Leicester Racecard - 8th March

Welcome to VETERANS’ RACEDAY, our final Jumps meeting of the National Hunt season

Important points to note are:

We are delighted to welcome the County’s Veterans to the Racecourse on what is traditionally a military day which has always been well supported by the Leicestershire Yeomanry who were mounted infantry first raised in 1794, in fear of a French invasion. They fought in the Boer War, First World War and as artillery in the Second World War and amalgamated with the Derbyshire Yeomanry in 1957.

Leicester has always been a great recruiting area for the forces and particularly in this day for the local infantry regiment, the Royal Anglians, the Royal Lancers and the Coldstream Guards, as well as the Royal Air Force and amazingly the Royal Navy, being so far from the sea. Rutland has more regularly units than Leicestershire but we are proud to have the Defence Animal Training Regiment based at Melton Mowbray here today promoting their scheme to adopt a retired working military dog.

We are grateful for all our sponsors today, particularly the Betting and Gaming Council, who are supporting the inspirational Defence Rehabilitation Centre based on our border with Nottinghamshire. We are also grateful for the Corp of Drums of the Coldstream Guards made up of my old soldiers from a number of Regiments playing in a number of locations around the Racecourse.

The first of 6 races commences today at 2.20pm with the final race at 4.50pm.

For our loyal Owners and Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining 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 and special Veterans supporters we have the Paddock Pavilion plus boxes 2/3,4/5 and 6 plus of course 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

• 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.

Today’s Officials

Stewards

Ms L. MOORE (Chief Steward)

Ms. C TELLWRIGHT (Stewards Panel Chair)

Ms K. DOWSON

Mr B. FORD, Mr T. McGLONE

Mr T. O’BRIEN Starters

Mr W. JARDINE

Mr K. O’SHEA

Judge

Mr D. HICKS

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J. LIND

Veterinary Officer

Ms J. HABERSON-BUTCHER

Ms A. BROWN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms J. SOUTHAM

Mr S. MITCHELL

Ms K.WEST

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mr P. DALY

MR M .BARLOW

Medical Officers

Dr S. RAYNER

Dr L. DAVIES

Dr R. LAWRENCE

Nurse

Mrs S.WATTERS

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Commentator

Mr S. MACHIN

Presenter

Mr TIM. PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Ms D.WILDER

Mr D. MAYKELS

Farrier

Mr T.ALLEN

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How to Read Your Racecard

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

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 2.20

The Weatherbys Retire A Military Animal #DATR Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

colours no horse

1 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (3) 56-14P1 C

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR)

2m 6f 151y

DECLARED

age st-lb

8 11-10

Nick Slatter (5) J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Mr G. Codre & Mrs A. & K Kepa

The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdlerlasttermandhaswon2ofhis4startsswitchedtofencesthisseason(bothunderNickSlatter),includingaMusselburgh noviceshandicap(20.3f,goodtosoft) lasttime Didn’trun atallbadlyonthe Flat onTuesdayandshouldprovetoogoodfor Lordof Kerakhere TFRHHHHH BHA147

2 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (10) 23-4262

9 10-5

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhohasreachedasimilarlevelwithouttastingsuccessoverfences,twicerunner-upinsmall-fieldeventsheresince undergoing a wind op Likely to pick up a race in this sphere before long but he has plenty on his plate against Marble Sands TFRHHHII BHA

2

Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

MARBLE SANDS: Following its run on 5/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Marble Sands (FR), 15-8 Lord of Kerak (GB)

MARBLE SANDS made it 2-4 over fences in decisive fashion at Musselburgh last month and, following a spin on the Flat earlier this week, he should prove too strong for Lord of Kerak.

Second Race 2.50

The William Hercock Limited

Royal Lancers

Association Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

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

colours no horse

1 NOCHE NEGRA (SPA) (19) 00-0311

Br B g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)

age st-lb

7 12-0

Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Mr T. Spraggett L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Wallhouse S. L.

