Newton Abbot Racecard - Saturday 8th April

SATURDAY

8TH APRIL 2023

10 FIRST 1:40PM

The Welcome Back To Newton Abbot Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) 12

SECOND 2:15PM

The follow@willhillracing On Twitter Handicap Chase (Class 5)

THIRD 2:50PM

The cornwallofficefurniture.com Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

FOURTH 3:25PM

The Happy Birthday Andy Hurtley Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20

FIFTH 4:00PM

The Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race)

SIXTH 4:35PM

The Fudge Bassett Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20

SEVENTH 5:10PM

The William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDER’S AND STAFF , I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO NEWTON ABBOT FOR OUR FIRST FIXTURE OF THE SEASON.

We would like to thank today’s race sponsors and hope they have a great day with us - William Hill, Martin Dawes of Cornwallofficefurniture.com, Scott Smith, Sky Sports Racing Sky 415.

Following the end of the season last year, the racecourse has undergone some big changes and improvements aimed at enhancing the customer experience for all racegoers. This includes building a new state of the art cellar to ensure the customers have a better experience at the bars. This cellar connects with the three main bars - the Tribute bar, Paddock bar and Thatcher’s bar We have installed solar panels within the racecourse to help the high energy costs, and created a new canter down for the horses to the 2mile 5 furlong start.

The Racing Industry faces many challenges currently, Summer Jumping is under the microscope as the majority of Trainers and Jockeys want a greater break in the calendar. This will hurt those Summer Jumping racecourses who have changed their business models and others will have to. Other challenges include small fields in races, the cost of transport to get horses to the racecourses, and diesel costs.

Newton Abbot will continue to invest in prize money at all classes during this season.

All my staff have been working hard despite the challenging weather during the past month.

We thank you for attending today’s meeting, your support is very much appreciated.

We wish all Owners and Trainers with a runner here today every success.

Best wishes,

PATRICK MASTERSON MANAGING DIRECTOR

HONORARY PRESIDENTS

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Hugh Michelmore (Chairman)

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George Welch

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WE HOPE THAT YOU ALL HAVE AN ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESSFUL DAY’S RACIN

OUR NEXT MEETING

TUESDAY 18TH APRIL

We were treated to an excellent final meeting in October of last year A lot happened since day in the National Hunt world and we think it best that we cast our minds back six months to get us in the mood for today’s racing.

Harry Fry kicked things off with his very promising novice Gin Coco. The son Cokoriko was an easy winner on hurdles return after he was last seen finishing in a valuable handicap at Punchestown. The loose horse American Sniper tried to make his life difficult up the run in but victory was never really in doubt and he ran home a ready winner He went onto run a nice race behind the very talented I Like To Move It before disappointing a little at Cheltenham, the testing ground may well have blunted his speed and no doubt he will put that run well behind him.

Our second race of the day was another novice event but this time for the chasers. Bells Of Peterboro was well fancied but it went the way of Potters Venture and Harry Kimber. Keiran Burkes’s charge hadn’t shown he was quote up to the level in his previous five runs over fences but was picked up for a cut price deal in May. It proved to be a shrewd purchase and victory never really looked in any

doubt off the back of a 144-day absence. The very talented Umbrigado battled back brave-ly under top take our competitive class handicap. m

Scudamore was all action once he hit the front and despite doing an awful front, he just held on from the late challenge of Valentino. David Pipe’s Umbrigado was winless since March 2021 and the refitting of cheekpieces could well have made the difference on the eight-yearold.

Sailing Grace faced four rivals in a tricky looking Junior National Hunt Novice Hurdle. Him Malaya was well fancied for the Paul Nicholls yard but made a few bad mistakes, which ultimately cost him come the business end. Jupiter Allen took a keen hold in rear but made good progress

after the fifth, he made a mistake two out, which handed the initiative to Sailing Grace. The latter needed no second invitation and kept on well under Ben Godfrey to claim the prize for Anthony Honeyball. Wavering Down travelled strongly into the contest under Rex Dingle and once shaken up went away readily. He had failed to get competitive on his two previous starts over fences and hadn’t been seen since March. Freshness is clearly the key to this horse as he’s won well off a break in the past. Sabrina put in a pleasing per-formance after a 196-day break and went onto win later in the season at Exeter in fine style.

Pic D’Orhy took our feature race for Nicholls and Cobden. The classy seven-year-old was always in and despite lot of weight there was only ever going to be one winner

Kissesforkatie made a nice start to chasing against her more experienced rival and went onto win on her next start at Fontwell. Boothill was a useful hurdler but fences look to be the making of him.

