Sandown Park Racecard - Thursday 16h February

WELCOME

to Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day

The first Royal Artillery Steeplechase meeting was held in 1862, so this year marks our 161st Anniversary and the 138th running of the race, having lost a few opportunities through war, weather and Covid!. The race was first run at Sandown Park in 1878 and we are most grateful to the Directors of Sandown Park for the support they continue to provide.

The Royal Artillery Gold Cup remains a unique regimental race for amateur jockeys, and we, in the Gunners, are proud to be the only regiment in the British Army to hold its own race under Rules at a premier national racecourse. We could not do so without the support of so many, including our owners and trainers and, of course, our loyal Gold Cup sponsors, Castel, who have been with us since 2018. Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day is of course more than just the Gunner Gold Cup, and we are indebted to sponsorship from Weatherbys. Support today has also come courtesy of local businesses Healix, Audley Chaucer Solicitors and Rolfe Judd.

In the Gold Cup today, we see Rolling Dylan ridden by Major Charlie O’Shea attempting to repeat last year’s victory and so replicate Rathlin Rose’s double with Captain Guy Disney in 2017 and 2018.

Gunner Gold Cup Day is the largest gathering of serving and retired Gunners of all ranks in our Regimental calendar. In addition to the excellent racing I hope you will enjoy the pageantry of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, the music of the Pipes and Drums of 19 Regiment Royal Artillery, the Garrison Volunteer Artillery and the parade of hounds of the Royal Artillery Hunt and all others who make today so special.

Today we are delighted to again work with the Royal Artillery Charitable Fund, which helps so many former Gunners and their families in physical, mental and financial need. Many of those attending today have seen active service in UK and around the world; others are not here because they are currently deployed at home and abroad. We wish them all well.

We hope you have an enjoyable day. Thank you for coming and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Major Charlie Lane Chairman Royal Artillery Steeplechase Committee

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

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown

Sophie Candy

Gwen Thomas Starters

Robert Supple

Sophia Upton

Judge

Emily Jones Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Handicapper

Michael Harris

Veterinary Officer

Howard Robinson

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

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Lisa Cook

Carol Leggett

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AJ

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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

BETTING

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

EXPERT VIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online Each option offers a different experience. Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

5. JOCKEY

Tote vs Starting Price?

We’ll pay whichever is better on win bets!

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75y

1 Richmond Lake (IRE) 11-10

2 Arthur’s Quay (IRE) 11-2

3 Fusain (FR) 10-5

Race 3 2.10 2m 190y

1 Chapel Green (IRE) 11-12

2 Royal Mogul (IRE) 11-12

3 Allibaba (GB) 11-5

4 Chase A Fortune (GB) 11-5

5 Heeztheboy (IRE) 11-5

6 Last Mission (FR) 11-5

7 Lay Down The Law (IRE) 11-5

8 Libor Lad (GB) 11-5

9 Lights Are Green (IRE) 11-5

10 Riggsby (IRE) 11-5

11 Shantou’s Temple (GB) 11-5

12 Split The Bill (IRE)

13 Steel My Thunder (IRE)

14 Thistlebuffs (IRE) 11-5

LEICESTER

NEWCASTLE

Race 4 2.45 2m 75y

1 Antey (GER) 12-1

2 Lake Takapuna (IRE) 12-1

3 Treshnish (FR) 11-13

4 Blue Hawaii (IRE) 11-11

5 Whodini (IRE) 11-6

6 The Jad Factor (IRE)

FIRST RACE 1.15

THE AUDLEY CHAUCER SOLICITORS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (31 wins from 156 runners, 20%) runs BEAU BALKO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runs BEAU BALKO

Longest Traveller: FREDDY ROBINSON trained by B Ellison, Malton, 226 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FLAMELCO (FR) (210) 4201-25

5 12-1

Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) (Until Sundown (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O The Winning Hand Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 71/10, fifth of 12 in minor event hurdle at Clairefontaine (17.9f, soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving P. & C. Peltier Wears hood. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA121

2 SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (52) 316P-P6 D 5 11-10

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) Lewis Stones J

O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Zalim Bifov McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Fakenham in February before excellent sixth in Fred Winter at Cheltenham following month. Lost his way since but will probably strip fitter for his latest outing at Fontwell.

3 MAYHEM MYA (GB) (46) 4130-U4 D

Br B m

TFRHHHII BHA116

6 11-9

Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Finn Lambert J

O Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour Ashburton T

B G. D. Thompson Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-bumper winner who confirmed hurdling debut promise when wide-margin winner at Chepstow (2m) in January last year Not at best this season but was better than the result last time Drop in trip should suit. TFRHHHHI BHA115

4 BEAU BALKO (FR) (57) 215 D

5 11-8

Br B g Balko (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR) (Kouroun (FR)) Angus Cheleda (3) J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Balko Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Ghislain Coutre Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonhissoleFlatstartinFranceandgotoffthemarkoverhurdlesatthesecondattemptwhendictating at Hereford in November Disappointing at Taunton since but remains with potential after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA114

5 KANNAPOLIS (IRE) (37) 10-4P00 D

8 11-6

Br B g Makfi - Alta Definizione (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Ben Bromley (3) J

O Henfold Harriers Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Old Carhue Stud Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 3-runner handicap at Huntingdon in March but has failed by a long way to reproduce that level of form in subsequent starts. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA112

6 GINGERBRED (GB) (15) R505F1

5 11-3

Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE) (Portrait Gallery (IRE)) Jack Martin (8) J

O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling Holiday Resort Unity S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous encouragement when winning a handicap at Exeter last time and there’s every chance he will go well again.