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on his chasing debut form to get off the mark at Catterick and supplemented that at the expense of Royal Mer in a 4-runner event at Southwell last time Going the right way,so worth a chance to complete the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA105

2 IT’S EASY (FR) (29) 6-P3242

6 12-0

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin and,while his form for this stable hasn’t been as good,his mark reflects that and there was more encouragement when second at Huntingdon last time Worth considering. TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 ROYAL MER (FR) (19) 512152 C

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR)

6 11-10

Harry Cobden J

O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T

B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned to something like his best back over fences, scoring at Ffos Las and here in recent months Back on track when second to Noche Negra last time and drops in trip again. TFRHHHHI BHA101

4 DANCING DANI (IRE) (16) 040663

9 10-2

Br Ch m Stowaway - Nodelay (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) J

O Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd

B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden under Rules and recent efforts make her hard to fancy from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

DANCING DANI: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by an unseated rider.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Noche Negra (SPA), 5-2 It’s Easy (FR), Royal Mer (FR), 16-1 Dancing Dani (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

NOCHE NEGRA is progressive and should have the run of the race again, so he’s fancied to uphold placings with old-rival Royal Mer It’s Easy is slipping in the weights and worthy of respect having stepped back in the right direction last time

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NOCHE NEGRA (SPA) 2.ROYAL MER (FR) 3.IT’S EASY (FR)

Third Fourth Distance

Today’s Race Result

Approximate Odds

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start.

It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner.

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Third Race 3.20

The Will & Gilly Douglas Coldstream Guards Association

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHADY B (GB) (43) P22-004

Br Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR)

6 12-0

2m 4f 25y

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upfinal2startsinpointslastspringandminorpromiseintrioofstartsoverhurdlesataround2mthiswinter Feasibletothinktheswitch to handicaps up in trip now chasing could bring about improvement and he’s one to note equipped with a first-time tongue strap TFRHHHHI BHA89

2 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (10) 0-P0021 CD

6 11-13 (in 7lb ex)

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

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who stepped up on her hurdle exploits when making a successful switch to fences in a C&D handicap 10 days ago, eased down to score by 3 1/2 lengths.A 7lb penalty doesn’t look enough to stop her. TFRHHHHH BHA81 (+7)

3 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (17) 24RU13 C

7 11-12

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

TIMEFORMVIEWGained his breakthrough win in 2 3/4m course handicap in January Creditable third over 3m at Market Rasen since, particularly as he raced keenly stepping up in trip Ought to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA87

4 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (10) P55053 D

THREE

8 11-6

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

TIMEFORMVIEWScored over fences atWarwick last spring but hasn’t reproduced that form since,travelling best when third of 4 over 2 3/4m here 10 days ago only to shirk it under pressure One to treat with caution. TFRHHIII BHA81 (-2)

5 HIGGS (IRE) (17) U-P63U6

11 11-1

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE) James Best J

O Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B Mrs D. Cashman S J D Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden over fences but the fact comfortably his best effort this season came over C&D provides some hope TFRHHHII BHA76

6 SCATTERCASH (IRE) (312) P5/PFP-0 D

8 11-0

Br Ch m Mahler - Casiana (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Rushmoor Stud Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Kildare Racing Syndicate Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to show much under Rules, including last of 8 in a 2mWarwick handicap hurdle last May, but this former point winner is worth a precautionary betting check now setting out for new trainer NigelTwiston-Davies TFRHHHII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 9-2 Shady B (GB), 7-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), 8-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), Scattercash (IRE), 11-1 Higgs (IRE)

BOBBI’S BEAUTY made all with something to spare under Sean Bowen on her recent C&D handicap chase debut and is taken to defy a penalty. Shady B would rate a potentially dangerous opponent if the betting vibes are strong on his chase and handicap debut, while Nine Nine Nine is also respected as a recent course winner TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) 2.SHADY B 3.NINE

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THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS FROM THE BGC

The Betting and Gaming Council is proud to support this nation’s brilliant veterans and we are delighted to demonstrate that once again by backing this outstanding day of racing.

We recognise the unique and immense service and sacrifices made by veterans and their families. Today is all about saying ‘thank you’ and it is our great privilege to be sponsoring Leicester Racecourse’s fantastic Veterans Day.

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Fourth Race 3.50

The J Sirrell 40 Cup

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

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

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

colours no horse

1 MONTGOMERY (IRE) (9) 2/14-41

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Una Sorpresa (GER)

O Gwent Holdings Limited

2m 6f 151y

age st-lb

7 12-7 (in 7lb ex)

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Miss Roisin O’Brien Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who won over hurdles for Christian Williams and made a successful chase debut for new trainer VenetiaWilliams at Bangor (3m,heavy) last week.Had something in hand and a 7lb penalty may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+10)

2 PERCY VEERING (GB) (62) P2-111F

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Saltpetre (IRE)

