Newton Abbot Racecard - Monday 2nd October

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MONDAY

2ND OCTOBER 2023

2:15PM

Loze Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

SECOND 2:45PM

Stallion Book Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle race

THIRD 3:15PM Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

FOURTH

FIFTH 4:15PM Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race

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

We would like to thank today’s race sponsors and hope they have a great day with us-. Aubrey Loze Memorial, The Par Inn Cornwall, Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers to Follow, Weatherby’s nhstallions.co.uk, Weatherby’s Stallion Book, Weatherbysshop.co.uk, Weatherby’s Handicap.

As part of British racing’s industry strategy, fundamental changes to how the fixture list will be structured, promoted and presented from 2024 have been agreed.

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

Premier fixtures will provide a more readily identifiable top end of the sport and seek to ensure that racing’s best events are positioned and presented to drive increased customer engagement.

Core fixtures comprise the bulk of the fixture list and aim to produce a consistently competitive product, designed to appeal to racegoers and bettors.

Scheduling will be closely linked to recent changes in betting including growth in the proportion of bets placed via digital platforms, whilst also acknowledging the continued importance of retail bettors to the sport.

It is anticipated that, with improved customer insight, there will be further enhancements in future years and therefore this should be viewed as the beginning of an iterative process.

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.

PATRICK MASTERSON MANAGING DIRECTOR

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SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER

With the September weather kicking in, it proved to be heavy ground last Friday but that not stop some action here.

Our opener was a contest run over two miles and five furlongs which saw just two rivals head down to post. Outlaw Peter was sent off the 1/4 hot favourite in the newtonabbotracing.com Novices’ Chase but he didn’t blow his opposition, Wa Clover out the water as expected. Jumping slightly right throughout, he made all on his chasing bow receiving 3lb from his only rival, making gradual improvements at his fences as the race went on. He eventually scored by half a length and always looked to be doing enough in the finish. This 134 rated hurdler could have a bright future over fences.

It was twice lucky for favourite backers in the Colin Willcocks Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle as Gearoid Harney’s 8lb claim proved too strong on Ben Lilly who was previously 0-10 over hurdles. A race over three miles and two and a half furlongs with 3 hurdles omitted, Ben Lilly put his useful Flat form to full affect and built on his third in the race last year

The six-year-old was always to the fore and albeit stumbling two out and idling in the closing stages, always looked the market seemed to get it spot on

though, as the other joint-favourite Honey I’m Good was two lengths in second.

Dan and Harry Skelton got on the board next as Presenting Nelly landed the Devondale Electrical Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, run over two miles and one furlong. Winning over further at Worcester previously may have had an impact on this result, as she grinded out the finish with the market leader Manimole who will have to take pride in her defeat, albeit being at a short price. The pair finished just a head a part, but it was her abundant stamina that got her the victory here on the tough going and the duo pulled a further 23 lengths

clear of the third finishing Nathan Walker

Our fourth race was another one for the stayers’ lovers, run over three miles and two furlongs, which saw another nail-biting finish. The Racing Partnership Handicap Chase proved a tactical affair, but it didn’t come without drama as this three runner field was very tightly grouped heading from home. Frankie Faulkner looked to have the race at his mercy and is another unfortunate loser on the card, as Isabelle Williams saddle slipped before four out and nearly fell off on the run in. This left the gate wideopen for Harriet Tucker who made all in stronger race than when denied over course and distance last time out to score by a short head and justify her short price.

Nolan added success at Newton Abbott as he rode the Germanbred horse

Wonderful Eagle in our penultimate race, the Devondale Electrical Novices’ Hurdle. A previous winner on testing ground over 1m2f in Germany, he is another on the card who used his strong Flat form to his advantage to come home victorious. Held up in last, he made smooth headway to win a shade cosily in the end by two and a half lengths. Willie Mullin’s first ever runner at Newton Abbot, Alvaniy, proved unsuited by the significant step back up in trip and ground and could only finish last of the 4 who finished at 1/3.

Our finale was the Rob Gilbert 70th Birthday Bash Handicap Hurdle which saw Evan Williams eventually come away with a winner after going agonisingly close previously. Imperial Measure was showed that he was capable of winning a race of this nature when a good fourth in a similar contest over further around here. Well backed on the testing ground that seemed to favour him more than his rivals, the five-year-old tanked into the lead and won well once organised from between the last two hurdles in the of usual companion Adam Wedge.

