Sandown Park Racecard - Tuesday 7th March

GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY

TUESDAY 7 MARCH 2023

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME £3.00

WELCOME TO THE 158TH GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP

A very warm welcome to Sandown Park for the 158th Grand Military Gold Cup Meeting

It is a huge pleasure to have you here with us today and I hope that you have a really enjoyable - and possibly even profitable – day’s racing There is always a very special atmosphere about today’s meeting It is of course partly the excitement of seeing service riders taking on the racecourse’s formidable fences, partly meeting up with old friends, partly the wonderful atmosphere that Sandown Park fosters but mostly because we are always privileged to have such strong and enthusiastic supporters like you. Thank you very much for coming

We are, though, of course very aware that this year’s meeting is the first since the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth who was our Royal Patron for 20 years since she very graciously consented to assume the role from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother It is difficult to over-state the enormous contribution that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth made to the meeting particularly in hosting her annual reception after racing for our owners, trainers and jockeys at Windsor Castle. Of course the whole nation misses her deeply but the military racing community feels a particular pang

We continue to be very honoured by the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at today’s meeting and we cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us over the many years she has been associated with The Grand Military as jockey, owner, patron and supporter We are especially honoured that Her Royal Highness has agreed to take over hosting the post racing reception at Windsor and we are deeply grateful to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort for so kindly inviting us to Windsor Castle.

We are also very grateful to The Army Sport Control Board who is sponsoring the Grand Military Gold Cup for the second year and we are delighted to welcome them back to Sandown Park We are also much indebted to Team Forces who sponsor the training of our serving service jockeys and so good to see them here today as well It is also a particular pleasure to see a team from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall here again and we are deeply grateful to Sandown Park for so generously hosting them. Lastly we are delighted to welcome a party from the Defence Attaché community in London They are especially welcome.

And, of course, there would be no racing without our wonderful owners and trainers who field their precious horses and our service jockeys who ride them and are able to share the weighing room with today's professional jockeys. We wish them well as they take on the challenges of today’s races, cheer them on and cheer them home.

Most importantly, please really enjoy yourselves. Eat, drink, party and go home having had a fantastic day.

Barney White-Spunner

Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner KCB, CBEChairman, The Grand Military Race Committee

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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

Mark Johnson

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)

Robert Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey

Sophie Candy

Gwen Thomas Starters

James Stenning

Wayne Hutchinson

Judge

Emily Jones Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

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

Vince McKevitt

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

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WEBSITE: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown

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2 ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) (19) 2122P1 CD

11 12-5

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Easter Saturday (IRE) Maj Charlie O’Shea (7 Colonel James Ferguson Philip Hobbs, Minehead Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan Boodle Hatfield LLP 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run stretching back nearly 4 years when seeing off 3 rivals, including Ballycross, in Royal Artillery over C&D 19 days ago. Taken to follow up.

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

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BEST SHOD COMPETITION

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARRIERS

The Best Shod Award will take place in The Winners’ Enclosure after The Grand Military Gold Cup.

Today’s Best Shod Horse will be judged by Robin May, a Farrier with over forty years’ experience shoeing competition horses and is a former England Shoeing Team member We caught up with him at his forge in Wokingham to ask him about today’s competition.

1. WHAT IS A FARRIER?

A farrier is the name given to someone who maintains horses’ hooves.

2. CAN A HORSE RUN WITHOUT SHOES?

The rules highlight all horses competing in races must be shod, meaning that they must run with shoes.

3. HOW DOES A FARRIER PLACE A SHOE ON A HORSE’S HOOF?

The shoe and nails are attached to a non-sensitive part of the hoof.

4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A FARRIER?

To become a Farrier you must undertake a five year training course

5. CAN ANYONE SHOE A HORSE?

You must be qualified to shoe a horse - it is an offence to shoe a horse without a qualification.

6. WHO GOVERNS FARRIERS?

Farriers are trained and examined by The Worshipful Company of Farriers A Livery company 661 years old this year and since 1977 the Company has the legal obligation to set the standards for horse shoeing. www.WCF.org.uk

7. CAN WOMEN BECOME FARRIERS?

Yes, the Worshipful Company of Farriers have outstanding female farriers in the UK

8. WHAT ARE RACING SHOES MADE FROM?

Racing shoes are made from steel or aluminum.

9. CAN RACEHORSES WEAR PLASTIC SHOES?

Racehorses do not wear plastic shoes because they do not have sufficient traction on the ground

10. HOW OFTEN IS A RACEHORSE SHOD?

In pre-race training, a racehorse is shod every 4 weeks and shod every time a horse runs a competitive race

11. CAN A HORSE RUN FASTER BECAUSE OF THE SKILL IN SHOEING?

If a horse is well shod and comfortable with their shoes, it can optimise their performance but not necessarily enhance it.

12. IS IT DANGEROUS SHOEING A HORSE?

Working with any animal has its dangers, but half a ton thoroughbred in peak race condition can offer some scary moments!

13. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART ABOUT SHOEING AND WHAT WILL YOU BE LOOKING FOR TODAY?

A well-trimmed balanced foot with shoes suitable for purpose

14 WILL THE HORSE WINNING THE BEST SHOD WIN THE RACE?

The farrier is a small but important part of the overall training process. It will have a good chance.

JUMP FINALE

FIRST RACE 1.15

THE SPECTRA GROUP ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

(GBB

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (25 wins from 161 runners, 16%) runs AUTHORISED SPEED

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs AUTHORISED SPEED

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) (59) 145-115 CD BF 6 11-12

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Tangaspeed (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR)) Jamie Moore J

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mme Laurence Gagneux Gallagher Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwholandedhisfirst2startsoverhurdles,overcomingabadmistakeatthelastwhendoublinghistallyoverC&DinDecember ClearlynothimselfwhenfifthintheTolworthbackheresincebutgivenabreakaheadofthisandheremainsaverybrightprospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 MAMOON STAR (IRE) (19) 30-4163 D 5 11-7

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

TIMEFORM VIEWKeptgoodcompanyinbumpersandoffthemarkatfirstattemptoverhurdlesatTaunton(16.5f)inNovember NotinsameformatKemptonon BoxingDaybutbackontrackwhenthirdinaC&Dnovice3weeksago.Expectedtobeinthemixforallastepupintripmaysuitideally.

