Taunton Racecard - Thursday 3rd March

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Race Meeting Thursday, 3rd March, 2022 Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

THE GAME & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST RACEDAY THURSDAY, 3RD MARCH, 2022 Today’s Schedule Page Time Race 8

2.08

The S Roberts & Son Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (DIV I)

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2.38

The S Roberts & Son Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (DIV II)

12

3.08

The Hippychick Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race)

20

3.38

The Chetwood Wealth Management Handicap Chase (Class 4)

24

4.08

The UK Gun Repairs Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

27

4.38

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Mares’ Handicap Chase (Class 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier)

28

5.08

The Gold Cup & Grand National Lunches Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)(2nd)

Today’s Officials Stewards

S. Drowne (Chief Steward) R. Webb-Bowen (Stewards’ Panel Chair) M. Bersey C. Hill G. Upton

Starters

Commentator D. Fitzgerald

Betting Ring Manager

A. Collins

Medical Officers

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

S. Upton W. Hutchinson

Veterinary Surgeons

Judge G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales G. Robarts

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.

President

Veterinary Officer

M.J. Foden

D. Freeman

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

S. Fox C. Maiden S. Shilston

Vice President J.S.B. White

Clerk of the Course J. Loosemore

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), P. K. Barber, C. J. Dunn, N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P. Blackburn

Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk

Where to Eat, Drink & Shop at Taunton Racecourse Orchard Stand Orchard Restaurant - 3rd Floor

A la Carte Lunch Menu, Formal Restaurant, Fully Licensed Bar for Diners.

Winning Post - 1st Floor

Fully Licensed Bar, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls.

Saddle Room - Ground Floor

A selection of home-cooked dishes and bacon rolls.

Shop - Ground Floor

A wide variety of stock including a big selection of racing, hunting, shooting, etc. paintings, photos and prints. Also books, gifts, greeting cards, jewellery and memorabilia, many signed by leading racing personalities including “AP” McCoy, Lester Piggott, Richard Hughes, Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson.

Portman Grandstand

Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Chocolate Snacks, Coffee and Hot Drinks, Licensed Bar.

Trackside

Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.

Food & Drink

Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.

How to Read the Racecard 1

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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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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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First Race 2.08 The S Roberts & Son Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div I)

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.

Race Description

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This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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 PECKINPAH (IRE) (47) 4/34-240

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Melodrama (IRE) O Coupland, Gemmell, Hues & Sullivan B Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners

6

st-lb

11-12

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who found only a well-treated sort too good at Leicester on reappearance but below form twice since. Up in trip and unproven over this far.

TFRHHIII BHA99

2 IBERIO (GER) (23) 14061 CD

5

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

11-12

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful form when landing a Newton Abbot bumper first-time out and left first 3 starts over hurdles behind him when making winning handicap debut (in cheekpieces) over C&D 23 days ago. Can follow up.

TFRHHHHH BHA99

3 NOVUS ADITUS (IRE) (9) 005/-061 CD Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Novel Approach (IRE) O Atlantic Friends Racing B J. S. Bolger

6

11-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form on his best run in juvenile hurdles in 2019. Struggled first 2 starts this season following 2 years off, but back on track when winning C&D handicap 9 days ago. Unpenalised.

TFRHHHHI BHA94 (+4)

4 RECTORY OAK (IRE) (24) 00-50P3 Br B or Br g Oscar (IRE) - Betty Roe (IRE) O Mrs G. C. Pritchard B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

7

11-4

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who made no impact in his first 2 handicaps this season, but got back on track when third at Fontwell (21.8f) 24 days ago. Remains lightly raced but improvement needed back down in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA91

5 THEDANCINGMAN (GB) (44) 05/063-2 Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Broadway Dancer O Laura Young B L. J. Vaessen

9

11-2

Gavin Sheehan J Laura Young, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced maiden hurdler who was a good third in a C&D handicap in March 2021. Off another 10 months before runner-up effort at Exeter (16.7f) 44 days ago. Could build on latest effort back here.

TFRHHHII BHA89

6 ADHERENCE (GB) (32) U/0P6-05 CD Br B g Sir Percy - Straight Laced O The Bill & Ben Partnership B Wrottesley Limited

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10-7

Ben Jones J Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in 2019.Lost his way but shaped as if needing run at Huntingdon on seasonal debut and better than result at Fontwell latest. Cheekpieces now back on for another new yard from reduced mark.