TODAY'S OWNERS

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING OWNERS

WHO HAVE RUNNERS HERE WITH US TODAY.

Black Knight Racing Club

Border Pointers

Bradley Partnership

Brocade Racing

Chris Giles

Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley

Dave’s Best Mates

David Pipe Racing Club

Foxtrot Racing Fortunate Fred

Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon

Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas

Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest

Imperial Racing Partnership

John White & Anne Underhill

Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum

Maximum Racing & Partner

Mpb Contractors Limited

Mr Adrian Butler

Mr Adrian Hosie

Mr Alan Baxter

Mr Barry Hawkins

Mr Brian Verinder

Mr C. Hazzard

Mr C. L. Tizzard

Mr Dan Skelton

Mr Frank McAleavy

Mr G E Amey & Mr D M Boddy

Mr G. Thompson

Mr M. G. Jones

Mr Mark James

Mr Nick Carter

Mr Noel Nugent

Mr Olly Watt

Mr Paul Drinkwater

Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle

Mr T. Vaughan

Mrs Emma Stewart

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell

Mrs R. J. Skan

Mrs V. James

Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

P Moorhead, H Moorhead & J Collins

R J Gambarini Racing

Racehorse Ownership Club

Simon & Christine Prout

The Box 8 Partnership

The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate

The Second Chance Syndicate

Warmwellcome Partnership

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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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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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

We are delighted to sponsor five great races across a card today.

The first race that we sponsor is the Weatherbys Stallion Book Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle, and the weights areheadedbyVorashann

Vorashann heads the weights in the opening contest of the day.

The seven-year-old was a good winneratFontwelllastterm,besting subsequent London Handicap Hurdle winner Highway One O Two in determined fashion. He has since switched from Gary Moore to Jake Coulson and makes his stable debut here; he has dropped down tohislastwinningmarkandsetsthe standard.

Absolute Ruler was the winner of a Huntingdon maiden hurdle back in May and has been kept busy throughout the summer. Jennie Candlish’sfour-year-old had a spin on the flat when last seen and this unexposedsortmakeshishandicap debutfromafairmarkof105.

Withtheessentialguidetothejumps now released, the Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Hurdle

lookssettobeaninterestingcontest with many of these making their hurdlesdebut.

Jamie Snowden landed the prize here last year and sends RogerPol in search of another success this year. The five-year-old showed plenty of potential in bumpers last term, winning twice, and looks a horse to keep on side now hurdling. ColonelWhizzhadjusttheonestart in a bumper last term, finishing second at Market Rasen in May. He was far too keen that day but does holdplentyofpotential.

Prince Imperial is yet to win over hurdles in four starts but has been kept busy on the flat through the summer months. Rated as high as 96onthelevel,hehasnowswitched toMiltonHarrisandmayhavefound a good opportunity to get off the markoverobstacles.

Fantastikas makes his return in the Weatherbys Handicap Chase and, after being unable to win last term, has now dropped to a real tempting mark. Rated as high as 144 in 2022 following a good win at Lingfield, he has been highly tried since and tests calmer waters here.

Dan Skelton’s Jet Plane burst onto the scene with a wide-margin 24

length victory at Hereford last term and is a big, imposing staying chaser. He struggled up in the weights on subsequent starts but gotbackintothewinners’enclosure last time at Ludlow; this progressive type looks to be back on track if his jumpingholdsup.

Course and distance winner

Ben Lilly heads the weights in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Hurdle and will look to build on his impressive victory here last time. A real strong stayer who will appreciate the testing conditions, he is up 3lbs for that victory, but he did idle out in front that day and was worth more thanthewinningmarginsuggests.

Syd Hosie’s Astroman was back in fourth that day but can get closer to that rival with a 4lb swing in the weightswhentheymeetagain.

Best Mate Dave is not always the mostfluentoverhishurdlesbutwas a good winner at Worcester on his penultimate start and was unlucky not to win again at that course last time,caughtclosehometogodown byjustaneck.

That form has been enhanced with thewinnergoinginagainsince,and he must be a serious player here underTomBellamy.

Astroman can get closer with a pull in the weights.

CoalFire was back in third that day and Peter Bowen’s seven-yearold leaves the impression that the further he goes the better he gets, so can improve with the step up in triphere.

The closing race on the card is the weatherbysshop.co.uk Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle, and it looksarealcompetitivecontestwith thefieldcloselymatchedonform.

