Plumpton Racecard - Tuesday 21st March

SPRING RACEDAY

TUESDAY 21ST MARCH 2023

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WELCOME

Welcome to Spring Raceday

With lighter mornings, warmer weather, sunshine and daffodils in full bloom it is great to be in spring and for those that didn’t know, yesterday was the official start of Astronomical spring.

It would be wrong not to mention the Cheltenham Festival from last week, and I would like to congratulate all of our local trainers and owners who made their way to Prestbury Park. With the competition always fierce it is fair to say that our Sussex trainers acquitted themselves very well. It was particularly pleasing to see Stage Star going on to win the Grade 1 Turners Novice Chase, having won here on Sussex National Day this year.

Today we have 34 runners going to post over 6 races with £70k of prize-money up for grabs. Our feature is the 3.35pm LWC Signature Handicap Chase (rated 0-125), and whilst only 5 runners are going to post it is still a competitive race with some great quality on show, non-more so than Sublime Heights who has a course record here of 2F21211.

We are also extremely grateful to Weatherby’s, Molson Coors and Simon McInnes who have kindly sponsored today and appreciate their support and hope they enjoy the day. A further welcome to Molson Coors brand and account managers who have invited 575 people from their key accounts, pub operators and sports clubs for their first day out at Plumpton Racecourse and wish everyone a good time.

We now move into a really busy time of the year for us with 2 days of Easter, 9th & 10th April, Sussex Day, 23rd April as well as our Season Finale, Ladies Day on 14th May. All of these racedays will have lots of activities for friends, families and groups so make sure you book at least one of these racedays. General admission tickets start from £15 with hospitality starting from £75 and can be booked or enquired by visiting www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

We hope you have a great day with us today look forward to welcoming you back here again soon.

Best wishes

Craig Staddon Chief Executive

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Stewards RICHARD WESTROPP (Chief Steward) ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair), JOSIE BROWN, KATE SMITH, CODY WATKINS

Starters SAM AVIS, WILLIAM HOWLETT

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales LEIGH O’BRIEN

Veterinary Officer AMY HAWTHORN

Commentator SIMON HOLT

Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr RAMY SAKER

JMR Nurse MICHELE FORSDICK

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons MATT WATERHOUSE (SVS), SIMON STAEMPFLI, MARIA ROSA

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, KELLY MCSORLEY

Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

STEVE TOMLIN

CRAIG STADDON

Official Caterers STRONG FLAVOURS, 6 Southgate Parade, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6ER

Chief Executive CRAIG STADDON, Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: (01273) 890383

Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919

Handicapper MARK OLLEY

MEET THE TEAM

Craig Staddon Chief Executive

Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course

Rebecca Warnett Operations Executive

Martyn Smith Company Accountant

Jacqui Hill Sales Manager

Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson

Lewis Emdond Groundsperson

Ross Craig Groundsperson

Mac Cornford Groundsperson

Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Horse Care at Plumpton

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race.

Use of Screens

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of any injury, but allows the vet some privacy, and the patient a calm environment in which to make a recovery.

Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse. All equine care at Plumpton is provided by:

Sussex Equine Hospital Billingshurst Rd, Ashington, West Sussex RH20 3BB

Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual contravening these rules will be evicted.

On-Course Bookmakers at Plumpton – Late Pay Service

If you need to claim winnings from an on-course bookmaker after a raceday, please send your ticket and covering letter to the following address:

Late Pay Department, AGT Ltd, 3a King’s Hall, St Ives Business Park, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY

Dogs

Dogs are only allowed in the Picnic Enclosure and must be on a lead at all times. Please do not leave dogs unattended in your car.

Photography

Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at Plumpton Racecourse is subject to terms and conditions – full details are available at the racecourse office. Racegoers may take photographs for personal use only – you are not permitted to make commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS DANGEROUS WHERE HORSES ARE INVOLVED, YOU ARE ASKED NOT TO USE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ANYWHERE IN THE PADDOCK AREA AND PARTICULARLY NEAR THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE.

Photos taken at Plumpton Racecourse

Please be aware that we have an official photographer at Plumpton Racecourse and they are gathering pictures of racing, scenery and crowds throughout the day. Most pictures will be non-specific but it is possible that images of you will be captured. As we retain copyright of these pictures, we may use these for future marketing campaigns, both digital and in print. By purchasing a ticket to this event, it is assumed that you are aware this is a possibility. If this is something you don’t want to be included in, please do let us know at the racecourse office.

