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Official BHA Ratings Explained 11 TARA POINT (25) F1/1-13 CD 39-0 Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies Mr R. J. H. GeffenPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis Br J O T B S TIMEFORMVIEW 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 16 13 12 1. Jockey colours 2. Saddle number 3. Sex & colour of horse 4. Horse name 5. Owner 6. Sire 7. Dam 8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide 13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
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.
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Race Description 10 1 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor First Race 12.53 2m 3f 1y The Summerfield Developments Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £8600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3297, 2nd £1649, 3rd £824, 4th £412, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb 1 LEADING THEATRE (IRE) (63) 0-21341 D 6 12-0 Br B m Leading Light (IRE) - Theatre Days (IRE) Max Kendrick J O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Charlie Harnett Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWDual-bumper winner who overcame a pace bias to make second hurdle start a winning one at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May. Added to that at Fontwell in October and raised just 1lb for that TFRHHHII BHA105 2 LAST OF A LEGEND (GB) (28) 5-3221P 5 11-13 Br B m Midnight Legend - Blue Buttons (IRE) Bryan Carver J O Hot To Trot Jumping Harry Fry, Corscombe T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport, Searls Land S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice over hurdles before getting off the mark in Bangor maiden in July Too free to last out switched to handicap company last month. TFRHHHII BHA104 3 MISTRAL LADY (GB) (27) 46-32 4 11-12 Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Peggies Run Tom O’Brien J O Sir Christopher & Lady Wates Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Sir Christopher Stephen Wates TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement in
du
4 METHODTOTHEMAGIC
7
Br B m Sans Frontieres
O Dalziel Family,
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T B Mr M. Campbell Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEW Promising hurdles debut when a staying-on third at Uttoxeter in May 2021. Restricted to just 2 runs
little on each occasion. TFR
5 LADY WILBERRY (GB)
5/0323-3 5 11-8 Br Br m Montmartre (FR) - Lady Willa (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J O Balham Hill Racing Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B The Glanvilles Stud TIMEFORMVIEWOut of a winning and has displayed more over hurdles than she has in bumpers,keeping on for third on handicap debut at Wincanton last month. TFRHHHII BHA99 6 COLONY QUEEN (GB) (27) U02P 6 11-7 Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Margrethe Tom Scudamore J O The Angove Family David Pipe, Wellington T B Mrs J. A. Cornwell W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful Flat performer,winning all 3 starts in 2021 for John Mackie.Best effort over hurdles when second in 2m Huntingdon novice last month. Lost action when pulled up on handicap debut since.Tongue tie added now. Might be worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA98 7 MY GIRL LOLLIPOP (IRE) (22) 0/0220-F 6 11-7 Br B m Mahler - Pop Princess Ciaran Gethings J O Mrs N. Kappler Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Mr John Coffey Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice over hurdles last term and fell early on return from 8 months ff 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA98 8 OOH BETTY (IRE) (27) 01433 4 11-4 Br B f Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Ben Clarke, Beaminster T B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who travelled kindly when fourth in 8-runner novice at Stratford on Rules debut in October Promise both starts since and looks the type to flourish now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA95 This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for novice 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
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.
bumpers and showed more than first time up over hurdles when 4 1/2 lengths second of 10 to Felicie
Maquis in maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA103
(IRE) (50) 6/30//3P-0
11-8
(IRE) - Cindy’s Fancy (IRE) Finn Lambert (5) J
T White, J Inverdale
since, showing
HHIII BHA99
(34)
by
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers and has done likewise over hurdles, albeit ended the season in modest fashion. Well weighted if a wind op has had the desired effect TFRHHHHI BHA92
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 11, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14.
Stewards Note: LAST OF A LEGEND: Following its run on 23/11/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. COLONY QUEEN: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its action. DANCINGONTHEEDGE: Following its run on 1/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Dancingontheedge (FR), 8-1 Leading Theatre (IRE), 17-2 Imperial Pride (IRE), 10-1 Lady Wilberry (GB), Ooh Betty (IRE), Drash On Ruby (GB), 11-1 Mistral Lady (GB), 12-1 Last of A Legend (GB), Colony Queen (GB), 16-1 My Girl Lollipop (IRE), 25-1 Gata Ban (IRE), 33-1 Sallyann (IRE), 40-1 Methodtothemagic (IRE), Caitlin’s Court (IRE)
BETTY displayed ability
all 3 of her qualifying runs and is just preferred in favour of Dancingontheedge (well handicapped on bumper form) and Drash On Ruby (sort to benefit from a breathing operation).
11 1 9 GATA BAN (IRE) (34) B-41230 5 11-3 Br B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE) Richie McLernon J O The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B A. Larkin TIMEFORMVIEW Hit the frame first 2 starts in June bit off 5 months and took a backward step op recent handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA94 10 IMPERIAL PRIDE (IRE) (29) 32-34 6 11-3 Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Alderbrook Girl (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Dr Tom Davies, Tim Wright, Steve Merry David Dennis, Banbury T B J. O’Donoghue DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in a couple of points and shaped with encouragement sent hurdling last month, hitting the frame both starts Step up in trip sure to suit on this quick switch to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA94 11 CAITLIN’S COURT (IRE) (19) 5P-2460 5 11-3 Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mr G. Thompson Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T B Mrs P. De Stacpoole TIMEFORMVIEWSister to 4 winners who finished runner-up on final outing between the flags in May.Tongue
about over hurdles so far, though step up in
will suit.