3 RATH GAUL HILL (IRE) (75) 2-10 D

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 11-7

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE) (Luso) Robert Dunne J

O Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Miss Maria Brew

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going one better on Rules/hurdling debut at Ffos Las in November Disappointeduppedintriptherenexttime,though,soneedstobouncebackinabigwayreturnedto2m/onbackofwindop TFRHHHII BHA-

4 FEVER DREAM (IRE) (135) 2

5 11-0

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE) (Anshan) Jack Tudor J

O Mr Richard Bedford Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B John O’Donovan

TIMEFORMVIEWSholokhovgelding.Closelyrelatedtobumperwinner/fairlyusefulchaserMiddlebrow(2m-21/2mwinner).Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Oct 2022) and interesting what the market makes of him on Rules/hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 GETAWAY WITH YOU (GB) (36) 4-UP0

5 11-0

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy (Loup Sauvage (USA)) Daryl Jacob J

O The Starjac Partnership Paul Webber, Banbury T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S

TIMEFORM VIEWOfferedlittleinNewburybumperondebutinAprilandsimilarstoryintrioofhurdlestartsthiswinter,dropping away 2 out when eighth of 10 in a Plumpton maiden (20.5f) 5 weeks ago. Hood replaces cheekpieces now. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 MANORBANK (IRE) (94) 1//-5 D

8 11-0

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kind Word (IRE) (Yashgan) Tom Bellamy J

O Owners Group 065 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Miss Siobhan Wilkinson Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arcadio gelding who was professional in making a winning bumper debut on sole start for Sandy Thomson at Kelso in January 2020 Changedhandsfor£80,000thereafterandentitledtohaveneededhishurdlingdebuteffortatChepstowinDecember Thisshouldrevealmore. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 WEST END BOY (IRE) (19) 6

5 11-0

Br B g Westerner - Eternally Grateful (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Brendan Powell J

O Coral Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B J. F. Mernagh Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner gelding who proved easy to back and shaped like a longer-term project when sixth in an 8-runner C&D novice 3 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA-

8 YGGDRASIL (FR) (75) 311-36P

6 11-0

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Margerie (FR) (Le Balafre (FR)) David Noonan J

O John White & Anne Underhill

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mr Louis Fagalde Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who improved for switch to chasing last season, gaining third success over 20f at Hereford last March. Labouredeffortson2ofhis3startslateonlastyear,sobreak/returntohurdlesneedstohavepositiveeffectnow.Cheekpieceson. TFRHHHII BHA117

9 MISTER UPTON (GB) (33) 00 4 10-4

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Whispering Grace (And Beyond (IRE)) Tom Cannon J

O Mrs l Finnegan Chris Gordon, Winchester T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Norse Dancer gelding. Dam unraced. Offered little only start in bumpers but glimmer of promise from his midfield effort in a big-field Wincanton novice hurdle (15.2f) 33 days ago Likely to do better longer-term. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: PRIVATORY (FR) 4 10 11 Joshua Moore 4-9 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Stewards Note:

AUTHORISED SPEED: Following its run on 7/1/2023 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty

RATH GAUL HILL: Following its run on 22/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MANORBANK: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free and hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Authorised Speed (FR), 6-1 Mamoon Star (IRE), 9-1 Yggdrasil (FR), 14-1 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), 28-1 Fever Dream (IRE), 40-1 Manorbank (IRE), 50-1 West End Boy (IRE), 66-1 Mister Upton (GB), 200-1 Getaway With You (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having easily won his first 2 starts over hurdles, AUTHORISED SPEED clearly wasn’t himself when disappointing in the Tolworth over C&D back in January and he’s expected to bounce back and come out on top. Mamoon Star and Yggdrasil can do best of the others.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) 2.MAMOON STAR (IRE) 3.YGGDRASIL (FR)

ROYAL PATRONAGE AND THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP

The Grand Military Gold Cup has enjoyed Royal Patronage since 1927, when HRH Prince Edward, Prince of Wales took over as Chairman of the Grand Military Race Committee. Subsequently, the Committee’s Constitution was signed by the Prince of Wales in 1931.

From this point, Royal association with the Grand Military Gold Cup has been unwavering. HRH The Duke of Gloucester took over responsibilities as Chairman in 1936 and, perhaps the most passionate supporter of them all was HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother who became Patron in 1970 Her support and encouragement for the meeting continued all the way through until her death in 2002. She also won the race on five separate occasions, including three consecutive wins with SPECIAL CARGO. The horse is epitomised in a bronze which stands at Sandown Park today.

SPECIAL CARGO was somewhat of a Sandown Park specialist His three victories in the Grand Military Gold Cup had already cemented his place in the racecourse’s history books, but he also would go on to win the 1984 Whitbred Gold Cup in a dramatic finish, one of Sandown Park’s most prestigious races of the season

The race hasn’t just been supported by the Royal family off the track, but also on it as well. His Majesty The King rode in the race in 1981 and, in 1987 HRH The Princess Royal rode an eight place finish aboard CNOC NA CUILLE. When her diary allows, HRH The Princess Royal attends Grand Military Gold Cup Day representing the Royal family and their long-standing support of the race Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whom the nation sadly lost in 2022 after 70 years on the throne, also frequented Sandown Park and, in particular, Grand Military Gold Cup Day many times with her Mother Some of their trips to the racecourse can be seen in the pictures

Her Mother’s passion for racing was shared by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her legacy in the sport of horse racing will be one that will live on long into the future She had a passion for breeding racehorses, with a particular focus on Flat racing. This year would have been the 70th anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the image on the front of today’s racecard was taken here at Sandown Park in her coronation year, 1953, at Grand Military Gold Cup Day. As well as the 70th anniversary of her coronation, this year will also see the coronation of our new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III.

SECOND RACE 1.50

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER MEMORIAL AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079 4th £540 5th £270.

