Leicester Racecard - Wednesday 31st January

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Welcome to our Third Race meeting of 2024.

Important points to note are: The first of 6 races commences today at 1.50pm with the final race at 4.25pm For our loyal Owners, Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining and viewing today where you will find televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two-course meal. You may also use the Club Terrace area. For our Annual badge holders we have the top floor of the boxes available today plus the Club Terrace. You will also find Tote betting service available on the first floor of the boxes.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT LADIES DAY 2024 TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY 15TH JUNE FEATURING RAK-SU, BLUE, CHRIS MOYLES 90’S HANGOVER SHOW ALL BEFORE RACING AND THEN FOLLOWING RACING, RONAN KEATING HEADLINES. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST SO ENSURE YOU SECURE YOURS VERY SOON BEFORE THEY SELL-OUT. Some other key fixtures to look out for in 2024 are: •

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Today’s Officials

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Veterinary Officer

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Mr G. PEARSON (Chief Steward) Mr T. COOPER (Stewards Panel Chair) Mr S. CONNAWAY Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT Ms P. HARDY Mr T. O’BRIEN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

General Manager

Stewards

Starters

Mr W. JARDINE Mr K. O’SHEA

Judge

Mr P. CHAMPION

Clerk of the Scales

Mr G. SMITH Ms S. BATE

Mr S. MITCHELL Ms K.WEST Ms S. DUNCAN

Mrs S.WATTERS Mr J. S. STEVENSON Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager Mr N. PATEMAN

Veterinary Surgeons Commentator Mr T. PETERS Mr W. BEVIN Mr P. DALY Miss E. HECKING

Medical Officers

Dr S. RAYNER Dr S. READY Dr L. DAVIES

Mr J. LIND

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

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Br B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE) Trevor Whelan (3) J O Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket T B Michael Fennessy S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up all 4 starts in Irish points and in the frame more often that not under Rules.Run poorly last 2 starts,however,and something to prove now going chasing.

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First Race 1.50 The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue Claiming Hurdle Race (Class 4)

1m 7f 113y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783.

(Penalty Value £4067.70)

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1 BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (22) (£10000) 11P-PP1 D

William Maggs (7) J Brian Ellison, Malton T Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who won 3 handicap chases in 2022/23. Pulled up next 3 starts (bled on first occasion) but returned to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago.The one to beat at this lower level. TFRHHHHH BHA126

2 FOVEROS (FR) (74) (£10000) 0/0-6036 D

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fanurio’s Angel (FR) (Sanglamore (USA)) O Catch Twenty Two B V. Fragiskos & Haras Du Hoguenet

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Cameron Iles (7) J Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Mixed record forWillie Mullins.Well below par when remote third in Huntingdon claimer on yard debut.

Ran better when sixth in a handicap at Wetherby since but others are still preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA122

3 IDDERGEM (FR) (14) (£8000) 32-1221 D

8 11-12

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) (Lauro (GER)) Nick Scholfield J O DYDB Marketing Limited Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T B Mr Marc Staels Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won selling events at Stratford and Southwell for Olly Murphy this winter but has more on his plate on these terms now debuting for a new stable.

TFRHHIII BHA105

4 POZO EMERY (FR) (26) (£8000) 3122//-PP

9 11-12

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Chic Et Zen (FR) (Chichicastenango (FR)) John Kington J O The Black And White Army L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising novice hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2021. Pulled up in 2 chase starts for new yard since returning from a long absence and it’s hard to know what to expect now back hurdling in a first-time visor/tongue tie. TFRHHIII BHA119

5 TRANSATLANTIC (FR) (36) (£8000) P31/-034 D Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Aquamerica (USA) (Lonhro (AUS)) O Mr Robert Brinkley B Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd

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

TIMEFORMVIEWDual Flat winner in France and off the mark over hurdles in Huntingdon novice on final outing for Gary Moore inApril 2022.Has shown he still retains a fair level of ability in handicaps since returning to action for this yard and he should be competitive down in a claimer. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 BELIEVE JACK (FR) (36) (£7000) 214/-P41 D Br B g Make Believe - Sandslide (King’s Best (USA)) O Five Saints Racing B S.C.E.A. du Haras Des Sablonnets