TFRHHHHI BHA109

7 PRESUMING ED (IRE) (19) 2U-4125 D 8 11-2

Br Br g Westerner - Maracana (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Ben Ffrench Davis (3) J

O All seasons racing and C Parker Adam West, Epsom T

B J. Hanly & C. Neilan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who scored at Ludlow in November but needs to bounce back from a poor effort last time out.

8 RAY’S THE ONE (GB) (19) 05-6413

TFRHHIII BHA108

6 11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Tenpence (Bob Back (USA)) Tom Buckley J

O M I Pattinson Racing Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

B Dullingham Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who scored at Fontwell in December and has run respectably on the Flat since last seen in this sphere. Not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA106

9 JILAIJONE (FR) (17) 53132

4 10-13

Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Alauda (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr Samuel Sutton David Pipe, Wellington T

B Pierre de Maleissye Melun Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairex-Frenchhurdlerwhomadeawinningstartforhisnewyardin18fjuvenileatFontwell.Twogood efforts since and looks well worthy of respect.

10 FERDINAND STAR (GB) (14) 630200

TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 10-12

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Hells House (Helissio (FR)) Toby Wynne J

O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington T

B A. W. Buller W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Patrick Magee, finishing second in 2m Tramore maiden on final start over there in October. Low-key start for this yard, though.

11 FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (11) 414 D

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge)

TFRHHIII BHA104

4 10-2

Niall Houlihan J

O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenonFlatwhobuiltonhishurdledebutfourthatNewcastlewhenseeingoff5rivalsinaMusselburgh Class 2 in December Solid effort under a penalty next time and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHI BHA105 (+10)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MANUCCI (IRE) 6 10 13 Niall Houlihan 3-1 (Gary Moore) 9 ran

Hood worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 9. Stewards Note:

BEAU BALKO: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

FERDINAND STAR: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Freddy Robinson (GB), 5-1 Beau Balko (FR), 13-2 Gingerbred (GB), Jilaijone (FR), 8-1 Mayhem Mya (GB), 10-1 Flamelco (FR), 11-1 Ray’s The One (GB), 25-1 Swinging London (IRE), 28-1 Presuming Ed (IRE), 33-1 Ferdinand Star (GB), 50-1 Kannapolis (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BEAU BALKO disappointed last time but the form of his previous win has worked out well and he’s preferred to Freddy Robinson, who is also unexposed. Gingerbred also merits respect.

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JUMP FINALE

THE ‘UBIQUE’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (31 wins from 156 runners, 20%) runs QUEL DESTIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runs QUEL DESTIN

Longest Traveller: CORRIGEEN ROCK trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (16) 2/2P/-3P1 C D 8 12-0

Br Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) (High Yield (USA)) Harry Cobden J

O Martin Broughton & Friends Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Sablonnets et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhoproducedhisbesteffortoverfences whenlandinganoviceatLingfield16daysago

This is tougher but he’s potentially well treated.

TFRHHHII BHA135

2 LLANDINABO LAD (GB) (19) 4P-4225 8 11-8

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Hot Rhythm (Haafhd) David Noonan J

O Celia & Michael Baker Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Mr P. P. Symonds Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made an encouraging start in this sphere and shaped as if still in form when fifth at Cheltenham last time. Drop back in trip should help.

3 BUN DORAN (IRE) (33) 41P-424

TFRHHHII BHA129

12 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Tom George Slad T

B Mrs Mary F. Griffin HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow on penultimate start but failed to back it up at Warwick last month. May well bounce back.

4 CORRIGEEN ROCK (IRE) (40) 23-F112

C BF

TFRHHHII BHA128

6 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE) (Old Vic) Derek Fox J

O The Caledonian Racing Society Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J. J. Howlett Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful novice hurdler last season and winner of first 2 completed starts over fences this season. Good second at this course last time and makes plenty of appeal.

5 REAL STONE (GB) (24) 4F1/-041

TFRHHHHI BHA127

8 11-2

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path (Petoski) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

6 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (12) 14-32F5

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Limit

TFRHHHHH BHA123

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who made the breakthrough over fences in a handicap at Ffos Las 24 days ago Open to improvement and worth chancing.

9 11-1

Br B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) J

O Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser but latest effort at Wetherby was below-par and he’s hard to make a strong case for.

NON-RUNNER

TFRHHIII BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: DOUGLAS TALKING (IRE) 6 10 4 Derek Fox 15-8 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Corrigeen Rock (IRE), 3-1 Real Stone (GB), 4-1 Quel Destin (FR), 7-1 Llandinabo Lad (GB), 10-1 Bun Doran (IRE),

PLAY SMARTER

REAL STONE opened his account over fences at Ffos Las 24 days ago and is marginally preferred to Corrigeen Rock, who has made an excellent start over fences. Quel Destin is another one to consider

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

- Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

- 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

- 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

- 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

- Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

- Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

- Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

JANE SEYMOUR

MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GRADE 2)

The highest-class race on today’s card is the Grade 2 Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle which, this year, will see its 11th running.

The race was inaugurated in 2013 as a Listed Race before, in 2016, the race was upgraded to Grade 2 status – the grade it is still run at today. The promotion of its status came in the same year that the Grade 1 Dawn Run Mares’ Novice Hurdle was introduced at the Cheltenham Festival The simultaneous upgrade of status with the introduction of the Grade 1 at The Festival created an enhanced winter/spring programme for Mares, providing them with additional opportunities for success at the highest level.

The race itself is named after Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII who gave birth to their son, and future King of England, Edward VI at Hampton Court Palace, just a short distance down the road from the racecourse.

