Taunton Racecard - Tuesday 7th February

THE FIRST FEBRUARY RACEMEETING

TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY, 2023

Today’s Schedule

Page Time Race

10 2.00pm The Rowcliffes Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

14 2.30pm The Cornish Rock Gin Handicap Hurdle

17 3.00pm The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) 18 3.30pm

Invest Southwest Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Today’s Officials

Stewards

R. Westropp (Chief Steward)

C. Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey

S. Candy

K. O’Boyle

Starters

W. Jordan

W. Hutchinson

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Handicapper

J. Norris

Veterinary Officer

D. Freeman

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

T. McKevitt

S. Fox

C. Maiden

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Commentator

R. Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

A. Collins

Medical Officers

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

Veterinary Surgeons

A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., 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.

M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.

Vice Presidents

J.S.B. White

P. K. Barber

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd

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How to Read the Racecard

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 2.00

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

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3672, 2nd £1837, 3rd £918, 4th £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48)

Race Description

2m 3f 1y

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles 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 O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HOLETOWN HERO (FR) (48) 052-441 C

6 11-9

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, opening his account with something in hand in maiden here (16.5f) last time. Step back up in trip shouldn’t pose a problem and he can defy a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (29) 0-64

5 11-2

Br B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 12 in a C&D novice (soft, 16/1) 29 days ago. Should have more to offer given his pedigree but he’s probably going to be of more interest in handicaps after this TFRHHHII BHA-

3 BOLD REACTION (FR) (48) F/121-35 BF

6 11-2

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point scorer who won the second of 2 bumper starts Made a sound start to his hurdle career when 17 lengths third in a Sandown maiden on his reappearance but below par when behind Holetown Hero here last time.Has since had a breathing op. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 FUTURE INVESTMENT (GB) (37) 40-420

7 11-2

Br B g Mount Nelson - Shenir Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Theakston Stud Prowting Group Ltd S

Useful staying handicapper on Flat and ran best race over hurdles when beaten only by a useful prospect in a Chepstow novice in December Not in anything like the same form at Cheltenham last time but big player if bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA120

TIMEFORMVIEW

5 GETAWAY TOTHE WOOD (IRE) (-)

8 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Salty Wind Lady (IRE) James Best J

O Mr Brian Robinson Sarah Robinson, Bridgwater T

B Mrs M. Munnelly

TIMEFORMVIEW Getaway gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stays 21f) Benny In Milan. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 HE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (42) 5/533-30

6 11-2

Br Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Baylough Mist (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr Gethyn Mills Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Pat Browne

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in points and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Exeter on Rules debut.Unable to repeat that effort at Chepstow, however

7 KATOPOP (IRE) (37) 2F

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ashbury (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B D. P. Constable Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW£36,000 3-y-o,Yeats gelding Brother to bumper winner Don’tTell David.Dam,point winner,half-sister to useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 25f) Real Milan. Runner-up completed start in points, fell last time (Jan 1). Market for clues.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (29) 0 6 11-2

Br B g Camelot - Kikonga Rex Dingle J

O Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Kikonga Syndicate Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m) but ran below that level sent hurdling when well held here 29 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 MIKHAILOVICH (IRE) (28) 3-P0

6 11-2

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Putland’s Bridge (IRE) David Bass J

O The Thrill Seekers Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Tim Hegarty Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to a fair level when third at Chepstow only start in bumpers but has shown little both starts over hurdles.

10 NOLLYADOR (FR) (28) 5323-56

6 11-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Ben Jones J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing -Nollyador Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW

11 TALIMAR PEARL (FR) (31) 0-45

HHHII BHA-

Well-made gelding who was progressive in bumpers. Better than result suggests onAintree hurdles debut/reappearance on the back of a breathing op but only modest in a first-time tongue strap at Doncaster last time. Bit to prove now.

5 11-2

Br Gr g Martaline - Be A Good One (GER) Tom Cannon J

O Mr D. R. Churches Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al Coral Racing Limited, Themes Incorporated Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished last when an even-money shot in his only point but has shaped better than the bare result both starts over hurdles and will be one to keep an eye on in handicaps after this run

12 URBAN SOLDIER (IRE) (48) 0-25 6 11-2

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - She’s No Pet (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Middleham Park Racing CXI Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Michael Whitty Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held on his sole outing in bumpers but more like it sent hurdling when second of 7 in a C&D novice in November

Ran to only a similar level when fifth in a warmer race back here last time, though. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: DOCTOR PARNASSUS (IRE) 4 10 7 Harry Skelton 4-11 (Dan Skelton) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 8, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: BOLD REACTION: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

NOLLYADOR: Following its run on 10/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

URBAN SOLDIER: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was slow, and jumped badly left.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Holetown Hero (FR), 5-1 Future Investment (GB), 13-2 Bold Reaction (FR), 8-1 Nollyador (FR), 14-1 Urban Soldier (IRE), 16-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), 20-1 Talimar Pearl (FR), 25-1 Katopop (IRE), 40-1 Mikhailovich (IRE), 66-1 He’s My Shadow (IRE), King’s Castle (IRE), 80-1 Getaway Tothe Wood (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HOLETOWN HERO opened his account with something in hand here in December and looks up to defying a penalty back up in trip. Future Investment is fancied to provide the main threat if bouncing back to the form he showed on his penultimate start. Bold Reaction disappointed behind the selection last time but has had a breathing operation since.

