Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 4th February

CO KES EVENING SANDOWN PARK WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to Sandown Park for Virgin Bet Contenders Day for an exciting afternoon of jump racing.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Virgin Bet for their generous support of today’s racing We wish them a thoroughly enjoyable day with us

We have seven races on today’s card, including the feature race, the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase This race is one of the most important Novice Chases in the British racing calendar, and often gives an insight to potential winners ahead of the Cheltenham Festival Just last year we saw L’Homme Presse win the race before going on to win the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Festival Former winners also include three times Gold Cup winner Best Mate and three times Betfair Chase winner, Bristol De Mai.

A special mention should also be given to Dolos, who runs in our third race today for the sixth time having won it three times and finished second twice in the previous five runnings In recognition of this, today’s race has been named the Virgin Bet Dolos

Handicap Chase

Along with the action on the track, off the track we encourage you to enjoy your time with us today whilst exploring the site. You will find plenty of food and beverage options available in Surrey Hall today.

Looking ahead, the action continues with exceptional jump fixtures all the way through to the spring The next fixture is less than two weeks away with Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day on Thursday 16th February where you can join us for an afternoon of celebrations and thrilling racing action, including the feature race, The Royal Artillery Gold Cup. Looking further afield, both our Betfair Imperial Cup meeting and bet365 Jump Finale are fast approaching and are events not to be missed in your spring calendar Tickets for all our meetings are on sale through our website www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown

I hope that you have a fantastic time at Sandown Park today and wish the horses and their connections the very best of luck

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TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Steve Mills

Safety Officer

Gareth Richardson

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Petra Gough

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)

Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Katie Dowson

Chris Hill

Graham Markham

Kelly O’Boyle Starters

Wayne Hutchinson

Sophia Upton

Judge

David Hicks

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Handicapper

Michael Harris

Veterinary Officer

Lucinda Tyler

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S

David Dugdale, VetMB, CertEP, CertESM, M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Spotter

Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Carol Broodbank

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Lisa Cook

Elizabeth Budden

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2 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (238) 111112- CD 8 11-10

B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso)

Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd

14

TIMEFORM VIEW A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle (his second win at Grade 1 level) at the Festival. BeatenbyGentlemanDeMeeatAintreethefollowingmonth,buthiswininlastyear’sHenryVIINoviceChasemakeshimanobviousplayer. TFR

RACECARD

1. FORM

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

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

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

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

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

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

d = Disqualified

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

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5. JOCKEY

Virgin Bet Contenders Day Race Previews

12:35pm- Gary Moore saddles two here in the Virgin Bet two-mile Novices’ Hurdle. Jamie Moore takes the mount on an interesting French recruit Stenatee. The market should prove informative for this selection and for sure one to keep an eye on. Another former French trained horse Iliko D’Olivate was a comfortable winner for the Paul Nicholls yard last month at Taunton and is expected to come on further again from that run but the question remains on whether he would want a bit more ease in the ground. CHASING FIRE has done nothing wrong as of yet over hurdles, will handle today’s ground and with a possible lack of early pace today, he could get his own way up front and is tipped to continue his winning run under rules.

1:10pm- The Virgin Bet Novices Handicap Hurdle ran over two-miles four-furlongs see’s six runners go to post. Twinjets has had the tendency to jump to his left however it has not stopped him from winning on his last two starts but has to be a slight concern now running in his first handicap over hurdles. Heaven Smart has his chances if his jumping can improve again from his last run, which was on heavy ground at Lingfield before Christmas. I SHUT THAT D’OR looks very interesting since being stepped up in trip. He was a surprise winner last time out at Wincanton and can strike again for Joe Tizzard with Harry Kimber taking off 3lb.

1.45pm- The Paul Nicholls trained DOLOS has won three previous renewals of this race in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Today he runs off 3lb higher than his victory in this race last year but the 10-year-old is still feared even carrying top weight today. Dolos proved no match for Editeur Du Gite and Nube Negra in the Desert Orchid Chase over Christmas but today’s assignment now back in a handicap chase is a less daunting task and should he give a good account of himself today. Haddex Des Obeaux was a romp away winner in a handicap at Warwick last month on heavy ground and a 10lb rise in the weights could still leave him ahead of the handicapper. Shakem Up’Arry is also feared after running a credible 5th on soft ground at Cheltenham and is a consistent horse overall. He steps back to two miles today and should run well off a mark of 139.

Dolos

2.20pm- The Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase will have five runners going to post. Gordon Elliott brings over an exciting Novice Chaser in GERRI COLOMBE (NAP). The Irish raider was an impressive winner on soft/heavy ground at Limerick on Boxing Day in a Grade 1 race and beat a couple of nice types that day. Gerri Colombe looks the one they will all have to beat but will face a stiff challenge from Monmiral and Balco Coastal. The later was an easy winner at Kempton on Boxing Day but takes a step up in class here today. Monmiral probably ran into a good one last time out at Cheltenham, in the Dipper Novices’ Chase and was no match for the talented Jonbon at Warwick over 2 miles but jumps soundly in general and is likely to give Gerri Colombe a good test Preference however is for Gerri Colombe to continue his unbeaten streak.

