Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 29th April

JUMP FINALE

SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023

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Welcome to Sandown Park for the bet365 Jump Finale celebrating the official end of the 2022/23 Jump Racing Season.

We have seven races today and I would like to take this opportunity to thank bet365, who have been our generous sponsor across this weekend for many years now. We hope they have an enjoyable day with us

Racegoers are due to be treated to some top class racing today, with the action coming thick and fast both on and off the track

Kicking off today’s plethora of events, we invite you to attend an exclusive masterclass with Champion Jockey Brian Hughes on the Summer Lawn at 11.20am followed by our awards ceremony for this season’s Champions taking place at midday in the Parade Ring We will also be showcasing equine royalty including Nicky Henderson’s stable stars Constitution Hill and Shishkin, along with Cheltenham Festival winner You Wear It Well in the “Parade of Champions” between the 1st and 2nd race

On the track, the feature race is the bet365 Gold Cup, established in 1957, and won since by some of the greats of racing, including Arkle, Mill House and Desert Orchid, and more recently Tidal Bay and last year’s winner Hewick. We also have three other Graded races across the day, including the Grade 1 bet365 Celebration Chase, a chance to see some of the top-class 2-mile chasers in action

Racegoers are encouraged to enjoy our broad range of facilities including a variety of bars and restaurants located in the Surrey Hall in the Grandstand as well as concession stands throughout the course We also encourage those in Premier to explore our newly updated Premier Bar, offering something to everyone’s taste.

The Brass Squad are sure to keep you entertained on course throughout the day and we invite you to continue the celebrations by joining us for the after party in Esher Hall courtesy of the The Chip Shop Boys.

Looking ahead, the flat season progresses towards the unmissable summer spectacular CoralEclipse weekend on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 July 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 for the Coral-Eclipse 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 – Sandown Park Racecourse

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Join us for an evening of exciting flat racing, featuring the Coral Heron Stakes.Celebrate the beginning of the summer months with plenty of racing, food and drink and atmosphere

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 63

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

Sarah Walters

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)

Lucinda Cavendish (Stewards’PanelChair)

Sophie Candy

Polly Greco

Kate Smith

Fergus Sweeney

Starters

Sam Avis

James Stenning

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officers

Lucinda Tyler

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

Peter Double

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Stuart Shilston

Handicapper

Michael Harris

RACECARD EXPLAINED

Aquick wayto 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

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’STRAINER &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)

BETTING EXPLAINED

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.

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.

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

B g KayfTara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso) Tom Cannon

Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle

Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd 14

TIMEFORMVIEWAthoroughlylikeablesortwhotookhiswinningsequenceto5whenlandingtheArkle(hissecondwinatGrade1level)attheFestival.Beatenby GentlemanDeMeeatAintreethefollowingmonth,buthiswininlastyear’sHenryVIINoviceChasemakeshimanobviousplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA161

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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

Today we are delighted to be able to welcome some of the standout performers from the 2022/23 season to Sandown Park Head to the parade ring immediately after the first race to see three champion horses one more time before their summer holidays!

CONSTITUTION HILL

Undoubtedlythestarofthe2022-23season,ConstitutionHillistheflagshipperformer ofNationalHuntRacing,andhehascertainlynotdisappointedthisseason.Aflawless campaign, culminating in victories at both the Cheltenham Festival and Aintree, has seen him win four Grade One’s, taking his winning streak to seven. Trained by Nicky Henderson, and always ridden expertly by Nico de Boinville, Constitution Hill in full flow is a joy to watch. We are delighted to welcome him to Sandown Park today and look forward to what the future may hold for this exciting horse.

SHISHKIN

Having started the season with a lacklustre display in the Betfair Tingle Creek, it was exciting for all those watching to see Shishkin step up in trip later in the season, and he did not disappoint! A fifth Grade One victory at Ascot was followed up by a tilt at the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, where he flew up the hill only to be denied a short distance by Envoi Allen. Stepped up to three miles for the first time at Aintree, Shishkin came alive and a good jump at the last fence sealed his first victory over this extended distance Trainer Nicky Henderson has said that the Ladbrokes King George at Kempton Park could be on the cards for next season as Shishkin looks to prove himself as one of the greats

YOU WEAR IT WELL

Nine years on from his first Festival success, trainer Jamie Snowden experienced the thrill of a Cheltenham winner again when You Wear It Well made all under a well-timed ride by Gavin Sheehan. This tough mare, who only suffered two defeats this season, both when in against the opposite sex, was also a winner here at Sandown Park, when taking the Grade 2 Jane Seymour Novices’ Hurdle The future certainly looks bright for her.

CHAMPION TRAINER

PROFILE: Paul Nicholls needs no introduction. From his base in Ditcheat, Somerset he has conquered just about everything that Jump racing has to offer. With wins stretching far and wide across the country, it is no surprise to see Paul claim his 14th Trainers Championship this year.

His feature wins this year include Bravemansgame winning the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at our neighbour course, Kempton Park and Stage Star winning at this year’s Cheltenham Festival Expect him to be back for more next season

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

There is only one place to start, and that is with the superstar Bravemansgame. King George conqueror and Gold Cup second. The son of Brave Mansonnien is an absolute joy to watch in full tilt and you’d struggle to find a more natural jumper,we can’twaitto see him again nextyear

Stage Star built on his excellent handicap win before the Festival when taking the Turners’NovicesChaseundertheexcellent Harry Cobden. The horse was in a terrific rhythm, and despite being headed three out he battled back gamely to take the prize.

CHAMPION OWNER

PROFILE: The famous green and gold silks of JP McManus are synonymous with Jump racing across the UK and Ireland. Carried into the winner’s enclosure by some of racing’s greatest talents, it’s hard not to spot the silks somewhere on a racecard every day across the country. The 2022/23 season has been no different for JP McManus with over 60 winners and £1,500,000+ in prize money. This year will see him win for the seventh successive season, and the 15th time this century in Britain and sets a record that will take some surpassing in the future.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £2,060,755

A Dream To Share was picked up byJP after hedefeatedFactToFileatLeopardstown.He proved to be a fantastic buy and completed a fairy-tale story when winning by just over a length to the reopposing Fact To File in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sire Du Berlais rolled back the years when winning the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. He will have had his doubters after a slow campaign but more than made up for it with a win at the Festival before rounding off a stellar year with another Grade One at Aintree.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

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CHAMPION CONDITIONAL

PROFILE: A season to remember for Luca Morgan as he becomes the latest Champion Conditional jockey. With over 40 wins this season to date, he has shown an abundance of potential that is sure to land him significant rides over the years to come. His association with Trainer, Ben Pauling has been a huge benefit to Luca, with wins aboard horses such as Shakem Up’Arry, Bangers And Cash and Slipway all featuring in a memorable season. The 22 year old won’t forget this season in a hurry and no doubt will have many more big seasons to come.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £521,155

£309,797 FROM WINS

Shakem Up’Arry has been a regular ride for Luca this season. The duo got off to a great start at Exeter, when taking a Class 3 handicap They went onto run two excellent races at Cheltenham, which included a brilliant third in the Plate at the Festival.