Harry Fry made it two winners on the day with his eight-year-old, who travelled powerfully into the contest before putting the race to bed in better style than the winning margin suggested.

Our finale was taken by the Moore’s and their runner Madaa. The form of his Warwick race wouldn’t have blown you away but he had certainly improved for that run and won with a fair amount of authority.

TODAY'S OWNERS

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING OWNERS

WHO HAVE RUNNERS HERE WITH US TODAY.

Avon Racing Limited

Dr A. D. Rogers

Dr Chris Cowell

Dr Martin Booth

Exors of the Late Mrs K. Hitchins

Henry Pearman

Judith Wilson

Karen Ibberson

Lady Cobham

M. F. Harris

Miss D. Kenealy

Miss Daisy Hitchins

Miss Jane Edgar

Miss Lara Pope

Miss T. Howard

Miss Tor Sturgis

Mr A. D. Smith

Mr A. Howard

Mr A. Lewis

Mr A. Randle

Mr Adam Signy

Mr Alan Jones

Mr B. Nettley

Mr Ben Houghton

Mr Brian Derrick

Mr C. B. Compton

Mr C. Seeney

Mr Charles Vining

Mr Craig Davies

Mr D. Pipe

Mr D. R. Churches

Mr D. V. Gardner

Mr G. C. Vining

Mr G. L. Moore

Mr Garth Broom

Mr George Giles

Mr Guy Dunphy

Mr I. A. Marmion

Mr J. D. Frost

Mr J. D. Shinton

Mr J. Kinsey

Mr J. R. B. Williams

Mr John H. W. Finch

Mr John Stanaway

Mr K. A. Nelmes

Mr K. B. Snook

Mr Kevin Hopgood

Mr L. DI Franco

Mr L. J. Burden

Mr Lee Thomas

Mr Leon Best

Mr M. C. Pipe

Mr Michael Phillips

Mr Michael Baker

Mr Michael Geoghegan

Mr N. A. Johnson

Mr N. Heath

Mr N. Sutton

Mr Neil Goulden

Mr Nick Elliott

Mr O. S. Harris

Mr P. A. Tylor

Mr P. Collins

Mr P. J. Dunkley

Mr P. Tosh

Mr Paul Bowtell

Mr R. E. R. Williams

Mr R. Peake

Mr Richard Hawker

Mr S. Cooper-Reade

Mr S. Tulk

Mr Simon Prout

Mr W. Frewen

Mr Will Simmons

Mrs Anne Broom

Mrs Celia Baker

Mrs Christine Prout

Mrs E. Avery

Mrs G. Collier

Mrs Glenda Giles

Mrs H. E. Shane

Mrs H. Pauling

Mrs J. Peake

Mrs Jane Lewis

Mrs Jane Williams

Mrs M. Snook

Mrs Sarah Faulks

Mrs V. K. Houghton

Ms G. E. Morgan

Ms J. C. Harrison-Lee

Prof. Caroline Tisdall

Sue Hopgood

Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

No. of days since last ran

3 LASER BLAZER (31) 3-31

Br Bg Zafeen (FR) - Sashay

O Calne Engineering Ltd

Previous performances

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Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

6 11-4

Adam Wedge J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Edward J. G. Young SIS S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and off the mark over hurdles in a novice event at Stratford in the summer Has been ticking over on the Flat since and remains open to improvement now handicapping in the sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA133

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 1.40

THE WELCOME BACK TO NEWTON ABBOT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’

Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9099

Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (42 wins from 175 runners, 24%) runs HOLETOWN HERO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs INNESTON

FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs HOLETOWN HERO today LONGEST TRAVELLER: INNESTON trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 184 miles.

(Penalty Value £4955.32) COLOURS NO HORSE

1 HOLETOWN HERO (FR) (56)2-44112 BF

Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Voix du Coeur (FR) Lorcan Williams J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, defying a penalty at the first attempt in a 19f Taunton novice in February RanatleastaswellindefeatattemptingtoconcedeweightallaroundatNewburyjust4dayslaterandlookssuretomakeanotherboldbid

2 INNESTON (FR) (14)1-33122 BF

5 11-9

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) Jamie Moore J

O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Frenchbumperwinner Placedonfirst2hurdlestartsfornewconnectionsbeforeimprovingagaintoedgeoutasimilarlyprogressiveone onhishandicapdebutatSandown.Furtherprogresswhenrunner-upbothoutingssinceandverymuchsetsthestandard.

