Kempton Park Racecard - Saturday 25th February

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CHAIRMAN

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COMMITTEE

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VETERINARY SURGEONS

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Brian Clifford

Beverley Frith

2 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (58) 11114-1 CD 7 11-10

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR) Harry Cobden

John Dance and Bryan Drew

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group, Vertem Asset Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed in Aintree Grade 1 novice on final start last season but that’s his only defeat in 6 outings over fences, bouncing back in good style when 3 1/2 lengths clear in Charlie Hall on Wetherby reappearance. Respected for trainer with outstanding record in this. TFRHHHHI BHA164

RACECARD

1. FORM

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

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EXPERT VIEW

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OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

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9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

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5. JOCKEY

FIRST RACE 1.50

THE CORAL ADONIS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (53 wins from 229 runners, 23%) runs PAWAPURI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs RARE MIDDLETON

Fancy That: A King won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2021. The stable runs SPARTAN ARMY today. Longest Traveller: NUSRET trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.

colours no horse

1 SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) (28) 112 D

11-5

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Pivotalia (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O Mark & Maria Adams Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mr Brian O’Neill Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and has taken really well to hurdles, scoring at Sedgefield and Cheltenham (Grade 2) before excellent second back at Cheltenham in Finesse Hurdle last time The form pick. TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (43) 2131 D

11-3

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Jamie Moore J

O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 10f winner on Flat who has quickly reached that level in this sphere, landing the odds at Leicester and Huntingdon either side of excellent third in Chepstow Finale Hurdle. May do better still. Much respected. TFRHHHII BHA125

3 NUSRET (GB) (42) 133 D

11-0

Br B c Golden Horn - Serres (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Hesmonds Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful1m4fscoreronthelevelwhohasmadeagoodstartoverhurdles,landingPunchestownjuvenile and solid third placings at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse since. Shortlisted.

TFRHHHHI BHA130

4 RARE MIDDLETON (GB) (47) 1 D 11-0

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Blaise Chorus (IRE)

Harry Cobden J

O Bryan Drew and Diana L Whateley Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Blaise Chorus Partnership Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat in Ireland for Andrew Oliver Changed hands for 215,000 gns before making highly impressive hurdling bow in 2m Taunton novice last month, scoring with plenty in hand. Most interesting prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 SARSONS RISK (IRE) (16) 1 11-0

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Pink Damsel (IRE)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Pink Damsel Syndicate Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner for Ian Williams who had breathing op before making an impressive hurdling bow for his new yard in juvenile at Doncaster 16 days ago. Tongue tied. In the mix with more to come. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 SPARTAN ARMY (IRE) (23) 152 D 11-0

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trianon

O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland

A. P. Heskin J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sean Connolly Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive10fwinneronFlatforJosephO’Brien.Changedhandsfor170,000gnsandwentinatthefirsttimeofaskinginthissphereat WetherbyinNovember GoodsecondinWincantonnovicelasttimesonoforlornhopeforyardwithexcellentrecordinthiscontest.

TFRHHHII BHA118

7 THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) (20) 12142 D 11-0

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA)

O Flying High and Blacklock

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B CGD Syndicate Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who has taken well to hurdling, winning juveniles at Cartmel and Catterick. Good second in Musselburgh Listed event last time, despite pulling hard. May do better still.

TFRHHHII BHA118

8 PAWAPURI (GB) (117) 10-7

Br B f Golden Horn - Palitana (USA)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas. Since changed hands for 105,000 gns and this daughter of Golden Horn brings considerable potential to hurdling. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: KNIGHT SALUTE 4 11 3 Paddy Brennan 15-8 (Milton Harris) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

SCRIPTWRITER: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the jockey briefly lost an iron.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Scriptwriter (IRE), 9-2 Nusret (GB), 13-2 Rare Middleton (GB), 7-1 Perseus Way (IRE), 15-2 Sarsons Risk (IRE), 12-1 Pawapuri (GB), 20-1 Spartan Army (IRE), 33-1 The Churchill Lad (IRE)

A cracking Adonis Hurdle with lots of potential on show but SCRIPTWRITER sets a high standard and can make it 3-4 in this sphere on the back of his excellent second in Cheltenham’s Finesse Hurdle Rare Middleton looked a most exciting prospect when going in on his debut at Taunton and isn’t passed over easily, while Irish-raider Nusret and Nicky Henderson’s newcomer Pawapuri need factoring in too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) 2.RARE MIDDLETON 3.NUSRET

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SECOND RACE 2.25

THE CORAL PENDIL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344.

