in December) but remains with just a bumper and couple of point victories to his name and would be a surprising winner here. TFRHHIII BHA132

7 FOXY JACKS (IRE) (76) 21P314 CD BF

10 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Benefit Ball (IRE) Gavin Brouder J

O Ms Rachel Carthy M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Michael Long

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition to on his first 2 tries (failed to complete) on this course when landing C&D handicap in November, jumpingwellforonce.Fairrunoverhurdlesnexttimebutmoreneededunderthesetermsbackinthisdisciplineafterabreak. TFRHHHII BHA157

8 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (33) 230425

11 11-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe2022SummerPlateatMarketRasenandhasgonewellin2spinsaroundthiscircuitthisterm,faringbest of a few of these when second in handicap in December. Plenty more on his plate on these terms now. TFRHHIII BHA134

9 GALVIN (IRE) (31) 62U-054 C

10 11-7

Br B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Gabriel O’Gara

Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWToughandgenuineperformerwithagoodFestivalrecord(wontheNHChasein2021),findingjustDeltaWorktoostronginthis12monthsago. Allroadsseeminglyhaveledtothisagain(raninthesamehurdleraceashisstablematelastmonth)andheseemssuretogowell. TFRHHHHI BHA155

10

MINELLA INDO (IRE) (89) P1P-144 C

11 11-7

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

TIMEFORMVIEWTremendousrecordattheFestivalbarhisflopinlastyear’sGoldCup(wonitin2021andsecondin2022).Nottheforceofoldbuttookwelltothis challengewhenfourthunderabigweightinC&DhandicapinDecember thoughagaindidn’tfinishtoostrongly Couldn’tdismiss. TFRHHHII BHA159

11 STATTLER (IRE) (37) 22P-624 C

Br Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

9 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Cyril O’Hara Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won the National Hunt Chase at the 2022 Festival but has rather lost his way this term, not appearing to take to the challenge when well held behind Coko Beach at Punchestown 5 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA158

12 STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) (194) 50P-105 C

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Satco Street (IRE)

10 11-7

Mr Alex Harvey J

O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B Alan Cox

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryfortunatewinnerof3mKilbegganhandicaphurdlelastsummerbutwellbeatenin2runsafter BackwithJohnMcConnelland wasthirdinthe2021AlbertBartlettfortheyardbuthefacesadifficulttaskinhisfirstgoinoneofthese.Newheadgeartried. TFRHHIII BHA134

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: DELTA WORK (FR) 10 11 7 Keith Donoghue 11-10 (Gordon Elliott) 16 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Minella Indo (IRE), 10-3 Delta Work (FR), 9-2 Coko Beach (FR), 5-1 Galvin (IRE), 14-1 Stattler (IRE), 20-1 Foxy Jacks (IRE), 100-1 Fameaftertheglory (GB), 150-1 Diesel d’Allier (FR), Francky du Berlais (FR), 300-1 Bodhisattva (IRE), Didero Vallis (FR), Streets of Doyen (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

Troytown-winner COKO BEACH looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest when scoring easily at Punchestown last month and can become the new name on the roll of honour in a race his stable has dominated in recent years. It could be a 1-2-3 for the yard, with the hat-trick seeking Delta Work and Galvin both very solid. 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo adds a further touch of class to proceedings.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COKO BEACH (FR) 2.DELTA WORK (FR) 3.GALVIN (IRE)

THEBOOSTYOURFESTIVALWINNINGS@rhino.bet

HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE (CLASS5)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (19 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runsAVILES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runsTOPOFTHE BAY WEIGHTWATCHER: GENEROUS DAY won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 6lb to 103.

