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THIRD RACE | 3.00

THE BetVictor HERRING QUEEN SERIES FINAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (23 wins from 208 runners, 11%) runs LACILA BLUE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs DIME STORE COWGIRL & NOTNOWLINDA

Longest Travellers: WALK OF NO SHAME trained by J O’Neill, & BONTTAY trained by F O’Brien - both Cheltenham, 307 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

1

2

S Sponsor

AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (53) 1-14612 D BF 6 12-0

Br B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWLandedabumperatAyrinthespringandcreatedagoodimpressionwhenfollowinguponMarketRasenhurdledebutinSeptember Doublehertallyinthis sphereindecisivefashionatCatterickpriortofindingonlyonetoogoodonhandicapdebutatNewcastle(16.9f).Respectedoffsamemark TFRHHHII BHA113

NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) (32) 33-1016 D BF 6 11-12

Br Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE) Bridget Andrews J

O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Colin Motherway Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningIrishpointerwhodisplayedawillingattitudewhenmakingsuccessfulhurdlesdebutatWarwick Resumedwinningwaysbackincalmer watersatCatterickinDecemberbutshapedasifamisswhenwellbackedonhandicapdebutatMarketRasenlasttime.Backdownintrip TFRHHHII BHA111

3

JANE DU BERLAIS (GB) (49) 5-S13 D 5 11-12

Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Bet Davis (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Miss S. J. Turner

4

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedabrightprospectwhenwinningonfirstcompletedstartoverhurdlesatLingfield(2m)inDecember FoundoutunderapenaltyatWetherbybutremainswithpotentialnowswitchingtohandicaps

TFRHHHHI BHA111

BONTTAY (IRE) (13) 11-2212 D 6 11-11

Br B m Westerner - Ben’s Turn (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr C. B Brookes & Fergal O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B P. Connell Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEWTriplebumperwinnerwhoconfirmedherhurdlingdebutpromisewhendrawingclearfromasubsequentwinnerinaExetermaidenlastmonth. Leftwithtoomuchtodowhenrunner-upatMarketRasen(18.6f)sinceandheropeningmarkcouldeasilyunderestimateher TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE)(16) 331512 D BF 6 11-8

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mrs Sharon Wilks & Mr Paul Taiano Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B William P. Delaney Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkinaWarwickbumperinNovemberandlefthurdlingdebutformbehindtoland2mLingfieldnovicelastmonth.Failedto meetexpectationsunderapenaltyatWincantonbutperhapsfoundtheemphasistoomuchonspeed.Makeshandicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA107

6

MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE (GB)(21) 01-5214 CD 8 11-7

Br Br m Midnight Legend - Lifestyle Sam Coltherd J

O Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B David G. Ford Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinneratKelsoin2021whocameonplentyforhurdlingdebutwhenrunner-upatSedgefieldinJanuaryandneededonlytomatch thatformtogoonebetteratMusselburgh(15.5f)lastmonth.FacedastifftaskuppedmarkedlyintripatDoncaster(24.4f)since. TFRHHHII BHA106

7

LACILA BLUE (FR) (34) 04-503

Br B m Muhaymin (USA) - Hispanola (FR)

O Coltman, Douglas Miller, Matterson

5 10-13

Conor O’Farrell J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Michel Mehat and Philippe Mehat Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when third of 8 to Midnight Shuffle in a novice at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) last month but appears to have been handed a stiff opening mark on the back of that TFRHHHII BHA98

8 DIME STORE COWGIRL (GB)(7) 05P103 D BF 6 10-4

Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Bold Fire

O Honestly Racing

Tristan Durrell (5) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Goldford Stud & S. Hadley Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWBuilt on earlier promise when making a winning handicap debut at Catterick (15.7f) in January, bit in hand.