Caitlin’s Court was a mightily impressive winner at this course back in May, powering home to an eight-length victory. She appeared to be slightly outpaced back at this track last time and is calling out for thisstepupintripsoisaninteresting contenderunderBryonyFrost.

Baby Sham has had wind surgery afterbeingpulledupatCartmellast time, but it is too late to give up on this mare as if returning to the form ofherwidemarginFontwellsuccess inJune,shecangoclosehere.

Lady Berlais is still a maiden after fivestartsoverhurdlesbuthassince switched to the powerful Skelton yard and is dangerous to write off onstabledebut.

Ben Lilly

FIRST RACE 2.15

THE AUBREY LOZE MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £14650

Owners Prize Money 1st £6113, 2nd £3057, 3rd £1528.

(Penalty Value £7978.38)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (44 wins from 158 runners, 28%) runs ICEO

2m 75y

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOUNT TEMPEST trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.

NO HORSE

1 ICEO (FR) (156) 144/214- D

11-10

Br B g Coastal Path - Rocroi (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced over hurdles but useful form, winning the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March. Trip too far there following month. Of obvious interest on chase bow.

2 TIMEFORATUNE (GB) (276) 0/41241- D 7 11-4

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timeforagin Adam Wedge J

O Border Pointers Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORMVIEW

Smartbumperperformerwholefthurdlesdebuteffortwellbehindwhenmakingallin15-runnerExeternovice.Steadyprogresssince, resumingwinningwaysunderapenaltyatTauntononfinalstartforPaulNichollsinDecember(sold£12,000inJune)

3 MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (175) 615013- D 6 10-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising hurdler who took a big step forward when notching up a second win in 2m Warwick handicap in March. Shaped as if amiss following month and off since. Chase debut. TFRHHHHI BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR.

Hood worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

ICEO: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse didn’t stay the trip.MOUNT TEMPEST: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P.’s: 8-11 Iceo (FR), 10-3 Timeforatune (GB), 7-2 Mount Tempest (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An excellent opportunity for Imperial Cup winner ICEO to make a winning start over fences with Mount Tempest (shaped as if amiss in April) and Timeforatune (sold for only £12,000 from Paul Nicholls in June) arriving with something to prove.

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SECOND RACE 2.45

THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9740

Owners Prize Money 1st £4065, 2nd £2033, 3rd £1016, 4th £508.

(Penalty Value £5304.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (22 wins from 146 runners, 15%) runs KALMA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs FOXEY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: VORASHANN trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 383 miles.

1 VORASHANN (FR) (280) (£6000) 5/31100- D 7 12-0

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Visorama (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) Gearoid Harney (5) J

O Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner forGary Moore in2022, latterly offthis mark atFontwell. However,absent since finished down thefieldin a Kempton handicap on Boxing Day and probably best watched starting out for new connections here.

2 ABSOLUTE RULER (USA) (33) (£6000) 21236 BF4 10-12

Br B g War Front (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Mr Brian Verinder Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Orpendale, Chelston, Wynatt & Westerberg Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairFlatwinnerwhobuiltonhurdlesdebutpromisewhenaccountingfor6rivalsin2mHuntingdonmaidenattheendofMay Disappointingonlateststart inthissphereinJuly,though, andsubsequent spinonthelevelwashardlyencouraging.

TFRHHHII BHA105

3 PEACEFUL SUNDAY (FR) (14) (£6000) 34-2440 7 10-9

Br B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Perdiz (GER) (Tannenkonig (IRE)) Dylan Whelan (5) J

O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Haras Du Taillis & Bernhard Wenger Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish winner who posted his best effor for his current yard when fourth of 8 at Stratford (18.7f, good) on penultimate start. Failed to build on that upped to 23f at Worcester next time and now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA100

4 IDILICO (FR) (16) (£6000) 64040-6 BF 8 10-4

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Ydillique (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Thomasina Eyston (5) J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Wertheimer & Frere Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest success was registered off a 2lb higher mark at Perth last summer Mixed bag since and was well held on recent debut for this yard on the Flat, but he will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 KALMA (GB) (371) (£6000) 01/C5PP- 5 10-3

Br B m Mukhadram - Peters Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Toby Wynne J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr C. Elenor W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerontheFlatandoffmarkoverhurdlesforAlanKingatExeterinApril2022.However,failedtocompleteon3ofhis4starts forthisyardinthesecondhalfoflastyearandfairbittoproveherebackfroma12-monthabsence.