2.55pm- A competitive renewal here of the Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle run over three miles. Flight Deck has a tougher ask off top weight today, after going up 7lb in the weights for his win over Christmas at Chepstow but is possibly still well in off a revised mark of 144. Slight preference however is for the David Pipe trained REMASTERED who was an unlucky 2nd in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and followed up that good performance with an impressive win over fences at Kempton over the Christmas period. He switches back to hurdling today and can follow up on his four-length Pertemps Qualifier win at Aintree in November.

3.30pm- 14 go to post for the Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase ran over three miles. Bangers And Cash is going for a hat-trick of wins for Ben Pauling and could be still well treated now running off 132. Movethechains struggled to make an impression in the Welsh Grand National but may be more suited to this shorter trip. Laskalin was a nice winner on good to soft ground at Ludlow in November after a wind op on seasonal reappearance. He ran a credible third at Newbury last time out, but a few in that race have since disappointed in their next runs. EVA’S OSKAR (NB) stayed on well at Cheltenham in December and showed good form on his seasonal reappearance in the November Meeting at the same venue. Trip and ground should be no issue for Eva’s Oskar and is the tentative choice in this wide-open handicap

4.03pm- A small runner field for the Bumper It’s hard to look past the Paul Nicholls trained WRAPPEDUPINMAY after his 24-length win in a bumper at Exeter. Cool Style may be the best of the newcomers for the Ian Williams yard, but it will be a tough task to beat the selection. The other Paul Nicholls trained runner; Inthewaterside is likely to improve from his winning debut run but looks the second-string horse of the two Nicholls horses.

Eva’s Oskar right

FIRST RACE 12.35

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs ILIKO D’OLIVATE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 33 runners, 27%) runs CHASING FIRE

Longest Traveller: BLUE RIDGE HILL trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 125 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CHASING FIRE (GB) (40) 11-11 D

6 11-12

Br B g Maxios - Kahara (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Aidan Coleman J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £170,000 buy after a point win and made it 3-3 under Rules when landing the odds in a Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) noviceimpressively on Boxing Day. Bright prospect who clearly hasmoreimprovementin him.

2 GETAWAY DRUMLEE (IRE) (85) 21-16

TFRHHHHH BHA133

7 11-8

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Miss Leele (IRE) (Croco Rouge (IRE)) Kielan Woods J

O Mrs G. Collier Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Paddy Stack Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoovercamegreennesstomakewinninghurdlesdebutinaHerefordnovice(19.6f)inOctober

That wasn’t much of a race though and he was well held upped in grade at Cheltenham the following month. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ILIKO D’OLIVATE (FR) (26) 2-1

5 11-8

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dyna d’Olivate (FR) (Lucarno (USA)) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Rivoire Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformin2startsontheFlatandbuiltonhishurdlesdebutsecondatCompiegnewhengoingonebetterinready fashion at Taunton (19f) 26 days ago, travelling strongly and drawing clear run-in. Will go on improving.

4 BLUE RIDGE HILL (GB) (69) 5C4-222

BF

TFRHHHHI BHA124

6 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Asola Blue (FR) (Asolo (GER)) Robert Dunne J

O Julia Venvell & Drinkwater Family Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Yorton Farm Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer but has displayed plenty of ability in bumpers, runner-up all 3 starts, and should have a future over hurdles.

5 DR HEGARTY (IRE) (55) 00

6 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Califet (FR) - Millrock Lady (IRE) (Court Cave (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O P14 Medical Ltd & DYDB Marketing Ltd Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr D. Fitzsimons Biowave S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles.

6 ODIN’S QUEST (GB) (40) 1-45 D

5 11-2

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Sablonne (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Chris Stedman Gary Moore, Horsham T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWRelatedtoseveralwinnersandmadesuccessfulstarthimselfin5-runnernewcomersbumperatHuntingdoninJanuary, readily Shade keen even with a hood in better company since and now goes hurdling in a warm-looking novice.

