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THE LOVE MUSGROVE MEETING TUESDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY, 2022 Today’s Schedule Page Time Race 10 12 16

1.15 1.50 2.25

3.00

24 26 28

3.35 4.10 4.45

Injured Jockeys Fund Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race) Free Racing 14th March Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) Invest Southwest Supporting Love Musgrove Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race) Taunton Kia Supporting Love Musgrove Handicap Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualiﬁer) Mike Morgan Electrical Services Supporting Love Musgrove Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening 11TH March Novices’ Handicap Chase (Class 5) Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch 18TH March Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Today’s Ofﬁcials Stewards

R. Westropp (Chief Steward) J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair) C. Hill C. Rutter K. Smith

Starters

Commentator M. Tomlinson

Betting Ring Manager W. Sherwood

Medical Ofﬁcers

Dr J. Heathcock, Dr J. Louis, Dr O. Mort, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard & Dr T. M. Tilsley

W. Jordan W. Hutchinson

Veterinary Surgeons

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Ofﬁcer G. Potts

Equine Welfare and Integrity Ofﬁcers

S. Fox M. Baker M. Knight

A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. K. M. Jones, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S. C. Martin-Pope, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

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Vice President J.S.B. White

Clerk of the Course J. Loosemore

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11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD

9-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Potensis S

Br Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet O Mr R. J. H. Geffen B Mr R. J. H. Geffen

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat. TFR★★★★★ BHA135

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Jockey colours Saddle number Sex & colour of horse Horse name Owner Sire

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Dam Days since last run Form Age Weight carried Form guide

13. 14. 15. 16.

Breeder Trainer Jockey Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed. ★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. ★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. ★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Ratings Explained The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.

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MARKET RASEN Race 1 1.00 2m 4f 139y 1 Bold Plan (IRE) 11-12 2 Some Detail (IRE) 11-9 3 Apple Rock (IRE) 11-6 4 One For Billy (GB) 11-0 5 Cheng Gong (GB) 10-12 Race 2 1.35 2m 4f 1 Cool Jet (IRE) 2 Hesbehindyou (IRE) 3 Hometown Hero (IRE) 4 Luke (GB) 5 Tigerbythetail (IRE) 6 Miss Wachit (IRE)

139y 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 10-9

Race 3 2.10 2m 125y 1 The Cincinnati Kid (FR) 11-12 2 The Raven’s Return (GB) 11-11 3 Sweet Spirit (FR) 11-6 4 Penpal (FR) 11-0 5 Step To The Top (IRE) 11-0 6 Misty Mani (GB) 10-13 7 Scrutinise (GB) 10-11 8 Tara Iti (GB) 10-9 9 Jupiter Road (GB) 10-5 10 Lightning Attack (GB) 10-1 11 Fast Deal (GB) 10-0 12 Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) 10-0

Race 4 2.45 2m 1 The Vollan (IRE) 2 Storm of Light (IRE) 3 Romeo Brown (GB) 4 Florrie Knox (IRE) 5 Skylanna Breeze (IRE) 6 Steady Away (IRE) 7 Floki (GB) 8 Le Grand Lion (FR) 9 Schalke (GB) 10 Shah An Shah (GB)

7f 16y 11-12 11-11 11-10 11-7 11-5 11-4 11-4 11-4 11-1 10-13

Race 5 3.20 2m 7f 191y 1 Brianstorm (IRE) 11-12 2 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 11-11 3 Young Wolf (IRE) 11-10 4 Cracking Find (IRE) 11-9 5 Animal (IRE) 11-7 6 Tikk Tock Boom (IRE) 11-2 7 Hideo (FR) 10-10

Race 6 3.55 2m 7f 191y 1 Blame The Game (IRE) 12-0 2 Bring The Action (IRE) 11-12 3 Paseo (GB) 11-9 4 Dora de Janeiro (FR) 11-5 5 Freddy Fanatapan (GB) 11-3 6 Call Simon (IRE) 10-11 7 Jessie Lightfoot (IRE) 10-1 8 For Fitz Sake (IRE) 10-0 Race 7 4.30 2m 3f 34y 1 Desaray Girl (FR) 11-12 2 Daenerys Stormborn (IRE) 11-11 3 Annie Nail (IRE) 10-13 4 Rosearelli (GB) 10-13 5 September Daisy (GB) 10-5 6 Wildkatze (GER) 10-3

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First Race 1.15 The Injured Jockeys Fund Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.86)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

S Sponsor

age

1 ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (61) 214-130 BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Coco Milan (IRE) O Mrs J. A. Wakeﬁeld B R. Lynch

st-lb

11-7

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner last term and opened hurdles account in 2 1/2m Fakenham maiden on return in October. Creditable third on handicap bow next time but was disappointing last time. Hooded back in a novice. TFRHHHHI BHA114

2 COULD TALKABOUTIT (IRE) (29) 64

Br B g Kayf Tara - Glen Countess (IRE) O Mr J. P. Romans B Mrs Ann Ellis

11-0

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Needed experience when sixth in his bumper but offered a lot more when fourth on hurdles bow here (16.5f) a month ago. TFRHHHII BHAStep up in trip sure to suit.

