Stratford Racecard - Sunday 23rd April

Afternoon Racing

Sunday, 23rd April, 2023

Official Programme & Form Guide £3

FOOD & DRINK

is a wide variety of food and drink available before and during the races. Treat yourself at one of our dining and bar facilities.

There

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

The Gallery Restaurant is a top quality facility, ideal for couples or small groups. Tables can be held all day and offer stunning panoramic views of the entire course, especially the finishing straight and last fence.

Patrons must purchase a Main enclosure badge or hold an Annual Badge/Owners and Trainers Badge to gain access to this area.

The Gallery Restaurant is extremely popular so early booking is advisable For reservations call 01789 267949

THE PADDOCK PAVILION

Providing stunning views as the horses approach the last fence and thunder towards the winning post. The Paddock Pavilion package comprises of a three course meal & afternoon tea.

ADDITIONAL FOOD OUTLETS

There are various other food outlets around site, which change on a regular basis.

There are a variety of bars throughout the racecourse, serving a selection of beer, spirits, wine, champagne and soft drinks.

Welcome to Stratford Races

Welcome to Stratford Racecourse for hopefully a great afternoons racing We are delighted that the stables are at full capacity today and we have good field sizes in all races. We would like to thank all owners and trainers who have runners with us this afternoon and hope that you all have an enjoyable afternoon.

We would also like to welcome all of todays sponsors including Grace & Dotty who are supporting the first two races with some lovely prizes. They also have a stand here selling bespoke capes an country ware all of which can also be seen at www graceanddotty.com

Jumping For Fun have also joined us for the first time and are supporting our grass roots hunterchase they are an online forum who offer a place for discussion on all things pointing Welcome to Jumping For Fun (jumping4fun.co.uk)

We have also resumed our popular 25 Club which gives individuals and companies a fun affordable way to get involved with racing for the year The package includes hospitality, annual badges and sponsorship. If you are interested please call Wendy on 01789 267949 prices start from £1500.

All of us here at Stratford Racecourse are committed to ensuring that you have a great day out. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us We can be reached either on the day, or later by contacting the office on 01789 267949, or by email: info@stratfordracecourse.net

Enjoy your day at Stratford Races

With best wishes,

Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary

ABANDONMENT REFUND

In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race has been run, NO refunds will be made on the day, but racegoers should retain all badges/tickets & return these by post to the racecourse for a refund (or replacement badges for another meeting if preferred) Once the first race has been run, there will be no refunds.

ADMISSION RIGHTS

The Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel, without prior notice, any racegoer who, in the opinion if the Racecourse Executive, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly or unacceptable manner. Examples of unruly or unacceptable behaviour include violent or abusive conduct, drunkenness, singing or shouting and intimidation of other racegoers This list is not exhaustive. The Management does not accept liabilty for loss or damage to visitors’ effects, vehicles or other property whilst on these premises

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

RADIOS AND MOBILE TELEPHONES

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes Further details are available from the racecourse office

HORSE WELFARE

“Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.

It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy Please do not assume the worst.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system.

This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Officials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles The message will then be repeated

BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using flash photography whilst on course.

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property.

LITTER BINS

Please help us to keep Stratford clean and tidy by using the litter bins in all enclosures.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement

CHECK YOUR TICKETS

Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for three months.

A top quality facility, ideal for couples or small groups. Tables can be held all day and there are panoramic views of the entire course, especially the finishing straight and last fence.

Providing stunning views as the horses approach the last fence and thunder towards the winning post Totepool betting, TV screens and easy access to the paddock & pre parade ring, this glass fronted pavilion will offer all you need to enjoy a great days racing in style. This restaurant facility is perfect for individuals or small groups.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS

Cian Chester

Cowley

Mr John Dawson

Dowson

Isabel Williams

Alex Edwards

Connor Brace

Brogan

Brooke

Ellie Callwood

Edwards

4.15 Theo Gillard

Charlie Hammond

Liam Harrison

Gretton

TRACK FACTS

TRACK DESCRIPTION

A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS:

D SKELTON (33 wins from 139 runners, 24%) runs FANCY STUFF (3.45).

FERGAL O’BRIEN (20 wins from 102 runners, 20%) runs CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (1.45), BLUE CLOVER (2.15), KEPLERIAN (2.45), CLARAS SOLDIER (4.45).

N TWISTON-DAVIES (18 wins from 89 runners, 20%) runs SUPASUNRISE and BLACKCAUSEWAY (2.45), MANIMOLE (3.45).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

D SKELTON (11 wins from 58 runners, 19%) runners listed above.

TOM ELLIS (9 wins from 27 runners, 33%) runs PRECIOUS BOUNTY (5.15).

FRANCESCA POSTE (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs KAPROYALE (5.15).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (26 wins from 139 rides, 19%) rides BLACKCAUSEWAY (2.45), MANIMOLE (3.45), ALI STAR BERT (4.15).

BRIAN HUGHES (22 wins from 86 rides, 26%) rides GLORY BRIDGE (4.45).

HARRY BANNISTER (15 wins from 74 rides, 20%) rides ILARY DE L’ECU (1.45).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

HENRY BROOKE (6 wins from 21 rides, 29%) rides TELEFENNEY (1.45), THE QUESTIONER (3.15).

LIAM HARRISON (4 wins from 19 rides, 21%) rides CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (1.45), MOIRAI (2.15), MISS FEDORA (3.45), CLARAS SOLDIER (4.45).

MR ZAC BAKER (4 wins from 12 rides, 33%) rides KAPROYALE (5.15).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:

3.15 SHANTOU SUNSET (won off 106 down 11lb to 95);

4.15 GALOP DU BOSC (won off 108 down 8lb to 100);

UNAI (won off 101 down 10lb to 91).

FANCY THAT

G HANMER won the 3.15 race in 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented by LOCH GARMAN ARIS in the race today

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st April.