(Penalty Value £34170)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (53 wins from 229 runners, 23%) runs TWEED SKIRT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs SOLO

Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs SOLO today.

Longest Traveller: BOOTHILL trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 127 miles.

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (28) P11212 C BF

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdleswinnerwhohasquicklydevelopedintoanevenbetterchaser,makingit3-4inthisspherewhenlandingtheWaywardLadNovices’Chase atKempton(2m)duringtheChristmasperiod.CreditablesecondunderapenaltyatDoncastersinceandtheonetobeatbackupintrip

2 DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (28) 4-21342

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) Gavin Sheehan J

O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Stall 5-Stars Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his chase account at the second attempt in a 2m Chepstow novice handicap Quickly back on track when second in a strong handicap at Cheltenham, clear of rest. Needs considering.

3 JAY JAY REILLY (IRE) (15) 310-521 C

7 11-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Garden City (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Patrick Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last season and going the right way over fences now, just prevailing at Kempton 15 days ago May do better still but needs to in this company.

4 SOLO (FR) (61) 360-122 C D

7 11-2

HHHII BHA135

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flameche (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Gildas Blain Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaser Offthemarkoverfenceswhenmakingallin5-runnerhandicapatSandownonreappearanceandrantoasimilar levelwhensecondnext2starts.Shouldbethereaboutsonceagain.Firstrunsincehavingabreathingoperation.

5 TWEED SKIRT (GB) (29) 604-113 CD

6 10-9

HHHII BHA141

Br B m Martaline - Theatre Girl Nico de Boinville J

O Just Four Men with Rose Tinted Glasses Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Goldford Stud Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairbumper/hurdleswinnerwhohastakenoffsinceswitchedtochasing,scoringinhandicapsatKempton and Wincanton. Good third in Listed mares chase at Huntingdon since but vulnerable in this field. TFRHHHII BHA136

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: PIC D’ORHY (FR) 7 11 5 Harry Cobden 3-1 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran

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

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Boothill (IRE), 3-1 Datsalrightgino (GER), 4-1 Solo (FR), 11-2

Tweed Skirt (GB), 14-1 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)

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DATSALRIGHTGINO posted a solid Timefigure when an excellent second (pulled clear of the rest) in what is traditionally a strong handicap at Cheltenham last month and is narrowly preferred to form-pick Boothill, who has a 5lb penalty for winning a similar event at Kempton over Christmas.

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

• 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

• 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

• 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

• Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

• Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

• Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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THIRD RACE 3.00

THE CORAL TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £65370, 2nd £26835, 3rd £13425, 4th £6705, 5th £3360, 6th £1680 (Penalty Value £85425)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (48 wins from 256 runners, 19%) runs ENRILO, FRODON & SAINT CALVADOS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs ENRILO, FRODON & SAINT CALVADOS

Longest Traveller: ANNSAM trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 162 miles.

colours no horse

1 FRODON (FR) (28) 00-1335 CD 11 12-0

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) Bryony Frost J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWGrandservantwhodefiedtopweightinahandicap(from3lblower)forthefifthtimeintheBadgerBeeratWincantononreturn.Gonewithhiscustomary enthusiasmbeforeweakeningintopeventssince(placedintheKingGeorgeoverC&Dhavingwonitin2020).Somefeatifheweretotakethis.

TFRHHHII BHA161

2 SAINT CALVADOS (FR) (42) 3P51-24 10 11-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Lamorrese (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jeremy Buez Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW2020Ryanairrunner-upwhoopenedaccountforPaulNichollsinGrade2atSandown(22.8f)inAprilunderHarryCobden.Hasn’tfired in2runsatthatlevelthisseasonriddenbyowner,butgivenachancebythehandicapper.Capableofaboldshowifstaying.

TFRHHHII BHA154

3 CLONDAW CASTLE (IRE) (42) 212/34-2 CD 11 11-7

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O J French, D McDermott, S Nelson, T Syder Tom George Slad T

B Carl Beame HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressedwell2seasonsback,landingthiscontestfromhiscurrentmark.Lightlyracedsince,butshapedasifretainingmost ofhisabilityafter14monthsoffhereinJanuary(givenaverypatientride)andhe’saplayerifhe’scomeonfromthat.

