Newton Abbot Racecard - Wednesday 31st May

WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY 2023

ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND STAFF , I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO NEWTON ABBOT FOR OUR FIFTH FIXTURE OF THE SEASON.

We would like to thank today’s race sponsors and hope they have a great day with us- Newton Abbot Racecourse on Facebook, Talk Tidy Marketing, William Hill, The Racing Partnership, Download The At The Races App, Totnes and Bridgetown Chase Company, newtonabbotracing.com.

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 two mile five 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.

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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WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE

Inferno Sacree got the day off to a great start for Nigel Hawke and Tom Buckley

The five-year-o it five wins from his last six starts. He’s become known as a gutsy type and once again proved that to be true when keeping on to win by just over three lengths, after doing all of the donkey out in front. Tom Buckley is great value for his 3lb claim and Inferno Sacree is horse rapidly improving through the weights.

It didn’t take Olly Murphy long to get on the scoresheet, as Oakley Dancer took home the spoils in our second race. She made light work of short priced favourite King Of The Lake to win by six lengths after making all, like Inferno Sacree in our first. She had previously won at Chepstow in a mares’ only contest but showed she is more than capable of mixing it with the boys. The form of that race had worked out well, with the second and third winning, so all the signs were there for a big run. She looks to be ground versatile and is a useful type for the Murphy stable.

Shortcross Storm sprung an even bigger surprise in the next, obliging at odds of 40/1 for Chris Honour and Bryan Carver

The third horse of the day to benefit

from front running tactics, Shortcross Storm was having his second run since a wind operation and it looked had done His wasn’t without fault and

despite making some mistakes, the experienced eight-year-old continued to find pressure to hold off the challenge of Lady Wilberry

Our feature race of the day was a 0-110 Handicap Chase for five-yearolds and upwards. Two miles five furlongs awaited the seven hopefuls, with Investment Manager for the Tizzard’s being sent off favourite. Despite being prominent throughout, the seven-yearold never really picked up and could only manage a fifth placed finish. The race went to Jeremy Scott’s Petticoat Lucy instead, who unlike our previous winners, had been held up at the rear of the field.

The mare made steady progress before being shaken up three out to take command of the race. She kept on impressively to win by an eventual six ½ lengths.

Caitlin’s Court had struggled in her previous four starts over hurdles, but this was a much-improved win, despite it coming in a slightly fortuitous manner Clongowes looked to have the race in the bag before falling at the last and Per Vino Veritas was keeping on again before being bought down by the former. Thankfully, both horses were up okay and should be back next season.

Young Buck was an emphatic winner for the Nicholls family, with Olive teaming up with father Paul, to win by nine ½ lengths. The ld did have a tendency to jump his right but never really looked like getting pegged back

and only extended the winning margin up the run in. Our finale saw Edmond give Rod Millman his first winner and Bryan Carver a double on the day. It was also our shortest winning margin, with only half a length separating first and second. Edmond had been knocking on the door on her previous starts, so it was great to see her get off the mark and will no doubt improve for a trip once when she goes over hurdles.

TODAY'S OWNERS

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING OWNERS WHO HAVE RUNNERS HERE WITH US TODAY.

