Kelso Racecard - Saturday 4th March

WELCOME

Saturday 4th March 2023

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse.

We like to think that every raceday at Kelso is an important event But some days shine more brightly than others. They just do With £275,000 of prize money, bet365 Morebattle Hurdle Day isn’t just Kelso’s most valuable raceday, it’s the day that we look forward to the most - the perfect blend of high quality jump pattern races (the Grade 2 bet365 Premier Novices Hurdle / the Listed bet365 Premier Steeplechase) and one of the most competitive handicap hurdles in the calendar (the bet365 Morebattle Hurdle).

Add the intrigue of a £100,000 bonus for following up at the Cheltenham Festival and we have a heady mix.

This year we’re looking forward to welcoming The Shunter back to Kelso Plotted by the remarkable Emmet Mullins to scoop the Morebattle Bonus back in 2021, The Shunter (like several others declared for an intriguing renewal of the bet365 Premier Steeplechase) is being prepared for a possible tilt at the World’s most famous steeplechase - the Grand National. A win there would surely seal his reputation as one of the most versatile racehorses in history.

But this day will never be about just one horse. We are immensely grateful to the connections of all today’s runners for sharing them with us at Kelso

I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to make this day so special: from the sponsors bet365, the racehorse owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, raceday staff, the ITV team and all of the racegoers. Have a fabulous day and, when you return next year, please bring two friends!

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Saturday 4th March 2023

Stewards

Starters

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ADRIAN SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON

JASON CALLAGHAN, MICHAEL REID

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator GARETH TOPHAM

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

Veterinary Surgeons

DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE

MR TIM DAVIES, B.V,M,&S., CERT E.P., M.R.C.V.S, MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S., MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S M.R.C.V.S. RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S, M.R.C.V.S., MR EUGENIO CILLAN GARCIA

Betting Ring Manager JOHN CLARK

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patron

Directors

Clerk of the Course

Safeguarding Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR, RACHEL KIRTLEY

MR DH DAVIDSON

MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR GF ADAM, MR RM LANDALE, MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

MATTHEW TAYLOR

MR M TAYLOR, MR J GARRATT

THE TEAM

Mark Hunter Chairman

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director

Matthew Taylor Clerk Of The Course

Trish Spours Assistant Manager

Steph Brown Finance Manager

Joanna McNulty Office Administrator

Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer

Gillian Meikle Caretaker

Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman

HOW TO READ

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour graphic

9

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite

horse’s name form sire dam

No of days since last ran

BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

age weight st-lbs

11

11-1

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139

colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

guide Official BHA rating

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

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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022/23

FIRST RACE | 1.15

THE bet365 CYRIL ALEXANDER MEMORIAL NOVICES’

LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

2m 5f 133y

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (23 wins from 204 runners, 11%) runs GAILLIMH A STOR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs GAILLIMH A STOR

Longest Traveller: BILL BAXTER trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 338 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

1

SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (32) 1/116-F1 7 11-11

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Another Pet (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Sullivan Bloodstock & Hughes Crowley Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B James Robinson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/dual hurdles winner who showed no ill effects for his fall at the second on return/chase debut at Uttoxeter whenscoringwithplentyinhandatLingfield32daysago Lookssuretoprogressfurtherandwinbetterraces TFRHHHHH BHA136

2

MIAH GRACE (GB) (22) 336/-214 BF 8 11-9

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Yorton Farm Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomissedlastseasonbuthasreturnedasgoodaseveroverfences,secondhere(17.3f)beforegoingonebetter atNewcastle,beatingasubsequentwinner TamefinishatBangor3weeksago,however,soneedstobounceback TFRHHHII BHA134

3

CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (32) 232/-U2U BF 8 11-5

Br B g Fame And Glory - Rosie Suspect (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reachedafairlyusefullevelasanovicehurdler(placedinlisted/Grade2company)in2020/21beforemissingalloflastseason.Proved heretainsallhisabilitywhenrunner-upover21/2matNewcastleinJanuarybutletdownbyjumpingeithersideofthat TFRHHHII BHA130

4 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (33) 24-011F CD BF 7 11-3

Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)

5

6

7

Sean Bowen J

O Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mary Fanning McCormack 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Lingfield (20f, good to soft) in November and improved again when following up here (22.3f,heavy).Stillgoingwellwhencrumplingonlanding4outatHerefordsincesoremainswithpotential.

