THIRD RACE 2.40 THE BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4)

about THREE MILES (2m 7f 174yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four 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. April 24th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries, at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb

1 EGBERT (GB) (69)

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

6 12 0

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form: 3-23416 C

Sponsor:Potter Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong at the finish when landing a maiden hurdle at Ludlow over 21.3f in January Low-key handicap debut at Sandown 10 weeks ago but looks well worth a crack at 3m.

2 HARDY FELLA (IRE) (23) 6 11 10

B g Libertarian - Combustible Spirit (IRE)

Owner: Mighty Acorn Stables

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Mr B. Nolan

Jockey: Tom Bellamy

Form: 13-2P22 BF

Sponsor:Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner for Chris Gordon who has found just one too strong on each of his 3 completed starts over hurdles, latest on handicap debut at this track just over 3 weeks ago. Every chance he can go one better here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 114

3 GUIRI (GER) (36) 8 11 9

Ch g Motivator - Guardia (GER)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Stall Ullmann

Jockey: Richie McLernon

Form: 520P06

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland for Jessica Harrington last year but showed nothing in 3 starts for new connections so can only be watched. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 113

4 BALLYCAMUS (IRE) (33) 6 11 9

B g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR)

Owner: Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Thomas James

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 1-35P21 D

Sponsor:Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on handicap debut at Hereford last spring and doubled his tally at Newbury (24.2f, soft) last month, seeming to relish the emphasis on stamina back up in trip. Up 6lb for that success but every chance he will be in the mix again.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

5 WHAT ABOUT TIME (IRE) (121) 9 11 7

Br g Oscar (IRE) - Fennor Rose (IRE)

Owner: What About Time Syndicate

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Mr Michael Dillon

Jockey: Lilly Pinchin (3)

Form: 1/1/50-02 D

Sponsor:Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a successful hurdles debut at Uttoxeter in November 2020 Has only had the 4 starts since, but showed he retains ability when runner-up in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) on Boxing Day. Task is now to build on that effort.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

6 OSCARS FAME (IRE) (647) 9 11 4

B g Fame And Glory - Oscars Joy (IRE)

Owner: C.P.S. Syndicate

Trainer: Bill Turner, Sherborne

Breeder: Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

Jockey: Harry Kimber (3)

Form: 2/24/331-

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark second time up over hurdles in maiden at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to firm) back in July 2021 but not seen since. This outing likely to prove informative as to what ability remains now handicapping.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

7 JIMMY JIMMY (IRE) (59) 8 11 4

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Asturienne

Owner: Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander

Jockey: William Kennedy

Form: P-P0PP4

Sponsor:Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020 but has struggled badly in recent times, making no impression on both outings for his new yard Can only be watched.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108

8

ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (34) 6 10 13

B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA)

Owner: Rocking Horse Racing

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Miss Roisin Carey

Jockey: Richard Patrick

Form: 4-52U05

Sponsor:Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been rather underwhelming in his 2 handicaps to date, fifth of 13 (9/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 34 days ago Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces working the oracle

9 YOUR BAND (GB) (34) 8 10 12

B g Helmet (AUS) - Kampai

Owner: Only Fools Own Horses

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Miss A. J. Rawding & P. M. Crane

Jockey: Alex Edwards

Form: 2352-05

Sponsor:Bowline Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since twice successful at Uttoxeter in 2019 and has offered little on both starts in recent months after 18 months off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

10 ANOTHER MYSTERY (GB) (83) 6 10 2

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Misstree Pitcher

Owner: J and J McAndrew

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks

Jockey: David Noonan

Form: 33-4PP0 D

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who offered little over fences but did go with a bit more purpose back over hurdles in a first-time visor at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) 3 months ago Others look stronger, however Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9, 10

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Ballycamus (IRE), 4-1 Hardy Fella (IRE), 13-2 Oscars Fame (IRE), 17-2 Rockinastorm (IRE), 9-1 Egbert (GB), 12-1 What About Time (IRE), Another Mystery (GB), 33-1 Guiri (GER), Your Band (GB), 100-1 Jimmy Jimmy (IRE)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

A few in with a shout but the vote goes to HARDY FELLA, who was unable to live with Norley (easy winner again over fences since) on handicap debut at this track just over 3 weeks ago but looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles. Ballycamus won well at Newbury last month so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Egbert, who may well relish this step up to 3m.