Newton Abbot Racecard - Friday 14th June

ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND STAFF , I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO NEWTON ABBOT FOR TONIGHTS MEETING.

The start of the 2024 season has been a challenge to say the least for our dedicated grounds team here at Newton Abbot. Since the closing meeting of last season, until the middle of April this year conditions have been so bad that they could only get machinery on the track once. However, after the abandonment of our first three fixtures due to waterlogging, and after much hard work from the guys on the ground, things are starting to look up. Over the past few weeks we have enjoyed three very successful meetings, and are looking forward to our remaining 12 cards with great excitement.

Between meetings work never stops for the lads. The track will be mown directly after racing and the days between meetings are taken up with watering (a slight irony considering the deluge we have experienced over the past seven months), repairing the surface, rolling, moving running rail, fertilizing, verti-draining, repairing the obstacles, strimming, even more mowing, and countless other jobs which all go into putting a meeting on.

We are exceptionally lucky with the team we have here at Newton Abbot who are very ably led by Head Groundsman Wayne Hockley. We thank them for their continued hard work and great spirit even through the tough times early this year. The track is their labour of love and we are grateful for the surfaces they provide which give us the entertaining racing that Newton Abbot is well known for.

We thank you for attending today’s meeting, your support is very much appreciated. We wish all Owners and Trainers with a runner here tonight every success.

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3 LASER BLAZER (31) 3-31

Previous performances

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Point-to-Point form

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CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

6 11-4

Br Bg Zafeen (FR) - Sashay Adam Wedge J

O Calne Engineering Ltd

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

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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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THE JANET DENNING FIFEHEAD FARMS MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £9099

Owners Prize Money 1st £3675, 2nd £1837, 3rd £919, 4th £460, 5th £229 (Penalty Value £4805.18) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (46 wins from 158 runners, 29%) runs SEEYOUINMYDREAMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs DAWN PARADE & PARKIN FINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AUNTIE MAGGIE trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 180 miles.

1 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (23)5/1132-1 6 11-7

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Jack Hogan (3) J

O Mr Raymond Treacy Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B T. C. Frost Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dualbumperwinnerwhowentwithplentyofzestwhenmakingthirdhurdlesstartawinningoneinuncomplicated fashion at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Bare form nothing out of the ordinary but she can improve on that. TFRHHHHI BHA106

2 PARKIN FINE

(GB) (23)65//220-1 7 11-7

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Pumped Up Kicks (IRE) Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

O Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Grech & Parkin

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

TIMEFORM VIEWPromisingreturnfromalongabsencewhensecondon2mHuntingdonhurdlesdebutinNovemberandcastasideacoupleoflesserefforts whenoffthemarkatSouthwell3weeksago,heavilyeaseddownhavingmasteredthefavourite.Thatputsherfirmlyinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 SEEYOUINMYDREAMS

(GB) (38)110/P-1 6 11-7

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Sierra (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson, Done, McGoff Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped as if amiss fitted with atongue strap when pulled up in anovice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in this sphereinNovember.Hadanotherwindopandfittedwithahood,sheessentiallyoutclassed7rivalsatFakenhamlastmonth,unchallenged. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 AUNTIE MAGGIE

(IRE) (27)3-03 5 11-0

Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Nora’s Cherry (IRE)

David Bass J

O Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Denis Noonan Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 3) and showed more than she did on hurdles debut when third of 9 at Bangor a month ago. Still looks one for further down the line, though.

5 AZAMHAN (FR) (295) 6 11-0

Br B m Soldier Hollow - Angel Dragon (GER) Harry Reed J

O A Selway P Wavish B Hawker

Richard Hawker, Frome T

B First Racing SP & Imperial Bloodstock Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1 1/4m winner on Flat in France, little show for current yard. Hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-

6 BELLE MONTROSE (IRE) (26)2/00-5 5 11-0

Br B m Milan - Rag’s Lady (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Cheltenham boys & Steve Chick Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Noel Fenton

TIMEFORM VIEW £28,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her sole start in Irish points. Progressive form in bumpers, albeit at a fairly modest level TFRHHIII BHA-

7 GENTOO (GB) (49)0- 7 11-0

Br Ch m Sinndar (IRE) - Moonlight Mischief (IRE) Will Featherstone (10) J

O Withyslade and Mr A Newman Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Withyslade Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth foal, dam ran twice on Flat. Never involved on April’s debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

8

HALLOWED

ROSE (GB) (16)FP4-P55 7 11-0

Br B m Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Gold Approach

O Mr M. E. Tucker

B D. R. Tucker

David Noonan J

Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in points and no real impact over hurdles last month. Cheekpieces removed.