TFRHHIII BHA80

7 GLORIOUS ISOLATION (IRE) (17) 00P4 Br Gr m Fame And Glory - Stay At Home Mum (IRE) O Mr M. W. Pendarves B Mrs M. Brophy

6

10-5

Ben Godfrey (3) J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to show much over hurdles but fourth-place finish on handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f) was much more like it.

Remains open to improvement upped in trip. Engaged 4.15 Wincanton Wednesday.

TFRHHHII BHA78

8 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (44) 2-0553

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) O Mrs Jill Dennis B J. O’Donoghue

6

10-4

Sean Houlihan J Tim Dennis, Bude T

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in maiden/novice hurdles, but showed more on handicap debut when third at Exeter (16.7f) 44 days ago.

Needs to find extra again back up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA77

8

9 LETTER AT DAWN (IRE) (37) 5P0-6P

5

10-2

James Davies J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Christinas Letter (IRE) O Mr N. Tucker B J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on level and over hurdles, pulled up when last seen in this sphere at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in November.

First run since leaving Michael Attwater with hood now applied.

TFRHIIII BHA75

10 DUNEOMENO (FR) (8) 0-6601

6

Br Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Dulcamira (FR) O Sue Howell B Andreas Brunnert & Ruth Brunnert

10-0

Jack Tudor (3) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form when off the mark on chase/handicap debut at Ludlow (2m) last week. Open to progress back up in trip reverted to hurdling and one to consider.

TFRHHHHI BHA72 (+8)

11 OLYMPE DE GOUGES (GB) (28) U56

4

Br B f Charming Thought - Regina Cordium (IRE) O ValueRacingClub.co.uk B Ms Rachel Hood

10-0

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form on the first of 2 Flat starts and shown little in 3 starts over hurdles so far. However, could do better over this longer distance now making handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA80

12 GORCOMBE MOONSHINE (GB) (79) 224B00

5

Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma O Mr Phill Meaden B Mr Phill Meaden

10-0

Bryony Frost J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T Gorcombe Extreme Sports S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice runner-up in small-field bumpers, but probably didn’t achieve a great deal in the process and not much encouragement in his 2 completed starts over hurdles. Up in trip for his handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA45 DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: CHENG GONG 5 11 4 Millie Wonnacott 16-1 (Neil King) 16 ran Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Duneomeno (FR), 9-2 Iberio (GER), 7-1 Novus Aditus (IRE), 10-1 Glorious Isolation (IRE), 11-1 Thedancingman (GB), 12-1 Rectory Oak (IRE), 16-1 Peckinpah (IRE), Imperial Joe (IRE), 18-1 Olympe de Gouges (GB), 20-1 Adherence (GB), 33-1 Letter At Dawn (IRE), 40-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

IBERIO made a successful handicap debut over C&D last time and was value for extra given the mistake he made 2 out. The five-year-old can progress again to follow up, especially if brushing up his jumping. Duneomeno also made a winning handicap debut (over fences) on his latest start and is respected for in-form Christian Williams, while Novus Aditus is unpenalised for his C&D victory 9 days ago.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IBERIO (GER) 2.DUNEOMENO (FR) 3.NOVUS ADITUS (IRE)

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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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Second Race 2.38 The S Roberts & Son Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div II)

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.

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

S Sponsor

age

1 DON ALVARO (GB) (29) 2-55323

6

Br B g Muhtathir - New Destiny (FR) O Mrs Diana L Whateley & Dominic Burke B Dominic J. Burke

st-lb

11-12

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on both starts in handicaps, most recently at Exeter (23f) 29 days ago. Those races are working out well and he’s likely to give another good account at this shorter trip.

TFRHHHHI BHA99

2 GROOM D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (8) 34-4002 Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sonate d’Oudairies (FR) O Sue Howell B Comte Michel de Gigou

6

11-9

Nick Scholfield J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went off a big price for his handicap debut at Ludlow last week but showed significant improvement, overcoming positional bias to finish a narrow second. Fancied to go well again in this weaker grade.

