Leicester Racecard - Friday 10th March

Welcome to our final all chase meeting of 2023 with 6 races today, the first of which is at 2.15pm and the last at 5.05pm.

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. Some other points of interest are:

• 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 has now also been completely refurbished with a new customer lift. HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE FIRST FLAT MEETING OF 2023 ON FRIDAY 14TH APRIL.

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J. LIND

Veterinary Officer

Mr N. HAIZELDEN

Medical Officers

Prof J. BURTON

Dr S. RAYNER

Mr G. MARKHAM

Mr T. COOPER

(Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr A. GALLIERS-PRATT

Mr S. CONNAWAY

Mr D.ANDREWS

Starters

Mr R. SUPPLE

Mr C. MCKEE

Judge

Mr N. BOSTOCK

Handicapper

Mr C. NASH

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms J. HARDY

Mr S. MITCHELL

Ms J. LINGHAM

Veterinary Surgeons

J.W. E. BEVIN, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S

A.P. J. Knott, MA Vet MB M.R.C.V.S

P. J. DALY, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF

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

Leicester Racecourse

The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL Telephone: (0116) 271 6515

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Dr S. READY Nurse

Mrs S.WATTERS

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Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Commentator

Mr T. PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Ms D.WILDER

Mr D. MAYKELS

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Important Notices

Abandonment Refund

In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day. All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the meeting.

The following rules apply:

a) Abandonment before completion of first race - full refund

b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund

c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

All customers must return their receipt of entry to claim a refund. For further information please contact

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* All who enter this racecourse do so under Leicester Racecourse’s terms and Conditions of entry, a copy of which is available for inspection in the main racecourse office

* Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited. (Other than the picnic area)

* Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons

* There is no formal dress code (Other than Club Room)

* Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

* Transfers to enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.

Bars

Bars will close up to half an hour after the last race or at the Manager’s discretion. No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises

Betting with the Bookmakers

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.

HBLB Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £233,569 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

Health & Safety Notice

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.

Information & Enquiries

Any queries or problems that racegoers may have can be dealt with either at the racecourse office or by writing to the racecourse manager

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved. You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure

The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Leicester Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse and paddock area. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID medical unit is situated on the hard standing by the Sales Office.The designated meeting point for lost children is now in the Safety Control Office

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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 2.15

The Weatherbys Retire A Military Animal #DATR

Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827.

(Penalty Value £7393.40)

Weights raised 10lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (113) 06231-1 D

6 11-10

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Stormin Cr Tom George, Slad T

B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last term with Wincanton maiden hurdle success and went in at the first time of asking over fences there in November, making all Has more to offer in this sphere. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA126

2 GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) (10) 005121 CD

8 11-0 (in 7lb ex) Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Aqua Fontana (FR) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made it 2-3 over fences over C&D 10 days ago Has found little but not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty

DECLARED RUNNERS 2 2022: FRIEND OR FOE (FR) 7 11 8 Bryony Frost 8-13 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s:

STORMIN CROSSGALES got off to the perfect start over fences at Wincanton and can make it 2-2 in this sphere with more to offer after his break. Great Heart’Jac has found little under pressure but still merits serious consideration on the back of his recent C&D victory.

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Monthly Social media activity to 2 stories on (Facebook and Instagram) and 1 post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Company Logo on CCTV screens each raceday

One sponsored race to include £50 BTO and trophy presentation

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Advertising space for one banner on racecourse (does not include cost of production)

Company Logo on CCTV screens each raceday

Monthly Social media activity to 2 stories on (Facebook and Instagram) and 1 post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

One sponsored race to include £50 BTO and trophy presentation

2x Annual memberships

Second Race 2.50

The William Hercock Limited Royal Lancers Association

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (226) 2340-32 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) Adam Wedge J

O Mr Stephen Sugden L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who ran right up to best when placed in 2 starts over fences last summer, latterly at Perth (2m) in July. Returns from 7 months off with yard in good form and operating from same mark, so well worth a second look.TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (22) 304U-52 BF

7 11-12

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies 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 probably ran to a similar level sent chasing after 12 weeks off when second in 3-runner C&D maiden 3 weeks ago Task is to build on that now handicapping in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA103

