Taunton Racecard - Tuesday 21st February

THE SECOND FEBRUARY RACEMEETING

TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, 2023

Today’s Schedule Page Time Race

Today’s Officials

Stewards

F. Sweeney (Chief Steward)

J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey

S. Candy

K. O’Boyle

Starters

S. Upton

W. Hutchinson

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

G. Potts

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

T. McKevitt

C. Maiden

S. Fox

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Commentator

M. Cattermole

Betting Ring Manager

V. Moore

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 Racing To School Blackbrook Primary Novices’

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div I)

for novice 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

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALMOST GOTAWAY (IRE) (14) 32-3101 CD 6 12-2

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

TIMEFORMVIEWGot back on the up with gutsy win in 10-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 14 days ago,first two well clear Up 8lb but this likeable sort is still weighted to go close again. TFRHHHHH BHA102

2 SAM’S THE MAN (GB) (29) 55-P36P 6 12-0

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Blurred Lines (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Berbillion & West Buckland Bloodstock Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B C. G. Johnson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Switches to hurdles for his new yard (formerly with Katy Price.) with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA100

3 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (19) 126400 6 11-13

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Bristow Crofts and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B R. Cody Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who showed fair form when fourth on his hurdles debut in novice at Taunton (16.5f) in December Not in same form at Chepstow and Wincanton since though so more needed now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (14) 0031U3 CD

6 11-13

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 at Taunton after Christmas and posted a solid third over C&D 14 days ago. Likely to go well again off an unchanged mark

5 KAPITALISTE (FR) (175) 13322P

TFRHHHHI BHA99

7 11-10

Br B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER) Bryan Carver J

O The Profile Partnership 2 Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Wertheimer et Frere Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner over 18.5f at Newton Abbot in May and in good form until pulled up there last time. Sort to bounce back after a break in refitted cheekpieces.

6 KALPAGA (FR) (16) 645-0P3

TFRHHHII BHA96

6 11-6

Br B m Kamsin (GER) - Via Carolina (FR) Alan Johns J

O ER Newnham and JD Shinton Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Erick Bec de La Motte & E.A.R.L. La Dari Tote, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who posted her best effort for current yard when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly of a 2lb lower mark here.

7 GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) (15) 0-03536 BF

TFRHHHHI BHA92

7 11-4

Br B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR) Bradley Harris (7) J

O Honestly Racing Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mr Michel Larobe Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on when good third in 19.5f handicap at Huntingdon in January.Failed to stay upped to 2m5f at Fontwell last time so needs considering back in trip.

8 LOOKINGDANDY (GB) (56) 4000

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Danisa

O Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville

TFRHHHII BHA90

5 10-13

Kevin Brogan J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Nigel Holder & Peter Glanville Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler.150/1,thirteenth of 15 in novice at Chepstow (16f) 56 days ago.Makes handicap debut with plenty to find

TFRHHIII BHA85

9 FREE CHAKARTE (FR) (53) 2245PP

Br B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Piroska (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran & S.A.R. W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on the Flat in France and scored on hurdles debut at Hexham in June. However, his form has tailed off and others appeal more here.

10 HAZY DREAM (GB) (19) 20/502-0

7 10-8

Br Gr m Dream Eater (IRE) - Lily Potts Micheal Nolan J

O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B C. J. Down

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler at his best for Chris Down. Off 19 months before coming in a well-held eighth in handicap at Wincanton (19.8f) 19 days ago. Lots more required for her new yard.

11 BALIYAD (IRE) (10) 2225F0 D 8

Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Baliyana (IRE)

O The Evron Experience Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORMVIEW Won Stratford selling handicap in September and mainly in good form since. Not discounted off an easing mark.

12 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (14) 060005

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE) David Noonan J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded for 1st time when good fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) 14 days ago. Needs to back it up now with headgear retained.

13 PRESGRAVE (IRE) (89) 6-0P643

HHHII BHA74

Br B g Camelot - Alamouna (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden who posted a very good third of 15 in handicap hurdle over C&D 89 days ago.Not the easiest to predict though so others are still preferred.

14 FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (81) 540-UP0

5 10-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to show any form of note, hooded/cheekpieces on when only sixteenth in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f) 81 days ago. Makes handicap debut with lots to find. TFRHHIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: NOVUS ADITUS (IRE) 6 11 3 Kieren Buckley 14-1 (Nigel Hawke) 16 ran Hood worn by No. 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9, 13. Stewards Note: KAPITALISTE: Following its run on 30/8/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the step up in class.