LONGESTTRAVELLER:TOPOFTHE BAYtrained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 144 miles.

colours no horse

SIXTH

RACE 4.30

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

Br

1 GRASSE D’OLIVERIE (FR) (34) 051-0PP

2m 3f 189y

age st-lb

7 12-0

Br B m Balko (FR) - My Belle du Rheu (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Mrs J. M. Mayo Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Oliverie & Suc. Clau Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchrecruitwhowonhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(20.6f)lastspring.Givenaconsideratereturn from7monthsoffatWetherbybutrannosortofracebackoverfencesnext2starts.

2 PEARLY ISLAND (GB) (26) 5-5P532 CD

TFRHHIII BHA105

8 12-0

Br B g Trans Island - Shinrock Pearl (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr S. C. McIntyre Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B T. C. Dawson Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceoverhurdleslastseason.Notquiteasgoodoverfencesthistermbutproducedbesteffortofpresentcampaignwhenthird infirst-timeheadgearatWarwick(21/2m,heavy).BackedthatupwhensecondatFakenhamsoconsidereddroppedinclass.

3 GENEROUS DAY (IRE) (34) 402-433 D

TFRHHHHI BHA105

12 11-12

Br B g Daylami (IRE) - Our Pride Alex Edwards J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael Fennessy Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedfifthcareersuccessoverfenceslastseasonand,whileyettofirethisterm,hislatestthirdover C&Dwasamorepositivestep Claimsifhecanbuildonthat.

4 AVILES (FR) (30) 222-2P3

103

5 11-12

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ava (GER) Niall Houlihan J

O Mr Paul Hunt Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWFairex-Frenchhurdlerwhofoundjustonetoogoodall4startsinjuvenile/maidenhurdleslastterm.Againrunner-up whengoingagonisinglycloseonreturn/chasedebutatFontwellbuthasfailedtobuildonthatnext2starts.

5 OUT ON THE TEAR (IRE) (24) 24-3423

TFRHHHII BHA105

10 11-11

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Madame Coco (IRE) Charlie Todd J

O Sam Allwood Racing Club Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B Seamus Cooney Allwood Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWWastednotimegettingbacktoformwhensecondatSedgefield.LetdownbuyjumpingatSouthwell sincebutmarkhaseasedanother2lbandheadgearnowapplied.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

6 MASTER MALCOLM (GB) (34) 211-PP5 CD 7 11-11

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Sage James Best J

O Mrs Clare Richmond-Watson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

B J. H. Richmond-Watson Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonbacktobackoverC&Dlastspring.However,hehasperformedmodestlythisseason,includingback herelatest. TFR

7 TOP OF THE BAY (IRE) (49) 6/UR-04P 7 11-10

102

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Bay Dove TobyWynne (3) J

O Mr G. Malanga Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B James Reeves Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWNosolidformunderRulessofar.Makeshandicap/chasedebut(refusedtoraceonsecondof2outingsinpoints).

TFRHHIII BHA101

8 TRAPISTA (FR) (85) 242356 CD 7 11-9

Br B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerwhoisprovingexpensivetofollowinthissphere,takingrecordoverfencesto0-11whensafelyheldatCatterick lasttime.Downtoadangerousmarkbutcouldn’tbesurethatshe’llbecapitalisingonthehandicapper’smercy

TFRHHHII BHA100

9 VENGEANCE (GB) (47) 3/2305-0

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE)

6 11-8

Bryan Carver J

O Mr J. F. Panvert William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T

B John Panvert

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwiceatupto23/4matFontwellforHarryWhittingtonlastseasonbutwaswellheldonhisfirstrun foranewyardafterayearoffatSandowninJanuary.Makeschasedebut.

10 EYED (GB) (50) P13-046 CD

TFRHIIII BHA99

7 11-8

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp Tom Bellamy J

O Mr Martin Hughes Paul Webber, Banbury T

B R. J. McAlpine Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat20foverhurdleslastseasonbuthasbeenbelowthatlevelswitchedtofencesthisterm, beaten25lengthswhensixthof10inhandicapchaseatLeicester(22.7f,heavy)50daysago. TFRHHHII BHA99

11 CALVIC (IRE) (51) P/-42P55

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Zihuatanejo Breeze (IRE)

8 11-0

Charlie Hammond J

O The Calvic Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle Silcock Dawson & Partners, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerbutonlymodestformunderRulesforLawneyHill.However,hasjoinedayardgoinggreat gunsandonagoodmarkonpickofhisform.

