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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards 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): D McCain (21 wins from 123 runners, 17%) runs CLODY FLYER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs CLODY FLYER

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

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor no

1 horse age st-lb

CLODY FLYER (IRE) (22) 02P12-1 D

2

6 11-8

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Murphys Filly (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Robert Aplin Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Brendan Murphy Proactive Personnel Limited, Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerinDecemberwhomadethemostofagoodopportunitywithsomethingtosparetogetoffthemark second time up in this sphere at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft)just over 3 weeks ago Should take all the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA109

IVYNATOR (IRE) (256) 44/P55-

5 11-2

Br B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Good To Soft Firm Jean McGregor, Milnathort T

B Dayton Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulFlatperformerbutlightlyracedoverhurdlesandyettomatchthatform.Beatonly one in course novice (20.9f, good) in September and hard to warm to on his return. TFRHHIII BHA82

3

JAD MAHAL (FR) (147) 6P-

4 10-10

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Cheveley (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Mr Guy Lochner Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Herald Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact for Alan King, including on his hurdle debut and it was a similar story on first outing for his new stable at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 5 months ago

4 MELVICH BAY (GB) (18) 444/06-5

5

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 10-9

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna Henry Brooke J

O Mr Allan A Grant & Mrs Julia Brooke Danny Brooke, Middleham T

B R. W. Russell Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtokickonfollowingapromisingstartinbumpersandshowedlittleintrioofnovice/maidenhurdles However,sheranherbest racewhenfifthinhandicapatthiscourse(20.9f,goodtosoft)earlierthismonthsoshelookstheobviousonefortheforecast.

BUTTERFLY ISLAND (IRE) (24)

Br B f Acclamation - Cumbfree (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA80

4 10-3

John Kington J

O Mr Colin Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Glenanore Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulmaidenatbestonFlat(stays1m)buthasofferedlittleonbothstartsforcurrentyard Makes hurdling debut and worth a market check

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: CIRQUE ROYAL 6 11 4 Mr N McParlan 8-11 (Gerald Stephen Quinn) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Clody Flyer (IRE), 11-2 Melvich Bay (GB), 12-1 Butterfly Island (IRE), 25-1 Ivynator (IRE), 40-1 Jad Mahal (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

CLODY FLYER had plenty up his sleeve when scoring at Uttoxeter just over 3 weeks ago and this looks a gilt-edged chance for Donald McCain’s charge to make it 2-3 under Rules Melvich Bay is preferred over Butterfly Island for the forecast spot

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SECOND RACE | 3.00

THE SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE HOTEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Wilfred & Patricia Crawford Memorial Trophy) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

2m 5f 133y

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (33 wins from 164 runners, 20%) runs THE FERRY MASTER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs EXIT TO WHERE

Longest Traveller: EXIT TO WHERE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 77 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb

1 HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE)(18) 5131P-0 CD 8 12-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

O Coltherd McDougal Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B M. Doran Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a fine strike rate over fences Tame effort here recently but might strip fitter for that, so no surprise if he bounces back quickly TFRHHHII BHA114

2

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (18) 5P30P-6 C 10 11-10

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Potassium Partnership Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Virginia Lady Petersham Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed very well over fences during 2020/21 campaign, notably finishing fourth in that season’s Scottish GrandNational.Hassubsequentlyfailedtoreproducethatlevelofformbutmarkcontinues tofallatleast. TFRHHHII BHA110

3

EXIT TO WHERE (FR) (18) 6435P-1 CD 9 11-7

Br B r Kapgarde (FR) - Rapsodie Sea (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Pascal Noue N. S. P. C. C., Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to enhance excellent course record (won this last year) over 23.4f here recently and had a bit to spare, so makes plenty of appeal once more. TFRHHHHH BHA107

4

DOLLY DANCER (IRE) (5) 5600-P5

9 10-8

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr Edward Cassie Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Brian Kiely Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled since scoring over 3m here last June but she’s potentially well treated and the return to this trip should help TFRHHHII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: EXIT TO WHERE (FR) 8 11 5 Derek Fox 13-8 (Iain Jardine) 5 ran