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS

CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND THE COURSE

Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)

Cash and Card

Racecards to purchase Cash and Card

Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance) Card only

Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance) Cash & Card

G/ S Bar (downstairs) Card only

G/S tattersalls bar (downstairs) Cash and Card

Stowford Press Bridge bar (upstairs in Grandstand) Cash & Card

Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars) Card only

Owners/ Trainers Bar Cash & Card

External Catering Concessions Cash & Card

Centre Course Bar (when open) Cash & Card

Paddock Pavilion Restaurant Card only

Gallery Restaurant Card only

Hospitality Boxes Card only

Stables Café Cash & Card

HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet

3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

•Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

•3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

•5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

•8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

•Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

•Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

•Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only

S T RA C E 1 . 45 PM

The Grace And Dotty

Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race

(Class 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 ARTEMIS SKY (GB) (7) P 5 11 4

Ch m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Starlit Sky

O Max Young Racing Club Br Shoreham Stud

T Max Young, Sneads Green

PURPLE, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE cap, WHITE diamond

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time when pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Hard to warm to. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - CILLIN LEONARD (5)

2 AVIEWOFTHESTARS (GB) (20) 550 5 11 4

B m Telescope (IRE) - Chilla Cilla

O Mr K Brookes & Mr M Payne

T Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr HT Cole

WHITE, RED hoops, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form shown in 2m novice hurdles at Warwick and Ludlow this spring. Lots more needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingSEAN HOULIHAN

3 CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) (186) 1335 5 11 4

B m Mahler - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE)

O National Hunt Racing Club

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

WHITE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets

Br Mrs R. H. Lalor

S Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when fifth of 9 in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) in October Off since but form has been franked and she holds leading claims Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

4 EL CAPOTE (GB) (62) FP 5 11 4

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Camelia des Bordes (FR)

O Mrs Joanna Green

Br Malcolm Green

S Treehouse Sporting Colours DARK GREEN, LIGHT BLUE star and sleeves

T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

was reported that the horse ran green.

5 HARTHILL (FR) (31) 6466 5 11 4

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Queen Isabella

O Mrs Emma Stewart Br Mrs Therese Semirot

T David Dennis, Banbury

MAROON, MAROON and BLACK diabolo on sleeves

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and when sixth of 9 in novice at Chepstow (16f, soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 31 days ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingGAVIN SHEEHAN

6 ILARY DE L’ECU (FR) (139) 22-000 5 11 4

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Alary de L’Ecu (FR)

O Mrs John Thorneloe Br Mr Denis Legeard

T Alex Hales, Edgecote

YELLOW, WHITE and YELLOW halved sleeves.

S Rocket Rentals Limited, Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in pair of French bumpers but yet to show that for her current yard, seventh of 17 in novice at Lingfield (16f, good to soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 139 days ago Not ruled out if building on that after a break Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - HARRY BANNISTER

7 INDELIBLE SPIN (IRE) (174) 03-30 6 11 4

B m Carlotamix (FR) - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

O The Charlie Longsdon Racing Club Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

S Merribelle Stable Llc

BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules Only seventh of 8 in novice (40/1) at

(15.9f, good) on hurdles bow 174 days ago so lots more is required

8 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (22) FU13 5 11 4

B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE)

O Mr S Harvey and Avon Racing Ltd Br Mrs C. E. Norton

T Milton Harris, Warminster S Bresbet

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after winning an Irish point in December but she came in a well-held third of four in Uttoxeter bumper 22 days ago. More required now going hurdling NON

9 STARGAZER BELLE (GB) (49) 005 5 11 4

B m Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Belle

O Pat Murray Martin Redman Maurice Thomas Br Division Belle Partnership

T Ben Case, Banbury S David Andrews Construction Limited

ORANGE, YELLOW star, ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Huntingdon last month. Needs a big step forward.

10 NOONIE (GB) (37) P 4 10 10

B f Almanzor (FR) - Gallice (IRE)

O Earl of Ronaldshay Br Amelia Field

T Philip Kirby, Richmond S Philip Kirby Racing, Tote, Topspec Equine Ltd

WHITE, RED spots, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Ed Bethell Had win op before pulled up in novice hurdle (33/1) at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 37 days ago so lots to prove for his new yard.

11 TELEFENNEY (GB) (-)

B f Telescope (IRE) - Fenney Spring

O Oliver Greenall Racing Club Br W. P. Jenks

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Swansway

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BETTING FORECAST:

11-8 Carrigeen Kampala (IRE), 9-2 Harthill (FR), 7-1 Telefenney (GB), 12-1 Ilary de L’Ecu (FR), Indelible Spin (IRE), 20-1 Stargazer Belle (GB), 33-1 Noonie (GB), 40-1 Aviewofthestars (GB), 50-1 Artemis Sky (GB), 66-1 El Capote (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

Lots of these arrive with something to prove so CARRIGEEN KAMPALA is fancied to make light of an absence and open her account over hurdles with the form of her debut Worcester fifth having worked out well. Newcomer Telefenney appeals on paper and could emerge as the chief threat, especially if the market vibes are positive. while Ilary de L’Ecu is in good hands and could have a say too if building on her debut Lingfield seventh.

1-2-3:

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G R A C E & DO TT Y

Grace & Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

G R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME

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

during your entry to

course

enclosures. Whilst we have tried to minimise the inconvenience this may cause, we would ask for your patience, understanding and cooperation.

If you see anything at all suspicious, please report it immediately to the nearest member of staff

Thank you for your help.

The Grace And Dotty

Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race

(Class 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 BABY SHAM (GB) (191) 36-6440 5 11 4

B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

O Simon & Christine Prout Br J. W. Parry

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans

PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner but hasn’t matched that level over hurdles, finishing well held in a Fakenham handicap when last seen in October. Likely to find a few too strong.

2 BLUE CLOVER (GB) (56) 3235 5 11 4

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Asola Blue (FR)

O F&M Bloodstock Limited Br Yorton Farm Stud

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

S The General Asphalte Company Ltd

BLACK, YELLOW chevrons, checked sleeves, quartered cap.

