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