GlobalCitizenisapopularhorseintheNational Hunt sphere and after last year’s success in the Grand Annual he returned to try and defend his crown. He came home an excellent third and despite being toward the end of his career, he shows no signs of stopping.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

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CHAMPION JOCKEY

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY

£1,912,118

£1,035,768 FROM WINS

PROFILE: Following in the footsteps of giants is never an easy thing to do, but Brian Hughes is already establishing his own legacy as a multiple Champion Jockey. Before winning his first title, the previous two winners of the Champion Jockey title were Richard Johnson and AP McCoy so the bar was already very high, but since his first title in 2020, Brian has gone from strength to strength. Today will see him claim his third title in the last four years and he doesn’t look to have any intentions of stopping there!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

Maximilian lowered the colours of future Albert Bartlett winner Stay Away Far back inJanuaryatDoncaster The13/2 shotwas held up by Hughes and showed his big engine when keeping on well to win the Grade 2 prize.

A real veteran of National Hunt racing, Nuts Well was pushed out to victory in the bet365 Listed Chase at Kelso Despite being unfancied on the day, the eleven-year-old rolled back the years to hold off the late challenge of Hill Sixteen.

Luca Morgan Champion Conditional Jockey 2022/2023

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CONSTITUTION HILL

There are very few adjectives out there to describe Constitution Hill accurately. Stunning. Spectacular. Perhaps even unbeatable?Ifhe carriesonfor theremainder of his career in the form he has shown this season then unbeatable could very well be the word After a dominant Novice campaign in the 2021/22 season which saw him take the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, expectations were high coming into this season Those expectations were well placed Still unbeaten under rules, the 2022/23 season has seen him secure four Grade 1 victories (from four starts) and thatincludesthis year’s ChampionHurdlewhich he won withoutever leaving third gear. Is there anything out there that can stop him? It doesn’t look like it at the moment and we’re grateful to have such a star lighting up Jump racing every time he sets foot onto a course.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

We may not get to see him very often, but when we do see him it is more than worth the wait The Willie Mullins-trained sevenyear-old was widely touted as a strong Cheltenham Gold Cup chance at the start of the season, heading many a market, and that confidence was to prove wellplaced as he took racing’s showpiece under the calmest of rides by Paul Townend. His season started out in the John Durkan chase in December 2022, where he made very light work of a select, but still talented, field. He wouldn’t be seen again until February at the Dublin Racing Festival in the Irish Gold Cup. This was the race that everyone expected him to show his class, and he did just that, fending off any challenge with the simplest of efforts All roads pointed to Cheltenham and, despite looking a long way back throughout, his talent shone through and Jump racing’s showpiece travelled home with the Willie Mullins team Same again next year? He will take some pegging back despite a recent defeat at Punchestown

HONEYSUCKLE

What could we possibly say about Honeysuckle that hasn’t already been said? Her partnership with Rachael Blackmore has lit up the Jump racing scene for the last few years and this year would prove to be her final year A final chance to show just how good she is Early indications were that she might just have been past her best coming into this season. Her seasonal reappearance came in the Hatton’s Grace (a race she had won for the last three years prior) but it wasn’t to be a fourth success, tiring in the latter stages and finishing third The emergence of Constitution Hill combined with a second defeat, to State Man this time, in the Irish Champion Hurdle led connections to re-route her to the Mares Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival Punters were hopeful rather than certain of a victory, but confidence would have been well placed as Jump racing’s power couple got up onemoretime,onwhatwastobeherfinalouting,tosendthecrowdintoraptures. Alwayswillingtobattletotheveryend,awininthisyear’sawardwouldbeafitting testament to not just her achievements this year, but in her career as a whole.

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BRAVEMANSGAME

Paul Nicholls and staying chasers are a match made in heaven and yet again that is proving to be the case with his latest prodigy, Bravemansgame. The Ditcheatbased trainer has, over the years, worked with and nurtured some of Jump racing’s most iconic names and there is a chance this horse could go on to achieve similar feats if his accomplishments this season are anything to go on Starting out in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Weatherby, Bravemansgame had gone slightly under the radar due to the highly rated favourite, Ahoy Senor. However, it was to be the former that would come home first, with a commanding victory in the Grade 2. Next stop en-route was the King George VI ChaseatKemptonPark–aracePaulNicholls has held particularly close to his heart over the years. It would be yet another win for trainer and horse as Bravemansgame saw off all challengers to land the prestigious Grade 1 contest. It was always suggested the Gold Cup may not suit him, but he proved all doubters wrong with an incredibly game performance to finish second to another of our finalists, Galopin Des Champs. A horse that has had a fantastic season and one to watch out for next year

CORACH RAMBLER

The flag-bearer for Scotland in the 2022/23 season. Corach Rambler had already established himself as a top quality staying chaser in the 2021/22 season having won the Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore campaigned him very shrewdly this year with just the one run before this year’s Cheltenham Festival which came in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury. He finished a staying on fourth that day so connections battened down the hatches and waited for the Grand National weights. Protecting his mark would prove to be the right call as a second win in the Ultima at Cheltenham was followed by a victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree in April. Smart training and pure talent have rightly put this horse on the shortlist for horse of the year

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THE bet365 NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP FINALHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310 (PenaltyValue £51440)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs BEAU BALKO, HOLETOWN HERO & KILLALOAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs BEAU BALKO, HOLETOWN HERO & KILLALOAN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BERTIE’S WISH trained by J Candlish, Leek, 170 miles.

1m 7f 216y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HOLETOWN HERO (FR) (21) 441122 D

6 12-0

Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Voix du Coeur (FR) (Martaline) Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, winning maiden/novice events atTauntonandevenbetterformindefeatthelasttwice.Handicapdebut.

2 BEAU BALKO (FR) (28) 21512 CD BF

TFRHHHII BHA129

5 11-11

Br B g Balko (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR) (Kouroun (FR)) Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Balko Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Ghislain Coutre Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonhissoleFlatstartinFranceanddualwinneroverhurdlesforcurrentconnections,includingaC&DhandicapinFebruary CollaredlateoninStratfordnovice4weeksagobutitwasanothergoodrun.Yardseekingathirdwininthisinthelast4years.

3 KILLALOAN (IRE) (37) 34111 D

5 11-10

TFRHHHIIBHA126

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Farranjordan (Galileo (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Owners Group 093 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Newtown Anner Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeagoodstarttohishurdlingcareer,completingahat-trickwhenreadilyseeingoffthereopposingBertie’sWishina2mLudlowhandicap 37daysago Raisedanother6lbbutthere’slikelymoretocomeandhe’sthemountofHarryCobdenfromthestable’s3runners.

4 DANCILA (IRE) (13) 123 D

TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 11-5

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Empress of Rome (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Paddy Brennan J

O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B J. S. Bolger Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful Flatwinnerin Ireland forJim Bolgerand excellent start overhurdleswhen seeing off3winners at Musselburgh in February. Hasn’tadvancedhisformindefeattwicebutit’sstillearlydaysandhehasatonguetieaddednowswitchingtohandicapcompany.

