Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 11th March

JUMP FINALE

SANDOWN PARK WELCOMES YOU

CO KES EVENING

Welcome to Sandown Park for Betfair Imperial Cup Day for an exciting afternoon of jump racing.

We have seven races today including three Premier Handicaps and one Listed race on the card, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Betfair for their generous support of today’s racing. We wish them a thoroughly enjoyable day with us.

Our feature race today is the Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle over two miles which was first run in 1907. Winners of the Betfair Imperial Cup have gone on to succeed at the Cheltenham Festival, just a few days after, on more than one occasion Examples include Gaspara who won the Listed Juvenile Handicap Hurdle just three days later in 2007 along with Blowing Wind who followed up his Imperial Cup triumph with the 1998 Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham

Our Listed race today, The British Stallion Studs EBF Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race is also one worth watching with a keen eye. Last year’s winner, Luccia is currently favourite for the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next week so it would be no surprise if this year’s renewal produced another potential superstar. Our thanks are also extended to the EBF for supporting our card here today.

Away from today’s racing there is no shortage of food and beverage options. We have a variety of options located in Surrey Hall in the Grandstand as well as concession stands throughout the racecourse for you to enjoy.

Off the track there is roaming music entertainment by the Brass Squad as well as guitarist trio Stingin’ It in the Surrey Hall after racing In addition, we will be showing the Italy vs Wales rugby match on selected screens throughout the venue

After today we have just one more jump fixture left on the calendar for the 2022/23 season - bet365 Jump Finale on Saturday 29 April We recommend purchasing tickets for all our fixtures well in advance through our website www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown Hospitality packages and restaurant bookings are still available but selling out fast.

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

Sarah Drabwell General Manager of Sandown Park Racecourse

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Steve Mills

Safety Officer

Gareth Richardson

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Petra Gough

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown

Simon Connaway

Fergus Sweeney

Gwen Thomas

Starters

Robert Supple

James Stenning

Judge

David Hicks

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

Veterinary Surgeons

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

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

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

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

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

Veterinary Spotter

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

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free

Dr Rob Cullen

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Graeme Robertson

Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Carol Leggett

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Peter Double

Sarah Collins

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

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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)

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AYR

Race 1 1.35 2m

1 Gift of Raaj (IRE) 12-0

RogerFell HenryBrooke

Form: 31, TFR:HHHII

2 Barnabas Collins (IRE) 11-13

DonaldMcCain BrianHughes

Form: 523, TFR:HHHII

3 Gamigin (IRE) 11-10

NoelC.Kelly RobertDunne

Form: 500, TFR:HHHII

4 Herculaneum (IRE) 11-9

NoelC.Kelly AlexanderThorne(5)

Form: 3-52, TFR:HHHII

5 Ninetofive (IRE) 11-8

SandyThomson JamieHamilton

Form: 3-34, TFR:HHHHH

6 Hashtag Lord (FR) 11-5

JamesEwart EdwardAustin(5)

Form: 330, TFR:HHHHI

7 Coniston Clouds (IRE) 11-5

NickyRichards DannyMcMenamin

Form: 560, TFR:HHHII

8 High Roller (FR) 11-5

N.W.Alexander BruceLynn(3)

Form: 4-30, TFR:HHHII

9 Fathers Advice (IRE) 11-2

R.MikeSmith WilliamShanahan(7)

Form: 506, TFR:HHHII

10 Artic Row (GB) 10-13

N.W.Alexander SeanQuinlan

Form: F56, TFR:HHHHI

11 Ginger Pointe (FR) 10-9

KatieScott EmmaSmith-Chaston(3)

Form: 450, TFR:HHHII

12 Get ‘em In (IRE) 10-3

MauriceBarnes ConorO’Farrell

Form: 000-, TFR:HHIII

13 My Macho Man (IRE) 10-2

KatieScott StephenMulqueen

Form: 453, TFR:HHHII

14 Toutatis (USA) 10-2

EwanWhillans CraigNichol

Form: 46-0, TFR:HHIII

Race 2 2.10

2m 5f 91y

1 Catchmeifyoucan (IRE) 12-0

JennieCandlish WilliamShanahan(7)

Form: 451, TFR:HHHII

2 Aurora Thunder (GB) 11-10

LucindaRussell PatrickWadge(7)

Form: P00, TFR:HHIII

3 Nora The Xplorer (GB) 11-2

DonaldMcCain TheoGillard(3)

Form: 336, TFR:HHHII

4 El Poppochapo (IRE) 10-13

S.R.B.Crawford ConorO’Farrell

Form: 410, TFR:HHHII

5 On We Go (IRE) 10-13

GillianBoanas SeanQuinlan

Form: 5F1, TFR:HHHHI

6 Headscarf Lil (IRE) 10-10

NickyRichards BrianHughes

Form: 622, TFR:HHHHH

7 Animore (GB) 10-8

IainJardine DylanJohnston(7)

Form: 245, TFR:HHHII

8 Bella Bluesky (GB) 10-8

EwanWhillans HenryBrooke

Form: 63-3, TFR:HHHHI

9 Rockonsoph (IRE) 10-6

RoseDobbin CraigNichol

Form: 340, TFR:HHIII

10 Chancer Dancer (IRE) 10-3

NoelC.Kelly RobertDunne

Form: 400, TFR:HHIII

Race 3 2.45 2m 4f 110y

1 Overcourt (GB) 12-2

HarrietGraham&GaryRutherford PatrickWadge(7)

Form: 4/23-, TFR:HHHII

2 Dalyotin (FR) 12-2

RebeccaMenzies AaronAnderson(5)

Form: 20P, TFR:HHIII

3 Pat’s Pick (IRE) 12-0

LJMorgan BrianHughes

Form: P56, TFR:HHIII

4 Captain Quint (IRE) 11-13

RoseDobbin CraigNichol

Form: 332, TFR:HHHII

5 Massini Man (GB) 11-6

SandyThomson JamieHamilton

Form: 121, TFR:HHHHH

6 Thatsy (FR) 11-2

LizzieQuinlan ThomasDowson

Form: 2-P0, TFR:HIIII

7 Ardera Cross (IRE) 10-8

WilliamYoungJnr SeanQuinlan

Form: 511, TFR:HHHHI

Race 4 3.20

2m

1 Gladiatorial (IRE) 12-0

NoelC.Kelly AlexanderThorne(5)