9 HURST HILL (IRE) (16)46-03 5 11-0

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Thomas Keating We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a couple of point bumpers and looked badly in need of the experience on her hurdling debut at Fontwell (17.7f,good).Clearlyderived plentyfrom that assheshowed a lotmorewhenthirdoverC&D16 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 MUTLEY CREW (FR) (-) 8 11-0

Br Ch m Muhtathir - Moonlight Mischief (IRE)

O Mr David Bond

B Mr David Bond

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth foal, dam ran twice on Flat.

11 BRIEF ENCOUNTER

Harry Kimber J

Robert Walford, Blandford T

(FR) (165) 00- 4 10-9

Br B f Buck’s Boum (FR) - Carmona (FR) Lorcan Murtagh J

O Thorne Farm Racing Ltd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts in bumpers.

12 DAME SARRA (GB) (39)2 4 10-9

Br Ch f Decorated Knight - Queen Sarra

O Austin and June Allison

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

James Davies J

Noel Williams, Blewbury T

Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at up to 1 3/4m on the Flat for Ed Dunlop. Had a breathing op and ran to a similar level when 15 lengths second on Warwick hurdle debut for new yard last month. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 DAWN PARADE (IRE) (36)0 4 10-9

Br B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Girly Girl (IRE)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr T. Crowe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Tim Crowe

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam bumper/fairly useful 17f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 25f) for connections. In top hands but didn’t show much in a bumper at Huntingdon last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

14 PURE GOLD (GB) (167)5- 4 10-9

Br B f Golden Horn - Nathalie Philip Armson (3) J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Elmhurst Bloodstock Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper at best on Flat, barely stays 1 1/2m, well below form last 2 starts. Sold from David Menuisier 1,000 gns in October but opening hurdles effort 2 months later wasn’t devoid of promise.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 11, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Seeyouinmydreams (GB), 3-1 Parkin Fine (GB), 4-1 Hard As Nails (GB), 16-1 Dame Sarra (GB), 20-1 Hurst Hill (IRE), 22-1 Auntie Maggie (IRE), 33-1 Dawn Parade (IRE), 40-1 Belle Montrose (IRE), Mutley Crew (FR), 66-1 Gentoo (GB), Hallowed Rose (GB), 80-1 Pure Gold (GB), 150-1 Azamhan (FR), 300-1 Brief Encounter (FR)

SEEYOUINMYDREAMS doesn’t have a totally convincing profile, but she settled a little better with a hood fitted when an easy winner at Fakenham, and with this drop back in trip likely to help if anything, she can follow up. Fellow last-time-out winners Parkin Fine and Hard As Nails are the obvious threats. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

SECOND RACE 6.10

THE follow@attheracesontwitter HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18650

Prize Money

(Penalty Value £9849.06)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (46 wins from 158 runners, 29%) runs MATTERHORN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs SACRE COEUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: SACRE COEUR trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Singaporette (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Dick and Mandy Higgins Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWFront-runnerwhowon3timesoverfenceslastyear,thelatesta4-runnerLudlowhandicap(2m,soft).ShadebelowparatBangorlasttime buthadpreviouslyputinagoodshiftwhensecondatCheltenham,andareproductionofthatwouldputherfirmlyinthepicture TFR

2 WAR LORD (GER) (9)300F-03 CD 9 11-13

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER) Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Gestut Etzean Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWStruggledinthisspherefollowingcreditablereappearanceintheHaldonGoldCupbuthismarkhastumbledasaresult(now17lblower intheweightscomparedtothatdayatExeter)andheperformedwelloverhurdlesherelastweek.Onetoconsider TFRHHHHH BHA128

