Plumpton Racecard - Sunday 9th April

EASTER FESTIVAL

SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2023

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Easter Festival

Welcome to the Easter Festival, we are excited to see you all on what is set to be a tremendous day and weekend.

Today we have 69 runners going to post over 7 races with £117,000 of prize-money on offer. Our feature on the track today is the £50k BetGoodwin Champion Hurdle where 10 closely matched runners head to post for what looks a fantastic renewal of one of the season’s features. This is the 10th running of the race and we’ve seen winners from all over the country, with some terrific performances, notably from the three-time winner Paul Nicholls (Dormello Mo, Tommy Silver and Diego D Charmil), who has Blueking d’Oroux running this year. We are also delighted to welcome back last year’s winner Aucunrisque who has already won the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury this year, whilst Gary Moore who runs Teddy Blue remarkably is still searching for his first winner in this race. Along with Bourbali, Hystery Bere, Get Back Get Back, Glorious Zoff, Dr T J Eckleburg, Glimpse of Gold and our two Irish raiders in Effernock Fizz and Luttrell Lad, this is anyone’s race.

BetGoodwin have been a great partner this season at Plumpton, sponsoring on a variety of days including both £50,000 features over Easter (Sussex Champion Chase tomorrow) and so we thank them for the support and hope for two great renewals. Similarly, William Hill, South Downs Ciders and Strong Flavours (our catering Partners), are a big part of the day too and so we hope they and their guests have a great day.

Our Retired Racehorse Stable continues to be very popular and today we are lucky to have Ding Ding. Ding Ding ran an amazing 34 times at Plumpton, winning 6 races between the years of 2016 – 2019. Pop down and give her a polo and a pat.

It is a busy day, and both of our enclosures are open, with all of our Family Entertainment located in the Centre Course so all ticket types have access to these rides and features. We have a map detailing all our activities in the centre pages of the racecard so please take a look. There is plenty going on for all the family besides the 7 fantastic races on course and so all fingers point towards an exciting day.

Looking ahead, we still have two further racedays, Sussex Day, 23rd April as well as our Season Finale, Ladies Day on 14th May. General admission tickets start from £15 with hospitality starting from £75 and can be booked or enquired by visiting www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

Happy Easter to you all and have a great day.

Best wishes

Craig Staddon Chief Executive

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Sunday 9th April 2023

Stewards SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward) HENRY PELLY (Stewards’ Panel Chair), JOSIE BROWN-SMITH, GWEN THOMAS, CODY WATKINS

Starters SAM AVIS, WILLIAM HOWLETT

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales LEIGH O’BRIEN

Veterinary Officer AMY HAWTHORN

Commentator RICHARD HOILES

Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr AWAIS CHEEMA

JMR Nurse MICHELE FORSDICK

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons ANDY CRAWFORD (SVS), • NIGEL WOODFORD, MARIA ROSA

Betting Ring Manager VICKI MOORE

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

Safeguarding Lead STEVE TOMLIN

Deputy Safeguarding Lead 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

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

age weight st-lbs

NEWZEALANDER(GB)(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

15.32

16.32

17.32

18.32

form guide Official BHA rating

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

Olly Murphy - will be hoping to add to his 21 winners this month and has two runnes today with Dr T J Eckleburg Favour (4.15pm) and Rambo T (4.50pm)

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Ned Fox - has one ride here today with Oscarsman (1.55pm)

Top Jump Trainers at Plumpton (This season) with Runners Today

Top Jump Jockeys at Plumpton (This season) with Rides Today

LAST MEETING REVIEW

It was an emphatic start on Tuesday 21st March with short-priced favourite Lutinebella cruising to a 20-length victory over Marmalaid for trainer Fergal O’Brien and jockey Jack Hogan. The seven-year-old made all and went clear two out. She was never in any danger from the remainder of the field with Fortuitous Favour third behind the Nicky Hendersontrained Marmalaid.

Itwasamuchcloseraffairinthefollowingrace,withPaddy’sPoem beating Generous Day by three-quarters of a length for trainer Nick Gifford and jockey James Davies. The veteran 12-year-old kept on well in the closing stages to secure the honours to make it a first win of the season.

Gerico Ville justified the market support by securing success in the third race of the day. The Chris Gordon-trained seven-year-old went clear after three out but idled approaching the last. He kept on well in the closing stages and did enough for jockey Jamie Moore to fend off the danger from Flemen’s Tipple.

Seamus Mullins and Micheal Nolan teamed up to take the following race with Tommie Beau winning comfortably by five lengths. The eight-yearold went clear after three out and was eased towards the finish in an emphatic victory over Sublime Heights. The market favourite Old Painless was unable to feature after unseating rider Daryl Jacob two out.

Joint-favourite Gold Clermont stormed to victory for trainer Andy Irvine in the penultimate race of the day, winning by 10 lengths over Delgany Monarch in second. Caoilin Quinn was on board the seven-year-old and the pair went clear in the home turn and there was never any danger of the pair relinquishing their lead.

Irvine and Quinn wrapped the meeting up with a double with Brown Bullet taking the final race of the day. The eight-year-old led after three out before being challenged by Yesnosorry. She kept on well in the run-in and won going away.