3 HERE HARE HERE (FR) (17) 3-5536

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Valence (FR) O A J Pegley B Mr Denis Parreau-Delhote

11-0

Harry Bannister J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third here easily the pick of his 3 bumper runs and showed a bit sent hurdling after 11 weeks off in C&D event in December. Could never a blow back here 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MASKIA (FR) (14) P-4400

Br B g Masked Marvel - Rasia (FR) O Mrs Rosemary Gasson B Maurice Jonnette

11-0

Ben Poste J Rosemary Gasson, Banbury T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles debut wasn’t devoid of promise but he’s a long-term project.

5 NORTON HILL (IRE) (56) 12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Charming Leader (IRE) O Mr & Mrs J. J. Barber & Mr A. Norman B The Charming Lads Syndicate

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-0

Nick Scholﬁeld J Jack R. Barber, Crewkerne T Redlynch Agricultural Engineering Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £42,000 3-y-o, Fame And Glory gelding who got away with the test of speed when taking a 15f bumper on debut in November. Promising hurdles debut when second a month later (19.8f). TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 PAUDIE (IRE) (17) P-2P0

11-0

Tom Scudamore J Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

Br B g Fame And Glory - Honeyed (IRE) O Sherborne Utilities Ltd B Miss Penny Downes

TIMEFORMVIEW From a successful NH family and runner-up sole completed start in 3 points. Merely hinted at promise on C&D debut 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (44) 00

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR) O Mike & Maggie Horton B Mrs Hylda Mills

11-0

David Noonan J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise only in a pair of Wincanton bumpers.

8 POL MA CREE (GB) (104) P00-6

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Mere Salome (IRE) O Phillip & Mary Creese and Nicky Dunford B G. J. B. Heal & Mr V. Dartnall

TIMEFORMVIEW Looks limited so far.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11-0

James Best J Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead T Combined Building & Electrical Services Ltd S

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 REBEL INTENTIONS (IRE) (44) 06

11-0

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

Br B g Aiken - Robin’s Solo (IRE) O Mr James Drummond B Alastair Pim

TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at ability in a brace of bumpers in December and bred to do better as stamina is drawn out over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) (17) 1

10-7

Br B g Make Believe - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr D. W. Fox Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Knockainey Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to win on the level for David O’Meara but a half-brother to the classy hurdler Metier and he looked useful when making perfect start at Ascot 17 days ago.Very much the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

2021:MEETING ABANDONED

Stewards Note: ITALIAN SPIRIT: Following its run on 9/12/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Doctor Parnassus (IRE), 5-1 Norton Hill (IRE), 9-1 Italian Spirit (IRE), 14-1 Could Talkaboutit (IRE), 28-1 Rebel Intentions (IRE), 40-1 Here Hare Here (FR), 100-1 Paudie (IRE), 150-1 Phoenix Risen (GB), 300-1 Maskia (FR), 500-1 Pol Ma Cree (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DOCTOR PARNASSUS could take pretty high rank in the juvenile division judged on his display at Ascot, and in receipt of weight from his elders, he will take some stopping. Norton Hill and Italian Spirit look to be the pick of the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) 2.NORTON HILL (IRE) 3.ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE)

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Second Race 1.50 The Free Racing 14Th March Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2629, 2nd £1315, 3rd £657, 4th £329, 5th £280, 6th £280. 2m 3f 1y (Penalty Value £3430.98) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 SASTRUGA (IRE) (21) 3/1PP-0P

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Crimson Blue (IRE) O Mr Bryan A Hawker B Richard O’Hara

st-lb

11-12

Alan Johns J Richard Hawker, Frome T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on Newton Abbot stable debut in October 2020 but has run poorly on all 4 outings since, including on the back of a wind op last time. First-time cheekpieces now tried. TFRHHIII BHA104

2 KENDELU (IRE) (31) 221160 CD

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Baloo (IRE) O K & D Neilson & Nigel Hawke Racing Club B Stephanie Hanly

11-11

Tom Buckley (5) J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at this venue before Christmas and then possibly unsuited by conditions when well held both starts subsequently.Visor reﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 URABAMBA (IRE) (44) 021006

