Huntingdon Racecard - Thursday 9th May

THURSDAY 9 MAY

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Sophie Candy (Chief Steward)

Thomas Cooper (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith, Steve Drowne, Simon Kirk

Starters

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Kieran O’Shea

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Katie Dowson

Clerks of the Scales

Claudia Marelli

Veterinary Officers

Stuart Thorne

Sally Bate

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Sarah Duncan

Karen West

Shaun Mitchell

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Sue Pateman

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Nick Wright Committee

Steve Elsom

Mark Myers

Jane Wallace

Marcia Gibbs

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Roderick Duncan

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Allan Porter

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Chris Sykes

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Steve Wright

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Sharon Hodgins

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Roderick Duncan

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Raceday

Preview

1.50pm - King Of The Road won his last two handicap races at Market Rasen and although he has spiked up in the weights, there still may be more to come from the Ben Pauling trained horse. Ferrobin is a course and distance winner and won at a big price here last month coming back from a 10 month break. Maybe he runs better fresh but he looked an improved horse last time out and a chance is taken that he can put up another bold performance here today. Cottie may have disappointed in her last run at Cheltenham but this looks a far less daunting task. She looks a big danger dropped in the weights to a mark of 106 and the Dan Skelton mare could be the one to side with in this competitive looking handicap

2.25pm - Chatty Chich seemed to handle the step up in trip at Fakenham last time out, when finishing a close 2nd on good ground over 3 miles. She goes up 2 lbs for that effort today. Headscarf Lil (pictured below with red cap) is now running off a feasible rating of 93 The 10-year-old mare stays well and should be suited by the ground. She makes plenty of appeal for Nicky Richards. Bluebella may have disappointed in her last run at Uttoxeter last September but she did lose a hind shoe that day. The 6-year-old mare has previously run well fresh and looks interesting if she can prove she handles this trip

2.55pm - Tarras Wood won a bumper over the Christmas period at Wetherby in 2022 but has not been the easiest to follow over hurdles. He was reported to have a breathing issue when last seen at Wetherby in a maiden hurdle in February A market check is needed here but this maiden hurdle race may not take a lot to win and a repeat of his effort at Wincanton in December would see the selection go close here today. Secret Des Dieux looks interesting stepping up in trip and on better ground. Sean Bowen takes that ride and he looks one for the shortlist after a couple of respectable looking runs recently

3.25pm - There looks to be a lot of early speed in this handicap chase and this may benefit Home Free who although has been disappointing lately, may be more suited to the better ground here today. Romanor should be suited by the ground too, but may be in need of the run after a long break. Hystery Bere carries top weight and has place claims for Tom Symonds and Harry Cobden. He was no match for Kansas City Star last time out at Plumpton but drops a couple of pounds in the weights. It’s still a tough ask for him to defy the 122 rating but he is one of the classier horses in the race.

4.00pm - Flemen’s Tipple may have a good opportunity here, now off a mark of 82. He has not been running particularly well lately but this is a drop in class and he does have some good form in the book from earlier on in the season. Samtara steps back up in trip here and has place claims now dropped in the weights to a feasible mark of 92

4.30pm - Dawn Parade could be worth a market check on debut for Dan Skelton. The Soldier Of Fortune filly may well be suited by the ground here. Octo Gane could get involved on debut for trainer Ben Pauling and The Long Point also looks like one to watch out for having run well when going off favourite in a point to point last November

5.03pm - Patch Man looks an interesting newcomer for Sir Mark Prescott on debut with Sean Bowen taking the ride. Handfulofpromises finished second in a point to point and makes her debut run under rules for the Skeltons. She is worth a market check.

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs COTTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs LET’S GOJOE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: FATSAM trained by C Down, Cullompton, 194 miles.

1 KING OF THE ROAD (IRE) (29) 000011- 5 12-1

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

O Rocco’s Rebels Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B M. Fahy Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWImproving5-y-owhoarrivesonahat-trickafter2winsatMarketRasen(18.5f/16.5f)thisspring. Upanother 10lbbutitmaynotstophimwithfurtherprogresslikely

2 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (25) 40/4432- 5 11-13

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomepromiseintwobumpersforAlanKingandhasmadesteadyprogressoverhurdlesforthis yard,finishingsecondof6on21.5fHerefordhandicapdebutlastmonth.Maydobetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA109

3 FAUTINETTE (FR) (43) P/P0P/43- 6 11-13

Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Fautina (FR)

Miss LucyTurner (5) J

O DFA Racing (Anderson & Edwards) Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenall3startsoverhurdlesinFrance.Struggledbadlyonherfirst5startsinBritainbutbettersignswhen steppedupto21fatWincanton6weeksago,finishingthirdof9.Onahandymarkifshecanbackthatup TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 KAYTARATARA

(GB) (47) 0/1322P- CD 6 11-13

Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE)

O IBT Racing

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Netherfield House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerondebutandmadeasuccessfulstartinthissphereoverC&D(good)inOctober.Placedonnext3starts (includingahandicap)butdoesneedtoshrugoffmodestrunintheMares’EBFFinalatNewburyinMarch.

