Taunton Racecard - Thursday 2nd March

THE FIRST MARCH RACEMEETING

THURSDAY 2ND MARCH, 2023

Today’s Schedule

Page Time Race

10 1.40pm The British Racing School 40TH Anniversary Celebration Handicap Hurdle

14 2.15pm The Rowcliffes Novices’ Hurdle

17 2.50pm The Invest Southwest Mares’ Handicap Chase

20 3.25pm The Stables Business Park Handicap Hurdle

22 4.00pm The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Chase

24 4.30pm The Free Racing On Monday 13TH March Open National Hunt Flat Race

Today’s Officials

Stewards

T. Evetts (Chief Steward)

G. Welch (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey

A. Galliers-Pratt

F. Sweeney

Starters

S. Upton

C. McKee

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

C. Hill

Veterinary Officer

D. Freeman

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

S. Fox

M. Baker

L. Cook

Clerk of the Course

J. Loosemore

Commentator

M. Harris

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

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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.

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1

First Race 1.40

The British Racing School 40th Anniversary Celebration

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

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

2m 3f 1y

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

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MAMMIES BOY (IRE) (32) 023

5 12-1

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O What’s The Craic Syndicate Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B David Valentine Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Left hurdling debut form behind when second of 9 in a course maiden in January. Ran to only similar level when third at Southwell subsequently but he still has the potential to improve now venturing into handicaps up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA101

2 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (23) 0-645

5 12-1

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet expectations in his only bumper and has yet to better modest form over hurdles but has a good pedigree and is a potential improver on handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA101

3 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (9) 264003

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 shaped promisingly when third of 14 on handicap debut over C&D (good) 9 days ago, finishing well from a poor position. Must enter the reckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA99 (+2)

4 FERDINAND STAR (GB) (14) 302000

6 11-13

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Hells House Nick Scholfield J

O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy David Pipe, Wellington T

B A. W. Buller W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Patrick Magee, finishing second in 2m Tramore maiden on final start over there in October However, has shown little in 3 handicaps for current yard.Tongue strap and cheekpieces on for 1st time.TFRHHIII BHA99

5 LOST HISTORY (IRE) (620) 45/0///13-

10 11-12

Br B g Strategic Prince - Prelude James Davies J

O Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T

B J. Mangan

TIMEFORMVIEW Rejuvenated by a yard switch when running out a good winner of a Worcester handicap in May 2021. Failed to meet expectations back there the following month and was sold cheaply out of Dan Skelton’s yard later that year TFRHHIII BHA98

6 STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) (16) 00-33rP

6 11-6

Br B g Multiplex - Allez Zane Rex Dingle J

O Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B J. H. Culloty Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t made much of an impact switched to fences this season and ran badly back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces (after 12 weeks off) at Lingfield 16 days ago. Plenty to prove at present.

7 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (178) P-03463

TFRHHHII BHA92

5 11-6

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Troika Racing Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Kieran Lennon

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in points and just poor form to date in maiden/novice hurdles but it’s possible he could do better now switching to a handicap after a break.

8 THE RAIN KING (IRE) (9) 0/-03P53

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

O Racehorse Ownership Club

B Brittas House Stud

TFRHHHII BHA92

6 11-5

Fergus Gillard (3) J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays8.5f).Yettogetnearthatleveloverhurdlesbutranhisbestracewhen8lengthsthirdof12toProfessorCalculusinC&Dhandicap (good,10/1) 9 days ago,despite being left poorly placed Blinkers added to usual tongue strap and has each-way claims with a repeat. TFRHHHII BHA91 (-1)

9 PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (9) 6-50401 CD 5(in 7lb ex)11-5

Br B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE) Tom Buckley (3) J

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

B Shortgrove Manor Stud Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFound a bit of improvement in a first-time visor to get off the mark in 12-runner handicap over C&D (good) 9 days ago, benefiting from enterprising ride. Carries 7lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he’s able to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA84 (+7)

10 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (28) 0066-0P

6 11-3

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR) David Prichard (5) J

O Mike & Maggie Horton Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs Hylda Mills Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t cut much ice in maiden/novice hurdles and has fared no better in 2 handicaps this term,including in a first-time tongue strap at Wincanton last time Cheekpieces now tried TFRHHIII BHA89