HAZY DREAM: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

BALIYAD: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Almost Gotaway (IRE), 11-2 Fame And Fun (IRE), 13-2 Gavroche d’Allier (FR), 17-2 Presgrave (IRE), 10-1 Kapitaliste (FR), 11-1 Kalpaga (FR), 16-1 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 18-1 Broomfields Cave (IRE), Lookingdandy (GB), 22-1 Free Chakarte (FR), 25-1 Sam’s The Man (GB), 28-1 Baliyad (IRE), 40-1 Freddie Fleetfoot (GB), 100-1 Hazy Dream (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ALMOST GOTAWAY showed a good attitude to score over C&D last time and remains on a handylooking mark despite going up 8lb so gets the vote. In-form duo Fame And Fun and Kalpaga are both weighted to have a say too and can chase home Nicky Martin’s likeable 6-y-o in that order

GOTAWAY (IRE)

The Result

AND FUN (IRE)

BF – Beaten Favourite.B – Brought Down. C – Course Winner

D – Distance Winner.F – Fell. P – Pulled Up R – Refused. S – Slipped Up.U – Unseated.

Second Race 2.30

The Racing To School Blackbrook Primary Novices’

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div II)

for novice 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

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two miles and three furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

1 PRISON BREAK (IRE) (77) 3-3164P

Br B g Muhaarar - World Class

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on Flat for Richard Fahey and stepped on his first 2 hurdle efforts when making a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las in June Ran to a similar level when fourth at Hereford in November but pulled up at Fontwell 4 weeks later Has had wind surgery since (also tongue tied first time). TFRHHHII

2 HILLSIN (IRE) (21) 3-P0004

Br B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)

O Mr David Winzer Claire Harris, Umberleigh T B Con O’Keeffe Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland but did record one of his better efforts when fourth in 2m handicap at Limerick 3 weeks ago. Has changed yard since. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) (22) 342-656

6 11-13

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley Robert Williams (3) J

O LLAND AF CWRW Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Barbara Prendergast Direct Freight Systems Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Below par both starts since returning from an 8-month break but the handicapper has given him a bit of a chance so certainly can’t be discounted.

4 DANCING HARRY (IRE) (103) 532

TFRHHHII BHA99

6 11-11

Br B g Camelot - Poisson d’Or Daryl Jacob J

O Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fourth Flat success when taking a 1 3/4m Salisbury handicap in June. Placed twice in maiden hurdles (2m here latterly) in the autumn and his opening mark in this sphere is very workable based on Flat ability. TFRHHHHH BHA97

5 WEST PARK BOY (GB) (24) 005

5 11-10

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Desirable Rhythm (IRE) J

O Two Hendred Partnership Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B T. R. Beadle Philip Hobbs Racing S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEW Clear signs of ability in his 3 qualifying runs and he appeals as one who can go on to better things in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA96

6 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (14) 0/-03P5

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

O Racehorse Ownership Club

6 11-5

Thomasina Eyston (7) J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Brittas House Stud Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f). Yet to better modest form over hurdles but his latest 6 lengths fifth in a 2m course handicap was a bit more encouraging Whether he benefits from this longer trip remains to be seen.

7 BALLYGOE (IRE) (111) 00-5350

TFRHHIII BHA91

7 11-3

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Paradise Lily (IRE) James Davies J

O Paul and Valerie Holland Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Tommy James Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed fair form when making the frame first 2 starts over hurdles. Has found life tough in handicaps since but he’s been dropped another 5lb and could be down to a mark he can make an impact from.

8 ESCOBEDO (GB) (14) 5-3036

TFRHHHII BHA89

5 10-13

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary Harry Reed J

O The Sophisticates

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat Stepped up on initial efforts over hurdles when third on handicap debut in this sphere at Wincanton (2m, good to soft) in November but ran poorly at Market Rasen 12 weeks later Now has a first-time visor added to his tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA85

9 PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (12) 06-5040 5 10-12

Br B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE) David Noonan J

O Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Associate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Shortgrove Manor Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden on Flat/over jumps and will need a first-time visor to give him a lift if he’s to break his duck here.

