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Today’s Officials Stewards

Mr. G. PEARSON Ms H. KEMP (Stewards Panel Chair) Ms M. BERSEY Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT Mr T. MCGLONE Mr T. O’BRIEN

Veterinary Officers

Mr M.TONG Mr C. ROBERTS

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers Mr S. MITCHELL Ms L. COOK Ms J. LINGHAM

Veterinary Surgeons

Nurse

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Clerk of the Course Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager Mr N. PATEMAN

Mr W. BEVIN Mr P. DALY Miss E. HECKING

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Mr W. JORDAN Ms S. UPTON

Farrier

Mr TIM PETERS

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Medical Officers

Starters

Mr D. HICKS

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Mr J. LIND

Mr T.Allen Prof. J. BURTON Dr C. REYNOLDS Dr S. RAYNER

Mr T. PETERS

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Safeguarding Officers

Mr D. MAYKELS Ms D.WILDER

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

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First Race 1.05 The Join Racing TV Now Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

2m 4f 25y

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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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1 ARLO (FR) (24) 450/4-33

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nina La Belle (FR) O Mark Hough B Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

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Lee Edwards J Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford in Ireland and, after 18 months off, showed that he retains plenty of ability when third in Sedgefield maiden in October. However, shaped with minimal encouragement on chase bow at Southwell last month. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 MALPAS (IRE) (24) 23566-3

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Br B g Milan - Skipping Along (IRE) O Mr N. Hartley B Michael Moakley

Theo Gillard J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times over 17f at Carlisle in 2021/22 but winless last term.However,made a much better fist of things on his second try chasing back from 9 months off when third at Carlisle and may well come on again for the run. Needs considering. TFRHHHHH BHA103

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Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp O Mr Martin Hughes B R. J. McAlpine

Daryl Jacob J Paul Webber, Banbury T Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles at Huntingdon in March. Should make a chaser but proved a let-down after 7 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap chase atWarwick (20f, heavy, 11/1) on debut over fences 64 days ago. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA103

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Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Shifa (FR) O Edging Ahead B S.C. Couetil Elevage

Harry Bannister J Alex Hales, Edgecote T Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who was more miss than hit last season and much better for chase bow/return second at Wincanton. Needs to build on that again.

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5 ROYAL MER (FR) (28) 26-4512

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) O Mr Samuel Sutton B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle

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Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMixed bag over hurdles for this yard but returned to something like his best back over fences, showing a good attitude to land 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (19.4f).Respectable second of 6 in at this course (22.7f,heavy,3/1) 4 weeks ago and has to be taken seriously back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 OUT THE GLEN (IRE) (15) 6-52P04 CD Br B g Millenary - Dicera (IRE) O Sky’s The Limit B James Hogan & Michael Redmond

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Mr Oliver Boyden (7) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three chase wins at the start of 2022. Also runner-up twice at Huntingdon last spring but has run badly all 3 starts since returning from 5 months off.

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7 OUR FRIEND MO (IRE) (26) 6-304U2 Br B m Mahler - Avoca Star (IRE) O Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond B The Beeches Stud Ltd

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Richie McLernon J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when runner-up in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, heavy, 12/1) on debut over fences 26 days ago, doing her best work late on. May need further if she’s to build on that.

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8 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (25) 56-31P2 D Br B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA) O Jump For Fun Racing B Mr & Mrs James Hannon

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Finn Lambert (5) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGained his second chase win when seeing off 9 rivals over 2 1/2m atWarwick in November and his subsequent Market Rasen run is easy to ignore (pulled up early after rein snapped). Good second at Hereford since and can go well again.

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9 HIGGS (IRE) (26) 24PU-P6

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE) O Mr Andrew Gough B Mrs D. Cashman

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James Best J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T S J D Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of sorts in the spring and little encouragement at Bangor on return. TFRHHIII BHA80 10

2023:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Royal Mer (FR), 9-2 Malpas (IRE), Supasunrise (IRE), 15-2 Has Troke (FR), Our Friend Mo (IRE), 11-1 Arlo (FR), 16-1 Eyed (GB), 22-1 Out The Glen (IRE), Higgs (IRE)

MALPAS made a much better fist of things on his second try chasing back from 9 months off when third at Carlisle and has potential to do better again given his hurdles form. He gets the

PLAY SMARTER vote eased in class, with Royal Mer and Supasunrise feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MALPAS (IRE) 2.ROYAL MER (FR) 3.SUPASUNRISE (IRE)

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Second Race 1.40 The Watch On Racing TV Claiming Hurdle Race (Class 4)

1m 7f 113y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365.