3 MILLDAM (FR) (24)30-2361

Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR)

5 11-9

James Davies J

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account on the back of a breathing operation/9 weeks off in 9-runner maiden at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago, kept up to work. Ought to be competitive under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA115

FLASHY

4 FLASHY BOY (IRE) (349)PP64-1

6 11-2

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Shining Lights (IRE) Non Runner J

O Mr N. Sutton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Miss Christine Keymer Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

NON-RUNNER

5 HOBSONS BAY (IRE) (19)P-0

Br B g Camelot - Emirates Joy (USA)

O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd

5 11-2

Tom Buckley (3) J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on the level but has made a discouraging start over hurdles

6 WELLWILLYA (GB) (26) 0-060

Br Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr L. J. Burden Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

B Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to show show much and will need to take a big step forward. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 GIULIETTA (IRE) (21) 0-U

Br Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)

6 10-9

Tristan Durrell (5) J

O Mrs Sarah Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to some useful performers in these silks but showed little in a Huntingdon novice hurdle in October 2021 and unseated rider first on Uttoxeter hurdling debut/comeback 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

8

NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT (GB) (53) U0 6 10-9

Br B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue Harriet Tucker (7) J

O Mr Will Simmons Simon Earle, Warminster T

B The C H F Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on completed start over hurdles.

9 CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (9)5P 4 10-8

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr Paul McGrath Plusbac S

HIIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on January’s debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) but looked in need of more of a test Saddle slipped early when pulled up at Taunton 8 weeks later. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (9) 5 4 10-2

Br B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Elwick Stud W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in France who was considerately handled when well held on Taunton hurdle debut 9 days ago. Probably one for handicaps further down the line

HHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 6 11 12 Harry Cobden 4-9 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: CALL ME ARTHUR: Following its run on 30/3/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Inneston (FR), 11-4 Holetown Hero (FR), 9-2 Milldam (FR), 20-1 Call Me Arthur (IRE), 33-1 Only Fools (IRE), 80-1 Giulietta (IRE), 150-1 Hobsons Bay (IRE), 200-1 Nowyouvebinandunit (GB), 250-1 Wellwillya (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

INNESTON shaped really well in a warmly-contested handicap at Newbury 2 weeks ago and, with the timefigure supporting the performance, he’s very much the one to beat. Holetown Hero and Milldam are the obvious threats.

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SECOND RACE 2.15

THE follow@willhillracing ON TWITTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

Owners Prize Money 1st £4236, 2nd £2118, 3rd £1059, 4th £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs ABAYA DU MATHAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs KAP CHIDLEY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAN OF THE NORTH trained by D Roberts, Kenley, 189 miles.

1 KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (20)420532

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR) Alan Johns J

O Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr Fabrice Simon Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fromthefamily ofverysmartchaserHammerslyLakeandhavingshownplentyinpointspromises todobetterover fences judged by his good second at Chepstow (19.4f) 3 weeks ago. Big shout in what looks a weak contest.

2 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (3)250423

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)

7 11-7

Bradley Roberts (7) J

O Mr Michael Phillips & Partner Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Edward Burns

TIMEFORM VIEW OnalonglosingrunbutwentverycloseoverhurdlesatWincantonearlylastmonthandranrespectably over fences there on Wednesday Respected.

3 EUROWORK (FR) (97) P/661-50

TFRHHHII BHA93

9 11-3

Br Bl g Network (GER) - Nandina (FR) Tom Buckley (3) J

O R. J. & Mrs J. A. Peake Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Mr Yves De Soultrait Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in 19.2f Exeter handicap chase in December 2021 but well beaten in 2 runs this season.

4 AFTER THE FOX (GB) (20)0-06555

TFRHHHII BHA89

8 10-11

Br B g Universal (IRE) - Foxglove David Noonan J

O You Can Be Sure Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Chepstow handicap hurdle early last year but hasn’t really fired since, including on recent chase bow there. Stiffer test on this ground should suit.

TFRHHHII BHA83

5 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (2)P43P32 D 11 10-11

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) Mr Gearoid Harney (7) J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kept busy and on a long losing run, but better signs when second at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) under this rider on Thursday Interesting if backing that up.

TFRHHHII BHA83

6 EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE) (184)1034-PP 6 10-10

Br Ch g Ocovango - Matt Wood (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon T

B M. Kinsella Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but yet to show much under Rules, including on chase debut when last seen in October TFRHHIII BHA82

7 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (16)03/50-04 10 10-2

Br B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Lee Edwards J

O Last Day Racing Partnership Dave Roberts, Kenley T

B Peter Storey

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Bangor handicap chase in the mud in January 2021 but looks to retain little ability, tailed off again at Sedgefield a fortnight ago.