10 SISTER SAINT (FR) (23) 0-000 6 10-11

Br Gr m Martaline - Minirose (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in a bumper and 3 hurdles but she’s a well-bred sort in top hands and it would be no surprise to see her fare a lot better in handicaps. Market confidence would look significant. TFRHHHHI BHA83

11 SANS OF GOLD (IRE) (48) 5-P405P 5 10-6

Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O 4Racing Owners Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced completed start in points and hasn’t offered much over hurdles to date, pulling up on handicap debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA78

12 HORIZON D’OR (FR) (43) 42-0P00

6 10-2

Br B g Nicaron (GER) - Unite Speciale (FR) Jamie Moore J

O Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs A. Baudrelle & Mrs S. Rousselle

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up second of 2 starts in Irish points but he has offered little in 4 novice hurdles. Handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance but would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA74

13 INSTANT GAMBLER (IRE) (43) 6FU-00P 7 10-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ostarakov (GER) Adam Wedge J

O Lycett & WBB Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Liam Gavin Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles. Has a basement mark for his handicap debut but still can’t make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2022:(See Div 1)

Visor worn first time by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: PRISON BREAK: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

DANCING HARRY: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ESCOBEDO: Following its run on 7/2/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dancing Harry (IRE), 6-1 Sister Saint (FR), 10-1 Port Or Starboard (IRE), Ballygoe (IRE), 12-1 Prison Break (IRE), Hillsin (IRE), 14-1 The Rain King (IRE), Professor Calculus (GB), Horizon d’Or (FR), 22-1 Escobedo (GB), 50-1 Instant Gambler (IRE), 150-1 Sans of Gold (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The level DANCING HARRY has reached on the Flat suggests that an opening handicap hurdle mark in the 90s shouldn’t be beyond him, particularly as he showed an aptitude for jumping when placed twice in maidens in the autumn. West Park Boy is one who should have more to offer now moving into handicaps, while Sister Saint has yet to show much but it’s rare for the Paul Nicholls stable to have one starting out from such a low mark and a market move for her would be very interesting.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DANCING HARRY (IRE) 2.SISTER SAINT (FR) 3.PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE)

The Result

Third Race 3.00

The Weatherbys Nhstallions.Co.Uk

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4968, 2nd £2483, 3rd £1242, 4th £621, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)

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 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.

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1 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (18) 25-0042 C

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE)

O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith

B Mr Christy Buckley

Scott, Dulverton

Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since early 2021 but he got right back on track after a wind op when clear second of 5 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 18 days ago. Holds very good claims nudged up only 1lb.

2 TRIXSTER (IRE) (27) 12-2023 C D

Br B g Beneficial - Our Trick (IRE)

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership

B J. Fitzgerald Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3m Southwell handicap chase under this rider last spring. Creditable placed efforts here and Catterick last two runs and ought to be in the shake-up.

3 RESERVE TANK (IRE) (18) 43-3PP4 9

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Lady Bellamy (IRE)

O Mr Roddy Owen

B Mr L. Dunne

TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent sort who is winless since 2019 Best of his three efforts for current yard when fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f) 18 days ago. Needs to back it up now.

4 ACROSS THE LINE (IRE) (14) 165300

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

O Case,Courage,Hosie,Romans,Van Der Horst

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. Blinkers are reached for now.

5 PREMIUMACCESS (IRE) (42) 3-422U6

Br B g Milan - De Loose Mongoose (IRE)

O Mr J. Reed

8 11-10

B John McDowell Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twelve runs since his last win in 2020 and only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f) 42 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter

6 POTTERS VENTURE (IRE) (15) 3-P1063

9 11-6

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Whitcombe Racing Club Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Seamus Cooney

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Philip Hobbs who scored over fences on his yard debut at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in October Well held all three starts since, though, and tried in cheekpieces here.

7 ALL DANCER (FR) (57) 13/4-506

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Maia Dancer (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA107

6 11-4

Harry Cobden J

O Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful ex-French 17f hurdles winner Is a chaser on looks but yet to match hurdles form in this sphere,only sixth of 8 at Huntingdon last time. Plenty more is required.

8 DOCK ROAD (IRE) (16) P2-52U3

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Representing (IRE)

O Rgl Racing & General Love Quote

B Imelda & Evelyn Vickers

TFRHHIII BHA105

7 10-12

Mitchell Bastyan J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless over fences but arrives in good nick for his current yard, third of 10 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f) 16 days ago. Can give another good account.