12 SANTA CLARITA (FR) (41) 5-04332

TFRHHHHH BHA91

6 10-9

Br Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR) Ben Jones J

O Dahlbury Racing

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-keyeffortsuponreturningthisseasonbutstoppedtheslidewhensecondof6inhandicapchaseat FfosLas(19.4f)earlylastmonth.Possibilitiesifshecanreplicatethat.

TFRHHHHI BHA86

13 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (40) 4-5130P CD 8 10-2

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J

O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Miss Irene T. Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallyheldhisformwellduringabusyperiodinfirsthalfoflastyear,bagginghandicapchasesatFakenhamandHuntingdon,and placedonseveralotheroccasions.However,modesteffortsbothstartsafter7monthsoff,includingatSouthwelllastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 10, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 12, 13.

Stewards Note:

TOP OFTHE BAY: Following its run on 24/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Santa Clarita (FR), 7-1 Aviles (FR), 15-2 Pearly Island (GB), 8-1 Generous Day (IRE), 10-1 Out On The Tear (IRE), Eyed (GB), 11-1 Trapista (FR), 12-1 Calvic (IRE), 14-1 Master Malcolm (GB), 25-1 Grasse d’Oliverie (FR), Top of The Bay (IRE), 33-1 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 50-1Vengeance (GB)

It could be worth chancing CALVIC, who’s potentially on a good mark on the pick of his form and is starting out for an in-form yard Pearly Island is another to consider dropping in class, while Santa Clarita took a step back in the right direction when second at Ffos Las.

SIXTH

THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB

RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000 Owners Prize Money 1st £53800, 2nd £22175, 3rd £11088, 4th £5550, 5th £2775, 6th £1388, 7th £688, 8th £350. (Penalty Value £70337.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DANCING ON MY OWN (IRE) (60) 01-2106 CD 10 12-0

Br B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Marie-Claire Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWLetdownbyjumpinginthis2yearsagobutisbuildingagoodrecordinhandicapchasesinBritain,winningtheRedRumatAintreelastseasonandbetter thaneverwhenscoringoverthisC&DinOctoberonreturn.NotatbestatFairyhousebothstartssincebutexpectedtobouncebackhere. TFRHHHII BHA156

2 SAINT ROI (FR) (38) 24-4345 C D

9 11-10

Br Br g Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B P.E. Guilloux, J. Thomas & B. Dasque

TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentrecordatthismeeting,winningtheCountyHurdlein2020andplacedintheChampionHurdle(2022)andArkle(2023).Patchyrecord thisseasonbutishighontheshortlistforthisafterhiseye-catchingfourthatFairyhouseonhishandicapdebutinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA152

3 MASKADA (FR) (32) 101-433 CD

8 11-8

Br B m Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O M. K. Mariga Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser who forged clear when winning this last year off 8lb lower under this rider Just the one decent effort from 3 starts this season but this has likely been the target again. TFRHHHHI BHA150

4 SOLNESS (FR) (39) 1-22513 BF

6 11-7

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) J. J. Slevin J

O Bronsan Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B M. L. Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedsinceswitchedtohandicapslast2starts,winningatFairyhouse(17f,soft,7/1)inDecemberbeforegood61/2lengthsthird of11toMadaraatLeopardstown(17f,soft,4/1)39daysago.10lbbetteroffwiththewinnerheresowarrantsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA149

5 SA FUREUR (IRE) (61) 11P-F12 D

7 11-3

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ma Furie (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinneroverhurdleslastseason(ranpoorlywhenwellbackedforCoralCup).Fellonreturn/chasedebut(inprocessofrunningwell)andoffthemark infortuitousfashionatFairyhouse,heldwhenleftclearlast DecentsecondatNaassinceandremainswithpotentialswitchedtoahandicap. TFRHHHHI BHA145