GAILLIMH A STOR (IRE) (31) 51-22F3

Br B g Presenting - Gaillimh A Chroi (IRE)

O Turcan Dunning Black & Elles

TFRHHHHI BHA128

7 10-11

Danny McMenamin J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Tony Harrington Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novicehurdlewinnerwhoprobablywouldhavewonbutforfalling3outonchasebowatAyrdespitejumpingtentatively/goingwithlittle

fluency(hadpickedupstrongly).Notdisgracedfromoutofthehandicaptheresincebutneedstosharpenuphisjumping.

HALF SHOT (IRE) (28) 1-41132

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)

O The Farming Army

B Robert B. Hodgins

TFRHHHII BHA122

9 10-6

Gavin Sheehan J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW OpenedchaseaccountbackfromabreakatSedgefieldinOctoberbeforefollowingupoverhurdlesatMusselburghthefollowing month.Goodplacedeffortsbackinthisspherenext2startsbuthelacksthepotentialofsomeoftheserivals

HIGH MOON (GB) (14) 0-03233

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy

O Miss Maria D. Myco

B Jethro Bloodstock

TFRHHHII BHA117

8 10-5

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner who acquitted himself well first 3 starts over fences, including when finishing a creditable thirdatAyr(21.5f,soft) However,waswellheldatHaydocknexttimeandothersholdmorepressingclaims

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA116

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

MIAH GRACE: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat on this occasion.

The potentially smart SHOLOKJACK put his chase-bow mishap firmly behind him when scoring at Lingfield with ridiculous ease and can follow up en route to even better things Bill Baxter was rather unfortunate to come down when bidding for the hat-trick at Hereford and looks the clear threat, with Gaillimh A Stor best of the others.

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Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Sholokjack (IRE), 4-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), 11-2 Castle Rushen (IRE), 9-1 Gaillimh A Stor (IRE), 10-1 Miah Grace (GB), 16-1 Half Shot (IRE), High Moon (GB)

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SECOND RACE | 1.50

THE bet365 MOREBATTLE HURDLE (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Trifecta Rollover Race

2m 51y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £51440)

Weights raised 14lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 299 runners, 13%) runs THEREISNODOUBT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs COLLINGHAM & NAYATI

Longest Travellers: MCTIGUE trained by E Mullins,WAJAAHA trained by Patrick John Mckenna, COLONEL MUSTARD trained by L Fowler, all Ireland.

no horse age st-lb

1

COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) (73) 2330-42 D 8 12-0

Br Ch g Makfi - Waldblume (GER) Kieren Buckley (3) J

O Mrs A.Frost/P.G Davies/R.H. Fowler Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Developedintoaveryusefulhurdlerlastterm,includingthirdintheCountyattheCheltenhamFestival.Farformdisgracedwhenreachingthe frameinapairof2mmaidenchasesbeforeChristmasbuthewillneedacareerbesttodefyhcleartopweightbackhurdling.

TRITONIC (GB) (21) 1400-00 D

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography

O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale

TFRHHHII BHA143

6 11-8

A. P. Heskin J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Miss K. Rausing Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-servedbystrongly-runracewhenlandingvaluableBetfairExchangehandicapatAscot(2m)lastwinter AsgoodaseverontheFlatin2022(won atGoodwoodinOctober)butbelowparin2hurdlesthisyear Beingdroppedanother4lbcanonlyhelpbutothersarestillpreferrred.

CORMIER (IRE) (35) 10-U63U CD

TFRHHIII BHA137

7 11-7

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough, dependable sort who won thisrace last year Looked setfor third when unseating at the lastin Grade 2 novice chase at Doncasterlasttime.Only2lbabovelastyear’ssuccessfulmarkandoughttobecompetiitveindefenceofhiscrown.

NAYATI (FR) (28) 131615 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA136

9 11-6

Br B g Spirit One (FR) - Smadouce (FR) Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O CP RACING Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B V. Berouard, L. Berouard & S. Chatelain Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned better than ever from a long lay-off, scoring readily at Bangor before bagging a nice prize at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day, with Collingham2lengthsbackinsecond.Notinthesameformwhenbehindonlyfifthtohisreopposingstablematebackthere4weeksago TFRHHIII BHA135

BENSON (GB) (62) 46-2221 D

8 11-5

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, Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good start for this yard, runner-up 3 times prior to deservedly getting his head back in front at Musselburgh (2 1/2m) on New Year’sDay Theplacedhorsesinthatracehaveperformedwellsinceandheshouldbeverycompetitiveoff5lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA134

LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (169) 4/1222-0 D 7 11-4

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

Sean Bowen J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulbumperwinnerandofasimilarstandardoverhurdleslastseason.DisappointingontheFlatforPhilipHobbswhenlastseenintheautumn butheretainspotentialasahurdlernowsettingoutfornewtrainerTomLacey.Veryinterestingtoseehowhegoesinthebetting.