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale O Kayley Woollacott Racing Club B J. Mangan

11-11

Mr Joshua Newman (7) J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Fire House, Ballantine Wealth Management S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 2m Wexford maiden in August but has made little impact in 3 handicaps for current yard since. Back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA103

4 SIDEWAYSINMILAN (IRE) (44) 241-346 Br B g Milan - Erins Love (IRE) O Mrs Rosemary Gasson B Manister House Stud

11-10

Ben Poste J Rosemary Gasson, Banbury T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests upped in trip when sixth of 13 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, heavy) 44 days ago. Still unexposed and worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA102

5 HO QUE OUI (FR) (13) 1F2F2P D

Br Ch m Network (GER) - Highest Card (FR) O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd B Haras de Saint Voir SCA

11-10

Miss Alice Stevens (7) J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort when second in claimer at Lignieres in October, but went with no encouragement with a tongue tie absent when pulled up at Wincanton 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 MYSTIC COURT (IRE) (168) 1-3U360 CD Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - My Mystic Rose (IRE) O Sherborne Utilities Ltd & Mr Paul Bona B Mr Andrew Lennon

11-8

Tom Scudamore J Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D last spring.Well held last 2 starts but may have beneﬁted from a break. First run for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA100

7 MUY BIEN (IRE) (29) 5-0003

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Sari Rose (FR) O Peter Dawes and Nick Pitcher B James Hannon

11-3

Kevin Brogan (3) J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Citipost S

TIMEFORMVIEWCaught the eye when third of 13 in maiden hurdle at this course (16.5f,soft) 29 days ago.Open to further improvement now stepping up in trip on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA95

8 IBERIO (GER) (29) 1406

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Imogen (GER) O Brocade Racing B Gestut Etzean

11-2

Micheal Nolan J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form when landing a Newton Abbot bumper on debut in October but he’s been disappointing all 3 starts over hurdles, producing a shoddy round of jumping here latest. Makes handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA94

9 BRANDY COVE (IRE) (99) 024

11-2

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gently Go (IRE) O Mr David M. Williams B Robin Harold-Barry

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to back up his dubious hurdling debut effort when a well-held fourth in a 7-runner maiden at Hereford in November. Switches to handicaps now after a break and needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA94

10 PORTENTOSO (GER) (21) 31P0P0 D Br B g Santiago (GER) - Piccola (GER) O Mr A. S. T. Holdsworth B Stall Seeheim

11-2

Miss Thomasina Eyston (7) J Sam Holdsworth, Ivybridge T Quarry Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a claiming chase in Orleans in May, but has gone with no encouragement all 4 starts for current connections. TFRHHIII BHA94

11 CLONDAW DANCER (IRE) (61) 2/504/-PP Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Berocco (IRE) O Friends From Insurance B Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

11-1

Harry Skelton J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time, reported breathing problem when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (23.9f, good to soft, 40/1) TFRHHHII BHA93 61 days ago won by Kendelu, headed 3 out. Had breathing op since.

12 KALZARI (FR) (17) 213660

Br B or Br f Zanzibari (USA) - Kalianda (FR) O Gillards Transport Ltd & John White B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

10-13

David Noonan J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won French claimer in September. In and out for new yard since but can’t be ruled out from an easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA105

13 THEBELLSOFSHANDON (IRE) (22) 0P-00P0 Br B g Fame And Glory - Western Cowgirl (IRE) O Table 8 & Mr J Duffy B William Kelly

10-13

Nick Scholﬁeld J Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T Specialist Audio Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who was considerately handled on ﬁrst run since leaving M. F. Morris when well held in handicap (25/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Hood back on. TFRHHHII BHA91

14 ZULU (GB) (104) 355/6P-0

Br B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Pantita O Haywood’s Heroes B Howard Barton Stud

10-11

Ellis Collier (7) J Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead T Amy Cox - Vet Physio S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing after 13 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.5f, good to ﬁrm, 125/1) 104 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA89

15 BAILY GORSE (IRE) (28) 4/02-0PP Br B g Milan - Lillies Bordello (IRE) O Mrs V. W. Jones & Mr B. P. Jones B Colm Grifﬁn

10-10

Sean Houlihan J Linda Blackford, Tiverton T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs and showed nothing on ﬁrst run since leaving Tom Lacey when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy, 80/1) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA88

16 PERCY PROSECCO (GB) (13) 0/65/544Br B g Sir Percy - Grapes Hill O The Real Quiz B Clive Dennett

10-8

Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran one of his lesser races on the Flat at Lingﬁeld 13 days ago and back hurdling now with something to prove. TFRHHHII BHA86