6 SYSTEMIC (GB) (44) (£6000) 25/12-66 6 10-2

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Saskia’s Dream (Oasis Dream) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O P Moorhead, H Moorhead & J Collins

Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Trojan Horse Bloodstock Patrick Moorhead Antiques S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough over hurdles in a 2m Plumpton handicap in May 2022. Shaped pretty well when bidding to win that same race on returnthisyearandwhilehissubsequenteffortshaven’tbeenuptoscratch,hehastobeconsideredinaraceofthisnature

TFRHHHHI BHA91

7 FOXEY (GB) (20) (£6000) 4/3P/34/-5 8 10-2

Br B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Blue Lyric (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Lewis Stones J

O Mr Mark James Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in bumpers and over hurdles for James Ewart in 2020/21. Shaped as though he retains ability when returning from a 26-month layoff on debut for this yard at Worcester (2m, soft) and likely to be sharper now. TFRHHHHH BHA90

TFRHIIII BHA94

8

OCEAN REACH (GB) (14) (£6000) 035/-035 7 10-2

Br B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Ocean Transit (IRE) (Trans Island) Harriet Tucker (5) J

O Mr G E Amey & Mr D M Boddy Richard Price, Hereford T

B G. E. Amey Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat and just poor form at best over hurdles. Looks up against it from 14lb out of the weights here.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHIIII BHA79

2022: SUFI 8 11 7 Bradley Harris 9-2 (Milton Harris) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

FOXEY: Following its run on 12/9/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at 2nd last hurdle.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Systemic (GB), 3-1 Foxey (GB), 9-2 Absolute Ruler (USA), 6-1 Idilico (FR), 12-1 Peaceful Sunday (FR), 16-1 Vorashann (FR), 28-1 Kalma (GB), 40-1 Ocean Reach (GB)

It’s reasonable to expect FOXEY to come on for his comeback run at Worcester where he was returning from a lengthy absence and, granted a more assured round of jumping here, the 8-y-o can make his second start for the Olly Murphy yard a winning one. Systemic is clear second choice ahead of Idilico. TIMEFORM

PLAY SMARTER

THIRD RACE 3.15

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9099

Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (18 wins from 87 runners, 21%) runs PRINCE IMPERIAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs LONE SOLDIER & VINNIE SPARKLES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COLONEL WHIZZ & DAMARTA trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.

1 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (66) 44F-043 5 11-0

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Theo Gillard J

O Mr C. Hazzard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Worksop Manor Stud North Street Nurseries Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Alice Haynes but failed to better modest form over hurdles for Syd Hosie and left that yard after finishing well held back on the Flat in July TFRHHIII BHA93

2 COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) (133) 2 BF 5 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gee Whizz (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Declan Whelan McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who shaped like a stayer when runner-up in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) back in May Looks one to note sent hurdling and is seemingly the choice of Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 DAMARTA (FR) (149) 43-4

5 11-0

Br Ch g Martaline - Viveda (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J

O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B G.A.E.C. Campos McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than first time up when third in a Hereford bumper in March and carried over his headstrong tendencies on hurdling debut when fourth at Uttoxeter(15.8f,soft)5monthsago,verymuchcatchingtheeyeunderexaggeratedhold-uptactics(ridersuspendedfor2weeks).Interesting.

4 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (262) 6- 5 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil Harry Skelton J

O Mr Frank McAleavy Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunegeldingwasstronginthebettingandshapedwithsomeencouragementfirsttimeupwhenmid-fieldinanewcomersbumperatHuntingdon (15.8f,goodtosoft)8monthsago.Makeshurdlesbow(hadwindop)andiscertainlyworthasecondlookforhistopyard.

5 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (59) 2340- 6 11-0

Br B g Frankel - Proportional

O The Box 8 Partnership

Harry Cobden J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWSomeencouragementinall4startsoverhurdlesatthestartoftheyear(forRichardHughes)andbutarrivesonthebackofalamentableeffort ontheFlatatGoodwood(20.4f,soft)acoupleofmonthsago Mustbouncebackbutcanonfirststartoverobstaclesforthisyard.