5 UNDER CONTROL (FR) (9) 1101 D

TFRHHHII BHA120

4 11-5

Br Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Delinda (FR) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Charmes

TIMEFORMVIEWHeronlydefeatin4startsoverhurdlescamewhendownthefieldinDawnRunattheCheltenhamFestival,bouncingbackquicklyfrom thatdisappointingrunwhenlandingajuvenilehandicapbackatCheltenham9daysago Up7lbbutlikelycapableofbetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA128

6 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (63) 120-314 D

5 11-5

Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) (Mister Conway (FR)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

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

B Ms Brigitte Dargaud Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchbumperwinnerwhodulysteppeduponhishurdlesdebutdisplaywhenseeingoff13rivalsingoodstyleinaHuntingdonmaiden inJanuary NotuptotheGrade2DovecoteatKemptonthefollowingmonthbutheretainspotentialnowhandicapping.

7 IBERICO LORD (FR) (28) 16F1 D

TFRHHHHI BHA120

5 11-5

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valcelita (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR)) Aidan Coleman J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Thierry Adenot

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaFrenchbumperinMay.Wellbeatenfirst2outingsoverhurdlesbutadifferentpropositionafterwindsurgerywhengetting upinthedyingstridesin2mStratfordnovice4weeksago Strong-travellingstyleshouldlenditselftohandicaps.Bigplayer.

8 CELTIC ART (FR) (86) 311

TFRHHHHI BHA120

6 11-5

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) (Singspiel (IRE)) Rex Dingle J

O Exors of the late Mr J.P. Carrington Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinneronFlatandhasmadeanencouragingstarttohishurdlecareer,winningmaiden/noviceatWincanton atthebeginningof2023.Openinghandicapmarkinthisspherelooksworkable.Anothertoconsider

TFRHHHHI BHA120

9 JOE DADANCER (IRE) (40) F-0421 D

6 11-3

Br B g Califet (FR) - Sister Phoebe (IRE) (Germany (USA)) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Ms Sabrina Maguire Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWClearwhenfelllastsolestartinIrishpointsandhasprogressedwitheachofhis4hurdlingruns,clearsecondatLingfieldbeforegoing onebetteratSouthwell(2m,soft)lastmonth.Openinghandicapmarkdemandsmorebuthehasthepotentialforbetteragain. TFRHHHII BHA118

10 BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) (14) 103123

5 11-3

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dance Bid (Authorized (IRE)) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B D. Kitchin, D. Cahill & M. Davison Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwhoisn’taneasyridebutrecordedwinnumber2inafirst-timehoodatSedgefieldinFebruary Creditableplacedeffortsonhislast2outings,onthefirstoccasionchasinghomeKillaloanatLudlow. TFRHHHII BHA118

11 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (18) 304132 6 11-3

Br B g Ocovango - Talween (Nayef (USA)) Tom Bellamy J

O Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisebothstartsinbumpersandmuchimprovedoverhurdleswhenwinningaFontwellmaiden

118

12 MILLDAM (FR) (21) 0-23614 D 5 11-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account on the back of a breathing operation/9 weeks off in 9-runner maiden atHuntingdon(2m,soft)inMarch.DoesneedtobouncebackfromadisappointingrunatNewtonAbbotsince,though.

13 ARQOOB (IRE) (36) 2412 D

5 10-13

HHIII BHA115

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Bryony Frost J

O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Rollx Syndicate GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperontheFlatforWilliamJarvis.Yettoreachthatleveloverhurdlesbuthe’scertainlytakentoit,winninga HuntingdonnovicelastmonthbeforesecondinaNewburyhandicap(both2m).Notdiscountedfromanunchangedmark.

14 TAPLEY (GB) (61) 045221 D

TFRHHHII BHA114

6 10-13

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) (Martaline) Charlie Hammond J

O The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T

B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartunderRulesinaFontwellbumperinOctoberandhasshownfairformoverhurdlessince,runner-uptwice beforegettingoffthemarkina2mPlumptonmaideninFebruary Openinghandicapmarknotobviouslygenerous,though.

TFRHHIII BHA114

15 SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) (56) U32012 D 5 10-12

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - In A Rush (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Seosamh Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontrackinfirst-timehoodwhenlanding2mnovicehurdleatFakenhaminFebruary.Shapedlikethebesthorseattheweights(didtoomuch toosoon)whencollaredonlinein2mDoncasterhandicapsince.Hashisquirksbutalsoabiggerperformanceinhimifpiecingitalltogether TFRHHHHI BHA113

16 KANSAS DU BERLAIS (FR) (8) 442411 4 10-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Kadika (FR) (Poliglote) Jamie Moore J

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

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingfourthinListednewcomersraceatAuteuilonhurdlingdebutforDavidCottin.Beatenatshortoddsonhisfirst3outingsforGary Moorebutit’sallclickedinrecentweeks,winningmaiden/noviceeventsatFontwell.Anopeningmarkof117looksverymanageable. TFRHHHHH BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 6 11 12 Harry Cobden 3-1 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 10, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 9, 12, 16.

Stewards Note:

BERTIE’S WISH: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Under Control (FR), 15-2 Kansas du Berlais (FR), 17-2 Beau Balko (FR), 9-1 Killaloan (IRE), 11-1 Iberico Lord (FR), 14-1 Celtic Art (FR), Sergeant Wilson (IRE), 18-1 Holetown Hero (FR), Joe Dadancer (IRE), 20-1 Imperial Bede (FR), Bertie’s Wish (IRE), Arqoob (IRE), 22-1 General Medrano (IRE), Tapley (GB), 40-1 Dancila (IRE), Milldam (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s all come together for KANSAS DU BERLAIS this spring and he’s selected to complete a hat-trick now switching to handicap company for the first time. The J P McManus-owned Nicky Henderson pair Iberico Lord and Under Control likely have more to offer and head the many dangers. Paul Nicholls’ excellent record in this also earns Killaloan a place on the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

THE bet365 CELEBRATION CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: The highest class race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles and five furlongs. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football, quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race with each runner carrying 11st 7lb although fillies and mares do receive a 7lb allowance.

GRADE 1 RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS AND 99 YARDS

13 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

Paul Nicholls Greaneteen rounded off what had been a fantastic season when capturing the bet365 Celebration Chase. By winning, he also made it back-to-back wins after his success in 2021, when he defeated the legendary Altior, himself a three-time winner of the race. He had already claimed the Tingle Creek earlier that season and looked in a league of his own when bolting up by 12 lengths.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2013-2022

THE bet365 CELEBRATION

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £160000 Owners Prize Money 1st £69728, 2nd £28624, 3rd £14320, 4th £7152, 5th £3584. (PenaltyValue £91120)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs GREANETEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs GREANETEEN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAPTAIN GUINNESS trained by H De Bromhead, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (45) 16-4122 8 11-10

Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) (Presenting) Rachael Blackmore J

O Declan Landy Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Arthur Fennelly

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysinGrade2FortriaChaseatNavan(2m)inNovemberandarrivesherehavingrunrightuptohisbestwhensecond behindEnergumeneinlastmonth’sQueenMotherChampionChaseattheFestival.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

2 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (45) 4P-3114 9 11-10

Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Niall Houlihan J

O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformtoanewlevelthisterm,landingGrade2DesertOrchidatKemptonpriortoedgingoutEdwardstoneinrescheduledClarence HouseatCheltenham(16.3f)inJanuaryNotinsameforminlastmonth’sChampionChasebutbouncebackcertainlynotruledout.