The Result

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Second Race 2.30

The Cornish Rock Gin Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3837, 2nd £1918, 3rd £960, 4th £480, 5th £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)

Race Description

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. 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.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 PERFECT MYTH (GB) (38) 4P/P0-00 D

Br B m Midnight Legend - Perfect Silence Bryony Frost J

O Mr R. J. Vines Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B R. J. Vines and D. F. Nott

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times for Neil King in 2020/21 campaign but not shown much for a while,including back over hurdles the last twice Down in

2 RIVER BRAY (IRE) (47) 05616-0

Br Ch g Arakan (USA) - Cill Fhearga (IRE) Alan Johns J

O The River Bray Syndicate Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Mr John William Noonan Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of reduced mark to score at Wincanton last spring but not in same form back at that venue a month later and he ran no sort of race back from 9 months off at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) just before Christmas

3 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (68) 316530 D 8

Br B g Fame And Glory - La Protagonista (IRE)

O Syd Hosie

B Minch Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser for Dan Skelton Won a Stratford hunter chase for this yard in May but has found life harder in handicap company since, including back over hurdles the last twice.

4 GIVE ME A CUDDLE (IRE) (10) 21-1261 D

TFRHHHII BHA117

7 11-13

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Social Society (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop T

B Fintan Farrell Wood Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoing the right way and was all the better for first run in 6 months when taking 19.4f Doncaster handicap hurdle under this rider 10 days ago, not fully settling but showing by far the best change of gear in a steadily-run race.Can go well again up 5lb now fitted with hood. TFRHHHHI BHA117

5 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (38) 4-33415 CD

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Madame McGoldrick (IRE)

8 11-12

Caoilin Quinn (5) J

O C. R. Keightley Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced good record over this C&D in December,clearing away to score by 7 lengths (third win in 12 months here).Turned in a rare below par display (may have come too soon) at Newbury 10 days later and no surprise to see a better showing now. TFRHHHII BHA116

6 HALF DOZEN (IRE) (8) 6-6341 D

6 (in 7lb ex) 11-12

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O John and Jess Dance Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Danny Doran Vertem Asset Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to make successful handicap debut in extended 2m novice event at Hereford last week,cosily in a first-time tongue tie. More to come and big shout under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA109

7 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (36) 21-2214 D

5 11-8

Br B g New Bay - Glorification Jamie Moore J

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B China Horse Club K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Awarded 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle in November and fair run in deeper Plumpton contest at the turn of the year that has worked out.Wouldn’t dismiss.

8 CUP OF COFFEE (FR) (69) 5410-F4 D

Br B m Dragon Dancer - Danser Sur La Lune (FR)

O Mr David A. Hunt

B Dr Vet R. Y. Simon & Mr N. Simon

TFRHHHII BHA112

9 11-6

Robert Dunne J

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Comfortably landed a 2m Hexham handicap hurdle in March and shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off at Fakenham (took a heavy tumble late on).Well beaten at Ludlow just 15 days later though and given a break. TFRHHHII BHA110

9 TORONTO (IRE) (43) 410050 D

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Mrs Marsh Jack Martin (7)

O Troika Racing Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at best on the Flat.Won a pair of 2m novice hurdles in the spring but has found life tougher in handicaps since. Mark is on the slide as a result but would need to see more before lending support. TFRHHHII BHA105

10 SERGEANT (FR) (68) 214F25 D 6 11-0

Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Mr David Keith Tye Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Frau U. u. J. Imm Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in September and went very close to another success at Huntingdon in November Shaped as if still in good form at Wincanton 10 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA104

11 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (31) 0/-03P 6

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Brigids Cross (IRE)

O Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Brittas House Stud Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f) and showed a bit more on third run over hurdles here in December No show on subsequent handicap debut at Wincanton, however Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) 4 10 9 Aidan Coleman 7-4 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Half Dozen (IRE), 9-2 Give Me A Cuddle (IRE), 15-2 Saligo Bay (IRE), 10-1 Cup of Coffee (FR), 11-1 Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 12-1 Sergeant (FR), 16-1 Perfect Myth (GB), 33-1 River Bray (IRE), Toronto (IRE), 50-1 Across The Line (IRE), The Rain King (IRE)

HALF DOZEN came clear for a cosy victory on his handicap debut at Hereford last week, responding well to the fitting of a tongue tie. He can follow up under a penalty. Doncaster-winner Give Me A Cuddle is an obvious danger, while Saligo Bay continues in form and could take a hand.