Form: 050, TFR:HHIII

2 Ginger Mail (FR) 11-13

N.W.Alexander DannyMcMenamin

Form: 352, TFR:HHHII

3 Traprain Law (FR) 11-12

LucindaRussell PatrickWadge(7)

Form: 121, TFR:HHHHI

4 Faron (IRE) 11-12

StuartColtherd SamColtherd

Form: 0PP TFR:HIIII

5 Cave Court (IRE) 11-5

NoelC.Kelly RobertDunne

Form: 200, TFR:HHIII

6 Minella Youngy (IRE) 11-4

IainJardine CraigNichol

Form: 500, TFR:HHIII

7 Kilbrainy (IRE) 11-2

SandyThomson JamieHamilton

Form: 420, TFR:HHHII

8 Maimie’s Magic (IRE) 10-11

S.R.B.Crawford BrianHughes

Form: 511, TFR:HHHHH

9 Serious Ego (GER) 10-5

NickyRichards SeanQuinlan

Form: 306, TFR:HHIII

Race 5 3.55 3m 20y

1 Fortified Bay (IRE) 12-0

JennieCandlish SeanQuinlan

Form: P16, TFR:HHIII

2

Donna’s Double (GB) 11-10

SandyThomson DannyMcMenamin

Form: 316, TFR:HHHII

3

Just Don’t Know (IRE) 11-7

PaulRobson CraigNichol

Form: 214, TFR:HHHII

4

Niceandeasy (IRE) 11-5

N.W.Alexander ConorO’Farrell

Form: 5FP, TFR:HHHII

5 Cash To Ash (IRE) 11-5

MarkWalford JamieHamilton

Form: 033, TFR:HHHHI

6

Strong Economy (IRE) 11-4

IanDuncan HenryBrooke

Form: FP-6, TFR:HHHII

7 Glittering Love (IRE) 11-4

NickyRichards BrianHughes

Form: P-62, TFR:HHHHI

8 Readysteadybeau (FR) 11-2

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen

Form: 451, TFR:HHHHH

9 Crixus’s Escape (IRE) 10-12

GillianBoanas TheoGillard(3)

Form: 0PP, TFR:HHIII

Race 6 4.30 2m 4f 100y

1 Glen Cannel (IRE) 11-12

LJMorgan BrianHughes

Form: 113, TFR:HHHHI

2 Choosethenews (IRE) 11-7

MarkWalford JamieHamilton

Form: 113, TFR:HHHHH

3 Giovinco (IRE) 11-0

LucindaRussell StephenMulqueen

Form: 5F-1, TFR:HHHII

4 Toombridge (GB) 11-0

IanDuncan ConorO’Farrell

Form: P2F-, TFR:HHHII

5 Elmley Lovett (IRE) 10-7

RoseDobbin CraigNichol

Form: TFR:HHIII

6 Our Zebo (IRE) 10-2

NoelC.Kelly RobertDunne

Form: TFR:HHIII

Race 7 5.05 2m

1 Raffles Wonder (FR) 11-12

RebeccaMenzies AaronAnderson(5)

Form: F41, TFR:HHHII

2 Alcantango (IRE) 11-5

GeorgeBewley JonathonBewley(3)

Form: TFR:HHIII

3 Coniston George (IRE) 11-5

NickyRichards DannyMcMenamin

Form: 2, TFR:HHHHH

4 River Ayr (IRE) 11-5

R.MikeSmith WilliamShanahan(7)

Form: TFR:HHHII

5 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE)11-5

SandyThomson BruceLynn(3)

Form: TFR:HHHII

6 Self Isolation (IRE) 11-5

S.R.B.Crawford BrianHughes

Form: 0, TFR:HHHII

7 Adveram (GB) 10-9

IanDuncan ConorO’Farrell

Form: 0, TFR:HIIII

8 Teddy Mac (GB) 10-9

IanDuncan HenryBrooke

Form: TFR:HHIII

FIRST RACE 1.15

THE RACING ONLY BETTOR PODCAST JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old 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 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (25 wins from 162 runners, 15%) runs SPIRIT D’AUNOU

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs JILAIJONE

Fancy That: G L Moore won this race in 2018 and 2021. The stable runs SPIRIT D’AUNOU today.

Longest Traveller: START IN FRONT trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 278 miles.

colours no horse

1 JILAIJONE (FR) (23) 531324

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEWFairex-Frenchhurdlerwhomadeawinningstartforhisnewyardin18fjuvenileatFontwell.Trioofsolideffortshavefollowed,goodfourth fromoffthepaceinaC&Dhandicap23daysago Thismarkdoesn’tlookbeyondhimonbalance.

2 NON STOP (FR) (28) 1310 D 11-12

HHHII BHA117

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Saint Hilary (Authorized (IRE)) Brendan Powell J

O Gavigan Kennedy Sharp Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner at 1m and doubled hurdles tally in receipt of handy 4-y-o allowance with facile success at Warwick (2m, heavy) inJanuary.Failed to replicate that backthere4 weeks ago but return totesting ground may helpnow. TFRHHHII BHA115

3 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (64) 211 D

11-12

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA)) Jamie Moore J

O Heart of the South Racing 130 Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEWPromise when runner-up on debut and justified cramped odds at Huntingdon (15.8f) in December. Improved further and looked more polishedashedefiedapenaltyatLudlowinJanuaryandhe’sjustthetypetoimprovefurthernowhandicappingforhisgoodyard TFRHHHHH BHA115

4 START IN FRONT (FR) (16) 361022 D

11-8

Br Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Extra Terrestrial (FR) (Astronomer Royal (USA)) Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr Robin Oliver Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Jacques Beres Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasplentyofexperienceoverhurdlesalreadyandopenedaccountinjuvenileeventatWetherby(2m,heavy)inDecember Wellbelow bestnext2startsbutbackontrackwhensecondonhandicapbowatSedgefield(16.8f)16daysago InterestingNorthernraider

5 PENNA ROSSA (IRE) (99) 41 CD 11-4

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine (Rail Link) Charlie Price (3) J

O R Allen, Blythe Hill Rscing 2, The Crowd Camilla Poulton, Lewes T

B Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen Gold & Green Crowd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdles debut effort in her wake when landing a C&D juvenile in December, well served by switch to positive tactics and findingextrawhenchallenged.Needstopulloutmorenowattentionsswitchedtohandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA107

6 HAVAILA (IRE) (37) 5206

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato)

O Havaila Partnership

11-0

Jonathan Burke J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Southcourt Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on Flat. Sold from Sir Michael Stoute 62,000 gns last July and left hurdles debut form well behind when second behind PennaRossainaC&DjuvenileinDecember However,thatsomethingofastandoutefforthavingranwellbelowthatlevelbothstartssince.

