Leicester Racecard - Tuesday 27th February

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Welcome to the first ALL CHASE meeting of 2024..

Important points to note are:

The first of 6 races commences today at 2.35pm with the final race at 5.10pm.

For our loyal Owners, Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining plus additional boxes 2/3 and 4/5 for viewing today where you will find televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two-course meal plus a Tote betting service. You may also use the Club Terrace area. For our Annual badge holders we have the Paddock Pavilion available today plus the Club Terrace for viewing. You will find a Tote betting service, free tea and coffee within the Pavilion and a horse box bar just outside.

Please be aware that we no longer accept cash at all the bar and food outlets, only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash. 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.

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 where we have 2 qualified staff to look after any slip, trips or bumps you may have and hopefully nothing more serious.

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:

• Saturday 27th April – Coors raceday featuring the King Richard III Handicap

• Saturday eve 11th May – LOROS

• Bank Holiday Monday 27th May – Family Funday

• Tuesday 28th May – Student Raceday

Tickets for the above fixtures are available on our APP at a £4 discounted price (Excluding Ladies Day). Download now.

HAVE A GREAT DAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WHICH TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY 8TH MARCH.

Today’s Officials

Stewards

Mr G. PEARSON (Chief Steward)

Mr R. BELLAMY (Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr B. FORD

Ms P. HARDY, Mr T. McGLONE

Mr T. O’BRIEN

Starters

Mr R. SUPPLE

Mr C. McKEE

Judge

Ms D. CLARK

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J. LIND

Veterinary Officer

Ms S. BATE

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms L. COOK

Mr S. MITCHELL

Ms M. SHEPPARD

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mr P. DALY

Mrs E. HECKING

Medical Officers

Prof J. BURTON

Dr S. READY

Dr C. REYNOLDS

Nurse

Mrs G. LESTER

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Commentator

Mr J. HUNT

Presenter

Mr TIM. PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Ms D.WILDER

Mr D. MAYKELS

Farrier

Mr T.ALLEN

Handicapper

Mr C. NASH

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Accumulator Bet

A bet involving more than one horse/race Each winning selection then goes on to the next horse (bet). All selections must be successful to win any money back.

Ante post

For many major races you can place your bet well in advance of the day. In the case of the Classics or big National Hunt races such as the Grand National this could be a year or more before the race takes place The price of the horse you bet on is usually bigger than you would expect to see on the day as it reflects the fact the horse is not guaranteed to line up in the race You can place an ante post bet until the final declaration stage of the race

Backed / Backed-In

A ‘backed’ horse is one on which lots of bets have been placed. A horse which is backed-in means that bettors have outlaid a lot of money on that horse, with the result being a decrease in the odds offered

Banker

The horse expected to win – usually a short priced favourite The strongest selection in a multiple selection.

Bar

Term used when describing bookmakers’ prices e.g. ‘4-1 bar two’ means that you can obtain at least 4-1 about any horse except for the first two in betting.

Betting Ring

The main area at a racecourse where the bookmakers operate

Board prices

The generally available odds displayed on the boards of on-course bookmakers. It is from these that the starting price (SP) is derived. ‘Taking the board price’ means taking the last price shown against your selection at the time you strike the bet.

Book

A record of the bets made on a particular race or other sporting event. A bookmaker ‘makes a book’ by determining the likelihood of each possible outcome in a race and presenting this in the form of odds or prices. The book is adjusted according to the amount of money and bets struck on each possible outcome

Bookmaker

A person/company licensed to accept bets Also known as a bookie

Co-favourite

A horse that shares its position at the head of the betting market with at least two other horses

Combination bet (accumulator)

A bet involving more than one horse with the winnings from each selection going on to the next horse All selections must be successful to get a return. Combination bets must be placed with the same bookmaker.

Dead-heat

A tie between two or more horses for first place, or for one of the other finishing positions. In the event of a dead-heat for first place, when a winning bet has been made, half the stake is applied to the selection at full odds and the other half is lost. If more than two horses dead-heat, the stake is proportioned accordingly.