Milton Harris boasts a 44% strike-rate (4-9) with his hurdlers at Plumpton this season and the Wiltshire handler has three chances today with Gavroche D’allier (1:55), Highland Frolic (3:05) and El Muchacho (4:50).

ROYAL MER shaped well for most of the race on his first run back since having a wind operation when second at Hereford last month and looks sure to make his presence felt in what looks an open contest on paper. Gary Moore runners always merit plenty of respect here and he is double handed with Abingworth and San Pedro De Senam. The latter has run with credit on both outings this year and may pose the biggest threat to the selection.

Selection - ROYAL MER Danger - San Pedro De Senam

HECTOR JAGUEN arrives here on the back of a comprehensive victory at Fontwell on Tuesday. The six-year-old has a 7lb penalty for that success and is likely to take all the beating, providing the quick turnaround doesn’t inconvenience him. Extraordinary Man is having his first run back since wind surgery and could be fairly handicapped if that aids his cause. Mordred bounced back to form when third at Southwell last time and is respected.

Selection - HECTOR JAGUEN Danger - Extraordinary Man

HIGHLAND FROLIC was thrown into a very competitive event at Musselburgh just over a fortnight ago and, despite finishing seventh on that occasion, he looks to have been found the ideal opportunity to open his account over hurdles. The Tom Lacey-trained Tune In A Box was strong in the market when fourth on debut in a bumper at Taunton and improvement is likely, while another worth consideration is Iskar D’airy, who was a creditable fourth here in February.

Selection - HIGHLAND FROLIC Danger - Tune In A Box

A convincing winner at Huntingdon last time out, course winner NORTHERN POET looks just the type to improve for stepping up in trip. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable and he may have too much for the likes of Pawpaw, who won decisively at Hereford last month, and Hiway One O Three. The latter has done well since going over fences and is another that has potential over further.

Selection - NORTHERN POET Danger - Hiway One O Three

AUCUNRISQUE may have won this contest last year off 14lb lower, but there is every reason to suggest he can do so again if bouncing back to the form that saw him make all to claim success in the Betfair Hurdle. Chris Gordon’s charge has a terrific strike rate over the smaller obstacles, and he is narrowly preferred to recent Ascot winner Blueking D’oroux, who has a 7lb penalty to shoulder, and the capable Teddy Blue.

Selection - AUCUNRISQUE Danger - Blueking D’oroux

LOVE IS GOLDEN has taken to hurdling well and was unchallenged when making all to score by an impressive 39 lengths over an extended 2m at Newbury last month. The five-year-old must be of significant interest switching to handicapping for the first time in this sphere. He does have to shoulder top-weight, though, so El Muchacho can give him plenty to think about dropping in class from his latest run. Tightenourbelts is another to bear in mind on his handicap debut.

Selection - LOVE IS GOLDEN Danger - El Muchacho

A case can be made for several of these, but the vote goes to DOYANNIE, who was only narrowly denied over 2m at Taunton last month. Ben Godfrey negates all of the mare’s 3lb rise for that run, with his claim being the same amount, and she must command respect in first-time blinkers, having scored here on her penultimate start. The Cathal Don, who was runner-up to the selection when last seen, and Dindin rate her most serious dangers.

Selection - DOYANNIE Danger - The Cathal Don

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THE STRONG FLAVOURS CATERING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FIRST RACE 1.55

Race Stats

2m 4f 114y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs PROPER TWELVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs ABINGWORTH and SAN PEDRO DE SENAM

Longest Traveller: SADIE HILL trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 201 miles.

Br Breeding

1

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

OSCARSMAN (IRE) (42) 6/-53P4P CD

9 12-0

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Ashwell Lady (IRE) Ned Fox (3) J

O J Logan J Rimmer & Everard Bloodstock Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T

B William Mangan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 24 months ahead of this season and only glimmers of promise, showing very little switched to fences at Fontwell in February. TFR###!! BHA99

2

ROYAL MER (FR)(16) 506202

5 12-0

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Princesse Pauline (FR) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T

B Xavier Moyer, Herve Sotteau & Annabelle Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when second of 7 in claiming hurdle at Compiegne (18.9f) on final start in France in November. Tongue tied for this yard and more like it when finding only one too good at Hereford, albeit not finding much for pressure. TFR###!! BHA99

3

OF CORSE I CAN (FR) (166) 62-2060

6 11-13

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Walk In Corsica (FR) Jack Hogan J

O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge Tote S

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5

6

7

8

BEAUFORT WEST (IRE) (27) 325P3P

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Blessingindisguise (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA98

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and promising start over hurdles when second of 6 in novice at Ffos Las in June. Well held all 3 starts since, though handicap debut wasn’t devoid of promise.

9 11-12

Cillin Leonard J

O Mr Daniel Shaw Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Anthony Keane Jnr Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful off 4lb higher mark at Uttoxeter last March and placed first 3 visits here this season. Heavy defeat over 25f a month ago and now back in trip with a tongue tie on.

BELGARUM (IRE) (32) 6-0032

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl

TFR###!! BHA97

5 11-12

Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Cyril Crowe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on form in his qualifying runs when second of 6 on handicap debut at Fontwell a month ago. That wasn’t a deep race but he’s in good hands.

