12.53pm The Summerfield Developments Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

First Race 12.53

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.

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

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 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 O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 LEADING THEATRE (IRE) (63) 0-21341 D

Br B m Leading Light (IRE) - Theatre Days (IRE) O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

age

st-lb 6 12-0

Max Kendrick J 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

Br B m Midnight Legend - Blue Buttons (IRE) O Hot To Trot Jumping

5 11-13

Bryan Carver J 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

Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Peggies Run O Sir Christopher & Lady Wates

4 11-12

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B Sir Christopher Stephen Wates TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement in bumpers and showed more than first time up over hurdles when 4 1/2 lengths second of 10 to Felicie du Maquis in maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA103 4 METHODTOTHEMAGIC (IRE) (50) 6/30//3P-0

Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cindy’s Fancy (IRE)

7 11-8

Finn Lambert (5) J

O Dalziel Family, T White, J Inverdale

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 since, showing little on each occasion. TFRHHIII BHA99 5 LADY WILBERRY (GB) (34) 5/0323-3

Br Br m Montmartre (FR) - Lady Willa (IRE)

5 11-8

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

Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Margrethe

6 11-7

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

Br B m Mahler - Pop Princess O Mrs N. Kappler

6 11-7

Ciaran Gethings J 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

Br B f Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory

4 11-4

Sean Houlihan J 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

10

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

Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Alderbrook Girl (IRE) O Dr Tom Davies, Tim Wright, Steve Merry

6 11-3

Tom Bellamy J 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

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Secret Can’t Say (IRE) O Mr G. Thompson

5 11-3

Freddie Gingell (7) J 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 tied and little to get excited about over hurdles so far, though step up in distance will suit. TFRHHIII BHA94 12 DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) (20) 1-504

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR) O Old Gold Racing 4

5 11-2

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner on debut in April. Below par over hurdles so far but in top hands and she could easily be a different proposition this time. TFRHHHHI BHA93 13 SALLYANN (IRE) (38) 3304-6F

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Bay O Mrs Sue Addington-Smith

5 11-1

James Davies J 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. TFRHHIII BHA92 14 DRASH ON RUBY (GB) (244) 2436B4-

Br B m Passing Glance - So Long O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock

6 11-1

David Prichard (5) J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T B Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers S 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)

PLAY SMARTER

This could be a strong race for the grade with several open to progress. Point-winner OOH BETTY displayed ability in 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).

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OOH BETTY (IRE) 2.DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) 3.DRASH ON RUBY

The Result

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distance Time

Photographs

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