Decimal odds

Used on the Tote and betting exchanges, instead of fractional odds. Decimal odds are expressed as a figure (in round or decimal terms) that represents the potential total winning return to the punter So, 4 (or 4.0) in Tote or decimal odds is the same as the conventional 3-1, as it represents a potential total winning return of £4 to a £1 stake.

Dividend

The amount that a winning or placed horse returns for every £1 bet.

Double

Consists of one bet involving two selections in different events Both selections must be successful to get a return, with the winnings from the first selection going on to the second selection. The return is calculated by multiplying the odds on the two selections: e.g. a £10 double on a 2-1 winner and a 7-1 winner pays £240 (£10 on a 2-1 winner = £30, then that £30 on a 7-1 winner = £240).

Drifter

A horse whose odds get bigger just before the race due to a lack of support in the market. Often referred to as being “on the drift”.

Dual forecast

A bet where the aim is to select both the winner and runner-up in a race in either order.

Each-way

A bet where half the total stake is for the selection to win and half is for the selection to be placed (usually in the first three, but in big handicaps the places may extend to fourth or fifth).If the selection wins, the win portion is calculated in the normal way, while the place portion of the bet is settled at a fraction of the win odds This fraction, and the number of places allowed by the bookmaker, depends on the type of race and the number of runners in the race If the selection is placed but fails to win, the win portion of the stake is lost but, again, the place portion of the bet is settled at a fraction of the win odds

Evens/Even money

A price of 1-1. When your stake brings equal winnings e.g. £10 staked at evens wins £10 (total return £20).

Exacta / Straight forecast

A bet picking the first and second in a race in the exact order of finish.

Fancied

When a horse is expected to win or at least to be involved in the finish.

Favourite

The horse with the shortest odds in the race.

Forecast

A bet where the aim is to select both the winner and runner-up in a race A straight forecast is the winner and runner-up in the correct order A dual forecast is the winner and runner-up in either order

Gam Care

The national centre for information, advice and practical help with regard to the social impact of gambling.

IBAS

Independent Arbitration Betting Service An arbitration service that deals with betting disputes between punters and bookmakers

In-running

Refers to events that take place during the race.

In-running betting

Betting on the outcome of a race during the race itself, rather than beforehand. This type of betting is particularly popular on the betting exchanges, though it is also offered by many bookmakers In-running odds can change rapidly as the race unfolds

Jackpot The Jackpot is a tote bet that requires the selection of the winners of the first six races at a selected meeting. The minimum bet is 50p

Joint-favourite

If two horses have the shortest odds in the betting, they are described as joint-favourites; if three or more horses have the shortest odds, they are co-favourites.

Levy

A surcharge collected from bookmakers, based on their turnover or gross profits, which goes towards prize-money, improvements to racecourses, and other areas such as scientific research. The body responsible for this is the Levy Board.

Market/betting market

A market is created, according to demand, by the prices offered for each runner by bookmakers

Nap

The best bet of the day from a particular tipster

Non- Runner A horse that was originally meant to run but for some reason has been withdrawn from the race.

Odds

The chance offered for a selection to win. Also known as price.

Odds-against

Betting odds where the potential winnings are higher than the stake. The numerator is larger than the denominator (e.g. 2-1).

Odds-on

Betting odds where the stake is higher than the potential winnings if the bet is successful The denominator is larger than the numerator (e.g. 1-2)

Over round

In theory, a betting book can be fairly weighted between bookmaker and punter However, to ensure a profit margin, a bookmaker will alter the odds in their favour Over round is a means of expressing to what extent the odds are in favour of the bookmaker An evenly weighted book is expressed as 100%, and the more the odds move in the bookmaker’s favour the more that figure rises Thus a book that is weighted 20% in favour of a bookmaker is expressed as 120% over round.

Photo finish

In a close race, where the placings cannot be determined easily, the result is determined by the judge by examination of a photograph taken by a camera on the finishing line.

