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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