TFRHHHII BHA154

4 KILLER CLOWN (IRE) (92) 1P10-35 C D 9 10-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Burkes & Syders Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Kevin Cullen Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualhandicapwinnerover21/2mlastterm,includinghereinMarch.ToughracewhenshapingwellonreturnatMarketRasen andgivenabreaksincefloppingatNewburyamonthlater.Dropped3lbandcapableofgivingtheseascareifhestays

5 ANNSAM (GB) (42) P31-061 CD

TFRHHHII BHA145

8 10-9

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie Adam Wedge J

O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped his rivals into the ground from the front in C&D handicap in the mud 6 weeks ago 7lb rise leaves him on a career-high mark in this tougher contest but he has posted back-to-back wins in the past. TFRHHHII BHA142

6 BOBHOPEORNOHOPE (IRE) (67) 1312-31 D

8 10-9

Br B g Westerner - Bandelaro (IRE) David Bass J

O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Paul Giles

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookanotherstepforwardasheresumedwinningwaysundertop-weightina3mLudlowhandicapthat rather fell apart 10 weeks ago, digging deep to hold on. Needs more up 3lb in this deeper contest.

7 ENRILO (FR) (42) FP4P-FP C D

Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR)

O Martin Broughton & Friends 4

TFRHHHII BHA142

9 10-9

Angus Cheleda (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWSmartwinneroverfencesin2020/21buthehasfailedtocompleteon5ofhislast6starts,quicklydonewithfromhalfwayintheC&Dhandicapwonby Annsam6weeksago Fourthinthisinfirst-timecheekpieces(backon)lastyearontheonetimehedidgetround,butplentytoprovenow.

TFRHHHII BHA142

8 OUR POWER (IRE) (119) 1F135-1 C D 8 10-8

Br B g Power - Scripture (IRE)

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr John Hennessy Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in a couple of top handicaps last season, including this race, and bagged a good pot on his return at Ascot in October off 5lb lower. Remains unexposed over this sort of trip and a big run looks on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA141

9 FLEGMATIK (FR) (21) 11P-300 CD

8 10-2

Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Jean-Bernard Chapalain Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner here last season, including at this meeting. Not so good twice after a promising return at Ascot this time around but his mark has dipped and he has cheekpieces back on now. TFRHHHII BHA135

10 BLACK GERRY (IRE) (81) 312-11P BF

8 10-2

Br B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE) Jamie Moore J

O Mrs M. Devine Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Cathal Ennis K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in handicaps 6 months apart at Fontwell and Exeter at up to 19f this term, but jumped poorly and folded tamely when well backed at former track when last seen in December. Returns in tough race with stamina to prove. TFRHHIII BHA134

11 JACAMAR (GER) (24) 2-40661 C

8 10-2

Br B g Maxios - Juvena (GER) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mark & Maria Adams Milton Harris, Warminster T

B J. Imm Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back towinning ways with sights lowered as he landed agamble in 2 1/2mLeicester handicap 3 weeks ago. Back up 5lb/in class now and not an obvious type to follow up over this longer trip TFRHHIII BHA133

12 CAP DU NORD (FR) (7) 535021 CD

10 10-2 (in 5lb ex)

Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) C. M. Quirke (5) J

O The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEWLandedagambleunderthisriderasstableenjoyedasuperb1-2inthislastseasonandheresumedwinningwaysinvaluable 3m Ascot contest last week, powering clear from the last. No surprise tosee him gowell againunder a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA127 (+5)

13 KILLER KANE (IRE) (15) 13-6441 CD

8 10-2 (in 5lb ex)

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S. McElroy Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressed as he landed a gamble in C&D handicap a fortnight ago, always prominent and jumping well. More needed under a penalty in this company but he’s proving largely reliable and couldn’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA126 (+6)

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: CAP DU NORD (FR) 9 10 0 Jack Tudor 13-2 (Christian Williams) 14 ran Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7, 8, 9, 12.