Placepot

Similar rules to the Jackpot, but your selections have only to be placed.

Rails (betting)

This refers to the fence separating the Members area on a racecourse from the Tattersalls area. Bookmakers are not allowed in the Members area, but some bookmakers are allowed to set up their pitches on the Tattersalls side of the rails, allowing them to accept bets. Rails bookmakers are the top end of the racecourse betting market, usually dealing with credit customers

Return

Total amount received for a winning bet (winnings plus stake) OR the result/final odds for a race e.g. the winner was returned at 4-1.

Rule 4

Tattersalls Rule 4 (c): One of the most commonly invoked betting rules, dealing with deductions from winning bets in the event of any withdrawn runner(s) from a race. The rule applies to winning bets struck at prices (e.g. morning prices) laid before a withdrawal (other than ante-post bets, which are unaffected by Rule 4 (c)) and to starting-price bets where, after a late withdrawal, there is insufficient time to re-form the market. The rate of deductions is in proportion to the odds of the non-runner(s) at the time of the withdrawal

Shortening odds

Bookmaker’s reduction of the odds on a particular horse

Short Price

Low odds, meaning a punter will get little return for their initial outlay.

Springer

A horse whose price shortens dramatically.

Starting price

Often abbreviated to SP. The starting prices are the final odds prevailing at the time the race starts and are used to determine the pay out to winning punters, unless a punter took a specified price at the time of placing the bet.

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:

Br O J B Breeding Owner BreederJockeyTrainerSponsor T S

coloursno horse age st-lb

5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5

Br O B

7 11-0

B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE) Trevor Whelan (3)

Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket

Michael Fennessy

J T S

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.

TFR★★★✩✩ BHA-

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.

First Race 2.35

The Fernie Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

colours no horse

1 NAMBITI (FR) (451) 4123/FP-

1m 7f 201y

age st-lb

6 12-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cheyrac (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Syders & Burkes Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful over hurdles/fences in France but came down 3 out on Hereford debut forVenetiaWilliams back in November 2022 and was pulled up at Sandown the following month.Switches to chasing on first start since and yard is more than capable of getting one ready after a layoff TFRHHHII BHA121

2 WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) (29) 2012-53 D

7 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE) Harry Bannister J

O Test Valley Partnership & M St Quinton Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mrs Barbara Beattie Emerald Colour S

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irish hurdle winner who did the job well on his fencing debut at Fontwell (17.8f) last March Back to that sort of form when third of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good to soft) latest and can race off same mark here. TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 HATOS (FR) (10) 45-0411 D

7 11-1

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Hats off to Hatos Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in this sphere at Ffos Las (16f) earlier this month and improved on that when following up in 4-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) 8 11 2 Paddy Brennan 4-7 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Hatos (FR), 5-2 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE), 7-1 Nambiti (FR)

HATOS is going the right way over fences and can complete the hat-trick. Wewillgowithplanb looks the safest option for the forecast.

Second Race 3.05

The Atherstone Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

2m 6f 151y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 NATTY NIGHT (GB) (13) 4-45215 C

8 12-0

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Danehill Dreamer (USA) Shane Quinlan (3) J

O The Gs and Js Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Watership Down Stud Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well when runner-up at Hereford and went one place better to open his account over fences here (20f) last month, asserting final 100 yds Easy to excuse latest run so considered. TFRHHHHI BHA96

2 FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE) (21) 0225-24

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)

7 11-8

Stan Sheppard J

O Jokulhlaup Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Miss Lisa Pyne Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up 3 times from 5 starts in handicap hurdles,including on return.Wilted only late on chase debut at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere TFRHHHHH BHA90

3 MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (35) 152262

7 11-2

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR) Alex Edwards J

O High and Low Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford (19.5f) in October and arrives on the back of an excellent second to Natty Night in handicap chase here (20f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Player off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA84

4 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (25) 1-P5505

TW O

8 10-13

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Wardington Hopefuls Ben Case, Banbury T

B James Murtagh David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored over fences atWarwick last spring but hasn’t been in the same form since, tried in this headgear when well held at Southwell latest.