ABINGWORTH (GB) (22) 54F334

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl

TFR###!! BHA97

5 11-10

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr C. E. Stedman K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted his best effort in this sphere when close third on his handicap debut in February. Shaped as though in good form since and he’s capable if getting involved from this mark.

PROPER TWELVE (IRE) (13) 353060

Br Br g Presenting - Ruby Reel (IRE)

TFR####! BHA95

5 11-8

Angus Cheleda J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point and posted an encouraging debut third on hurdles debut at Fontwell. Failed to build on that since, including on handicap debut fitted with a hood. TFR###!! BHA93

SADIE HILL (IRE) (103) 55-20PP 6 11-8

Br Ch m Kingston Hill - Sadie Thompson (IRE)

O Making Hay

Jay Tidball (6) J

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Mr Thomas Hore Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when second on yard/handicap debut at Fontwell (19f, good) in October but has disappointingly failed to build on it, showing nothing on chase debut over Christmas. Needs to bounce back after a break. TFR##!!! BHA93

10

GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) (22) 35364P 7 11-3

Br B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR) Bradley Harris (6) J

O Avon Racing Limited Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mr Michel Larobe Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on when good third in 19.5f handicap at Huntingdon in January and back to form when fourth at Taunton a month later. Headgear back on and ran no sort of race in the mud 3 weeks ago. TFR###!! BHA88

MISS

GET THE VEUVE (GB) (17) 05534 5 11-2

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Miss Milborne Ben Bromley J

O Miss Susannah Searle Nick Gifford, Findon T B Barrow Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Likely to improve for this trip now handicapping but opening mark demands plenty of improvement. TFR###!! BHA87

11

KAY’S LIGHT (IRE) (28) F-34654

6 10-13

Br B m Leading Light (IRE) - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) Luke Scott (3) J

O NHRE Racing Club Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

B Mrs Kay Cottrell Specialist Audio Company Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise only so far and looks worth a go over 3m now. TFR##!!! BHA84

12

SAN PEDRO DE SENAM (FR)(5) 433-343 C D 10 10-13

Br Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tetiaroa (FR) Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Mrs Jane George & Mrs Helen Shelton Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Pierre Senamaud & Jacques Detre K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a couple of respectable efforts from much-reduced mark at Huntingdon last spring and feasible to think he needed first start for 9 months back at that venue in February. Stepped up on that at Fontwell last time but losing run dates back to 2018. TFR####! BHA84

13

WHAT’S MY LINE (GB) (58) 2651P5 6 10-10

Br B g Sixties Icon - Leading Star Ben Ffrench Davis (3) J

O Mr M. Madgwick Michael Madgwick, Denmead T

B M. J. Madgwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to score readily in refitted cheekpieces at Fontwell (21.7f) in October. However, his record is a patchy one and he failed to really threaten both starts during the winter. Since had a breathing op. TFR###!! BHA81

14

WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE)(13) 005512 BF 5 10-8

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)

15

Tom Buckley J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-key start but much more like it of late, landing 9-runner handicap at Wincanton and better form when second at that venue 18 days ago. Slight drop back in trip will suit so he’s on the shortlist.

SHIROCCO’S

TFR##### BHA79

DELIGHT (IRE) (19) PPF0P6 6 10-2

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) Conor Ring J

O The Beano Partnership Anna Newton-Smith, Jevington T

B Rockvale Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless following 17 starts and he’s tumbling in the weights without threatening.

TFR#!!!! BHA69

2022: CONSTANT FRIDAY (IRE) 7 11 3 Jack Tudor 14-1 (Richard Rowe) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 13, 15. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 13. Stewards Note: OSCARSMAN: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

GAVROCHE D’ALLIER: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2

Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 7-1 Abingworth (GB), 8-1 San Pedro de Senam (FR), 9-1

Royal Mer (FR), 10-1

Belgarum (IRE), 14-1 Proper Twelve (IRE), Gavroche d’Allier (FR), 16-1 Miss Get The Veuve (GB), 20-1 Beaufort West (IRE), 22-1 Oscarsman (IRE), 25-1

What’s My Line (GB), 28-1 Of Corse I Can (FR), Kay’s Light (IRE), 40-1 Sadie Hill (IRE), 80-1 Shirocco’s Delight (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE is now going the right way from his basement mark and there should be more races to be won with him. Gary Moore can boast a tremendous record here and his pair Abingworth and San Pedro de Senam are feared most.

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THE SOUTH DOWNS CIDER NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice 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)

SECOND RACE 2.30

2m 214y

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (45 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs HECTOR JAGUEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs HECTOR JAGUEN

Longest Traveller: ELMOUNT trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 201 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

HECTOR JAGUEN (FR) (5) 4033U1

2

3

4

6 12-3(in 7lb ex)

Br B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Qu’en Dites Vous (FR) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Past The Post Racing Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Herve Tibeuf K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in 5-runner Fontwell handicap 5 days ago. That was a weak race but this is little better and he’s much respected under a 7lb penalty. TFR####! BHA96

ELMOUNT (IRE)(18) 0-53613

7 12-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Maltesse (IRE) Jay Tidball (7) J

O Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B James Hennessy Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish import who struck at the third time of asking for new connections when making all in 2m Catterick handicap chase in February. Went off too hard when 15 lengths third at Warwick since. TFR###!! BHA101

EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (27)

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)

04U-524 7 11-13

Brendan Powell J

O Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Ecurie Maulepaire & E Du Reau Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22) who probably ran to a similar level sent chasing after 12 weeks off when second in 3-runner affair at Leicester in February. Could only manage a remote fourth at Stratford since. Has undergone wind surgery since then. TFR##!!! BHA99

MORDRED (IRE) (34) 4115P3 C D 7

Br B g Camelot - Endure (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing XCV & M Harris

5

11-12

Mitchell Bastyan J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield in September. Pulled up on next chase start but back on track when third of 12 at Southwell( 2m, good to soft) last time. One of the more likely types. TFR####! BHA98

ALBERT VAN ORNUM (FR) (125) 3P-PP4P 6 11-1

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Diena (FR)

6

Luke Scott (7) J

O Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat in France but largely struggled over hurdles for Gary Moore and fared no better switched to fences at Lingfield in Decmeber. Has changed yard ahead of this first outing for 4 months. TFR##!!! BHA87

PLEASURE GARDEN (USA) (48) P/4-50

Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Garden of Eden (USA)

O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis

7

6 10-9

Tom Cannon J

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Neil Jones Best & Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott but well beaten over hurdles for current yard, including on handicap debut latest. Remains to be seen whether a switch to fences improves matters. TFR##!!! BHA81

AGENT SAONOIS (FR) (136) 652U03 7 10-2

Br Gr g Saonois (FR) - Agosta (FR)

8

Bryan Carver J

O The Affordable (3) Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mme Henri Devin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account when scoring over 2m at Uttoxeter during the summer and similar form whern placed on 2 of his 4 starts over fences. Jumped left when third at Taunton on latest outing in November and this return to a left-handed track ought to suit. Player. TFR##### BHA73

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THE

NORSEMAN (GB)(60) 65PP-66 7 10-2

Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Titled Lady Lilly Pinchin (3) J

O Mr Julian Nettlefold Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B J. Nettlefold & D. Elsworth Battlespace Publications, Mr Nettlefold S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Paul Webber and also scored on the Flat for Louise Allan last year. Attracted market support but ran poorly in Southwell handicap hurdle on yard debut in February. Switches to fences now with cheekpieces refitted. TFR##!!! BHA70

10

CLONDAW ROBIN (IRE) (27)

43065P

10 10-2

Br Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O The Plum Merchants Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B E. Fehily Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and pulled up here on latest start 4 weeks ago. Not hard to look elsewhere. TFR##!!! BHA69

CHECKITSME (GB) (10) P-0PP0R

6 10-2

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Charlie Ben Poste J

O Green Hedges Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Mr D. F. Spence Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Leicester claiming hurdle for Milton Harris last winter. Placed twice later in that campaign but has offered little in 5 outings this term, tailed off when refusing on recent Warwick chase debut. TFR##!!! BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: RICHIE VALENTINE 8 11 4 Chris Ward 17-2 (John O’Shea) 5 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

ALBERT VAN ORNUM: Following its run on 5/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

AGENT SAONOIS: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hector Jaguen (FR), 5-1 Elmount (IRE), Mordred (IRE), 9-1 Agent Saonois (FR), 11-1 Extraordinary Man (FR), 12-1 Harry The Norseman (GB), 16-1 Albert Van Ornum (FR), 28-1 Pleasure Garden (USA), 40-1 Clondaw Robin (IRE), 50-1 Checkitsme (GB)

With a return to a left-handed track likely to suit it might be worth chancing AGENT SAONOIS to make a winning return from a break for the Neil Mulholland team. Last week’s Fontwell scorer Hector Jaguen rates an obvious threat, while Mordred also merits respect on the back of his Southwell third.

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

THIRD RACE 3.05

1m 7f 195y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs HAPPY BOY and MISTER UPTON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs ISKAR D’AIRY

Fancy That: G L Moore won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs ISKAR D’AIRY today

Longest Traveller: EFFERNOCK DIEUBON trained by C Collins, Ireland.

no horse age st-lb

1

CHANKAYA (GB) (18) 0

6 11-6

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Mitchell Hunt Racing Club Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Fittocks Stud Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with one standout effort on the Flat for Hugo Palmer and has offered little on only 2 starts for his current yard, off a further 22 months before finishing well held at Warwick on hurdling debut 18 days ago.TFR#!!!! BHA-

2

ELZAARO (IRE)(42) 6

5 11-6

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Uncharted Waters (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Valerie Madden Best & Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made little appeal on paper and no impression when sixth of 9 in bumper at Fontwell on debut in February. Best watched as he now goes over hurdles. TFR#!!!! BHA-

3

HAPPY BOY (FR) (41) 3/55-505

6 11-6

Br Gr g Rail Link - Vrai Bonheur (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Brenda Ansell & Jane Goddard Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mme Karine Perreau Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

4

5

ISKAR D’AIRY (FR) (41) 05P624

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Canzka d’Airy (FR)

TFR####! BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level in bumpers and has shown promise in both starts over hurdles, unable to sustain effort when fifth of 12 in maiden at this C&D last time. Shortlisted.

