Newton Abbot Racecard - Saturday 2nd September

SATURDAY

2ND SEPTEMBER 2023

2:32PM

Talk Tidy Marketing Novices’ Hurdle Race

SECOND 3:07PM The Racing Partnership Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) 21 THIRD 3:42PM The William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap Chase 22

FOURTH 4:17PM The Neil Evans Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) 26

FIFTH 4:52PM

The Happy Birthday Debbie Moss Handicap Chase (GBB Race) 28

SIXTH 5:27PM The Silver Blaze Wessex Cup Handicap Hurdle Race

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

We would like to thank today’s race sponsors and hope they have a great day with usThe Talk Tidy Marketing, The Racing Partnership, The William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker, The Neil Evans Memorial, The Happy Birthday Debbie Moss, The Silver Blaze Wessex Cup.

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At the heart of this is the creation of a segmented fixture list comprising two clearly defined tiers of fixtures:

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Premier fixtures will be staged in two distinct seasons, programmed on the flat between mid-April and October, and over jumps between November and mid-April. The Premier fixture list will comprise a maximum of two such fixtures on Saturdays, as well as midweek festivals and a number of enhanced Sunday meetings. Premier fixtures will be broadcast on ITV, increasing the number of meetings covered on terrestrial television, subject to contractual discussions. They will have a minimum total prize money offering and include an agreed number of higher-class races. With all races run at a Premier fixture offering prize money above a specified floor, significantly increased minimum values will ensure a boost to race values at these meetings.

There has also been focus on ensuring that racing’s Core fixtures, which comprise the bulk of the fixture list, are supported and strengthened to grow their appeal to customers.

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.

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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Melanie Sheppard

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Hugh Michelmore (Chairman)

Patrick Masterson (Managing Director)

Annette Merchant, George Welch, Philip Hobbs, Sir P A Austin

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OUR NEXT MEETING

MONDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

Despite some winds, we were treated to some sunny weather last Tuesday here at Newton Abbot, the official going as good.

Milton Harris got off to the perfect start as Stepney Causeway came home successful in the hands of Harry Reed. He was last of three on most recent over course and distance and it looks to be the same story in the early parts of the race following a disaster start which was his own making. Helped by the fact they went a steady pace; he found his way into contention and showed a good attitude all the way to the finish to just deny the heavy odds on favourite Valentino Dancer

The Joe And Sophie Finally Got Married Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race turned into a messy affair, with a lot of these caught in interference, but it was the favourite Saddlers Quest who came out successful. Paddy Brennan went agonisingly close to finish runner-up again on Isabelle Bee but 5lb claimer Joe Anderson who just did enough in the finish for Saddlers Quest to follow up on

Uttoxeter win off a 6lb higher mark. She was begging for the line to come to her rescue, and it saved her victory crumbling.

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Maiden Hurdle Race, over the miles and two and furlongs trip, was battled out by the three market leaders who all came to the fore. It was another very close finish as Littel Flour almost made use of her mares’ allowance to steal the show but was just touched off by the three time Flat winner in Germany Wonderful Eagle. He didn’t look like justifying the market support for much of the race, but his hurdling improved throughout, and he finished best of all.

Heather And Jenny Joint

Could be a smart type.

Our feature race on the day was the Andy Hobbs Memorial Handicap Chase in which Joe Tizzard and Brendan Powell teamed up success. The Brocade Racing owned horse, who are best known for their Cheltenham Gold Cup success with Native River, took the race by the scruff of the neck and was bowled out into the lead. Bagheera Ginge contested the lead with the winner, Investment Manager, a few times due to some outstanding leaps, ultimately the seven-year-old galloped on relentlessly to defy a 5lb rise and the 5/2 favourite. Little else got into the race in-behind and it dominant

The Talk Tidy Marketing Handicap Hurdle Race was a nail-biting finish as there was only a length between the first four horses that flashed past the winning post. This was a steadily run race which turned into a sprint for home off the home bend. Clearance came home first and did well to recover his mistake two from home, with Enthused (2nd) Lady Adare (3rd) and Aliomaana (4th) closely following the nine-year-old home.