5 WIDE TO WEST (IRE) (13) 04-05PP

TFRHHHII BHA81

7 10-2

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Norah’s Quay (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Williams & Powell Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B John Barry FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little form under Rules so easy to look elsewhere

TFRHHIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: BIG CHANGES 6 11 5 Lewis Dobb 9-2 (L J Morgan) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 4.

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

Stewards Note:

WIDE TO WEST: Following its run on 14/2/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled and lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Martalmix’jac (FR), 11-4 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE), 3-1 Natty Night (GB), 8-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), 22-1 Wide To West (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (declared 15.55 Plumpton Monday) made a positive start over hurdles when fourth at Market Rasen and shades the vote over Natty Night, who didn’t have things go right for him from an early stage at Hereford 2 weeks ago Martalmix’jac was a good second to Natty Night over C&D 5 weeks ago and is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE) 2.NATTY NIGHT 3.MARTALMIX’JAC (FR)

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Third Race 3.35

The Belvoir Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class

5)

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

2m 4f 25y

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

colours no horse

1 LINCOLN LYN (GB) (33) 133-321 D

age st-lb

8 12-0

Br B m Universal (IRE) - Altesse de Sou (FR) David Noonan J

O Team Burton, Ray and Warburton Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

B Yorton Farm Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWSteppedupmarkedlyonherreappearanceeffortwhensecondatFakenhaminDecemberand,havingjumpedbetter,wentone better with plenty to spare atWetherby (19.4f) 33 days ago 5lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent another bold showing. TFRHHHHH BHA97

2 PENNY MALLOW (FR) (26) 3//6P-4PF D

10 11-11

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR) Ned Fox (5) J

O Carol Shaw & Venetia Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winnerbutwellbelowthatlevelin6startsoverfencessofar Makingearlymistakespriortotakingaheavy fall at Ffos Las (19.4f) 26 days ago.Assessor continues to relinquish his grip but percentage call to look elsewhere. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 MY GIRL LOLLIPOP (IRE) (47) 0P23-3P

8 11-8

Br B m Mahler - Pop Princess Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs N. Kappler Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mr John Coffey David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoendedtimewithStuartEdmundsingoodform,againmakingtheframewhenthirdinhandicaphurdleatWarwick(25f)inMay.However, easy to back and offered little making yard/chase debut when pulled up at Catterick (25.2f) 47 days ago.This ought to reveal more TFRHHIII BHA91

4 DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) (336) 2/4005P-

7 11-7

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J

O Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Fowler Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up only start in bumpers but never pulled up any trees over hurdles,pulled up at Huntingdon (25f) when last seen 11 months ago Still,she is a former winner in points so worth noting if the market speaks in her favour now tackling larger obstacles TFRHHHII BHA90

5 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (26) 10-P002

6 10-12

Br B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Ryan, Leman, White Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Pat Moore FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in an Irish point and comes here having showed more than previously over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) 26 days ago Feasible to think the switch to chasing could see her in a better light now. TFRHHHII BHA81

6 AUTUMN BLAZE (GB) (13) 0463PP

6 10-2

Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Fiona Alderson Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B C. G. Johnson Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumpers/over hurdles and similar story in 2 tries over fences in recent weeks Hard to fancy from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: LEGENDARY RHYTHM 7 10 13 Ben Poste 11-8 (Tom Symonds) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Lincoln Lyn (GB), 4-1 Desert Fortune (IRE), 11-2 Penny Mallow (FR), Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 14-1 My Girl Lollipop (IRE), 66-1 Autumn Blaze (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having finished runner-up to a subsequent winner on her penultimate start, LINCOLN LYN ran out an authoritative winner at Wetherby 33 days ago and a 5lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent another bold showing. Chase-debutantes Desert Fortune and Bobbi’s Beauty may emerge as the chief threats

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LINCOLN LYN 2.DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) 3.BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE)

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Fourth Race 4.05

The Cottesmore Novices’

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

colours no horse

1 HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) (31) U33-331

Br Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Is It Here (IRE)

