THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total
Weights lowered 1lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (21 wins from 108 runners, 19%) runs WESTERN GENERAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
1 MR GREY SKY (IRE) (249) 0/11P43- D 10 11-13
Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Lakil Princess (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T
B Minch Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 2m handicap chases at a similar time last year. Respectable third at Newcastle when last seen in February Returns off his last successful mark and is stable is going well so there are reasons to be positive. TFRHHHHH BHA120
2 CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE) (165) 31/14/4-F D 9 11-13
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Meldrum Hall (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Oliver Jack Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Thomas F. Hannon Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chaser winner around 3m in spring 2022. Showed ability remains after a long absence on the first of 2 outings over hurdlesthisspring.Wellhandicappedonhispeakeffortsoverfencesbutisn’tcertaintobenefitfromthedropto2m. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 FAST BUCK
(FR) (13)10436-0 D 10 11-11
Br Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) Ciaran Gethings J
O KnightRiders III Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner and should be sharper for a recent comeback outing over hurdles More than capable off this mark if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA118
4
ROYAL JEWEL
(IRE) (273)0/25122- 5 11-10
Br Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE) Micheal Nolan J
O Mr R. M. Penny
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B N. Fortune R M Penny (Plant Hire & Demolition) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW ProgressiveoverhurdlesatExeterlastseason,includingamaidenwinaround2mandanearmissinahandicapover 18.5f. An Irish point background provides hope he can prove at least as good over fences. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA117
5 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (194)432434- D 6 11-6
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA)
Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwochasewinslastseasonandplentyofcreditableeffortsindefeatsubsequently Shouldbecompetitive if ready to roll after 6 months off TFRHHHII BHA113
6 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (176) 1/6P02-4 C 6 11-4
Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE)
Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who got the hang of chasing in the spring, going close at Taunton before fourth of 11 at Ffos Las. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA111
7 MAGISTRATO (FR) (51)2-33132 CD 6 11-2
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR) Chris Ward (3) J
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in the last 12 months, including a C&D win in July No match for a subsequent winner back here last time but it was another creditable effort. TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Royal Jewel (IRE), 4-1 Mr Grey Sky (IRE), 11-2 Western General (IRE), 6-1 Magistrato (FR), 7-1 Champagnesuperover (IRE), 8-1 Fast Buck (FR), 11-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)
MR GREY SKY won first time up last season and is taken to repeat the feat with the Kim Bailey team in form. Chase newcomer Royal Jewel is a potentially dangerous opponent, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Joe Tizzard was among the winners over the weekend and his course hurdle scorer Western General could also play a part if a wind operation has had a positive effect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR GREY SKY (IRE) 2.ROYAL
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(CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £10650
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (21 wins from 135 runners, 16%) runs ROYAL MER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GARDENER & VOCITO trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
1 VOCITO (IRE) (23) 5-21151
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Astralai (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Sky’s The Limit Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B J. S. Bolger Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form for new yard, gaining a third 2m maiden/novice win of the season when scoring by 6 lengths at Stratford (2m, good to soft) 23 days ago. Leading claims back in a handicap. TFR
2 GARDENER (FR) (36)1U1P4-6
8 11-8
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mme Frederique Hayers et al Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual winning chaser for this yard last season but well-held sixth back over hurdles on Fontwell reappearance. Should strip fitter but Vocito looks the yard first string here. TFRHHIII
3 ROYAL MER (FR) (194)52111P- 6 11-7
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) Jack Tudor J
O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T
B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 5 wins in an excellent first campaign over fences. Presumably found a busy spell catching up with him when pulled up at Aintree in the spring. Reverts to hurdles on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA118
4
MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (193)111112- 6 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver when stepped up to 2 1/2m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin and only narrowly denied the 6-timer at Ayr in April. Probably even more to come this term but the drop to around 2m isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA118
5 CELTIC ART (FR) (179)16433-0 7 11-6