MCTIGUE (IRE) (68) 1160

Br B g Fracas (IRE) - Tradfest (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA133

4 11-3

Donagh Meyler J

O Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs M. Joyce

TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulontheFlatforJimBolgerandverygoodstartoverhurdlesintheautumn,includingaGrade2successatAuteuil.Somewaybelowthatlevelin 2outingsattheendof2022buteverychancehe’llreviveafterabreakforamuch-fearedIrishyardwhichwonthisracein2021. TFRHHHHH BHA142

L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (67) F121-43 5 11-2

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulhurdlerinFrancelastseason.Tonguetierefitted,shapedwellatthesecondtimeofaskingfornewconnectionswhenthirdof 14atKemptonoverChristmas Interestingrunnerforatopstablewithagoodrecordintheleading2mhandicaphurdles TFRHHHHI BHA131

WAJAAHA (IRE) (6) 123/-122 D

8 11-1

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Thaahira (USA) Liam McKenna (5) J

O Mr P. J. McKenna P. J. McKenna, Northern Ireland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with this yard, running very well for second of 18 in Naas handicap 6 days ago Looks to have a bit on his plate from his British mark, though. TFRHHIII BHA130 10

TEDDY BLUE (GER) (21) 0-2D313 D

5 11-1

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-goer who landed short odds in 2m Lingfield maiden before running well for 12 lengths third of 16 in Betfair HurdleatNewbury3weeksago Runsoff3lblowerthistimeandoughttobeintheshake-up TFRHHHHI BHA130

11

LEBOWSKI (IRE) (28) 11P0-10 D

8 10-12

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE) Richard Patrick J

O Mr Mark Dunphy Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Mr P. A. Hughes Tote S

12

13

14

15

16

TIMEFORM VIEW DualnovicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandgotoffthemarkinhandicapsatthesecondattemptwithatakingsuccessatWetherby(2magain)onhis reappearance.RacedtookeenlywhendisappointingbehindCollinghamatMusselburgh.Atonguestrapisreachedforonthebackofthat

COLLINGHAM (GER) (28) 6-12321 D

TFRHHHII BHA127

5 10-10

Br B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE) Charlie Maggs (10) J

O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B D. A. Brand Proactive Personnel Limited, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Durablesortwhohashadagoodseason,bagginganiceprizeatMusselburgh(2m,good)3weeksagounderpromising10lbclaimer CharlieMaggs Everychancehe’llgivehisrunningbutwillneedanothercareerbesttodefyhisrevisedmark

TFRHHHII BHA125

DEERE MARK (GB) (49) 31-2011 D 6 10-10

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Henri Bella Adam Wedge J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr D. A. Rees-Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way over hurdles, making a successful start to his handicap career at Kempton (2m) 7 weeks ago Raised 6lb but he had something to spare and is likely capable of better again. TFRHHHHI BHA125

CLEAR WHITE LIGHT (GB) (16) 1-35131 D 7 10-8

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Dalkova

O The cosy at home family and friends

B Godolphin

Jack Hogan (5) J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW HexhamwinnerforSandyForsterlastspringandhascontinuedtogotherightwayforthisyard,winninghandicapsaround21/2m atDoncasterandNewcastleinrecentmonths Indeepernowbuthe’sthriving.Hasblinkersaddeddroppingbackintrip

TFRHHHII BHA123

EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (19) 432112 D BF 6 10-8

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

O Four Candles Partnership

Mitchell Bastyan J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs Dale Adams Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has progressed nicely over hurdles, winning 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Catterick in January andlosingoutonlynarrowlyonhat-trickbidbackatCatterick19daysago Nudgedupanother4lb,though. TFRHHHII BHA123

THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (15) 6-54313 CD 10 10-7

Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported and back to his best when gaining his first success for current connections over C&D in January. Only a respectable third of 5 back here since, though. Others are much more obvious TFRHHIII BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: CORMIER (IRE) 6 10 7 Sean Quinlan 8-1 (Brian Ellison) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11.

Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 15, 16.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 9.