7 JIKALA (FR) (66) 442

Br B f Berkshire (IRE) - Chakalaboumboum (FR) (Network (GER))

O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III

TFRHHHII BHA103

11-0

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformwhenfourthin2juvenilehurdlesinFranceinthespring.Newconnectionsacquiredherfor€22,000andshemadeapromising startwhensecondof10injuvenilehurdleatHereford(16.2f,soft)inJanuary,travellingstronglylongway Obviouscontender

TFRHHHHI BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) 4 11 4 Kevin Jones 13-8 (Milton Harris) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 9-2 Jilaijone (FR), 5-1 Jikala (FR), 13-2 Non Stop (FR), 7-1 Start In Front (FR), 8-1 Penna Rossa (IRE), 14-1 Havaila (IRE)

SPIRIT D’AUNOU is learning by the run, looking more polished as he made it 2 wins from 3 starts to date at Ludlow in January Very much the type to progress again now handicapping, he gets the nod to continue the good work, possibly at the chief expense of Venetia Williams’ Jikala. Start In Front and Jilaijone complete the shortlist.

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The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British Stallion studs:

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BEARSTONE STUD

BESWICK BROTHERS BLOODSTOCK

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NATIONAL STUD

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TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

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WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

SECOND RACE 1.50

THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND BETFAIR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE FINAL (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440, 8th £224. (Penalty Value £45016)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 160 runners, 21%) runs HENRI THE SECOND, HUGOS NEW HORSE & TWIN POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs HENRI THE SECOND, HUGOS NEW HORSE & TWIN POWER

Longest Traveller: WAR SOLDIER trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 371 miles.

1 HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (15) 1P-2142 CD BF 6 12-0

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulinbumpersandquicklyreachedasimilarleveloverhurdles,winningaC&DGrade2inDecember Creditable in-frame efforts since and he’s respected for a top yard seeking to win this for third time in 4 years. TFRHHHHI BHA132

2 HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR) (32) 0-21111 C 6 11-12

Br B g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Angus Cheleda (5) J

O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Dominique Guyon Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWOnaroll,completinga4-timer(secondlegover2mhere)whenproving1/2lengthtoostrongforTightenourbeltsin20.5fMarketRasen novicelastmonth.Morewillbeneededifhe’stokeepthewinningrungoingherebutnosurprisewerehetofindit.

3 CREBILLY (IRE) (36) 33-122 BF

TFRHHHII BHA130

6 11-10

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

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

B J. F. Mernagh Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000buyfortopconnectionsandmadeahighlypromisingstartoverhurdleswheneasilylanding11-runnernoviceatNewcastle (2m,soft)inDecember Twicerunner-upatChepstowsince.Openingmarknogimmebuthe’slikelycapableofbetter

4 CUTHBERT DIBBLE (IRE) (38) 30331 D

TFRHHHII BHA128

5 11-7

Br B g Kayf Tara - Molo (Kalanisi (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Robert Henry Fowler & Robert Chugg Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWKayfTarageldingwhoisgoingtherightway,placedtwiceover2mbeforerelishingthestepupto21/2mtoscoreeasily last time (all at Leicester). Major player for a yard which won this in 2021 and had one beaten a short head in 2019

5 TWINJETS (IRE) (35) 1-16112 BF

TFRHHHHH BHA125

6 11-7

Br B g Jet Away - Shenamar (IRE) (Beneficial) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr C. W. Rodgers Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Pat Morrissey Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart dual winner in bumpers and landed maiden/novice hurdles around the turn of the year Creditable 1 1/4 lengths second of 6 to reopposing Twin Power in C&D handicap (good to soft) 5 weeks ago. May not have reached his limit.

6 MEXICO (GER) (19) 4-32143 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA125

7 11-6

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mexicali (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Ciaran Gethings J

O The High Kites

Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoshowedsimilarforminthisspherewhenopeninghisaccountin21/2mSouthwellnoviceinDecember Belowthatlevelat Warwicknexttimebutbackontrackwhenthirdin19fCarlislehandicaplatest,leavingimpressionthestiffertestofstaminahefacesnowwillsuit.

7 CRAMBO (GB) (29) 11-1P1

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cardline (FR) (Martaline)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles

TFRHHHII BHA124

6 11-5

Connor Brace J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWImpressedwhenwinning2bumperslastseason.Wasn’tfootperfectbutclassgothimthroughonhurdlesdebutatAscot.Disappointingwhenpulledupin theChallowatNewburyoverChristmasbutstraightbackontrackwithatonguetieaddedatBangorlastmonth,wellontopatfinish.Considered.

8 WAR SOLDIER (IRE) (42) 10-4110

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - After Dark (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

O J.Townson, M.Roche, P.Thompson

TFRHHHHI BHA123

6 11-4

Ryan Mania J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Jack Bennett Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonNewcastlemaidenandHaydocknovice(both2m)towardstheendof2022.Disappointedwhenstepped up to 2 1/2m in a Cheltenham Grade 2 since but this trip ought to suit and he retains potential.