Stewards Note:

FLEGMATIK: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BLACK GERRY: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cap du Nord (FR), 11-2 Annsam (GB), 6-1 Saint Calvados (FR), 13-2 Our Power (IRE), 12-1 Frodon (FR), 14-1 Clondaw Castle (IRE), Killer Kane (IRE), 16-1 Bobhopeornohope (IRE), 28-1 Killer Clown (IRE), Enrilo (FR), Flegmatik (FR), 50-1 Jacamar (GER), 66-1 Black Gerry (IRE) PLAY

OUR POWER is a second-season chaser with the potential for better still over 3m and he made the perfect return when landing a good pot at Ascot in October Unlucky in this 12 months ago behind Cap du Nord, he can progress again with victory Last year’s winner is poised for another big run again under a penalty for last Saturday’s Ascot triumph. Saint Calvados is interesting back under Harry Cobden, while 2021-winner Clondaw Castle and the admirable Frodon could rightly be popular too.

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FOURTH RACE 3.40

THE SKY BET DOVECOTE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344, 6th £672

(Penalty Value £34170)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (48 wins from 256 runners, 19%) runs RUBAUD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs RUBAUD

Fancy That: C Gordon won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs KAYF LEGEND today. Longest Traveller: UKANTANGO trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 96 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HANSARD (IRE) (54) 4361-11 D

5 11-5

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Quiet Down (USA) Jamie Moore J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa, K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulIrishbumperwinnerforCharlesO’Brienandmadeit2-2overhurdlesforthisyardwhenlandinga12-runner Plumpton novice last month. A leading contender with the promise of even better to come TFRHHHHI BHA130

2 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (29) 3120-31 D

5 11-5

Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Ms Brigitte Dargaud Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchbumperwinnerwhodulysteppeduponhishurdlesdebutdisplaywhenseeingoff13rivalsingoodstyle in a Huntingdon maiden last month. This is more demanding but he looks a useful novice in the making. TFRHHHHH BHA120

3 KAYF LEGEND (GB) (11) 4-1561 D

5 11-5

Br B g Kayf Tara - Camina Tom Cannon J

O The Morestead Remount Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs H. I. S. Calzini Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a Stratford bumper in October and made it second time lucky over hurdles at Lingfield recently. Further progress likely for last year’s winning yard but this assignment calls for significant improvement. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 RUBAUD (FR) (14) 0-1120 D

5 11-5

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulontheFlatinFranceandsuccessfulatTauntononfirst2startsofthisseasonbeforefinishingaclearsecondoverC&DonBoxingDay.Wastoolit uptogivehimselfachanceinahotNewburyhandicapafortnightagobutgoodclaimsbackinnovicecompanywithafirst-timehoodenlisted.

5 UKANTANGO (IRE) (49) 31-112P D

TFRHHHII BHA130

6 11-5

Br Ch g Ocovango - Molly Be Aidan Coleman J

O Mr Alan Peterson Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Thistletown Stud McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerofhisfirst3startsunderRules,namelyabumperandbraceofnovicehurdles,beforefinishingsecondinaCheltenhamGrade2inNovember Testingconditionswereperhapsagainsthimlasttimeandhe’sonetoconsiderwiththegroundlikelytobemoresuitablethistime. TFRHHHII BHA129

6 MULLENBEG (IRE) (78) 321116 D BF

6 10-12

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscars Joy (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Mullenbeg Partnership

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefuldualbumperwinnerwhocompletedahurdleshat-trickwhentakinga2mLudlowhandicapinNovember Cameupshortwhenbiddingfor the4-timeratCheltenhambutsheremainswithpotentialandcouldhaveaparttoplayupinclassheregrantedastrongpacetoaimat

7

POSTMARK (GB) (6) 01 D

4 10-7

HHHII BHA121

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Dream Wild Mitchell Bastyan J

O Mr H Redknapp, Mr A Badri and Mr K Monk

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Ebonos Limited Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulwinnerontheFlatandleftlow-keyhurdlesdebutalongwaybehindwhencosilylandinga4-runnerNewburymaidenlastweekend. LikelycapableofbetterstillbutthisrepresentsasignificantstepupinclassandyardsaddlesamoreappealingcandidateinMullenbeg.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 6 11 5 Tom Cannon 3-1 (Chris Gordon) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Stewards Note:

RUBAUD: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Hansard (IRE), 10-3 Rubaud (FR), 6-1 Ukantango (IRE), 15-2 Imperial Bede (FR), 14-1 Mullenbeg (IRE), 22-1 Kayf Legend (GB), 28-1 Postmark (GB)