3 FIRST VENTURE (IRE) (36) 1PP3 5 11 4

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Gesture (IRE)

O DahlBury Racing

T Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Ms P. Duggan

S Simply Stunning Interiors

DARK BLUE, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner of sole start between the flags but has shaped like one with problems under Rules, achieving nothing in a distant third last time Star

4 FOREVER A DOVE (IRE) (152)

B m Westerner - Drumderry (IRE)

O Mr Kevin Dove

T Jake Coulson, Heaton

BROWN, WHITE stars, sleeves and cap.

Br Paddy Kinsella

11 4

S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a brace of Southwell bumpers during the middle part of 2022. Disappointing effort when last seen in November and now goes hurdling

5 LADY GWEN (GB) (97) 2-52540

B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla

O Huw and Richard Davies & N S L Williams Br H. Davies & R. Davies

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

PINK, DARK BLUE chevrons, hooped sleeves, PINK cap.

S Kendall & Davies

6 POLLYONESOCK (IRE) (20) 006U

B m Mount Nelson - Kenzie (IRE)

O Mrs Pauline Simpson Br Mr Stephen Dowling

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

LIGHT BLUE and PINK check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves.

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers 28/1, unseated at first on recent Ludlow hurdle debut Star RatingHHIII Official

7 PRINCESS POPPY (GB) (14)

B m Ocovango - Loxhill Lady

O Mr Robert Brinkley Br Distillery Stud

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote S McCoy Contractors PURPLE, GREY armlets

8 SOMERWAY (IRE) (31)

B m Getaway (GER) - Way Back When

O Somerset Racing Br R. Lynch

T Tom George, Slad S HBA Media

DARK BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, striped sleeves and cap.

its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little in a bumper/2 hurdles this season. STEWARDS NOTE:

9 MOIRAI (IRE) (26)

B f Manduro (GER) - Carole’s Destiny

O Amy Murphy Racing Club

T Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Paul Murphy

S Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way in 2 juvenile events last month.

10 RAVI ROAD (IRE) (26)

Ch f Zoffany (IRE) - Crosstalk (IRE)

O Ushers Court Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

T Mark Usher, Lambourn

S Tote

PINK, GREY stripe, GREY and PINK striped sleeves and cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and achieved

fourth last time).

11 THREE MACKS (IRE) (14) 342

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Anna David

O Ms K. Neill & Mr W. Mackey Br Miss Anna Giunta

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

WHITE, DARK GREEN star, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap, BLACK star

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver and has taken to hurdling pretty well for new yard, finishing second at Market Rasen a fortnight ago This looks a good chance for her to go one better

of Declared Runners 11................................................................................................(Exacta)

2022:(See Div 1):

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 Three Macks (IRE), 4-1 Blue Clover (GB), Lady Gwen (GB), 8-1

Forever A Dove (IRE), 16-1 Pollyonesock (IRE), Princess Poppy (GB), 25-1 First Venture (IRE), 28-1 Baby Sham (GB), 50-1 Moirai (IRE), 80-1 Ravi Road (IRE), 150-1 Somerway (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

This looks a decent opportunity for recent Market Rasen runner-up THREE MACKS to get off the mark. Blue Clover’s peak bumper form suggests she can make her presence felt now hurdling and she’s second choice ahead of Lady Gwen.

1-2-3:

1.THREE MACKS (IRE) 2.BLUE CLOVER 3.LADY GWEN

A C E & DO TT Y

Grace & Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

R E A T BR IT IS H BO NU S SC HE ME

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

C E 2 . 45

The David Spencer 60th Birthday Cup

Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6650

Owners Prize Money Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 MILTIADES (IRE) (42)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Jongleur (IRE)

O The Eternal Optimists

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

WHITE, BLACK cross belts, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

454-20P 7 12 0

Br Mrs Fintina Kealey

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he failed to build on reappearance Catterick second when well held at Hereford/Warwick. Makes chase bow (fell sole start in point). STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/3/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

2 POST NO BILLS (IRE) (208)

B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE)

O Pyne Swinburne Partnership

T Ryan Potter, Sellack

EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT GREEN star and star on cap.

522202 BF 8 11 9

Br Miss Christine Keymer

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was narrowly denied in a pair of Cartmel handicaps since switching to fences Quickly back to form when second at Sedgefield when last seen in September, his rider having to contend with a slipping saddle after the second last Claims if ready to go

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/9/2022 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped

3 BLACKCAUSEWAY (GB) (24)

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Bellino Spirit (IRE)

O Mr Adrian Gillman

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW stars, WHITE sleeves and cap.

63-2PP4

Br M. G. Kilroe

S Agetur (UK) Ltd

7 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags and placed twice from 4 starts in maiden hurdles last term Yet to show much switched to fences this season, though.

4 KEPLERIAN (GB) (54)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Countess Camilla

Star RatingHHHII

444-5P4

O Huw & Richard Davies & Friends Br H. Davies & R. Davies

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham S Kendall & Davies

PINK, DARK BLUE chevrons, hooped sleeves, PINK cap.

6 11 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced on his chasing debut when fourth of 7 in 22f Leicester handicap 8 weeks ago Tongue strap again fitted Needs to build on it now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

5 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (55) 022333

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)

O Jim and Claire Limited

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

5 11 6

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

S 1Account Ltd

MAROON and BEIGE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap, MAROON star

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to fences, placed all 5 starts, latest when third of 7 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft, 4/1) 55 days ago Should go well again.

