FIFTH RACE 3.50

THE PHILLIP MATTHEWS MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £7500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £24 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 will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries, 1 at £6 and 15 at £30. - Closed April 20th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) No Horse Age st lb

1

KALPAGA (FR) (20) 6 12 1

B m Kamsin (GER) - Via Carolina (FR)

Owner: ER Newnham and JD Shinton

Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Breeder: Erick Bec de La Motte & E.A.R.L. La Dari

Jockey: Alan Johns

Form: 5-0P301

Sponsor:Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who was backed at big prices when cashing in on a reduced mark at Hereford (19.7f) 19 days ago Did the job easily and though up 11lb, she demands consideration.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

2

PRESENTING BELLE (IRE) (37)

B m Valirann (FR) - Lace Parasol (IRE)

Owner: J and J McAndrew

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Susan Bredin

6 11 13

Jockey: David Noonan

Form: F/-PP2P

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op before finishing second in a 7-runner Huntingdon maiden in February but pulled up on all 3 additional starts under Rules, including on subsequent handicap bow at Southwell. Now tried in a tongue strap.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 99

3 REGAL RENAISSANCE (GB) (23) 5

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR)

Owner: Ludlow Racing Partnership

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh

11 10

Jockey: Miss Alice Stevens (7)

Form: 444616 CD

Sponsor:Perrott Properties Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks awkward and opened her account with a fortunate success in C&D mares’ handicap before Christmas, off bridle long way out and held in second when left in front last. Well held back here following a break/ wind op this month, though, and others look stronger

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

4 MASKED DANCE (FR) (55) 5

Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR)

Owner: Mr Philip Rowley

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes

11 8

Jockey: Alex Edwards

Form: 44360

Sponsor:Adm Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on both starts in bumpers and showed ability on hurdles bow when third of 11 in mares’ maiden at Southwell in November. However, has failed to build on that since and needs to raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut.

5

NOPLACETOBE (IRE) (52)

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Definite Asset (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. E. Truscott & Mr M. Scudamore

Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Breeder: Derwent Dene Farm

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

6 11 5

Jockey: Beau Morgan (7)

Form: 1-34430

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who appeared to be getting her act together in this sphere when third of 11 in a heavy-ground Ffos Las handicap (2 3/4m) on penultimate start. Step in the wrong direction at the same course next time, though, and now has a bit to prove

6

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

TALKINGTHETALK (IRE) (33) 6 11 3

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR)

Owner: Mr Graham Wilson

Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Breeder: Mr Nick Blanchfield

Jockey: Sean Houlihan

Form: 03PP5P

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdling debut form behind when third in a Wexford maiden on final run for Leonard Whitmore last summer but pulled up on 3 of her 4 starts (well beaten on sole completion) since joining present yard Cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 89

7 JIKALA (FR) (33) 4 11 2

B f Berkshire (IRE) - Chakalaboumboum (FR)

Owner: Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben

Jockey: Ned Fox (5)

Form: 44251

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who made it third time lucky for present connections when making all in a Hereford juvenile (16.2f, good to soft) last month. There wasn’t much depth to that race but she at least appears to be going the right way and should be in the mix if coping with this step up in trip Star

8

MRS KINSELLA (IRE) (20) 7 11 1

B m Beat Hollow - Islandbane (IRE)

Owner: Kevin Boothby and John Lynk

Trainer: Ryan Potter, Sellack

Breeder: C. J. Foy

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (5)

Form: 400-003

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard back from a 3-month break at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) and place possibilities here if able to build on that.

9

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

WHENTHEPENNYDROPS (GB) (14) 7 11 0

B m Kayf Tara - Subtilty

Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Whenthep

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

Jockey: Tristan Durrell (5)

Form: 64-005F

Sponsor:Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled in first 2 handicaps but was in the process of leaving those efforts behind when, fitted with first-time cheekpieces, falling 2 out at Southwell (20.4f, soft) a fortnight ago Surely would’ve been placed (at the very least) had she remains on all fours and leading claims off the same mark.

10

PASSING KATE (GB) (20)

B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE)

Owner: Mr David M. Richards

Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Breeder: D. M. Richards

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86

6 10 12

Jockey: Conor Ring (3)

Form: 50064

TIMEFORM VIEW Just glimmers of ability so far and while improvement is possible now pitched into a handicap, it will certainly be needed.

11 EATON LADY (IRE) (163)

B m Presenting - Beluckyagain (IRE)

Owner: Brighton Girls

Trainer: Gary Brown, Swindon

Breeder: Philip Hore

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

7 10 9

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder (10)

Form: 3006P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 17 attempts and whilst she ran better than for a while when third at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft) in November, she’ll need to step up again on that if she’s to figure here.

12 DAMASK (FR) (33)

B f Walzertakt (GER) - Lyric Melody (FR)

Owner: DahlBury Racing and Chapel Stud Ltd

Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland

Breeder: E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 81

4 10 4

Jockey: Ben Poste

Form: 5U5

Sponsor:Simply Stunning Interiors

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked pretty limited in 3 starts in juvenile/maiden company, safely held when fifth behind Jikala at Hereford last time Another who needs to take a step forward now upped in trip for this handicap debut.

13 TARA HAZE (GB) (23)

B m Kayf Tara - Bella Haze

Owner: Mr P. Dando

Trainer: Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

Breeder: Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 86

7 10 3

Jockey: Isabel Williams (3)

Form: 00-500

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks very limited judged on what she’s shown in 2 bumpers and 3 starts over hurdles.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 75

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: ROCK ON RITA (IRE) 6 11 3 Richie McLernon 4-1 (Neil Mulholland) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9.

Stewards Note:

NOPLACETOBE: Following its run on 5/3/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

EATON LADY: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Whenthepennydrops (GB), 5-1 Jikala (FR), 13-2 Kalpaga (FR), 15-2 Mrs Kinsella (IRE),

8-1 Noplacetobe (IRE), 14-1 Regal Renaissance (GB), 16-1 Masked Dance (FR), 20-1 Passing Kate (GB),

22-1 Eaton Lady (IRE), 33-1 Presenting Belle (IRE), 40-1 Damask (FR), 66-1 Talkingthetalk (IRE), 200-1 Tara Haze (GB)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

The most appealing of these is WHENTHEPENNYDROPS, who held every chance when falling at the second-last in a Southwell handicap 2 weeks ago and she will surely go close off the same mark here, provided her confidence hasn’t been dented by that tumble Jikala’s stamina has to be taken on trust but she appears to be on the up judged on her Hereford success and, armed with a handy 4-y-o weight allowance now handicapping, a bold show could be on the way Mrs Kinsella is best of the rest