(Penalty Value £4967)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (33 wins from 158 runners, 21%) runs MAGISTRATO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs MAGISTRATO

Longest Traveller: FAR SIGHT trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

1 ASTROMACHIA (GB) (15) 52214 D

8 12-2

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fontley (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Maj Will Kellard (7) J

O Murcotts Ltd Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Newsells Park Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhandicapperonFlat(stays2m)andbrightstartoverhurdlesfollowinglengthyabsence,landingUttoxetermaiden(15.8f)inJanuary DidbestofthoseriddencloseupwhenfourthonhandicapbowatCarlislesinceandhe’snotdiscountedbackdownintrip TFRHHHII BHA117

2 MAGISTRATO (FR) (89) 4556-02 D

5 12-1

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Franche Alliance (FR) (Poliglote) LBdr Jody Sole (3) J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning juvenile hurdler last season. Shaped better than on return when second in 4-runner Taunton handicap (19f) in December and his mark has eased a little but he could do with settling better. Hood back on. TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 MAYHEM MYA (GB) (19) 130-U42 D

6 12-0

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Pte Vincent Webster (7) J

O Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour Ashburton T

B G. D. Thompson Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW

Dual-bumper/hurdleswinnerwhoranuptoherbestinthisspherewhenrunner-upinaC&Dhandicap3weeksago, no match for the winner but nicely on top of the remainder Can make her presence felt off same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA115

4 FAKIR (FR) (13) 653P53 D

8 11-8

Br B g Day Flight - Lazary (FR) (Bobinski) Col Alex Porter (7) J

O In For A Penny Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B S.C. Couetil Elevage BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackwhenlandinga3-runnerhandicapchaseatFontwell(21.5f,good)ondebutforthisyard in September but his efforts since have been a bit underwhelming, including in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA109

5 KANNAPOLIS (IRE) (19) 0-4P005 D

8 11-8

Br B g Makfi - Alta Definizione (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J

O Henfold Harriers Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Old Carhue Stud Lawmens Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa3-runnerhandicapatHuntingdon12monthsagoandwhilstsubsequenteffortshavebeenunderwhelming, he did turn in his best effort of the campaign when fifth over C&D 3 weeks ago. Task is to build on that now.

6 TIBBIE DUNBAR (GB) (38) 5/2216-2

TFRHHIII BHA109

7 11-5

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Gold Approach (New Approach (IRE)) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J

O Mr John Urquhart Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B D. R. Tucker Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWFlat/hurdleswinnerwhoranwelltofinishsecondfromthismarkatTaunton(19f)inNovemberandcontinued good work with success on Flat at Kempton (2m) 38 days ago No reason why she won’t go well again. TFRHHHII BHA106

7 FAR SIGHT (GB) (33) 1306

6 11-2

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Miss Chinchilla (Perpendicular) Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) J

O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd Boodle Hatfield LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to his career in a Newton Abbot bumper in June Definite encouragement on 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles subsequently and good chance he can take a step forward now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA103

8 GREATEST STAR (FR) (13) 130-000 D

7 10-7

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Sacree Mome (FR) (Dark Moondancer) Tpr Lucy Westlake (7) J

O Mrs June Watts Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mme Fanny Cypres Pertemps S

TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell maiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton last season but has been well held in handicap company on his 3 outings for new yard this winter Has a bit to prove despite an easing mark. TFRHHIII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: PURPLE KING (IRE) 8 11 6 LBdr Jody Sole 18-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Mayhem Mya (GB), 9-2 Magistrato (FR), 5-1 Astromachia (GB), Tibbie Dunbar (GB), 13-2 Far Sight (GB), 14-1 Fakir (FR), 22-1 Kannapolis (IRE), Greatest Star (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

MAYHEM MYA ran right up to her best in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D handicap 19 days ago, no match for the winner but nicely on top of the remainder She earns the vote to go one place better from the same mark, with Magistrato a threat back from a break. Far Sight, who rates a likely improver now handicapping, is also worth a second look.

ACCESS

Sandown Park’s ‘No Drinking & No Smoking’ zone is located within the Premier Enclosure. Introduced on the back of public feedback, this area offers racegoers the chance to view the racing without the distraction of smoke and drink (alcoholic or otherwise). The zone is easily distinguished by the painted steps and appropriate signage and will be marshalled by staff

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TODAY’S REGIMENTAL AFFILIATIONS

The following Regiments are represented in this year’s running of The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race:

Owners

Major John Urquhart (Gordon Highlanders)

Riders

Major Will Kellard (Royal Lancers), Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps), Major Charlie O’Shea (Royal Artillery), Colonel Alex Porter (Queen’s Royal Hussars), Sergeant Nathan Rahman (Royal Welsh), Bombardier Jody Sole (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery), Private Vincent Webster (Irish Army), Trooper Lucy Westlake (Life Guards).

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

A TRACK RECORD TO BE

HorseracinginBritainisamongtheworld’s bestregulatedanimalactivities.The14,000 horsesintrainingenjoyalevelofcareanda qualityoflifevirtuallyunsurpassedbyany otherdomesticatedanimal.

THIRD RACE 2.25

THE CARDINAL WOLSEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights lowered 9lb

Leading course trainer (17-22): V Williams (13 wins from 72 runners, 18%) runs GAMARET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs HEARTBREAK KID

Longest Traveller: DOUGLAS TALKING trained by L Russell, Kinross, 458 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DOUGLAS TALKING (IRE) (21) 1F1-501 C 7 11-4

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Look Who’s Talking (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Patrick Wadge (7) J

O The Bristol Boys & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back with a career best when running out an emphatic winner at Ayr 3 weeks ago after 4 months off (had undergone a breathing operation). Has an excellent record in small fields (front runner) so much respected. TFRHHHHI BHA124

2 ATHOLL STREET (IRE) (344) 11P/223-

8 11-3

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Allthewhile (IRE) (Old Vic) Jamie Moore J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Sunnyhill Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner at Taunton in late 2020 but failed to progress over fences last season and subsequently sold from Paul Nicholls for £23,000 in May. TFRHHIII BHA123

3 HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (37) 164-203

8 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury (Overbury (IRE)) Theo Gillard (3) J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Finian Magner Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over this sort of trip last term and ran right up to best when second over C&D on return. Well below that level at Wetherby/Southwell since, though, so has a bit to prove all of a sudden. TFRHHHII BHA122