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) Rex Dingle J
O Mrs J. Carrington Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW ReturnedtoformtowinatLingfield(2m)lastNovember.BelowparatUttoxeterwhenlastseeninMay but he’s dropped back to the mark he defied at Lingfield. Player if ready to roll after 6 months off TFRHHHHI BHA117
6 PIRATES’ TALE (GB) (163) 20412-2 D 6 11-3
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Magical Legend Harry Cobden J
O Mrs G. Welch Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Rebecca Welch A S Trade Car Sales, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles in maiden at Exeter (17f, heavy) in March. Runner-up in handicap there and a novice over C&D later in the spring. Should go well if fully primed after his summer break. TFRHHHHI BHA114
7 WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) (17) 12/531-0 7 11-2
Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Polly (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Border Pointers Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Barbara Beattie
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey, latterly at Leicester (2m, heavy) in February. Found the Welsh Champion Hurdle too hot on his reappearance but this is easier. TFRHHHII BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: CLEARANCE 9 10 12 Tom Cannon 5-1 (Michael Blake) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:
ROYAL MER: Following its run on 19/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Vocito (IRE), 4-1 Major Fortune (IRE), 9-2 Pirates’ Tale (GB), 13-2 Celtic Art (FR), 9-1 Royal Mer (FR), 10-1 Gardener (FR), 16-1 Wewillgowithplanb (IRE)
VOCITO has been prolific since joining Olly Murphy and is taken to go in again. Celtic Art has returned to the mark he defied at Lingfield at a similar time last year and is second choice ahead of Pirates’ Tale. Major Fortune should have even more to offer this season but the drop back to around 2m is a concern given his improvement last term came over much longer trips. TIMEFORM
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THE CELEBRATING DAVID FREEMAN’S 35 YEARS SERVICE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund
£18650
Owners Prize Money 1st £7533, 2nd £3765, 3rd £1884, 4th £942, 5th £470. (Penalty Value £9849.06)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (21 wins from 108 runners, 19%) runs BERTIE WOOSTER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runs CATCH HIM DERRY
WEIGHTWATCHER: FLIGHT DECK won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 5lb to 132.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHALLOW RIVER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE) Chris Ward (3) J
O The Steve, Joe and Steve Syndicate Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Mrs Noreen McManus Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW SmartonhisdayforJonjoO’NeillandhetookhisformupanotchforhiscurrentyardwhenanexcellentthirdinLongDistanceHurdleatNewbury lastseason.Disappointingnext3outingsbuttookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenfifthatWorcester(23f)inJune.Visoronfor1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA132
2
SHALLOW
RIVER
(IRE) (196)242310- 8 11-11
Br B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O The Second Chance Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Eric Barrett Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW GainedrewardforastringofgoodeffortsinhandicaphurdleswhenstayingontoleadclosehomeatExeter(23.1f)inFebruaryandfarfromdisgracedin deepercontestatCheltenhamwhenlastseeninApril.Startsoutforyardmakinghaylatelywithrecruitsfromsamesourceandmustberespected. TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 CANTY BAY
(IRE) (202)1F3102- 7 11-6
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Afairs (IRE)
O Mr Gordon MacIntosh
Tom Bellamy J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Michael & Bid C. Lenihan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landedamaiden(19f)atthiscourseonreturninNovemberandsuitedbyincreaseintripwhenresumingwinningwaysatLudlow(21.2f)inFebruary Underperformed atUttoxeterbutwastednotimegettingbacktoformwhensecondin7-runnerhandicapatTaunton(23.9f)onfinalouting.Considered. TFRHHHII BHA122
4 ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (214) 222314- 7 11-5
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE)
O Mr D. V. Gardner
Lucy Gardner J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Exeterbumperwinnerwhoconfirmedpreviouspromiseoverhurdleswhenrecordingawide-marginsuccessin6-runnerhandicapatWarwick(26f,heavy) inMarch,albeitinaracethatfellapart.FoundittougherinadeepercontestawayfrombottomlessgroundatHaydockonfinalouting. TFRHHHII BHA121
5
ITSEEMSLIKEIT
(GB) (315)3/410- 5 11-4
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Douryna
Jack Tudor J
O John White & Anne Underhill David Pipe, Wellington T
B R. W. Russell W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW ShapedlikeastayerinaChepstowbumperinOctoberandwassensiblyriddenwhenlandingaFfosLasmaiden(20f,heavy)onhurdlesdebut.Wellheld underapenaltyinadeeperraceatNewburywhenlastseenandnowtackleshandicapcompanyforthefirsttime.Tonguetied/hadbreathingop. TFRHHHII BHA120
6 EL GRANJERO (IRE) (204)422211- D 5 11-4
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Mexican Sky (IRE) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Thomas James Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successfulonsoleoutinginpointsandmadethemostofagoodopportunitywhenlanding12-runnermaidenhurdleatHereford(19.7f)inMarch. Followeduponhandicapdebutbackthereonfinaloutingbut6lbhighermarkdemandsfurtherimprovementonthisreturntoaction. TFRHHHII BHA120
7 CATCH HIM DERRY (IRE) (194)633121- 6 11-1