7 STENATEE (FR) (335)

Br B g Manatee - Stenasia (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE))

O Mr O. S. Harris

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Jamie Moore J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Patrick Boiteau Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWDam,closelyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdler(17f-19fwinner)Spinozzar Ranoutawide-marginwinnerof17fminoreventatAngouleme onsoleFlatoutingforA.Chaille-Chaille Hashadabreathingoperationaheadofhurdling/stabledebut.Bettinguseful.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Joshua Moore 4-9 (Gary Moore) 7 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) 5 11 0

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Chasing Fire (GB), 5-2 Iliko d’Olivate (FR), 14-1 Stenatee (FR), 16-1 Getaway Drumlee (IRE), Blue Ridge Hill (GB), 22-1 Odin’s Quest (GB), 150-1 Dr Hegarty (IRE)

A likely match between CHASING FIRE and Iliko d’Olivate, who both look very promising. Preference however is for the former, who maintained his unbeaten record in impressive fashion at Market Rasen on Boxing Day, whilst again giving the strong impression there’s much better still to come

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SECOND RACE 1.10

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs TWIN POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs HEAVEN SMART

Longest Traveller: HOT ROD LINCOLN trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TWINJETS (IRE) (33) 11-1611

6 12-0

Br B g Jet Away - Shenamar (IRE) (Beneficial) Harry Cobden J

O Mr C. W. Rodgers Milton Harris, Warminster T B Pat Morrissey Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartdualwinnerinbumperswholefthishurdlingdebutformbehindwhencosilylandingaLeicestermaideninagoodtimeinDecember FollowedupingoodstyleatPlumpton(20.5f)andisopentofurtherimprovementonhandicapdebut.Strongclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA121

2 I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR) (28) 24-051

5 11-13

Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) (Nickname (FR)) Harry Kimber (3) J

O J. K. Powell Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Russell’s of Broadway Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and showed much-improved form to get off the mark in 10-runner novice at Wincanton (21.4f) 4 weeks ago, suited by longer trip. Into handicaps now and he’s respected.

3 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (45) 22-F202

TFRHHHII BHA120

6 11-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) (Hurricane Cat (USA)) Jamie Moore J

O The Seasiders Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRelatedtobumperwinner/smarthurdlerCrackingSmart.Runner-uptwiceinpointsandranhisbestraceoverhurdleswhenjustdeniedin aLingfieldmaiden(heavy)45daysago Headsintohandicapcompanynowandprobablyneedstofindabitmoreimprovement.

4 HOT ROD LINCOLN (IRE) (45) 1-45P

7 11-3

HHHII BHA114

Br B g Westerner - Flaming Annie (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Nick Scholfield J

O Gale Force Wins Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Miss Catriona Tully Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful on sole outing in Irish points and showed plenty to work on when fourth of 14 in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f) on Rules debut. There’s nothingwrongwiththatformbuthe’sdisappointedbothstartssince.Tonguestraponforhandicapbowandneedstogetbackontrackinabigway TFRHHIII BHA110

5 TWIN POWER (IRE) (33) 23-22

6 11-0

Br B g Milan - Knockfierna (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family & M and A Wainwright Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs K. Healy Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulformwhenrunner-uponfirstof2startsinbumpersandleftanunderwhelminghurdlingdebutbehind(tonguetied)when9lengths secondof7toTwinjetsinaPlumptonnovice(20.5f,soft)33daysago.Makesanearlyswitchtohandicapsandfurtherimprovementlikely. TFRHHHII BHA107

6 JEN’S GEORGIE (GB) (72) 30/202-P

8 10-6

Br Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) (Spadoun (FR)) Robert Dunne J

O Glastonburys & On The Gallops 2 Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took her form up a notch when second in 2m6f maiden hurdle at Wetherby in March. However, was let down by her jumping when pulled up on handicap debut/return at Kelso in November Tongue strap now applied.

TFRHHHII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: PEEJAYBEE (FR) 6 11 10 James Bowen 3-1 (Richard Spencer) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 6. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Stewards Note: JEN’S GEORGIE: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 11-8

Hot Rod

Twinjets (IRE), 4-1

I Shut That d’Or (FR), 9-2

Lincoln (IRE), 20-1 Jen’s Georgie (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Twin Power (IRE), 6-1

Heaven Smart (FR), 18-1

It’s hard to get away from TWINJETS, whose Leicester form was franked in a big way by Cuthbert Dibble at Leicester earlier in the week, so an opening BHA mark of 121 could prove very lenient. I Shut That d’or and Twin Power head the opposition.

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THIRD RACE 1.45

THE VIRGIN BET DOLOS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

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

(Penalty Value £26015)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs DOLOS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs ECLAIR D’AINAY and THIRD TIME LUCKI

Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs DOLOS today.

Longest Traveller: FAST BUCK trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DOLOS (FR) (39) 010-223 C

10 12-0

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B P. De Maleissye Melun Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW In reasonable form this term, shaping a bit better than the result in Desert Orchid at Kempton last time Has an excellent track record and worth chancing to follow up his win in last year’s renewal. TFRHHHHH BHA146

2 ECLAIR D’AINAY (FR) (39) 4P122-3 D 9 11-12

Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Etoile d’Ainay (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Bridget Andrews J

O Mr J. Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Stephane Milaveau Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWGainedathirdcareersuccessunderapositiverideatWetherbyinDecember2021andgaveitagoodgofromthefrontonhisfirststart for10months(hadundergonebreathingoperation)inthatcorrespondingeventlastmonth.Othersmakemoreappealtoday.