4 GAMARET (FR) (66) 121-1

7 11-2

Br B g Coastal Path - Oppale (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VII Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B M. Trinquet, E.A.R.L. Trinquet et al Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEWHaswonabumper,ahurdleraceandachaseinjust4careeroutings,jumpingsoundlyinthemaintomakeasuccessfulchase/handicap

bowatNewburyafter11monthsoffonNewYear’sEve.Up7lbbuthadabitinhandthatdaysobigshoutwithmoretocome

TFRHHHHH BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: DOUKAROV (FR) 7 10 13 Jack Wildman 11-4 (Sean Curran) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gamaret (FR), 2-1 Douglas Talking (IRE), 15-2 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 12-1 Atholl Street (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GAMARET left the impression there was a bit more left in the tank when making a successful chase/handicap debut after 11 months off at Newbury on New Year’s Eve and this low-mileage 7-y-o is sure to progress and win more races in this sphere. Douglas Talking looked better than ever after a breathing op when an easy winner at Ayr and is the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAMARET (FR) 2.DOUGLAS TALKING (IRE) 3.HEARTBREAK KID (IRE)

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Cath Walwyn, a legendary figure in the world of horse racing, died peacefully at her home in Lambourn, known as the Valley of the Racehorse in January. Her funeral attended by over 250, took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart, the land on which it stands, along with the Church Hall, was donated by the Walwyns.

She was one of four daughters of Sir Humphrey de Trafford, who established the world renowned Newsells Park Stud in 1926 and among his many successes was breeding the 1959 Derby winner, PARTHIA.

Cath was married to the late trainer, Fulke Walwyn, who also won the 1936 Grand National, as an amateur jockey. He was Champion Trainer on five occasions and trained 40 winners at the Cheltenham Festival, between 1946 and 1986, a record only surpassed in 2012, by Nicky Henderson. He also trained a record seven winners of the Whitbread Gold Cup, the end of season prestigious handicap held at Sandown Park, now run as the bet365 Gold Cup. Amongst those winners was HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s SPECIAL CARGO, who also won three consecutive runnings of the Grand Military Gold Cup between 1984 and 1986. A life style bronze of the horse stands next to the Winner’s Enclosure at Sandown Park. Cath took over the training licence from Fulke for a brief spell continuing to train for The Queen Mother.

Cath had a long association with Sandown Park. She was a member of the Race Committee from its inception in 1992. Her nephew, Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles is a former Chairman of both Sandown Park and the Grand Military Steeple Chase Committee. She was a knowledgeable and fun character full of wisdom and anecdotes and a mine of information, her whole life revolved around and was steeped in horses and racing.

As an owner, she enjoyed a Royal Ascot victory with TREADWELL who won the Buckingham Palace Stakes in 2010.

Cath will be much missed, not only as a great friend and supporter of Sandown Park, but also to the whole racing industry and her many friends within it.

JOCKEY FOCUS

Jockey: Sergeant Nick Oliver Service and regiment representing: Army, Intelligence Corps.

Serving or retired? Serving.

Misc facts: Former lawyer, point-to-point jockey, regional boxing champion, and creator of Great Taste Awards winning seasoning sauce.

Jockey: Trooper Lucy Westlake Service and regiment representing:

Army, The Life Guards.

Serving or retired? Serving.

Day job: A trooper in the Household

Cavalry

Misc facts: Have ridden all my life mainly hunting and riding out at racing yards. Have competed in team chasing and hunt races.

Jockey: Major Will Kellard Service and regiment representing: Army, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own).

Serving or retired? Serving. Day job: Staff Officer in Headquarters Home Command, Aldershot.

Misc facts: Will has ridden in the Military Races for the past six seasons for trainers including Jamie Snowden, Venetia Williams, Charlie Mann, Paul Webber and Kerry Lee. Will worked in racing prior to joining the Army as Pupil Assistant Trainer to the Welsh Grand National winning trainer Richard Lee. During his military career Will has deployed on Operations as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping force in Cyprus, completed major warfighting exercises in both the UK and overseas, and has served in Army Headquarters.

Jockey: Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt Service and regiment representing: Royal Navy

Serving or retired? Retired.

Day job: Head of Fundraising for Horses for Wellbeing which is a charity that uses equine therapy to help children that have suffered trauma.

Misc Facts: Came to racing at the age of 34. Have competed in other sports such as dressage, show jumping and boxing.

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP

(sponsored by the Army Sport Control Board)

The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice And Foal

The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy of Caprice and Foal will be presented today to the winning trainer of The Grand Military Gold Cup (sponsored by the Army Sport Control Board).

Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, graciously presented the trophy in memory of her late husband who was Chairman of the Grand Military Race Committee from 1936 to 1974. 2020 commemorates the 44th anniversary of the gifting of the trophy to Sandown Park with the race run in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Caprice belonged to Captain W H Eve (13th Hussars). She carried him at the head of his squadron in the cavalry charge at the Battle of Lajj, south of Baghdad, on 5 March 1917.

Captain Eve was killed and the mare received many wounds Over a year later, when she had recovered, she was recognised in the ranks of an Indian Cavalry Regiment. She was returned to her own Regiment and taken to her retirement in England. In May 1920, she had a foal by Gay Lally.

The Officers of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) commissioned a statuette representing Caprice and her foal and adopted the statuette as their Regimental wedding present. The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy is the present which the Officers of the Regiment gave to His Royal Highness in May 1935, on the occasion of his marriage.

In 1975, Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, gave the statuette to the Grand Military Race Committee, of which her late husband was Chairman for 38 years. This was done with the approval of the Colonel, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), and some of the Officers who subscribed to the wedding present in 1935.

13 March 1976 saw the first race for The Duke of Gloucester Memorial Trophy, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

ARMED FORCES INFORMATION

THE BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REGIMENT

Music is an integral part of military life and since its formation in 1942 the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment has boasted a proud and distinguished heritage From Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace to live BBC Television and Radio broadcasts, the Band continues to demonstrate its versatility and excellence.

The Band tours extensively in support of British Forces overseas, performs concerts in support of Service charities and has close links with local communities around RAF Northolt.

Our musicians display, in their conduct and performance, the excellence for which the Royal Air Force has become renowned.