TFRHHHHH BHA96 (+6)

3 MAJOR ROBINSON (IRE) (17) 654536

6

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Annalore (IRE) O Mr W Frewen, Mrs R White & DRM B Kenneth Parkhill

11-7

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains 0-13 over hurdles but ran well when third of 18 at Wetherby in January. Below form over 25f at Plumpton last time though, typically finding little. Continues to fall in the weights.

TFRHHHII BHA94

4 MINELLA VOUCHER (GB) (123) 322-22P D Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - All Rise (GER) O Taunton Town Peacocks B Elms Stud Co. Ltd & J. O’Connor

11

11-3

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in good heart over fences but pulled up on seasonal return at Lingfield in October. Probably best watched reverting to hurdling for the first time since 2018.

TFRHHHII BHA90

5 AKKAPENKO (FR) (33) 251000

8

Br B g Archipenko (USA) - Akka O The Bill & Ben Partnership B S.A. Le Thenney & S.R.L. Edy

11-1

Ben Jones J Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a weak event at Uttoxeter at November and has struggled from higher marks since. Edging back down the weights but probably needs a career-best effort to take this on first run for new yard.

TFRHHHII BHA88

6 JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (29) F00000 Br B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) O Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton B Gretton & J. Hynes

5

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t found any improvement in 3 starts since joining this yard and is hard to fancy.

7 FOILLMORE (IRE) (359) 500000Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Beale Native (IRE) O Frost Racing Club B Michael Ryan

10-8

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

TFRHHIII BHA81

7

10-6

Angus Cheleda (5) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in Irish points and well held over hurdles. Dropped 9lb from harsh-looking opening mark but remains opposable on all evidence so far.

TFRHHIII BHA79

8 MISS HARRIETT (GB) (23) 3-2020P Br B m Arvico (FR) - Ivorsagoodun O Mr P. G. Gibbins B P. G. Gibbins

6

10-2

Ben Poste 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 remains 0-15 in this sphere and was pulled up on chase debut here 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.

TFRHHHII BHA75

10

9 RUBYS REWARD (GB) (17) 45-0502

6

10-2

Rex Dingle J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Geegeez.co.uk S

Br B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE) O The Brambles B R. B. Mckay

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in bumpers and improved on her qualifying runs over hurdles when second on handicap debut at Plumpton 17 days ago. Likely to get involved again. Engaged 4.15 Wincanton Wednesday.

TFRHHHHI BHA75

10 GAELIC THUNDER (GB) (21) 6-0P060

7

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Gaelic Lime O Mrs Jacqui Elliott B Mrs Jacqui Elliott

10-0

David Noonan J Chris Honour, Ashburton T Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORMVIEW Continues to show very little, always behind when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las 21 days ago. Up in trip here.

TFRHHIII BHA73

11 CLARENDON CROSS (GB) (51) 000

4

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Meet Me Halfway O Mrs L. Osborne B Des Thurlby

10-0

Lucy Gardner J Susan Gardner, Longdown T Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointing maiden on Flat and well held in juvenile and maiden hurdles.An unlikely candidate on handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA72 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021:(See Div 1) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 8, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Groom d’Oudairies (FR), 9-2 Don Alvaro (GB), 15-2 Major Robinson (IRE), Rubys Reward (GB), 12-1 Akkapenko (FR), 14-1 Minella Voucher (GB), 16-1 Miss Harriett (GB), 25-1 Clarendon Cross (GB), 40-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), Foillmore (IRE), 50-1 Gaelic Thunder (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This isn’t a particularly strong race and those at the head of the weights are of most interest, with the vote going to GROOM D’OUDAIRIES, who shaped well on handicap debut in a much deeper race at Ludlow last week, Don Alvaro has also ran with encouragement in handicaps, whilst Rubys Reward (also declared at Wincanton on Wednesday) and Major Robinson should be capable of making the frame.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GROOM D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 2.DON ALVARO 3.RUBYS REWARD

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The Racecourse Executive wish to welcome

Hippychick UK Gun Repairs S Roberts & Son and to thank them for their support today 11

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Third Race 3.08 The Hippychick Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470.

(Penalty Value £4901.40)

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 two hurdle races.