12 DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR)
1-504 5 11-2 Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR) Harry
J O Old Gold Racing 4
T B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL
S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner on
in April Below par
so far but in top
a different proposition this time. TFR
BHA93 13 SALLYANN (IRE) (38) 3304-6F 5 11-1 Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Bay James Davies J O Mrs Sue Addington-Smith Nick Gifford, Findon T B Mrs Sue Addington-Smith Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Related to winners and displayed ability when third twice in bumpers last winter Never involved in 3 maiden hurdles and fell on recent handicap debut.
14 DRASH ON RUBY (GB) (244) 2436B4-
Br
O
B
tied and little to get excited
distance
TFRHHIII BHA94
(20)
Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Morson Group
debut
over hurdles
hands and she could easily be
HHHHI
TFRHHIII BHA92
6 11-1
B m Passing Glance - So Long David Prichard (5) J
Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OOH BETTY (IRE) 2.DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) 3.DRASH ON RUBY The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Photographs Official Photographers are wearing armbands. Members of the Public are not permitted to go onto the course to take photographs nor to take photographs inside the Parade Rings or Winners Enclosure. Flash may NOT be used at any time Wheelchair Viewing There is a Special Viewing Area adjacent to the Course and Paddock.
PLAY SMARTER This could be a strong race for the grade with several open to progress. Point-winner OOH
in
Race Description 14 2 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Second Race 1.23 3m 2f 57y The Paul Kelson Barber Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £5990.60) colours no horse age st-lb 1 SIZING CUSIMANO (GB) (31) P0560P D 9 12-2 Br B g Midnight Legend - Combe Florey Freddie Gingell (7) J O Peter Bennett & Colin Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B B. G. Hellyer & H. D. J. Daly Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Right back to form when scoring by a wide margin at Newton Abbot in May but out of sorts since and hard to warm to at present, despite slipping to a potentially handy mark TFRHIIII BHA117 2 PREMIER D’TROICE (FR) (20) 34-2104 C D 8 12-2 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Mick Bora (FR) Harry Kimber (3) J O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon T B C. Marie, C. Pierre Marie & C. Chalots Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on a much reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap in June. However, he’s shown little spark since returning from a summer break and needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA117 3 BOUGHTBEFORELUNCH (IRE) (50) 3153-25 D 9 12-0 Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Anie (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Let Us Do Lunch Partnership Paul Webber, Banbury T B Seamus Kennedy Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles S TIMEFORMVIEWPut in an assured round of jumping when resuming winning ways at Leicester (22.7f) in
since, though, and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.
4 MILANFORD (IRE) (20) P/5P-603 8 12-0 Br B g Milan - Tabachines (FR)
O Syd Hosie
B Brian Moran
Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful novice chaser for Nick Mitchell in 2020/21 but has struggled to make an impact in 3 starts for new yard since returning from a year off last month. TFRHHIII BHA115 5 TRIXSTER (IRE) (39) 3312-20 C 9 11-13 Br B g Beneficial - Our Trick (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J O The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T B J. Fitzgerald Tote, Dragonbet S TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over hurdles here in March and opened chase account in good style at Southwell the following month. Below par at Cheltenham last time but now eased in grade and he has to enter calculations. TFR
BHA114 6 SOME DETAIL (IRE) (19) 133-434 C 8 11-9 Br B g Getaway (GER) - You Should Know Me (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Liam O’Regan Junction 24 Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a first chase success over 23f here in February and majority of his subsequent efforts have been at least respectable, including when fourth in a 30.7f handicap at Exeter recently. Needs considering. TFRHHHHH BHA110 7 FLYING VERSE (GB) (49) 233211 D 10 11-7 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Flight Sequence Tom Bellamy J O Dr C. A. Barnett David Dennis, Banbury T B Jim Cockburn DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form since undergoing a wind op during the summer and arrives here on a hat-trick having hit the target at Stratford (22.6f) and Musselburgh (31.5f) the last twice. Remains feasibly treated and another bold show on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA108 8 HOTEL DU NORD (FR) (290) 12/4223- 9 11-6 Br B g Voix du Nord (FR) - Iu Mi Nao (IRE) Mr Charlie
J O Mr Christopher John Sprake Bill Turner,
T B Mr Alain Aupetit TIMEFORMVIEW Dual point winner but he’s 0-11 under Rules and is probably best watched on return here for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA107 This is a three mile, two and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must
raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge
dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a
rated
would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 110.
February Rather hit-and-miss
TFRHHIII BHA115
Mr George Hiscock (7) J
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
Sherborne
HHHII
Sprake (7)
Sherborne
have won a race, been placed twice or
the level of form shown. This rating then
horse
115 in this particular race
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over fences in France in 2020 and got off the mark for current yard at Ffos Las (23.8f) in October Shade below par when third in a 4-runner affair at Leicester last time, though, and likely to find one or two too good. TFRHHHII BHA98
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note: SIZING CUSIMANO: Following its run on 20/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Flying Verse (GB), 10-3 Some Detail (IRE), 11-2 Trixster (IRE), 10-1 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 12-1 Premier d’Troice (FR), 14-1 Boughtbeforelunch (IRE), 18-1 Hotel du Nord (FR), 22-1 Milanford (IRE), 40-1 Sizing Cusimano (GB) PLAY SMARTER
Based on recent evidence, SOME DETAIL, Flying Verse and Trixster are the most likely candidates. The hat-trick seeking Flying Verse is the obvious starting point and he is greatly respected but Some Detail is now just 2lb higher than for his latest success here in February and is appealing on the back of a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at Exeter Trixster will find this easier than the Cheltenham handicap he contested last time and he is capable of a very bold show.