TFRHHIII BHA74

8 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (15)13-6533 8 10-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B B. Kavanagh Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate winner at Taunton on chase debut a year ago but hasn’t been able to match that form since Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: SCRUMPY BOY 10 9 7 Harry Kimber 9-2 (Keiran Burke) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: EUROWORK: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the first fence. AFTER THE FOX: Following its run on 19/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Kap Chidley (FR), 5-1 Begin The Luck (IRE), 11-2 After The Fox (GB), 7-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 12-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE), 16-1 Eurowork (FR), 33-1 El Rojo Grande (IRE), 66-1 Man of The North (GB)

KAP CHIDLEY made a very promising start over fences at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and is hard to get away from here with the prospect of more to come. Begin The Luck could be the danger

PLAY SMARTER

THE cornwallofficefurniture.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12150

Owners Prize Money 1st £5070, 2nd £2536, 3rd £1267, 4th £634. (Penalty Value £6616.88)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs

BARRIER PEAKS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs RAMO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PREMIER D’TROICE trained by K Price, Llanigon, 153 miles.

NO HORSE

1 IBERIO (GER) (9)1-22521 C 6 12-0

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Imogen (GER) Micheal Nolan J

O Brocade Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Gestut Etzean Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has improved over hurdles equipped with cheekpieces, winning with any amount in hand in 4-runner Taunton handicap (23.9f) 9 days ago That was a weak race

2 CARLOW FARMER (IRE) (7) P-0PF31 10 11-13

Br B g Stowaway - Supreme Fivestar (IRE) Harry Reed J

O The Carlow Farmer Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Edward Kearney Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWDisplayedmorepositivesignswhenthirdatFontwell(25.7f)onhispenultimatestartanddulyconfirmedasmuchwhengrindingitoutfromthefront atUttoxeter(23.3f,heavy)7daysago,tackledfrom3outandfindingextra.Conditionsfinebutnotsuretobeinsameformhere.

3 PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) (26)043533 CD BF 9 11-9

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon T

B C. Marie, C. Pierre Marie & C. Chalots Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonamuch-reducedmarkwhenlandingaUttoxeterhandicapchase(26f)lastJune.Largelybelowthatlevelthiswinter butbitmorelikeithaving easedagaininweightswhenthirdatTaunton(28.4f)inMarch.Returnstotimbernow.

4 BARRIER PEAKS (FR) (16)311112 BF

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - La Balzane (FR)

O David Pipe Racing Club

TFRHHHII BHA109

7 11-9

Fergus Gillard (3) J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B E.A.R.L. Les Grandes Alouettes W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW7-y-owhoseformhastakenoffsincegoingupintripinhandicapsthisyear,completing4-timerwithgoodbittospareatUttoxeter(20f) inFebruary LatestsecondatChepstowwasanothersolideffortandnosurprisetoseehimfeatureagaindespitecareer-highmark.

5 BOBO MAC (IRE) (27)6-21454 D

Br Gr g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love (IRE)

O C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman

TFRHHHHI BHA109

12 11-8

James Davies J

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Michael G. Daly Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was useful at his best and confirmed he still has plenty to offer when scoring readily at Chepstow (23.6f) in November. Hasn’tbeenabletoreproducethateffortin3subsequentstartsbutconnectionsnowreachforthevisorwhichcouldperkhimup.

6 RAMO (FR) (26)2-43331

6 11-5

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) Ned Fox (7) J

O C B Compton & L Di Franco

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upina4-y-ohurdleonsolestartinFrance(fairform)andgraduallyfoundhisfeetforpresentyard,justifyinggoodsupporttoopen hisaccount(withbitinhand)atPlumpton(25f)inMarch.Rider’sclaimoff-setsriseinweightsandhe’sworthconsideringagain.

7 ITSABOUTIME (IRE) (385)61/0/1/50-

Br Gr g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love (IRE)

O Mr K. A. Nelmes

B Michael G. Daly

TFRHHHHH BHA105

13 10-2

Charlie Price (3) J

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORMVIEWCausedashockwhenmakingawinningreturnfromlengthyabsenceinExeterhandicapbackinspring2021butseenonlytwicesince andhefinishedwellheldbackfrom10monthsoffatFontwell(25.7f)inMarch Noeasytaskonfromoutofweightshere.