11 CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) (8) F-20062 BF

7 11-2

Br Ch g Beat Hollow - Histologie (FR) Lee Edwards J

O Mr F. Baxter Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B M. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEW Second in an Irish bumper last spring and showed more than previously over hurdles switched to a handicap when runner-up in 13-runner event at Doncaster (19.4f) last week, just failing. Open to further improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA88 (+3)

12 MOSCOW SPY (IRE) (19) 5066-40

6 10-8

Br Gr g Jet Away - Regents Ballerina (IRE) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Seamus Cooney

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoshapedasifbetterfortherunonfirstoutingsinceleavingJonjoO’Neillafter7monthsoffwheneighthof9inhandicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago, losing place 3 out.Tongue strap and cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA80

13 ARGUS (IRE) (54) 0///PP/-00

11

Br B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Steel Princess (IRE) Jamie Moore 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.

14 MODREENEY (IRE) (21) 0P06-F2 BF 6

Br Ch g Famous Name - Give Me High Five Jack Tudor J

O Mr M J Powell Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Irish bumper winner Little impact over hurdles last season but much more encouraging signs since being fitted with a tongue strap,confirming the improvement he had been showing when falling here in December,when runner-up at Ffos Las (15.8f) 3 weeks ago.Respected back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA77

15 CHRISTOPHER CLIVE (GB) (24) 000-6U0

5 10-2

Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - Badb Catha (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr G. F. Mugleston Claire Harris, Umberleigh T

B Graham & Elizabeth Mugleston Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact for Jeremy Scott last season. Offered a bit more when sixth of 14 in a handicap here on return for a new yard but well held completed start since.Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHHIII BHA71

16 FREDDIE FLEETFOOT (GB) (9) 40-UP00

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed only a bit more than previously when eighth of 14 on handicap debut over C&D (good) 9 days ago. More needed. TFRHHIII BHA68 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2022: IBERIO (GER) 5 11 12

Tom O’Brien 5-2 (Philip Hobbs) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 12, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 10, 12. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 11, 13, 14. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note: CHRISTOPHER CLIVE: Following its run on 6/2/2023 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty after the race.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Can’t Beat History (IRE), 13-2 Professor Calculus (GB), 7-1 Mammies Boy (IRE), 17-2 Modreeney (IRE), 9-1 Broomfields Cave (IRE), 14-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), The Rain King (IRE), 18-1 Stanley Pincombe (IRE), 20-1 Coconut Twist (IRE), 22-1 Moscow Spy (IRE), 28-1 Lost History (IRE), 33-1 Ferdinand Star (GB), 50-1 Christopher Clive (GB), 66-1 Phoenix Risen (GB), 80-1 Argus (IRE), 100-1 Freddie Fleetfoot (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Quite a few with chances but CAN’T BEAT HISTORY went very close on his handicap debut at Doncaster last week and is the percentage call to go one better from the same mark (due to go up 3lb). Mammies Boy rates a likely improver now handicapping up in trip, while Broomfields Cave shaped well from a poor position over C&D recently and is another to take seriously.

Followus:

Second Race 2.15

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

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 two hurdle races.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BOB BANK (IRE) (30) 06 5 11-2

Br Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Accardi (IRE) Ellis Collier (7) J

O Daffodil Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B David Russell NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunegelding.Dam(b78),ran onceinbumper,half-sistertosmarthurdler/verysmartchaser(stayed 31/4m)Cooldineanduseful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Fists of Fury.Bred to stay well and shaped in kind in bumpers 4 months apart.Up in trip now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 EXMOOR LAD (GB) (89) 0 5 11-2

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Tabello Lorcan Williams J

O Mike Wright & Mrs C Scott Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Camilla Scott Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Arvico gelding. Dam unraced. Shaped as though in need of the run in a Chepstow bumper on debut in December TFRHHIII BHA-

3 FINAL ENCORE (GB) (329) 01- C 6 11-2

Br B g Dunaden (FR) - Act Three Daryl Jacob J

O Mouse Hamilton-Fairley Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Mrs Mouse Hamilton-Fairley Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to smart hurdler Third Wind for these connections and left his opening bumper run firmly behind when landing 8-runner contest at this venue in April. Off since but this trip will suit now hurdling and he demands a close look. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 IMPREVU DU LARGE (FR) (29) 000

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Emy Chope (FR) Tom Buckley (3) J

O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Pascal Noue & Dr Jane-Marie Durand Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW In top hands but looks pretty limited on early evidence.