The Result

Followus:

Third Race 3.00

The Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights lowered 5lb.

Race Description

This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. 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 age st-lb

1 LE CAMELEON (GB) (42) 414-1F0 8 11-8

Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Countess Camilla David Noonan J

O The Pretenders & Partner Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B H. Davies & R. Davies Kendall & Davies S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in the second half of last season and made a winning reappearance atWarwick (2 1/2m,good) in October. Latest effort was modest but capable of a bold show in this less competitive affair off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA129

2 FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR) (49) 112F-F4 BF 8 11-8

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Quadence de Sivola (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr Andrew Wiles Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B P. Noue, B. Quennesson & J. Feddes Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won back-to-back 2 1/2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Chepstow around the turn of last year However, added to a disconcerting completion rate over fences when falling on return and jumping was again far from foot perfect when only fourth at Ludlow. TFRHHHII BHA129

3 DEAD RIGHT (GB) (40) 00/2-420

11 11-5

Br B g Alflora (IRE) - April Queen Danny McMenamin J

O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B R. M. Fear

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 11-y-o who was sharper for return when going close at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) in September, hampered 4 out but keeping on to go down narrowly.Perhaps needed the run back from a 3-month break at Doncaster and now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA126

4 NEON MOON (IRE) (5) 11-656F

7 11-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr C. McDonnell W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles last season,winning 3 times,and solid start to chasing when fifth in a handicap at Exeter in November Early faller on first run following a wind op atWincanton recently but remains unexposed in this sphere and big chance granted a clear round here. TFRHHHHH BHA123

5 MILAN BRIDGE (IRE) (43) 11-214B

7 11-2

Br B g Milan - Ice Princess (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Padraig Ryan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a useful level in landing 3 of 5 over hurdles and walked over on intended chase debut at Ascot in November Sported first-time cheekpieces when brought down before the race started to take shape at Wincanton on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHI BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: REVELS HILL (IRE) 7 11 4 Kevin Brogan 13-8 (Harry Fry) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Milan Bridge (IRE), 3-1 Frenchy du Large (FR), 4-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 9-2 Le Cameleon (GB), 8-1 Dead Right (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to NEON MOON, who didn’t shape at all badly starting out over fences at Exeter in November and there have been excuses since (race came too soon on second start of the campaign then he fell back from a break at Wincanton). He is just 1lb higher than for the third of his 3 wins over hurdles last season and he’s still very much an unknown quantity in this sphere. Milan Bridge is a similar type in many respects and he is feared most ahead of the top-weight Le Cameleon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEON MOON (IRE) 2.MILAN BRIDGE (IRE) 3.LE CAMELEON

The Result

Fourth Race 3.30

The Invest Southwest Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £12100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2525, 3rd £1262, 4th £632. (Penalty Value £6589.66)

Race Description

As the title suggests, novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles, allowing the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the ranks of the more established horses. This race differs slightly from a standard novice event in that it is restricted to fillies and mares. This two miles and half a furlong hurdle race is for four-year-olds and upwards.

colours no horse

1 HIDDEN BEAUTY (GB) (28) 1P0-C41 D

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Ma Councha (FR) Liam Harrison (3) J

O Nick Brown Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Peel Bloodstock Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFfos Las bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a big-field Doncaster novice (16.6f, soft) in decisive fashion last month, proving 4 1/4 lengths lengths too strong for the re-opposing Passing Reflection (5lb pull).The one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA119

2 BLUE ANCHOR (GB) (43) 0P 5 11-2

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Kayf Willow Tom O’Brien J

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B R. Johnson Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Beaten a long way on debut in a Warwick bumper and subsequently pulled up starting out over hurdles at Wincanton. Now tried in a hood. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (29) 06 5 11-2

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) David Bass J

O Mrs E. A. Kellar Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit when midfield in a 16-runnerWarwick bumper on debut in November and likewise on hurdling bow here (19f, soft) last month. Likely to do better in time but shapes like a stayer, so this drop in trip is of dubious benefit. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 PARIKARMA (IRE) (64) 4

6 11-2

Br B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar Jamie Moore J

O Mr G. L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Minch Bloodstock K M Elite Products Ltd S

NotchedthirdsuccessontheFlatinaBrightonhandicapinOctoberandfaredbestofthoseheldupwhenfourthinabig-fieldLingfieldnovice (2m,good to soft) on hurdles debut.That experience won’t be wasted on her and she should pick up a race in this sphere before long. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEW

5 PASSING REFLECTION (GB) (28) 2-02

5 11-2

Br B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Star Tom Cannon J

O Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B D. and Mrs Holmes Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnable to build on bumper debut promise when mid-field at Warwick in November Again took a strong hold when chasing home Hidden Beauty on first run over hurdles at Doncaster and will need to settle better if she’s to turn the tables on that rival here. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 SAWPIT SAMANTHA (GB) (67) 6-0

5 11-2

Br B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme Robert Dunne J

O Mr David A. Hunt Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Mr D. A. Hunt Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Debut effort in a bumper wasn’t completely devoid of encouragement but there were very few positives to take from her subsequent hurdles bow at Sedgefield.