Radios, Mobile Telephones and Computer Equipment

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones and computer equipment may not be used in or near any betting area, for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office.

Abandonments

In the event of a fixture being abandoned, refunds on admission badges and tickets purchased will be paid in the following circumstances:

Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund;

Abandonment before completion of the third race - 50% refund;

Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

In the event that a refund is due, refunds can not be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, please send your badge/ticket with full address details, within 28 days of the date of the race meeting to Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AL.

Broken Glasses & Bottles

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

No Smoking

You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies. Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

BBQs

Please can BBQs be extinguished 15 minutes before the start of the first race.

General

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from, the racecourse, without assigning a reason for so doing, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or to their property.

Accessibility at Plumpton Racecourse

Plumpton Racecourse’s facilities provide an accessible environment for all our racegoers, including those with young children. We are happy to make alternative arrangements if necessary; if you have any queries or require assistance please phone 01273 890383, visit the Racecourse Office or ask any member of staff and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the post.

horse’s saddlecloth number

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite

colour graphic horse’s name form sire dam No. of days since last ran

NEWZEALANDER(GB)

age weight st-lbs

(195)5604P6- 5 11-2

Br B g Australia - Dalasyla (IRE) Derek Fox J

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

B Sir P Vela, Triermore Stud & New England TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to register a win over hurdles and was sold for only £2,000 from Fergal O’Brien’s yard in December.

colour of horse: b=bay, br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

Official BHA Rating

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a suffi cient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.The principle purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicap races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confi rmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefi xed by the letter h.

brighton mini-bus

Racegoers are advised that Plumpton Racecourse operates a return mini-bus service from Brighton Train Station on feature and Bank Holiday racedays. The silver, Chariots mini-bus will depart from the designated Coach parking area at the rear of Brighton Station 1½ hours before the scheduled off time of the first race. The return service will depart from the racecourse rear public car park half an hour after the last race. As space is limited, and to avoid disappointment, we recommend that tickets are purchased in advance from our website. Return Fare: £10

train times

17.33

18.33

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

BETTING INFORMATION

A bet can make an already exciting race far more thrilling. Backing your selection with cash and watching your chosen horse win is a great feeling.

1. Pick your winner!

Many people select a horse based on its name or jockey colours or go to the parade ring and view the horses. Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper. Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. Where to place your bet

– In the betting ring, in front of the Grandstands, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

With the Tote at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse.

– At the William Hill betting shop, which is identical to a high street betting shop.

3. Place your bet

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place. Then cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet:

Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after the race is off

– Keep your bet receipt safe. You will need this to collect your winnings

Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’. Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards enquiry’. If you have any queries about your bet, please speak to the bookmaker or the Betting Ring Manager.

PLACE TERMS

All Racecourses enforce standard each way terms, in line with Paragraph 2.7.11 of the Terms and Conditions of Entry – Special Conditions E. These terms state that where accepting each-way bets, bookmakers will ensure the terms shall be or shall be better, i.e. more favourable to the customer, than:

(a) for races with fewer than 3 runners – all to win;

(b) for races with 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2;

(c) for races with 5-7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2;

(d) for races with 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3;

(e) for handicap races with 12-15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds on place 1-2-3;

(f) for handicap races with 16-21 runners (inclusive) 1/5 odds on place 1-2-3-4; and

(g) for handicap races with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds on place 1-2-3-4,and shall comply with clause 2.7.2 regarding the prominent display of terms.

WHAT IS RULE 4?

Rule 4 is a betting industry-standard deduction that is made on a winning horse bet when there is a non-runner in a race, and you have taken a fi xed price.

If there is a non runner in the race, anyone who backs a non-runner will get their stakes refunded. The Rule 4 exists to make a deduction from your bet to take into account the impact on the betting market of the non runner.

The amount of the deduction varies depending on the price of the non-runner. The Rule 4 deduction is not applied to the stake, only to your winnings.

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today

Anthony Honeyball - will be hoping to add to his six winners this month and has just the one runner today with Fortuitous Favour (1.50pm)

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Ben Godfrey - has one ride here today with Fortuitous Favour (4.45pm)

LAST MEETING REVIEW

Chris Gordon and Mr Freddie Gordon got proceedings off to a fine start on Monday 13th March, winning the opener by a head to Ah Whisht. The six-year-old recovered well after losing ground after the eighth. The gelding disputed the lead approaching the last and despite not producing a fluent jump, he kept on well to take a narrow lead inside the clsoing stages.