17 KARAKORAM (GB) (17) 426144 CD BF Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait O Grace Harris Racing B Mr S. P. Hussain

10-7

Joe Anderson (7) J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in December and creditable efforts both starts since. Must enter calculations from unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA85 DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 8, 14. Hood worn by No. 7, 13. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 14, 17. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12, 15, 16, 17. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: KENDELU: Following its run on 8/1/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. CLONDAW DANCER: Following its run on 9/12/2021 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem. THEBELLSOFSHANDON: Following its run on 17/1/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Muy Bien (IRE), 15-2 Iberio (GER), 9-1 Sidewaysinmilan (IRE), Karakoram (GB), 10-1 Kalzari (FR), 12-1 Brandy Cove (IRE), 16-1 Kendelu (IRE), Mystic Court (IRE), 22-1 Urabamba (IRE), Percy Prosecco (GB), 25-1 Sastruga (IRE), Clondaw Dancer (IRE), Thebellsofshandon (IRE), 28-1 Ho Que Oui (FR), 50-1 Baily Gorse (IRE), 66-1 Zulu (GB), 80-1 Portentoso (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

MUY BIEN caught the eye from an unpromising position in a course maiden last month, and is very much bred to be suited by this step up in trip now handicapping, so he’s an appealing candidate with improvement on the cards. Sidewaysinmilan shaped better than distance beaten suggests on his ﬁrst try in a handicap at Huntingdon and remains unexposed, with Kalzari another to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUY BIEN (IRE) 2.SIDEWAYSINMILAN (IRE) 3.KALZARI (FR)

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Third Race 2.25 The Invest Southwest Supporting Love Musgrove Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total race value £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5425, 2nd £2713, 3rd £1356, 4th £679. (Penalty Value £7079.80)

2m 104y

Race Description

This particular two miles and 104y novices’ hurdle race/steeple chase is for ﬁllies and mares aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races/two steeple chases. Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) (14) 5U2-021 D

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) O The Blind Squirrels B Kevin Neville

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

11-5

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t have much to beat when opening hurdles account on debut for the Skelton yard at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) a fortnight ago, but she did the job in good style and is open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 CHORAL WORK (GB) (110) 2

Br Gr m Nathaniel (IRE) - Chapel Choir O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

11-0

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on the Flat for William Haggas in 2020 and positive start to hurdles career when second in a big-ﬁeld Thurles maiden on sole start for Ellmarie Holden in October. Big player for new yard here. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 COOL STONE (GB) (51) 43-22 BF Br B m Kayf Tara - Stoney Path O Mrs Sue Welch & Alan King B Mrs S. C. Welch

11-0

Tom Bellamy J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found just one too good on hurdles debut at Wincanton in November, but it was disappointing to see her turned over when long odds-on for a match at Fakenham the following month. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CROSSRAIL (GB) (291) 1- D

Br B m Rail Link - Get Me Home (IRE) O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark B M. C. Denmark

11-0

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Leaﬂet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a useful family and looked very promising when beating a dual subsequent hurdles winner on debut in a bumper at Worcester last spring. Since undergone a wind op and interesting on hurdles bow. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 MAID ON THE MOON (GB) (26) 6-35 Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid O The Burling Family Ltd B The Burling Family Ltd

11-0

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T The Burling Family Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in bumpers and should come on for last month’s reappearance/hurdles debut at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) where she was ﬁfth of 10 in a mares’ novice. Likely to do better in time. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 MARKMYWORD (GB) (1023) 505032//Br B m Resplendent Glory (IRE) - Spring Creek O Mr T. Floyd B H. & V. Pratt

11-0

Sean Houlihan J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in Irish bumpers back in 2018. Runner-up on third and ﬁnal start between the ﬂags the following year, but best watched for new yard here following a lengthy absence. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 TAYLORS THREE ROCK (IRE) (250) 260-26 Br Ch m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Miss Me O Ms K. J. Austin B Michael G. Daly

11-0

Harry Bannister J Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard-pulling front runner who ran close to a fair level sent hurdling when second at Plumpton last May. However, absent since running poorly at the same course a month later. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 7 Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Walk In Clover (IRE), 10-3 Crossrail (GB), 4-1 Choral Work (GB), 13-2 Cool Stone (GB), 10-1 Maid On The Moon (GB), 22-1 Taylors Three Rock (IRE), 100-1 Markmyword (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CROSSRAIL looked a bright prospect when making a winning debut in a Worcester bumper last year and, providing she takes to hurdles at the ﬁrst attempt, Fergal O’Brien’s mare could be the answer to an interesting novice. With Cool Stone disappointing last time, the penalised Walk In Clover, who bolted up in a four-runner affair at Leicester recently, and Choral Work are the main dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CROSSRAIL 2.WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) 3.CHORAL WORK

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Great British Bonus Scheme

Abbreviations

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

BF – Beaten Favourite. D – Distance Winner. R – Refused.

