Perth Racecard - Thursday 27th April

26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (34) 10-P544

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)

O The Ramblers

7 11-0

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017

1. Form

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA Rating

3. Timeform View & TFR Rating

4. Saddlecloth number

5. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

6. Horse’s name

7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. Jockey

13. Horses Trainer & Their Location

14. Horse’s owner

15. Horse’s breeder

16. Sponsor

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.

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.

HANDICAPS

Once a horse’s ability has been assessed by the Official BHA Handicapper it is given an official rating. This is a judgement that determines how much weight it shall carry compared to the other runners. In simple terms a horse rated 100 carries 2lbs less than a horse rated 102. A rating over 130 is well above average and the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is normally rated over 150 Most handicap races have an upper rating limit to encourage runners of similar ability to take part and make a competitive race e.g 0-110, and a 28lb weight-range

HURDLE RACES

Hurdles are made of ash with a birch filling, with foam padding on all legs and top rails. They are 3ft high and placed in the ground at an attractive angle to encourage horses to jump them fluently At Perth there are five flights of Hurdles on the course Eight are jumped in a two mile race, nine in a race over two miles and five furlongs and eleven in a race over three miles.

STEEPLE CHASE

Steeplechase fences are made from hardwood frames stuffed tightly with birch. When making a fence the birch is packed in at a height of approximately 6ft, then cut down to a maximum height of 3ft 6” There are five ‘plain fences’ on the course at Perth and two ‘open ditches’. An Open Ditch is the same height as a plain fence but has a small ditch in front of the fence to make them a bigger test for the horse and rider At Perth there are two open ditches on the course, the first fence in the straight and the first down the back straight. Perth is one of the last remaining racecourses to have a Water Jump, this is situated in front of the main Grandstand and is much smaller than the other fences, with a 6ft wide water jump behind a small birch fence. There are eight steeplechase fences on the course. Twelve are jumped in a race over two miles, fifteen over two miles and five furlongs and nineteen in races over three miles.

WEIGHT FOR AGE RACES

These races are designed to provide a fair and competitive contest before a horse is allocated a weight, according to his ability, to run in a Handicap These races are therefore normally for young horses aged from 3 to 5-y-o. As a 5-y-o is deemed to be stronger than a 3-y-o he/she will be made a to carry a little more weight. Once a horse has won a weight for age race he/she will be asked to carry a ‘penalty’; this is normally an additional 7lbs. Once a horse has won or run three times in a Weight for Age race he can be assessed and given a weight in a Handicap Race.

Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back. TFRHHHHI BHA146

scoring: Points are awarded to the first, second and third in all races run at Perth throughout the season. 1st = 10 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 3 points. Winning Champions of each category will

Points

be presented with a prize provided by Edinburgh Gin.

Free

FIRST RACE 1.30

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE FOLLOW @BetVictor ON TWITTER MARES’

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs POETIC MUSIC

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs POETIC MUSIC

Longest Traveller: POETIC MUSIC trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 376 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MAGICAL MAGGIE (GB) (24) 0-11051 D

6 11-12

Br Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Bollin Across Jay Tidball (7) J

O Mrs Norma Harris Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs Norma Harris Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualbumperscorerwhoresumedwinningwaysaftera3-monthbreakdowningradein12-runnerLudlownovice(goodtosoft)24daysago,readily Adoublepenaltymakeslifetougherbutshe’srespectednonetheless.Engaged1.40LudlowWednesday. TFRHHHHI BHA115

2 POETIC MUSIC (GB) (42) 6-13210 D

5 11-12

Br Ch m Poet’s Voice - Mofeyda (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B H. & V. Pratt Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulon3ofher4bumperstartslastseasonandmadeit2-4overhurdleswhendefyingapenaltyatCarlisle(19.3f)inFebruary,suitedbyemphasis on speed up in trip Outclassed in first-time cheekpieces (left off here) in Dawn Run subsequently but has leading claims backin calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA118

3 MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE (GB) (33) 1-52142 D

8 11-7

Br Br m Midnight Legend - Lifestyle Sam Coltherd J

O Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B David G. Ford Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinneratKelsoin2021whohasimprovedwitheachrunoverhurdles,offthemarkinaMusselburghnoviceinFebruaryandhasshown betterformindefeatbothoutingssince,includinginfirst-timecheekpiecesonhandicapdebutatKelsolasttime Muchrespected. TFRHHHHH BHA108

4 BEAUTY TO BEHOLD (IRE) (10) P1304

6 11-0

Br Gr m Mahler - Castle Lake (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B William O’Leary

The Red Armoury, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningIrishpointerwhoshowedmorethanpreviouslyunderRulesinafirst-timehoodwhenfourthin14-runnernovice at Kelso (18.1f, good) 10 days ago, finishing with running left. That form possibly isn’t worth a great deal, though. TFRHHHII BHA88

5 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (39) 600

5 11-0

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Henry Brooke J

O Callum Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Callum Whillans Sport of Kings S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability but will be of more interest in handicaps after this run.

