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)