B – Brought Down. F – Fell. S – Slipped Up.

C – Course Winner. P – Pulled Up. U – Unseated.

Horse Welfare

Horse welfare is a priority at Taunton Racecourse. At every meeting there are 3 specially qualiﬁed equine veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle. Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. A second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and horse some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.

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Fourth Race 3.00 The Taunton Kia Supporting Love Musgrove Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualiﬁer) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6093, 2nd £3047, 3rd £1523, 4th £762, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £7951.16)

2m 7f 3y

Race Description

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

1 SLATE HOUSE (IRE) (31) 30-0002 Br B g Presenting - Bay Pearl (FR) O Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans B Aaron Metcalfe

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-0

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser at his best. Not the force of old but he stopped the slide when second at Wincanton in blinkers (retained) last month. Claims if he can back that up. TFRHHHII BHA132

2 HIGHEST SUN (FR) (279) 544P3-2 BF Br B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Highest Price (FR) O Mr Ashley Head B Mme L. Gagneux & Mlle M. Montauban

11-12

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who ended his time with Colin Tizzard with a creditable second at Newton Abbot last May. Capable of winning off this mark if new yard has him primed for action after 9 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA130

3 CORRANY (IRE) (29) U21P0-0

Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit O Carbine Of London Racing 3 B John & Jamie O’Brien

11-9

Daniel Hiskett (3) J Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T Tori Global S

TIMEFORM VIEW Huntingdon maiden chase winner for Nicky Henderson last March but well beaten all 3 runs since, including last month’s reappearance/stable debut over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA127

4 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (19) 6P2U05 D Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE) O Mr M. A. Reay B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan

11-8

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to his best when second in 19f Wetherby handicap in November but hasn’t got close to that form on both completed starts since. On a workable mark if reviving. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 REVELS HILL (IRE) (36) 4P1-42U Br B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Revels Hil B Mrs Kay Cottrell

11-4

Kevin Brogan (3) J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track when second of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (25f, good to soft) in December and yet to be asked for effort when unseating 4 out at Southwell since. TFRHHHHI BHA122

6 WIGGLESWORTH (IRE) (10) 41PU4U D Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Arctic Aunt (IRE) O Rioja Raiders 04 B Martin Cullinane

10-9

Charlie Hammond J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at ﬁrst time of asking over fences at Worcester (23f) in October. Fair fourth at Plumpton in December. Looked set to run big race when unseating 4 out at Doncaster since. TFRHHHII BHA113 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: WIGGLESWORTH: Following its run on 29/1/2022 it was reported that the jockey’s left stirrup became unbuckled.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Highest Sun (FR), 3-1 Slate House (IRE), 9-2 Revels Hill (IRE), 6-1 Wigglesworth (IRE), 8-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 28-1 Corrany (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HIGHEST SUN went close off this mark when last seen in the spring so might be worth chancing on his return for new trainer Tom Lacey. Revels Hill could be the one to give him most to do ahead of Wigglesworth.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGHEST SUN (FR) 2.REVELS HILL (IRE) 3.WIGGLESWORTH (IRE)

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Wheelchair Viewing

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Fifth Race 3.35 The Mike Morgan Electrical Services Supporting Love Musgrove Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

2m 104y

Race Description

This is a two miles and 104y handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 SAGE ADVICE (IRE) (43) 1236-50 D Br B g Make Believe - Purple Sage (IRE) O Imperium Syndicate B Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd, Elliott Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a useful recruit when making a winning hurdles debut at Kempton last January but he’s been a touch disappointing since, including well held in 2 handicaps this winter. Blinkers need to help. TFRHHIII BHA120

2 SOFIA’S ROCK (FR) (24) 0/0F-P46 D

Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Princess Soﬁa (UAE) O Mezzone Family 1 B Jean-Francois Gribomont

11-10

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Cms Kidderminster S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on Flat and similar standard over hurdles, winning twice.Yet to ﬁre this season, but he has come down 13lb in 3 runs so he is well treated if staging a revival. TFRHHHII BHA118

3 BREGUET BOY (IRE) (13) 12316- D Br Br g Requinto (IRE) - Holly Hawk (IRE) O Haxted Racing B Kevin F. O’Donnell & Miriam O’Donnell

11-7

Niall Houlihan (3) J Michael Attwater, Epsom T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m Musselburgh winner for Keith Dalgleish last winter but hasn’t ﬁred on AW Flat for current yard this winter ahead of this return to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA115