It was a different story in the following race, with the Warren Greatrextrained Bolsover Bill justifying starting as the market favourite, winning by five lengths ahead of Who Is That. They were the only two to finish with Clondaw Robin being pulled up and Hector Jaguen unseating rider Jamie Moore.

It was an emphatic victory for Conkwell Legend in the third race, cruising to an 11 length success over Everything’Sontick in second. The Neil Mulholland-trained nine-year-old led approaching the last and went clear in the run in. Adrian Heskin was on board. Market favourite Le Patron was unable to leave a mark on the race, finishing a length behind second. The Venetia Williams-trained Ramo justified the favourite tag, winning by four lengths ahead of Gerico Ville in the fourth. Charlie Deutsch was on board the six-year-old who made all and despite not being fluent at the last, won comfortably.

Andy Irvine and Philip Armson teamed up to win the penultimate race of the day, edging out River Tyne by half-a-lenght. The seven-year-old kept on in the run-in and was all out but that was enough to fend off the danger from Nick Gifford’s runner.

The final race of another excellent meeting was won in fine style by the Nigel Hawke-trained Inferno Sacree with Tom Buckley on board. The five-year-old gelding went clear in the run-in, winning by nine-and-a-half lengths.

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

Fergal O’Brien boasts a 40% strike-rate (+£27.00 level stakes profit) with his hurdle runners at this venue over the last five seasons and Lutinebella (1.50) is his only runner on today’s card.

LUTINEBELLA is a classy mare, advertised by her third in a Grade 2 bumper at the Aintree Festival last season, and she can bounce back from a lacklustre performance in Listed company at Taunton last time. Marmalaid readily made all at Ffos Las on her latest outing in May last year and she warrants respect on her return to action, while hurdling newcomer Fortuitous Favour adds further spice to the race.

WIN: LUTINEBELLA; DANGER: Marmalaid

Veteran performer PADDY’S POEM made a pleasing return to action when fifth at Huntingdon recently and, dropped in class off a 2lb lower mark, he can mount a bold bid. For Langy continues to creep down the ratings and should make his presence felt, with Micheal Nolan replacing regular rider (and owner) David Maxwell. En Coeur also merits consideration off a light weight.

WIN: PADDY’S POEM; DANGER: For Langy

Val Dancer steps up in trip for his debut in handicap company and makes plenty of appeal, but GERICO VILLE could prove a tough nut to crack. Chris Gordon’s charge has shaped with tons of promise in three starts since the turn of the year and a repeat of his last-time-out second over C&D may suffice. Shandancer looks best of the remaining pair.

WIN: GERICO VILLE; DANGER: Val Dancer

An emphatic winner over C&D on his latest outing, SUBLIME HEIGHTS could prove tough to beat again. He has gone up 8lb for that success but the fact Caoilin Quinn negates most of that rise with his 5lb claim has to make Toby Lawes’ charge of additional interest. Innisfree Lad filled the runner-up spot over 3m7f at Wetherby earlier this month and is feared most, ahead of Eureka Creek.

WIN: SUBLIME HEIGHTS; DANGER: Innisfree Lad

Only narrowly denied over an extended 2m7f at Lingfield last month, FELTON BELLEVUE could benefit from a stiffer stamina test here and can have a big say in proceedings, despite a 2lb raised mark from the aforementioned outing. Gold Clermont has to shoulder a 7lb penalty following a game win over C&D last time but is still feared, while Lakeside Lad also warrants respect.

WIN: FELTON BELLEVUE; DANGER: Gold Clermont

GOOD TIME AHEAD made a pleasing return to action at Lingfield over 2m last month when securing a facile success, albeit off 6lb lower. However, the fact he was able to score by seven lengths suggests a rise of the aforementioned amount will not be enough to stop him following up. Martin Spirit should not be taken lightly arriving off a short break, while Brown Bullet completes the shortlist.

WIN: GOOD TIME AHEAD; DANGER: Martin Spirit

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Weatherbys sponsor three races on today’s six-race card, starting with the opening contest, the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. Just five go to post, but the 123-rated Lutinebella sets a fair standard and drops in grade, having finished fourth in a Listed event last time Third behind Ashroe Diamond in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last spring, Fergal O’Brien’s seven-year-old has won once from three starts over hurdles and is likely to make a bold bid under Paddy Brennan, especially as the longer trip could bring about further improvement.

