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

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

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

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.