Seventh Race 5.05

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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) colours no horse

Race Description

The last race this afternoon is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. 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.

1 PRIVATORY (FR) (21) 20-60F4 BF

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA) Niall Houlihan (3) J

O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Oberon Investments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual 2m winner last term but below par this season,fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f,good) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now.

2 LOOP HEAD (IRE) (20) 1-002

Br B g Westerner - River Mill (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr R. V. Hennelly

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,easily best of his three runs when second of 14 in novice hurdle here (16.5f,good) 20 days ago,not knocked about. Much respected with more to come now going into handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA99

3 INGENNIO (FR) (18) 3-50402

5 11-13

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Susan Fox Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee R H Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded and improved form when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip and weighted to go well again.

4 KALYPTRA (FR) (331) 44/20F0-

TFRHHHHH BHA99

7 11-9

Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Lovely Origny (FR) James Best J

O Sherborne Utilities & Mr Robert Frosell Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Alc Racing Steven James Hosie S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied on sole run for Colin Tizzard when tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f) last April Needs to hit the ground running after his absence for another new yard. TFRHHIII BHA95

5 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (34) 4-50B00

6 11-8

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Joe Campbell Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden who came in only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this C&D 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA94

6 KAPITALISTE (FR) (20) 3322PP

7 11-8

Br B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER) Jamie Brace (7) J

O The Profile Partnership 2 Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Wertheimer et Frere Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m2f last May but off 6 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle over C&D 20 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

7 SECRET POTION (GER) (20) 0P5P20-

TFRHHHII BHA94

7 11-4

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sola Gratia (IRE) Ben Ffrench Davis (7) J

O MR PAUL CARTER AND MR CHRIS DOWN Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Gestut Karlshof Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless sine early 2021 but not digraced after 12 weeks off for his current yard when last of 8 in Flat handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 20 days ago. Not ruled out back in this sphere.

8 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (11) 03463P

TFRHHIII BHA90

5 11-3

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Troika Racing Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B Kieran Lennon

TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced in points and just poor form to date, pulled up on his handicap debut over C&D 11 days ago. Others appeal more

TFRHHIII BHA89

9 SHOW ON THE ROAD (GB) (101) 50/233-5 C 12 11-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Roses of Picardy (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3) J

O Mrs Fiona Shaw Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T

B Robin Mathew

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran is winless since 2018 but he generally runs with credit, taking strong hold after 9 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 101 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA88

10 DAANY (IRE) (20) 03/5-000

6 10-9

Br B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Miss D Kenealy and Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWModest 1m winner on Flat.33/1,creditable eighth of 14 in novice hurdle here (16.5f,good) 20 days ago.May do better still now handicapping so needs considering TFRHHHII BHA81

11 PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) (32) 300

4 10-9

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE) David Noonan J

O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling in first-time tongue strap when third of 5 at Exeter in November Has gone backwards both starts since however

12 WESTERN BARON (IRE) (49) 00-0

Br B g Westerner - Aylesbury Park (IRE)

O The Alyasan Partnership

B Miss Ann Twomey

TIMEFORMVIEW Is well related but has offered little on all three starts, off 11 months before coming in twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) 49 days ago. Up in trip for handicap bow with lots to find. TFRHHIII BHA79

13 ARMY OF ONE (GER) (3) 4405-0P

6 10-5

Br B m Kingston Hill - Auctorita (GER) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr M. A. Hunt Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Gestut Karlshof Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S

TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden under both codes though his saddle slipped when pulled up at Exeter last time. Others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA77

14 FOILLMORE (IRE) (15) 0-533PP

8 10-2

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Beale Native (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Michael Ryan A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor maiden.Recorded a couple of respectable thirds at NewtonAbbot in September but pulled up back from a break both outins since. TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE) 6 11 5 Dylan Kitts 13-8 (Tom Lacey) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 11.

Stewards Note:

ARMY OF ONE: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

FOILLMORE: Following its run on 26/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ingennio (FR), 5-1 Privatory (FR), 7-1 Show On The Road (GB), 9-1 Loop Head (IRE), 10-1 Western Baron (IRE), 11-1 Kalyptra (FR), 14-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 16-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), 22-1 Daany (IRE), 28-1 Kapitaliste (FR), Army of One (GER), Foillmore (IRE), 40-1 Secret Potion (GER), 66-1 Coconut Twist (IRE)

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and INGENNIO is fancied to build on his recent Huntingdon second now stepping up in trip and get off the mark. Handicap-debutant Loop Head is next on the list on the back of his good second here, with consistent veteran Show On The Road another who can have a say.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INGENNIO (FR)

The Result

2.LOOP HEAD (IRE) 3.SHOW ON THE ROAD

1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL CHELTENHAM EPIC ODDS JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4647 to the winning horse The second to receive £2138, the third £1069, the fourth £535 and the fifth £266. for novice four yrs old, which have not run in a flat race and which have not run in any race prior to 1st October 2022 and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 13 entries at £44. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3554; Second £1777; Third £889; Fourth £444; Fifth £222. (Penalty Value £4647.28)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAMHILL CHAMPION HURDLE TOP PRICE GUARANTEE 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, March 7th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 25 entries at £36. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.50 - THE WILLIAMHILL CHAMPION CHASE TOP PRICE GUARANTEE 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, March 7th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb 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. 23 entries at £44. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3672; Second £1837; Third £918; Fourth £459. (Penalty Value £4792.48) 10

Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fourth Race 3.25 - THE WILLIAMHILL STAYERS HURDLE TOP PRICE GUARANTEE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £82 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £66 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 14 entries at £82. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE WILLIAMHILL GOLD CUP TOP PRICE GUARANTEE 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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 15 entries at £44. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.35 - THE WILLIAMHILL CHELTENHAM EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5439 to the winning horse The second to receive £2502, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the fifth £312. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 11 entries at £51. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4160; Second £2080; Third £1040; Fourth £520; Fifth £260. (Penalty Value £5439.43)

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL DAILY CHELTENHAM OFFERS 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, March 7th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 33 entries at £36. - Closed March 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.