Stewards Note: LEBOWSKI: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

ProbableS.P’s:4-1McTigue(IRE),8-1TeddyBlue(GER),9-1L’EauduSud(FR),10-1DeereMark(GB), 11-1 Benson (GB), 12-1 Colonel Mustard (FR), 18-1 Cormier (IRE), Collingham (GER), 20-1 El Muchacho (IRE), 22-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE), 25-1 Lebowski (IRE), Clear White Light (GB), 28-1 Tritonic (GB), 33-1 Nayati (FR), Wajaaha (IRE), 50-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE)

A cracking renewal. Emmet Mullins sent out subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner The Shunter to take this in 2021 and has a very interesting contender in the shape of MCTIGUE, who ended 2022 with a couple of underwhelming efforts in good company but is well handicapped if he can get back to the level he attained when scoring in Grade 2 company in France in the autumn. Deere Mark has more to give and is feared most ahead of L’Eau du Sud, Teddy Blue and Benson.

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Deposit

THE bet365 PREMIER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475)

Race Stats

2m 2f 25y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 299 runners, 13%) runs SNAKE ROLL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs GENERAL OFFICER

Longest Travellers: FERONILY trained by E Mullins, BANJAXED trained by L Fowler, both Ireland.

horse age st-lb 1

ACCIDENTAL REBEL (GB) (148) P-11121 9 11-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Special Choice (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B D. E. M. Young Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winnerof4ofhis5startssincejoiningthisyardlastyear,takingformtoanewlevelwhenlandingtheGrade2PersianWaratChepstow(19.4f)with cheekpiecesaddedinOctober Absentsincebutevidentlygoeswellfreshandwhilethisdemandsmoreunderapenalty,hemeritsrespect TFRHHHII BHA132

2

BANJAXED (GB) (20) 2-52

6 11-5

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Baby Bee Jay Kieren Buckley J

O R. H. Fowler/Mrs A. Frost Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland T

B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers and also found just one too good starting out over hurdles in 15-runner Navanmaiden(2m)lastmonth.Likelytowinracesinduecoursebutprobablybitingoffmorethanhecanchewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-

3

CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) (65) 461-11 C

7 11-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr and Mrs M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Don Commins Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasquicklymadeintoausefulhurdlerfornewconnections,readilybagging2mnoviceeventsherethiswinter Latestpieceof formisworkingoutwell(secondandthirdhavebothwoningoodstylesince)andit’slikelythathehasmoretooffer TFRHHHHH BHA123

4

COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (32) F1-2141

6 11-5

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Tommy James Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of a 2m Sandown maiden hurdle in November before an excellent fourth in the Tolworth over the same C&D in January. Cosilybeataprettyuseful-lookingsubsequentwinnerinNewcastlenovicelasttimeandoughttomakehispresencefelt TFRHHHII BHA128

5

FERONILY (IRE) (28) 123

6 11-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Vickeeto (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Thomas F. O’Brien

6

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW SuccessfulsolestartinpointsandplacedbothstartsunderRulesinLeopardstownbumpers,latterlyfinishingthirdinaGrade2.Bigaskforhim tomakeawinninghurdlesdebutatthislevelbutshrewdIrishyarddoesverywellwithraidersontheseshoresandhe’sprobablyuseful.

GENERAL OFFICER (IRE) (27) 1-31122

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-5

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oscar’swan (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr J. Fyffe

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B James A. Slattery Proactive Personnel Limited, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winningpointerwholandedback-to-backnoviceeventsatMusselburghbeforeChristmas Notdisgracedwhenchasing homeapotentiallyusefulFlatrecruittherelastmonthbuthelooksvulnerablenowuppedinclass

HOE JOLY SMOKE (GB) (29) 1-23

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy

O Babbitt Racing

TFRHHIII BHA124

5 11-5

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S

TIMEFORM VIEW SuccessfulsoleoutingbetweentheflagsandpromisingstartunderRuleswhenrunner-upinaChepstowmaideninOctober Againshapedwellwhenthird atthesamecoursenexttimeandtherearealmostcertainlyracestobewonwithhimoverhurdlesbutthisdemandsasignificantstepforward. TFRHHHII BHA120

LOOKAWAY (IRE) (94) 111-34

6 11-5

Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B William Neville Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dualbumperwinner(includingAintreeGrade2lastspring)whoshapedencouraginglydespitetakingtoolongtosettlewhenthirdonreturn/hurdles debutinaWarwicknovice(21f)inNovember Couldn’tbuildonthatatHaydocklaterthatmonth,though,andothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA115

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

9

NEMEAN LION (GER) (56) 123

6 11-5

Br B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) Richard Patrick J

O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Dr Chr Berglar Fitzdares Limited S

10

11

TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulstayerontheFlatinFranceforAndreFabrein2020andlookedanexcitingprospectwhenmakingasuccessfuldebutoverhurdles atHereford.Placedbothsubsequentstarts,includingintheTolworthatSandown(2m)lasttime,andhe’sakeyplayer

SNAKE ROLL (IRE) (49) 42-1315 C

TFRHHHHI BHA131

6 11-5

Br B g Jet Away - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Derek Fox J

O The Ormello Way Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-marginwinnerof2mmaidenonRulesdebuthereinOctoberandpostedanotherclear-cut,all-the-waysuccessina 20.2fNewcastlenoviceonBoxingDay However,limitationsseeminglyexposedinaWarwickGrade2lasttime.