3 MASTER MALCOLM (GB) (29) 1-P5342

6 11-1

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Sage Harrison Beswick (3) J

O Mrs Clare Richmond-Watson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

B J. H. Richmond-Watson NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with back-to-back Fontwell successes Mixed bag in handful of starts so far this campaign but ran right up to best (in first-time blinkers) when fourth at Huntingdon (19.8f) 4 weeks ago Winner boosted that form next time and respected with a repeat. TFRHHHHH BHA92

4 DOGEM BY DESIGN (IRE) (10) 0PPP42

6 10-2

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Janal (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

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

B Niall McGrady

TIMEFORMVIEW Little form in Irish points and similar story initially under Rules.However,brighter effort when second in 5-runner Catterick handicap chase 10 days ago but he does need to build on that here TFRHHHII BHA73 (+7)

5 DUN BAY CREEK (GB) (272) P6064-3

12 10-2

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Over It Ben Poste J

O Elmley Queen 2 Roy Brotherton, Pershore T

B Wainbody Estates and N. G. King

TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account nowadays and again easy enough to look elsewhere operating from so far out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: PRIDE OF LECALE 11 12 2 Connor Brace 9-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 First Angel (FR), 9-4 Master Malcolm (GB), 10-3 Extraordinary Man (FR), 7-1 Dogem By Design (IRE), 33-1 Dun Bay Creek (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MASTER MALCOLM bounced back to his best when seen off by only one going firmly the right way at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago and, in the hope the headgear has the desired effect once more, he could be the answer First Angel, who was placed twice over fences last summer, rates the lead threat on return to action, ahead of Extraordinary Man.

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Third Race 3.25

The Group Captain Keith Mossman RAF Association

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLACKCAUSEWAY (GB) (106) P63-2PP

7 12-0

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Bellino Spirit (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Adrian Gillman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B M. G. Kilroe Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful sole start between the flags and placed twice from 4 starts in maiden hurdles last term. Pulled up both starts switched to fences this season, though, and hopes now pinned on the addition of cheekpieces working the oracle TFRHHIII BHA99

2 PAWPAW (GB) (16) 032532

6 11-9

Br B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Mr Thomas Gaden David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofjustoneofhis15startsoverhurdlesandwellheldinFontwellhandicapchasewonbyArcadeAttractionlastmonth.Bettereffortwhen runner-up off this reduced mark at Ludlow (2m) recently and should be in the mix if performing to a similar level back up in trip here. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 ARCADE ATTRACTION (IRE) (32) 5-606P1

9 11-7

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Tobetall Adam Wedge J

O Border Pointers & Feilim O’Muiri Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Nigel E. M. Jones

TIMEFORMVIEW Poor initiallythis season butreturned toform whenscoringinfirst-timecheekpieces atFontwell(19.5f)lastmonth.Thatform isdecent (second and fourth have both win since) and,still on a good mark following a 7lb rise,he has plenty going for him. TFRHHHHH BHA92

4 RELEASE THE KRAKEN (IRE) (36) 044UPP

7 11-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Guydus (IRE) Harry Bannister J

O Mrs Helen Sugden L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B R. T. MacAuley Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler for Nicky Richards and has failed to complete all 3 starts for new yard,including on chase debut at Fakenham in November (unseated rider at the third fence). Plenty to prove. TFRHIIII BHA91

5 RELKADAM (FR) (4) 563544

9 10-13

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Gloirez (FR) Nathan Moscrop J

O Ryedale Partners No 12 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mr Richard Corveller Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW More miss than hit since latest success at Catterick in January 2022 but,on the upside,he wasn’t beaten far off this reduced mark atWetherby on Monday and his completion rate is at least better than most of these rivals Should have a part to play. TFRHHHHI BHA84

6 GUTTURAL (IRE) (10) 1/P654-P

9 10-10

Br B g Gold Well - Our Fair Lady (IRE) William Kennedy J

O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T

B Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in April 2021 but he’s 0-17 under Rules and showed nothing on belated seasonal reappearance here 10 days ago TFRHIIII BHA81 (-5)

7 KENYAN COWBOY (IRE) (62) 0PP-PPP D

7 10-4

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) Max Kendrick J

O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Neil King, Burderop T B James Robinson