7 11-8

Harry Bannister J

O The Percy Vera’s Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Chasemore Farm Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedthisseasonafterabreathingoperation,completingahandicapchasehat-trickinNovember/December However,hewas weakening in third when falling 2 out atWincanton last time,suggesting the handicapper might have caught up with him. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 HURRICANE VICHI (IRE) (37) 25-5P34

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Avichi (IRE)

O Trailer Resources Ltd

7 11-5

Ciaran Gethings J

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Drumlin Bloodstock Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a bumper on Rules debut but has drawn a blank since, finishing a remote fourth on his C&D yard debut at the end of January. Can only be watched after that. TFRHHIII BHA96

4 WONDER OF THE SEAS (IRE) (19) 604-002

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Stay At Home Mum (IRE)

O GingeArmy Racing

6 10-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mrs M. Brophy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in bumper/over hurdles but he has plenty of size and offered encouragement switched to fences when second in 3m Southwell handicap 19 days ago. Should have more to come in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Montgomery (IRE), 11-4 Wonder of The Seas (IRE), 5-1 Percy Veering (GB), 20-1 Hurricane Vichi (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

Another small field but it’s still a contest of some interest as MONTGOMERY and Wonder of The Seas appeal as the types to build on promising chase debuts, with the former selected to make light of a 7lb penalty for Bangor

Fifth Race 4.20

The BGC Defence Medical Rehabilitation

Centre Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

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)

colours no horse

1 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (24) 43F-431 D

age st-lb

7 12-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Philip Heskin Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Uttoxeter last season and built on an encouraging chasing debut when scoring easily in a 7-runner event at Lingfield 24 days ago Well fancied to go in again. TFRHHHHH BHA116

2 MAN AGAIN (FR) (22) 21F01-P

5 11-13

Br Ch g Manduro (GER) - Now Again (GER) Harry Cobden J

O Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.A.S Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who displayed fairly useful form over fences in France but returned from an absence with a tame display at Sandown on debut for current yard. Something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA117

3 SI ELEGANT (FR) (349) 2/r26-

6 11-9

Br B g Gemix (FR) - Melancholy Hill (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Gwent Holdings Limited Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Roland Monnier & Yannick Fouin Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBought for €155,000 after finishing second in a 3-y-o hurdle on sole start in France back in September 2021.Only one creditable effort in that sphere for ChristianWilliams but has joined a top yard,and warrants close market inspection on chasing debut after 11 months off TFRHHHII BHA111

4 WILLIAM CODY (GB) (34) F-22242 D

7 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Wistow Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Martyn Royston Davis Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over 2 1/2m at Huntingdon in his first season chasing last term and started this campaign well Last couple of runs have been underwhelming but can’t be written off TFRHHHII BHA108

5 GENEROUS DAY (IRE) (29) 402-433 D

12 11-1

Br B g Daylami (IRE) - Our Pride Alex Edwards J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael Fennessy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fifth career success over fences last season and, while yet to fire this term, latest third at Huntingdon was a more positive step Claims if he can build on that.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

TFRHHHII BHA103

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Clonakilty (IRE), 5-1 Si Elegant (FR), Generous Day (IRE), 6-1 William Cody (GB), 18-1 Man Again (FR) PLAY SMARTER

FIVE TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLONAKILTY (IRE) 2.SI ELEGANT (FR) 3.WILLIAM CODY

First Second Time

CLONKILTY was impressive at Lingfield last time and this isn’t much of a race, so he’s likely to follow up unless Si Elegant makes a marked step forward for a switch to chasing on debut for Venetia Williams William Cody is a player if he can get back on track. Today’s Race Result

Third Fourth Distance

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FANCY DOING THIS 27 DAYS A YEAR?

ELEICESTERSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY

SQUADRON

E (Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry) Squadron is part of the Royal Yeomanry which is the senior light cavalry regiment in the British Army Reserves. Based in Wigston, Leicester, E Sqn is mounted in JACKAL light armoured reconnaissance vehicles.

Yeomanry Soldiers operate in small teams ahead of the main body to fight for reconnaissance information to aid the main force in beating the enemy. As a light cavalry regiment, their role requires stealth, fitness, self-reliance, and serious motivation.

We have many roles within each Squadron. These include light cavalry crew members, medics, chefs, and communication specialists who are all vital team members.

Yeoman train for 27 days per year which consists of:

MOUNTED & DISMOUNTED RECONNAISSANCE OPERATION

VARIED TRAINING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAVEL

SPECIALIST TRAINING ON JACKAL, WEAPONS & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

We meet every Wednesday evening 1930Hrs to 2130Hrs.