Our finale saw another Middleham Park runner come home successful as Lelantos scored for the Nicky Henderson stable. Generously priced considering his recent form and leading connections at 8/1, Nico De Boinville pulled out all the stops to make his mount perform under this huge weight and was always doing enough on the run-in. It was an action packed finish yet again as the unlucky runner-up, Saxon Queen, finished just a behind, with Danzini only a neck behind that

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

Alex Govorusa

Avon Racing Limited

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M. F. Harris

Miss J. R. Richards

Miss Lisa Whitham

Miss Philippa Downing

Mr Adrian Richard Ewer

Mr Alan Shinton

Mr Andy Stone

Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Mr Barry Jagger

Mr C. Boultbee-Brooks

Mr C. P. Norbury

Mr D. Charlesworth

Mr D. McCain Jnr

Mr D. Pipe

Mr D. Rees

Mr D. Turner

Mr George Houghton

Mr J Owen

Mr J. Giddings

Mr John P. McManus

Mr L. Attrill

Mr M. Prince

Mr Mark Whitham

Mr Martin Shinton

Mr Max Jenkins

Mr N. D. Whitham

Mr Nicholas G. Richards

Mr Oliver Greenall

Mr P. Connolly

Mr P. D. Purdy

Mr P. J. Hobbs

Mr P. Ponting

Mr Peter Boggis

Mr R Brimage

Mr R H Davies

Mr Richard Garner

Mr Richard Weeks

Mr Roddy Owen

Mr Simon Prout

Mr Stuart Coxon

Mr T. C. O. Gredley

Mr T. S. Palin

Mr W. J. Gredley

Mr W. R. A. Davies

Mrs Anne Davies

Mrs B. McCain

Mrs C. Boultbee-Brooks

Mrs Celia Jane Goaman

Mrs Christine Prout

Mrs Deborah Potter

Mrs Denise E. Smith

Mrs Jenny Perry

Mrs L. Osborne

Mrs Lynne Maclennan

Mrs Lynne Webb

Mrs M. C. Banks

Mrs S. L. Hobbs

Mrs S. Rawlins

Ms A. Tite

Richard D A Hames

S. Pitt

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 2.32

THE TALK TIDY MARKETING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 111 runners, 26%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FATHER OF JAZZ trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 248 miles.

1 FATHER OF JAZZ (GB) (78)200-111

6 11-12

Br B g Kingman - Bark (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlatwinnerforRogerVarianbutdidn’tquitematchexpectationsinatrioofhurdlestartsforDanSkelton.However,firmlyontracksinceswitched totheJamesOwenyard,completingthehat-trickinanAintreehandicaplasttime,andwillprovehardtobeatbackinnovicecompany

2 CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) (41)351-112 CD 5 11-5

Br B m Mahler - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE)

Liam Harrison J

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

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressivehurdlerwhowon3onthebouncebetweenAprilandJune.Milesclearoftherestwhenchasinghome another progressive type at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) and she remains open to improvement.

3 BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (47) 0

Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA118

7 11-2

Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O Mr P. D. Purdy Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B P. D. Purdy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 200/1 and didn’t show much starting out in an 18.5f maiden here in July.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 THRIFTY SCOT (GB) (47) 06

Br B g Cameron Highland (IRE) - Lackofcash

6 11-2

Micheal Nolan J

O Team CH Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr M N Jenkins

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Lady Valerie but no real short-term promise in pair of hurdle outings to make him of significant interest here Likely type for low-grade handicaps in due course.

5 AR EL BEE (FR) (36)55

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Gregoraci (FR)

O Mrs M. C. Banks

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 11-0

Paul O’Brien J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Mr Sylvain Vidal All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenontheFlat(stays1m)forDavidMenuisier.Norealimpactinacoupleofstartsinthissphere to date and will need to take a big step forward if he’s to trouble Father of Jazz and Carrigeen Kampala.

6 TIME TO BURN (IRE) (185)UU003-

Br B m Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Wholesome (USA)

O Mr Richard Weeks and Mrs Denise E Smith

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

David Noonan J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Lech Breeding Ltd Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat who bettered previous hurdles efforts when third of 8 on handicap debut in this sphere at Wincanton (15.2f, good) in March. Absent since and looks vulnerable back in novice company TFRHHIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) 6 11 5 Paddy Brennan 4-9 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

AR EL BEE: Following its run on 28/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung right.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Father of Jazz (GB), 11-8 Carrigeen Kampala (IRE), 20-1 Ar El Bee (FR), 33-1 Time To Burn (IRE), 66-1 Thrifty Scot (GB), 300-1 Bowmans Dream (GB)

FATHER OF JAZZ has clicked over hurdles since a stable switch during the spring, completing the hat-trick in good style at Aintree when last seen in June. He remains open to improvement in this sphere and gets the nod ahead of Carrigeen Kampala, who is also going the right way

