Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 9th March

IMPERIAL CUP DAY

SATURDAY 9 MARCH

England VS Ireland

- Live Racing and Rugby

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SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse

Welcome

Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse.

This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.

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Chairman

Nick Mustoe

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

Anna Mackenzie

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

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

Richard Fuller (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith, Sophie Candy, Gwen Thomas, Cody Watkins

Starters

James Stenning

Sam Avis

Judge

David Hicks

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Katherine Byam-Cook

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.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.

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

Sarah Collins, Christine Hannaford, Julie Lingham, Darren Stone, Carol Leggett

Handicapper

Michael Harris

The

day of the Sandown Park flat season, is anything but flat! You may well see a Derby or Ascot winner at this fixture, with it being the perfect day for the sporting purist

We get the season off to a sensational start with a day of high-class action, featuring a Group 2 and two Group 3 races including the bet365 Classic Trial, which can see the emergence of a Derby winner.

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support 2024

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2023

RACECARD EXPLAINED

4

B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - StarFace (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Mr Lotfi Kohli 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming at the hands of ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere. TFRHHHHHBHA170

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.

5. JOCKEYS

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.

1. FORM

It’s not just about the on-track action today – there is plenty going on in the Surrey Hall to keep you entertained!

TODAY’S ENTERTAINMENT

The ever-popular ‘Darts with the Stars’ returns to Sandown Park with world class darts players Bobby George and Kevin Painter!

Challenge yourself against two of the greats in a live tournament for the chance to win prizes and grab a selfie!

PLUS there will also be a live rugby simulator offering the chance to practice those conversions.

Be sure to stick around once racing concludes, the entire England versus Ireland Six Nations Game will be shown live from Twickenham on screens around the racecourse!

SILENT AUCTION

Sandown Park Racecourse and The Jockey Club are delighted to welcome Alzheimer’s Society to Betfair Imperial Cup Day as part of the Sport United Against Dementia campaign for a thrilling day of Rugby Six Nations and horseracing.

Dedicated to raising awareness and funds, a team of volunteers will be available on the day, providing racegoers with valuable information about dementia, a condition affecting one in three people during our lifetime. The campaign is working across multiple sports to raise vital awareness of the condition, encouraging fans to seek an early diagnosis so they’re able to unlock crucial care and support.

In a remarkable display of solidarity, jockeys will be wearing coloured breeches for the first race of the day. This rare departure from tradition serves as a beacon for the Sports United Against Dementia Campaign!

To further contribute to Alzheimer’s Society’s vital support services, we are delighted to be hosting a Silent Auction today available to all racegoers with proceeds going to Alzheimer’s Society. Head to the Main Foyer to visit the Good2Auction stand or alternatively, scan the QR code below to see all the fantastic lots on offer.

THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS

JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740, 4th £870, 5th £434, 6th £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore

(29 wins from 168 runners, 17%) runs BRIDGE & THROUGH THE AGES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs KARTOON AND CO LONGESTTRAVELLER: CASTELFORT trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 174 miles.

colours no horse

1 CASTELFORT (FR) (21) 2112 CD

FIRST RACE 1.15

Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 216y

age st-lb

12-0

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Stellarmor (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) David Noonan J

O Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhenaccountingforsomeusefultypesoverC&DinDecemberandfollowedupingood styleatChepstownext.LatestsecondtoasmartjuvenileintheVictorLudorumwasnobackwardstep TFRHHHII BHA120

2 THROUGH THE AGES (GB) (62) 311 D

11-13

Br B g Golden Horn - Rumh (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Harry Cobden J

O Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Godolphin K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatanddulylefthurdlesdebutformbehindwhendottingupatNewburyinDecember Madeit 2-3inthisspherewheneasilyaccountingforNachtgeistatPlumptonandremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA119

3 VALADON (IRE) (46) 211 D 11-10

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival (New Approach (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J

O Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Tally-Ho Stud Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomethesmartSalverondebutatExeter(16.7f,soft)priortolandingtheoddsoverthesameC&D intherun-uptoChristmas.SubsequentlyscoredatNewburyandhe’saliveeach-waycandidate TFRHHHII BHA116

4 KARTOON AND CO (FR) (57) 123 D BF 11-3

Br B g Balko (FR) - Baronne Picsou (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr P. H. Betts Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Camille Ferchaud & Rene Dugardin Hatcher Components Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulstartatStratfordinOctoberandplacedbothstartssince,latterlyfinishingthirdbehindacouple ofpotentiallyusefultypesatHuntingdon(15.8f,soft) Thisstiffertrackshouldplaytohisstrengths. TFRHHHHH BHA109

5 SPICED RUM (GB) (24) 2431 D 11-3

Br B f Seahenge (USA) - Thuit (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Robert Dunne J

O Mr D. A. Olver Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairstayinghandicapperontheFlatandopenedheraccountatthefourthattemptoverhurdlesatHereford (16.2f,soft)lastmonth.Likelytocontinuetopayherwaybutmaybebitingoffmorethanshecanchew. TFRHHIII BHA109