TFRHHHII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: SOME DETAIL (IRE) 8 10 10 Kieren Buckley 9-4 (Nigel Hawke) 9 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8. Stewards Note: DOCK ROAD: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by an unseated rider

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Stormy Flight (IRE), 5-1 Trixster (IRE), 11-2 All Dancer (FR), 7-1 Dock Road (IRE), 8-1 Reserve Tank (IRE), 14-1 Premiumaccess (IRE), Potters Venture (IRE), 25-1 Across The Line (IRE)

STORMY FLIGHT showed the benefit of breathing surgery when a clear runner-up at Chepstow last time and is weighted to go one better nudged up just 1lb here. Trixster is proving a reliable sort and can have a say on the back of his solid Catterick third, with in-form Dock Road also in the mix.

The Result

Weatherbys sponsor two of today’s six races, with the feature event being the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle, a 0-145 class 2 event, in which seven go to post.

Paul Nicholls has won four of the past eight renewals – most recently with Capitaine (2019) and Rockadenn (2021) – and with Dan Skelton not declaring former Greatwood Hurdle winner West Cork (ran on Friday), it is Nicholls’ Silent Revolution who has been left with top-weight. Back in trip, he was pulled-up when last seen and needs to return to last season’s form, which saw him win novice hurdles at Newbury and Chepstow. Crucially, perhaps, the ground was good on both occasions, so conditions look right and the champion trainer continues to have his horses in fine form, saddling four winners – across three meetings – on Saturday.

Boombawn represents the Dan Skelton stable and is returning from a winter break, having last run in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury in lateNovember His earlier defeat of Teddy Blue now reads well, as does his second behind Impulsive One, so back on a sounder surface, he is another to note.

Following her fifth placing behind Epatante at Doncaster, Finest View is back down to a more realistic level, whilst Poseidon won a seller over course-and-distance when trained by Gordon Elliott and has his second start for David Pipe here. Colonial Empire steps up in class for Tim Vaughan, whilst Amelia’s Dance is probably the most consistent performer in the field. Three of her four career wins have come over today’s course-and-distance and she ran well in defeat here last time Her form figures at Taunton read 113412, so you can usually set your clock by Robert Walford’s daughter of Flemensfirth.

Galice Macalo completes the line-up for Jane Williams and she finished one place in front of Finest View, when beaten 12 lengths by Epatante in the Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle. The seven-year-old is now 8lbs higher than when successful on soft ground at Chepstow in early-January, although she does have winning form on a sounder surface.

Earlier on the card, eight horses will contest the Weatherbys nhstallions. co.uk Handicap Chase, a 0-120 class 4 event over 2m7f.

Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden team up with All Dancer, who hasn’t really shown a great deal since arriving from France, but has dropped in the handicap as a result and is now fully 15lbs lower than when making his British debut at this track, some 13 months ago This is his first try at the trip.

Top-weight Stormy Flight and Tim Vaughan’s Trixster are the two course winners in the field and the former ran into a progressive young chaser last time at Chepstow. A reproduction of that effort should see the nine-year-old go close under Rex Dingle, whilst the latter was a non-runner at Musselburgh on Sunday due to the ground.

Of the remainder, former Grade 1 winning hurdler Reserve Tank continues to fall down the weights, although his sole chase win came way back in the 2019 Rising Stars at Wincanton, whilst former stablemate Premiumaccess should appreciate returning to quicker ground.

Paul Ferguson

Weatherbys

Fourth Race 3.30

The Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) (GBB Race)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 104y

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 145. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (52) 3/1P1-3P D

7 12-0

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B D. Murphy Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 2 wins from 3 starts over hurdles in a novice at Chepstow in April. Disappointing chasing debut/reappearance at Newton Abbot but can have his latest run back over hurdles at Newbury easily excused (badly hampered 3 out) Not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA133

2 POSEIDON (IRE) (45) 5P6-P10 CD

9 11-12

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maskaya (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser at best who made a successful return to hurdling in a seller over C&D in January.Left Gordon Elliott after and was well back in a handicap at Sandown last time TFRHHHII BHA131

3 FINEST VIEW (GB) (24) 1-11145 D

6 11-11

Br B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend James Martin (7) J

O Pitchall Stud Partnership Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Completed her 4-timer at Cartmel in May. Faced a stiff task in Doncaster Grade 2 on her return for a new yard last month (formerly with Alan King) and this is more suitable. TFRHHHII BHA130