5 FAT SAM (GB) (210) 6/32F56- D 10 11-13

Br Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR)

O Mr David Lockwood

109

James Davies J

Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Woodmore Racing Woodwarm Stoves S TIMEFORMVIEWTookaheavyfalloverfencesatNewtonAbbotlastsummerandwasperhapsstillfeelingthoseeffectswhen downthefieldinachaseandhurdleintheautumn.Firstoutingfor7months.

6 JARAMILLO (GB) (15) 31/P0P4- D 6 11-13

Br B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER)

O Owners Group 098

Ben Bromley (5) J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHasperformedmodestlysinceopeninghishurdlesaccountinaSedgefieldnovicehandicaplastFebruary. Didtakeastepbackintherightdirectionwhenfourthof9atTaunton(19f,good)recently

7 FORGETTHE WAY (GB) (142) 21232P- 7 11-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE)

O Mr D. H. Gibbon

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

109

MrAlex Chadwick (7) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWWona2mWorcesterhandicapforAlanKinglastsummer.Placedonnext3startsbutoffsincepullingup overfencesatWincantoninJanuary Newstablereturnshimtohurdlesandstepshimbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA108

8 COTTIE (IRE) (21) 506540- 9 11-10

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Pimlico Racing & Alne Park Stud

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Frank Motherway&BillyFitzgerald Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire &Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatDownpatricklastJuneforHenrydeBromheadbuthasn’tfiredin4runsforDanSkelton,includingwhenthemarketspokeinher favouratCheltenhamlastmonth.Stillnosurprisewereshetoclickforthisyardatsomepointbuthasabittoprovefornow. TFRHHIII BHA106

9

MAMMIES

BOY (IRE) (39) 3/P0P15- 6 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O What’s The Craic Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B David Valentine Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhengettingoffthemarkin16-runnerhandicaphurdleatTaunton(19f,goodtosoft)inFebruary Raised10lbforthatandhewasbeaten83/4lengthsintofifthbyKingofTheRoadatMarketRasensince. TFRHHHII BHA103

10

FERROBIN

(IRE) (14) 6450/P1- CD 10 11-7

Br Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Fedaia (IRE)

Mr Murray Dodd (7) J

O Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

TIMEFORMVIEWRevivedoutofthebluewhenspringinga66/1surpriseoverC&D(good)afortnightago Recentrecord raisesdoubtsabouthimbackingthatupbutheretainshandicappingscopeonoldform. TFRHHHII BHA103

11

CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (14) 115000- D 7 11-6

Br Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr Andy Taylor J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproveroverhurdleswhenwinningapairofhandicapsatupto21/2mforKeiranBurkeatthestart oflastsummerbutwellheldin3runsbackwithJohnJenkinsthisspring.

12 LET’S GO JOE

TFRHHIII BHA102

(GB) (39) 2/1454P- D 6 11-5

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Super Faida (IRE)

TobyWynne (3) J

O Hardscrabble Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Killashee House Limited Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapointbeforemakingawinninghurdlesbowfornewyardinmaidenatSedgefieldinNovember buthis3effortssinceswitchingtohandicapshavebeendisappointing(fenceslasttwice).

13 LIFETIME LEGEND (IRE) (15) 050626- 6 10-6

Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Livia Galilei (IRE)

101

Jack Quinlan J

O Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Neil King, Burderop T

B Kevin J. Molloy

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondinfirst-timevisorhere(20.5f)inMarchlastmonthbutwasunabletoreplicatethisdisplay atTauntonlastmonth.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: SURTITLE (IRE) 7 11 10 Paddy Brennan 14-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Stewards Note:

KAYTARATARA: Following its run on 23/3/2024 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

CHARLIE MY BOY: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. LIFETIME LEGEND: Following its run on 24/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed in the straight. ProbableS.P’s: 11-4 King ofThe Road (IRE), 7-1 Mistral Milly(IRE), 10-1 KayTaraTara (GB), 11-1 Fautinette (FR), 12-1 Cottie (IRE), Mammies Boy (IRE), 14-1 Forget The Way (GB), Ferrobin (IRE), 16-1 Jaramillo (GB), 25-1 Lifetime Legend (IRE), 33-1 Fat Sam (GB), Let’s Go Joe (GB), 100-1 Charlie My Boy (IRE)

The progressive KING OF THE ROAD can defy the handicapper again and complete a spring hat-trick. Mistral Milly is another 5-y-o going the right way and is second choice ahead of Fautinette, who took a step back in the right direction when third at Wincanton last time.

SECOND RACE

RACE (CLASS 5)

for fouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7750

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton

(29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs CHATTY CHICH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs CHATTY CHICH LONGESTTRAVELLER: HEADSCARF LIL trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 240 miles.