6 CONCEAL (IRE) (14)

Ch g Stowaway - Babyshan (IRE)

CONNOR BRACE

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92 JONJO O’NEILL JR

4-0136U 8 11 5

O The JGF Racing Club Br Alan Britton

T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester S Fairfax and Favor Ltd

WHITE, RED cross belts, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAROON armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 50/1 when scoring over fences on second start for this yard at Uttoxeter. Backed that up with a creditable third at Uttoxeter but finished well held at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Freshened up after and showed enough to suggest he’s back in form when badly hampered here 2 weeks ago Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91 CHARLIE TODD

7 COCONUT TUDOR (IRE) (11) 00PP5P 7 11 5

B g Mahler - Tudor Fashion (IRE)

O Good day out syndicate

T John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Daryl Deacon

S John Mackie Racing

LIGHT BLUE, MAROON epaulets, MAROON and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form over hurdles in Ireland last spring but has struggled this term, including sole start over fences Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

8 HIDALGO CONTI (FR) (33) 4-F4546 6 11 3

B g Masked Marvel - Djna Conti (FR)

O Mr M. Kehoe

T Fiona Kehoe, Leighton Buzzard

MAROON, WHITE hoop, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Br Mr Patrick Joubert

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit of ability in 3 runs but opening mark demands more. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

9 PECKINPAH (IRE) (269) 40P-54F 7 11 2

Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Melodrama (IRE)

O Mr Paul Waldron

T Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners

DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Stripped fitter for reappearance when fourth at Stratford (17f) on chase debut but let down by juming there next time and this long-standing maiden is easy enough to oppose

10 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (30) 241305 7 11 0

B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA)

O Jump For Fun Racing Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Agetur (UK) Ltd

BLACK, YELLOW seams and sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over hurdles but opened account in this sphere when taking Huntingdon handicap (19.9f) on Boxing Day. Solid third at Hereford (20.9f, heavy) next time but last 2 runs suggest he’s gone off the boil STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer quicker ground.

11 ALGHAZAAL (GB) (136) 000-545 6 10 13

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Tanfidh

O Mr Bill Bailey Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Merribelle Stable Llc DARK GREEN, ORANGE diamond, diamonds on sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, ORANGE diamond

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and while he’s not proven as good over hurdles so far, he bettered this season’s previous efforts when fifth of 14 at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in December Eased 3lb ahead of chase bow.

12 O’GRADY’S BOY (IRE) (153)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Jemima Jay (IRE)

O The Deeside Partnership

Br Gerard Leahy

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Tote

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser at best but has gone the wrong way this season.

13 BROADOAK (GB) (18)

B g Kayf Tara - Bird Without Wings (IRE)

O John and Heather Snook

T Fiona Shaw, Dorchester

ORANGE, BLACK triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves

6-0P324 8 10 2

Br John & Heather Snook

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o who has been going the right way sent chasing this season, a late mistake proving costly when runner-up in handicap at Wincanton. Couldn’t repeat that form there next time but type to bounce back Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73

Number of Declared Runners 13................................................................................................(Exacta)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10, 11, 12.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Post No Bills (IRE), 6-1 Line of Descent (IRE), 11-1 Blackcauseway (GB), Supasunrise (IRE), 12-1 Keplerian (GB), Alghazaal (GB), Broadoak (GB), 14-1 Conceal (IRE), Peckinpah (IRE), 20-1 Miltiades (IRE), Coconut Tudor (IRE), 40-1 Hidalgo Conti (FR), 80-1 O’Grady’s Boy (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

LINE OF DESCENT has been placed in better races then this since switched to fences this season so could be the answer Post No Bills has finished second in 3 of his 4 starts over fences and should be in the mix again if ready to go, while Conceal shaped as if back in form before being hampered at Plumpton 2 weeks ago.

1-2-3:

1.LINE OF DESCENT (IRE)

2.POST NO BILLS (IRE)

3.CONCEAL (IRE)

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T H E FA MI LY OF DA VI D SP EN CE R

The Family of David Spencer has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

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The NAF Five Star Metazone Handicap Hurdle Race

(Class 5)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6650

Owners Prize Money Winner £2686; Second £1343;Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (PenaltyValue £3511.86)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 THE QUESTIONER (IRE) (31) 221134 D BF 7 12 0

Ch g Ask - Cush Bach (IRE)

O The Salmon Family Br R. McCarthy

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas S Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway

PINK, BLACK star, BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, BLACK stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot in November and made a successful switch to fences at Doncaster (3 1/4m) before excellent third in North Wales National at Bangor. Let down by his jumping at Sedgefield subsequently but could resume progress now returned to the smaller obstacles.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/3/2023 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 99 HENRY

2 OUR THREE SONS (IRE) (236) 13F413 C D 12 11 12

B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyquinn (IRE)

O Mr and Mrs R. H. F. Fuller Br Mr John Harrington

T Charlotte Fuller, Penwood

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diabolo, WHITE and YELLOW diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run at Plumpton last May and remained in form thereafter, going in again at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in July Creditable third back at that venue a month later and whilst absent since, he’s not out of things for each-way purposes operating from last winning mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 GAVIN

3 SHANTOU SUNSET (GB) (52) 14P060 CD 9 11 10

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara

O optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell Br Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge S optimumracing.co.uk

YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D on final start for Philip Hobbs last May but she’s proved more miss than hit in handful of starts for present stable, leading until 2 out but ultimately finishing well held at Taunton (23.9f) in March.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95 CHARLIE PRICE (3)

4 QUIET THUNDER (IRE) (138) 12060P C 5 11 7

B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Elevator Action (IRE)

O R & J Gould Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

PURPLE, PINK triple diamond, sleeves and diamonds on cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat but caused a 50/1 upset on hurdles debut here (18.7f) in June (left in front). Hasn’t built on that since, pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f) in December and others more persuasive back from a break.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92 CHRIS WARD (3)

5 WILLIAM EWART (IRE) (29) 00-2301 6 11 6

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Romantic Fashion (IRE)

O Sue Howell Br Ms Kathryn Tottenham

T Christian Williams, Bridgend S NAF

WHITE, BLACK cross belts, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Much more like it switched to handicaps over hurdles, placed first 2 starts and left Ffos Las disappointment (following break/wind op) in his wake when bolting up at Bangor (23f, soft) 4 weeks ago, drawing clear run-in. Hit with a 10lb rise but good chance he can do better again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91 NICK SCHOLFIELD

6 REVE DE NIAMH (GB) (55) 600002 6 11 3

B m Telescope (IRE) - En Reve

O The Twelve Munkys

T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Mrs Louise Munnis

S Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

PURPLE and YELLOW check, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up only start in bumpers (sole start for Fergal O’Brien) and matched pick of his hurdles exploits for present stable when second at Ayr (3m) in February. Needs to build on that now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88 DYLAN JOHNSTON (7)