6 DONSO STAR (GB) (34) 450U3

Br Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-0

Thomas Dowson J

O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

TIMEFORM VIEWUnplaced in bumpers but showed more than first time up over hurdles when third in 8-runner maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f) 34 days ago, running on late Possibilities if taking another step forward.

7 ELMLEY LOVETT (IRE) (27) 6

Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Blue Bell Walk (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-0

Craig Nichol J

O Mr M. Creed Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Michael Creed

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a maiden hurdle (28/1) at Wetherby (21.2f, soft) on debut 4 weeks ago

Down in trip

8 FLLANA BAY (GB) (174) U-U5630

Br B m Lucarno (USA) - Flaybay

O Miss Alison P. Lee

B Miss Alison P. Lee

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-0

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability on a couple of occasions but will be better off in handicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA81

9 JEAN ARMOUR (IRE) (48) 0P

5 11-0

Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Hot On Her Heels (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O green spittal and smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held only start in bumpers at Ayr and was pulled up on hurdling debut there last time

Tongue strap on for 1st time

10PARELLI POWER (GB) (28) 0-000

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 11-0

Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shankhouse Wells (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Jane Walton and George Charlton Partner Jane Walton, Otterburn T

B George A. Charlton Dunns Houses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in pair of bumpers/maiden hurdles.

11 POPATANGO (IRE) (158) 0-5FPP

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-0

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Popalong (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B Mr John Donovan

TIMEFORM VIEW €24,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Lucky Road. Dam, lightly raced in points, half-sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Road To Respect. Little show in points, pulled up again last time (Nov 2022).

12 TANGIERS (FR) (82) 00-P3P

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-0

Br B m Masked Marvel - Jacira (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced freely when down the field in bumpers and has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles. Hooded for 1st time

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: BURN THE EVIDENCE 5 11 5 Sean Bowen 4-5 (Gordon Elliott) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Poetic Music (GB), 11-4 Magical Maggie (GB), 9-2 Midnight Shuffle (GB), 8-1 Donso Star (GB), 14-1 Beauty To Behold (IRE), 33-1 Fllana Bay (GB), 50-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), Elmley Lovett (IRE), 100-1 Popatango (IRE), 150-1 Jean Armour (IRE), 250-1 Parelli Power (GB), 300-1 Tangiers (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE underlined she’s still improving when beaten only by one thrown in on her Kelso handicap debut last month and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, she makes plenty of appeal. Poetic Music will find this much more suitable than the Dawn Run and must be feared, along with Magical Maggie

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE 2.POETIC MUSIC 3.MAGICAL MAGGIE

THE RESULT

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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ABANDONMENT POLICY

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SECOND RACE 2.00

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)

THE GET A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY AT BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards, ™ Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227.

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 328 runners, 10%) runs PETITE RHAPSODY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs ANTI BRIDGIE

Weightwatcher: KAJAKI won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 8lb to 99

Longest Traveller: LOUKARAK trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 463 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

(Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb

1 MOONLIGHT SPIRIT (IRE) (59) 1-PF0

7 12-0

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Moonsail Charlotte Jones (3) J

O D & Y Simpson, D Blyth, MLS Syndicate James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart stayer on Flat in 2019 for Charlie Appleby and made a winning hurdles debut at Carlisle in December 2021. Little promise in 3 subsequent starts however, so percentage call is to look elsewhere despite a tumbling mark and first-time cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA112

2 ANTI BRIDGIE (IRE) (55) 211P3 D

6 11-13

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Tobrigids (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Foxtrot Anti Bridgie and Dreamweavers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Sean Osborne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles, latest in a 5-runner novice at Kelso (20.9f, soft, 7/2) in December Not so good in pair of handicaps this year (had breathing operation prior to latest start) so easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA111

3 LIHYAN (IRE) (54) 6-41034

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)

O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard

5 11-13

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (17f) last summer but still to reproduce his Irish form for current yard, only mid-field on handicap debut at Doncaster (16.6f, good, 6/1) early last month. Remains early days so too soon to be writing him off TFRHHHII BHA111

4 ASSERTED (IRE) (531) 5///16300-

8 11-12

Br B g Kayf Tara - Madmoiselle Etoile (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott

B Cleaboy Stud

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive winning novice hurdler for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland in summer 2021. Failed to land a blow on both outings for Christian Williams later that year so needs this switch of yard/first-time headgear to spark some sort of revival after 17 months off TFRHHHII BHA110