Also penalised, Marmalaid won with ease at Ffos Las last May, but has been absent since, whilst Fortuitous Favour has been off the track since finishing down the field behind Queens Gamble in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in mid-November She finished with a flourish when winning a junior bumper at Wetherby, so should like this longer trip, but she faces a relatively stiff task on her belated hurdling debut.

There are also just five runners in the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Chase, a class 4 0-115 contest, staged over an extended 2m3f. There are just 2lbs between the top four, with course-anddistance winner En Coeur at the foot of the weights. For Langy has been relatively consistent this season and Michael Nolan takes over in the saddle, from owner/rider David Maxwell. Fellow eight-yearold Flagrant Delitiep should appreciate coming back in trip and wears first-time blinkers, whilst the older pair in the field are Paddy’s Poem and Generous Day The former ran quite well for a long way at Huntingdon last time, on what was his first start for 337 days, so he could step forward and run well for Nick Gifford and James Davies. And, the concluding race on the card is the 0-100 Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap Hurdle, in which Downsman carries topweight for Jim Boyle. Rated 81 at his peak on the Flat, the son of Fast Company has been beaten in three novices’ hurdles and makes his handicap debut from a mark of 100.

Good Time Ahead is the in-form horse among the eight-strong field, having won at Lingfield last time, for which he has gone up 6lbs. Held-up, he came from off the pace to win quite cosily under Tom Cannon and if able to reproduce that kind of performance, looks sure to run another big race, with Tom Bellamy aboard on this occasion.

Gary Moore won this contest in 2021 and he saddles the four-yearold Executive Pool this time around. Beaten favourite on three of his five starts over hurdles, he has yet to be sent off at odds greater than 9-2, and has been dropped 3lbs for his latest effort at Plumpton in late-January. He receives a 10lbs age-allowance from his elders, whilst Brown Bullet is the sole course-and-distance winner in the field.

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MARES’

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

FIRST RACE 1.50

Race Stats

2m 4f 114y

Leading course trainer (17-22): A Honeyball (11 wins from 61 runners, 18%) runs FORTUITOUS FAVOUR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs FORTUITOUS FAVOUR

Longest Traveller: LUTINEBELLA trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 147 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

LUTINEBELLA (GB) (81) 213-314

7 11-7

Br B m Kayf Tara - West River (USA) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Blue StaRR Racing FOB Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in bumpers and quickened clear in good style when opening hurdles account at the second attempt at Exeter (18.5f) in November. Shade disappointing in a Taunton mares’ listed event next time but sets the standard back in calmer waters here. TFR####! BHA123

2

MARMALAID (GB) (309) 5/0-1

6 11-7

Br Gr m Martaline - Miracle Maid Nico de Boinville J

O Burkes & Syders Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Whitley Stud Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of Katchit and duly left her hurdles debut form behind when winning a 4-runner Ffos Las novice upped to this trip last spring. That wasn’t much of a race and 10-month absence to overcome but she’s open to progress for her leading yard. TFR##### BHA-

3

FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE) (129) 1-0

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Northwood Milan (IRE)

5 11-0

Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Decimus Racing XI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B J. R. Weston Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner of a 12.4f Wetherby bumper on debut in December 2021 but out with the washing in a listed contest on return at Cheltenham in November. Not seen since and stamina has to be taken on trust upped in trip for this hurdling bow. TFR##!!! BHA-

4

LEWESIAN LASS (IRE)(23) 045

6 11-0

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - O Mio My (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Lewes Dream Syndicate Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in a trio of bumpers and hard to warm to now switched to hurdles.

TFR#!!!! BHA-

5

DEN THE DIVA (GB) (29) 00

4 10-2

Br B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bisou James Davies J

O Eventmasters Racing Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Highbury Stud Ltd Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in Wincanton mares’ bumper/2m Lingfield mares’ novice last month.