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7 DORA DE JANEIRO (FR) (111) P4-0035 10 11 1

B m Ballingarry (IRE) - Katana (GER)

O Mr Paul Hothersall Br J. Regereau, L. Regereau & S. Regereau

T Simon West, Middleham S Tote

YELLOW, BLACK star, DARK GREEN sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to March 2021 but produced her best effort for a while under a more positive ride when third of 12 at Market Rasen (23f, soft) in December. Not in same form back at around 20f at Ayr in January but she’s not out of things from this sort of mark on balance. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86

8 FRAME RATE (GB) (41) 0/205/00- 8 10 8

B g Arcano (IRE) - Miss Quality (USA)

O Mrs M. Gittings-Watts Br J. Kenny

T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

DARK GREEN, YELLOW sash, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless over hurdles since 2019 but has tasted success twice on the level subsequently, latterly atWolverhampton 12 months ago Comes here fit and in-form from recent spins on AW and career-low mark to operate from back in this sphere. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

9 LOCH GARMAN ARIS (IRE) (15) P-PBPP5 13 10 6

B g Jammaal - See Em Aime (IRE)

O The Brookes Family Br M. Bolger & J. Lazenby

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

ORANGE, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer over fences at Bangor during early 2021 but out of sorts in that sphere earlier this year Minor promise to glean from latest Haydock fifth back over hurdles but whether he can build on that is open to question. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77

10 MOSCOW SPY (IRE) (52) 066-40F 6 10 6

Gr g Jet Away - Regents Ballerina (IRE)

O Mrs Katya Banks

T Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Seamus Cooney

RED, ORANGE star, ORANGE sleeves, RED stars, ORANGE cap, RED diamonds

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who shaped as if better for the run following 7 months off for new yard at Uttoxeter (20f) in February but in process of running below form when falling 2 out atTaunton (19f) since. Cheekpieces/tongue tie left off here. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77

11 TIS BUT A SCRATCH (GB) (29) 0P-00P4 7 10 2

Br g Passing Glance - Shropshirelass

O Ms G. Howell

Br Miss T. Worsley

S Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Nds Equine Nutrition YELLOW, MAUVE epaulets

T Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in bumpers/over hurdles and whilst he did fare a little better when fourth behind William Ewart at Bangor recently, he will need to step up a good deal more on that if he’s to feature here.

12 TOP DRAWER (IRE) (222)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE)

P-5504P 9 10 2

O The Peter Partnership Br Gregory Rossiter

T Tracey Leeson, Towcester

LIGHT GREEN, BLACK epaulets, WHITE and BLACK hooped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little solid form in handicap hurdles, off bridle before most and beaten some way out when pulled up at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in September Can only be watched having been absent since. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70

13 LUCKELLO (GB) (57) 6-11PFP 7 10 2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Timarello (IRE)

O The Davies’Racing Team Br R. Rainbow & Sons

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge S Dragonbet, Tote

BLACK, GREY and BLACK striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed only modest form over hurdles for Olly Murphy and she’s yet to complete in trio of chase tries for present yard. Operating from 4lb out of the weights returned to hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69 ALAN JOHNS

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2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 The Questioner (IRE), 7-2 William Ewart (IRE), 8-1 Our Three Sons (IRE), 11-1 Reve de Niamh (GB), 14-1 Dora de Janeiro (FR), 20-1 Loch Garman Aris (IRE), 22-1 Shantou Sunset (GB), Frame Rate (GB), Moscow Spy (IRE), 40-1 Quiet Thunder (IRE), Luckello (GB), 50-1 Tis But A Scratch (GB), Top Drawer (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

Steadily progressive from a low base over hurdles, THE QUESTIONER continued the good work initially over fences, earlier this year Undone by mistakes on his latest start in that sphere, he returns to timber with potential to do better still and earns the vote to concede weight all round and come out on top. Easy Bangor scorer William Ewart rates the chief danger, despite his much-inflated mark. Dora de Janeiro and Our Three Sons can also make the frame.

1-2-3:

1.THE QUESTIONER (IRE) 2.WILLIAM EWART (IRE) 3.DORA DE JANEIRO (FR)

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We are remembering Mary Kendrick this afternoon. A much loved and missed Mother and Grandmother who sadly passed away last year.

Mary loved horses and worked in a racing stable after leaving school. She continued to follow racing and was a committee member of the Cheltenham and Three Counties raceclub.

She was also a successful smallscale breeder and exhibitor of the ‘Bournsideway’ Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Mary judged the breed at championship show level.

The Mary Kendrick Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race

(Class 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £8650

Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 STOPHERANDGO (IRE) (20) 4P2P12 6 12 1

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Bonjour Bella (IRE)

O Pickard Racing Another Chance Syndicate

T Claire Harris, Umberleigh

BLACK, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves, quartered cap.

Br Richard & Lisa O’Brien

S Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Wincanton novice hurdle winner before posting a very good second of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Goes into handicaps now but others look better treated at these weights Star RatingHHHII Official

2 MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (51) 23-4P24 D 6 11 8

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum

O Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

S Proactive Personnel Limited

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who wasn’t disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 in 2m Doncaster handicap last month. Not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark with headgear retained

3 FANCY STUFF (IRE) (32)

Br m Presenting - Deep Supreme (IRE)

O Thirsty Thursday Syndicate

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

00-0236 D BF 6 11 5

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes

BLACK, PINK star, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who is in good nick over hurdles, prominent long way when sixth of 10 in 2m3f Warwick handicap last month. Considered back in trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

4 AYR OF ELEGANCE (GB) (194) 331242 C 11 11 4

B m Motivator - Gaelic Swan (IRE)

O DJ JEFFREYS RACING CLUB

T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

PINK and DARK GREEN check, WHITE cap.