2m 6f 151y

age st-lb

9 12-2

Dylan Johnston (5) J

O Crowd Racing and Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs Mary Mangan Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who made an inauspicious start over fences on return last term but produced a career-best back chasing when a clear-cut winner at Uttoxeter last month. Big shout up 8lb TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (45) 323-426

9 12-1

Br B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Netherfield House Stud Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, back to best when second in 5-runner event here (20f) in December Possibly not over those exertions atWetherby since Change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA121

3 HAURAKI GULF (GB) (27) 22-2013

9 12-1

Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Chris Ward (3) J

O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T

B Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper debut winner who showed fair form without getting his head in front over hurdles.However,he improved when making a winning chase debut at Sedgefield (21f) and backed that up when third in better race at Exeter Player back down in class TFRHHHHI BHA121

4 EVERYTHING’SONTICK (IRE) (35) 250-130 CD

8 11-9

Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Atomic Betty (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant T

B M. O’Brien Prolinx Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermunderacloudoverhurdlesbutmadeawinningstartoverfencesatLeicesterinNovemberandbackeditupwithagoodthirdof6inhandicap atCheltenham(25.2f,goodtosoft)nexttime.However,notsogoodinheadgearoverC&D5weeksago

5 NO TACKLE (GB) (35) 0P5-4P1 CD

115

7 11-4

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend Liam Harrison J

O Glastonburys & On The Gallops Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Only second run for his current yard when getting off the mark over fences in 10-runner handicap chase over C&D (heavy) 5 weeks ago Up 6lb and needs considering.

6 POKER MASTER (IRE) (63) 15P-435

TFRHHHHI BHA110

7 10-10

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Three Cards Tom Buckley (3) J

O Mr Ian Pattle & P J McBride Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Ulf Sjoberg Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time winner over hurdles but isn’t bred for chasing and was well held at the first attempt at Market Rasen on Boxing Day.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHIII BHA102

2023: KOI DODVILLE (FR) 5 10 11 Mr Gearoid Harney 7-1 (David Pipe) 3 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4.

Stewards Note:

LORD OF KERAK: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Here Comes McCoy (IRE), 9-2 Hauraki Gulf (GB), 5-1 Everything’sontick (IRE), No Tackle (GB), 11-2 Lord of Kerak (GB), 12-1 Poker Master (IRE)

HERE COMES MCCOY was a most decisive winner on his second start over fences at Uttoxeter last month so is taken to defy an 8lb rise Hauraki Gulf rates the biggest threat back down in class ahead of No Tackle, who scored over C&D 5 weeks ago. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) 2.HAURAKI GULF 3.NO

Fifth Race 4.35 2m 6f

151y

The Jumping For Fun Open

Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)

for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5180, 2nd £2591, 3rd £1295, 4th £648, 5th £324. (Penalty Value £5960.40)

colours no horse

1 BENNYS KING (IRE) (24) 12-PP32

Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE)

age st-lb

13 12-4

Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

O Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last term, winning at Hereford and Fakenham prior to finishing second in the Aintree Foxhunter Pulledupinhandicapchasesonfirst2startsofthis seasonbutplacedbackin huntercompanythelasttwiceandhemeritsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA124

2 CAT TIGER (FR) (29) 2/5P-35r CD BF

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR)

10 12-4

Mr David Maxwell J

O Mr David Maxwell S. Loxton, Bruton T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls, winner of this in 2021 and found just one too good in the 2022 Aintree Foxhunters’. Limited to just 5 starts since and blotted his copybook when running out on debut for this yard at Hereford last month following a short stint in France TFRHHHII BHA134

3 ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) (23) U121-31 CD

Br B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR)

12 12-4

Miss Fern O’Brien (3) J

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

H Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap chaser on his day and bolted up when making all in this last year Also successful at Kempton last season and, having showcased his wellbeing with a point win earlier this month, he has to be taken seriously. TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 GALLYHILL (IRE) (37) 2P25-04

