Leicester Racecard - Thursday 16th February

Welcome to our first all chase meeting of 2023 with 6 races today with the first race at 1.25pm and the last at 4.20pm.

Important points to note today are:

Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit. For our loyal Owners,Trainers and Annual badge holders we have provided the Paddock Pavilion for viewing today where you will find televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal (owners and trainers only).You may also use the top floor of the Executive Boxes plus the Club Terrace area for viewing. Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have opened “voucher outlets” where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash from the main office before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today these outlets are situated at the Main Office, the Main Tote building and the Betting Hall Tote We are pleased to say that this change has sped up service and improved security.

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• Our executive boxes and Club room have now been refurbished

• Our KUBE building has also been completely refurbished and is once again operating as a self-hire wedding and conference venue

• Our Nelson Suite is currently closed and undergoing a refurbishment which will include a brand new lift.Work will be completed on the refurbishment by our race meeting on 10th March.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WHICH TAKES PLACE ON TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

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Ms HEATHER KEMP

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Ms M. BAKER

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Today’s race conditions can be found on page 31 of this race programme

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Evacuation Procedures

Leicester Racecourse has significantly enhanced Safety & Security measures this year to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of guiding you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via an emergency evacuation gate, where you will receive further instructions It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember: TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND UNDER THE DIRECTIONS OF THE STEWARDS, PROCEED QUICKLY & CALMLY TO THE SAFE AREA.

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How to Read Your Racecard

Our easy guide to getting the most from your racecard. Our new racecard key identifies the main runner and rider elements:

coloursno horse

5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5

age st-lb

7 11-0

B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE) Trevor Whelan (3) Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket

Michael Fennessy

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.

Racecard Key

1. Saddle Cloth Number

2. Horse Name

3. Country Code

4. Days since last run

Star Ratings Explained:

5. Form Figures

6.Age

7.Weight in St & Lb

8. Jockey Colour

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

★★★★★ Selected to win the race.

★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

9. Form Guide

10 Star Rating

11. Official BHA Rating

★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims ★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

Official BHA Ratings

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 1.25

The Visit racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase

(Class 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029.

(Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 11lbs

colours no horse

1 VOICE OF CALM (GB) (70) 125-2P3 7 11-3

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Marliana (IRE)

O Tim Syder & Hungerford Park Partnership

B Hungerford Park Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Triple hurdle winner who has made a sound enough start over fences, matching pick of hurdles form when third atTaunton (18f, good to soft) in December Yard amongst the winners and this is a good opportunity.

2 TUNE THE CHELLO (IRE) (58) F-0533F 8 11-2

Br B m Ask - New Chello (IRE)

O Mrs Jane Graves

B Tim Mulhare

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner for Henry De Bromhead and in reasonable heart in the autumn, placed twice over fences. Failed to complete back over hurdles for new yard at Ludlow in December Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA122

2022: CUT THE MUSTARD (FR) 10 11 12 Bryony Frost 3-1 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 2

Stewards Note:

VOICE OF CALM: Following its run on 8/12/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the lack of fences

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Voice of Calm (GB), 6-4 Tune The Chello (IRE)

VOICE OF CALM has made a respectable start to her chasing career and, with conditions very much in her favour (strong traveller suited by emphasis on speed), she edges the vote

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Second Race 2.00

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Beginners’ Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758.

(Penalty Value £7921.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLACKO (FR) (24) 523/-006 D

7 11-2

Br Gr g Balko (FR) - Ascella (FR) Adam Wedge J

O R J Gambarini Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Gildas Blain Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual juvenile hurdle winner in 2019/20 who offered promise on second 2 chase tries for Alan King during early 2021. Well below best (following lengthy absence) in 3 hurdle starts for new yard this winter but drop back in trip a likely plus ahead of return to chasing TFRHHHII BHA108

2 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (87) 2304U-5

7 11-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR) Tom Scudamore J

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

B Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22) who shaped as if needing first start for 7 months on handicap debut at Ludlow (15.7f) in November Needs to build on that now chasing. TFRHHHII BHA105

3 HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) (19) 10-33P2

8 11-2

Br B g Darsi (FR) - Kilcoltrim Society (IRE) David England J

O Estate Research Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr S. Doyle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/novice hurdle winner who produced best effort to date when runner-up in a Uttoxeter handicap chase (20f) 3 weeks ago,edged out on line but clear of remainder.The one to beat on that evidence with cheekpieces again enlisted TFRHHHHH BHA120