5 11-6

Jamie Moore J

O Mr O. S. Harris Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Claude Yves Pelsy & Elevage D’Airy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track over hurdles when runner-up in handicap at Lingfield (2m) in February, clear of the rest. With tongue strap reapplied, creditable fourth at this course (17.8f) 13 days later and this drop back in trip should suit. Respected.

CECI WELLS (GB) (22) 64

Br B m Orientor - Theatrical Dancer

TFR####! BHA91

6 10-13

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs & Exors the Late Mr Philip C. Smith Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Mr Philip C. Smith & Mrs Joyce W. Smith PHILIP C SMITH COMMERCIALS LTD, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little solid form on the level and has fared no better in 2 starts over hurdles, tailed off at Kempton on her latest outing. Blinkers now the choice of headgear, but it remains easy enough to look elsewhere. TFR##!!! BHA-

EFFERNOCK DIEUBON (IRE) (877) 7 10-13

Br B m Lovelace - Manx Fizz Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr T. B. Sheridan Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Mr T. B. Sheridan

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in maidens/handicaps on the Flat in Ireland for Miss Katy Brown in 2020. Off over 2 years, but as a sister to useful hurdler/chaser Effernock Fizz there’s hope for better as she goes hurdling. TFR###!! BHA7

ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (22)

Br B m Califet (FR) - Cove (IRE)

66F

5 10-13

James Davies J

O Mr Michael O’Shea Nick Gifford, Findon T

B P. Connell Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to better at longer trips over jumps and ran to only a modest level in bumpers. Likely to have finished well held when falling at Kempton on hurdling debut last month and she looks one for the longer term. TFR##!!! BHA8

HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) (16) 230040 4 10-12

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Beach Frolic

O Mark & Maria Adams

Harry Reed J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Highclere Stud Ltd & Floors Farming Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and has made the frame on 3 of his 6 starts over hurdles, running well when fourth of 9 in juvenile at Newbury in March. Below form in handicap last time, but he sets the standard in this contest.TFR##### BHA101

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

9

MISTER UPTON (GB) (33) 00P 4 10-12

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace Bryony Frost J

O Mrs l Finnegan Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B William Chatley Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more on hurdling debut than he had in a bumper when eighth of 18 in novice at Wincanton in February, albeit never better than mid-field. However, failed to build on that effort when pulled up last time. TFR##!!! BHA-

10

TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (38) 4 4 10-12

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Victor Connolly Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW In hood for debut, looked in need of the experience but was getting the idea late on when fourth of 8 in bumper at Taunton 38 days ago. Could be capable of playing a part on hurdling bow TFR###!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: SALIGO BAY (IRE) 4 10 12 Jamie Moore 8-13 (Gary Moore) 6 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:

ELZAARO: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

HAPPY BOY: Following its run on 27/2/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Highland Frolic (FR), 10-3 Happy Boy (FR), 7-2 Iskar d’Airy (FR), 11-2 Tune In A Box (IRE), 16-1 Effernock Dieubon (IRE), 25-1 Mister Upton (GB), 33-1 Eliza Dolittle (IRE), 66-1 Ceci Wells (GB), 100-1 Elzaaro (IRE), 150-1 Chankaya (GB) PLAY

Having made the frame 3 times over hurdles, HIGHLAND FROLIC sets the standard in this line-up and he can open his account now in maiden company. Iskar d’Airy could be the main danger back down in trip, ahead of Happy Boy who showed promise at this C&D on his latest start.

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OWNERSHIP 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.

(Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 3lb

FOURTH RACE 3.40

3m 1f 152y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs HIWAY ONE O THREE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Gordon (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs HIWAY ONE O THREE

Longest Traveller: PAWPAW trained by D Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold, 135 miles.

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

1

NORTHERN POET (IRE) (45) 32/-1P41 C 8 11-11

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) James Davies J

O The Hope Springs Syndicate Nick Gifford, Findon T

B David Russell Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who stepped up on his chase debut when landing a 5-runner Huntingdon handicap (2 1/2m) by 4 lengths from William Cody in February, despite not travelling well for much of the race. Should be in the mix again from 3lb higher. TFR####! BHA110

2

HIWAY ONE O THREE (IRE)(40) 11-4312 C BF 6 11-10

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Good Time In Milan (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Ward-Thomas & Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Michael Wemyss Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a quick hat-trick over hurdles last spring. Came good at the third time of asking over fences when pulling 14 lengths clear at Market Rasen in February. Lacked a bit of zip a week later at Leicester (20.1f, good) but can regain the winning thread upped in trip. TFR##### BHA109

3

UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (22) P-P5143 CD 11 11-4

Br B g Craigsteel - Enchanted Valley (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs S. Stanier Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Desmond Devereux Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 4 times last season and got his head in front for the first time since October 2019 when scoring in decisive fashion over C&D in December. Creditable third at Kempton (24f, heavy) just over 3 weeks ago but likely to find a couple too strong here. TFR##!!! BHA103

4

PAWPAW (GB) (16) 325321

6 11-2

Br B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Mr Thomas Gaden David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who improved for a change of headgear to get off the mark in this sphere at Hereford (20.9f) 16 days ago, suited by the way things developed under a patient ride. Cheekpieces surprisingly back on and he may well prove vulnerable from this higher mark. TFR###!! BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: JONY MAX (IRE) 7 11 0 Jack Tudor 5-2 (Christian Williams) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Hiway One O Three (IRE), 2-1 Northern Poet (IRE), 4-1 Pawpaw (GB), 12-1 Uallrightharry (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HIWAY ONE O THREE came good at the third time of asking over fences at Market Rasen in February, and having lacked a bit of zip under a penalty at Leicester a week later, he’s fancied to regain the winning thread stepped significantly up in distance. The main danger could be Northern Poet, who ultimately justified support but was never travelling well when scoring at Huntingdon last time. Pawpaw can fill out third spot.

THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX CHAMPION HURDLE

HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

FIFTH RACE 4.15

1m 7f 195y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs AUCUNRISQUE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs TEDDY BLUE

Fancy That: C Gordon won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs AUCUNRISQUE today P Nicholls won this race in 2015, 2017 and 2021. The stable runs BLUEKING D’OROUX today

Longest Traveller: EFFERNOCK FIZZ trained by C Collins, Ireland.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

AUCUNRISQUE (FR) (23) 1-12210 CD 7 12-0

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saintheze (FR)

Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B L. Lafitte, H. Barus & P. Lafitte Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort produced a valiant front-running performance to land a valuable pot in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in February. Unable to replicate that in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last time but he’s much respected despite giving chunks of weight away here. TFR##### BHA147

2

EFFERNOCK FIZZ (IRE) (26) 120216 D 8 11-3

Br B m Lovelace - Manx Fizz Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr T. B. Sheridan Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Mr T. B. Sheridan

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser won the Welsh Champion Hurdle (Handicap) at Ffos Las in October. Out of depth in the Arkle last time but had been running well at a lower level previously and she’s not discounted back over the smaller obstacles. TFR###!! BHA136

3

LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (23) 222-0P0 D

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

7 10-13

Stan Sheppard J

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up for new yard when staying on from rear to finish a creditable eighth in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Possible he may want a bit further nowadays but he’s respected after that effort. TFR####! BHA132

4

TEDDY BLUE (GER) (36) 2D3136 D BF

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER)

O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton

5

5 10-9

Jamie Moore J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-goer who landed short odds in 2m Lingfield maiden before running well for 12 lengths third of 16 in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on penultimate start. Awkwardness well on show in Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso. TFR###!! BHA128

BOURBALI (FR) (33) 1-03242 C BF 6 10-7

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

O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield

6

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver last season, completing a hat-trick from the front in the spring, and has continued running well in defeat this term, most recently when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 33 days ago. Not discounted. TFR###!! BHA126

BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (7) 12-4P01 D 4 10-7(in 7lb ex)

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR)

Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly always been well regarded (sent off short-priced favourite forGrade 2juvenile on UK debut) and finally showed why after, having had a wind-op, landed a 13-runner juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) last week. Highly respected under penalty. TFR####! BHA127

7

HYSTERY BERE (FR) (33) 3P6-454

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA)

O Lady Gibbings

B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc.

8

6 10-5

Jordan Nailor J

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if still in decent form when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, soft, 11/2) 33 days ago but overall feeling is the 2m doesn’t provide enough of a test for him away from the mud and he may find things happening too quickly here. TFR###!! BHA124

GET BACK GET BACK (IRE)

(142) 223-414

CD

8 10-3

Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Bawaakeer (USA) Ben Bromley (5) J

O GDM Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Castlefarm Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped better than usual when resuming with impressive success in 2m handicap hurdle at Kempton in November but again made a misatke at a crucial time at Ascot last time and others make more appeal. TFR###!! BHA122

9

GLORIOUS ZOFF (IRE) (36) 0/034-P4 6 10-2

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ardbrae Lady

10

Tom Bellamy J

O Deva Racing GZ Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Summerhill B/Stock & Lynch Bages Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott proved he retains ability for new yard when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Still potentially well treated. TFR###!! BHA121

DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (16) 110-243 D BF 5 10-2

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA)

11

Tom Cannon J

O Syders & Burkes Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling sort won twice as a novice last term and has reached the frame all 3 starts this season, perhaps making his effort earlier than ideal when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft, 3/1) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. TFR####! BHA121

GLIMPSE OF GOLD (GB)

Br B g Passing Glance - Tizzy Blue (IRE)

(45) 240FP5 D

12 10-2

Tristan Durrell (5) J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Paul Wixey Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran recorded summer hat-trick but has largely struggled this winter and makes little appeal in a tougher race than he usually contests. TFR##!!! BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 6 11 12 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Chris Gordon) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 8, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

AUCUNRISQUE: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground.

TEDDY BLUE: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 11-2 Teddy Blue (GER), 6-1 Aucunrisque (FR), 15-2 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 8-1 Bourbali (FR), 9-1 Hystery Bere (FR), 11-1 Get Back Get Back (IRE), 18-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE), Glorious Zoff (IRE), 22-1 Effernock Fizz (IRE), 50-1 Glimpse of Gold (GB)

AUCUNRISQUE gives more than a stone away to all but one of his rivals but he holds a significant class edge in this field and the nature of this tight Plumpton track should see him to good effect from the front. Blueking d’Oroux belatedly proved why he held a good reputation at Ascot last week and he’s highly respected under a penalty, whilst Luttrell Lad was an eye-catcher in the County Hurdle and should win races for the Lacey yard.