In its Listed years the race was won by Utopie Des Bordes, Tagrita and Uranna, the latter of which was the first and only Irish-trained winner of the race to date

In 2016 – its first year as a Grade 2 – the race was won by Jesseber’s Dream who was trained by Harry Fry and ridden by Noel Fehily Six years later that same partnership would team up again for a second victory in the race albeit performing slightly different roles Love Envoi, the winner, was again trained by Harry Fry but Noel Fehily took the role of Syndicate Manager as the Noel Fehily Syndicate secured their first ever Graded winner. Love Envoi went from strength to strength in her 2022 campaign and capped it off with a win in the Grade 1 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival, showing the relevance of the Jane Seymour as an important stepping stone for promising novice mares Love Envoi was the first and only horse so far to complete that double We wait with anticipation to see what this race year has in store and whether another superstar will emerge from the ranks

10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE 2)

Five go to post for this afternoon’s feature, the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, a race which Jamie Snowden won in 2021 with Anythingforlove

The Lambourn-based trainer is enjoying a fine season and he saddles You Wear It Well who bids to further boost the form of the Challow Novices’ Hurdle. Those who like the chance of Hermes Allen in next month’s Ballymore at Cheltenham will be pleased to have seen Passing Well (4th), Marble Sands (5th), Kilbeg King (6th) and Crambo (P.U.) win in recent weeks, and You Wear It Well ran a career-best to finish runner-up in the Grade 1. She is now rated 133 after that performance and sets the standard.

A Catterick bumper winner a year ago, she won her first two starts over 2m as a hurdler and appreciated the longer trip at Newbury It will be a surprise if the daughter of Midnight Legend, who seems versatile in terms of ground, isn’t involved in the finish.

Gordon Elliott’s Deeply Superficial is the first Irish-trained runner in the race since Urana was successful for Willie Mullins in 2015, when the race was still a Listed contest (upgraded in 2016). Another fascinating contender, she cost £385,000 on the back of a Point-to-Point success and impressed when winning what appeared to be a decent maiden hurdle at Galway The form of that race didn’t work out quite as expected, but she also then took on geldings in Graded company, finishing just over 5 lengths off Inthepocket at Naas. That form is strong and she has had a wind-operation since.

A non-runner at Navan on Sunday, her connections will be hoping for a bit of rain (a little is forecast) and she looks to be the chief danger to You Wear It Well.

Dan Skelton runs two, with brother Harry opting to partner She’s A Saint, who is the most experienced hurdler in the field, having had five runs Twice runner-up at Listed level, she beat a subsequent winner at Ffos Las last time but will likely need to improve again.

Skelton’s other runner, Vicki Vale, was pulled-up in the aforementioned Challow at Newbury and has since been beaten at short odds. She had looked good when winning on Rules debut at Hereford, but is another who appears to have a bit to find with the principals.

Nicky Henderson won the very first running of this race (10 years ago) with Utopie des Bordes and his Touchy Feely completes the line-up The wellbred daughter of Kayf Tara, who is out of the classy race mare Liberthine, is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles and won’t mind the ground, although this does represent a big rise in class.

Last year’s race was won by Love Envoi, who won the Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on her very next start and heads back to the festival as a leading contender for this year’s David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle

Weatherbys

Paul Ferguson

THIRD RACE 2.25

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120

(Penalty Value £28475)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (26 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs TOUCHY FEELY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 62 runners, 15%) runs DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL

Longest Traveller: DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

1 DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL (IRE) (58) 1-14 6 11-4

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Glenside Tara (IRE) (Kayf Tara) Davy Russell J

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs M. Gowen

TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulRulesdebutin2mGalwaymaidenhurdle(2m)inOctoberandsteppeduponthatformwhenfourth in6-runnerNavanGrade2inDecember Thatformhassubstanceandshe’srespectedonbackofwindop/fittedwithatonguetie

2 SHE’S A SAINT (IRE) (16) 1-12221

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Charade (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

6 11-4

O Estate Research Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester

B Cathal Ennis Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhohasmadeasolidstartoverhurdles,justifyingcrampedoddsonbackofpairrunners-upeffortsin Listed mares’ events at Ffos Las (15.8f) 16 days ago. Step up to this 2 1/2m trip promises to unlock further progress.

3 TOUCHY FEELY (GB) (58) 23-211

6 11-4

HHHHI BHA124

Br B m Kayf Tara - Liberthine (FR) (Chamberlin (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Robert Waley-Cohen & Turf Club 2022

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedall3startsinbumpersandbrightstartoverhurdlesuppedintrip,offthemarkatDoncaster(19.4f)inNovemberpriorto defyingapenaltywithsomethingtospareatLudlow(21.2f)amonthlater.Goingrightwaybutthisdoesdemandmore.

4 VICKI VALE (IRE) (24) 2-1P2 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA118

6 11-4

Br B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Harry Skelton J

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Byerley Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWTakingwinneronhurdlesdebutinaHerefordmares’maiden(19.7f)inNovemberand,havingbeenpulledupinGrade1Challownext start(didplentyonfrontend),shereturnedtoformwhensecondinaFfosLasnovice24daysago Still,othersratestronger

5 YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (47) 21-112

TFRHHHII BHA121

6 11-4

Br B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B R. G. & V. J. Makin Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhoreadilylandedfirst2startsoverhurdlesintheautumnandranwelltofinishrunner-upbehindHermesAllenin Grade2ChallowatNewbury(20.5f)lookingwellservedbystepupintrip.Willgoonimprovingandsheratesaleadplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA133

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 6 11 5 Jonathan Burke 10-11 (Harry Fry) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 You Wear It Well (GB), 9-4 Deeply Superficial (IRE), 4-1 She’s A Saint (IRE), 7-1 Touchy Feely (GB), 10-1 Vicki Vale (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Successful on each of her first 2 starts over hurdles, YOU WEAR IT WELL cemented the positive start made when runner-up to Hermes Allen in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury on her latest start. Open to further improvement, she earns the vote to come out on top here, with Irish raider Deeply Superficial and She’s A Saint next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOU WEAR IT WELL 2.DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL (IRE) 3.SHE’S A SAINT (IRE)

HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP

The Royal Artillery Gold Cup is one of the oldest events in the Racing Calendar. The inaugural event was held in 1862 and, following in the footsteps of the Grand Military Meeting, which was first held in 1841, the meeting immediately proved extremely popular with members of the Regiment.

