FOURTH RACE 3.35

THE WELSH GUARDS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE WELSH GUARDS ASSOCIATION have generously supported the prize fund for this race They will also present a statuette of a Welsh Guardsman to the winning owner 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 give appearance money of £350 to the horses that finish 6th, 7th & 8th in this race 16 entries at £40. - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

1 GERARD MENTOR (FR) (164) 7 12 1

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Trephine du Sulon (FR)

Owner: Garrett, Meacham & Woodhall

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Vincent Le Roy et al

Jockey: Kai Lenihan (7)

Form: 414116- CD

Sponsor:Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice last autumn, including at this track. Poor effort when last seen 5 months ago but no surprise if he’s ready to go here.

2 COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (17)

B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze

Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cool

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Breeder: B. & J. McDonald

5 12 0

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale (10)

Form: 456626- D

Sponsor:Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful from 1lb higher mark last April at Huntingdon and did all he could against a less-exposed rival after 4 months off under this pilot in that corresponding on penultimate outing. Not in same form last time but shouldn’t be dismissed.

3 CHASAMAX (IRE) (20)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Peratus (IRE)

Owner: Julia Mansfield

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Breeder: William Flood

8 12 0

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 2360PP- D

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in this sphere for Nicky Henderson but ended time with that yard on a downer and no positives to draw from what he’s done for this yard

4 SCHERBOBALOB (GB) (21) 5 11 9

Gr or Ro g Cityscape - Cloudy Spirit

Owner: Mrs Norma Harris

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mrs Norma Harris

Jockey: Jay Tidball (7)

Form: 004U15- CD

Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat but better over hurdles, scoring in good style over C&D in April. Shaped as if still in form last time and can’t be ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

5 PATIENT DREAM (FR) (20) 5 11 8

B g Al Kazeem - Parnell’s Dream

Owner: More Turf Racing

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr David Aykroyd & Mme Vimy Aykroyd

Jockey: William Maggs (7)

Form: 250115- CD

Sponsor:Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Clicked in cheekpieces earlier in the year, winning at Market Rasen and Ludlow in February (both under this rider). Effort best excused at Kempton last time and might well resume winning ways

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104

6 HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) (21) 4 11 4

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Beach Frolic

Owner: Mark & Maria Adams

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Highclere Stud Ltd & Floors Farming

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 004021- D

Sponsor:Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and stepped up on previous efforts over hurdles when scoring at Plumpton 3 weeks ago Scope for better still and warrants plenty of respect.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106

7 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (22) 8 11 4

B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR)

Owner: Mrs E. J. Bishop

Trainer: Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Georges Lacombe

Jockey: Connor Brace

Form: 110622- D

Sponsor:NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised when winning in big fields at Taunton and Wincanton around the turn of the year and back to form of late, second at Bangor last time. One to consider.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

8 FIGHT FOR IT (IRE) (20) 5 11 3

B g Camelot - Dorothy B (IRE)

Owner: Mr K. W. Bell

Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Breeder: Marengo,Carhue,Grousbridge & Dermot Ryan

Jockey: Ned Fox (5)

Form: 63/1550- CD

Sponsor:K W Bell Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in Ludlow novice hurdle in May but below form since, including on the Flat. Others appeal more. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 99

9 ZUCAYAN (FR) (22) 6 11 3

B g Lucayan (FR) - John Quatz (FR)

Owner: Mr Ian Slatter

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben

Jockey: Nick Slatter (5)

Form: 35/2133- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and got off the mark over hurdles over C&D almost a year ago Respectable efforts on both subsequent outings and likely to put up a bold showing.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99

10 HIM MALAYA (FR) (62) 4 11 2

B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR)

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 3P3-

Sponsor:Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and just modest form so far over hurdles. Again gave an indication that there’s more in the locker when third in a juvenile at Taunton a couple of months ago and merits plenty of respect if the market speaks in his favour.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: SOFIA’S ROCK (FR) 8 11 7 Harry Skelton 13-8 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7.

Stewards Note: GERARD MENTOR: Following its run on 1/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and hung left.

CHASAMAX: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SCHERBOBALOB: Following its run on 23/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Betting Forecast:

9-2 Patient Dream (FR), 11-2 Gerard Mentor (FR), Highland Frolic (FR), 7-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), Him Malaya (FR), 15-2 Force de Frap (FR), 8-1 Zucayan (FR), 14-1 Scherbobalob (GB), 66-1 Chasamax (IRE), 100-1 Fight For It (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary: PATIENT DREAM has reacted well to cheekpieces and his latest effort is best ignored, so he’s fancied to resume winning ways under a positive ride Most of the others have a chance, with recent Plumpton winner Highland Frolic probably heading the dangers.

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