5 KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (39) 12431

5 11-10

Br B or Br g Kingston Hill - Lady Kate Ellen (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Majella Kinsella Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark in this sphere at the second attempt at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last month, finding plenty to get the better off one that refused to lie down. Could have more to offer now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA108

6 AVOID DE MASTER (IRE) (122) 3-1126P D

9 11-9

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tanit Sam Coltherd J

O Girsonfield & Castle View Racing Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Sean Gorman Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form last spring, bagging handicap chases at Hexham (3m) and Market Rasen. However, he ran a shocker at Newcastle on Boxing Day and while his mark is now considerably lower, he arrives with questions to answer. TFRHHIII BHA107

7 OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (54) 3-31065

Br B g Ocovango - Court My Eye

O One For The Road Flower

7 11-8

Dylan Johnston (7) J

Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster in November but hasn’t threatened in three runs since. Visor applied and not without hope from a sliding mark. TFRHHHII BHA106

8 SPLIT THE BILL (IRE) (58) 43-0034

5 11-8

Br B g Champs Elysees - Spin The Wheel (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr J N Swinbank Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in 3 starts over hurdles so far but could have more to offer sent handicapping upped in trip Worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA106 (-1)

9 NINETOFIVE (IRE) (42) 53-342

6 11-7

Br B or Br g Malinas (GER) - Poulnasherry Dove (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Williewin Partnership Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr J. J. Melody Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied and has progressed on each start over hurdles, showing much improved form despite being kept to 2m after 4 months off (had breathing operation) when runner-up at Hexham 6 weeks ago More to come on handicap debut upped in distance. TFRHHHHH BHA

10WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (32) 123463 6 11-5

Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Paramount Farms Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningpointerwhofailedtojustifyshort-pricedfavouritismfittedwithcheekpieceswhenfourthinaClonmelhunterinJanuary for Gordon Elliott. Failed to land a blow on both starts over hurdles at Carlisle but could show more on handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA

11 LOUKARAK (FR) (214) PF532

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Louegarde (FR)

4 11-4

O Mrs C. S. Wilson Tim Vaughan Cowbridge T

B M. Thierry Cypres & M. Ronny Coveliers

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown over both hurdles and fences, latest when 3 1/2 lengths second of 4 in 3-y-o event at Dax on chasing debut 7 months ago Interesting to see what the market makes of him on first start for this yard/in a handicap back over hurdles.

12 RICKETY GATE (GB) (107) 02-011F D

8 11-2

Br B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWReturnedinfineformintheautumn,justifyingstrongsupportatKelso(21f)inOctoberandfollowingupatMusselburgh(3m)inNovember Shaped as if still in good order before departing late in hat-trick bid at Doncaster in January so not discounted after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA100

13 KAJAKI (IRE) (18) 012056 D

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)

10 11-1

Danny McMenamin J

O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd MS SOCIETY SCOTLAND, BORDERS BRANCH S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Sedgefield wins in 2022 but not at his best in 4 starts since, ending up being beaten a lot further than looked likely for most of the way at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) earlier this month. Visor reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA99

14 PETITE RHAPSODY (IRE) (30) 222355 CD

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Peggy Cullen (IRE)

O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club

8 10-13

Patrick Wadge (5) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Killian Traynor Orion Group, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkunderthispilotoverC&DlastAprilandmadeframeon4ofnext5startsatupto3mlastsummer Reappearance effort at Hexham last month easily excused so no surprise to see a good showing with that under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA97

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: HALF SHOT (IRE) 8 10 9 Conor O’Farrell 13-2 (Iain Jardine) 12 ran

Visor worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 4.

Visor worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 9.

Stewards Note:

KAJAKI: Following its run on 9/4/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ninetofive (IRE), 6-1 Kingston Bridge (IRE), 13-2 Rickety Gate (GB), 14-1 Anti Bridgie (IRE), Lihyan (IRE), Okavango Delta (IRE), 16-1 Avoid de Master (IRE), Split The Bill (IRE), Wearelongterm (IRE), Loukarak (FR), Kajaki (IRE), 20-1 Petite Rhapsody (IRE), 33-1 Moonlight Spirit (IRE), Asserted (IRE)

Several in with a squeak but NINETOFIVE showed much improved form on the back of a breathing operation when runner-up at Hexham 6 weeks ago and, with the potential forbetter to come now tackling a longer trip, Sandy Thomson’s 6-y-o can make a winning start to life in handicaps. Rickety Gate was in good form when last seen in the winter so he may emerge as the main danger after a 3-month break, with Kingston Bridge and stable-switcher Asserted another couple to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NINETOFIVE (IRE) 2.RICKETY GATE 3.KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN HUNT

The Club was instituted at Hamilton in 1777 under the title ‘the Hunters Club’ but the name was changed the following year to ‘The Caledonian Hunt. On the occasion of the visit of King George IV to Scotland in 1822, His Majesty became the Patron of the Hunt whose members gave a ball in his honour in Edinburgh. Since that time, the royal prefix has been added and the reigning Sovereign continued as Patron until 2002. HRH The Princess Royal was appointed as honorary Preses in 1974 and succeeded as Patron in 2002

HRH The Duke of Kent was appointed as Honorary Preses in 1985.