15 2 9 FAITQUE
(FR) (20) 25-31P3 BF 7 10-11 Br
Miss
J O
T
DE L’ISLE
Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)
Lucy Turner (5)
DFA Racing (Donaldson, Currie, Edwards) Michael Scudamore, Bromsash
B Mme Veronique Sayet Dfa Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOME DETAIL (IRE) 2.FLYING VERSE 3.TRIXSTER (IRE) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time The Racecourse Executive wish to welcome and to thank them for their support today INVEST SOUTHWEST STABLES BUSINESS PARK SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENTS CORNISH ROCK GIN ROWCLIFFES Sponsorship at Taunton Have you considered naming a race after someone in memory or in celebration? It can cost less than you think. Call Troy on 01823 325035 or email troy@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
of the season
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.
Race Description 16 3 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Third Race 1.53 2m 3f 1y The Cornish Rock Gin 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) colours no horse age st-lb 1 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (27) 2-22U11 C 4 11-12 Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) Tom Scudamore J O Mrs Amanda Jeal David Pipe, Wellington T B George Doyle W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole in Irish point who has made a promising start under Rules, showing a good attitude when landing Chepstow maiden and Taunton novice last month. He can do better still now racing beyond 2m so rates a player TFRHHHHH BHA126 2 LALLYGAG (GER) (19) 212-112 D 5 11-12 Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Laviola (GER) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Stall 5-Stars Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Has made an excellent start over hurdles this season, recording back-to-back Exeter wins before very good second there under a double penalty 19 days ago. Holds good form claims. TFRHHHHI
3 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (32) 4 4 11-0 Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Mr
J O Syd Hosie Syd
Sherborne T B Worksop Manor Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner forAlice Haynes.Changed hands for 15,000 gns and made an encouraging start when fourth of 10 in 2m Huntingdon maiden last month. Can build on it now. TFR
4 CALL ME TLALOK (GB) (27) 0P-0 7 11-0 Br Ch g Tiger Groom - Laureldean Belle (IRE) Harry
O Mrs Verity Perrott
B Mrs V. M. Whittaker TIMEFORMVIEW Had wind op before tailed-off ninth of 10 to American Sniper in novice hurdle here 27 days ago. Hard to warm to
5 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (30) 0040-6 5 11-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Richie McLernon J O Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Kedrah House Stud geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, excellent sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f) 30 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress now his stamina is drawn out more. TFRHHHII BHA6 IPSOS PIERJI (FR) (37) P-00 4 11-0 Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Playa Pierji (FR) David Prichard (5) J O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T B Pierre Julienne & E.A.R.L. Dorrells Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW 150/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Needs another big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA7 LUNAR CONTACT (IRE) (34) 3-13 BF 4 11-0 Br B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Million in Mind Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Burgage Stud Goffs UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at second attempt in May and shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, heavy, 6/4) on NH debut 34 days ago. Has more to offer TFRHHHII BHA8 SILVER ATOM (IRE) (18) 0-55 4 11-0 Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE) Nico de Boinville J O Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Joe Murphy Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW 80/1 and tongue
BHA131
Gearoid Harney (7)
Hosie,
HHHII BHA-
Kimber (3) J
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
TFRHHIII BHA-
strap on for 1st time when remote fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 18 days ago. More is required. TFRHHIII BHANovice 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
they may
CORRESPONDING RACE
LAST
YEAR
by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lallygag (GER), 15-8 American Sniper (IRE), 6-1 Urban Soldier (IRE), 9-1 Lunar Contact (IRE), 33-1 Afta Party (IRE), 40-1 St Patricks Bridge (IRE), 80-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 100-1 Ipsos Pierji (FR), Silver Atom (IRE), 300-1 Call Me Tlalok (GB)
Strap
AMERICAN SNIPER has shown a really likeable attitude in scoring twice this term and with this longer trip a plus he is taken to edge out market rival Lallygag, who has also started life well over hurdles and seems sure to go well once more. Both Urban Soldier and Lunar Contact shaped promisingly on their respective debuts in this sphere and need considering too in a competitive maiden hurdle.
17 3 9 ST PATRICKS BRIDGE (IRE) (25) 35-206 5 11-0 Br B g Hillstar
Storm
Connor Brace J O The FOB
Partnership 4 Fergal
T B Raymond
Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEW Found
one too
TFR
10
5
Br
O
B
TIMEFORMVIEW
last
- Glazed
(IRE)
Racing
O’Brien, Cheltenham
McArdle
just
good back in a Market Rasen bumper in September but hasn’t shown much in this sphere the last twice.
HHIII BHA-
URBAN SOLDIER (IRE) (41) 0-2
11-0
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) Harry Cobden J
Middleham Park Racing CXI Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
Michael Whitty Middleham Park Racing S
€28,000 Soldier of Fortune gelding who shaped well on his hurdling debut when second of seven in novice over C&D
month.Winner has gone in again so he’s much respected. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: NO
Tongue
worn
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AMERICAN SNIPER
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PLAY SMARTER
(IRE) 2.LALLYGAG (GER) 3.URBAN
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The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and half a furlong race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
H.