PODIUM GUARDS - HMS COLLINGWOOD

The Presentation Podium Guards are a Royal Navy contingent based at HMS COLLINGWOOD, who appear by kind permission of Captain Tim Davey Royal Navy, Commanding Officer HMS COLLINGWOOD, Captain Maritime Warfare School.

THE ROYAL ARTILLERY HUNT

The hounds of the Royal Artillery Hunt will be paraded in front of you today by the Joint Master and Amateur Huntsman Mr Charles Carter, assisted by Guy Loader, the Hunt’s professionally employed Kennel Huntsman and 1st Whipper In.

The Hunt is the only remaining military pack of foxhounds in the country and has strong links to the Regiments based on Salisbury Plain as well as the civilian community surrounding it.

OUTRIDERS – HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT

The Outriders, who lead the runners out to the course, are drawn from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, which comprises The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. Household Cavalry soldiers spend the first two years of their careers carrying out mounted State Ceremonial and Public Duties from Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge providing the daily King’s Life Guard at Whitehall and the Sovereign’s Escort on state occasions. This year the Regiment will be at the heart of the summer ceremonial period. When not at the Mounted Regiment, Household Cavalry soldiers have an operational role conducting Armoured Reconnaissance. They are based in Bulford, Wiltshire and have in recent years deployed on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Balkans and on exercise in Canada, Oman and Brunei. Riding today are Trooper Izabel Sweet and Trooper Tom Collins on Military Working Horse Inkspot and Pretorian.

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP 1970-2022

Owner

Maj P Bengough

Lt-Col P Bengough

Lt-Col P Bengough

Maj D Chesney

Maj A Parker Bowles

MEETING ABANDONDED

Lord Ullswater

Maj Gen Sir J d’Avigdor & Goldsmid

Lord Leverhulme

Capt J R L Hodges

Mr B Munro-Wilson

Mr B Munro-Wilson

Anne, Duchess of Westminster

Brig C B Harvey

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Brig C B Harvey

Mr R V Shaw

Mr E J A Smith-Maxwell

Queen Elizabeth

Lt-Col I Fraser & Mr B Munro-Wilson

Mrs A G Sims

Mr R Ogden

Mr D G Alers-Hankey

Mrs C C Williams

Queen Elizabeth

Mr R Ogden

Lord Manton

T G A Chappell

Mr R Sturgis

Mr R V Shaw

Capt L Horner

Mr R V Shaw

Capt R T Sturgis

Mr G Z Mizel II

Maj A M J Shaw

Brig J Browne

Mr R V Shaw

L/Cpl P S Payne

Mr H Ponsonby

Lt-Col S T W Bridge & Maj E L Bridge

Maj J G Thorneloe

Brig J Browne

Mr J C Collett

Maj J G Thorneloe

Sgt M Hampson

Capt RC Wilkin

Maj C Hanbury

Capt R Sledmere

RACE ABANDONED

NOT RUN

Colonel James Ferguson

Horse

CHARLES DICKENS

CHARLES DICKENS

CHARLES DICKENS

ZIGUENOR

PAKIE

LUCKY EDGAR

DOUBLE BRIDAL

MR SNOWMAN

TEN UP

BEENO

THE DRUNKEN DUCK

BALLYROSS

BURNT OAK

SPECIAL CARGO

SPECIAL CARGO

SPECIAL CARGO

BURNT OAK

COLUMBUS

BROTHER GEOFFREY

THE ARGONAUT

BRUNTON PARK

GUNNER STREAM

ON THE OTHER HAND

QUICK RAPPORT

COUNTRY MEMBER

NORMAN CONQUEROR

ACT THE WAG

SILVER STICK

COURT MELODY

CAMITROV

KINGS MISTRAL

FOLLY ROAD

KINGS MISTRAL

MERCATO

WHITENZO

INCA TRAIL

HOO LA BALOO

BOLACHOIR

OAKFIELD LEGEND

SCOTS DRAGOON

BLU TEEN

MASKED MAN

MERRION SQUARE

BRADLEY

LOOSE CHIPS

JENNYS SURPRISE

RATHLIN ROSE

BADEN

LE REVE

ROLLING DYLAN

Maj A Cramsie

Capt C Price

Mr. C. Moore

Lt C Sample

Maj C Price

Lt-Col A Cramsie

Lt G Oxley

Lt G Oxley

Lt G Oxley

Bdr P Nicholson

Capt C Lane

Lt G Oxley

Capt C Ward Thomas Bdr B Marquis

Capt A Ogden

O Ellwood

O Ellwood

A Ogden

M Watson

D Alers-Hankey

H Norton

J Snowden

A Michael

R T Sturgis

J Snowden

J Snowden

J Snowden

A Michael

S Randell Maj A Michael

J Sole

H Wallace

J Sole

S Randell L/Bdr S Randell

Lt Col E Bridge

Capt G Disney

Lt B Aprahamian

J Sole

Maj Charlie O'Shea

SPORT CONTROL BOARD

Sport is important to the Army as it assists in developing our people; participation improves fitness, cohesion, commitment, and pride – it makes better soldiers. And as military training hones soldiers’ professional skills, participation in sport hones competitive edge, nurtures team spirit, enables soldiers to be mentally and physically robust and builds confidence. The effect of regular participation in sport is to develop individuals and teams who are better prepared to withstand the physical and mental demands of the battlefield.

The Army has a long and distinguished sporting history and has been involved at the inception of many of our national sports and their governing bodies. Sport remains an integral part of Army life; the Army Sport Control Board currently supports 44 sports ranging from the long established sports such as football, rugby, cricket, boxing and shooting, to those with growing popularity and participation such as cycling, netball and martial arts.

Soldiers participate at all competitive levels from unit through corps, Army and UK Armed Forces, with the very best competing on the world stage.

FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by the Army Sport Control Board) for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5353, 2nd £2677, 3rd £1338, 4th £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (33 wins from 158 runners, 21%) runs BROKEN HALO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs BROKEN HALO

Longest Traveller: DIABLE DE SIVOLA trained by W Ramsay, Coldstream, 357 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TEXARD (FR) (19) 11030P

8 12-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) (Roakarad) Pte Vincent Webster (7) J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best but nowhere near that level in recent starts ran poorly behind Broken Halo here last month.