TFRHHHII BHA122

9 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (35) 45-512

6 11-3

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE) (Shernazar)

Daryl Jacob J

O Mrs Aafke Clarke Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedfairforminbumperslastseasonandbuiltonthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutwhenopeningaccountinnoviceatCatterick (19f)inJanuary CreditablesecondinWetherbynovicesince.Likeabletypewhoshouldhavemoretoofferinhandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA121

10 CHURCHILLS BOY (IRE) (41) 11-P11

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

O Mrs H Allan & Mrs L Meagher

6 11-1

James Davies J

Nick Gifford, Findon T

B M. F. Condon Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerlastseason.Can’thavebeenrightonhurdledebut(pulledup)andhasbouncedbacktowinmaiden/noviceeventsatPlumpton andFontwellsince.HadInnestonbehindhimatlattervenueandhe’syetanotherinthisline-upwhoislikelycapableofbetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA119

11 ETALON (IRE) (44) 3-221

6 11-1

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) (Definite Article) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Anne Marie Ryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponfirst2hurdlestartsandscoredreadilyatWetherby(2m)onthirdattempt.Definitelymore to come from him now stepping back up in trip for handicap debut. Tongue tie added. Player.

12 TWIN POWER (IRE) (23) 23-2212 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA119

6 11-0

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

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

B Mrs K. Healy Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWAccountedforthereopposingTwinjetswhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutoverC&Dlastmonthandadvancedhisformagainwhen goingdownbyonlyashortheadtoanotheroftoday’srivals,Inneston,backheresince.Oneof3solidcontendersforhisstable TFRHHHHI BHA118

13 GAELIC PARK (IRE) (23) 3-64225

7 10-13

Br Br g Ocovango - The Last Bank (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) Jonathan Burke J

O The Gaelic Park Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B M. Conaghan Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when runner-up in 2 novices in midwinter but not at his best when behind a couple of these rivals on his C&D handicap debut 23 days ago. Others are preferred.

14 INNESTON (FR) (23) 1-331 CD

5 10-13

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Jamie Moore J

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

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchbumperwinner.Placedonfirst2hurdlestartsfornewconnectionsbeforeimprovingagaintoedge out Twin Power on his C&D handicap debut (good to soft) 23 days ago Open to further progress.

15 OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (27) 15-632

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6 10-11

HHHHI BHA117

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) (Luso) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Declan Phelan Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWCost£180,000afterwinningsoleoutinginpointsandhasimprovedwitheachofhisstartsunderRules,finishingmilesclearoftherestwhen secondinnoviceatExeter(18.5f)4weeksago Pitchedintoaverycompetitiveraceforhandicapdebutbutstilnotdiscounted.

16 STANS THE MAN (IRE) (41) 3/4-1031

6 10-10

HHHII BHA115

Br B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) James Best J

O Having the craic Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on yard debut in October Only minor promise on first 2 hurdle starts but pieced it all together when rallying to lead in the dying strides at Fontwell (19f, soft) 6 weeks ago. More will be needed to follow up here, though.

17 GREY D’ALCO (FR) (23) 21-3440

6 10-2

HHIII BHA114

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Chutiquetta (FR) (Gold Away (IRE)) Niall Houlihan (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

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has shown fair form in this sphere but he finished well behind a few of these on his C&D handicap debut 23 days ago Would be a shock winner TFRHIIII BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2022: COMPLETE UNKNOWN (IRE) 6 11 3 Lorcan Williams 11-1 (Paul Nicholls) 17 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 17-2 Hugos New Horse (FR), Cuthbert Dibble (IRE), 9-1 Etalon (IRE), 10-1 Twinjets (IRE), 11-1 Crambo (GB), Inneston (FR), 12-1 Crebilly (IRE), Off To A Flyer (IRE), 16-1 Henri The Second (FR), Churchills Boy (IRE), Twin Power (IRE), 25-1 Cerendipity (IRE), 28-1 Mexico (GER), 33-1 War Soldier (IRE), 40-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 100-1 Gaelic Park (IRE), Grey d’Alco (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A typically competitive renewal featuring several progressive types. CUTHBERT DIBBLE looked a different proposition stepped up to 2 1/2m at Leicester last time and is taken to provide Nigel Twiston-Davies with a second win in this in the last 3 years. There are any number of possible dangers, headed by Etalon, who wears a first-time tongue tie for handicap debut, Churchills Boy and last month’s C&D 1-2 Inneston and Twin Power.

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THIRD RACE 2.25

THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

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Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280 (Penalty Value £56270)

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

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 160 runners, 21%) runs ICEO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs ICEO

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

Longest Travellers: MAN O WORK trained by P G Fahey & ZOFFANY BAY trained by P Fahy, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 METIER (IRE) (31) 0/P410-P CD 7 12-0

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Sean Bowen J

O Mr G. C. Stevens Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Knockainey Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who alsobagged the November Handicap on final day of the Flatseason. Well below par at Kempton on both his starts over hurdles since though so he has something to prove now.

2 SOARING GLORY (IRE) (70) 1435-P5 D 8 12-0

HHIII BHA143

Br B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. V. Bloodstock Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who won the Betfair Hurdle in 2021. Held his form well last year but well below par on his chasing debut at Carlisle and back hurdling at Newbury this term. Others appeal more.

3 LIGHTLY SQUEEZE (GB) (63) 00/04-15 D 9 11-6

143

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Zuleika Dobson (Cadeaux Genereux) Ben Bromley (5) J

O J Davies and Govier and Brown Harry Fry Corscombe T

B Highbury Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformerstablewith2mwinatKemptoninNovemberbutwellbelowparoverC&DinJanuary. Needs to bounce back after his break.

TFRHHHII BHA135

4 PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) (73) 12///1-421 D 8 11-6

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Playact (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B G.A.E.C. Campos John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o but he comes hereon the back ofeasysuccess in 2m handicaphurdleat Leicester

25 days ago Has conditions to suit again and rates a player despite taking a 7lb rise

5 GIVEGA (FR) (23) 1-11P1 CD

TFRHHHHH BHA135

7 11-4

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Jamie Moore J

O Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made it 3-4 in this sphere when readily landing novice over C&D 23 days ago This is tougher but he’s still much respected now going handicapping.

