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.