6 ROGER POL (IRE) (211) 21031- 5 11-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) Gavin Sheehan J

O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and went one better on Rules/bumper debut at Worcester (2m) last October DoubledhistallywhenlastseenatHuntingdon(15.8f,goodtosoft)7monthsagoandhelooksalikelycontendernowhurdling

TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 VINNIE SPARKLES (IRE) (190) 10- 5 11-0

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Four Kicks (IRE)

O Mr Dan Skelton

Tristan Durrell (5) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Steven Clements The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonhissoleoutinginpointsbutprovedtobeadisappointmentonRulesbowwhentailed-offlastinabumperatExeter (16.7f, soft) 6 months ago. Makes hurdles debut and looks yard second-string on jockey bookings.

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8

BLACKACRE (GB) (63) 3-5

4 10-13

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O R J Gambarini Racing

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWAidedbyagoodpositionbutstillshowedabilitywhenthirdondebutinLudlowbumperinApril.Acquiredbynewyardfor£17,000inMay andprobablyneededtherunmakinghishurdlingdebutafter3monthsoffwhenwellheldatthistrack(21.6f,good)9weeksago. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 NO MEAN FEAT (IRE) (67) P-0

4 10-13

Br B g Milan - Steel Lady (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Racehorse Ownership Club

B The Cedars Stud

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORM VIEWMilangeldingwhowaspulledupsolestartinpointsandgivenaconsiderateintroductiontohurdleswhendown the field at Limerick (16f, soft) in July. Has since left Padraig Roche and a first-time tongue strap is applied. TFRHHIII BHA-

10

HIDDEN BELLE (GB) (328) 00-

5 10-7

Br B m Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Paul Bowtell Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing in pair of novices hurdles so he’s impossible to fancy returning from 10 months off TFRHHIII BHA-

11 WONDERWEASLE (GB) (141) 3-5 5 10-7

Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Alan Johns J

O Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Yorton Farm Stud

Dragonbet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWSoundstarttohercareerwhenthirdatMarketRasenlastOctoberbutfailedtomatchthateffort7months later when fifth at Plumpton (15.9f, good to firm) in May Off since and tough to know what to expect. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: SEA THE CLOUDS (IRE) 5 11 0 Gavin Sheehan 10-3 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

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

Stewards Note:

AFTA PARTY: Following its run on 28/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left.

DAMARTA: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by riding tactics.

PRINCE IMPERIAL: Following its run on 4/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

VINNIE SPARKLES: Following its run on 26/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Colonel Whizz (IRE), 9-2 Roger Pol (IRE), 5-1 Damarta (FR), 6-1 Prince Imperial (USA), 13-2 Lone Soldier (GB), 14-1 Wonderweasle (GB), 16-1 Vinnie Sparkles (IRE), 33-1 Afta Party (IRE), No Mean Feat (IRE), 40-1 Blackacre (GB), 150-1 Hidden Belle (GB)

Olly Murphy saddles a couple of interesting contenders in COLONEL WHIZZ and Damarta and it’s the former who gets the narrow vote under Sean Bowen having shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up in a Market Rasen bumper back in May Roger Pol and Lone Solider are another couple of interest representing top yards and they should also be in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) 2.DAMARTA (FR) 3.ROGER POL (IRE)

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THE WEATHERBYS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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)

RACE ANALYSIS

1f 170y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (22 wins from 146 runners, 15%) runs FAVORI DE SIVOLA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs FANTASTIKAS

WEIGHTWATCHER: INNISFREE LAD won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 7lb to 120.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: INNISFREE LAD trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 183 miles.

COLOURS NO HORSE

1 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (21) 611042 CD 8 12-0

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in the summer who ran well back over hurdles last time. Others look better treated back over fences, however

2 FANTASTIKAS (FR) (171) 60P300- 8 11-11

Br B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Imperial Racing Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive novice chaser last term but disappointing this time around and has a bit to prove.

3 JET PLANE (IRE) (146) 51P34-1 D 7 11-9

Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Thistletown Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner of 25f Hereford handicap chase in November and better than ever when resuming winning ways at Ludlow in May, making all. Capable of defying 5lb rise if ready to go. TFRHHHHH BHA124

4 INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (157) P1235P- D 11 11-5

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum David Dennis, Banbury T

B John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in last year’s Eider and back to form from much-reduced mark when landing weak conditional jockeys’ veterans’ handicap at HerefordinFebruary Similarformwhenfifthof20atCheltenhamandmighthavefoundnextruncomingtoosoon.Off5months. TFRHHHII BHA120

5 INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (21)523112 CDBF7 11-5

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

O Brocade Racing

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) in April and resumed progress in recent months, scoring at here twice before good second here 3 weeks ago. Return to this trip will suit so needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA120

6 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (166) 232030- 8 11-2

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER)

O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle

Alan Johns J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Dragonbet, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Designation Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who again made the frame when third in 15-runner Chepstow handicap (23.6f) in February, rallying well to gainthatplaceclosehome.Respectableeffortsoverhurdlessinceandgivenchancebyhandicapperbackoverfences.