TFRHIIII BHA78

TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: MORFEE (IRE) 6 11 10 James Best 2-1 (Seamus Mullins) 5 ran Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7. Stewards Note: ITSABOUTIME: Following its run on 19/3/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Ramo (FR), 10-3 Barrier Peaks (FR), 4-1 Iberio (GER), 11-2 Carlow Farmer (IRE), 8-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), 14-1 Bobo Mac (IRE), 50-1 Itsaboutime (IRE)

RAMO justified good support when opening his account for the Venetia Williams stable at Plumpton 26 days ago, and with potential for better still over staying trips, he earns the vote to follow up. That said, Barrier Peaks has thrived himself in handicaps and is feared, along with top-weight Iberio.

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY HURTLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £14350

Owners Prize Money 1st £5988, 2nd £2995, 3rd £1497, 4th £749

(Penalty Value £7815)

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs ICEO MADRIK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Walford (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs FOXBORO LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNIGHT IN DUBAI trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.

NO HORSE

1 ICEO MADRIK (FR) (25)66UF2P 5 12-0

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunday Madrik (FR)

Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser inFrance forDavid Cottin butheofferedlittleonhis yarddebut when pulled upinUltima at Cheltenham 25 days ago. This is easier but he still has something to prove. TFRHHHII

2 LE LIGERIEN (FR) (14)2-PP111 10 11-10

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Etoile de Loir (FR)

O Mr D. R. Churches

Freddie Gingell (7) J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Gaetan Gilles Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t looked back since having breathing surgery and switching yards this term, cosily completing his hat-trick in 2m Newbury handicap last month. Up another 7lb but veteran is still the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA131

3 KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) (43)35-2024 D 10 11-9

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Bobbies Storm (IRE)

Tristan Durrell (5) J

O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Miss Noreen Hayes Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulhurdler/chaserbuthe’snotprovingtheeasiesttocatchrightthisterm,remotefourthinhandicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Winless since 2019.

4 NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (28)2U-2604

Br B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE)

O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park

TFRHHHII BHA130

8 11-8

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time 2m4f chase winner last term and in good nick this season, fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, soft) 28 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up.

5 FOXBORO (GER) (15) 150561

Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER)

O Lewis Nettley Racing

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TFRHHHHI BHA129

8 11-3

Robert Dunne J

Robert Walford, Blandford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best in 8-runner handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, soft) 15 days ago. He needs to back it up now off a 6lb higher mark.

6 MISTER WATSON (GB) (21)565-31P

Br B g Mawatheeq (USA) - Island Odyssey

TFRHHHII BHA124

9 11-2

Lorcan Williams J

O The JP Girls Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs J. M. Quy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent over hurdles and he followed his 2m4f maiden chase win at Warwick with poor effort at Uttoxeter three weeks ago. Needs to get back on track.

7 FOX PRO (FR) (43) P206-33

TFRHHIII BHA123

8 10-10

Br B g Coastal Path - Devise II (FR) David Noonan J

O Mrs Jane Williams

B E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on comeback third after a long absence when last of 3 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, good) 43 days ago. It’s now sixteen runs since his last win in 2019.

TFRHHIII BHA117

COLOURS

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: SEDDON (IRE) 9 11 6 A P Heskin 5-4 (Harry Whittington) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Le Ligerien (FR), 4-1 Foxboro (GER), 9-2 Nocte Volatus (GB), 13-2 Iceo Madrik (FR), 12-1 Knight In Dubai (IRE), 16-1 Mister Watson (GB), Fox Pro (FR) PLAY SMARTER

LE LIGERIEN has thrived under the tutelage of Joe Tizzard and a 7lb rise for his cosy Newbury success doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from bagging a four-timer here. Nocte Volatus continues to run well and rates a solid place prospect ahead of recent Newbury scorer Foxboro.

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‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9099

Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs HAMMER DAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs WESTERN GENERAL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RED NOTICE & BOB BANK trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 147 miles.

NO HORSE

1 BAMPTON STAR (GB) (42) 0P5

Br B g Kayf Tara - United (GER)

O George and Glenda Giles

B R. B. Holt

6 11-6

Lorcan Williams J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a trio of hurdles outings thus far, going in snatches when fifth of 12 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) latest.

2 BOB BANK (IRE) (19)0600

Br Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Accardi (IRE)

O Daffodil Racing

5 11-6

William Kennedy J

Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B David Russell NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and been a similar story in both attempts over hurdles.

3 HAMMER DAN (IRE) (9)200

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR)

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-6

Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Mr W. Frewen David Pipe, Wellington T

B Gary Adams W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point in February but shown little in either start under Rules, most recently on Taunton hurdles debut 9 days ago. Tried in hood now.