4 NATURAL HISTORY (GB) (31) 162-P60 D

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Film Script O Hail Sargent Evans B The Queen

11-6

Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to something like his smart Flat form when hacking up in 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle last March.Disappointing since, but edging down the weights and his yard is in form. Hood added. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 PAWPAW (GB) (26) 1-24654 D

Br B g Showcasing - Papaya (IRE) O Nigel Jones & Paul Bowden B Biddestone Stud Ltd

11-5

Ciaran Gethings J Paul Webber, Banbury T Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made good start over hurdles (won 2m maiden in April) but he’s found life tougher in handicaps lately, albeit he may have needed it after a break latest. Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 IRON MIKE (GB) (19) 4-44256

11-5

Harry Cobden J Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Regal Velvet O The Thursberg Syndicate B Clarendon Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on a couple of occasions over hurdles last term. Also second in chase at Wincanton in December but has run 2 lesser races there since. Back hurdling now. Headgear on ﬁrst time over jumps. TFRHHIII BHA113

7 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (17) 335311 CD

Br Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE) O C. R. Keightley B Mr K. D. Cotter

11-5

Tabitha Worsley (3) J Robert Walford, Blandford T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seeking a C&D hat-trick after a pair of wins last month. Had a bit in hand last time so a further 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent her making a bold bid. TFRHHHHI BHA113

8 SEVENTEEN O FOUR (IRE) (21) 416 D BF Br Ro g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bali Breeze (IRE) O Mr Barry Wright & Mrs Rosemary White B J. Yeomans, B. McGarvey & A. Everard

11-5

Fergus Gillard (3) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat winner last spring who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in a 2m Chepstow novice over Christmas. Only sixth in 18.5f Exeter handicap since but drop back in trip could help. TFRHHHHI BHA113

9 CITY DERBY (IRE) (48) 54-1400 D

11-2

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T M&DH Insurance Services Ltd S

Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) O Richard D A Hames B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth (2m, heavy) last spring. Shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when fourth of 18 in deep 2m handicap at Cheltenham. Hasn’t built on that twice since but there were excuses latest. TFRHHHII BHA110

10 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (29) 21 D

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) O Dominic Burke & Tim Syder B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate

10-9

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner won has made a promising start over hurdles, second at Newbury before readily going one better at Ludlow. Opening mark of 115 could underestimate him. TFRHHHHH BHA115 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.

Stewards Note: NATURAL HISTORY: Following its run on 8/1/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe. CITY DERBY: Following its run on 22/12/2021 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 13-2 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 10-1 Soﬁa’s Rock (FR), Seventeen O Four (IRE), 12-1 Natural History (GB), 16-1 Sage Advice (IRE), 18-1 Pawpaw (GB), 20-1 Iron Mike (GB), City Derby (IRE), 33-1 Breguet Boy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

There’s surely more to come from DR T J ECKLEBURG who can make light of an opening mark of 115. The C&D hat-trick seeking Amelia’s Dance is next best ahead of Seventeen O Four, who may beneﬁt from this drop back in distance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) 2.AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) 3.SEVENTEEN O FOUR (IRE)

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22nd February 3rd March 14th March 7th April 21st April

*Timings subject to change

First race 1.20pm First race 2.08pm First race 1.55pm First race 2.00pm First race 5.23pm

Sixth Race 4.10 The Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening 11th March Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2754, 2nd £1377, 3rd £688, 4th £345, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36)

2m 2f 40y

Race Description

This two miles and two furlongs steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races/two steeple chases. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with ﬁllies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race/steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 BOLD CONDUCT (IRE) (31) 1//-6P3 Br B g Stowaway - Vics Miller (IRE) O J P Romans & Terry Warner B Robert B. Hodgins

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

11-12

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who bettered previous efforts under Rules when third in 9-runner Wincanton novice hurdle (21.4f, heavy) last month. One to consider down in trip for this chase debut.Tongue strap added. TFRHHHHH BHA102

2 FOLLY GATE (FR) (39) 55-4242

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Cate Bleue (FR) O Mrs J Williams & Mr R Stark B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

11-8

Chester Williams (3) J Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who completed for the ﬁrst time over fences when runner-up atWarwick (16.2f,heavy) last month. Merely plugged on that day, though, and improvement needed if he’s to take this. TFRHHHII BHA98

3 MAJESTIC MERLIN (GB) (31) 2P3-336 Br B g Midnight Legend - Posh Emily O J.L & P Frampton A.M Midgley R.J Hodges B R. J. Hodges & A. Midgley