Axom

Captain R. C. Wilkin

Dr R. D. P. Newland

Miss E. M. G. Pickard

Miss E. Rogers

Miss Julie Hoskins

Miss Sarah Gwilliam

Mr A. Leach

Mr A. Lees

Mr Alan Baxter

Mr Alexander Gibbons

Mr Andy Stone

Mr Andy Taylor

Mr Anthony Speelman

Mr B. A. Sanderson

Mr Bernardo Manara

Mr Brian Robinson

Mr Brian Verinder

Mr C. Enticott

Mr C. J. Down

Mr C. L. Tizzard

Mr D. G. Staddon

Mr D. Pipe

Mr D. V. Gardner

Mr Dan Downie

Mr Ed Hawkings

Mr F. G. Matthews

Mr G. Kennington

Mr Geoff Nicholas

Mr George Gill

Mr J. Reed

Mr J. Snook

Mr J. T. Phillips

Mr John Christopher Drake

Mr Keiran Burke

Mr Kristian Connors

Mr L. J. Burden

Mr M. Albon

Mr M. Brend

Mr M. C. Pipe

Mr M. Cecil Denning

Mr M. E. Speelman

Mr Mark Glastonbury

Mr Mike Lilley

Mr N. Byrne

Mr P. Holland

Mr R. Cornock

Mr R. E. R. Williams

Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Mr R. S. Hoskins

Mr Robbie Llewellyn

Mr S Bean

Mr Seamus Mullins

Mr Simon Prout

Mr Terry Wheatley

Mr Tony Hill

Mr V. Carter

Mr W. Clifford

Mrs Brenda Russell

Mrs C. Lawrence

Mrs C. M. Wheatley

Mrs C. Williams

Mrs Christine Prout

Mrs D. J. Treneer

Mrs D. Lawton

Mrs H. A. Snook

Mrs H. R. Cross

Mrs Janet Davies

Mrs L. Osborne

Mrs Mary Sanderson

Mrs P. de W. Johnson

Mrs Robert Chugg

Mrs V. Holland

Ms Michelle Harris

Phil Williams

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

Superior Enterprises Ltd

Syd Hosie

West Buckland Bloodstock 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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Bold type shows

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 1.55

THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE ON FACEBOOK MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £9099

Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (26 wins from 104 runners, 25%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA and SCARLETT CLIPPER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA and SCARLETT CLIPPER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARRIGEEN KAMPALA & SCARLETT CLIPPER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

1 CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) (38)13351- CD 5 11-7

Br B m Mahler - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) Liam Harrison (3) J

O National Hunt Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Coursebumperwinnerwhofoundherselfinapoorraceandranoutacomprehensivewinnersecondtimeoutover hurdles after 6 months off at Stratford under this rider, taking strong hold but still drawing clear More to come. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ALLEZ ALLEZ DANCER (GB) (18)5/-0

5 11-0

Br B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Allez Loulou (FR) James Davies J

O Mr C. Enticott Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Ashbrittle Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a point bumper over a year earlier and showed little tried hurdling at Warwick recently

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 AMBUSH ANNIE (IRE) (10)22-04

Br B or Br m Fame And Glory - Ambush Angel (IRE)

6 11-0

Finn Lambert (5) J

O Superior Enterprises Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs Siobhan Darcy

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-upinpairofordinaryIrishpoints.Littleimpactinacoupleofracesoverhurdlesinrecentweeks. Tongue tie goes on.

4 BOLLYWOLLYWOTSIT (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-0

Br B m Bollin Eric - Friends Hope James Best J

O Mr John Christopher Drake Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Mrs Brenda Bowditch

TIMEFORM VIEW Bollin Eric mare. Dam, unplaced sole start over hurdles, 7f (at 2 yrs) 1 1/2m winner on Flat.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (30)30-2

5 11-0

Br B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff Cillin Leonard (5) J

O Mr A. Lees Bill Turner, Sherborne T

B Mr A. F. Lees

TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 8 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. This is tougher

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 JOBESGREEN GIRL (GB) (407)03/- 6 11-0

Br B m Passing Glance - Overnight Fame (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr R. Cornock Tom George, Slad T

B Mr R. T. Cornock HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers early last year when modest third at Worcester (fitted with tongue tie) on second start. Been off for over a year ahead of this switch to hurdles. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.

7 MASKARA (GB) (14) 00-0

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Massannie (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/2 races over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

8 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (34)04U-

5 11-0

Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in a couple of bumpers and got no further than the first flight on recent hurdles debut at Taunton.