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MATTERHORN (FR) (33)2/120P-1 D 6 11-13

Br B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Henri Devin Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Defiedapenaltyinfinestylefollowinghisthirdbreathingoperationanda7-monthbreakinaTauntonnovicehurdleinNovemberandmadea successfulchasingdebutatLudlow(2m,goodtofirm)lastmonth,outclassinghissoleinferiorrival.Engaged6.20WorcesterThursday. TFRHHHII BHA128

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ISSUING AUTHORITY (IRE) (18)22/413-5 D 7 11-9

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Mini’s Last (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Owners Group 101 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Edward Collins Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhoshowedfairlyusefulformwhenplacedall4startsinmaiden/novicehurdleslastseason.Comfortablyaccountedforhis 2rivalsinamaidenchaseatHaydock(16.3f,heavy)intherun-uptoChristmasbuthasprovedratherdisappointingsince. TFRHHHII BHA124

5 L’IMPERTINENT (FR) (38)1P/P4U-4 8 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Lesoquera (FR)

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

B Guy Cherel

Philip Armson (3) J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairlyusefulhurdle/chasewinnerforEndaBolgerin2022butwellheldwhenfourthonhiscompletedstartinhandicapchasesforOliverGreenall& JoshGuerriero.Wasn’tbeatenfarwhenfourthof9overhurdlesatFakenhamlasttimebutthatwasinsellingcompany Debutfornewyard. TFRHIIII BHA122

6 NO GETAWAY (IRE) (16)P4/123-F C 11 11-0

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

O Mrs Sarah Llewellyn

B Mr J. P. Dwan

Charlie Price (3) J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Returnedtoformwhenlandingasmall-fieldhunterchaseherelastMayandhasresumedfromabreakwithdecenteffortsinthatsphere,third onreturnatKemptoninAprilbeforedepartingatthesixth-last(travellingwellatthetime)backhere(21f,soft)recently Notdiscounted. TFRHHHHI BHA115

7 ONLY MONEY (IRE) (23) 2P/44U-4 D 10 10-11

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Kings Diva (IRE)

O Mr D. S. Dennis

Rex Dingle J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Sean Hoare Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/4-timewinneroverfences(ataround2m)butrestrictedtojust3runsin2023(disappointingoneachoccasion)anddidn’t showmuchonreturnatSouthwelllastmonth.Downtoadangerousmarkbutlooksriskyallthesame. TFRHHIII BHA112

8 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (21)3415F-2 CD 10 10-9

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

Freddie Gingell (3) J

O Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notthemostgenuinebuthehaswonhere4times,mostrecentlyoverC&Doff4lbhigherinSeptember Clearoftherestwhensecondina 4-runneraffairatHerefordbackfromabreak3weeksagoandcapableofgettinginvolved,albeitBrendanPowellprefersWarLord. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Matterhorn (FR), 7-2 War Lord (GER), 6-1 No Getaway (IRE), 7-1 Kauto The King (FR), 15-2 Sacre Coeur (FR), 10-1 Issuing Authority (IRE), 16-1 Only Money (IRE), 33-1 L’Impertinent (FR)

WAR LORD has tumbled down the weights and, judged on his recent effort over hurdles here, he looks ready to take advantage of the handicapper’s assistance. No Getaway could be the main danger, though Sacre Coeur could make a bold bid from the front and the selection’s stablemate Kauto The King will also have a chance if on a ‘going’ day

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THE EBCS LEISURE GIDDY UP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5109, 2nd £2554, 3rd £1278, 4th £639, 5th £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): F O’Brien (32 wins from 112 runners, 29%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MERMAIDS CAVE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 248 miles.