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

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Exit To Where (FR), 3-1 Hidden Commander (IRE), 4-1 Dolly Dancer (IRE), 11-2 The Ferry Master (IRE)

EXIT TO WHERE had something to spare when scoring here last time and the drop back in trip shouldn’t pose much of a problem, so he’s preferred to Hidden Commander, who is expected to be back on his game.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXIT TO WHERE (FR) 2.HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE) 3.DOLLY DANCER (IRE)

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HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO

Weightwatcher: THE NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 9lb to 107.

Longest Traveller: BYTHESAMETOKEN trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb

1

CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (50) 424452- D 6 12-0

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Yeomanstown Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWNotaddedtohistwowinsover2mearlyinthe2021/22seasonbutplentyofgoodeffortsinthemeantime,justabout betterthaneverwhenrunner-upatHaydocklastmonth.2lbrisewon’tpreventanotherveryboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2

BYTHESAMETOKEN (IRE) (37) P3U622- D 9 11-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Downtown Syndicate Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B K. Mortell

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed bag over fences last year but down in the weights over timber, he’s back in good form, runner-up twice this spring. Looks ready to cash in. TFRHHHHH BHA119

MATCHLESS (IRE) (22) 12613- D 5 11-12

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformerwhoscoredonhurdlesbowatNewcastle(16.2f)inNovember Doubledhistallybackinanovice2months laterandcontinuedthegoodworkbackonthelevelwhenscoringatDoncaster3weeksago Boldbidanticipated. TFRHHHII BHA118

4

RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (22) P/1114-3 D 6 11-1

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody

Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr Derek Thompson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Derek R. Price Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived for this yard, completing the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January. Scored again back on the Flat in March and shaped as though still in good form both outings since. TFRHHHHI BHA107

5

THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (18) 35500-5 C 8 11-1

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)

Henry Brooke J

O Mr G. H. Bell Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedfifthsuccessoverhurdleswhenaccountingfor4rivalsina21fhandicaphereinSeptember Largely below par since, though he did at least stop the rot here 18 days ago Drops markedly in trip TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: RICH BELIEF 5 11 12 Donagh Meyler 9-2 (Karl Thornton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bythesametoken (IRE), 3-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), Matchless (IRE), 4-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 20-1 The Navigator (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A small field but a good race with BYTHESAMETOKEN just about the most persuasive option from this handy hurdles mark Castel Gandolfo and Russian Virtue have been knocking on the door and seem sure to go well again.

FOURTH RACE | 4.05

The Five Star Taxis Handicap

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

3m 1f 170y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Dobbin (17 wins from 119 runners, 14%) runs RAE DES CHAMPS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Barnes (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs PLACEDELA CONCORDE

Longest Traveller: MAURA JEANNE trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 132 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

1

S Sponsor horse age st-lb

RAE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (12) 12/452-4 6 12-0

Br Ch m Robin des Champs (FR) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mr Kevin McCarthy Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWHavingwononhandicapdebutatMusselburgh(15.6f)in2021/22,backontrackwhenrunner-upatthiscourseinApril(18.1f)andunsuitedby wayracedevelopedwhenfourthatNewcastle(23.7f)12daysago Canreturntowinningwayswithmoretoofferoverthisdistance. TFRHHHHH BHA107

2

LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) (41) 330116- C 9 11-8

Br B m Fame And Glory - Liss Rua (IRE) Miss J. Walton (5) J

O Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Niall Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timecoursewinner(allat22.7f)andprovedatleastasgoodaseverwhensuccessfulatHexham(23.3f)inMarch.Followedup backthere2weekslaterandnotseentobesteffectwhenmid-fieldhereonherlatestouting.Couldbouncebackuppedintrip TFRHHHII BHA101

3

THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (94) 0/0PP51- 9 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon James Ewart, Langholm T