6 BLUE UNIVERSE (IRE) (35) 43 11-0

Br B g Iffraaj - Zara (BRZ) (Redattore (BRZ)) Marc Goldstein J

O The Attwater Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatandhasshownabilitybothstartsoverhurdles,notfarbehindKartoonAndCo whenfourthondebutinthissphereatHuntingdonpriortofinishingthirdinaC&Dnovice. TFRHHIII BHA106

7 NACHTGEIST (IRE) (27) 632 10-12

Br Ch c Highland Reel (IRE) - Neele (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Middleham Park XCV & M Harris

Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful onthe Flat in Germanyand has improvedwith each ofhis 3 starts overhurdles, most recently chasinghomeThroughTheAgesatPlumpton.WellheldontheFlatatSaintMoritzsince. TFRHHIII BHA104

8 BRIDGE (GB) (16) 056133 BF 10-10

Br B g Golden Horn - Sadilla (Foxwedge (AUS))

O Heart of the South Racing 138

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkwithawide-marginvictoryinaFontwellmaidenhurdleinDecemberandhasdonewellin handicapsatSouthwellandLingfield.Yardresponsiblefor3ofthelast6winnersofthis. TFRHHIII BHA102

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) 4 11 12 Jamie Moore 5-6 (Gary Moore) 6 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

KARTOON AND CO: Following its run on 12/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

BRIDGE: Following its run on 22/2/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free early

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Through The Ages (GB), 7-2 Kartoon And Co (FR), 11-2 Valadon (IRE), 6-1 Castelfort (FR), 12-1 Bridge (GB), 14-1 Blue Universe (IRE), 16-1 Spiced Rum (GB), 25-1 Nachtgeist (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The most appealing ofthese is KARTOONAND CO,who is likelyto get a strong paceto aim at forthe first time here (has made the running on each of his three starts to date, albeit seemingly more out of necessity rather than by design) and this stiff track could also be conducive to an improved display, not that there’s much wrong with his form as things stand.ThroughTheAges is clearly going the right way and is respected with Harry Cobden booked, while Valadon also enters calculations.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KARTOON AND CO (FR) 2.THROUGH THE AGES 3.VALADON (IRE)

RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

1ST 2ND

3RD 4TH

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

out more about today’s race sponsor at betfair.com

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £472,891 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024

THEEUROPEANBREEDERS’FUNDBETFAIR

‘NATIONALHUNT’NOVICES’HANDICAPHURDLERACE FINAL(CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)

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. (PenaltyValue £45016)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwith where applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs EMAILANDY & FIRE FLYER

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

(9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs EMAILANDY & FIRE FLYER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TARAS HALLS trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.

colours no horse

1 FIRE FLYER (IRE) (32) 10-2211

SECOND RACE 1.50

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 3f 173y

age st-lb

6 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Burgage Stud Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper scorer who arrives on the back of novice hurdle wins at Wincanton (2m, soft) andTaunton(19f,goodtosoft)inrecentmonths.Yardhasagoodrecentrecordinthis. TFRHHHHI BHA127

2 EMAILANDY (IRE) (32) 03-1322 BF

6 12-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Eoz (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Bryony Frost J

O The Brooks & Stewart Families Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinabumperinthespringandbuiltonthattomakeasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesin20.5fnoviceatPlumpton inNovember Hasshownbetterformindefeatsubsequently,includingsecondinahandicapoffthismark

3 CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) (41) 3F1-421 6 11-11

HHHII BHA127

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) (Kayf Tara) Ben Jones J

O The Pour Decisions Syndicate

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Fintan Kealy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000buyafterwinninganIrishpointandgoingtherightwayoverhurdlesfornewconnections,finishingsecond atCheltenhamonNewYear’sDaybeforegoingonebetteratDoncaster(19.5f,goodtosoft)4weekslater.

4 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (44) 1-13311

TFRHHHHI BHA124

6 11-11

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE) (Anshan) Harry Skelton J

O The Asta La Pasta Partnership

B Ms Helga Moore

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made it 3-5 over hurdles when making all in 2m Wetherby novice in January. Stepsupintripforthisreturntohandicapcompany.Anotherwhocan’tbediscounted.

5 PIC ROC (IRE) (21) 532-521

TFRHHHII BHA124

6 11-10

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Kielan Woods J

O Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwiceinbumperslastspringandprogressiveformoverhurdlesthisterm,secondtothereopposing HashtagatCatterickbeforewinninga19fAscotnovice3weeksago Definitelymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA123

6 DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (37) 0-0122

5 11-8

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O geegeez.co.uk XXII Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B R. W. Russell geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWLefthisbumpereffortsbehindwhenmakingasuccessfulhurdledebutatWincanton(2m)inDecember. Runner-upinnovicesaround2monbothoutingssinceandunexposednowhandicappingoverfurther TFRHHHII BHA121

7 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (38) P2-0211 D

7 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) David Bass J

O Geri and The Pacemakers Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Padraig Pierce Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinadecentLingfieldhandicapbeforelandingmaiden/noviceeventsaround21fatLudlowand LeicesterinJanuary Oneof3solidcontendersforastableenjoyingagoodspell. TFRHHHII BHA120

8 HASTHING (FR) (28) 1/23-110 D

7 11-6

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR) (Protektor (GER)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

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

B Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhomadeit2-2overhurdleswhengivingweightandabeatingtoPicRocatCatterick (19f,soft)inJanuary Foundoutbyadropbackto2matNewburysince.Hismarklookslenient. TFRHHHHH BHA119