PREDICTION: 1.FATHER OF

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TIMEFORM

JAZZ 2.CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) 3.AR EL BEE (FR)

THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £13650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5696, 2nd £2849, 3rd £1424.(Penalty Value £7433.78) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 111 runners, 26%) runs

VALENTINO DANCER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs VALENTINO DANCER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: VALENTINO DANCER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

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1 TIME FLIES BY (IRE) (254) 02//F211-

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - What A Mewsment (IRE)

8 11-10

Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Hugh O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell on his Bangor chase debut last summer but in good form over hurdles subsequently, winning a 19f Fontwell maiden and 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicaphurdle (readily) at the end of2022. First start for 8 months. Probably theway to go

2 VALENTINO DANCER (GB) (11)5/-6P222 C BF 8 11-4

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bertie’s Best Paddy Brennan J

O Richard Hames & Alex Govorusa Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Lanes Stud Farms Ltd M&Dh Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdle winner Runner-up both starts switched to fences this summer, although he did rather give it away over 2m here latterly, looking in control until idling on the run-in and collared in the dying strides.

3 SHOT TOWER (IRE) (79)3330-60

TFRHHHHI BHA122

7 10-5

Br B g Califet (FR) - Bouillabaisse (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T

B Mr Barry Connell

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way on his chase/handicap debut at Worcester in June 24lb out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA85

2022: MORTLACH 7 11 7 Jack Hogan 1-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Valentino Dancer (GB), EVENS Time Flies By (IRE), 66-1 Shot Tower (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

TIME FLIES BY came to grief on his previous attempt over fences but he bolted up over hurdles when last seen at the end of 2022 and he might be worth siding with to account for Valentino Dancer, who might not be one for maximum faith over fences after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory here last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIME FLIES BY (IRE)

2.VALENTINO DANCER 3.SHOT TOWER (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 3.43

THE WILLIAM HILL LEADING RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4027, 2nd £2014, 3rd £1006, 4th £504. (Penalty Value £5255.38)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 111 runners, 26%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE

WEIGHTWATCHER: MR MAFIA won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 5lb to 117.

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

1 CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) (42)2-11114 CD

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

TIMEFORMVIEWVastlyimprovedoverfencesforhisnewyardthisterm,readilycompletinga4-timeratWorcesterinJuly.Forcedtosettleforaminorrolein amuchdeeperhandicapatMarketRasen(21.4f,soft)6weeksagoandthislooksagoodopportunitytoregainthewinningthread.

2 MR MAFIA (IRE) (57)242P4-1 C

14 11-11

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

TIMEFORMVIEWVeterancampaignerwhocapitalisedonsomemercyfromtheassessorwhenmakingawinningreturnfrom8monthsoffatthiscourse (25.8f,good)inJuly,closeddownonlylateon.Only2lbhighernowbuthe’llneedtopulloutmoreifhe’stofollowuphere

3 RESERVE TANK (IRE) (4) P400-15 D

TFRHHHHI BHA117

9 11-5

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mr L. Dunne

TIMEFORMVIEWRepresentsanin-formyardandtookadvantageoftumblingmarktorecordfirstsuccesssince2019/20campaignatMarketRasen(19f)inJune. However,hewastailed-offlastatWorcester(23f,goodtosoft)4daysagoandcan’tbeviewedasareliablebettingproposition.

TFRHHHII BHA111

4 DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) (11)FP-0614 CD 8 10-12

Br B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Christopher McKeever Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformfromoutofthebluewithcheekpiecesrefittedwhenscoringoverC&DinJulybutwaswellheldreturningtothistrack (good)3weekslater,leftbehindfromendofbackstraight.Toughtosupportwithmuchconfidenceafterthat.

TFRHHIII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: COAL STOCK (IRE) 7 11 6 Harry Kimber 11-4 (Syd Hosie) 4 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 8-11 Chief Black Robe (IRE), 4-1 Mr Mafia (IRE), 13-2 Reserve Tank (IRE), 7-1 Dan’s Chosen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Just the 4 runners and this represents a good opportunity for CHIEF BLACK ROBE to regain the winning thread back at a track where he enjoyed a couple of wide-margin wins earlier this summer He can get the better of veteran Mr Mafia, who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor here in July and is double the selection’s age. Reserve Tank can fill out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 2.MR

MAFIA (IRE) 3.RESERVE TANK (IRE)

THE NEIL EVANS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £19500

Owners Prize Money 1st £8137, 2nd £4070, 3rd £2034, 4th £1018. (Penalty Value £10619.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (18 wins from 80 runners, 22%) runs PYRAMID PLACE & SONGO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Bowen (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs FRANCKY DU BERLAIS

FANCY THAT: H Fry won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2022. The stable runs GET BACK GET BACK today

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAIUS MARCIUS trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 341 miles.