S. Calzini Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning bumper debut at Stratford in October Only fifth of 13 in Cheltenham listed event since but he remains a bright hurdle prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
Race Description 20 4 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Fourth Race 2.23 2m 104y The Rowcliffes Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for maiden 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) 12 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb 1 BLUEBLOOD (IRE) (27) 54403-0 6 11-4 Br B or Br g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Ghany (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J O Mr Imhotep Booth Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORMVIEW Some fair efforts in bumpers for previous connections in Ireland but no show in 3 hurdles for current yard. Big outsider again. TFRHIIII BHA81 2 BOLD REACTION (FR) (45) F/121-3 D BF 5 11-4 Br Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR) Nico de Boinville J O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwhowonthesecondof2bumperstartsearlierintheyear Madeasoundstarttohishurdlecareerwhen17lengths third in a Sandown maiden on his reappearance last month and he should come on for that experience. Major player TFRHHHHH BHA3 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (37) 631-126 5 11-4 Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE) Tom Scudamore J O Bristow Crofts and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B R. Cody Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who made a solid start under Rules when second in a point bumper at Aintree in May. Not disgraced when sixth of 14 at Exeter for new trainer Neil Mulholland 6 months later. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA4 DARK DUOMO (IRE) (27) 04 4 11-4 Br B g Milan - Aroka (FR) Jack Martin
J O Louisville Syndicate Philip
T B P. Casey
Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper on debut in October and remote fourth on C&D hurdle debut since. Looks more one for the longer term.
HHIII
5 EYE KNEE (GB) (68) 4 11-4 Br B g Territories (IRE) - Western Pearl Mr
J O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) for Tim Easterby. Changed hands for 3,000 gns in October.Watching brief is advised on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA6 HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) (27) 2-52 5 11-4 Br B g Martaline - Jouable (FR) Tom O’Brien J O Mrs L. R. Lovell Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Xavier Leredde & Daniel Desforges Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up only outing in bumpers in France and promise in 2 hurdles for current yard after a year off, bumping into a good prospect at Lingfield latterly. Likely he has more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA7 HOLETOWN HERO (FR) (33) 052-44 5 11-4 Br Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Voix du Coeur (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related sort who ran his best race in bumpers when runner-up at Taunton in April. Promising enough start in finishing fourth both starts over timber to date, latterly at Ascot (19f) 33 days ago. Contender if taking past.
8 KAYF
4
Br B g
O The
B
(7)
Hobbs, Minehead
Philip Hobbs
TFR
BHA-
Gearoid Harney (7)
TFRHHHHI BHA116
LEGEND (GB) (38) 4-15 D
11-4
Kayf Tara - Camina Aidan Coleman J
Morestead Remount Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T
Mrs
I.
James Davies J O Rae and Carol Borras Roger Teal, Lambourn T B John D. Gunther Chartplan(2004) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful 1m Flat winner at his best and he made quite a promising start over hurdles when fourth at Huntingdon (2m) 17 days ago.That Flat ability provides plenty of hope that he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA11 KILLALOAN (IRE) (558) 4 11-4
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Farranjordan
Bryan Carver J O Owners Group 093 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Newtown Anner Stud Owners Group S
Betvictor S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has hinted at ability in 2 bumper starts in recent months but hasn’t shown enough to suggest he’s likely to make a winning start over hurdles here. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.
Stewards Note: BLUEBLOOD: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed. KAYLEN’S MISCHIEF: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bold Reaction (FR), 9-2 Holetown Hero (FR), 11-2 High Game Royal (FR), 7-1 Kenzai Warrior (USA), 10-1 Kayf Legend (GB), 14-1 Killaloan (IRE), 33-1 Broomfields Cave (IRE), 50-1 Pappa Rocco Coco (IRE), 66-1 Dark Duomo (IRE), 100-1 Eye Knee (GB), 150-1 Kaylen’s Mischief (GB), Nordy Lordy (GER), 250-1 Blueblood (IRE), 300-1 Libor Lad (GB)
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9 KAYLEN’S MISCHIEF (GB) (15) P-3P 9 11-4 Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Pusey Street Girl Max Kendrick J O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T B Trickledown Stud Limited Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than modest form when third in a Market Rasen maiden hurdle in November and pulled up at Uttoxeter since. Likely it’s best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA10 KENZAI WARRIOR (USA) (17) 4 5 11-4 Br B or Br g Karakontie (JPN) - Lemon Sakhee (CAN)
12 LIBOR
4
Br B g
O Wingate
B Mr
13 NORDY
D 5
Br B g Jukebox Jury
O Bovian Racing
B Stall Alemannia
12/1,
14
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form in a trio of Irish Flat maidens in 2021 but not seen since being sold for 24,000 gns in July of that year. Tongue strap on for hurdle debut (also had breathing op). In top hands but Harry Cobden is on Holetown Hero TFRHHHII BHA-
LAD (GB) (57) 0-0
11-4
Passing Glance - Sonic Weld Tom Bellamy J
Associates Limited David Dennis, Banbury T
John Benfield DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in a couple of bumpers and huge step forward will be required if he’s to make an impact now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
LORDY (GER) (83) 1-0
11-4
(IRE) - Nur Bani (GER) Charlie Price (3) J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
Dragonbet, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW
well beaten in a Warwick bumper on his debut in September Switches to hurdles after 12 weeks off. TFRHIIII BHA-
PAPPA ROCCO COCO (IRE) (43) 56 4 11-4 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Coco Oscar (IRE) Richie McLernon J O J. Noble, G. Pappadakis, C. Younghusband Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B R. Lynch
PLAY SMARTER Point/bumper winner BOLD REACTION is likely to build on his
hurdle debut third and is preferred to Kenzai Warrior, who showed enough to think he can translate his Flat ability to hurdles when fourth at Huntingdon recently, and Philip
Lingfield runner-up
Royal. Holetown Hero would also enter the reckoning. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLD REACTION (FR) 2.KENZAI WARRIOR (USA) 3.HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time Abbreviations BF – Beaten Favourite.B – Brought Down. C – Course Winner. D – Distance Winner.F – Fell. P – Pulled Up. R – Refused. S – Slipped Up.U – Unseated. Great British Bonus Scheme The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
Sandown
Hobbs’s
High Game
Race Description 22 5 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Fifth Race 2.53 2m 104y The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £491, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £5119.24) colours no horse age st-lb 1 AMERICAN GERRY (IRE) (30) 22151-6 D BF 6 12-0 Br B g Americain (USA) - Hurricane Society (IRE) Nathan Brennan (7) J O Mrs Margaret Geake Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T B Ms Deirdre Connolly Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEW Gained a second career success in conditionals’ event at Kempton on final start last term but pulled hard and was unable to beat a rival on return last month. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA120 2 BASHFUL BOY (IRE) (18) 102045 6 12-0 Br B g Magician (IRE) - Bacheliere (USA) Tom Scudamore J O Milldean Racing Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington T B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWEarned first victory for this yard in June and though he hasn’t