Br Mr W. F. Davis

S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was a below-par second of 3 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 6 months ago Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles after her lay-off Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100 LILLY PINCHIN (3)

5 MANIMOLE (GB) (32) 36255 6 11 2

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole

O The Jukes Family Br R. N. Jukes

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham S Agetur (UK) Ltd

YELLOW, DARK GREEN spots and armlets

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who wasn’t digraced when fading fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 32 days ago Shortlisted with this return to a shorter trip a likely plus Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

6 MALINA OCARINA (GB) (280) F41-242 D BF 8 10 11

B m Malinas (GER) - Ocarina Davis (FR)

O M.H. Racing Malina Br Katherine Mead & Derek Mead

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

WHITE, PURPLE diamond, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW In good nick when last seen out in the summer, second of 6 to Ayr of Elegance in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago Goes well fresh so she’s very much one to consider Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

7 LUNA DORA (GB) (13)

Gr m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ixora (IRE)

O Chase The Dream - Luna Dora

T Tom Symonds, Hentland

440221 D 6 10 2

Br Greenlands Farm Stud

S Simply Stunning Interiors

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets and star on LIGHT BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 13 days ago. Hiked up 9lb (including 2lb out of the handicap) but expected to be bang there Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 82 BEN POSTE

8 BORN TO PLEASE (GB) (36) 02-2524 D BF 9 10 2

B m Stimulation (IRE) - Heart Felt

O The Mark Usher Racing Club

T Mark Usher, Lambourn

DARK BLUE, WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Br P. H. Davies

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since her last win in 2019 but she arrives in decent nick, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 36 days ago Possibilities STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82 HARRIET TUCKER (7)

9 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (160) 23P0 4 10 2

B f Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad

O Simon & Christine Prout Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S We Do Vans

PURPLE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September but subsequent efforts have represented steps in the wrong direction.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87 LIAM HARRISON (3)

10 BAY SAM BELLA (GB) (118) UP4-P06

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - With Grace

O Mr Alexander Gibbons Br Shade Oak Stud

T Alexander Gibbons, Wroughton

MAROON, YELLOW chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 3 starts over hurdles to date

4. Tongue

BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Malina Ocarina (GB), 5-1 Luna Dora (GB), 7-1

(IRE), Fancy Stuff (IRE), 8-1 Born To Please (GB), 9-1 Stopherandgo (IRE), Ayr Of Elegance (GB), 11-1 Manimole (GB), 33-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 300-1 Bay Sam Bella (GB)

RACE SUMMARY:

LUNA DORA took her form up a notch after an absence when going in at Fakenham last time and looks weighted to follow up despite having to race off a 9lb higher mark here. Malina Ocarina was in good order when last seen out in the summer and goes well fresh so is next on the list, with Minelladestination weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

1-2-3:

1.LUNA DORA 2.MALINA OCARINA 3.MINELLADESTINATION (IRE)

T H E FA MI LY & FR IE ND S OF MA RY KE ND RI CK

The Family & Friends of Mary Kendrick have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse

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Extra Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds) for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6650

Owners Prize Money Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 TEL’ART (FR) (73)

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Textuelle (FR)

O Mr Gethyn Mills

T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

3-436P2 C 9 12 2

Br Mr Jean-Dominique Missoffe et al

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 3 1/4m over hurdles for Ben Pauling and posted some respectable efforts in hunter chases for this yard last spring. Returned to form back hurdling on a less testing surface when second at Huntingdon and claims if building on that back over fences Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

2 GALOP DU BOSC (FR) (15)

Ch g Vatori (FR) - Larisandre (FR)

P5002F BF 7 12 0

O The Optimistic Racing Group Br Mr Emile Ouvry

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge S Tote, Dragonbet

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE cross belts and armlets, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time and tongue strap on for 1st time when a back-to-form second of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Got no further than the second at Newton Abbot next time but worth another chance to confirm Chepstow promise

3 ALI STAR BERT (GB) (34)

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits

O Mr S. A. Harris

T Shaun Harris, Worksop

PP0112 7 11 9

Br Mr Wilf Hobson

LIGHT BLUE, RED epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, RED cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Had offered precious little on his chasing debut but landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft). Good second at Southwell since and should go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

4 CARDBOARD GANGSTER (GB) (184) 121533 C 8 11 9

Gr g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Hiho Silver Lining

O Mr Mark E. Smith

T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves

Br T. G. Lane

S Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed gamble in handicap chases at Perth and Stratford during the summer Good third in a big field at Cheltenham when last seen in October and claims if ready to go on return. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

5 KYM EYRE (IRE) (15) 546232 7 11 8

B m Mahler - Saddleoncemore (IRE)

O Mr R. E. R. Williams Br Eric Callanan

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

BLACK, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any type under Rules but this former point winner raised her game when a clear second on her second start in this sphere at Taunton and backed that up at the second attempt when runner-up in this headgear at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94 ISABEL WILLIAMS (3)

6 UNAI (IRE) (29) 63-5060 8 11 5

B g Court Cave (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE)

O Mrs Belinda Clarke Br Mr H. Fowler

T John Groucott, Much Wenlock

EMERALD GREEN and RED check, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser but has offered little this term Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 91

7 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (15) 3/50-042 10 10 4

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE)

O Last Day Racing Partnership Br Peter Storey

T Dave Roberts, Kenley

RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict but offered more off reduced mark when second at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago Back up in trip now.