9 ROGER POL (IRE) (38) 31-2122

6 11-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhobuiltonhisNewtonAbbothurdledebutsecondwhengoingonebetterover2m atFakenhamatthestartofNovember Runner-upinAscothandicapandLeicesternovicesince. TFRHHHII BHA119

10 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (22) 210-311 D 6 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE) (Westerner) Bradley Harris (3) J

O The Box 8 Partnership & Avon Racing Ltd Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasmadeapositivestartoverhurdles,winningamaidenatPlumpton andnoviceatFakenhamaround21/2mthisyear Opentofurtherprogressnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA118

11 TARAS HALLS (IRE) (41) 20-F022

6 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Henry Brooke J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner Runner-up twice over hurdles around 2 1/2m in January, latterly to the reopposing ChampagneTwistatDoncaster Appealsasonewhocouldgoontobetterthingsinhandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA117

12 HIGH TREASON (GB) (24) 23-341

5 11-4

Br B g Kayf Tara - Amber Cloud (Lomitas) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr W. Kinsey Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedin2bumperslastspring.Madeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdlesin19fFontwellnovicelastmonth.Whilehis openinghandicapmarkisn’tobviouslygenerousthisowner/trainercombinationwonthisracein2021. TFRHHHII BHA117

13 TEDLEY (GB) (10) 362421

5 11-3

Br B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) (Shirocco (GER)) Jordan Nailor J

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Hunscote Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthesixthtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mWincantonmaiden10daysago.Hasamore exposedprofilethanthemajorityofthesenowhandicappingbackupintrip

14 WALKS LIKE THE MAN (IRE) (41) 1-10314 BF 6 11-3

116

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J

O Four Candles And Partners Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Mr Mark Grace, TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwho got offthe mark in this sphere in novice at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in January. UnsuitedbyadropbackintripatFontwellsince Shouldfindthistestmoresuitablenowhandicapping. TFRHHIII BHA116

15

SALADINS SON (IRE) (41) 13-452 6 11-2

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE) (Great Palm (USA)) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Thomas Westropp Bennett Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBoughtfor£95,000afterlandingamaidenpoint.Promisewhenreachingtheframeon2ofhis3starts overhurdlesthisseasonandunexposednowhandicapping.

16

TFRHHHII BHA115

THANK YOU MA’AM (GB) (24) 3-03222 5 11-0

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pepite Rose (FR) (Bonbon Rose (FR)) Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J

O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B Falcon’s Line Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldonhurdledebutintheautumnbutplacedonall4outingssince,includingsteppeduptoaround 21/2mforlastmonth’sHerefordhandicapdebut.Beingraised4lbforthatdoesn’thelp

17

TFRHHHII BHA113

DIPLOMATIC ASH (IRE) (35) 0320 5 11-0

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE) (Beneficial) David Noonan J

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedprogressiveinhis3qualifyingrunsbutneedstoshrugoffadisappointinghandicapdebutover C&D5weeksago Tonguetiedfirsttime

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

TFRHHIII BHA113

2023: CRAMBO 6 11 5 Connor Brace 15-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 16 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 7, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.

Stewards Note:

HASTHING: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly

WALKS LIKETHE MAN: Following its run on 28/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Hasthing (FR), 13-2 Fire Flyer (IRE), 10-1 Pic Roc (IRE), 11-1 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 14-1 Champagne Twist (IRE), Westerninthepark (IRE), 16-1 Emailandy (IRE), Awaythelad (IRE), 22-1 Dartmoor Pirate (GB), Roger Pol (IRE), 25-1 High Treason (GB), 28-1 Walks Like The Man (IRE), Saladins Son (IRE), 33-1 Thank You Ma’am (GB), 40-1 Taras Halls (IRE), Tedley (GB), 150-1 Diplomatic Ash (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR

Trainer

Philip Hobbs

Mike O’Neill

Steve Woodman

Martin Pipe

Michael Meagher

Jim Old

Guy Harwood

Paul Webber

Martin Pipe

Arthur Moore

Barney Curley

Dina Smith

Martin Pipe

Martin Pipe

Andrew Balding

Martin Pipe

Adrian McGuinness

David Pipe

David Pipe

Nicky Henderson

Philip Hobbs

Lucy Wadham

Charlie Longsdon

Laura Mongan

David Pipe

Dr Richard Newland

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Ian Williams

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Paul Nicholls

Peter Hobbs

Lorcan Wyer

Adrian Maguire

Peter Scudamore

Lorcan Wyer

Tom Grantham

Mick Fitzgerald

Jamie Osborne

Tony McCoy

Adrian Maguire

David Casey

Mr Ben Hitchcott

Tony McCoy

Tony McCoy

Barry Fenton

Timmy Murphy

Andrew Lynch

Tony McCoy

Timmy Murphy

Barry Geraghty

Tony McCoy

Dominic Elsworth

Noel Fehily

Nathan Adams

Tom Scudamore

Will Kennedy

Ryan Hatch

Tom O’Brien

Jamie Bargary

Harry Cobden

Dan Skelton

Peter Fahey

Paul Nicholls

Harry Skelton

James Bowen

Harry Cobden

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THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs SANS BRUIT

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

(9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs SANS BRUIT

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 & 2023.