fifth
3 BEAU BALKO (FR) (28) 21 D 4
Br B g Balko
O Highclere Thoroughbred
B Mr
Coutre
4 PARRAMOUNT
D
Br B g Mount
O Andrew
B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt
Half-brother to Snow Leopardess got off the mark over hurdles when easily winning
(16.2f,
5/6) 43 days ago.Already has a likeable way of going about his job and should give
good account
5 PETRASTAR (GB) (27) 00/6P-23 D 7 11-8 Br B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) Tom Bellamy J O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T B P. G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Won his first 3 starts over hurdles back in 2020 and seems to have found his mojo again this term,not disgraced when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Nevertheless, others still make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA114 6 PRIVATORY (FR) (17) 1120-60 D 4 11-3 Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA) Tom O’Brien J O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Oberon Investments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on debut for this yard in novice at Sandown in March Well below form in handicaps on his last 3, noticably weak in the market on more than on occasion Mark eased again but needs to show more. TFRHHIII BHA109 7 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (20) 344-334 CD 7 11-3 Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE) Bryan Carver J O C. R. Keightley Robert Walford, Blandford T B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort scored twice over C&D winner last term and ran another creditable race when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 20 days ago. Solid frame claims again from same mark. TFRHHHII BHA109 8 NORLEY (IRE) (10) 15-4021 7 11-1 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills Beau Morgan (7) J O Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Joseph Smiddy Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW
troubled the judge since,he took a step back in right direction when
of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Could do better again now below last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA120
11-10
(FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR) Harry Cobden J
Racing - Balko Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
Ghislain
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on his sole Flat start in France and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when dictating at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Capable of better on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA116
(GB) (43) 2210/-31
6 11-9
Nelson - Queen Soraya Aidan Coleman J
Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEW
novice hurdle at Hereford
good to soft,
another
on handicap debut.TFRHHHHH BHA115
Immediately back on track following a wind-op when readily winning 5-runner conditionals’ event at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that success and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA107 (+6) This is a two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards 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.
PARRAMOUNT missed all of last term but has created a really positive impression over hurdles since his return and looks to have been let in rather leniently on his handicap debut. Norley is unpenalised for his recent Southwell success and poses a serious danger to the selection, whilst Beau Balko is a much-respected handicap newcomer for Paul Nicholls.
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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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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: AMERICAN GERRY: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Beau Balko (FR), 10-3 Norley (IRE), 7-2 Parramount (GB), 17-2 American Gerry (IRE), 14-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 20-1 Petrastar (GB), 25-1 Bashful Boy (IRE), 33-1 Privatory (FR) PLAY SMARTER
The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time RACING AT TAUNTON 2022/23 Friday 30th December Monday 9th January* Saturday 21st January Tuesday 7th February* Tuesday 21st February* Thursday 2nd March* Monday 13th March Monday 20th March Thursday 30th March Thursday 13th April Thursday 27th April*** Timings subject to change * 6 races scheduled ** Evening Meeting Horse Welfare
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARRAMOUNT 2.NORLEY (IRE) 3.BEAU BALKO (FR)
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Race Description 26 6 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Sixth Race 3.23 2m 2f 40y The Invest Southwest Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9900 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4629.10) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb 1 DOYEN LA LUTTE (IRE) (26) 00204-6 6 12-0 Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl Tom Scudamore J O The Contractors David Pipe, Wellington T B Sunnyhill Stud W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who made the frame on several occasions over timber last term. Unable to land a blow on return/ chase debut at Ffos Las but she’s likely to make her mark in this sphere before long. TFRHHHII BHA100 2 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (194) 2165-12 BF 6 11-9 Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) Sean Houlihan J O Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude T B J. O’Donoghue TIMEFORMVIEWExeter hurdles winner during the spring and looked a natural chaser when easily scoring on debut in this sphere at NewtonAbbot (21f) 2 months later Collared close home over 16.3f there when last seen in June and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA95 3 FOLLY GATE (FR) (27) 3U6-202 7 11-8 Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Cate Bleue (FR) Mr Peter Summers (7) J O Mrs J Williams & Mr R Stark Mrs
T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
S TIMEFORMVIEW Remains
19
but has
Evidently
4 CAPTAIN CUCKOO
10
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy
(3) J O Mrs Pippa Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T B H. F. Morris Ascot Park Polo Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to get his head in front from 9 attempts between the flags and record under Rules stands at 0-12. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA91 5 CALL ME FREDDIE (GB) (27) P060-30 7 11-4 Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Still Runs Deep Richie McLernon J O Richenda Ford Racing Club Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T B Shade Oak Stud Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner over 3m in Ireland but hasn’t shown much in 4 starts in this sphere to date, finishing a long way adrift of Folly Gate in the C&D handicap won by Miladygrace last time.Yard also saddles Lightning Gold. TFRHIIII BHA90 6 URABAMBA (IRE) (16) 0065-04 7 11-4 Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale Tom Bellamy J O Kayley Woollacott Racing Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T B J. Mangan The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 2m Wexford maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in summer 2021. Showed an aptitude for this game when fourth on chase debut at Lingfield (2m) recently but improvement will be needed if he’s to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA90 7 LIGHTNING GOLD (GB) (36) 60P32-F 7 10-12 Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Santera (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan J O The Affordable (3) Partnership Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T B Mr P. W. Gillbard Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden maiden hurdler but has acquitted herself well both completed starts in this sphere.Got no further than the first fence on return at Lingfield but each-way chance if she puts in a clear round here. TFRHHHII BHA84 8 LEGENDARY RHYTHM (GB) (20) 355-052 BF 6 10-10 Br B m Midnight Legend - Hot Rhythm Ben Poste J O David Clark and Partner Tom Symonds, Hentland T B Mr P. P. Symonds Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up on low-key hurdles efforts
October
the month.