1 MAGICAL MAGGIE (GB) (28)31435-5 7 12-0

Br Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Bollin Across Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs Norma Harris Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW GotbackontheupwhenwinningforthefourthtimeoverhurdlesinmareshandicapatLudlow(15.8f,heavy)inDecember.Hascontinued indecentheartsince,fifthincompetitiveeventsatCheltenhamandAintreethelasttwice,andshe’saliveeach-waycontender. TFRHHHII BHA119

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CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) (20)1/1121-0 C 6 11-13

Br B m Mahler - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J

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

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Madeit3-3herewhenrunningawaywithasmall-fieldnovice(16.7f,good)inSeptember Shapedmuchbetterthanthedistancebeatenonhandicap bowbackfrom9monthsoffatCartmel(stillwelltherewhenmakingabadmistakeatthefinalflight)butthisdemandsimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA118

3 GRIVETANA (FR) (31)400/6F-1 6 11-12

Br Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Stourza (FR) Paul O’Brien J

O Syders & Burkes Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Gheorghe Codre OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely below par for Paul Nicholls in 2023 but back on track following a 6-month break when making a winning start for newconnectionsatSouthwell(15.8f,goodtosoft).Remainsonagoodmarkup4lbandshe’samustfortheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA117

4 NAEVA (FR) (503) 150120/- D 5 11-5

Br B m Pastorius (GER) - Todaraba (FR) Philip Armson (3) J

O The Profile Partnership Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Mr Jacques Seror

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in France, winning 3 claiming events over hurdles/fences in 2022. Understandably struggled in a Cheltenham Grade2ondebutfornewyardinJanuary2023andthisismorerealisticbut16-monthabsenceisanobviousconcern. TFRHIIII BHA110

5 PILLAR OF STEEL

(GB) (27) 1364-60 9 11-4

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Miss Conduct David Noonan J

O Steel Partners Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B J. Spearing and Kate Ive Pension Partners LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when getting back to winning ways in mares’ handicap off this mark at Straftford last August but more miss than hit since. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHIII BHA109

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POP THE CHAMPAGNE (FR) (15)0/3245-2 C 8 11-3

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Six Pack (FR) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B GAEC des Livets, Poulinieres.com et al The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhowaswellplacedtoland4-timerinnovicehurdlesataround2mforFergalO’Brieninsummer2022 Mixedbagsinceand whileshepostedoneofherbettereffortswhenrunner-upatWarwick(2m,goodtosoft)recently,herjumpingremainsanissue. TFRHHHII BHA108

7 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (20) 030-111 D 5 11-2

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE)

O Keaveney, Butcher & Partners

Ciaran O’Shea (7) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Ms Geraldine Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEW HassproutedwingssincejoiningJamesOwen,winning3ofher4startsfortheyard.LatestsuccessatCartmelwasgained underthis claimerandwhile shecontinues toclimbtheweights,anotherboldshowis verymuchonthe cards. TFRHHHII BHA107

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TOUR OVALIE (FR)

(20)3422-15 5 10-11

Br B m Kamsin (GER) - Tour Ambition (FR) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Aircraft Tool Hire Ltd Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Andre Duboe Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairinbumpersandofasimilarleveloverhurdles,copingwellwithatestofspeedwhenoffthemarkin7-runnerhandicapatStratford(16.3f, good)lastmonth NotdisgracedwhenfifthtoMermaidsCaveatCartmellasttimebutwilldowelltoreverseplacingswiththatrivalhere. TFRHHIII BHA102

9

KARANNELLE (IRE) (9) U420P-5 C 9 10-2

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) Sean Bowen J

O Mr D. Rees David Rees, Haverfordwest T

B Mr David Bobbett

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a while since her last win but she goes well here and shaped encouragingly in a race not run to suit after 7monthsoffbackhere(16.8f,good)lastweek.Thisstepupintriplooksagoodmoveandshe’sonetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHH BHA93

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

MAGICAL MAGGIE: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

PILLAR OF STEEL: Following its run on 18/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller POP THE CHAMPAGNE: Following its run on 30/5/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake late-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Grivetana (FR), 4-1 Mermaids Cave (IRE), 13-2 Karannelle (IRE), 7-1 Magical Maggie (GB), 17-2 Pop The Champagne (FR), 11-1 Tour Ovalie (FR), 12-1 Carrigeen Kampala (IRE), 28-1 Pillar of Steel (GB), 40-1 Naeva (FR)

Having caught the eye on her recent reappearance at this course, KARANNELLE could be the answer She should be spot-on with that run under her belt, she’s on a good mark and clearly goes well round here. Grivetana is a much-respected main danger following her successful debut for this yard at Southwell, while Mermaids Cave has to be taken seriously in her bid for the four-timer