3 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (45) P-6451F D 8 11-10

HHHII BHA166

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gilles Trapenard My Racing Manager S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwellinopencompanylastseason(runner-upinChampionChase)andlandedthe4-runnerGameSpiritatNewbury(16.4f) forthesecondyearrunninginFebruary FellearlyatCheltenhamlastmonthandothersarrivewithmorepressingclaims.

4 GREANETEEN (FR) (45) 51-1233 C

TFRHHIII BHA156

9 11-10

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Manson Teene (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Bertrand Compignie Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaseronhisdaywholandedthisraceforsecondsuccessiveseason12monthsago.SmashingefforttodefytopweightinHaldonGoldCuponreturn andmatchedthatwhenrunner-upinTingleCreekbackherenexttime.UndonebybadmistakeatCheltenhambutbigshoutbackatthistrack.

5 JONBON (FR) (14) 1-11121 C

TFRHHHHH BHA168

7 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Aidan Coleman J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1winninghurdlerwhoboastsarecordof4from5overfences,runner-upintheArkleatCheltenhampriortocompleting simpletaskinAintreeGrade1earlierthismonth.Seriousclaimsoncemoreprovidedthisdoesn’tcometooquick.

TFRHHHHI BHA159

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: GREANETEEN (FR) 8 11 7 Harry Cobden 11-8 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN GUINNESS: Following its run on 15/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running

EDITEUR DU GITE: Following its run on 15/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jonbon (FR), 9-4 Greaneteen (FR), 11-2 Editeur du Gite (FR), 6-1 Captain Guinness (IRE), 33-1 Funambule Sivola (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Successful in the last 2 renewals of this, GREANETEEN was undone by a mid-race mistake in last month’s Queen Mother Champion Chase but it would be no surprise to see him back to his best returned to Sandown and he can land this prize once again. Sporting Life Arkle runner-up Jonbon had a simple task when resuming winning ways at Aintree a fortnight ago and is the clear danger

BET365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE

As we reach the end of the National Hunt season, all eyes turn to Sandown Park and one of the biggest Jump racing meetings of the year – bet365 Jump Finale. This fixture is the traditional end point for the Jump season and as such we get to celebrate everything that has taken place in our current season and look forward to what the next has in store

Ourfeaturerace isthebet365GoldCupHandicapchase, runoverthree miles and five furlongs. The race was first run here in it’s current format in 1957 and is a race steeped in history and heritage, much like the fixture it takes place at.

The first winner of the race was Much Obliged in 1957. Back then, the race was known as the Whitbred Gold Cup due to it’s sponsorship by Whitbred Brewers. From there the race has grown into the prestigious handicap that we see today with horses such as the mighty Arkle, Mill House, Diamond Edge, Desert ‘Dessie’ Orchid and Tidal Bay all putting in tremendous performances to lift the trophy. NoperformancewasmorespectacularthanthatofArklein1965.Despitehislofty weight of 12st 7lbs (a weight not seen today on course) he took down a talented field in what is defined as one of the greatest weight-carrying performances in racing history.

The race’s most successful trainer to date is Fulke Walwyn who has won the race seven times. His first winner was in the second running of the race courtesy of Taxidermist in 1958 before, in 1967, Mill House produced another stunning weight-carrying performance off of 11st 11lbs to win the race. This would be Mill House’slastmajorwinonaracecourseashewasretiredthefollowingseasondue to consistent injury issues.

Itisimpossibletoflickthroughthehistoryofthebet365GoldCupwithouttaking a moment to talk about racing’s beloved ‘Dessie’ Desert Orchid His beautiful white-like appearance ensured he was a fan favourite throughout the 1980s and a win here in 1988 under top weight only further enhanced his reputation as a true great of Jumps racing. He would go on to win four King George VI Chases, a Tingle Creek Chase and, of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989.

Recent years have also seen some memorable renewals. Tidal Bay was another hugely popular horse among racing fans and he was yet another horse to win this race off of top weight under the guidance of Daryl Jacob in 2012 His uncharacteristically high head carriage meant that he was a challenging ride but his abundance of talent was more than enough to compensate.

Father and son duo, Peter and Sean Bowen teamed up for a family affair in 2017 thanks to Henllan Harry and, just last year, Hewick took the short trip over the Irish Sea to plunder the race for his trainer Shark Hanlon Hewick would go on to win the American Grand National later that year

History tells us that this race can produce superstars and we wait with bated breath to see if another steps up to the mantle this year

THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: This historic event is a handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards run over three miles, four and a half furlongs Unlike most other handicaps there are no ratings restriction here, so some classy performers may be tempted to take part in a race that has a rich history. However, the same principle of handicapping exists, so a horse officially rated 145, such as Tea Clipper, carries 5lb more than the likes of Kitty’s Light and Annual Invictus both rated 140.

Hewick has been a real star for connections over the last couple of years and it was great to see him here at Sandown Park last year. The Irish raider came into last year’s race having pulled up after a bad mistake in the Midlands National but more than made amends in this race 12 months ago. He seemed to relish the quicker ground and fairly bounced away jumping the Pond Fence to record a famous victory.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2013-2022

THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £160000

OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£68864,2nd£28384,3rd£14192,4th£7104,5th£3552,6th£1776, 7th£880,8th£448.(PenaltyValue£90032)Weightsraised8lbandparagraph34ofthe WeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls

(36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs BROKEN HALO, ENRILO & FRODON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott

(11 wins from 90 runners, 12%) runs THE GOFFER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE GOFFER trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

THIRD RACE 2.15

3m 4f 146y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FRODON (FR) (63) 0-13353 C

11 12-0

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) (Country Reel (USA)) Bryony Frost J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Philippe Gasdoue Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrandservantwhodefiedtopweightintheBadgerBeeratWincantononreturn.Hasgonewithhiscustomary enthusiasmsince,twicethirdatKemptonintheKingGeorgeand3mhandicaplasttime.Can’tberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA160

2 THE GOFFER (IRE) (19) 12314P

6 11-3

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Allan Snow Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Joseph O’Rahilly Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedswitchedtofencesthisterm,winningvaluableeventatLeopardstowninFebruaryandexcellentfourthintheUltimaatCheltenham. PulledupinIrishNationalatFairyhouselasttimebutshapedasifstillingoodformsoneedsconsideringundertheselesstestingconditions.

3 ANNSAM (GB) (26) 1-06101

8 11-3

HHHII BHA149

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie (Sula Bula) Adam Wedge J

O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablechaserwhoscoredover3matKemptoninJanuaryandatLudlow26daysagowhennotridden soaggressivelyasusual.Goodjumper Shouldproveeffectiveoverthislongertrip Considered.

4 TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (46) 44-2346

8 10-13

HHHII BHA149

Br B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Stan Sheppard J

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

B Cyril O’Hara Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over fences at Chepstow last season and has posted generally good efforts indefeatsince,sixthof23inUltimaatCheltenhamlasttime.Weightedtogowelloffa2lblowermark.

5 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (27) 1-B1110 C

TFRHHHHI BHA145

9 10-10

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T

B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWReliablesortwhocompletedahat-trickoverfencesatWincantoninFebruary.Belowparafter2monthsoff backoverhurdlesatAscotsubsequentlybutcantakeastepforwardnowreturnedtothissphere.