2 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (9) 6P4P43 11 12-5

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Col Alex Porter (7) J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just 1 win from 25 NH runs and this could prove tricky.

3 BROKEN HALO (GB) (19) 41-0601 CD

8 12-5

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

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who got back to winning ways when taking similar event over C&D (good) 19 days ago by 8 1/2 lengths from Rolling Dylan, driven out. Holds obvious follow-up claims. TFRHHHHI BHA130

4 D’JANGO (FR) (11) 0P3414

10 12-5

Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged third victory of season at Lingfield (28.8f) last month but well held at Exeter since and faces a stiff task on these terms.

HIIII BHA

5 RED HAPPY (FR) (19) PPPC43 D

6 12-5

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) (Lord of Men) Sgt Nick Oliver (7) J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times earlier this term but largely disappointed since and was beaten a long way when third of 6 to Broken Halo over C&D latest.

TFRHHIII BHA112

6 ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) (19) 112-4P2 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 Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when 8 1/2 lengths second of 6 to Broken Halo over C&D (good) 19 days ago Likely to make presence felt again.

TFRHHHII BHA123

7 TALLOW FOR COAL (IRE) (33) 1P2-1PP D 7 12-5

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - South Queen Lady (IRE) (King’s Ride) Maj Will Kellard (7) J

O Apache Star Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch on return when bagging 7-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) in November However, failed to complete twice since and now tried in headgear

TFRHHHII BHA130

8 ALMAZHAR GARDE (FR) (36) 0-5F0P4 8 12-0

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) J

O Oscar Singh & Arthur’s Party

B Mr Fabrice Simon

last month

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

9 DIABLE DE SIVOLA (FR) (37) 6-30211 D 10 12-0

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Grande Route (IRE) (Lost World (IRE)) Capt Will Ramsay (5) J

O Mr Will Ramsay Will Ramsay, Coldstream T

B Mr Gilles Trapenard Affordable Art Fair S

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser but not seen since below-par effort at Kelso in May and looks up against it here.

TFRHIIII BHA103

10 ROC D’APSIS (FR) (17) 313-6P3 D 14 12-0

Br Gr g Apsis - Rocapina (FR) (Solon (GER)) Lt Cdr Vicki Sollitt (7) J

O Mrs V. Sollitt W. Worthington, Hanley Swan T

B Mr N. Colliere, Mr C. Verry et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much at the veteran stage now and finished a well-beaten third in this event last year

TFRHIIII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) 11 11 12 Maj Charlie O’Shea EVENS (Philip Hobbs) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Broken Halo (GB), 9-2 Rolling Dylan (IRE), 7-1 Tallow For Coal (IRE), 15-2 Almazhar Garde (FR), 12-1 Red Happy (FR), 20-1 Texard (FR), 40-1 D’Jango (FR), Diable de Sivola (FR), 200-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), Roc d’Apsis (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

It could be worth chancing ALMAZHAR GARDE, who offered more than of late when fourth at Hereford last month. Last month’s Grand Military first and second Broken Halo and Rolling Dylan are the obvious dangers.

TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR

find out more about today’s race sponsor at armysportcontrolboard.com

TODAY’S REGIMENTAL AFFILIATIONS

The following Regiments are represented in this year’s renewal of The Grand Military Gold Cup: Owners

Colonel James Ferguson (The Honourable Artillery Company), Captain Will Ramsay (Royal Scots Dragoon Guards), Mr Oscar Singh (Royal Army Ordnance Corps), Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy), Riders

Major Will Kellard (Royal Lancers), Sergeant Nick Oliver (Intelligence Corps), Major Charlie O’Shea (Royal Artillery), Colonel Alex Porter (Queen’s Royal Hussars), Sergeant Nathan Rahman (Royal Welsh), Captain Will Ramsay (Royal Scots Dragoon Guards), Bombardier Jody Sole (The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery), Lieutenant Commander Vicki Sollitt (Royal Navy), Private Vincent Webster (Irish Army).

E: info@thejockeyclub.co.uk

W: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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

GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP

Sponsored by the Army Sport Control Board

‘I am proud to say that following the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Army sport is flourishing again. Participation at grass roots level remains buoyant and we are nurturing significant talent amongst our ranks, recognised by the selection of over 170 of our soldiers to compete at national level in their chosen fields.

Sport is essential to the British Army; it develops fitness, instils cohesion, and fosters pride and team spirit in our soldiers. It sharpens the competitive edge that allows us to meet our core purpose, to protect the nation by being ready to fight and win wars on land. An Army must always play to win.’

Chief of the General Staff

General Sir Patrick Sanders

KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen Army Sports Awards 2022.

FIFTH RACE 3.35

THE TEAM FORCES

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four 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)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (33 wins from 158 runners, 21%) runs SIR PSYCHO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 37 runners, 27%) runs SIR PSYCHO

Longest Traveller: HERMES BOY trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.

1 SIR PSYCHO (IRE) (59) 15/50/-F3

7 12-0

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 3 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B B. Heavey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon3timesasajuvenilehurdlerin2019/20season.Verylightlyracedsinceandsufferedanastyexperiencewhenswitchedtofencesonreturn from2yearsoffatBangor,fallingheavilybeforecrashingthroughawingwhenloose WellheldbackoverhurdlesatWincantonsince.

2 MARTATOR (FR) (38) 2343-00

TFRHHHII BHA133

6 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinGrade1sinAuteuilin2021forJoelBoisnardbutsubsequentlyspentmorethanayearoffthetrackandcapitulatedtamely onhisBritishdebuthere.DownthefieldatCheltenhamnexttimebutatleastitwasamuchbetterrunintermsofform.

TFRHHHII BHA133

3 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (38) 5-00532 CD 10 11-13

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE) (Old Vic) Harry Skelton J

O Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedapurplepatchearlylastyear,completing4-timeratNewtonAbbot(26.5f)inMarch.Steadilyfoundhisformthisterm, goodsecondtoasubsequentwinneratUttoxeter(20f)5weeksago,clearofrest Onetobeinterestedinagainnow.