3 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (21) 123-463

TFRHHIII BHA144

8 11-11

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Definite Valley (IRE) (Definite Article) Kielan Woods J

O Mike and Eileen Newbould

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr G. Delaney The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored three times last year but hasn’t really been firing this season. Did travel with a bit more purpose at Warwick last time, and he’s becoming well treated.

4 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (28) 1PP-145

TFRHHHII BHA143

9 11-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE) (Presenting) A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B John Mounsey Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track with 21.5f Market Rasen handicap success on his reappearance in October Not at best at Wincanton last time and others make more appeal in this competitive event.

TFRHHIII BHA140

5 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (28) 230-243 C BF 8 11-6

Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR) (Useful (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyacquittedhimselfwelllasttermandgoodstarttopresentcampaignwhensecondinavaluablehandicapatAscot (16.78). However he’s failed to reach that level on both subsequent starts so percentage call is to look elsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA138

6 RED ROOKIE (GB) (39) 4/2F1F-5 C 8 11-6

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle (Auction House (USA)) Tom Bellamy J

O The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr R. P. Phillips Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkoverfencesina2mHerefordlastseasonandwassettorunverycreditablywhenfallingatthelastinArkleatCheltenham onfinalstartlastseason.ShapedasifneedingtherunonreturnatChepstowandthisdropbackto2mshouldaidhiscause

TFRHHHHI BHA138

7 THE WIDDOW MAKER (GB) (46) 123-423 D 9 11-2

Br Ch g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point (Karinga Bay) Adam Wedge J

O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhurdlerwholandedanExeternovice(19.2f)onchasedebutinFebruaryandsimilarformindefeatthereafter,15lengthsthird inGrade1atAintreefinalouting.BacktoformatLudlowlasttimeandhasundergoneanotherbreathingoperationsince.

TFRHHHII BHA134

8 FAST BUCK (FR) (45) 33-5401 9 10-9

Br Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Jamie Moore J

O KnightRiders III Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWBelow par last season for Dan Skelton and having dropped a long way in the weights, returned to form from out of the blue to getoffthemarkoverfencesinstyleoveratLingfieldinDecember 8lbriseforthatsuccessandneedstobackituptoday. TFRHHHHI BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: DOLOS (FR) 9 11 8 Harry Cobden 10-1 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fast Buck (FR), 7-2 Dolos (FR), 15-2 Red Rookie (GB), 8-1 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 9-1 The Widdow Maker (GB), 10-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 12-1 Eclair D’ainay (FR), 16-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DOLOS performed respectably in Graded company last term and the return to this track is firmly in his favour, so he’s marginally preferred to Fast Buck, who won easily at Lingfield last time Red Rookie should be suited by the drop back in trip, so he’s also feared.

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FIRST RUN IN 1964

GRADE 1

RUN OVER TWO MILES, ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS 4,033 METRES

17 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £80,000

£ 45,560 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR

YEAR HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY

2022 L’HOMME PRESSE Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch

2021 SPORTING JOHN Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson

2020 ITCHY FEET Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan

2019 DEFI DU SEUIL Philip Hobbs Bary Geraghty

2018 TERREFORT Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob

2017 TOP NOTCH Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob

2016 BRISTOL DE MAI Nigel Twiston-Davies Daryl Jacob

2015 GITANE DU BERLAIS Willie Mullins Daryl Jacob

2014 OSCARWHISKY Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2013 CAPTAINCONAN Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

5⁄10 WINNING FAVOURITES

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

L’HOMME PRESSE

TRAINER: VENETIA WILLIAMS

JOCKEY: CHARLIE DEUTSCH

OWNER: DFA RACING (PINK & EDWARDS)

The race was the perfect target for Venetia Williams’ gelding who had gone from strength to strength in all of his previous runs.

He faced five rivals, which included Howden Noel Novices’ Chase winner Pic D’Orhy for Paul Nicholls.

Charlie Deutsch vied for the lead with Pic D’Orhy for much of the first circuit but coming to the railway fences L’Homme Presse began to turn the screw and jumped his way to the front. He began to go further clear coming into the home straight and soon there was no questioning who would return victor Pic D’Orhy weakened late on and was eventually collared by Mister Coffey under Nico De Boinville. It was an assertive performance from a very talented horse

IN THE LAST 10 RUNNINGS

8⁄10 AGED SIX OR YOUNGER

4⁄10 TRAINED BY NICKY HENDERSON

FOURTH RACE 2.20

THE VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792

(Penalty Value £45560)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs MONMIRAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 33 runners, 27%) runs THUNDER ROCK

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018. The stable runs BALCO COASTAL today. Longest Traveller: GERRI COLOMBE trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALCO COASTAL (FR) (40) 12P3-51 D