TFRHHHHI BHA117

7 FAVORI DE SIVOLA (FR) (34) 106P-54 8 10-9

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Suave de Sivola (FR)

O John White & Anne Underhill

B Gilles Trapenard, C. G. Chambery et al

Jack Tudor J

David Pipe, Wellington T

W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple chase winner but below par both starts this summer for new yard. Mark continues to slide at least.

TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin

JET PLANE looked better than ever when making all in good style at Ludlow in May and a 5lb rise doesn’t look insurmountable if backing up that performance. Bells of Peterboro has been given a chance by the handicapper back over fences and is next best ahead of the in-form Investment Manager

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THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice 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): D Pipe (22 wins from 146 runners, 15%) runs BEN LILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs BEN LILLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: COAL FIRE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

1 BEN LILLY (IRE) (10) 2434-31 CD

12-0

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (USA) Gearoid Harney (7) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful7-timeFlatwinnerforDavidBrownandoffthemarkinthissphereattheeleventhattemptoverC&D (heavy) 10 days ago This 3lb higher mark should be manageable and he’s a must for the shortlist.

2 ASTROMAN (GB) (10) 113444 D

Br B g Garswood - Mega (IRE)

6 11-9

Beau Morgan (5) J

O Mr Adrian Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mystic Meg Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBelatedlyoffthemark(fortunatewinner)inmaidenhurdleatStratfordinMayandfollowedupunderapenaltybackinahandicapatFontwell.However, hewasbeaten61/4lengthswhenfourthtoBenLillyoverC&Drecentlyandthere’snorealreasontothinkhe’llturnthetablesonthatrival

3 COAL FIRE (IRE) (14) 6P2133

7 11-1

Br B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B P. McCarthy

TIMEFORM VIEWOpenedhisaccountatMarketRasen(20.6f)inJulyandhasbackedthatupwithcreditableeffortsindefeatatCartmel (2 3/4m) and Worcester (23f) since. Shapes as though he’ll stay this trip and a bold show is anticipated.

Br B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE)

O Dave’s Best Mates

Hinton-On-The-Green T

B M. B. Bent Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWAfter6monthsoff,showedmuchmorethanpreviouslywhensuccessfulonhishandicapdebutatWorester(21/2m,good)inJune.Provedthattobe noflukewhengoingcloseuppedto23ftherenexttimeand,thoughnow4lbhigher,heshouldbeonthepremisesifhisstaminapassesthetest.

TFRHHHII BHA92

5 FORTUNATE FRED (FR) (41) 3-63234 8 11-0

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Rosalie Malta (FR)

O Foxtrot Racing Fortunate Fred

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Michel Bourgneuf & Mrs Agnes Maurice Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get his head in front but placed on several occasions and proved his stamina when fourth in a 15-runner handicap over this C&D last time Very much one to consider off the same mark.

6 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (19) 3236-01 6 10-4

Br Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE)

O Mrs V. James

Sean Houlihan J

Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B Peter Tonery Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and left previous hurdles form when narrowly prevailing upped in trip on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter (23.3f,goodtosoft)wherethere-opposingMactavishwasaclose-upthird.4lbrisetolerableandshouldmakehispresencefelt.

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7 MACTAVISH (GB) (19) U0-0P63 6 10-3

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - On Holiday

Richard Patrick J

O Mr Barry Hawkins Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

B M. W. Easterby

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 11 attempts in this sphere but produced one of his better efforts when putting in good late work to finish a closethirdtoWotYouWearingatUttoxeterlastmonth.Thisfurtherstepupintripshouldbeinhisfavourandheneedsconsidering.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: PARIS DIXIE 7 11 6 Rex Dingle 7-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Ben Lilly (IRE), 9-2 Coal Fire (IRE), 5-1 Best Mate Dave (GB), 6-1 Wot You Wearing (IRE), 13-2 Fortunate Fred (FR), 7-1 Mactavish (GB), 10-1 Astroman (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks very trappy indeed and the suggestion is FORTUNATE FRED, who benefited from the step up to this trip when fourth in a big-field handicap here in August and he is appealing off the same mark. Coal Fire is likely to appreciate this stiffer test and he has to be feared, along with recent C&D scorer Ben Lilly

THE PAR INN CORNWALL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9150

Owners Prize Money 1st £3818, 2nd £1910, 3rd £954, 4th £478.