4 ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (71) 0122-20

TFRHHHHI BHA132

6 11-9

Br B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) (Lagunas) Jamie Moore J

O Mrs E. Avery Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Coolmore K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulonFlatandreachedasimilarstandardoverhurdleswhenscoringtwiceinhandicapcompanylastseason.Goodreturn tohurdlingwhensecondatPlumpton(20.5f)inOctoberbutneedstoshrugoffalesserrunatKemptononBoxingDay. TFRHHHII BHA128

5 BOURBALI (FR) (26) 11-0324 CD

6 11-8

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Brendan Powell J

O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverlastseason,completingahat-trickfromthefrontinthespring,andperformedcreditablyindefeatthisterm. Shaped as if still in top form after 6 weeks off when fourth at Huntingdon and likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA127

6 FINEST VIEW (GB) (14) 111453

6 11-8

Br B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend (Midnight Legend) James Martin (7) J

O Pitchall Stud Partnership Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed 4-timer at Cartmel in May. Faced a stiff task in Doncaster Grade 2 on her return for a new yard (formerly with Alan King) and more competitive in Taunton handicap 2 weeks ago Not taken lightly

7 HYSTERY BERE (FR) (38) 13P6-45

TFRHHHII BHA127

6 11-7

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA) (Mystery Storm (USA)) Jordan Nailor J

O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc. Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigstepbackintherightdirectionwhenfifthatCheltenham(16.8f,goodtosoft)38daysago,finishing strongly after getting outpaced. Well worth another try at this sort of trip and enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA126

8 MASTER DEBONAIR (GB) (43) 523P-04

9 11-5

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Ellis Collier (7) J

O The Gosden Mob Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B M. C. and Mrs Yeo NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for Harry Fry when runner-up at Taunton 13 months ago Muchbetterforstablebow/returnwhenfourthunderthisrideratFfosLas6weeksagoandonagoodmarkifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHHH BHA124

9 THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (22) 1-PP1P1 D 8 11-4

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who won 5 times in a prolific campaign last season and 2 wins from last 3 starts at Plumpton this term, typically showing a splendid attitude Must be respected.

TFRHHHHI BHA123

10 HERMES BOY (FR) (52) 23-542P 6 11-0

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Roche Brune (FR) (Ragmar (FR)) David Noonan J

O The Culverhill Racing Club IV Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a horse to follow this time last year but added to patchy record when pulled up in Lanzarote at Kempton 7 weeks ago. This less competitive at least.

11 BLUE STELLO (FR) (66) 2/1-4

TFRHHHII BHA119

7 10-12

Br B g Spider Flight (FR) - Benina (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Owners Group 081 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Patrick Boiteau & Patrick Fellous

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in sole Irish point and subsequently awarded the race on Rules debut in 19f Warwick novice in November 2021. Notseenuntilfinishingfourthof11in21/2mUttoxeterhandicaponNewYear’sEve15monthslater.Shouldbemoretocome TFRHHHHI BHA117

12 PRIDE OF PEMBERLEY (IRE) (783) ///04312/- 11 10-5

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - On Galley Head (IRE) (Zaffaran (USA)) Robert Dunne J

O Mr N. A. Dunger Nigel Dunger, Pulborough T

B On Galley Head Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a successful handicap debut at Fakenham (23.5f, heavy) in January 2021 before decent second under a 7lb penalty at Plumpton 9 days later. Not seen since, however TFRHHIII BHA110

2022: WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) 9 11 5 Mr Tristan Durrell 11-1 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 10

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 West To The Bridge (IRE), 7-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), 8-1 Blue Stello (FR), 9-1 Bourbali (FR), 10-1 Hystery Bere (FR), 12-1 Sir Psycho (IRE), Finest View (GB), Hermes Boy (FR), 14-1 Martator (FR), Master Debonair (GB), 20-1 Pride of Pemberley (IRE), 22-1 Royaume Uni (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty to consider but it could be worth chancing MASTER DEBONAIR, who shaped much better on his second start for this yard at Ffos Las 6 weeks ago and is potentially on a handy mark if building on that. Hystery Bere caught the eye with his strong finish at Cheltenham last time so is high on the shortlist back up in trip, with West To The Bridge also of firm interest.

TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR

find out more about today’s race sponsor at teamarmy.org

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

THE ANNE BOLEYN 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)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (26 wins from 137 runners, 19%) runs HANDS OFF

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs CELTIC FORTUNE

Longest Traveller: SNOWY EVENING trained by O Greenall & JGuerrieo, Malpas, 184 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KEEP RUNNING (FR) (19) 26-1643

5 12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who comfortably made a winning debut for this yard in maiden hurdle at Bangor in September Found little next 2 outingsbutbouncedbacktoformwhenthirdonC&Dhandicapdebut19daysago,havingtherunofitbutcrackingonlylateon.

2 HOWLINGMADMURDOCK (IRE) (41) 1-12

TFRHHHII BHA119

6 11-13

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Stan Sheppard J

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B The Beeches & Grange Stud Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaFontwellbumperingoodstyleonhisdebutinFebruary LeftAnthonyHoneyballfor£26,000andfoundplentytofollowuponhisPlumpton (15.9f)hurdlingdebut.RantoasimilarleveluppedintripwhensecondatCatterickandisstillunexposedheadingintohandicaps.

3 HANDS OFF (IRE) (39) 6-24r

TFRHHHII BHA118

5 11-12

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Bartlett & Speelman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Knocktartan House Stud Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtomeetexpectationsinhissolebumperbutfaredmuchbetteronAscothurdlingdebut,takingsecondclosehome.Yetto buildonthat,thoughwasstillgoingwellwhenrunningoutapproaching3outatDoncasterlasttime Makeshandicapdebut.

4 HERMINO AA (FR) (36) 231

TFRHHHII BHA117

6 11-12

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Acqua Luna (FR) (Libourne) Jamie Moore J

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

B Mr Pierre Gasnier K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in bumpers and confirmed hurdling promise in ready fashion at Plumpton (20.5f) 36 days ago, drawing clear run-in. Into handicaps now and open to further improvement.

5 GET UP MUSH (IRE) (31) 3-301 D

TFRHHHHI BHA117

5 11-11

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Steel Lady (IRE) (Gamut (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORMVIEW

6 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (32) 26016

TFRHHHII BHA116

ThirdonsoleoutinginIrishpointsandshapedwellwhenfillingsamespotinaCarlislenovice(2m4f)onRulesdebut.WentbackwardsatWarwickbutproved thatrunningallwrongwhenshowingagoodturnoffoottogetoffthemarkatWetherby(19.7f).Openingmarkdemandsfurtherprogress,though.