B Seamus Murphy Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories gained at Sedgefield, capitalising on a falling mark when landing handicap there (3m3f) in February.Remainswithhandicappingscopeonoldform,so he’snottakenlightlyuppedfurtherindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA93

4

MAURA JEANNE (GB) (79) 04U635-

5

6 10-11

Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWReturnedtoformwhenthirdof6atMusselburgh(19.8f)inMarchandbackedupthateffortwhenfifthatAyr(24.3f)9dayslater, despitehavingbeenleftpoorlyplaced(alsoreturnedlame).However,willneedtofindmoreifshe’stoopenheraccount TFRHHIII BHA90

SPUTNIK (IRE) (11) 1P363-2

8 10-10

Br B g Recital (FR) - Itlallendintears (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Jackie Stephen Racing Club Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Mr R. V. Hennelly Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkoverfencesinhandicapatHexham(20.1f)lastspringandhadbitinhandwhenalsoscoringatAyrinOctober Placedfor thethirdtimein4startswhenrunner-upatPerth(23.8f)11daysago,sohecangiveanothergoodaccountbackoverhurdles TFRHHHII BHA89

6

SIR APOLLO (IRE) (11) 1P2F6-U

Br B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE)

8 10-10

Stephen Mulqueen J

O Townshend and Cassie Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Martin J. Dibbs Discovery Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins in handicap chases at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers in February (26.9f). However, has been let down by his jumpingoflate,unseatingatthefirstonstabledebut(formerlywithSamEngland)lasttime.Nowmakeshandicaphurdledebut TFRHHIII BHA89

7

PLACEDELA CONCORDE (GB)(10)300/6-30C

Br B g Champs Elysees - Kasakiya (IRE)

O Mr M. Barnes

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud

10 10-2

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerbutit’sbeentwenty-sevenrunssincehislastsuccessbackin2018.Fromwelloutofthehandicap,downthefield inhandicapatPerth(20.2f)10daysago Remainsbestwatchedashegoesupindistancewithcheekpiecesonfirst-time. TFRHIIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) 5 11 11 Craig Nichol 6-4 (Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford) 7 ran

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

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

MAURA JEANNE: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Having a first try at around 3m, RAE DES CHAMPS wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth at Newcastle last time, closing all the way to the line having been unsuited by the way the race developed. She’s well worth another chance at this sort of trip, so is taken to get the better of The Blame Game who remains well-treated on old form. Sputnik can also go well back over hurdles

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FIFTH RACE | 4.40

THE J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS

NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

(CLASS 5)

2m 7f 96y no horse age st-lb

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Dobbin (17 wins from 119 runners, 14%) runs ROCKONSOPH Longest Traveller: ROCKONSOPH trained by R Dobbin, Alnwick, 42 miles.

1

ROCKONSOPH (IRE) (12) 34020-0

6 12-0

Br Ch m Notnowcato - Fromthecloudsabove (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B R. Morrissey Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWBesteffortoverhurdlescamewhensecondatAyr(21.4f)inMarch.WellheldovershorteronrecentNewcastlechase debutbutboastsavictorybetweentheflagsandreturntothislongertripshouldseenherinabetterlight TFRHHHHH BHA88

2

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (60) P05525-

6 10-13

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Unlikely Tenors Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when close second at Musselburgh (20.3f) in March. Couldn’t build on that at Newcastle 4 weeks later but figures off a handy mark and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA73

3

BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (11) 5R0/2-56

Br B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE)

7 10-12

Edward Austin (5) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

B James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Went with no encouragement on previous attempt in this sphere and finished well held on latest start over the smaller obstacles at Perth (23.9f, good) 11 days ago Improvement required. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Rockonsoph (IRE), 6-4 Divas Doyen (IRE), 5-1 Bilboa River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER This stiffer test of stamina should suit ROCKONSOPH and she is preferred to Divas Doyen in a race which may not take a great deal of winning. TIMEFORM