FIFTH RACE 3.30

THE RACINGTV MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (Qualifier for the Challenger Mares’

Hurdle Series Final)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £12000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the wining owner and will award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay appearance money of £350 to the horse that finishes 6th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Money Code Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 12 entries, 2 at £10 and 10 at £50 - Closed February 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) No Horse Age st lb

1 UCANAVER (GB) (59)

Bl m Maxios - Purely By Chance

Owner: Ifuwonner Partnership

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Breeder: Lady Jennifer Green

7 12 0

Jockey: Aidan Coleman

Form: 351-PU2

Sponsor:Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles (both at around 2m) last season. Failed to take to chasing but bounced back to her best returned to hurdling when second in 5-runner handicap at Southwell (15.8f) 59 days ago Respected back up in trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120 (-1)

2 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (11)

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)

Owner: Kc Sofas Ltd

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

8 11 12

Jockey: Theo Gillard (3)

Form: 2343F4

Sponsor:Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in 19.4f handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago, weakening run-in. In the mix.

3 SASHENKA (GER) (63)

B m Maxios - Sarabia (GER)

Owner: Mr N. Pickett

Trainer: Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

7 11 12

Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis (7)

Form: 2/2041-2 BF

Sponsor:High View Racing Ltd, Thames Ceilings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Hereford maiden in February and ran well returned to handicap company when second there (16.2f) on yard debut in October. Not disgraced back on the Flat subsequently but this step up in trip isn’t sure to suit.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118 4

SORBET (GB) (41)

B m Passing Glance - Fireburst

Owner: Mrs P. Toye

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs P. J. Toye

8 11 6

Jockey: Bryony Frost

Form: 5-P4260

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to her best when runner-up back from 6 months off at Fakenham (2m, soft) in November. Far from disgraced when sixth from 4lb higher at Huntingdon but underperformed at Doncaster last time. Up in trip and Bryony Frost back in the saddle

5

NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) (42)

Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE)

Owner: Mr Michael Ariss

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Colin Motherway

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

6 11 5

Jockey: Bridget Andrews

Form: 133-101

Sponsor:Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who displayed willing attitude when making successful hurdles debut at Warwick. Disappointed in better company at Cheltenham but quickly resumed winning ways back in calmer waters at Catterick last time Into handicaps now and opening mark looks fair Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111

6 JERSEY LADY (FR) (96)

Ch m Martaline - La Bombonera (FR)

Owner: Mr A. Taylor

Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks

7 10 11

Jockey: Jonathan Burke

Form: 041-250 C

Sponsor:Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best to narrowly score at Ffos Las in April and backed that up when 5 lengths second over 21f at Warwick. Disappointing both subsequent starts, though, including after 5 months off at Exeter in November

7 MALAITA (GB) (42)

B m Malinas (GER) - Aimela (FR)

Owner: Four Gents

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

7 10 10

Jockey: Alex Edwards (3)

Form: 4623-64 C BF

Sponsor:Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in May 2021 and ran well when in the frame on 3 of her first 4 starts over hurdles. However, ended last season with a below-par effort and went backwards from her reappearance when only fourth of 9 at Catterick last time Bounce back called for. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BELLATRIXSA (IRE) 5 10 12 Harry Bannister 11-8 (Venetia Williams) 6 ran

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

Betting Forecast:

2-1 Notnowlinda (IRE), 4-1 Ucanaver (GB), 9-2 Sashenka (GER), 7-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 12-1 Malaita (GB), 14-1 Sorbet (GB), 16-1 Jersey Lady (FR)

Race Summary: NOTNOWLINDA’s opening mark looks perfectly fair so she’s selected to make it 3 from 4 over hurdles on her handicap debut. Ucanaver posted a good second back over hurdles at Southwell in December and is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) 2.UCANAVER 3.COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE)

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