Sixth Race 4.50

The Leicestershire And Derbyshire Yeomanry

Open Hunters’

Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2806, 2nd £1403, 3rd £701, 4th £351, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3228.55)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CAP DU MATHAN (FR) (55) 22P-4PP D

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nounjya du Mathan (FR)

9 12-6

Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J

O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner over fences as a novice last season and encouraging start this time round when fourth in a strongAscot handicap in November Pulled up both starts since but obvious chance now trying his hand in a hunter chase TFRHHHHH BHA128

2 FIRAK (FR) (20) 1121-4P 9 12-6

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Nosika d’Airy (FR)

Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

O Charles And Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler who was successful in hunters at Warwick and Hexham last spring. Never looked justifying support back in this sphere at Haydock last time, though, and may have to settle for minor honours here. TFRHHHII BHA118

3 TAP TAP BOOM (GB) (54) U635-0P D

Br Ro g Foxwedge (AUS) - Exclusive Approval (USA)

10 12-6

Miss Pippa Brown (7) J

O Mr J. A. Swinbank J. A. Swinbank, Thirsk T H Hurworth

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice on the bounce over fences at Plumpton/Ludlow in November 2022 but well below that level since Pulled up in a point in January and probably best watched on this hunter debut. TFRHIIII BHA113

4 THE BIG LENSE (IRE) (26) 4-341P1

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Megans Joy (IRE)

11 12-6

Mr Alex Chadwick (3) J

O The Gary Allsopp Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T

H Thurlow Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of an Aintree handicap chase last summer and while he ran no sort of a race on hunter debut back from a break atTaunton in January, his subsequent success between the flags suggests that all is well Major player TFRHHHII BHA128

5 BOUGHTBEFORELUNCH (IRE) (444) 153/25P- C

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Anie (IRE)

11 12-2

Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J

O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T

H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time chase winner for PaulWebber but was pulled up at Ludlow on latest start in December 2022.Probably best watched starting out for new yard on hunter debut, over a trip he is likely to find inadequate. TFRHIIII BHA108

6 DRAKES WELL (IRE) (690) 53U132/-

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Clare Belle (IRE)

11 12-0

Mr Tom Hutsby (7) J

O Mr Stephen Corbett F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne T

H Warwickshire

TIMEFORMVIEWFair and consistent hurdler/chaser for David Bridgwater who got off the mark for present yard in a novices’ hunter at Stratford in March 2022.However,below par next time and entitled to come on for this following an absence just short of 2 years TFRHHIII BHA108

7 COOLDINE BOG (IRE) (21) 43P-P33 11 11-12

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Express Mail (IRE)

O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton T H North Cotswold

TIMEFORMVIEW While he wasn’t disgraced on debut for this yard in a Fakenham hunter last month, another minor role is expected.zz TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Cap Du Mathan (FR), 10-3 The Big Lense (IRE), 13-2 Firak (FR), 12-1 Drakes Well (IRE), 16-1 Cooldine Bog (IRE), 40-1 Tap Tap Boom (GB), 50-1 Boughtbeforelunch (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This switch to a hunter could be just the tonic for CAP DU MATHAN, who hasn’t covered himself in glory the last twice but a reproduction of his reappearance effort in a strong Ascot handicap chase would make him very hard to beat. The Big Lense appeals most for forecast purposes ahead of Firak.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAP DU MATHAN (FR) 2.THE BIG LENSE (IRE) 3.FIRAK (FR)

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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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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.

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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.

Health & Safety Notice

Evacuation Procedures

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

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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.

Race Conditions

First Race 2.20 - THE WEATHERBYS RETIRE A MILITARY ANIMAL #DATR NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6601 to the winning horse and £3037 to the second. for novice five yrs old and upwards £60 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 5 entries, 3 at £12 and 2 at £60. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAM HERCOCK LIMITED ROYAL LANCERS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850 and the fourth £425. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £35. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.20 - THE WILL & GILLY DOUGLAS COLDSTREAM GUARDS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 10 entries at £35. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 11lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.50 - THE J SIRRELL 40 CUP 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 and the fourth £425. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb 12 entries at £35. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.20 - THE BGC DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Betting & Gaming Council has generously sponsored this race 10 entries, 1 at £10 and 9 at £50. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.50 - THE LEICESTERSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 12 entries at £30. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2806; Second £1403; Third £701; Fourth £351; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3228.55) HC

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

*Weekends and Bank Holiday meetings