TIMEFORMVIEWManaged to score off a 20lb higher hurdles mark in November 2021 but appears to have completely lost his way and can only be watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: OUT THE GLEN (IRE) 9 11 4 Lewis Stones 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Arcade Attraction (IRE), 3-1 Pawpaw (GB), 9-2 Relkadam (FR), 10-1 Blackcauseway (GB), 16-1 Kenyan Cowboy (IRE), 22-1 Release The Kraken (IRE), 28-1 Guttural (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

With recent winning form at a premium, ARCADE ATTRACTION stands out on the back of a pretty decisive all-the-way success at Fontwell Provided the cheekpieces work equally well second time round, he should have little trouble shrugging off a 7lb rise with the return to a right-handed track also likely to aid his cause Relkadam and Pawpaw are taken to fill the places

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARCADE ATTRACTION (IRE) 2.RELKADAM (FR) 3.PAWPAW

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Fourth Race 4.00

The BGC Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (23) 133-211

8 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE) Patrick Cowley (3) J

O Racing On Together Club

B Mrs Kathleen McKeever

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved since switched to fences, making it 2 from 2 in this sphere when again making all at Wetherby last month. More to come and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA134

2 JETOILE (IRE) (34) 2-25324 CD

8 11-12

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Patricia Prenderville

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful form over hurdles (runner-up in Tolworth) and similar form over fences, albeit record is rather mixed, below-par fourth of 5 in handicap chase (10/3) atWetherby (19.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago TFRHHHII BHA132

3 JACAMAR (GER) (13) 406610 CD

8 11-12

Br B g Maxios - Juvena (GER) Paddy Brennan J

O Mark & Maria Adams Milton Harris, Warminster T

B J. Imm Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in February.Well held at Kempton next time though that was much more competitive than this TFRHHHII BHA132

4 DOCTOR KEN (FR) (101) 1542-12 D BF

7 11-10

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Kendoretta (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Laurence Gagneux Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has taken very well to fences,making a winning chase bow atAintree on return before advancing his form further when beaten only by a subsequent winner atAyr when last seen in November Remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA130

5 FOXBORO (GER) (13) 1-01505 D

8 11-0

Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win in chase at Fontwell in December Unable to match that form since but latest fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) was respectable Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: JACAMAR (GER) 7 11 3 Paddy Brennan 5-4 (Milton Harris) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Whistleinthedark (IRE), 11-4 Doctor Ken (FR), 6-1 Jetoile (IRE), 7-1 Jacamar (GER), 17-2 Foxboro (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

WHISTLEINTHEDARK has looked a natural switched to fences, making all both starts at Market Rasen and Wetherby, and can complete the hat-trick with more to come Doctor Ken is another who is much improved for the switch to chasing and is the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE)

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Fifth Race 4.30

The Coldstream Guards Association Leicester Branch

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70)

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BIG CHANGES (GB) (10) 113541 CD

6 12-2 (in 7lb ex)

Br B g Kayf Tara - Harrys Whim Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Miss Laura Morgan

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B J. R. Wills Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed progress in a refitted tongue strap to make it 3 wins for the season in 7-runner handicap over C&D (good) 10 days ago, pushed out. Obvious claims under a penalty.

2 CRYSTAL MOON (IRE) (74) 5303-21

TFRHHHHI BHA97 (+6)

6 12-0

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Liscannor (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs June Watts Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B M. Conaghan Pertemps S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustaboutmatchedhishurdlesformsentchasingdespiteanerror-proneroundofjumpingwhenclosesecondatLudlowonreturnandwentonebetterupped intripatHuntingdon(23.6f)onBoxingDay Subsequentbreaksuggestsallmightnothavegonewellsincebutfurtherprogresscan’tberuledout.

3 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (68) 31P366

8 11-8

Br Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) Richard Patrick J

O DFA Racing (Donaldson, Currie, Edwards) Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Mme Veronique Sayet Dfa Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over fences in France in 2020 and got off the mark for current yard at Ffos Las (23.8f) in October Disappointing since though, including dropped in grade in a first-time hood at Catterick last time TFRHHHII BHA96

4 DELGANY MONARCH (IRE) (18) 44-0643

8 11-1

Br Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Naughty Marietta (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Encore Partnership V11 Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B Michael Martin Sheehan Southern Cranes & Access Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has shown a similar level on form both chase starts, including when third in 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (23.5f) 18 days ago, clear of remainder Likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (17) 0-03411 CD