6 MADARA (FR) (39) 02U611 CD

5 11-1

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Becquascenthe (FR) James Reveley J

O Bryan Drew and Friends Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B Sas Ecurie de Cachene & Elise Drouet

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winner who’s firmly on the upgrade for this yard, winning over C&D before following up in Listed handicap at Leopardstown, beating Path d’Oroux and Solness. More to come and needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA143

7 CALICO (GER) (46) 21F-242 D

Br B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)

O Mr John J Reilly

8 11-1

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Good runner-up efforts on 2 of his 3 starts (including here) this season, seeing things out well considering how hard he went at Doncaster last time. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA143

8 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (39) 460F22 D

7 11-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR) Keith Donoghue J

O French Connection Partnership Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinner.Yettoscoreoverfencesbuthislast2runner-upeffortswerehisbestyet,3/4lengthsbehindMadarainhandicap chaseatLeopardstown(17f,soft)39daysago.6lbbetteroffwithMadaraheresomustberespectedwithheadgearapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA142

9 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (39) 5P2-021

8 10-12

Br B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Aidan McGoldrick Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked as good as ever when scoring at Sandown last month but was possibly fortunate to do so and isn’t an obvious type to follow up in a race such as this. Change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA140

10

LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (72) 315-F11 CD

8 10-11

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella Harry Cobden J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesortwhogainedcompensationforhisreappearance/chasedebutfall(lookedlikelywinner)whenrunningouta convincingwinneratWincanton(15.7f).Followedupingoodstylehere(16.3f,soft)onNewYear’sDaysolotstolike. TFRHHHHI BHA139

11 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (46) 3-15540

9 10-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) Harry Skelton J

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWEmergedwithcreditagainstsomeofthetop-flightBritishnovicechasersof2022/23andmadeafinereturnwhentaking4-runnerListednoviceat Chepstow(19.5f)inOctober Onagoodmarkonthoseeffortsbuthasdisappointedsince,hislast2startsparticularlymodest TFRHHHII BHA138

12 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (52) 1-21315 CD

8 10-10

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest Brendan Powell J

O SJS Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Really got his act together over fences since last spring, adding another win to his tally when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at AscotoverChristmas.RanmodestlyatLingfieldsincebuttypetobouncebackafterabreakwithyardgoingwell. TFRHHHII BHA138

13 GEMIRANDE (FR) (11) 12123-5 D

8 10-6

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, soft, 12/1) but that was only 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA134 (-2)

14 THE FOLKES TIARA (IRE) (39) 3-21010

8 10-5

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - The Folkes Choice Jonathan Burke J

O DWPJ Investments Ltd Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicapchaseatLeopardstownonBoxingDaybutthatwassandwichedinbetween 2modestefforts,20lengthseighthof11toMadarainhandicapchaseatsametrack(17f,soft,7/1)39daysago. TFRHHIII BHA133

15 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (46) 20-52P6 D

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)

O Belbroughton Racing Club

7 10-5

Ciaran Gethings J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Xavier Leredde Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedforswitchtochasinglastseason,landinghandicapsatKempton/Newbury(atupto18f). However, just the one good effort in defeat this term, making little impression here latest TFRHHIII BHA133

16 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (27) 31022-3 D

7 10-4

Br B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverfencesin2021/22seasonandenjoyedagoodspellcampaignedoverhurdleslastterm.Shapedasifretainingallhisability backoverfencesafter10monthsoffwhenthirdatSandownandgoodchancehe’llsharpenupforthatwithheadgearrefitted. TFRHHHII BHA132

17 THE KING OF PRS (IRE) (20) 411136 D BF 6 10-4

Br B g Dansant - Sweet Youghal Bay (IRE) Sean Flanagan J

O Mr Damien Dillon Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B J. P. Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 from 2 over fences in taking fashion in novice at Limerick on Boxing Day but was unable to build on that switched to handicaps next 2 starts. Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

2023: MASKADA (FR) 7 11 1 Darragh O’Keeffe 22-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 19 ran Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 17.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 15, 16.