The first winner was a horse by the name of Chickahominy, ridden by Captain John Ruck-Keene. He was owned by George Arbuthnot, a famous Royal Artillery Officer (Lieutenant) of the time who had a long and distinguished career in the Regiment and was recommended for the Victoria Cross during his service in India in the 1850s.

Sandown Park first hosted the meeting in 1878 which was notable for the success of Swift, who provided Lieutenant Henry Dalbiac with the second of four consecutive winning rides in the race Dalbiac was another colourful character of the early days of the Gold Cup. He served in several of the Imperial campaigns that took place in the late 1800s and thereafter became the subject of Kipling’s famous work “The Jacket”.

In 1949 after a period of ten years without the race due to the outbreak of War in Europe, the Royal Artillery Gold Cup was run again. Times were still hard, with the majority of the Army serving overseas. The popularity of the meeting remained strong, but the availability of suitably qualified jockeys was a problem and in 1960 the decision was made to open the race to former as well as serving Gunners More recently past and present members of the Armed Forces have qualified to ride

In 1978 the race was privileged with the presence of former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Ten Up, given to Major James Hodges by his godmother, the Duchess of Westminster By then enjoying a more sedate life in hunter chases, Ten Up proved that the old class was still there by landing the Royal Artillery Cup in 1978, 1980 and 1982.

Lance Bombardier Sally Randell becoming the first woman to win the Royal Artillery Gold Cup in 2011 on Surenaga under the ownership of 100 Yeomanry Regiment RA(V). Sally moved on to training racehorses and, together with Fergal O’Brien, they are strong supporters of military racing

Jennys Surprise took the 2016 renewal amid emotional scenes in the winners’ enclosure The eightyear-old looked well beaten but rallied under pressure to deliver a ‘dream come true’ win for Brodie Hampson in her first ride in the race The feat was made even more special as Brodie was riding for her father, who was given just 30 days to live at the beginning of December Sergeant Mark Hampson, who served in 47 Regiment Royal Artillery for 22 years, was ‘chuffed to bits’ to see his daughter win for the first time in his colours. He sadly passed away just three months later. Brodie continued to do him proud in 2019 riding a perfect race on Carlos De Fruitier to give her two Royal Artillery Gold Cups to her name and she is back again this year.

Captain Guy Disney and the David Pipe-trained Rathlin Rose made history in 2017 and 2018, becoming the first dual winner since De Pluvinel Guy, who lost his lower right leg when his vehicle was hit by a grenade while serving in Afghanistan in 2009, was the first amputee jockey to win at a professional racecourse in Britain.

Major Charlie O’Shea, a serving Gunner Commando, returns this year on Rolling Dylan, having won the race in 2022 Charlie suffered life-threatening injuries after being stood on in a fall at Wincanton on their military race day, 10 months ago.

A unique event in the Racing Calendar, it is a credit to the Committee that the Royal Artillery Gold Cup is as popular as ever Without their commitment and fortitude, and the wonderful support of Sandown Park, the annual gathering would surely be but a distant memory It remains one of the Royal Artillery’s flagship days, hugely enjoyed by the Regiment and the racing public alike and long may it continue to be so

A talented horseman with a background in racing and the military.

Ben grew up in Devon and his passion for horses first took him into racing as a conditional jockey with Martin Pipe. In 1999 he joined the Army, becoming a Mounted Gunner in The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Here he served a full and successful career, retiring only in June 2022 as a Staff Sergeant.

As a soldier, he rode at Larkhill a number of times, including winning, on a gun team horse in the Troop Race at the Royal Artillery Point-toPoint. His was a well known face at Sandown Park from 2001-2004 when as a Gunner and then Lance Bombardier he rode in both the Grand Military Gold Cup and Royal Artillery Gold Cup, finishing 4th on the late Queen’s Braes Of Mar trained by Nicky Henderson in 2001.

At The Troop he was a lead driver of a gun team on a number of state ceremonial occasions and as a Number 1 in charge of F Sub Section, he took part in the Salute to open the Olympic Games in London and rode on parade on the Diamond Jubilee.

Selected to become a riding instructor, he oversaw the rejuvenation of equestrian sport in the Royal Artillery as the senior military riding instructor at Larkhill, and later at the Defence Animal Centre at Melton Mowbray. He was highly competitive and won the Services Show Jumping at Olympia in 2017 but also competed eventing and tent pegging.

He returned briefly to racing in 2017 winning the Pertemps Champions Wilberry Charity Race at Cheltenham, to raise money for a cancer charity in support of his daughter who was suffering from leukemia at the time. Ben had his own battle with cancer, which he fought incredibly bravely and patiently over a number of years, but it returned recently and he tragically lost the fight on 1 February 2023, aged 45. He leaves behind his partner Trish and his daughter Grace and a great many friends in the world of racing and military equitation.