4 GALICE MACALO (FR) (24) 3-24314 D

7 11-11

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) David Noonan J

O Culverhill Racing Club II

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Mme Sylvie Bouchanville Culverhill Farm, Culverhill Farm Racing S

Useful hurdler who posted a career best when impressively winning 10-runner handicap at Chepstow (16f) in January.Tongue tied and ran about as well as could have been expected in Grade 2 at Doncaster last time. Of interest back in handicap company. TFRHHHHH BHA130

TIMEFORMVIEW

5 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (87) 112-126 D

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)

6 11-9

Bridget Andrews J

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Rory O’Toole Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Largely progressive sort who landed the odds in a 3-runner listed contest at Kempton on return before posting good second in Huntingdon handicap. Possibly unsuited by change of tactics when well held in intermediate handicap at Newbury last time and could bounce back after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA128

6 AMELIA’S DANCE (IRE) (14) 334152 CD

8 10-13

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

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodrecordoverthisC&DinDecember,clearingawaytoscoreby7lengths.Turnedinararebelow-pardisplay(mayhavecometoosoon)atNewbury 10 days later but wasted no time getting back on track when runner-up over C&D 2 weeks ago,finishing well.Much respected from 2lb higher TFRHHHHI BHA118

7 COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (20) 522116 D BF

6 10-3

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman Alan Johns J

O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B J. Dance Designation Limited, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who has got firmly on track in handicaps this season, off the mark at Leicester (15.5f) and building on that with a facile success at Ffos Las (15.8f).Well backed but came up short in her hat-trick bid at Exeter, however TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: AJERO (IRE) 7 11 6 David Bass 11-4 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: BOOMBAWN: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4

Galice Macalo (FR), 3-1

Amelia’s Dance (IRE), 11-2

Finest View (GB), 7-1

Boombawn (IRE), 17-2

Colonial Empire (GB), 9-1 Silent Revolution (IRE), 20-1 Poseidon (IRE)

GALICE MACALO quickened clear of a subsequent winner at Chepstow on her penultimate start, so makes appeal returning to handicap company having run respectably in the face of a stiff task at Doncaster last time. Silent Revolution was stopped in his tracks just as the race was starting to take shape at Newbury in December and remains low mileage, with Boombawn and coursespecialist Amelia’s Dance others to consider

The Result

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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

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

** Evening Meeting

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALICE MACALO (FR) 2.SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) 3.BOOMBAWN (IRE)

Fifth Race 4.00

The Royal Bath & West Of England Society

Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for maiden 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) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Description

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DAANY (IRE) (19) 03/5-00

Br B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Miss D Kenealy and Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form at best in various company.

2 DANTON (IRE) (43) 5P3

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fair Present (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Ms Nell Kelly Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability when fifth of 14 in bumper at Exeter on debut in November,not ideally placed Pulled up afer reportedly losing his action on Utoxeter hurdles debut but did show more when third over C&D last month.

3 EYE KNEE (GB) (19) P

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Western Pearl Tom O’Brien J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) for Tim Easterby. Changed hands for 3,000 gns in October and shaped as though amiss on hurdles debut 3 weeks ago.

4 HE’S MY SHADOW (IRE) (14) 533-300

Br Gr g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Baylough Mist (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mr Gethyn Mills Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Pat Browne

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in points and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Exeter on Rules debut. Failed to repeat that effort at Chepstow but back on track to an extent on hurdles debut over 19f a fortnight ago.

5 IMPERIAL ADMIRAL (IRE) (62) P 5 11-7

Br B g Mount Nelson - Boherna Lady (IRE) David Bass J

O Imperial Racing Partnership 2016 Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Mr S. Moloney Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW €18,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam (h100), 19f-23f hurdle winner, sister to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) The Storyteller Already had a wind op and pulled up on hurdles debut at Hereford in December Tongue tie on.TFRHHHII BHA-

6 KILLALOAN (IRE) (19) 34 5 11-7

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Farranjordan Harry Cobden J

O Owners Group 093 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Newtown Anner Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form in a trio of Irish Flat maidens for Johnny Murtagh in 2021.Off 19 months/had wind op and noted doing good late work when third in a Plumpton novice (15.9f) in December Still looked a work-in-progress atWincanton 3 weeks ago and he’s probably the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA108

7 KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (14) 00

Br B g Camelot - Kikonga

O Mr Darren Langley

B Kikonga Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m) but looks a handicap project over hurdles.