The stable runs SANS BRUIT today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAKING HEADWAY trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 184 miles.

THIRD RACE 2.25

Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

Br

1m 7f 216y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (28) 111-410 CD 5 12-0

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR) (Sri Pekan (USA)) Mr Freddie Mitchell (5) 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

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryprogressivesortwhomadeit5winsfromhislast6startsoverC&DinDecember Hikedup10lbbut failedtofire9weeksoninBetfairHurdleatNewbury(16.3f,soft)lastmonthsoneedstobounceback. TFRHHIII BHA139

2 METIER (IRE) (132) P410/PP- CD 8 12-0

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J

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

B Knockainey Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhobaggedChesterCuplastMay.HadoptimumconditionsbutnotcompetitiveinGrade1Prix

Royal-Oak6monthslateratLongchamp(15.4f,heavy)whenlastseeninOctober Pulledupinthislastyear TFRHHIII BHA139

3 FAIVOIR (FR) (28) 1-6P205 D 9 11-11

Br B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) (Subotica (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L.Trinquet &M. &O.Trinquet Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire &Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last March. Ranwellforthesecondtimeinhislast3startswhenfifthinBetfairHurdleatNewbury(16.3f,soft)lastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA136

4 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (28) 220-106 D8 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud The Sydney Arms S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreappearanceatAscotinNovember.FoundtheracecomingtoosoonatCheltenham 15dayslaterbutshapedbetterwhensixthinBetfairHurdleatNewbury(16.3f,soft)4weeksago TFRHHHII BHA135

5 MINX TIARA (IRE) (34) 633042

9 11-9

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Forest Minx (IRE) (Bishop of Cashel) Sean Flanagan J

O Fastey For Fun Syndicate David O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mrs Sue Lenehan

TIMEFORMVIEWMixedoverfencesduringtheautumnbutgotbackontrackoverhurdlesoflate,runninguptoherbestwhen catchingoutallbarthehighly-progressivewinnerinlistedhandicapatLeopardstown(18f,soft)lastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA134

6 SANS BRUIT (FR) (42) 011-000

6 11-7

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuloverbothhurdlesandfencesandshapedasifbetterfortherunafter8monthsoffwhenseventh inhandicaphurdleatDoncaster(19.4f,good)6weeksago Interestingwithahoodbackon. TFRHHHHH BHA132

7 MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) (28) F/1-1241 D

6 11-4

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Times Like These (IRE) (Old Vic) Henry Brooke J

O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jonathan Walsh Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhoranoutacomfortablewinnerofaCarlislenoviceinOctober.Improvedwhenmaking theframeatgradedlevelonnext2anddoubledtallydowninclassatNewbury(16.3f,soft)4weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA129

8 GO DANTE (GB) (28) 410-613 D

8 11-4

Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Definite Article) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonreappearancepromisewhentakinghandicaphurdleatCheltenhaminDecember11/4lengthsfrom Doddiethegreat.ImprovedfurtherwhenthirdinBetfairHurdleatNewbury(16.3f,soft)lastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA129

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

Trifecta Rollover Race

9 BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (35) 11-3102

7 11-1

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) (Presenting) Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedperformerthisseason,buildingonhisreappearancetoscoreoveratWetherbyinNovember Modestat AintreeoverChristmasbutbackonsongwhenrunner-upatformercourse(19.7f,heavy)5weeksago. TFRHHIII BHA126

10 BAD (FR) (21) 06-3232 BF 5 11-1

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Ben Jones J

O Mr D. P. Howden Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in 4 handicap hurdlesthis season, goingwith farmore zestwhen finishing runner-up atAscot (19.3f,goodtosoft3weeksago,albeitratherworriedoutofit.Up4lbforthatnearmiss. TFRHHHII BHA126

11 GEORGI GIRL (IRE) (29) 2-34211 CD 5 11-0

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) (Beau Sher) Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B The Red Marble Syndicate Equine Bio Genie Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a 2m hat-trick after wins over C&D and Kempton in recent months. Another 5lb higher now but furtherprogresscan’tbediscounted. TFRHHHII BHA125

12 SHARED (GB) (7) 5103-13 D

5 11-0

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Between Us (Galileo (IRE)) Paul O’Brien J

O Mr Colm Donlon Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Olbg S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltohurdlinglastseasonandimprovedagaintowin2mChepstowhandicaponreappearancein October.Rancreditablyafter5monthsoffwhenthirdinhandicapatNewbury(16.3f,soft)7daysago. TFRHHIII BHA125

13 JIPCOT (FR) (6) 00-0F31 D

5 10-13 (in 7lb ex)

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR) (Ungaro (GER)) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonapairofjuvenilesatPau.Belowthatleveloverhurdlesandfencesin2023butprovedadifferentproposition backfresh(alsorefittedwithhood/tonguetie)whenscoringatHuntingdon(15.8f,heavy)6daysago TFRHHHHI BHA117

14 JUNKANOO (GB) (40) 2221 D

7 10-12

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Bahamian Music (IRE) (Bahamian Bounty) Niall Houlihan J

O Jacobs Construction & Mr J Harley Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) and has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up first 3startsbeforegoingonebetteratPlumpton(15.9f,goodtosoft)justunder6weeksago TFRHHHII BHA123