9 SCARLETT CLIPPER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-0

Br B m Milan - Crimson Flower (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (7) J

O Blue StaRR Racing FOB Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Oliver Power Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 3-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Simply The Betts and useful hurdler Crimson Ark. Hood on. One to note on debut in very winnable contest.

10 MAIRIS ICON (GB) (14)005-3

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-8

Br B or Br f Sixties Icon - Alder Mairi (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Mr F. G. Matthews Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B F. G. Matthews We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a couple of bumpers but fair bit to like about her 2 efforts over hurdles, running on late in C&D novice a fortnight ago Has races in her TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: GENTLE CONNECTIONS 5 11 5 Mr Tristan Durrell 2-13 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Carrigeen Kampala (IRE), 6-1 Mairis Icon (GB), 15-2 Scarlett Clipper (IRE), 17-2 Ede’iffs Rock (GB), 22-1 Jobesgreen Girl (GB), 25-1 Ambush Annie (IRE), 33-1 Bollywollywotsit (GB), 66-1 Allez Allez Dancer (GB), Ryder’s Rock (GB), 100-1 Maskara (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CARRIGEEN KAMPALA won well at Stratford and has been found another good opportunity under a penalty back at the scene of her bumper victory Scarlett Clipper starts out in a very winnable contest and is one to note. There are races in Mairis Icon also.

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THE TALK TIDY MARKETING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £13650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5696, 2nd £2849, 3rd £1424, 4th £713. (Penalty Value £7433.78)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Mullins (11 wins from 96 runners, 11%) runs TOMMIE BEAU

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Sherwood (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs TREVADA

WEIGHTWATCHER: FORGOT TO ASK won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 5lb to 122.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TREVADA trained by O Sherwood, Upper Lambourn, 134 miles.

1 FORGOT TO ASK (IRE) (30) 1325P-6 D 11 12-0

Br B g Ask - Lady Transcend (IRE) Charlie Deutsch J

O Miss Julie Hoskins Tom George, Slad T

B Patrick Hayes HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner at Stratford (27.5f) off 5lb higher a year ago. Ended 2022 out of form but hinted at a revival after 5 months off when sixth at Kempton 30 days ago and potentially on a good mark if building on that. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (22)56316-6 D

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR)

8 11-12

Micheal Nolan J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoreboard at Plumpton (25.7f) in March but down the field both starts since, albeit not disgraced at Fakenham 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA120

3 BALLINSKER (IRE) (51)4UP321-

8 11-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Brownie Points (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O GG Thoroughbreds XII & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Thomas Maher Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back in form now, resuming winning ways at Chepstow last month. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA119

4 TREVADA (GB) (17)20256-2

7 10-13

Br B g Kayf Tara - Kerada (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Hot To Trot Jumping and Mrs R Chugg Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Rewards 4 Racing Ltd, Searls Land S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper scorer for Nigel Twiston-Davies and similar standard over hurdles for current yard. Decent start over fences when runner-up at Plumpton 17 days ago and stiffer test here should suit. More to come. TFRHHHHH BHA107

5 PREMIUMACCESS (IRE) (45)2U63P4- 8 10-12

Br B g Milan - De Loose Mongoose (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr J. Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B John McDowell Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but at least he quickly put a poor run behind him when fourth at Wincanton and mark continues to ease. TFRHHHII BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: SIZING CUSIMANO 9 12 0 Tom Scudamore 9-4 (Joe Tizzard) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Trevada (GB), 2-1 Ballinsker (IRE), 6-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 8-1 Forgot To Ask (IRE), 12-1 Premiumaccess (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER TREVADA made a promising chase debut when second at Plumpton and is taken to go one better with this stiffer test likely to suit. The in-form Ballinsker is the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.TREVADA

2.BALLINSKER (IRE)

3.FORGOT TO ASK (IRE)

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THE WILLIAM HILL 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.

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Tizzard (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs BALA BROOK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Hosie (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs GREAT SCHEMA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BASFORD trained by J Candlish, Leek, 223 miles.