4 KING CONKER (GB) (55)P

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tarabela Robert Dunne J

O Mr Richard Hawker Richard Hawker, Frome T

B Johnny Farrelly

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Dam 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Makes Rules debut here. Pulled up sole start in points and looks one for the longer term.

5

TFRHIIII BHA-

KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (IRE) (6)13-36 C 8 11-6

Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan J

O Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Michael and Fiona O’Connor Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 17f bumper winner who shaped with some encouragement, after 16 months off, when third in novice at Exeter (16.7f,goodtosoft)onhurdlesbowlastmonth.NotinsameformatAscotsincebutit’sstill earlydaysinthissphere.

6 RED NOTICE (IRE) (41)P-P61

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-6

Br Ch g Beat Hollow - For Syl (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mrs M. McDonagh NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW £42,000 3-y-o: first foal: dam little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Ericht and useful bumper winner/fairly usefulhurdler(2mwinner)CelticFolklore.WonfinalstartbetweentheflagsinFebruaryandwarrantsrespectonNHdebutfornewyard. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 TOUT PARIS (FR) (20) 005-2U0

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Parice de La Borie (FR)

O The Isle Of Frogs Partnership

B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

8 11-6

Philip Armson (3) J

Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable second in Exeter novice hurdle on stable debut in February but well beaten on completed start over fences at Chepstow since. Place claims if switch back to smaller obstacles has desired effect. TFRHHHII BHA70

8 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (26)3-242

5 11-6

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandpostedimprovedformwhenrunner-upinTauntonhandicap(16.5f,heavy)lastmonth,pullingclearwithanother unexposedsortwhohaswonagainsince. Returnstomaidencompanyhereandwillbehardtobeat.

9 WHYNOTNOWROY (IRE) (20) 300

TFRHHHHH BHA113

5 11-6

Br Ch g Notnowcato - Midnight Lira Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mr Brian Derrick Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B B. A. Derrick Thorne + Derrick S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a bumper at Wincanton in November but offered nothing in either start over timber, including on yard bow at Chepstow last month.

10 ZUFAL (GB) (711)0-

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-6

Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Easy To Sing Bryony Frost J

O Mr J. D. Frost Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Aunty Ifl A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH bow 23 months ago. Not seen since and can only be watched on yard/hurdles debut here.

TFRHIIII BHA-

11 SWEET SAFFRON (GB) (21)000 6 10-13

Br Br m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Saffron Sean Houlihan J

O Mr P. A. Tylor Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B P. A. Tylor

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of bumpers and failed to beat a rival on hurdles debut at Fontwell last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: HOLERDAY RIDGE (IRE) 7 11 6 William Kennedy 80-1 (Claire Hitch) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: TOUT PARIS: Following its run on 19/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

SWEET SAFFRON: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 8-15 Western General (IRE), 7-1 Red Notice (IRE), 10-1 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 20-1 Bampton Star (GB), Tout Paris (FR), 50-1 King Conker (GB), 66-1 Bob Bank (IRE), Hammer Dan (IRE), Whynotnowroy (IRE), 100-1 Zufal (GB), Sweet Saffron (GB) PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to look past WESTERN GENERAL, who upped his game when second at Taunton last month and likely has more to offer yet. Point-winner Red Notice may prove most dangerous on his NH debut, particularly if the market vibes are strong, whilst Knowwhentoholdem can also make his presence felt.

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SIXTH RACE 4.35

THE FUDGE BASSETT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10076

Owners Prize Money 1st £4205, 2nd £2103, 3rd £1051, 4th £526.

(Penalty Value £5487.39)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs VIA DANTE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs GALOP DU BOSC

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYSANIA trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

Br Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR) Charlie Price (3) J

O The Optimistic Racing Group Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr Emile Ouvry Tote, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1andblinkeredfor1sttimetonguestraponfor1sttime,secondof15inhandicapchaseatChepstow(23.6f,soft) 16 days ago. Well treated and stable has been amongst the winners lately, so makes plenty of appeal.

2 KYM EYRE (IRE) (19)554623

7 11-9

Br B m Mahler - Saddleoncemore (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Mr R. E. R. Williams

B Eric Callanan

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW YettowinaraceofanytypeunderRulesbutthisformerpointwinnerraisedhergamewhenaclearsecondonhersecondstart inthissphereatTauntonlastmonth.Notquiteinsameformnexttimebutcheekpiecescouldperkherup.