IMPERIAL BEDE impressed with his slick jumping when winning a Huntingdon maiden and it would be no surprise whatsoever were he to take this step up in class in his stride Jonjo O’Neill’s charge is an appealing alternative to likely favourite Hansard, who is 2-2 in this sphere and merits the utmost respect. It’s probably best to draw a line though Rubaud’s effort in the Betfair Hurdle and he looks dangerous, while cases can also be made for Mullenbeg and Ukantango

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FIFTH RACE 4.10

THE CORAL RACING CLUB

HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13100

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5291, 2nd £2645, 3rd £1323, 4th £662, 5th £330 (Penalty Value £6918.11)

Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (53 wins from 229 runners, 23%) runs SCARPIA & WILL CARVER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs HALO DES OBEAUX & IVALDI

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2014 and 2020 The stable runs SCARPIA & WILL CARVER today. Longest Traveller: VINTAGE FIZZ trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 245 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HALO DES OBEAUX (FR) (21) F0-142F 6 12-0

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Almeria des Obeaux (FR) Bryony Frost J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Marie Devilder Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWThingsdidn’tgotoplanforthisFrenchrecruitbuthegothiscareerbackontrackwhenlandingahandicaphurdleinNovember Goodeffortat secondattemptoverfenceswhenrunner-upatNewbury(22.5f,soft)inDecember FellearlyatMusselburghsinceandnowbackhurdling. TFRHHHII BHA132

2 WILL CARVER (IRE) (629) 1/032/11- CD 8 11-11

Br B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Owners Group 064 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Tom and Helen Burns Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a C&D maiden and Perth novice in early summer 2021. Absent since but top yard has stuck with him and it’ll very interesting to see how much strength there is behind him in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA129

3 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (42) 15-101F

6 11-11

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat who has taken very well to hurdling, making it 5 wins in 8 starts when seeing off 6 rivals over 19.5fatLingfieldinDecember DepartedearlyinLanzaroteoverC&Dsince.RespectedwithCaoilinQuinntaking5lboff

4 ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (61) 0122-20

6 11-10

HHHHI BHA129

Br B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) Jamie Moore J

O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Coolmore K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatandreachedasimilarstandardoverhurdleswhenscoringtwiceinhandicapcompanylastseason.Goodreturn tohurdlingwhen second at Plumpton (20.5f) inOctober but needs to shrug off a lesser run over C&D on Boxing Day. TFRHHIII BHA128

5 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (29) 232115 C

9 11-9

Br B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Peter McCrea Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track returned to this sphere following a break, going close at Ludlow prior to decisive victories at Catterick and Ayr (bothataround21/2mongoodtosoft).Creditablefifthof12inadeeperraceatHuntingdonsince.Oughttobecompetitive.

6 BALLYHOME (IRE) (24) 21/22-05 D

Br B g Westerner - Nostra (FR)

O A & K Ecofilm Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA127

12 11-6

Jack Hogan (5) J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B J. Mangan Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualchaserwinneratMarketRasenin2020andfilledrunners-upspotoverhurdles/fencesbackatthatvenueinearlysummer2021.Notathisbestina hurdle/chasesincereturningfromanabsencebuthismarkhascomedownandJackHogantakesafurther5lboff Noshockwerehetogowell.

7 IVALDI (FR) (7) 1-42F4

TFRHHHII BHA124

5 11-6

Br B g Night Wish (GER) - Valence (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnexposedsortwhofellearlyonhisC&DhandicapdebutonBoxingDayandshapedbetterthantheresultwhenfourth of 12 over 3m at Ascot since, keeping on from too far back. Likely he has a bigger performance in him soon.

8 SCARPIA (IRE) (29) 01r0-P3

TFRHHHHH BHA124

9 11-5

Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bunglasha Lady (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs T. Brown Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Desmond Devereux

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Plumpton around this time last year and bounced back from some lesser efforts when third of 12 in 25f Huntingdon handicap 29 days ago Needs to show he can string good runs together now. TFRHHHII BHA123

9 VINTAGE FIZZ (GB) (28) 21-1042

6 11-4

Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressed last spring, winning a pair of handicaps at around 2 1/2m on good to soft. Comfortably his best effort this term when second of 7 over 19.5f at Doncaster 4 weeks ago Likely to be competitive. TFRHHHII BHA122

10 DON HOLLOW (GER) (59) 1-341

6 11-2

Br B g Soldier Hollow - Donna Philippa (GER) Harry Skelton J

O Honestly Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Gestut Weserhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWWetherby bumper winner last February who has made a promising start to his hurdle career, striking at the third time of asking at Catterick(19.5f)justafterChristmas.Tonguetieaddednowswitchingtohandicapcompany.Couldeasilyhavemoretooffer. TFRHHHHI BHA120