15 GOONHILLY (IRE) (10) 4-3F252 BF

6 10-4

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) (Milan) Charlie Todd J

O Mr William Woodhouse

B Stephanie Hanly

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformin2bumpersandhasshownsimilarforminthissphere,concedingfirstrunwhenrunner-up innovicehurdleatWincanton(15.2f,heavy)10daysago Yardseeminglyhasacoupleofbetterchances. TFRHHIII BHA115

16 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (35) 4-164F2 D 9 10-2

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) HarryAtkins (7) J

O Mark E Smith and Keith M Hawes D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B E. M. O’Sullivan

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplehurdleswinnerwhostumbledandfellsoonafter2outatMusselburghinJanuary Returnedto hurdlestofinishagoodsecondtoanext-time-outwinneratMusselburgh(2m)5weeksago TFRHHHII BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: ICEO (FR) 5 11 3 Harry Cobden 5-1 (Paul Nicholls) 16 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10, 12.

Stewards Note:

SPIRIT D’AUNOU: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Jipcot (FR), 8-1 Go Dante (GB), Bad (FR), 9-1 Making Headway (IRE), 10-1 Sans Bruit (FR), 12-1 Faivoir (FR), Knickerbockerglory (IRE), 14-1 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 16-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), 20-1 Junkanoo (GB), 25-1 Metier (IRE), 33-1 Minx Tiara (IRE), Bashers Reflection (GB), 40-1 Shared (GB), Lively Citizen (IRE), 66-1 Goonhilly (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Another typically competitive renewal on paper and it’s SANS BRUIT who gets the tentative nod having shaped as if better for the run on return/yard debut at Doncaster 6 weeks ago His usual hood is reapplied, and he can give Paul Nicholls a second successivevictory in this at the expense of Making Headway, who doubled his tally at Newbury 4 weeks ago and looks a fascinating contender now handicapping. Go Dante, Jipcot and Bad are just another handful of others worth considering.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SANS BRUIT (FR) 2.MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) 3.GO DANTE

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forfour, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672, 6th £336. (PenaltyValue £17085)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (22 wins from 122 runners, 18%) runs CRAZIERTHANDAISY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton

(5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs HONKYTONK HIGHWAY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JUST CALL ME LUCY trained by Mr M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 225 miles.

FOURTH RACE 3.00

1m 7f 216y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BELLAS BRIDGE (GB) (64) 1-31 D 5 11-2

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Kullu Valley (Turgeon (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Gary Gillies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Shade Oak Stud Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on her encouraging Rules debut when landing a 9-runnereventatLudlowacoupleofmonthsago Noreasonwhyshewon’tdobetterstill.

2 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (9) F1-362 6 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) (Presenting) James Davies J

O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T

B S. L. Rodwell

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhersolecompletedstartinpointsandsecondacoupleoftimesinbumpers,butshe’snotupto thislevel.

3 CRAZIERTHANDAISY (GB) (44) 3 BF 5 11-2

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daisy de Sivola (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

TIMEFORMVIEWOutofawinninghurdlerandmadeapromisingstartwhenthirdinabumperatHuntingdon44daysago. Opentoimprovementandworthherplaceinthiscompany. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) (132) 1 5 11-2

Br B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Godfrey Greene Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, £165,000 4-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Moon Over Mexico. WonsolestartinIrishpoints(Oct2023)andnotablethattopyardhasselectedthisasherstartingpoint.

5 JUST CALL ME LUCY (GB) (83) 41 6 11-2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B m Lucarno (USA) - Youamazeme (Kayf Tara) Jamie Hamilton J

O The Magic Circle Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Sandra Windross Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWRelatedtoapointwinnerandshapedwithencouragementondebutinanAintreebumper.Subsequently boltedupatCarlisle(17f,soft)andarriveswiththebestform,soleadingclaims.

6 MAGICALANNIE (IRE) (85) 10 BF

5 11-2

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mwangaza (FR) (Martaline) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs Orla Hughes Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt in 16-runner event at Galway. OnlyseventhinlistedeventatDoncasterondebutforthisyardbutremainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MY LOUISE (GB) (89) 11 D

6 11-2

Br B m Passing Glance - Leyla’s Gift (Milan) Marc Goldstein J

O My Louise Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T

B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutinaFontwellbumperandtookamarkedstepforwardtofollowupinastronger contestatLingfieldalmost3monthsago Worthacrackatthislevel.

8 RULA BULA (IRE) (85) 614 D

Br B m Mount Nelson - Kopitar (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

O Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Peter Greaney Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyandbuiltondebutwhenoffthemarkatWarwick.Cameupshortuppedingradeat Doncasterlasttime,however.

TFRHHIII BHA-

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

9 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (32) 143 5 11-2

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRelatedtowinnersandmadeasuccessfulstartherselfatAintreeinOctober Solideffortstohittheframe atthislevelthelasttwiceandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

10 THE SECRET PEARL (IRE) (56) 0U2-245 5 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Mahler - And Whatever Else (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Bryan Carver J

O The Soldiers of Fortune

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on herfinal start in Irish points and made a solid startto herRules careerwhen 8 lengths secondof16atWetherby.Notinquitethesameformsinceandhasabittofind.