1 CHATTY

CHICH

(GB) (27) 306002- 6 12-0

Br B m Presenting - Banjaxed Girl

O Chugg, Fowler & Skelton

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Little Lodge Farm &Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire &Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin3qualifyingrunsinmid-winterbutplacedinabumperatthestartofhercareeranduppedher gamewhensecondatFakenham27daysago,shapinglikethisevenstiffertestwouldsuit.Goodshout. TFRHHHHH BHA94

2 HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) (61) 104205- 10 11-13

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Accurite Racing & Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B James M. Barry Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformonthebackofabreathingopwhensuccessfulatMarketRasenayearagoandranatleastas wellwhennarrowlydeniedatPerth(3m)inSeptember NotatbestsincebutlatestrunatAyrbestexcused. TFRHHHII BHA93

3 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (18) 231F62- 11 11-12

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentmarewhoscoredatHerefordinOctober.RightbackontrackwhensecondatWincanton18daysago andisonetoconsiderbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 MALINAJAMILA (GB) (44) P/0P450- C 8 11-10

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Haveyoubeen (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Maundrell, Sawyer & Andrews Neil King, Burderop T

B S. W. Maundrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerbutnotthemostconsistent,typicallyfollowingasolidfourthatDoncasterwitha braceoflesserefforts,albeitshewentofftoohardatTauntononlatest.Visorreplacescheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA90

5 VALENTINE GETAWAY (IRE) (15) 3/54423- 6 11-7

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O The Valentine Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Richella Rohan Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadetheframeinallbutoneofher6startssinceventuringdownthehandicaproute,andherlatest thirdatLudlowonreturnwasanothersolidshowing.Shouldbeonthepremisesagain. TFRHHHHI BHA87

6 BLUEBELLA (GB) (233) 122F35- 6 11-6

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Henri Bella Robert Dunne J

O Mrs T. P. James

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr D. A. Rees-Jones Tote, Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhengettingoffthemarkatWorcester(2m)ayearagoandconsistentinthemainsince.Notseen sincerunningmodestlyinUttoxeter7monthsagobutworthmonitoringinthebettingonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA86

7 CHIEF LADY (IRE) (25) P16000- 5 11-3

Br B m Mahler - Graceann (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O Glorious Days Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Grace Cousins Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerbuthasyettomakeanimpactunderRules.Facestoughtaskhere.

TFRHHIII BHA83

8 QUIETTHUNDER (IRE) (12) P/5344P- 6 11-0

Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Elevator Action (IRE) James Best J

O Mr J. Gould Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeeninconsistentsinceopeningheraccountinaStratfordnoviceinJune2022.Herlatestrunonthe Flatwasacreditableeffort. TFRHHIII BHA80

9 BABY SHAM (GB) (15) 3P4400-

Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

O Simon & Christine Prout

B J. W. Parry

6 10-10

Micheal Nolan J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceduringmiddlepartof2023buthasbeenunabletolandatellingblowsince.

10 CATLIN

(GB) (38) 3P4/6PU-

Br B m Bollin Eric - Linen Line

O Cynthia Commons, Nick Kent

TFRHHIII BHA76

9 10-7

Harry Bannister J

Nick Kent, Brigg T

B R. F. Broad Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNowdippedbelowlastwinningmarkbutwellheldbothcompletedstartsthistermandtendstosaveher besteffortsforNewcastle.Backoverhurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: ELSIEANNE 5 10 7 Harry Bannister 25-1 (Dominic Ffrench Davis) 13 ran

Visor worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

BLUEBELLA: Following its run on 19/9/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

BABY SHAM: Following its run on 24/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered early-on.

CATLIN: Following its run on 1/4/2024 it was reported that the jockey’s stirrup leather snapped.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-2ChattyChich(GB),7-2KentfordMallard(GB),6-1ValentineGetaway(IRE),8-1Bluebella(GB),14-1HeadscarfLil(IRE), 20-1 QuietThunder (IRE), 22-1 Malina Jamila (GB), Catlin (GB), 25-1 Baby Sham (GB), 50-1 ChiefLady (IRE)

CHATTY CHICH was well backed prior to an improved showing on handicap debut at Fakenham and, with this longer trip/more conventional track in her favour, she’s well fancied to go one better at the possible expense of the reliable Kentford Mallard. Valentine Getaway is another to consider

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for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(19-24):FO’Brien (35wins from 133 runners, 26%) runsBLUETHEMONEY &IMPERIOUSSTAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):FO’Brien (7wins from 32 runners, 22%) runsBLUETHEMONEY &IMPERIOUSSTAR

LONGESTTRAVELLER:PRAIRIEQUEENtrained by S Gardner, Longdown, 245 miles.

1 CHAMPETRE (IRE) (133) 024/PP- 6 11-4

Br B g Champs Elysees - Romantic Fashion (IRE)

James Davies J

O The Hill Barn Syndicate Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Ms Kathryn Tottenham Oliver Signy Racing LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperperformerforHarryWhittingtonbuthasperformedmodestlyin2runsoverhurdlesthisseason.

