‘SHADES OF MIDNIGHT’ HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD

The ‘Shadesof Midnight’ Horse of the Year Award, donated by theowners of ‘Shady’(the winner of seven races including three at Kelso), is presented to the owners of the horse judged to have put up the most stirring performance (or performances) at Kelso during the 2022/23 season, selectedfromalistofnominationsmadebyracegoers.Theladorlassofthehorsewillreceive£200.

The first point to highlight about the nomination process was the very obvious and strong affection that came across in the submissions Every horse that runs at Kelso has a group of dedicated fans and wereceivednominationsfromracegoers,racehorsesyndicatemembers,stablestaffandbookmakers. From the long list of nominations, the judges singled out three horses for an especially honourable mention:

Les’s Legacy - trained by Susan Corbett at Otterburn, this 6-y-o ran three times at Kelso during the season finishing third, first and fourth, and was very consistent in his three runs at other tracks - reminding the judges of Shady

Flower of Scotland - locally trained by Sandy Thomson, this lovely 8-y-o grey mare won the Borders National in a canter and was third in her other course run.

Bill Baxter – a 7-y-o grey raider from the South, trained by Warren Greatrex He won on both his appearances at Kelso during the season, before winning the Topham at Aintree, boosting the Kelso form at a Grade 1 track

The winner is Wheelbahri - A homebred, trained locally by Stuart Coltherd, Wheelbahri won on both his starts at Kelso during the latest season, before suffering a tragic life ending injury at home in March. He is sadly missed by all those involved in the SC Racing Club and many regular racegoers too

Wheelbahri ran in each of the last four seasons at Kelso, with seven of his twenty runs at the track - matching his dam, who also ran seven times at Kelso Three of Wheelbahri’s six wins were landed here – reminding the judges of Shades of Midnight, also a homebred, who won on three of his eight appearances at Kelso Wheelbahri won his final steeplechase off a BHA handicap mark of 111, improving 31lbs in just over fourteen months The judges admired his remarkable story and hope that this award provides some solace to his connections

FIFTH RACE | 4.00

THE RBC BREWIN DOLPHIN

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

2m 4f 189y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (38 wins from 303 runners, 13%) runs RED MISSILE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs RED MISSILE

Longest Traveller: OUT FOR THE COUNT trained by J Candlish, Leek, 218 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (13) 234635- 6 12-0

Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Paramount Farms Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed more than on previous starts for this yard when fifth on recent handicap debut at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 3lb lower here but shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. TFRHHHII BHA100

2

RED MISSILE (IRE) (14) 21P2PP- 6 11-12

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Plym Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ballyhane Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

4

5

6

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEWBacktowinningwaysfromthefrontin5-runnerMusselburghhandicap(19.8f)inJanuary,andwentcloseover3mthere thefollowingmonth.However,commensuratewithhispatchyprofile,hehasperformedpoorlythelasttwice.

TFRHHHII BHA98

JIMMY RABBITTE (IRE) (16) F6F6P0- 10 11-9

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Time To Act

Sam Coltherd J

O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Barry Murphy Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown a great deal of spark since returning from a lengthy absence in November and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

ELOI DU PUY (FR) (53) 5/30033-

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR)

O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson

TFRHIIII BHA95

5 11-6

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformonthefirstof2startsinbumpers(bothatthiscourse)andhassteppeduponmaiden/noviceformswitchedto handicapsthelasttwice,latterlythirdof12atNewcastle(20.3f,heavy).Down2lbandshouldhaveaparttoplay TFRHHHHH BHA92

GAME BEAAA (IRE) (166) 253033-

6 11-4

Br Br m Libertarian - Balla Brack (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Cherrybank Crusaders Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B P. & T. Crotty A Henderson Roofing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Exceeded expectations when runner-up on first start over hurdles at Tramore last summer Best effort since joining this yard when third in a 12-runnerDoncasterhandicap(19.4f,good)inNovember(absentsince/hasundergoneawindop)andeach-waychanceiffullytuned-up TFRHHHHI BHA90

OUT FOR THE COUNT (IRE)

(102) 000600-

5 10-13

Br B g Barely A Moment (AUS) - Annabaskey (IRE) William Shanahan (7) J

O 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Ms Annemarie Wrynn Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard

BALRANALD (FR) (32) 6/55002-

TFRHIIII BHA85

7 10-12

Br B or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

B Ecurie Des Monceaux

Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

Tote S

TFRHHHII BHA84

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloverfencesatSedgefieldinwinter2021.Winlessfollowing21attemptsinthissphereandwhilehereturnedto formwhensecondof7in19fCarlislehandicaphurdlelasttime,itremainstobeseenifhe’llbeabletobackthatup