6 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (7) 600311

TFRHHHII BHA142

7 10-8

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Jack Tudor J

O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWReallytoughstayerwhobidsforahat-trickafterfollowinguphisEidersuccesswithScottishGrandNationaltriumphlastweekwhenrefittedwith cheekpieces.CanraceoffthesamemarkasatAyr(alsothirdoffa5lbhighermarkinthis12monthsago)sohemeritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA140(+6)

7 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (44) P13P10

8 10-8

Br B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Mr Freddie Gordon (7) J

O Mr Thomas Michael Smith

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Deborah Hobson Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHe’swontwiceoverhurdlesatCheltenhamandNewburythisterm.Below-formeighthof23inKimMuir atCheltenhamlasttimetoughandothersaremorepersuasive.

8 REVELS HILL (IRE) (34) 11-2432 BF

TFRHHIII BHA140

8 10-6

Br B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Kevin Brogan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Revels Hil Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Mrs Kay Cottrell Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwith3m4fTauntonwinandhastakenhisformupanotherlevelthisseason,clearsecondin

3m6fExeterhandicap34daysago Remainsrelativelyunexposedatlongdistancesandhe’saplayer.

TFRHHHHI BHA138

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

9 ENRILO (FR) (63) P4P-FP6 C

9 10-5

Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartwinneroverfencesin2020/21(firstpastthepostinthisevent)buthewascompletingforthefirsttime thisseasonwhenbelow-parsixthin3mKemptonhandicapinFebruary Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA137

10 MORODER (IRE) (56) 111-P01

9 10-4

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE) (Definite Article) Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Michael Conlon We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner last season who resumed his progress when landing 3m2f Doncaster handicap inMarch.Provenoverlongdistancessohe’snoforlornhopedespitetakinga5lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA136(-1)

11 ORGANDI (FR) (189) 4-U631P

11 10-3

Br Br m Early March - Creme Pralinee (FR) (Kashtan (FR)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Beautiful People Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysin3m1fWarwickhandicapinSeptemberbutoffthetracksincebeingpulledup atCheltenhamfollowingmonth.Needstohitthegroundrunningoncomeback.

12 COOLVALLA (IRE) (34) 1111P1

7 10-3

Br B g Westerner - Valleyboggan (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Rex Dingle J

O Mr L. Gilbert Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablenovicechaserwhohasimprovedmarkedlythisterm,completinga4-timeratFontwellinJanuarythengamelyadding3m6f ExeterhandicapinMarch(byalengthfromRevelsHill) Nottakenlightlydespitehavingacareer-highmarktoovercome.

13

BROKEN HALO (GB) (53) 1-06011 C

TFRHHHHI BHA135

8 10-3

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Giraffa Racing - BH Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Aiden Murphy Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhocomeshereonahat-trickafterback-to-back3mwinsinmiliaryraceshere.Thisismuch tougherbuthestillcommandsrespect.

14 MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (44) 12-501P C

TFRHHHII BHA135

10 10-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung (Kayf Tara) Aidan Coleman J

O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Simon Walford

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded veterans’ chase at Exeter in February but pulled up in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham following month.Runner-upinthisevent12monthsagothoughsohecan’tbetotallydiscounted.

15 MUCHO MAS (IRE) (49) 02-2211 C

TFRHHHII BHA133

7 10-2

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

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

B Craic Syndicate Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivenovicechaserwhobidsforahat-trickafterwinsaround3matLingfieldinDecemberandhereinMarch. Thislongertrippromisestosuitsoheshouldn’tbeunderestimateddespitebeing5lboutofthehandicap

16 COURT MASTER (IRE) (307) 23140-P

TFRHHHII BHA129

10 10-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lusos Wonder (IRE) (Luso) Beau Morgan (7) J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Mr Cyril Carty Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser but tried blinkered when pulled up in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter (26.1f) back in June. Resumesafterawindopnowwithlotsonhisplatefrom7lboutofthehandicap EngagedPerth2.05Friday. TFRHHIII BHA127

17 D’JANGO (FR) (21) 3414P3 D

10 10-2

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

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded his third victory of the season at Lingfield (28.8f) in February and not disgraced when third inHaydockveterans’contestlasttime Thisisaverytoughaskthoughfrom24lb“wrong”intheweights. TFRHHIII BHA110

18 RED HAPPY (FR) (20) PC4364

6 10-2

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) (Lord of Men) David Noonan J

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWScored3timesearlierthistermbuthaslargelydisappointedsinceandonlysixthof9inmilitaryracehere inMarchwhenlastseenoverfences.It’seasytolookelsewhere.

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2022: HEWICK (IRE) 7 11 4

TFRHHIII BHA110(-1)

Jordan Gainford 16-1 (John Joseph Hanlon) 15 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 13, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 17, 18.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 16.

Stewards Note:

COURTMASTER: Following its run on 26/6/2022 it was reported that the horse was struck into and was lame.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Kitty’s Light (GB), 7-1

Revels Hill (IRE), 10-1 Annsam (GB), 12-1 Frodon (FR), Coolvalla (IRE), 14-1 Certainly Red (GB), 16-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), 18-1 The Goffer (IRE), Enrilo (FR), Moroder (IRE), Broken Halo (GB), Mucho Mas (IRE), 22-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), Musical Slave (IRE), 66-1 Organdi (FR), 100-1 Court Master (IRE), 300-1 D’Jango (FR), Red Happy (FR)

KITTY’S LIGHT was an unlucky second here in 2021 before placing third off a 5lb higher mark 12 months ago so can make it third time lucky onthe back ofhis Scottish National success where he travelled more sweetly than is often the case in refitted cheekpieces, which are again sported here. Upwardly-mobile novice Coolvalla could emerge as the chiefthreat in his bid for a remarkable sixth win ofthe term, with Revels Hill and handily-weighed Tea Clipper completing the shortlist. RACE TIMEDISTANCE

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THE bet365 OAKSEY CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up here. Initially, the weights in this two mile, six and a half furlong steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 3 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or 2 success. TOTAL PRIZE FUND

GRADE 2 RUN OVER TWO MILES SIX FURLONGS AND 164 YARDS

21 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

LASTYEAR’S WINNER SAINT CALVADOS

Saint Calvados benefited from a change of tactics and was given a soft lead under Harry Cobden. He jumped excellently throughout the contest and despite being shaken up in the back straight he always looked to be in control. He’s a horse that has a serious amount of ability but has sometimes struggled to put it altogether on the track, so it was great to see him winning a big one last year.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2022

WINNING CONNECTIONS

TRAINER JOCKEY Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race.

PAUL NICHOLLS

3 winners Today Paul saddles Solo & McFabulous

HARRY COBDEN

2 winners Today Harry rides Solo

THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (Forthe Menorah ChallengeTrophy) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs MCFABULOUS & SOLO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs MCFABULOUS & SOLO

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019, 2021 & 2022. The stable runs MCFABULOUS & SOLO today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HEWICK trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

2m 6f 164y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (14) 224505 C D

9 11-8

Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR) (Royal Charter (FR)) Brendan Powell J

O J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart sort who has had his limitations exposed at the top level but arrives on the back of a creditablefifthinahandicapatAintreeafortnightago Meritsrespect.