11 I’VE MADEUPMYMIND (GB) (37) 2 4 10-6

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Two Swallows (Kayf Tara) Ben Jones J

O Mrs C. A. Waters Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs C. A. Waters Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWBred to staywell, so highly encouraging that she could finish a clear second at Wincanton on debut. Thisprovidesaslightlystiffertestofstamina,socoulddobetter

12 PLANTAROMA (FR) (33) 2

4 10-6

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B f Planteur (IRE) - Aroma Bella (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) Harry Cobden J

O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sisterto2winnersandshowedplentywhenrunner-upinaCarlislebumperfirsttimeout.Moreto comebutthissortoftestmightcomeabittoosoon.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 9-2 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6.

Stewards Note:

MAGICALANNIE: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Just Call Me Lucy (GB), 15-2 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 17-2 Magical Annie (IRE), 9-1 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 11-1 Bellas Bridge (GB), 12-1 My Louise (GB), I’ve Madeupmymind (GB), 14-1 Crazierthandaisy (GB), 16-1 Rula Bula (IRE), 33-1 Plantaroma (FR), 50-1 The Secret Pearl (IRE), 150-1 Calli Black (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

JUST CALL ME LUCY was highly impressive at Carlisle 83 days ago and sets the standard on that form, so she’s preferred to Rules-debutante Honky Tonk Highway, who looked a good prospect when winning a point. Sunset Marquesa has already proved she can compete at this level, so she also warrants respect.

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THEBETFAIRSERIALWINNERSFUND NOVICES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE (CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560 (PenaltyValue £28475)Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs GOLDEN SON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs GOLDEN SON FANCYTHAT: G L Moore won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs INVINCIBLE NAO & KOTMASK today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DR TJ ECKLEBURG trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

FIFTH RACE

3.35

Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 4f 10y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GOLDEN SON (FR) (14) 3/2-2PP1 D

6 11-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR) (Gold and Steel (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Thierry Cypres Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartjuvenilehurdlerand,after19monthsoff,shapedencouraginglywhenchasinghomeIrokoonstabledebut atWarwickinNovember BackontrackwhenwinninghandicapchaseatKempton(20.5f,soft)14daysago TFRHHHHH BHA138

2 KOTMASK (FR) (26) 31F411 C D

6 11-6

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline) Niall Houlihan J

O Aura Racing Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenwelltochasingthisseason,provingbetterthanevertoscoreforthethirdtimeoverfencesin ahandicapatPlumpton(19.8f,soft,6/5)26daysago HadScarfacejustbehindthere. TFRHHHHI BHA132

3 SCARFACE (IRE) (26) 5-63312 D

7 10-13

Br B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) (Silvano (GER)) Brendan Powell J

O Mr K Leggett, Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs Lisa Doran Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGraduallygettingthehangofthingsoverfences,scoringatPlumptoninJanuarybeforefinishing11/4 lengthsbehindKotmaskinahandicapthere(19.8f,soft)26daysago Soundplaceclaimsagain. TFRHHHII BHA125

4 MYLESFROMWICKLOW (IRE) (46) 2-26124 D 7 10-11

Br B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Fergus Gillard J

O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Michelle Claire Aherne Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCostsixfiguresafterwinninganIrishpointandmadetheperfecttransitiontochasingunderRuleswhen gettingoffthemarkatHuntingdoninNovember Soundeffortsindefeatsince. TFRHHHII BHA123

5 TERRESITA (IRE) (17) 430-261 D 7 10-7

Br B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr Tom Ford Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicaphurdlerhasprovedanimprovedmodeloverfences,jumpingnotablywellwhenscoringina handicapchaseatLudlow(20f,heavy)17daysago Handledconditionsbetterthanmostthere.

6 HEROS (FR) (9) 411332

TFRHHHII BHA119

7 10-7

Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - La Colombe d’Or (FR) (Martaline) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr & Mrs Simon E Bown Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Didier Prod’Homme & Agence Caballis Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWStartedhischasecareerwithabraceof18fwinsatTauntonandseemedbacktohisbestwhenaclose secondatWetherby(19.4f,heavy)9daysago Shortlistmaterial.

7 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (22) 3-46341

TFRHHHHI BHA119

6 10-5

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) David Noonan J

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Keen-going sort proved better than ever when winning handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) 22daysago Wellsuitedbythesharptrackonthatoccasion.Notdiscountedfrom8lbhigher

8 DR TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) (14) 312432

TFRHHHII BHA117

6 10-2

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenscoringatWorcesterinSeptemberbeforedoublinghistallyforthe seasonatLudlowinDecember Runner-upatChepstow(16f,heavy,14/1)afortnightago

TFRHHHII BHA114

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) 6 10 5 Jamie Moore 11-4 (Gary Moore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Golden Son (FR), 5-1 Kotmask (FR), Terresita (IRE), Invincible Nao (FR), 15-2 Heros (FR), 10-1 Scarface (IRE), Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), 22-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GOLDEN SON, a Graded winning hurdler in France, belatedly built on the promise of his chasing debut to score at Kempton last time and could have even more to offer with headgear retained. Kotmask has already had a productive season over fences and is respected again, with Heros another player on the back of an unlucky second at Wetherby last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN SON (FR) 2.KOTMASK (FR) 3.HEROS (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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THEBESTODDSONTHEBETFAIREXCHANGE HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS3) (ChallengerStayingChaseSeriesQualifier)

