SECOND RACE 2.10

THE MUSIC ON SUNDAY MEETING MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

Total prize fund £11500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6073 to the winning horse The second to receive £2794, the third £1397 and the fourth £699 for five yrs old and upwards mares only, 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. April 24th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 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 £350 appearance money to the horses placed 6th 7th & 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Money Code 12 entries, 1 at £8 and 11 at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2322; Third £1162; Fourth £581. (Penalty Value £6073.15) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

1

WHATSDASTORY (IRE) (36) 10 12 0

B m Beneficial - Supreme Contender (IRE)

Owner: Plan B

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: Mary Walsh

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 1R6422

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Hereford winner (20.9f) in October and she comes here having run with credit on each of her last 2 starts in small field mares’ handicaps, latterly when second at Market Rasen (21.4f) 5 weeks ago Entitled to be thereabouts again operating from same mark.

2

SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) (16)

Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

7 11 12

Jockey: Richie McLernon

Form: 6P0421 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/3-time hurdle winner and, following a low-key start over fences, she duly capitalised on reduced at Chepstow (19.5f) 16 days ago, first off the bridle but responding well. Remains with handicapping scope on hurdles form and possibilities again.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111

3 FEUILLE DE LUNE (FR) (32) 8 11

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Arcafet (FR)

Owner: The Feuille De Lune Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mr Joel Denis & Mr Michel Bourgneuf

10

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Form: 11-143U D BF

Sponsor:Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Won last 4 starts in points and also made a successful start under Rules in 25f Cheltenham hunter for Kelly Morgan 12 months ago. Fair form at best in defeat so far for present yard, in process of running well when unseating last at Bangor (3m) in March. Does need to settle better, however

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109 (-1)

4 MOON EAGLE (IRE) (32) 6

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Behrama (IRE)

Owner: G1 Racing Club Ltd

Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Breeder: Brendan Keogh

11 1

Jockey: Lee Edwards

Form: 050402

Sponsor:Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and not offered much in trio of starts for present yard, distant second over 3m at Bangor 32 days ago (only other finisher). Eased 5lb subsequently but others arrive with much more compelling claims. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Sainte Doctor (FR), 2-1 Whatsdastory (IRE), 11-4

PLAY SMARTER

Feuille de Lune (FR), 18-1 Moon Eagle (IRE)

Race Summary: SAINTE DOCTOR confirmed the promise of her previous run over fences when opening her account in this sphere at Chepstow 16 days ago and, remaining with handicapping scope on her hurdles form, she could well be up to continuing the good work. Whatsdastory may emerge as the chief threat ahead of Feuille de Lune

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) 2.WHATSDASTORY (IRE) 3.FEUILLE DE LUNE (FR)