THE WOUNDED KNEE (GB) (35) 331120

TFRHHIII BHA125

6 11-5

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Gold Reef Henry Brooke J

O R.Dennis, A.Tomlinson Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Ms Caroline Rowland The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placedbothstartsinpointsandprogressiveformoverhurdles,recordingabraceofPerthwins(maidenandhandicap)priortoasolideffort whensecondinaCheltenhamnoviceinOctober Probablybesttooverlookhislatestrunandheremainsopentoimprovement

TFRHHIII BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: NELLS SON 7 11 3 Sean O’Keeffe 16-1 (Nicky Richards) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

ACCIDENTAL REBEL: Following its run on 7/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

THE WOUNDED KNEE: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Feronily (IRE), 5-1 Nemean Lion (GER), 6-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), 17-2 Accidental Rebel (GB), 10-1 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 11-1 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 12-1 Snake Roll (IRE), 16-1 The Wounded Knee (GB), 18-1 General Officer (IRE), 20-1 Lookaway (IRE), 28-1 Banjaxed (GB)

CARCACI CASTLE made it 3-4 under Rules and 2-2 here when outpointing next-time-out winners Traprain Law and FortescueWood(front3wellclearoftherest)ina2mnoviceeventinDecember Helooksreadyforthisstepupinclassandgets the nod ahead of Nemean Lion, who sets the standard on the strength of his effort in the Tolworth at Sandown. Colonel Harry, who was a place adrift of Nemean Lion in the Tolworth, also has claims and hurdles debutant Feronily is an intriguing candidate.

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FOURTH RACE | 3.00

THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

Race Stats

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (23 wins from 204 runners, 11%) runs DONNY BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs CLAY ROGERS

Longest Traveller: CLAY ROGERS trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

1

DALLAS DES PICTONS (FR) (98) 21620P 10 12-0

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Nadia des Pictons (FR) Henry Brooke J

O Mrs Mary Lewis Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B S.C.E.A. du Marais des Pictons Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who ended a long losing run in 3m Cork handicap hurdle on final start for Gordon Elliott in August. Good secondbackchasingforhisnewyardatCarlislebutdisappointingbothstartssince.Hashadabreathingoperation. TFRHHIII BHA137

2

NELLS SON (GB) (35) 414-246 C 8 11-12

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

3

5

6

7

RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (49) 214-012

TFRHHHII BHA135

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulnovicehurdler(wonGrade2atthisvenue)andsoundstartoverfenceswhensecondatAyrinOctober Seemedtofindthingshappeningtoo quicklywhenfourthatCarlisle(2m)butwasfarfromdisgracedbackoverhurdlesinfirst-timecheekpieceswhensixthatCheltenham.

D8 11-5

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr P. L. Barrett JohnWade(Haulage)Limited,STONEGRAVEAGGREGATESLTD,BluegrassHorseFeeds,ArthurJGallagher(UK) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice as a novice and all the better for his reappearance effort when digging deep to land Wetherby handicap (21.2f) on Boxing Day Backedthatupwhenbeatenonlybyonepatentlyaheadofhismarkthere3weekslaterandseemssuretogiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHHI BHA128

MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (35) 2523-15 7 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) Charlie Hammond J

O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Mr Walter Connors Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW FailedtowinforDenisHoganinIrelandbutstruckatthefirsttimeofaskingforDrRichardNewlandinanAintreemaidenhurdle(20f)inOctober, albeitnotkeepingstraightunderpressure.Possiblyfailedtostayuppedto3minRiverDonatDoncasterlatest.Backdownintrip TFRHHHII BHA126

DONNY BOY (IRE) (65) 116B-5P C

Br B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

7 11-2

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Karen McLoughney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Createdagoodimpressionwhenlandingacoursebumper/Newcastlemaidenhurdlelastterm.Shapedwellinawell-contestedeventatCarlisleon chasingdebut/returnbutfloppedbadlyinatonguestraphere8weekslater(saidtohavebled).Backoverhurdles Hadbreathingop