4 NYOUFSEA (GB) (17) P35P30

8 11-2

Br Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Just Smokie Ben Poste J

O Mr A. Sadik Aytach Sadik, Kidderminster T

B Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb B. Hawkins Plant Hire S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who offered little on the back of 3 months off at Plumpton 17 days ago

Easy enough to look elsewhere Engaged 4.10 Hereford Wednesday. TFRHIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

EXTRAORDINARY MAN: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse tired in this its comeback race

Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Hometown Hero (IRE), 9-2 Blacko (FR), 11-2 Extraordinary Man (FR), 66-1 Nyoufsea (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HOMETOWN HERO produced his best effort over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and a repeat here will see him tough to beat. Blacko and Extraordinary Man can do battle for the runner-up spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) 2.BLACKO (FR) 3.EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR)

Third Fourth Distance

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Third Race 2.35

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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) (305) 013313-

7 12-1

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Buttonhole Rose (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J

O Red Rum Racing 2 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Joseph Neville Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair dual winner over fences last season but off 10 months and career best probably required to defy current mark. TFRHHHII BHA106

2 SABBATHICAL (FR) (24) 6-412P0 C D

8 11-11

Br B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Ulcy Pressive (FR) Adam Wedge J

O Maximum Racing & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Bernard Jeffroy & Marie-Charlotte Lecler Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed benefit of comeback run when scoring over fences at Fakenham (2m) in November Backed it up with a creditable second at Sedgefield before possible excuses next 2 starts. Could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA102

3 ELMOUNT (IRE) (19) 5000-53

7 11-10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Maltesse (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B James Hennessy Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer for Ross O’Sullivan in Ireland, respectable fifth of 14 on debut over fences at Downpatrick last spring. Good third on return/debut for this yard over hurdles at Uttoxeter 19 days ago so not taken lightly back in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA101

4 BEN BUIE (IRE) (14) 321311 CD

9 11-5

Br Br g Presenting - Change of Plan (IRE) David Bass J

O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 10 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary Motherway Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives at the top of his game having won 3 of his last 4 starts, jumping well when making all at Fakenham 2 weeks ago Must be respected up 4lb TFRHHHHI BHA96

5 GO AS YOU PLEASE (IRE) (84) 03-5256 CD

10 11-1

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Aweebounce (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Pat McCarthy

TIMEFORMVIEW Tricky sort who hasn’t exactly covered himself in glory since landing a 4-runner Warwick handicap chase last season, running poorly at Taunton 84 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA92

6 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (14) 0-50223 BF

5 11-1

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE) Tom Scudamore J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has taken well to fences, placed all 3 starts, including 4 lengths third of 8 to Ben Buie in handicap at Fakenham

2 weeks ago, finishing with running left (let down by jumping) Well in the mix off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA94

7 LETSBE AVENUE (IRE) (9) 0024-1U

8 10-8

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Aguilas Perla (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly off the mark over jumps for new yard inTaunton handicap chase in December, albeit rather fortunate

Got no further than the first there 9 days ago but may still have more to offer for this stable TFRHHHHI BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) 7 11 2 Lewis Dobb 16-5 (L J Morgan) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7.

Stewards Note: SABBATHICAL: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ben Buie (IRE), 3-1 Line of Descent (IRE), 11-2 Letsbe Avenue (IRE), 6-1 Blueberry Wine (IRE), 10-1 Elmount (IRE), 16-1 Sabbathical (FR), Go As You Please (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LINE OF DESCENT was only 4 lengths behind Ben Buie despite making a race-altering blunder at Fakenham 2 weeks ago so is fancied to come out on top this time on 4lb better terms. Letsbe Avenue got no further than the first at Taunton recently, but he’d made a winning debut for this yard there prior to that so must be respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) 2.BEN BUIE (IRE) 3.LETSBE AVENUE (IRE)

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Fourth Race 3.10

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Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MOOT COURT (IRE) (317) 364F55-

8 12-0

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Leney Dancer (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Ravenswell Renegades Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Brian Tormey, Pooky Lighting Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise on sole bumper and showed some ability in novice hurdles, though finishing effort was questionable more than once Makes chase debut in weak race after 10-month absence and market appeals as best guide to expectations TFRHHHII BHA100

