FIFTH RACE 3.50

2m 4f 114y

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Gordon (50 wins from 223 runners, 22%) runs SAMI BEAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs ROYAUME UNI

Longest Traveller: MASTER DEBONAIR trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 203 miles.

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

1

ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (25) 22/20PU- C

6 12-1

Br B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) Rob Hargreaves (8) J

O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Coolmore K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and reached a similar level over hurdles when winning a pair of handicaps in 2021/22. Good return to hurdling when second at this C&D (20.5f) in October but hasn’t built on that since, not completing last 2 starts. TFR##!!! BHA126

2

HELL RED (FR) (23) 141121-

Br Gr g Martaline - Queen Margot (FR)

6 12-1

Freddie Gingell (3) J

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 6 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Kerry Ann Kepa & Auregann Kepa Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-productive spell in chases last summer and madeit 5 wins from 7 over fences when successful at Fontwell (21.6f) last month, though he’s beaten only 7 rivals in his handful of victories. Now returns to hurdling with cheekpieces on first time. TFR###!! BHA126

3

ASHINGTON (GB) (18) 52B323-

8 11-13

Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Dylan Johnston J

O URSA Major Racing Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Springfield Farm Partnership Titan Resource Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer who ran right up to his best when second in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) in January, shaping as if a return to further will suit. Outpaced when third of 5 over fences at Perth 18 days ago. TFR###!! BHA124

4

MASTER DEBONAIR (GB) (68) 23P/040-

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame

9 11-10

Ellis Collier (6) J

O The Gosden Mob Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B M. C. and Mrs Yeo NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for Harry Fry when runner-up at Taunton in January 2022. Fourth-place finish in handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f) in January this year flanked by lesser efforts. TFR##!!! BHA121

5

QUEENS ROCK (IRE) (94) 22/141- 6 11-9

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Lohort Castle (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Queens Rock

6

Jack Hogan J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Carl Beame Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa, Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on only start in Irish points/bumpers and went one better on her Southwell hurdling debut. Fair at Wetherby next time but, back on track when scoring easily on handicap bow at Doncaster (19.4f) in February. TFR##### BHA120

HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) (21) 463343- 5 10-12

Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE)

7

Bradley Harris (3) J

O The Hasty Parisian Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (3m1f) 21 days ago. Can give his running once more, but may just remain vulnerable for win purposes. TFR###!! BHA109

SAMI BEAR (GB)(13) 332U1-6 C D BF 7 10-6

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Dalriath

Toby Wynne J

O Team ABC Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Yorton Farm Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made amends for a late mishap at Wincanton in February when returning to winning ways in handicap at Kempton (2m5f) 8 days later. After 12 weeks off, saddle slipped when in contention again at Kempton 13 days ago. TFR####! BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: THIBAULT 9 11 11 Ben Ffrench Davis 3-1 (Adam West) 6 ran

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

Stewards Note:

SAMI BEAR: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Queens Rock (IRE), 4-1 Hell Red (FR), 11-2 Sami Bear (GB), 13-2

Ashington (GB), 9-1 Hasty Parisian (IRE), 12-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), 16-1 Master Debonair (GB)

Having had a breathing operation, QUEENS ROCK scored with the minimum of fuss on her handicap debut at Doncaster in February and she’s in top hands to progress further. The 6-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Sami Bear, who can get back on track after his saddle slipped last time, while Ashington can also go well again back up in trip.

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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.