8 GUTTURAL (IRE) (54)

B g Gold Well - Our Fair Lady (IRE)

O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Br Mr S. Gorman

T Phillippa Taylor, Fringford

DARK GREEN, YELLOW hoop, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in April 2021 but he’s 0-17 under Rules and showed nothing

9 ETINCELLE ARTISTE (FR) (106) 2

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Forcat (FR)

O Miss Mandie Fletcher Br E.A.R.L. Haras Des Etincelles

T Fiona Shaw, Dorchester S Tote

EMERALD GREEN and MAROON (quartered), PINK sleeves, PINK cap, LIGHT GREEN stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start between the flags but was a remote third of 11 on chase debut at Wincanton (25f, soft). Big step forward needed following another wind op

10 EARCOMESBOB (GB) (30) 55-4P4P 8 10 2

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Earcomesannie (IRE)

O Mr R WStowe & Mr Marc Miller Br R. W. Stowe & the Late D. R. Pritchard

T Peter Pritchard, Shipston-on-Stour

ORANGE and LIGHT GREEN diamonds

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times in 3m handicap chases last season but yet to recapture that form this term

11 DORADO DOLLAR (IRE) (106) 02-553P 9 10 2

Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Stability Treaty (IRE)

O Miss Pat Murray Br Fintan Farrell

T Ben Case, Banbury

S David Andrews Construction Limited ORANGE, YELLOW star, ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW stars

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap

Number of Declared Runners 11 (Exacta)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 9, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

2022: LARGY NIGHTS (IRE) 8 10 12

7-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 7 ran PLAY SMARTER

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Cardboard Gangster (GB), 4-1 Kym Eyre (IRE), 5-1 Ali Star Bert (GB), 13-2 Galop du Bosc (FR), 10-1 Man of The North (GB), 11-1 Tel’art (FR), 20-1 Earcomesbob (GB), 28-1 Etincelle Artiste (FR), 50-1 Unai (IRE), Guttural (IRE), Dorado Dollar (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

GALOP DU BOSC got no further than the second when falling at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago, but he responded well to blinkers and a tongue strap when runner-up at Chepstow the time before so is worth another chance. Ali Star Bert is getting the hang of things over fences so is another to consider along with Cardboard Gangster and Kym Eyre.

1-2-3:

1.GALOP DU BOSC (FR) 2.ALI STAR BERT 3.CARDBOARD GANGSTER

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Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £6150

Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 42 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 SCHERBOBALOB (GB) (20) 004U1 5 12 0

Gr or Ro g Cityscape - Cloudy Spirit

O Mrs Norma Harris

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mrs Norma Harris

S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

PINK, large PURPLE spots, PINK sleeves, PURPLE spots, PINK cap, PURPLE spots

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat but has steadily gone the right way over hurdles, getting off the mark quite convincingly at Ludlow (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. No reason why he won’t go well again from 5lb higher mark.

2 THEY CALL ME PETE (GB) (59)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Pectora (IRE)

O Miss C. Williamson

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, RED stars.

6-54200 5 11 11

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day but not yet built on that in pair of handicaps from what has looked a stiff enough mark. Assessor is relinquishing his grip and this ease in class rates a plus at least Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

3 DUSKY DAYS (IRE) (52)

Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Day’s Over

O Mrs K. B. Gunn

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

DARK GREEN and LIGHT GREEN stripes, WHITE sleeves

2-3P64r C 6 11 8

Br P. J. Reynolds

S Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran to a fair level when runner-up on the second of 2 starts in maiden hurdles last term. After a wind op, back on track when fourth in handicap at Huntingdon in February but ran out 2 out when holding every chance at Ludlow last month.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung violently left handed Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 GAVIN SHEEHAN

4 ICEMAN DENNIS (FR) (29) U4340F 5 11 6

Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Queissa (FR)

O Mr Jon Glews

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

RED, YELLOW braces, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Br SARL Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & J. Poitou

S Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort to date over hurdles when third in a course novice (16.3f) in October but not built on that in trio of handicap outings, albeit yet to be asked for his effort when falling fifth at Bangor (16.6f) in March. Remains early days. Yard also saddle Glory Bridge. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

5 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (31) 520100 6 11 6

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)

O Old Gold Racing 7

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap.

Br Miss E. Hamilton

S Brellis Recruitment Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on debut/sole start in Ireland and showed improved form when opening his account over hurdles in Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f) in December However, not been in anything like the same form either outing since. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

6 EMBOLDEN (IRE) (13)

B g Kodiac - Sassy Gal (IRE)

O Molen, Ball, Judd, Dunne & White

T Clare Hobson, Royston

BLACK, PINK stars, striped sleeves, BLACK cap.

2661 6 11 6

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd

S Clare Hobson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the level nowadays but having showed an aptitude for this job in maiden/novice hurdles last year, he duly showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Plumtpon (17.7f) 13 days ago Did it in gritty fashion then and he can go well again.

THEO GILLARD

ADAM WEDGE

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 BRADLEY ROBERTS (7)

7 GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) (48)

B g Fame And Glory - Youngborogal (IRE)

1-64224

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Br Charlie Carter

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

S Trust Inns Limited

EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

BF 7 11 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who improved on his exploits in novice/maiden hurdles when runner-up behind one firmly on a roll on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f) in February. Rather disconcerting he found little off the bridle when fourth at Wetherby since but too soon to write him off Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96 BRIAN HUGHES

8 CLARAS SOLDIER (IRE) (48)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Clara Bel La (IRE)

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O Mr Lui Carenza Br Ms Cora Cronin

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

S Bresbet

WHITE, RED sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, BLACK diamonds.

5 11 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles Easy to back, was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) in March and this ought to reveal more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92 LIAM HARRISON (3)

9 GOVERNOR GREEN (IRE) (49) 05-0000 6 11 1

B g Aiken - Little Green (IRE)

O The Fortune Hunters Br Mr Garrett Reynolds

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Planned Office Interiors Ltd

BLACK, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest in bumpers and has yet to make an impact over hurdles, struggling before 2 out on handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f) last time (following a wind op). Back down in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

10 SCUDAMORE (FR) (159) 425-043 6 11 0

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Emirates Comfort (IRE)

O The Sunset Crew Br Woodpark Stud

T Jennie Candlish, Leek S Pra World Ltd

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE spots and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on Flat who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 13 in a C&D handicap back in October Again ran no better than respectably stepped up to around 3m when third at Fakenham a month later and he’s been absent since. Market may guide.