(Penalty Value £3812.20)

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1 SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (24) (£10000) 322-44F D Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) O Mr Adrian Butler B Zalim Bifov

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Dylan Johnston (7) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who returned to form when fourth at Lingfield (2m) in November but he got no further than the second on the back of a heavy fall at Southwell (20.4f) 24 days ago.Still, not discounted now eased in class with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 IDDERGEM (FR) (35) (£6000) P1/32-12

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Lewis Stones (3) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to be at best when winning 4-runner selling hurdle at Stratford (19f, heavy) in November. Second in a novice claimer at Ludlow since. Should go well but bit to find with stablemate Swinging London. TFRHHHHI BHA102

3 VORASHANN (FR) (66) (£6000) 31100-5 Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Visorama (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) O Mr Nick Carter B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan

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Joe Anderson (5) J Jake Coulson, Heaton T Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Gary Moore in 2022 but well held in a Huntingdon claimer on first start for 10 months/yard debut in November. Not out of things if he can show benefit of that run here. TFRHHHII BHA116

4 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (238) (£5000) 0/0424-4 D Br B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) O Mr D. B. Roberts B Peter Storey

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Lee Edwards J Dave Roberts, Kenley T

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who was running to a poor level when last seen over fences during the spring.Hard to make a case for returned to timber following a 7-month layoff.

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5 TAMPICO ROCCO (IRE) (25) (£4000) 544-F0P

Br B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Opera Gale (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE)) O Mr D. T. Carder B Seamus Cooney

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Jay Tidball (5) J Dave Roberts, Kenley T Clearview Accountants S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to better moderate form in bumpers/trio of maiden/novice hurdles and hard to make a case for TFRHIIII BHA45 even allowing for this drop in class.

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Br B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) O Mr G. L. Moore B Minch Bloodstock

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Rob Hargreaves (10) J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTaunton novice winner (16.5f) who added another solid effort to her tally when runner-up at Market Rasen in December.Underwhelming display at Newbury followed last month but no surprise to see her bounce back and good claims on these terms eased in class. TFRHHHHH BHA108 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Parikarma (IRE), 11-4 Swinging London (IRE), 4-1 Iddergem (FR), 11-2 Vorashann (FR), 50-1 Man of The North (GB), 66-1 Tampico Rocco (IRE)

PARIKARMA needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Newbury last month but this marked drop in grade rates an obvious plus and, with conditions holding no fears, she’s expected to bounce back.

The Olly Murphy trained-pair Swinging London and Iddergem may emerge as the lead PLAY SMARTER threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARIKARMA (IRE) 2.SWINGING LONDON (IRE) 3.IDDERGEM (FR)

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Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) (Lauro (GER)) O Olly Murphy Racing Club B Mr Marc Staels

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Third Race 2.15 The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

1m 7f 201y

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

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1 KALKAS (FR) (607) 60024/0- D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Fortunateencounter (FR) O Old Bloxhamist Racing B S.A.R.L. Neustrian Associates

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Harry Bannister J Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdles winner who posted best effort over fences when runner-up in Leopardstown novice in March 2022.Disappointed on final start for Henry de Bromhead and market best guide on belated return for new yard (has had a wind op).Hood on first time. TFRHHHII BHA116

2 LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (341) 3F16/35- D Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) O Mr M J Gaskell B John & Michelle Roche

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Richie McLernon J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler and showed aptitude for chasing when third in handicap at Worcester (20f) on his return last season.Wasn’t able to build on that effort when fifth at Chepstow next time,but he could still have more to offer,albeit after a further 11 months off. TFRHHHII BHA113

3 HAREL DU MARAIS (FR) (26) 403224 Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Urbi Et Orbi (FR) O New Vision Bloodstock B Mr Thierry Gouzerh et al

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Jamie Hamilton J Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for his first win but denied by only a neck at this C&D in November on his stable debut.Again ran well when fourth at Doncaster the following month, but will need to find more as he switches to chasing.