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Lewis Saunders (10) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces when leading late on in Market Rasen selling handicap on Boxing Day. Can fight it out for the forecast spot with stablemate Transatlantic. TFRHHHII BHA110 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: NO REMATCH (IRE) 9 11 5 Danny Burton 9-4 (Samuel Drinkwater) 8 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Baron de Midleton (IRE), 6-1 Foveros (FR), 13-2 Believe Jack (FR), 17-2 Transatlantic (FR), 10-1 Pozo Emery (FR), 20-1 Iddergem (FR)

If BARON DE MIDLETON is in the same form as when winning in handicap company at Market Rasen recently he should take a bit of stopping. Olly Murphy pair Transatlantic and

PLAY SMARTER Believe Jack can give him most to do.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) 2.TRANSATLANTIC (FR) 3.BELIEVE JACK (FR)

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Br B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE) (Presenting) O Brian Ellison Racing Club B Aidan Aherne

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Second Race 2.25 The Best Ticket Deals Online @Leicesterracecourse.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

2m 6f 151y

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195.(Penalty Value £4092.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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1 HURRICANE VICHI (IRE) (211) 025-5P3 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Avichi (IRE) O Trailer Resources Ltd B Drumlin Bloodstock

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft, 9/2). First run for yard after leaving Milton Harris. Moody display on chasing debut (penultimate start) but could take to it better this time. TFRHHHII BHA99

2 TARA COVE (IRE) (40) 11-0645

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Br B g Kayf Tara - Plumton Dawn (IRE) O David & Carol Shaw B Mr D. Cantillon and Mr E. Cantillon

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

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who has been brought along steadily over hurdles and looks the type to up his game now switched to this sphere. One to be interested in, particularly if the market speaks in his favour back from wind op.

TFRHHHHH BHA93

3 CAERULEUM (GB) (25) 506-624 BF

Br Br g Millenary - Queen of The Blues (IRE) O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema B T. C. Dawson

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Robert Walford, Blandford T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game switched to fences for the first time when 4 1/4 lengths second to Percy Veering at Exeter last month. Disappointing at Wincanton last time but worth another chance.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

4 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (8) 5/-F24RU

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Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) Cillin Leonard (5) J O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEW Slipped up at 10th in handicap chase (15/2) at Hereford, then unseated early at this course 8 days ago.

Had been in reasonable form prior to last two outings, so not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA83

5 GENERAL HUBBLE (IRE) (14) 5004-10 D

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Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Jennifer Eccles O Youneverknow B K. H. Allisat & H. J. Ames

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

6 PATIENT OWNER (IRE) (70) 23P5-PP

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TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent handicap hurdling in cheekpieces and he got off the mark at Market Rasen (23f) in November. Not in same form next time and stable is quiet.Visored for chasing debut. TFRHHIII BHA83 Br B g Getaway (GER) - La Femme Blanche (IRE) O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd B Kilfeacle Stud

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Henry Brooke J Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFound just one too good on chase debut at Uttoxeter in December 2022 but seemingly gone the wrong way since and pulled up both starts this season. Has had a wind op and visor also tried here. Check the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA78

7 HILLTOWN (IRE) (25) 4303P3

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose O Hilltown Syndicate B Holborn Trust Ltd

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Bradley Harris (3) J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWMost fortunate when getting off the mark over hurdles at Plumpton (25f,soft) inApril but held his form reasonably TFRHHHII BHA73 well subsequently in that sphere.Yet to make an impact over fences but is becoming well handicapped.

8 DEADLY MISSILE (IRE) (16) 4F2255 Br Br g Presenting - Daisy’s Sister O Mrs Rosemary Gasson B Mrs D. Cashman

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Ben Poste J Rosemary Gasson, Banbury T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences, making the frame on several occasions. Needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs, though.