There are 70 gentlemen members, all with Scottish roots and who enjoy racing and/or hunting. They dine annually in Edinburgh.

The Hunt meets each year at a different Scottish Racecourse

The running of the first race was at Kelso in 1779. The Royal Caledonian Hunt Club Cup was first competed for at Perth in 1818 and was won by the Earl of Eglington’s “Sans Culottes”.

OFFICE BEARER’S OF THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN HUNT 2023

Preses Robert Turcan Esq

Treasurer Captain Luke Borwick

Secretary William Galbraith Esq

Councillors Harry Trotter Esq

James Bowes-Lyon Esq

Henry Turcan Esq

THIRD RACE 2.30

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)

THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN HUNT

CREEVYTENNANT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’

VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for ten yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 328 runners, 10%) runs CABOY

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

Weightwatcher: VICTORY ECHO won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 7lb to 93

Longest Traveller: SMUGGLER’S BLUES trained by T R George, Slad, 392 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 NICEANDEASY (IRE) (40) 21-5FP4 D

10 12-2

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - High Priestess (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Katie and Brian Castle N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Michael G. Daly Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last season, winning brace of small-field handicaps. Looked rusty when fifth on return at Carlisle (26f) in October and has been let down by jumping since. Drop back down in class should help TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 SMUGGLER’S BLUES (IRE) (31) 24-4FP0 D

11 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) Finn Lambert J

O D Rea & Mr T.R.George Tom George, Slad T

B Mr Walter Connors HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEWSnappedalosingruninfirst-timecheekpiecesatWarwicklastwinterandwould’vegoneclosebutforfallingatthesecond-last at Wincanton in December However, disappointed next 2 starts so needs to bounce back in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA110

3 FLYING VERSE (GB) (31) 5P3316 D

11 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence Lilly Pinchin J

O Dr C. A. Barnett David Dennis, Banbury T

B Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has hardly proved reliable this season but had a good spell over fences recording back-to-back wins at Stratford (22.6f) and Musselburgh (31.5f) in October/November Resumed winning ways at Doncaster last month but only sixth off revised mark in similar event at Wincanton since. TFRHHHHI BHA110

4 CABOY (FR) (29) 642212 BF

11 11-1

Br B g Nidor (FR) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Goodtimes

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Eric Leray & Mme Josiane Grall Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing sequence stretching back to 2018 in 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby under this rider Decent second at Newcastle since and of interest taking on fellow veterans for the first time TFRHHHHI BHA97

5 KNOCKNAMONA (IRE) (19) 051165 D

Br B g Trans Island - Faraday Lady (IRE)

12 10-13

Joshua Thompson (10) J

O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Patrick J. Doyle Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle in January and followed up at Carlisle a month later. Failed to land a blow next 2 starts but belated return to this longer trip could suit. Player. TFRHHHHH BHA95

6 WOLFCATCHER (IRE) (67) 6/2526-P

11 10-12

Br B g King’s Best (USA) - Miss Particular (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J

O Northern Lights Racing

Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Darley Rapid Project Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2018 and showed nothing after 17 months off at Musselburgh in February

Change of headgear

7 VICTORY ECHO (IRE) (19) 35P530 D

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Serendipity (IRE)

O Mr M. Barnes

B Miss Anne Marcella Casey

TFRHHIII BHA94

10 10-11

Conor Rabbitt (3) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWNow7lbbelowlastwinningmarkandproducedhisbesteffortforawhilewhenthirdina6-runnerMusselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) handicap last month. Failed to back that up at Carlisle since, however

TFRHHHII BHA93

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: GARDEFORT (FR) 13 11 7 Hugh Nugent 7-2 (Venetia Williams) 4 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Caboy (FR), 7-2

Niceandeasy (IRE), Flying Verse (GB), 7-1 Smuggler’s Blues (IRE), 8-1 Knocknamona (IRE), 16-1 Victory Echo (IRE), 25-1 Wolfcatcher (IRE)

This longer trip should prove more suitable for KNOCKNAMONA nowadays so he could be the answer. Caboy has been holding his form well and rates the biggest threat, while the drop back in class should help Niceandeasy.

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)

THE BRITISH RED CROSS UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £13000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5251, 2nd £2625, 3rd £1313, 4th £657, 5th £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 328 runners, 10%) runs SNAKE ROLL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs RAFFERTY’S RETURN

Weightwatcher: CAIUS MARCIUS won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 7lb to 123.