6 ROYALE MARGAUX (FR) (43) 1-P1455

TFRHHHII BHA133

5 11-3

Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) (Villez (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara Simply Stunning Interiors S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinnerinFrancearound2mforDavidCottinwhomadeanencouragingstartforhisnewyard when fifth over 2m4f at Huntingdon. Since had wind op and not ruled out back in trip

TFRHHHII BHA132

7 ICEO (FR) (63) 1144-2 D 5 11-3

Br B g Coastal Path - Rocroi (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E.A.R.L. Patrick Joubert et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winner who scored on his yard debut at Kempton in 2021. Got back on track after 10 months off when second of 10 to Hardy Du Seuil over C&D 63 days ago Merits consideration nudged up only 1lb

8 MAN O WORK (IRE) (34) F1-524F D

TFRHHHII BHA132

5 11-3

Br B g Workforce - Ceuta (IRE) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) William Kennedy J

O Mr C. J. O’Reilly

B Charles O’Reilly

P. G. Fahey, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Irish 2m winner who posted a good fourth of 17 in 2m handicap at Fairyhouse in December

Fell early at Leopardstown last time but he’s no forlorn hope here. TFRHHHII BHA132

9 DJELO (FR) (21) 1-1230

5 11-1

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Readily landed 2m2f handicap at Exeter in November on his yard debut but came in only 10th in 2m3f Ascot handicap three weeks ago Still lightly raced and in excellent hands so not written off TFRHHHII BHA130

10 PUNCTUATION (GB) (42) 011-114 D BF 6 11-0

Br B g Dansili - Key Point (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Paddy Brennan J

O Mr Grant Leon Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B The Queen Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since joining Fergal O’Brien and fitted with a tongue tie, completing a 4-timer at Cheltenham in December Posted anothersolideffortoff8lbhigherwhenfourththerelasttimesoneedsconsideringonthebackofsubsequentbreathingsurgery. TFRHHHHI BHA129

11 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (108) 1311-12 D BF 7 11-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Tristan Durrell (5) J

O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Oliver Brown S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times in 2022, including in a match over fences at Ffos Las, and not discredited when second in 2m Wetherby handicap chase later in November Considered reverted to this sphere now. TFRHHHII BHA129

12 FINE CASTING (IRE) (28) 14-2315 D

7 11-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Luca Morgan J

O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his third success over hurdles when taking 2m2f handicap at Haydock in December

Not disgraced off a 8lb higher mark when fifth at Uttoxeter since. Respected.

13 MONVIEL (IRE) (28) 6110-15 CD

TFRHHHII BHA129

6 11-0

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Ben Jones J

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

B Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhotookanotherstepforwardwhendominating2mAscothandicapinNovember Goodstaying-onfifth in Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle since so he’s one for the shortlist eased 1lb under these more testing conditions.

14 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (63) 222-531 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA129

6 10-13

Br B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) (Lucky Dream (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Hardy Souls Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing for his current yard last season, winning twice, and added a C&D success over hurdles in January Up 4lb but not dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA128

15 SALSADA (IRE) (42) 122-2

6 10-12

Br Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba (Unfuwain (USA)) Jonathan Burke J

O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat/hurdles winner who got right back on track when second to Epatante in 2m Grade 2 at Doncaster in January Weighted to go well back in handicap company after a break. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA127

16 ZOFFANY BAY (IRE) (21) 12F51/-2 D

9 10-10

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Trois Graces (USA) (Alysheba (USA)) Aidan Coleman J

O Pimlico Racing Ireland Peter Fahey, Ireland T

B Camas Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Resurgent in 2021 for David Cottin in France, scoring at Auteuil (19.4f), and he made a promising return for his new yard when second of 12 in 2m3f Ascot handicap three weeks ago. Firmly in the picture. TFRHHHHI BHA125

17

KELLAHEN (GER) (60) 42-123 BF 6 10-7

Br B g Wiesenpfad (FR) - Kurfurstin (GER) (Tannenkonig (IRE)) Ben Poste J

O Gun Dog Gin Limited Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B K. H. Schmoock Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in Germany/France and got off the mark over hurdles in 2m Bangor novice in November Has posted solid efforts to be placed in Wetherby handicap and Doncaster novice since so can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA122

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WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (27) 10-1315 D 6 10-6

Br B g Westerner - Beneficial Breeze (IRE) (Beneficial) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Longrove Stud Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who has also scored twice over hurdles this season at Ludlow and Huntingdon. Beat only one in Exeter Listed event last time though so much more is required in first-time hood here. TFRHHIII BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: SUPRISE PACKAGE 6 11 1 James Bowen 20-1 (Peter Fahey) 22 ran Hood worn first time by No 18. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 15. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6, 10

Stewards Note:

DJELO: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

ZOFFANY BAY: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

WESTERN ZEPHYR: Following its run on 12/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran freely and jumped poorly

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Probable S.P’s: 17-2 Playful Saint (FR), 10-1 Givega (FR), Monviel (IRE), 11-1 Salsada (IRE), Zoffany Bay (IRE), 12-1 Iceo (FR), Punctuation (GB), 14-1 Metier (IRE), 18-1 Man O Work (IRE), Hardy du Seuil (FR), 20-1 Western Zephyr (IRE), 22-1 Kellahen (GER), 28-1 Soaring Glory (IRE), 33-1 Lightly Squeeze (GB), Djelo (FR), Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Fine Casting (IRE), 66-1 Royale Margaux (FR)

Plenty are in with a shout. PLAYFUL SAINT scored with lots in hand at Leicester last time and remains with few miles on the clock so Dan Skelton’s 8-y-o gets the nod with conditions likely to be very much in his favour too. Salsada is weighted to have a big say back in handicap company having chased home Epatante in a Doncaster Grade 2 and is next on the list, with Monviel, Zoffany Bay and Punctuation completing the shortlist.

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MARES’ STANDARD OPEN

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £26000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11331, 2nd £4651, 3rd £2327, 4th £1162, 5th £582, 6th £291.

(Penalty Value £14807)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (34 wins from 160 runners, 21%) runs LARCHMONT LASS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs LARCHMONT LASS

Fancy That: K Bailey won this race in 2013 and 2021. The stable runs SAINT BIBIANA today.

Longest Traveller: MARCH WIND trained by A M Thomson, Greenlaw, 371 miles.

colours no horse

1 CASA NO MENTO (GB) (40) 1-1 D

age st-lb

5 11-2

Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Red Hibiscus (Manduro (GER)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Ratkatcha Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Miss S. J. Turner Tmt Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase but looked a good prospect when landing a Hereford bumper 40 days ago Very much the sort to make an impact at this level.