2 FIRST FLOW (IRE) (70) 6/613-3U

11 11-8

Br B g Primary (USA) - Clonroche Wells (IRE) (Pierre) David Bass J

O Mr A. N. Solomons Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

B Mrs Kathleen Flood Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandshapedasifretainingplentyofabilitywhenthirdinthePeterboroughChase atHuntingdononreturn.UnseatedatAscotnexttimebuthe’susuallyreliableandarrivesherefresh.

3 HEWICK (IRE) (43) 1-21U1F C D 8 11-6

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

O Mr T. J. Mcdonald John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

B William Quinn

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhowonthebet365GoldCupHandicaponthiscardlastyearandwasintheprocessofrunning wellwhenfalling2outintheGoldCupatCheltenham.Dropsingradeandlookstheobviouswaytogo

4 MCFABULOUS (IRE) (77) 1-P112P C D BF

Br B g Milan - Rossavon (IRE) (Beneficial)

O Giraffa Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Vincent Finn Run To Global Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdler who showed similar form when bagging novice chase at Exeter and 3m Grade 2 atKemptoninNovember Belowformsincebuthashadabreak.

5 SOLO (FR) (63) 60-1221 C 7

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flameche (FR) (Balko (FR)) Harry Cobden

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Gildas Blain Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBold-jumping front-runnerwho looked as good as everwhen landingthe Pendil Novices’ at Kempton acoupleofmonthsago Thisisabittougherbuthe’sseeminglybeenprimedforit.

6 BLACK GERRY (IRE) (19) 11PP11

8 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE) (Anshan) Jamie Moore J

O Mrs M. Devine

B Cathal Ennis

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has won all 4 of his starts when completing this season, seeing off five rivals with another polished displayinahandicapatPlumpton19daysago Facesastifftaskupingrade,though.

7 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (15) 13U-102

TFRHHIII BHA142

8 10-13

Br B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR) (Kadalko (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Evan Hanbury Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulchaserwhowona3mMarketRasenListedmares’raceonherreappearanceinNovemberand wasbacktoformwhensecondintheTophamatAintreerecently Mightnothavefinishedimproving.

TFRHHHHI BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: SAINT CALVADOS (FR) 9 11 0 Harry Cobden EVENS (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

ELDORADOALLEN: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

MCFABULOUS: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hewick (IRE), 5-1 Eldorado Allen (FR), Solo (FR), 13-2 McFabulous (IRE), Fantastic Lady (FR), 9-1 First Flow (IRE), 22-1 Black Gerry (IRE)

HEWICK was running well before he came down in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and, provided he’s none the worse for that, he should be able to capitalise on this drop in grade. Solo will be a danger if allowed his own way in front and Fantastic Lady deserves a mention on the back of an excellent second in the Topham.

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NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs CAP DU MATHAN & QUEL DESTIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs CAP DU MATHAN & QUEL DESTIN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HONNEUR D’AJONC trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CAP DU MATHAN (FR) (42) 231122

8 12-0

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nounjya du Mathan (FR) (Antarctique (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-winninghurdlerwhoopenedaccountoverfencesinaTauntonhandicapinJanuary FollowedupinanExeternovicea monthlaterandformoflatestsecondatKempton(21/4m,heavy)hasbeenfrankedsince,sohasafairbitgoingforhim. TFRHHHII BHA136

2 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (49) P/-3P132 C

8 11-13

Br Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) (High Yield (USA)) Bryony Frost J

O Martin Broughton & Friends Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwholandedasmall-fieldLingfieldbeginners’chaseinJanuaryPatchyformoverallinthisspherebutsolideffortwhentouchedoff byHudsondeGrugyoverC&Dlasttime(2lbbetteroffwiththatrivalnow)andmeritsrespect,despitebeingpassedoverbyHarryCobden.

3 QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (62) 0-51P41

Br B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))

TFRHHHII BHA135

8 11-11

Luca Morgan J

O The Bourtoneers Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B William Bourke Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful4timesfrom12startsoverhurdlesandsteppeduponpreviouseffortsinthisspherewhenaccountingfor3rivalsinaFontwellhandicap chase(19.5f,good) Seeminglysharpenedupbythefirst-timecheekpiecesonthatoccasion(retained)andremainsonaworkableup4lb

4 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (46) 21-215P D

Br B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) (Dano-Mast)

TFRHHHII BHA133

7 11-10

Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Aidan McGoldrick Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerwhohasinitiallyimprovedforswitchtochasing,runner-upatCarlisleonreturnpriortogoingoneplacebetterinaBangorhandicap (20.3f,heavy).ThisislesstaxingthanthetaskshehasfacedatCheltenhamthelasttwiceandmaywellbouncebackwithaboldshowhere.

5 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (35) 50421P D

6 11-7

HHHHI BHA132

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) (April Night (FR)) David Noonan J

O Jonny Allison and Patrick Waldron

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltupagoodstrikerateoverhurdleslastseasonandcamegoodatthefifthtimeofaskinginthissphereatHereford(21f,goodtosoft) inJanuaryHowever,hehasabittoprovefollowingapooreffortatNewburywherehereportedlybrokeabloodvessel.

TFRHHIII BHA129

6 FABLE (FR) (62) 1/P-2P13 D 8 11-6

Br B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR) (Truth Or Dare) Nico de Boinville J

O Owners Group 078

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpoint/dualhurdleswinnerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesin5-runnermares’handicapatBangor(20.3f,goodtosoft)inFebruary.Beatena longwaywhenthirdinthe4-runneraffairwonbyQuintaDoMaratFontwelllasttime,though,andshe’shardtorecommendonthebackofthat.

TFRHHIII BHA128

7 HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) (49) 6-42031 CD 6 11-4

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

TIMEFORMVIEWThreeofhis4hurdleswinswereregisteredhereandimprovedonhispreviouschaseeffortswhenseeingoffQuelDestin (pairnicelyclearoftherest)overC&D(soft)lastmonth.Remainsonagoodmarkup3lbandclaimsifabletobuildonthat.

TFRHHHII BHA126

8 GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) (75) 2-21112 CD 7 11-3

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Aster d’Athon (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Aidan Coleman J

O Mrs Jennifer Pitman Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroffirst3startsoverfencesforpresentconnections,includingaC&DhandicapinDecemberwhenprovinganecktoostrongforthere-opposingFable. Lostlittlecasteindefeatwhenrunner-upatPlumptonnexttimeandreturningtothisstiffertrackwillcertainlyaidhiscause.

TFRHHHHH BHA125

9

MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) (30) 34-2342 7 10-12

Br B g Califet (FR) - Touched By Angels (IRE) (Saffron Walden (FR)) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr N. Mustoe

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Dunmanway Breeding Club Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinaraceofanydescriptionbuthasfoundjustonetoogoodon2ofhis4startssinceswitchedtofences,clearoftherest whenchasinghomeanin-formrivalatTaunton(23f,heavy)lasttime.However,notsurethatthisdropbackintripwillbeideal. TFRHHIII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: UPTHE STRAIGHT (IRE) 8 10 12 James Davies 9-2 (Richard Rowe) 7 ran Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 9.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

QUEL DESTIN: Following its run on 11/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

HONNEUR D’AJONC: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

MUMBO JUMBO: Following its run on 30/3/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cap Du Mathan (FR), 9-2 Hudson de Grugy (FR), 11-2 Quel Destin (FR), 15-2 Harper’s Brook (IRE), 8-1 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 12-1 Fable (FR), Gloire d’Athon (FR), 14-1 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 25-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

None ofthese can be ruled out with complete confidence.Thevalue angle could be GLOIRE D’ATHON,who completed the hat-trick when scoring over C&D during the winter and his latest second at Plumpton was no backward step Harper’s Brook looksthe pick ofthe Ben Pauling-trained duo and is feared mostwith his sights lowered having contested a Grade novice andthe Ultima at Cheltenhamthe lasttwice. Paul Nicholls also saddles two and Cap du Mathan, the choice of Harry Cobden, also has claims.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) 2.HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) 3.CAP DU MATHAN (FR)

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RACE DESCRIPTION: Another high-class Grade 2 contest on today’s card, this time a two mile, five and a half furlong hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. This race, again much like the other Graded contests today, has the weights allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 2 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 success.