Br B g Milan - Pretty Present (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Jolly Boys Outing Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Knocktartan House Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who made it 2 wins from 3 starts in handicaps in 16-runner event at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 6 months ago. Did it readily and can go on improving this season. TFRHHHHH BHA117
8
GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (590)43/62PP/- 11 10-13
Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE)
O Mrs C. Williams
B Patrick Kavanagh
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle and multiple chase winner but had lost his way badly over fences when last seen A watching brief has to be the percentage call back hurdling after 19 months off TFRHHIII BHA115
9
BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (189)323421- 6 10-12
Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for consistency when opening his account in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good, 8/1) 6 months ago More needed reappearing from a 5lb higher mark, though. TFRHHHII BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: CAIUS MARCIUS (IRE) 12 11 12 Brian Hughes 8-1 (Nicky Richards) 10 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Catch Him Derry (IRE), 5-1 El Granjero (IRE), 15-2 Canty Bay (IRE), 17-2 Itseemslikeit (GB), 9-1 Shallow River (IRE), Bertie Wooster (IRE), 10-1 Astronomic View (GB), 14-1 Flight Deck (IRE), 40-1 Golden Whisky (IRE)
The one who stands out is CATCH HIM DERRY, who made it 2 wins from 3 starts in handicaps in ready fashion at Ayr 6 months ago and looks sure to go on improving this season. Shallow River sets out for a yard making hay with recruits from the same source so has to feared, along with Canty Bay, who resumed his progress with a good second at Taunton in April.
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THE HAPPY RETIREMENT PAT AND VIVIENNE MASTERSON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £10150
Owners Prize Money 1st £4236, 2nd £2118, 3rd £1059, 4th £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (21 wins from 135 runners, 16%) runs PACHACUTI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runs DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLONAKILTY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Andrea’s Answer (IRE) Callum Pritchard (7) J
O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Kilfeacle Stud Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-upinanIrishpointandquicktoshowfairlyusefulformoverhurdles,landing10-runnernoviceatChepstow(19.4f,heavy)inJanuary andfinishingrunner-upinall3outingsthereafter Mustbeofinterestonhandicap/chasedebut,particularlyifmarketspeaksinhisfavour
2 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (189)431216- 7 11-12
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Philip Heskin Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran poorly when last seen at Perth in April but won a couple of handicaps (at up to 20.4f) in the mud last term and could be dangerous if tuned up on his return here. TFRHHHHI BHA118
3 DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (GB) (233) 435311- 7 11-11
Br B g Martaline - Knar Mardy Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Exors of the Late Michael Lysaght The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form to get off the mark in handicap chase (16f) at Lingfield in February and backed that up when scoring (off 10lb higher) at Stratford (17f) the following month. Likely contender. TFRHHHHI BHA117
4 KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM(IRE)(216) 62/3014- C D 9 11-11
Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE)
O Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate
B Michael and Fiona O’Connor
James Bowen J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW HurdleswinnerforAnthonyCharltonatNewbury(20.5f)inMarchandrantosimilarlevel.ondebutforthisyard,whencreditablefourth of11inhandicapatWetherby(21.2f,heavy,5/1)26dayslater.Attentionisswitchedtochasingfirsttimeupandwarrantsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA117
5 PACHACUTI (IRE) (245)0/2P321- 7 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)
Jack Tudor J
O The Arthur White Partnership David Pipe, Wellington T
B P. Corkery W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Careerbestwhenwinning6-runnerhandicapchase(7/2)atWincanton(25.1f,heavy)inFebruary Dropbackintrip may not be ideal on return but can’t be discounted, particularly with yard going through a good spell TFRHHHII BHA115
6 MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (17) 13602-6 6 11-7
Br B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORM VIEW WinningIrishpointerwhogotoffthemarkunderRuleswheneasilylandingChepstowmaidenhurdle(19.5f)inDecember WellheldoverashortertriponchasedebutatFfosLasrecently,however,andothers make moreappeal. TFRHHIII
7 SHERBORNE (IRE) (20)41P32-2 C 8 11-2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE) Freddie Gingell (3) J
O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mrs E. A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW WontwiceoverhurdlesandconfirmedthepromiseofpreviousstartsinthisspherewhenstrikingatWincantononheavyground inDecember.ArrivesonbackofgoodsecondinExeterhandicapchase(19.2f)20daysagoandholdsstrongclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) 8 10 8 Sean Houlihan 20-1 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Stewards Note:
CLONAKILTY: Following its run on 24/4/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Sherborne (IRE), 7-2 Doyouknowwhatimean (GB), 11-2 Pachacuti (IRE), 7-1 Clonakilty (IRE), 8-1 Livin On Luco (IRE), 17-2 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 16-1 Minella Blueway (IRE)
SHERBORNE is proven in testing conditions and has fitness on his side after a fine return at Exeter earlier this month. He makes plenty of appeal. Doyouknowwhatimean and Clonakilty are feared most.