Stewards Note:

HARDY DU SEUIL: Following its run on 15/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Libberty Hunter (GB), 9-1 Saint Roi (FR), Harper’s Brook (IRE), 10-1 Madara (FR), 11-1 Maskada (FR), Sa Fureur (IRE), Path d’Oroux (FR), 16-1 Solness (FR), 18-1 Dancing On My Own (IRE), 20-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 22-1 Calico (GER), 25-1 Hardy du

Seuil (FR), 28-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 33-1 Triple Trade (GB), The Folkes Tiara (IRE), The King of Prs (IRE), 80-1 Gemirande (FR)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINT ROI (FR) 2.LIBBERTY HUNTER 3.MADARA (FR)

TIME

RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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PLAY SMARTER

SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he’s on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d’Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown.

THEFOLLOWRHINO.BETONINSTAGRAM

OPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE(CLASS5) (Category1Elimination)(GBBRACE)

for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (30 wins from 136 runners, 22%) runs BALLYWITE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs BALLYWITE

FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs BALLYWITE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOTA DREAM trained by N Martin, Minehead, 209 miles.

Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 171y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYWITE (IRE) (-)

5 11-5

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Wite Lioness Fergus Gillard J

O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWSholokhov gelding. Half-brotherto bumperwinner/fair hurdler Ballyglass. Dam unraced half-sisterto smarthurdler/high-classchaser(winnerupto31/4m)Blaklion.Respectednewcomer

2 FRENCH SYMPHONY (IRE) (63) 33

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-5

Br B g Mahler - Suetsu (IRE) Ben Jones J

O The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Derwent Dene Farm Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who stepped forward from his Rules debut when third in an 18-runner bumper at Doncaster63daysago Shouldgivethisagoodgofromthefront.

3 GOTA DREAM (IRE) (160) 5

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Well Composed (IRE) David Noonan J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Mr Eoghan Loughlin Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGetawaygeldingwhocameinfifthof9inbumperatWarwick(16f,good,10/1)ondebut5monthsago. Canbuildonit.

4 JACKPOT D’AINAY (FR) (61) 4 5 11-5

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Vanille d’Ainay (FR) Sean Bowen J

O John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage D’Ainay Hunter Plastics Limited S

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertobumperwinnerGrandduNordandshowedsomethingtoworkonwhenfourthof6at Wincantonacoupleofmonthsago Likelytobetterthat.

5 JOHN BALLIOL

5 JOHN BALLIOL (GB) (45) 0

5 11-5

5 11-5

Br B g Sixties Icon - Sweetheart Abbey J

O Miss S. Bannatyne George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B Miss S. Bannatyne Vortex Shipbroking S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobeatarivalatFontwell45daysago NONRUNNER.

6 LITTLE BIG KEV (IRE) (304) 2

5 11-5

TFRIIIII BHA-

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - On Her Own (IRE) Finn Lambert (5) J

O Mr Edward J. Ware Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Geoffrey Thompson Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEW€24,0003-y-o,£60,0004-y-o,Youmzaingelding.Damunracedsistertofair21/2mhurdlewinnerSeanHogan. Runner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(May2023) NotableRulesnewcomer

7 LOCKED ON (GB) (24) 6

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry Pie (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr Nick J. Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Wood Farm Stud Zone Secure Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertobumperwinnerbutdidnotshowagreatdealofencouragementatSouthwellfirsttimeout.

8 LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (26) 53

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

B Pleasure Palace Racing

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-5

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilitybothstartsinbumpersbutlongertripsarewhathewants,sothismightnotprovidea stiffenoughtest.

