FOURTH RACE 4.10

THE BROMFIELD SAND AND GRAVEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for five yrs old and upwards, 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. March 21st. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb BROMFIELD SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY LIMITED 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 The Oakley Park Challenge Cup, presented by the late Other The Rt.Hon. The Earl of Plymouth, to be held by the wining owner until December 31st 2023. LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present appearance money of £500 to the horses placed 6th, 7th & 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Money Code 14 entries at £50 - Closed March 17th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

1 HEAD TO THE STARS (GB) (29) 12

Br g Kayf Tara - Sail By The Stars

Owner: Mrs L Nixon

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: T. F. F. Nixon

12 2

Jockey: Hugh Nugent (3)

Form: 23-6U42 CD

Sponsor:Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has gained all 3 of his chase victories at this venue, and he held every chance prior to a bad mistake at the final fence in January Nothing wrong with latest second over C&D for all he was flattered by proximity to the winner Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

2 LATITUDE (IRE) (34)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE)

Owner: Mrs D. Williams

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Parkville Stud

7 11 8

Jockey: Alex Edwards (3)

Form: 1F6-332 C BF

Sponsor:ADM Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who made the perfect start over hurdles when seeing off a next-time-out scorer at this venue (21.2f) in January 2022. Even better form over fences this term, placed all 3 starts and another bold bid seems assured. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124

3 TIDE TIMES (IRE) (47)

Gr g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)

Owner: The DTTW Partnership

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Grange Stud

9 11 7

Jockey: Charlie Todd

Form: 1-6021P CD

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over C&D last season (including this race) and again hit the target at this venue in a 6-runner handicap (25.6f, soft) in January. Held back by jumping when pulled up in the Edinburgh National a month later. This more his level.

4 CONCETTO (FR) (22)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Lulu Rouge (FR)

Owner: 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Dominique Bressou

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123

6 11 0

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Form: 2P5011 D

Sponsor:Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 hurdles runs but a totally different proposition sent chasing, jumping boldly to score on handicap debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) before following up upped to 23.8f at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Looks up to completing the hat-trick.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 116

5 JOBESGREEN LAD (GB) (25) 8

B g Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. Cornock

Trainer: Tom George, Slad

Breeder: Mrs M. Cornock & Mr R. T. Cornock

10 10

Jockey: Jonathan Burke

Form: 3-P6112 C BF

Sponsor:HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form when landing a brace of handicaps at up to 21f in November and no disgrace in finding only a resurgent rival too strong at Hereford latest Eased 1lb and he can be a factor

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

6 FIRST FIGARO (GER) (355) 13 10 7

Ch g Silvano (GER) - Felina (GER)

Owner: Miss V. M. Williams

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Gestut Hof Ittlingen

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 2/23/112- D

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well back from similar absence last term, winning handicap chases at Doncaster and Leicester (22.7f), forging clear each time Another excellent effort when second from revised mark at Newbury when last seen (would have been closer without a blunder 4 out). Respected on return.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: TIDE TIMES (IRE) 8 10 8 Charlie Todd 15-8 (Ian Williams) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Concetto (FR), 4-1 Latitude (IRE), 6-1 First Figaro (GER), 13-2 Jobesgreen Lad (GB), 9-1 Head To The Stars (GB), 12-1 Tide Times (IRE)

Race Summary:

A sextet to view positively but CONCETTO is a staying handicapper on the up and his revised mark doesn’t look enough to prevent further success Latitude is sure to give it another good go, with the returning veteran First Figaro another to consider

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