BOOKMAKERS

CRECHE

THE NEWTON ABBOT NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

fund

(Penalty Value £7340.59)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (13 wins from 95 runners, 14%) runs LANGLEY HUNDRED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs BROOMFIELDS CAVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WONDERWALL trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently Sean Bowen J

O REBEL JUMPING II Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Barbara Kirby

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer who arrives here on the back of solid placed efforts over hurdles at Aintree/ Cartmelinrecentweeks.Hasshowedaptitudeforthisjobforformeryardpreviouslyandhe’sonetobearinmind. TFR

2 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (23)F5212-2 7 11-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE)

O Bristow Crofts and Flower

B R. Cody

James Bowen J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who doubled his hurdles tally at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in October and returned from a break in good heart, albeit not convincing in the jumpingdepartmentwhensecondof4onchasedebutatSouthwell(25.8f)23daysago.Othersmakemoreappealoverall. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 MR YEATS

(IRE) (18)22263-6 CD 7 11-7

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Emdells Limited Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairhandicaphurdlerwhowasfarfromdisgracedonthebackof7monthsoffwhensixthof12inhandicaphurdleatCartmel(25.4f,goodtosoft,28/1)18daysago. Thatrunentitledtohavebroughthimonaheadofchasedebutandworthnotingifthemarketspokeinhisfavour.Engaged7.25Worcester TFRHHHII BHA113

4

EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (15) P4034-2 7 10-13

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE)

David Noonan J

O West Country Hillbillies 1 Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B P. M. Prior-Wandesforde Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenhurdlewinner(at25f)whohasshapedwithpromisefacedwithinadequatetestsonbothhisstartsoverfencestodate,notedrallying welltofinishsecondatFfosLas(19.4f)2weeksago.Longertripsuretosuitnowandlikelythere’smoretocomeinthissphere.Player TFRHHHHH BHA105

5 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (9)52545-2 7 10-8

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE)

Micheal Nolan J

O The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Pius Collins Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dualstayinghandicaphurdlewinnerwhohaseasedinweightsandreturnedtopickofhischaseform(alsohadwindop)whenrunner-upina C&Dhandicap9daysago,jumpingon4outandedgedoutnearfinish.Possibilitesfromsamemarkifbackingthatuphere. TFRHHHHI BHA100 (+3)

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Langley Hundred (IRE), 3-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE), 7-2 Wonderwall (IRE), 9-2 Broomfields Cave (IRE), 10-1 Mr Yeats (IRE)

EXMOOR FOREST very much caught the eye, particularly with a view to stepping back up in trip, when runner-up at Ffos Las (19.4f) 2 weeks ago, noted finishing with running left. Still unexposed as a chaser, he earns the vote to build on the promise showed then, with Wonderwall, who is similarly unexposed as a chaser, and recent C&D second Langley Hundred others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) 2.WONDERWALL (IRE) 3.LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

for four yrs old and upwards Total

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (20 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs HAMMER DAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs DEAR RALPHY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GROVE ROAD trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 248 miles.

1 GROVE ROAD (IRE) (27)3665P-0 D 8 12-0

Br Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

B Gareth Adair James Owen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedapromisingstayerinthemakingwhenwinningabraceofnovicehurdlesinlate2022.Hasbecomedisappointing but potentially thrown-in if new yard (left Archie Watson for £5,000) can spark him back to life.

2 SAMMYLOU (IRE) (10)00300-P CD 11 11-13

Br B g Beneficial - Carrigeen Diamond (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B C. B. Poots The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who is on a good mark but made no impact after 6 months off at Southwell 10 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA96 (-2)

3 ESPINATOR (FR) (39) 3002/P-0 CD 10 11-9

Br B or Br g Spider Flight (FR) - Santalisa (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T

B Patrick Boiteau

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who possibly still needed the run when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 39 days ago. This will reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA92

4 LUCKY

LARA (IRE) (23)2/231-22 BF 9 11-8

Br Ch m Mahler - Honour Own (IRE) Ben Godfrey J

O Mr T. Hamlin Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Morgan Kavanagh The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort over hurdles (fair form) when fifth in mares novice at Wincanton in 2020/21. Unseated rider both outings in hunters for Syd Hosie in early 2022 and not seen since. TFRHHIII BHA91