5 11-11

Br B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Jack Tudor J

O Mr G. A. Moore Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Tom Coughlan NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his previous form well behind when taking 17-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) in November, readily. Failed to repeat that effortunderapenaltyatChepstow11weekslater,butyardgoingbetternowandstepupintrippromisestosuitonhandicapdebut.

TFRHHHHH BHA116

7 THE PLIMSOLL LINE (IRE) (132) 3302-12 7 11-10

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Patsy Choice (IRE) (Pairumani Star (IRE)) David Prichard (5) J

O Dave Smith & Mike Wright Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mr J. Finlay Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in a 2m Warwick maiden in May and built on that when runner-up on Chepstow handicap debut (19.4f) 6 months later. Had another break since but still enters calculations.

TFRHHHII BHA115

8 SOLAR SOVEREIGN (IRE) (20) 21//-201 D 8 11-8

Br B g Multiplex - Royal Roxy (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Jordan Nailor J

O Mrs Nicola Bulgin

B Edmond Kent

Toby Bulgin, Thetford T

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhobuiltonhishurdlingdebutpromiseatthesecondattemptwhenlanding6-runneraWetherby

novice (19.7f) 20 days ago, asserting run-in having dictated. More required now switched to a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA113

9 GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (25) 126 BF 5 11-6

Br B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Ms Joyce Marsh Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulatoddsof80/1ondebutinanoviceatBangorinOctoberandheshapedpromisinglyoncemorewhenrunner-upunderapenaltybackat thatvenue(16.6f)amonthlater.FailedtoimprovesenthandicappingwhensixthatBangorlastmonthbutwasstillinneedoftheexperience. TFRHHHHI BHA111

10 SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (31) 22-453

6 11-5

Br B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE) (Loup Sauvage (USA)) Toby Wynne (5) J

O The Stockton Hopefuls Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B S. J. Treacy Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEWShapedencouraginglywhenrunner-upinaCarlislebumperonRulesdebutanddidthesamesenthurdlingwhenfourthatAintree However,has failedtobuildonthatsince,lookingfarfromstraightforwardoffthebridleatWetherbylasttime,sogoeshandicappingwithabittoprove. TFRHHHII BHA110

11 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (24) 603132 D

6 10-13

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR) (Limnos (JPN)) Miss Roisin Leech (7) J

O Happy Daze Racing Partnership Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when off the mark in 16-runner handicap at Hereford (19.7f) in January. Disappointed at odds-on when attemptingtofollowupatSedgefieldbutwastednotimegettingbackontrackwhenrunner-upatLudlowlasttime Respected. TFRHHHII BHA104

12 REGARDE (IRE) (27) P21-465 BF

6 10-6

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazaryne (FR) (Protektor (GER)) Page Fuller J

O Mr Frank McAleavy Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Philip O’Connor Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhohasbeenabitunderwhelmingsofaroverhurdles,includingonthebackofabreathing op at Southwell last time, and hopes now pinned on a switch to handicaps bringing about improvement.

TFRHHHII BHA97

13 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (28) 4-50B00 6 10-3

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) (Presenting) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Joe Campbell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some promise on his sole outing in bumpers but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, including when comfortably held on handicap debut at Taunton last time. TFRHHIII BHA94

14 BIRDMAN BOB (IRE) (21) 40P0 6 10-3

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Brijomi Queen (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Tom Cannon J

O Taylor & O’Dwyer Andy Irvine East Grinstead T

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffered something to work on when fourth on his Lingfield hurdling debut in November and got back on track after a couple of lesser efforts there last time, but improvement needed now stepping back up in trip on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: BOURBALI (FR) 5 11 2 Brendan Powell 9-2 (Colin Tizzard) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 12.

Stewards Note:

SNOWY EVENING: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left in the home straight.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Hermino Aa (FR), 17-2 Get Up Mush (IRE), 9-1 Hands Off (IRE), The Plimsoll Line (IRE), 10-1 Maillot Blanc (GB), 11-1 Howlingmadmurdock (IRE), 12-1 Keep Running (FR), Gwennie May Boy (IRE),

14-1 Always Busy (IRE), 16-1 Snowy Evening (IRE), 18-1 Solar Sovereign (IRE), 25-1 Regarde (IRE), 33-1 Birdman Bob (IRE), 40-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE)

Plenty with chances but the vote goes to ALWAYS BUSY, who looks an interesting contender for a stable going better now than it has for most of the season. He was a ready winner of a 2m Warwick novice hurdle in November, form which has worked out well, and although he couldn’t repeat that performance at Chepstow 11 weeks later, that should have brought him on and he promises to be suited by the step up in trip on handicap debut. Hermino AA and Gwennie May Boy are also shortlisted.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) 2.HERMINO AA (FR) 3.GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE SPECTRA GROUP ‘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, March 1st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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 SPECTRA GROUP has generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £50 - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER MEMORIAL AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys. Eligibility of Jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee A Challenge Cup, in memory of J. F. Charles Manning Esq, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st 2024 A Challenge Cup, in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel E. B. Studd, to be held by the winning rider until February 1st 2024 15 entries, at £50 - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £4967)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE CARDINAL WOLSEY 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 and the fourth £897 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb 10 entries, 1 at £15 and 9 at £75. - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746. (Penalty Value £7804.50)

Weights lowered 9lb

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by the Army Sport Control Board) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6159 to the winning horse The second to receive £3080, the third £1539 and the fourth £770. for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. 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, being Military Amateur Jockeys. Army Sport Control Board has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey A Challenge Cup, in memory of the late General Sir Richard McCreery is to be held by the winning jockey until February 1st, 2024 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). Eligibility of jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee 15 entries at £75. - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5353; Second £2677; Third £1338; Fourth £670. (Penalty Value £6159.60)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE TEAM FORCES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 four 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. March 5th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb TEAM FORCES has generously sponsored this race 16 entries, at £75. - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE ANNE BOLEYN 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. March 5th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb 26 entries, at £50 - Closed March 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 42FOR THIS RACE.