2 BARNAY (GB) (13) 0250-03 D

8 11-3

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Barnezet (GR) Max Kendrick J

O Mr David Ashbrook Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B Robin Blunt Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form when third of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f,good,33/1) 13 days ago after disappointing spell over hurdles for this yard Suited by run of race that day but he’s not without a chance again here TFRHHHHI BHA89

3 C’EST QUELQU’UN (FR) (18) PPP-03P

6 11-2

Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) David Bass J

O Mr R. Cooper Sean Curran, Swindon T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at Fontwell this time last year but has struggled badly since, no improvement back over fences on his last 2 outings TFRHHIII BHA88

4 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (14) 265061

7 10-11

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Miss Irene T. Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedwellsuitedbystrongpacewhenfinallyoffthemarkinthirdof9inhandicapchaseatCatterick(19.2f,good,33/1) 13 days ago. Looks to have found an equally weak event here and can give bold show in follow up bid. TFRHHHHI BHA83

5 YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) (14) 500002

6 10-5

Br Ch m Jet Away - Back To Cloghoge (IRE) Tom Scudamore J

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr F. Whelan W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful sole start in Irish points Made much more impact impact than previously over hurdles when runner-up under a positive ride at Fakenham last time Has found a very weak contest to make chase debut in and is shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA77

6 HERON CREEK (IRE) (17) PU05P4

6 10-4

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Campanella (GER) Charlie Hammond J

O M Albon & M P Tudor Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B John & Jamie O’Brien Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow in April but hasn’t yet taken to chasing in 3 starts More severe headgear now applied TFRHHHII BHA76

7 DOGEM BY DESIGN (IRE) (8) 00-0PPP

6 10-2

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Janal (IRE) Ben Poste J

O Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Niall McGrady

TIMEFORMVIEW Made frame in a point but hasn’t shown any ability under Rules and can be passed over again. TFRHHIII BHA73

2022: RADETZKY MARCH (IRE) 7 10 6 Adam Wedge 10-11 (L J Morgan) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note: DOGEM BY DESIGN: Following its run on 8/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 4-1 Barnay (GB), 13-2 Heron Creek (IRE), 7-1 Ya Know Yaseff (IRE), 12-1 Moot Court (IRE), 22-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 28-1 Dogem By Design (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Winning pointer YA KNOW YASEFF ran her best race over hurdles at Fakenham last time and wouldn’t need to improve to make a successful chase debut. Cloudy Wednesday and Barnay were both seen to good effect when running well last time and would be in the mix with similar performances here

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) 2.CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) 3.BARNAY

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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MILANFORD (IRE) (17) P-60300

9 12-2

Br B g Milan - Tabachines (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Brian Moran Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful novice chaser for Nick Mitchell back in 2020/21 but has a patchy record in 5 starts for new yard this season since returning from a year off Others appeal more

2 DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE) (13) 33-3332

HHHII BHA107

8 12-0

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Change of Plan (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Owners for Owners Dreamers Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary Motherway Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last season who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good) 13 days ago Can go well again in retained headgear TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 FLANN (GB) (15) 2-P31B2 C BF

8 12-0

Br B g Brian Boru - Lady Karinga Liam Harrison (3) J

O Flann’s Fans Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B T. A. Harman Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved when scoring on second run over fences here (2 1/2m) in November Good second of 10 over C&D 15 days ago so he merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA105

4 KOI DODVILLE (FR) (121) 522354

5 11-8

Br B g French Fifteen (FR) - Konkan (IRE) Mr Gearoid Harney (7) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.A.R.L Haras de Dodville W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed aptitude for chasing when runner-up on his first 2 starts in July but last 3 outings have left plenty to be desired. Needs to step forward. TFRHHHII BHA105

5 THE BOAT (IRE) (24) 33-213P CD BF

7 10-7

Br Gr g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Whenever Wherever (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Coolrain Stables

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December but possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Has a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: BOUGHTBEFORELUNCH (IRE) 9 11 7 Richie McLernon 15-2 (Paul Webber) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5. Stewards Note: THE BOAT: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Flann (GB), 2-1 Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE), 7-1 The Boat (IRE), 15-2 Koi Dodville (FR), 9-1 Milanford (IRE)

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLANN 2.DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE)

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Fergal O’Brien’s FLANN has taken well to fences and can bag a second win here on the back of his good recent C&D second. Dreamsundermyfeet returned to form in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick last time and rates the chief threat with the headgear retained ahead of Koi Dodville