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MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four and five yrs old
Total prize fund £4999
(Penalty Value £2722.46)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (47 wins from 165 runners, 28%) runs FORTUNATE FELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runs SUPREME MALINAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUPREME MALINAS trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 COPPER JACK (IRE) (220)521- 5
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Veranda of Heaven (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Mr B. Crowley Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £24,000 3-y-o, £55,000 5-y-o, first foal, dam unraced, out of winning half-sister to
(stayed easy 23f) Hulysee Royal. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Mar 24).
2
ELYSIAN
KNIGHT (GB) (133)33 5 11-2
Br B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) James Bowen J
O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding. Bred to stay well and has shaped in kind when third both starts in May/June. That sets a fairly ordinary standard. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FORTUNATE FELLA (IRE) (200)233- 4 11-1
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benefficient Queen (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J
O Million in Mind Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Goffs UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 4-y-o, first foal, dam placed in point. Placed all 3 starts in Irish points and has transferred to a leading yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 GENTLEMAN TOBOOT
(IRE) (234)1- 4 11-1
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Byrners Bid (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Pat McCarthy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner in US Fast Bid. Dam, of little account, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser(stayed33f)Hordago. EasywinnersolestartinpointsinMarchsodemandsconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 IDAHO SUN (IRE) (-)
Br B g Idaho (IRE) - West Elite (IRE)
4 11-1
Bryan Carver J
O Mr Jeremy Gear Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B T. McAuliffe Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, Idaho gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser who became unreliable (stayed 25f) Oscar Elite. Highly respected on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
6 KOSAC D’OUDAIRIES
(FR)
(234)1-
4 11-1
Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B CTE Michel De Gigou Betvictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW £90,000 4-y-o, Castle Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Gamin d’Oudairies and bumper winner Jena d’Oudairies. Dam 11f/1 1/2m bumper winner Successful sole start in Irish points in March. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 KRIPTICJIM
(FR) (192)F- 4 11-1
Br B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tersina (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Olivier Quiniou Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Magneticjim gelding. Dam maiden on Flat in France. Every chance when falling 2 out in an Irish point in the spring. Represents in-form yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SURE
TO BE
SURE
(IRE) (-) 4 11-1
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Burnt Out (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Mr K. A. Nelmes
B Laura James
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORM VIEW €8,0003-y-o,Affinisea gelding.Half-brother to3winners, including dual bumperwinner GaillimhAChroi and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Miss Serious TFRHHIII BHA-
9
OURBROWNEYEDGIRL (IRE) (-) 5 10-9
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Hello Sweetie Lucy Gardner J
O Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B S. Collins Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW First foal, dam (c122/h116), 2m-2 1/4m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winning hurdler/chaser up to 2 1/2m Sorcier du Roi out of useful hurdle/chase winner up to 2 1/2m Knock Down. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SUPREME MALINAS
(IRE) (217)F1- 4 10-8
Br B f Malinas (GER) - Native Supreme (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Denis Noonan The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW €11,5003-y-o,Malinas filly Damunracedhalf-sistertouseful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed
Easy winner of a 3-finisher race on second of 2 starts in Irish points in March. Represents leading yard. TFR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: PHANTOM GOLD (IRE) 5 11 2 Jack Quinlan 11-2 (B F Brookhouse) 13 ran
Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Supreme Malinas (IRE), 5-1 Fortunate Fella (IRE), 11-2 Kosac d’Oudairies (FR), 8-1 Gentleman Toboot (IRE), Idaho Sun (IRE), 10-1 Elysian Knight (GB), Kripticjim (FR), 14-1 Copper Jack (IRE), 40-1 Ourbrowneyedgirl (IRE), 50-1 Sure To Be Sure (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Very likely to go the way of a Rules newcomer and without the benefit of market information, GENTLEMAN TOBOOT is awarded the tentative vote on the back of an easy point win. Kosac d’Oudairies and Supreme Malinas are another couple of very likely types.
25f) Imperial Alcazar
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