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP 1970-2022

Owner

Capt. R. D. Kennedy

Col. V. le Marchant

Lt. Col. W. N. Arnold

Mr. R. Cooper

Mr. T. D. Holland Martin

Lord Fitzwilliam

Mr. D. A. Wales

Mr. A. J. C. White

Capt. J. R. L. Hodges

Mr. T. D. Holland Martin

Capt. J. R. L. Hodges

Capt. J. Evetts

Capt. J. R. L. Hodges

Lt. Col. J. W. Deacon & Capt. G. R. Prest

Sir Kenneth Butt

Major E. W. O.F‘ Wilson

Sir Kenneth Butt

Sir Kenneth Butt

Lt. Col. R. J. R. Symonds

Capt. G. R. Prest

Capt. G. R. Prest

Mr. Peter Spicer

Messrs. M. Heaton-Ellis & J. Berry

Mr. D. E. Fletcher

Mr. R. W. Humphreys

Mr. D. G. Churston

Queen Elizabeth

Major General R. L. T. Burges

Col. J. C. Webber

Mr. M. Heaton-Ellis/Lt. Col. A. Taverner

Major S. J. Robinson

14th Regiment Royal Artilley

Major C. W. S. Lane

Major A. M. J. Shaw

14th Regiment Royal Artillery

Major A. M. J. Shaw

Major A. M. J. Shaw

Mrs. Susan Humphreys

Major A. M. J. Shaw

Mr D. McCain Jnr

Major J. Thorneloe

100 Regiment Royal Artillery Volunteers

Col Robert Symonds

Major A. M. J. Shaw

Mr Don Churston

Major A. M. J. Shaw

Sgt Mark Hampson

Lt. Col. E. L. Bridge RA

Mr Don Churston

Mrs Jan Hampson

RACE ABANDONED

NOT RUN

Colonel James Ferguson

Horse

KNIGHT OF GOLD

THE GHOST

SKYGAZER

PIROLACE

MERCHANT BANKER

PLAYBILL

APACHE CHIEF

NEAT PERRY

TEN UP

WISBECH LAD

TEN UP

BORDER MARK

TEN UP

DE PLUVINEL

QUARRIER

TURN BLUE

QUARRIER

QUARRIER

COOLCOTTS

DE PLUVINEL

DE PLUVINEL

ROSCOE HARVEY

CAMDEN BELLE

GAELIC CHERRY

WELKNOWN CHARACTER

COOL GROUND

NORMAN CONQUEROR

LUCKY DOLLAR

MAGNETIC REEL

CARLISLE BANDITO’S

NOYAN

MISTER ONE

KINGS MISTRAL

STORM DAMAGE

GUNNER WELBURN

WHITENZO

INCA TRAIL

BACK NINE

LE DUC

BANNISTER LANE

MR BIG

SURENAGA

BRADLEY

GWANAKO

SAVANT BLEU

COWARDS CLOSE

JENNYS SURPRISE

RATHLIN ROSE

RATHLIN ROSE

CARLOS DU FRUITIER

ROLLING DYLAN

Mr. R. Vines

Mr. J. Mead

Mr. D. Wales

Mr. J. Mead

Owner

Mr. D. Wales

Mr. W. Tellwright

Mr. C. Moore

Capt. G. Prest

Mr. T. Thomson Jones

Mr. G. Oxley

Mr. T. Thomson Jones

Mr. T. Thomson Jones

Mr. D. Warren

Mr. J. Trice-Rolph

Mr. J. Trice-Rolph

Mr. J. Trice-Rolph

Major O. Ellwood

Mr. C. Ward Thomas

Mr. D. Alers-Hankey

Mr. D. Alers-Hankey

Major O. Ellwood

Major S. J. Robinson

Major O. Ellwood

Mr. A. Michael

Miss L. Horner

Major O Ellwood

Mr H. Naughton

Mr J. Snowden

Capt. E. Andrewes

Capt. J. Snowden

Capt. J. Snowden

Major D. Alers-Hankey

Capt. J. Snowden

Capt. T.W.C. Edwards

Capt. Harry Wallace

LBdr Sally Randell

Mr Richard Spencer

LBdr Jody Sole

Capt. Harry Wallace

LBdr Jody Sole

Miss Brodie Hampson

Capt. Guy Disney

Capt. Guy Disney

Miss Brodie Hampson

Major Charlie O'Shea

FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE CASTEL ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6374, 2nd £3186, 3rd £1593, 4th £797, 5th £399, 6th £200 (Penalty Value £7333.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (31 wins from 156 runners, 20%) runs BROKEN HALO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runs BROKEN HALO

Fancy That: D Pipe won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs ABAYA DU MATHAN, RED HAPPY & TEXARD today. Longest Traveller: ROLLING DYLAN trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TEXARD (FR) (15) 411030

8 12-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) (Roakarad) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J

O The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery David Pipe, Wellington T B J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulchaser Off4monthsbeforebelow-parseventhof9inhandicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f,goodtosoft) 15 days ago Up in trip and should strip fitter now. TFRHHHII BHA125

2 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (18) 36P4P4 11 12-5

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) J

O 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery David Pipe, Wellington T B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

TIMEFORMVIEW 22/1,fairfourthof10inhandicapchaseatFontwell(21.6f,soft)18daysago Fifteenrunssincelastwin in 2022, however. TFRHHIII BHA89

3 BROKEN HALO (GB) (12) 141-060 D

8 12-5

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) LBdr Jody Sole (3) J

O Major A. M. J. Shaw Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Aiden Murphy Morson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who signed off last season by landing novice chase at Fontwell (21.6f). Took a step back in right direction when eighth of 12 in handicap over C&D 12 days ago Weighted to go close TFRHHHHH BHA130