7 11-7

Br B g Coastal Path - Fliugika (FR) (Roi de Rome (USA)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr Mark Blandford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Thierry Mangote Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWTwo-timenovicehurdlewinnerlastterm.Failedtojustifyshort-pricedfavouritismonhisNewburychasedebut/returnbutshowedwhythemarketvibeshad beensostrongonthatoccasionwhencomfortablywinningatraditionallystrongKemptonnovicehandicaponBoxingDay.Capableofbetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA144

2 BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (44) F110-23 D BF 7 11-7

Br Br g Westerner - Miss Baden (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Kielan Woods J

O Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr J. McDonald Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinnerlastwinterandbetterformwhenplacedinnovicehandicapchasesatExeter and Ffos Las this time round. Looks to be biting off more than he can chew at this level, though. TFRHHIII BHA135

3 GERRI COLOMBE (FR) (40) 11/11-11 D

7 11-7

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ruse de Guerre (FR) (Cadoudal (FR)) Jordan Gainford J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to taste defeat in 7 starts (first one a point), taking the step up to Grade 1 level in his stride at Limerick over Christmas. Likely even more to come and can remain unbeaten.

4 MONMIRAL (FR) (34) 1/542-22 BF

TFRHHHHH BHA154

6 11-7

Br Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR) (Mont Basile (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A.R.L. Carion EMM Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdler Hasfailedtowinhis2startssinceswitchingtofencesbuthecameupagainstJonbonatWarwickonthefirstoccasionandrecordedasmart effortwhensecond(ThunderRockjustbehindinthird)intheGrade2DipperatCheltenhamonNewYear’sDay.Opentofurtherprogress.

5 THUNDER ROCK (IRE) (34) 101-113 D

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage (Old Vic)

TFRHHHHI BHA148

7 11-7

A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs O. Hegarty Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timehurdlewinnerlasttermwhohasimprovedplentyforaswitchtochasing,winningsmall-fieldnovicehandicaps at Uttoxeter and Ascot before third (Monmiral narrowly ahead in second) in Dipper at Cheltenham. This is tougher.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHII BHA150

2022: L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 7 11 4 Charlie Deutsch 8-13 (Venetia Williams) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gerri Colombe (FR), 4-1 Monmiral (FR), 9-2 Balco Coastal (FR), 13-2 Thunder Rock (IRE), 50-1 Bowtogreatness (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GERRI COLOMBE was very impressive at Limerick over Christmas and can become just the second Irish-trained winner of this race Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have landed this Grade 1 prize 6 and 4 times respectively and their representatives, Balco Coastal and Monmiral, can give Gordon Elliott’s charge most to think about.

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FIFTH RACE 2.55

THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280

(Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Trifecta Rollover Race

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs JET OF MAGIC

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs WILDE ABOUT OSCAR

Weightwatcher: WILDE ABOUT OSCAR won off a handicap mark of 146, his rating is now down 10lb to 136. Longest Traveller: STORM NELSON trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 371 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FLIGHT DECK (IRE) (39) 151-P21

9 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rate of Knots (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastseasonandhegotbackontheupwithsuccessin10-runnerhandicaphurdleatChepstow (23.6f) 39 days ago by 4 1/4 lengths from Bells of Peterboro. Needs considering despite 7lb rise TFRHHHII BHA144

2 CALL ME LORD (FR) (34) 6P3-125 C

10 12-0

Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Ben Bromley (7) J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Roger Marot Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerwhoscoredatKemptoninNovemberandshouldhavefollowedupherenexttime(youngridermistookthewinningpost, headedbyDolphinSquare).Belowformfifthof10inhandicapatCheltenham(24f)34daysagobutthesorttobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA144

3 DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (34) 1011-14

CD

9 11-13

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) (Luso) Mr David Maxwell (3) J

O Mr David Maxwell Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Mrs Evelyn Sheridan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December (fortunate from Call Me Lord) and not disgraced when fourth of 10 in handicap at Cheltenham (24f) 34 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA143

4 REMASTERED (GB) (39) 240-121

10 11-12

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Tom Scudamore J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who is enjoying an excellent season, scoring at Aintree over hurdles in November and back over fences in 3m Kempton handicap 39 days ago Has a fine attitude and big shout reverted to this sphere off a 4lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA142

5 INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (57) 23F2-60

10 11-12

Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Philip Rocher Paul Webber, Banbury T

B John O’Connor Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at her best but like most from this yard, hasn’t fired this term, coming in last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f) 57 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

TFRHHHII BHA142

6 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (273) 1F551-4 BF 7 11-10

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) (Desert Sun) Charlie Todd J

O Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B R. Cody Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with victory in 3m handicap at Aintree but off since finishing lame in similar company at Haydock in May. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.

TFRHHHII BHA140

7 WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (34) 040-03P 8 11-6

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Kielan Woods J

O Mike and Eileen Newbould

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWEnduredadisappointing2021-22campaignbutprovedbetterthaneverwhenjustfailingoverC&DinDecember(behindDolphinSquareandCallMeLord). PossiblyfoundtheruncomingtooquicklywhenpulledupatCheltenhamlasttimeandcanbouncebackfittedwithatonguetiehere.