11 HOKELAMI (FR) (22)

B or Br g Coastal Path - Une Brik (FR)

530031 CD 6 11 0

O Mr David Brace Br E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet

T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o who had displayed some promise previously and didn’t need to improve to land a C&D seller 3 weeks ago (final start for Olly Murphy). Still low mileage so he could build on that returned to handicap company.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

12 HAPPY SANCHEZ (IRE) (31) 0000 5 10 11

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Realta Mo Croi (IRE)

O Lady Susan Brooke Br Mrs Catherine Kenneally

T Max Young, Sneads Green

ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots.

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in points and only minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden/ novice hurdles spread over 9 months Step back up in trip for handicap debut should help but others appeal more on balance.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88

TABITHA WORSLEY (3)

13 ROLLO’S KINGDOM (GB) (42)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Tashkiyla (FR)

O Mrs N.A. Ward

T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

BEIGE, BROWN seams, BEIGE sleeves, BROWN cap.

66656 6 10 10

Br Mrs N. A. Ward

S Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumper runs but finished soundly beaten all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 17.7f since this year Is in good hands though, so foolish to rule out improvement now handicapping Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

14 GAMBIE TIEP (FR) (30)

B g Zambezi Sun - Uitiepy (FR)

O Mr Keith Stait

T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

ORANGE, BROWN Cross of Lorraine

650305 7 10 6

Br Michel Contignon & Mathilde Contignon

S Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner but he remains a maiden over hurdles/fences and he ran below-par when well-beaten fifth in this sphere at Hereford (19.7f) 30 days ago. Passed over Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

LORCAN WILLIAMS

JAMES

2022: MICKYH (IRE) 6 10 0 Jamie Moore 9-2 (Adam West) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-2 Scherbobalob (GB), 11-2 Glory Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Embolden (IRE), 11-1 Iceman Dennis (FR), Hokelami (FR), 12-1 Dusky Days (IRE), 14-1 They Call Me Pete (GB), Henry Box Brown (IRE), Claras Soldier (IRE), Scudamore (FR), 18-1 Rollo’s Kingdom (GB), 25-1 Governor Green (IRE), 40-1 Happy Sanchez (IRE), 66-1 Gambie Tiep (FR)

RACE SUMMARY:

This looks trappy but SCHERBOBALOB got the job done in pretty convincing fashion on just his second start in handicaps at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and gets the narrow vote to come out on top again from a 5lb higher mark. Glory Bridge has the ability to play a part if putting it all together and is feared, along with his stablemate Iceman Dennis. Hokelami isn’t out of things either

1-2-3:

1.SCHERBOBALOB 2.GLORY BRIDGE (IRE) 3.ICEMAN DENNIS (FR)

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The Jumping For Fun Stratford “Grassroots”

Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds) for six yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £4600

Owners Prize Money Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC

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1 KAPROYALE (GB) (15) 11-1221 8 11 10

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - As You Leave (FR)

O The Galloping Dentist at 45 The Green H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

T Francesca Poste, Ettington

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest hurdler for Olly Murphy in 2020/21 season but a prolfic winning pointer since. Makes hunter debut

2 PORT OF MARS (IRE) (15) 35-6535 9 11 10

B g Westerner - Sarahall (IRE)

O win or lose we’re on the booze H Kimblewick

T M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water

ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets, hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and ROYAL BLUE hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Hereford maiden chase winner for Olly Murphy in January 2021 but struggled under Rules since and recent point exploits don’t sugest he’s likely to fare much better on hunter debut

3 PRECIOUS BOUNTY (IRE) (15) 211222 BF 9 11 10

B g Yeats (IRE) - Zaharath Al Bustan

O Mr T. Ellis

T T. Ellis, Rugby

H Warwickshire

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, checked sleeves, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Only minor impact in a couple of hunter chases in Ireland in 2021 but was a fair hurdler at the start of his career and has won several points since joining this stable

4 VIROFLAY (FR) (28)

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Red Vixen (IRE)

O Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton

T Ms Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

VIOLET and WHITE check, WHITE cap.

1/-21112 6 11 10

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

TIMEFORM VIEW Juvenile hurdle winner back in 2020. Three point wins more recently and made a promising start to his hunter career when second over 3m at Exeter last month. Hooded first time Hard to beat.

5 SINE NOMINE (GB) (15) 11-3321 7 11 3

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Hymn To Love (FR)

O Mr R. Tate

T Fiona Needham, Thirsk

GOLD, MAROON hoops, GOLD sleeves

H Hurworth

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise when fourth on Cheltenham hunter debut last April. Back to winning ways in the pointing field recently and likely to give a good account of herself here.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - MR JOHN

Number of Declared Runners 5..................................................................................................(Exacta)

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by

2022: PEACOCKS SECRET (IRE) 10 11 11 Mr Dale Peters 6-1 (D Peters) 8 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

8-11 Viroflay (FR), 9-2 Sine Nomine (GB), 6-1 Kaproyale (GB), 10-1 Precious Bounty (IRE), 20-1 Port of Mars (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

VIROFLAY made an encouraging start to his hunter chase career when second at Exeter and should take a bit of stopping here. Sine Nomine, a point winner this month, shaped nicely on her previus hunter chase outing last spring and can give the selection most to think about.

1-2-3:

1.VIROFLAY (FR) 2.SINE NOMINE 3.KAPROYALE

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First Race 1.45 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Grace and Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.15 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Grace and Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE DAVID SPENCER 60TH BIRTHDAY CUP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3511 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The family of David Spencer have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £30. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE NAF FIVE STAR METAZONE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. NAF have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries, 3 at £6 and 26 at £30. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE MARY KENDRICK MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The family and friends of Mary Kendrick have 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 in this race. 21 entries, 1 at £8 and 20 at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE RACECOURSE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3511 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £6 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m April 21st Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV 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 20 entries at £6. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86)

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE BET AT racingtv.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3247 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £5 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m April 21st Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb 39 entries at £5. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Eighth Race 5.15 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN STRATFORD “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295. for six yrs old and upwards, which, after 2020, have not won more than four steeple chases and which have finished first, second or third in a Point-to-Point steeple chase Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’and Maiden Hunters’Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Jumping For Fun has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £23. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2052; Second £1026; Third £513; Fourth £257. (Penalty Value £2361.18) HC

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