(Penalty Value £4955.32) COLOURS NO HORSE

1 BALA BROOK (GB) (156)40-

Br B g Getaway (GER) - The Wicked Kipper Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Rowland Crellin Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGetawaygeldingwhoshowedabitwhenaround20lengthsfourthonExeterbumperdebutinDecemberbutfailedtobuildonthatwhendownthe fieldatWincantononBoxingDay Switchestohurdlesaftera5-monthbreak Hasfewerconvictionsthanthemajorityofthese.

2 BASFORD (IRE) (12) 02222-2 BF

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present

6 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B James Gill Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his last 5 starts, the latest in a novice at Aintree 12 days ago. No excuses for him here

3 GETAWAY TOTHE WOOD (IRE) (83)0P- 8 11-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Salty Wind Lady (IRE) James Best J

O Mr Brian Robinson Sarah Robinson, Bridgwater T

B Mrs M. Munnelly

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 hurdles at the start of the spring.

4 GREAT SCHEMA (GB) (152)04411P-

5 11-4

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Presbyterian Nun (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B The Earl Cadogan Steven James Hosie S

TIMEFORM VIEW ShowedjustpoorforminbumpersforGordonElliott.Won2BritishpointsbeforeChristmasbutpulled up on Taunton hurdle debut at the end of December. Off since.

5 RUSSIES DREAM (GB) (7)00/005-6

7 11-4

Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Russie With Love James Davies J

O HOWZAT PARTNERSHIP Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Howzat Partnership Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form over hurdles around 2m, including well held in a low-grade handicap latest. Significantly longer trip needs to spark improvement.

6 VENDANGE (IRE) (34)00/PPP-

TFRHIIII BHA70 (-3)

5 11-4

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Harvest Queen (IRE) David Noonan J

O Two Rivers Racing Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in 6 starts, pulling up back from 11 months off at Taunton last time. First-time cheekpieces need to transform him.

7 BELLA NOCHE (IRE) (39)4P21P4-

TFRHIIII BHA62

5 10-11

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bella Mana Mou (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (10) J

O Mrs L. Osborne Gary Brown, Swindon T

B Bernard Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEW Won only 1 of 8 starts in points but does start out over hurdles in a weak race.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8 ETOILE BRILLANTE (IRE) (198) 0/60- 5 10-11

Br Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Dam Royale (FR) Conor Ring (3) J

O Racehorse Ownership Club

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Michael Fennessy Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW No sign of ability in 3 bumpers. Goes hurdling over a longer trip back from 6 months off/wind op.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 KYLENOE DANCER (GB) (30) 0/0UPP-6 5 10-11

Br Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Kylenoe Fairy (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Ed Hawkings Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

B Bramdean Breeders Partnership Specialist Audio Company Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in bumpers and hasn’t even managed that in 5 attempts over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: GLENGEEVER (IRE) 6 11 4 Rex Dingle 11-10 (Ben Lund) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

GETAWAY TOTHE WOOD: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 1-5 Basford (IRE), 10-1 Bala Brook (GB), 28-1 Bella Noche (IRE), 33-1 Great Schema (GB), 50-1 Kylenoe Dancer (GB), 80-1 Russies Dream (GB), 150-1 Vendange (IRE), Etoile Brillante (IRE), 250-1 Getaway Tothe Wood (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

While BASFORD’s string of runner-up efforts raise doubts about him being one to be taking very short odds about it’s very hard to find an alternative to him in this line-up. If there is one that might shake him up it’s probably Joe Tizzard’s Bala Brook, who showed a bit of promise on the first of 2 bumper starts at the end of 2022.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £775,959 at this racecourse in 2022.

THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

Owners Prize Money 1st £4236, 2nd £2118, 3rd £1059, 4th £530.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (43 wins from 166 runners, 26%) runs IMPREVU DU LARGE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHIEF BLACK ROBE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

(Penalty Value £5527.68) COLOURS NO HORSE

1 SWAPPED (FR) (20)20/266-6 BF 6 12-1

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr A. Speelman & Mr M. Speelman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Luc Monnet Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerinbumperswhodisplayedsignsofpromiseintrioofnovicehurdleslastyear Failedtomakeanyimmediateprogressfollowingwind op/switchtohandicapsatHuntingdon(19.6f)3weeksagobutnotonetowriteoffnowattentionsswitchtochasingwithcheekpiecesenlisted.

2 CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) (9)U6222-1 7 (in 7lb ex) 11-9

Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Noleens Moon (IRE) Mr Tom Broughton (7) J

O Mrs L. Osborne Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Patrick Halligan

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in last 3 starts in points (latest last month) and much improved when opening his account over fences for new yard at Market Rasen (23.8f) 9 days ago. Manner of that success suggests he can do better again.

3 SEYMOUR PROMISE (IRE) (82)P0/2220-

TFRHHHHH BHA88 (+12)

7 11-8

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Loadsapromise (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B R. McCarthy Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offthetrack15monthsbutgivenachancebytheassessorandhighlightedversatilityinfinishing runner-upintrioofhandicaphurdlesfrom2m-31/4m earlierthisyear.WellbelowbestatExeter(23f)inMarchthoughandneedstogetbackontrackonthissecondtryoverfences.

4 IMPREVU DU LARGE (FR) (17) 0006-3

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Emy Chope (FR)

5 10-2

Tom Buckley (3) J

O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Pascal Noue & Dr Jane-Marie Durand Morson Group S

TFRHHHII BHA94

5

MOUNTAIN GREY (IRE) (14)0/5P00-P

Br Gr or Ro g Mount Nelson - Lady Friend

O Mrs P. de W. Johnson & Seamus Mullins

TFRHHHHI BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW More like it when third on handicap hurdle debut at Ludlow (23.8f) 17 days ago. In excellent hands and interesting if strong in betting now sent chasing from such a lowly mark Tongue tie on 1st time.

5 10-2

James Best J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs P. de W. Johnson We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyminorpromise,buthedidtravelcomfortablybeforefadingwhenseventhof10on17.5fExeterchase/handicapdebut last month. However, not in anything like the same form over the extended 25f trip here subsequently TFRHHIII BHA72

6 BROADOAK (GB) (38) 0P324P- 8 10-2

Br B g Kayf Tara - Bird Without Wings (IRE)

O John and Heather Snook

B John & Heather Snook

David Noonan J

Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o who was arguably undone by a late mistake when runner-up at Wincanton (20f) in March. Unable to replicate that either outing since, running poorly from just out ofthe weights at Stratford (19.5f) in April.

TFRHHHII BHA72

7 JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (9)50300-0 6 10-2

Br B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE)

O Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton

B Gretton & J. Hynes

Conor Ring (3) J

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden over hurdles who failed to justify market confidence when seventh on handicap chase debut at Ffos Las (23.8f) 9 days ago. Needs to step up on that if he’s to figure.

TFRHHHII BHA70 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) 6 11 1 Sean Houlihan 5-2 (Tim Dennis) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

Stewards Note:

SEYMOUR PROMISE: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run

Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Chief Black Robe (IRE), 9-2 Imprevu du Large (FR), 11-2 Swapped (FR), 8-1 Seymour Promise (IRE), 18-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), 25-1 Broadoak (GB), 40-1 Mountain Grey (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CHIEF BLACK ROBE showed much-improved form when making a winning yard/chase debut at Market Rasen 9 days ago, cruising clear up the home straight. Wisely turned out under a penalty, a repeat should see him tough to beat. Chase debutants Imprevu du Large and Swapped both represent powerful stables and may emerge as the lead threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 2.IMPREVU DU LARGE (FR) 3.SWAPPED (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

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

Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 149 runners, 13%) runs ITACARE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ITACARE

WEIGHTWATCHER: HUNTING PERCIVAL won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 5lb to 107.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAROOCHI trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 73 miles.