TFRHHIII BHA72

9 COMMITTEE OF ONE (GB) (60) 0P/P5-34 Br B m Universal (IRE) - Inkberrow Rose (IRE) O Lewis Family & Tom Gretton Racing Club B Middle Bouts Farm

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Robert Dunne J Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWFallen long way in weights since opening her account at Ffos Las during early 2021 but failed to build on her reappearance when only fourth in handicap hurdle at Bangor a couple of months ago. Returns to chasing with something to prove. Cheekpieces tried. TFRHHIII BHA72 12

2023: MIXEDWAVE (IRE) 6 9 13 Alex Edwards 7-2 (Pam Sly) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hilltown (IRE), 9-2 Caeruleum (GB), 13-2 Tara Cove (IRE), 7-1 Hurricane Vichi (IRE), Nine Nine Nine (GB), 8-1 Patient Owner (IRE), 14-1 General Hubble (IRE), Deadly Missile (IRE), 22-1 Committee of One (GB)

TARA COVE has already won three points and, while he was only able to achieve modest form over hurdles, there’s a good chance he will up his game now switched to the larger obstacles, PLAY SMARTER so he’s preferred to Caeruleum, who made a positive chasing debut on his penultimate outing.

Nine Nine Nine is also respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TARA COVE (IRE) 2.CAERULEUM 3.NINE NINE NINE

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Third Race 2.55 The EBF British Stallion Studs ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

2m 4f 110y

for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574.

(Penalty Value £5990.60)

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1 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (26) 3P2-021 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE) O Geri and The Pacemakers B Padraig Pierce

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Beau Morgan (5) J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a decent Lingfield handicap last month prior to going one better in first-time cheekpieces when making all in a big-field Ludlow maiden (21.2f, heavy). Beau Morgan’s claim negates the majority of his 6lb penalty and he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA118

2 GIACOSA (IRE) (65) 34-1P

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) O Benjamin Halsall B Michael & Leonard Cave

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David Bass J Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler and, having shown ability in a couple of bumpers, he made a winning start over hurdles in France in October.

However,subsequent effort at Nantes was below-par and needs to get back on track returned to these shores with a first-time hood enlisted. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 ROGER POL (IRE) (40) 031-212 BF Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who built onhis NewtonAbbot hurdledebut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start ofNovember.Didn’t do much wrong when finding just one too good upped in trip for his handicap debut atAscot (21.6f,good) and he represents a yard in terrific form. TFRHHHHI BHA119

4 BENNETTSBRIDGE (GB) (43) U23-4 BF Br B g Kayf Tara - Silent Waters O Allan Stennett & Terry Warner B Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd

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Fergus Gregory J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points but failed to meet market expectations (sent off at 5/6) when only fourth on Rules debut in a Fakenham maiden hurdle.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (2) F-13 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR) O Mr Mark Blandford B Joseph Robb

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Stephen Mulqueen J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of sole completed start between the flags in October and didn’t shape badly when third of 8 on Rules debut in Hereford novice hurdle (21.7f, good to soft) on Monday. Likely to come into his own over fences in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 PROFESSOR HIGGINS (IRE) (60) 32500

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Br B g Milan - Windsor Higgins (IRE) O Mr Graham William Briscoe B John Bowes & Steven Ryder

Ross Chapman J Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd S

7 ROCKET RONALD (IRE) (72) 2

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TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed twice in bumpers but laboured performances over hurdles so far.

Tongue strap applied.

TFRHIIII BHABr B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lucky Fancy O Mr T. P. Radford B The Beeches Stud Ltd

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Brian Hughes J L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing jumps pedigree and shaped well when runner-up in a C&D maiden (heavy) on debut in November. Improvement should be forthcoming and he has to enter calculations.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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Br B g Pivotal - Valdiyana (FR) O My Racing Manager Friends B S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs

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Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T My Racing Manager S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pivotal gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful French 7.5f winner Vanada. Dam 9.5f/15f winner on Flat in France. Represents a top yard and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: CUTHBERT DIBBLE (IRE) 5 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 6-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Stewards Note: BENNETTSBRIDGE: Following its run on 19/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Roger Pol (IRE), 11-4 Awaythelad (IRE), 11-2 Rocket Ronald (IRE), 17-2 Bennettsbridge (GB), 10-1 Valdivi (FR), 12-1 Big John Wayne (IRE), 28-1 Giacosa (IRE), 100-1 Professor Higgins (IRE) 16

