SIXTH RACE 7.30

THE BEHIND BARS LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 212yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb BEHIND BARS LTD have kindly contributed towards the prize money 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 15 entries at £30 - Closed May 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

1 ELMOUNT (IRE) (30) 7 12 1

B g Yeats (IRE) - Maltesse (IRE)

Owner: Mr Bill Hawkins

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: James Hennessy

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings

Form: 536132- D

Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish import who struck at the third time of asking for new connections when making all in 2m Catterick handicap chase in February Didn’t do much wrong when hitting the crossbar at Plumpton (17f, good) last time and should make his presence felt. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101

2 EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (30) 7 11 13

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)

Owner: Mr Simon Hunt

Trainer: David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breeder: Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (5)

Form: 4U/524F-

Sponsor:Winvic Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22) who had yet to be asked for his effort when taking a heavy fall 3 out on third start over fences (and first following a wind op) at Plumpton (17f, good). Needs to raise his game a touch.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99

3 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (23) 6

B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold

Owner: Mr Phill Meaden

Trainer: Robert Walford, Blandford

Breeder: Mr Phill Meaden

11 2

Jockey: Paul O’Brien

Form: 005011- D

Sponsor:Gorcombe Extreme Sports

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his chase debut at the second attempt when winning 6-runner Taunton handicap at the end of March. Followed up at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) and a further 6lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks.

4 MILADYGRACE (GB) (50)

B m Universal (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE)

Owner: Mrs T. R. Kinsey

Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr W. Kinsey

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 88

8 10 13

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Form: U12F12-

Sponsor:FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much over hurdles but has won twice and placed on 3 occasions from 5 completed starts in this sphere. Probably flattered by proximity to the winner when runner-up at Taunton (21.7f, good to soft) last time but drop back in trip/quicker ground here are potentially positive factors. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

5 LETSBE AVENUE (IRE) (62) 8 10 12

B g Lawman (FR) - Aguilas Perla (IRE)

Owner: Mr Christopher John Sprake

Trainer: Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

Jockey: Harry Kimber (3)

Form: 24/1U2P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly off the mark over jumps for new yard in Taunton handicap chase in December, albeit rather fortunate Added to what is best described as a patchy record when pulled up at Fontwell last time, though, and others make more appeal.

6 ARBENNIG (IRE) (233)

B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Ultra Light (FR)

Owner: AWR Consultancy, Stacey, Kirk & Fields

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Robert Hennessy

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

7 10 11

Jockey: Will Featherstone (10)

Form: 2/6146F- D

Sponsor:Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account in 5-runner handicap at Fakenham off 2lb higher last May but safely held both completed starts since, the latest at Plumpton in September (subsequent to which he has had another wind op).

7 ALGHAZAAL (GB) (16)

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Tanfidh

Owner: Mr Bill Bailey

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

6 10 9

Jockey: Kielan Woods

Form: 00/545P-

Sponsor:Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat but has so far failed to land a meaningful blow over hurdles and was pulled up on recent debut in this sphere at Stratford.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 81

8 ESTATE ITALIANA (USA) (18) 6 10 6

B or Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE)

Owner: Team Dunn

Trainer: Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Breeder: Moyglare Stud

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 0U4154- CD

Sponsor:Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Raised his game when getting off the mark over C&D in February but not in the same form since and his overall profile is unconvincing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78

9 BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) (203) 8 10 4

B g Getaway (GER) - Loreley (IRE)

Owner: Blythe Stables LLP

Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill

Jockey: Charlie Todd

Form: 132024- D

Sponsor:Helicentreuk

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened Rules account when landing a 2m Huntingdon handicap chase last summer. Placed on 3 of his 5 subsequent starts and not without each-way hope Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76

10 MAWLOOD (IRE) (345) 7

B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA)

Owner: Ms G. Howell

Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

10 2

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 4540/00-

Sponsor:Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner but failed to progress over fences for Phil Middleton. Well held all 3 starts back hurdling upon joining this yard last spring and opposable returned to the larger obstacles following 11 months off (has undergone a wind op).

11

JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (25)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. Slingsby

Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Breeder: Patrick O’Riordan

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 73

8 10 2

Jockey: Robert Dunne

Form: 50/0/536-

Sponsor:JMCSurfacingContractors,TreehouseSportingColours

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced first 2 starts over fences but too free when failing to make an impact at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) last month.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ELIOS D’OR (FR) 8 11 7 Stan Sheppard 11-2 (Robert Walford) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 10.

Stewards Note:

LETSBE AVENUE: Following its run on 8/3/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

ALGHAZAAL: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer quicker ground.

Betting Forecast:

15-8 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 6-1 Elmount (IRE), 13-2 Miladygrace (GB), 12-1 Estate Italiana (USA), 14-1 Extraordinary Man (FR), Letsbe Avenue (IRE), Begoodtoyourself (IRE), 18-1 Johnny Mac (IRE), 25-1 Arbennig (IRE), 28-1 Alghazaal (GB), 66-1 Mawlood (IRE)

Race Summary:

The hat-trick beckons for FLASH GORCOMBE, who is clearly going the right way over fences and a 6lb rise for his latest success at Wincanton doesn’t look at all prohibitive. Elmount is second choice ahead of Miladygrace.

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