2 DONTASKCHRIS (IRE) (20) P/0R- 6 11-4

HHIII BHA-

Br B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE) Marc Goldstein J

O Mrs D. M. Grissell Diana Grissell, Brightling T

B P. & D. Kavanagh

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinbumper/novicehurdle11monthsapartandthenrefusedtoraceatFontwell

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 JUAN BERMUDEZ (GB) (14) 36- 5 11-4

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Long Face (USA)

O Mr N. Stockley

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Newsells Park Stud Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatforAndrewBalding,stays2m.Ranmodestlyfinal2outingsinthatsphereandjusta fairstartoverhurdleshavingtransferredtoanothertopyard,thirdatFakenhamandthensixthatWarwick. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MOP’S A LEGEND (GB) (27) 40/4r0- 7 11-4

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Midnight Fun

Tom Cannon J

O Mick Appleby Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Judith Jones & Michael Appleby Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWModestformin2bumpers/overhurdlessofar.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 POTTERSJETAMAY (IRE) (17) 6/0033- 5 11-4

Br B g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs J. May Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Ms Cecily Purcell Merriebelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldintrioofbumpersbutdidatleastshowabitmakinghurdlesdebutwhenthirdof7inaMarketRasenmaiden(20.6f)inMarch. BuiltonthatwhenoccupyingsamespotatKempton,notgivenahardtimeandtheremaywellbemoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 REALLYNTRUTHFULLY (IRE)

Br B g Jet Away - Style of Campile (IRE)

(38) 2/4- 5 11-4

David Bass J

O Nothingbutthetruth Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Arctic Tack Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€26,0003-y-o,£48,0004-y-o,JetAwaygelding.Half-brothertofairhurdlerGoldSmoke.Dam(h106),bumperwinner.Runner-upsole outinginpointslastspringandfairstarttoRulescareerwhenfourthinacoursebumperlastmonth.Thistripwillsuitnowhurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 TARRAS WOOD (IRE) (96) 1/P26- 6 11-4

Br B g Kayf Tara - Wood Lily (IRE)

Harry Cobden J

O The Gi Gi Syndicate Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencewhenmakingawinningdebutinabumperin2022.Runner-upeffortinDecemberflanked byabraceofheavydefeats(foldedatWetherbyinFebruary)buthesetsthestandardifhe’sbackonhisgame. TFRHHHHI BHA110

8 BLUE THE MONEY (GB) (13) 000P- 6 10-11

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - No More Money Jack Hogan (3) J

O Exors of the Late Mr M D C Jenks Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B David Jenks BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a leading stable but she looked limited in bumpers and was unable to make an impact when switchedtohurdlinglastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 CHOOCH (IRE) (16) 0045- 5 10-11

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Dash Grange Stud Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Susannah Berry Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanshehadin2bumperswhenfourthof10inanoviceatHuntingdon(20.7f,goodtosoft)onhurdlesbow, finishingwithrunningleft.UnabletobuildonthatatSouthwellbutcapableofbetteratsomepoint. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 IMPERIOUS STAR (IRE) (54) 56- 7 10-11

Br Br m Flemensfirth (USA) - Mega Mum (IRE)

Connor Brace J

O Mr Allan Stennett Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Parkville Stud BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFlemensfirthmarewhohasshownabilityin2novicehurdlesaround2mandpromisestobesuitedbythis stepupintrip.Won’tneedtoraisehergamemuchtofigureinthis. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 MY

DREAM

(GB) (461) 04/- 6 10-11

Br Gr m Proclamation (IRE) - Scarlett O’Tara

James Best J

O Magic Dreamers Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Richard Davies Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProclamationmarewhodidn’tshowagreatdealinabraceofbumpersearlyin2023.Upintripforhurdles debuthavingleftTimVaughan. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 IMPLIED (GB) (70) 6- 4 10-10

Br B g Oasis Dream - Shared Account

O A. C. O’Keeffe

Sean Quinlan J

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOasisDreamgelding.Brothertoawinnerandhalf-brotherto3winnersonFlat,includingsmart1m-9fwinner PocketSquare.Modestformatbestinhandfulofoutingsonthelevelandalwaysbehindonhurdlesdebut. TFRHIIII BHA-

13 SECRET DES DIEUX

(FR) (33)

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Sable Island (FR)

O Mr P. H. Betts

B Mr Michel Agelou

562- 4 10-10

Sean Bowen J

James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWHoodedlast2startsinbumpersandachievedfairform,pluggingonforsecondatUttoxeterlastmonth. Hurdlesdebutantforin-formyard

14 PRAIRIE QUEEN

(GB) (26) 00P0- 4 10-3

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Br f Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) Harry Bannister J

O Clear Racing & Partner

Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Ashbrittle Stud Woodhayes Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWHasyettoproduceaperformanceofnoteinBumpersandHurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: PARK HILLDANCER (FR) 6 11 4 Nico de Boinville 7-4 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran Hood worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Stewards Note:

TARRAS WOOD: Following its run on 3/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tarras Wood (IRE), 6-1 Secret des Dieux (FR), 7-1 Juan Bermudez (GB), Reallyntruthfully (IRE), Chooch (IRE), 15-2 Imperious Star (IRE), 8-1 Pottersjetamay (IRE), 50-1 Blue The Money (GB), 66-1 Champetre (IRE), Mop’s A Legend (GB), 150-1 My Dream (GB), 250-1 Dontaskchris (IRE), Prairie Queen (GB), 300-1 Implied (GB)

REALLYNTRUTHFULLY made an encouraging start to his Rules career when fourth in a course bumper a month ago and with this trip sure to suit now hurdling, he could be the answer Tarras Wood isn’t easy to weigh up but is a big danger on the form he displayed when second at Wincanton, with Secret des Dieux also considered for his in-form yard

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10750

Owners Prize Money 1st £4342, 2nd £2170, 3rd £1086, 4th £543, 5th £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs HOME FREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs HOME FREE

WEIGHTWATCHER: STORMIN CROSSGALES won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 7lb to 111.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONE FINE MAN trained by D Carroll, Malton, 156 miles.

1 HYSTERY BERE (FR) (39) 6/122P3- D 7 12-2

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA) Harry Cobden J

O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc. Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlesscorerwhomadeawinningstartinthisspherein4-runnerhandicapatWarwickayearago MixedrecordsinceandjustrespectablethirdinthisheadgearatPlumptonlatest,makingmistakes. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 ROUGE VIF (FR) (61) 506PP/2- D 10 12-2

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rouge Amour (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Peake, Slater, Isy & Partners Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B S.A.R.L. Ecurie D & A. Montbroussous

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseratbestbutlosthiswayforHarryWhittington.Wellbelowformafter11monthsoffwhenremote secondatHerefordonyarddebut9weeksagobutentitledtocomeonforthatandmarkreducedagain. TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 ONE FINE MAN (IRE) (19) 3/0U342- D 9 11-11

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE)

O Ray Flegg & John Bousfield

B Louis Murray & Colm Moran

Robert Dunne J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded2mhandicapsatCarlisle/AyrlastFebruaryforJamesMoffatt.Low-keyforcurrentyardlastseasonbutmuchmore encouragementwhensecondatBangorfinalstart,closedallthewaytotheline.Bigshoutnowhe’sbackinform. TFRHHHHH BHA117

4 HOME FREE

(IRE) (31) 23/3215- D 6 11-6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE)

Harry Skelton J

O Mrs John Magnier Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Shuriken Syndicate Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheoddsonhisthirdstartoverhurdlesin3-runnernoviceatLingfield(2m,heavy).Performedmodestly onhandicapdebutatWincantonlastmonththoughisverymuchthetypetomakeachaser TFRHHHHI BHA112

5 STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (49) 4P33P6- D 7 11-5

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE)

Jack Hogan (3) J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Tom George, Slad T

B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch HBA Media, Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwhohasyettoaddtohischasedebutsuccess,pullingtoohardatLudlow7weeksago. Markcontinuestoslide. TFRHHHII BHA111

6 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (31) 441125- D 9 11-4

Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)

O Emma Bishop Racing Club

B Mr Georges Lacombe

James Best J

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatBangorandLudlowlastterm.WasunabletomakeanimpactatWincantonfinalstartbutis thetypetobounceback.

TFRHHHII BHA110

7 ROMANOR (GB) (210) 235253- D 10 11-3

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE)

Micheal Nolan J

O Four Hens And A Cock Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B BBA 2010 Ltd We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWKeensortandusuallyheldup(bestdeliveredlate).Failedtowinlastseasonbutheldhisformprettywell atleast.Off7months.

TFRHHHII BHA109

8 STUMPS OR SLIPS (IRE) (45) P1/1PU4- D 7 10-10

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Queeny’s Princess (IRE)

O Mr William Woodhouse

B Fergus O’Neill

Sean Bowen J

Tom Weston, Hindlip T

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroffirst2completedstartsinthissphereandrespectableeffortbackfroma6-monthbreakwhenfourth of8inhandicapchaseatthiscourse(19.9f,goodtosoft,10/1)45daysago Entitledtocomeonforthat. TFRHHHII BHA102

HOME FREE: Following its run on 8/4/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 One Fine Man (IRE), 9-2 Home Free (IRE), 6-1 RougeVif(FR), 7-1 Force de Frap (FR), 15-2 Hystery Bere (FR), 9-1 Stumps Or Slips (IRE), 16-1 Stormin Crossgales (IRE), Romanor (GB)

ONE FINE MAN turned in easily his best effort for his current stable when a close second at Bangor last month and remains on a handy mark up 3lb Home Free is an interesting chasing debutant and is another to consider, while Rouge Vif is obviously not the force of old, but he’s at least been given a chance by the assessor

(CLASS 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs CHANTILLYROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs STREAMSFORTH LAD LONGESTTRAVELLER:TESTFLIGHTtrained by S Gardner, Longdown, 245 miles.