NO HORSE

1 ITACARE (FR) (23)34560-0

Br Gr g Silver Frost (IRE) - Steadfast (FR)

O Somerset Racing

B J. Donnary, M. P. Alerini Donnary et al

6 12-0

David Noonan J

David Pipe, Wellington T

W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored from a 3lb higher mark at Ludlow last spring but seems to have lost the plot, tailed off following a third breathing operation at Worcester (23f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago (said to have lost shoe). Plenty to prove.TFRHHIII BHA107

2 HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (10)4/5362-P 8 12-0

Br B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE)

O The Summer Club

B Lady Cobham

Mr George Hiscock (7) J

Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW PlacedtwiceinpointsafterleavingTomLaceybut,couldhardlyhaveshownanylesssportingafirst-timetonguetiesentchasing atStratford(22.6f,good)10daysago.Thatideaquicklyshelvedandneedstogetbackontrackrevertedtohurdling.

3 BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN (GB) (83)1/0P023-

Br Br g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Cita Verda (FR)

O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner

TFRHHIII BHA107(-7)

6 11-11

Lucy Gardner J

Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Mickley Stud & Mr & Mrs R. A. Green Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSprungasurprisetolandanExeternovicein2021/22andreturnedtoformfromoutofthebluewhenrunner-upatFontwell(21.8f,good)inFebruary. Failedtobackthatupwhenawell-beatenthirdatWincaton(24.7f,soft)nexttimeandreturnsfrom1lbhigherafternearly3monthsoff

4 SHERBORNE (IRE) (22)U/P460-1

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE)

O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas

TFRHHHII BHA104

7 11-7

Freddie Gingell (7) J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs E. A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a breathing operation and that combined with a tongue tie/drop in the weights allowed him to double his tally over hurdles atFfosLas(20f,soft)justover3weeksago.10lbhigherherebuthisridernegatesmostofthatrise,soratesamajorplayer

5 LOVED OUT (IRE) (4)312U0-2 D

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Love Thirty

O Mrs Janet Davies

TFRHHHHH BHA100

6 11-0

Isabel Williams (3) J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Kevin J. Molloy Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ffos Las winner last June and went down only on the nod after 8 months off back there (20f, good) 4 days ago. This a very quick turnaround but not dismissed if in the same mood.

6 MAROOCHI (GB) (188)3221FF- CD

Br B m Presenting - Makadamia

O Whitcombe Racing Club

B Upton Viva Stud

TFRHHHII BHA93 (+2)

6 10-12

Harry Kimber (3) J

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonherfirst5startsof2022/23anddeservedlyopenedheraccountoverC&DinSeptember,thoughhadtosettleforashareofthespoils. Fell2outbackthereamonthlaterandagaintookatumblewhenlastseenatTauntoninNovember.Canfigureifcompleting. TFR

7 KAPITALISTE (FR) (14)2PP00-2 C

Br B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER)

O The Profile Partnership 2

B Wertheimer et Frere

7 10-10

Philip Armson (3) J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran creditably but was no match for a long-exposed veteran at Worcester (20f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, that a fifth placing since back-to-back wins at this track 12 months ago. Claims if building on that here.

TFRHHHII BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: MOURZOUK (IRE) 5 11 6 Charlie Price 11-4 (Tim Vaughan) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Sherborne (IRE), 9-2 Loved Out (IRE), 11-2 Maroochi (GB), 6-1 Bluffmeifyoucan (GB), 10-1 Kapitaliste (FR), 12-1 Itacare (FR), 33-1 Hunting Percival (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The combination of a breathing operation/first-time tongue tie worked wonders for SHERBORNE when he sauntered to victory at Ffos Las just over 3 weeks ago and Joe Tizzard’s charge is fancied to go in again partnered by a conditional for the first time. Maroochi was in good form prior to a couple of tumbles late last year so she’s put forward as the main threat on reappearance, ahead of Kapitaliste.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHERBORNE (IRE) 2.MAROOCHI 3.KAPITALISTE (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £5000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R L Llewellyn (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs NO GETAWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPOIR DE TEILLEE trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 248 miles.