CLAY ROGERS (IRE) (34) 2/3211-1

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fly Bid (IRE)

O Future Champions Racing Syndicate

TFRHHHII BHA125

8 11-1

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Noirin Darcy McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landedabraceofsmall-fieldeventsinthesummerof2021andovercamea17-monthabsenceandnotablemarketweaknesstocompletethehat-trick withafairamountinhandswitchedtoahandicapatSouthwell34daysago 6lbhighernowinastrongerracebuthe’slikelytogowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA124

SANTOS BLUE (GB) (29) 405011

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty

O Mr N. Sutton

6 10-11

Mr Ben Sutton (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has shown much-improved form since being refitted with a tongue strap, making it 2 from 2 in handicaps in smoothstyleatChepstow(19.4f)29daysago,wellontopfinish.Stillunexposed,andonetokeepfirmlyontherightside.

TFRHHHHH BHA120 8

WELL EDUCATED (IRE) (135) 213111 C 7 10-9

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Collegeofknowledge

O Annett and Mandle

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Mrs Jennifer O’Neill Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from 6 starts since joining current yard in 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) back in October, leadingafter3outandassertingrun-in.Returnsfromabreakinadeeperracebutstillenterscalculations TFRHHHII BHA118

10

DANCEWITHTHEWIND (IRE) (15) 11/-0311 C 8 10-8

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Sithgaoithe (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Leonard Whitmore Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showedheretainsallhisabilityonthirdoutingbackfromalongabsencewhenwinning13-runnerWetherbyhandicaponBoxingDay Thatformworked outwellandhehadnotroublefollowingupfroma3lbhighermarkhere(16.2f)15daysago Backupintripandwellrespectedinhat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA117

ENEMY COAST AHEAD (GB) (48) 6/642-06 9 10-7

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Penang Princess Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs L. J. McLeod Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Hazeley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick of novice events in summer 2020 for Olly Murphy Sold for just £3,000 and has offered little both starts for new yard, though. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHIII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) 6 10 3 Brian Hughes 15-8 (Nicky Richards) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

DALLAS DES PICTONS: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DONNY BOY: Following its run on 29/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Dancewiththewind (IRE), 5-1 Santos Blue (GB), 11-2 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 13-2 Clay Rogers (IRE), 8-1 Well Educated (IRE), 9-1 Nells Son (GB), 12-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 16-1 Donny Boy (IRE), 33-1 Enemy Coast Ahead (GB), 40-1 Dallas des Pictons (FR)

SANTOS BLUE has taken off since being switched to handicaps and still looks well-in following a 12lb rise for his latest success, so he’s selected to complete the hat-trick Rafferty’s Return is a likeable front runner who seems sure to give another good account, with Dancewiththewind completing the shortlist.

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FIFTH RACE | 3.35

THE bet365 PREMIER STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000

2m 7f 96y

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (31 wins from 155 runners, 20%) runs EMPIRE STEEL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs LE MILOS

Longest Traveller: THE SHUNTER trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344. (Penalty Value £34170) no horse age st-lb

1

ZANZA (IRE) (21) P-62101 D

9 11-8

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - What A Bleu (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Louisville Syndicate Elite Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Larry Doyle Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his superb record at Newbury when winning Grade 2 at Newbury, seemingly excelling himself Overall profile suggestshecouldbevulnerableonthesetermsawayfromBerkshiretrack,however.Firstpreference2.45Newbury. TFRHHHHI BHA158

2

LE MILOS (GB) (98) 2114-11 C

8 11-6

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl Harry Skelton J

O The Jolly Good Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins for Tim Vaughan last winter and took it up another notch when comfortably making a winning start for new yard in a 3m Bangor handicap AnotherimprovedperformanceinCoralGoldCupatNewburyandlookstheonetobeatonthesetermsbackfromabreak TFRHHHHH BHA152

3

EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (28) FP12-00 CD 9 11-2

Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) Ryan Mania J

O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr Nick Blanchfield Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record when mud is flying when successful in handicap here (21.6f) 13 months ago

Not in same form on good to soft both starts this term and bit to find with some of these. TFRHHHII BHA141

4

THE SHUNTER (IRE) (118) 4UP-006 C 10 11-2

Br B g Stowaway - Tornado Lady (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B James O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer (smart hurdler/chaser) who was in good form on the Flat when last seen in the autumn. Won at this meeting 2 years ago and capable of going very close on these terms TFRHHHHI BHA152 5