2 DONTYAWANTME (IRE) (43) 1-31 D

6 11-2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Glory Queen (IRE) (Taipan (IRE)) Paddy Brennan J

O Cliff Stud Limited Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B M. O’Brien Cliff Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dead-heated in a point and confirmed promise of Rules debut when off the mark at Huntingdon 43 days ago. May do better still, so worthy of respect.

3 GOLDEN MILLIE (GB) (40) 016 D

5 11-2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mille Et Une (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) James Best J

O Mrs Moni Williams Simon Earle Warminster T

B Netherfield House Stud Underpinned Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal when failing to beat a rival at Chepstow on debut but looked a different filly when causing a big upset at Ffos Las. Disappointing at Hereford since but no forlorn hope

4 GOODTIMECREW (IRE) (37) 2-1

5 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift (Rail Link) Jonathan Burke J

O Jago and Allhusen Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Pate & Herine Bloodstock Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on sole outing in points and made the ideal start when scoring at Wincanton (beat Larchmont Lad) 37 days ago Big player.

5 JEUNE BELLE (IRE) (56) 3 BF

5 11-2

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Bryony Frost J

O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Miss N. Carberry Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW related to a bumper winner and made a positive start when third at Wetherby. Needs marked improvement to land this up in grade, though.

6 LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (37) 32

5 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Coolmara Stables Ltd Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts to date and a first-time hood could bring about some improvement, so likely to feature.

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7 MARCH WIND (IRE) (56) 2

6 11-2

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) (Presenting) Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Margaret & Michael Tallon Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to a winning hurdler and showed something to work on when runner-up at Wetherby 56 days ago More to come and not out of place in this company.

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MERCIAN OMEN (IRE) (108) 2

5 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mariah Rollins (IRE) (Over The River (FR)) Jack Quinlan J

O Mr Paul Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B P. Murphy

Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser Pendra and offered plenty of ability when runner-up at Wetherby 108 days ago Open to improvement and looks an interesting contender TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 SAINT BIBIANA (IRE) (70) 526-1 D 6 11-2

Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) David Bass J

O Ms M. L. Peterson Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B

Louis G. Vambeck

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to bumper winners and showed a modest level in 3 of them last season. Much improved to win at Uttoxeter on return and worth a crack at this sort of race

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: LUCCIA 4 10 4 Nico de Boinville 7-2 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

GOLDEN MILLIE: Following its run on 30/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Goodtimecrew (IRE), 4-1 Casa No Mento (GB), 5-1 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 8-1 Dontyawantme (IRE), 10-1 Mercian Omen (IRE), 12-1 Saint Bibiana (IRE), 22-1 Jeune Belle (IRE), 25-1 Golden Millie (GB), 28-1 March Wind (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GOODTIMECREW made an excellent start when scoring at Wincanton and, with more to come, she gets the nod in a competitive Listed event. Casa No Mento, another impressive winner, is regarded as the main danger, while a case can be made for both Larchmont Lass and Mercian Omen

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Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs QUEL DESTIN

Longest Traveller: BARON DE MIDLETON trained by B Ellison, Malton, 226 miles.

1 LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) (27) 111-1U2 BF 7 11-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) (Kendor (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B SCEA PA Ouvry & Ecurie des Vives Terres Wood Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenoverhurdleslastseasonandeasilymadeawinningstartoverfencesinaKemptonnovice(21/4m)inNovember However,herather blottedhiscopybookwithanodds-onfailureatExeterlasttimeandneedstogetbackontracknowpitchedintoahandicap

2 EASY AS THAT (IRE) (14) 241/-211 D 8 11-10

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Brooks & Taylor Families Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B The Beeches & Grange Stud Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWJumpedsketchilywhenbeateninmatchonchasebowafteralongabsencebutfarmoresure-footedwhenscoringatHaydockinDecember FurtherprogresswhenfollowingupatNewcastle(21/2m)recentlyanda9lbrisemaynotbeenoughtostophiminhistracks.

3 NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (44) 1P-4161 D

8 11-7

HHHHH BHA142

Br Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate over hurdles (4-9) and made it 2-4 in this sphere when accounting for 4 rivals at Wetherby (19.4f) in January. 5lbrisetolerableandconditionswon’tbeaproblembutwillneedtouphisgameanothernotchinordertofollowuphere.

4 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (23) 2P/-3P13 C

8 11-2

HHHII BHA139

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who produced his best effort over fences when landing a 2m novice at Lingfield on penultimate start. Bit disappointinginahandicapheresubsequently,though,andcouldn’tbesurethatthisstepbackupintripiswhathewants. TFRHHHII BHA134

5 BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (14) 051221 D 10 10-7

Br B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE) (Presenting) Jonathan Burke J

O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Aidan Aherne Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedabelatedfirstsuccessoverfencesatNewcastleinNovember Addedtothatfollowinganotherwindopatthesamecourse(16.3f) afortnightagoandwhilehe’snow5lbhigherbackupintripinamuchtougherrace,this10-y-oshouldnotbeunderestimated.

TFRHHHII BHA125

6 HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) (25) 16-4203 C 6 10-5

Br B g Falco (USA) - Queen de Grugy (FR) (April Night (FR)) Jamie Moore J

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie et al

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon3timesoverhurdlesherebutyettoscalesuchheightsinthissphere,forallthathewasn’tdisgracedwhenthirdinafirst-timevisoratLingfield (23.5f)lastmonth.However,hecontinuestoedgedowntheweightsandforecastconditionsareinhisfavour,sothere’scauseforoptimism.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: KILLER KANE (IRE) 7 11 0

TFRHHHHI BHA123

Brendan Powell 5-1 (Colin Tizzard) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Venetia Williams saddled the winner of this in 2021 and can repeat the dose with EASY AS THAT, who made it 2-3 in this sphere with an impressive display at Newcastle where he jumped with aplomb He has low mileage for a horse of his age and looks a smart chaser in the making. Hudson de Grugy has yet to shine over fences but is interesting back here with conditions likely to be testing, while Baron de Midleton also needs considering. TIMEFORM 2m 4f 10y

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (25 wins from 162 runners, 15%) runs MOVETHECHAINS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs MAKE ME A BELIEVER

Weightwatcher: RUN TO MILAN won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 5lb to 127.