Longest Traveller: GLENTRUAN trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 203 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLUE SARI (FR) (82) 414-P2P D

8 12-0

Br B g Saddex - Blue Aster (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed plenty of ability remains when second in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (16.7f) in January but ran poorly (reportedly bled) when pulled up at Leopardstown (3m) the following month. Has since left Willie Mullins and betting may be a useful guide to expectations here. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (40) 4-01245 D

8 11-3

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr P. L. Barrett John Wade (Haulage) Limited, STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Arthur J Gallagher (UK) S

TIMEFORM VIEWScored twice as a novice and all the better for his reappearance effort when digging deep to land Wetherby handicap (21.2f) on Boxing Day. Similar form with brace of in-the-frame efforts next 2 starts but not in same form under change of tactics at Uttoxeter (20f) latest Better expected. TFRHHHII BHA127

3 SNAKE ROLL (IRE) (54) 2-13153 D

6 11-2

Br B g Jet Away - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Ormello Way Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last year and he ran right up to his best when third in Kelso Grade 2 in March, rallying well flat to take a place on line Very much of interest stepping back up in trip on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA126

4 CAIUS MARCIUS (IRE) (153) 321311 C

12 10-13

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

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

B Sean Gorman Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very durable veteran campaigner who ended last year in fine fettle, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Doncaster (24.4f) in November Returns to action with yard going along nicely so certainly no forlorn hope re-united with Brian Hughes. TFRHHHII BHA123

5 GLENTRUAN (IRE) (59) 15-P625 D

8 10-8

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Neville, Kehoe and Scott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B M. F. Condon The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who bounced back to form when runner-up at Catterick (19.3f) in February, ridden before last and running on. Not in same form at Ayr (20.5f) later that month but a 2-month break may have perked him up Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA118

6 ZUMBI (GER) (241) 41-3133

Br Gr g Reliable Man - Zalexa (GER)

6 10-5

Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Dave & Yvonne Simpson James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Stall Garden Lounge Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWThirdonlystartinbumpersandfairformwhenoffthemarkonhurdlesdebutatCartmel(22f)backinMay.Wentthewrongwayin2subsequentstarts in novice company but he couldwell get back on track now handicapping returning from 8 months off Market may prove a useful guide

TFRHHHII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) 8 10 5 Sean Quinlan 11-4 (Nicky Richards) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.

Stewards Note:

RAFFERTY’S RETURN: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Snake Roll (IRE), 10-3 Caius Marcius (IRE), 6-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), 8-1 Glentruan (IRE), 9-1 Blue Sari (FR), 14-1 Zumbi (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

SNAKE ROLL’s profile over hurdles is very much a positive one and, having shaped like this step back up in trip would suit when third in Grade 2 company at Kelso in March, he could well be the way to go now handicapping in this sphere. Glentruan has become somewhat hit-and-miss but is capable from this mark and feared. Veteran Caius Marcius completes the shortlist.

THE RESULT

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FIFTH

RACE 3.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)

THE PHIL NELSON RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards, ™ Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243.

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Morgan (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs WHISTLEINTHEDARK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 20 runners, 5%) runs CORNERSTONE LAD

Weightwatcher: CORNERSTONE LAD won off a handicap mark of 140, his rating is now down 10lb to 130

Longest Traveller: RIDERS ONTHE STORM trained by R Hobson, Little Rissington, 397 miles.

Br Breeding

(Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb

1 WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (40) 33-2111

Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE) Patrick Cowley (3) J

O Racing On Together Club L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mrs Kathleen McKeever

2 RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) (33) P0-1000 D

8 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since switched to fences, making it 3 from 3 in this sphere when scoring at Kempton last time Every chance he’ll complete the four-timer in a weak race for the grade TFRHHHHH BHA138

10 11-7

Br Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B Tom Taaffe Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser in his pomp who capitalised on sliding mark in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree (2 1/2m, good to soft) on return. However, his record in recent years is very patchy and he hasn’t really fired since. TFRHHIII BHA135

3 KAPCORSE (FR) (33) 0//0/1P-00 D

Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Angesse (FR) Lilly Pinchin (3) J

O Hip Flask Racing (MR) Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Yannick Fouin & Frederic Duvivier Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly fragile and failed to beat a rival on first start since leaving Paul Nicholls at Newbury a month ago Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA

4 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (19) 3-44424

10 11-3

9 11-2 Br B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Micky Hammond Racing, Eastwood Private Clients S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who opened his chase account at Wetherby last January Hit and miss this season but can make his presence felt if back on his game Unproven over this distance. TFRHHHII BHA130