DisappointedatWarwick(21f)butwassoonbacktoformwhenthirdatUttoxeter(15.8f)lastweek TFRHHHII BHA89

9

NEVER NO TROUBLE (GB) (27) 232231 D 4 10-3

Br B f Time Test - Kitba Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Mr D. McCain Jnr Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mrs G. Lane Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f, good) 27 days ago, always holding on. Will find life tougher back in handicap company, though. TFRHHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: THEATRE GLORY (IRE) 5 11 5 Nathan Brennan 85-40 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 6.

Blinkers worn by No 9.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bonttay (IRE), 5-1 Jane du Berlais (GB), 7-1 Autumn Return (IRE), 8-1 Walk of No Shame (IRE), 10-1 Dime Store Cowgirl (GB), 12-1 Notnowlinda (IRE), Never No Trouble (GB), 14-1 Midnight Shuffle (GB), 16-1 Lacila Blue (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The one who makes most appeal is BONTTAY, a triple bumper winner, who was left with too much ground to make up in a steadily-run event at Market Rasen 13 days ago and now goes handicapping in first-time cheekpieces from a potentially lenient mark Jane du Berlais got the better of the selection at Lingfield back in December and still has potential despite failing to advance her form at Wetherby last time. Autumn Return merits respect, also

FOURTH RACE | 3.35

THE MAKE YOUR BEST BET AT BetVictor HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50)

3m 2f 39y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 302 runners, 13%) runs BIG RIVER & MIGHTY THUNDER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs BIG RIVER & MIGHTY THUNDER

Longest Traveller: CLONGUILE WAY trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

Br Breeding

1

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor horse age st-lb

CILAOS EMERY (FR) (20) U62-34P

11 12-0

Br B g Califet (FR) - Queissa (FR) Sean Bowen J

O The Has Been’s Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery & J. Poitou W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW SmartchaseratbestforWillieMullinsbutdidn’tshowmuchinhurdleeventatAuteuilonyard debut after 14 months off TFRHHIII BHA147

2 HILL SIXTEEN (GB) (112) P42U-30

10 11-10

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Chasers Chic Craig Nichol J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Audrey Goodwin JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWLosingrunismountingupbutwasagoodthirdoverC&Donreappearancebeforerespectableseventh of 22 in Becher Chase at Aintree. Not taken lightly back down in class First run after a wind op TFRHHHII BHA143

ELVIS MAIL (FR) (10) 4-1633U C

9 11-5

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who returned to something like his best to end losing run on return at Ayr (20.5f) in October Disappointedherelastmonth,however,andgotnofurtherthanthefirstintheCoralCupatCheltenham10daysago TFRHHHII BHA138

4

BIG RIVER (IRE) (69) 143-0P3 CD

13 11-2

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 Veteran staying chaser who is a 5-time course winner but on the decline now and others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA135

5

BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) (7) 3-602PP C

8 11-0

Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Chocolate Silk (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Susan Bredin Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner last season (including here) but his second of 4 in 23f handicap here in January has been his only decent effort this term, soon pulled up at Newcastle last week TFRHHIII BHA133

6

DOYEN BREED (IRE) (36) 22F-0P2 8 10-12

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Sweet Empire (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Explorers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Sean Gorman Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWDidwellasanovicechaserlastseasonandbackontrackwhensecondof3here(21.6f)5weeksago

However, was probably flattered by his proximity to the winner and opposable back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA131

7

MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (28) P-0PF06 C 10 10-8

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Thunder Holdings Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2021 Scottish Grand National but not the force of old nowadays, beaten 30 lengths when sixth in the Eider at Newcastle latest. TFRHHHII BHA127

8

FORWARD PLAN (IRE) (19) 221211 D 7 10-6

Br Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE)

O The Steeple Chasers

Ben Godfrey (3) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Francis Flynn geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Fontwell handicap hurdle in November and has continued his improvement switched to chasing, winning his last 2 starts at Southwell. Extremely likeable type and remains one to follow. TFRHHHHH BHA125

9

CLONGUILE WAY (IRE) (34) 150524

10 10-6

Br B g Double Eclipse (IRE) - Massini Flyer (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Warts Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T