TFR#!!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: FISHCAKE (IRE) 5 10 12 Nico de Boinville 10-3 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Lutinebella (GB), 15-8 Marmalaid (GB), 12-1 Fortuitous Favour (IRE), 100-1 Lewesian Lass (IRE), 150-1 Den The Diva (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This is likely to boil down to a straight fight between MARMALAID and Lutinebella, unless bumper winner Fortuitous Favour improves markedly for the switch to hurdles following a break. On all known form, Lutinebella should be winning this but Marmalaid is something of an unknown quantity for the Nicky Henderson yard and, at the probable prices, she is the more appealing betting proposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARMALAID 2.LUTINEBELLA 3.FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE)

THE GREAT BRITISH BONUS

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

THE

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SECOND RACE 2.25

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Oliver (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs GENEROUS DAY

Longest Traveller: GENEROUS DAY trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 204 miles.

Breeding

no horse age st-lb

1

PADDY’S POEM (GB) (16) 0/P30F-5 D 12 12-0

Br B g Proclamation (IRE) - Ashleys Petale (IRE) James Davies J

O Mrs T. Brown Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Mrs T. J. Stone-Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-key campaign last season but has fallen a long way in the weights as a result, and there were certainly positives to take from his belated reappearance spin at Huntingdon (2 1/2m) 16 days ago. Down another 2lb following that and needs taking seriously. TFR##### BHA114

2

FLAGRANT DELITIEP (FR) (19) P44636 D 8 12-0

Br Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Naltiepy (FR) Stan Sheppard J

O Mrs Christine M. Hinks Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Michel Contignon & Mme Nelly Contignon Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wincanton winner off a 13lb higher mark this time last year and hinted that he could be working his way back to form when fourth at Fontwell in December. Little impact in 3 subsequent starts but would be a threat if the first-time blinkers worked. TFR###!! BHA114

3

GENEROUS DAY (IRE)

(24) 2-01240 D 11 11-13

Br B g Daylami (IRE) - Our Pride Alex Edwards (3) J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael Fennessy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fifth career success over fences at Southwell (20.4f) in November and good second at Warwick next time. Latest effort at Kempton where he was unable to lead wasn’t one of his better ones, but he’ll be dangerous if getting his own way up front here.TFR####! BHA113

4

FOR LANGY (FR)(74) 243-424

Br B g Day Flight - Jubilee II (FR)

8 11-12

Micheal Nolan J

O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr Patrice Vagne Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French Flat/hurdle winner who posted arguably his best effort yet in this sphere when second in a 5-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.5f) in November. Too keen at Ludlow since but will be a serious contender if settling better this time. TFR###!! BHA112

5

EN COEUR (FR) (36) 225164 CD

9 10-5

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Fairyleap (FR) James Best J

O Woodford Valley Racing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mme Martine Bordat We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner here, the latest over C&D off 5lb lower in January. However, put in his place both starts since, including back at this venue last time, and he’s probably a shade too high in the weights for now. TFR###!! BHA91

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: FAIRWAY FREDDY (IRE) 9 11 8 James Davies 7-2 (Nick Gifford) 3 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 For Langy (FR), 10-3 Paddy’s Poem (GB), 4-1 Generous Day (IRE), 11-2 En Coeur (FR), 6-1 Flagrant Delitiep (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

None of these look especially solid but, that said, PADDY’S POEM is appealing on the back of an encouraging reappearance at Huntingdon, an effort which suggested that this 12-y-o is more than capable of capitalising on the handicapper’s mercy (now 19lb lower than for his last success at Wincanton in March 2021). For Langy has the ability to feature, particularly if settling better than he did at Ludlow last time, but Generous Day may pose the biggest threat to the selection.

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In Loving Memory of Mac and Marian McInnes

Mac and Marian McInnes were long standing Plumpton members, who took great delight in watching the horses that turned out at the course almost as often as they did. The traditional 0-100 handicap hurdle tended to be a favourite race as it would feature many repeat contenders/offenders. They travelled all over the country to visit jumps courses, but Plumpton was home. The family and friends of Mac and Marian who are gathered here today wish everyone a good day, and hope that you get as much enjoyment from a typical Plumpton midweek meeting as they did.

THE JOHN & MARIAN MCINNES MEMORIAL NOVICES’

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

THIRD RACE 3.00

3m 217y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 216 runners, 23%) runs GERICO VILLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Irvine (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs FLEMEN’S TIPPLE

Longest Traveller: VAL DANCER trained by M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 201 miles.