6 11-0

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J

O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Front runner who left his chasing debut form behind to land a weak event from 5lb out of the weights over C&D early last month.Followed up at Market Rasen (23.9f) subsequently and dangerous to dismiss in his hat-trick bid,especially with an easy lead on the cards TFRHHHHH BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: FIRST FIGARO (GER) 12 11 0 Ned Fox 16-5 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Big Changes (GB), 3-1 Crystal Moon (IRE), 7-2 Mixedwave (IRE), 4-1 Delgany Monarch (IRE), 14-1 Faitque de L’Isle (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

MIXEDWAVE has quickly proved himself a better chaser than hurdler and, with the potential for an easy lead, he’s fancied to complete the hat-trick. Big Changes is an obvious threat under a penalty, with Delgany Monarch also feared in a competitive, small-field affair.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIXEDWAVE (IRE)

First Second Time FIVE

Third Fourth Distance

Afternoon Flat Meeting - Gates Open: 11.30am; First Race: 1.30pm

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Sixth Race 5.05

The Yeomanry

Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) (10) 0P-PPU1 C D

11 12-6

Br B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR) Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

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

H Suffolk Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart handicap chaser on his day and best effort for a while when readily making all at this course

10 days ago. Big claims if the race doesn’t come too soon. TFRHHHHI BHA124 (+4)

2 DUE REWARD (IRE) (96) 0-44260 D

10 11-12

Br B g Westerner - Long Acre Miss Alice Stevens (3) J

O The Snail Syndicate Kelly Morgan, Withcote T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler/chaser on his day in Ireland, but profile was hit and miss for Charlie Longsdon and he was well held between the flags last time. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 FIER JAGUEN (FR) (40) 1312-11

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Victoire Jaguine (FR)

8 11-12

Mr Bradley Gibbs (3) J

O Mr Julian Sherriff Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford T

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner who made a pleasing start in hunters when runner-up at Chepstow in April last year, travelling best. Easy winner between the flags last time and makes plenty of appeal back under Rules. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 JOSH THE PLOD (IRE) (26) P41-312 BF

Br B g Arcano (IRE) - Dune Breeze (IRE)

9 11-12

Mr Charles Buckle (7) J

O Mrs J. K. Buckle Rob Cundy, Semer T

H Essex & Suffolk

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form on Flat for Andrew Balding in 2017, Multiple point winner, runner-up last time (Feb 12). Worth a market check TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) (28) 1234P-3

11 11-12

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Benbradagh Vard (IRE) Mr Jack Andrews J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

H Cheshire Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful handicap chaser for Mick Channon. Weak finisher nowadays and hunter debut at Bangor 28 days ago was disappointing. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 URBANIST (IRE) (34) 0P-P3P6 D

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sorcillera

11 11-12

Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

O Mr J Welch R. J. Holmes, Saverley Green T H Cheshire Forest

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t fired for this stable so far in hunters

TFRHIIII BHA95

2022: CAPITAINE (FR) 10 11 12 Mr William Biddick 11-2 (Ms Georgina Nicholls) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Espoir de Teillee (FR), 11-4 Fier Jaguen (FR), 11-2 Mister Whitaker (IRE), 7-1 Due Reward (IRE), 20-1 Josh The Plod (IRE), 50-1 Urbanist (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FIER JAGUEN shaped well on his hunter debut last year and he’s maintained his excellent record in points subsequently, so he takes marginal preference over Espoir de Teillee, an easy winner over further at this course recently. Mister Whitaker could make his presence felt if he’s able to see his race out.

Race Conditions

First Race 2.15 - THE WEATHERBYS RETIRE A MILITARY ANIMAL #DATR NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7393 to the winning horse and £3402 to the second. for novice five yrs old and upwards £70 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 7 entries, 2 at £14 and 5 at £70. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 10lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Second Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAM HERCOCK LIMITED ROYAL LANCERS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 11 entries at £35. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

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Third Race 3.25 - THE GROUP CAPTAIN KEITH MOSSMAN RAF ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

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Fourth Race 4.00 - THE BGC DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Betting & Gaming Council has generously sponsored this race 9 entries at £75. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS ASSOCIATION LEICESTER BRANCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £35. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 5.05 - THE YEOMANRY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 11 entries at £25. - Closed March 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

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