1 LET’S GO AMIGO (IRE) (147) 04P/365- 6 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - You Should Know Me (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Going Places Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Liam O’Regan

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless following 8 attempts overhurdles butwas arguablyunluckynotto land a handicap at Ludlowinthat spherelastspring.Wouldn’tneedtoimprovemuchfortheswitchtofencesinordertohaveasayinthefinish. TFRHHHHH BHA92

2 SAMTARA (GB) (20) P05444- 10 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Aunt Harriet Sean Bowen J

O Roger & Yvonne Allsop Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Yvonne Allsop FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedoverhurdleslastspring,winningaHerefordhandicapbeforefinishingafinesecondof13atCheltenham.Notinthesameformsince, includingreturnedtothissphereonhislast3starts,buthismarkisontheslideandhe’llbeathreatifcopingwiththisstepbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA92

3 WHATA STEAL (IRE) (93) 503P/6P- 7 11-12

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Misty Heather (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O D O’Donohoe, S Delchar, P Jack, S Nelson Tom George, Slad T

B John O’Dwyer HBA Media S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinaWincantonmaidenhurdlelastFebruaryandshapedprettywellbackfromabreak/windopwhensixthina15-runnerDoncasterhandicap inNovemberSubsequenteffortatMarketRasenwasmodestbutcouldbeafactorifabletogetbackontracknowswitchedtofences. TFRHHHII BHA90

4 DUNWORLEY

(IRE) (14) 22P5P0- 8 11-10

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Helen Mag (IRE)

MrTom Broughton (5) J

O Wendy and Teresa Wesley & Mr Nick Kent Nick Kent, Brigg T

B P. J. O’Driscoll Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeinseveralpointsandfairsecondonhunterchasedebutinMayoflastyear.However,he’sbeen unabletobuildonthatsince. TFRHHIII BHA88

5 STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (78) 0/0P046- 6 11-9

Br B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

TobyWynne (3) J

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

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBetteredprevioushurdleseffortswhenfourthof8inmaidenatUttoxeterinJanuaryandreportedlysufferedwithabreathingproblem onhishandicapbowatDoncasterthefollowingmonth.Onetonoteinthebettingupintripforthischasedebutfornewyard

6 FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE) (15) 2426P6- 7 11-4

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)

87

Harry Cobden J

O Jokulhlaup Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Miss Lisa Pyne Funnel Fuel S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upafewtimesoverhurdlesbutyettothreateninthissphereandhe’sprobablyworthtakingon, forallthatthebookingofHarryCobdencatchestheeye.

7 RUM COVE (GB) (25) 0PP06- 6 10-13

82

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - First Wonder (FR) James Davies J

O Hope Springs Too Nick Gifford, Findon T

B The Glanvilles Stud Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWillneedtoleavehislow-keyhurdlesexploitsbehindifhe’stomakeasuccessfulstartoverfenceshere.

77

8 CHANTILLY ROSE (GB) (107) 3//44060- 7 10-10

Br Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr&MrsD.Futter&MrsR.Patterson Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWNogreatshakesoverhurdlesbutshe’singoodhandsandit’llbeinterestingtoseewhichwaythis7-y-o goesinthebettingnowuppedintripforthischasedebut.

HHHHI BHA74

9 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (193) 544063- 7 10-6

Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR)

O Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner

James Best J

Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWThismarkisafaironebasedonbitsandpiecesofformandbetteredhischasedebutdisplaywhenthirdof9at WincantononlateststartinOctober.Still,it’shardtoignorethefactthathisrecordstandsat0-14overall. TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: DOYENS DE ANTE (IRE) 7 10 13 Charlie Hammond 15-8 (Max Young) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7.

Stewards Note:

STREAMSFORTH LAD: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. ProbableS.P’s: 10-3Samtara(GB),4-1Let’sGoAmigo(IRE),6-1WhatASteal(IRE),13-2Testflight(GB),15-2ChantillyRose(GB), 10-1 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE), 14-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 25-1 Dunworley (IRE), 40-1 Rum Cove (GB)

If LET’S GO AMIGO takes to fences at the first time of asking he could be the answer in a race devoid of a standout candidate Kim Bailey’s charge was a good third in a Ludlow handicap hurdle off a 3lb higher mark last spring, a race he may well have won but for encountering traffic problems at a crucial stage. Chantilly Rose didn’t show much over hurdles but she wouldn’t be the first from this yard to improve for the switch to fences, while Samtara and What A Steal are others to consider

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SIXTH RACE

for maiden four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4000

Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton

(29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs DAWN PARADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs DAWN PARADE LONGESTTRAVELLER: BERLIATH trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 190 miles.