are
TFR
The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and two furlongs
olds and upwards which have
rated
weight that each runner carries
would be required to carry
Jane Williams, South Molton
Culverhill Farm Racing
a maiden following
starts overall
found just one too good on 2 of his last 3 starts, most recently over this C&D last month.
goes well for this amateur rider and another bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA94
(GB) (19) 42U4F-P
11-5
(IRE) - Shiny Thing (USA) Theo Gillard
in
when second in a 4-runner Leicester handicap (2m) back in this sphere at the beginning of
First-time cheekpieces she wore that day
retained here and she’s not without hope
HHHII BHA82
handicap steeple chase for five-year-
been officially
0-105. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the
is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100
5lb more than a rival rated 95.
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8, 9, 12.
Stewards Note: CAPTAIN CUCKOO: Following its run on 2/12/2022 it was reported that the jockey p.u after the breast girth broke. LETSBE AVENUE: Following its run on 18/4/2022 it was reported that the horse lost both of its front shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Imperial Joe (IRE), 11-2 Folly Gate (FR), 6-1 Legendary Rhythm (GB), 10-1 Letsbe Avenue (IRE), 12-1 Lightning Gold (GB), Megalodon (IRE), 14-1 Doyen La Lutte (IRE), 20-1 Urabamba (IRE), Gaelic Thunder (GB), 66-1 Captain Cuckoo (GB), 80-1 My Rockstar (IRE), 100-1 Estate Italiana (USA), 150-1 Call Me Freddie (GB), Dark Storm (GB)
IMPERIAL JOE jumped with aplomb when making a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot in May and was just touched off at the same course the following month. This 6-y-o probably has more to offer in this sphere and will prove a tough nut to crack if ready to roll following a summer break. Folly Gate put in a good shift over C&D last time and is next on the list ahead of Letsbe Avenue and Doyen La Lutte, who can be expected to leave her low-key chase debut well behind in time.
27 6 9 LETSBE AVENUE (IRE) (247) 3/00024- 7 10-10 Br B g Lawman (FR) - Aguilas Perla (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J O Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T B Tinnakill Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWPositive start over fences in first-time cheekpieces when second of 9 at Ludlow in February.Ran no sort of race at Fakenham next time (without cheekpieces) but headgear refitted here and he could have a part to play if fully tuned-up on debut for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA82 10 MEGALODON (IRE) (16) 5324/-63 9 10-9 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Fitzgrey (IRE) Tom O’Brien J O Hawkings Finch Harding Stubbs Willis Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T B Michael Healy Specialist Audio Company Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Modest 2m winner over hurdles Stepped up on previous chase efforts when third at Lingfield (2m) recently but he looks vulnerable all the same. TFRHHIII BHA81 11 ESTATE ITALIANA (USA) (27) 0P00-0 5 10-4 Br B or Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE) James Davies J O Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Moyglare Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Offered precious little in 3 starts over hurdles last season and fared no better on return/chase debut here TFRHIIII BHA76 12 DARK STORM (GB) (21) 5565/-0P 6 10-2 Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Flaviola (IRE) Ben Ffrench Davis (7) J O C.P.S. Syndicate Bill Turner, Sherborne T B Beech Tree Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEW Showed nothing in 2 starts over fences last month following a lengthy absence and can only be watched at present. TFRHIIII BHA74 13 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (275) 45P06P- 6 10-2 Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) Harry Reed J O Mrs H. E. Rees Helen Rees, Dorchester T B Butlersgrove Stud NFU Mutual (Dorchester) S TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about over hurdles and big step forward required now tackling the larger obstacles. TFR
14 GAELIC THUNDER (GB) (14) 53-2643 7 10-2 Br B g Arvico
O Mrs
B Mrs
HIIII BHA73
(FR) - Gaelic Lime Bryan Carver J
Jacqui Elliott Chris Honour, Ashburton T
Jacqui Elliott Cotswold Stone Supplies S TIMEFORMVIEW Produced one of his better efforts when second in a handicap chase at Exeter on return in October but he has been unable to build on that in 3 subsequent starts. TFRHHIII BHA73
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) 2.FOLLY GATE (FR) 3.LETSBE AVENUE (IRE) The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time 130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others Visit our directory racingtogether.co.uk/directory/
Race Description 28 7 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Seventh Race 3.53 2m 7f 198y The More Christmas Racing On 30th December Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3297, 2nd £1649, 3rd £824, 4th £412, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4302.34) colours no horse age st-lb 1 ISLAND RUN (GB) (30) 5013-42 5 12-1 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Penneyrose Bay Tom O’Brien J O Sir Christopher & Lady Wates Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Sir Christopher Stephen Wates TIMEFORMVIEW Well-bred type who showed much improved form to get off the mark at Wincanton (2m, heavy) in January. Stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up at Kempton (24.5f, soft) and he remains unexposed at this trip. TFRHHHII BHA106 2 POTTLERATH (IRE) (36) 1-45122 7 12-0 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE) Mr Charlie Case (7) J O Lost In The Summer Wine Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T B Nicholas Teehan Matt Sheppard Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Landed back-to-back handicaps in the
and
since and should give another good account.
