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THE WATCH SKY SPORTS RACING ON SKY 415 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (10 wins from 85 runners, 12%) runs HERONORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs FIRST ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIRST ANGEL trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

NO HORSE

1 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (35)0/324-12 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store, Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank forLaura Morgan but struck at the first time ofasking for the Martin Keighley stable in 17f handicap chase at Stratford in May Creditable second at Southwell since and he’s the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA108

2 FANZIO (FR) (33) 43100-4 D

8 11-9

Br B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Fanzio Partnership Laura Hurley, Tiverton T

B Jean Brest

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton in March but well beaten all 3 starts for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA103

3 TIKKINTHEBOX (IRE) (81)5/5P665- CD

11 11-1

Br B g Tikkanen (USA) - Surfing France (FR) Bryan Carver J

O On A Mission Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B J. F. C. Maxwell Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinlesssincelandingaC&DhandicapinApril2021,anddidn’tshowmuchbackfrom8monthsatWarwick(firstrunfollowingawindop) duringthespring.Still,itwouldbedangeroustocompletelyrulethis11-y-ooutgivenhowfarhe’sdroppedintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 HERONORD (FR) (20)245-325

6 10-10

Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours Adam Wedge J

O Hush Hush Partnership Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen

TIMEFORM VIEW The fact that he has yet to taste success from 22 starts tells a story Conversely, he brings bits and pieces of form to the table that would give him a serious chance, such as his second in a Ffos Las handicap hurdle off this mark last month.

5 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (52) P/PP0-PP

TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 10-8

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Richie McLernon J

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

B Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish hurdles winner who has offered precious little for present connections

Big turnaround needed now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: NO

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

TFRHIIII BHA88

Corresponding Race

Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 First Angel (FR), 11-4 Heronord (FR), 9-2 Tikkinthebox (IRE), 14-1 Fanzio (FR), 33-1 Noah’s Light (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

With doubts surrounding his four rivals for one reason or another, FIRST ANGEL is by far the most solid option. The 7-y-o did the job well when making a winning start for this yard in May and while he couldn’t lay a glove on Captain Ivan at Southwell since, that form was given a boost when the winner followed up next time. Heronord gets the nod for forecast purposes but dual C&D winner Tikkinthebox would be a real threat off this lowly mark granted a return to form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIRST ANGEL (FR) 2.HERONORD (FR) 3.TIKKINTHEBOX (IRE)

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THE FIDDY THORNES BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5279, 2nd £2640, 3rd £1319, 4th £660. (Penalty Value £6889.18)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (15 wins from 73 runners, 21%) runs PYRAMID PLACE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs PYRAMID PLACE

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

1 ERITAGE (FR) (19)FP46P-3 C 9 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Sauves La Reine (FR) Beau Morgan (5) J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mr Guy Vimont Sherbourne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW

UsefulchaserforPaulNichollsbutstruggledforcurrentyardlastseason,includingbackoverhurdles.However,after10monthsoffhe showedheretainshisabilitywhenthirdinhandicaphurdleatWorcester(20f)19daysago.Welltreatedifbuildingonthat.

2 VISION DES FLOS (FR) (50) 2422P-4 10 11-11

Br B g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Freddie Gingell (7) J

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

B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Backoverfences,returnedtowinningwaysatWarwick(20f)inSeptemberandcontinuedingoodheartuntilapooreffortatStratfordin April.After2monthsoff,notdiscreditedrevertedtohurdlingwhenfourthatFontwell(19.2f)inMay.Lurksonadangerousmark.

TFRHHHII BHA122

3 THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (98)1P1023- D 8 11-10

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon7timesinaprolific2021/22campaignandrecordedapairofvictoriesatPlumpton(bothat20.5f)lastseason.Facedcompetitionforthe leadwhenbelow-paratFakenhaminApril,buthe’sdangerousifgettinghisownwayoutinfrontandcouldbethewaytogohere.

TFRHHHHH BHA121

4 SAN GIOVANNI (IRE) (297)03r/110- CD 7 11-6

Br B g Milan - Down By The Sea (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O GDM Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Jerry Russell Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 2 starts last summer, successful in a C&D novice in July However, found it tougher when well held on handicap debutatWorcesterinSeptember Still remainsearlydays, though, ashereturnsfrom10monthsoff(hashadawindop).