Br Breeding

colours

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B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 BABY BEN (IRE) (32) 02-FP

6

Br B g Ask - Decheekymonkey (IRE) O BDRSyndicates B Noel O’Driscoll

st-lb

11-0

Max Kendrick J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second of 2 starts in bumpers and in process of shaping creditably prior to falling heavily 2 out on yard/hurdles bow at Market Rasen. Pulled up subsequently, though, so bit to prove.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BENANDGONE (GB) (28) 5-003

3

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Peaceful Soul (USA) O Mr G. Hitchins B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

5

11-0

Thomas Doggrell (7) J Brian Barr, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEW Left previous form behind when excellent third of 11 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (200/1) 28 days ago. Solid claims if he can take another step forward upped in trip.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 GILWEN GUS (GB) (42) 0

5

Br B g Multiplex - Gilwen Glory (IRE) O Keith and Sue Lowry B Mrs S. Lowry

11-0

Conor Ring (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a 3m winning hurdler but didn’t show enough in a bumper at Ludlow to think he can make a serious impression first time out in this sphere.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) (51) 065

5

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE) O The Englands and Heywoods B Pius Collins

11-0

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a Worcester bumper but shaped better sent hurdling when sixth at Exeter on hurdling debut. Not quite in the same form there next time, but this longer trip should suit. Respected.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 MERRY MONTY (GB) (18) 0050

5

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi O Mrs S. M. Trump B Mrs S. M. Trump

11-0

James Davies J Chris Down, Cullompton T Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Limited promise in bumpers and well held in a novice at Exeter on first go over hurdles.Will need more time.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (23) 000

5

11-0

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise only in a pair of Wincanton bumpers and down the field in a novice over this C&D on first go over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHAOthers are more persuasive.

7 SOUTH MOUNTAIN (IRE) (28) 64-54 Br B g Westerner - Maryiver (IRE) O Bruton Street UK - III B Ivor Dulohery

6

11-0

Luca Morgan (3) J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some promise in a brace of bumpers in late 2020 and better effort over hurdles when fourth of 11 in novice at Wincanton 28 days ago. Still appeals as more of a handicap type.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 INDIVIDUALISTE (FR) (61) 5 BF

Br Ro g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Intellingencia (FR) O Elite Owners Ireland B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management

4

10-2

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on the Flat in France and was a warm order for his juvenile/stable debut at Musselburgh a couple of months ago.

Seemed amiss that day, but might well prove a different proposition.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

12

9 NORMAN KINDU (GB) (143)

4

10-2

Sam Twiston-Davies J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Kindu O Diamond Racing Ltd B Fittocks Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on the Flat for David O’Meara (albeit not his best last time), so he’s a notable newcomer to hurdling having joined another shrewd stable.

TFRHHHII BHA2021: TIME TO TINKER (IRE) 6 11 3 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Paul Nicholls) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Individualiste (FR), 9-2 Langley Hundred (IRE), 11-2 Baby Ben (IRE), 9-1 Benandgone (GB), South Mountain (IRE), 11-1 Norman Kindu (GB), 28-1 Gilwen Gus (GB), 33-1 Phoenix Risen (GB), 66-1 Merry Monty (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LANGLEY HUNDRED is bred to do better and should be well suited by this longer trip so, while he’s only shown modest form to date, he’s worth chancing to open his account in this weak-looking affair. Individualiste, although disappointing on British/hurdling debut, is still one to bear in mind, and Benandgone should be involved if he can back up his recent improved showing.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LANGLEY HUNDRED (IRE) 2.INDIVIDUALISTE (FR) 3.BENANDGONE

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Fourth Race 3.38 The Chetwood Wealth Management Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4006, 2nd £2004, 3rd £1001, 4th £501, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £5228.16)

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 110.

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 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (14) 2PF4F4 Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR) O Judith Wilson B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

S Sponsor

age

10

st-lb

12-0

Philip Armson (7) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual chase winner in 2021 who shaped with promise when fourth of 5 in 26f handicap chase at Fontwell 14 days ago, going well long way. Interesting now back in trip off 3lb lower mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 STRAIGHT SWAP (IRE) (26) 020-513 Br B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Alittlebitofheaven O Ward-Thomas & Dennis B Donal & Pat Barnwell

7

11-13

Joshua Moore J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) 26 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut and no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHA111

3 LARKBARROW LAD (GB) (9) 543523

4

Br B g Kayf Tara - Follow My Leader (IRE) O The Englands and Heywoods B S. M. Eaton

9

11-12

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted good third of 9 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 7/1) 9 days ago. Claims if on his A-game again.