11-5

Sean Houlihan J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Several pieces of decent form to his name over hurdles and shaped well when third on Exeter chase debut in December. Backward step next time, but now effectively 6lb lower in a lesser race. TFRHHHHI BHA95

4 MARETTIMO (IRE) (20) 322/6/-00 Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Renowned (IRE) O Mrs Tracy Turner B Lynch Bages

11-4

Thomas Doggrell (7) J Bill Turner, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventeen-race maiden over hurdles and hasn’t shown much in that sphere since returning from a lengthy layoff last month. Hard to warm to now switched to fences. TFRHIIII BHA94

5 EROS (FR) (21) P0-5333

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Madame Lys (FR) O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens B Mr Fernand Sellier

11-3

Ben Godfrey (3) J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Fire House S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score, but arrives in good nick, ﬁnishing third in handicaps chases at up to 19.2f on his last 3 outings. Each-way chance, but may again ﬁnd one or two too good. TFRHHHII BHA93

6 STREETS OF FIRE (IRE) (705) 0/02563/Br Br m Milan - Flaming Brandy (IRE) O Lady Eliza Mays-Smith B Miss Jill Farrell

11-2

Hugh Nugent (5) J Jean-Rene Auvray, Calne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was placed on a couple of occasions over hurdles during 2019/20 campaign. Makes chase debut off an attractive enough mark, but 23-month absence an obvious concern. TFRHHHII BHA92

7 POLA CHANCE (FR) (39) 414/-046

Br Gr m Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Take A Chance (FR) O Smith Bevan Ridley Meadvale B C. Bressou, M. Sardin, A. Sardin et al

10-8

David Noonan J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a handy mark based on hurdling form, but safely held both starts over fences to date and hopes pinned on ﬁtting of blinkers sparking improvement here. TFRHHIII BHA84

8 DR OAKLEY (IRE) (36) U1F/-6P0

Br Ch g Le Fou (IRE) - Two Choices (IRE) O Mr R. G. Whitehead B Mrs Connie Looney

10-5

James Davies J Henry Oliver, Abberley T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner off 5lb higher at Wincanton in February 2020, but no show in 3 starts since returning from a lengthy absence in October. Has undergone a wind op ahead of this chase debut. TFRHIIII BHA81

9 DANNY PARK (IRE) (14) rP0-FP0

10-4

James Best J Max Young, Droitwich T

Br B g Ocovango - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) O Mr Max Young B Con O’Keeffe

TIMEFORMVIEW No real worthwhile form to date and it’s best to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA80

10 MISS HARRIETT (GB) (39) 03-2020

Br B m Arvico (FR) - Ivorsagoodun O Mr P. G. Gibbins B P. G. Gibbins

10-1

Charlie Hammond J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T Polly Gundry Training S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up for the third time over hurdles following a wind op at Exeter in December, but 0-15 in that sphere and ran no sort of a race at Warwick next time. Chase debut. TFRHIIII BHA77

11 FITZ THE BRIEF (IRE) (68) 64P0F0

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Roxy Beat O Fitzwell Partners & RD Racing Club B Patrick Condon

10-0

Ben Poste J Robin Dickin, Alcester T Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise sole start in bumpers, but not much to shout about over hurdles and 4lb ‘wrong’ at the weights for this chase debut. Has undergone a wind op. TFRHIIII BHA72 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8, 11.

Stewards Note: DR OAKLEY: Following its run on 3/1/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Majestic Merlin (GB), 4-1 Bold Conduct (IRE), 5-1 Folly Gate (FR), 11-2 Eros (FR), 10-1 Streets of Fire (IRE), 12-1 Pola Chance (FR), 40-1 Miss Harriett (GB), 50-1 Marettimo (IRE), Dr Oakley (IRE), 66-1 Fitz The Brief (IRE), 250-1 Danny Park (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The most interesting of these is BOLD CONDUCT, who was successful on his sole start between the flags and looked set to take a hand in the finish before running out of steam when third in a Wincanton novice hurdle last time. The combination of this drop back in trip, better ground and switch to fences could bring about significant improvement. Majestic Merlin is clear second choice ahead of Eros.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLD CONDUCT (IRE) 2.MAJESTIC MERLIN 3.EROS (FR)

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Seventh Race 4.45 The Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch 18th March Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total race value £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

2m 104y

Race Description

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and 104y. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 GALLOPADE (GB) (84) 1 D

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Shikra O Mr N. J. Hussey B Mr N. J. Hussey

st-lb

11-12

Caoilin Quinn (7) J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWSchiaparelli gelding who made a promising start when winning Fakenham bumper by 7 lengths in November,easing clear. Sets the standard under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 BERTIE BLUE (GB) (36) 05

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Madame Allsorts O Biltmore Syndicate B R & R Musson

11-5

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when ﬁfth of 13 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft, 66/1) 36 days ago, left poorly placed. TFRHHHII BHACan do better still.