HHIII BHA-

5 MATTERHORN (FR) (116) 3/-P 5 11-2

Br B g Martaline - Sacarine (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Henri Devin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty when 11 lengths third of 15 in listed newcomers race atAuteuil in 2021,in lead when landing very awkwardly at the last.Heavy ground and an absence seemed to find him out at Sandown in November but since had a breathing op and much better expected here

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 VENTARA (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Kayf Tara - Venceremos Brendan Powell J

O On the Case Syndicate Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B D. M. Huglin Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW€52,000 3-y-o:second foal,dam (h96),dual bumper winner,half-sister to unreliable but smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m)Value

At Risk (by Kayf Tara) out of fairly useful staying chaser (won Midlands Grand National) Miss Orchestra. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 ELSIEANNE (GB) (10) 40000 5 10-9

Br B m Haafhd - If I Were A Boy (IRE)

O Mr R. F. Haynes

Harry Bannister J

Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Mr R. F. Haynes Haynes Of Challow Ltd, High View Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in bumpers and similar story over hurdles.

8 LILLYWAVE (GB) (57) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 10-9

Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Our Ethel Micheal Nolan J

O Royale Racing Syndicate Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B J. M. Jefferson Philip Hobbs Racing, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWGentlewave mare. Half-sister to numerous winners,including smart hurdler Attaglance, stayed 3m, and useful hurdler/chase winner

Hi George.Dam (h68) bumper winner Makes plenty of appeal on paper but she didn’t show much on January’s debut at Hereford.TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (30) 40

Br B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo James Davies

O Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

B Mr Tim Davies

TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise only both starts in juvenile company around 2m. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (140)

Br B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

B Stonepark Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons. Market should prove a good guide on his hurdling debut for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: INDIVIDUALISTE (FR) 4 10 2 Harry Cobden 3-1 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Matterhorn (FR), 5-2 Final Encore (GB), 11-2 Ventara (GB), 20-1 Faded Fantasy (IRE), 22-1 Lillywave (GB), 40-1 Elsieanne (GB), 50-1 Bob Bank (IRE), Imprevu du Large (FR), 66-1 Archie Macdart (GB), 100-1 Exmoor Lad (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FINAL ENCORE managed to do what his smart half-brother Third Wind (for the same connections) failed to achieve when winning a bumper in the spring and with this trip sure to suit now hurdling, he’s just about the most persuasive option. Matterhorn shaped very well on his sole start in France and this good type could be a different proposition away from the Sandown mud fitted with a tongue tie, so he’s a big threat. Ventara is one to note on his debut.

The Result

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Third Race 2.50

The Invest Southwest Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier)

Race Description

This is a two miles and five and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards mares only which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 120 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £12300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4968, 2nd £2483, 3rd £1242, 4th £621. (Penalty Value £6495.63) Weights lowered 2lb. colours no horse age st-lb

1 WHATSDASTORY (IRE) (24) 54-1R64 CD 10 11-6

Br B m Beneficial - Supreme Contender (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Plan B Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Mary Walsh Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who was well prepared following 6 months off to land 3-runner mares’ handicap at Hereford in October Exploits have been rather mixed since, below best when fourth in 5-runner mares’ handicap at Fontwell (21.6f) last time. Still, not entirely dismissed TFRHHHII BHA114

2 LADY KK (IRE) (29) 455-226 D

Br Br m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O Friends From Insurance Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Eamon O’Neill Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who filled runner-up spot on first 2 starts back over fences at Exeter (3m),latterly on NewYear’s Day.Produced a lesser effort back over hurdles at that venue (23f) 4 weeks ago but no surprise to see her bounce back returned to larger obstacles.Cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHHH BHA112

3 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (65) 210-25P D

7 11-4

Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) Rex Dingle J

O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/dual hurdles winner who finished second on return/chase debut at Fontwell (19.5f) in November Disappointed in handicaps at Lingfield/Wetherby since but this drop back in trip rates a plus if subsequent wind op has desired effect.TFRHHHII BHA112

4 SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE) (21) 6033-01

8 11-2

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Dream Function (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O J P Romans and S Geranio Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Headfield Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW£260,000 purchase who scored twice over hurdles last season and left her reappearance display in her wake to make winning chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f) 3 weeks ago,her jumping clearly an asset.That was a weakish affair but she’s open to improvement nevertheless. TFRHHHHI BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: MOLLY CAREW 10 11 3 Tom Scudamore 8-11 (Neil Mulholland) 3 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4.