1 ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) (37) PPU121- 11

Br B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR) Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

H Suffolk

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicap chaser on his day and best effort for a while when readily making all in this sphere at Leicester in February Overcame a late blunder when also successful at Kempton readily and another bold bid is assured

2 DILIGENT (FR) (58)2/14523- CD

Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Rapide (FR)

O The Devon Diamond Friends

H Tiverton Foxhounds

10 12-0

Mr Charlie Sprake (7) J

Mary Sanderson, Tiverton T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsixtimesin2021forNigelHawke,fiveoverfences,andaddedanothercouplemoreoverhurdleslastspring. Made a good start for his current yard too and should bounce back from a lesser effort at Ludlow last month

3 NO GETAWAY (IRE) (69)5/P3R/P4-

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Nonnetia (FR)

O Glastonbury, Phillips, Neprous, Williams

H Glamorgan

TFRHHHHI BHA119

10 12-0

Mr Sean Clarke (7) J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best but stopped quickly at Ffos Las on first outing since leaving Dan Skelton (sold for £8000) in February and didn’t show a lot more at Ludlow a month later.

4 TREACYS JIM (IRE) (46)33FP2F-

TFRHHHII BHA118

9 12-0

Br B g Milan - Bridge Hotel Lilly (IRE) NON RUNNER J

O Mrs D. J. Treneer Mrs D. J. Treneer, Buckfastleigh T

H Dartmoor

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

HIIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: STORY OF FRIENDS (FR) 8 11 7 Mr George Hiscock 11-1 (Syd Hosie) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Espoir de Teillee (FR), 15-8 Diligent (FR), 11-2 No Getaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER ESPOIR DE TEILLEE is prone to the odd bad mistake and conceding 8lb to Diligent is no formality but he’s still expected to go in again.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) 2.DILIGENT (FR) 3.NO

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NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

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

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (20 wins from 149 runners, 13%) runs ONLY FOOLS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ONLY FOOLS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HILL STATION trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 160 miles.

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. COLOURS NO HORSE

1 CHARLIE MY BOY (IRE) (13)0/4002-2

Br Gr g Leading Light (IRE) - Theionlady (IRE)

6 12-0

Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr Andy Taylor Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of yard debut effort when creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 13 days ago, clear of rest 5lb rise fair and not taken lightly

2 DAME PRESTIGE (FR) (72) 35P5PP-

Br Bl m Kapgarde (FR) - Prestige Girl (FR)

O S Mullins Racing Club

B Christophe Sorignet & Caroline Favier

6 11-5

Daniel Sansom (3) J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminapairofPerthmaidenhurdleslastsummerforGordonElliottandyettomakeanimpact in 4 starts for current connections.

3 ZORAN (GB) (16)05/440-5

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Filia Regina

O Owners Group 077

TFRHIIII BHA89

6 11-3

Tom Bellamy J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Stanley House Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still amaiden overhurdles andwastookeen(onyarddebut/return)whenfifthof8inhandicapatSouthwell (15.8f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago. May come on from that but percentage call is to look elsewhere.

4 BALLYGOE (IRE) (82) 5350PF-

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Paradise Lily (IRE)

O Paul and Valerie Holland

TFRHHIII BHA87

7 11-3

James Davies J

Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Tommy James Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 11 attempts but was in process of running well (may have been placed) when coming down at Exeter in March. Claims if building on that Tongue strap on first time.

5 SHALOTT (IRE) (382) 20/003/3-

Br B g Camelot - Nasanice (IRE)

O Mr B Manara & Mr N Byrne

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

TFRHHHII BHA87

6 11-1

Isabelle Ryder (10) J

Gary Brown, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 12 months ago. Not seen since, though, and market may prove best guide to claims on return.