4 RED HAPPY (FR) (10) 0PPPC4 D

6 12-5

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) (Lord of Men) Mr Ben Sutton (7) J

O Captain R. D. Kennedy David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago More is still required back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA120 (-3)

5 ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) (76) P112-4P CD 12 12-5

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Easter Saturday (IRE) (Grand Plaisir (IRE)) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J

O Colonel James Ferguson Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at this C&D 76 days ago Took this event 12 months ago though so this veteran is no forlorn hope with blinkers on for the 1st time.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 BALLYCROSS (GB) (47) 4/3P32-0 C D 12 12-0

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Ninna Nanna (FR) (Garde Royale) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J

O Regimental Headquarters Royal Artillery D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was still capable of useful form over fences around 3m for Nicky Henderson last season. Well held over hurdles on yard debut at Uttoxeter so more needed now.

TFRHHHII BHA113

7 TOUT EST PERMIS (FR) (38) 03P-40P D 10 12-0

Br Gr g Linda’s Lad - Kadalbleue (FR) (Kadalko (FR)) Miss Brodie Hampson J

O Mrs J. Hampson Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Mme Isabelle Peltier & Mr Pascal Pean

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartIrishchaserinhisprimeforNoelMeade NothinglikethatlatelyandpulledupinTauntonhunter chase on his stable debut last month. This will require a step forward.

TFRHHIII BHA130

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) 11 11 7 Maj Charlie O’Shea 2-1 (Philip Hobbs) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Broken Halo (GB), 4-1 Tout Est Permis (FR), 11-2 Texard (FR), Rolling Dylan (IRE), 17-2 Red Happy (FR), 12-1 Ballycross (GB), 66-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR)

BROKEN HALO hinted at a revival when eighth over C&D last time and is favoured by these weights so gets the vote Last year’s victor Rolling Dylan could emerge as the biggest threat if the fitting of blinkers has the desired effect, while Texard appeals as the pick of the David Pipe-trained trio and can claim minor honours.

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TODAY’S REGIMENTAL AFFILIATIONS

The following Regiments are represented in this year’s renewal of The Royal Artillery Gold Cup Owners

Regimental Headquarters Royal Artillery, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, Captain David Kennedy (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery), Major Mike Shaw (Royal Artillery), Mrs Jan Hampson (Widow of the late Sgt Mark Hampson, 47 Regiment Royal Artillery), Colonel James Ferguson (The Honourable Artillery Company)

Riders

Sergeant Nathan Rahman (Royal Welsh), Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps), Mr Ben Sutton (Grandson of Captain David Kennedy, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery), Bombardier Jody Sole (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery), Ms Brodie Hampson (Daughter of the late Sgt Mark Hampson, 47 Regiment Royal Artillery), Major Charlie O’Shea (National Reserve Headquarters Royal Artillery)

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The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery firing a 41 Gun Salute in Hyde Park

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FIFTH RACE 3.35

THE HEALIX ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (26 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs EASY RIDER & IMMORTAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs MAMOON STAR

Longest Travellers: TIK TOK & INVICTUS ALLEN trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 160 miles.

colours no horse

1 GIVEGA (FR) (33) 1-11P D BF

Br B g

age st-lb

7 12-0

Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Pierre Rives & SCEA Haras de Saint Voir K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningpointerwholookedanexcellentprospectwhenbaggingnovicehurdlesatLingfieldandFontwell.Perhapsfoundstepupto21f ondeepgroundtoomuchofatestinGrade2companylasttimeand,backdownintripincalmerwatershere,hemeritsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA129

2 MAMOON STAR (IRE) (52) 230-416 D

5 11-9

Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Mariah Mooney (IRE) (Moonax (IRE)) Paddy Brennan J

O The Sharnbrook Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Clongiffen Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtowinin4bumpersbutachievedadecentlevelofformandmadeasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesatTaunton in November. Disappointing when well beaten at Kempton last time but could bounce back after a small break. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 EASY RIDER (GB) (52) 6

5 11-2

Br B g Sixties Icon - Rose Row (Act One) James Bowen J

O Mrs Susan Roy Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Cotswold Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to ungenuine but useful hurdler Buckle Street and fair chaser Debden Bank. Held back by inexperience when sixth on debut in a 17-runner Wincanton bumper and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Immortal. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 IMMORTAL (FR) (75) 2

5 11-2

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Cagnes Sur Mer (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O West Coast Haulage Limited Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodjumpspedigreeandpromisingdebutwhenchasinghometheusefulAuthorisedSpeedoverC&D(soft)inDecember,inturnpulling clearoftherest Sinceundergoneawindopandlikelytoprovehardtobeatwithimprovementonthecards.Tonguestrapapplied. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 INVICTUS ALLEN (FR) (74) 53

5 11-2

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Quismaelle (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nick Scholfield J

O Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Bruno Vagne & Mr Andre Vagne NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but this 5-y-o is pitched into a warm-looking race for his Rules debut. Yard also saddles Tik Tok.

6 MOONLIGHT ARTIST (GB) (46) 03

5 11-2

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June (Unfuwain (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Netherfield House Stud The Jockey Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners but failed to trouble the judge in a couple of bumpers and looks more one for the longer-term.

