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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.