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. (PenaltyValue £10406)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(38 wins from 173 runners, 22%) runs SWITCH HITTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs SWITCH HITTER

WEIGHTWATCHER: BOLDMERE won off a handicap mark of 135, his rating is now down 7lb to 128.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SECRET REPRIEVE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

SIXTH RACE

4.10

O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

3m 37y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SURREY QUEST (IRE) (42) 440-110 D 7 12-0

2)

Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) J

O Surrey Racing (SQ)

TIMEFORMVIEW

NON-RUNNER

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B S. McElroy Surrey Racing Limited S

TFRIIIII BHA135

2 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (21) 1PP-3P5 D 9 12-0

Br B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Friends From Insurance Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdler MadeawinningstartoverfencesinnoviceatHaydockin2022.Lightlyracedandbelow thatformsince,thoughhedidhintatarevivalwhenfifthin3mhandicapchaseatAscot21daysago

3 SWITCH HITTER (IRE) (77) 22/01-35 D

TFRHHHII BHA135

9 11-13

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) (Curtain Time (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (5) J

O Hills of Ledbury Ltd Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Liam Norris Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with success at Wincanton and returned from 9 months off with a pair of creditableeffortsin3mAscothandicaps.Consideredoffaneasingmark.

TFRHHHII BHA134

4 EASYAS THAT (IRE) (42) 115-660 9 11-12

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

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedapotentiallysmartchaserwheneasilyscoringatHaydockandNewcastlelastwinterbuthasfound lifetoughersince,downthefieldincompetitivehandicapsatCheltenham.Othersappealmore.

TFRHHIII BHA133

5 CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) (35) P14F-56 CD 9 11-11

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

O Mrs Fitri Hay Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B R. Lynch JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhopostedarespectablesixthof12inhandicapchaseatMusselburgh(31.4f,goodtosoft) 35daysago Backdownintripandnotruledout.

TFRHHHII BHA132

6 BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (35) 01-P034 D 8 11-11

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

O OAP II Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Joyce Lee Horse & Groom East Ashling S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulstayingchaserlastseason,winning3ofhislast4starts,andarrivesontheback ofagoodC&Dfourthlastmonth.Sincehadawindopsohe’saplayereased1lb.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

7 NO RISK DES FLOS (FR) (44) 613-P34 9 11-11

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 Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase scoreratWetherby(goes particularlywellthere) lastterm butturned in a rare below par effortwhenfourththerelasttime,makingmistakes.Cangetbackontrack.

TFRHHHII BHA132

8 SECRET REPRIEVE (IRE) (357) 5P/023P- D 10 11-9

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Oscar’s Reprieve (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B R. McCarthy Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheWelshGrandNationalin2020/21andranwelltobeplacedingoodcompanytwicelastseason. Hastendedtoneedhiscomebackrun,sojustworthwatchinginmarketafter11monthsoff

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

9 BOLDMERE (GB) (56) 121-P4P D

11 11-7

Br B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady (Hernando (FR)) Kielan Woods J

O The Bold & The Brave Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Mickley Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3mveterans’eventsatDoncasterandFakenhamlastspring.However,hehasn’tshoneinatrio ofrunssofarthisseasonandit’seasyenoughtolookelsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA128

10 ROSE OF ARCADIA (IRE) (43) 3-10332 D BF 9 11-5

Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Rosie Lea (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Brendan Powell J

O Mr Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Vincent Digby Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreappearanceatNewtonAbbot(26.5f)inOctober Solideffortsindefeatall3subsequent starts,mostrecentlyfindingjustonetoogoodintheGrandMilitaryGoldCupoverC&D

11 TRINCOMALEE (GB) (23) 2152/-62

TFRHHHHH BHA126

11 10-7

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Royal Tango (Petoski) Harry Cobden J

O Hot to Trot Jumping&Mrs E Gordon Lennox Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Searls Land, Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserathisbestbutoff21monthsandyettomatchthatformthisterm,includingwhen secondoverC&D23daysago Needstotakeastepforward.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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2023: MUCHO MAS (IRE) 7 11 4 Luca Morgan 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 7, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 6, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Stewards Note:

EASYAS THAT: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

ROSE OFARCADIA: Following its run on 26/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-1 Trincomalee (GB), 13-2 EasyAs That (IRE), Bangers And Cash (IRE), 7-1 Rose ofArcadia (IRE), 15-2 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 8-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), No Risk des Flos (FR), 12-1 Castle Robin (IRE), 20-1 Secret Reprieve (IRE), 28-1 Boldmere (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances but ROSE OF ARCADIA looks the way to go on the back of her C&D second last time out with that form having been very well advertised since. Bangers And Cash could emerge as the chiefthreat, especially if a recent wind op ekes out more improvement. Switch Hitter and Ballygrifincottage make up the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROSE OFARCADIA (IRE) 2.BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) 3.SWITCH HITTER (IRE)

2ND 3RD 4TH

SIXTH

THE betting.betfair.com

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

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. (PenaltyValue £10406)Weights lowered 4lb