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: COACH CARTER (IRE) 6 11 10 Sean Bowen 9-4 (Gordon Elliott) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Whistleinthedark (IRE), 4-1 Cornerstone Lad (GB), 6-1 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE), 12-1 Kapcorse (FR)

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 5

PLAY SMARTER

WHISTLEINTHEDARK has been highly progressive since switched to fences and he’s fancied to stretch his unbeaten run over fences to four Cornerstone Lad is the obvious danger as the other pair both have questions to answer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE)

2.CORNERSTONE LAD

3.RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE)

THE RESULT

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SIXTH RACE 4.05

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 127YDS) (5,300m)

THE BetVictor SCOONIEBURN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5251, 2nd £2625, 3rd £1313, 4th £657, 5th £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Richards (12 wins from 154 runners, 8%) runs CASTLE RUSHEN and MISS MILANO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs GROVE ROAD

Longest Traveller: GROVE ROAD trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 411 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALFA MIX (GB) (37) F3236P

8 12-0

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Alora Money Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles scorer in Ireland in 2019 but winless since and ran no sort of a race in a handicap chase on debut for new yard at Wetherby. Hard to know what to expect of him back in this sphere (last seen over hurdles back in March 2020). TFRHIIII BHA130

2 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (29) 2/-U2U42

8 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWThings haven’t worked out for him over fences this season but returned to this sphere with a creditable effort in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (20.3f, soft), for all that his jumping wasn’t foot perfect. Now tried in a visor and shapes as though this stamina test will be right up his street. TFRHHHHH BHA128

3 GROVE ROAD (IRE) (30) 31-112 BF

7 11-9

Br Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Gareth Adair Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSedgefield bumper winner on Rules debut/sole start last season and made it 2-2 over hurdles when landing a Hereford novice upped to 25.5f in December However, turned over when odds on for a match at Hexham last month and more needed now pitched into a handicap TFRHHHII BHA125

4 SALVINO (IRE) (33) 212205

7 11-2

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Sagabolley (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Thomas McGrath Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who got off the mark over hurdles in a 23f Kelso novice in November Hasn’t done a great deal wrong since, most recently finishing fifth of 12 in a Class 2 handicap back at Kelso (21f, soft), and moving back up in trip here will be no bad thing. TFRHHHHI BHA118

5 BURBANK (IRE) (36) 15P-PPP

11 11-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Spring Swoon (FR) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O D&Y Simpson,D.Blyth,B.B Syndicate James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Derrymore House Syndicate Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy chaser on his day but appears to be very much in decline judged on what he’s shown in 3 appearances this season. Looks set for another struggle on what will be his first run in this sphere for over 2 years. TFRHIIII BHA117

6 MISS MILANO (IRE) (41) 32-6111

Br B m Milan - Dewasentah (IRE)

O Tor Side Racing

8 10-12

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Miss Mary O’Sullivan First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWEnduredawinlesscampaignduringherfirstseasonintraininglasttermbuthaswoneachofher3startsthistimeround,thelatestatDoncaster (24.4f, good to soft) where she was returning from a 4-month break. More needed up 6lb here but merits respect all the same TFRHHHII BHA114

7 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (19) 32U501

Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE)

O Mousetrap Racing

B Ronnie O’Neill

7 10-2

Craig Nichol J

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

Embroidery Elite Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a winning note and again came good in the month of April when getting his head back in front at Carlisle (25f, good) 19 days ago Clearly no issues stamina-wise but this looks more demanding. TFRHHHII BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: TAXMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) 8 10 9 Billy Garritty 12-1 (Keith Dalgleish) 6 ran

Visor worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

BURBANK: Following its run on 22/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Castle Rushen (IRE), 10-3 Miss Milano (IRE), 9-2 Salvino (IRE), 11-2 Grove Road (IRE), 6-1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 28-1 Alfa Mix (GB), 66-1 Burbank (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

While he could do with brushing up on his jumping technique, CASTLE RUSHEN is nevertheless appealing having put in a good shift back in this sphere at Newcastle last time He goes off the same mark here and both this step up in trip and the addition of more severe headgear (sports a first-time visor) are potentially positive factors. Stablemate Miss Milano is 3-3 this season and needs considering but Salvino, who looks pretty solid overall, is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) 2.SALVINO (IRE) 3.MISS MILANO (IRE)

THE RESULT

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SEVENTH RACE 4.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) (DIV I) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 328 runners, 10%) runs THISTLEBUFFS

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

Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2013 and 2018. The stable runs THISTLEBUFFS today. S Corbett won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs JESSICA RABBIT today.