TFRHHIII BHA110 (+1)

4 ROSMUC RELAY (IRE) (29) 14-5FP3 Br Br g Presenting - Aughrim Vic (IRE) O Mr J. Perriss B William J. Noonan

10

TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, got back on track when third of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f) 29 days ago.

5 LOUD AS LIONS (IRE) (48) 31PP1/-P Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Misspublican (IRE) O C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman B Headfield Farm Ltd

11-10

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TFRHHIII BHA108

9

11-7

David Noonan J Tom Symonds, Hentland T Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 17/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 48 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

TFRHHIII BHA105

6 WAVERING DOWN (IRE) (29) 301-240 Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Gortbofearna (IRE) O Mr J. H. Frost B Gerard Dolan

7

11-5

Rex Dingle J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Badly hampered early when seventh of 11 in handicap at Exeter (19.2f) on his debut over fences 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and worth another chance.

TFRHHIII BHA103

7 JAYTEE (GB) (37) 36/-5202 BF

Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse O Mr J. Tredwell B J. Tredwell

7

11-5

William Kennedy J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW 10/3, encouraging second of 9 in handicap at Leicester (22.7f) on his debut over fences 37 days ago. In the mix in his bid for a maiden victory.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

8 YOUNG O’LEARY (IRE) (52) 215-235 C Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cantou (IRE) O Mr Ian Prichard B Mr Matt O’Connor

8

11-4

David Prichard (5) J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted creditable fifth of 11 in handicap chase over C&D 52 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and can make his presence felt.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

20

9 PASEO (GB) (23) 2-55432 BF

6

11-2

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T My Racing Manager S

Br B g Champs Elysees - Posteritas (USA) O My Racing Manager Friends B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 7/2, first run since leaving Oliver Sherwood when remote second in 3m handicap chase at Market Rasen 23 days ago, going in snatches. Needs more now.

TFRHHHII BHA100

10 JERMINNIE GREEN (IRE) (24) 0-01PP5

8

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Minnie Maguire (IRE) O A Coupland, N Farrell & I Wheeler B P. and Mrs B. Kelly

10-11

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Gained breakthrough win in 3m chase at Chepstow in November but below par since, visored when only fifth of 7 at Fontwell 24 days ago. Others are preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA95 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: EBONY GALE 7 11 5 Richard Johnson 6-1 (Philip Hobbs) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 8. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note: WAVERING DOWN: Following its run on 2/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Jaytee (GB), 13-2 Young O’Leary (IRE), Paseo (GB), 7-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR), 8-1 Larkbarrow Lad (GB), Rosmuc Relay (IRE), 17-2 Straight Swap (IRE), 10-1 Wavering Down (IRE), 25-1 Jerminnie Green (IRE), 28-1 Loud As Lions (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances, but ABAYA DU MATHAN went sweetly for a long way before failing to get home over 26f at Fontwell and can take advantage of a reduced mark now reverted to a more suitable trip. Course winner Young O’Leary appeals as the one to give the selection most to do ahead of in-form maiden Jaytee.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) 2.YOUNG O’LEARY (IRE) 3.JAYTEE

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Fifth Race 4.08 The UK Gun Repairs 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.

2m 7f 198y (Penalty Value £4520.18) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (45) 02-125P Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) O Brocade Racing B Two Days In Paris Partnership

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

6

st-lb

12-3

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts behind when scoring on handicap bow at Newton Abbot in October. Followed that with a good effort at Chepstow, but now needs to bounce back having underperformed the last twice.

TFRHHHII BHA112

2 SMOKING PIGEON (GB) (48) 1/4-5432 D Br B g Midnight Legend - Velvet Dove O Kilkenny Racing Partnership B Pauline Harkin

8

11-12

Liam Harrison (3) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who left previous hurdling efforts behind tongue tied/after wind op when second (clear of the rest) in Huntingdon handicap in January. Engaged 4.50 Wincanton Wednesday.

TFRHHHII BHA107

3 BIG DIFFERENCE (IRE) (67) 622F-66 Br B g Presenting - Roque de Cyborg (IRE) O Mr M. Waters B Mr Walter Connors

9

11-12

Luca Morgan (3) J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below par both starts over fences this season, but would be dangerous off this reduced mark if the return to hurdles (successful on latest start in this sphere in March 2019) helps reignite his spark.