7 INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (11) 601U CD

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-9

Br Gr f Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) Ben Jones J

O Bradley Partnership

Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Ringfort Stud Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCaused a huge shock (200/1) by landing a C&D juvenile event at the end of December In the process of backing that effort up when all but brought down 2 out at Doncaster recently (eventually unseated) and her 4-y-o allowance makes things interesting. TFRHHHII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: CHORAL WORK 5 11 0 Aidan Coleman 10-3 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Hidden Beauty (GB), 5-2 Passing Reflection (GB), 13-2 Inspiratrice (IRE), 8-1 Parikarma (IRE), 16-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 66-1 Blue Anchor (GB), Sawpit Samantha (GB)

Provided she is able to at least match what she achieved at Doncaster last time, HIDDEN BEAUTY should be capable of defying a penalty here. The runner-up on Town Moor that day, Passing Reflection, could get closer if settling better this time but Fergal O’Brien’s charge will probably again prove too good, in any case. Armed with her handy 4-y-o allowance, Inspiratrice can also be expected to make an impact.

The Result

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Horse Welfare

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £296,474 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

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.

RACING AT TAUNTON 2023

Tuesday 21st February*

Thursday 2nd March*

Monday 13th March

Monday 20th March

Thursday 30th March

Thursday 13th April

Thursday 27th April* **

Thursday 16th November*

Thursday 30th November*

Thursday 14th December

Saturday 30th December

Timings subject to change * 6 races scheduled

Fifth Race 4.00

The Stables Business Park

Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4160, 2nd £2080, 3rd £1040, 4th £520, 5th £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse

Race Description

This is a two miles and two furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

1 FOLLY GATE (FR) (22) 6-202UF 8

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Cate Bleue (FR) David Noonan J

O Mrs J Williams & Mr R Stark Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Set to win when unseating amateur last here in December Again let down by jumping at Hereford 22 days ago and temperament increasingly coming under suspicion, but usual rider replaced by professional today and could be worth one more chance. TFRHHHHI BHA99

2 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (37) 65-1243

7 11-8

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude T

B J. O’Donoghue

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful start over fences at Newton Abbot in May and back to form when third at Exeter on New Year’s Day Wouldn’t dismiss.

3 AMBION HILL (IRE) (37) 42F32-P

8 11-7

Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Vertality (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr O. C. R. Wynne & Mrs S. J. Wynne Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Desmond Devereux Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains without a win (often a modest finisher) and dropped away on return at Exeter last month. Down another 4lb but others preferred.

4 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (48) 0040-60

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

O Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Kedrah House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Promise in bumpers/3 races over hurdles and interesting now quickly switched to chasing for handicap debut.

5 URABAMBA (IRE) (48) 065-043

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Glaisdale

O Kayley Woollacott Racing Club

B J. Mangan

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 2mWexford maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in summer 2021 and has shown aptitude for this game the last twice, held behind Letsbe Avenue here 7 weeks ago.

6 LETSBE AVENUE (IRE) (48) 00024-1 CD

TFRHHHII BHA88

8 11-0

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Aguilas Perla (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr Christopher John Sprake Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly off the mark over jumps for new yard in C&D handicap hurdle 7 weeks ago, left in contention last with Folly Gate’s exit and pushed on by loose horse to lead late. Must back that up now raised 3lb.

7 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (37) 230005

TFRHHHII BHA85

6 10-9

Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold Bryan Carver J

O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered something to work on sent chasing for his handicap debut at Exeter (19.2f) on New Year’s Day, clear ability evident in his matching strides with the winner until early in the home straight. Dropped 4lb and interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA80

8 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (22) 22320P

8 10-7

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mr Paul Anthony Mann Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Mme Henri Devin

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when close second in similar contest at Hereford (2m) in November and excuses at Warwick next time. Bled back at first-named track 3 weeks ago, though. Hood now goes on.