11 PONTRESINA (IRE) (339) 21F/2U3- C 10 10-13

Br B g Milan - Gilt Benefit (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

B Mr Ray Martin

TIMEFORM VIEWChasewinnerforOliverSherwoodinOctober2020.Showedheretainedabilitybackfromanabsencefornewyard last season but has been off for a further 11 months ahead of this reappearance. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: STORM DENNIS (IRE) 6 10 6 Tom Cannon 7-2 (Chris Gordon) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

IVALDI: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Don Hollow (GER), 11-2 Will Carver (IRE), 7-1 Ivaldi (FR), 9-1 Halo des Obeaux (FR), Scarpia (IRE), 10-1 Mark of Gold (GB), Vintage Fizz (GB), 11-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE), 20-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), 22-1 Ballyhome (IRE), 33-1 Pontresina (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive handicap IVALDI shaped quite well on what was effectively his handicap debut last time and gets the nod ahead of fellow unexposed type Don Hollow. Gary Moore’s Mark of Gold has a very good strike-rate over hurdles and also makes the shortlist.

SIXTH RACE 4.45

THE CORAL BET BUNDLES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £21400

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8643, 2nd £4321, 3rd £2161, 4th £1081, 5th £539 (Penalty Value £11301.34)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (53 wins from 229 runners, 23%) runs QUICK DRAW

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs ICONIC MUDDLE & NOT ANOTHER MUDDLE

Longest Traveller: GENEROUS DAY trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 151 miles.

colours no horse

1 KAP AUTEUIL (FR) (42) 16-5PP2

8 12-0

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Turboka (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Mme Henri Devin Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-time chase winner last season who disappointed in handicaps at Aintree/Hereford in December but stopped the slide fromaneasingmarkwhenrunner-upbehindre-opposingQuickDrawoverC&Dlastmonth.Needstobuildonthatnow.

2 THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (42) 1/1U-2P4 D 8 11-12

HHHII BHA130

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE) David Bass J

O Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Spencer Hawkins Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressivehurdlerwhohasimprovedforswitchtochasing,albeitagainfoundwantinginthelatterstageshavingtravelledlike thesecondbesthorseattheweightswhenfourthbehindQuickDrawoverC&D6weeksago.Eased4lbsinceatleast.

3 QUICK DRAW (IRE) (42) P0-4211 CD

7 11-11

BHA128

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Miss A. C. Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Berry Farms & Miss S. Berry Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWScoredtwiceoverhurdlesforTomLaceylasttermandenhancedgoodrecordinblinkersfornewyard(now3-4)withback-to-backhandicap chasevictoriesinrecentmonths,latterlyoverC&D Career-highmarktodefyherebuthe’sclearlythrivingandbigplayeroncemore.

4 GUY (IRE) (28) 222-230 D

TFRHHHHH BHA127

8 11-10

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O W.G. & A.G. Vestey Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Corrib Racing Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinlesssince2020andheenhancedhisfrustratingrunofplacedeffortswhenthirdatLudlow(23.8f)inDecember Struggledto getseriouslycompetitiveinpremierhandicapatCheltenhamlatestandthisreturntocalmerwatersratesanobviousplus. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 ICONIC MUDDLE (GB) (426) 1/32/U15- 10 11-9

Br Gr g Sixties Icon - Spatham Rose Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Mrs C. S. Muddle Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Saloop Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty low-mileage 10-y-o who boasts fairly useful form over hurdles/fences but not seen in competitive action since finishing fifthinaC&Dhandicapduringlate2021.BettingshouldproveausefulguidewithyardalsosaddlingNotAnotherMuddle.

TFRHHHII BHA125

6 LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (26) 0-P504P 8 11-6

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mrs Mary O’Connor Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualwinnerofnovicehurdlesduring2019/20campaignandmadeupintoausefulchaserthefollowingseason.Norealimpactin5runs fornewyard pulledupoverfencesatHereford(25.2f)26daysago Hadwindopsincebuthe’sclearlytoughtoassessatpresent.