AWAYTHELAD did the job well with cheekpieces enlisted at Ludlow and he is marginally preferred to Roger Pol. The latter was clear of the rest when runner-up in an Ascot handicap last time and won’t go down without a fight, while Rocket Ronald’s C&D hurdles debut was PLAY SMARTER promising and he will ensure that this is not a two-horse race.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AWAYTHELAD (IRE) 2.ROGER POL (IRE) 3.ROCKET RONALD (IRE)

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Fourth Race 3.25 The Racingtv.com Golden Miller Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

2m 4f 110y

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

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1 WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE) (32) 322313 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ultimate Echo (IRE) O Mr Paul Taiano & Mr Michael Nixon B William P. Delaney

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James Smith (7) J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/novicehurdlewinnerlastwinterwhoaddedtohertallyina3-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(2m,soft)onpenultimatestartinDecember.

Not disgraced by any means when third from career-high mark at Newbury since and this ease back down in class rates a plus.

TFRHHHII BHA110

2 ROYALE DANCE (FR) (36) 2/1220-5

7 11-11

Br B m Muhtathir - Sky Royale (FR) O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Royale Danc B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes

Dylan Johnston (7) J Noel Williams, Blewbury T Olive Print & Graphics S

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TIMEFORM VIEWFair winner at 2m for Dan Skelton (stays 21f) but ended time with that yard with a tame effort in the spring. Given a considerate return following 9 months off/wind surgery when fifth of 9 in mares’ handicap atAintree in December.This should reveal more with tongue tie re-applied. TFRHHHII BHA107 Br B m Milan - Miss Cilla (IRE) O Mrs Sarah Leslie B E. O’Gorman

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Peter Kavanagh (3) J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who scored twice from 4 starts over hurdles last season, including a 6-runner mares’ handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft) inApril, edging ahead run-in. Low-key return following 9 months off at Kelso 33 days ago, however. TFRHHHII BHA102

4 ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (53) 5123-P2

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who got back on track when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 53 days ago. Not discounted.

TFRHHHHI BHA101

5 COOLEENYMORE (IRE) (50) 35-2243 Br Ch m Mahler - Presentnomore (IRE) O Cool and the Gang B Charles Clarke

8 10-10

Nick Scholfield J Robert Walford, Blandford T

TIMEFORMVIEWChased home a subsequent winner on handicap debut at Chepstow (23.6f) in November and made the frame both starts since,weakening late on having been in the firing line for a long way when third atWincanton (24.7f) last month.Fancied to figure dropped back in trip.

TFRHHHHH BHA92 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

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Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 3-1 Cooleenymore (IRE), 4-1 Walk of No Shame (IRE), 7-1 Royale Dance (FR), 15-2 Nell’s Bells (IRE)

There has been enough encouragement to glean from COOLEENYMORE’s efforts in handicaps to think her present mark is exploitable and, dropped in trip on the back of her third-place finish at Wincanton 50 days ago, she could well be ready to strike. Another Day Out and PLAY SMARTER Walk of No Shame can pose the chief threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOLEENYMORE (IRE) 2.ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) 3.WALK OF NO SHAME (IRE)

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Fifth Race 3.55 The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)

2m 4f 25y

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14450 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5836, 2nd £2917, 3rd £1459, 4th £730, 5th £364.

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1 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (36) 1//121-03 Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE) O Mr J. Hales B Mrs A. Connolly

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

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point/hurdles winner who made an excellent start over fences last season,scoring twice around 19.5f.Better effort this term when third over 3m atAintree on Boxing Day. Has a first-time tongue tie added here. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA129

2 JET PLANE (IRE) (42) 4-114P0

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Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg B Thistletown Stud

Fergus Gillard J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Started the season with back-to-back wins over 3 1/4m at Ludlow and NewtonAbbot but has lost his way since. Remains to be seen whether a return to this shorter trip helps to spark a revival.