TFRHHHII BHA136

8 STELLAR MAGIC (IRE) (40) 2P44-P2 8 11-5

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Inter Alia (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Tom O’Brien J

O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Michael Ronayne Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwhensecondof11in3mWincantonhandicaponBoxingDay.4lbhighernowthoughand winless since early 2021. TFRHHHII BHA135

9 GREEN BOOK (FR) (39) U1450-6 CD 6 11-4

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa (Oratorio (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.A. Le Thenney Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up last season, gaining last of his three wins in this contest. Well-held sixth after 9 months off/wind op at Chepstow on his return but no surprise to see him take a big step forward here for his in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA134

10 STORM NELSON (IRE) (33) 11/02-11

10 11-4

Br B g Gold Well - Dabiyra (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) Ryan Mania J

O Mr J. Fyffe Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Lois Eadie Sandy Thomson Racing, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasresumedbetterthaneverthistermafter11monthsoff/windop,bagginghandicapsatCarlisle(25f) and Ayr (3m). Another bold bid is expected despite having a career-high mark to overcome. TFRHHHII BHA134

11 BOTHWELL BRIDGE (IRE) (78) P/1FPP-P C 8 11-1

Br B g Stowaway - Raise The Issue (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Victoria Dunn and Nicholas Mustoe Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Stephen Roche Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressed when winning on his chase debut here in December 2021, but he has failed to complete in four runs since, pulled up at Ascot on his return. Back over hurdles now with lots to prove TFRHHIII BHA131

12 JET OF MAGIC (IRE) (34) 11-0122 BF

7 10-12

Br B g Jet Away - Ginandit (IRE) (Definite Article) Harry Cobden J

O Ratkatcha Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr John Wade Tmt Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model for his new yard this season, scoring at Hereford and posting excellent second placings at Taunton and Cheltenham since. Well in the mix again.

13 COQUELICOT (FR) (39) 4/12-112 C

TFRHHHII BHA128

7 10-11

Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Moscow Nights (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Rex Dingle J

O Geegeez.co.uk PA Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mme I. Corbani, A. Waugh & T. Waugh Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form this season, landing mares’ handicaps at Ascot and here (2m4f). Runner-up at Kempton (24.6f) last time and can make her presence felt once more.

14 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (39) 3-42232

TFRHHHII BHA127

8 10-10

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER) (Definite Article) Alan Johns J

O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who made the frame again when returned to hurdles in 3m1f handicap at Chepstow over Christmas, running game race behind Flight Deck. Weighted to go well again.

15 SCHALKE (GB) (37) 14-6421 D

TFRHHHHI BHA126

8 10-8

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Steve Lloyd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the up, bagging 12-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) 37 days ago Hiked up 8lb but still one for the shortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: GREEN BOOK (FR) 5 10 6 Charlie Deutsch 6-1 (Venetia Williams) 17 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6, 8, 12.

Stewards Note: PARTY BUSINESS: Following its run on 7/5/2022 it was reported that the horse returned lame WILDE ABOUT OSCAR: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly and lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Flight Deck (IRE), 10-1 Stellar Magic (IRE), Green Book (FR), Jet of Magic (IRE), 11-1 Remastered (GB), 12-1 Call Me Lord (FR), Coquelicot (FR), 14-1 Party Business (IRE), Storm Nelson (IRE), Bells of Peterboro (IRE), 16-1 Schalke (GB), 22-1 Dolphin Square (IRE), 25-1 Bothwell Bridge (IRE), 33-1 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), 40-1 Indefatigable (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty are in with a shout. REMASTERED is enjoying a fine season and is worth siding with given he can race off a 4lb lower mark than when successful over fences at Kempton last time The reliable Bells of Peterboro is another weighted to have a big say, while in-form duo Jet of Magic and Storm Nelson, along with last year’s winner Green Book, complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REMASTERED 2.BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) 3.JET OF MAGIC (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.30

THE

VIRGIN BET

MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

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

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

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs BROKEN HALO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs FLEGMATIK

Fancy That: P Hobbs won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs CELEBRE D’ALLEN today

Longest Traveller: EMPIRE STEEL trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 371 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (63) 2FP12-0

9 12-0

Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Ryan Mania J

O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr Nick Blanchfield Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record when mud is flying when successful at Kelso (21.6f) 12 months ago Caught the eye when mid-field over inadequate trip on at Aintree his return (19.9f) and this more his bag. Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA143

2 RAPPER (GB) (34) 110-031

9 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) (Moscow Society (USA)) Richard Patrick J

O The Home Farm Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Mr George Stanners Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 25f handicaps at Catterick and Wincanton last season and responded very well to this headgear when resuming winning ways at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago. That was a career-best performance so must be respected. TFRHHHHI BHA143

3 EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (57) P41-621 D

9 12-0

Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Sardagna (FR) (Medaaly) Alan Johns J

O Sally & Richard Prince Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr & Mrs N. Faulks Tote, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablechaserwhohasimprovedagainsincefittedwithavisorandresumedwinningwaysingrittyfashionatCheltenham (26f) 8 weeks ago That wasn’t the strongest race for the grade but should continue to give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA143

4 FLEGMATIK (FR) (39) 311P-30 D

8 11-8

Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR) (Poliglote) Bridget Andrews J

O Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Jean-Bernard Chapalain Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinneratKemptonayearagoandresumedwithagoodthirdatAscot(21f).Foundlittle back at Kempton last time, however, and this a tough race to bounce back in.

