2.45pm The Newton King Handicap Hurdle

Fifth Race 2.45

The Farewell Doctor John Heathcock Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5175, 2nd £2588, 3rd £1293, 4th £647, 5th £280, 6th £280. 2m 7f 198y (Penalty Value £6753.04) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 130 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse

1 TIME TO TINKER (IRE) (35) 112P-64 C

Br Br g Stowaway - Zuzka (IRE)

age 7

st-lb 12-0

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Angela Tincknell

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Kenneth Parkhill Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last season, including a Wincanton handicap off 3lb higher. Better effort this term when fourth of 14 at Newbury (3m) last month. Likely to be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA125 2 GO CHIQUE (FR) (35) 3510-12 D BF

Br B m Crillon (FR) - Similaresisoldofa (FR) O Middleham Park Racing CX

6 11-11

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Vives Terres et al Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who gained third hurdles victory on return from 6 months off at Bangor (23f) in September,going clear before the last. Creditable second over 3m at Doncaster since. Ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHI BHA122 3 PRESENTING JEREMY (IRE) (35) 3F/1-5

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Present Company (IRE) O Dick,Stevenson and Partners

7 11-8

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T B G. Merrigan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEW Looked a good prospect when readily off the mark on debut in a Worcester novice hurdle (23f) back in spring 2021. Off 19 months, not unduly knocked about when last of 5 in Ffos Las handicap 5 weeks ago.This should reveal more as to how much ability he retains. TFRHHHII BHA119 4 MOON KING (FR) (39) 424-106

Br Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maraba (IRE) O Ever Optimistic

6 11-7

Bradley Roberts (7) J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his hurdling account at Worcester in August but below par both runs since. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA118

5 FOUNTAINS CHIEF (GB) (45) 22-1113

Br B g Native Ruler - Tigeralley

6 11-7

Rex Dingle J

O The Fountains Partnership

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Mrs S. C. Welch Geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made a bright start to his hurdle career in the spring,winning 3 maiden/novices.Possibly unsuited by softer ground when a remote third on his Hereford handicap debut on his return last month. Conditions are unlikely to be as testing this time. TFRHHHII BHA118 6 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (40) 0551-11

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle O Susan and John Waterworth

5 11-7

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a handicap hat-trick when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Uttoxeter (23f) last month.This is a deeper race but he may not have reached his limit yet. High on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA118 7 APPLE ROCK (IRE) (29) 53F3-11 D

Br B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Wayward Cove

8 11-6

Luca Morgan (3) J

O Presumption in Favour Partnership

Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mrs Una Sinnott Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Slipped in weights last term and, with his yard in fine form, has returned to win handicaps at Southwell (3m) and Leicester (20.5f). Raised 9lb but he was successful off a similar mark earlier in his career.Another to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA117 8 INVICTUS SMART (FR) (275) 15-

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Barbarella Smart (FR) O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen

4 11-6

Sean Bowen J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses Upton Viva Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWBought to £200,000 after winning a juvenile hurdle at Fontainebleau on debut last November.Dropped away tamely to finish distant last of 5 in Market Rasen novice for new yard in March but clearly early days and he’s one to note in the betting now handicapping.Tongue tie he wore in France refitted. TFRHHHII BHA118

22

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T B J. Donnary, M. P. Alerini Donnary et al W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of a reduced mark when off the mark for this yard at Ludlow (21f) in March.Placed a few times since but his last 2 efforts have been disappointing. TFRHHIII BHA117 10 REPUBLICAN (GB) (39) 53F/54-0 C

Br B g Kayf Tara - Noun de La Thinte (FR) O Mr Edward J. Ware

7 11-3

Jonathan Burke J Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T B Miss V. M. Williams Rewards 4 Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2019. Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when seventh in 3m Kempton handicap last month but others still readily preferred. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHIII BHA114 11 BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN (GB) (40) 30001-0

Br Br g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Cita Verda (FR) O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner

5 11-0

Sean Houlihan J Susan Gardner, Longdown T B Mickley Stud & Mr & Mrs R. A. Green Woodhayes Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last term with success in an Exeter novice hurdle (18.5f) in February but last of 11 on return/handicap debut there last month. Needs to have come on a lot for the run. TFRHHHII BHA111 12 HUNTSMANS JOG (IRE) (48) 2336-05 D

Br B g Milan - Faucon

8 10-13

Harry Reed J

O The Box 8 Partnership

Milton Harris, Warminster T B Mr Don Cantillon Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced several times over fences last term.Well beaten in 2 chases for Fergal O’Brien this autumn but he was a hurdle winner earlier in his career and is one to keep an eye on in the market back hurdling off a reduced mark for new trainer Milton Harris. TFRHHHII BHA110 13 IBERIO (GER) (42) 0611-22 C

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Imogen (GER)

5 10-13

Tom O’Brien J

O Brocade Racing

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Gestut Etzean Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved in cheekpieces once sent into handicaps last term, scoring twice over 19f here. Runner-up off this mark both starts this term, latterly chasing home a next-time-out winner at Chepstow (19.5f). Possible he could pull out more now stepping up to 3m. Gets the vote. TFRHHHHH BHA110 14 BOBALOT (GB) (45) 6234-15 D BF

Br Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE) O Fusion Racing Club

5 10-11

Freddie Gingell (7) J Ben Clarke, Beaminster T B Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Scored on his handicap debut at Chepstow (3m) in October but only fifth of seven at Lingfield (23f) last month. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA108 15 MOONAMACAROONA (GB) (27) 02552-5

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Forever Present (IRE)

6 10-8

Tom Cannon J

O Netherfield House Stud

Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Netherfield House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers but yet to get her head in front over hurdles after 8 attempts. Her reappearance fifth in a Sandown handicap was respectable enough but the suspicion is that wait for a first hurdle win will go on a bit longer. TFRHHHII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2021: TIP TOP CAT (IRE) 6 10 13 Liam Harrison 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 11, 14, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 12, 13. Stewards Note: INVICTUS SMART: Following its run on 30/3/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly minus a shoe. BOBALOT: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 The Changing Man (IRE), 7-1 Iberio (GER), 15-2 Apple Rock (IRE), 8-1 Go Chique (FR), 12-1 Time To Tinker (IRE), 16-1 Fountains Chief (GB), Moonamacaroona (GB), 18-1 Invictus Smart (FR), Bobalot (GB), 20-1 Presenting Jeremy (IRE), 22-1 Moon King (FR), 25-1 Itacare (FR), Republican (GB), Huntsmans Jog (IRE), 50-1 Bluffmeifyoucan (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive handicap. IBERIO has had his latest Chepstow second boosted by the winner going in again since and he might be able to get his head back in front now returning to the scene of his 2 wins last season. The Changing Man and Apple Rock, who go in search of a 4-timer and hat-trick respectively, head the many possible dangers along with Time To Tinker and Go Chique.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IBERIO (GER) 2.THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) 3.APPLE ROCK (IRE)

The Result

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