TFRHHHII BHA78

9 ESTATE ITALIANA (USA) (48) 0P00-0U

Br B or Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE) Philip Armson (3)

O Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Moyglare Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains with little form, unseating eighth in race won by Letsbe Avenue here 7 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA76

10 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (48) 5P06P-6 7 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 Went with a glimmer of promise sent chasing on return here 7 weeks ago though still ended up achieving very little. TFRHHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: MARETTIMO (IRE) 8 11 4 Thomas Doggrell 22-1 (Bill Turner) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL: Following its run on 16/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Letsbe Avenue (IRE), 11-2 Folly Gate (FR), Flash Gorcombe (GB), 13-2 Imperial Joe (IRE), 7-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 9-1 Urabamba (IRE), 10-1 Ambion Hill (IRE), 25-1 School For Scandal (FR), 40-1 My Rockstar (IRE), 66-1 Estate Italiana (USA)

FLASH GORCOMBE showed plenty starting out over fences at Exeter on New Year’s Day and could be set for a big run dropped 4lb. Folly Gate isn’t one for the faint-hearted but would have won here before Christmas if getting over the last and he’ll rightfully have his supporters again. That contest went to Letsbe Avenue and he’s not dismissed. Gabriel’s Getaway is another to note going chasing for the first time.

The Result

PLAY SMARTER

Sixth Race 4.30

The Free Racing On Monday 13th March

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div I)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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 105. 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.

no horse

1 PLEASANT MAN (GB) (6) P-632

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)

O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland

B Northern Farm

Useful stayer on Flat who was picked up from Roger Charlton for 175,000 gns.Yet to live up to that price tag but his recent near miss on 18.5f Exeter handicap hurdle debut shows he can be very competitive from his mark. TFR

TIMEFORMVIEW

2 JUST LOOSE CHANGE (GB) (111) 063-61

Br Gr g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Ovilia (IRE)

O Bradley Partnership

B Mickley Stud, D McCain & D & F Lockwood

TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of abilty before making a big step up to defy odds of 28/1 on handicap debut at Worcester in October readily going clear of 2 next-time-out winners. 9lb rise is unlikely to prevent a bold bid if ready to roll after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA102

3 BLUE BIKINI (GB) (279) 23/516-0

7 11-9

Br B m Winged Love (IRE) - Bleu d’Avril (FR) Connor Brace J

O Nick Brown Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Louise Kemble

TIMEFORMVIEWWon maiden on second start for this yard at Plumpton in November 2021 but very lightly raced since.Well beaten on handicap debut at Newton Abbot back in May. Still early days but perhaps best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA100

4 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (42) 4-50B0 6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE)

O Mr Donald Bell

B Joe Campbell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in a bumper on sole start last term and posted his best effort to date over hurdles when ninth in a 15-runner Chepstow novice (2m) last time. One to note in the betting now handicapping.

5 BARROWMOUNT (IRE) (37) 3-FP00P

Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - Nans Mare (IRE)

O Mr G. R. Barnett

B Miss Valerie Crean We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden winner in 2021 but all downhill in handicaps back from a lengthy absence.

6 PRINCE NINO (FR) (12) 0/-P00

TFRHIIII BHA94

6 11-1

Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Paul O’Brien J

O Midwicket Cowboys Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn T

B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios

All Sport Insurance Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in Kempton bumper on only outing for Paul Nicholls almost 2 years ago.No impact in maiden/novice hurdles for new stable in recent months but he might do better in handicaps. One to note in the betting.

7 CLAY (GB) (11) 0663

TFRHHHII BHA92

5 11-0

Br B g Sixties Icon - Tamso (USA) Jack Quinlan J

O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown

Neil King, Burderop T

B The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild Bigmore Associates Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Richard Hannon. Improved effort over hurdles when third of 17 on 2m Doncaster handicap debut 11 days ago. Likely capable of better again and should have a big say.

8 KARAKORAM (GB) (6) 324135 CD

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait

O Grace Harris Racing

B Mr S. P. Hussain

TFRHHHHH BHA91

8 10-13

Joe Anderson (7) J

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent former C&D winner who scored at Exeter in December

TFRHHHHI BHA90

Another sound effort when close fifth of 13 back at Exeter last week Likely to give his running again.

9 TANGO ARUMBA (IRE) (29) 1-1560

6 10-12

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) David Noonan J

O Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mary M. Brennan W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made all on bumper debut at NewtonAbbot in June Well held in maiden/novice hurdles since but appeals as one who could have more to offer now switching his attentions to handicaps.Tongue tied first time.

10 MR SNOW WAY (IRE) (29) 46-00P

6 10-9

Br B g Snow Sky - Suny House Rex Dingle J

O G. P. and Miss S. J. Hayes Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Paul Rothwell Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to very smart hurdler/winning chaser Summerville Boy but just minor promise in bumpers and maiden/ novice hurdles. Has cheekpieces added now switching to handicap company.