5 DEAR RALPHY (IRE) (2)2FP6-21 D 8(in 7lb ex)12-1

Br B g Westerner - Letterwoman (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J

O Mr J. Pike Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Patrick Mulcahy Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good) 2 days ago. This looks tougher but not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA91

6 STILETTO (GB) (15) 42243-4

6 11-7

Br B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who ran creditably when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA90

7 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (15) 6144-F3

8 11-1

Br Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J

O Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Sedgefield in January and took a step forward for current yard when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA84

8 CEEJAYBE (GB) (36)3P265-0 4 10-9

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Marmande (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Equissistant Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who was well held at Stratford (18.7f, good) 36 days ago Significantly up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA87

9 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (15) 02P5-40 D 8 10-7

Br B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) Ben Jones J

O EDDIE AND JOHN Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T

B R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly found race coming too soon when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 15 days ago. Shaped well on penultimate outing, so not dismissed TFRHHHHH BHA76

10 TIS BUT A SCRATCH (GB) (27) 06P6-32 8 10-7

Br Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T

B Miss T. Worsley Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, NDS Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who again ran well from 4lb out of the weights when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago, just failing. Thereabouts if backing that up. TFRHHHII BHA76

11 BABY

SHAM

(GB) (12)4400-56 D 6 10-4

Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

James Best J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B J. W. Parry We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, again showed little when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA73 (-1)

12

HAMMER DAN (IRE) (133)0006/0P- 6 10-3

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soliya (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Gillards Transport Ltd & John White David Pipe, Wellington T

B Gary Adams W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in bumper/over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA72

13 SIDE STEPPER

(IRE) (13)6600-0 5 10-2

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Luvly Rita (USA) James Turner (7) J

O Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Haras Don Alberto NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not one to be interested in, his ropey attitude returning sent handicapping at Worcester (20f) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Stiletto (GB), 11-2 Dear Ralphy (IRE), 6-1 Tis But A Scratch (GB), 7-1 Grove Road (IRE), 8-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 10-1 Rubys Reward (GB), 20-1 Baby Sham (GB), 22-1 Sammylou (IRE), 25-1 Hammer Dan (IRE), 28-1 Lucky Lara (IRE), 33-1 Ceejaybe (GB), 50-1 Espinator (FR), Side Stepper (IRE)

RUBYS REWARD has slipped to a handy mark judged on the pick of her form and is worth another chance to build on an encouraging return at Stratford on her penultimate outing. Grove Road became disappointing for Archie Watson but is potentially thrown-in if his new stable can revitalise him in a short space of time, while Stiletto and Dear Ralphy are others to consider TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUBYS

PLAY SMARTER

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

THE PENINSULA FINANCE

PLC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4302, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1076, 4th £538, 5th £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P & M Bowen (12 wins from 51 runners, 24%) runs GAVIN & SUPPOSEDTOBE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs GETMETOTHEMOON

WEIGHTWATCHER: UNIVERSAL SECRET won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 11lb to 88. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUPPOSEDTOBE & GAVIN trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

Br B g Camelot - Kikonga Ben Bromley (5) J

O Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Kikonga Syndicate Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer at best on the Flat who is going the right way over hurdles, impressing in following up from Warwick with something to spare in 11-runner handicap over C&D 9 days ago. TFR

2 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (9)43100-6 CD

6 12-0

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

O Mr C. Hazzard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Worksop Manor Stud North Street Nurseries Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ran better than for a while when 8 1/4 lengths sixth of 11 to King’s Castle in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII

3 BEARS HUG (IRE) (25)400/00-4 6 11-10

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Ever Evolving (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mr Patrick Toes A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who shaped with a bit of promise on first run since leaving J. P. Dempsey after 7 months off when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA96

4 SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) (16) P5P-503 6 11-10

Br Gr g Epaulette (AUS) - Thunder In Myheart (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Highfield Stud Ltd Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been given a chance by the assesor and returned to form when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA96