TFRHHHII BHA122

7 FOXBORO (GER) (23) 21-0150 D 8 11-6

Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) Robert Dunne J

O Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledchasetallyatFontwell(21.6f)inDecemberbutjumpinglethimdownatNewbury(26f)nexttimeandhewasbeaten some wayout at Wincanton (25f) 23days ago First-timeblinkers could well have positiveeffect now, though.

8 GO STEADY (GB) (24) 33-4133 D

Br B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Pyleigh Lady

O Popham, Rogers

TFRHHHHI BHA122

11 11-4

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs H. Pudd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysinaveterans’eventatLingfield(20f)inDecemberandremainedingoodheartsubsequently, finishing a close-up third at Leicester (20f) 24 days ago Each-way possibilities again in present groove TFRHHHII BHA120

9 GENEROUS DAY (IRE) (26) 52-0124 CD 11 11-0

Br B g Daylami (IRE) - Our Pride James Davies J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael Fennessy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWC&DwinnerwhobuiltonreappearancehurdlesruntoscoreoverfencesatSouthwell(20.4f)inNovember Goodsecond at Warwick followed and drop back to 2m may not have suited ideally at Hereford next time Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA116

10 LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR) (57) 2254-6P D 10 10-13

Br Gr g Martaline - La Perspective (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O Mrs M.E.Latham Mr John R Latham Toby Bulgin, Thetford T

B Mr Claude Michel

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in handicap chases at Fontwell and Huntingdon last season, though ended the campaign with a couple of below-par efforts and similar story in 2 starts over hurdles/fences so far this winter. TFRHHIII BHA115

11 NOT ANOTHER MUDDLE (GB) (24) 455/43-6 D 12 10-6

Br B g Kayf Tara - Spatham Rose Jamie Moore J

O Mrs C. S. Muddle Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Saloop Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWVeteranchaserwhoprovedheretainssomeabilityonbackofalmost2yearsonthesidelineswhensixthin10-runnerExeter handicap (19.2f) 24days ago Task is to build on that now but he’s definitely beengivena chanceby the assessor TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: FLEGMATIK (FR) 7 11 12 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 8. Sheepskin

Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Stewards Note:

ICONIC MUDDLE: Following its run on 26/12/2021 it was reported that the horse erred badly at fence eleven.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Quick Draw (IRE), 7-1 Go Steady (GB), 9-1 The Edgar Wallace (IRE), 10-1 Kap Auteuil (FR), Guy (IRE), 11-1 Generous Day (IRE), 14-1 Foxboro (GER), Not Another Muddle (GB), 22-1 Iconic Muddle (GB), Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 33-1 Luckofthedraw (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

QUICK DRAW has got firmly back on track in refitted blinkers of late, following up December’s Uttoxeter success with an authoritative display over C&D 6 weeks ago, and Nicky Henderson’s charge can defy another rise in the weights and complete the hat-trick. Foxboro, in first-time blinkers, also makes some appeal and he shouldn’t be underestimated, with Generous Day and The Edgar Wallace others worth a look.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.20

THE CORAL GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (53 wins from 229 runners, 23%) runs EAST INDIA EXPRESS & OLAOS DU MOU

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs EMAILANDY

Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs EMAILANDY today. Longest Traveller: THORPENESS trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 99 miles.

colours no horse

1 IOLAOS DU MOU (FR) (114) 1 D

age st-lb

5 11-11

Br B g Coastal Path - Thelemise du Mou (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Loose Ends, Hosking & Knox Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Earl Domaine Du Mou Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning chaser and made a winning start despite greenness at Newbury on debut. He’s the sort to do better still and should be on the premises.

2 BROOK BAY (IRE) (90) 1

5 11-4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Orchid Bay Nick Scholfield J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B James Robinson Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, £380,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam, 2m hurdle winner Comfortable winner sole start in Irish points (Nov 27). Obvious claims.

3 CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (335) 1-

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane

O Taylor & O’Dwyer

B J. Mernagh

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 11-4

Robert Dunne J

Jim Boyle Epsom T

Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW €36,000 3-y-o, £200,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Daicheadacuig. Dam, ran twice in points. In front when left alone sole start in Irish point (Mar 2022).

4 EMAILANDY (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-4

Br B g Mount Nelson - Eoz (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O The Brooks & Stewart Families

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW £150,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/ very smart chaser Charbel and useful hurdler Ajero. Wears tongue strap.

5 FREDDIE’S SONG (FR) (-)

Br Bl g Great Pretender (IRE) - Athinea (FR)

5 11-4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Brendan Powell J

O Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Mr Athanase Poulopoulos Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Great Pretender gelding. Dam (c99/h110), hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (17f-19f winner) Aflatoun.