TFRHHIII BHA126

3 NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (39) 042-233 D BF Br B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park B Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis

9 11-10

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run goes back nearly 2 years but he has run with credit to be placed on all 3 outings this season, his Newcastle third coming on the back of wind surgery. Being eased another 2lb can only help. TFRHHHHI BHA125

4 ANOTHER CRICK (GB) (81) 3P22-10 D Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Suetsu (IRE) O Mr Noel Williams B Derwent Dene Farm

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James Davies J Noel Williams, Blewbury T Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in the first half of 2023, including a win at Warwick in May. Ran below-par on return at Wincanton in November, though, and been off for a further 8 months since.

TFRHHIII BHA123

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Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE) O Mrs Deborah Potter B E. Phelan

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Micheal Nolan J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third chase win of his career when seeing off 6 rivals at Wincanton on Boxing Day, proving suited by a switch to front-running tactics. Jumped better than usual there but he still comes with risks in that department. TFRHHHII BHA120

6 OXYGEN (FR) (24) 665-114 D

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Br Gr g Martaline - Bella Lawena (IRE) O The DTTW Partnership B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu

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Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadealow-keystartfor thisyard overhurdleslast winterbutdifferent propositionoverfencesthis timeround,winning handicaps at Lingfield and Plumpton. Disappointed on hat-trick bid back but he might be worth another chance.

TFRHHHHH BHA117

7 WILL STING (IRE) (54) 2P1P-54

Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE) O The Cyclones B Grove View Stud Limited

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Tom Cannon J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who got off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Doncaster a year ago.Respectable reappearance TFRHHHII BHA107 at Lingfield in November but well-held fourth at Sandown the following month. Subsequently had wind surgery.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: JACAMAR (GER) 8 11 12 Paddy Brennan 2-1 (Milton Harris) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Oxygen (FR), 7-2 Sheldon (IRE), 4-1 Nocte Volatus (GB), 7-1 Grandads Cottage (IRE), 9-1 Will Sting (IRE), 11-1 Jet Plane (IRE), 18-1 Another Crick (GB)

Another chance is given to OXYGEN to show he’s still on a good mark. Nocte Volatus has been performing with credit and a further 2lb drop in his mark should see him get very competitive here.

PLAY SMARTER Top-weight Grandads Cottage should also have a say.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OXYGEN (FR) 2.NOCTE VOLATUS 3.GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE)

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Sixth Race 4.25 The Next Meeting @leicesterraces Thursday 15th February Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

2m 4f 110y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2686, 2nd £1343, 3rd £672, 4th £336, 5th £168.

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Br Br or Gr g Yeats (IRE) - Rocapella O Mitchell Hunt Racing Club B Conor Hickey

Niall Houlihan J Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T GMR Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made the frame on several occasions in maiden,novice and handicap company,and didn’t shape badly when fifth in a big-fieldWincanton maiden (15.2f,heavy) on first start for 13 months.Not so good in a handicap over the same C&D next time and improvement needed now upped in trip. TFRHHIII BHA94

2 JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (21) 32-663

5 11-11

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

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in a couple of bumpers in France and bettered previous hurdles efforts when third in a 6-runner novice here (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago.

Appears to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and very much of interest now pitched into one and faced with a stiffer test. TFRHHHHH BHA93

3 ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (21) 3//-6005 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE) O Mr Ben Turner B Ben Turner

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

TIMEFORMVIEWThird on bumper debut in March 2021 but hasn’t built on that over hurdles since,for all that his latest fifth of 12 on handicap debut here (15.5f,heavy) was a decent effort.More needed now that he moves back up in trip with first-time cheekpieces added.

TFRHHIII BHA89

4 WOTASTUNNER (GB) (30) 0U/P-P4 Br B g Passing Glance - Posh Emily O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley

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Tom Cannon J Michael Blake, Trowbridge T Holiday Resort Unity S

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted for the first time from 3 starts in this sphere when fourth of 16 in a first-time visor at Exeter (18.5f,heavy) last month.