TFRHHHII BHA107

4 STEADY AWAY (IRE) (23) 5-53340

5

Br B g Fame And Glory - Inch Pride (IRE) O Bradley Partnership B Pat O’Donovan

8

11-10

James Bowen J Nicky Martin, Minehead T Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bits and pieces of decent form to his name over hurdles and now able to compete off a career-low mark. However, he was safely held at Market Rasen last time and is now 0-13 in this sphere.

TFRHHIII BHA105

5 TRIXSTER (IRE) (21) 6-00030 D

9

Br B g Beneficial - Our Trick (IRE) O The Pant Wilkin Partnership B J. Fitzgerald

11-7

Charlie Price (3) J Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable third over C&D in December, but otherwise well below par this season and you have to go back to January 2019 for when he last hit the target.

TFRHHIII BHA102

6 RIDEAU CANAL (IRE) (47) 504-05

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Miss Vinnie (IRE) O Farrell Field Sigler B Donal Murphy

7

11-6

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

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability on first of 2 starts in bumpers and signs of promise in 3 starts since switched to hurdles.Likely improver now handicapping off an attractive opening mark and he needs considering.

TFRHHHHH BHA101

7 MONEY SPINNER (IRE) (20) 0603

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Floral Spinner O Mr Alan Peterson B Floral Spinner Syndicate

5

10-9

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to get competitive in maiden/novice hurdles, but firm step in the right direction when third of 11 upped to 23f on handicap debut at Bangor. Hood refitted and he’s high on the shortlist.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

8 SHANROE TIC TEC (IRE) (48) 446400 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Bonny Hall (IRE) O Brendon Sabin & Partner B Mr Michael Fox & Ms Alison Hayden

10

10-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Several creditable efforts in 2021, but it’s been a low-key start for new yard this season and arrives here on a 23-race losing run.

TFRHIIII BHA88

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: MISS HONEY RYDER (IRE) 8 11 5 Caoilin Quinn 9-2 (Warren Greatrex) 14 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards MONEY SPINNER: Following its run on 11/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe.

Note:

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Money Spinner (IRE), 4-1 Smoking Pigeon (GB), 9-2 Rideau Canal (IRE), 13-2 Investment Manager (GB), 10-1 Steady Away (IRE), 11-1 Trixster (IRE), 12-1 Big Difference (IRE), 66-1 Shanroe Tic Tec (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to RIDEAU CANAL, who has contested some pretty decent maiden/novice hurdles and improvement should be forthcoming now that he makes the switch to handicap company off what may prove to be a handy opening mark. Money Spinner is an obvious threat on the back of his improved effort at Bangor, form which has been franked since, and Big Difference is also considered back in this sphere.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIDEAU CANAL (IRE) 2.MONEY SPINNER (IRE) 3.BIG DIFFERENCE (IRE)

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3rd

4th

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Sixth Race 4.38 The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4006, 2nd £2004, 3rd £1001, 4th £501, 5th £280.

(Penalty Value £5228.16) Weights lowered 2lb.

2m 5f 150y

Race Description

This is a two miles and five furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards mares only, which have been rated from 0 to 120. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

colours

S Sponsor

age

1 GRAND TURINA (GB) (14) U11533

11

Br B m Kayf Tara - Cesana (IRE) O Nora’s Playmates B Redvers, Dwyer & Holland

st-lb

11-10

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back veterans’ handicaps at Lingfield and Warwick in December. Posted another good effort when third at Leicester (20.1f, soft) a fortnight ago so she rates a player down in class.

TFRHHHHI BHA118

2 GET THE APPEAL (IRE) (66) 215-20P D

8

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Lady Appeal (IRE) O Middleham Park Racing IX B Sean and Batt Leahy

11-7

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual handicap hurdle winner last term. Fair form when runner-up on sole start in this sphere at Kempton in November and now 7lb lower than on that occasion, she could have a say in proceedings.

TFRHHHII BHA115

3 FOUND ON (IRE) (5) 210636

7

Br B m Mahler - Court Gamble (IRE) O Mr Oliver Ryan B Thistletown Stud

11-6

Finn Lambert (7) J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles but yet to match that form in three runs in this sphere, let down by jumping when sixth at Chepstow 5 days ago. More required if she’s to open her account over fences.