B Breda O’Keeffe

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form at the moment, second over a marathon trip here in December before fourth of 20 in Cross Country at Punchestown. Should be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHI BHA125

10

HALF SHOT (IRE) (21) 411322

9 10-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountbackfromabreakatSedgefieldinOctoberbeforefollowingupoverhurdlesatMusselburghthefollowingmonth. Goodplacedeffortsbackinthisspherenext3starts,onlyjustedgedouthere(21.6f)latest.Likelytomakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: POTTERMAN 9 11 12 Tom Cannon 5-1 (Alan King) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

BAVINGTON BOB: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Forward Plan (IRE), 4-1 Half Shot (IRE), 13-2 Clonguile Way (IRE),

9-1 Hill Sixteen (GB), Doyen Breed (IRE), 14-1 Mighty Thunder (GB), 18-1 Elvis Mail (FR), 25-1 Big River (IRE), 33-1 Cilaos Emery (FR), Bavington Bob (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FORWARD PLAN has thrived since being switched to chasing, making it 2-3 in this sphere at Southwell 3 weeks ago in a good time, and he remains one to keep on the right side of Half Shot and Clonguile Way arrive at the top of their game so are feared most.

FIFTH RACE | 4.10

THE BET IN-RUNNING ON RACING AT BetVictor

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 302 runners, 13%) runs CAITHNESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs BALLYGEARY

Longest Traveller: BALLYGEARY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

1

BALLYGEARY (IRE) (22) U-2211

6 11-12

Br Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a useful prospect when winning both starts in novice hurdles in recent weeks, digging deep to shade a tight finish at Doncaster (2m) latterly More to come and good chance of the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA116

2

BETTER BE DEFINITE (GB) (81) 50 5 11-0

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O P and F Racing Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher David Merry Farrier S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on the first of 2 starts in bumpers this winter but would still be a bit of a surprise winner on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

3

CAITHNESS (IRE) (28) 34

7 11-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Aidan Aherne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped with promise when in the frame in 2m novice hurdles at Newcastle this winter Improvement should be forthcoming. The obvious threat to Ballygeary. TFRHHHHI BHA110

4

HIGH ROLLER (FR) (53) 4-30

6 11-0

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Mandchou (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Turcan Dunning Borwick & Wemyss N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and minor promise in 3 novice hurdle runs spread out over best part of a year Tongue tie now on having had a wind op Potential for better at some point but would have made more appeal in a handicap TFRHHIII BHA95

5

PATS DREAM (IRE) (147) 43-4

6

6 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ice Princess (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr & Mrs Michael Edwardson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mr Padraig Ryan Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 purchase after reaching the frame both starts in Irish points 5/1, showed a bit when 11 lengths fourth of 6 on 23m Ayr hurdle debut in October Off since. Open to progress TFRHHHII BHA-

MAISIE TOO (GB) (26) 344506

6 10-7

Br B m Millenary - Listen Tarablue Dillan Hurst (7) J

O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Susan Corbett, Otterburn T B J. L. Gledson Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in a quartet of bumpers and comfortably held in 2 novice hurdles since.

Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

7

MONTEPLEX (GB) (6) 5-350P

Br B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE)

O Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop

6 10-7

Sean Bowen J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Limited, Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy to put a line through hurdle debut run (saddle slipped early) but he was an unfancied 50/1 shot that day having shown only modest form at best in bumpers prior to that TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: LIMERICK LEADER (FR) 5 11 3 Craig Nichol 15-8 (Rose Dobbin) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

MONTEPLEX: Following its run on 19/3/2023 it was reported that the jockey p.u after his saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Ballygeary (IRE), 2-1 Caithness (IRE), 10-1 Pats Dream (IRE), 25-1 High Roller (FR), 40-1 Better Be Definite (GB), Maisie Too (GB), Monteplex (GB)

This looks a good chance for BALLYGEARY to extend his unbeaten hurdle record to 3, most likely at the expense of Lucinda Russell’s Caithness

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SIXTH RACE | 4.45

THE LENGTHEN THE ODDS AT BetVictor HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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)

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 302 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG today

Longest Traveller: SWORD OF FATE trained by L Kerr, Irvine, 103 miles.