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4 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (66) 6143F-4 D

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) O Burkes & Syders B Philip Heskin

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Gavin Sheehan J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade it second time lucky over hurdles at Uttoxeter last season,but he failed to progress thereafter and below expectations when well held on his chase debut at Huntingdon in November.However,it remains early days over fences,having had a wind op with tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA110

5 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (62) 5/445-22 BF Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) O Gaskins Family B Herve d’Armaille

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Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard’s very smart chaser Cepage shaped promisingly on his chasing debut when second in handicap at Ludlow in November, clear of the remainder. Can build on that effort to go one better.

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6 JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (28) 536-P11 CD

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Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE) O Mr Gareth Michael Davies B Patrick O’Riordan

Lee Edwards J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T Matt Sheppard Racing S

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TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown improved form since joining his current yard,getting off the mark in handicap at Hereford in November and doing well to follow up at this C&D, overcoming mistakes and trouble in running. Respected despite running from out of the weights. TFRHHHHI BHA82 Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE) O Mr Andrew Gough B Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell

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James Best J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T S J D Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f) in June 2021. Runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts for present yard, most recently in a 3-runner C&D handicap, but looks vulnerable from 9lb out of the weights here. TFRHHIII BHA80 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Hunter Legend (FR), 9-2 Johnny Mac (IRE), 6-1 Clonakilty (IRE), 8-1 Limetree Boy (IRE), 9-1 Kalkas (FR), 10-1 Harel du Marais (FR), 18-1 No Quarter Asked (IRE)

HUNTER LEGEND made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Ludlow in November, pulling clear of the rest, and he can open his account with improvement to come. He is taken PLAY SMARTER to see off the challenge of Johnny Mac, who has won both starts since joining Matt Sheppard, while Clonakilty could yet do better as a chaser.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 2.JOHNNY MAC (IRE) 3.CLONAKILTY (IRE)

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Fourth Race 2.50 The Visit Racingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

1m 7f 113y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

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Br B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Cyril O’Hara Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good jumping family and built on bumper promise to make a successful debut over hurdles in 13-runner novice event at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Impressed with attitude there and he’s open to improvement.

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2 DOMINIC’S FAULT (GB) (607) FBr B g Camelot - Midnight Angel (GER) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Newsells Park Stud

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Gavin Sheehan J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEWExpensive purchase who is closely related to 2 winners, including smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser Midnight Game. Held in a share of second when falling at the last on hurdles debut atAintree back in May 2022 and absent since but he’s presumably capable of a good deal better. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 DONALD LLEWELLYN (GB) (21) 4//-5 Br B g Pivotal - Rose Law O Chris Stedman B Mr C. E. Stedman

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Caoilin Quinn (3) J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 times on the Flat last year and showed something to work on having a belated second crack at hurdling when fifth of 18 in novice at Newbury (16.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Should do better. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (39) 32-66

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Br B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Violaine (FR) O The Shropshire Dreamers B Mr & Mrs Louis Lafitte

11-2

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 2 bumpers in France but hasn’t made a significant impact in 2 starts for current yard and will be of more interest in handicaps after this.

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5 LUNAR OCEAN (IRE) (49) 06-U

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Br Br g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE) O Sox & Co B F. Tobin

11-2

Daryl Jacob J Paul Webber, Banbury T Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers during the spring and was held when unseating at the last atWarwick on TFRHIIII BHAhurdles debut.

6 MERAKI MIST (FR) (32) 0/5P-0

6

Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Merka (FR) O Rupert Martin B M. Gonzalez de Canales & L. Laigre

11-2

James Best J Simon Earle, Warminster T Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Moderate form in a pair of bumpers and didn’t show much in 2 starts over hurdles to date, jumping sketchily both occasions. Impossible to fancy.

