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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG

(2m

70yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

Owners Prize Money Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 GUMBALL (FR) (19)

Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Good Time Girl (FR)

402P-45 CD BF 9 12 2

O Mr Terry Warner Br Mr J. Gallorini, Mlle M. Bilesimo et al

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Bresbet YELLOW, BLACK chevron, check cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser at his best who shaped encouragingly after 5 months off when second on the Flat at Ascot in September Below par latest start in this sphere and similar story back on the level the last twice but he merits respect all the same having edged down to an attractive mark.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

2 IN THIS WORLD (FR) (493) 1- D 5 12 1

B h Saint des Saints (FR) - Maia Royale (FR)

O In This World Syndicate

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

RED, ROYAL BLUE sash and sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Br Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start on the Flat in France in June 2021 and looked a good prospect when seeing off dual subsequent winner Graystone and 8 others on hurdles debut at Warwick (2m) later that year Absent since but he’s brimming with potential and mark for this handicap bow looks manageable Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 131

3 GALICE MACALO (FR) (44)

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR)

O Culverhill Racing Club II

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Lorraine

3-24314 CD 7 12 0

Br Mme Sylvie Bouchanville

S Culverhill Farm, Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who posted a career best when impressively winning 10-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m) in January. Performed about as well as could have been expected in Grade 2 at Doncaster last time and needs considering returned to handicap company here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 130 DAVID

4 RESTITUTION (FR) (30)

B g Frankel - Restiana (FR)

4-21010

D 5 11

O Highclere T’Bred Racing - Restitution Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

9

S HighclereThoroughbred Racing Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well suited by the emphasis on speed when showing much improved form to land a third handicap hurdle success of his career at Doncaster (2m) over Christmas Struggled in a valuable contest at Newbury since, though, and will probably find this too competitive as well. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 125

5 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (16)

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR)

F-30421 D 8 11 8

O Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

T Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally opened his account for present connections when narrowly prevailing in a 2m Chepstow handicap recently Remains on a good mark raised 4lb and he has to enter calculations

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124 ROBERT WILLIAMS (3)

6 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (35)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Rathfeigh (IRE)

F34-333 D 9 11 7

O Mr T. G. Leslie Br Kevin Purfield

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

S Proactive Personnel Limited

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who returned to finish a creditable third in 2m handicap hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las in recent months Struggled over fences last time but not without each-way hope back in this sphere.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123 THEO GILLARD (3)

7 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (49) 060-315 D BF 9 11 5

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

S Tote

BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Went 3 years without a win but well supported and back to his best when landing a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f) in January, outpointing the re-opposing pair Zambezi Fix and Word Has It. However, he was disappointing off this mark in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over fences last time

8 BOMBYX (GB) (679)

Ch g Sir Percy - Bombazine (IRE)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 121 RICHARD PATRICK

13P/2- D 8 11 1

O The FOPS Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Good second in a Kempton novice when last seen in May of that year but subsequent absence is an obvious concern. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117 BRYONY

9 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (20)

341525 CD 8 11 1

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE)

O C. R. Keightley Br Mr K. D. Cotter

T Robert Walford, Blandford S Tote

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE chevrons on sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success over C&D in October 2021 and has since developed into something of Taunton specialist, winning 3 times at that venue However, needs to bounce back following a rare poor effort there last time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117 ANGUS CHELEDA (5)

10 BUBBLE DUBI (FR) (30) 43-2545 6 10 10

B g Waldpark (GER) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR)

O The Garratt Family Br L. de Premont & P. Bollart & X. Bollart

T Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell S Science Supplements

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE diamond and sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty in bumpers and positive start over hurdles when runner-up in a Chepstow maiden in November Wasn’t beaten at all far when fifth of 10 at Warwick (2m) last time and very much of interest off 1lb lower here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112 CIARAN GETHINGS

Number of Declared Runners 10 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

2022: OAKLEY (IRE) 9 11 12 Harry Bannister 17-2 (Richard Bandey) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 In This World (FR), 15-2 Galice Macalo (FR), 8-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), Bubble Dubi (FR), 9-1 Thor de Cerisy (FR), 12-1 Gumball (FR), 14-1 Word Has It (IRE), 16-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 22-1 Restitution (FR), 25-1 Bombyx (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Provided all is well on the back of a significant absence, IN THIS WORLD could take plenty of stopping on his handicap debut in this sphere. The 5-y-o won a Warwick juvenile event in the manner of a smart recruit back in November 2021 he should have plenty more to offer. Zambezi Fix battled well when getting his head in front at Chepstow and is second choice ahead of Bubble Dubi and Galice Macalo.

1-2-3:

1.IN THIS WORLD (FR) 2.ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) 3.BUBBLE DUBI (FR)

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