5 GAVIN (GB) (15)05265-0 6 11-9

Br B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood James Bowen J

O Mr H. Jones

B Seasons Holidays PLC

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick around this time last year Generally held form well thereafter and understandably looked rusty after 7 months off at Ffos Las 15 days ago. Should be much closer to form this time. TFRHHHHI BHA95

6 ELLERTON (FR) (29) 0326-3 4 11-8

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Light , Kenyon , Romans , Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

TIMEFORM VIEW RanwellwithhissightsloweredwhenthirdatHerefordinMay Lookedarealsluggardbackonthelevel at Salisbury 9 days later but could benefit from sterner headgear (first-time visor here). TFRHHHII BHA99

7 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (25)r300/P-3 5 11-6

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine Charlie Price (3) J

O Only Here For The Beer Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

B Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen

TIMEFORM VIEW Showedsome ability remainsinafirst-timetonguestrap onfirst runsince leaving CamillaPoulton when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at this course (18.5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA92

8 GETMETOTHEMOON

(GB) (13)5/5006-1 5 11-5

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd

Holiday Resort Unity S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support with an improved effort after 11 weeks off in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago. Nudged up 5lb but there’s potentially more to come from her. TFRHHHHI BHA91

9 KILCUMMIN (IRE) (223)351P- 4 11-4

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Aspasi David Noonan J

O Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a weak juvenile hurdle here in October but was pulled up next time and well held back on the Flat at Chelmsford in November. Handed a stiff-looking mark and others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA95

10 SADDLERS QUEST

(GB) (30)1113-60 CD 10 11-4

Br B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Lady Maranzi Robert Dunne J

O Mrs D. A. Hamer

B Mr M. P. Hamer

Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick last season and has shaped as if retaining ability both outings after 7 months off, including when eighthof11ina strongerhandicapatFfosLas(15.8f,good) 30daysago. Tongue strap backon.Not onetowriteoff.TFRHHHHI

11 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) (51)P56PF0- 7 11-2

Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty

O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche

B J & S Bishop

Paul O’Brien J

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler at best who finished no better than mid-division completed starts in 2023/24. Others preferred in first-time cheekpieces

12 CREWS PITCH (GB) (21)653/55-6

8 11-1

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Baile Dubh (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Miss J. Short Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Mr J. McGrath & Miss S. Wilson

BHA88

TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly still needed the run in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA87

13

CATBOY (FR) (114) 0535P- 4 10-7

Br B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Jack Tudor J

O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B E., K., P., & V. Leray NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in his only outing in bumpers but has found his jumping holding him back over hurdles, including when pulled up on his handicap debut at Doncaster last time. TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 10, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 12.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 King’s Castle (IRE), 5-1 Getmetothemoon (GB), 11-2 Ellerton (FR), 8-1 Supposedtobe (IRE), 12-1 Gavin (GB), 16-1 Bears Hug (IRE), 18-1 Afta Party (IRE), Penna Rossa (IRE), 20-1 Saddlers Quest (GB), 25-1 Kilcummin (IRE), Crews Pitch (GB), 28-1 Universal Secret (IRE), 33-1 Catboy (FR)

KING’S CASTLE created a good impression in quickening clear off a steady pace over C&D last week and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Gavin should be much closer to form with a recent run under his belt, while Getmetothemoon and Saddlers Quest are others who enter calculations. TIMEFORM

PLAY SMARTER

and five yrs old Total

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (20 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs BORN IN THE WEST & TRES BIEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Byrnes (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs DELTA FORCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DELTA FORCE trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Elderberry (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O K I T partnership Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B J. Lenihan

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Joncol and

hurdler (stayed 3m) Fine Article Yard’s newcomers in bumpers usually better for a run or two.

2 BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) (30)P2P-1 5 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Lucinda Grey (IRE) Mr Martin McIntyre (7) J

O Miss J. Hosgood David Pipe, Wellington T

B Liam Walsh W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW £24,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Monbeg Rose. Point winner and of clear interest. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HOPJES (SAF) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Mocha Special (SAF) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Talking Horses Richard Hawker, Frome T

B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein

TIMEFORM VIEW 1,800 gns 4-y-o, from successful South African family.