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7 WAL BUCK’S (FR) (24) 4-54

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme

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Patrick Wadge (3) J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth sole outing in Irish points and built on a considerate bumper introduction when fourth of 10 in novice at Carlisle (17f, soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago, staying front rank for a long way. Capable of better. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 7 Stewards Note: DONALD LLEWELLYN: Following its run on 20/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tommie Gun (IRE), Dominic’s Fault (GB), 7-2 Wal Buck’s (FR), 13-2 Donald Llewellyn (GB), 18-1 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 250-1 Lunar Ocean (IRE), 300-1 Meraki Mist (FR)

TOMMIE GUN found plenty for pressure to make a winning start over hurdles at Southwell last month and he can successfully concede a penalty. Wal Buck’s created a positive impression on PLAY SMARTER his hurdling bow at Carlisle and is also respected, whilst six-figure purchase Dominic’s Fault is most interesting 20 months on from his debut.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOMMIE GUN (IRE) 2.WAL BUCK’S (FR) 3.DOMINIC’S FAULT

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1 GALICE MACALO (FR) (35) 500-344 D

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) O Culverhill Racing Club II B Mme Sylvie Bouchanville

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Mr Peter Summers (7) J Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who ran with credit in novices over fences on her first 2 outings this term but disappointing when a remote fourth back hurdling at Ludlow last month. Bounce back needed. TFRHHHII BHA118

2 TERRESITA (IRE) (265) 430430- D

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Br B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE) O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford B Mr Tom Ford

11-8

David Noonan J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times as a novice hurdler in 2021/22 season. Drew a blank in handicap hurdles last season and now tries her luck over fences back from 8 months off.

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3 ARTEMIS KIMBO (GB) (28) 132-U31 CD

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Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Early Dawne Fergus Gillard J O Stuart & Shelly Parkin Dan Skelton, Alcester T B RBR Bloodstock & Little Lodge Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning novice hurdler last season who showed her first form over fences when making the most of a good opportunity in a 3-runner race over C&D (heavy) 4 weeks ago. Raised 3lb for that. TFRHHHHI BHA111

4 INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (20) U30-462 D Br Gr m Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) O Bradley Partnership B Ringfort Stud

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Nicky Martin, Minehead T Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW200/1-winner of 2mTaunton juvenile hurdle last winter.Drawn a blank since but has got better with each start over fences this season, chasing home a useful sort in a 17.5f novice at Exeter last time. Opening chase mark looks very workable. TFRHHHHH BHA110

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Inspiratrice (IRE), 9-4 Artemis Kimbo (GB), 7-2 Galice Macalo (FR), 9-1 Terresita (IRE)

If the form of INSPIRATRICE’s latest Exeter second to a useful rival is taken at face value she looks on a good mark now moving into a handicap. Last month’s C&D scorer Artemis Kimbo

PLAY SMARTER is the obvious danger.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INSPIRATRICE (IRE) 2.ARTEMIS KIMBO 3.GALICE MACALO (FR)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: GALICE MACALO: Following its run on 6/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

TERRESITA: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.

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1m 7f 113y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151.

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1 TARA ITI (GB) (23) 21U440 D Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty O Mark Albon and Gary Moore B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner

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Niall Houlihan J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career-best display when adding to his tally at Fontwell (17.7f) in June. Has been underwhelming since but the handicapper continues to relinquish his grip.

TFRHHHII BHA98

2 RACY LACEY (IRE) (48) 1/4-P

Br B m No Nay Never (USA) - Lace (IRE) ER O The UTV Syndicate NN B Summerseat Stables Ltd -RU

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6 11-12

NON RUNNER J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S TFRHHHII BHA96

3 HARA KIRI (FR) (698) 3/23563/-

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Beauty du Bidou (FR) O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited B Mr Fernand Sellier

7 11-12

Fergus Gregory J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformwhenplaced all3startsinbumpersandsomepromise togleanfromhisexploits innovicehurdlesforAlexHalesearlyin2022.

Lengthy absence to overcome but no big surprise to see him hit the ground running now handicapping on debut for new yard. TFRHHHHH BHA96

4 LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE) (28) 1-630 Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Flemenslass (IRE) O Plumbing World B Mr William Norris

6 11-12

Conor Ring (3) J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on his sole outing in points and has shaped with promise on the first 2 of his 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months. Longer trips may suit ideally but worth noting if the market speaks in his favour on this switch to a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA96

5 INGENNIO (FR) (27) 20-5432

6 11-10

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) O Stoneleigh Racing B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

Lee Edwards J Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who posted creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 27 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Every chance with a repeat.

TFRHHHHI BHA94

6 ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (26) 3//-600 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) O Mr Ben Turner B Ben Turner

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11-7

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on bumper debut in March 2021. Has failed to better modest form in a trio of hurdle starts after a long absence but he’s the type to do better now handicapping.