3.KOI DODVILLE (FR)

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Sixth Race 4.20

The Jumping For Fun Dick Saunders

Novices’ Hunters’

Steeple

Chase (Class 5)

for novice six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80)

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HOMME D’UN SOIR (FR) (32) 30-61U3

7 12-8

Br B g Hurricane Cat (USA) - Country Girl (FR) Mrs Amy Cox (7) J

O Mr J. B. Harper Francesca Poste, Ettington T

H Grafton Crockwell S

TIMEFORMVIEW 7/4, career best when winning 10-runner novice chase at Roscommon (16.3f, soft) on debut over fences, driven clear Last of 3 finishers completed start in points (Jan 15) Solid claims TFRHHHHI BHA125

2 BARRACK HILL (IRE) (319) 332421-

11 12-0

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Silent Song (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

O Mrs J. C. Holt Jonathan Robert Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning pointer, including last time (Apr 2022): has contested this race in each of last 2 seasons, better effort when third on first occasion (wore cheekpieces) TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 FRANKIE RAPPER (IRE) (17) 26///-P46P D

11 12-0

Br B g Milan - Parkdota (IRE) Mr Huw Edwards (7) J

O Mr S. G. Allen S. G. Allen, Chinnor T

H Heythrop

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler in 2018 for Dan Skelton but failed to take to chasing last year and was pulled up on hunter debut at Hereford. TFRHIIII BHA93

4 GETTING CLOSER (IRE) (32) 111-P22 BF

9 12-0

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE) Miss Izzie Marshall (7) J

O Three Off The Tee Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Essex & Suffolk

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up when last seen in this sphere but has done well in points since Merits plenty of respect. TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 SANTON (IRE) (270) PP11-35

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Nutmeg Tune (IRE)

8 12-0

Miss Meisha Micklewright (7) J

O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Withcote T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler and a dual winner in points since last seen under Rules Worthy of interest back under Rules

6 TIME LEADER (IRE) (74) 5-32315 BF

9 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Dancing Matilda (IRE) Mr Henry Crow (5) J

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

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser Left Tom Lacey and winning pointer since last seen under Rules, including penultimate start, unplaced last time (Dec 4). TFRHHHII BHA90

7 ULTRA VIERS (IRE) (18) 66500-2

7 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE) Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J

O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T

H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points but Rules form is uninspiring.

8 VANGO DE VAIGE (FR) (18) 12-4551 D

10 12-0

BHA86

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Yellow Park (FR) Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J

O Mr N T McCain-Mitchell Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth T

H Wheatland

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way under Rules but has been successful between the flags subsequently. Worth a market check

9 WHAT A GLANCE (GB) (74) 3046-26

Br B g Passing Glance - Audley

HHHII BHA84

8 12-0

Mr Daniel Kyne (7) J

O Mrs Ann Taylor Tom Britten, Lambourn T

H Croome & West Warwickshire

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler Runner-up once from 3 starts in points, unplaced last time (Dec 4). Not dismissed on hunter debut.

HHHII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: BACK BAR (IRE) 10 11 12 Mr James King 7-2 (Alan Hill) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Homme d’Un Soir (FR), 3-1 Getting Closer (IRE), 15-2 Time Leader (IRE), 10-1 Barrack Hill (IRE), 11-1 Vango de Vaige (FR), 12-1 Santon (IRE), 28-1 What A Glance (GB), 33-1 Ultra Viers (IRE), 100-1 Frankie Rapper (IRE) PLAY

GETTING CLOSER has been second in one of these races in the past and he arrives in form from points, so he is preferred to Homme D’Un Soir, who won a novice chase at Roscommon on his last go under Rules Barrack Hill is also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GETTING

First Second Time

Today’s Race Result

3.BARRACK HILL (IRE)

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Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse

At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards.

The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.25 - THE VISIT racingtv.com MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse and £3645 to the second. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 5 entries at £75. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights lowered 11lbs.

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Second Race 2.00 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for five yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. 8 entries at £75. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.35 - THE TCS RECRUITMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TCS Recruitment has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.10 - THE CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Constant Security Services Ltd has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE CHILLABILITY LTD MOBILE REFRIGERATED SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Chillability Ltd has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £30. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for novice six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Dick Saunders Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2024. NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022. 11 entries at £30. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC

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