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3 RUNSWICK BAY (GB) (28)1/4P2-06

8 11-9

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Chantal Tom Bellamy J

O Mr James Drummond Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mrs Audrey Goodwin Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Fontwell in May but both subsequent runs have been disappointing, leaving him with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA112

4 HALIFAX (FR) (20)400-216

6 11-9

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

TIMEFORM VIEW GainedadeservedfirstsuccessinhandicapatExeter(2m7f)inFebruaryandconfirmedhisreturntoformwhendoubling histallyinasmall-fieldcontest atFfosLasinJune. Might have foundtheracecomingtoosoonatUttoxetersince. TFRHHHII BHA112

5 TULIN (GB) (41)5/5336-3

6 11-7

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Talawat Rex Dingle J

O Elite Racing 001 Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at best for Paul Nicholls and took a step back in right direction when third at Ffos Las on debut for current stable. Worthy of respect in first-time blinkers.

6 PINK EYED PEDRO (GB) (3)62/05-12

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE)

O Mr David Brace

B Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher

TFRHHHII BHA110

12 11-2

Connor Brace J

David Brace, Bridgend T

Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser who ended a long losing run after a year off in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Travelled best when second to Hunting Percival at Stratford 3 days ago and can go well again.

7 KOMEDY KICKS (IRE) (23)F0-1212

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Komedy (IRE)

O Racehorse Rascals Syndicate

TFRHHHHI BHA105

4 11-2

Harry Cobden J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW FairmaidenontheFlatforJessicaHarringtonandhasmadeapositivestartoverhurdlesforcurrentyard,winning twice. Respectable second of 4 in handicap here last time and should give her running once more. TFRHHHII BHA110

8 THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB) (154)111140- CD6 11-1

Br B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking Gavin Sheehan J

O Barrow Hill Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Barrow Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific last season but signed off with a sub-par run at Chepstow 5 months ago and is likely to need this return. TFRHHIII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: LITTLE JESSTURE (IRE) 6 10 12 Ben Jones 7-2 (Ben Clarke) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8. Stewards Note:

HALIFAX: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

THE HEIGHT OF FAME: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Bashful Boy (IRE), 7-2 Pink Eyed Pedro (GB), 9-2 Komedy Kicks (IRE), 6-1 Tulin (GB), 14-1 Halifax (FR), 20-1 The Height of Fame (GB), 22-1 Runswick Bay (GB)

BASHFUL BOY is handicapped to win in this sphere and has been in excellent form on the Flat lately, so he’s a confident choice ahead of Pink Eyed Pedro, who was second at Stratford earlier in the week

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THE WILLIAM HILL LEADING RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (21 wins from 153 runners, 14%) runs D’JANGO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs DANNY WHIZZBANG

WEIGHTWATCHER: MR MAFIA won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 7lb to 115.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR MAFIA trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

1 MR MAFIA (IRE) (241)P242P4- CD

Br B g Zerpour (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Peter Boggis Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Ivan Hamilton Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasbeengivenachancebythehandicapper(now7lblowerthanforhisLudlowsuccesslastspring),butthisveteran ran no sort of a race at Huntingdon when last seen in November and now has something to prove. TFR

2 DANNY WHIZZBANG (IRE) (45)633PP-F D 10 11-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lakil Princess (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Danny whizzbang partnership

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Minch Bloodstock Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a struggle since he last got his head in front at Huntingdon in April 2022 and has failed to complete on each of his last 3starts(alloverhurdles).However,resumesinthissphereonapotentiallyhandymarkandwithhisyardinfineform

TFRHHHHH BHA113

3 INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (30)55P1-52 C 7 11-9

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR)

Brendan Powell J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who opened his chase account at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) in April. Creditable second over this C&D in first-time blinkers (retained)lasttimebutmadehardworkofthingsandbynomeanscertaintobackthateffortup.Hasundergoneawindop.

TFRHHHII BHA110

4 D’JANGO (FR) (36) P30-0P2 10 11-4

Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) Jack Tudor J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won3timesduringbusy2022/23campaign,withhislatestsuccessatLingfieldinFebruary Moremissthanhitsincebuthedidn’t runbadlyinthisheadgearcombinationwhensecondinasmall-fieldMarketRasenhandicap(27.6f,good)lasttime.

5

TFRHHHII BHA105

O’FAOLAINS LAD (IRE) (46)11/UPP-3 CD 9 10-2

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - O’Faolains Fancy (IRE) Dylan Kitts (7) J

O Mr K. A. Lloyd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B Pius Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Managed to complete for the first time since returning from a lengthy absence when third of 11 at Ffos Las (23.8f, good tofirm)inMay,but hewasbeatenafair wayand5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights here.Hasundergone awindop. TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: JONY MAX (IRE) 7 11 7 Jack Tudor 3-1 (Christian Williams) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

MR MAFIA: Following its run on 8/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe late-on.

INVESTMENT MANAGER: Following its run on 7/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Danny Whizzbang (IRE), 11-4 Investment Manager (GB), 7-2 D’Jango (FR), 15-2 Mr Mafia (IRE), 10-1 O’Faolains Lad (IRE)

With the Milton Harris yard going great guns, DANNY WHIZZBANG could be the answer returned to this sphere on an attractive mark and with Harry Cobden up. Given his somewhat in-and-out profile, it remains to be seen if Investment Manager will be able to back up his latest C&D effort, but he is nevertheless feared most ahead of D’Jango.

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THE SKY SPORTS RACING ON SKY 415 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Bowen (13 wins from 50 runners, 26%) runs OLIVERS TRAVELS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs SANGIOVESE LONGEST TRAVELLER: OLIVERS TRAVELS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

1 OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) (16)

Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE)

O K I T partnership Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

B Mrs Mary Roche

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and, well backed, went one better switched to a bumper at Worcester (2m) 16 days ago. Looks up to defying a penalty.

2 MAILLOT VERT (GB) (23)2

4 10-10

Br B g Dunaden (FR) - Santoria (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Exors of the Late Mr C. J. Leech Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dunaden gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including ungenuine but smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser Up And Go, stayed 23f, andfairhurdlerMaillotBlanc.Showedsomeabilitywhensecondin6-runnerC&Deventondebut23daysagoandmaydobetter.

3 MONOCULAR (GB) (-)

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4 10-10

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Blackwater Bay (IRE) Beau Morgan (7) J

O Mr Michael Davies and Partner Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW £9,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Carrig Cathal, stays 23f. Dam (h97) 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/2m).

4 SANGIOVESE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-10

Br B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl Jamie Moore J

O Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr C. E. Stedman

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Abingworth. Dam (h135) 2m-21f hurdle winner.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: LOCK OUT (IRE) 5 11 2 Tom Scudamore 5-4 (David Pipe) 9 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Olivers Travels (IRE), 3-1 Maillot Vert (GB), 4-1 Sangiovese (GB), 14-1 Monocular (GB)

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OLIVERS TRAVELS opened his Rules account at the first attempt in ready fashion at Worcester 16 days ago and looks up to defying a penalty in a race of this nature on that evidence. Maillot Vert showed some ability on his C&D debut and is fancied to give the selection most to do, though a market move for newcomer Sangiovese would be noteworthy

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) 2.MAILLOT VERT 3.SANGIOVESE