8 LOOKING FOR LARRY (IRE) (20) 21-P6

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Tavira

O Mrs Jill Dennis

B Mrs Jill Dennis

6 11-7

Rex Dingle J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

Brendon Powerwashers S

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-7

Sean Houlihan J

Tim Dennis, Bude T

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in points at second attempt.Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Exeter on NewYear’s Day but did show more over 21.6f there 3 weeks ago. Market drop in trip is a concern.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LOOP HEAD (IRE) (61) 1-00

Br B g Westerner - River Mill (IRE) Adam Wedge

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

B Mr R. V. Hennelly

TIMEFORMVIEWWesterner gelding.Half-brother to winning hurdler/fairly useful chaserTheatre Mill.Won only start in Irish points but was too free when well held on Chepstow hurdling debut in Nov ember and hooded, he didn’t show much more at Ffos Las.

10 OLLY’S FOLLY (GB) (19) 3330P5

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Pearl Diva (IRE) James Davies

O Red Star Racing

B Mr J. C. Davies Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who has been badly out of sorts on his last 3 starts.

11 RED BOND (IRE) (20) P

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Faithfulbond (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr James Luck Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs Colette Todd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner for Keith Dalgleish but friendless in the betting and showed nothing in a claimer for new yard 3 weeks ago. Tongue tie replaces cheekpieces.

12 ABIGAEL (GB) (46) 0

Br B m Cameron Highland (IRE) - Mere Blanche (IRE)

O Team CH Racing

B Mr M N Jenkins

TIMEFORMVIEW Weakened quickly in a bumper at Ludlow last month. Now goes hurdling with yard going much better

13 COWBOY (IRE) (27) P

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sea of Grace (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up on hurdles debut last summer but since tasted success on the level for new yard last month.This will reveal more.

TFRHHHII BHA-

14 NADIM (IRE) (-) 4 10-9

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Nymphea (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan J

O D tye & m Harris Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Juergen & Ursula Imm GbR Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Third foal, dam smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner in Germany. Modest form when winning 10.5f minor event on Flat at Mons-Ghlin for C. von der Recke in 2022,unplaced in handicap at Hoppegarten final start.That form is hard to weigh up as he now goes hurdling.Tongue tied. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) 4 10 8 Harry Cobden 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 14. Hood worn by No. 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7, 11.

Stewards Note: EYE KNEE: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Killaloan (IRE), 5-1 Danton (IRE), 9-1 Nadim (IRE), 14-1 Abigael (GB), 16-1 Looking For Larry (IRE), 20-1 Red Bond (IRE), Cowboy (IRE), 22-1 Imperial Admiral (IRE), King’s Castle (IRE), 25-1 He’s My Shadow (IRE), 28-1 Olly’s Folly (GB), 40-1 Loop Head (IRE), 66-1 Eye Knee (GB), 300-1 Daany (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This isn’t a strong maiden so KILLALOAN, who still looks to be learning for his leading yard, is taken to get off the mark. Danton showed more over C&D last time and is a threat, with Nadim one to monitor in the betting for his new yard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KILLALOAN (IRE) 2.DANTON (IRE) 3.NADIM (IRE)

The Result

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Sixth Race 4.30

The Martyn Priddle Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) colours no horse

Race Description

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

1 SHANTOU SUNSET (GB) (29) P-614P0 D

Br Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara

O optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford last spring on final start for Philip Hobbs but hasn’t covered herself in glory in 3 starts for present connections. Needs to get back on track now tried in a tongue strap

2 COILLTE EILE (IRE) (7) 3-06141 D

Br B m Stowaway - Aughwilliam Lady (IRE) Lee Edwards J

O Mr P. K. Mrs A. J. Gardiner Adam West, Epsom

B J. Moran

S

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of a falling mark on third run for current yard at Chepstow in November.Conditions were probably too testing next time and duly bounced back when scoring at Lingfield (23f,good) last week,winning in the style of one who should make a bold bid to follow up under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA91

3 KENTFORD MALLARD (GB) (22) 415U45 D

10 11-7

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Kentford Grebe Micheal Nolan J