TFRHHHII BHA-

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

9 STAR ARTIST (GB) (-) 5 11-5

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Cill Rialaig David Bass J

O Pangfield Racing V Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Moran & Billington Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWTelescopegelding.Half-brothertodualbumperwinnersOurJesterandUrbanArtist.Dam(b102),bumperwinner, also11/4m-11/2mwinnerwhostayed13/4monFlat.Bredtodowellinthissphereandworthtakingachanceon. TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 WALDEN (FR) (-) 4 10-9

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR) J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al

TIMEFORMVIEWWaldparkgelding.Dam12.5fwinneronFlatinFrance.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: SUPREMELYWEST(IRE) 5 11 12 Charlie Hammond 3-1 (DrRichard Newland) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 French Symphony (IRE), 9-2 Jackpot d’Ainay (FR), 11-2 Ballywite (IRE), 6-1 Star Artist (GB), 8-1 Lumi Plugin (GB), 11-1 Little Big Kev (IRE), 18-1 Got A Dream (IRE), 33-1 Locked On (GB)

Two of STAR ARTIST’s relatives have won bumpers for the same connectioons and this isn’t the strongest race to be starting out in, so he’s worth chancing on debut. French Symphony is the pick of those with experience and Ballywite is another notable newcomer on paper

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STAR ARTIST 2.FRENCH SYMPHONY (IRE) 3.BALLYWITE (IRE)

5.30 2m 87y

THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ARGENTO BOY (IRE) (46) 1

5 11-7

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Backaway (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto4winners,includingverysmarthurdler/usefulchaserBriarHill(wonthisin2013)andlookedaniceprospectwhen readilyjustifyingfavouritismatFairyhousefirsttimeout Potentialbigimproverbutlackofexperiencemayfindhimout TFRHHHII BHA117

2 BILL JOYCE (IRE) (19) 1-11 D

Br B g Mahler - Bettys Delight (IRE)

5 11-7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Dan Walker Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary Hayes Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW £225,000buywhowassuccessfulonhissolestartinIrishpointsandhaslandedbothstartsunderRules,again making all at Exeter 19 days ago. This is a stiff task though and he’ll face competition for the lead. TFRHHIII BHA120

3 C’EST TA CHANCE (FR) (53) 1-2

5 11-7

Br B g Elm Park - Kadiana (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simom et al The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and didn’t lose much in defeat when second at Navan first time under Rules, sticking to the task well. Open to improvement and not a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 CANTICO (IRE) (31) 1-31

5 11-7

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - All You Need (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Tom Coughlan

TIMEFORMVIEW WonsolestartinpointsandbuiltonapromisingRulesdebuttolanda5-runnerbumperatNavanamonthago. This is significantly more competitive but he did have plenty to spare last time and Paul Townend rides. TFRHHHII BHA121

5 CELTIC DINO (FR) (82) 13 D

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)

5 11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserSaintSegalandCelticGirl.Wellpositionedwhenmakingasuccessfulstart atAscotandfarfromdisgracedwhenthirdinaListedcontestatsametrack.Facestoughtaskhere,though. TFRHHIII BHA118

6 FARLAND (IRE) (26) 4-21 D

5 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Askanna (IRE) Freddie Gingell J

O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B J. Asple Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertosmart21/2m-23/4mhurdlewinnerMinellaCocoonerandhasalreadyshownplentyinbumpers,readily opening his account at the third attempt in 7-runnercontest at Fakenham last time. This is significantly tougher. TFRHHIII BHA117

7 FISHERY LANE (FR) (29) 2

Br Gr g Gemix (FR) - Vision Sainte (FR)

5 11-7

M. J. M. O’Sullivan J

O Bryan Drew W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Tim Dineen

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and made a promising start when second of 11 at Thurles a month ago. Should improve for that experience but his trainer has more appealing representatives. TFRHHIII BHA112