TFRHHIII BHA114 (-4)

4 MOLLY CAREW (GB) (40) 1-46033 CD BF Br B m Midnight Legend - Moyliscar O Mrs Sarah Keys B Mrs Caroline George

10

11-3

Tom Scudamore J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season in excellent form, gaining third success at Haydock (21.6f) in April. Not quite reached that level this season but better signs when third over C&D just under 6 weeks ago. Down 3lb.

TFRHHHHH BHA111

5 JUBILYMPICS (GB) (42) 0-42254

10

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite de Soleil (FR) O Hoe Racing B C. R. Whittaker

11-0

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since landing 3-runner mares’ handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) 16 months ago but generally holding her form well in both spheres this season.Tongue strap quickly discarded.

TFRHHHII BHA108 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

2021: EAGLEHILL (FR) 7 11 0 Aidan Coleman 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Grand Turina (GB), Molly Carew (GB), 7-2 Jubilympics (GB), 5-1 Get The Appeal (IRE), 8-1 Found On (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Tough to split these but the vote goes to previous C&D winner MOLLY CAREW, who has tumbled in the weights since returning to action at Ffos Las in November but with a fully-fledged rider back in the plate, she can open her account for the season. Grand Turina can give the selection most to think about down in class, ahead of the consistent Jubilympics.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOLLY CAREW 2.GRAND TURINA 3.JUBILYMPICS

The Result 1st

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Seventh Race 5.08 The Gold Cup & Grand National Lunches 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 104 yards.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 DOLLAR BAE (IRE) (28) 11

5

Br B m Sageburg (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE) O The Perfect Partnership B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

st-lb

11-3

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of sole point and followed up in a Wincanton bumper on Rules debut. Had a bit in hand and ought to be competitive under a penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (23) 05

5

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

11-3

Ben Godfrey (3) J Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a bit of a handful but latest C&D fifth shows he has ability. More will be needed if he’s to get heavily involved, though.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 JET MARSHALL (IRE) (46) 22

5

Br Br g Jet Away - Little Hand (IRE) O Mr N. Sutton B Frank Marshall

11-3

Mr Ben Sutton (7) J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW £50,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on both starts in Irish points.Yard won the race last year.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) (95) 1

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE) O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton and Mr J P Romans B Declan Phelan

5

11-3

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £180,000 after making a winning point debut in November. Would very much enter the reckoning should the betting speak in his favour.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 URBAN SOLDIER (IRE) (-)

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) O Middleham Park Racing CXI B Michael Whitty

5

11-3

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW €28,000 Soldier of Fortune gelding from a top stable. Market confidence would look significant.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 BOTHIE LADY (IRE) (-)

7

5

10-10

Sean Houlihan J Claire Hitch, Watchet T

Br B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Lackagh Lass (IRE) O Mrs C. Hitch B Seamus Cooney

TIMEFORMVIEW Kalanisi mare. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Casey Jones. Likely outsider on debut.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 GRACEFULL DANCER (GB) (44) 00 Br Ch g Alqaahir (USA) - Miss Grace O 4Racing Owners Club B J. D. Frost

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held both starts and likely booked for another struggle.

8 IRON WINGS (FR) (44) 64

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Vive La Reine (FR) O Mr Mark J. Phillips B Alexandre Conin & Jean-Marie Callier

4

10-7

Bryony Frost J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

10-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Bit better than the result on both his starts without doing enough to fancy him for win purposes here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

28

9 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (-)

4

10-7

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu B Noel O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (winner around 2m) Festive Affair. Stable has a solid bumper record. Interesting to see how he goes in the market.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 ROBIOLA (IRE) (42) 42

4

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Weeping Wind O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd

10-7

James Bowen J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up a little on his debut when runner-up over 1 3/4m at Ludlow 6 weeks ago. Likely to relish the step up to 2m this afternoon. Considered.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) (-)

4

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - In A Rush (IRE) O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Seosamh Murphy

10-7

Eddie Edge (10) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW €22,000 Soldier of Fortune half-brother to fair hurdler Stucker Hill and bumper winner/fair hurdler Decision Time. Dam 7f winner.Yard no stranger to bumper success. Betting should guide.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) 5 11 9 Richard Johnson 11-4 (Philip Hobbs) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dollar Bae (IRE), 9-2 Off To A Flyer (IRE), 11-2 Urban Soldier (IRE), Robiola (IRE), 9-1 Jet Marshall (IRE), 14-1 Major Fortune (IRE), Sergeant Wilson (IRE), 22-1 Iron Wings (FR), 25-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE), 200-1 Bothie Lady (IRE), Gracefull Dancer (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