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tanit

9 12-4

Mr Tom Hutsby (7) J

O Mrs Christine Osborne F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne T H Heythrop

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of Down Royal maiden chase for Gordon Elliott in May 2022 but ended time with that yard on a downer and he didn’t show enough in a point last month to make him of serious interest on this hunter debut. TFRHHIII BHA132

5 PERCUSSION (GB) (45) 53P-235

9 12-4

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Mr James King J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T H Belvoir

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time chasewinnerwhogoeswellovertheAintree Nationalfences,placedintheGrandSeftonandBecherChasesthisseason.Didn’tfullysee things out under an aggressive ride upped to 29.2f atWarwick (soft) and he’s of strong interest back down in trip on this hunter debut. TFRHHHHH BHA129

6 HARDLINE (IRE) (37) 000-214

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Hidden Reserve (IRE)

12 11-12

Mr Josh Williamson (7) J

O Mrs Janet Williamson Gordon Elliott, Ireland T H Meath

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless under Rules since landing a Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick back in 2018 but has scored 3 times between the flags since,the latest in December Positives to glean from his effort in a hunter atThurles (24.6f,heavy) last month and this Irish raider is not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA124

7 SHANG TANG (IRE) (20) 6-U6032

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE)

O Ms A. Sargeant

H South Shropshire

10 11-12

Miss Aimee Jones (7) J

Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser who produced hisbesteffortsince joining this yard when second ina 5-runneraffairatLudlow (23.8f,soft). That was just his second start in a hunter and will probably pick up a race soon but others make more appeal here TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) 11 11 13 Miss Fern O’Brien 7-4 (B F Brookhouse) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Espoir de Teillee (FR), 3-1 Cat Tiger (FR), 9-2 Percussion (GB), 7-1 Bennys King (IRE), 17-2 Hardline (IRE), 16-1 Gallyhill (IRE), 22-1 Shang Tang (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PERCUSSION is of strong interest on his first start in a hunter and he is marginally preferred to last year’s winner of this race, Espoir de Teillee, who should be spot-on for a repeat bid on the back of his success between the flags Bennys King should also have a part to play, but while Cat Tiger would be a big threat if at his best, he arrives here with a bit to prove

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PERCUSSION 2.ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) 3.BENNYS KING (IRE)

Sixth Race 5.10

The Quorn Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for maiden six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2590, 2nd £1295, 3rd £647, 4th £324, 5th £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FINE INVESTMENT (GB) (51) 34/PP-41

Br B or Br g Beat All (USA) - Pretty Lady Rose

9 11-12

Mr Tom Broughton J

O Mr R. De la Haye M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T

H North Cornwall

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact in bumpers or over hurdles but arrives on back of victory in small-field point last month and experienced amateur booked. TFRHHHII BHA95

2 I LIKE OATS (IRE) (10) P-P2423

6 11-12

Br B g Westerner - Papion Lady (IRE) Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J

O Mrs L. Osborne M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T

H Heythrop

TIMEFORMVIEW €13,000 3-y-o, £5,000 5-y-o,Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2 3/4m hurdle winner Ballyblack and fair hurdler Quarry Girl Yet to score between the flags and blinkers applied for Rules debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) (10) 11-3312

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiesta du Pecos (FR)

6 11-12

Mr Huw Edwards (5) J

O Miss Hannah Roach Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich T

H North Staffordshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Mutiple point winner who posted an encouraging second of 8 in hunter chase (7/1) at Haydock (22.2f, heavy) on NH debut 10 days ago Hard to oppose TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 THE CREADAN ROGUE (IRE) (44) 1-251P3

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Aliceaneileen (IRE)

9 11-12

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J

O Mr D. A. Malam Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich T

H North Staffordshire

TIMEFORMVIEWLimited impact for Gordon Elliott and,while a multiple point winner (third last time),his latest outing (9 months ago) in this sphere was poor. Makes debut for new yard.