11 BORN IN BORRIS (IRE) (97) 0000-00

9 10-8

Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Honour Own (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr R. M. Harvey-Bailey Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

B Morgan Kavanagh Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.5f, good to soft, 11/1) when last seen in November A subsequent wind op needs to have had a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA85

12 INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) (29) 6FU-00P

7 10-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ostarakov (GER) Jamie Moore J

O Lycett & WBB Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Liam Gavin Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown little in maiden/novice hurdles.Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance but can still only watch. Wears a hood for the first time. TFRHIIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: IBERIO (GER) 5 11 2 Micheal Nolan 9-2 (Philip Hobbs) 17 ran Hood worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Stewards Note: BARROWMOUNT: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped and hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pleasant Man (GB), 7-2 Just Loose Change (GB), 5-1 Clay (GB), 12-1 Karakoram (GB), Tango Arumba (IRE), 18-1 Blue Bikini (GB), 20-1 Prince Nino (FR), 22-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), Born In Borris (IRE), 33-1 Mr Snow Way (IRE), 66-1 Barrowmount (IRE), Instant Gambler (IRE)

This looks a competitive race for the level. CLAY shaped well on his recent Doncaster handicap debut and is well worth a chance to confirm that promise but there are plenty of possible dangers, headed by Just Loose Change who had next-time-out winners behind in second and third when making a successful handicap debut at Worcester in the autumn. Pleasant Man went very close off this mark at Exeter last week and should also be bang there if coping with 2 outings in quick succcession.

Seventh Race 5.00

The Free Racing On Monday 13th March

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div II)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is the second division of Race 1. Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for. To avoid horses being denied a run, which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority allows the race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.

colours no horse

1 LIGHT IN THE SKY (FR) (19) 430/21-P

Br B g Anodin (IRE) - Arsila (IRE)

O Kittymore Racing and R.A Davies

B S.A.R.L. Jedburgh Stud & Mr M. Farcy

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Fontwell in June 2021 (final start for Paul Nicholls) but has offered little in a hurdle andAW Flat handicap since returning from an absence for a new yard. Hooded first time

2 LET’S GO AMIGO (IRE) (39) 5200

Br B g Getaway (GER) - You Should Know Me (IRE)

O Going Places

Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Liam O’Regan Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas more than hinted at ability and is probably the type to do better in handicaps but he’ll need plenty of improvement to defy this opening mark TFRHHHII BHA102

3 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (5) 5-0031U CD

6 11-11

Br B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs J. Hitchings Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Brian Moran Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning handicap debut with a tongue tie added (retained) over C&D just after Christmas. In contention when unseating 2 out at Wincanton last week. Likely to go well. TFRHHHHI BHA99

4 ALMOST GOTAWAY (IRE) (43) 532-310

6 11-6

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Isles of Icane (IRE) David Prichard (5) J

O Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead T

B Mrs Juliet Brown Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when opening account in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (2 1/2m, good to soft) in November but needs to shrug off a below par run at Market Rasen on Boxing Day.

5 ISSAR D’AIRY (FR) (7) 203-0P1 D

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR)

O Mr O. S. Harris

5 (in 7lb ex)

B S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C. Yves Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on Lingfield handicap debut in November but a totally different proposition when returning there last week, winning comfortably despite a serious mid-race mistake. Looks well treated under a 7lb penalty

6 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) (9) 6640-0P

TFRHHHHH BHA86

8 11-4

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point Brendan Powell J

O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden. Strong in the betting but could only manage a midfield finish on 2m course reappearance. Pulled up on Fontwell chase debut since. First-time blinkers need to help.

7 ARTHALOT (IRE) (37) 5-0U

TFRHHIII BHA92

6 11-3

Br B g Camelot - Annina (IRE) Alan Johns J

O Thethrillofitall

Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T

B Mr Jim McGrath Hartnoll Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on Flat. Beaten a long way on his completed start over hurdles but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance of success. One to monitor in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA91

8 JUST ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (34) 205

4 11-2

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teacht An Earraig (USA) David Noonan J

O Atlantic Friends Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRan to fairly useful level on second Flat outing and shaped well when runner-up on Market Rasen hurdle debut in September Below that level twice since but still early days. Sports first-time cheekpieces now moving into handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA104

9

SASSIFIED (IRE) (37) 640 5 11-1

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Satwa Pearl Tom O’Brien J

O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B 21st Century Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh. Beaten a long way in a trio of novice hurdles for new stable but he could come into his own now handicapping.Yard won the race last year. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA89

10 ARGUS (IRE)

(31) 0///PP/-00

11 10-4

Br B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Steel Princess (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Helium Racing Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Grangecon Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Flat winner but very lightly raced over hurdles in recent times and he doesn’t seem to retain much ability.

11

JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (GB) (7) 24-0502

TFRHIIII BHA78

6 10-2

Br B g Midnight Legend - Auld Fyffee (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Gretton & J. Hynes Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWent close over C&D last March but has been operating below that level this season,beaten 29 lengths when second at Ffos Las a week ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHIII BHA76

2022: (See Div 1)

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.