OFF TO A FLYER was quite an expensive purchase after his point win so he gets the nod to make a winning start under Rules. Last-time-out Ludlow runner-up Robiola promises to be suited by the step up to 2m and rates an obvious danger, while Urban Soldier and Jet Marshall are newcomers who would enter the reckoning should the betting speak in their favour.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OFF TO A FLYER (IRE) 2.ROBIOLA (IRE) 3.URBAN SOLDIER (IRE)

The Result 1st

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LUDLOW Race 1 1.00 1m 7f 169y 1 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE)11-12 2 Not Long Now (GB) 11-9 3 Balkardy (FR) 11-9 4 Enrichissant (FR) 11-7 5 Heritier (FR) 11-4 6 Angels Landing (IRE) 11-1 7 Moneykenny (IRE) 10-13 8 Poker Master (IRE) 10-10 9 Good Impression (GB) 10-9 Race 2 1.30 1m 7f 169y 1 Hidor de Bersy (FR) 11-7 2 Knickerbockerglory (IRE)11-7 3 Bravethewaves (GB) 11-0 4 Mac Be Lucky (GB) 11-0 5 Regal Pretender (GB) 11-0 6 Tika Moon (IRE) 11-0 7 Zucayan (FR) 11-0 8 Bashful (GB) 10-4 9 Glen Again (IRE) 10-4 10 Reams of Love (GB) 10-4 11 Danita (GB) 10-0 12 Glance At Me (GB) 10-0 Race 3 2.00 2m 4f 11y 1 Karl Philippe (FR) 11-8 2 Quoi de Neuf (FR) 11-7 3 Barbados Blue (IRE) 11-6 4 Kakamora (GB) 11-0

Race 4 2.30 2m 7f 174y 1 Wynn House (GB) 11-12 2 Could Be Trouble (IRE) 11-10 3 Sacre Coeur (FR) 11-10 4 Whatsdastory (IRE) 11-6 5 Glimpse of Gala (GB) 11-4 6 Bourbon Beauty (GB) 11-2 7 Stop Talking (IRE) 11-1 8 Go Chique (FR) 11-0 Race 5 3.00 2m 7f 1 Canelo (IRE) 2 Golden Whisky (IRE) 3 Head To The Stars (GB) 4 No Getaway (IRE) 5 Java Point (IRE) Race 6 3.30 2m 1 Picanha (GB) 2 Balkeo (FR) 3 Come On Gruff (IRE) 4 Tigerten (GB) 5 To Be Sure (GB) 6 Technological (GB)

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Race 7 4.00 2m 7f 171y 1 Gesskille (FR) 12-6 2 Not That Fuisse (FR) 12-6 3 Solomon Grey (FR) 12-6 4 Bletchley Castle (IRE) 11-12 5 Give Me A Copper (IRE) 11-12 6 Taaffes Castle (IRE) 11-12

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Race Conditions First Race 2.08 - THE S ROBERTS & SON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 20 entries at £29. - Closed February 25th, 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.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.38 - THE S ROBERTS & SON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions).

Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 20 entries at £29. - Closed February 25th, 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.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.08 - THE HIPPYCHICK NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 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. 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.38 - THE CHETWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5228 to the winning horse The second to receive £2408, the third £1203, the fourth £602, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 17 entries at £48. - Closed February 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4006; Second £2004; Third £1001; Fourth £501; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5228.16) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.08 - THE UK GUN REPAIRS 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £39 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

March 1st. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 23 entries at £39. - Closed February 25th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4520.18) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.38 - THE GAME & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5228 to the winning horse The second to receive £2408, the third £1203, the fourth £602 and the fifth £350. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 19th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Two Miles About Six Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 8 entries at £48. - Closed February 25th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4006; Second £2004; Third £1001; Fourth £501; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £5228.16) Weights lowered 2lb.

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.08 - THE GOLD CUP & GRAND NATIONAL LUNCHES 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 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 25th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 22 entries at £24. - Closed February 25th, 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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