(Penalty Value £4983.08)

RACE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (18 wins from 87 runners, 21%) runs SHALLOW RIVER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs RAMBO T

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAMBO T trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.

1 RAMBO T (IRE) (142) 3221U-0

Br B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

O Mpb Contractors Limited

B Gavin Dower

TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmedpreviouspromiseuppedintripwhenoffthemarkin13-runnernoviceatChepstow(19.5f)inFebruaryandwouldlikelyhavefollowedup hadhenotswervedandunseatedlateonatSedgefieldnexttime.BelowthatlevelwhenlastseenatHaydockinMaybutremainslowmileage.

2 MR MULDOON (IRE) (160) P12P05- D 10 11-13

Br Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Miss Muldoon (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Foxtrot Racing Mr Muldoon Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Mrs B. Byrne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEWLefttamereappearancewellbehindwhenlandinga19.5fhandicaphurdleatChepstowinJanuary.However,couldn’tadd tothat success andhisprofilehas become somewhatpatchy inrecentyears.Returnsfrom5-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA118

3 SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (22) P4-6224 7 11-11

Br B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE) Bradley Harris (5) J

O The Second Chance Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Eric Barrett Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended his time with Fergal O’Brien with runner-up efforts at Market Rasen and Perth this summer but was below form on debut for new connections at Fontwell last month.

TFRHHIII BHA116

4 HARLEM SOUL (GB) (198) 61315P- 5 11-10

Br Ch g Frankel - Giants Play (USA) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Olly Watt Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over fences last term but ran no sort of race when last seen at Kempton in March and is likely best watched on return over the smaller obstacles here,

TFRHHIII BHA115

5 JUST LOOSE CHANGE (GB) (158) 613321- 6 11-7

Br Gr g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Ovilia (IRE)

O Bradley Partnership

Ben Jones J

Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Mickley Stud, D McCain & D & F Lockwood Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft, 4/1) in April. 8lb higher on return but further improvement may be forthcoming. TFRHHHHI BHA112

6 ROCK THE HOUSE (IRE) (74) 5-P1114 8 11-5

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Holiday Time (IRE)

O Black Knight Racing Club

B James Browne

Gavin Sheehan J

Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back to his best earlier this summer, completing the hat-trick at Worcester (20f) in June. Below form when last seen in July, however, and starts for new yard off career-high mark.

TFRHHHII BHA110

7 SHERBORNE (IRE) (124) P460-11 CD 7 11-1

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

O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas

B Mrs E. A. Pendarves

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form after breathing operation, winning back-to-back handicaps at Ffos Las and over C&D in May. 6lb higher now but won with something in hand last time and is a big player.

TFRHHHHH BHA106

8 ROUND THE BUOY (GB) (13) 11P/PP-6 8 10-12

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Key Point (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Mr Noel Nugent Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B The Queen

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler for David Dunne but offered little in a couple of starts for this yard. TFRHIIII BHA103

9 HOWLING MILAN (IRE) (13) 3205/5/-0 9 10-8

Br B g Milan - Fantasia Filly (FR) Ned Fox (5) J

O Mr Paul Drinkwater Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B John A. Mernagh

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win gained in novice company in 2019 and made no impact on first start for 2 years at Uttoxeter recently

TFRHHIII BHA99

10 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) (41) 5P04-30 7 10-2

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Pink Hat (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Warmwellcome Partnership Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

B Mrs J. M. Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run and has plenty on his plate from 13lb out of the handicap here.

TFRHIIII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: GETALEAD (IRE) 6 11 9 David Prichard 3-1 (Claire Harris) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Sherborne (IRE), 7-2 Just Loose Change (GB), 13-2 Rambo T (IRE), 8-1 Rock The House (IRE), 9-1 Mr Muldoon (IRE), 16-1 Shallow River (IRE), Howling Milan (IRE), 28-1 Harlem Soul (GB), 33-1 Wearapinkribbon (IRE), 40-1 Round The Buoy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

C&D winner SHERBORNE still looks feasibly treated and is fancied to score again. Just Loose Change and Rambo T rate the principal dangers.

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for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £9150

Owners Prize Money 1st £3818, 2nd £1910, 3rd £954, 4th £478.