4 DELTA FORCE (GB) (103) 42- 4 10-11

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Dalkova P. Byrnes (3) J

O Mr Cathal Byrnes Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind despite proving easy to back when keeping-on second at Leopardstown in March (promising winner subsequently fetched £130,000 at auction). Leading claims for in-form trainer TFRHHHHH BHA-

5

TILL YOU CAN’T (IRE) (117)P- 4 10-11

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Back Me Up (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J

O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Mrs Noeleen Roche

TIMEFORM VIEW €3,500 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Got Your Back and fair chaser It’s Only A Number Pulled up only start in points in February TFRHHIII BHA-

6 TUCK YOUR SHIRT IN (GB) (13)3 4 10-11

Br B g Sixties Icon - Sula Two Harry Cobden J

O Mr Richard Prince Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Richard Prince

TIMEFORM VIEW SixtiesIcongeldingoutofa11/4m-17fFlatwinner.11/1,rantoafairlevelondebutwhenthirdatWorcesterrecently,losing secondclosehome.Thathadthelookofadecentcontestforthetimeofyearandhe’sentitledtoimprove. Keyplayer TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 SHE’S OUR WORLD (IRE) (-) 5 10-9

Br B m September Storm (GER) - Material World Micheal Nolan J

O Go With The Flo Partnership Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T

B Suzy Smith Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW September Storm mare. Closely related to bumper winner/fair hurdler Rosy World and bumper winner/poor hurdler Strike The Flint. Dam bumper winner/smart 2 3/4m-3m hurdle winner. Lots of appeal on paper. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 DAISY ME ROLLIN (IRE) (-) 4 10-4

Br B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raise The Issue (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Mr G. Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Bloomfield Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Bothwell Bridge and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Royalraise. Dam unraced. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 TRES BIEN (GB) (90)64- 4 10-4

Br Ch f Linda’s Lad - Ice Tres David Noonan J

O Mrs Melanie Dixon David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs Clare L Corcoran W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad filly out of a modest 15f/17f hurdle winner. Unplaced both starts in point bumpers (latest Mar 16). TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Delta Force (GB), 7-2 Tuck Your Shirt In (GB), 15-2 She’s Our World (IRE), 12-1 Born In The West (IRE), 14-1 Alan de Banks (IRE), 25-1 Tres Bien (GB), 40-1 Daisy Me Rollin (IRE), 50-1 Till You Can’t (IRE), 66-1 Hopjes (SAF)

PLAY SMARTER

DELTA FORCE was much improved on his second start when chasing home a promising sort at Leopardstown 3 months ago and looks the way to go over Tuck Your Shirt In, who shaped well at Worcester, and newcomer She’s Our World.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.35 - THE JANET DENNING FIFEHEAD FARMS MEMORIAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105, the fourth £553 and the fifth £275. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the Stable employee responsible for the best turned horse in this race. 25 entries at £29.Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229. (Penalty Value £4805.18) 4 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Second Race 6.10 - THE follow@attheracesontwitter HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9849 to the winning horse The second to receive £4531, the third £2265, the fourth £1133 and the fifth £565. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races Limited will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £10 and 10 at £54. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7533; Second £3765; Third £1884; Fourth £942; Fifth £470. (Penalty Value £9849.06) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.45 - THE EBCS LEISURE GIDDY UP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £24 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned horse in this race. 12 entries, 0 at £4 and 12 at £24. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.20 - THE NEWTON ABBOT NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7340 to the winning horse The second to receive £3377, the third £1688, the fourth £845 and the fifth £421. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £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. June 12th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 10 entries, 0 at £6 and 10 at £33. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5614; Second £2806; Third £1404; Fourth £702; Fifth £350. (Penalty Value £7340.59)

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Fifth Race 7.55- THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5799 to the winning horse The second to receive £2672, the third £1335 and the fourth £668. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 21 entries at £25. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4444; Second £2223; Third £1111; Fourth £556. (Penalty Value £5799.98) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.25 - THE PENINSULA FINANCE PLC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Penalties, after June 1st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £25. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

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Seventh Race 9.00 - THE newtonabbotracing.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Newton Abbot Races has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition , they will award a £60 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £20. - Closed June 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

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