3 KINGS KRACKERTARA (GB) (16)400-0P4

Br B m Kayf Tara - Firecracker Lady (IRE)

O J.C.Harrison Lee & T.Howard Partnership

8 10-8

James Davies J

Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Mrs Julia Harrison Lee Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to progress over hurdles but stepped up on previous chasing efforts when fourth at Chepstow 16 days ago. On a dangerous mark and may do better still in this sphere.

4 ENTRE DEUX (FR) (26)PFP2-PP

TFRHHHHI BHA80

9 10-8

Br B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Evitta (FR) Nick Scholfield J

O Mr S. Tulk

B Mme E. Hay, Mr A. Gourama & Mr G. Cherel

Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remainsamaidenand,after11monthsoff,wentwithlittleencouragementwhenpulledupovertimber at Hereford (19.7f) in January Similar story on chasing debut at Plumpton and has plenty to prove.

5 VETONCALL (IRE) (22) P0//3-102

Br B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA80

11 10-4

Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Christopher McKeever

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return from another absence at Fakenham (3m) in November and back to form when runner-up in 4-runner event there last time. Not discounted.

6 DYSANIA (IRE) (23)0-P334P BF

Br B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA76

8 10-4

Jordan Nailor J

O Ms G. E. Morgan Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B E. Campell & D. Flood Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up at Hexham last time. Had previously shown signs of encouragement and he’s not long with this yard.

7 VIA DANTE (IRE) (16)00000F

TFRHHHII BHA76

6 10-4

Br B g Milan - Jessies Delight Philip Armson (3) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Tomas Wafer W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has made little impact in varied events over hurdles. Fell on chase debut at Chepstow last time, so hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA76

8 LAKESIDE LAD (GB) (18)400426

8 10-2

Br B g Alkaased (USA) - Kimmeridge Bay Bradley Harris (7) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs J. M. Bailey We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stopped the slide back over fences when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton on penultimate start but failed to back it up at Plumpton last time Up against it from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: COBRA COMMANDER (IRE) 8 11 0 Niall Houlihan 4-1 (Tom Symonds) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: KINGS KRACKERTARA: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

DYSANIA: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Galop du Bosc (FR), 4-1 Kings Krackertara (GB), 9-2 Kym Eyre (IRE), 13-2 Vetoncall (IRE), 17-2 Dysania (IRE), 10-1 Lakeside Lad (GB), 18-1 Entre Deux (FR), 28-1 Via Dante (IRE) PLAY

GALOP DU BOSC bounced back to form in first-time blinkers and a tongue strap at Chepstow last time and, in quite a weak race, he makes most appeal. Kings Krackertara is an obvious threat if she can build on her latest effort, and first-time cheekpieces look a plus for Kym Eyre.

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THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10076

Owners Prize Money 1st £4205, 2nd £2103, 3rd £1051, 4th £526. (Penalty Value £5487.39)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Mullins (11 wins from 93 runners, 12%) runs LOUDSPEAKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs PRIVATORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD TIME AHEAD trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 187 miles.

1 PRIVATORY (FR) (26)0-60F4P

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA)

O Mrs E Avery & Mr G L Moore

B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

5 12-0

Niall Houlihan (3) J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m winner last term but below par this season, pulled up at Taunton last time. Stable in good form and has become well handicapped, so not ruled out down in grade.

2 TALIMAR PEARL (FR) (29)0-4500

5 11-11

Br Gr g Martaline - Be A Good One (GER) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr D. R. Churches

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on first starts over hurdles but last couple of efforts have been uninspiring Now tongue tied, but others make more appeal.

3 GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) (9)03-6414

TFRHHIII BHA95

9 11-9

Br B g Iffraaj - Good Time Sue (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O G Dunphy, C Seeney, S Cooper-Reade, Best Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Mrs M. Dowdall Blake

TIMEFORM VIEW Lookedbetterthan ever wheneasily winning a12-runnerhandicap hurdle atLingfield(2m) inFebruary Not disgraced since, including on the Flat last time, and makes plenty of appeal in a thin race.

4 TIK TOK (FR) (51)3-060

Br B g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER)

O The Blind Squirrels

TFRHHHHH BHA93

6 11-4

Nick Scholfield J

Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Alain Clavier et al NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be smart and shaped with a little encouragement on his sole start in bumpers. Not given a hard time so far over hurdles and expected to do better now handicapping. Well worth a market check. TFRHHHHI BHA88

5 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (26)3463P6

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE)

O Troika Racing

B Kieran Lennon

5 11-2

Harry Reed J

Brian Barr, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in points and just poor form to date in this sphere, respectable sixth at Taunton last time. Needs to up his game. TFRHHHII BHA86

6 SHAW’S CROSS (IRE) (4)241442 D

Br B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE)

O Mareildar Racing Part 1

11 11-0

William Kennedy J

Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

B Mr N. Davis Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) in January solid efforts in defeat since Likely to be on the premises in a weak affair.