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

1

VAL DANCER (IRE) (48) 2-25154

6 12-0

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE) Alex Edwards (3) J

O The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Charles Persse Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper and made second hurdles start a winning one at Bangor (19.6f) in November. Has found life tougher under a penalty both starts since but mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he could have a major say. TFR##### BHA113

2

GERICO VILLE (FR) (8) 3F-4312

3

7 12-0

Br B g Protektor (GER) - Jadoudy Ville (FR) Jamie Moore J

O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr. J. Poumaillou & Mr. E. Poumaillou Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and gained first success of his own when rallying close home to prevail in a tight finish at Lingfield (23f) in January. Decent second off this mark in first-time cheekpieces over C&D next time and obvious claims. TFR####! BHA113

SHANDANCER (IRE) (26) 4-64453

Br B g Morpheus - Mrs Popple

O Racing To Profit Syndicate

4

6

11-6

Jack Quinlan J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Mrs Claire Doyle CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer in Ireland and respectable fifth of 17 on handicap debut in this sphere at Huntingdon (20.6f) in January. Failed to reproduce that level of form in first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap (both retained here) at Sedgefield since but perhaps worth another chance. TFR###!! BHA105

FLEMEN’S TIPPLE (IRE)(29) 0-00050

6 10-5

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Jokulhlaup Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Miss Lisa Pyne Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in a couple of Irish bumpers and showed a bit more previously for present yard when fifth in a 2m maiden hurdle at Lingfield on penultimate start. Ran poorly upped to 23f on handicap debut there last time, though. TFR##!!! BHA90

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: MORFEE (IRE) 6 11 6 Micheal Nolan 85-40 (Seamus Mullins) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note: SHANDANCER: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed on occasions.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Gerico Ville (FR), 3-1 Shandancer (IRE), 10-3 Val Dancer (IRE), 14-1 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It could be worth chancing VAL DANCER, who did the job well when opening his account in a Bangor novice in November and, though safely held both starts since, he appeals as the type to get back on track now pitched into a handicap off what looks a realistic opening mark. Gerico Ville is likely to be a warm order having found just one too good off this mark over C&D last week and he is the clear main danger ahead of Shandancer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VAL DANCER (IRE) 2.GERICO VILLE (FR) 3.SHANDANCER (IRE)

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THE LWC SIGNATURE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £23000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9290, 2nd £4644, 3rd £2323, 4th £1162, 5th £580. (Penalty Value £12146.30) Weights lowered 4lb.

FOURTH RACE 3.35

3m 1f 152y

Leading course trainer (17-22): S Mullins (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs TOMMIE BEAU Longest Traveller: INNISFREE LAD trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 120 miles.

Br Breeding

1

Owner B Breeder J Jockey

INNISFREE LAD (IRE) (15) 2P0P12 CD 11 11-10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Ned Fox (7) J

O Lorna Hardwick & Bob Allum David Dennis, Banbury T

B John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in last year’s Eider and back to form from much-reduced mark when landing weak conditionals’ veterans’ handicap at Hereford. Good second off the same mark at Wetherby 2 weeks ago but 3lb higher this time. TFR###!! BHA125

2

EUREKA CREEK (IRE) (39) 215-163 7 11-10

Br B m Jet Away - Copper River (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B T. Nolan & K. Leavy Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (22.5f) in November, eased right down. However, disappointed next 2 starts and yard remain quiet. Goes up in trip. TFR###!! BHA125

3

SUBLIME HEIGHTS (IRE) (22) 41P211 CD 7 11-6

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Corrag Lass (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B J. W. George Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded his third win of the season here when easily defying a 5lb rise over this trip 3 weeks ago so holds obvious claims despite going up another 8lb. TFR####! BHA121

4

OLD PAINLESS (IRE) (49) 3-03125 C

7 11-6

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Baby Goose (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O The Racing Demon Partnership Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T

B Ms M. Robinson CHD Property S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who looked a different proposition when scoring easily on chase debut in novice handicap here in December. Followed that with a good second upped to 22.3f at Kelso (heavy) but disappointed at Newcastle 7 weeks ago. Worth another chance. TFR##### BHA121

5

TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (22) 1-14563 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced when 13 lengths third of 7 to Sublime Heights in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 5/1) 22 days ago. 11lb better off with him here at least. TFR###!! BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: I SEE YOU WELL (FR) 9 11 9 Micheal Nolan 10-3 (Seamus Mullins) 6 ran

Visor worn by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Sublime Heights (IRE), 4-1 Innisfree Lad (IRE), Tommie Beau (IRE), 11-2 Old Painless (IRE), 8-1 Eureka Creek (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

OLD PAINLESS disappointed at Newcastle last time but is worth another chance back from a break given the highly promising start he made in this sphere. Sublime Heights is establishing an excellent record around here and is the obvious threat as he bids for the hat-trick.