1 BERLIATH (GB) (70) 3- 5 11-4

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Dalriath

Harry Cobden J

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Yorton Farm Stud Run To Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto4winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserOnTheSlopes.Easytoback,alreadyhadabreathingoperation andlookedinneedoftheexperienceondebutatTaunton10weeksago Couldproveadifferentpropositionthistime. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (-)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

5 11-4

Sean Bowen J

Tom George, Slad T

B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes H & C Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWYeatsgelding.Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaserStBarts,andhalf-brothertobumperwinner/ usefulhurdlerGidleighPark.Lotstolikeonpaper

3 MIDNIGHT STING (GB) (27) 36-

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Midnight Fun

O Mr Michael Appleby

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-4

Tom Cannon J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Judith Jones & Michael Appleby Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBredforstaminaandhasshapedthatwayinFakenhambumpers.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 THE LONG POINT (IRE) (166) 3- 5 11-4

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - A La Perchoine (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Elizabeth Bingley Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr Michael Moloney Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000KingstonHillgelding.ThirdsolestartinIrishpoints(Nov2023).

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 KILOS KELOS (IRE) (18) 5- 4 10-12

Br B g Mahler - Western Garden (IRE) Cian Chester (7) J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerElChampoandfair2mhurdlewinnerFiaFuinidh.12/1,hintedatability ondebutatWincanton3weeksago Lotsmoreneededhere.

6 MY BOYAARON (IRE) (28) 46- 4 10-12

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Hallouella Ciaran Gethings J

O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B Deerpark Stud Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminbumpers,stillneededexperienceatTaunton4weeksago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 OCTO GANE (FR) (-) 4 10-12

Br B g Muhtathir - Polie Gane (FR) Ben Jones J

O Lynne Maclennan & Les De La Haye Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs G. Thoumas & Mrs A. Bouysse Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW€52,0003-y-o,Muhtathirgelding.DamFrenchhurdler/chasewinnerupto21/4m.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 SAYVA (IRE) (-) 4 10-12

Br Br g Harzand (IRE) - Mae’s Choice (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Lynne MacLennan & John J Murray Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Seana Sammon Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW€35,0003-y-o,Harzandgelding.Half-brothertodualbumperwinner/usefulhurdlerSaylavee,stays3m, andfairchaserCoolCountry Damuseful21/4m-21fhurdlewinner TFRHHHII BHA-

9 STEPAHEAD (IRE) (-) 4 10-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - As I Am (IRE)

O Mr Don Cantillon

B D. E. Cantillon

Jack Quinlan J

Don Cantillon, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkgeldingoutofausefuloneforconnections.Rarerunnerfortrainerandinteresting. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 LYNDA’S PET (IRE) (431) 6/- 5 10-11

Br B m Notnowcato - Lunar Star (IRE)

O Mr D. Broadhurst

B Lynda Williams

James Best J

Max Young, Sneads Green T

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaserPaulsHill(21f-31/4mwinner,byMarienbard)andfairlyuseful hurdlerStarsky(3m-31/4mwinner,byShantou) UnplacedsolestartinIrishpoints(Mar2023) TFRHHIII BHA-

11 DAWN PARADE (IRE) (-) 4 10-5

Br B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Girly Girl (IRE)

Harry Skelton J

O Mr T. Crowe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Tim Crowe

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunefilly.Dambumper/fairlyuseful17f-21fhurdlewinner(stayed25f)forconnections.Ofobvious interestondebut.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: WHATAWIT 5 11 4 Sean Bowen 7-1 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 16 ran

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Berliath (GB), 11-2 Dawn Parade (IRE), 6-1 Octo Gane (FR), Step Ahead (IRE), 17-2 John Barbour (GB), The Long Point (IRE), Sayva (IRE), 66-1 Kilos Kelos (IRE), My Boy Aaron (IRE), Lynda’s Pet (IRE), 200-1 Midnight Sting (GB)

BERLIATH may leave his Taunton form behind and could be the way to go Dawn Parade and Step Ahead are a couple of the interesting newcomers.

for maiden four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4000

Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton

(29 wins from 139 runners, 21%) runs HANDFULOFPROMISES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs HANDFULOFPROMISES

LONGESTTRAVELLER: STONEGATE trained by B Rothwell, Malton, 156 miles.

1 STONEGATE (GB) (168) 6/4-

Br B g Proconsul - Bonnie Burnett (IRE)

O Mrs Greta Sparks & Mr Andrew Sparks

5 11-4

Jamie Hamilton J

Brian Rothwell, Malton T

B Mrs Greta Sparks Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSeeminglyshowedmuchimprovedform8monthsonfromhisdebutwhenfourthatMarketRaseninNovember, butbetterplacedthanmostandreadilyoutspeededwhenitcametothecrunch.Offagainsince. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BARLEYTHORPE (GB) (29) 0-

Br Ch g Mukhadram - Beyeh (IRE)

O Mr Terry Pryke

4 10-12

Alice Stevens (5) J

Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Pryke Bloodstock Pam Sly Racing, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,hintedatabilityondebutatMarketRasenlastmonth,heldbackbyinexperience.