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

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Shirocco’s Dream (IRE), 2-1 Lady Kk (IRE), 4-1 Good Look Charm (FR), 11-2 Whatsdastory (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LADY KK needs to dispel a lesser effort over hurdles 4 weeks ago, yet she had previously highlighted this sort of mark is within reach when twice placed over fences at Exeter and she could be worth chancing to bounce back equipped with first-time cheekpieces. Shirocco’s Dream, who impressed with her jumping when successful at Huntingdon recently, can also play a lead role.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LADY KK (IRE) 2.SHIROCCO’S DREAM (IRE) 3.GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR)

The Result

Fourth Race 3.25

The Stables Business Park

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

2m 7f 198y

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TREVADA (GB) (33) 36-2025

7 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Kerada (FR) Brendan Powell J

O Hot To Trot Jumping and Mrs R Chugg Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Rewards 4 Racing Ltd, Searls Land S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper scorer for NigelTwiston-Davies and similar standard over hurdles for current yard,showing improved form with a tongue tie added when second on 21.5f Exeter handicap debut in December Doncaster race last time was an insufficient test and he’s now upped in trip.Big player TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 MULLINAREE (IRE) (7) 3-33422 BF

7 11-12

Br B g Kayf Tara - Rydalis (FR) Mitchell Bastyan J

O M. F. Harris Milton Harris, Warminster T

B D. & R. Halley Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and placed over hurdles for current yard, pulling well clear of the rest when second at Sedgefield a week ago. Big player if he sees out this longer trip.

3 FANCY YOUR CHANCES (IRE) (51) 255-324

Br Br m Presenting - May’s June (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B J. R. Weston

TFRHHHHI BHA108 (+4)

6 11-11

Micheal Nolan J

Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the first of 3 bumpers last winter and placed in mares’ maiden/novice hurdles this time round. Bit disappointing switched to a handicap in the mud when last seen in January but could do better now. TFRHHHHI BHA107

4 THE BOLD THADY (IRE) (29) 235342

6 11-3

Br B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Strictly Come Racing Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Michael O’Neill Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown a fair level of ability over hurdles and has the raw ability to win from this mark Rarely finds much for pressure though (carried head awkwardly when second a month ago) so backing him comes with risks attached. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 SHANTOU SUNSET (GB) (9) 614P06 D

9 11-3

Br Ch m Shantou (USA) - Kingara Alan Johns J

O optimumracing.co.uk & Mr Andrew P. Bell

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson optimumracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Stratford last spring on final start for Philip Hobbs but hasn’t covered herself in glory in 4 starts for present connections.

HHIII BHA99 (-2)

6 ALDSWORTH (GB) (31) 4-630 5 10-12

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid

O DAVID J S SEWELL & BURLING FAMILY

Cannon J

King, Barbury Castle T

B The Burling Family Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in a Stratford bumper and has looked a work-in-progress in his qualifying runs.Now upped markedly in trip for handicap debut. Cheekpieces on TFRHHHII BHA94

7 BARROWMOUNT (IRE) (23) FP00P0

7 10-7

Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - Nans Mare (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr G. R. Barnett

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Miss Valerie Crean We Do Vans S

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

8 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (71) F-F00P

TFRHHIII BHA89

5 10-6

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr S. Chappell Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Jack O’Dwyer

TIMEFORMVIEW Little in the way of solid form but his heavy defeat on handicap debut can be overlooked (made a bad mistake).Tongue tie on. TFRHHIII BHA88

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Countess

O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden but stopped the slide when third in 21.4f handicap at Wincanton 12 days ago.Task is to now build on that trying a new trip. TFRHHHII BHA86

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: TRIXSTER (IRE) 9 11 4 Charlie Price 4-1 (Tim Vaughan) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note: UNSPEAKABLE: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse erred mid-race losing its action.