(Penalty Value £4983.08) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

5f 122y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (15 wins from 85 runners, 18%) runs KYM EYRE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs LADY BERLAIS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARTHILL trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 183 miles.

1 DESIGNER DESTINY (IRE) (66) 24/2//-543 9 11-10

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Gaye Steel (IRE) Alan Johns J

O Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Susan Eustace Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and over hurdles earlier in her career but has shown little back from a long absence this season, including over fences last time.

TFRHHIII BHA92

2 KYM EYRE (IRE) (98) 2321-3P 7 11-10

Br B m Mahler - Saddleoncemore (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Maximum Racing & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Eric Callanan

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing but her hurdling form is rather uninspiring, pulled up at Southwell 3 months ago. Has a bit to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA92

3 CAITLIN’S COURT (IRE) (41) 460P-10 C 6 11-9

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr G. Thompson Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mrs P. De Stacpoole

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort over hurdles when returning from 5 months off to win over 18.5f here in May Off 3 months prior to a disappointing follow-up bid at the track but too soon to write her off

TFRHHHII BHA91

4 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (41) 4U-0220 5 11-8

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 Just modest form over hurdles to date and only seventh of 13 here off stiff opening mark on handicap bow 41 days ago. Still unexposed and longer trip could bring out more. TFRHHHII BHA90

5 LADY BERLAIS (GB) (191) 060640- 5 11-8

Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lady of Llanarmon

O The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Yorton Farm Stud & Mr C. J. Edwards The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers but some signs of encouragement over hurdles. Poor effort on final outing for Tom Symonds 6 months ago but well worth a market check starting out for a shrewd stable TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 BABY SHAM (GB) (92) 15213P

Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

O Simon & Christine Prout

5 11-3

Micheal Nolan J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B J. W. Parry We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Fontwell in June. Excuses at Cartmel on both subsequent outings and worth a chance to resume winning ways having been freshened up. TFRHHHHH BHA85

7 HARTHILL (FR) (142) 64664-U

Br Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Queen Isabella

5 11-2

Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Emma Stewart David Dennis, Banbury T

B Mrs Therese Semirot

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and little impact over hurdles, hampered and unseated 3 out at Warwick 142 days ago. Others preferred TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR.

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

KYM EYRE: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

RYDER’S ROCK: Following its run on 22/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

BABY SHAM: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Baby Sham (GB), 7-2 Lady Berlais (GB), 9-2 Ryder’s Rock (GB), 5-1 Caitlin’s Court (IRE), 14-1 Kym Eyre (IRE), 16-1 Harthill (FR), 20-1 Designer Destiny (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BABY SHAM had excuses on both outings since scoring at Fontwell in June and, after a short break, she’s worth a chance to bounce back and land a weak contest. Lady Berlais is an obvious threat on debut for Dan Skelton and the market should be informative with regard to her chance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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1.BABY SHAM

2.LADY BERLAIS

3.RYDER’S ROCK

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE AUBREY LOZE MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7978 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3675, and the third £1837. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Christine Loze and Family have kindly sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 5 entries, 2 at £9 and 3 at £45. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6113; Second £3057; Third £1528. (Penalty Value £7978.38)

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Second Race 2.45 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5304 to the winning horse The second to receive £2443, the third £1221 and the fourth £611. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 29th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. Weatherbys 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 lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 17 entries at £23. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4065; Second £2033; Third £1016; Fourth £508. (Penalty Value £5304.40) A

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Third Race 3.15 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW 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, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Weatherby’s have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £29. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE WEATHERBYS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6889 to the winning horse The second to receive £3173, the third £1586 and the fourth £794. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys has kindly supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries, 1 at £10 and 12 at £54. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5279; Second £2640; Third £1319; Fourth £660. (Penalty Value £6889.18)

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Fifth Race 4.15 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 13 entries at £23. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4027; Second £2014; Third £1006; Fourth £504. (Penalty Value £5255.38)

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE PAR INN CORNWALL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4983 to the winning horse The second to receive £2295, the third £1147 and the fourth £574. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £27 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Matt Bailey has kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £27. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3818; Second £1910; Third £954; Fourth £478. (Penalty Value £4983.08)

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4983 to the winning horse The second to receive £2295, the third £1147 and the fourth £574. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £19 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Weatherbys will give a memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £19. - Closed September 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3818; Second £1910; Third £954; Fourth £478. (Penalty Value £4983.08) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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