5 THE WHISTLE BLOWER (IRE) (10) 1P1-P43

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Terre Haute (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA96

9 11-12

Mr Paddy Barlow (5) J

O Mr J. B. Wallwin Jonathan Robert Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T

H South Notts

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored several times in points but his exploits under Rules have been below-par Distant fourth when last seen at Huntingdon in May, TFRHHIII BHA75

6 ULTRA VIERS (IRE) (37) 221-2PF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)

8 11-12

Mr Charlie Case (7) J

O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T

H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who posted his best effort under Rules when second in this contest last year Fit from a point last month (fell late on), he may be able to get in the shake-up again. TFRHHHII BHA90

7 GRENADINE SAVE (FR) (17) P121-14

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mary Way (FR)

O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

H North Cotswold

8 11-5

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton T

TIMEFORMVIEW Mutiple point winner last year but was very limited over hurdles for Richard Hobson and finished well held on sole outing between the flags this term. TFRHHIII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SANTON (IRE) 8 11 5 Miss Meisha Micklewright 2-1 (Kelly Morgan) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Iskandar Pecos (FR), 13-2 Fine Investment (GB), 10-1 Ultra Viers (IRE), 12-1 I Like Oats (IRE), 14-1 The Creadan Rogue (IRE), 22-1 The Whistle Blower (IRE), 33-1 Grenadine Save (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to get away from ISKANDAR PECOS, who ran a cracker on his Rules debut in a stronger contest at Haydock recently. Fine Investment and Ultra Viers may be the ones to chase him home

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) 2.FINE INVESTMENT 3.ULTRA VIERS (IRE)

First Second Time

Today’s Race Result

Customers of the boards

Third Fourth Distance

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Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse

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

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

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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 The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL

Admission - Conditions of Entry

* 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 £151,003 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

Evacuation Procedures

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

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Photography

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Health & Safety Notice

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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Rules on Betting and Each Way Terms

These Rules on Betting, as amended from time to time, are issued by Tattersalls Committee The Rules on Betting were first issued in 1886 and were last revised on 17 May 2010 and the Place Terms were updated by racecourses with effect from 1 January 2015 following consultation with bookmakers In accordance with licence conditions issued by the Gambling Commission pursuant to the Gambling Act 2005, licensees must display on their ‘joints’, in an intelligible format, any rules that differ from these Rules on Betting. A further licence condition requires all licensees to have an independent dispute resolution service On application and in accordance with the published procedures (details of which are available at www. tattersallscommittee.co.uk), Tattersalls Committee will hear any betting disputes arising from the application or interpretation of these Rules on Betting or any other betting dispute emanating from on-course transactions. Rule 1. In these Rules on Betting, ‘betting’ shall have the meaning defined by section 9 of the Gambling Act 2005. Rule 2. Bets may only be amended or cancelled by mutual consent between the licensee and the backer Rule 3. Unless clearly displayed otherwise, all each-way bets except ante-post bets will be settled on the actual number of starters according to the following racecourse place terms: -

• Fewer than 3 runners—all to win

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

• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2

• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

Rule 4. Other than ‘first past the post’ bets, all bets will be settled according to the result as announced at the ‘Weighed-In’ with the following exceptions:

(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -

i) If the race is abandoned;

ii) If the race is declared void;

iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;

iv) If the venue is altered; or

v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F). However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).

Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).

In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.

(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.

(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:

In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.35 - THE FERNIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, and the third £1093. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £45. - Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.05 - THE ATHERSTONE 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. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.35 - THE BELVOIR MARES’ 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 mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £35. - Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.05 - THE COTTESMORE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £45 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 14 entries at £45. - Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.35 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5960 to the winning horse The second to receive £2982, the third £1489, the fourth £746 and the fifth £372. for six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 14 entries at £60. - Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5180; Second £2591; Third £1295; Fourth £648; Fifth £324. (Penalty Value £5960.40) HC

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.10 - THE QUORN MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2980 to the winning horse The second to receive £1491, the third £744, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for maiden six yrs old and upwards, which have finished first, second, third or fourth in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 8 entries at £30.Closed February 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2590; Second £1295; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) HC

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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