8 JALON D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (75) 1-11

5 11-7

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Ukalee (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Comte Michel de Gigou Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinpointsandunbeatenintwobumpers,againlookinganexcellentprospectwhenlandingan8-runnerevent atLeopardstown75daysago.Likelytoberiddenpositivelyandhasallthecredentialstoputupaboldshowing. TFRHHHHH BHA132

9 JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) (45) 1-1

5 11-7

Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Que du Charmil (FR) Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Didier Desrayaud The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinpointsandjustifiedprohibitiveoddswitheaseina12-runnercontestatNaas45daysago.Hasbags of potential and one of the strongest contenders for yard with superb record in this race. Obvious claims. TFRHHHHI BHA126

10

KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) (52) 1-2 BF

5 11-7

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Milans Pride (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs Fiona Heslin

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in Irish points (Apr 2023). Achieved a good level of form when runner-up to Tripoli Flyer at Lingfield in January and likely capable of better TFRHHHII BHA116

11

QUEBECOIS (FR) (91) 2-1

5 11-7

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Poutine (FR) Lorcan Williams J

O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de Moricand Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEW Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, easing to a facile success at Exeter 3 months ago. Worth his place in this field. TFRHHHII BHA116

12 ROMEO COOLIO (GB) (60) 1-1

5 11-7

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR) Keith Donoghue J

O KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr W. Kinsey Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEW Cost£420,000onthebackofpointwinandmadenomistakeonhisfirstattemptunderRules,cosilylanding a 5-runner event at Fairyhouse. Improvement is required but he possesses loads of potential. TFRHHHHI BHA117

13 ROYAL INFANTRY (IRE) (32) 3U1-11 D

5 11-7

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Kevin Neville Manor Farm Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has already taken his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper successes, the latest coming in a Listed event at Newbury Worth a crack at this for all that he has something to find in form terms. TFRHHHII BHA124

14 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (39) U2-1 D

5 11-7

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Miss Barbara Hanna Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and justified favouritism with a smooth success at Sandown on his first go under Rules. Open to improvement and not completely discounted for in-form stable. TFRHHHII BHA121

15 SOUNDS VICTORIUS (IRE) (24) 21

Br Br g Champs Elysees - Sounds Charming (IRE)

5 11-7

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Bruton Street Partnership W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Jim & John Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Punchestown last time but didn’t have loads to spare and has a bit to find with several of these rivals. TFRHHIII BHA119

16

TEESHAN (IRE) (31) 11

5 11-7

Br B g Westerner - Miss Pepperpot (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Seamus Moore Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Easy winner of an Irish point and followed up in equally impressive style in an Exeter bumper last month. Looks highly talented and strikes as the pick of the British-trained runners. TFRHHHHI BHA116

17

THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE) (39) 11-4

5 11-7

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Winning Indian (IRE) Jordan Gainford J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Noel & Valerie Moran Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirsttwostartsandcaughttheeyebackfrom10monthsoffinGrade2companyatLeopardstown39daysago,finishing stronglyafterbeinghamperedastheracedeveloped.Hasabiggerperformanceinhimandwellworthalook. TFRHHHHI BHA132

18 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (52) 51 D

5 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B James A. Slattery Imre Investments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertousefulhurdlerAnyharminaskingandleftdebutformwellbehindwhenscoringcomfortably from Kingston Pride in 13-runner bumper at Lingfield last time. Could do better still. TFRHHHII BHA119

19 UNION AVENUE (IRE) (32) 32-114 D

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)

5 11-7

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Thomas Gardner James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B P. Corkery Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsinIrishpointsandmadeanimpressivestartunderRules,doublinghistallyingutsyfashionatAintreeinDecember OnlyfourthtoRoyalInfantryinaListedcontestatNewburylastmonththoughsoupagainstitinthiscompany TFRHIIII BHA118

20 YOU OUGHTA KNOW (IRE) (39) 112

6 11-7

Br B g Beat Hollow - Pont de Alma (FR) Daniel Mullins J

O Luke McMahon W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr P. Reynolds

