FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE BOYNE CUP (A 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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Rosemary, Viscountess Boyne has generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB 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 pay £500 appearance money to the horses placed 6th, 7th and 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions Of the Prize Money Code THE BOYNE CUP, presented by Rosemary, Viscountess Boyne,to be held by the winning owner until 31st December 2023 15 entries, 0 at £10 and 15 at £50 - Closed March 28th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

1

ANNSAM (GB) (37)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie

Owner: Mr W. Clifford

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford

8 12 2

Jockey: Adam Wedge

Form: 31-0610 C D

Sponsor:Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who also scored at Kempton in January Ridden too aggressively when seventh of 13 in 3m handicap there 37 days ago Good jumper Worth another chance.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 142

2

BOBHOPEORNOHOPE (IRE) (37) 8 12

B g Westerner - Bandelaro (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Perriss

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Paul Giles

1

Jockey: David Bass

Form: 312-314 CD

Sponsor:Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December Not discredited when fourth of 13 in 3m 3m handicap at Kempton since, especially as he chased a strong pace, so he needs considering. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 141

3 GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (20) 10 11 11

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mrs M. Brophy

Jockey: Daryl Jacob

Form: 0P-04P0 D

Sponsor:Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice at Wetherby last season, including the Rowland Meyrick. Yet to hit top form this term, thirteenth in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham 20 days ago, but this is easier and he now figures on a handylooking mark.

4 LE CAMELEON (GB) (32) 8 11 5

B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Countess Camilla

Owner: The Pretenders & Partner

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: H. Davies & R. Davies

Jockey: David Noonan

Form: 4-1F051 CD

Sponsor:Kendall & Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form from out of the blue in 6-runner handicap chase over C&D 32 days ago, battling well. Can give another good account despite taking a 4lb rise

5

THE WOLF (FR) (20)

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR)

Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Mme Olivia Goupil

9 11 1

Jockey: A. P. Heskin

Form: 20064P D

Sponsor:Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham 20 days ago Visor replaces blinkers now but still needs a couple of these to falter

6

DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) (29)

B g Jet Away - Bella Minna (IRE)

Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: Mrs Patricia A. Byrne

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127

7 10 13

Jockey: Stan Sheppard

Form: 10-2511 D

Sponsor:Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW Is clearly getting the hang of chasing now the cheekpieces have gone on and he bids for a hat-trick after a pair of 2m4f handicap wins at Huntingdon. Up another 4lb but has more to offer over this longer trip Leading claims.

7 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (11)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Thomas Bruton

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 125

9 10 2

Jockey: Daire McConville (7)

Form: P23-0P3 D

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed on final start for David Bridgwater in the spring and has offered little on both starts for present yard, having a wind op before only third of 4 at Sedgefield last time Easy to look elsewhere from 2lb out of the handicap too. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: TIDE TIMES (IRE) 8 10 5 Charlie Todd 5-4 (Ian Williams) 5 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 7.

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Dibble Decker (IRE), 9-2 Annsam (GB), Bobhopeornohope (IRE), 5-1 Le Cameleon (GB), 17-2 The Wolf (FR), 9-1 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 33-1 Captain Tommy (IRE)

Race Summary:

DIBBLE DECKER’s form is on an upward curve and Tom Lacey’s low-mileage 7-y-o is taken to complete a hat-trick now he steps up in trip at the chief expense of course-winner Annsam, who is worth another chance having been ridden too aggressively in front when seventh at Kempton last time Good Boy Bobby is another to consider off a reduced mark along with C&D scorer Bobhopeornohope

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