O Mr D. I. Bare Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B D. I. Bare We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful at Southwell off a 3lb lower mark last summer and performed respectably when fourth of 11 over 16.5f here on penultimate start. Not so good at Huntingdon next time but couldn’t completely rule out now moving back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA92

4 FINE BY HER (GB) (51) 25-5102

7 11-7

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE) Finn Lambert (5) J

O Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson Julian Smith, Tirley T

B John R. Hales Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson S

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account at Fakenham (23.4f, good) last May and left low-key reappearance behind when hitting the crossbar over the same C&D (soft) last month. 2lb nudge fair enough and she has to enter calculations back on better ground. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 HAY THERE MONA (IRE) (47) 046-404

6 11-5

Br B m Mustameet (USA) - Turf (FR) Ben Bromley (7) J

O Ms Miriam Hannaford Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B D. P. Keane Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasperformedwithcreditin2ofher3startssinceswitchedtohandicaps,mostrecentlyfinishingfourthinan11-runnerFfosLas(21.9f,heavy)contest in a first-time tongue strap (retained here).Doesn’t look especially progressive but down another 1lb and she’s well worth a second look. TFRHHHII BHA90

6 DANCINGONTHEEDGE (FR) (14) 1-50403

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Solarize (FR)

6 11-4

Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Old Gold Racing 4 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW All-the-way winner of a 2m Worcester bumper on debut last spring and best effort yet in this sphere when third at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) a fortnight ago. 2lb lower here and promises to be suited by this stiffer test, so there is certainly cause for optimism.TFRHHHHH BHA89

7 LITTLE ELSE (GB) (42) 105/-600

Br B m Midnight Legend - Real Treasure

O The Real Partnership

7 11-2

Rex Dingle J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs S. Steer-Fowler Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at Chepstow in December 2020 but she hasn’t made much of an impact in 4 starts since switched to this sphere. Now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA87

8 GAIA VALLIS (FR) (15) 1145-3P

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR)

O David Bridgwater Racing

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

7 11-1

Brendan Powell J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored a couple of times last season but hasn’t resumed in particularly good form this time round, well beaten when third on return at Leicester and subsequently pulled up at Fontwell TFRHHIII BHA86

9 ARCTIC FOOTPRINT (GB) (21) 445/-0P4

9 10-5

Br Br m Blueprint (IRE) - Arctic Flow James Davies J

O Mrs C. J. Dunn Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Mrs H. R. Dunn

Super Mare Scaffolding, Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a good mark judged on peak form a couple of seasons back but efforts since returning from a sizeable absence in December have not been at all inspiring. Hopes here pinned on the addition of cheekpieces helping to spark a revival.TFRHIIII BHA76

10 MARTHA BURELL (GB) (93) P606P

8 10-2

Br Ch m Lucarno (USA) - Theatre Diva (IRE) Ben Ffrench Davis (7) J

O Miss J. du Plessis Jackie du Plessis, Saltash T

B Miss J. M. du Plessis

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in 5 starts to date and she’s 6lb ‘wrong’ at the weights Has undergone a wind op. TFRHIIII BHA67

11 BLUE SUEDE SHOES (IRE) (16) 00-P005

6 10-2

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Down By The Sea (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Heart Racing HR3 Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Jerry Russell Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in a couple of bumpers for Dan Skelton and hasn’t fared any better since tackling hurdles for new yard, including on recent handicap bow at Hereford. Cheekpieces now tried. TFRHIIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: FLYING NUN (IRE) 7 11 12 Tom Bellamy 6-1 (Emma Lavelle) 14 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dancingontheedge (FR), 10-3 Coillte Eile (IRE), 5-1 Hay There Mona (IRE), 11-2 Fine By Her (GB), 11-1 Kentford Mallard (GB), 25-1 Gaia Vallis (FR), 28-1 Shantou Sunset (GB), 33-1 Arctic Footprint (GB), 40-1 Little Else (GB), 50-1 Martha Burell (GB), 66-1 Blue Suede Shoes (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This stiffer test promises to suit DANCINGONTHEEDGE, who was doing her best work at the finish when third behind a couple of improving types over 20.6f here a couple of weeks ago. She is in good hands and is probably on a good mark. Last week’s decisive Leicester scorer Coillte Eile is an obvious danger, while Hay There Mona and Fine By Her both make each-way appeal.

The Result

Seventh Race 5.05

The Maurice Broadway 70Th Birthday Celebration

Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6599 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2849, 2nd £1425, 3rd £712, 4th £356, 5th £178. (Penalty Value £3277.72) colours no horse

Race Description

A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over two miles and seven furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.