3 BRUCIE BONUS (GB) (-)

Br Gr or Ro g Indian Haven - Magical Wonderland O Mr Brian Robinson B R. H. and Mrs Kerswell

11-5

Micheal Nolan J Sarah Robinson, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Indian Haven gelding. Dam (h86), bumper/2 3/4m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Magical Legend. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (21) 0

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE) O West Country Racing B P. M. Prior-Wandesforde

11-5

Ben Godfrey (3) J Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW €9,500 Sageburg gelding who showed more signs of temperament than ability in bumper at Exeter, virtually refused to race. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 LORD BILL (IRE) (72) 00

Br Ch g Touch of Land (FR) - Hayward’s Heath O Mr Andrew Clancy and Mr James Colthart B Knockhouse Stud Ltd

11-5

Conor Ring (3) J Grace Harris, Shirenewton T Coreus Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Touch of Land gelding. Dam, little form on Flat/ran once over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Katies Tuitor. Down the ﬁeld both starts in Irish points (Nov 28 latest). TFRHHIII BHA-

6 PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (65) 10 D

11-5

Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Stuart & Shelly Parkin Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Netherﬁeld House Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Related to a bumper winner and opened her account at the ﬁrst time of asking in 7-runner event at Uttoxeter. TFRHHHHI BHAStruggled stepped up to listed level at Huntingdon since but this easier.

7 PRINCE MTM (IRE) (19) 6

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Magical Rose (IRE) O Mtm Passive Fire Protection Ltd B Fortbarrington Stud

11-5

Shane Quinlan (5) J Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Hallowed Crown gelding. 125/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at Ludlow (14f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

8 HORIZON DOVE (FR) (-)

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairytale Theatre (IRE) O Craig & Laura Buckingham B Mr Mickael Fennessy

10-12

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Red Rock Partnership Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Dam (h129), 19f-2 3/4m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 27f) On The Bridge. Stable’s ﬁrst-timers usually supported. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 POCKET TOO (GB) (68) 43

10-7

Miss Heidi Stevens (7) J Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Dance A Daydream O Ashton & Dartnall B Killashee House Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Left debut behind when third in bumper at Wincanton,albeit very much having the run of the race. Remains to be seen if he can repeat that. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 VENGEANCE (GB) (54) 3

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE) O Mr J. F. Panvert B John Panvert

10-7

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding who shaped like a stayer when third of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 3/1) on NH debut 54 days ago. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note: EXMOOR FOREST: Following its run on 18/1/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Gallopade (GB), 3-1 Horizon Dove (FR), 13-2 Presenting Nelly (GB), 10-1 Bertie Blue (GB), Pocket Too (GB), Vengeance (GB), 33-1 Brucie Bonus (GB), 50-1 Lord Bill (IRE), 66-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE), Prince Mtm (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GALLOPADE showed plenty of ability when easing clear under this rider at Fakenham on debut in November and is taken to defy a penalty. Horizon Dove hails from a yard that has a good record in bumpers so must be respected, while the other penalised-winner Presenting Nelly will ﬁnd this easier than the listed event she contested at Huntingdon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALLOPADE 2.HORIZON DOVE (FR) 3.PRESENTING NELLY

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Race Conditions First Race 1.15 - THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. 19 entries at £45. - Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.86) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE FREE RACING 14TH MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3430 to the winning horse The second to receive £1580, the third £790, the fourth £395, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 30 entries at £29. - Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2629; Second £1315; Third £657; Fourth £329; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3430.98) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST SUPPORTING LOVE MUSGROVE MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7079 to the winning horse The second to receive £3261, the third £1630 and the fourth £816. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £65 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. 12 entries at £65. - Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5425; Second £2713; Third £1356; Fourth £679. (Penalty Value £7079.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE TAUNTON KIA SUPPORTING LOVE MUSGROVE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualiﬁer) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7951 to the winning horse The second to receive £3663, the third £1830, the fourth £916, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £69 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 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, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 11 entries at £69. Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6093; Second £3047; Third £1523; Fourth £762; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7951.16) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE MIKE MORGAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES SUPPORTING LOVE MUSGROVE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040, the fourth £521, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 13 entries at £39. - Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4520.18) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL PREVIEW EVENING 11TH MARCH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 13 entries at £33. Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP LUNCH 18TH MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not won more than one race, 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. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 18 entries at £24. - Closed February 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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