Stewards

Note: FAME AND FUN: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ALMOST GOTAWAY: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

JUST ANOTHER ONE: Following its run on 4/1/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Issar d’Airy (FR), 9-2 Fame And Fun (IRE), 6-1 Sassified (IRE), 8-1 Just Another One (IRE), 12-1 Almost Gotaway (IRE), 18-1 Arthalot (IRE), 20-1 Let’s Go Amigo (IRE), Per Vino Veritas (GB), 22-1 Justshortofabubble (GB), 66-1 Light In The Sky (FR), 100-1 Argus (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

If ISSAR D’AIRY is in the same form as when winning comfortably at Lingfield last Tuesday he should take a bit of stopping under a penalty. Fame And Fun was running well when departing 2 out at Wincanton last week and looks next best. Handicap-newcomer Sassified would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour

The Result

MARKET RASEN

Race 1 1.15 2m 4f 139y

1 Barrier Peaks (FR) 12-0

DavidPipe FergusGillard(3)

Form: 311, TFR:HHHHH

2 Calidad (IRE) 11-13

CharlieLongsdon BradleyRoberts(6)

Form: 302, TFR:HHHII

3 Lone Star (GB) 11-10

PhilipKirby JoeWilliamson

Form: 241, TFR:HHHII

4 Dancingontheedge (FR) 11-9

PaulNicholls FreddieGingell(6)

Form: 040, TFR:HHHII

5 Mr Palmtree (IRE) 11-4

HarrietDickin EllisCollier(5)

Form: 443/-, TFR:HIIII

6 Escobedo (GB) 11-3

MiltonHarris BradleyHarris(6)

Form: 303, TFR:HHHII

7 Kimberley Eve (GB) 10-2

IanWilliams DaireMcConville(8)

Form: 00P, TFR:HIIII

8 L’Es Fremantle (FR) 10-2

MichaelChapman TomBuckley

Form: 00P, TFR:HIIII

Race 2 1.45 2m 4f 139y

1 Hugos New Horse (FR) 11-12

PaulNicholls FreddieGingell(7)

Form: 111, TFR:HHHHH

2 Cedar Row (IRE) 11-2

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 31-P, TFR:HHHII

3 Peace of Rome (GER) 11-2

NickyHenderson JamesBowen

Form: 2-23, TFR:HHHII

4 Pearly Island (GB) 11-2

LucyWadham BrianHughes

Form: 041, TFR:HHHII

5 Tightenourbelts (IRE) 11-2

EmmaLavelle TomBellamy

Form: 3-42, TFR:HHHHI

Race 3 2.15 2m 125y

1 Lipa K (IRE) 12-0

EvanWilliams AdamWedge

Form: 036, TFR:HHHHH

2 Captain Jack (GB) 11-8

SamuelDrinkwater BrianHughes

Form: 0B3, TFR:HHHII

3 Patient Dream (FR) 11-6

DonaldMcCain WilliamMaggs(10)

Form: 250, TFR:HHHII

4 Take Centre Stage (IRE) 11-6

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop

Form: 403, TFR:HHHHI

5 Clean Getaway (IRE) 11-4

PhilipKirby JoeWilliamson(5)

Form: 6-40, TFR:HHIII

6 Asa (FR) 11-1

PhilipKirby ThomasDowson

Form: 324, TFR:HHHII

7 Simply True (IRE) 10-4

D.J.Jeffreys KielanWoods

Form: 05P-, TFR:HHIII

8 Watchoutitscookie (IRE) 10-4

NigelHawke TomBuckley(3)

Form: 000, TFR:HHIII

9 Lightening Gesture (GB) 10-2

DrRichardNewland CharlieHammond

Form: 543, TFR:HHHHI

Race 4 2.45 2m 7f 16y

1 Here Comes McCoy (IRE) 11-13

OllyMurphy LewisStones(5)

Form: 16/-U, TFR:HHHII

2 Cavallino (IRE) 11-13

FergalO’Brien JackHogan(5)

Form: 5-P0, TFR:HHHII

3 Fakir (FR) 11-11

MiltonHarris MitchellBastyan

Form: 53P, TFR:HHHII

4 Betty’s Banjo (IRE) 11-8

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 12P, TFR:HHHII

5 Republican (GB) 11-8

OliverSherwood JonathanBurke

Form: 4-04, TFR:HHHHI

6 Shighness (GB) 11-3

MickyHammond BrianHughes

Form: 4-14, TFR:HHHHH

7 Halifax (FR) 11-2

GraceHarris ConorRing(3)