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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)

FIFTH RACE 4.10

3m 1f 152y

Leading course trainer (17-22): S Mullins (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs LAKESIDE LAD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Rowe (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs DELGANY MONARCH

Longest Traveller: REIGN SUEPREME trained by Mrs N Evans, Abergavenny, 170 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

FELTON BELLEVUE (FR)(29) 21-2042 8 12-2

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Harry Bannister J

O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has bettered that level over fences, winning handicap chases at Hereford and Market Rasen in early-2022. Ran well when second over C&D on return and quickly back to form (after a wind operation) when going close at Lingfield. Can go one better. TFR##### BHA102

2

GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (8) P-533P1 CD 7 11-13(in 7lb ex)

Br B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Doyoufollow Partnership Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over hurdles for this yard and caused a surprise in getting off the mark under Rules returned to chasing over C&D last week, providing the stable with a first winner since October. Not an obvious type to follow up under a penalty. TFR###!! BHA92

3

REIGN SUEPREME (IRE)

(24) 3-3PPB0

8 11-6

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) James Davies J

O Hanford’s Chemist Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T

B Trish Powell

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Probably would have been placed but for a luckless late exit at Hereford 3 weeks ago, though looked a hard ride in first-time cheekpieces and failed to back that up at Chepstow since. TFR##!!! BHA92

4

LITTLE RED LION (IRE) (57) 6P5-0P6

9 11-4

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rever Up (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Friends of Ebony Horse Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr S. Wafer W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences/hurdles in 2020/21 but well held since. TFR##!!! BHA90

5

DELGANY MONARCH (IRE) (29) 44-0643

8 11-3

Br Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Naughty Marietta (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Encore Partnership V11 Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B Michael Martin Sheehan Southern Cranes & Access Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has run to a similar level when making the frame in both of his chase starts so far, coming clear of the rest when third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (23.5f) last time. Shortlisted. TFR####! BHA89

6

MOROVAL (IRE) (76) P/P-0P1P

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Valerie Ellen (IRE)

12 10-2

Mr James Turner (7) J

O The Blakesley Racing Club Tracey Leeson, Towcester T

B Kieran Magee

7

LAKESIDE LAD (GB) (12) U40042

Br B g Alkaased (USA) - Kimmeridge Bay

O Simon & Christine Prout

TFR##!!! BHA72

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a major surprise when 100/1-winner of 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f) but predictably wasn’t in the same form next time. 2lb out of the handicap.

8 10-2

James Best J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mrs J. M. Bailey We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stopped the slide back over fences when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 12 days ago, though it’s hardly solid form. Change of headgear. 2lb out of handicap.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFR###!! BHA72

2022: CALL OFF THE DOGS (IRE) 7 11 9 Jamie Moore 6-5 (Gary Moore) 5 ran

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

Stewards Note:

REIGN SUEPREME: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MOROVAL: Following its run on 4/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded unseating its rider.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Delgany Monarch (IRE), 3-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 4-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 5-1 Lakeside Lad (GB), 16-1 Little Red Lion (IRE), 22-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 25-1 Moroval (IRE)

FELTON BELLEVUE was only just denied at Lingfield last time on the back of a breathing operation and looks ready to strike. Delgany Monarch has made a positive start over fences and is feared most with doubts surrounding the others.

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During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) 2.DELGANY MONARCH (IRE) 3.GOLD CLERMONT (FR)

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SIXTH RACE 4.45

1m 7f 195y

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (46 wins from 341 runners, 13%) runs EXECUTIVE POOL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs EXECUTIVE POOL

Longest Traveller: DOWNSMAN trained by J Boyle, Epsom, 42 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

DOWNSMAN (IRE) (78) 060 5 12-0

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Hawk Dance (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O The Paddock Space Partnership 2 Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mr Ollie Geraghty Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and while he hasn’t made much of an impact in 3 starts since switched to hurdles, it’s not hard to envisage improvement from this 5-y-o now pitched into a handicap in this sphere with the cheekpieces on. TFR##### BHA100