3 THE HEIGHT OF FAME (GB)
5
Br B m Fame And Glory - Good Thinking
O Barrow Hill
B Barrow Hill
Abbot (21.5) in September,she completed the 4-timer at
in
she can be competitive
4 DESIGN ICON (GB) (67) 04/51-6 6 11-13 Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bisaat (USA)
O It’s Only Money
T B D. J. Weston Kim
S TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who relished the step up in trip when off the mark in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f) in May 2021. Unable to improve following a wind op/after 17 months off in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Newton Abbot in October TFRHHHII BHA104 5 TURNAWAY (IRE) (26) 6500-4 5 11-2 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Robins Turn (IRE) Bridget Andrews J O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr R. Bryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than mid-field in novice hurdles and couldn’t improve when down the field atTaunton on handicap debut Shaped with a bit more promise in after 10 months off at Doncaster recently and this step up in trip could eke out more. TFRHHHHH BHA93 6 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) (13) 0-5P6P0 6 10-12 Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Pink Hat (IRE) Jack Wildman (7) J O Warmwellcome Partnership Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T B Mrs J. M. Mullins TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful ex-Irish winning hurdler but hasn’t done much for present connections. Can only be watched for now. TFRHIIII BHA89 7 MASTER BLAZE (FR) (15) 6-40556 4 10-7 Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Baltria (FR) Tom Scudamore J O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T B Davy Fernandez & Pierre Antoine Lacheze W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but well held all starts for this yard over the last year, including over fences on his last 3 outings. Handicapper given him a squeak but he’s hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA85 8 SAMATIAN (IRE) (22) 33-1322 BF 5 10-5 Br Bl g Sageburg (IRE) - Bodhran Davis (FR) Kai Lenihan (7) J O Mr Norman Carter Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B Clem & Greg Rossiter Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark on return/first run following a wind op at Stratford last month. Has backed that up with placed efforts on a 3 subsequent starts, unable to live with an unexposed one at Southwell just over 3 weeks ago. Sound claims. TFRHHHHI BHA82 This three mile handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 105. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
spring
also successful at Hereford in October Has remained in top form
TFRHHHHI BHA105
(47) 24-1111
12-0
Tom Bellamy J
Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
TIMEFORMVIEW Has improved upped in trip this season,landing back-to-back handicaps at Fontwell (21.8f) in May and having dead-heated at Newton
Exeter (21.6f)
November. Likely
again. TFRHHHHI BHA105
Ciaran Gethings J
Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler but he arrives on the back of two respectable handicap efforts at Newton Abbot. More is needed though from out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2021: NO CORRESPONDING
Blinkers worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8.
RACE LAST YEAR
Stewards Note: DESIGN ICON: Following its run on 15/10/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered an overreach.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Height of Fame (GB), 4-1 Island Run (GB), 5-1 Pottlerath (IRE), 7-1 Samatian (IRE), 14-1 Turnaway (IRE), Enforcement (IRE), 16-1 Menapian (IRE), 20-1 Design Icon (GB), 28-1 Telefina (GB), 40-1 Master Blaze (FR), 66-1 Foillmore (IRE), 100-1 Wearapinkribbon (IRE), Dannystory (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
A host in with chances but TURNAWAY shaped with a bit more promise than he had previously sporting first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster last month, and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Dan Skelton’s charge could be the way to go stepped up to 3m for the first time. Pottlerath, The Height of Fame and Island Run are just a trio of potential dangers.