WISHING AND HOPING (IRE) (56) 2P6-201 D 1311-2

Br B g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (IRE) Alex Edwards J

O Mrs Peter Andrews Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Brendan Murphy Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last 2 wins have come in veterans’ company, including when defying big odds in 18-runner Series Final at Sandown 8 weeks ago More on his plate in this company, however. TFRHHHII BHA146

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NUTS WELL 11 11 6 Brian Hughes 18-1 (Ann Hamilton) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Le Milos (GB), 3-1 Zanza (IRE), The Shunter (IRE), 8-1 Wishing And Hoping (IRE), 11-1 Empire Steel (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LE MILOS took his form to another level when making it 2 from 2 for this yard in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and looks the one to beat on these terms freshened up from a break The Shunter won over hurdles at this meeting 2 years ago and is feared most ahead of the penalised Zanza.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE MILOS 2.THE SHUNTER (IRE) 3.ZANZA (IRE)

SIXTH RACE | 4.10

THE bet365 JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Race Stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (23 wins from 204 runners, 11%) runs DUYFKEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs GREATNESS AWAITS

Longest Traveller: POLYPHONIC trained by M Harris, Warminster, 370 miles.

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

no horse st-lb

1

FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (16) 4140 D 11-10

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who built on his hurdle debut fourth at Newcastle when seeing off 5 rivals in a Musselburgh Class2inDecember SolideffortunderapenaltynexttimebuthandicapdebutatSandownwasdisappointing. TFRHHHII BHA110

2

PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (14) U61F D 11-6

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Mark Hough Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Knocktoran Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

5

6

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulandreliablemaidenonFlatforJamesFergusonwhowasmuchimprovedwhenoffthemarkoverhurdlesatHuntingdon inJanuary.CamedownatHaydocklasttime(wouldhaverunwellifcompleting)buthe’stheonetobeatonratings

TFRHHHHH BHA121

POLYPHONIC (IRE) (18) 3154 11-6

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aim To Please (FR) Mitchell Bastyan J

O Honestly Racing Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Dance Thoroughbreds Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 11f winner on Flat and sold from Karl Burke 42,000 gns in October Hood on when bolting up at Fontwell (17.7f) and respectable efforts since. Should be on the premises TFRHHHHI BHA114

DUYFKEN (GB) (31) 43 11-0

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Australienne (IRE)

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wertheimer et Frere Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in France at up to 1 1/2m for Carlos Laffon-Parias Bought for €28,000 in July Yet to match that in two outings over hurdles and others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA-

GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (10) 6 11-0

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR) Lorcan Williams J

O Deva Racing GA Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Kildaragh Stud Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), winning at Epsom in September on his final start for Mick Channon. Promise when sixth in novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut and should improve TFRHHHII BHA-

LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (29) 4 10-7

Br B f Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the Late Mr A. Lister Wilf Storey, Consett T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on Flat and, while she showed something when fourth at Catterick on hurdling debut, it’s not enough to make her of interest in this TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: CUBAN CIGAR 4 10 12 Derek Fox 10-3 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran

Hood worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

GREATNESS AWAITS: Following its run on 22/2/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Planet Legend (IRE), 10-3 Polyphonic (IRE), 13-2 Greatness Awaits (IRE), 15-2 Freddy Robinson (GB), 14-1 Duyfken (GB), 50-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE)

PLANET LEGEND opened his account over hurdles in January and was in the process of running well when he fell at Haydock next time, so he’s an obvious choice. Fellow winner Polyphonic is considered and Greatness Awaits is open to improvement

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THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

2m 1f 14y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 299 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs UNIT SIXTYFOUR

Longest Traveller: UNIT SIXTYFOUR trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 313 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

RITSON (IRE) (31) 42-5510

8 12-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ellen’s Choice (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Mr P R Walker & Mr R Walker Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B M. Berry Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who readily surpassed opening pair of chase exploits when running out a dominant winner at Newcastle on Boxing Day However, not in same form when well held at Ayr (16.5f) 31 days ago TFRHHHII BHA110

2

UNIT SIXTYFOUR (IRE) (26) 2-22113 BF 8 11-13

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dixie Chick (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O Owners Group 062 Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Colin Motherway Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improvedsincetonguetied,winninghandicapchasesatWarwick/Fontwell,hisjumpinglookingarealasset Omittedfencesprobablynohelp withthatinmindbuthedidagainrunwellwhenthirdatlatter-namedvenue26daysago Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHHI BHA109

