SEVENTH RACE 4.35

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)

THE BET IN-PLAY ON RACING AT BetVictor AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3022, 2nd £1511, 3rd £755, 4th £378, 5th £189.

(Penalty Value £3476.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 332 runners, 10%) runs RED MISSILE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs RED MISSILE

Longest Traveller: HEY BUD trained by E Pickard, Minehead, 449 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 RED MISSILE (IRE) (33) P21P2P C

6 12-0

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Plym Miss Lucy Turner J

O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ballyhane Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways from the front in 5-runner Musselburgh handicap (19.8f) in January, digging deep when tackled. However, he’s proved disappointing on 2 of his 3 starts since, struggling early final circuit when pulled back at that venue last time TFRHHHII BHA100

2 THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (31) 4054

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

6 11-8

Mr Jack Holliday (7) J

O Mr M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWSignsofpromisesolestartinbumpersandsimilarstorywhenfifthof9onsecondof3startsoverhurdlesatAyrinMarch9shaping like a stayer). This step up in trip promises to suit but the betting may prove a useful guide ahead this switch to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 FORTCANYON (IRE) (18) 0P1403 BF

7 11-8

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J

O Mr C. Storey Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Larry Mealiffe

TIMEFORM VIEWBack on track when running out 33/1 winner at Newcastle (22f) in January and similar form in defeat on 2 of his 3 starts since, running on late for third at Carlisle (25f) 18 days ago Not out of things but he can ill afford to get too far back here. TFRHHHHI BHA94

4 HEY BUD (GB) (111) F4P6-23

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Azione

10 11-6

Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J

O The H J Manners racing club Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Mr M. Brend

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwhelming for Laura Hurley last season and having got back on track when runner-up on return/yard debut over fences at Ffos Las in November, his jumping frailties again resurfaced when distant third back there in January Switches back to hurdles now. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 LASTOFTHECOSMICS (GB) (33) 033214 C D

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cosmic Case

8 11-6

Miss Ailsa McClung (7) J

O The Cosmic Cases Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B The Cosmic Cases Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner who ended losing run when reeling in re-opposing Red Missile late on at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February Fared best of those from off the pace when fourth back at that venue 33 days ago and he’s of interest again. TFRHHHHI BHA92

6 NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE) (115) 215/26-P D

9 11-4

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - De Street (IRE) Mr Kit Alexander J

O Turcan, Dunning, Price, Stewart

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B R. J. Whitford Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close off a 2lb higher mark over fences here in May 2021 but well below par both subsequent starts, including when returning from a lengthy absence over hurdles at Musselburgh in January Cheekpieces again the headgear of choice. TFRHHIII BHA90

7 ARNICA (GB) (28) P32/6-06

Br B g Champs Elysees - Cordoba

O Team Kinneston Club

10 11-0

Miss Lucy Brown (7) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Millsec Limited Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 starts, finishing a well-beaten sixth of 7in a handicap at Newcastle (23.7f) 4 weeks ago Needs to step up significantly on that if he’s to feature here. TFRHHIII BHA86

8 SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) (28) 056333

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE)

O Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine

7 11-0

Mr Stephen Connor (5) J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Robert B. Hodgins Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who has performed creditably switched to handicaps, again hitting the frame when third in 7-runner

Newcastle handicap (23.7f) 4 weeks ago Eased 2lb since and he’s in with a shout in an open-looking handicap TFRHHHHH BHA86

9 THE LONGEST DAY (IRE) (20) 5/0453-0

Br B g Milan - Court Leader (IRE)

O Exors of the Late Mr C. J. Leech

7 10-3

Miss Roisin Leech (7) J

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B K. D. Cotter W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW First-time cheekpieces applied when creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, soft) in January 2022. However, showed nothing returning from 15 months off at Hereford 3 weeks ago and he’ll need to leave that in his wake to figure here. TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: FARMER’S GAMBLE 6 11 6 Mr Tristan Durrell 10-3 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 6, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

RED MISSILE: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lastofthecosmics (GB), 9-2 Fortcanyon (IRE), 5-1 Something Golden (IRE), 13-2 Red Missile (IRE), 8-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 12-1 Hey Bud (GB), 14-1 Not The Chablis (IRE), 16-1 Arnica (GB), 22-1 The Longest Day (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty in with a chance and it could just pay to side with SOMETHING GOLDEN. He’s acquitted himself well in hitting the frame all 3 starts in handicaps and, still unexposed granted this sort of test, it would come as no surprise to see him go well from a career-low mark. The selection’s stablemate Lastofthecosmics and Fortcanyon head up the dangers, whilst Theirshegoes requires a market check on handicap debut.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) 2.LASTOFTHECOSMICS 3.FORTCANYON (IRE)

The Result

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Officials

Preses

Lord MANSFIELD

Chief Steward

LOUISE MOORE

Stewards’ Panel Chair

PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD

Steward

ROBERT MCCARTHY

Assistant Steward

LYNDSAY ALLAN

Raceday Assistant

LAUREN THOMSON

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN

MICHAEL REID

Judge

FRASER PERRATT

Clerk of the Scales

KARL CURRAN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

ALEC DENT

LINDA PORTER

MICHELLE MAUGHAN

CYRIL JOHNSTONE

Veterinary Officers

TIM DAVIES

COLIN ROBERTS

Veterinary Surgeons

ANDREW HUMPHRIES

EUGENIO CILLAN-GARCIA

WILL MARSHALL

SUSIE ARMSTRONG

Medical Officers

Dr ELLIOTT

Dr McCOY

Dr TONGE

ARLENE EARAKER

Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Betting Ring Manager

JOHN CLARK

Conditions

First Race 1.30 - THE HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE “PARTY HAS STARTED” MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries at £23. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

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Second Race 2.00 - THE BetVictor BALNAKEILLY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159, the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner as well as the Balnakielly Trophy. In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Third Race 2.30 - THE PHIL NELSON CAPERCAILLIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Phil Nelson has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries, 1 at £9 and 12 at £45. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029;Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BRITISH EBF BetVictor GOLD CASTLE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13098 to the winning horse The second to receive £4915, the third £2461, the fourth £1225, the fifth £616 and the sixth £308. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible, and which have not run in a Flat race Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race and in addition BetVictor have also sponsored this race BetVictor shall present a challenge mementos shall be presented to the Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 16 entries at £60 - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10023; Second £4115; Third £2059; Fourth £1028; Fifth £515; Sixth £258. (Penalty Value £13098.50) A

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Fifth Race 3.30 - THE BetVictor FAIR MAID OF PERTH MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18508 to the winning horse The second to receive £6945, the third £3477, the fourth £1732, the fifth £871 and the sixth £435 for five yrs old and upwards mares only Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Grade 3 / Premier Handicap or Listed steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) William Hill has generously sponsored this race and shall present a Challenge trophy plus mementos to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £100 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 7 entries at £60. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14164; Second £5814; Third £2909; Fourth £1453; Fifth £728; Sixth £364. (Penalty Value £18508.75) A

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Sixth Race 4.05 - THE CANINE PARTNERS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 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). £28 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 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. April 24th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Canine Partners has kindly sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse 20 entries at £28. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 4.35 - THE BET IN-PLAY ON RACING AT BetVictor AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a Challenge trophy plus mementos to the winning Owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 24 entries at £23. - Closed April 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value 3476.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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