7 TIK TOK (FR) (104) 3-06

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

Br B g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER) (Alkalde (GER)) Jack Tudor J

O The Blind Squirrels Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Alain Clavier et al NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be smart and shaped with a little encouragement on his sole start in bumpers. Given a hard time in his 2 starts over hurdles to date and handicaps will likely be more his thing in due course

8 WEST END BOY (IRE) (-)

5 11-2

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Westerner - Eternally Grateful (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Tom Cannon J

O Coral Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B J. F. Mernagh Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £28,000 as a 3-y-o and he’s out of an unraced half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m/2 1/2m hurdle winner ArdAbhainn.Yard’snewcomersusuallycomeonforarunand,inanycase,thisisatoughraceinwhichtomakehisdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: MONVIEL (IRE) 5 11 7 Tom O’Brien 15-8 (Philip Hobbs) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

GIVEGA: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Immortal (FR), 3-1 Givega (FR), 10-1 Mamoon Star (IRE), 16-1 Easy Rider (GB), 25-1 West End Boy (IRE), 33-1 Tik Tok (FR), 40-1 Moonlight Artist (GB), 50-1 Invictus Allen (FR) PLAY

IMMORTAL shaped with plenty of promise when following the useful Authorised Speed home in a C&D novice on debut in December and is taken to go one better this time

It’s likely that he will have most to fear from Authorised Speed’s stablemate Givega, who looked good prior to finding the step up 21f on heavy ground all too much in a Grade 2 at Warwick. Mamoon Star is best of the rest

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

THE

ALANBROOKE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (23 wins from 163 runners, 14%) runs ZHIGULI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs YOUR OWN STORY

Longest Traveller: STUMPTOWN trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 POPPA POUTINE (IRE) (46) 24-3524 D

7 12-1

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sherchanceit (IRE) (Norwich) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary O’Connor Options Energy Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Edged out at Haydock in November and ran at least as well in a stronger event when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26.3f, good to soft) on New Year’s Day. This is a less taxing assignment and he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA131

2 ZHIGULI (IRE) (33) 4410-P3

8 11-13

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) (Old Vic) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Druzhba Racing Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Brian Kiely K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved over fences last season, winning twice at Lingfield. Bettered low-key reappearance effort (reportedly bled) whenthirdina7-runnerKemptonhandicap(20.5f,heavy)andmeritsrespectbackupintriphereoffa2lblowermark.

3 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (75) 0UP-600

TFRHHHII BHA129

10 11-11

Br B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) (Altayan) Sean Bowen J

O Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins Sean Curran, Swindon T

B Mme Veronique Sayet

TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time winner over fences but has largely struggled since last getting his head in front back in April 2021.

TFRHIIII BHA127

4 I SEE YOU WELL (FR) (45) 10-3414 CD 10 11-10

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Bonne Mere (FR) (Stepneyev (IRE)) Micheal Nolan J

O Philippa Downing, Clive Dunning & S Pitt Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr Michael Bauduin & Mr Francois Mell We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2021/22 campaign and returned to form when seeing off 5 rivals over this C&D in December

Did well under the circumstances when fourth at Plumpton but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable

TFRHHHII BHA126

5 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (25) 305301 6 11-9

Br Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE) (Beneficial) Jonathan Burke J

O Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Patrick Aspell

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who jumped with greater fluency than in his previous 5 starts over fences when landing a handicap chase by 12lengthsatThurles(21.7f,soft)lastmonth.13lbhighermarktoovercomeherebutthisIrishraiderisamajorplayernonetheless.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 KEEP WONDERING (IRE) (56) 142-3P4 D 9 11-5

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Supreme Touch (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Tom O’Brien J

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

B B. Walsh

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWInfirst-timecheekpieces,showedabitmorethanpreviouslythisseasonwhenfourthatFfosLas(23.8f,heavy) in December However, that effort still remains some way below his useful best over fences.

TFRHHIII BHA121

7 YOUR OWN STORY (IRE) (19) 15-2423 D 7 11-1

Br B g Shantaram - Forest Heiress (IRE) (Misternando) Derek Fox J

O Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Callaghan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualpointscorerwhoconfirmedhishurdlingdebutpromisewhenlandinga6-runnernoviceatCarlislelastspring. Has made the frame all 4 starts since switched to fences and likely to give a good account of himself

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHII BHA117

2022: DR KANANGA 8 11 0 Ben Jones 6-5 (Ben Clarke) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Stumptown (IRE), 10-3 Poppa Poutine (IRE), 11-2 Your Own Story (IRE), 6-1 Zhiguli (IRE), 17-2 I See You Well (FR), 12-1 Keep Wondering (IRE), 28-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to POPPA POUTINE, who was by no means disgraced in a more competitive race than this at Cheltenham last time and he remains on a workable mark. Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell’s record with chasers on these shores is impressive and his representative Stumptown is greatly respected on the back of his decisive Thurles success Zhiguli is third choice ahead of Your Own Story

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45

THE ROLFE JUDD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 1lb

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (31 wins from 156 runners, 20%) runs TWIN POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs MISSED TEE

Longest Traveller: GAELIC PARK trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 151 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EQUINUS (IRE) (24) 2421 D

5 11-13

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) (Vertical Speed (FR)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Andrew Pierce Options Energy Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 5/2, won 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, soft) 24 days ago Can progress further despite 5lb rise Well in the mix.

2 GAELIC PARK (IRE) (20) 13-6422

TFRHHHHI BHA120

7 11-12

Br Br g Ocovango - The Last Bank (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) Paul O’Brien J

O The Gaelic Park Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B M. Conaghan Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4, creditable second of 10 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 20 days ago Much respected on his handicap hurdle debut.

3 EGBERT (GB) (41) 3-2341

TFRHHHII BHA119

6 11-12

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June (Unfuwain (USA)) Tom Cannon J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Netherfield House Stud Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced under NH rules. Career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle (6/4) at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 41 days ago Considered now going into handicaps.

