SECOND RACE 3.00

THE MARK WIGGIN ESTATE AGENTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards

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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb MARK WIGGIN (ESTATE AGENTS) have generously supported the prize fund for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and 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 give appearance money of £350 to the horses hat finish 6th 7th and 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Money Code 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 2lb No Horse Age st lb

1 CHARLES RITZ

B g Milan - Miss Ballantyne

Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

Trainer: Tom George, Slad

Breeder: Trull House Stud Ltd

(GB) (51)

7 12 0

Jockey: Jonathan Burke

Form: 2/15-6 D

Sponsor:H & C Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan gelding who looked a good staying prospect when scoring on debut over hurdles in a Southwell novice (20.4f) in December 2021. Not disgraced on either start since (returned from a year off latest) and looks an interesting chasing debutant.

2 INISHBIGGLE (IRE) (2)

B g Asian Heights - Leahs Joy (IRE)

Owner: You Can Be Sure

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Denis O’Herlihy

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

8 12 0

Jockey: Robert Dunne

Form: 56121-P D

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner of 19.3f Carlisle handicap hurdle in February 2022. First run since and seemed to find a combination of the trip (3m) and absence all too much when pulled up 4 out on chase debut at Wetherby on Tuesday.

3

FIRE DANCER (FR) (54)

B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR)

Owner: Mrs S. Ricci

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Ecurie Maulepaire et al

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

7 11 12

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 0132/-1P CD

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Guillaume Macaire and made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence in C&D handicap chase in January. Pulled up at Cheltenham later in month though so has something to prove Tongue strap on 1st time

4

ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) (33)

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR)

Owner: Ms G. E. Morgan

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

6 11 12

Jockey: Lilly Pinchin (3)

Form: 361410 D

Sponsor:Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Hereford this winter but raised 9lb for latest success and finished well held at Ascot subsequently. Will need to improve for switch to chasing to defy current mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

5 CARTONNE (FR) (22) 6

B g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR)

Owner: Dave & Matt Slater

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: G.A.E.C. Campos

11 5

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form: 2-24011 D

Sponsor:Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been going the wrong way over hurdles but made a successful debut over fences at Musselburgh (2m4f) in February and easily followed up there 22 days ago Up 6lb but still looks the one to beat in hat-trick bid.

6 JAZZ KING (FR) (51)

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Jaragua (FR)

Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113

7

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Form: 22443-P

11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over hurdles last term, making the frame on all 5 outings. However, offered little on Ffos Las return in January and plenty to prove on debut over the larger obstacles.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: MARETTIMO (IRE) 8 10 5 Harry Kimber 11-4 (Bill Turner) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

FIRE DANCER: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

JAZZ KING: Following its run on 31/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

Betting Forecast:

15-8 Cartonne (FR), 2-1 Fire Dancer (FR), 9-1 Charles Ritz (GB), Inishbiggle (IRE), 11-1 Zestful Hope (FR), 16-1 Jazz King (FR)

Race Summary:

CARTONNE hasn’t looked back since sent chasing and is weighted to complete a hat-trick on the back of his latest easy Musselburgh success where he jumped very well. Charles Ritz appeals as the sort to take to fences and is next on the list ahead of Fire Dancer, who is worth another chance for his current yard

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