MELVICH BAY (GB) (90) 5444/06- 6 10-10

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna

O Mr Allan A Grant & Mrs Julia Brooke

B R. W. Russell

Ross Chapman J

Danny Brooke, Middleham T

Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtokickonfollowingapromisingstartinbumpersandshowedlittleintrioofnovice/maidenhurdlesspreadover11months

FailedtoraisehergameonhandicapbowatDoncaster(reportedlybrokeabloodvessel)andshe’shardtowarmto

TFRHIIII BHA82

10

PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) (105) 0P4P40- 5 10-6

Br B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)

Danny McMenamin J

O Hard Held Partnership Peter Niven, Malton T

B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland P D Niven Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any worthwhile form, both between the flags and under Rules, and big step forward needed here now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces following a wind op TFRHIIII BHA78

BABY JANE (IRE) (34) 4/5262/P-

Br B m Oscar (IRE) - Young Lady (IRE)

8 10-4

Nathan Moscrop J

O Miss G. Boanas Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenhurdlerwhowentcloseinahandicaphurdleatCatterick(25.3f,goodtosoft)followinga14-monthabsencelast January.However,shewaspulledupwhenreturningfromasimilarspellofinactivityatWetherbylastmonth. TFRHIIII BHA76

11

SNOWED IN (IRE) (71) 00/0P43-

14 10-2

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Spinning Gold Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B T. Cahalan & D. Cahalan

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who hasn’t tasted success since early 2021 and while his latest third of 10 at Catterick (19.3f, good) in February representedhisbesteffortforawhile,thepercentagecallistolookelsewhereinsearchofthelikelywinner TFRHHIII BHA73

12

FARNE ISLAND (GB) (25) 000025-

6 10-2

Br Gr m Trans Island - Tigerific (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B T. C. Dawson Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW First form when runner-up at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) in March but failed to build on that over the same C&D since and now tried in cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA69

13

BIG ARTHUR (GB) (13) UP/60P0-

Br B g Passing Glance - Xpectations (IRE)

6 10-2

Edward Austin (5) J

O The Potassium Partnership 2 Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Potassium Partnership 2 David Merry Farrier S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from 7lb out of the handicap

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

TFRHIIII BHA67

2022:(See Div 1)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5, 9.

Stewards Note:

GAME BEAAA: Following its run on 25/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

ProbableS.P’s:10-3EloiduPuy(FR),9-2GameBeaaa(IRE),11-2Balranald(FR),15-2RedMissile(IRE), 10-1 Wearelongterm (IRE), 12-1 Snowed In (IRE), 14-1 Farne Island (GB), 33-1 Baby Jane (IRE), 40-1JimmyRabbitte(IRE),ProspectHouse(IRE),50-1MelvichBay(GB),66-1OutForTheCount(IRE), 100-1 Big Arthur (GB)

The vote goes to ELOI DU PUY, who has shown more encouraging signs since venturing down the handicap route and this 5-y-o has more going for him than most of these. Game Beaaa will be a threat under Brian Hughes if the recent wind op has had the desired effect and Balranald is third choice, despite some doubts as to whether he will build on his latest effort

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SIXTH RACE | 4.30

THE BEDMAX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

2m 1f 14y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (38 wins from 303 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Weightwatcher: CEDAR HILL won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 7lb to 116.

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

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no horse age st-lb

1

GEROMINO (FR) (26) 111120- 7 12-0

Br B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWMademostofgoodopportunitiestobag4small-fieldchaseevents(atupto20.3f)lastsummerpriortofindingTommy’sOscartoostrong inamatchatCarlisleinOctober RemainsfairlytreatedandshouldbestraighterforrecentreturnoverhurdlesatAintree. TFRHHHHI BHA135

2

Cracking

DESTINY

(IRE)

(318) 4240/64- D10 11-2

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B B. D. Darrer

TIMEFORM VIEW BelowbestwhenlastseenatUttoxeter10monthsagobuthasdroppedtoalenientmarkand can go well fresh. Market check advised on return. Had wind operation.