TFRHHHII BHA119

4 SPANISH PRESENT (IRE) (52) 0-41022 D 7 11-10

Br B g Presenting - Sesenta (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Sean Bowen J

O David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Sesenta Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 52 days ago

Cheekpieces on 1st time Since had a wind op and in the picture.

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 SPORTING MIKE (IRE) (37) 0-43124 D BF 6 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kates The Boss (IRE) (Coroner (IRE)) Luca Morgan J

O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Declan Phelan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Southwell in November and not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) 37 days ago. Shortlisted.

6 KEEP RUNNING (FR) (52) 326-164

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 11-9

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Roxaline (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Daryl Jacob J

O Mrs J. Fowler Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T

B Mme Martine De Beauregard Webbswood S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwhocomfortablymadeawinningdebutforthisyardinmaidenhurdleatBangorinSeptember However, has found things tougher under a penalty since and more required on his handicap bow.

7 AMRONS SAGE (IRE) (58) 1-22

TFRHHIII BHA116

6 11-8

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Vincenta (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr G. B. Barlow Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Morgan Kavanagh Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonsolestartinIrishpointsandpromiseshownwhensecondbothstartsinnovicehurdles,goingonwellatthe finish at Ludlow in December Highly likely he can do better now handicapping over further Interesting.

8 TWIN POWER (IRE) (12) 23-221 CD

Br B g Milan - Knockfierna (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))

O McNeill Family & M and A Wainwright

TFRHHHHH BHA115

6 11-6

A. P. Heskin J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs K. Healy Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenrunner-uponfirstof2startsinbumpersandlanded6-runnerhandicaphurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago Likely to improve further One to consider

TFRHHHII BHA113

9 MISSED TEE (IRE) (31) 1-411 D

6 11-6

Br B m Fame And Glory - Paradise Lily (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Tommy James Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily won sole start in Irish points and arrives on a hat-trick after successes at Uttoxeter and Hereford (handicap debut) either side of Christmas. More to offer for top yard so she’s firmly in the picture. TFRHHHHI BHA113

10 INNESTON (FR) (18) 1-33 BF

5 11-4

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Niall Houlihan (3) J

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

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Evens, built on hurdilng debut promise when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 18 days ago. This French bumper winner needs considering now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA111

11 GREY D’ALCO (FR) (57) P21-344

6 11-2

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Chutiquetta (FR) (Gold Away (IRE)) Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Winterfields Farm Ltd & Mr David Scott Richard Rowe Pulborough T

B Mr Alain Combemorel & Mrs Beatrice Nicco Southern Cranes & Access Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhohasshownfairforminthissphere,fourthof14innoviceatLingfield(19.5f,heavy,16/5) 57 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Much respected on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: LETTIE LUTZ (IRE) 6 10 9 Ben Jones 18-1 (Ben Clarke) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

GAELIC PARK: Following its run on 27/1/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered accidental interference.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Equinus (IRE), 11-2 Missed Tee (IRE), 15-2 Twin Power (IRE), 17-2 Amrons Sage (IRE), 10-1 Inneston (FR), 12-1 Gaelic Park (IRE), Egbert (GB), Spanish Present (IRE), 16-1 Sporting Mike (IRE), 22-1 Keep Running (FR), 25-1 Grey d’Alco (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty are in with a shout. AMRONS SAGE caught the eye when a strong-finishing second at Ludlow last time and looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow so is fancied to emerge on top. Hat-trick seeking Missed Tee also looks to have better days ahead of her and is feared most, although recent handicap scorers Equinus and Twin Power can’t be taken lightly either in a competitive event.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE AUDLEY CHAUCER SOLICITORS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 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 February 13th, 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 AUDLEY CHAUCER has generously sponsored this race 22 entries, at £50 - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) A

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Second Race 1.50 - THE ‘UBIQUE’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A Challenge Cup, presented in memory of Colonel T. H. Sebag-Montefiore, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024 11 entries, at £75.Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50)

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Third Race 2.25 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665 and the fifth £1340 for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 9 entries at £250 - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120 (Penalty Value £28475) A

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CASTEL ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7333 to the winning horse The second to receive £3666, the third £1833, the fourth £916, the fifth £459 and the sixth £229 for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 the property of officers or other ranks now serving, or who have served in the Royal Artillery or the spouse, widows or widowers thereof, or of recognised Royal Artillery Establishments or Units registered under Rule (E)58. All leases including Single Day Leases to persons listed above will qualify the lessee to satisfy the ownership conditions. Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after July 31st, 2021, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 5lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, or the spouse, child or grandchild of those qualified to enter, being Military Amateur Jockeys Owners who put up a serving gunner jockey will receive a bonus payment of £400 A Challenge Cup presented by Mrs Kingsley Willett, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024 The first rider past the post who is a serving member of the Royal Regiment of Artillery will be presented with the Brigadier Ron Holman Challenge Cup, to be held until February 1st, 2024 The winning rider will receive a trophy. A prize of £50 will be given by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1. (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). Owners must state the Regiment in which they are serving or have served and the dates. Eligibility of riders to be determined by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee 9 entries at £75. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6374; Second £3186; Third £1593; Fourth £797; Fifth £399; Sixth £200 (Penalty Value £7333.50)

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE HEALIX ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb HEALIX has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £50 - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE ALANBROOKE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7804 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb A Challenge Cup, presented by the Royal Artillery in memory of the 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024 Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 13 entries, at £75. - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE ROLFE JUDD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb ROLFE JUDD has generously sponsored this race 25 entriesat £50 - Closed February 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 1lb.

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