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore

(29 wins from 168 runners, 17%) runs HUDSON DE GRUGY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs JET PLANE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAN YOU CALL trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

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O S

B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 4f 10y

1 CAN YOU CALL (GB) (31) 104-233 D

age st-lb

9 11-9

Br B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend (Midnight Legend) Harry Cobden J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Pitchall Stud

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedrightbacktobestfollowing8monthsoffwhensecondoverfencesatChepstow(19.5f)inOctober RespectablethirdatTauntonnexttimebutmodestwhenwellheldthirdatLudlowlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA126

2 SHELDON (IRE) (21) F6P131 D

8 11-7

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE) (Beneficial) Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B E. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEWHas often been proneto mistakes but more assured oflate, making it 2wins from last 3 startswhen landing7-runnerWincantonhandicap(20f,heavy)3weeksago Edgedup5lbforthat. TFRHHHII BHA124

3 JET PLANE (IRE) (38) 114P05

8 11-7

Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Thistletown Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWStartedtheseasonwithback-to-backwinsover31/4matLudlowandNewtonAbbotbuthaslosthiswaysince, themarkeddropbackintripfailingtosparkarevivalwhenfifthof6inhandicapatLeicesterinJanuary

4 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (42) 1//3-3233

TFRHHIII BHA124

9 11-6

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhohasbeenlightlyracedinrecentyearsbutplentytolikeabouthisexploitsoverfencesthis term,shapingwellwhenthirdinTimeformnovices’handicap(strongform)atCheltenham(20.6f)inJanuary TFRHHHHH BHA123

5 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (7) P-3431F D

6 11-6

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

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhorunoutareadywinneronchasedebutatSouthwell(20.4f)lastmonth.Gotno furtherthanthesecondatKelso7daysagobutinterestingconnectionsturnhimoutquickly

TFRHHHHI BHA123

6 NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (38) 42-2334 D BF 9 11-6

Br B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingupbutgoodplacedeffortsfirst3outingsthiscampaign,latterlywhenthirdat Newcastle(20f)inDecember NotthebestjumpingwhenfourthatLeicester(20f)38daysago

TFRHHHII BHA123

7 HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) (23) 031P-3F CD 7 11-5

Br B g Falco (USA) - Queen de Grugy (FR) (April Night (FR)) Niall Houlihan 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 VIEW7-y-o with a good record at this venue, adding to his tally from a 1lb higher mark over C&D at this meeting 12monthsago Jumpinghaslackedfluencythisseasonbutstable’srunnersalwayscommandrespecthere. TFRHHHII BHA122

8 BELARGUS (FR) (46) 0/6P3-5P CD

9 11-2

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Belga Wood (USA) (Woodman (USA)) James Davies J

O Mr John P. McManus Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Dr Georges Sandor

TIMEFORMVIEWDualcoursewinnerwhoreturnedtoformwhenthirdinthis12monthsago.Norealencouragementto gleanfrom2startsthistimearoundsohopespinnedonareturntothistracksparkingarevival. TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: ZHIGULI (IRE) 8 11 8 Jamie Moore 9-1 (Gary Moore) 9 ran

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

Visor

by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Es Perfecto (IRE), 9-2 Imperial Bede (FR), 13-2 Sheldon (IRE), Nocte Volatus (GB), 8-1 Can You Call (GB), Hudson de Grugy (FR), 14-1 Belargus (FR), 16-1 Jet Plane (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ES PERFECTO remains very low-mileage as a 9-y-o and ran another fine race when third in what rates one of the strongest handicaps of the campaign so far at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago He’s fancied to prove tough to beat operating from the same mark, with Imperial Bede next best if putting his recent Kelso spill behind him. Hudson de Grugy and Nocte Volatus are others considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ES PERFECTO (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) 3.HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR)

1ST 2ND

3RD 4TH

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 -THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTSJUVENILE HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9105 to the winning horse The second to receive £4186, the third £2093, the fourth £1046, the fifth £523 and the sixth £260 for juvenile four yrs old, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 11 entries, 1 at £17 and 10 at £87. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6956; Second £3477; Third £1740; Fourth £870; Fifth £434; Sixth £217 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

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 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, 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 24 entries, 6 at £80 and 18 at £400 - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440; Eighth £224. (PenaltyValue £45016) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes 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 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 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, 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, 2025. 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 Authoritywill modifythe 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 23 entries, 4 at £100 and 19 at £500 - Closed March 4th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£39280;Second£19640;Third£9820;Fourth£4910;Fifth £2450;Sixth£1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310 (PenaltyValue £51440)

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. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. 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 three previous races. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. 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 OFTHE EBF have 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: Horses are permitted to have more than three runs in NHF races if the fourth run is in a Pattern or Listed race, and the fifth is in a Pattern race during the same season as the fourth run, in accordance with part 15A of the Running Requirements 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 ofthe Rules of Racing forthe purposes of this race 17 entries at £150. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (PenaltyValue £17085) A

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR SERIAL WINNERS FUND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670 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 7th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, 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 ofthe 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 ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 2 at £50 and 10 at £250. - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560 (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, 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 (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 4th April, 2024 19 entries at £100 - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.40 - THE betting.betfair.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 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 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 15 entries, 1 at £20 and 14 at £100 - Closed March 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights lowered 4lb

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.