Longest Traveller: RUN TO MILAN trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 192 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SILVER HALLMARK (GB) (42) 4P3-530 D 9 12-2

Br Br or Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Gaye Sophie (Environment Friend) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B R. F. and S. D. Knipe Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWGrade2novicechasewinnerinJanuary2021.Justtheoneeffortofrealsubstancesince,namelywhenthirdof12in a Cheltenham handicap (19.5f) on penultimate start, but he’s interesting now upped in trip off a reduced mark. TFRHHHHI BHA137

2 MAKE ME A BELIEVER (IRE) (99) F/1/213/-6 8 11-11

Br Br g Presenting - Kiltiernan Robin (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Prof C. Tisdall & Jane Gerard-Pearse David Pipe, Wellington T

B Cafre Enniskillen Campus W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice hurdler during 2020/21 campaign and offered something to work on starting out over fences back from a lengthyabsenceatExeter(19.2f).2lblowernowandinterestingnowuppedintripwiththatexperiencetodrawuponhere.

3 MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) (19) 4-61436 D

TFRHHHII BHA132

8 11-9

Br B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Michael Dillon Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmedpromiseofhisreappearancewhenopeningchaseaccountatCarlisle(24.5f)inNovember.However,herannosort ofaraceinfirst-timeblinkersoverthesameC&Drecentlyandconnectionsunsurprisinglyreverttocheekpieceshere.

4 RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (63) 210-P33 D

TFRHHIII BHA130

11 11-6

Br B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Alan Johns J

O Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Close Holding Ltd Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatExeteroffa5lbhighermarklasttermandpostedhisbesteffortoftheseasonsofarwhen third in a big-field C&D handicap in January Solid each-way chance if able to build on that.

TFRHHHII BHA127

5 MOVETHECHAINS (IRE) (25) 1111-52 D BF 9 11-6

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Clash Artist (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Jamie Moore J

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

B John Comerford Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWHighly-progressivechaserlastseasonwhocompleteda4-timer(allby12lengthsormore)in3mhandicapsatLingfield.However, hehasn’tjumpedwithagreatdealoffluencybothstartsthistimeroundandisprobablyashadetoohighintheweights.

6 MUCHO MAS (IRE) (80) 302-221

7 11-4

HHIII BHA127

Br B g Fame And Glory - Ceart Go Leor (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) Luca Morgan J

O Mrs J. A. Wakefield Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Craic Syndicate Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulbumper/hurdleswinnerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfenceswhenlandinga6-runnerhandicapatLingfield(23.5f) inDecember Now5lbhigherinatougherracebuthe’sunexposedasastayerandconditionswon’tbeaproblematall.

TFRHHHII BHA125

7 EMMPRESSIVE LADY (IRE) (27) 011P-05 C 8 11-3

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Court Lexi (IRE) (Court Cave (IRE)) Lucy Gardner J

O Clear Racing Susan Gardner, Longdown T

B Mr C. Johnson Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressiveasanovicehurdlerandkickedonagainlastseasonwithback-to-backwinsatKemptonandExeter However,lookedveryrusty after11monthsoffatFfosLasinJanuaryandwassubsequentlywellbeatenonchasedebutatExeter,albeitinListedcompany.

8 YOUNG BULL (IRE) (71) 2/32/34-3

TFRHIIII BHA124

9 11-2

11-2

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Jane Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) J

O Nash & Webb Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T

B Ms A. J. Fox Webbswood S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to his 3 hurdling wins (in 2019) in this sphere but he resumed after 10 months off with a creditable third of 11 in a Haydock handicap chase in December Cheekpices go on now and not entirely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA123

9 FEIVEL (IRE) (24) 13-3PU1 D 8 10-13

Br B or Br g Le Fou (IRE) - Much Appreciated (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Ciaran Gethings J

O The Boondogglers Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Crossogue Stud Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhoopenedhisaccountatthefourthattemptoverfencesondebutforthisyard last month at Wetherby (24.2f). 6lb rise could have been worse and he’s certainly not without hope

TFRHHHII BHA120

10 UPTON ROAD (IRE) (40) F//4-0P22 D 9 10-11

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) (Old Vic) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Mr Mark Blandford Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Gareth Metcalfe Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoremainsamaidenunderRulesbuthe’slightly-racedandhasimprovedatExeterandHerefordthelasttwice,finding justonetoogoodoneachoccasion.Wellworthanothertryatthistripanditwouldbenosurprisewerehetotakeahandinthefinish. TFRHHHII BHA118

11 FLOWING CADENZA (GB) (39) 160-211 D 9 10-10

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Over The Flow (Overbury (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs C. J. Dunn Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mrs H. R. Dunn Super Mare Scaffolding S

TIMEFORM VIEWShapedwellwhensecondatChepstowonyarddebut/returnanddulywentonebetteratHerefordnexttime.Anotherstepforwardwhen followingupinfinestyleatFfosLas(25.3f)andevena10lbrisemaynotbeabletopreventthis9-y-ofromcompletingthehat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) 9 11 0 Tom O’Brien 7-2 (Philip Hobbs) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7.

Stewards Note:

UPTON ROAD: Following its run on 30/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Flowing Cadenza (GB), 4-1 Mucho Mas (IRE), 15-2 Feivel (IRE), 8-1 Run To Milan (IRE), 17-2 Make Me A Believer (IRE), 11-1 Silver Hallmark (GB), 12-1 Upton Road (IRE), 16-1 Movethechains (IRE), 18-1 Morning Spirit (IRE), 40-1 Emmpressive Lady (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is a deeper race than the one FLOWING CADENZA landed at Ffos Las last time but she could hardly have been more impressive that day and further improvement may well be forthcoming. There are dangers aplenty, headed by Silver Hallmark, who has proved rather hit-and-miss since his Grade 2 novice success but the handicapper is showing mercy and this stiffer test could be just what he needs. Run To Milan, Mucho Mas and Upton Road are others to consider, along with Make Me A Believer.

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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) Weights lowered 2lb

Leading course trainer (17-22): G L Moore (25 wins from 162 runners, 15%) runs ICONIC MUDDLE & ZHIGULI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs EDEN DU HOUX

Weightwatcher: BELARGUS won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 5lb to 125.