PER VINO VERITAS: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mullinaree (IRE), 6-1 Trevada (GB), Fancy Your Chances (IRE), 13-2 The Bold Thady (IRE), 8-1 Aldsworth (GB), 9-1 Per Vino Veritas (GB), 22-1 Unspeakable (IRE), 25-1 Shantou Sunset (GB), 50-1 Barrowmount (IRE)

TREVADA is crying out for this stiffer test of stamina and he looks the way to go. Mullinaree also goes up in trip and is a big threat, with Fancy Your Chances dangerous if casting aside a lesser effort when last seen in January.

The Result

1st2nd Distance

3rd 4th Time

Horse Welfare

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

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

Fifth Race 4.00

The Richard Williams Memorial 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) colours no horse

Race Description

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for fiveyear-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-110. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

1 ECLAIR MAG (FR) (51) 6F04-4P

Br B g Network (GER) - Katerinette (FR)

O Mr Robert Kirkland

B Antoine-Audoin Maggiar et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-French recruit who sprung a surprise on British debut in 3m handicap chase at Market Rasen in January

Record has been mixed since, and others look more appealing

2 POINT HIM OUT (USA) (33) 412-626

Br B g Point of Entry (USA) - Rahy’s Colors (USA)

O H.Pridham & D.Donoghue

B Empire Equines LLC

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at up to 9f on the Flat in the US and fair form when off the mark over hurdles for present yard at Stratford (16.3f) back in March. Only minor encouragement over fences so far, so needs visor to perk him up

3 WICK GREEN (GB) (21) 1404-P1

Br B g Sagamix (FR) - Jolly Dancer

O Shy John Partnership

B Mr C. Horton

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Jennifer Mason when 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las. Had something to spare and looks worth a chance to follow up.

4 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (38) 2-43155 CD

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera Alan Johns J

O Mrs C. S. Wilson

B Gregg Stafford Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton (23f) in December Not in the same form subsequently, though.

5 DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) (48) 321432 8

Br B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE)

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II

B Christopher McKeever

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who has quickly proven better over fences,left with a simple task when off the mark at Fakenham in October. Creditable efforts since and should be on the premises again. TFRHHHHI BHA105

6 HIPOP DES ONGRAIS (FR) (27) 015-010 BF

6 11-6

Br Gr g Voiladenuo (FR) - Pretty des Ongrais (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Baroness Harding Robert Walford, Blandford T

B N. Trincot, G. Trincot, S. Trincot et al Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealed as the type to make a better chaser and duly stepped up on his seasonal/chase debut when winning handicap at Fontwell (19.5f) in December Disappointing next time but may well bounce back.

7 CAMULUS (IRE) (28) 4-42353

TFRHHHII BHA102

6 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gaye Future Jack Tudor J

O Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Liam Norris

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-pointer (half brother to Irish National winner Freewheelin Dylan) who has been brought along gradually under Rules. Shaped well on chasing debut at Fakenham a month ago and longer trip should suit. Strong claims.

8 IMPERIAL JOE (IRE) (23) 5-12432 BF

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Violets Gale (IRE)

O Mrs Jill Dennis

B J. O’Donoghue

TFRHHHHI BHA98

7 10-12

David Prichard (5) J

Tim Dennis, Bude T

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful start over fences at Newton Abbot in May. Good efforts the last twice, runner-up here 23 days ago, and should make his presence felt again if getting the longer trip.

TFRHHHII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: JAYTEE 7 11 5 William Kennedy 6-1 (Ian Williams) 10 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 7. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Stewards Note: HIPOP DES ONGRAIS: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wick Green (GB), 6-1 Dan’s Chosen (IRE), Hipop des Ongrais (FR), Camulus (IRE), 13-2 Imperial Joe (IRE), 10-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), 16-1 Eclair Mag (FR), Point Him Out (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

WICK GREEN was impressive on debut for Ben Pauling and there’s every chance he can follow up despite the presence of Camulus, an ex-pointer who shaped with encouragement on his recent chasing debut. Dan’s Chosen is also considered.

The Result

Photographs

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H.B.L.B.

Abbreviations

Taxi Pick Up Point

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.

BF

Beaten Favourite.B

Brought Down.

Course Winner. D – Distance Winner.F – Fell.

In Car Park No 1 (opposite main entrance).

Sixth Race 4.35

The Free Racing On Monday 13Th March Open National Hunt

Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) colours no horse

Race Description

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and half a furlong.