Form: 234, TFR:HHHII

Race 5 3.15

2m 7f 191y

1 African Dance (IRE) 12-1

OllyMurphy FergusGregory

Form: 14/1-, TFR:HHHHH

2 Geryville (FR) 12-0

MickyHammond BrianHughes

Form: 342, TFR:HHHHI

3 Gwencily Berbas (FR) 11-11

DavidPipe FergusGillard(3)

Form: 564, TFR:HHHII

4 Jaytee (GB) 11-7

IanWilliams WilliamKennedy

Form: 2-42, TFR:HHHII

5 Diomede des Mottes (FR)11-2

DrRichardNewland CharlieHammond

Form: 0FP, TFR:HIIII

6 Jessie Lightfoot (IRE) 10-5

HenryOliver HenryBrooke

Form: P-1B, TFR:HHHII

Race 6 3.45 2m 125y

1 Queens Gamble (IRE) 11-8

OliverSherwood JonathanBurke

Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHH

2 Alfie’s Princess (IRE) 11-4

SamThomas SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 1-2, TFR:HHHII

3 Dysart Enos (IRE) 11-4

FergalO’Brien PaddyBrennan

Form: 2-1, TFR:HHHHI

4 Inion Tiogair (IRE) 11-4

GraceHarris ConorRing

Form: 21, TFR:HHHII

5 Mellificent (IRE) 11-4

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 2-1, TFR:HHHII

6 Take No Chances (IRE) 11-4

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 4-12, TFR:HHHII

7 Tipperary Star (GB) 11-4

WarrenGreatrex HarryBannister

Form: 323, TFR:HHIII

8 You Some Girl (IRE) 11-4

RebeccaMenzies SeanQuinlan

Form: 13, TFR:HHIII

9 Daytona Beach (IRE) 10-6

RaeGuest BrianHughes

Form: TFR:HHHII

10 Flying Fortune (IRE) 10-6

PeterBowen JamesBowen

Form: 3, TFR:HHHII

11

Woogrey (IRE) 10-6

PhillipMakin CharlieTodd

Form: 3, TFR:HHIII

Race 7 4.15 2m 7f 191y

1 Jack Doyen (IRE) 11-13

BenCase HarryBannister

Form: 5P0, TFR:HHIII

2 Uranus des Bordes (FR) 11-11

DavidBridgwater SamTwiston-Davies

Form: P4P, TFR:HHIII

3 Williamdeconqueror (GB) 11-10

HarrietDickin BenPoste

Form: 0F0/-, TFR:HHIII

4 Beat The Edge (IRE) 11-8

TimEasterby JamieHamilton

Form: 223, TFR:HHHHH

5 Sindabella (FR) 11-4

NigelHawke TomBuckley(3)

Form: 62r, TFR:HHHHI

6 Ribeye (GB) 11-4

PeterAtkinson ThomasDowson

Form: 054, TFR:HHHHI

7 Sir Apollo (IRE) 11-2

SamEngland JonathanEngland

Form: 164, TFR:HHHII

Race 8 4.45 2m 3f 34y

1 Emorelle (IRE) 12-0

EvanWilliams AdamWedge

Form: 204, TFR:HHHHH

2 Stamina Chope (FR) 11-6

DaveRoberts LeeEdwards

Form: 336, TFR:HHHII

3 Toughasoldboots (IRE) 11-6

DonaldMcCain PeterKavanagh(5)

Form: 536, TFR:HHHII

4 Imperial Pride (IRE) 11-5

DavidDennis TomBellamy

Form: 463, TFR:HHHHI

5 Miladygrace (GB) 10-8

MartinKeighley BrianHughes

Form: 12F, TFR:HHHII

6 Dawn Wonder (IRE) 10-2

Sarah-JayneDavies NonRunner

Form: PPU, TFR:IIIII

Race Conditions

First Race 2.00 - THE ROWCLIFFES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4792 to the winning horse The second to receive £2207, the third £1103 and the fourth £552. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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 2lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £44. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459.

(Penalty Value £4792.48)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE CORNISH ROCK GIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £44. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE ARTHUR & PEGGY WHITE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £74 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The WHITE FAMILY has generously sponsored this race and will present THE ARTHUR & PEGGY WHITE MEMORIAL TROPHY to be retained by the winning owner until 1st February 2024. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 11 entries at £74. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights lowered 5lb.

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6589 to the winning horse The second to receive £3035, the third £1517 and the fourth £759. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. 15 entries at £60. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5049; Second £2525; Third £1262; Fourth £632. (Penalty Value £6589.66)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5439 to the winning horse The second to receive £2502, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the fifth £312. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4160; Second £2080; Third £1040; Fourth £520; Fifth £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE FREE RACING ON MONDAY 13TH MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £36. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE FREE RACING ON MONDAY 13TH MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom of the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £36. - Closed February 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.