3

TRESHNISH (FR) (24) 4-31235

Br Ch g Gold Away (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE)

10 11-11

Danny McMenamin J

O D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mme Clody Norton Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Began the season in good heart, scoring at Hexham in November either side of creditable placed efforts Laboured performances since, though, and jumping can often prove an issue. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA107

4

WHODINI (IRE) (16) r43-441

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE)

6 11-11

Henry Brooke J

O Malcolm Jones and John Norbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Robert McGurgan Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW£60,000purchasewhomadetheframebothstartsinbumpersandsurpassedhisexploitsoverhurdles(onbackofwindop)tomakewinning handicap/chasedebutatNewcastle(16.3f)16daysago Typetodobetteragainandstrongpossibilitiesfrom5lbhighermark TFRHHHHH BHA107

5

TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (31) P1-35P2 C 7 11-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumperwinnerwhoopenedaccountoverhurdleshere(18f)onfinaloutinglastspring.Goodthirdonreturn/chasedebutoverC&D inOctoberandbacktothatlevelwhenrunner-upatAyr(16.5f)latestdespiteaseriouserror3out Notoutofthings

TFRHHHII BHA104

GANDHI MAKER (FR) (9) P25P11 D 7 11-7

Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR)

O Mr A. McCormack

Sean Quinlan J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irishpointwinnerwhohasbouncedbacktoformrevertedtofront-runningtactics,supplementinghisNewcastlevictoryin JanuarywheneasilymakingallatSedgefield(17f)9daysago 8lbhighernowbutsoundclaimsinhat-trickbid.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) (133) 555-632 C BF 8 11-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE)

O Two Black Labs

B Clare A. Kehoe

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dualcoursewinner Lastseasonwasastrugglebutheresumedwithacoupleofsolideffortsindefeatin2mhandicaphurdleshere inOctober

Returnsoverfenceswithyardgoingalongnicelysonosurprisetoseehimgowellfromahandy-lookingmark

(FR) (68) F22-420

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Divine Surprise (IRE)

Russell

7 11-3

9

10

AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (100) P2P-0S0

6 10-8

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR) Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson George Bewley, Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f) 13 months ago but largely disappointed in that sphere since and others appeal more now sent chasing. Had wind op TFRHHHII BHA90

ZIHUATANEJO (IRE) (32) 10//-6046 9 10-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B William Bourke

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-racedmaidenhurdler Showedaptitudeforchasingwhenfourthin10-runnerAyrhandicap(16.5f)onpenultimatestart butreportedtohavebledwhenfadingoutofthingsatNewcastle(16.3f)32daysago 10lboutoftheweightshere. TFRHHIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: WHEELBAHRI 8 10 9 Sam Coltherd 5-2 (Stuart Coltherd) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

Stewards Note: RITSON: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse’s left fore was cut and shoeless

AZOF DES MOTTES: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

ZIHUATANEJO: Following its run on 31/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gandhi Maker (FR), 4-1 Whodini (IRE), 11-2 Unit Sixtyfour (IRE), 8-1 Travail d’Orfevre (FR), 11-1 Ritson (IRE), Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 14-1 Treshnish (FR), 18-1 Azof des Mottes (FR), 40-1 Zihuatanejo (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive finale with the vote in favour of WHODINI. A low-mileage 6-y-o, he continued his yard’s good form when scoring on chase debut at Newcastle 16 days ago and with improvement likely, he could well follow up The hat-trick seeking Gandhi Maker and Unit Sixtyfour head up the dangers, with Bollingerandkrug also of interest back over fences for his in-form yard

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FIRST AID

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DOGS

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE bet365 CYRIL ALEXANDER MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 12 entries at £70. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

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Second Race 1.50 - THE bet365 MOREBATTLE HURDLE (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £75 stake, Confirm by noon, February 27th and pay £275, Declare by 10.00 a.m March 2nd. Penalties, after February 19th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. FESTIVAL BONUS The winner of this race will qualify for a bonus of £100,000 if subsequently winning a race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Terms relating to the bonus are available from Kelso Races Ltd. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after closing may be taken into account PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 42 entries 21 at £75, 21 at £350. - Closed February 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 14lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 PREMIER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 13 entries at £200. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 2 at £25 and 12 at £125. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 PREMIER STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198 and the fifth £1608. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 10 entries at £200. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344. (Penalty Value £34170) A

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Grey Bomber Series races during the current season 8 entries at £50. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will also receive the Hamilton Memorial Trophy, to be held for one year only This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North One Man Series qualifiers during the current season. 16 entries at £46. - Closed February 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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