This stiffer test promises to suit now that he ventures down the handicap route but others look stronger all the same. TFRHIIII BHA89

5 BUSHTUCKER PARK (IRE) (60) 033-43P Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kalico Kalista (IRE) O Cousins & Wells B Ger and Eileen Ryan

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Fergus Gregory J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who shaped well when third of 10 to Annie Day in a Warwick handicap (19f, heavy) in November (left with too much to do). However, followed that with a poor effort at Bangor and she needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA84

6 PASSING KATE (GB) (50) 40-5512 C BF

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Br B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE) O Mr David M. Richards B D. M. Richards

Stan Sheppard J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

7 LADY BALKO (FR) (21) 1-6544 BF

5 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a positive start for in-form yard this season, off the mark here (15.5f, heavy) in November and put in a good shift when finding just one too good back up in trip at Ffos Las next time. Solid each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA83 Br B m Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE) O Micro Managers B Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to trouble the judge in a trio of novice hurdles but this former point winner showed more spark when fourth of 12 on her handicap TFRHHHII BHA81 bow here (15.5f,heavy) 3 weeks ago.1lb lower now and perhaps this step up in trip will help eke out some improvement.

8 SILVER ATOM (IRE) (27) 56P-034 Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE) O Mrs Emma Palmer B Joe Murphy

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Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling but has won on the Flat for this yard last year and has made the frame in back-to-back 19.7f Hereford handicaps returned to this sphere the last twice. Should have a part to play.

TFRHHHHI BHA80

9 WELL PAID SOLDIER (IRE) (60) 000-r3

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - High Dough (IRE) O Mrs P. L. Bridel B Mr Noel O’Brien

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed more than previously in first-time cheekpieces when third in 7-runner handicap at Bangor (23f, heavy) last time. Eased 2lb since and she’s not without each-way hope.

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10 GETAWAY WITH YOU (GB) (19) 0P0-P45

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Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy O The Starjac Partnership B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

10-5

Jack Quinlan J Paul Webber, Banbury T Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who appears to have taken steps forward the last twice,latterly finishing fifth in a 12-runner Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) contest from 7lb out of the handicap. Place possibilities.

TFRHHHII BHA71

11 LA REFERI (IRE) (23) P066-60

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Br Ch m Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Referio (IRE) O Atlantic Friends Racing B J. S. Bolger

10-5

Lorcan Murtagh J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has achieved little in half-a-dozen starts over hurdles to date and she’s difficult to fancy here.

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12 KALIBRATE (IRE) (71) 0/4P0P-P

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Br Br g Califet (FR) - Clondalee (IRE) O MKRP8 B Kevin Foley

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Harry Atkins (10) J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Looks set for another struggle from a long way out of the weights.

TFRHIIII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023:ACCIDENTAL LEGEND (IRE) 6 12 0 Paddy Brennan 13-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10.

Stewards Note: KALIBRATE: Following its run on 21/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 11-2 Lady Balko (FR), 6-1 Passing Kate (GB), 17-2 Silver Atom (IRE), 10-1 Well Paid Soldier (IRE), 12-1 Getaway With You (GB), 14-1 Mini Yeats (IRE), Bushtucker Park (IRE), 16-1 One Eye On Vegas (GB), 40-1 Wotastunner (GB), 80-1 La Referi (IRE), 200-1 Kalibrate (IRE)

The most interesting of these is JO LESCRIBAA, who looks nailed-on to improve now moving up in trip for this handicap debut. Silver Atom should have a part to play on the back of PLAY SMARTER creditable efforts at Hereford on his last two starts and he is second choice ahead of Passing Kate and Well Paid Soldier. Lady Balko is also worthy of mention.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JO LESCRIBAA (FR) 2.SILVER ATOM (IRE) 3.PASSING KATE

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Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783. (Penalty Value £4067.70) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 - THE BEST TICKET DEALS ONLINE @ leicesterracecourse.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 18 entries at £35. - Closed January 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (Penalty Value £4092.77) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.55 - THE EBF BRITISH STALLION STUDS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. 20 entries at £55. - Closed January 25th, 2024.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.25 - THE racingtv.com GOLDEN MILLER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb.

13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £40. - Closed January 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.55 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL CONFERENCE VENUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7631 to the winning horse The second to receive £3511, the third £1755, the fourth £878 and the fifth £437. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 13 entries, at £70. - Closed January 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5836; Second £2917; Third £1459; Fourth £730; Fifth £364. (Penalty Value £7631.04) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.25 - THE NEXT MEETING @leicesterraces THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 25 entries at £30. - Closed January 25th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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*Weekends and Bank Holiday meetings