Longest Traveller: JESSICA RABBIT trained by S Corbett, Otterburn, 228 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 LORD CAPRIO (IRE) (63) 0-23336 D

8 12-0

Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Blue Lion Racing IX Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in a couple of runs at Sedgefield in November but never involved (returned lame) at same course latest and bit to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA98

2 THISTLEBUFFS (IRE) (27) 44

6 11-11

Br B g Fame And Glory - Doransfirth (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mrs Jo Tracey & Mr K Alexander

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Eddie Naughton Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Run with credit both starts thus far, latest when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 27 days ago Tongue strap now added for handicap debut and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA95

3 DUYFKEN (GB) (34) 4342

4 11-9

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Australienne (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wertheimer et Frere Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in France and posted best effort in this sphere when second of 13 in juvenile handicap at Musselburgh (17.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago Likely contender TFRHHHHI BHA101

4 JACKHAMMER (IRE) (34) 1-10406 CD

9 11-8

Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B F. Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps here last year before scoring on level at Carlisle. However, not been at same level in either code since and makes limited appeal. TFRHHIII BHA92

5 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (37) 0-5U55

Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)

O Mr J. G. Brown

B Blaise Chorus Partnership

5 11-8

William Shanahan (7) J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to trouble the judge in 4 starts to date, including on handicap debut at Wetherby last month. Still early days, though. TFRHHHII BHA92

6 JESSICA RABBIT (GB) (212) 4-1265P

9 11-5

Br B m Mawatheeq (USA) - Intersky High (USA) Sam Coltherd J

O Lady Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Miss K. J. Keir Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended lengthy losing run over hurdles at Uttoxeter (20f) in June prior to very good second at Worcester later that month. Not in same form thereafter, though, failing to complete on chase debut at Sedgefield when last seen in September TFRHHIII BHA89

7 INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (19) 404630 D

Br B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay

O Mr Gary Downie

9 11-4

Danny McMenamin J

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Lorry Living S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for new yard, beaten a long way at Carlisle over timber earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA88

8 JACK YEATS (IRE) (187) 4-0235P

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Fire Lily (IRE)

7 11-1

Sean Quinlan J

O Mercer, Stanners & Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Fire Lily Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike rate on the Flat and winless following 14 attempts over hurdles. Let down by jumping on chase debut in October and best watched back over the smaller obstacles here. TFRHHIII BHA85

9 DARKEST DAY (IRE) (52) 00-PP61 D

8 10-12

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B Thomas Patrick English

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when making all at Wetherby (16f, good to soft) 52 days ago, always holding on. 4lb higher now but must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA82

10EL JEFE (IRE) (13) 000004

6 10-9

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

TIMEFORM VIEW Been operating below his best this season but shaped better than distance beaten at Sedgefield latest and is too well handicapped to dismiss. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHHII BHA79

11 MY MACHO MAN (IRE) (47) 534533

6 10-7

Br Ch g Camacho - Mypreciousblue Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Mr Edward Cassie Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Mr A. Kirwan Overlander Vehicles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score after 22 attempts over hurdles but he arrives in good nick, third in 2m Ayr handicap last month. Could make his presence felt in first-time blinkers.

12 MORE TO FOLLOW (IRE) (114) 000P00

TFRHHHII BHA77

6 10-2

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fast Finisher (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Lowther,McCready,Scarlett

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B William Neville Solway Fuels S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to achieve much, including in handicaps on last 3 outings. Readily opposed from 3lb out of the weights.

TFRHIIII BHA69

2022: JACKHAMMER (IRE) 8 10 5 Danny McMenamin 4-1 (Dianne Sayer) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 5, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7, 9, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

LORD CAPRIO: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame

JACK YEATS: Following its run on 22/10/2022 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Thistlebuffs (IRE), 11-2 Duyfken (GB), 7-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 10-1 My Macho Man (IRE), 12-1 Lord Caprio (IRE), El Jefe (IRE), 16-1 Jack Yeats (IRE), 18-1 Just Dottie (GB), 20-1 Jessica Rabbit (GB), 25-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 28-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 66-1 More To Follow (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

There should be more to come from THISTLEBUFFS, who has acquitted himself well in a couple of novices and starts handicapping on a feasible mark. Duyfken and El Jefe head the list of dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THISTLEBUFFS (IRE) 2.DUYFKEN 3.EL JEFE (IRE)

THE RESULT

EIGHTH RACE 5.13

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (4 wins from 64 runners, 6%) runs COOLKILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs SANITISER

Weightwatcher: PATEEN won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 9lb to 88.