TFRHHIII BHA137

5 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (28) 1115-43 BF 11 11-7

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) (Grand Seigneur (FR)) Tom O’Brien J

O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW

TFRHHHII BHA136

Returnedfromalongabsencewithabanglastseason,winning3handicaps(2hurdle,1chase)andfinefifthinPlateatCheltenhamFestival.Fairreappearance fourthatWarwickbutfailedtobuildonthatatWincanton,lackinganyofthezipthatcharacterisedhiswinslastterm.Headgearapplied.

6 LARRY (GB) (39) 635P-16 C D 10 11-7

Br B g Midnight Legend - Gaspaisie (FR) (Beyssac (FR)) Jamie Moore J

O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Cotley Hill Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDecentstrikerateovertheyearsandjumpedmuchbetterthanusualwhenwinning3mhandicapchaseatAscoton return. Not quite in same form at Kempton since, however, and can’t afford to make mistakes around here.

7 EMIR SACREE (FR) (45) 6/1231-P BF

TFRHHHII BHA136

9 11-5

Br B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) (Daramsar (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr G. L. Porter Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Graham Porter & Henrietta Charlet

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a career-best win in 2m3f handicap chase at Chepstow but ran poorly at Hereford on return despite his good record fresh (went off favourite) Bit to prove all of a sudden. TFRHHHII BHA134

8 KAUTO RIKO (FR) (28) 453-U5U

12 11-5

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Relstar (FR) (Art Bleu) Robert Dunne J

O Mr and Mrs J.Dale and Partners

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

B Jean-Philippe Aubert & Denis Aubert Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since a 3m Kelso Listed success in February 2020 and let down by jumping

starts this term. Others preferred.

of

9 EQUUS DANCER (IRE) (45) 341/11-1

9 11-5

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Celtic Cailin (IRE) (Beneficial) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Patrick Keating Foodnet Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWEnhancedhisimpressivestrikerateafter18monthsoffin7-runnerhandicapchaseatHereford(20.9f,soft,16/1)45daysago,provingbetterthan everintheprocess.Remainstobeseenhowhecomesoutofthisbuthasalreadyshownhe’swellcapableofstringingwinstogether TFRHHHII BHA134

10 CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) (84) 4611-4P D BF 8 11-5

Br Ch g Robin des Champs (FR) - Coco Opera (IRE) (Lafontaine (USA)) Paul O’Brien J

O Bradley Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B R. Lynch Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on the up over fences, scoring at Doncaster and Wetherby in the spring. Respectable fourth in a good race at KelsoonreturnbutpulleduponlandinghavinglosthisactionatCheltenhamsince.Worthanotherchancebackfromabreak. TFRHHHII BHA134

11 LASKALIN (FR) (35) 6025-13 BF 8 11-4

Br B g Martaline - Laskadya (FR) (Lashkari) Charlie Deutsch J

O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Christine Cheyrou Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Frenchwinnerwhoreturned afterawindop/10monthsoffwithemphaticsuccessin 7-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlow(25.6f,6/4), goingwithenthusiasm.However,onlythirdoffrevisedmarkatNewburyonNewYear’sEvesocareerbestisrequired. TFRHHHII BHA133

12 BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (40) 16U-511 D

7 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Cash Customer (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Kielan Woods J

O OAP II Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Joyce Lee Horse & Groom East Ashling S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverfencesatTaunton14monthsagoand,aftersomemixeddisplays,isfirmlyontheupgradenow,showing a cracking attitude when following up his Exeter win at Market Rasen. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.

13 BROKEN HALO (GB) (39) 3141-06 D

TFRHHHHH BHA132

8 11-3

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who signed off last season by landing a 3-runner novice chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good to soft) in March. Well held both starts this term, however, and back up in trip now.