7 PAK ARMY (IRE) (53)00F5P0

Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box

O Troika Racing

B G. Kenny & Michael Nolan

TFRHHHII BHA84

8 10-12

Bradley Roberts (7) J

Brian Barr, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and hasn’t fared any better in a handful of appearances for present yard. Blinkers are back on (also tongue tied for first time over jumps).

TFRHHIII BHA82

8 ZILLION (IRE) (145) /60///06-5

9 10-10

Br B g Zebedee - Redelusion (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Ken Lynch Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact so far over hurdles. Not disgraced on the Flat at Wolverhampton last time but hard to make a case for returning to this sphere.

9 DAANY (IRE) (26)3/5-000P

HHIII BHA80

6 10-8

Br B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Miss D Kenealy and Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 1m winner on Flat Poor form so far over hurdles and was beaten a long way out in a handicap at Taunton last time Others make more appeal.

10 AGENT EMPIRE (GER) (69) 0P0-P5

5 10-3

Br Gr g Sidestep (AUS) - Adalea James Davies J

O Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Gestut Ohlerweiherhof Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

BHA78

11 DEMOTHI (IRE) (12)4U-3P46

TFRHHIII BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulonFlatinGermanybutlightlyracedandhardtoenthuseaboutgivenhiseffortsoverhurdles for current yard.

8 10-2

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Tuscarora (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr P. Tosh and Partner Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Liam Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points but no better than poor form under Rules so far, so needs to up his game.

TFRHHIII BHA72

12 LOUDSPEAKER (GB) (16)0345

4 10-2

Br B g Recorder - Daring Aim Bradley Harris (7) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B The Queen We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and sold from Michael Bell 50,000 gns in July Yet to match that over hurdles and faces a stiff task from out of the weights.

TFRHHIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: MIND HUNTER 4 9 11 Conor Ring 16-1 (Bernard Llewellyn) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 4, 11. Hood worn by No. 5, 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: DAANY: Following its run on 13/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

DEMOTHI: Following its run on 27/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Good Time Ahead (IRE), 6-1 Privatory (FR), 7-1 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 15-2 Tik Tok (FR), 14-1 Agent Empire (GER), 16-1 Daany (IRE), 18-1 Coconut Twist (IRE), 20-1 Zillion (IRE), 22-1 Talimar Pearl (FR), 25-1 Demothi (IRE), 33-1 Pak Army (IRE), 50-1 Loudspeaker (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GOOD TIME AHEAD is in good order and this race lacks depth, so he looks like the most solid proposition. Tik Tok is a likely improver on handicap debut and a return to form from Privatory wouldn’t be a huge surprise given how well his stable has been going lately

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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3.PRIVATORY (FR)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE WELCOME BACK TO NEWTON ABBOT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 23 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE follow@willhillracing ON TWITTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5527 to the winning horse The second to receive £2546, the third £1272 and the fourth £637. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. William Hill Racing are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68)

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Third Race 2.50 - THE cornwallofficefurniture.com

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6616 to the winning horse The second to receive £3048, the third £1523 and the fourth £763. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Martin Dawes of Cornwall Office Furniture will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £500 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5070; Second £2536; Third £1267; Fourth £634. (Penalty Value £6616.88) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY HURTLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7815 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3600, the third £1799 and the fourth £901. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £67 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £67. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5988; Second £2995; Third £1497; Fourth £749. (Penalty Value £7815)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Attheraces have kindly contributed towards the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35- THE FUDGE BASSETT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5487 to the winning horse The second to receive £2528, the third £1263 and the fourth £632. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mrs Bassett and Family are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4205; Second £2103; Third £1051; Fourth £526. (Penalty Value £5487.39)

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Seventh Race 5.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5487 to the winning horse The second to receive £2528, the third £1263 and the fourth £632. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 6th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. William Hill have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4205; Second £2103; Third £1051; Fourth £526. (Penalty Value £5487.39) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST

Tuesday 18 April 2023

Wednesday 10 May 2023

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Tuesday 27 June (EVE) 2023

Friday 7 July 2023

Monday 17 July 2023

Sunday 23 July 2023

Monday 31 July 2023

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Saturday 2 September 2023

Monday 11 September 2023

Friday 22 September 2023

Monday 2 October 2023

Saturday 21 October 2023

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