1.57pm The Martyn and Maureen's Diamond Anniversary Novices ' Handicap Chase

The Martyn And Maureen’s Diamond Anniversary Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Gbb Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £9900 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4629.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 PENCREEK (FR) (36)

143P-21 9 12 0

Ch g Konig Shuffle (GER) - Couture Fleurs (FR) O Mrs G. S. Worcester Br Mr Denis Bourez T Ben Pauling, Naunton S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club LIGHT BLUE, BLACK sleeves, RED seams, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for addition of cheekpieces when winning 7-runner handicap at Worcester 36 days ago. Form of previous Ffos Las second is also looking good and he’s the one to beat from 4lb higher. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 119 LUCA MORGAN (3)

2 FABRIQUE EN FRANCE (FR) (42) 252-313 7 11 9

B g Yeats (IRE) - Knar Mardy O Bective Stud Br Mme Amanda Lysaght

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Workmanlike when getting off the mark over fences at Worcester in June. Proved a let down last time (jumped awkwardly) but remains on workable mark if able to bounce back. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114 AIDAN COLEMAN

3 FIRE SQUADRON (IRE) (27) 0006-33 7 11 2

B g Fame And Glory - That’s The Goose (IRE) O D D Racing 3 Br Eugene Condon T David Dennis, Banbury S DD Racing Ltd DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, halved sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott but has disappointed in a pair of starts for current yard, looking less than straightforward fitted with tongue tie last time. More needed on chase debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 TOM BELLAMY

4 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (28) 21455-4 BF 5 11 2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE) O Mr Dan Gilbert

Br Dan Gilbert T Brian Ellison, Malton S Brian Ellison Racing Limited BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly needed the run when beaten favourite on return at Perth last time, but hasn’t really kicked on from his novice hurdle win last season and needs to get back on track on chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 HENRY BROOKE

5 SMITH’S BAY (GB) (30) 042-P62 D 9 10 6

B g Midnight Legend - Takotna (IRE) O Kim Franklin & Polly Walker

Br Ian Payne & Kim Franklin T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary S Polly Gundry Training EMERALD GREEN, RED star, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on chase debut when second in 6-runner C&D event 30 days ago, though didn’t fully go through with finishing effort. Overall profile remains unconvincing but might not be too far away if in same form as last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/6/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped right at the second last. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97 NICK SCHOLFIELD

6 PECKINPAH (IRE) (18) 240P-54 6 10 2

Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Melodrama (IRE) O Mr Paul Waldron Br Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners T Rob Summers, Solihull DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Stripped fitter for reappearance when fourth here (17f) on chase debut 18 days ago. Out of weights here but should give another fair account with hood on 1st time. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90 CHARLIE HAMMOND

Number of Declared Runners 6..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

T H E R E S U L T . . .

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2ND ..................................................... 3RD ......................................................

4TH ...................................................... DISTANCES..................................

TIME................................................

2021: FAT SAM 7 11 1 James Davies 25-1 (Chris Down) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 Pencreek (FR), 7-2 Smith’s Bay (GB), 4-1 Fabrique En France (FR), 8-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), 9-1 Peckinpah (IRE), 12-1 Fire Squadron (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

PENCREEK rallied well when scoring at Worcester last time and shouldn’t need to improve to follow up here. Fabrique en France and Smith’s Bay have the best remaining chase form on offer, though neither can boast a particularly solid overall profile.

1-2-3:

1.PENCREEK (FR) 2.FABRIQUE EN FRANCE (FR) 3.SMITH’S BAY

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G R E A T B R I T I S H B O N U S S C H E M E

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T H E F A M I L Y O F M R & M R S M E R R I M A N

The family of Mr & Mrs Merriman has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse.

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Mum and dad are celebra�ng 60 years of marriage. They met at a dance hall and have carried on dancing ever since or should we say jiving. They have had 60 years together enjoying life with travels around the world to see family and friends. They enjoy spending �me with family; watching many sports including horse racing hence our visit today. The group photo includes daughters/ grandsons and great grandchildren.