3 KING ULANDA (IRE)

(-)

Br B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-12

Ben Jones J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B Aidan Sexton

TIMEFORMVIEWKingston Hill gelding out ofa modest maiden hurdler, half-sisterto smart hurdler/chaser(stayed 23f) DesertCryandfairlyuseful2mhurdlewinner/usefulchaser(stayed25f)UisceBeatha. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 NOW I KNOW (IRE) (54)

0-

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ok Whats Next (IRE)

O Mrs Debbie Rees

4 10-12

Rex Dingle J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Aaron Doocey Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW18/1andhooded,unabletomakeanimpactondebutatKempton8weeksago,lookinginneedoftheexperience. Tonguestrapgoeson.

5 PATCH MAN (IRE) (-) 4 10-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quiritis

TFRHHIII BHA-

Sean Bowen J

O Promanco Ltd Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Gce Farm Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkgelding.Closelyrelatedtosmart2mhurdlewinnerSirErecandhalf-brotherto2winners onFlat.Interestingonpaperandonetonoteondebut.

6 RUNAWAYTRAIN (IRE) (29) 0- 4 10-12

Br B g Bullet Train - Violin Davis (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,showedabitondebutatMarketRasen4weeksago.

7 WALDEN (FR) (19) 55- 4 10-12

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

TFRHHIII BHA-

Cian Chester (7) J

O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T

B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformandheldinTaunton/Bangorbumpers.Moreneededhere.

8 HANDFULOFPROMISES (IRE) (95) 2- 5 10-11

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Westerner - Mariana de Lahaye (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B TommyJames &Ms LucyNorton Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire &Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEW€19,0003-y-o,£20,0005-y-o,Westernermare.Dam,maidenpointer,half-sistertousefulhurdler(19fwinner)MagicFabienand fairlyusefulhurdler(stayed23f)Sandymount.Runner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(Feb4) Makesafairbitofappealondebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 LUCILLE DIAMOND (GB) (15) 0- 5 10-11

Br B m Dartmouth - Rochelle (IRE)

James Davies J

O Mr Chris Butler Tracey Leeson, Towcester T

B Miss A. Hyde CJB Commissioning Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW100/1,pulledhardandwellbeatenondebutatUttoxeterafortnightago.

10

JESSIE JUMP JET (GB) (-) 4 10-5

Br Br f Blue Bresil (FR) - Jester Jet

TFRHIIII BHA-

Robert Dunne J

O Mrs T. P. James Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Toni P. James Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWBlueBresilfilly.Damuseful19f-25fhurdlewinner.Noteworthynewcomerforstablewithagoodrecordinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4.

2023: (See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Patch Man (IRE), 5-2 Handfulofpromises (IRE), 4-1 Jessie Jump Jet (GB), 20-1 Walden (FR), 22-1 King Ulanda (IRE), 25-1 Now I Know (IRE), 33-1 Runaway Train (IRE), 50-1 Stonegate (GB), Barleythorpe (GB), 300-1 Lucille Diamond (GB)

This will probably be fought out by newcomers, with PATCH MAN taken to see off Handfulofpromises and Jessie Jump Jet

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £73 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £73 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May7th. Penalties, afterApril 27th, 2024, foreach hurdle racewon 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse 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 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 34 entries at £73. - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £38. - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (Penalty Value £4092.77) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.55 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK 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, May 3rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse 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 34 entries at £37 - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (PenaltyValue £4084.50)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5677 to the winning horse The second to receive £2612, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £52 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £52 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse 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 18 entries at £52 - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£4342; Second £2170;Third £1086; Fourth £543; Fifth £271. (PenaltyValue £5677.07)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enterbynoon, May3rd and pay£40 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. May7th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin 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 17 entries at £40 - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (DIV I) (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 maiden four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £20 - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40)

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Seventh Race 5.03 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (DIV II) (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 maiden four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and HandicappingCodemaybeclaimedinthisrace VirginBethasgenerouslysponsoredthisrace.Amemento providedbyHuntingdonRacecoursewillbepresentedtothewinningowner Inaddition,acashprizewillbe presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £20 - Closed May 3rd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

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2024 FIXTURES

Wednesday 3 January

Friday 12 January

Afternoon Racing

Chatteris Fen Raceday

Thursday 25 January Lady Protectress Raceday

Thursday 8 February Logistics Raceday

Thursday 22 February Afternoon Racing

Sunday 3 March John Bigg ‘Oxo’ Raceday

Wednesday 13 March

Cheltenham Raceday

Sunday 17 March St Paw-tricks Raceday

Monday 25 March Afternoon Racing

Monday 1 April

Easter Monday Bank Holiday Raceday

Thursday 25 April Evening Racing

Thursday 9 May Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 21 May Ladies Night

Monday 27 May Family Raceday

Tuesday 8 October Season Opener

Sunday 3 November Community Raceday

Tuesday 12 November Afternoon Racing

Saturday 23 November Beer Festival

Sunday 8 December Peterborough Chase