TFRHHHII BHA123

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (46) 0/2365P- CD 9 10-9

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&DandlatestsuccessatMusselburghinFebruary2022wasgainedoffa7lbhighermark Belowparin3startsfollowingacreditablereappearancethirdatAyrbutwillbeathreatifabletobounceback TFRHHHII BHA116

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) (46) 5/63212- CD 8 10-3

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW FoundimprovementwhenopeningchaseaccountoverC&DinMarchandshapedbetterthan bare result when second in follow-up bid here (17.1f, soft) 3 weeks later Big player TFRHHHHH BHA110 5

LAKE TAKAPUNA (IRE) (61) 554153- CD 12 10-2

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Close To Shore (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Graham,Hughes,Kesson,Arthur & Craig Farm James Ewart, Langholm T

B Victor Connolly Fitzdares, Clyde Power & Renewables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of much-reduced mark to score at Ayr (16.5f) in February but isn’t the most consistent and hasn’t been in same form since. Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA109

6

DUTY CALLS (IRE) (32) 333416- CD 10 10-2

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell J

O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Joseph Molloy

TIMEFORM VIEWSeentogoodadvantage(heldupinastrongly-runrace)whenscoringoverC&DinMarchbutunabletoland a blow over hurdles at Carlisle latest and has plenty on his plate from 10lb out of the handicap here. TFRHHIII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: JOKE DANCER 9 11 4 Brian Hughes 6-1 (Sue Smith) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

Stewards Note:

CEDAR HILL: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 4-1 Geromino (FR), 6-1 Cedar Hill (IRE), 7-1 Lake Takapuna (IRE), 17-2 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 20-1 Duty Calls (IRE)

There should be more to come from BOLLINGERANDKRUG, who shaped like the best horse at the weights when runner-up over C&D last time and still looks feasibly treated. Geromino may provide the chief threat

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The Racing Together

NOVICES’ HUNTERS’

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

2m 5f 133y

Leading course trainer (17-22): Mrs A C Hamilton (2 wins from 29 runners, 7%) runs SHAUGHNESSY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs C Coward (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs ROYAL CHANT

Longest Traveller: TIME LEADER trained by J J O’Shea, Nantwich, 212 miles.

Br Breeding

1

Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) no horse age st-lb

HERMANN CLERMONT (FR) (30) 112SFP- 6 12-6

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) Mr John Dawson J

O Mr Will Ramsay A. G. Dobbin, Alnwick T

H Berwickshire Affordable Art Fair S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulformwhenwinningabraceofsmall-field3mPerthhandicapsoverfencesforGordonElliottlastsummer Failed tocompletebothstartsinpointsbutgoodenoughtobeaplayeriffindssomeofhisbestformonhunterdebut TFRHHHII BHA125

2

TIME LEADER (IRE) (27) 1511P5- 9 12-6

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Dancing Matilda (IRE) Mr Huw Edwards (7) J

O G&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran L Doyle J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerforthisyardandhecontinuedthegoodworkwhenasmoothwinneronhunterdebutatLeicester(22.5f).Easily followedupatStratfordandbackontrackwhenfifthintheFoxhunters’atAintreelasttime.Shouldtakeallthebeating. TFRHHHHH BHA129

3

GARBANZO (IRE) (11) 631/62U-

9 11-12

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Noble Fantasy (GER) Miss Lois Teal (7) J

O Mrs R. Hewit Mrs R. Hewit, Eyemouth T

H Berwickshire

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerforDrRichardNewlandandbetterthanresultonhunterdebutatthiscourse11months ago Winner between the flags (unseated last time), and can’t be completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA98

4

ROYAL CHANT (IRE) (9) 1U22P-P D

11 11-12

Br Ch g Royal Anthem (USA) - There On Time (IRE) Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mr Paul Hodgson Mrs C. A. Coward, Dalby T

H Bedale

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but pulled up in that sphere last time and his Rules form isn’t good enough to make him of interest in this TFRHIIII BHA87

5 SHAUGHNESSY (GB) (24) P/P4422- 10 11-12

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Sudden Beat Mr Joe Wright (3) J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

H Jedforest Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but a maiden hurdler/chaser and likewise in points, runner-up last time. Needs to improve TFRHHHII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: DOWNTOWN GETAWAY (IRE) 9 12 2 Mr James King 6-5 (Mickey Bowen) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Time Leader (IRE), 3-1 Hermann Clermont (FR), 10-1 Shaughnessy (GB), 14-1 Garbanzo (IRE), 33-1 Royal Chant (IRE)

TIME LEADER has already won twice this year and a repeat of the sort of form he showed at Aintree should be enough for him to land this Hermann Clermont looks the biggest threat on form and Garbanzo is the best of the remaining trio TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIME LEADER (IRE) 2.HERMANN CLERMONT (FR) 3.GARBANZO (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

EIGHTH RACE | 5.35

THE WATCH AGAIN ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT

FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £5000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (38 wins from 303 runners, 13%) runs INDIAN LOUIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs INDIAN LOUIS no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: RUN RESDEV RUN trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 141 miles.