2

MARTIN SPIRIT (IRE) (114) PP-2602

6 11-8

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune Libre (IRE) Jamie Moore J

O Mrs E. Lucey-Butler Paddy Butler, Lewes T

B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over fences in France and has hit the crossbar 7 times in this sphere, including off this mark at Leicester (15.5f) when last seen in November. However, his hurdles record stands at 0-20 and needs to pull out a bit more with cheekpieces refitted here in order to get his head in front. TFR###!! BHA94

3

GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) (29)

Br B g Iffraaj - Good Time Sue (IRE)

4

6//03-641 D 9

11-7

Tom Bellamy J

O G Dunphy, C Seeney, S Cooper-Reade, Best Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Mrs M. Dowdall Blake

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when easily winning a 12-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (2m) last month. Remains well treated on old form despite 6lb rise and ranks high on the shortlist again. TFR####! BHA93

BROWN BULLET (IRE) (22) 25P303 CD 8 11-3

Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Barrack Buster Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Dan Shaw Simon Clare Andy Irvine Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Paul Doyle Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account in a C&D novice in January 2021 and also bagged a Fontwell mares’ handicap in March of that year. Winless since but put in a decent shift over 20.5f here last time following a second wind op and she’s an each-way player. TFR###!! BHA89

5

PUMP IT UP (GB) (36) 6140-03 D 5 11-0

Br Ch m Charming Thought - Cherry Malotte Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Mike Roberts Michael Roberts, Hailsham T

B Phil Cunningham

6

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner and similar standard over hurdles, returning to form after wind-op when third of 8 in a C&D handicap last month. Still, others make bit more appeal for win purposes.

TFR##!!! BHA86

EXECUTIVE POOL (GB)(50) 42230 BF 4 10-6

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - She’s So Flawless (IRE)

Niall Houlihan (3) J

O The Dubai Five Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Petches Farm Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who was runner-up twice in juvenile hurdles during the autumn. Strong in the betting and much better than the result on handicap debut at Lingfield in December but subsequent poor effort over this C&D with blinkers refitted (retained) needs forgiving. TFR###!! BHA88

YESNOSORRY (IRE) (22) 00066

Br Ch m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Graces Island (IRE)

6 10-3

James Davies J

O The Willow and Bridle Partnership Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Mr Jay Kavanagh Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown much in 4 starts over hurdles, including when upped to 20.5f on handicap debut here last time.

Now tried in a tongue strap. TFR#!!!! BHA75

8 SHIROCCO’S DELIGHT (IRE) (22) 4PPF0P 6 10-2

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)

James Best J

O The Beano Partnership Anna Newton-Smith, Jevington T

B Rockvale Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless following 16 starts overall and, unless the addition of cheekpieces sparks significant improvement, another struggle is seemingly on the cards. TFR#!!!! BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: SWORD BEACH (IRE) 5 11 12 Tom Bellamy 7-4 (Alan King) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note: EXECUTIVE POOL: Following its run on 30/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Good Time Ahead (IRE), 4-1 Martin Spirit (IRE), 11-2 Executive Pool (GB), 6-1 Downsman (IRE), 15-2 Brown Bullet (IRE), 10-1 Pump It Up (GB), 66-1 Yesnosorry (IRE), 150-1 Shirocco’s Delight (IRE)

Though he’s failed to shine in a trio of starts over hurdles so far, dual Flat winner

DOWNSMAN appears to have been brought along with handicaps in mind. He is now pitched into one off what looks a feasible opening mark and improvement should be forthcoming with the headgear back on. Good Time Ahead returned to form with a bang at Lingfield last time and is feared most ahead of Brown Bullet and Executive Pool.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOWNSMAN (IRE) 2.GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) 3.BROWN BULLET (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

First Race 1.50 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £40. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries, 0 at £12 and 11 at £60. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE JOHN & MARIAN MCINNES MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Simon McInnes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries, 0 at £10 and 8 at £50. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.35 - THE LWC SIGNATURE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12146 to the winning horse The second to receive £5589, the third £2794, the fourth £1398 and the fifth £696. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £115 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £23 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £92 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LWC have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 13 entries, 1 at £23 and 12 at £115. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9290; Second £4644; Third £2323; Fourth £1162; Fifth £580. (Penalty Value £12146.30) Weights lowered 4lbs.

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE SUSSEX INNS GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Molson Coors have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £45. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £40. - Closed March 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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