TIMEFORMVIEWWonbumpersatKilbegganandGalwaylastyearandacquittedhimselfwellwhensecondinaLeopardstown Grade 2 last month. Form is solid but others may have a bit more potential. First-time hood. TFRHHHHI BHA134

21 FLEUR AU FUSIL (FR) (38) 11

6 11-0

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - La Courtille (FR) Miss Josephine Townend J

O P. Reilly/C. Reilly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Dr V. Brigitte Poulve

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising mare who hasn’t been fully extended to win both starts to date, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Top yard puts the hood on for this and she’s not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA124

22 JUNTA MARVEL (FR) (322) 11-

6 11-0

Br B m Masked Marvel - Junta des Champs (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O The Turner Family W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedasmartprospectwhenwinningbothbumperoutingsinthespringlastyear,quickeningupimpressivelydespiteflashing hertailatPunchestown10monthsago.Notseensincebuthastheformtomakeanimpactifsheretainsallthatability TFRHHHII BHA125

23 DIRTY DEN (GB) (32) 1220

4 10-11

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon & Mr Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts next two starts. Failed to beat a rival in a Listed event at Newbury on first outing since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies. TFRHIIII BHA115

24 STAVVY (IRE) (24) 031 D

4 10-11

Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Every Time Bryony Frost J

O Harlequin Direct Ltd Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Haras d’Etreham & Ecurie des Charmes Henbrandt Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW RoaringLiongeldingwithaprogressiveprofile,openinghisaccountatSouthwell24daysago. Needs a lot more to compete at the top level.

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

TFRHIIII BHA111

2023: A DREAM TO SHARE (IRE) 5 11 7 Mr J L Gleeson 7-2 (John E Kiely) 21 ran Hood worn first time by No. 20, 21. Hood worn by No. 6, 23.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Jasmin de Vaux (FR), 15-2 Jalon d’Oudairies (FR), 10-1 You Oughta Know (IRE), 12-1 Romeo Coolio (GB), Teeshan (IRE), The Yellow Clay (IRE), 16-1 C’Est Ta Chance (FR), 20-1 Cantico (IRE), Quebecois (FR), 22-1 Argento Boy (IRE), Fleur Au Fusil (FR), 25-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), Junta Marvel (FR), 33-1 Kingston Pride (IRE), 40-1 Royal Infantry (IRE), Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 50-1 Sounds Victorius (IRE), 66-1 Bill Joyce (IRE), Farland (IRE), 100-1 Celtic Dino (FR), Fishery Lane (FR), 150-1 Union Avenue (IRE), 200-1 Dirty Den (GB), Stavvy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D’OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay’s connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter looks the pick of those trained in Britain.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JALON D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 2.JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) 3.THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.10 - THE BET ON CHELTENHAM AT RHINO BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Rhino Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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 25 entries at £42. - Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE FOLLOW US ON X @betrhino MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4220 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £971 and the fourth £486. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties,afterMarch2nd,2024,foreachhurdleracewon7lb RhinoBethasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace A memento will be presented 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 24 entries at £38.Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3234; Second £1617; Third £808; Fourth £405. (PenaltyValue £4220.64)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.30 - THE READ HENRY BROOKE ON BLOG RHINOBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Rhino Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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 21 entries at £37 - Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.10 - THE DAILY CHELTENHAM OFFERS AT RHINO.BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Rhino BetTV has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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 27 entries at £37Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE DISCOVER WHATS TRENDING RHINO.BET CASINO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4220 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £971 and the fourth £486. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Rhino Bet has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented 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 £38 - Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3234; Second £1617; Third £808; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4220.64) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE BOOST YOUR FESTIVAL WINNINGS @rhino.bet HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Rhino Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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. 26 entries at £42.Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE FOLLOW RHINO.BET ON INSTAGRAM OPEN 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 four, five and six yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and 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, March 7th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Rhino Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented 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 ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 28 entries at £20 - Closed March 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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