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

SAO (FR) (122) B4-3365 9 12-2

Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Country (FR) Nathan Moscrop J

O Gary Eves and Partner Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in 2020/21 and, though he’s failed to make an impact in 2 starts so far this season, a case can certainly be made for him eased in grade here off a reduced mark TFRHHHHI BHA122

2

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (83) 50-2365 CD 9 11-13

Br Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Ryan Mania J

O Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Meadow Park Stud Sandy Thomson Racing, N. S. P. C. C. S

TIMEFORM VIEWFour-timewinneroverthisC&DandlatestsuccessatMusselburghinFebruary2022wasgainedoffa4lbhighermark Belowparin2startsfollowingacreditablereappearancethirdatAyrbutwillbeathreatifabletobounceback TFRHHHII BHA119

3

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE)(21) 55-6321 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedinhandicapshurdleshereonfirst2startsofthepresentcampaignandlookedbetterthanwhenopening his chase account at the fourth attempt over C&D 3 weeks ago 8lb rise may not enough to stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA108

SWORD OF FATE (IRE) (147) 532330 D 10 10-13

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Goodsecondover21.6fhereinSeptemberbutwellbeatenatWetherbyandAyrthefollowingmonth. Opposable back from a break TFRHHIII BHA105

5 DUTY CALLS (IRE) (34) 0-03334 D BF 10 10-2

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE) Lewis Stones (5) J

O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Joseph Molloy

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point scorer and also a winner over hurdles last season. Conversely, record stands at 0-9 in this sphere and he has work to do here from 3lb out of the handicap TFRHHIII BHA91

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: JOKE DANCER 9 11 12 Ryan Mania 15-8 (Sue Smith) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 11-4 Cedar Hill (IRE), 7-2 Sao (FR), 14-1 Duty Calls (IRE), 20-1 Sword of Fate (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BOLLINGERANDKRUG left his previous form in this sphere well behind when scoring over C&D last time, impressing with the way he tackled his fences and putting daylight between himself and the runner-up, who was bidding for the hat-trick He looks capable of defying an 8lb rise in the weights on that evidence. Sao and Cedar Hill are both lurking on appealing marks and are feared most in that order of preference.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) 2.SAO (FR) 3.CEDAR HILL (IRE)

THE BetVictor GO NORTH JODAMI SERIES FINAL

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 302 runners, 13%) runs IDEM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs GO WEST

Longest Traveller: ISENAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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

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2

3

4

5

6

7

2m 51y

BULLETS HILL (IRE) (47) 4-11 D 5 11-12

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Wednesday Girl (IRE) Derek Fox J

O 1st Choice Racing Club Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Terence Leonard Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who looked a strong stayer when making a winning debut for new yard at Chepstow in October FollowedupunderapenaltyatCarlislelastmonthbutconcedingweightallroundhereasksanotherquestionofhim. TFRHHHII BHA-

BERTIE’S BALLET (GB) (47) 13-2 D 5 11-9

Br B g Albaasil (IRE) - More Ballet Money Conor O’Farrell J

O Falcon’s Line Ltd Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Falcon’s Line Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBeliedoddsof16/1whenmakingasuccessfulstartatNewcastleayearago Off11monthsandanother excellent effort when 1/2-length second of 9 to Bullets Hill in bumper at Carlisle, sticking to his task TFRHHHII BHA-

CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) (14) 21 D 5 11-9

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dazza Danny McMenamin J

O Accurite Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Thistletown Stud Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWRantoahighfigurewhenaclose-upsecondindebutatHaydockinDecemberandhedidn’tneedtomatchthat form to land the odds at Ayr a fortnight ago Had plenty in hand on that occasion and he couldbe useful. TFRHHHHH BHA-