1 SEBASTOPOL (IRE) (182) 412P1F- 9 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Knockcroghery (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr J. Nicholson Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhoprovedbetterthaneverwhenseeingoffStageStarinaGrade2NewburynoviceinNovember.Departedbeforetheracebegan inearnesttherebackfromabreakinMarchbutwasgoodthirdinthe2022SwintonHurdleonlateststartinthissphereandmeritsrespect

2 CAIUS MARCIUS (IRE) (33)3111-31 CD 12 11-6

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr C P Norbury & Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Sean Gorman Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable veteran who has landed 4 handicap hurdles since October, the latest gained over this C&D when returning from a break at the end of July This is more demanding up 6lb but he’s a player nonetheless.

3 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (7) 5R0-305 CD 10 11-5

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion

TIMEFORM VIEW Eye-catching third in a 21.4f handicap chase at Market Rasen in June and shaped better than the bare result over the same C&D nexttime.However,failedtomakeameaningfulimpactreturnedtothissphereatCartmellasttimeandlooksvulnerable.

4 FIX AT ALL (FR) (42) P11-220

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

7 11-0

Richie McLernon J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW LandedabraceofhuntersatLudlowattheendoflastseasonforMichaelScudamoreandperformedwellonyarddebutwhenrunner-upinaMarketRasen handicapchaseinJune.Notdisgracedtherenexttimebutonatough-lookingmarkforhishurdlesdebutontheseshores(2-6overtimberinFrance).

5 GET BACK GET BACK (IRE) (78) 3/4142-0

8 10-13

Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Bawaakeer (USA) Ben Bromley (5) J

O D Charlesworth & D Turner Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Castlefarm Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped better than usual when resuming with impressive success in 2m Kempton handicap in November and bounced back to a similar levelwhenrunner-upatPlumptoninApril.FailedtothreatenontheFlatlasttime,though,andstaminatoprovebackupintriphere.

6 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (27)44-5131 D

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima

O PP & R Syndicate

6 10-11

Bradley Harris (5) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winnerof2ofhislast3hurdlesstarts, bothover23/4matCartmel, andcreditablethirdoverthisC&Dinbetween. FailedtofireontheFlat recentlybutitwouldbenosurprisewerehetopickupwhereleftoffinthissphereandplayaleadingrole.YardalsosaddlesSongo.

TFRHHHHH BHA121

7 SONGO (IRE) (33)40U4//-11 CD 7 10-10

Br B g Most Improved (IRE) - Sacre Fleur (IRE)

O The Songo Partnership

Harry Cobden J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Sacre Fleur Partnership Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoafairlyusefulperformerontheFlatlastyear,winningthreetimes,andhasleftprevioushurdlesformbehindoflate,landingtheoddsina pairofC&DnoviceeventswithminimumfussunderHarryCobden.Moreonhisplatenowhandicappinginthisspherebuthe’sclearlytalented.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

TFRHHIII BHA129

TFRHHIII BHA124

TFRHHHII BHA123

8 EDISON KENT (IRE) (44) 0/P05-0P 7 10-2

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3) J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a big-field Killarney maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington back in May 2021. Largely struggled since and offered little in 2startsforPaulWebberbutwouldn’tbethefirsttobenefitfromtheswitchtothisyardandhe’sonetonoteinthebetting.

TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: LITTERALE CI (FR) 9 11 6 Miss Aine O’Connor 4-1 (Harry Fry) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

PYRAMID PLACE: Following its run on 6/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Songo (IRE), 5-1 Sebastopol (IRE), 11-2 Caius Marcius (IRE), 6-1 Edison Kent (IRE), 7-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), 10-1 Get Back Get Back (IRE), 16-1 Fix At All (FR), 20-1 Francky du Berlais (FR)

Milton Harris fields strong candidates in PYRAMID PLACE and Songo. The latter will prove popular following back-to-back C&D novice wins and is accorded plenty of respect. However, his jumping will face a sterner test now pitched into handicap company and Pyramid Place, who was at the top of his game in this sphere prior to a low-key run on the Flat, is preferred at the likely prices. In-form veteran Caius Marcius and Sebastopol are others to consider, while Edison Kent is also worth a look.