TFRHHHII BHA91

7 EMBOLDEN (IRE) (23) 033203

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11-4

Br B g Kodiac - Sassy Gal (IRE) O Molen, Ball, Judd, Malone & White B Ringfort Stud Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies J Clare Hobson, Royston T Clare Hobson Racing S

8 HOWDY PARTNER (IRE) (384) 5PU36/U-

8

TIMEFORMVIEW Largely consistent performer but didn’t go about things in a straightforward manner when finishing third at Plumpton (15.9f) 23 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA88 Br B g Califet (FR) - Areyououtofurmind (IRE) O Mr John Berry (Gwent) B Sean Murphy

11-2

Robert Williams (3) J Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T Radnor Hills S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden, who failed to complete for the third time from 5 starts in this sphere when unseating rider early on in a Ffos Las handicap a year ago (had breathing op prior).Absent since and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA86

9 LADY BALKO (FR) (29) 1-654

Br B m Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE) O Micro Managers B Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd

5 10-12

Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has failed to trouble the judge in a trio of novice hurdles but this former point winner may well be seen in a better light now handicapping at a low level.

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10 INVINCIBLE WISH (IRE) (549) 040/62PBr B g Vale of York (IRE) - Moonlight Wish (IRE) O Michael & Lesley Wilkes B Cyril Ryan

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Tabitha Worsley (3) J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has been absent since pulling up in a handicap chase at Stratford in July 2022.

Best watched on this belated return.

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11 JAMES BAIE (FR) (44) 56-300P

5

Br B g Tiger Groom - Loi Lan d’Ox (FR) O Max Young Racing Club B Mr A. Bellori & Ecurie Des Vives Terres

10-5

James Davies J Max Young, Sneads Green T Berkeley Carter Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes in bumpers and has offered little in a trio of hurdle outings in recent months.

Needs to show much more now sent handicapping in first-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHIII BHA75

12 BILLYTHEREALBIGRED (GB) (44) 2U3 Br B g Proconsul - Laurens Ruby (IRE) O Mr Peter Conway B Mr Peter Conway

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10-4

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORMVIEW From the family of useful chaser Storm Control and has shown some promise on both completed starts in junior hurdles. Into handicaps now armed with healthy 4-y-o allowance and could improve. TFRHHHHI BHA87

13 ROBBER’S BRIDGE (IRE) (48) 423363

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) O Rupert Martin B Mrs P. M. Grainger

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James Best J Simon Earle, Warminster T Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Moderate maiden who ran one of his better races when third of 13 in handicap atWincanton (19.8f,soft) TFRHHHII BHA74 48 days ago. Back down in trip.

14 MILTON BOY (FR) (79) 0P0-6

5

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Valgenceuse (IRE) O Hawke & Rand B E. Drouet, D. Salmon & A.Gaucher-Herbert

10-2

David Noonan J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made little impact in 4 starts over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Plumpton last time.

Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

TFRHHIII BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11, 14. Hood worn by No. 3, 13.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note: LADY BALKO: Following its run on 12/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early on.

ROBBER’S BRIDGE: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Billytherealbigred (GB), 6-1 Ingennio (FR), 13-2 Hara Kiri (FR), Embolden (IRE), 15-2 Lady Balko (FR), 9-1 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 10-1 Letthedustsettle (IRE), Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 12-1 Tara Iti (GB), 40-1 Invincible Wish (IRE), 50-1 Howdy Partner (IRE), James Baie (FR), 66-1 Milton Boy (FR)

HARA KIRI has a long absence to overcome but he’s joined a yard whose runners rarely lack for fitness and, having shown promise in a trio of novice hurdles for Alex Hales he makes PLAY SMARTER plenty of appeal from a modest opening mark. Billytherealbigred is another interesting handicap debutant, with Ingennio likely to be on the premises if reproducing his latest effort.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HARA KIRI (FR) 2.BILLYTHEREALBIGRED 3.INGENNIO (FR)

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SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.40 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV CLAIMING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for four yrs old and upwards, each claimable at their advertised claiming price. Enter by noon, January 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

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for each steeple chase won 7lb. 6 entries at £50. - Closed January 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.50 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Penalties, after December 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. PERTEMPS NETWORK has kindly sponsored this race 28 entries at £30. - Closed January 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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