JEFFREY PEATE

2022/23

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THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE NOVICES’

HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SIXTH RACE 4.50

2m 4f 114y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs BADDESLEY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs LOVE IS GOLDEN

Longest Traveller: LAST OF A LEGEND trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 141 miles.

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

1

LOVE IS GOLDEN (IRE) (15) 131

5 12-0

Br B g Golden Horn - Holy Moon (IRE) Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Razza Del Velino K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who joined new yard for 40,000 gns in October. Has impressed in winning two of his three starts over hurdles, readily making all in a novice at Newbury on latest, and might have been let in lightly off 125. TFR##### BHA125

2

KALEB (IRE) (50) 3142U0

3

5 12-0

Br B g Sir Percy - Kalane (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Paul Murphy

CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fakenham maiden winner (at 2m) in October who showed further improvement when second of 7 on his handicap debut at Kempton in January. Blundered/unseated at Huntingdon but was well held tackling a more competitive handicap at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFR##!!! BHA125

TIGHTENOURBELTS

(IRE)

Br B g Mahler - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)

4

(17) 3-4221 D

6 11-13

Tom Bellamy J

O Salvo & Alex Giannini, A Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr John Connolly Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who has made a solid start over hurdles and completed an easy task to open his account in a novice at Ludlow recently. One to note on handicap bow. TFR####! BHA124

EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (15) 211203 C

6 11-10

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) Bradley Harris (7) J

O Four Candles Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs Dale Adams Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has progressed nicely over hurdles, winning 2m handicaps at this course and Catterick in January before a near-miss at the latter track in February. Quickly back to form at Bangor last time and should give another good account.TFR###!! BHA121

5

CHURCHILLS BOY (IRE) (29) 11-P11P CD 6 11-7

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Lindas Last (IRE)

6

James Davies J

O Mrs H Allan & Mrs L Meagher Nick Gifford, Findon T

B M. F. Condon Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner last season and already a dual winner in this sphere. Didn’tn seem right at Sandown last time but could bounce back. TFR###!! BHA118

HALL LANE (IRE) (44) 5-106

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Cashalass (IRE)

O Jerry Wright & The Lee Family

7

5 11-6

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Parkville Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson gelding. Showed ability in a Kempton bumper on debut last spring and defied market weakness to make winning hurdles debut at Wetherby (19.7f) in October. Back on track at Warwick last time and could up his game for a switch to handicaps. TFR###!! BHA117

BOLD REACTION (FR) (61) 121-352

Br Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR)

O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons

8

6 11-4

Paul O’Brien J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point scorer who won the second of 2 bumper starts. Encouragement on two of his three hurdles outings to date and looks a likely improver now handicapping after a two-month break. TFR####! BHA115

LAST OF A LEGEND (GB) (41) 221P41 CD 6 10-13

Br B m Midnight Legend - Blue Buttons (IRE)

Ben Bromley (5) J

O Hot To Trot Jumping Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

Grosvenor Sport, Searls Land S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bangor in July and resumed winning ways over C&D 41 days ago. Has a good attitude and is likely to go well again. TFR###!! BHA110

BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (23) 461241 6 10-12

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) Harry Bannister J

O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S

10

11

12

BADDESLEY (IRE) (58)

4315P3

CD 8 10-10

BHA109

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since sent handicapping, winning at Warwick (19f) on New Year’s Eve and Fakenham 23 days ago. Plenty to spare on latter occasion and likely to be on the premises. TFR####!

Br B g Presenting - Fox Theatre (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Ms N. Metcalfe Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt when making virtually all over C&D in November. Poor efforts next two starts and, although third on chasing debut at Kempton last time, others make more appeal. TFR##!!!

CHERRY COLA (GB) (172)

U300/-26 BF

7 10-5

BHA107

Br Ch m Sixties Icon - Rose Cheval (USA) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O The Affordable (4) Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T

B Norman Court Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat performer who fared better than previously in this sphere when runner-up over C&D in September. Only sixth at Fontwell next time but return to this track will help after 172 days off TFR##!!! BHA102

GODOT (IRE) (54) P-33003

6 10-3

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie Brendan Powell J

O Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who was placed on his first two hurdles starts but has failed to make an impact switched to handicaps. Return to this trip will suit. TFR###!! BHA100

2022: BOURBALI (FR) 5 11 11 Brendan Powell 2-1 (Colin Tizzard) 4 ran Visor worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: CHERRY COLA: Following its run on 19/10/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Love Is Golden (IRE), 11-2 Tightenourbelts (IRE), 10-1 Bashers Reflection (GB), 11-1 Last of A Legend (GB), 12-1 Bold Reaction (FR), 22-1 El Muchacho (IRE), Hall Lane (IRE), 25-1 Churchills Boy (IRE), Baddesley (IRE), 28-1 Kaleb (IRE), 33-1 Godot (IRE), 40-1 Cherry Cola (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LOVE IS GOLDEN has taken well to hurdling and, having doubled his tally in ready fashion at Newbury last time, he looks potentially well treated off an opening mark of 125. Tightenourbelts is open to improvement and Bold Reaction also looks the type to do better now handicapping.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.LOVE IS GOLDEN (IRE)

2.TIGHTENOURBELTS (IRE)

3.BOLD REACTION (FR)

Wishing a very happy Birthday to our Plumpton Annual members who are celebrating their birthday before our next race meeting.