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FIFTH RACE 4.52

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE MOSS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22500

Owners Prize Money 1st £9389, 2nd £4696, 3rd £2347, 4th £1175. (Penalty Value £12253.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (18 wins from 80 runners, 22%) runs STEPNEY CAUSEWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs BLUEBERRY WINE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUEBERRY WINE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 227 miles.

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

1 EL BORRACHO (IRE) (12)153-241 D 8 12-0

Br Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE) Toby Wynne (5) J

O El Borracho Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Christopher Maye Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable, versatile campaigner who comes here on the back of success in 5-runner handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good) 12 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Another bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA140

2 STEPNEY CAUSEWAY (GB) (11) 2P-2131 CD 6 10-11

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Wake Up Call Harry Reed J

O Middleham Park Racing XCV Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdles winner for Dan Skelton. Opened chase account for present stable at Worcester in June and went in again at over C&D 11 days ago despite being reluctant to race initially Others appeal more. TFRHHHII BHA123

3 BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) (41)14-1124 D 7 10-6

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Buttonhole Rose (IRE)

O Red Rum Racing 2

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Joseph Neville Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who scored at Huntingdon and Aintree in early summer Only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft) 41 days ago but the sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHHI BHA118

4 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (33) 043334 CD 9 10-2

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR)

O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&Dwinner Belowformfourthof8inhandicapchaseatthiscourse(21f,good)33daysago.Backdown in trip after wind op.

TFRHHIII BHA110

5 ROMANOR (GB) (11) 623235 CD 9 10-2

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE)

O Four hens and a cock

Micheal Nolan J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B BBA 2010 Ltd We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner but he came in last of 5 in handicap chase here (21f, good) 11 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed from 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: ROMANOR 8 10

2 Micheal Nolan 3-1 (Seamus Mullins) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Stepney Causeway (GB), 7-4 El Borracho (IRE), 13-2 Blueberry Wine (IRE), 9-1 Romanor (GB), 25-1 Kauto The King (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

EL BORRACHO went with plenty of verve when scoring at Bangor last time and looks weighted to follow up despite taking a 6lb rise for that success. Blueberry Wine is another likeable sort and appeals as the one to give the selection most to do despite fluffing his lines at Stratford.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EL BORRACHO (IRE) 2.BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) 3.STEPNEY CAUSEWAY

SIXTH RACE 5.27

THE SILVER BLAZE WESSEX CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3610, 2nd £1805, 3rd £902, 4th £452.

RACE ANALYSIS

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (21 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs LADY RESET & PEPSIWITHACAP

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (1 win from 15 runners, 7%) runs ESCOBEDO & ROGUE MISSION

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KARANNELLE trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

(Penalty Value £4710.78) COLOURS NO HORSE

1 LADY RESET (GB) (30)1342-54

7 12-0

Br Ch m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Reset City Jack Tudor J

O Mrs Lynne Webb David Pipe, Wellington T

B R. S. Brookhouse W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who got back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago. She can go well again off a 3lb lower mark. TFR

2 GETAWAY TOM (IRE) (12)545-122

Br B g Getaway (GER) - La Scala Diva (IRE)

O Len Attrill and HFT Limited

5 11-13

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B John and Dr Carlos McDowell Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up since sent handicapping, getting off the mark at Uttoxeter before excellent second placings over C&D and at Bangor when his jumping still lacked polish. Player once more.

3 KARANNELLE (IRE) (9) 44343U CD

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA)

TFRHHHHH BHA104

8 11-7

Sean Bowen J

O Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest T

B Mr David Bobbett

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner In good form until unseated rider 3rd in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 9 days ago. Hood back on and needs considering.

4 TURPIN GOLD (GB) (11) 4-04205

TFRHHHII BHA98

7 11-6

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Tamara Brian Hughes J

O The Shinton Family Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B J. B. J. Richards

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in a Stratford novice (16.3f) last September but been rather a mixed bag since, fair fifth of 6 in handicap over C&D 11 days ago. Weighted to go well though if on his A-game.