1 DILIGENT (FR) (278) 1212-14 C

Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Rapide (FR)

O The Devon Diamond Friends

H Tiverton Foxhounds

Sanderson, Tiverton

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful six times in 2021, five of which over fences and added another couple more over hurdles last spring Has an absence to overcome but he’s an uncomplicated front runner

2 FROM THE HEART (IRE) (44) 435P11 CD

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Zephyr Lilly (IRE) Mr James King

O Mrs Sarah Spottiswoode

H West Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEW Easy winner both starts in points this winter suggests he’s back in good order

3 I K BRUNEL (GB) (86) 0/3156-1 D

Br B g Midnight Legend - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)

Bilbrook

O Mr M. W. Redman Alan Hill, Aston Rowant

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chase winner (at 23f) for Olly Murphy last season and perfect start for new yard when scoring between the flags in November. Rates one of the likelier types.

4 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (17) B111-41 C

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR)

O Mr Colm Donlon

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser who completed his hat-trick in 5-runner hunter chase at Fakenham in April. Smooth winner under this rider at Wetherby 17 days ago and he has to command serious respect.

5 SOLOMON GREY (FR) (270) 5231-15

Br Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Sardagna (FR)

O Miss Sarah A. Dawson

H North Cotswold

HHHHH BHA134

11 12-6

Mr Darren Andrews (5) J

Miss V. Collins, Broadway T

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who landed back-to-back hunters last spring. Possibly failed to stay over 27.5f at Stratford in May but off since and might just need this

6 LAKOTA WARRIOR (IRE) (23) 614-4F2

Br Br g Valirann (FR) - Talkin Madam (IRE)

7 12-2

Mr Darren Edwards J

O John Gardener & Torben Hughes D. Summersby, Kellacott T

H South Tetcott

TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark over fences at first attempt at Doncaster in March but he fell on final start for Dan Skelton in June.Warmed up for this with a runner-up effort between the flags.

7 GOLDEN POET (IRE) (255) 114-142

Br B g Urban Poet (USA) - Little Linnet

O Mr Keiran Burke

H Seavington

TFRHHHII BHA119

11 11-12

Miss Alice Procter (7) J

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

TIMEFORMVIEW Had success in the pointing field but established as a poor performer under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA73

8 STEP BACK (IRE) (19) 3P4-25P

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE)

13 11-12

Miss Molly Landau (7) J

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership Mark Bradstock, Wantage T

H Berks & Bucks Drag Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner but jumped none too fluently and couldn’t get into any rhythm on hunter debut 3 weeks ago. Dominating this field should be easier but he still comes with risks attached. TFRHHHII BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8.

Stewards Note: DILIGENT: Following its run on 19/5/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

STEP BACK: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both of its front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Not That Fuisse (FR), 5-1 I K Brunel (GB), 6-1 Diligent (FR), Step Back (IRE), 9-1 Solomon Grey (FR), 12-1 From The Heart (IRE), 14-1 Lakota Warrior (IRE), 150-1 Golden Poet (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An open look to this hunter with NOT THAT FUISSE the most persuasive option having made it 4 from 7 in this sphere 17 days ago. An on-song Step Back would be a big threat, but with doubts surrounding him at present, I K Brunel is offered as the chief threat.

The Result

MARKET RASEN

Race Conditions

First Race 2.00 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL BLACKBROOK PRIMARY NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th.

Penalties, after February 11th, 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. 19 entries at £36. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL BLACKBROOK PRIMARY NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 11th, 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. 18 entries at £36. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Third Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6495 to the winning horse The second to receive £2988, the third £1494, the fourth £747 and the fifth £372. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 11th, 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. 16 entries at £53. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4968; Second £2483; Third £1242; Fourth £621; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 11th, 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £125. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE ROYAL BATH & WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 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. 28 entries at £44. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE MARTYN PRIDDLE MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 11th, 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. 20 entries at £36. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE MAURICE BROADWAY 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3277 to the winning horse The second to receive £1639, the third £818, the fourth £410 and the fifth £204. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. The Broadway family has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize £50 to the groom of the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £32. - Closed February 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2849; Second £1425; Third £712; Fourth £356; Fifth £178. (Penalty Value £3277.72) HC

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