Joseph Fagan

Jacqueline Packham

Barry Smith

Peter Yates

David Wall

Louise Moore

THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES

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)

SEVENTH RACE 5.25

2m 3f 164y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 212 runners, 24%) runs RAMORE WILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs DOYANNIE

Weightwatcher: DINDIN won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 5lb to 95.

Longest Traveller: DINDIN trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 165 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

THE CATHAL DON (IRE) (41) 6PP4P-2 7 12-0

Br B or Br g Westerner - Flying Answer (IRE) Harry Bannister J

O The Rumble Racing Club Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mrs B. D. Byrne

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Tipperary maiden chase for Henry de Bromhead in July 2021. Little show for Seamus Mullins last season but subject of market support and showed a lot more starting out for new yard when 2 3/4 lengths second to Doyannie here (17f) 6 weeks ago. Big player if building on that up in trip. TFR##### BHA105

2

BIG ‘N BETTER (GB) (679) 0/F/01/01- 11 11-12

Br B g Revoque (IRE) - Donastrela (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr W. Smith Michael Madgwick, Denmead T

B Yorton Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on his fair hurdles form as he made a winning debut over fences at Fontwell (21.6f) when last seen in May 2021. Could have more to offer in this sphere if all is well. TFR###!! BHA103

3

DOYANNIE (IRE) (27) 33-0212 C BF

Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Annie May (IRE)

O Barber, French & Shortland

4

9 11-12

Ben Godfrey (3) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Peckmoor Farm Lodges S

TIMEFORM VIEW Riddenwithabitmorepatiencewhenoffthemarkin17fhandicaphereinFebruary fromTheCathalDon,butabsolutely chuckeditawayinherfollow-up bid at Taunton, going like the best horse at the weights but idling markedly as soon as she hit the front. Blinkers the new headgear of choice now. TFR###!! BHA103

DINDIN (FR) (39) 563231 D

Br B g Balko (FR) - Taguy Star (FR)

10 11-4

Philip Armson (3) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B T. Vigneron & M. Lochin & L. Lochin W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a busy season and resumed winning ways in a race that panned out well for him at Wincanton (20f) 5 weeks ago. 3lb rise fair (won off 100 in September) but this is tougher. TFR###!! BHA95

5

RAMORE WILL (IRE) (27) 3-P1154 CD

Br Gr g Tikkanen (USA) - Gill Hall Lady

12 11-3

Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Mr E. J. Farrant Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr W. Porter Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner who recorded back-to-back chase victories at Lingfield this winter. Showed nothing back from 12 weeks off here last month but could be closer to form back down in trip now. TFR###!! BHA94

6

CONCEAL (IRE) (104) 44-0136 D

Br Ch g Stowaway - Babyshan (IRE)

8 11-0

Sean O’Briain (7) J

O The JGF Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Alan Britton Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 50/1 when scoring over fences for new yard in October. Backed that up with a creditable third at Uttoxeter next time but finished well held at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) on Boxing Day. Freshened up since.TFR###!! BHA91

7

KILFORDS QUEEN (IRE) (41) 000-PP6

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lunar Gift (IRE)

6 10-2

James Davies J

O Nick Gifford Racing Club Nick Gifford, Findon T

B S. & T. Curran Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form under Rules, soon beaten behind Doyannie here 6 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on.

TFR##!!! BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: SALAMANCA SCHOOL (FR) 5 11 10

Tom Cannon 10-1 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran

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

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Cathal Don (IRE), 11-4

Doyannie (IRE), 6-1 Dindin (FR), 7-1 Ramore Will (IRE), 15-2 Big ‘n Better (GB), 20-1

Conceal (IRE), 100-1 Kilfords Queen (IRE)

THE CATHAL DON is very well handicapped on his best Irish form and could be capable of reversing placings with Doyannie after a promising return behind her here 6 weeks ago. He should stay this longer trip and makes a lot more appeal than his old rival who threw away her chance since at Taunton. Ramore Will can never be dismissed around here.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE CATHAL DON (IRE) 2.DOYANNIE (IRE) 3.RAMORE WILL (IRE)

RACE RESULT TIME

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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.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE STRONG FLAVOURS CATERING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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, April 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race 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 6th, 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. Plumpton Racecourse has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

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Second Race 2.30 - THE SOUTH DOWNS CIDER NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. South Downs Cider has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE TIE THE KNOT WEDDING CATERING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Tie The Knot Wedding Catering have generously sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning owners. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.40 - THE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF RACECOURSE OWNERSHIP 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 and the fourth £729. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Peter Savill & Adrian Pratt have kindly sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £60. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 3lb.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX CHAMPION HURDLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet Goodwin have generously sponsored the race and will provide a memento and perpetual trophy for the winners. A £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 5 at £50 and 14 at £250. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. William Hill have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winner after the race. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £100. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES 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 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. William Hill have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.