6 SUPPORT ACT (IRE) (307) 2

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Carrigbuck (IRE)

O The M Team

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-4

Harry Bannister J

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Richard Walsh Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €23,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Street Value

Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2022).

7 THORPENESS (IRE) (-)

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE)

O Mr P. H. Betts

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-4

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brian Griffin Hatcher Components Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Hatcher, and closely related to a winner, and half-brother to fair chaser Flash Tommie One to take seriously on debut.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8 DANCING IN BRAZIL (GB) (55) 13 BF 4 10-13

Br B c Blue Bresil (FR) - Hora

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners and plenty to like about the way he won 12-runner bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to soft, 7/2) on NH debut. Respectable effort in Listed event at Cheltenham since, so merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 BERLAIS DU GEORGE (GB) (-) 4 10-6

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - She’s da One (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O The St Georges Hill Racing Syndicate Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Paul Nicholls We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam (h118), 19f-2 3/4m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful 2 1/2m-2 3/4m hurdle/chase winner Pressies Girl.

10 EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (-) 4 10-6

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O EIC Racing & Table Five Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S. McElroy Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEW£45,0003-y-o,Milangelding.Brothertofairlyuseful19f/21/2mhurdlewinnerSurreyQuest,stays3m. One to take seriously on debut.

11 HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE) (-) 4 10-6

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Kenilworth House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Gallant John Joe, stays 3m, and useful chaser Space Cadet.

12 MASTER HOBBS (GB) (-)

4 10-6

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Interim Lodge (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Philip Rocher Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Fernham Farm Ltd Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORM VIEW £41,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler My Little Toni. Dam, no show in bumpers, sister to useful hurdler/chaser around 2m Stephanie Frances.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: ONEWAYORTOTHER (FR) 4 10 4 Tom Cannon 9-4 (Toby Lawes) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dancing In Brazil (GB), 9-2 Iolaos du Mou (FR), 6-1 Brook Bay (IRE), 8-1 Thorpeness (IRE), 10-1 East India Express (IRE), 11-1 Classic Anthem (IRE), 12-1 Emailandy (IRE), 28-1 Support Act (IRE), 33-1 Freddie’s Song (FR), Highway One O Five (IRE), Master Hobbs (GB), 40-1 Berlais du George (GB)

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BROOK BAY cost a hefty sum on the back of a point win and he’s marginally preferred to Iolaos du Mou, who made a successful start at Newbury Dancing In Brazil, who was third in listed company on his latest outing, is another one to consider

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE CORAL ADONIS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072 for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-forage hurdle race 5lb. Coral has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Coral. 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 11 entries at £400Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A

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Second Race 2.25 - THE CORAL PENDIL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (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 novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb Coral has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Coral. 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 9 entries at £300 - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344. (Penalty Value £34170) A

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Third Race 3.00 - THE CORAL TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £85425 to the winning horse The second to receive £32055, the third £16050, the fourth £7995, the fifth £4020 and the sixth £2010 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £115 stake, Confirm by noon, February 20th and pay £385, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 5th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. Coral has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until January 31st, 2024 In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Coral. 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 This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend Rule (F)45 and Rule (F)92 in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Racing UK Steeple Chase (Handicap). The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline 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 Sunday, February 5th may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 35 entries, 17 at £115, 18 at £500 - Closed January 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £65370; Second £26835; Third £13425; Fourth £6705; Fifth £3360; Sixth £1680. (Penalty Value £85425)

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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE SKY BET DOVECOTE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (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, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 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 No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 8 entries at £300Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672 (Penalty Value £34170) A

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6918 to the winning horse The second to receive £3183, the third £1591, the fourth £796 and the fifth £396. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Coral has generously sponsored this race, and will present a memento to the winning owner 17 entries, at £65. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £662; Fifth £330 (Penalty Value £6918.11) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE CORAL BET BUNDLES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11301 to the winning horse The second to receive £5200 the third £2600, the fourth £1301 and the fifth £648. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £107 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £21 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £86 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Coral has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 20 entries, at £107. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8643; Second £4321; Third £2161; Fourth £1081; Fifth £539 (Penalty Value £11301.34)

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Seventh Race 5.20 - THE CORAL GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Coral has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 24 entries at £24. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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