29 7 9 DANNYSTORY (IRE) (13) P24340 5 10-4 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Detente Bryan Carver J O Harriet Brown Racing Club Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T B Oliver Power TIMEFORMVIEWSecond on final run in points but no impact in bumper or on all 3 starts over hurdles,including on handicap debut over C&D recently TFRHIIII BHA81 10 ENFORCEMENT (IRE) (566) 0406/41- D 7 10-2 Br B g Lawman (FR) - Elodie Finn Lambert (5) J O Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Eric de Chambure & Riviera Equine Fbc Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWSole win over timber came in Plumpton handicap in March 2019 and last seen 18 months ago opening account over fences in weak handicap at Uttoxeter (24f, good).Tongue tie replaces the usual cheekpieces and this outing should reveal where he’s at TFRHHIII BHA78 11 MENAPIAN (IRE) (13) 42-34P3 11 10-2 Br B or Br g Touch of Land (FR) - Mannequin (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J O T M W Partnership Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T B Mrs Sheila Morrissey TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler who got back on track after 2 months off in first-time
when
fortnight ago.Yet to string a pair of solid efforts together though, so that
enthusiasm
12 TELEFINA (GB) (30) 54-0P25 4 10-2 Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Haatefina Ben
J O Silver Lining Racing Adam West, Epsom T B Francis, Mc Geoch & Jackson
VIEW Ran up to best (on return from 5 months off) when runner-up
blinkers
third over C&D just under a
tempers
somewhat. TFRHHHII BHA73
Ffrench Davis (7)
TIMEFORM
in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, good) in October Predictably not in the same form at Ludlow since and still looking for first success, it’s easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA73 13 FOILLMORE (IRE) (86) P00-533 7 10-2 Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Beale Native (IRE) Freddie Gingell (7) J O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T B Michael Ryan A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TURNAWAY (IRE) 2.POTTLERATH (IRE) 3.THE HEIGHT OF FAME The Result 1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Race 1 12.15 2m 53y
1 Deere Mark (GB) 11-0 2 Don’t Tell David (IRE) 11-0 3 Gaelic Park (IRE) 11-0 4 Idealdes Villerets (FR) 11-0 5 Imperial Admiral (IRE) 11-0 6 Invincible de Mee (FR) 11-0 7 Mammies Boy (IRE) 11-0 8 Mister Barclay (GB) 11-0 9 Picks Lad (GB) 11-0 10 Realm of Glory (IRE) 11-0 11 Scherbobalob (GB) 11-0 12 Starevitch (FR) 11-0 13 Fancy Stuff (IRE) 10-7 14 Gaye Legacy (IRE) 10-7 15 Libertarian Royale (IRE) 10-7 16 Milagrosa (FR) 10-7
Race 2 12.45 2m 3f 147y
1 Ballinoulart (IRE) 11-4 2 Bannow Bay Boy (IRE) 11-4 3 Big Blue Moon (GB) 11-4 4 Captain Rose (GB) 11-4 5 Getupearly (GB) 11-4 6 Heezer Geezer (FR) 11-4 7 Hot Rod Lincoln (IRE) 11-4 8 Imaginary Dragon (FR) 11-4 9 Irish Ed (GB) 11-4 10 Issuing Authority (IRE) 11-4 11 Merveillo (GB) 11-4 12 Sandalwood (FR) 11-4 13 Shomen Uchi (FR) 11-4
14 Student Chap (IRE) 11-4
15 Talkingtothemoon (GB) 11-4
16 Lady Berlais (GB) 10-11
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Race 3 1.15 2m 4f 194y
1 Neville’s Cross (IRE) 12-0
2 Emir Sacree (FR) 11-10
3 Kap Auteuil (FR) 11-9
4 Yes Indeed (FR) 11-7
5 Nocte Volatus (GB) 11-6
6 Magic Dancer (GB) 11-2
7 Equus Dancer (IRE) 11-2
8 Galop de Chasse (FR) 10-11
9 Hollywoodien (FR) 10-10
Race 4 1.45 3m 1f 119y
1 Grove Road (IRE) 11-5
2 Mr Vango (IRE) 11-5
3 Phantom Getaway (IRE) 11-5
4 Best Mate Dave (GB) 11-0
5 Famous Oisin (IRE) 11-0
6 Bryn Telescope (GB) 10-13
7 Inflexible (FR) 10-13
8 Drumlees Pet (IRE) 10-7
Race 5 2.15 3m 1f 44y
1 Credo (IRE) 12-0
2 Lilith (IRE) 12-0
3 Glorious Lady (IRE) 11-4
4 Flowing Cadenza (GB) 10-7
5 Lost Connections (IRE) 10-6
6 White Hart Lady (IRE) 10-3
7 Auditoria (GB) 10-3
8 Ho Que Oui (FR) 10-2
Race 6 2.45 2m 5f 163y
1 Navegaon Gate (GB) 12-0
2 Fortune Cookie (IRE) 11-11
3 Bertie’s Bandana (IRE) 11-10
4 Roger Rarebit (GB) 11-9
5 Mad About Sally (IRE) 11-8
6 Bucks Dream (IRE) 11-7
7 Isle of Aron (GB) 11-5
8 Steady Away (IRE) 11-5
9 Unspeakable (IRE) 11-4
10 Harde Fashion (GB) 11-3
11 Lighthouse Mill (IRE) 11-2
12 Gyllen (USA) 11-0
13 Justshortofabubble (GB) 10-11
14 Black Lightning (IRE) 10-10
Race 7 3.15 2m 8y
1 Hooligan (IRE) 11-10
2 Llandinabo Lad (GB) 11-9 3 Cap Du Mathan (FR) 11-9 4 Mr Grey Sky (IRE) 11-2 5 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 10-13 6 Presuming Ed (IRE) 10-5
Race 8 3.45 2m 53y
1 Magic Seven (IRE) 11-9 2 Roger Pol (IRE) 11-9 3 Alcedo (IRE) 11-2 4 Amico Amore (GB) 11-2 5 Ballybeg Boss (IRE) 11-2 6 Kruger Park (FR) 11-2 7 Amidnightstar (GB) 10-9 8 Autumn Blaze (GB) 10-9 9 Izza Wizza (GB) 10-9 10 La Pagerie (FR) 10-9 11 Viva Valentina (IRE) 10-9