1

BREIZH RIVER (FR) (160) 0- 5 11-2

Br B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER) Danny McMenamin J

O Border Caravans Ltd Paul Robson, Hawick T

B SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field at Market Rasen on debut and unlikely to make an impact 160 days on.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2

EDGEWELL (IRE) (23) 03-

5 11-2

Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

3

4

5

INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (101) SP11-

Br B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Well Chosen gelding who stepped up on his debut when third over C&D recently and could make an even bigger impression with another improved effort.

5 11-2

Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Apaches Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (c113/h121) 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner Successful both completed starts in Irish points (latest Jan 29). Looks the one to beat on Rules debut TFRHHHHH BHA-

RUN RESDEV RUN (GB) (-)

5 11-2

Br B g Cityscape - Heart Locket Billy Garritty J

O Resdev & Lee Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B M. W. Easterby

TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape gelding. Dam 11.6f-13f winner who stayed 2m. Tongue tied for debut, and worth monitoring in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

ST CUTHBERT’S CAVE (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenmore Erica (IRE)

Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mrs Rose Dobbin Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Jeann MacClancy Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced. Hard to fancy unless strong in the betting.

TFRHHIII BHA6

THE BACK BRAES (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Marchcleuch Bloodstock Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Robert Honner Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mustameet gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f)

Katachenko. Might not have enough pace for this sort of test.

7

TFRHHIII BHA-

WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY (IRE) (164) 43- 5 11-2

Br B g Laverock (IRE) - Bob Girl (IRE)

Sam Coltherd J

O Mr Gary Satchwell Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Kevin Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something on first two starts last year, third at Carlisle when last seen 164 days ago Could get involved if there’s enough emphasis on stamina.

TFRHHHII BHA-

ARTHUR LILLEY (IRE) (-) 4 10-10

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Na Habair Tada (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Marie Corbett

TIMEFORM VIEW(Production):€2,5003-y-o:half-brothertofairchaserHarryTheLemmon(3mwinner,byMilan):dam, well beaten in bumper, sister to fairly useful hurdler (21f-2 3/4m winner) Dreamy Sweeney. TFRHHIII BHA-

CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE)

(23) 6-

4 10-10

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Jay Leahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

10

11

12

13

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cracking Destiny, but not enough encouragement in his debut over C&D to make him of serious interest in this.2

TFRHHIII BHA-

LEMOINE (GB) (162) 33- 4 10-10

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Think Green Brian Hughes J

O Team Benack & Mr J Ewart James Ewart, Langholm T

B J. P. L. Ewart Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who has finished third at Ayr on first two outings Has been off 162 days but this stiffer track should play to his strengths

TFRHHHII BHA-

SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (15) 00- 4 10-10

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Sara O’Hare Mark J. O’Hare, Ireland T

B Mr Esteve Rouchvarger

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut when eighth in a competitive affair at Punchestown last month. This doesn’t look as strong and he’s likely to be involved.

WOLFBURG (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 10-10

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Presenting Melody (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O G R ORCHARD AND ANNIE MANIA Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Joe Kenny Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW €8,500 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 19f-21f hurdle winner Theme Tune. Not discounted.

PERFECT

Poli

TFRHHHII BHA-

(GB) (40) 4- 5 10-9

Br B m Dunaden (FR) - Miss Poli Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Semore Kurdi Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B M. J. Tuckey Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 3-y-o, Dunaden mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Brampton Belle. 25/1 but made a solid start when fourth at Wetherby on debut Likely to improve from that, so worthy of respect TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: PIPERS CROSS (IRE) 5 10 4 Miss J Walton 25-1 (Sandy Forster) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 5, 6, 8, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Indian Louis (IRE), 15-2 Shengai Enki (FR), 8-1 Lemoine (GB), 9-1 Perfect Poli (GB), 12-1WotyoudunnowBuddy (IRE), 14-1Edgewell(IRE),Wolfburg(IRE),18-1St Cuthbert’s Cave (IRE), 20-1 Run Resdev Run (GB), 22-1 The Back Braes (IRE), 33-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 50-1 Arthur Lilley (IRE), 66-1 Breizh River (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

INDIAN LOUIS has already won two points and has joined an excellent stable, so he’s fancied to make a successful start. Shengai Enki should find this race a lot easier than the one he contested at Punchestown last time, so he’s considered the biggest danger, although Lemoine should be on the premises if tuned up after 5 months off.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) 2.SHENGAI ENKI (FR) 3.LEMOINE

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