After being beaten 18 lengths at Aintree a few weeks prior, Paul Nicholls charge looked vulnerable conceding weight to all his rivals. Stablemate Scaramanga was the pick of Harry Cobden but it was Lorcan Williams and Paul Nicholls who returned the prize to Ditcheat. He put in a gutsy performance from the front, with two slick jumps in the straight securing his third Grade 2 success.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2014-2022

THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs KNAPPERS HILL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs KNAPPERS HILL

LONGESTTRAVELLER: THYME HILL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

2m 5f 110y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GOSHEN (FR) (62) 1-31235 C 7 11-10

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Jamie Moore J

O Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Toulorge K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdleronhisday,landing19fGrade2atAscotinNovemberJustasgoodwhenrunner-uptoPaisleyParkin3mKemptonGrade1onBoxing Daybutarrivesafteracoupleofpoorefforts(overfencesonfirstoccasion).Bettershowinganticipatedbackright-handedbuthe’squirky TFRHHHII BHA154

2 KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) (62) 1-11423 C BF 7 11-10

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr P K Barber and Mr P J Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Ronnie O’Neill Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodstrike-ratewhentakingtheGrade2ElitefromSceauRoyalatWincantoninNovember Failedtofireonnextcoupleof startsandwasunabletojustifyfavouritismwhenthirdinNationalSpiritatFontwellacoupleofmonthsago

3 CALL ME LORD (FR) (45) 3-12520 CD

10 11-4

BHA150

Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

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

B Mr Roger Marot

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiscontestin2018andlookedmostlikelywinnerbeforealatemishapin2021renewal.Plieshistradeinhandicapsnowadaysandhaving madesuccessfulreturnatKemptoninNovember,heneedstoputalacklustreeffortintheCoralCupatCheltenhamwellbehind.

4 TEXARD (FR) (8) 0P50PF

8 11-4

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR) (Roakarad)

O Judith Wilson David Pipe, Wellington

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

NONRUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

5 THYME HILL (GB) (45) 25-1210 D 9

Br B g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay (Hernando (FR))

O The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

B Overbury Stallions Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDualGrade1winninghurdlerwhomadesuccessfulchasedebutatExeter(3m)inNovember.FittedwithcheekpiecestolandGrade1KautoStar atKemptonoverChristmasbutjumpingissuesresurfacedinBrownAdvisoryatCheltenhamlastmonth.Seriousclaimsbackhurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA156

6 THEATRE GLORY (IRE) (46) 11-U316 D

6 11-1

Br B m Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Canter Banter Racing 2

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B John Noonan Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingmarewhopickedupherfifthwinoverhurdleswhenreadilylandingWarwicklistedeventinFebruary.Rancreditablywhen sixthtoHoneysuckleinDavidNicholsonMares’HurdleatCheltenhamandtheyoungsterofthesextetshouldfindthiseasier TFRHHHHH BHA143

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: MCFABULOUS (IRE) 8 11 10 Lorcan Williams 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran

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

Stewards Note:

GOSHEN: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed throughout.

THYME HILL: Following its run on 15/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its jumping confidence.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Theatre Glory (IRE), 3-1 Thyme Hill (GB), 10-3 Knappers Hill (IRE), 4-1 Goshen (FR), 10-1 Call Me Lord (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Having been unable to lay a glove on Honeysuckle at the Cheltenham Festival, THEATRE GLORY should find this assignment much easier, so Nicky Henderson’s 6-y-o gets the verdict to notch a first pattern success. Thyme Hill couldn’t get into any sort of rhythm in the Brown Advisory last month, so he’s put forward as the main danger back hurdling, with Knappers Hill completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.THEATRE GLORY (IRE)

2.THYME HILL

3.KNAPPERS HILL (IRE)

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000

Owners Prize Money 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls

(36 wins from 164 runners, 22%) runs ICEO, SAMARRIVE & SILENT REVOLUTION

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(9 wins from 39 runners, 23%) runs ICEO, SAMARRIVE & SILENT REVOLUTION

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ERNE RIVER trained by N Kent, Brigg, 217 miles.

2m 3f 173y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SAMARRIVE (FR) (70) P01-F33 CD

6 12-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) (Apeldoorn (FR)) Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisracelastseasonandmadeagoodreturntohurdleswhenthirdof12atAscotinFebruaryunder today’sriderFreddieGingell.6lbhigherthan12monthsagobutcan’truleout.

2 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (14) F3-2240

TFRHHHII BHA143

8 11-11

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE) (Old Vic) Charlie Hammond J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefuloverhurdlesandfencesbuthedoesneedtobouncebackfromabelow-pareffortovertimber attheAintreeGrandNationalmeetingafortnightago

3 PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) (10) UPP014 D

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE) (King’s Ride)

8 11-9

HHHII BHA140

Mr Freddie Gordon (7) J

O Cox, Lloyd & Finden Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Gregory Rossiter Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningreturn/chasedebutatChepstow(23.5f)inOctober.Struggledonnext4outingsbutbacktoformwith abangtowin21fWincantonhandicaphurdleinFebruary Creditablefourthof11atCheltenham10daysago

4 ICEO (FR) (49) 1144-21 C 5 11-9

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

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingsecondon2mcoursereappearanceinJanuaryanddulybuiltonthatwhenwinningtheImperialCupbackhere(2m,soft) 49daysago Raised6lbbuttherecouldbemoretocomeatthistripandtheChampionTrainerisgoingforahat-trickinthisrace

5 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (33) P1-3P43 7 11-0

HHHHH BHA138

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) (Presenting) Bryony Frost J

O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B D. Murphy Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonbothcompletedstartsasanovicehurdlerlastseason.Hasn’tprogressedagainthistermbuthislast 2effortshavebeencreditable,provinghisstaminaforthistripwhenthirdatWincantonlasttime.

6 FINE CASTING (IRE) (20) 231543 BF

TFRHHHII BHA129

7 10-13

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Kielan Woods J

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

B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhisthirdsuccessoverhurdleswhentaking19fHaydockhandicapinDecemberandranacrackerwhenfourthof16toIceo intheImperialCuphereinMarch.Onlyarespectablefourthwhensteppedbackupto21/2matFfosLassince,though.

7 CREBILLY (IRE) (49) 33-1226

TFRHHHII BHA128

6 10-12

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

O Mr John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. F. Mernagh Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeahighlypromisingstartoverhurdleswheneasilylanding11-runnernoviceatNewcastle(2m,soft)inDecember.Runner-upatChepstownext2starts andmadeasoundenoughstarttohishandicapcareerwhensixthof16intheverycompetitiveEBFFinaloverC&Dlastmonth.Remainsunexposed.