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (47)1344-51 D 6 11-5

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Bradley Harris (5) J

O PP & R Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped to his last winning mark, bounced back from a below-par effort when winning 7-runner handicap at Cartmel (22.1f)inMay,suitedbythereturntoaleft-handedtrack.Remainsonaworkablemarkandcangiveanothergoodaccount.

6 BLACKHILLSOFDAKOTA (IRE) (21)2/323P/-P 8 10-8

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Aymara Conor Ring (3) J

O The Profile Partnership 2

B Lynch Bages

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavy defeats both starts over fences for this yard in 2021 and, after a 20-month absence, offered little back over hurdles when pulled up at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: CHAPMANSHYPE (IRE) 8 12 0 Gavin Sheehan 15-2 (Jamie Snowden) 5 ran

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

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note: THIRTYFOURSTITCHES: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse maybe in need of a break.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Pyramid Place (IRE), 4-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), San Giovanni (IRE), 5-1 Eritage (FR), 11-2 Vision des Flos (FR), 40-1 Blackhillsofdakota (IRE) PLAY

A nine-time winner over hurdles, THIRTYFOURSTITCHES could be able to put his favoured front-running tactics to good use in this contest, so he is taken to add to his tally on his return. Pyramid Place got back to winning ways on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Eritage off his career-low mark.

THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4027, 2nd £2014, 3rd £1006, 4th £504.

(Penalty Value £5255.38)

Race Analysis

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (15 wins from 73 runners, 21%) runs CALL ME ROCKY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 12 runners, 50%) runs THE GREY FALCO

WEIGHTWATCHER: JUST THE MAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 7lb to 110. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GREY FALCO trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 144 miles.

NO HORSE

1 THE GREY FALCO (FR) (21)P3P0-U1

Br Gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR)

8 12-0

Lorcan Williams J

O The Roaming Roosters Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mme Magalen Bryant Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form with a bang when winning 5-runner event at Southwell (15.8f good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Had plenty in hand there and should make a bold bid to follow up despite 9lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA116

2 JUST THE MAN (FR) (10)F0-6253

Br Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Yachtclubgenoa (IRE)

7 11-8

Adam Wedge J

O Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Compagnia Generale SRL

K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly returned to form when third in 8-runner handicap over C&D (good) 10 days, going with enthusiasm. Been a while without a win but he holds sound place claims again here.

3 NEVENDON (GB) (20)364P-12

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA110

6 11-6

Nick Scholfield J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding made a winning debut for new connections when taking 6-runner novice selling hurdle at Stratford in May before backingthatupwithadecentsecondatFakenham.ShapedbetterthanbareresultonFlatlasttimeandhe’snotdiscounted.

4 CALL ME ROCKY (IRE) (13)4605-31

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Callmeakhab (IRE)

O Mr N Plumb and Avon Racing Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA108

6 11-3

Bradley Harris (5) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Tally-Ho Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the sixteenth attempt when making a winning debut in an 8-runner Stratford novice (16.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Potentially well treated on the pick of his Irish form.

5 CLEARANCE (GB) (20)42P-451 CD

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Four Miracles

O Racing For A Cause

TFRHHHII BHA105

9 11-2

Harry Cobden J

Michael Blake, Trowbridge T

B Richard W. Farleigh Sb Racehorse Rehoming S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner here, including when capitalising on a reduced mark in ready fashion over C&D 20 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again from 4lb higher mark.

6 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (31)P311-23

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR)

O Mike & Maggie Horton

TFRHHHHI BHA104

6 11-1

David Prichard (5) J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs Hylda Mills Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, scoring twice at Taunton in April. Held form well in defeat since, only beaten narrowly when third at Fontwell (17.7f, good, 5/1) 31 days ago, and he’s a live player again. TFRHHHHI BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 The Grey Falco (FR), 7-2 Clearance (GB), 4-1 Call Me Rocky (IRE), 11-2

Phoenix Risen (GB), 10-1 Just The Man (FR), Nevendon (GB)

A competitive heat, with all six holding sound claims. THE GREY FALCO tanked along and wasn’t extended to win at Southwell last time so gets the nod despite a chunky rise in the weights. Phoenix Risen has been a different proposition since cheekpieces were applied and can go well again, as can recent C&D winner Clearance.