TFRHHHII BHA132

14 MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) (39) P1111-5 D 9 10-12

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clash Artist (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Niall Houlihan (3) J

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

B John Comerford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-progressive chaser last season who completed a 4-timer (all by 12 lengths or more) in handicaps over 3m at Lingfield. LookedrustypitchedintotheWelshNationalonhisreturnanditwouldbenosurprisetoseehimbackontheupatsomepoint.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHHHII BHA127

2022: LE MILOS 7 11 6 Alan Johns 12-1 (Tim Vaughan) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Visor worn by No 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 8, 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 8, 9, 10

Stewards Note: CASTLE ROBIN: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Rapper (GB), Bangers And Cash (IRE), 15-2 Eva’s Oskar (IRE), 9-1 Laskalin (FR), 12-1 Castle Robin (IRE), Broken Halo (GB), 16-1 Empire Steel (IRE), Celebre d’Allen (FR), Emir Sacree (FR), Equus Dancer (IRE), 22-1 Larry (GB), 25-1 Movethechains (IRE), 28-1 Flegmatik (FR), 50-1 Kauto Riko (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks a highly-competitive renewal but BANGERS AND CASH is really progressive now, impressing with the way he took command of the race before showing an excellent attitude when scoring at Market Rasen on Boxing Day, and he shades the vote over Empire Steel, who very much caught the eye on his comeback at Aintree Rapper and Eva’s Oskar are others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) 2.EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) 3.RAPPER

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SEVENTH RACE 4.03

THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (30 wins from 153 runners, 20%) runs INTHEWATERSIDE and WRAPPEDUPINMAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs INTHEWATERSIDE and WRAPPEDUPINMAY

Longest Traveller: TEN LENGTHS TOM trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 131 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) (64) 1

5 11-8

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Vared (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family & G C Stevens Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWPhysicallyimposingsortwhomadetheperfectstarttohiscareerwhenwinningabumperatExeter(16.7f,soft)inDecember,despitelooking asthoughhewasverymuchinneedoftheexperience.ClearlyaniceprospectbutWrappedupinmayappearstobetheyard’sfirst-string.

2 WRAPPEDUPINMAY (IRE) (34) 11

5 11-8

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Ch g Ocovango - Funny Times (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWWide-marginwinnerofsolestartbetweentheflagsandalsocamehomeinsplendidisolationwhenlandinganExeterbumper(16.7f,heavy) onRulesdebut.Probablydidn’tbeatmuchthatdaybuthebarelybrokesweatandthere’salmostcertainlybettertocome.

3 GOOD OLD SUSSEX (IRE) (-)

5 10-11

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br Gr m Sageburg (IRE) - Secret Leave (Long Leave) Nick Scholfield J

O 5 Jolly Boys TC Matthews Mr T Helliwell Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Danny Doran TIMEFORM VIEW Limited appeal on paper and probably best watched on debut.

4 COOL STYLE (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-6

Br Br g Dartmouth - Intersky High (USA) (Royal Anthem (USA)) Charlie Todd J

O Miss K. J. Keir Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Miss K. J. Keir

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertofairlyusefulhurdlerCoolSkyandmodesthurdlerJessicaRabbit.Damwasplacedinabumper and the market should be revealing with regard to expectations surrounding this 4-y-o on debut.

5 GAZZAH (FR) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-6

Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ysandre (Zamindar (USA)) Jamie Moore J

O Mr Richard L Page & Mr Luke Dace Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Al Shaqab Racing Luke Dace S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched just 3,000 gns as a 3-y-o and will only be of interest starting out here if the market vibes are notably upbeat.

6 TEN LENGTHS TOM (IRE) (-)

4 10-6

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Tarentine (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Stan Sheppard J

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

B P. & Mrs B. Kelly Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to fair hurdler Doyen Ta Win and out of an unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed21/2m)Tarla.Yardboastsadecentstrikerateinbumpersanditwillbeinterestingtoseehowhefaresinthebetting.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 5, 6.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Wrappedupinmay (IRE), 10-3 Inthewaterside (FR), 15-2 Ten Lengths Tom (IRE), 16-1 Cool Style (GB), 33-1 Good Old Sussex (IRE), 66-1 Gazzah (FR)

Probable S.P’s: 8-11

Paul Nicholls saddles two highly promising types in WRAPPEDUPINMAY and Inthewaterside, both of whom were successful in bumpers at Exeter on their respective debuts under Rules. The latter possesses plenty of size and scope, and may turn out to be the better long-term prospect of the two, but Wrappedupinmay could hardly have been more impressive in winning his bumper and he is taken to follow up Ten Lengths Tom is appealing on paper and may be the one to follow the Nicholls-trained duo home

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WRAPPEDUPINMAY (IRE) 2.INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) 3.TEN LENGTHS TOM (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.35 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 12 entries at £55. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.10 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 21 entries, 2 at £11 and 19 at £55. - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DOLOS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five 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. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £250 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (Penalty Value £26015)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.20 - THE VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £45560 to the winning horse

The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264 and the fifth £2144. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 7 entries at £400 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792 (Penalty Value £45560) A

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.55 - THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330 the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for four yrs old and upwards. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 16th, 2023. This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 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 28 entries, 4 at £80 and 24 at £400 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.30 - THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five 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. February 2nd. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 20 entries at £250 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.03 - THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £50 - Closed January 30th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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