5 REAMS OF LOVE (GB) (80)136F-0D

Br B g Frankel - Night of Light (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA97

5 11-1

Kielan Woods J

O Mr George Houghton D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time when last of 12 to Vin Rouge in handicap hurdle over C&D 80 days ago (sixth past post but disqualified for weighing in lisght). Needs to bounce back

6

SASSIFIED (IRE) (41)0-64311 CD

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl

TFRHHIII BHA92

5 10-13

Micheal Nolan J

O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B 21st Century Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulonFlatinIrelandforJohnnyMurtaghandprogressivenowoverhourdes,scoringtwicehere this summer, latest over C&D Not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

7 PEPSIWITHACAP (IRE) (11)0-PB034 D 4 10-12

Br B f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Zamid (FR)

David Noonan J

O Jagger Ley Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs J. Norris W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle over C&D 11 days ago. One for the shortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA91

8 GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (36) 55-0413 CD 8 10-11

Br B g Showcasing - Daintily Done Ben Jones J

O B. M. G. Group Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Can give another good account off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA88

9 VIN ROUGE (IRE) (9) 6P-3155 CD

5 10-10

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Adventure Seeker (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June and not disgraced when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 9 days ago. Possibilities off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA87

10 ESCOBEDO (GB) (67)0360-42

5 10-3

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary Harry Cobden J

O The Sophisticates Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still without a victory but he returned to form when runner-up in 2m2f handicap here in June. Not discounted after a break. TFRHHHII BHA80

11 ASCOT DAY (FR) (36)00522/-0

9 10-2

Br Ch g Soave (GER) - Allez Hongkong (GER) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Christophe Jouandou

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-uptwiceinhandicaphurdlesinspring2022butlightlyracedandbelowparsince.Hassomething to prove. TFRHHIII BHA76

12 ROGUE MISSION (IRE) (334) 5U44-

4 10-2

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ascot Lady (IRE) ) J

O Avon Racing Limited Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Pier House Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1 1/4m winner on Flat for Tom Clover but yet to show much in four runs over hurdles career Back from 11 months off with his fitness to prove on his handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: AL ZARAQAAN 5 11 13 Nick Scholfield 17-2 (Archie Watson) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 10.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Sassified (IRE), 9-2 Getaway Tom (IRE), 17-2 Lady Reset (GB), 9-1 Karannelle (IRE), Escobedo (GB), 12-1 Good Impression (GB), 18-1 Turpin Gold (GB), Pepsiwithacap (IRE), 25-1 Vin Rouge (IRE), 28-1 Rogue Mission (IRE), 200-1 Reams of Love (GB), 300-1 Ascot Day (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances but GETAWAY TOM has improved with every run since going into handicap company so edges the vote. Sassified is also going the right way now in this sphere and rates a big threat in his hat-trick bid. C&D winner Karannelle and the handilyweighted Turpin Gold are two others to consider in a competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.GETAWAY TOM (IRE)

2.SASSIFIED (IRE)

3.KARANNELLE (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.32 - THE TALK TIDY MARKETING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. Newton Abbot Races have kindly supporting 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 lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 9 entries at £37. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.07 - THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7433 to the winning horse The second to receive £3424, and the third £1711. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £54 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Newton Abbot Races Limited are kindly contributing towards the prize money for 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 6 entries, 2 at £10 and 4 at £54. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5696; Second £2849; Third £1424. (Penalty Value £7433.78) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.43 - THE WILLIAM HILL LEADING RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5255 to the winning horse The second to receive £2421, the third £1210 and the fourth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races Limited have kindly supporting the prize money for 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries, at £33. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4027; Second £2014; Third £1006; Fourth £504. (Penalty Value £5255.38)

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.17 - THE NEIL EVANS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10619 to the winning horse The second to receive £4892, the third £2445 and the fourth £1224. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150. £75 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Friends and Family of Neil Evans are kindly supporting the prize money for 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 4 at £15 and 9 at £75. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8137; Second £4070; Third £2034; Fourth £1018. (Penalty Value £10619.70)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.52 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE MOSS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12253 to the winning horse The second to receive £5645, the third £2821 and the fourth £1413. for four yrs old and upwards. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting 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 lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 7 entries, 1 at £22 and 6 at £110. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9389; Second £4696; Third £2347; Fourth £1175. (Penalty Value £12253.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.27 - THE SILVER BLAZE WESSEX CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2170, the third £1084 and the fourth £543. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Sherlock Holmes Society of London have kindly contributing 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 lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £23. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3610; Second £1805; Third £902; Fourth £452. (Penalty Value £4710.78)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

2023 FIXTURE LIST

Monday 11 September

Friday 22 September

Monday 2 October

Saturday 21 October