6 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (22)05P52-3

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE)

O Vale Racing 1

TFRHHIII BHA85

5 10-13

Isabel Williams (3) J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Ms Margaret Finn Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a couple of Ffos Las handicaps in recent months, latest when creditable third of 10 (15.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Remains low mileage and must enter calculations.

TFRHHHII BHA83

7 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (155) 0/54P0- 6 10-12

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville

Bryan Carver J

O Mrs H. R. Cross Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers or a trio of novice hurdles but may do better now sent handicapping.

TFRHHIII BHA82

8 HILL STATION (FR) (25) F3245-0

4 10-11

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mark Albon & Partner Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Mr John Bryan Robinson Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler for Gary Moore who hasn’t cut much ice on the Flat for current yard and was similar story when switched to this sphere at Uttoxeter latest.

9 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (40)004530-

HHIII BHA89

6 10-6

Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promisingtype.Backfrom6monthsoffwhenrespectableseventhof18inhandicaphurdleatExeter(18.5f,goodtosoft) 40 days ago, travelling strongly Entitled to build on that and is an interesting contender TFRHHHHH BHA76

10 WELLWILLYA (GB) (34) 0/06000-

5 10-2

Br Gr or B g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg Ben Godfrey (3) J

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

B Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in 4 starts over hurdles, including on Taunton handicap debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA72

11 BAY SAM BELLA (GB) (38)P4/P060- 8 10-2

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - With Grace Mr James Jeavons (7) J

O Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Wroughton T

B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 4 starts over hurdles to date. 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA71

12 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (8) 565-5

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 wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 10 on Huntingdon handicap debut (15.8f) last week 2lb out of the weights but not discounted.

13 LADY AMY (GB) (83)56/UP60-

TFRHHHII BHA78 (-2)

6 10-2

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Azione James Best J

O The H J Manners racing club Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Mr Michael Brend

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers for Laura Hurley and no show over hurdles for current yard. Sent handicapping now but claims not helped by being 9lb out of the weights Had wind operation.

14 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (79) 0F40-

TFRHIIII BHA63

6 10-2

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star David Noonan J

O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B D. Boocock

TIMEFORM VIEW ModestonFlatnowadaysandnorealencouragementoverhurdleslastwinter,albeitgivenaveryconsiderate ride when down the field at Taunton last time Best watched from 17lb out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA55

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: KAPITALISTE (FR) 6 10 9 Philip Armson 3-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 11 ran

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

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12, 13, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 13.

Stewards Note:

LADY AMY: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Charlie My Boy (IRE), 13-2 Ballygoe (IRE), Imperial Measure (IRE), 7-1 Testflight (GB), 10-1 Shalott (IRE), 14-1 Zoran (GB), Inspector Lynley (GB), Hill Station (FR), Only Fools (IRE), 50-1 Lady Amy (GB), 66-1 Dame Prestige (FR), 100-1 Galactic Glow (IRE), 150-1 Wellwillya (GB), Bay Sam Bella (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

TESTFLIGHT is still relatively unexposed and shaped really well on his return at Exeter last month. He makes plenty of appeal. Charlie My Boy and Imperial Measure rate the principal dangers.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE ON FACEBOOK MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £45. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE TALK TIDY MARKETING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7433 to the winning horse The second to receive £3424, the third £1711 and the fourth £857. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £65. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5696; Second £2849; Third £1424; Fourth £713. (Penalty Value £7433.78) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL 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. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Newton Abbot Races has very kindly supported 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. 14 entries at £45. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races have kindly contributing towards the prize money of 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. 16 entries at £42. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00- THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race. 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. 15 entries at £45. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th.

Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Or of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Totnes and Bridgetown Steeplechase Company have kindly contributing towards the prize money of 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. 13 entries at £25. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.03 - THE newtonabbotracing.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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 lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 28 entries at £40. - Closed May 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST

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