Longest Traveller: KEEP WONDERING trained by P Hobbs, Minehead, 161 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EDEN DU HOUX (FR) (69) 5-3001P 9 12-0

Br B g Irish Wells (FR) - Maralypha (FR) (Louveteau (USA)) Fergus Gillard (3) J

O Prof Caroline Tisdall David Pipe, Wellington T

B C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEWWellservedbyreturntochasingwhendoublinghistallyinthissphereatFfosLas(19.4f)inNovember Hitwithcareer-highmarkandfound Class1handicaptoomuchatCheltenhamonNewYear’sDaybutthisratesmoresuitableandunderfootconditionswillholdnofears. TFRHHHII BHA132

2 NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (21) 12U-260 D 8 11-13

Br B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Stan Sheppard J

O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookverywelltofenceslastterm,winning3times,andresumedwithgoodsecondof7inhandicapchaseatHereford (21f, soft). Set a couple of stiff tasks both subsequent outings and return to calmer waters rates a plus.

3 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) (74) 6143-62 D

TFRHHHHI BHA131

10 11-10

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Derry Vale (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Patrick Kavanagh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasregisteredvictoriesoneachoflast4seasonsoverfencesandsteppeduponcomebackrunwhensecondinfirst-timecheekpieces atChepstow(19.5f)overChristmas,givingbestonlytoamuch-improvedsort.Comeshereoperatingfromsamemark.

4 ICONIC MUDDLE (GB) (14) 32/U15-2

TFRHHHHI BHA128

10 11-9

Br Gr g Sixties Icon - Spatham Rose (Environment Friend) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O Mrs C. S. Muddle Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Saloop Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPrettylow-mileagefora10-y-oandheshapedwellonbackof14monthsoffwhensecondatKempton(20.5f)2weeksago,leftpoorly placedinrelationtoall-the-waywinner Cantakeadvantageofthissortofmarkifstandingmoreregularracingandworthalook. TFRHHHHH BHA127

5 ZHIGULI (IRE) (23) 410-P35 D

8 11-8

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) (Old Vic) Jamie Moore 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) with respectable efforts at Kempton/hereof late and certainly not outof things from reduced mark backdown intrip. TFRHHHII BHA126

6 BELARGUS (FR) (56) 1/F40-6P CD

8 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Belga Wood (USA) (Woodman (USA)) Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Mr John P. McManus Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Dr Georges Sandor

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner (latterly over C&D) during 2021. Very lightly raced and rather disconcerting he was in trouble some way out when pulled up at Kempton (3m) in January Comes here with a fair bit to prove

7 PREVARICATE (IRE) (44) 42410-P

TFRHHHII BHA125

7 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Zita Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O East India Racing I Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mrs Elizabeth Moore Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinninghurdlerforGordonElliott.Looksthepartforchasingbutshapedasifamisswhenpulled up on chase debut/return for new yard at Wetherby (19.4f) in January This ought to reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA121

8 KEEP WONDERING (IRE) (23) 42-3P43

9 11-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Supreme Touch (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

B B. Walsh

Micheal Nolan J

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S

well handicapped now if he can build on that further TFRHHHII BHA120

9 FOXBORO (GER) (14) 1-01505 CD

Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) (Silvano (GER))

8 11-2

Harry Kimber (3) J

O Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained due reward for consistency when landing this race 12 months ago and stepped up markedly on comeback run to score at Fontwell (21.6f) in December However,hasn’tbeenoperatingatsamelevelsubsequently,blinkers(retainedhere)makinglittledifferencelatest Tonguetieadded. TFRHHHII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: FOXBORO (GER) 7 10 13 Harry Cobden 5-2 (Robert Walford) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

GOLDEN WHISKY: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

PREVARICATE: Following its run on 26/1/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Iconic Muddle (GB), 11-2 Golden Whisky (IRE), 7-1 Eden du Houx (FR), 8-1 Nocte Volatus (GB), Foxboro (GER), 9-1 Zhiguli (IRE), Keep Wondering (IRE), 10-1 Prevaricate (IRE), 12-1 Belargus (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

ICONIC MUDDLE is pretty low-mileage for a 10-y-o and shaped well returning from a lengthy absence when runner-up at Kempton 2 weeks ago He appeals as being favourably handicapped if he can stand more regular racing and gets the narrow vote, with Golden Whisky and Nocte Volatus, with his sights lowered, just two others to note in what rates a tricky finale

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First Race 1.15 - THE RACING ONLY BETTOR PODCAST JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 juvenile four yrs old, 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 9th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 12 entries, at £75. - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Second Race 1.50 - THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND BETFAIR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE FINAL (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960 the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128, the sixth £1064, the seventh £528 and the eighth £272 for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have been placed first, second, third or fourth in an E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ or Maiden Hurdle race Series Qualifier during the current season. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code

PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 30 entries, 13 at £80 and 17 at £400 - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440; Eighth £224. (Penalty Value £45016)

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Third Race 2.25 - THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200 the third £10610 the fourth £5300 the fifth £2660 the sixth £1330 the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. A Challenge Cup to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024 BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle Race. The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 29 entries, 8 at £100 and 21 at £500 - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £14807 to the winning horse The second to receive £5556, the third £2782, the fourth £1385, the fifth £696 and the sixth £348. for four five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum of four previous races. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £130 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE EBF have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code ELIMINATION

PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)21.3 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 17 entries at £130 - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11331; Second £4651; Third £2327; Fourth £1162; Fifth £582; Sixth £291. (Penalty Value £14807) A

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR DAILY MULTIPLES OFFER AT CHELTENHAM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28230 to the winning horse The second to receive £10645, the third £5320, the fourth £2655, the fifth £1335 and the sixth £665. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 6 at £50 and 8 at £250 - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21595; Second £8905; Third £4450; Fourth £2225; Fifth £1115; Sixth £555. (Penalty Value £28230)

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 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. 30 entries, and 30 at £100Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE DAILY TIPS ON betting.betfair.com 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 0-130 (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. March 9th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 19 entries, at £75. - Closed March 6th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights lowered 2lb

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