Longest Traveller: SANITISER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 411 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 STAND STAUNCH (IRE) (63) B24P-PP

5 12-0

Br B g Camelot - Takawiri (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when making the frame both completed starts over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but has pulled up on all 3 outings for this yard Remains to be seen if a second wind op and a first-time hedgear combination sparks a revival. TFRHHIII BHA97

2 LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (28) 132132 D

7 11-11

Br Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon Brian Hughes J

O Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mubarak Al Naemi First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a fair level on the Flat over the winter and has scored twice over hurdles under Brian Hughes in the first half of this season. Fit from a couple of AW runs last month and respected with Hughes up again. TFRHHHHI BHA94

3 COOLKILL (IRE) (66) P6P-00P CD

9 11-10

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Elisabetta (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr Ken McGarrity Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B F. Quinn & S. Browne Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner in April 2021 but has struggled in a light handicap career since, pulling up at Carlisle in February First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA93

4 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (29) 450622

Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)

6 11-9

William Shanahan (7) J

O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Alastair Pim

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and back on track when runner-up at Ayr and Newcastle last month. Ought to be very competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 ARTIC ROW (GB) (19) F561F0 D BF

6 11-9

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong support when winning 8-runner event on handicap debut at Ayr (2m, good to firm; Fathers Advice second) last month. Bit disapponting at Carlisle on his completed start since but it’s still early days TFRHHHII BHA92

6 PATEEN (IRE) (34) 052550

11 11-5

Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B John Joe Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Market Rasen in July but operating below his best at present and others more likely TFRHHIII BHA88

7 SANITISER (GB) (65) 354

4 11-4

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Nick Scholfield J

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat for Paul & Oliver Cole Below that level in juvenile hurdles for current yard but that Flat ability marks him down as one who could go on to better things in handicaps. Gets the vote

8 DERRACRIN (GB) (19) 525004

TFRHHHHH BHA95

6 10-13

Br Ch g Mustajeeb - Transvaal Sky Toby Wynne (5) J

O Mr James Proudfoot Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T

B Whatcote Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden. One of his better efforts when fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (17f) 19 days ago but he’ll need more if he’s to get off the mark here. TFRHHHII BHA82

9 CELESTIAL FASHION (GB) (12) 00662P

5 10-11

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW First impact over hurdles when returning from wind surgery to finish second of 12 on 17f Carlisle handicap debut last month but not in anything like the same form at Newcastle since. TFRHHIII BHA80

10MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (29) 60B053

6 10-9

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr A. Robson Paul Robson, Hawick T

B Dixie Cotterell

TIMEFORM VIEWMade frame second start in points and Irish bumper efforts for John Halley also weren’t devoid of promise Yet to better poor form over jumps for his current yard, racing too freely without his usual hood (back on now) when 12 1/2 lengths third of 8 in 2m Newcastle handicap latest TFRHHHII BHA78

11 BIG ARTHUR (GB) (115) 0UP-60P

6 10-3

Br B g Passing Glance - Xpectations (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O The Potassium Partnership 2 Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Potassium Partnership 2 David Merry Farrier S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who has been off since weakening quickly on his 20.5f Ayr handicap debut at the turn of the year Drops back in trip now. TFRHIIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022:(See Div 1)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 3.

Hood worn by No 9, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Stewards Note:

STAND STAUNCH: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sanitiser (GB), 9-2 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 6-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 7-1 Artic Row (GB), 14-1 Coolkill (IRE), Derracrin (GB), 16-1 Magic Mike (IRE), 20-1 Pateen (IRE), 33-1 Celestial Fashion (GB), 40-1 Stand Staunch (IRE), 66-1 Big Arthur (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SANITISER is potentially very well treated judged on Flat ability so he’s taken to make a winning handicap hurdle debut. Fathers Advice, twice a runner-up last month, and Leopolds Rock, who has a good record when partnered by Brian Hughes, head the dangers.

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

TRACEY HAMILTON

LINDA PORTER

CYRIL JOHNSTONE

ALEC DENT

Veterinary Officers

TIM DAVIES

COLIN ROBERTS

Veterinary Surgeons

ANDREW HUMPHRIES

EUGENIO CILLAN-GARCIA

WILL MARSHALL

SUSIE ARMSTRONG

Medical Officers

Dr SMITH

Dr JOHNSTON

Dr DONKERS

ARLENE EARAKER

Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Betting Ring Manager

JOHN CLARK

CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE FOLLOW @BetVictor ON TWITTER MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £23. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE GET A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY AT BetVictor 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, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor have generously sponsored this race and in addition shall present memento 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 29 entries at £28 - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.30 - THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN HUNT CREEVYTENNANT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase 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 April 24th, 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 Royal Caledonian Hunt have generously sponsored this race and shall present a Challenge trophy plus memento 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 11 entries at £30Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) A

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BRITISH RED CROSS UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £44. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.30 - THE PHIL NELSON RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb PHIL NELSON has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £12 and 11 at £60. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.05 - THE BetVictor SCOONIEBURN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb William Hill has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner In addition, a £100 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £33. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.40 - THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento 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 19 entries at £18. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.13 - THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento 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 19 entries at £18 - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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