8 BOURBALI (FR) (20) 032424 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA127

6 10-10

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,includingaC&Dwin.Consistentindefeatthistimeround,finishingacreditable fourthover2matPlumpton3weeksago Likelytobeverycompetitiveagain.

TFRHHHHI BHA125

9 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (13) 112032

6 10-9

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Bradley Harris (7) J

O Four Candles Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs Dale Adams Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohasprogressednicelyoverhurdles,winningacoupleof2mhandicapsinJanuaryandmostlygood effortssince,includinggoingdownonlynarrowlyatWincanton(21f)13daysago.Putup3lbforthat,though.

TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SAMARRIVE (FR) 5 11 8 Harry Cobden 10-3 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Hood worn by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

ERNE RIVER: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse did not stay the trip

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Iceo (FR), 6-1 Samarrive (FR), 15-2 Fine Casting (IRE), 10-1 Press Your Luck (IRE), Crebilly (IRE), El Muchacho (IRE), 11-1 Bourbali (FR), 12-1 Silent Revolution (IRE), 18-1 Erne River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ICEO has been kept fresh for this since his Imperial Cup win and, with the longer trip a potential source of further improvement, can provide the Paul Nicholls stable with a third successive win in this concluding race of the season. Consistent former C&D winner Bourbali is second choice. The unexposed Crebilly didn’t fare too badly in the EBF Final here and is next on the list.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ICEO (FR) 2.BOURBALI (FR) 3.CREBILLY (IRE)

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FirstRace1.05-THEbet365NOVICES’CHAMPIONSHIPFINALHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first four in a Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier in the 22/23 season.. £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 declaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.April27th.Penalties,afterApril22nd,2023,foreachhurdleracewon7lb bet365hasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceand will present a mementotothewinning owner The British HorseracingAuthority’s Development Fund has generouslycontributed £10000towardsthe prize money forthis race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 3 at £100 and 16 at £500 - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners PrizeMoney.Winner£39280;Second£19640;Third£9820;Fourth£4910;Fifth£2450;Sixth£1230;Seventh£610;Eighth£310 (PenaltyValue£51440)

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SecondRace1.40-THEbet365CELEBRATIONSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(Grade1)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £91120 to the winning horse The second to receive £34192, the third £17120, the fourth £8528 and the fifth £4288. for five yrs old and upwards, which areallottedaratingof130ormorebytheBHAHandicapper,takingaccountofracesrunuptoandincludingthedaypriortoentry Enterbynoon,April24th and pay£500 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m.April 27th.Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb bet365 has generouslysponsoredthis race andwill present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge ofthe winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofbet365.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.TheBritishHorseracingAuthorityhasmodifiedRule(B)30oftheRulesofRacingfor the purposes ofthis race Therewill be a Parade forthis race,whichwill be arranged inthe orderrequested bythe Managing Executive onthe day. 8 entries at £500 - ClosedApril 24th, 2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£69728;Second£28624;Third£14320;Fourth£7152;Fifth£3584.(PenaltyValue£91120)A SEE PAGE 32 FORTHIS RACE.

Third Race 2.15 - THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the StakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£90032tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£33920,thethird£16976,thefourth£8480,thefifth£4256,thesixth£2128, theseventh£1056andtheeighth£544.forfiveyrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,April4th andpay£200 stake,Confirm bynoon,April24thandpay£600, Declareby10.00a.m.April27th.(Nopenaltiesafterpublicationoftheweights) bet365willpresentthewinningownerwithaGoldChallengeCup,tobeheld untilApril1st,2024,andamemento bet365willalsopresentmementostothewinningtrainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.All numbercloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofbet365.The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.Thisracewillberestrictedto20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure forthe allocation and operation ofthe reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published inThe Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following theStandardConditions ontheRacingBulletinareaoftheBHARacingAdministrationsite.TheBritishHorseracingAuthoritywillamendRule(F)45andRule (F)92intheeventthatraisingoftheweightsatthe24hourstageprovesnecessary Trainersareremindedoftheprovisionsofparagraph41oftheRaceEntry Codewhich requirethattheyMUSTnotifythe Racing CalendarOffice IMMEDIATELYwhenthe decision has been made notto run.Thiswill maximisethe list ofrunners and determinewhetherthe weightswill needto be raised.The British HorseracingAuthoritywill modifythe Rules ofRacing as a consequence of providing two reserves forthis race The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner bythe Reserve Deadline onthedaybeforetherace TheBritishHorseracingAuthorityhasmodifiedparagraph6oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeforthepurposesofthisrace, suchthatracecourseperformancesuptoandincludingSunday,April9th, maybetakenintoaccount.PLEASENOTE:Anovicehorseshallonlybequalifiedto run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 62 entries, 38 at £200, 24 at £800 - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£68864; Second £28384;Third £14192; Fourth £7104; Fifth £3552; Sixth £1776; Seventh £880; Eighth £448. (Penalty Value £90032) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

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Fourth Race 2.50 -THE bet365 OAKSEYSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(Forthe Menorah ChallengeTrophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance withtheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£45560tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£17096,thethird£8560,thefourth£4264,thefifth£2144andthe sixth£1072.forfiveyrsoldandupwards,whichareallottedaratingof120ormorebytheBHAHandicapper,takingaccountofracesrunuptoandincluding thedaypriortoconfirmation..Enterbynoon,April24thandpay£400stake,Declareby10.00a.m.April27th.Weights:5-y-o11st;6-y-oandup11st2lbMares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A Challenge Trophy, in honour of MENORAH, who won the bet365 Oaksey Steeple Chase fourtimes from 2014-17, will be held bythe winning owner until April 1st 2024 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofbet365.The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 10 entries at £400. - ClosedApril 24th, 2023.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£34864;Second£14312;Third£7160;Fourth£3576;Fifth£1792;Sixth£896.(PenaltyValue£45560)A

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FifthRace3.25-THEbet365JOSHGIFFORDNOVICES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £20812tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £9568,thethird £4784,the fourth £2392,the fifth £1196 andthe sixth £596. fornovice fiveyrs old and upwards. £200 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 orhigher, or£40 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 orlowerwith £160 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall onlybe qualified to run in this race if, upto and including the Saturdaypriorto closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion,inaccordancewithparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode12entrieat£200 -ClosedApril24th,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner £15900; Second £7948;Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights andHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

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Sixth Race 4.00 - THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four yrs old and upwards. Enterbynoon,April 24th and pay£400 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m.April 27th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties forwins achieved in Novices’ orJuvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 8 entries at £400.ClosedApril24th,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£34864;Second£14312;Third£7160;Fourth£3576;Fifth£1792;Sixth£896.(PenaltyValue£45560)A

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SeventhRace4.35-THEbet365HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake ifthe horse is rated 119 orhigher, or£35 stake ifthe horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb bet365hasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillpresentamementotothewinningowner PLEASENOTE:Anoviceorjuvenilehorseshallonlybequalified 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 18 entries at £175. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth£868;Sixth£434.(PenaltyValue£18210.50)

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