NON-RUNNER

5 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (40) 14/1622- D

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)

O Katie and Brian Castle Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Doncaster in November and has gone close to adding to that tally on his last 2 outings, beaten only a short-head at Carlisle (20.9f, good) 40 days ago Can go well again with visor applied. TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 FRAU GEORGIA (IRE) (32) 3P4/20P- CD

9 11-1

Br B m Germany (USA) - Sumability (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr J. Henderson (Co Durham) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner back in 2021 and posted a good second in this contest last season, but essentially has ran no sort of race on her last 2 outings. Lots to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA102

7 VICTORY ECHO (IRE) (6) P5301-2 CD

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

O Mr M. Barnes

B Miss Anne Marcella Casey

10 10-9

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last month and again ran well at Market Rasen on Friday. Not particularly the most reliable of customers and probably needs to improve stepped up in grade Engaged 8.00 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) 7 10 11 William Shanahan 9-4 (Andrew Hamilton) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

Stewards Note:

METHODTOTHEMADNESS: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Uptown Harry (IRE), 7-2 Methodtothemadness (IRE), Everyday Champagne (IRE), 9-2 Victory Echo (IRE), 17-2 Breaking The Ice (IRE), 28-1 Frau Georgia (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

UPTOWN HARRY had been given a chance by the handicapper when scoring at Carlisle last time and a 3lb rise looks manageable in his bid to follow up Methodtothemadness enjoyed a productive campaign in 2022/23 and returned with a breathing issue last time, so should be capable of going close if that problem doesn’t re-emerge, whilst Everyday Champagne is also respected after a brace of second-place efforts.

The Result

Distance 3rd 4th Time

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SIXTH RACE 5.06

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

THE EDINBURGH NAVY STRENGTH CANNONBALL GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000

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

(Penalty Value £4752.90)

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (60 wins from 171 runners, 35%) runs MRS PAISLEY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs MRS PAISLEY

Weightwatcher: BROADWAY JOE won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 9lb to 99

Longest Traveller: MRS PAISLEY trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

1 SWORD OF FATE (IRE) (22) 330412- CD

10 12-1

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding race last season and returned to form when scoring at Wetherby in April. Creditable second over 2m here 22 days ago and he’s respected back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA106

2 FRIARY ROCK (FR) (253) 0P/4142- CD

8 12-1

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) Adam Wedge J

O The 1759 Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D in July and ended last season with a good second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good). Yard form is a concern but he’s hard to discounte on return from 8-month break. TFRHHHII BHA106

3 SPARK OF MADNESS (FR) (40) 144144- C D

7 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Prosopopee (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ecurie Piquemal Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a start over fences here (2m) last May and improved upped to this trip when doubling his chase tally in 4-runner Newcastle handicap in November Bit disappointing on return from break at Haydock last time, so bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA103

4 BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (31) 340P00- D

9 11-8

Br B g Milan - Greenhall Rambler (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Clan Gathering

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B James Mulhall Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonhisfirst3startsoverfencesbutit’sbeenslimpickingssince,thoughtookaslightstepbackinrightdirectionwhen5lengthsseventh of 14 to Azof Des Mottes at Kelso (21.6f, good) 31 days ago Remains potentially well treated but others are more solid overall. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 MRS PAISLEY (IRE) (62) 60P00P-

5 11-4

Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr M. Conaghan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B M. Conaghan Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing all 3 starts over hurdles since leaving Patrick Eugene Turley. Can’t be fancied on anything she’s shown so far but yard’s runners have to be respected at this track and market good guide on switch to chasing. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 ONE FOR DAN (IRE) (12) 3PP21-0

6 10-13

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Siobhans Belle (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Mr R. A. Ross Russell Ross, Consett T

B T. Meere

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 2 starts over hurdles for P. J. Rothwell in early 2022 and opened his account in points at the fifth attempt last time Support would be notable on handicap chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA90

7 AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (31) 0S0451-

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR)

O Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson

6 10-12

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked value for extra when winning 14-runner handicap chase (11/2) at Kelso (21.6f, good) 31 days ago, idling in front but impressing with his progress on the bridle Player again from 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89

8 IZZY’S CHAMPION (IRE) (50) 552432- D

Br B g Gold Well - Native Crystal (IRE)

O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell

B Edmond Coleman

9 10-2

Patrick Wadge (5) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career wins have been gained over fences at Musselburgh and produced a good effort from the front when second of 5 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft, 4/1) 50 days ago Has to be taken seriously with good-value claimer on board. TFRHHHHI BHA79

9 SHANBALLY ROSE (IRE) (40) P1235P- CD 9 10-2

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Amy’s Song (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mrs C Hunter & Mr & Mrs M Edwardson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B G. Kinch Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over C&D in September Placed next 2 starts but arrives here after a pair of lacklustre efforts and needs the application of cheekpieces to spark revival. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SWORD OF FATE (IRE) 9 11 10 Derek Fox 13-2 (Leonard Kerr) 11 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Izzy’s Champion (IRE), 5-1 Sword of Fate (IRE), Friary Rock (FR), Azof des Mottes (FR), 8-1 Mrs Paisley (IRE), 12-1 Spark of Madness (FR), 14-1 Broadway Joe (IRE), 33-1 One For Dan (IRE), 40-1 Shanbally Rose (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

AZOF DES MOTTES had more in hand than the margin suggested when scoring at Kelso last month and he’s fancied to overcome a 3lb higher mark. Izzy’s Champion was able to dictate at Market Rasen last time but should give another good account from the same mark, while last year’s winner Sword of Fate is another that can’t be discounted.

The Result

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