1 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (58) 1-2 BF

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Franck A. McNulty Cedar Invest Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £200,000 4-y-o who won sole start in Irish points last year and promising start under Rules when runner-up in a Musselburgh bumper (15.5f) in January. Rates a lead player with progress distinctly possible

2 BAR THYME (IRE) (60) 04

Br B g Mahler - Jenny’s Jewel (IRE)

O Old Avenue Racing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

B Dave Slattery

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field atAscot on debut in a race that has worked out well in the main but finished well held fourth in 8-runner Exeter bumper (16.7f, heavy) on New Year’s Day. Still, likelihood is he can do better still moving forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 COCARDIER (FR) (32) 0 6 11-2

Br B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR) Jamie Brace (7) J

O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart

TIMEFORMVIEW My Risk gelding. Dam, 17f-21f hurdle/chase winner 25/1, hinted at ability when midfield in 14-runner Fontwell bumper on debut 32 days ago, outpaced from home turn. Needs to step up plenty on that if he’s to play a lead role here, though. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 HAAFBOURD (GB) (107) 3

5 11-2

Br B g Haafhd - Bourdello Harrison Beswick (3) J

O Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

B Jane Arnold NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWSigns of ability when third in small-field Fakenham bumper (2m,soft) back in November Feasible to think he can build on that but others appeal more for win purposes in this line up TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ANNIE K (IRE) (102) 1

6 10-9

Br B m Valirann (FR) - Anno Whyte (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Ronnie O’Neill Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£170,000 5-y-o,Valirann mare.Dam,sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Giantofaman.Easy winner sole outing in Irish points back in November and she’s a most interesting bumper debutante for her leading stable.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 LIGHT SENTENCE (IRE) (-) 4 10-6

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Luminata (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The Waterberry Partnership

Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B Dubois Holdings Ltd Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWLawman gelding Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat,including useful 1m winner FiveAvenue.Dam 6f winner who stayed 1m. Yard 1-7 with their runners in this sphere so far this campaign and the betting should provide a useful guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 SECRET SQUIRREL (GB) (-) 4 10-6

Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point

O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

Aidan Coleman J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWStimulation gelding Dam,bumper winner,half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Canoodle (by Stimulation). Yard no stranger to success in this code and another who needs monitoring closely in the betting for clues.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (-) 4 10-6

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Cameron Iles (10) J

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Victor Connolly Plusbac S

TIMEFORMVIEW €40,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam (h90) maiden hurdler Yard 3-13 with their runners in bumpers so far this year so another who needs a market check ahead of racecourse bow.Wears hood.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) 4 9 11 Eddie Edge 11-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 8.

Stewards Note: ACT OF AUTHORITY: Following its run on 3/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. HAAFBOURD: Following its run on 15/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Annie K (IRE), 11-4 Act of Authority (FR), 11-2 Tune In A Box (IRE), 13-2 Secret Squirrel (GB), 11-1 Light Sentence (IRE), 18-1 Bar Thyme (IRE), 22-1 Haafbourd (GB), 50-1 Cocardier (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

An easy winner of her sole start in points, ANNIE K makes plenty of appeal for a leading yard boasting an envious strike rate in this sphere and this expensive recruit could be the way to go on Rules/bumper debut. Act of Authority shaped well when runner-up in a Musselburgh bumper and is highly respected though, with Secret Squirrel and Tune In A Box another couple of newcomers to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANNIE K (IRE) 2.ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) 3.SECRET SQUIRREL

The Result

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.40 - THE BRITISH RACING SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 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, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Penalties, after February 18th, 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. 23 entries at £36. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - 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 24th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 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. 21 entries at £44. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.50 - THE INVEST SOUTHWEST MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

(Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6495 to the winning horse The second to receive £2988, the third £1494 and the fourth £747. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £61 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th.

Penalties, after February 18th, 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. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 20th April, 2023. 11 entries, 1 at £12 and 10 at £61. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4968; Second £2483; Third £1242; Fourth £621. (Penalty Value £6495.63) Weights lowered 2lbs.

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE STABLES BUSINESS PARK 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Penalties, after February 18th, 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 £44. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE RICHARD WILLIAMS MEMORIAL 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £61 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mrs Sue Williams has kindly sponsored this race and will present the Richard Williams Challenge Trophy to the winning owner to be held until 1st February 2024. A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £61. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4968; Second £2483; Third £1242; Fourth £621; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6495.63)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE FREE RACING ON MONDAY 13TH MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 £24. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.