CUBAN COURT (IRE) (31) 1-2

5 11-9

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O The Bench Neil King, Burderop T

B Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORM VIEWGotontopclosehomewhenmakingawinningdebutina4-runnerFontwellbumper(13.7f)lastspring,shapingasthoughastiffertest wouldbewelcomed.Off11monthsafterbutimprovedalotinformtermswhensecondunderapenaltyatDoncasterinFebruary. TFRHHHHI BHA-

GO WEST (IRE) (16) 2-221

5 11-9

Br B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O Owners Group 107 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Robert Prendergast Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and filled same spot in bumpers at Chepstow/Doncaster prior to getting it right at Wincanton 16 days ago Bare form nothing out of the ordinary but he represents a leading yard TFRHHHII BHA-

RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (71) 4P-FF41

6 11-9

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR) Aaron Anderson J

O Chris Roe and Andrew March Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer but confirmed the encouragement of his Rules debut when landing a bumper at Sedgefield in January. Rider cannot claim this time and this demands more.

BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (36) B32

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-5

Tom Midgley J

O Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B Mr Sandy Seymour

TIMEFORM VIEW Brought down on debut here in November but showed what he can do with a brace of placed efforts since. Still doesn’t look the finished article and has no margin for error in this company

TFRHHHII BHA8

BOTH BARRELS (GB) (52) 34 5 11-5

Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend

O Mrs A Marshall

Craig Nichol J

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Mrs Philippa Stocker Weatherbys Racing Bank S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame both starts in bumpers but that level well short of what’s required here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

IDEM (FR) (52) 23-3

10

5 11-5

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brotherto3winnersandshowedplentywhenrunner-upatAintreeondebutinNovember2021. Merely matched that form both starts since (8 months apart) at Ayr. TFRHHHII BHA-

ISENAY (FR) (52) 632 BF

5 11-5

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ultra Violette (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B R. D’armaille

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting and reacted well to a positive ride when second of 11 at Ayr last month. Flattered by proximity to winner that day but that effort puts him in the picture. TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (128) 5 5 11-5

Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Edward Austin J

O Mrs A. J. Boswell Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mrs Joanna Boswell

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in bumper (28/1) at Newcastle (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 128 days ago, travelling as well as any Should strip fitter for that but this is an uphill task TFRHHIII BHA-

12

BLUE BALOO (IRE) (89) 41 5 11-2

Br B m Mahler - Dancing Baloo (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Trading Products Limited Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Stephanie Hanly Sandy Thomson Racing, Trading Products Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFromquiteagoodfamilyandshesawoffacoupleofwell-toutednewcomerswhenmakingsecond start at winning one at Newcastle on Boxing Day Off since but she’s entitled to respect TFRHHHII BHA-

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YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (39) 136 D 6 11-2

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) S

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TEDTWO (GB) (40) 321 D 4 10-13

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Showtime Annie Sean Bowen J

O Mr M. M. Allen Brian Ellison, Malton T

B M. M. Allen Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved his finishing position by one each start, landing the odds despite an awkward head carriage at Catterick last month. Receives weight all round but this is a far deeper race. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: BOLD REACTION (FR) 5 11 4 James Bowen 11-10 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran Hood worn by No 13.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Coniston George (IRE), 13-2 Go West (IRE), Isenay (FR), 9-1 Bullets Hill (IRE), Cuban Court (IRE), Blue Baloo (IRE), 12-1 Bertie’s Ballet (GB), 16-1 Tedtwo (GB), 22-1 Balcomie Breeze (FR), 25-1 Raffles Wonder (FR), You Some Girl (IRE), 28-1 Idem (FR), 66-1 Both Barrels (GB), 80-1 Looking Splendid (GB)

A good-quality bumper with CONISTON GEORGE just about the most persuasive option having run to a very high figure on debut and he’s since scored with plenty in hand at Ayr. Cuban Court, Isenay and Bullets Hill are just a trio of potential threats TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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